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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
CATRON GETS THE LONG TERM
SAGE OF SANTA FE DRAWS
LUCKY NUMBER IN THE LOT
Terry FOR TENuREs.
FALL GETS THE SHORT TERM
HIS RIGHT TO A SEAT WILL Ex-
PlRE IN MARCH OF THE
COMING YEAR.

Washington, April a.-The four
new senators from Arizona and New
Mexico were sworn into office at
2:10 p. m. today. The credentials of
Senators Catron and Fall OF New
Mexico were presented respectively
by Senators Warren of Wyoming md
Smith of Michigan, and Smith and
Ashurst of Arizona by Senators Shive-
ly of Indiana and Culberson of Texas.
Senators Catron and Ashurst were
chosen to serve until 1917; Fall until
1918 and Smith until 1915.
The senate today became body of
80 members, New Mexico and Arizona
contributing the four additional SEN
ators. Thomas B. Catron and Albert
B. Fall of New Mexico republicans,
and M. M. Smith and H. F. Ashurst
of Arizona democrats, were the new
members to take the oath on the dias
in front of the vice presidents chair.
Two ballot boxes have ben drafted
into use for Hhe lottery determination
cf the 'angths Of their senatorial
terms, following their induction into
office. Each ballot box contains
bank and a numbered slip, the Ari-
zona senators drawing in alphabetic.
al order from one box and the New
Mexicans from the other. The SEN
ator drawing No / in each case will
serve until March 3, 1917. In a separ-
ate ballot box will be placed No. 2
and No. which the remaining two
senators draw, No. 2 to serve until
March 8, 1916 and No. until March
s, 1918.
Lottery prize No. 3, while for term
for less than one year, might prove
the luckiest after all. Senator-elect
Catron so regards it. This term would
expire during the same session of the
legislature that elected at this time
thus possibly insuring the return of
the same man for the full term of six
years.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
SERIOUS INUNDATION
PREDICTED BY BUREAU
AUTHORITIES AT WASHINGTON
ISSUE WARNING TO MIssIs-
sIPPi RIVER TOWNS.

The most serious flood condition
today was reported from Hickman,
KY, where the waters of the Mississ-
ippi river broke through the levees,
placed a portion of the town under
eight feet of water and made home
ess 1000 persons.
No accurate estimate of the dam
age from floods in various parts of
the country during the last week is
available, but 1t is known that it will
aggregate many hundreds OF thou
sands of dollars. So enormous, in
deed, has been the damage that
President Taft today sent message
to congress urging the immediate ay-
preparation of a half million dollars
to be used in Strengthening the lev
ees along the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers. eeJ
No loss of life was reported as a
result of the floods, but serious con-
ditions were reported from Cairo, ILL.,,
Memphis and southeastern Missouri.
At Cairo the river gauge registered
5S.5 feet, 1.3 feet higher than previous
records, and many citizens there have
abandoned their regular employment
to devote themselves to strengthening
the levees.
The Mississippi has spread over
the lowlands of southeastern Missouri
and Governor Hadley has been asked
to send regiment of the National
Guard to assist flood sufferers there.
Rains aggravated the situation at
Memphis, but the levees in that dis
trict remained intact. At Kansas City
the rivers continued to rise but fair
weather prevails and all immediate
danger of flood has passed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
PROHIBITION VOTED ON
in SEVERAL CITIES
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WERE
HELD TODAY ALL OVER
NEW MEXICO.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April Twenty
nine of the 81 Incorporated municipal
tiles of New Mexico are today voting
for town officers. In no instance are
party lines strictly drawn. In Ros-
well, Portales, harrington, and a
few other places, prohibition is the
dominant issue. In Albuquerque, the
segregation of the red light district
is an important issue; in Santa Fe.
the progressive republicans have
Joined with the democrats in oppos-
ing the republican ticket.
The weather. is ideal. An unusually
large vote is being polled. Yesterday
In election in all the rural school dis
tricts held and women voted for .he
first time.
In but few districts, however, did
women vote to any extent. At Wagon
Mound, Mora county, they did not go
to the polls until Just before closing
time and by that ruse succeeded in
electing for school director Edgar w.
Howe, progressive republican. over
Miguel Garcia republic
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
NEWSPAPER CHANGES HANDS

New York, April Announcement
was made today of the purchase of
an interest in the Editor and Publish
er, newspaper publication, by James
Wright Brown, general manager OF
the Fourth estate and formerly treas
urer and a director of the Louisville
Herald. Jacob B, Schale, founder and
former president, it was announced,
retains an interest in the publication
but will retire from the management
which will be taken over by Mr.. Brown
who has been elected president.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
POSSES MAKING STRONG
EFFORT TO CATCH ALLEN
COURT HOUSE KILLERS BELIEV-
ED TO BE SURROUNDED IN
FANCY GAP MOUNTAINS

Hillsville, Va, April IA second
attempt to run down Sidna Allen and
Wesley Edward with bloodhounds be-
gan today when the dogs were car
ried to a new trail in Fancy Gap
section of the Blue Ridge, near Floyd
Aliens home Positive information
that the men who are believed to
have played the leading parts in the
Carroll court house shooting were
seen in that section yesterday had
been brought to the detectives by
Scipio Gray and Alexander McGraw,
residents of the neighborhood.
Every available man had been sum-
moned to join the outlaw hunters at
Volunteer Gap. 13 miles from here,
where Sidna Allen and Wesley Ed
wards are believed to have been 10
Gated. Sergeant White and Corporal
Hartigan of the Virginia militia have
gone to join the posse It is believ-
ed the fugitives have been cornered
and news of their capture is expected
any moment
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
MExIcANs MAKE PROTEST

Ray, Ariz., April 1.-Two thousand
Mexicans attended mass meeting
here last night to protest against the
hill pending IN the Arizona legisla-
ture that would exclude pon-EngIish
speaking workmen ffcin engaging in
underground labor in this state. The
majority of the Mexicans we're born in
Arizona and they denounced the pro
posed measure as being contrary te
the provisions under which Mexico
ceded this section of tn, country to
The United States They sent a be-
tit'on for moderation in III measure
II Governor Hant and the legislature.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
MADERO'S FORCES ARE SMALL
THE lNsuRREcTos HAVE LARGE
ARMY OF DETERMINED
TROOPERS.
GENERALOROzCOIS Confident
BELIEVES FALL OF THE BE-
LEAeuERED CITY WILL oc-
CUR SHORTLY.

Jimenez, Mex, April 2.-The bat
tie for possession of the important
city of Parral began this morning.
General Campo posted his men in the
hills near the city and an artillery
duel began. The city is defended by
Generals Soto and Villa with a federal
force estimated at 400 men. Campa's
column is fully twice as strong. Gen.
eral Orozco takes the capture Of the
city for granted, and sent a repair
crew after the troops To-Day to build a
temporary track around a destroyed
culvert.
General Luis Fernandez with 800
men was sent south today to Escalon
In the vicinity of which place it has
been rumored that a federal force
from Torreon has been seen.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
Written BY staff Man.

San Francisco. April 2-The Bulletin
of today commenting on the confisca-
ton of issues of that paper of March
80, by the San Diego police, Gays:
"The copies of the Bulletin which
were confiscated at San Diego con-
tanned story written for the paper
by one of It's staff writer's who was
sent specially to San Diego to inves-
tigate conditions there. He was in
structed to make fair and impartial
report thereon, and the Bulletin has
reason to believe that his mission was
faithfully performed"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
WOMAN CROSSES CHANNEL

London, April 2.-The first woman
to cross the hcannel from England to
France as a passenger In an aero
plane made the trip today. She ac-
companied Gustave Hamel, the avia-
tor, who left Hendon at 9:3S, passed
Dover at IN altitude of 1900 feet at
1850 O'Clock and landed at Saint In
gleyert 70 tha southeast OF Cape Girls
nez, at noon, without incident.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
Voting for Bond Issue.

Chicago, April AT the municipal
election being held today voters will
select S6 aldermen and pass on bond
issues aggregating $1O,OOO,OOO for the
construction of an outer harbor, bath
ing beaches and other improvements.
There is spirited contest between
the supporters of Mayor Harrison and
friends of National Democratic Com
mitteeman Roger G. Sullivan in near
ly every ward. ;
There was little disorder at polling
places. One man was arrested in a
West side precinct charged with hav-
ing voted under the name of man
who died several months ago. The
city election commission was appeal
ed TO in several places to compel the
judges and clerks of election to per-
nit challengers of factions to remain
at polls.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
Heavy Vote in Kansas city.

Kansas City, Mo-, April s.-Fair
weather brought out heavy early
vote today In the election to choose
an entire city ticket, including may
or and "a councilmen. Mayor Darius
A Brown, candidate for reelection
is opposed by Henry L. Jost, demo
crat.
Probably two thirds of the register
ed vote was cast in the residence dis
tricts before noon.
This means victory for our
ticket by 5000 majority" said the
manager Of the republican campaign.
I'VE will win by 1000 majority. =
said the democratic manager.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
OFFER NO RESISTANCE

San Francisco, April 2.-Olaf Tveit-
moe, and E. A. Clancy, California
labor leaders indicted in Indianapolis
on a charge of completely in nation
al dynamiting conspiracy, will no,
fight extradition. They appeared be
fore United States Commissioner
Krull here today and gave bond for
their appearance, for trial in Indiana
polls the erss apnfay in pctohsr
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
NEGRESS LEADER OF
A MURDEROUS CULT
WHOLESALE KILLING OF BLACKS
IN THE SOUTH DUE TO HER
TEACHINGS

Lafayette, La, April 2.-Clemen
tine Barnabet, a half blood neg
ress, told a story here today that the
police authorities say they accept as
clearing the mystery vailing the kill
ing OF % negroes In southwest Loui-
siana and which, it is said, gave clues
that will fix the guilt for Is other
night assassinations of blacks in
Louisiana and Texas.
From Clementine's story it appears
she led a mysterious negro cult, the
members of which performed the
rites of human sacrifice" The
negress declared she killed II of the
victims with her own hands.
The police declare Clementine told
her story of wholesale slaughter with
no apparent apprehension that the
taking of human life was a crime.
Without reservation she told her part
in the 35 assassinations but declined
to reveal the names of members of
the mysterious cult that helped her.
The murders have been committed
in the last year. AS one series Of
killings was added to another In diff
ferent towns of southwest Louisiana
and southwest Texas, the authorities
concluded one mind directed all. To
day the negress confessed she wac
the directing head of the cult that is
known as the Church of the Sacrifice
which has for its feature creed the
belief that by life sacrifice alone
may person gain immortality.
Before engaging in any of these
crimes Clementine armed herself
with a ''voodoo" which she got from
a preacher and which she ana other
members of her band were assured
would protect them from the law.
While the exact reason for the muir
ders is not explained ITO the satisfac-
ton of the authorities. it is believed
Clementine and her companions were
degenerates and that their weakened
brains evidently were affected by the
exhoftations they had heard in the
Church of the Sacrifice. The grand
jury, it is said. will indict the woman
Immediately.
Most of the 35 assassinations were
accomplished in the killing of fami-
lies of three and four members at
one time. In every instance the muir
der was committed at night The po-
lice today determined from Clemen-
tines story that the religious fanat-
les took possession of a cottage
owned by person marked for slaugh-
ter and that bloody orgy followed.
So far as can be determined, none of
the cult suffered death any of the
ceremonies of sacrifice. The myster-
ious killings instilled terror IN sv-
cry negro in south Louisiana and
south Texas. In many communities
blacks would not stir from their
homes at night and doors Of negro
cabins that never before had been
known to be locked were barred
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
THE COUNTESS ESCAPED

Berlin, April IA motor car be-
longing to John G. A. Leishman. Unit
ed States ambassador to Germany, in
which his daughter. the Countess
Louis De Gontauth-Biron was driving,
was badly damaged in collision with
a taxicab last night. None of its oc-
cupants was injured. The passen-
gers in the taxicab were bruised.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02

Washington, April president
Taft today promised Representative
Garner of Texas, to take up with the
war department the question of pro-
lection for citizens of Del Rio, Texas,
on the Mexican border. Mr.. Garner
presented letters and kilograms from
officials of the town showing their
alarm over conditions south Of Del
Rio and asking aid.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
STUDY oRPHANAeE MATreRs

Clinton, S. c., April 2.-The orphan
age superintendents of the states OF
north and South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida met today in annual session
at the Thornweil orphanage near this
city and win devote three days to the
discussion and study of various mat
ters and problems OF interest to off
cials in charge of orphan asylums.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
DEDICATE NEW HIGH SCHOOL

Spokane. Wash, April Hundreds
of alumni and alumnae of Spokane's
high school and noted educators from
various cities in the northwest have
arrived here to attend the formal
dedication here tomorrow OF the Lewis
and Clark high school building, which
cost 100000 and is considered by ex-
perts the best equipped and most
modern high school building in the
northwest. 49, .aNAssNas ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
PRIMARY TURNED DOWN

st. Paul, Mimi, April 2.-The presi-
dental preferential primary plan was
turned down at meeting of the state
republican central committee here to-
day. On a motion to table resolu
ton providing for the plan the vote
stood: Aye 2S; nay Z; not voting O.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
JolNs GUN ToTERs

Globe, Ariz, April IA. G. Palen,
assistant superintendent Of a smelter
here, left Globe today for Stockholm
Sweden, to joint the Swedish pistol
team at the Olympic games.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
COAST l.EAeu.: sEeINs SEASON

San Francisco, April 2.-The Paci-
fic Coast Baseball league started the
season of 1872 today, Vernon ap-
pearing at Sacramento for the initial
contest, Portland playing at Los An
geles. and Oakland in San Francisco.
The schedule provides for a season
of 2l2 games, with October 27 as the
closing date.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-04-02
Ice Gorge Causes floods

Billings. Mont. April 2. Reports
from Basin. Wyoming. today state
that an ice gorge below that town
has caused the Big Horn river to
overflow inundating large tract of
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-16
De la Oficina
de Sanidad

Ell dia II del corrienfe Sc recibieron
Ell ell Laboratorio Bromatologico slete
muestras, habia en- curso Gle analislS s
y Sc analizaron 13.
Sc ha ordenado la Suppression del en-
pleo de Jefe de la limpieza pnblica de
San Juan, partir del dla primero del
entrante mes.
Han sido destruidos por la Sanidad
en- Arecibo los siguientes articulos por
estar averiados:
y latas salsa tomato Pomidoro del
comerciante Don Jesus Echevarria.
saco con 80 libras de garbanzos de
los Sres A. Padilla hijos.
FL Doctor Don Rafael Vera ha sido
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-16

destinado a prestar servicios como Of
cial de Sanidad de Aguadilla
En- Aguadilla fueron destruidos Il sa-
COS de harina de trigo con $500 libras.
Dicha harina formaba parte de las exis-
tencias de los Sres F. Carrera Y HERNIA
no.
Sc Ia concedido al Sr. Ramon I.lo-
vet, Jefe de la limpieza pnblica de San
Juan, una licencia hasta fines del co
rriente mes.
FL Servicio de Sanidad ha destru,do
en- Aguadilla / saco de 15S libras de ha-
bichuelas coloradas, y | cajon con 220
hbras de bacalao de los Sres. Yaumet Y
Co., y / barril de arenques en- salmuera
del Sr. Carlos Tirado.
I'll Df. ASueffeVefe ma Sldo lrdsla-
dado Lajas como Official de Sanidad
de Maricao.
A Don Alberto. Bravo de Mayagdez
lie ha destruido la Sanidad 80 barriles
de arenqmes en- salmuera, Y Dona Ca
talina Rivera de Ponce, s cuartillos de
leche de vaca
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-16
SOBRIN0S De LzQUIERDO & Co.
.. EN- G.
TETUAN 20, SAN JUAN, P. r.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
IMPORTADORES Y EXPORTADORES
Agentes Generates
Agentes Generates

De los Vapors trasatancos espanocs Pinos lzquerd
& Co, de Cadz
Del famoso Vermouth "ClNZANO" de Torino
DE los renombrados Vnos Riojanos bancos rojos, dc
las "BODEGAS RIOJANAS", de Madrid
Dc Ia Cerveza inglesa T" roja, marca TENNENT.
De los superiores Acetes de Olivia, marca "TENA' dc
Sevilla.
dc otros productos dc Europa. de gran consume en-
esta Isla
lHtroductores en- escala dncos receptores de a
cxcsentes ACEITUNAS SEVILLANhS quc vendemes preo
iniado das potes especiales COR
! ssAo estampade d. nusssra m~rcr @kQUERDo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-16

Septiembre los otros Sc marcharon ell
microbes pasado. Cast todos los Cole
gios que ellos asisten dan comienzo a
sus cursos entire mediados y fines del
corriente mes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29

Northwe tern Dent, Golden Lent,
White Cap Yellow Dem, Gehu Tri-
%r,ph and Mercer. The Flint vsrl.
cites should be made use Of III all
northern sections Of the state. The
bent varieties are especially val.la-
BILE in the southern and southeastern
parts OF the state. Always plant a
variety which will mature under the
conditions in your locality. Maturity
IS of the utmost importance.
The seed corn situation is a difficult
enc. Every effort should be made by
the North Dakota farmers to maintain
last years acreage. III IS neces-
sary to plant the acreage to low test
orn, let it be of good variety. Know
first, what your test is SO as to deter
mine the amount which should be
sown to the acre. Buy your seed corn
early. So far as possible obtain seed
crown in your own locality. Test 1T
50 that you may know what YOU are
Wanting and can govern yourself &C.
cordingiy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-29
G.. ,..,,ERCNL CLUBS
BUSINESS MEN AND FARMERo
COMBINE FORCES FOR THE
MUTUAL benefit,
7 NEW ORGANIZATIONS
WaIhalla, st. Thomas, 0eering, Ma
Plon, Surrey, Lanadon and cavs-
llsr Among the Pro9ro0o-
I've Ones.

Grand Forks-Seven commercial
clubs and farmers clubs have been
organized in North Dakota the past
few days. The movement has been
particularly spirited. In almost every
instance the organization of the clubs
had it, inception in efforts put forth
by such associations as the North
western Development league, the
State Federation of Commercial clubs
or the several district development
leagues which have been organised In
North Dakota.
Walhalla is one Of the cities in which
q new commercial club has been or
ganized. Some time ago Walhalla had
a Business Mems club, but the organi-
zation has not been active in recent
years, and the movement for the or
ganization of the Walhalla CONNER
cial club resulted. William McCarrie
is the president, William Lee. is vice
president, w. D. Best is treasurer,
and T. J. Blackjack is the secretary.
In St. Thomas the business men are
backing the movement for the organi-
zation of a club, and officers elected
are: President, J. M. O'Connor; vice
president, E. T. thompson; secretary
and treasurer, c. S. Genssle. The club
already is working on the Meridian
road proposition and is seeking to
have st. Thomas put on the route of
the big highway.
The Cavalier Commercial club has
elected new officers as follows: Presi-
dent, John Keefe; vice president, r.
r. Pratt; secretary, w. 8. Johnson;
treasurer, H. A. Rygh.
Deering business men have organ
lied the Dsering Improvement asso-
citation. One of its objects will be to
a1nliate with farmers of the district
10 advance mutual interests.
Farmers and business men Of Ma
Hion are interested in q club which 10
being organized there, and which has
the improv ement of farm conditions
- its object. A meeting was held
this week at which preliminary plans
we're discussed.
The Surrey Agricultural association
is an organization of the farmers of
Surrey, Ward county. It will hold
regular meetings for the study of az
ricultural topics. D. T. Dierdorf1 10
president, Isaac Pence, vice president,
]. H. Smith, secretary, and w. g.
Young, treasurer.
Langdon 10 organizing q commercial
club. B. Il. Groom was made tempo
rary president and George M. Price 10
the temporary secretary. Tho club u
being incorporated with q capital
stock of $4,000.