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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03

With hundreds of visitors ar
irving on every regular train, the
roads east, west, north and south of
here dotted with automobiles Las We
gasward bound and numerous special
trains due to arrive tonight and to-
morrow from Oklahoma, Colorado,
Texas, and various parts of New Mex
leo, indications are that the Johnson
Flynn heavyweight championship
bout, which will be fought tomorrow
afternoon in the big arena at the end
of Sixth street, will be attended by a
crowd that will tax the capacity Of
that outdoor theater
The real vanguard of the army Of
fight fans began arriving yesterday
The afternoon trains discharged hun
dreds of people on the platform of the
passenger station. By night the ho-
tells and many OF the rooming houses
were filled and the garages and livery
stables were choked with vehicles
which had made the journey to the
city that will be the most talked of
place in the world tonight and to-
morrow
Restaurants were taxed to their
capacity and all the outdoor lunch
stands were given brisk trade. Cots
made their appearance in the corrid-
ors of all the hotels and rooming
houses and nearly every family in the
city willing to rent room or two had
the opportunity to take in a few ten
ants.
Today the rush of arrivals continu-
ed to pour into the city and by night
the old town will be packed as tight
as the wardrobe of leading actress
The Duncan opera house, the armory
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
SELECTION IS UNANIMOUS
HuRkE's SUPPORTERS WITH
DREW HIS NAME TO AVERT A
DEADLOCK
BRYAN MAKES VALEDICTORY
DECLARES HIS MANTLE HAS FAL.
LEN ON SHOULDERS OF NEW
JERsENTE

Baltimore, Md, July 3.-In the dying
hours of the democratic national con-
vention this morning it seeemd for a
time that there would be another
deadlock over the nomination for vice
president. Governor John E. Burke OF
North Dakota, for whom Mr.. Bryan
had expressed preference for the
second place on the ticket had polled
enough votes on the first two ballots
to block the nomination Of Governor
Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, the
leader.
The third ballot had just been or
dered when the chairman Of the
North Dakota delegation obtained re-
cognition from the chair and said;
North Dakota offered her three
times governor to the party, believing
him to be the strongest running mate
for Governor Wilson that could be
nominated. We made the best fight
we could for him and realize we are
beaten. We therefore withdraw his
I name. assuring this convention that
wherever there is a fight for demo
cratic votes next fall, Governor John
E. Burke win be found in the thick
of it."
The speaker thereupon moved to
make the nomination of Governor Mar
shall unanimous. Immediately a wild
scramble for the doors followed, few
waiting to hear the motion put. Sew
eral seconds later Chairman James
gavel fell at 1856 a. m. on the final
adjournment of one of the most note
worthy conventions in the history OF
the democratic party.
William jennings Bryan remained a
central figure to the last. A short
time before adjournment he spoke his
"valedictory," as he called, it trans
fering the party's standard to the
shoulders Oh OONoluOI WhoOH'
respectful attention which the speech
received and the applause at its con-
clusfon were tributes to his leader
ship.
A large number of delegates left the
city after the nomination of Governor
Wilson yesterday afternoon without
waiting for the final session. Those
who remained showed the relief they
felt that the fight was over and a
spirit of hilarity prevailed among
them.
The Missouri delegation, loyal to
the last to "Old Champ Clark" Joined
in the revelry as best they could and
mingled their cheers for Woodrow
Wilson with those of their convention
neighbors. the joyful "a from New
Jersey.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03

in condition to handle any emergen-
cy as wei as take care of the large
volume of fight matter that will be
flashed over their wires all day to-
morrow.
If the promoters have done their
work well, Jack Johnson and jim
Flynn have done their little tasks even
better Each fighter is in splendid
condition Weeks of hard and consist
ent training have rounded them into
splendid form. Johnson will enter the
ring weighing from 212 to 215, hard as
nails and still the posessor of the re-
markable boxing skill that placed in
his custody the heavyweight cham
pionship Of the world. Flynn will
climb over the ropes weighing 100
pounds The Pueblo Fireman has per-
fected his natural styleqof fighting to
an absolute science. Hesis not box
er, but he is a fighter in everything
that word implies. 1t will be battle
between a combination boxer and
fighter and straight-out fighter and
should result in one of the hardest
ring battles ever fought
Flynn Says he VIII Win
10th I,Ixxrr aod To1,nnov, 49, oo,,f f;d
ent of victory -supremely confident.
Flynn said today:
"As said last Sunday, if should
be SO unfortunate as to lose my battle
with Jack Johnson tomorrow, will
not squeal. am in the best condi-
tion ever enjoyed and am capable Of
putting up great fight I will knock
out Jack Johnson just as sure as 1
enter the ring with him. believe that
i will leave the squared circle a victor.
I am determined to win that cham
pionship back to the white race and,
you can believe me when say it, l am
going to do it."
Johnson's Feet not Cold
Johnson said when asked the out
come of the battle:
II have no fear of losing my cham
pionship title in the battle with Jim
Flynn tomorrow will win the fight.
expect to score by a knockout and l
do not believe Flynn will last more
than II rounds. ] never was in better
condition and I will demonstrate to
the thousands of people who witness
the bout that am just as good as
was two years ago tomorrow when ]
defeated James J. Jeffries. However,
as I remarked when first addressing
Las Vegas crowd. hope the best
man may win"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
LORD cuRzoN PREslDEs

London. July S.-Lord Curzon Of
Kedleston, chancellor Of the Univer-
sity of Oxford presided at the SEES
sions of this. the second day of the
congress Of the universities of the EN-
pire. During the day the congress
discussed the relation of universities
to technical and professional educa
ton, the interchange of university
teachers. and the problem of the uni
versities in the east in regard to theii
influence on character and moral
ideals.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
Fighters Confer with Referee


Last night in the office of Jack Cur
ley on Lincoln avenue Referee Ed w.
Smith of Chicago hedd a conference
regarding the battle of tomorrow. It
was agreed that the men should un-
dertake to protect themselves without
attention from the referee, as the men
will break Immediately upon orders
from the ring arbiter, who will not
be obliged to lay hand upon either
of them. There will be no violations
of the hold and hit rule. the first of
the two battlers trying it being de-
clared the loser of the bout. In case
of a police finish Referee Smith will
give decision, so that there may be
no controversy regarding the outcome
of the fight.
Flynn and Johnson both did light
work today. They did not box, as they
did not wish to run the risk Of sustain
ing any injuries that might handicap
them in the ring tomorrow.
Battle to start at O'Clock
The battle will begin promptly at Q
O'Clock. That is, Announcer Tommy
Cannon will declare the proceedings
formally opened at that hour. The in
PRODUCTION of numerous celebrities
will require require only a few min
utes. Then the bout will begin. Pro-
moter Curley, believing the fans are
here primarily to see the Johnson
Flynn bout, did not arrange for any
preliminaries. The portion of the pro-
gram usually occupied by such events
win be taken up by the introduction
of such men as Tommy Burns. AL Pal
ger and others.
Burns and Abdul the Turk win be
seconds in Flynn's corner, while Tom
Flanagan and Professor Watson Burns
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
ACCUSED OF FAVORITISH
ANDREW SAYS HIS SUPERIOR
MAKES 1T HARD FOR AMBI-
TioUs MEN TO GET ALONG
is SLOW IN HIS WORK
THE TREASURER ASSERTED TO
HAVE SPENT TOO MUCH TIME
"MoNKEYINe"

Washington. July S.TA congression-
al investigation Of Secretary Mac
Veagh's administration in the treas
rry department is impending as one
of the results Of a row Of long stand
ing between the secretary and one Of
his assistant secretaries, A. Platt
Andrew, which eliminated today in
Andrews resignation.
A few hours later. Representative
James Cox of Ohio, introduced a re-
solution proposing a complete investi-
CATION of the Macveagh administra-
ton.
A. Platt Andrew today rendered his
resignation to President Taft as as
sistant secretary of the treasury. In
spirited letter to the president, Mr..
Andrew writes of conditions in the
treasury department which are alleg-
ed to be due to the attitude Of Secre-
tary MacVeagh toward many Of his
subordinates.
Assistant Secretary Andrews letter
of resignation charges subordinates
in the treasury department are
hampered and discoLragedAat every
turn by Secretary Macveagh's idiosyn-
crasies and his incapacity for deci-
sion. 1t contains a scathing arraign-
ment of Secretary Macveagh's admin
istration, of the government affairs +
and created a profound sensation in
official circles.
One portion of Andrews letter to
the president is susceptible Of being
interpreted to the effect that other
high officials in the treasury are dis
sastisfied with Secretary MacVeagh's
treatment of them.
For further evidence of the pecu-
liar difficulties which surround the
handling of business in the treasury"
he suggested that President Taft con-
suit Lawrence o. Murray c0mptrol-
Ter of the currency Lee McClung,
treasurer of the United States; JOS
eph B. Ralph, director of the bureau
of engraving and printing; Charles A.
Kranl, auditor for the postoffice; Roy
al E. CabelI, commissioner of internal
revenue; James Knox Taylor. for
mer supervising architect, and
Charles D. Norton, Mr.. Andrews pre-
decessor and former secretary to the
president.
DR.. Andrews letter to Secretary
MacVeagh, advising him of the resig-
nation discloses the hitherto unpub-
lished fact that Mr.. Macveagh was on
the verge of leaving the cabinet in
December, 1910. In one part of the
letter he says:
you cannot forget how stood by
you when you were on the point Of
having taken from your hands what
probably was the most important un-
dertaHing Of your administration.
When the White House, in December.
1910, without. consulting with you.
and entirely without your knowledge.
entered into negotiations for an issue
of Panama bonds, the embarrassment
of the situation threatened to force
your resignation. You win remember
that I did everything in my power to
avert your humiliation and that l 10y
ally agreed to resign and leave the
service with you If your resignation
became necessary"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
will be. seconds for the champion.
officials Of the Bout

Officials of the Bout
The officials of the bout are as fol
lows: Referee, Ed ". Smith of Chica-
go; time keeper for club, Otto F1oto
of Denver; time keeper for Flynn, Al
Tearney of Chicago; time keeper for
Jack Johnson, Tom Flanagan of To--
onto; official announcer, Tommy Can
non of Oklahoma City; physician, DR..
R. X. McClanahan of Las Vegas.
The following brief biographies Of
the fighters and the referee will be
of interest to the fight fans:
Johnson
Jack Johnson, worlds champion,
was born March 81, 1873. Galveston,
Texas. He became champion Decern-
Der 26, 1908, Sydney, N. s. W.
No more wonderful athlete lives in
the world today than John Arthur
johnson of Chicago, who became cham
pion of the pugilists four years ago
today by whipping Tommy Burns at
Sydney, Australia, and who has since
successfully defended the title against
James J. Jeffries, at Reno, New.
The campion says his best fighting
weight is 21O pounds and that he
stands a quarter of an inch over six
feet.
Johnson did not start fighting until
1899 but at that time did not amount
to much and 1t was not until several
years later that he appeared as a can
didate for the heavyweight title. Jack
lost his first fight and then did not
box again until 1901, He was fairly
successful that year despite setback
at the hands of Joe Chonyslds
In the year 1902 Jack entered into
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03

and other large public buildings have
been filled with cots and will be able
to accommodate several hundred peo-
pie. Meals and beds are pronounced
by visitors to be remarkably cheap,
there being no evidence of a desire by
Las Vegas people to work hold up
game.
Special Train from the South
Word was received from Albuquer-
que last night that the special train
to be run from that place would be
made up of Is cars and would bring
in at least 1000 visitors frob the
southern part of the state. Between
900 and 1000 people will come here
also on the special train to be run
from Santa Fe. The Osmundo special
from Denver arrived today bringing
seevral hundred people from the capi-
tai of Colorado Special trains are
due also from Pueblo while regular
trains will bring several personally
conducted parties from Milwaukee,
Kansas City, Omaha and other large
cities.
Newspaper Men Here
Everything is in readiness for the
big battle of tomorrow. The hard
work of Promoters Jack Curley and
Charles O'Malley and their large Of
fee force has resulted in success, for
it is believed the big boat will be sue
.cessful from a financial and sporting
standpoint. Visiting newspaper men
are here in droves to report the fight
for their papers and the Associated
Press and the United Press are repre-
sented by capable staff correspond
ents. The two telegraph companies
have increased their facilities and are
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
rRLsrArg GOOD ROADS MEET

Monte Ne, Ark, July S.-A conven-
ton of the Tri-State Good Roads as
sociation began here today End viii
continue over tomorrow. Delegatej
representing commercial, agricuItaral,
and improvement organizations are
in attendance from numerous points
in Missouri. Arkansas and oklghOmai
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03
7AFTs OLD HOME AT AUCTION

Cincinnati, July S.-The old home
Of President Taft was offered for
sale at auction today. Since the
president lived there the house has
been occupied by several persons. the
last owner going into bankruptcy,
with the result that the property was
ordered sold to satisfy the creditors
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-03

Continued on Page Four)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15
Her Property-

Now and again things happen on the
football field which go to add to the
gayety of the nation. On one occasion,
for instance. during a certain league
match In the north. the referee some
how managed to lose his whistle. There
was not another whistle to be found,
and 1t seemed that the game would
have to come to a sudden and ipglori.
u end. until the referee hit upon an
ingenious scheme. He produced a
latchkey from his pocket and managed
TO tootle merrily enough on 1t till sud-
denly. as he approached the touch line
a woman's shrill voice WAS heard ex-
claiming;
Fred, come here at once. Where did
you get that latchkey?"
AS he listened to the guffaw which
went up from the assembled crowd
that referee was the most sheepish
looking man on the ground, and as he
thought Of the curtain lecture looming
ahead his heart became like lead with
In his bosom.-London Answers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15

It's Quite a Way From Maine to the
6,eutian Islands.

On the British empire the sun never
sets. In the short summer nights 1t
never sets on the American republic.
San Francisco IS the middle city In our
territory. 1t is literally true that In
August the sunset has not ceased to
fash on the spears of the fishermen In
the Aleutian islands before it begins to
CLINT and blaze on the axes of the
woodsmen In the forests Of Maine.
Foil up the map Of New England!
Unroll that Of your whole country.
How large Is Texas? You could bury
In it the German empire and have room
enough left for England and Wales.
How large is California? You could
bury In 1t England. Scotland. ireland.
Wales and have room enough left for
Switzerland and Belgium.
How large is Colorado? You corld
bury In 1t Norway and have room
enough left for Denmark. How large
Is Iowa? You could bury in 1t Portu-
ral and Switzerland. How large IL
Lake Superic~? You could sink Scot
land In It. How large ia New York?
You could hurry In It Belgium and
Switzerland and Greece.-Joseph Cook.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15
An Easy Way to Stretch Shoes.

To ease a tight boot or shoe take a
pair of shears-the longer the better
wrap the blades with cloth and insert
the handles into the toe Of the shoe;
then spread apart the blades. That
will. of course, spread the handles at
the same time. If the shoe presses I'M
duly In one particular spot place the
round handle OF the shears at the point
Of pressure: II 1t is desired to loosen
the shoe equally from toe to instep
turn the oval handle toward the side to
be stretched. The stretching Is made
easier II the shoe is first moistened
with alcohol. 1t does not injure the
leather.-Youth's Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15
Tha Snipa's Bill.

The bill Of the snipe is provided with
a nerve running down to the tip and
then distributing itself over the end
Of the beak. This is the only instance
Of this kind among birds and Is a
singular case OF the care Of nature in
providing for her creatures. The snipe
seeks for his prey In mud and water
where he cannot see. and 1t Is believed
that the nerve advises him of the pres.
ence Of food when his eyes give him
no information.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15

Girls grand Coats with large collar and
cuffs, all colors, all sizes; regular
$3.50; special Sc. 90
Girls blue serge dresses, made in Norfolk
styles in the MILDLY effect and in the Russian
blouses; regular 1898; special
Misses Rain Coats in the heaviest quail
ties; rain-proof; regular $500; special -. $500
Misses Sweaters in red, gray and navy,
made from the ~grandest wool, in high and
low necks; special 81. 90
Children's Hats in beaver, felts, cordu-
roy; regular $1.49; special .........,.. csc
Children's Coats in corduroy, bearskin and
different qualities; sizes 2 to 6; regular
$2.49; special S1.98
Children's Bonpets In fur, bearskin, velvets
and corduroy; regular $1.49; special
o' ooC
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-15

T"rNIN~ ''rwc nova~s the field
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-10-04
WOOdvilIe Items

Miss Grace Craycroft left Monday
| for New York where she Will attenc
| college during the year.
Miss Evelyn keech, has returned
! home after long visit to relatives II
Baltimore.
Miss Mollie Morton, of Baltimore
has been on visit to Mrs. +. A
Bowen and Mrs Charles Mcpherson.
MIR. r. S. Cunningham visited 8altl-
more and his former home in Va, last
week.
Miss Sue Cotton. who has been visit
ing friends in Rockville, returned
home last week.
Miss Margaret Mcpherson has gone
to Baltimore to spend the winter.
play entitled "The Mouse Trap on
Saturday night of last week, for the
benefit of the church.
Miss Grace Craycroft, who was lead
ing lady, acted her part most beautl-
fully with Mr.. Spencer Turner the
hero, "who was caught in his own
mouse-trap. The others who took
part were: Misses Florence Bowen,
Turner and Mrs. H. M. Bowen.
lne play was ueclueu sueeeSo do
each character took his part perfect
ly. 1t was play of wit and humor.
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
audience.
After the play Mrs. Webb, of n c.,
gave two skillful recitations which was
greatly appreciated, and added much
to the entertainment.
After spending their vacation at
home, Misses Calista and Julia Nc
Pherson have returned to Hannah
Moore Academy. where the former is
chaperone. and the latter a student.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-10-04
The Musicale.

The Musical on Wednesday last night
for the benefit of Trinity Church, under
the auspices of the Ladies Associations
proved great success.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather nearly fifty people attended
and enjoyed the music which was OF a
high order.
Mr.. and Mrs Gore made their spa
cious home very attractive and the
comfort of the guests were carefully
looked after by them and their son,
Mr.. Rodgers Gore.
A liberal supply of chicken salad.
coffee, cake and ince cream was readily
disposed of and with the door receipts
and few donations of money brought
the sum realized up to thirty dollars
which will be used toward new gutter
ing for the church.
The ladies were greatly indebted to
Miss Beatrice Gordon and Mr.. James
Young, Washington, for their beauti-
tul songs, which rounded out the local
talent Of which we may well be proud
Miss Holly Hill and Miss Carol " ilson
had charge of the music. Gazette.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-10-04
JUDaEs AND CLERKS
ELECTION

NIHE FOLLOWING is list of Judges
| i aud Clerks OF Election appointed
this Goth day of August, 1912:
| Evansville Disadvantages,
rep; John P Turner, dem.
Clerks, rep; Frank
p Torbert, dem.
BIadensburg Disadvantages.
rep; Glenn J Besll. dem.
Clerks, Frank Haskell, rep; n j Payne,
dem.
Marlboro Dictric t-Judges, Claude
II. Owen, rep; Jos. V. Wyvili. dem.
Clerks, James Ridgley, rep; Geo. Buc k,
dem
Nottingham Disadvantages, Regi-
nald Burroughs, rep; J. w. Waters, dem.
Clerks, E. w. Garner. rep; Thomas A.
Garner, dem.
Piscataway Disadvantages. Joseph
A. Thorne, rep; James NJ. Edelen, dem.
Clerks, Thomas A. Taylor, rep; Afr ed
ThOrne dem.
Spaldings District-Ju dyes. w. E..
Pyles rep; Owen l.. Swami. dem. Clerks.
w. E. Suit, rep; E. M. Suit, dem.
Queen Anne Disadvantages, G
Boyce, rep; Marnan H. Beckett, dem
Clerks. E. S. Harrison, rep; S. 8 :
Sweeney, dem.
Aquasco District-Judges, Andrew
]. Grimes. rep; NJ. s. Lawrence, dem.
Clerks, Plinev J. Garner, rep; J. Howe
Rollings, dem.
Surratts Dstrict-Tudges, Richard
W Pyles, rep: James H. Clements.
dem. Clerks, Chas. r. Payne, rep;
Arthur E. Simmons, dem.
Laurel District, 1st precinct-Judges
F. L. Flester, rep; De w. Donaldson,
dem. Clerks, rep; G. :.
Fisher, den.
Laurel District. End precinct--Judge-,
rep; Chas. E. Phelps,
dem. Clerks, Emory Martin, rep;
John r Jones, dem.
Brandywine District-Judges, Thos
H Boteler, rel J A Hyde. dem.
Clerks, Walton R. Lusby. rep; Samuel
F Cooke, dem.
Oxon Hill Disadvantages, N E
Hungerford, rep; Thomas F Tucker,
dem. Clerks, Egbert Clark, rep; J G
Mattingly, dem.
Kent Disadvantages, J W Tubman,
rep; A Nalley, dem Clerks, Guy
Meloy, rep; Early Carriok, dem.
Bowie Disadvantages. Joseph NJ
Brashears, rep; John Snowden, dem.
Clerks. Charles A Seitz, rep; William
Luers, dem.
Mellwood Disadvantages,
rep; Richard ID Bowie. dem.
Clerks, rep; Basil T
Brady, dem.
Hyattsville District - Judges, V A
Sheehy, rep; George z Hickey, dem.
Jlerks, VIM A Shepherd, rep; ID
Irwin, dem.
Ch'lIum Disadvantages, Warren w
James, rep; V E Volll4nd. dem. Clerks,
rep; Ralph l. Smith,
DEM
Seat Pleasant Disadvantages. Rufus
Gibbs, rep; George W Sanford, dem
Clerks, Rufus E Gibbs, rep; George
ennis, dem
Riverdale Disadvantages, Arthur B
Campbell, rep; Arthur Geleskt, dem.
Clerks, H II Without, rep; Jas A Beck
er, dem.
TIE above appointees are hereby not
fled to quail fy before Justice of the
Peace or Notary Public of Prince
Georges County, Md, on or before the
21st DAY OF OCTOBER, 1912,
and mail their certificate of qualifiua-
tion to
w. T. DAVIS, Clerk. Upper MARI
boro', Md.
BY order of the Board:
VIM. D. PYLES. Pres,
GEORGE w. RAWLINGS,
S. MARVIN PEACH,
Supervisors of Election.
rest-W. T. DAVIS. Clerk.