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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
DIDN'T CRITICISE PRESIDENT
THE COLONEL DECLARES HE DID
NOT EVEN DISCUSS THE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
ASSERTS THERE MUST BE AN
EQUITABLE DIVISION OF
PROSPERITY TO ALL

Boston, Feb. 27.-Theodore Roose
welt, angered by a published report
that he had said President Taft was
not progressive, said today he would
not be drawn into a personal contro
versy with the administration, al
though he has declared his intention
of making straight out fight" for
the republican presidential nomina-
ton. The colonel said that in his po-
litical conference yesterday during
which he was reported to have made
the statement, President Taft's name
had not been mentioned and that his
opinion in regard to the administra-
ton had not been asked or expressed.
Colonel Roosevelt repeated that he
had taken his present position for per-
sonal reasons and he made it clear
that he did not propose to make the
issue in any sense a personal one.
Colonel Roosevelt was asked to ex-
plain the position he win maintain
during the campaign. In reply he is
sued the following statement:
Il could not more definitely state
my position on the great issues OF the
day than | stated it in my Columbus
speech and again yesterday before the
Massachusetts, legislature. In addition
to calling attention to what | there
said on the subject of popular gov
ernment, | also call particular atten-
ton to what l said at Columbus on
the business situation and the proper
attitude of the government towards
business so as to insure conditions
that will make for the prosperity OF
the business world and OF all our peo-
pie.
In. my Ohio speech l dealt with
emphasis on the two great subjects
of immediate moment to our people.
the need of having real and not
merely nominal popular rule and the
need of securing prosperity for the
business man, the wage Garner and
the farmer alike. AS then said, |
most emphatically believe that it is
necessary to have an equitable divi-
sion of prosperity, but that it be-
hooves us to keep in mind that we
cannot divide the prosperity unless
the prosperity is there to divide, and
that to secure the well being of the
business world is emphatically in the
interest of every citizen of the Uni
ted States.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
Americans are Molested

Guadalajara, Feb. 27.-Thirtteen
rebels were killed and many others
wounded in a battle with the state
troops, fought at Tonaya, near San
Gabriel, in the southern part Of the
state Of Jalisco today, according to
information received here. The loss
of the federal troops in the fighting
consisted of a lieutenant killed and
three policemen wounded. The rebels
were led by Francisco del Toro. who
succeeded in escaping with SO Of his
own men.
Samuel E. Magill, United States
consul here, has been notified that
five American citizens interested in
the San Miguel Mining company, an
indianapolis concern, have been driy-
en- from the property near Ebutla'
No details as to the occurrence have
reached here. The party was on q
tour of inspection.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
TO CRIME
SIXTEEN YEARS old
E. w. KNOX suRRENDERs TO Au-
THoRiTIES IN FRESNO AFTER
LONG WANDERiNGs

Fresno. Calf, Feb. 27.-E. w. Knox,
confessed embezzler, surrendered to
the police here today to expiate a
crime committed 16 years ago. In
1896 Knox, as agent Of the Wells
Fargo company at Pachuca, state OF
Jalisco, stole $4,000 from the com
pany. Today, after living in New
York. wandering to the Argentine re-
public. following the career Of sailor
and then returning to the United
States for further wandering, commit
ting thefts in Los Angeles and San
Francisco, he surrendered to the sher
iff's office in this county. He said he
wished to accept punishment and lead
an honest life.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
BRIBERY CHARGE IS DROPPED
MAN is ALLOWED TO PLEAD TO
A LESSER CRIME BY DIS
TRIcT ATTORNEY
HIS SENTENCE WILL Be light
AS HE WILL TESTIFY AGAINST
DARRoW GUILTY MAN WILL
GET EASY SENTENCE

Los Angeles, Feb. 27-Bert Frank
lin, formerly detective employed
by Clarence Darrow, pleaded guilty
today to having attempted to ''influ-
ence" Robert Balm the first juror
sworn to try James B., Mcnamara, the
confessed dynamiter now serving a
life term in San Quentin prison. The
original charge against Franklin CT
having bribed Balm was dismissed.
The case growing out of the jury
bribery charge preferred aegainst
Franklin, when he was arrested in the
alleged act of passing money TO We
nireman George N. Lockwood, a few
days before the Mcnamara brothers
confessed, was put over for 80 days.
Bail in this case, however. was re-
duced from $4,000 cash to $4,000.
Franklin was released on his own
recognizance after pleading guilty in
the Balm case today and instructed to
appear in court Friday for sentence
The riinimum penalty fire ycarsr''
imprisonment and a fine of $4,000.
but in view of the practical certainty
that Franklin will appear as the
states witness when Slarence S. Dar-
row, the former chief counsel for the
McNamaras. is brought to trial on
the charge Of having bribed Balm ana
Lockwood, probation or a suspended
sentenced is expected. Attaches of
the district attorneys office admitted
today that Franklin's punishment
would be light.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
UNITED STATES MAY
FOR7IFY CANAL
GREAT BRITAIN WILL MAKE NO
OBJECTION TO FoRTRESSEs
IN PANAMA

Washington, Feb. 27.-Any fear that
the right of the United States to for
tify the Panama canal might be chal-
lenged and forced to arbitration un-
der the provisions Of the pending An
glo-American arbitration has been dis
PEELED by statement from official
sources that Great Britain already
has formally acknowledged that right.
On several occasions this acknowl-
edgement has been made, it was
learned, but all doubt is said to have
been removed by communication in
writing from the late Secretary Hay
to the senate, explanatory Of the un-
derstanding he had reached with the
British representatives when the Hay
pauncefote treaty was being negotiat-
ed.
Mr.. Hay explained every step OF
the negotiations and when he came
to the clause in the Clayton-B -Bulwer
treaty prohibiting the fortification Of
the canal he offered the following
statement Of the reason that led him
and Lord Pauncefote to omit that
prohibition from the new treaty:
"The whole theory of the treaty is
that the canal is to be entirely an
American canal. The enormous cost
of construction is to be borne by the,
United States alone When construct
ed. It is to be exclusively the proper
ty> of the United States and to be.
managed. controlled and defended by
it.
Under these circum stances and
considering that now by the new trea-
ty Great Britain is relieved of all the
responsibility and burden Of maintain
ing its neutrality and security. it was
thought entirely fair to omit the pro
hibition that no fortification shall be
erected commanding the canal or the
watre adjacent"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
RAILROAD TRAFFIC is
STILL DEMORALIzED
HEAVY SNOW IN THE VICINITY
OF DODGE CITY, HAS TIED UP
WEsTBouND TRAINS

Through trains from the east are
still delayed by the storm in Kansas,
which are the heaviest on record, and
the probability is that none will ar
rive in Las Vegas until tomorrow
morning. None of yesterdays trains
from the east has arrived and ac-
cording to the latest reports, they are
held east Of Dodge City. According
to messages from that section the
snow for As miles east of Dodge City
is 12 feet deep on the level and all
traffic is completely tied up. Tour
lists on the trains through here yes
terday morning said that when they
came through Kansas the snow was
often above the windows of the cars.
Rotary plows are working day and
night east of Dodge City and every
effort is being made by the Santa Fe
to clear the tracks.
Travel north OF Las Vegas in New
Mexico is now clearing up, though
yesterday it was reported that trains
had a difficult time crossing the Ra-
ton range. It is said that one OF the
passenger trains got stuck at the en-
trance Of the Ration tunneI and it took
four big freight engines to move the
train.
All trains from the south are run
ming on schedule time. A stub No. 1
pulled into Las Vegas into Las We
gas this afternoon from La Junta
on time. This train carried mail from
Denver. When the first through mail
will arrive in Las Vegas is not known
as no definite reports on the trains
tied up east of Dodge city have been
received.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
THE INVADERS TAKE CHARGE
ASSUME CUSTODY OF CUSTOMS
HOUSE AND THE MUNICIPAL
OFFICES
THEY EXERCISED GREAT CARE
PRECAUTIONS WE'RE TAKEN NOT
TO FIRE INTO AMERICAN
TERRITORY

Ell Paso. Tex, Feb. 27.-Juarez is ii
nossession of the Vasquista rebels
Firing but one or two volleys and
meeting no resistance, except few
scattering shots in reply to their first
volley. the rebels this morning march
ed into the town, captured the ma
chine guns that had been purchased
TO repel them, took charge of the
municipal offices, the custom house,
the barracks, the Jail and other pub
lie buildings.
The rebels made the assault at lO
o'clock sharp, entering the outskirts
Of the city at this hour from the
northwest, and firing as they entered,
using rifles and one canon. The few
hundred men in Juarez as defenders
fred a few shots from various points
of vantage and then were ordered by
their officers to cease.
Mexican Consul E. c. Llorente Of El
Paso. afterwards declared that the Of
6cers decided not to make resistance,
to avoid complications with The Uni
ted States troops. United stttes
troops we're guarding the border at the
time the attack was made, apparently
ready to enter Juarez if Ell Paso should
be endangered. AS the rebels march
ed into Juarez, they found all the
houses closed, but experienced no re-
sistance. Only one man, Captain 10
nero. of the defenders, was wounded,
accidentally.
All night the rebels spent in camp
outside of Juarez, after moVlng
round from the south to the northwest
They attacked from the northwest, par
TALLY using the banks of an irriga-
ton ditch for protection. The fire Of
the defenders and assailants was 80
directed that no bullets fell on Amer.
can soil.
The rebels advanced in considerable
order and appeared to be under per
feet control of their officers. Emilio
Campo was in comand of the attack
ing party. The rebels declare thal
they will maintain order and arrange
ments are being made to restore com
munication between Ell Paso and Jua
rez, if the United States troops vii
perit. No looting accompanied tht
taking of the city.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
MAN FROZEN TO DEATH

Wagon Mound. N. NJ. Feb. 27.-Ths
body of a man whose identity has not
been learned was found this after
noon in Carroza canyon near here.
The body was sitting upright in a
wagon. to which the horses, both
frozen to death, weer still attached
1t is believed that the man, a native
freighter or farmer. was overtaken by
the storm Saturday night and perish
ed while attempting TO find shelter.
Late this afternoon handcar was
sent to the scene and will bring in
the body.
Gratifying reports have been
brought here by the ranchers concern
ing the condition of cattle and sheep
1t has been estimated that the sheep
loss is only about per cent First
estimates were is per cent. Cattle
losses will be abous ~ per cent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
DEMANDS HEAVY INDEMNITY
FOR THE KILLING OF CHINESE
ON ISLAND OF JAVA BY THE
DUTCH SOLDIERS
A WARsHIP SENT TO Scene
If THE MONEY is NOT PAID IN
A WEEK THE PORT WILL BE
BoMBARpED

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-Chinese
warships have been ordered to the is
land of Java under Instructions to
begin a bombardment of the port OF
Batavia if the Dutch government does
not pay an indemnity demanded for
the killing of Chinese said to have
been attacked by Dutch soldiers.
In an ultimatum sent to the Dutch
government yesterday Provisional
Presidential Sun Vat Sen stated that
an attack of Java would be begun
if the indemnity were not paid with
in week
This information was received here
today in a private dispatch from DR..
Suns private secretary to Tong King
Chong. editor of the Chinese Free
Press, published here.
DR.. Sun declared in his ultimatum
that passports would be handed to
the Dutch minister, who is said to be
at Shang Hal enroute to Picking, if
the indemnity we're not paid. Chin
ese here explain the proposed action
by DIR. Sun on the ground that the
Manchuria government no longer ex-
lists and that the Dutch government
must treat with the revolutionists,
although the republic has not been
formally recognized.
The three cruisers which left Shang
Hal today are the Hal Chan, the Hal
Yuhe and the Hal Sun. They were
fully provisioned and equipped under
orders of Wong Chung Wei, minister
of war.
Advices to the Chinese newspapers
here declare that the attack on the
Chinese by Dutch soldiers, news of
which was received from Nanking
last night, was made without provo
cation and that three Chinese were
killed and many others arrested.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Washington, Feb. 27.- Senate: In
session p. m.
Steel products manufacturers con-
tinue protests against steel tariff re-
vision bill before finance committee.
Interstate commerce committee be-
gan executive sessions to consider
evidence taken in hearings on pro
posed trust legislation.
Senator Dupont flatly denied elec-
ton corruption charges made by Sell
ator Reeds investigation resolution,
which went over until Wednesday.
Senator Lodge objected to the resolu-
ton for investigation of the Lawrence
strike saying there was ample author
ity under the present law for an in
investigation.
Senator Mclean introduced bill
exempting factory smokers" cigars
from international revenue tax.
House: Met at noon.
Chairman Wilson of labor commit
tee, sought passage of his resolution
for the investigation of the Lawrence
strike but an objection forced the mat
ter aside.
Objection made at the everglades
hearing to hearsay testimony that lin
fluences" had been at work to pro
cure a favorable report from agricul-
ture department.
Rules committee will give hearings
aSturday on Lawrence strike resolu-
lions Of inquiry.
subcommittee Of banking commit
ttee reported upon scope Of money
trust" investigation and Chairman
Pujo announced hearings would be
gin in a few days.
An amendment to the Notifications
appropriations bill providing for the
government to manufacture its own
powder was defeated
Ways and means committee. still
deadlocked on the sugar tariff, con-
sidered placing a duty on raw rub
ber.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES

Pittsburgh, Feb. pa three days
celebration was begun today of the
one hundred and seventy-fifth ami.
versary of the granting of University
of Pittsburgh's first charter. Educat-
ors representing many large institu.
tions of America and Europe are at
tending the celebration. One of the
features of tomorrow's program will
be the conferring. of the honorary de-
gree Of IL. d upon DR.. Romulo S.
Naon, the Argentine minister at
Washington.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
OLYMPIA IS DAMAGED

Belfast, Feb. 27.-The White Star
liner Olympia, which left New York
on Wednesday and was due in South
Hampton today. struck a submerged
wreck in the Atlantic early this morn
ing, and is now on her way to this
city for repairs. According to later
advices, the damage to the Olympia
was confined to the propeller. She
will land her passenger at the usual
paints before proceeding here for re-
pairs.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
COAL ROAD CASES UP FOR TRIAL

Columbus, o.. Feb. 27.-The gov
ernment's suit against the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern Railway com
pany and number Of other railroad
and coal companies was called for
trial in the federal court here today.
The defendant companies are charg-
ed with maintaining combination
and conspiracy in restraint Of COM
merce in the mining, transportation
and sale Of bituminous coal from
western Pennsylvania, West Virginia
and Ohio.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
TO TRY TROOPER FoR .MuRDEF

Burlington, vt Feb. 27.-The term
of the federal court which convened
here today will be made notable by
the trial for murder of Matthew Car
lyle, a private in the Tenth United
States cavalry regiment While sta.
toned at Fort Ethan Allen last fall
Carlyle ran amuek and shot and killed
Andrew c. Fox. a fellow trooper. and
seriously wounded two negro girls.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
Calls coIoneI Radical

New Orleans, Feb. n Colonel
Roosevelt is too RADICAL declared
former Governor In. Gillette of Cali
fornia, who stopped here last night
on his way home after a tour OF the
south in the interest Of the San Fran
cisco exposition. 'His advoo.e, Of a
plan for the people to review deci-
sions of the highest courts Of the land
is the craziest proposition ever
heard. It's anarchy"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
FIGHTS FOR TONIGHT

Packey Mcfarland VS. Tommy Ma
loney, 10 rounds, at New York.
Johnny Sinclair vs. Patsy Branni
gan, IL rounds at Cleveland.
Larry Ryan VS.. Charley Kennedy
s rounds, at Chattanooga.
Clarence English VS.. Wildcat
Ferns, Is rounds, at st. Joe, Mo.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
CANADA CELEBRATES

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 27.-The Cana
dian Defence league held well at
tended meeting in the capital today
in celebration of Paardeberg day, the
anniversary of the surrender of the
Boer forces under General Cronje at
Paardeberg, February 27, 1900.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
Roosevelt Gave His Promise

Washington, Feb. 27.-The Wash.
ington Evening Star today displays
prominently on its first page a box
containing the following statement
From sources entirely independent
of the White House it is ascertained
that the confidence entertained by the
administration and Others that Colo
mel Roosevelt would not ben a candi-
date against Taft was based on defin.
ite and oft repeated statements by
Colonel Roosevelt, made within a
year, that he would not be a candi-
date in 1912 and did not intend to op-
pose President Taft for renomina-
tiou
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27
Kent QUITS La Toilette

Representative Kent of California,
who has been an active La Toilette
leader in his state, telegraphed today
to leaders of the California progress
sive organization agreeing to their re
quest for permission to place his
name on the ballot as Roosevelt
delegate to the Chicago convention.
Longworth to Take no Part
Representative Nicholas Longworth
of Ohio, son-in-law of Theodore Roose
welt. returned to Washington today
after a visit with the colonel in Bos-
ton. and announced that he would not
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-27

When it Comes to The
Scratch the Flea
Has Jumped
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-06-03
INCREASED HIS FACILITIES.
George M. Marion Has One Of Finest
Cigar Stores in the State.

George NJ. Marion informally opened
his newly renovated Corner Cigar Store
Saturday night. Riley's orchestra of
four pieces were seated in one corner
of the store, and from six until eight,
sent forth strains OF music which at
tracted a large gathering. The corner
that the orchestra sat in was cleverly
banked with flowers and potted plants.
The store as it now stands is one OF
the best of New England and compares
favorably with the cigar stores in the
larger cities. The opening had another
significance in the fact that it was
the anniversary of George Marrion's en-
try into the cigar business. He started
in this city twenty years ago to learn
his trade. For the past five years he
has been in possession of the Corner
Cigar Store" purchasing the same from
Il. O. Marion
When David Sickle vacated the store
adjoining, Mr.. Marion decided to rent
the rooms and make accommodations
for his increasing business. He now oc-
cupies the whole of the building owned
bv the A. F. Sortwell estate. The first
floor is used wholly as a salesroom, while
tllc second slOl ID ueNOteN 10 tue Hldh-
ufacturing business. In renoyating the
ground floor the partition between the
store occupied by Mr.. Sickle was re-
moved.
The proprietor had a pretty color
scheme of red and gray applied to the
walls of the store. Vines of roses cir
Gle the room along the walls near the
ceiling. intertwined by clinging morn
ing glories. Potted plants are set on
top of the pipe and tobacco cabinets
that are placed on the sides of the room.
A total of fifty-nine feet of the silent
salesman show cases have been installed.
which are used to display a beautiful
array of pipes and cigars. Two of the
most beautiful Of the decorations arc
the handsome twelve-foot mirrors, which
is on the north side of the room, and
the mirror pedestal in the middle of the
room. On the top of the pedestal is
the electric inscription Togo" The in
scription has background of red and
the lights are to match.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-06-03
DROWNING VICTIMS BURIED.
Two Funerals in st. Johnsbury-0ne
Body Not Yet Found.

st. Johnsbury, June l3.--Funeral
services for two of the victims of Thurs.
days drowning accident took place yes
teldsy.
The service for Herbert w Smythc
was in st. Andrews Episcopal church,
in charge OF Rev. Alfred B. Grimp and
Rev. james Thompson The church was
filled and as many more were unable
to gain admttanee, Members Of the
passumpsie lodge. f, and A. NJ. the
salcspeople's club and the Planet club
attended
Miss Helen Ellis funeral took place
at the North Congregational church. Rev.
George w. G. Hill officiating The senior
and junior classes of st, Johnsbury acad-
envy, the X Of p lodge and the Wom-
ems Relief corps attended
The body OF Mr.. smythe was taken
to Ashland, n. H., for burial Miss
Ellis burial was in Mt Pleasant ceme-
terry here.
The body OF Miss Helen Smythe, the
third victim of the drowning accident,
has not been recovered. although men
have worked night and day dragging
the river since Thursday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-06-03
Emperor's Warships Welcomed
in Hampton Roads.
PRES. TAFT RECEIVES THEM
Three German Vessels Are Here to Re-
turn Call Which American Ships Made
to Kiel a Year Ago-Roar of 81
Guns Heard To-day.

Fort Monroe, Va, June 3.-President
Tafts official welcome to the German
warships which are returning the visit
to kiel, year ago, of the first division
of the United States Atlantic fleet be-
gan here to-day round Of festivities
and official functions, that will end only
when the squadron starts for home.
The German emperor's three ships
came up to Hampton Roads, escorted by
the ships of the third division OF the
Atlantic fleet. Both squadrons roared
the 2l guns salute as the Maytiower
steamed in the Roads, with President
Taft and the German ambassador, Count
Won Bernstorff,. on board.
President Taft and party will leave
on the MayAower late to-day for Wash
inrton, and the German officers will fol-
low tomorrow. Upon their arrival there
Wednesday morning, official visits will
be exchanged and will be followed by
luncheon at the German embassy, 10
which a hundred guests have been IN
vited. The officers also will call upon
President and Mrs. Taft and will be
their dinner guests Wednesday evening