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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
GOOD ROADS BOOSTERS
MEET In EMPORIA
COLONEL TWITcHELL OF THIS
CITY is SCHEDULED TO Make
AN ADDRESS.

Emporia, Kan, Jan. 17-Three or.
ganizations of good roads enthusiasts
met here today in what is expected
to prove one of the largest meetings
in the interest of American high
ways ever held in the middle west
The ultimate aims of the delegates
include improved national roads
crossing the United States from coast
to coast and from Winnipeg, Man.,
to the Gulf of Mexico.
In conjunction with the state meet
ing a convention of committeeman
and vice presidents of the New Santa
Fe Trail association, which aims to
incorporate the historic trade route
in coast to coast highway. and a
conference of the Gulf to Winnipeg
road promoters formed the program
The vice presidents of the FIVE divis-
ions of the Santa Fe Trail Organiza-
ton named to attend the meeting
were R. 3. Twitchell. East Las Vegas
New Mexico division: R. H. Higgins.
Pueblo, Colorado division; e. 3. Fri
zell, Larned, Western Kansas divis-
ion; O. M. White, Emporia, Eastern
Kansas division; Walter Williams,
Clumbia, Missouri.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
Congress Not Interested.

Washington, Jan. 17.-The threat
ened Intervention in Cuba did no
stir much interest in the house to-
day.
Il feel confident" said Chairman
Sulzer of the foreign affairs commit
tee. "that the Cuhans will be able
to settle their own affairs. So far
as l can see, there is no necessity at
present for interference on the part
of the United States government"
PACKERS TRIAL PROCEEDING
Chicago, Jan. 17.-Reading of lists
of car routes containing $500 towns
in which Morris & Company sold
meat directly from the car to retail
ers occupied much time at the pack
ers' trial today. Harry A. Timmins,
chief accountant for Morris & Com
pany, read the list of car routes and
explained that they were used to dis
tribute fresh meat in towns where
the demand was insufficient to main
tain an agent or branch house.
To some points daily shipments
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
REPRESENTS INDEPENDENTS
DECLARATIONS OF MANUFAc-
TuRER ARE MADE BEFORE
HOUSE COMMITTEE.
TAKES FALL OUT OF COLONEL
SAYS Mr.. ROOSEVELT HAS DONE
SOME THINGS THAT LOOK
PECULIAR TO HIM.

Washington, Jan. If. J. Lowe,
representing Independent manufac-
turers, charged before the house
rules committee today that ffty-one
per cent of the stockholders In the
steel, sugar, beef and bankers trust
also controlled the International Har-
vester company"
He declared tnat the department.
of justice had "chloroformed every
movement made to prosecute the har-
vester trust, shown by the fact that
the Townsend report to the depart
ment in 1906 has slumbered there
ever since. Mr.. Lowe said that last
autumn he asked Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt's advice as to what he
should do to urge prosecution Of the
harvester company and Mr.. Roosevelt
said: YOU'D better come to see me
later about that"
Later" said Alr. Lowe. Il was as
founded to learn that MIR. Roosevelt
had placed a clean bill of nealth on
the United States Steel corporation
I also received a letter from Mr.
Roosevelt stating that he could give
me no advice on the harvester com
pany and asking me to drop in any
Friday morning. and I'll explain
Why"
Mr.. Lowe charged thai in the for
nation of the trust the smaller
manufacturers were frozen out. The
actual work of forming the trust he
declared was directed by ]. Pierpont
Morgan through George W. Perkins.
Charles R. Flint, he added. was the
original promoter, who turned his af-
fairs over to Morgan and company.
1--WE propose to show" Mr.. Lowe
said, "that the United States Steel
company gives rebates to the Inter
national Harvester company and that
the Belt Line railroad in Chicago OBJ
structs freight traffic independent
He also charged that the trust"
sold goods at home at a profit OF 100
per cent and sold abroad almost
cost, demanding cash from American
farmers and giving long term con-
tracts to foreign trade.
I'VE charge that the International
company, through the Ma
tional City bank" Mr.. Lowe con-
tinuei, "can break any Independent
concern in the United States"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
Mongolia Loyal to China

st. Petersburg, Jan. IA change
has come over the situation IN Mon.
golia according to reports published
in the newspapers here. A number
of the minor clans and leaders who
originally declared for Mongolia's in
dependence from China have now
sent a petition to Premier Yuan Shi
Kai at Pekin in which they explain
that their proclamation of independ-
ence does not mean complete separa-
ton from China if the Picking govern.
ment will only abandon the oppressive
system of fiscal extortion which has
been practiced hitherto in Mongolia.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Washington, Jan .17.-Senate IN
session at p. m.
Lorimer inquiry adjourned until
tomorrow because of Attorney
Hanecy's illness.
House met at noon.
President Taft submitted a mes
sage on government economy.
Miscellaneous bills on the calen-
dar copsidered.
4 Investigation of International Har-
'vester company urged by witnessen
before rules committee
Secretary Myer before interstate
commerce committee advocated gov
ernment construction of % supply
vessels for the Panama canal,
through which the feet would be
sent regularly as part of the drill
exercises.
Civil service committee heard ad-
vocates of old age pensions for gov
ernment employees.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
CRUISER scAREs THE NATIVES

CRUISER scAREs THE NATIVES
Guayaquil,. Ecuador. Jan. 17.-Thert
was a panic here last night because
Of insurrection on board the cruiser
Bolivar whose officers and men have
transferred their allegiance to the
Inquito government, deserting the
provisional government of General
Montero The Bolivar fired shells in
the direction of the gunboat Tarqui
as she was returning from the sea-
port of Duran with a detachment Of
troops to this city. The inhabitants
fled panic stricken to shelter.
Artillery posted in the northern
part of the city IS trained on the
cruiser Bolivar and it is feared may
open fire at any moment The news
of the dispatch Of four United States
warships is welcomed here. The
cruiser Bolivar surrendered today to
the provisional government.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
GOVERNOR M'DONALD TO
MAKE ANNUAL ADDRESS
STATE EXECUTIVE WILL SPEAK
TO GRADUATING CLASS OF
NORMAL NEXT JUNE.

Announcement has been made by
DIR. Frank H. H. Roberts, president
of the New Mexico Normal Univer-
sity, that Governor William c. Nc
Donald has accepted an invitation to
deliver the annual commencement ad-
dress at that institution early next
June. DR.. Roberts has had Gov
ernor McDonald's acceptance in his
possession for some time but was not
at liberty to make it public until the
eve Of his Inauguration. Consequently
it was not known to all of the stu
dents until today. although DR.. Rob-
erts made the announcement at the
Lucero reception Saturday night.
Governor Mcdonald made a non
partisan speech at the Normal dur
ing the recent political campaign. At
that time he showed his friendliness
to the Normal and to education in
general throughout the new state.
The Normal was the frst school in
New Mexico to request the first gov
ernor of the new state to make the
annual commencement address.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
RURALDISTRICTSMAYPROTEST
CITIES ARE SATISFIED WITH SEC
RETARY KNox's NOTE, 1T
is DECLARED.
NEWSPAPERS DO NOT COMMENT
coNFlNE THEMSELVES TO IN
rERviEWs WITH PROMINENT
MEN OF ISLANDS.

Havana, Jan. 17.-Absolute tran.
guilty reigned in Havana today, in
spite of the shock of the announce
ment in the morning. papers of a pos.
sible impending Intervention by the
United States in Cuban affairs. The
meager reports received from the in
terror do not give any indications OF
trouble but some fears are expressed
in Havana that disturbances are
likely to occur in the rural districts
and more especially in provinces of
Oriente and Pinar Del Rio when the
news becomes more generally circu-
lated.
The newspapers conflne themselves
to the publication of the text of Sec
retary Knox's note with interviews
on the subject with various officials.
The meeting of the Council of the
Veterans association which was
called hast night adjourned at an
'arly hour this morning. No line |
4 policy Was adopted at the meeting.
which was sparsely attended. The
section of veterans be-
ng conspicuously absent.
No hour has yet been set for con-
'erence between President Gomez
md the leaders of the political par
lies and the veterans. 1t probably
will be held this afternoon. At the
opening of the board of trade today
The prospect of intervention by the
United States was Regarded gener-
ally with satisfaction especially
the Spanish element
The conference of President Gomez
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 17.-Infor-
nation concerning conditions at De-
troit at the time the McNamaras first
employed regularly paid dynamiter
to blow up 'open shop" work was
sought by the federal grand jury in
its investigation of the dynamite con-
spiracy today.
Mrs. w. H. Haslkin Of Detroit said
to have rented room to Ortie Nc
Manigal and James B. Mcnamara,
was questioned about the movements
of the men, Just before Mrs. Haskin
was examined McManigal had told
of his being approached in Detroit
in June, 1909, by man who after
ward signed Ping to kilograms
and who arranged for his being paid
to do dynamiting for ]. J. Mcnamara.
The first indication that the gov
eminent intended to extend the scope
of the dynamite investigation was
shown this afternoon when a sub
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
"cAPv ANsoN COMES BACK

Chicago. Jan. 17.-Unless the plans
of Adrian C. Cap" Anson go awry
the veteran first baseman will be
seen in action again in some of the
larger cities Of the south next spring.
Furthermore, If the captain shows the
form that he expects to display, he
hopes to be offered position as pinch
hitter by one of the big league teams.
Anson hopes to accompany the Chi
cago Nationals south on their spring
trip and in exhibition games to play
first base for the opponents of the
Chicago club,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
new MEXICO AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATION TRAIN

all
railroad the New Mexico Agricultural
college Vegas Thursday afternoon January Is o'clock
medae the will be for visitors and invited
pay inspect exhibits the staff Of board
Promptly meeting held the auditorium the Normal
will be
of Las and OF
surrounding attend The meeting absolutely
Remember the date and hour Of arrival and be there when the train pulls
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
CONGRESS EXPECTS
A LONG Session
SPEAKER CLARK AND REPREsEN-
TAfIvES ANTICIPATE BEING
BUSY UNTIL AUGUST 1

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE demo
cratic and republican leaders in the
house OF representatives today agreed
that there was little likelihood oi
congress adjourning before August
next. 1t was this probability that
largely influenced the democrats in
choosing Baltimore as the national
convention city. The republicans
will have more awkward situation
to deal with in holding their conven-
tion in Chicago with congress in
session. The condition of congress
being in session during the national
convention periods has not existed
since 1892.
Il expect congress to be in session
until August l." said Speaker Clark
today. "As I see no chance of COM
pleting the important work before us
in time for adjournment before the
national convention l have cancelled
several speaking engagements so that
/ could remain here and assist in the
work.
eff the tariff bills are not delayed
too long in the senate said Democrat.
ic Leader Underwood, 1--WE may be
able to get through in June, but it
does not look very favorable now"
Republican Leader Mann said: ut
looks as though we were stuck for a
long session. The democrats are
loafing in the house and as long as
they continue to procrastinate we
shall not be able to enact much leg
islation."
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

Los Angeles. Jan. 1..-Setting at
rest all rumors that he would throw
himself on the mercy of the court,
Bert M. Franklin. the former Nc
Namara detective accused Of jury
bribing, pleaded not guilty today to
the two charges fled against him.
His trial was set for February 27.
Franklin is still under sumpoena to
appear before the county grand jury,
which is scheduled to resume tomor
row the investigation of the alleged
bribery.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

ant and his alleged accomplices, A.
B. Maple and F. Ira Bender, charged
with having attempted to destroy the
county hall Of records. Bishop ad-
mitted that he had been in Jail not
long ago on the charge of having as
saulted two old women and that the
case was still pending in the police
court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
SOUTHERN PACIFIC OFFICERS
ARE ENGAGED IN AN EFFORT TO
DISCOVER WHO PLANTED THE
DESTRUCTIVE AGENT.
M'NAMARA INVESTIGATION
is STILL IN PROGRESS IN INDl.
ANNAPOLIS AND THE PROBE
is SINKING DEEPER.

San Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE dis.
covery of 20 sticks of dynamite un-
der the railway bridge at Easton a
San Mateo county suburb, is being
thoroughly investigated by Southern
Pacific detectives, assisted by the po-
lice. jeremiah Mullen, a track fore
man, was approached last Monday
night by tramp who handed over
the explosive with story of finding
it under the bridge. The detectives
have found nothing to indicate how
the explosive got there.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
conners Trial Continues.

The state rested today in the trial
of Bert H. Corners, alleged dynamite
conspirator. and the defense imme-
diately began to try to impeach the
testimony of Josep-4 B. bishop, 6
county detective who had given dam
aging evidence against the defend
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
sNEEzlNe AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Jan. IL There is an
epidemic of cold at the White House
The president was not entirely over
his cold today, Secretary Hilles was
confined to his home and bed, ana
Assistant Secretary Allen was suffer
ing from the same complaint.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
EMPEROR STILL IN PEkIN

Pekin, Jan. 17.-No definite action
was taken at the conference of the
princes Of the imperial clan with the
empress dowager today. The discus
sion of the subject of abdication was
postponed until Friday, owing to the
slight indisposition of Premier Yuan
sh Kai. Certain of the princes de-
clare that the abdioation of the throne
is pending.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

were made and a carload of fresh
meat divided among half dozen
small towns. To other points tri-
weekly shipments were made. The
witness said that in each of these
5000 towns Morris & Company was
brought into active competition with
local butchers and was obliged to un-
dersell the local butchers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17
LEGISLATURE
TO MEET ON
MARCH II

Santa Fe. N. M, Jan. 17.-Governor
Mcdonald today issued his procla-
nation calling the legislature to con-
vene at Santa Fe on March IL.
Within ten days after convening the
Legislature will have to begin bal
loting for two United States sena-
tors.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

poena was issued for s. P. Meadows,
business agent Of the district council
of the National Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners' union. John
Halfman. saloon keeper, at whose
place it is said meetings were held
at which certain Jobs" in Indianapo-
lis were discussed, also was sum-
moned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

with the leaders of the political par
ties and the veterans has been fixed
for o'clock tonight. Reports from
,lll parts of the island show that
there is not the least tendency at
disorder.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-17

Tonight and wednes-
day Generally Fair
and Warmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19
FERDINAND's PROCLAMATION;

A striking proclamation to the Bull
carian nation has been issued by hhag
Ferdinand. In it ne recounts the sui
ferings of the Macedonian Christians
and the efforts of the European
mowers to secure better treatment for
them. and finally says that nc mas
called his people to arms only AFTER
the patience Of the Balkan nations has
been exhausted.
The proclamation opens with . rel
ercnce to King Ferdinands peaceful
reign of 25 years, and says he had mop
ed that il would have so continued,but
Providence judged otherwise. The
poment has come when the Bulga-
rian race is called upon to rcn0unce
the benefits OF peace and TO nave re
course to arms for the solution OF the
great problem. Beyond the Bio and
Rhodopc mountains our brothers III:
blood and religion have not been able
until this day, So yaers after our
Liberation, to obtain conditions Of lie
that are bearable.
"The tears of the Balkan SlaH5 and
the groaning Of millions Of Carls-
tians could not but stir our hearts
and the hearts of our c0-reil@lonlsts.
"Our love Of peace is now exhaust
ed. To sucor the Christian population
of Turkey there remains to lis no
other means than to turn to arms.
"After the massacres Of Isvip ana
Kotschana, instead Of according iu.
tice and satisfaction, Turkey ordered
the mobilization OF her military for
ces. Our long patience has thus been
put to rude test.
"The humanitarian sentiments Of
Christians, the sacred duty Of suc-
coring their brothers when menoceC,
with determination, and the honor and
dignity OF Bulgaria have imposed
upon us the imperative duty of cali
ing to arms Bulgaria's sons.
"Our work is just, and great and
sacred one"
Special services were held yestcr-
day in all the churches of the king
dom for the success Of the Bulgarian
arms. The Queen, the ministers and
other dignitaries were among tne
large congregation at the Cathedral
when ''Tc Deum" was sung.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19

revenue. Even the papers winch are
ulblished in the county seats are
anxious TO see the amendment pass
and we are glad to publish the follow
ing extract from an editorial m this
weeks issue OF the Fairfax Herald:
..Ihe amendment is designed to re-
peal the provisions of the Constitu-
ton forbidding the reelection Of trea-
surers and commissioners of the rev.
enue of cities, so that these officials
NAV be reelected, if the people want
them. There was the same inhibition
as to county treasurers and commits
sioners until the Constitution was
amended, permitting them to succeed
themselves. Strange to relate, the
amendment relating to city treasu-
rers and commissioners was defeated
at that time, although all the cities,
if we remember Alright, gave substan-
tial majorities for the proposed
amendment. Any objection to sIcll
amendments could be urged with r1ore
reason against the county than against
the city treasures and commission
ers, because a greater percentage of
the former had fallen short of the full
.illment Of their duties. But the
question arises, would not an eqUa! per
centage Of new officials have prCren
inefficient? SO long as the county
treasurers and commissioners arc &C
corded the privilege of succeeding
themselves, the city treasurers and
commissioners should enjoy the same
privilege. They cannot be reelected
unless the people want them, ard it
is hardly just or fair to deny this
right to the cities while giving IL to
the counties. From the very nature
of things, city officials are he'd to
st1icter accountability than county
officials, and there are many cGHsci-
entious and efficient treasurers and
commissioners in the cities whose COM
pulsory retirement would be dis
tinct loss TO the Commonwealth. For
these and other reasons that could
be urged. we see no good reason why
our city officials should be disc;imi-
mated against, or why the proposed
amendment should not receive the APP
proval Of the people of the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19
Alleged Shooting.

According to a written statcrla nt
signed by William Hansbrough, a
white man, % years of age, who
when he made the statement, IVES ly-
ing in the Georgetown Hospital in
the hands Of surgeons, he was shot
in the back with pistol in the hands
of Harry Palmer, deputy sheriff Of
Alexandria COUNTY, on Friday, Octo-
Der II. He claims that afterwards
Palmer struck him in the head with
the gun, and tore the upper part Of
his clothing from his back.
Hansbrough was finally carried to
the hospital in the automobile o: tho
deputy sheriff.
1t is said that Commonwealth 5 at
torrey told Palmer TO go to Ro"SIyn
and get the man." as ne mad been
telcphoned at the court house nat
there was "a man in RosslyA wanted
by the countay. 1t is also said That
there was . warrant outstanding
charging Hansbi'ough with som, mat
ter in connection with havire Esr-
chased dog in the District Of Co.
;umhia from somebody who IS al
legged to have stolen it from . resi-
dent Of Alexandria county.
The deputy sheriff, however had
no warrant For the arrest Of Hans
orough, who, when first aecostesI by
Plumer was at work piiing lumber
IT the yard Of Murphy and Ans al
Rosslyn.
1t is alleged that when Paine. inst
tried to make the arrest, the man
knocked his down a second time
7yhcn he was approached again. It
vas then that the shooting took place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19
Injured by Hat Pin.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 19.-Malcolm S
Brainard, of the United States tug
Potomac, recently had his left eye jat
bed out by hat pin protruding from
the hcadgear of woman while in the
lobby of the Colonial Theatre few
nights ago, and now sounds warning
to women about allowing the decree
of fashion to subiugate the laws Of
public safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19
A Weeks Menue.
(Comunicated.)

Editor Gazette:
I read with a great deal of inter
est your article in yesterdays paper
in which you gave the menu for a
week and stated that same had been
served. recently by an Alexandra
family of six persons at cost OF
S1275 l have been keeping house
for number of years and at the pres
ent price of food supplies do not see
how it is possible to serve such a
menu or six persons for that sum
of money. Will you kindly publish In
the Gazette, if possible, list Of the
food purchased with the price of each
article and oblige.
MRS. w. C. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-19
TREASURES AND COMMISSION
ERS. :,

We are glad to note that practi-
calls all of the papers Throughout
the state are urging the adoptio!
CT The constitutional amendment
which will permit the reelection OF
trcasurers and commissioners OF rev
enue in the cities ard which will BE-
voted on November 9th As has beer
pointed out many times Alexandria
is greatly interested in the passage Of
this amendment at it affects two OF
its most capable officers, Thomas
W Robinson. city treasurer and Char.
les II. Callahan. commissioner Of