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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09

following and Magill has made his
fight as a progressive.
James Hamilton Lewis, Of Chicago
is the sole candidate on the democrat
ticket for the United States senate
Because of the many names on the
ticket the voting was slow and fewer
votes were recorded in the city and
country districts in the early hours
than is usual. Fair weather brought
out the voters in the country districts
and campaign managers predicted an
unprecedented vote.
The election Is important nationally
for the reason that it is the first time
a preferential vote has ever been cast
for president. Preference will be
shown only among the republicans
and democrats. The names of Presi-
dent Taft, Theodore Roosevelt and
Robert M. La Toilette appeared on
the republican ballot and those Of
Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson
on the democratic. Republicans. demo-
Gratis, socialists and prohibitonists
win nominate by direct vote com
plete state. congressional, Legislative
and county tickets.
A preferential vote is also being
taken for United States senator
among the republicans and democrats.
Four names appear on the republican
ballot and onlp one on the democratic,
In Chicago, by special arrangement,
the voters may express their views
as to whether womans' suffrage
should prevail.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
MANY PEOPLE DROWN
in The nile RIVER
EXCURSION STEAMER coLLlDEs
- WITH ANOTHER VESSEL
WITH FATAL RESULT

Cairo, Egypt, April "A large mum.
her Of passengers were drowned last
evening by the sinking Of a Nile ex''
cursion steamer, after a collision with
another steamer in the vicinity OF the
great dam on the river about 10
miles to the northwest of Cairo and a
few miles from Kalyub. Fifteen boz
dies have so far been recovered.
The steamer had 300 passengers on
board who had taken advantage OF
the Easter holiday to make the trip
to the river dam. On the return voy-
age up stream and not far from the
dam the excursion boat collided with
another steamer and sank almost i'm
mediately.
All on board were thrown INTO tnt
river but many lives were saved By
the vessel with which the excursion
boat collided. Another passenge
steamer and several boats from shor'
hastened to the rescue and picked NJ
many of those struggling in the wa
ter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
MURRAY BUTLER CHAIRMAN
DISTINGUISHED MAN MAKES
OPENING ADDRESS OF BIG
STATE GATHERING
fight OVER RESOLUTIONS
IF EXECUTIVE is NOT ENDORSED
RESOLUTION WILL COME
FROM FLOOR

Rochester, N. Y, April 9.-Wheth-
er New York states four delegates at
large to the republican national con
yention at Chicago shall be instruct
ed for the denomination Of President
Taft was a question on which the
| 1,15O delegates TO the republican state
convention were divided when the
first days session began today.
United States Senator Elihu Root is
leading the forces in favor of instruc-
tions, while State Chairman William
Barnes, Jr., believes an uninstructed
delegation would be the wiser course,
inasmuch as it is conceded that the
delegation will be favorable to the re
nomination of the president.
President Taft, in long distance
Telephone conversation with Chair
man Barnes, is understood to have
said that either an uninstructed or an
instructed delegation would be agree
able to him, inasmuch as practically
all the delegates were for him.
Chairman Barnes told conferes that
it looked like, fight on the conyeR
tion for tomorrow if an agreement
could not be reached in committee
tonight. The selection of DR.. Nicho
las Murray Butler as temporary chair
man was ratified by the convention
and DR.. Butler was escorted to the
speakers platform amid round oi
applause and addressed the conven
tion.
The committee on resolutions viii
not only draft the platform but will
determine the personnel Of the 'bii
four" and is expected to settle thu
question of instructions. Senator
Root, Chairman Barnes. William Ber
ri of Brooklyn and Speaker Edwin A
i Merritt, Jr., of the state assembl.
were prominently spoken Of as th'
likely delegates to Chicago.
'If resolution instrlcting for Pres
ident Taft is not agreed upon by tn
committee on resolutions" said San
uel S. Koenig, chairman of the Ne'
York county committee, such a rest
; lution will be introduced on the floo
of the convention" If the questio
T is taken to the convention floor, Sci
ator Root is expected to make
speech urging an instructed deleg'
ton for President Taft.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
Miners MAY MODERATE
Their WAGE DEMANDS
ANTHRACITE WORKERS LIKELY
TO RETURN TO WORK ON
SATISFACTORY SCALE.

New York, April sAlthough g. no
formal meeting of the anthracite coal
operators committee Of ten was
scheduled for today, representatives
of leading operators conferred here
as to their attitude tomorrow, when
they will meet representatives Of the
miners in conference at Philadelphia.
They expected that notifications
then would be made of the miners or
iginal demands for 20 per cent in
crease in wages. recognition of the
hnion, reduction of the working day
from nine to eight hours and other
minor charges. Representatives Of the
operators said there had been no
change from their original attitude re-
garding recognition of the miners un-
ion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09

Charleston, Mo-, April 9.-Mayor
George c. Burns, of Charleston, today
sent additional appeals for aid for
flood sufferers to state officials.
Mississippi county suffered great
loss in livestock and growing crops
when the Mississippi river topped the
so miles of levees. Fourfifths of the
county was submerged as were parts
Of Scott, Pemiscot, Dunklin and New
Madrid counties.
More than 1000 persons are being
cared for at the Masonic temple, at
the court house and in private homes.
Help, Mayor Burns says, is needed to
feed and clothe the refugees here
and at Admission and East Prairie.
Three negroes were drowned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
TODAY IN CONGRESS.


washington, April s.-senate; In
session D. N.
Representative Broussard told fin
apce committee United States would
lose s15O,OOO,OOO if fire. sugar bill be
came law.
House: Met at noon.
Continued debate on Indian appro
priation bill.
Representative Lindberg, charging
Wall street and corporations are
controlling money trust Investigation
introduced resolution to compel ev
cry member of the house to discolss
his business and corporation affilia
tons.
Agricultural committee concluded
hearing grain interests on bill to pro
hibit speculation and grain future'
and began hearing cotton interests.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
WHO'S YOUR BANKER?
LINDBURGH INQUIRIES
MINNESOTA REPRESENTATIVE
ASKS COLLEAGUES PERTlN-
ENT QUESTION

washington, April 9.-A charge that
wall street and the big corporations
are controlling the house money
trust" inquiry was made today by
Representative Lindbergh of Minnesol
ia, republican, in a resolution which
would compel every member to dis
close his business and corporation ar
citations. Each member of the house
would have to file his own bank hold
ings and those of his fmily. Names
of members who failed to do so would
be publIsed in a congressional record
blacklist.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
TROOPS ARE SENT NORTH
GENERAL HuERTA WILL GIVE
BATTLE TO REBELS WITH
LARGE COLUMN
TRAINMEN STEAL FUNDS
EMPLOYEES OF MEXICAN CENTRAL
GET AWAY WITH 10000
PESOS

New York, April "a telegram re-
ceived here today from J. Sanchez
Azcona, private secretary to Presi-
dent Madero of Mexico, by Captain s.
G. Hopkins, an agent and personal
friend of the Mexican president reads:
Situation is rapidly growing bet
ter. General Huerta has gone north
with large column to give battle to
the rebels. In Morelos there remain
only small bodies of bandits. Some
Of the Zapatistas have fled to Puebla,
where they are being pursued by Gen
eral Roblas Sierra. Puebla has been
pacified. Perez Castro, has been cap
tured.
"The forces of Orozco are lacking
in ammunition and are trying to keep
what they have got"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
WOMEN HELP"WETS"
CARRY ELECTIONS
SUFFRAGE DOES NOT SEEN TO
MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE IN
RESULTS AT POLLS.

San Francisco, April 9.-Town elec'
tions held throughout California yes
terday. with prohibition as the main
issue and with women voting for the
first time in most of the townships
apparently resulted in victory for
the "wets, although the margin VIII
be small. Returns have been slow
but Of the SO towns reporting on the
liouor question early today, q voted
wet and Is dry"
A peculiar feature of the elections
was the attitude of the feminine vot
ers toward those of their own sex
who sought public offices. In almost
every instance the women were beat
sn. although in many townships WON
en- cast more than half the total vote
AT Redding women are reported 's
have worked in behalf Of the wet
cause. which triumphed.
Women candidates for office Wer'
\ not successful at Redlands and To-
1 Gatos. At the former city. james +
wheat was reelected city treasures
defeating Miss Lenore Ballou. and 2
l4os Gatos Rev. Eli Winning. candl
date for town clerk. did not belle hi
name by defeating Mrs. Ruby NJ. Ful
man. Socialists figured PROMINENT
in the elections IN the cities OF souti
ern california. In most instances The
we're defeated.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
FAIR WOOL DEMAND.

Boston, Aprn s.-There was a mod.
erately heavy volume Of trading in the
wool market last week. Price changes
we're small. Territory woods general
ly we're steady while domestic fleeces
and pulled wools we're steady and
firm. Mills are working steadily on
initial orders and a good heavyweight
season appears to be in prospect
Asking prices on the new clip In the
west are comparatively high.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
wEps RoosEvELrs sEcRETARY.

Toronto. Ont. April She we'd
ding OF Miss Dora Augusta Prime
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. FREDERICK
A. Prime. Of this city. and Frank
Harper. private secretary TO colonel
Theodore Roosevelt. took place his
afternoon in St Thomas church The
ceremony was followed by a large r.
ception at The home Of the brides
parents.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
HOUSE RESEATS The
SUSPENDED MEMBERS
MEN ACCUSED OF BRiBE TAKING
ARE AGAIN DECLARED MEN,
BERs OF LEGISLATURE

santa Fe. N. NJ, April 9.--Late
Yesterday afternon, amid Widest con
fusion and excitement, the house yot-
ed to reseat Manuel Cordovia, j. P.
Lucero, Luis Montoya and Julian Tru-
iillo. the four members arrested and
suspended last month on q charge OF
soliciting bribes.
The resolution passed March ~
suspending them, was rescinded and
until they are expelled by a two
thirds vote of the membership Of the
house, they are entitled to vote, draw
their pay mad exercise all the Other
privileges and emolTments pertaining
to the office of a member of the
house of representatives in gooc
| standing.
To one man alone is this result at
4 tributable and that man is Speake
4 r. L. Baca. In accomplishing that re
suit the speaker did things to par
liamentary law and precedent tina
BATTLE description, but the fact re
mains that he got away with it, am
that is the chief item in this story.
The final result was like a suddel
vlap of thunder in a clear sky an
!, & motion to adjourn had been Put an
carried, and the members were dis
persing before half of them realize
what had happened.
The house had fiddled around wit
parliamentary questions all the a
ternoon. without ever getting to tn
main question A motion to delay a.
tion on the two reports of the il
yestigating committee. until copie
: Of the evidence could be printed an
; copies distributed, had been put an
: carried by small majority. This wa
! admittedly victory for the organ
7 zation republicans, who we're tryir
2 to unseat the men. They knew the
T had a majority but not the necessal
two-thirds and it was vital to them
it gain time. When the motion for pos
IS ponement was, carried 1t seemed tn
n they had won a big point.
mi AT this juncture, however, Mai
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
no1AsLEs AT sAY CITY.

Bay City. Mich. April Sat the
Mckinley club banquet. which is to b
given here tomorrow night on the eve
the Republican state convention "a
select delegates to the Chicago con.
vention, the Taft administration viii
be represented on the speakers list
by Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
Nagel. Former Senator Albert J. Bev'
eridge of Indiana win appear as the
chief spokesman for the Roosevelt
candidacy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
Chasing Robber Bands

El Paso, Tex, April 9.-Somewhere
in the hills 80 miles southwest of
Juarez today is a party Of Mexican
Central employees who are trying to
save 100000 pesos of railroad funds
from the rebels. The money was Sc
cured at Chihuahua by Engineer no
nero. Conductor Zanari and Steno-
grapher Morales, all former employees
of F. r. Westrup, who retired as SUI
perintendent when the rebels took ov-
er the road last week The trio OF
employees secured an engine and
enough box cars to balance the train,
and started north last night. Fearing
to enter Juarez, they abandoned their
train at Salamayuca this morning, 30
miles south Of Juarez, and made for
the hills to the west. evidently hoping
| TO reach Ell Paso by a circuitous route.
The regular passenger train arriv-
ing this morning from Jimenez
brought 65 American refugees from
Parral, the scene OF the recent fight
| ing in which the federal general.
Pancho villa, was woEsted. AT Chi
Ehuahua they we're subjected to a rig
orous search. Many Of them We're
] carrying mail, all of which was taken
:lfrom them. with the statement that
4 ~fha Mace for mail Is in the mail
car.s
j Among those searched was George
Drake, contractor of chihuahua,
who carried bundle of official re-
ports from American Consul betcher
| at Chihuahlua addressed to the state
! department at Washington. These
letters, like the others. we're taken
} by the rebels. Only one man, Mex
-lican, was removed from the train. He
. had thousand pesos on his person
4 and the charge was made that It be
+ longed to security company.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
DYKES Holding Firm.

Memphis, Tenn, April 9.-Dikes
guarding thousands of fertile acres
of Arkansas and Mississippi land
against the flood tide Of the Mississip-
pi river held firm today, But where
the tremendous pressure of the water
was exerted against the embankment
at the bends in the river, breaches
seemed imminent In the long
stretches of Yazoo and Delta territory
thousands of men lahored all night to
strengthen the levees. In villages and
on farms in the threatened territory
In north Mississippi and north Arkan-
sas the people are ready for flight.
The task Of caring for the flood vic
tins is proving serious problem. TIE
greater number have sought refuge at
Hickman, KY, Tiptonville, Tenn, For
rest City and Helena and here. IL
Memphis the Tri-State fair grounds
have been converted into a tented
city and the Associated Charities i
directing relief measures.
AT Hickman approximately a,5c'
persons are being cared for. Captair
Logan Of the United States army, ha'
charge Of the situation. The crev
Of the United States steamer Amphl
trite. anchored in the Memphis har
bor. has received instructions y as
sist in rescuing flood victims. one Q
the Amphitrite's boats went to Wya
noke today to bring here party re
ported marooned aboard raft q
Wyanoke, Ark.
More than a thousand persoa'
nearly half of them refugees, are
Ridgely, Tenn, nine miles below ~
tonville, without meat. The on
story houses there are no longer i
habitable and the two-story house
are crowded. The remainder Of Z
community is out on hillside Wit
ont shelter. The stock is without pr
vender.
Provisions will have to be ioadeo
skiffs and launches to reach Kidg
1y. A current running seven or eigl
miles an hour must be encounters
and the task of relieving the TOW
win be perilous. Two steampoa
have reached Tiptonville with pi
visions. At Bass Landing, 80 suIIs
ers without shoes we're picked up.
Mrs. Baker and two children on q rs
made Of logs. their place or RET"
for three days, we're rescued ne
Cherokee. Tenn.
Whooping cough has broken 9
among the children Of the refuge
at Tiptonville. Two negro chiidf
have died and several white childr
in the courthouse are in a cri'i'
condition. Louis vanpool, aged
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
MINERS. DOUBLE cRIME.

Webb City. Mo-, April 9.-Ray Tur-
pin, a miner. early today fired three
bullets into the body of Mrs. May Nc
Coy. with whom he was infatuated.
and then cut her throat with razor.
After killing the woman. Turpin fired
a bullet into his own head and used
the razor to slash his throat, causing
wounds from tch he is dying. Jeal-
ously prompted dthe act.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
was drowned pear TiptOnvIlle whel

was drowned near Tiptonville when
his boat capsized.
Adyices received at Memphis this
afternoon say the main levee has
brokena a mile and half north of Col
den Lake Arkansas, about so miles
north Of Memphis The water is
spreading over wide area
Forty-five townships will be partly
covered by water. Marked Tree. Ar
kansas, probably will be inundated,
Warnings were flashed over the tele
phone lines to all portions of the sec
tion affected, in the hope that the
residents would seek high ground be
fore the water reached them.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
Arms Goina Through

Washington, d. c., April -
The exceptions to the American
proclamation forbidding the exporta-
ton Of war material into the southern
republic, which proclamation is being
applied only to the reoels, incNde siN.
machine guns with 100000 pounds Of
ammunition. spare barrels, and belts,
500 rifles with 254.OOO cartridges, 80
revolvers and four cartridge loading
machines. In addition, an industrial
concern was permitted to receive u
500 cases Of dynamite.
President Taft today authorized the
shipment into Mexico of several con-
signments of munitions Of war for the
army OF President Madero.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
conference IN Kansas city.

Kansas City, Mo-. April 9.-Repre-
sentatives Of the coal miners and op.
orators Of Missouri, Kansas, Arkan-
sas and Oklahoma today resumed the
Joint conference called to negotiate a
contract for the next two years. 1t
was believed the conference would be
in session several days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
Saskatoon is Soaked.

Saskatoon, Ark, April 9.-With the
waterworks submerged wharves
houses and railway bridges swept
away by the Saskatchewan river, q
large portion ~of the city resembled q
lake today Many buildings are in
danger. So rapid was the rise Of the
stream last night that those living
along its shore were caught unawares
Within a few hours q total rise Of Is
feet had been recorded.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
! Flood Warnings Sent out.

Sioux City, Ia, April 9.-Flood
warnings were sent today to all
towns on the Missouri river between
Sioux City and Yankton, s. D., the
river has risen II feet since Sunday
and is now at the 1876 stage. AT
Perre, S. D., the river still is rising
and the lower part of Fort Pierre is
inundated.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
NEGRO is LYNcHED

Shreveport, La, April 9.-Thomas
Miles "a negro 29 years old, was
lynched near here today When the
body was found it had been riddlcd
with bullets. Miles was accused OF
having written letters to a white girl
but proof was lacking when he was
arraigned in court yesterday and he
was dismissed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09
SOUTH CAROLINA RED MEN MEET

Gaffney, S. c., April 9.-Royally
welcomed by the citizens Of Gaffney
and the local members Of their order
the Red Men of South Carolina met
here today in their annual state con-
ference, which is scheduled to last
two days
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-09

Mexico City, April s.--Jojutla, In
the state Of Morelos. has been taken
BY 900 rebels under Emiliano zapa-
ia, according to a report received
here. Federal troops are said to be
making a counter attack and a severe
fight is proceeding. lnse
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