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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
Pirates Attack Missionaries

Hong Hong, China, Aug. 2O.-A des-
peFate attack was made last night by
large body of pirates on the Island
Of Cheung Chow, forming part Of the
British colony Of Hong Kong and US
ed chiefly as a missionary sanitarium-
They arrived, 100 strong and well
armed, in a launch towing a large
Chinese junk, Upon landing they at
tackled the police force on duty. killed
an Indian police sergeant and two
other officers and then looted the
houses Of the inhabitants, who num-
Der about 2,70O. The pirates secured
Z considerable amount of money from
one pawn shop, stealing $4,000.
The pirates then kidnapped The gov-
eminent tax collector and threatened
to carry off number Of wealthy
Chinese who, however, ransomed-
themselves. The European inhabit-
ants escaped unhurt. Communication
between Cheung Chow and Hong
Kong is cut off and information Isl
only obtainable by rowboats.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
WILL REDUCE THE DUES
MEMBERSHIP TO BE PLACED
WITHIN REACH or ALL
BUSINESS MEN.
MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT is
ENTHUSIASTIC AND WELL
ATTENDED.

A plan whereby it is believed ths
quarters Of the Las Vegas CONNER
cial club may be maintained and the
organization placed on truly com
mercial basis was adopted last
night at the meeting of the stock
holders, and win be put into immedi
ate effect. According to the plan,
new rating Of membership fees will
be devised under which every man in
the city can well afford to become a
member Of the organization and
whereby the income will be raised to
such an extert that there will be a
fund for boosting purposes over and
above the other expenses Of the club.
The plan is to divide the member
ship into two classes. In the first
class will be placed the banks, whole
sale houses, retail establishments
and men who derive direct benefit
from the accomplishments Of the or
ganization In the second class will
be placed the regular club members.
The memberSaip fees Of the first
class win raEee from $s.sO to $40 q
month and 1t is probable that the reg
ular membership fee win be reduced
to $15O.
On motion Of d. T. Hoskins, CASH
Ter Of the San Miguel National bank,
a committee Of five was appointed
definitely to outline this plan Of e.
organization; make rating of the
business houses in the city, or class
ify them; place the plan before the
business men and report upon the
feasibility Of the new idea at meet
ing Of the stockholders of the club,
which will be helo Thursday night
This new plan Of organization was
the outgrowth of the suggestion made
by Stephen Powers, that a separate
fund be subscribed from the business
houses for advertising purposes. Max
Nordhaus enlarged upon Mr.. Powers
suggestion, and formulated the plan
Of making two classes Of member
ship, and Mr.. Hoskins made the mo-
tion for putting the idea into opera
ton. The committee that VIII have
charge Of the formulating Of the new
plan was appointed as follows; d. T.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
ROOSEVELT BITTERLY ATTACKED
BY JUDGE PARKER in ADDRESS
AT MARSHALL'S NOTIFICATION
MISSOURRS PRISON
is BARBAROUS PLACE
KANSAS AUTHORITY RoAsTS
PENITENTIARY OF SISTER
STATE

Columbia, Mo-, Aug. 20. Frank
III. Loyeland, Of Topeka. Kan, pri-
son expert, after an inspection oi
Missouri's penitentiary at Jefferson
City, pronounced that institution the
most barbaric in the country with
the possible exception of those Of
Nebraska and Georgia.
"The Missouri penitentiary is a
disgrace to your state" he said. 1T
is criminal breeder and a relic Of
the dark ages. Yesterday morning
while going though the prison saw
not less than 20 men hung up by
their wrists, the blood streaming down
their arms and their toes barely
touching the floor"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
ATTEMPT To KIDNAP farmers DAUGHTER
BY A LOVE-CRAZED NEIGHBORHOOD ADMIRER
RESULTS in Staying Of Her Protectors

buggy and drove rapidly to the south.
Two miles distant Wood entered a
crn field, deserting the vehicle and
ordering Manahan to return home.
Arriving at home, young Manahan
spread the alarm and soon after day
light posse had started In pursuit Of
Wood. A physician who treated the
elder Manahan stated his condition
was dangerous
In Woods buggy was found bottle
of chlorofCrm and gold bracelet.
Wood was indicted by the March term
Of the federal grand jury in this city
for sending an obscene letter to Mrs.
Minnie Owen, music teacher 0f
Wichita. He was released on $1,000
bond, and his triel set for September
next.
A posse Of farmers pursued Wood
and overlook him this afternoon near
his own farm, two miles north of
Belleplaine. Wood ran from a corn
field into the road and before the
posse could stop him had fired three
bullets into his breast. He was re
turned to- Belleplaine fatally injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20

ing Wood deliberately fired at Thomp-
son. The latter fell dead with a bul-
let through his heart, The elder Man
ahan then appeared upon the scene
and made for Wood. Wood grabbed
an iron bar and after a struggle beat
Manahan over the head Leaving
Manahan unconscious on the ground,
within 20 feet Of where Thompson's
body was stretched prone, Wood at.
tackled Gaylord, the young son Of
Manahan, when he pleaded with the
murderer to spare the lives Of his
father and sister
Woods reply was blow that stun
ned the boy, but did not injure him
seriously. Wood then entered the
house and started a systematic search
for Miss Manahan Twice he made
the rounds Of the rooms but failing
to find the young woman, ran out
into the yard. Young Manahan had
recovered and on his knees pleaded
with Wood to save the lives Of his
father and sister He promised to do
50 If the boy would help him get
away The two jumped into Woods
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
Warden Denies Statement

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 2O.-War-
den Henry Andrea today denied that
prisoners were sharply treated in the
Missouri penitentiary.
"The charges of DR.. Loveland that
he saw 20 men hung up by the wrists
are absolutely false" said the war
den. Il do not believe that that many
men have been punished in the last
year. We sometimes put handouts
on prisoners wrists and put his
arms above his head. but always bis
feet are flat on the floor. The punish
ment is not at all severe"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
WIIson conaratuIates MarshaII.

Trenton. N. j., Aug 20 Governor
woodrow Wilson sent the following
telegram to Governor Marshall:
MY heartiest and sincerest con
gratulations. It is matter Of the
deepest regret with that / could not
be present to extend my congratula-
tions in person and to express aga.
the warm satisfaction it gives me to
be associated with you on the demo
cratic ticket should have liked to
have chance to ioin in showing how
confident feel in the presence Of
the party's great opportunity to
serve the people without fear, favor
or timidity Pray accept my warm
personal regards.
tsignedl WOODROW WILSON,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
Progressive CANDIDATE is
DESCRIBED ASBEING BOGUS
CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE
Opponent Of 1904 Asserts Trusts Grew With
Great Rapidly Underline Colonel
BECAUSE THEY KNEW HOW HE STOOD"
Orator Of the Day States That Wilson and Marshall Are the Two
Men Who Command the Admiration of the People and Will
Be Able to Put Into Operation, If They Are Elected,
Many Needed Changes That Are Expected to Be
tg for the Welfare Of the Country

to say a single word in favor Of lift
ing from the people the burden i'm
posed by extortion OF tariff rates.
True, he admits in his confession Of
faith that certain interests have been
improperly favored by our system Of
protection declares in favor Of dis
ruption Of the old crooked, log-roIl-
ing method Of tariff making and adj
yocates 4 tariff coinlssIon. wholly
different from the present unsatisfac-
tory tariff board.
TT is impossible to rise from a care
full reading of his tariff discussion
without being convinced that he is
a standpatter now as he was when
president.
Certainly only very stupid man
would expect him to curb the trusts.
Seven-eighths of all the combinations
in existence when he went out Of Of
flee were created while he was presi-
dent. Their creators had confidence
in him, surely, and It is but just te
say that it was not misplaced DA
he not stay the hand Of his plant
attorney general when he was about
to bring suit to dissolve the harvester
trust? Was not a Commute conver-
sation long enough to persuade him
that the steel corporation should be
allowed to absorb it's leading compe-
titor?"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
WOOL MARkEr HRlsk

Boston, Aug. 20. Transactions in
the local wool market during the lsss
week We're large and prices we're
maintained firmly. Manufacturers
TOOK large quantities Of wool under
option The largest dealings were
n territory wools. Large lots Of Mon
tana original wools sold at 2sA@25
cents and Nevada at 19@21 cents.
Ihe goods market is strong and man
ufacturers of staple goods are wen
sold uD.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
TRINIDAD VOTING ON
COMMISSION RULE
SOUTHERN COLORADO CITY EN-
GAGGED in BITTER CITY
ELECTION

Trinidad, Colo. Aug 20. Whether
or not Trinidad shall have a special
charter providing for a commission
form OF government is being decided
at the polls here today. The present
administration forces are solidly
against the movement. Charges Of
fraud by means Of padded" regis
tration are being made by the com
mission government league against
the republican leaders who are con-
ducting the opposition, but no arrests
have been made. Indications point TO
the defeat Of the proposition.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20

the Minneapolis terminals Of the
Great Northern.
Mr.. Thorpe was here about four
weeks ago. when he made a careful
examination Of the situation. He -
q bond broker and is said to have am
pie financial backing, being wealthy
himself and associated with other
men of means. The grant board is
giving his proposition careful consid-
GRAFTON. Details Of the plan have not
been announced, but it is known that
Mr.. Thorpe, If he undertakes to com
plete the system, will endeaYor to do
SO in the shortest possible ta
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
lPRorEcrINe rHE .PIcTuREs.

Washington, Aug 2O,--The senate
yesterday passed the house bill put
ting moving pictures under the pro-
lection Of the copyright laws instead
of providing for a fine for each NOV
ing picture which infringes another,
the bin provides that in case Of an in
nocent infringement the total dam.
ages shall not exceed s10O.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 2O.-For-
mer Judge Alton B. Parker Of New
York delivered the address here to-
day notifying Governor Thomas R.
Marshall Of his nomination for vice
president BY the democratic national
convention. The judge said In part;
"The faithful sons of democracy
proud Of the history of their party
covering a half century of federal ad-
ministration Welcomed at Baltimore
the opportunity 70 substitute
practice for preaching and per-
Torrance for promise. Indeed they
seized it by the nomination of VIII
son and Marshall; seized it with SO
firm grip that it cannot be loosen
ed either by the host of republican
ism or by the deluded people who
have not discovered either that
their leaders battles are waged for
himself, not for the Lord or that
his contrary pretense is with the hope
that he win thus secure the aid Of
the Lords hosts for third term,
contrary to the unwritten law of the
country and in disregard of his pledge
to the people to obey that law.
'The method BY which the demccra-
tic convention seized the opportunity
is SO simple and straightforward that
1t at once captures confidence and
arouses enthusiasm.
1T was accomplished by simply
nominating for president and vice
president men whose records as gov
ernors respectively of New Jersey and
Indiana show that they know how
to create and apply needed govern
mental remedies and whose lives
give abundant surety that the pledges
Of their party and their own promises
to the people will be faithfully kept. "
Mr.. Parker took his text from Gov
ernor Wilson's notification .speecR
wherein is considered the partner
ship between the government and
privilege, His method Of treatment
was to declare:
/. The fact OF the partnership and
the resulting public injury.
b That the republican party was
solely responsible for the inauguration
of the partnership relations, instanc-
ing the tariff and combinations to
restrain trade and prevent competi-
tion as the Illustrations.
8. That neither the republican nor
the progressive party could be trusted
to break UP the partnership.
A. That the democratic party could
be relied upon to accomplish that re-
suit.
Judge Parker's contention that re-
lief could come only from the election
Of Marshall and Wilson, and demo-
cratic congress followed an offering
Of reasons, which, he said, negatived
all possibility Of relief from either
the republican or the progressive.
OF the latter, he said, in part:
"Its creator and nominee for presi
dent occupied that Office for about
seven and a half years but during
that time he could not be persuaded
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20
AFTER PATENT MEDICINES

Washington, Aug. 2O The bill in
troduced by Representative Shirley
Of Kentucky which would make more
drastic the food and drugs law, as
applied to patent and proprietary me-
dieines, has passed the house. The
would prohibit the publishing Of
claims Of cure ais that cannot be
substantiated.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20

Hoskins, chairman; MAX Nordhaus
Will Rosenthal, Maurice Danzige
and Or. f. b. Olney.
| This new plan is expected to solvl
the financial problem Of the clul
and place the organization on basiI
where some real good can be accomp
lished for the community. If carried
out there will be a good balance on
hand each month and this can be
used to advantage in advertising the
climate and resources Of the city and
surrounding country.
According to the statement Of w.
kJ. Lucas, president of the club, the
membership Of the organization has
been reduced to So resident members
and five nonresident members. This
has reduced the income Of the club
to $17O or $40 less than the minimum
monthly expenses. which state Of af-
fairs necessitated the calling Of the
meeting last night for the purpose Of
deciding whether or not the club
rooms should be maintained, and to
formulate AZ plan Of action II the ques-
tion was decided in the affirmative.
OF the stockholders present last
night all were in favor Of continuing
the maintainance Of the present club
rooms, and many plans OF action were
suggested. One favored the raising
of the membership fees, while many
suggested as solution, the reducing
OF membership fees and the increas-
ing Of the membership
The meeting was opened by short
talk by Jefferson Reynolds, presi-
dent of the First National bank, who
desired to know what is the Mat
ter?' Mr. Reynolds said that in his
opinion lack of spirit and civic pride
was the reason for the existing de-
ficiency of interest in the Commercial
club. He said Las Vegas has the
men with brains, the geographical
location and the resources and there
is every requirement for making a
good city except confidence and civic
pride.
DR.. r p. Olney said that to aban-
don the Commercial club would be
disgrace, for there are 300 business
men who are able and should become
members Of the organization DR..
0lney IS strong believer in the re-
sources Of las Vegas ana IA the fact
that anything win grow here. This
be has proved on his own farm on
The Mora road. where in the past sew
sral years he has successfully raised
hay grain, fruit and vegetables.
Dr. ]. M. Cunningham, president OF
he San Miguel National bank, advo-
jdt0A the A"totAS VI uuSS W q SuAAi-
iient amount to meet the expenses
If the club and if this could not be
accomplished that the club disband.
Max Nordhaus favored the reduc-
ion of the membership fee to $1.25
II $3.50, and the increasing Of the
to 200 or more Mr..
Vordhaus did not favor the closing
if the club rooms, for this he said
would be a calamity.
Ike Davis was another Of the advo
,ates for the reduction Of the mem
,ership fees. Mr.. Davis said to be
eally Interested one must be tinan-
tally interested, and the reduction Of
he dues would make it possible for
very business man in the city to be-
<<s.-ks--.s 49, rnf-,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-20

tcontinped on Page Five,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
AMARILLO wOOIMEN
CANT ISSTALI.s CLASS

Perhaps the most enthusiastic
meeting ever held by Amarillo Camp
No. 2sss. was that OF Thursday night
when a class was introduced 20 ire
benefits and mysteries Of Woodcrah
The team In getting In thorough
working trim. and II Is stated that six
choppers will be manufactured al the
meeting Thursday night.
II il probable tina, refreshments
will be served at the next meeting OF
tie camp. as a big time IL expected
There will be some special prepare
ton for the entertainment oil the
candidates and every reason leads 10
the belief that the coming session
will be one Of great importance TO
the Wocdmen OF this newly organ
lied camp.
Much progress fas been made by
the choppers In this new organization,
and this will be- continued through
out the year with the hope TO getting
a large number OF men within ire
ranks Of woodcrafi by the first ol
1912
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
ENORMOUS WHEAT CROP
ALONG ROCK ISLAND

special ta u.Iy Ncas
r. Worth Toy May l0.-lnior-
nation received at tie general Off.
cos Of the Rock Island railway from
grain men along the lines OF that com
pany show that the grain shipments
for the coming season will be un-
usually large Especially In The
Panhandle Is the grain reported In ey-
ccllent condition and new grain ele-
Nators have locn built recently at
many places iu tfat section. The new
elevator az Groom has a capacity OF
thirty thousand bushels. one A.
Shamrock has q capacity Of $4,000
bushels. and Mclean Texas, is con
sidering the construction OF one with
q capacity OF 5000 bushels
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
MILL MEET TODAY To
FORM BROWNING CLUB

Every citizen Of Amarillo is urged
TO be present this afternoon at thu
county court Rouse at 2 o'clock. at
which time a club will be organized
in the interest Of Judge J. y. Brown
ing's candidacy. Preparations for
this meeting have been on for the
past several days. and large list OF
citizens have signed 20 members OF
the club.
The meeting will be called TO or
der a, the hour mentioned. and no
time will be lost in getting down 10
business This enterprise in bel ali
OF Judge Browning Is being urged BY
many OF the leading business aud pro.
fesional men. and It IL highly prob
able that the clnb will have the sup
port and cooperation OF practically
every voter within the county
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
BOOSTERS HOME
N FINE FETTlE
fContined from Pare ID

on the streets and in business fouses
Or. Thornton. president OF the Good
hisht Baptist Institute. presented the
FLANDERS press car with a penhant OF
his school, and the Goodnight Mer-
camille COMPANY gave the same car
The colors OF TIE public schools. The
next stop vas Claude, the metropo-
lis OF Armstrong county, where prac-
tlcally the entire citizenship was IN
waiting to greet the visitors, the press
car again receiving high scfool ana
city colors IN pennant. ribbons ana
carnations.
II remained for Conway. perhaps
the smallest town receiving TIE court
esy OF stop. 20 make the most re-
markable recognition OF the press car
An the presentation OF large Unit
ed States flag that was graceiully
floating from the topmost point OF
the r. S. Carr general mercahtl'c
establishment. This Is one OF the
most treasured possessions OF the
nress party. and viii find a prominent
Mace In the collection OF elegant col
ors presented Throughout the trif
Tho stop A. Panhandle was short
ered TAR more than wns desired uy
the party. as q had been orifinal'y
designed 10 spend more than an houI
AZ tho Carson county capital Tii
chance in the plans was made on &c
oount OF tho threateuIn9 weaihet
making the stop merely a faii Thli
change looked almost abrupt b1
members OF the party VIII forward :
Panhandle full explanation OF th'
cation without loss Of time assurini
To the citizenship OF that thriving an'
cnorzotio little city expressions OF re-
rrri freely voiced YESTERDAY
Some OF TO cars temporarily dis
ablod and not leaving Memphi
Thursday afternoon came through Z
Amarillo without leaving for Ga
stop N CONWAY and Panhandle Thes
oycursIonisls like those making th
final stations. are enthusiastic Owe
tho "trip and t.o results for good O
the entire city.
No person vas injured and al
ended In most excellent shape
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
MINISTER WILL
PREACH N CITY SUNDAY

Rev Charl.s q Murphy OF Okla
homa city. will occupy tho pulpit OF
the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL chnrch In
Amarillo tomorrow forenoon and eve
ming Rev uarpfy has been heard
in Amarillo before and Is described
as a man ~ much power as a Bible
scholar and pulpit orator.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

VI. ". A. and u. \. Ball.-rhe
Modern Woodmen and ROYAL Neigh
bors viii give a bah on Monday eve
ming, Nav l3. ia W. O. ". hall Tick
cts may be secured OF members Of
either order 1855
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

Good Music d, the ball Monday
night. ". o. W. hall.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

Tho Ladies of the Catholic church
will have a market this afternoon NJ
81 Polk street lc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE On easy terms new mod
orn bungalow five rooms, bath. trunk
room. two porches. closet IN bed
rooms. pantry and closet In kitchen
concrete walks. block and half from
car line. most desirable resident dis
trlct. Phone 1851. lG2-uc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

Good Music at the bail Monday
night ~ q N hall
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

Modern WOodm, and Royal Neigh
bOrs Annual Bali Monday niPht
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

FOR RENT Prick building on the
corner 81 Eth and Polk streets. for
rent June !. Now occupied by Lam
beth Bros. 'ovlo0 Apply 20 S J..
slado l57-tfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

Modern Wondmen aul Royal Neigh
bors' Annual BAH Monday night
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

NJ ". 4. aud u. y. \. ball Mondag
night W. O. ". hall.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

FOR RENT Modern broom house,
905 Pierce St Apply 90l Pierce
ST. 1899
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

FOR SALE OR TRADE -Four Cox
80 foot lots with nice l-room houses
on each, close in and never vacant.
may become business property will
sell right and accept some trade D.
ISL, care News. 1880
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

FOR SALE 40 bargain for cos'
rooming house nicely furnished, -
rooms newly papered and painted
Best location ia city Opposite Rock
Island Depot lo1 IS Polk l6'-6p
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-05-11

FOR SALE Span horses wagon and
harness for sale cheap 9ol Pierce
St 1890