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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

Newport, R. /. Oct. Lieutenant
Donald P. Morrison was killed and
eight men were injured today by the
explosion OF the steam chest on the
torpedo boat destroyer Wake Lieu
tenant Morrison entered the service
from Missouri in 1892. The Wake
was launched at the yard Of the Fore
River Shipbuilding company at Quin-
cy. Mass, November 8. 1910. She is
a sister vessel of the destroyers Per
kins and Sterrett and has a displace-
ment of 742 tons. Her complete crew
is SO men.
The accident occurred on Brenton's
Reef lightship while the Wake was
preparing for her second quarterly
trial.
The seriously injured were: Lieu
tenant Robert L. Montgomery of the
destroyer Tanning; E. B. Crawford.
summers mate Of the destroyer Pat
terson; the umpires named to watch
the tests. and the following members
of the Wakes crew. s. ". KasMpsTz-
machinist's mate first class; H d
WIlders. machinists mate first class.
D. S. Kelly chief maehinist's mate;
J. Delaney, first class fireman; " E
Kraus, oiler and F. 3. Conway. oiler.
The forwerd end Of the port tur-
bine. together with the steam chest.
was blown of. The desToyers Per-
kins, Sterrett and Mayrant immediate
ly went to the assistance Of the Wake
but her starboard engine was In COM
mission and she steamed back into
the harbor, running alongside the hos
pital ship Solace. The wounded men
we're transferred and the Wake was
sent to the torpedo station for re-
pairs
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

Washington, Oct. THE financial
operations Of the Roosevelt forces in
the pre-convention campaign this
year and the finances Of the progress
sive party were the subjects up for
discussion when the senate contribu-
tions committee resumed hearings to-
day.
William Finn. the Pittsburg Roose-
velt leader, and Elon H. Hooker, ma
tional treasurer Of the progressive
party, were under subpoena to appear
for examination. It was expected
also that c. G. Tegethoff, who yes
terday placed in the record thu volum-
inous RooseveltHarriman correspond
ence, and Charles A. Peabody, counsel
for Mrs. Hartman, might be recalled
to allow cross examination by SEN
ator Pomerene, who yesterday asked
for time to digest the mass OF letters
before questioning the Witnesses
p. II. Hooker, treasurer Of the pro
gressive party. today told the Clapp
committee investigating campaign
funds that Charles r. Crane Of Chi
cago had contributed $4,000 to sena-
tor La Follettels campaign fund and
$4,000 to Governor Wilson's fund
prior to the Baltimore convention,
practically at the same time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

William Finn of Pittsburg testified
that he had personally contributed 80
per cent Of the money for Colonel
Roosevelt's primary campaign in
Pennsylvania. He gave 100000 to the
fund, of which $4,000 was spent in
Pittsburg
Mr.. Finn declared he would pro-
duce to the committee j. G. Slain. a
man who. without his authority, had
signed Films name to a telegram to
the Standard Oil company asking sup
port for a seat in the senate. This
was one Of the kilograms produced
by Senator Penrose wAen he made his
sensational charges against Finn.
Mr.. Hooker appeared first and said
he had acted informally as national
treasurer Of the Roosevelt organiza-
tion in the pre-convention campaign.
He placed in evidence statement Of
all receipts apd expenditures in the
Roosevelt primary convention in New
York City The statement showed
that $59,126.S5 mad been contributed
and $52,6O6.52 spent in the primary
campaign in New York The balance,
S6,519SS was turned over to the ma
tional primary campaign fund
Mr.. Hooker also filed statement
Of receipts and expenditures Of the
national primary campaign conducted
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
THEY WISH TO SETTLE ALL LOLD GRUDGES
The Porte, TOo Would Enjoy Getting Into Wranse asO Find
an Easy Way Out Of the Present Unpeasantness With Italy
Troops Are Being Modified All Sides and the First
Shots May Be Fired al Any Time-0ny Hope That
Trouble May Be Ayeried Lies in the Near
Approach Of Winter

frontiers the guards have been cut
ting each others throats at every op
portnnity.
Besides Seryia's desire to annex
the ssanjak Of Novipazar, Bulgaria
diplomats aver. wants slice OF
Macedonia; Greece wishes for Crete,
and Montenegro mas designs oil AlDa-
MIA All the four Balkan states have
said shey would be satisfied with the
introduction of reforms in Maeedo-
MIA. Turkey has promised reforms
but they have never materialized.
Russia As a Peace Maker.
The most urgent and categorical
representations in favor of the pres
ervation Of peace in the Balkans have
been made to Sofia by the Russian
foreign minister, Sergius sazonoff
The other members Of the triple
entente, France an. Great Britain. are
likewise using their good influences
while the members of the triple. el
lance, Germany, Austria and Italy
are just as determined to prevent the
outbreak of hostilities. The powers
have again brought before the Porte
in the most friendly manner the ur
gent necessity for the introduction Of
reforms in Macedonia.
The Greek minister here received a
telegram today from the Greek pre-
mier and war minister, yenezlos, stat
ing that the Hellenic government had
decided to mobilize its land and sea
forces in concert with the other
states. The mobilization orders Of the
Kingdoms go into force instantly and
men liable to serve must join the col
ors within "a hours. The orders also
apply to subjects living abroad.
! Stock Market is Affected
The Balkan situation caused an un
steady opening in most sections of the
stock exchange here today and when
weak continental adyices arrived with
numerous selling orders the market
became flat all around Consols de
clined l-8 and foreign stocks ant
South African gold mines dropped
while American securities saggec
from so cents to sl5O below parity
Canadian Pacific ana Steel shares
were the most affected by continenta
selling.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
M'MANIGAL PLEADS GUILTY
FORMER ASSOCIATE OF THE NJ
NAMARAs READY TO
TESTIFY
He GETS A CHILLY STARE
THE DEFENDANTS GAZE AT HIM
AS THOUGH THEY NEVER SAW
HIM BEFORE

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 1.-The open.
ing today of the trial against the fif-
ty-one present or former officials OF
labor unions, on the charge of com.
plicity in the so-called "dynamiting
conspiracy" attracted sarge crowd
of spectators to the court room OF
Judge Albert B. Anderson Of the
United States district court. Long be
fore the opening of the court every
available seat in the court room was
occupied and the corridor of the fed
eraT building was filled with people
who could not find space in the court
room.
During the preliminaries to the
opening of the session general inter
est centered in United States Senator
John w. Kern, chief counsel for the
defendants and District Attorney
Charles w. Miller and his assistant,
Clarence Nichols, who represent the
government in this trial. They were
on hand promptly. apparently prepsr,
ed for the fray The fifty-one en
facing trial occvpied He places as
signed to tiera. They did not seem
to be worried and, before the court
was formally opened, carried on an
animated chat among themselves.
The defendants are indicted under
federal statute forbidding the trans
portation Of explosives on passenger
trains and are charged with having
been concerned in nationwide plot
to destroy the property of contractors
employing non-union ironworkers. cul-
minating in the explosion in the Los
Angeles Times building, which cost
p lives. In its report Of February
6 last the grand jury indicted 81 men,
but of this number John J. and James
B. Mcnamara are in San Quentin
prison, California, and J. J. McCray, a
former member Of the executive board
Of the international Association OF
Bridge and Structural Ironworkers,
has not been found by the federal au-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
Burns IDENTIFIES
ALLEGED RORBER
CHICAGO DETECTIVE RECOGNIZES
THE MAN WHO BEAT
HIM

st, Louis. oct. Lieutenant Ber-
nard Burns Of the Chicago police
force arrived here today with his
wrist and ribs bandaged from injuries
received recently in a saloon where he
sought two alleged Canadian bank
robbers, and positively identified
Frank West, known also as ]. w.
Stacey and RDoc" Danzell, as the
man who beat him with a piano stool
when he attempted to make the ar
rest.
That's the man. He Is wearing the
same hat" said Burns when West
was brought out Of his CELL West
said he had never seen Burns before.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
military OUTBURST in THE
NEAR-EAST is EXPECTED BY
The BIG Powers OF EUROPE

towns near the Turkish frontier Many
business houses in this city have been.
compelled to close on account Of their
employees having been ordered to
join their regiments. The street rail-
way service also has been suspended,
as it is worked largely by army re
servists The owners of automobiles
throughout seryia have been ordered
to surrender them Immediately to the
military authorities.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

London, Oct. Everything, accord
ing to the dispatches from the disturb
ed centers. seems ripe for the long
expected conflagration in the near
east The armies of the Balkan
states are preparing for war with few
erfsh activity The mobilization order
given out yesterday is being put into
effect with all speed, according to
dispatches received here.
The various nations concerned ap-
pear to believe that the longed-for
moment has at last arrived when they
will be called upon to march against
Turkey. The Turkish government,
diplomats assert, would like to find
an easy way out of the present war
with Italy and thinks war in the
Balkans would give the Ottoman gov
ernment the outlet. The Balkan
states, at the same time, are anxious
to get at their big neighbor while
she is involved with one of the great
powers.
There still remain but two points
in regard to which diplomats can con
tinue to maintain optimism. The first
Of these is the fact that winter is ap-
preaching and will render active war
operations difficult, while the second
is that the European powers are
working in accord and have warned
the belligerent little states that what
ever might be the outcome Of a war
they would not be allowed to extend
any Of their borders SO as to take in
a portion of Macedonia.
At present there appears to be nc
reason why any Of the European pow
ers should become involved if wal
breaks out, although it is recognized
by the diplomats Of every country
that it would take very little to draw
them in, once the trouble is started.
Austria, it is believed here, will be
forced to mobilize few of her army
corps in Bosnia 50 as to prevent Ser
vians from entering the sanjak Of
Novipazar. which is part Of old Ser
via and which that country is anx
ious to recapture. In fact, it is un
derstood. the possibility Of securing
that addition to her territory is the in
ducement for seryia to join forces
with her neighbors against Turkey.
With the Austrian army thus partly
mobilized, Russia, it is argued, may
think it necessary to do likewise, as
she particularly desires to prevent {
repetition Of the situation which oc
Cured during the preceding crisis
when she was compelled, under ths
threat Of Germany, to change her Bal
kan policy because Of her unprepared
ness to protect Poland against the
rmieA Of Germany.
Besides their natural hatred Of Tur
key and their desire to extend theil
territory, all the Balkan states. it il
pointed out, have quarrels with Tur
hoy arising out Of the chronic disor
der in Macedonia and Albania. There
have been frequent outrages against
the subjects Of the Balkan states on
Turkish territory and along all the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
Situation Better at ely

Ely. New. Oct 1.-The labor situa-
tion is a little more hopeful this norm
ing. At a public meeting at AIcGill
last night attended by several hundred
miners and mill men the expression
against strike was almost unanim-
GUS. The steam shoyelmen's union
has meeting scheduled for tonight
at which definite action is likely to.
be taken. President Meyer OF the
Federation refused to make state
ment this morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
AUTO DRIVER INJURED.

Milwaukee. Oct. Bruce Brown,
the automobile racer. and his mecha-
nician, Tony scudelari, were injured
very seriously, it is believed, in the
over-turning of Browns Fiat car on
the Vanderbilt race course here today.
They were brought unconscious to a
hospital here. Relatives Of both have
been sent for Both suffered frac-
tured skulls.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
colonel Has An Adventure.

Salisbury. N. c., Oct. LA Roose-
velt meeting at Hickory today ended
with fight n the crowd and Colonel
Roosevelt was obliged to give up the
attempt to make a speech. It was not
the coloners only adventure on his
trip across North Carolina Earlier in
the day he was locked out of his car,
thinly clad, and rode on the platform
in the sharp air Of early morning for
20 minutes before his plight was dis
covered.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
Sultan is Consulted.

Constantinople, Oct. LA decree
ordering the general mobilization of
the Turkish army was submitted to-
day to the sultan for approval by the
council of ministers, according to a
report current here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
Russian BospItaI Corps Ready.

st. Petersburg, Oct IAN exten.
sive hospital equipment has been pre-
pared in Russia for service in Bull
garia and servia IN the event Of war.
The mobilization department Of the
Russian Red Cross society has made
all arrangements for the sending Of
two field hospitals cf 200 beds each
and four ambulantory hospitals Of SO
beds each with full complement Of
surgeons and nurses to the front The
equipment is being loaded on cars to-
day as to be in immediate readiness
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
LAWYER GIBSON HELD
TO THE GRAND JURY
MUST ANSWER CHARGE OF KILL.
ING HIS CLIENT, MRS.
SZA5o

New York, Oct Burton w. Glib
son, an attorney of New York City,
was held for the grand jury today on
charge Of numbering Mrs. Rosa
Menscnik szabo, his Client who per
ished in Greenwood Lake last July.
The grand jury viii meet next Mon
day.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
government WILL NOT
HELP MOVE The CROPS
TREASURY ANNOUNCES 1T WILL
NOT DEPOSIT MONEY FOR
THAT PURPOSE.

Washington, oct 1.-The treasury
will make no deposits this fall with
the national banks to facilitate the
movement of crops. Assistant Secre-
tary Baily. who returned today from
Dublin, N. H., where he conferred
with Secretary MacVeagh, made that
announcement. He said there was
nothing to indicate the necessity Of
such deposits.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

MontenegrIn Army Getting Ready.
Vienna, Oct. king Nicholas of
Montenegro, today ordered the gener-
al mobilization of the Montenegrin
army, according to a dispatch receiy-
ed here from Cettinie.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01
Clerks Join servIan Army.

Belgrade, seryia, Oct Troop
trains were leaving the capital all
night long for Niah and other garrison
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

STEAM CHEST ON THE Wake BLOWS UP

The Vessel Was Engaged Sea Maneugers Company with other
Ships Of lis Kind al he Time the Accident OCcuedIhe In-
iured Seamen and Gumers Are Taken on Board the
Hospital B0a--BIame Has Not Been Fixed as Yet
Upon Any Member Of the Grew
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-10-01

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

He was trying to maintain order while
himself in a state of great agitation.
Seeing us, he could not refrain from
whispering a few words into my hus-
bands ear.
The doctor has just gone up-her
doctor, l mean. He's simply dumb
founded. Says that she was the
healthiest woman in New York yester
day. l think-don't mention it, that
he suspects something quite differ
ent from heart failure"
What do you mean?" asked George
following the assistant manager dowI
the broad fight Of stairs leading tC
the office Then, as pressed up close
( to Mr.. Slater's other side, she wa:
by herself, wasn't she, in the hal
floor above?"
Yes. and had been writing a let
ter. She fell with It still in her hand.
Have they carried her to he,
room?" ! eagerly inquired. glancinl
fearfully up at the large semi-circulal
openings overlooking Us from tn
place where she had fallen.
Not yet. Mr. Hammond insist
upon waiting for the coroner" CMr
Hammond was the proprietor of tn
hotel) She is lying on one of tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

occurred in the Canadian northwest
and the Missouri and upper Mississippi
valleys. with the greatest barometric
depression over Alberta. This disturb
ance has been attended by precipitation
in the northern Rocky mountain sec
lions, on the north Pacific coast and in
the Northeastern portion of the lake
region. 1t is warmer in the middle
Atlantic states and mild temperatures
continue over the remainder of the
northern portion of the observation
field east of the Rockies, except that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
to whom he was giving some final in.

to whom he was giving some final IL
suuctions.
Let US in, Slater George begged.
My wife feels little faint; she has
been knocked about so by the crowd"
| no sooner saw the way cleared
for our entrance that made good my
husbands words by fainting away in
earnest.
When I came to. It was suddenly
and with perfect recognition Of my
surroundings. The small reception
room TO which had been taken was
one l had often visited, and its IA
miliar features did not hold my at
tention for a moment. What / did
see and welcome was my husbands
face bending close over me, and to
! him l spoke first. Ny words must
have sounded oddly to those about
\ Have they told you anything about
! il asked. Did he"
quick pressure on my arm 81
/ fenced me, and then / noticed that we
were not alone. Two or three ladies
} SlOOO near " dJculuB me- ehAh OhC ho-
evidently been using some restorative
for she held a small vinaigrette il
her hand. To this lady, George
made haste TO introduce me, and from
her ] presently learned the cause o.
the disturbance in the hotel.
Edith. the well known daughter o
Moses Challoner, had fallen suddenl!
dead on the floor OF the mezzanine
She was not known to have been il
poor health, still less in danger Of ;
fatal attack, and the shock was conse
quentiy great TO her friends, severa
OF whom were in the building.
Was she alone when she fell?'
asked.
Virtually alone Some persons sa
on the other side Of the room, readint
at the big round table They did no
even hear her fall They say that tn
band was playing unusually loud il
the musicians gallery"
Are you feeling quite well, now?'
quite myself" ! gratefully replie
as / rose slowly from the sofa.
In the hall we encountered Mr.
Slater, whom | have before mentioned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
CHAPTER IL.
~ Know the Man."


Yet he made no effort to detain
Mr.. Slater, when that gentleman, Ut.
der this renewed excitement, has
lily left us.
Il want TO feel sure of myself" he
explained Can v''I bear the strain
of waiting around a little longer
Laura"
Yes, / can bear it. Don't you think
the man we saw had something to d.
with this? Don't you believe"
Hush! What are they saying over
there? Can Won hear?"
mo. And / cannot bear 10 look
Yet ] don't want to go away. It's a.
so dreadful"
ITS devilish. Such a beautiful
girl! Laura, l must leave you for ;
moment. Do you mind?"
mo, no; yet"
did mind; but he was gone be
fore l could take back my word
Alone, felt the tragedy much NOR
than when he was with me. / drew
back against the wall and hid m
eyes waiting feverishly for George
return.
He came, when he did come. Il
! some haste and with certain mark
( of increased agitation.
Laura" said he, Slater says tina
we may possibly be wanted and DR.
| poses that we stay here all night.
have telephoned and made it all RICH
at home. Will you come to you
room? This is no place for you"
! Nothing could have pleased me be-
ter. But | could not go without cas-
ing another glance at the tragic seen
was leaving. A stir was perceptibl
there, and l was just in time to Sc
its cause. A tall, angular gentlema
was approaching from the directio
of the musicians gallery, and frol
the manner Of all present, as well q
from the whispered comment of m
husband, recognized in him the SD
cial official for whom all had bee
J waiting
Are you going to tell him?" wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
TOday'S Market Quotations

Crop is reported up to all estimates
and will keep moving to market,
After the digestion OF the different
estimate l believe the Argentine sur
plus will be around 120,000,000.
Any advance In wheat today and
Monday must take into account the
Monday visible which should increase
two or three million.
Country now wants to sell corn and
movement should gain.
Chicago sales of corn to east are
~ poor. Contract oats are cents
above the May price More firmness
due in oats.
Man in my office Friday has COW
cred southern Illinois, southern lndi-
ana, southern Ohio and parts of Ken
lucky. He reports hogs short In big
sections.
Money very firm at 8 per cent ev-
erywhere and farmers feeling loss OF
the ir winter wheat money which was
lost by crop failure. He says corn
crop entirely over estimated in these
( sections. Also winter wheat plant in
entirely different shape to last fall
/ and will not be affected by this re-
/ cent cold wave. Bears have clipped
/ hogs half cent per pound. To keep up
the downward pace the hogs will have
/ to keep coming.
Looks as if we are nearing a time
when provisions can be bought.
! Central Illinois dealers are not bear
/ ifi on corn-they claim the crop is
over estimated and are selling only
( when cars are in sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

big couches near where she fell. II
you like, can give you glimpse OF
her. She looks beautiful It's terri
BILE to think that she is dead"
81 don't know why we consented.
We were upder a spell, / think. At
all events, We accepted his offer and
followed him up a narrow staircase
open to very few that night. At the
top, he turned upon US with warning
gesture which l hardly think we need
ed, and led US down a narrow hall
fianked by openings corresponding to
those we had noted from below. At
the furtherest one he paused and,
reckoning US to his side, pointed
across the lobby into the large writ
ing room which occupied the better
part of the mezzanine floor.
We saw people standing in veri
ious attitudes of grief and dhsmay
about a couch, one end Of which only
was visible to US at the moment
The doctor has just joined them, and
every head was turned towards hin
and every body bent forward in an
xious expectation. l remember the
face Of one gray haired old man.
shall never forget it. He was prob
ably her father Later, l knew hin
I to be so. Miss Challoner was stretch
/ ed out upon the couch. She wa!
/ dressed as she came from dinner, il
I a gown of ivory-tinted satin, re
lieved at the breast by a large bou
/ quet of yellow poinsettias. The doc
/ ter was pointing at these poinsettia'
/ in horror and with awful meaning
and though We could not hear hi
words, we knew almost instinctivel,
T, both from his attitude and the erie
which burst from the lips of thos
about him, that something more tina,
broken petals and disordered leave
had met his eyes; that blood wa
there-slowly oozing drops from tn
heart-which for some reason had G!
capped all eyes till now.
Miss Challoner was dead, not froI
unsupported disease, but from tn
violent attack of some murderou
weapon. AS the realization of thi
brought fresh panic and bowed III
old fathers head with emotions eve
more bitter than those of grief,
turned a questioning look up Z
Georges face.
II was fixed with a purpose | ha
no trouble in understanding.