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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
FOUR KILLED in
PITCHED BATTLE
A DISPUTE BETWEEN FAMILIES
LEADS TO KILLING IN sHER-
MAN, TEXAS

Sherman, Texas, June 20.-In a ferd
battle between the Sharp and Wal
drop families at Sperry's ranch near
here today. four persons were killed
and two wounded. Before she was
slain Miss Georgia Sharp killed one
man and wounded another man aud
his wife.
Apparently both sides began firing
simultaneously. Henry WaIdrop kill
ed Walter Sharp and his father. As
they fell Miss Georgia Sharp seized
her fathers smoking magazine rifle
and took up the battle. She killed
Russell Waldrop, then shot his par
ents. Prone on the ground, Henry
Waldrop returned the fire and shot
Miss Sharp She died almost instant
ly.
Today's battle was the elimination
Of long standing dispute between the
two families.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
LAS VEGAS Is FREE
FROM ANY GAMBLING
CAPTAIN OF MOUNTED POLICE
MAKES THIS STATEMENT AZ
TER AN INVESTIGATION

After spending day in Las Vegas,
during which he visited every saloon,
cigar store and other establishment
where men are known to congregate,
Captain Fred Fornoff of the New Mex
leo mounted police is assured that
no gambling of any kind is being con-
Quoted in the city. This should set at
rest any anxiety on the part of state
officials as to the lid being lifted for
the Johnson-Flynn bout 1t is known
that Governor Mcdonald will step in
and stop the fight if he is convinced
the gambling laws are being violated
and it is believed that that or some
other public scandal would form the
sole reason for his taking such ac
ton. In spite Of the fact that many
visitors are in the city, everything il
perfectly orderly and will stand the
inspection of any officer who cares
to investigate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
NEW BRUNSWICK ELECTIONS

ST. John, N B., June 20.-The cleo
tors throughout New Brunswick are
today expressing theiripolitical prefer
ences and on their verdict depends
the fate Of the Conservative govern
ment, which, under the leadership of
u. k Fleming and previously under
J. D. Hazen, whom Mr.. Fleming sue
ceeded when the former entered the
Dominion cabinet, has been in office
for four years The campaign has
been a rather spirited one, the opposi-
ton putting up candidates in prac.
tically every constituency In its cam
paign for renewal Of its power the
government points to the success Of
its politicies for the encouragement
of industry and the development OF
the natural resources of the province
The opposition leaders have confined
themselves principally to a criticism
of the governments handling of the
finances. The general opinion is that
while the opposition may win one OF
two seats from the government, they
are likely to lose at least an equal
number of seats held in the last legis
lature, so that the government will
come out of the contest as strong as
ever.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
REPORT GAINS CIRCULATION
SPECULATION CAUSED AS TO
THE coLoNEL's NEXT
MOVEMENTS.
TAFT STILL in THE GAME
PRESIDENT DENIES THAT HE
WILL EXCUSE DELEGATES 1
FROM SUPPORTING HIM.

Chicago, H., June 2O.-Gonflicting
reports came from the Roosevelt
headuarters today that Cuouel
Roosevelt had released his delegates
from all obligations to vote for him.
At 1850 a. m. the colonel issued a
statement which was variously in
terpreted. 1t said:
"The time has come when | feel
that l must make certain statements
not only 10 the honestly elected mem
bers of the republican national con
vention, but to the rank and file OF
the republican party and the honest
people of the entire nation. went
into this fight for certain great prin-
ciples. At the moment can only
serve these principles by continuing
to bear the personal responsibility
which their advocacy has brought
me-"
Former Governor Regis H. Post of
Porto Rico earlier had announced
that Colonel Roosevelt had released
his delegates but would remain in
the race, and this statement was ac-
cepted by number of the Roosevelt
leaders. The colonel's own state
ment was so interpreted. 0. X.
Davis of the Roosevelt headquarters,
however, said he was authorized by
the colonel to say the statement as
to the release of delegates was abso-
lutely false.
A further conference of the Roose-
welt forces was scheduled for 2 p. m.
today. After being in conference with
Colonel Roosevelt for 80 minutes,
Governor Hadley, the Roosevelt floor
leader, said:
"I will continue in the fight on the
same lines as have been following
in the convention"
Asked about report of disagree
ment between himself and Colonel
Roosevelt he denied there was any
foundation for it.
At 10:S0 o'clock this morning Col
onel Roosevelt released his delegates
from all obligation to support him
He will not withdraw from the fight
This statement was made by ex-Gov
ernor Regis H. Post OF Porto Rico
close associate Of Colonel Roose
welt.
Colonel Roosevelt will stay in the
fight to the end" said Mr.. Post "He
will not withdraw under any circum
stances"
Colonel Roosevelt was debating g
statement setting forth his decision
when the announcement was made
Governor Hadley, whose name was
heard everywhere, was mentioned a
the Roosevelt headuarters as the mar
to whom some supporters of ths
colonel would turn was in secret con
ferencd with the former president.
AbQ,h half an hour after the state
menttby Post that Roosevelt had re
leasedthis delegates o. K. Davis con
nected with Roosevelt headquarters
emerged from the conference room
and said:
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
aone at a TIme.v srsn

Chicago, June 2O-William j. Bryan
today refused to commit himself on
the report that he is opposed to Alton
B. Parker's presiding as temporary
chairman of the democratic national
convention.
"One convention at time, please" !"
he said. "Our convention comes
next. There will be plenty of time to
discuss it when this convention sd
journs.'
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
exertion required to get in at once be-
gan to scramble to get out.
wEcHTER MUST DIE.

Denver, Colo, June 20.-Louis
Wechter, sentenced to hang in the
week beginning August 25 for the
murder of w. Clifford Burrows, was
refused Communication of sentence
by the state board of pardons today
Clemency was denied because it was
shown by evidence that Wechter had
killed another man before shooting
Burrows in local cafe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
PROGRAM IS GOING THROUGH AS TAFT
SUPPORTERS PREDICTED and IT LOOKS
like denomination FOR President

Chicago June 20Repubican national convention session
exactly four minutes-from 1902 m. to 1906 D. m.
Recess taken until m. permit credentials committee
to progress sufficiently to make a report
Roosevelt of credentials committee
push only the As involved in Arizona California Texas
and Washington This expedite the and to
possible idlenss convention Of three four
Credentials committee continued work through the hour
people dnto the Coliseum with
difficulty minutes after they had reach
\ ed their
Roosevelt had released all his delegates
\ later denied by the colonel
reported Roosevelt might
\ the convention resumed at
When called to order at o'clock motion
= to adjourn until Il O'Clock tomorrow carried
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
Parker says Nothing

Rochester, N T., June 20.-Judge
Alton B. Parker when shown the dis
patch announcing his selection as
temporary chairman of the democratic
national convention declined to make
any comment, or to say whether he
would accept He is in Rochester
attending the trial Of the independent
telephone cases.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
Rebels Advance to Give FIaht

Bachimba, Mex, June 2O.-The en-
tire rebel army mover south at noon
today to meet the advancing federals
near Ortiz, less than 20 miles away 4
long string of troop trains carried the
insurrectos out of their fortified po.
sitions here. One train run by a
careless engineer collided with an en-
gine, killing one man and woundine
six including Colonel Castaneda.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
Fortune Found in Saddle

MADEIRA, Mex, June 20-Though the
skirmish at Aguaje on the Mexican
Northwestern railroad north of here
was fought a week ago, Mexican
ranchman today riding over the bat
tlefield found a saddled and bridled
horse, starving and thirsty, helf fast
by a rope clenched in the hand Of a
dead federal officer. In the saddle
bags were found $4,000
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
Wilson GOES 70 sea elrt

New York, June 2O.- Governor
Woodrow Wilson left here today for
Sea Girt, N. J., where he expects to
remain until after the Baltimore con-
vention. A private line to the con-
vention hall will be installed at the
governors cottage at Sea Girt within
the next few days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
CONVENTION HAS
FOUR MINUTE
Session
GOES INTO RECESS IN ORDER TO
ALLOW COMMITTEES TO
DEMOCRATS GET APPLAUSE
WHILE ROOT is NEGLECTED, DEL
EcATEs YELL FOR WILLIAM
J. BRYAN
NEWSPAPER men ARE ANGRY
CLAIM THEY ARE TREATED UN-
FAIRLY BY THE CHICAGO
POLICEMEN
DEMOCRATS GET APPLAUSE
NEWSPAPER men ARE ANGRY

Chicago. June 20.--7xactly four min
utes (12:02 to 1906 p. m.) was the
duration of the opening session OF
the third days session of the republ-
can national convention. The inn
mense crowd. nearly $4,000 people
who had fought their way into the
hall after an hour or more in line,
had only to so out again.
The only business was the prayer
I1and the motion of Watson Of Indiana
to be In recess until 4 p. m. The os-
tensible reason for the recess was the
fart that the credentials committee,
at work upon the contests affecting
the personnel Of the convention, had
only fairly begun its work.
The only welcoming applause this
morning was for William Jennings
Rryan who is reporting the conven-
tion for a number of newspapers. AS
Mr. BRYAN moved to his seat in the
nress section of the platform several
persons in the gallery cried speech
speech," Mr.. Bryan smiled. After the
nd6n adjournment Mr.. Bryan held an
informal reception over the rail of
the press section.
Newspapers Treated Badly
Although the real news of the situa-
ton was developing nearly mile
away at the hotels, the crowd around
and in the Coliseum today was in
the most tense condition of mind.
Chief of Police McWeeny took per
sonal charge of the police and his or
ders were SO strict and so harshly
enforced that even legitimate ticket
holders, including newspaper men,
were treated asl if they we're commit
ting a crime in desiring to enter.
For a newspaper correspondent try
ing to cover alone the happenings at
the hotels and also at the Coliseum
the task was simply impossible. Cor
respondents were held in the crowds
at the doors an hour or more while
ticking telegraph instruments waited
for them inside.
The various delegations began strag'
ling in about 1880, the crowds at the
doors outside forcing them to enter
singly. The band began playing pop
ular airs at II O'Clock and continued
until the gavel fell. The music was
varied today by woman singing
who was heartily applauded.
Scarcely any notice was taken OF
the arrival of Chairman Root, who
stood for a moment, the target for a
battery of photographers. The gave
fell few minutes after noon and the
Rev. Dean Walter Sumner of the Ca
thedral of st. Peter and st. Paul of
fered prayer. There was applause al
the conclusion of the prayer.
Convention Adjourns
Floor Leader Watson of the Taft
forces obtained recognition immediate
ly. He explained that the credentials
committee was not ready to report
and moved that a recess be taken un
til 4 o'clock The motion prevailed
without objection and the thousands
who still we're perspiripg from th'
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
Federal scouts in sIaht

At the Rebel Front, Ortiz, Mex,
June 2O.-Federal scouting parties
have approached to a point eight
miles below this place and sharp
engagement is looked for during the
day.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20
TODAY IN CONGRESS

Washington. June 2O.-Senate. Met
at 10 a. M, adjourned at 1907 a. m,
until Monday at 10 o'clock.
House, Met at 1O:30 a. M
Took up sundry civil appropriation
bill.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-06-20

Plank and Egan, Thomas; Engle,
Boehling and Williamsl
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When IN Doubt It's q
Good Idea to Keep
stIlI
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dence. No n has claimed his reward.
The hotel law allows the sale OF
liquor on Sunday with a meal. 30
when II Games to a mead there Ia q big
difference between the abstemious man
and the gluttonous one"
HOW oAYNoR STOPPED GRAFT.
ING IN THE SALOONS.
The Mayor told Of grating In connec-
ton with the old plan Of controlling the
saloon.
That was why I forbade policemen 70
enter a drinking place. No one liz allowed
to 20 into these places except under
instructions cf the Police Commissions
or OF some embe OF the Intelligent
stan with which he has surrounded him
self. Some people abused me as II
was a criminal. overlooking the fact that
had stopped biackmail and extoition
in connection with the saloons.
BE fair, generous and charitable to
those in once" advised the Mayor.
"You have men who have no hesitancy
In getting up in a mass meeting. sencr-
ally consisting of about twelve persons,
everybody and everything,
making a great sensation. a great noise,
and the more near the line Of scandal
the better they like II.
LITTLE FELLoWs SEEK TO GET
ALL THE CREDIT.
During the war Of the rebellion you
will md columns In the newspapers
were given up to tolonel this or 80,
describing their great deeds, and OF
such men as Grant. Sherman. Sheridan
and others you would get scarcely a
line until things were cleared up. While
the little self-slor1fyins groups are do
ing II all now. the clergy are working
along the lines OF duty with great sacri-
nee. patience and continuity Of purpose.
This 10 what counts-the continuity Of
efort IN this work. That Is what you
clergymen are doing.
mo doubt you often feel discouraged.
I suppose We all have our moments OF
announcement. Some days we seem
The evening world., 1912-04-15

old and the law specifies that the appll-
cants for positions a. inspectors in the
Bureau OF Fire Prevention must be Mt
least twenty-five. Michael J. Morarity
petitioned Supreme Court Justice Err
LANCER to-day to compel the Civil Ser
vice Commission to accept his applica-
ton.
III the Municipal Civil Service Com
mission had been exercising its power IN
England that great country would have
lost the services of William Pitt. who
was Prime Minister at twenty-thrcc.
France would have lost the services Of
Napoleon. who fought the battle Of
Turenne at twenty-tnree, and to 20 fur
ther back, Alexander wept that he had
no more worlds to conquer at the q
Of thirty" said Alfred J. Tulley. counsel
for Morarity.
Jusice Erlanser reserved decision.
The evening world., 1912-04-15
eAyNOR TALKS
TO MINISTERS
ABOUT SALOONS
Tells Lutheran Clergymen It's
Impossible 10 Keep Every
One in Check.

Mayor Gaynor in an address to-day
% me Lutheran Minister'S Association
A. their monthly meeting ! IN the West
fvsnty.third Street Y. NJ. c. A. Build
ing. sssd he had no political connections
wnich rave political leaders n more
influence than the ordinary citizen In
Ma administration and explained why II
impossible 10 make better cnforce-
ment of the excise law. Rev. William
horn, the President Of the association.
introduced the Mayor.
while we did not all vote for the
Mayor" he raid. I'VE admire him and
We have invited him TO hear what he
has to ask us to 10 TO help him In his
work and make his burdens lighter"
II am very glad indeed to come up
here and say a few words" began the
Mayor. Il need not be reminded you
ana not all vote for me. I do not know
whether that IL an indictment OF you
or not. You will have to make up your
The evening world., 1912-04-15

application OF Dlstrict-A Attorney Whit
man for a writ OF prohibition restraining
Justice Woodward from acting further
on the writ Of habeas corpus he issued
three weeks ago In favor OF former City
Chamberlain Charles n. Hyde. Mr..
whitman appeared to press his demand
for the writ OF prohibition.
Charles Coudert and Max II. Steuer
argued against the Issuance % the writ,
Mr.. COudert appearing for JUST, q Wood
ward and Mr.. Steuer for Hyde. The
Court directed that. briefs be flied or.
Thursday and may reach a decision In a
week. In the meantime the trial OF
Hyde Is delayed.
The evening world., 1912-04-15
New Bedroom Furniture
Joins the Special Selling
At About One.Third Less

Various kinds of moderate priced bedroom furni.
factories Of several makers being represented.
One particularly large To-. is in mahogany on very arts
tic zines, from a manufacturer with whom we have done
business for many years.
1t is all just the kind of furniture that will make a
Summer home attractive. Sixth Gallery New Buldino.
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MAYOR SAYS he HAS NO po.
LiTiCAt CONNECTIONS.

IL have no political connections. Hav-
ing been In reform work. ! was In a
position TO appoint heads Of depart
ments to please myself. And ! did
please myself.
some people think an things could be
done at once IN reform workable frall-
ties OF women, the drinking habit and
what not. There II not "a muc wills
key drinking. There are few drunken
men ever ssen upon the streets. a. II
the case in Great britain. You never
see a drunken man on the Continent.
I remember when there were incbrfite
asylums all over this State. supported
by their inmates q managed by pri-
vate persons. Not one exists to-day.
They are no longer profitable be ,aIss
there are not enough inebriates to sup
port them.
Conditions are Improving. n I have
absolute confidence in the future. Can
you stop everybody from drinking on
Sunday You know that II IL impos-
able. There are 10000 policemen and
lac hotels and dnnlung places or sa-
looms. and yet there are people who
think W. ought TO station a policeman
at the door OF every one OF the drink
ing places.
III you see anybody IN . saloon in
the forbidden hours write to me about
Il. offered ten dollars reward for
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THIS FUTURE GREAT"
WANTS LAW CHANGED.

Although he is only twenty-three years
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minds whether or not you are sorry
ala o vote for me"
After telling the ciergymen conditions
were better than ever. the Mayor con
tinued:
what Mr.. Barnes Of Albany says Of
wide open conditions here doesn't Inter-
est me much. and II things here we're
a. they are In Albany there would he
an uprising here
Not a political leader has hal any
influence with mo In making appoint
mente. have had no quarrel wifi po-
litical leaders. There Is no need to
quarrel. II would do no good. We treat
zach other courteously.
The evening world., 1912-04-15
To Mothers:

You should sire your children
Fathe, Johns Medicine uhen they
haze a cold or are ran doun. because
IL is a pure and wholesome food medi.
cine which wW eips them new strength
10 (sh off the disease. Father Johns
Medicine is a safe medicine for children
teeanse IL contains no alcohol nor dan.
seroHs drugs.
The evening world., 1912-04-15
Here's Another Style in III
WOmen's Low Shoes at 81

This is an Oxford that many
women will like for its low heel and /%M
full round toe-an admirable shoe for %3>
w~aikng-and one that wise mothers %%>>n
will buy for their growing daughters. [sz&A
Here in tan and black calfskin. >Gsa&H%&E
Other shoes in the sames special pur- W6N
chase are Oxfords of light or dark tan
and black calskin. and patent leather; ~
with Cuban heel and narrow toe. 49,
And pumps of tan calfskin with flat silk bow.
Here in all sizes and widths.
We do not know where they can be matched for less than
s. q pair. Subway floor. Old Building.
The evening world., 1912-04-15
The Wanamaker
= Piano Store
f% Marks Its
18th Anniversary
with an
Exhibition of
Grand Pianos
and Grand
Pianos

There are no less than 70
grand pianos, of different
types, including
The Chickering, in five sizes
The Chickering-Angelus
The Knabe in three sizes
The knabe- Angelus
The Schumacher, in two sizes
The Emerson
The Emerson.AnRslus
Art Pianos, Chickering and
kndbe.
Priced as low as $500. with
easy terms Of payment.
Music in the morning
and afternoon.
You are invited.
Auditorium, First Gallery,
New Building.
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HYDE CASE ARGUED.

HEARING ON Writ Of Prohibition
rhis Afternoon.
Arguments were heard his afternoon
by the Appellate Division OF the si-
preme Court Of Kings County on the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-04-12

eral hours, scatter it in Jumps of about
the size of marble over the fields where
injury is beginning to appear and abou,
the bases of the plants set out. Apply
late in the day SO as to place the poison
about the plants over night, which is the
time when the cutworms are active. APP
ply second time if necessary.
When .outworms occur in unusual
abundance, which happens locally. and
sometimes generally, in some seasons,
they exhaust their food supply and are
driven to migrate to other fields. This
they do. literally in armies, assuming
what is called the army worm habit. AT
such times it is necessary to treat them
as we do the army worms. While the
methods which have been advised are
valuable in such cases. these remedies
may be too slow to destroy all the cut
worms and we, therefore, have to employ
other methods. These include trenching.
ditching, the blowing of deep furrows in
advance of the travelling cutworms to
trap them, and the dragging of logs or
brush through the furrows. If the trench
es can be filled with water. the addition
OF small quantity OF kerosene so as to
form a thin scum on the surface will
prove fatal. In extreme cases barriers
of fence boards are erected and the tops
smeared with tar or other sticky sub
stances to stop the cutworms as they
attempt to crawl over.
Clean cultural methods and rotation of
crops are advisable. as also fall blowing
and disking. Many cutworms can be de-
stroyed where it is possible to overflow
the fields. This is particularly applicable
where irrigation is praoticed.