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Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16
FADS AND
FASHIONS !

New York, March 16.-Some Of the
fashion dictators in Paris have at
tempted for some time to abolish the
extremely tight-fitting skirts and the
cIinging Empire gown. but they met
with considerable opposition and
made but little progress. However.
very gradually and almost impercept-
IDLY slight change was effected,
which may be clearly recognized in
the latest spring models imported
from Paris.
There is no longer any doubt that
the extreme long. narrow lines and
the hobble skirt are doomed and that
the coming season will bring the
flounced skirt and broader shoulder
lines. Even now one sees ruffles aD-
pearing on the skirts and bodices Of
soft, filmy gowns designed for the de-
butante. These rIIffIes aie very mar
row on the bodice and from six to Is
inches wide on the skirts.
The bridesmaids gowns for an eac-
ly spring wedding are made of soft
silk net, having the short-waisted bod
ices draped in surplice fashion into a
narrow girdle of blue satin. The
skirts are slightly full at the waist
line and fall in graceful folds to the
knees, where there begins a series
of seven narrow flounces edged with
lace. The effect is quite narrow and
straight, but the t!cances give \ de-
ightful grace and finish to the lower
portion of the skirt. ever the shoul-
ders is drapei fichle Of net bordered
with three narrow fr;ls of net with
lace edges. The fichu Is caught in
the center of the bodice at the high
waist line with a large pink satin
rose. making an effect altogether
charming.
For suits the "a and 26 inch
lengths continue to be popular for
coats. White and cream suits will
be much seen, with black combina-
tions either in the faprfc or the trim
ming, or both. The separate coats in
long, loose straight-line models are
seen in wide range of light-colored
and navy blue materials. The styles
are varied mainly by the adoption of
large revers and wide-lapped side
fastened fronts Large ornamental
buttons are prominent on most of
these coats.
While the foundation skirt in near
ly all dresses remains narrow, the
overdraperies often SNOW more full
ness, not, however, materially detract-
ing from the slender lines. The waist
line is slightly raised, set-in sleeves
in three-quarter or shorter lengths
prevail and collarless warsts are very
prominent Serge and crepe are fav-
ored for early wear, and crepe meteor
and taffeta are very fashionable Chif-
fon waists give promise for early
spring in colors which match or har-
monize with suit colors Crepe met
cor, crepe de Chine and taffeta in
both chameleon an. plain colors are
in semi-tailored designs. Shirt styles
in washable silks as well as in other
materials are noticeable in early
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16
The Lax-Fos
Way.

If you had medicine that would
strengthen the liver. the stomach, the
kidneys and the bowels, and at the
same time make you strong with q
systemic tonic. don't you believe You
would soon be wen?
That's The Lax-Fos Way"
We ask you to buy the first bottle
on the money-back plan. and you win
ask your druggist to sell you the sec
ond.
1t keeps your whole rnsides right
There is nothing else made like
Lax-Fos.
Remember the ame-LAx-Fos.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16
WE'RE YOU PREPARED

For the sudden blizzard that Dc
scended from the north Monday nighta
Were your coal bins full? If not call
up the Cosrs Lumber company and
order fuel. Orders win be filled with
out delay.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16

Formerly woman OF considerable
wealth, Madame Sourdillon has ex-
pended her entire fortune in her
search and is now earning her living
by condr~ ting pension. she still
believes that she will find some trace
of her children, and the French au-
thoIities join with her in her expec-
tation that the publication of the
fact throughout the United States
may crown her years effors with sue
cess.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16
Uot6oA
Izi00

drug stores. Write for free book fol
expectant mothers, which contains
much valuable information.
BRADfIELD REGULATOR co.. Atlanta. Ga.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16

Health Is the foundation OF all good
looks. The wise woman realizes this
and takes precautions to preserve her
health and strength through the Pc
riod of child bearing. She remains a
pretty mother by avoiding as far as
possible the suffering and dangers Of
such occasions. This every woman
may do through the use Of Mothers
Friend, remedy that has been SO long
in use, and accomplished so much
good, that 1t Is in no sense an expert
ment. but a preparation which always
produces the best results. 1t is for
external application and SO penetrating
In its nature as to thoroughly lubricate
every muscle, nerve and tendon in
volyed during the period before baby
comes. 1t aids nature by expanding
the skin and tissues, relieves tender
ness and soreness. and perfectly pre-
pares the system for natural and safe
motherhood. Mothers Friend has been
used and endorsed by thousands of
mothers, and its use will prove COM
Las Vegas optic., 1912-03-16

fort and benefit
to any woman in
need Of such q
remedy. Mothers
Friend Is sold at
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
G0MPERS DEFIES HEPBURN
Challenges Senator to Produce
Any Evidence Against Him.

Washington, Jan Ex-senator Hepburn
or Idaho. is challenged by Samuel Com
pers, president OF the American Federation
or Labor, In an editorial in the February
issue OF THE American Federatlonist. 10
produce In a court of law any evidence
which he may have Of any Illegal acts per-
formed by Gompers. The editorial is based
on the incident in the Senate last Thurs
day, when Senator Hepburn said that no
communication should be received from
Gompers because OF the facts disclosed
in the Mcnamara trial and subsequent
thereto"
The Idaho Senator also asserted that the
president Of the American Federation oil
Labor was not qualified to address COM
munication TO Congress or TO the govern
ment
Referring TO his challenge TO Detective
Burns and his sponsors to prove in court
OF law any charge which either or all OF
them may bring against him, Gompers,
addressing Mr. Hepburn. continues:
now and here include you. and defy
you and challenge you to produce In court
OF law any such evidence. You will OBJ
serve that ] specifically state I'm court
OF law rather than under the consutu-
tonal protection which surrounds your
privilege to wag your unbridled tongue III
indrection and insinuation.
After declaring that he has teen a citi-
zen OF the United States since 1872, Com
pers says:
There is nothing which you can say. SEN
ator Hepburn, which Will at all reflect
upon my work, my life and my character,
and ! am willing that the American people
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
FIGHT FOR EXPORT TRADE
City and State Bodies to Appeal
to Commerce Commission.

About forty years ago this city had II
per cent Of the Atlantic export trade, but
now II has dwindled to less than 35 per
cent and the various state. city and COM
mercial organizations say II is because OF
discrimination against the city by the rail-
roads, which have diverted trade TO other
ports. The freight rate to Baltimore from
interior points is three cents a hundred
pounds lower than to New York.
To-day the organizations will appeal to
the Interstate Commerce Commission at
Washington. The state will be represented
by Henry Selden Bacon. Deputy Attorney
General; the city by John F. O'Brien, AS
sistant Corporation Counsel. and the Cham
Der Of Commerce the Merchants Associ-
alton Of New York the New York Produce
Exchange and the Board Of Trade and
Transportation by Ben L. Fairchild, and the
Maritime Association by Willard U. Taylor.
The proceeding was begun by the Mer-
chants Association, which invited the other
organizations, the city and the state to
join with II.
In 1898 a commission was appointed to
investigate the decline in the city's COM
merce and reported in 1900 against the
railroad rates. Four years later the COM
mercial bodies OF the city appealed to the
Interstate Commerce Commission, which.
however did not have. the power at that
time to fix rates, as It has now.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
JUSTICE KIN TO REVENGE
DR.. GLADDEN., at Union Service,
SAYS Origin Is Same.

Dr. Washington GLADDEN.. OF Columbus.
OHIO who several years ago delivered the
address on tainted money in connection
with a gift Of Mr Rockefeller 10 the Amer
icsn Board Of Foreign Missions, spoke at
IN, union service OF the Church Of the Di-
vine Paternity the Free Synagogue and
the Church Of the Messiah on THE Evolu-
ton OF Social Justice" last night at the
Church Of the Divine Paternity, 10Th street
and Central Park West.
THE roots of Justice" said Mr.. GLADDEN.,
seem 10 run down into the elemental in
stinct Of revenge. Like every other good
thing on earth II has "A coarse and crude
origin. Until within century or two eco
uoinic society has been founded on slavery
or serfdom. In a society thus founded So
claI Justice is meaningless term lts
basis is social injustice, and social justice
is therefore d comparatively modern con-
ception.
u, is every mans duty first 10 see that
his own conduct conforms 10 II and then
n see that the society In which he liVes Is
organized and governed in accordance WIN
II 80 that the strength OF all shall pe
pledged 10 the protection and the service OF
each and the LOYALTY of each shall be en-
listed for the freedom and the welfare or all
Much that goes by the name OF business
viii pass from sight under the reign ol So
cisl Justice. All the schemes whose purpose
Is to get something for nothing or pS
clever receptions 10 get much for little VIII
bc under the ban.
NO man IN Gods universe by 600
choice loses his chance to be a man IL il
. our business TO keep that chance open oe-
5orc every man. in prison or out.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
TO BEGIN RICHMOND PROBE
Grand Jury Will Investigate
Charge of Extravaganza.

The Richmond County Grand Jury will
to-day begin its probe into the alleged eX-
travagance and laxitv in the administra-
tion Of the present borough government of
which President George Cromwell Is the
responsible head.
Subpoenas have been issued for tho aP-
rearance before the grand jury to-day ot
the twenty-five members Of the Public
Safety Committee. which was recently ap-
rointed at a mass meeting held on Staten
Island
This committee waited upon Mayor Cay
nor a week ago and requested that the
borough departments he investigated by
the Commissioner of Accounts The Mayor
acted on the committees request and the
investigation Is now in progress under the
personal direction Of Raymond p. Fosdick,
Commissioner Of Accounts.
On the Committee of Safety arc former
Assemblyman William Allaire Shortt, for
mer Sheriff Benjamin Brown. former Dis
trict Attorney George NJ. Pinney former
Secretary OF the State Fishery Commission
Edward P. Doyle Edward W. Thompson
and Charles Rosenberg, the latter two be-
ing among the largest taxpayers In Rich
mond County.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
breaches LAST SERMON HERE
The Rev. R. G. Campbell Says New
yorkers Need Divine Discipline.

The Rev. r. J. Campbell pastor OF the
CITY Temple, London. England dehVereu
his last sermon. at the Fifth Avenue Dap-
list Church. yesterday. He Is one oi Se
eral pastors who have occupied 'ne puI-
pii in thls church in the absence OF per
manent head since the Rev. Dr. {. ~
AKed resigned last April lie VIII san ior
England next Wednesday. -,
IA his closing sermon Mr.. Campbell
llkened modern people generally ana Ne"
Workers particularly, in their iach oI ooh-
idenoe IN snir,tual guidance 20 the young
eagle who refused TO try his wings until
guided by the mother eagle into the outer
world. He added:
You New Workers need much divine disci-
piine 10 guide you. Only too easily & are ,jns you
Inclined TO liken your thoughts ana scpynS hyns
% that OF the young eagle on ms hlgn
lscge You believe, like him; tna' @ soui vn,r s,nr
inediatc material consideranons az az ,nora
only world. How many OF us aie 'N0i'
whose horizon ia so limited!
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
ASKS LABOR TO JOIN FIGHT
Anti-Injunction League Issues Appeals
TO the Local Unions.

An appeal was sent out yesterday by j.
Z. Reid. secretary Of the National Anti
Injunction League 10 the labor unions on
behalf Of the league, asking them to ap-
point a committee Of three each TO attend
the meetings of the league, which are held
weekly in the Labor Temple The appeal
said, in part:
Some years ago the sherman law was
enacted by Congress 10 prevent large cor
norations from monopOlizing the industries
Gf this country, for the protection or the
smaller capitalists and the middlemen, IN,
tho growth of the power oi comparatively
small class of men. through their immense
riches is every day creating new COndl-
tions The large corporations not only are
ju full control Of most OF the means or pro-
Cuction distribution and transportation OF
the necessaries of life. hut they are also III
control Of the government.
The appeal went on TO say that some
counterfeit Judge" was always ready 10
helm 10 crush labor by granting An inJunc-
tion. and that the labor unions had spent
many thousands Of dollars in legally fight
ing iniunctions without being able 10 con-
vince the judiciary that these organizations
had nothing in common with trusts. The
league. II said. would keep up persistent
agitation for laws giving labor the same
rights as capital.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
WON'T QUIT, SAYS RECTOR
The Rev. Guy |. Wallis Declares
He Is "Irremovable."
WOULD OBEY COURT ORDER
Will Only Leave Staten Island
Church if Heirs of Property
Owners Win Civil Suit.

The Rev Guy L. Wallis. of st. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Staten Island. against
whom charges have been filed with Bishop
Greer. refrained yesterday from any ref
erence in his sermon to the parish troubles,
but Immediately after the morning service
talked to several reporters.
The attendance was said TO be larger than
usual, some Of those present evidently ex-
pecting 10 hear statement. There were
forty-three persons. five of whom we're men.
Among the latter was Edward VANITY, SON.
in-law Of the Wards. who gave the prop
erty to the church. He says ne is still a
veStryman.
The rector did not occupy the pulpit. but
provided himself with a platform at the
head Of the middle aisle. Sometimes he sat
down on the platform and talked. Then he
walked down the aisle and talked as he did
so His subject was personal righteous
ness. During the service. which was ex-
ceedingly ritualistic. Mr.. VANITY told a re-
norter his side Of the case. and said:
we intend to abide by Bishop Greer 8
decision. We do not want the property
hack for our own use We want re-
leious work here that succeeds. and not
one like the present which almost nobody
the obnoxious teaching
When told that bishops usually take the
side Of the clergy and that a suit at law
might prove the only lever. Mr.. VANITY
said his attorney had been instructed 10 so
ahead with the civil suit no matter what II
brought to the service. He said he hoped,
however. that bishop Greer would be able
70 adjust matters.
After the service the Rev. Mr. Wallis in
vited the reporters into the rectory next
door There was no fire and everybody
kept overcoats and hats on 10 keep warm.
The rector made himself more comfortable
with coffee and pipes. and the others stood
NJ or walked to help circulation. Father
Wallis. as he is called. made statement
and then added some additional points by
way Of information.
The statement was TO the effect that he
is an irremovable rector. and that neither
Bishop Greer, the vestry nor the courts
could remove him. He said however, that
II the heirs Of the property got possession
through the civil courts he would 60, OF
course. If told TO do so. Otherwise he
would stay.
He would say nothing against any Of the
vestrymen beyond stating that they were
needless. Asked why so few attended ser
vices. he replied that the attendance had
been light for years. The church seats 45o
and has a parish building seating as many
more The membership. on paper. he said.
was 500, but really there were perhaps
fifty.
Mr. Wallis for some months has acted as
his own sexton. there being no money 10
hire one. and appearances yesterday indi-
Gated that he was also his own housekeep-
er For time he has acted also as choir
master.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
STEPHENSON INQUIRY OPEN
Minority Report on Senator rs Election
MAY Yet Be Made.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-Certain members
of the Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections are not yet satisfied with the
findings OF the subcommittee which in
yestIgated and exonerated Senator Ste
phenson. OF Wisconsin. on the charges
growing out OF his election. and II IL init
mated that "A minority report may be pre-
sented TO the Senate.
The subcommittee reported to the full
committee yesterday that no evidences OF
corrupt practices in tho election of Sena-
tor Stephenson had been found. but dur
ing a discussion OF the report certain
members of the committee asked for more
time 10 consider the report.
one member admitted to-day that some
OF his colleagues were averse TO accept
ing the report before ample time had been
given 10 read the testimony, and that II
their investigation warranted a minority
report would be made. At the meeting
yesterday an extension OF two weeks was
granted.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
TAFT MAY NAME HOOK SOON
Believed in Washington objec-
tions to Judge Are Futile.

Washington. Jan. 2i.-Among friends NJ
President Taft II was generally understood
tonight that the nomination Of United
States Circuit Judge Hook. OF Kansas. 20
tho Supreme Court, succeeding the late
Justice Harlan, would be sent 10 tho SEN
ate during the present week Objections 10
Judge Hook referred 20 Attorney General
Wickersham. Il was said have not proved
convincing TO the President. and he Is In
cined 10 make tho appointment shortly
Tho President got back from New York
City early to-day. The French Ambassa-
dor. NJ Jusserand, returned with him. The
President did not 20 10 church this morn
Ing. but remained in the Executive Mansion.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
NO CLEW TO FAY SLAYER
Search to Find Automobile Which
Caused Death Brings No Result

No new cews were unearthcd yesterday
which would tend 10 stablish the identity
OF the automobilsts who ran down and
killed Patrick Fay. jr.. on Friday night In
front of his home, No. u West End avenue.
Thomas Lorenz. who was with Fay when
the accident occurred. has given the officers
the only information on which they can
work. He says that the number on the
machine was 1850 Investigation showed
that the car bearing that number was in
the garage during the night In question.
Yesterday Lorenz and his brother David
were taken by Detectives Mccormack and
Bresnan to various uptown garages 10 look
over the machines. but none was found
which answered their description.
The funeral OF Fay will be held this
afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
NO UNUSUAL COLD EXPECTED
Rain and Snow on Friday Only Dis
turbance Predicted for Week.

Washington. Jan. 2l-There is nothing
at present to indicate that a general cold
wave will cross the country this week. The
bulletin issued by the Weather Bureau to-
night says temperatures will average near
or above the normal throughout the coun-
try.
Generally fair weather will prevail cast
of the Rocky Mountains. except that rains
and SHOWS will attend disturbance that
will appear in the Atlantic states Friday
or Saturday. Moderate weather and wind
conditions will prevail over the northern
Atlantic steamship routes during the COM
ing week
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
MANY SW|NDLERS CAUGHT
Mail Frauds That Melted ST..
100000 Ended in Year.
1874 CONVICTIONS OBTAINED
Chief Postoffice Inspector Re.
ports 529 Indictments of
Illegitimate Promoters.

Washington, Jan. H.-Promoters OF fraud
ulent schemes who had obtained $40 600
from the public were put out OF business
during the fiscal year ended on June 81
last. according to the annual report OF
Robert S. Sharp. chief inspector Of the
Postoffice Department. issued to-day.
This showing is the most remarkable In
the history Of the department. During the
fiscal year SO individuals were indicted on
the charge of using the mails In schemes
to defraud. OF this number les were tried
and la convicted. The schemes investi-
gated were OF endless variety varying. as
the report indicates. from the simplest
business transaction 10 a gigantic project
involving the sale OF worthless stock in
fake mining companies and imaginary and
fictitious institutions existing only on paper
or In the minds Of the promoters.
In discussing the multiplicity of schemes
TO defraud the people. Chief Inspector
Sharp says:
The determination TO bring these promot-
ers into court and obtain prison sentences
against them has proved exceedingly sue
cesstul In no instance. far as known
TO this office, has a person convicted on a
criminal charge of this character attempt
ed 10 reorganize his scheme under a new
name. as was often the case when fraud
orders alone were resorted to.
The result of the years work has dc.
veloped the fact that these fraud manipu-
lators are d distinct class OF criminals
some of them moving In the highest social
and business circles, but nearly all having
more or less affiliations and connections
with, or deViSers of. schemes or enterprises
Of Legitimate character in which they are
not known as promoters.
In view Of the heavy loss TO the Postof-
fee Department in prosecuting the cases.
Mr.. Sharp recommends that this work Re
taken over for inquiry by the Department
Of Justice He adds that 'fhe work OF the
last year has uncovered condition among
the svindling class which shows the
astounding extent Of their operations and
the enormous amount Of their il-gotten
gains"
The policy ot the department. Mr.. Sharp
points out. has been 10 crush out the
strong and powerful criminals, who have
grown rich at the game" This plan has
served 10 eliminate the smaller operators:
Mr.. Sharp suggests that 1T Is essential
for the protection Of the public that addi-
tional legislation be enacted which will
prevent swindlers from carrying on their
operations I'm the borderland between leglti-
mate undertakings and criminal schemes. '
During the year 2,49l arrests were made
of which 40 were postoffce burglars. OF
the number arrested. il2 were postmasters,
2s assistant postmasters, ss clerks in post
offices. 81 railway postal clerks, q city let
ter carriers IS rural letter carriers. 10 mail
carriers and Il other employees. and 2.ll-
persons not connected with the postal SER
vice.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-22
CARS CRASH AT BRIDGE
Two Hurt as Bridge Local, Leaving
Loop, Is Struck Broadside On.

Two persons were injured and many 9TH
ers escaped being cut by flying slsss late
yesterday afternoon, when two cars OF the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company crashed
IN the Manhattan terminal OF the bridge
The collision occurred as bridge iocai
was leaving loop No. 5, a Fulton street car
in charge of Motorman Peter j. Loosen.
coming up from Loop 1, striking the local
car broadside and breaking most OF the
windows. Thomas Beatty. OF No, S32 East
18th street. told the police his back hsd
been wrenched. and Mary Marronio, OF NO.
3lI East 10Th street, Brooklyn. said her
wrist was sprained. The accident caused
4 twentv-minute tie-up.