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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
DECISION TO PLEAD GUILTY
WAS NOT REACHED UNTIL SHORT
TIME BEFORE ENTERING
COURT ROOM.
.WORKING For BEST FERNS
AT FIRST IT WAS THOUGHT J. j.
MCNAMARA WOULD GET
ONLY TEN YEARS.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 26.--Le-
Compte Davis, formerly an attorney
for the Mcnamara b~otners, resumed
the stand in the bribery trial Of Clar-
ence S. Darrow today and on cross ex-
animation told Of his connection with
the compromise pleas of guilty enter
ed by the imprisoned dynamiters De-
cember /. 1911.
Davis testified that the final agree
ment by which James B. Mcnamara
was to be sentenced to life imprison-
ment, while John j. Mcnamara was
to be given fifteen year term in the
penitentiary, was NOT definitely set
tied until Il o'clock on the day they
entered their pleas OF guilty.
The witness explained. however,
that previous to Monday, November
27, the day before Bert H. Franklin,
former Mcnamara detective, was ar
rested for jury briblng, tentative
agreement by which ]. ]. Mcnamara
was to be sentenced to a ten year
term had been made. Davis said he
knew of ]. Us willingness to accept
such a sentence but had not told
Fredericks of it, as he stt4l hoped to
prevent the former secretary-treas-
urer Of the Internationa' Association
of Bridge and Structural Iron Work
ers from having to take any punish
ment
Davis stated that while he has lat
er been told the plans for compro
mise in the Mcnamara case in an ef-
fort to effect more peaceful rela-
tions between capital and labor had
been projected by Lincoln SteffensI
the writer as early as November 20
1911, it was not until two days later
that he learned Of it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
DANGEROUS 70 THE PUBLIC
JURIsT SAYS YOUNG MANS RE-
LEASE WOULD Be A
MENACE.
LENGTHY HEARING HELD.
PROCEEDINGS LEADING TO oPiN-
ION OF JUSTICE LASTED
EIGHTEEN DAYS.

White Plains, July 26.-Harry X,
Thaw, in the eyes of the law, still
is insane and must remain in the asy-
lum where he was placed on Febru-
ary |. 1908, after he had killed STAN
ford White. Justice Keough Of the
supreme court today denied Thaw's
application for freedom. The court
took the ground that Thaws release
would be dangerous to public safety.
The present writ was obtained, =
said Judge Keough, ION the ground
that Thaw now is sane and the ques-
tion Of his present sanity or insanity
was the subject Of an inquiry occupy
ing eighteen days, during which he
had the aid of the most able and
faithful counsel.
my whole duty is fully performed
when | decide the single question
presented for decision, namely: is
Harry K. Thaw at present sane or
insane, and would his release be dan
gerous to the public peace and safe
ty?
Having listened to all the testi-
mony, anas lot the opinion that Har-
ry K Thaw is still insane and that
his discharge would be dangerous to
the public peace and safety"
The writ of haneas corpus upon
which Thaw obtained his temporary
release from the Matteawan State
Hospital is dismissed and the court
orders that Thaw be returned to the
custody Of the superintendent Of that
institution"
Thaw procured copy Of the deci-
sion shortly after it had been render
ed. He read it only with seeming in
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
EMPEROR'S LIFE
IS EBBING AWAY
SUSPENSE IN JAPANESE CAPITAL
INTENSE WHEN BAD NEWS
IS KNOWN.

Toxic. july 26. The suspense in
the capital has been intense since
the regular bulletin issued at noon
showed that the condition Of the Jap
anese emperor became worse. A bull
letip issued at the evening contained
merely the words No change, and
this only served to increase the feel
ing of anxiety
1t is plainly evident that his ma.
jesty's condition is extremely grave
and that the physicians are dong
their utmost to sustain the remaining
feeble spark Of life At 10 o'clock
the great park outside the entrances
to the palace grounds presented a re-
markabIe scene. Thousands Of peo-
pie were gathered unner the dwarf
pine trees, many praying and all
showing sorrowful anxiety Among
the upper branches of the magnifi-
cent pine trees surrounding the pal
ace, high above the outer park, pa
per lanterns, showing recognition
of the homage Of the multitude, occa
sionally swung as if showing that the
vital spark still fingered and convey
ing message of nope to the people.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26

reported at Namiquipa. and BachiniYa,
80 miles from the Mexico Northwest
ern railroad and seventy miles from
MADEIRA. These are some OF the fed.
erals who are being sent westward
oT the City Of chihuahua to disperse
the rebels now congregated at Made
ra preparatory to marching into So
nora.
The rebels have been collecting all
their artillery at Pearson, where they
have been making repairs at the ma
chine shops Of the Pearson Lumber
company, an English concern, direct
ed BY Dr. w S. Pearson Of New
York The repairs having been made,
the artillery has been started east
ward for the Sonora campaign. Eigh-
teen wagon loads Of artillery aminu-
milton was sent with the guns. Be
Sides their field pieces. the exact
number Of which has been kept con
cealed, the rebels have number of
machine guns but they are known at
the present time to be short Of am
nunition.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
ARMY OFFICERS ARE
GIVEN ASSIGNMENTS
BIG CAMP MANEUVERS OF ELEv
ENTH INFANTRY BROUGHT
TO A CLOSE

Laramie, Wyo., July 6.-Many Off
GERS of the Eleventh infantry, now
encamped at Pole Mountain. are pre-
pairing to leave. Major Lee will at
tend the war callege at Washington.
Captain Kits is to be a paymaster at
San Antonio for troops along the Mex
lean border. Lieutenants Black and
Van Horn will attend the signal school
and Captain Meyer viii go to the
military school at Fort Leavenworth.
General Smith leaves today for New
York to take command Of one Of the
divisions under General Bliss. who
will be in command Of an army Of
10000 men, Colonel Williams will
command at Fort Russell and Colcnel
Pickering viii be in command Of ths
Eleventh infantry
The Colorado National Guard, 10
companies strong, broke camp this
morning and will entrain here ton1or-
row morning for their several posts,
being succeeded on Saturday BY the
Nebraska and Wyoming National
Guards,
Major A. p. Lane of this city, in
command Of the hospital corps, will
report to the commanding officer Of
Company K., Wyoming National
Guard. Major r. B. West OF Basin
win command the First battalion; Ma
iof Joseph vavender Of Cody. the Sec.
ond and Major Alfred N Beach 81
Newcastle the Third.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
he NAY Be EMBARRASSED|
IT APPEARS NOW THAT He WILL
LEAVE JUAREz WITH or
TIGERS ONLY
FEDERALS NEAR CHIHUAHUA
THEY WILL MARCH TO MADEIRA
TO DIsPERsE THE INsuR-
REcTo ARMY,

Juarez, Mex. July 2s.-The rebel
commanders and generous sprink-
ling Of coIonels here today find them
selves with an immediate command
Of only three hundred men. Pascuai
Orozco. commander-in-cbief of the
Mexican revolutionists, is confronted
with curious problem. If he does
not hasten his long delayed evacua-
tion Of the border city, he may be
able to evacuate with none other than
himself and staff officers.
His army here is dwindling rapidly.
Ozorco has an army, but it is scat
tered over northern Chihuahua and
eastern Sonora.
A condition responsible for the
situation here Is that more men have
been sent out Of Juarez tllaL original
" planned and besides, there is
atssdy desertipn cf soldiers who lay
aside Ehe rifle to accept a section
hands shovel on an American rail-
way. Since the coming Of the rebel
army 70 the border. deserters have
continued to flock into the United
States lte be rscruited, ranidly by em-
ployment agencies. The federal
army which three times has defeat
ed the rebel forces, is approaching
slowly from the south and the rebel
bands are hurting into the newly
planned campaign in Sonora.
General Orozco this afternoon an
nounced as unauthorized the demand
which was made upon the MADEIRA
companies for 100000 gold with a
threat to destroy the Mexico North
western railroad II it was not paid.
orozco declares the demand was not
authorized By him and that he win
not permit the wanton destruction Of
the railroad. The rebel force at Ma
dera has been reduced to $50 men
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
DEMOCRATS FAVOR
AN INCOME TAX
PERSONS EARNING OVER 5000 A
YEAR TO BE FORCED TO
PAY TRIBUTE.

Washington, July 26.-Democratic
senators in caucus today determined
to support the house excise tax bill,
virtually leaving an income tax on all
persons and copartnerships dolng
business Of more than $4,000 a year
and to reject the Borah income tax
bill offered as an amendment There
was some opposition to his course.
Republican leaders were puzzled to
estimate how far the new alliance be-
tween the democrats and progressives
would go in the action of the excise
tax bill, to be voted on today and
the democratic free sugar bill tomor-
row. ras
The income tax had many support
ers in the caucus, among the demo-
Gratis, who did not want to be COM
PEELED to vote against a principle they
endorsed. In the hope, however. that
the progressives again could be held
in line and the excie bill passed, 1t
was decided to vote against amend
ments.
OF great significance. ohowever was
tentative understanding reached as
to the course to be pursued in the
sugar tariff fight. DemoCratic lead
ers believe they will be able, with the
aid Of the progressives, to pass a
compromise sugar tariff bill, probably
that by Senator Briatow. taking at
least 20 or 80 cents per 100 pounds of
the present duty Of $3.50 on sugar.
Senator Smith OF Georgia, making
the opening speech for the bill, said
he favored an income tax but could
not agree to substitute an income
tax bill for the measure the house
had passed, Senator Borah, who had
introduced an income tax bill, asked
for its reading but not immediate con-
sideration. He indicated he would
offer it as an amendment to the house
bin later.
The democratic senators passed a
resolution at their caucus saying that
while favoring an income tax, they
realized that with the pending amend.
ment to the constitution authorizing
such tax now requiring the favor
able vote Of only two rtates, it was
preferable to support the bill for an
excise tax; which, with the existing
corporation tax would raise approx
mately an equivalent amount Of reve-
nue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
Japanese Make Protest.

MADEIRA, Chihuahua Mex, July rs.
"A protest against the treatment ac-
corded the Japanese residents Of Ma
dera has been filed with the Japanese
minister at Mexico city by M. Fugit-
ii, Japanese jefe at this place. Japan
ese merchants and farmers in and
around MADEIRA have been heavy los
ers since the rebels came. One Japan
csc farmer places his losses on stock
alone at thirty thousand pesos and on
growing crops fifty thousand. The
japanese say they hope their protest
will cause the Japanese government
to make representations to the Unit
ed States which will result in Ameri.
can Intervention in Mexico TO stop
the outrages.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
TO VOTE FOR BATTLESHIPS
THINKS SUCH is HIS Duty AS
PATRIOTIC CITIZEN or
COUNTRY.
lNFLUENCED BY POSITION
AS CHAIRMAN OF FOREIGN AZ
FAIRS COMMITTEE He SEES
NEED or VESSELS.

Washington, July 26 Chairman
sulzer of the house committee on for
eign affairs, has written Chairman
Burleson Of the house democratic
caucus declaring his intention to vote
for battleship program regardless
Of the caucus which declared for no
ships this year.
Il have told Mr.. Burleson that
whenever my vote is directed by pat
riotic motives | will hot be bound
by a scant majority in the caucus,
said Mr.. Sulzer today.
Mr. Sulzer declared 25 or 80 demo-
Gratis who participated in the last
caucus were ready to vote for one or
more battleships.
IF enough republicans sdpport the
senate program, we can pass 1t
through the house." said Mr.. SuIzer.
He now is circulating a petition or
another caucus. The caucus endorsed
in general terms sugar bill which
Senator Williams later presented to
the senate as substitute to be vot-
ed on tomorrow. It would make
reduction Of ss1s per cent or refined
and unrefined sugar, areduction Of 40
per cent on molasses and abolish the
duties, standard test and the differ
entails in duty now existing
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
DRUNKEN BRAWLS ARE
CHARGED TO SOLDIERS
MILITIA AND REGULARS IN CAMP
IN WISCONSIN, ACCUSED or
BAD CONDUCT.

Chicago, July 26.- Officials of the
war department today ordered a
searching investigation Of conditions
existing at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin,
where It has been charged by some
spectators of the army maneuvers
that soldiers and militia have been
engaged in drunken brawls in Doug
las and that women have been insult
ed and attacked by the soldiers.
General Ramsey D. Potts, COM
mander Of the Central division en-
bracing the regular army troops in
nineteen states, upon hearing Of the
report, telegraDhed to Major Carl B.
Richman, chief umpire in charge Of
the maneuvers, ordering him to ascer:
tain the truth Of the charges and the
extent to which the regulars were in
volved
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

San Francisco, July 26.-- Cross ex-
animation Of William II. Hannah, sec
retary Of the spreckela corporations,
was begun today IN the federal inquiry
into the sugar trust before Special Ex-
amiher Wilson B. Brice1
Hannah, who has filled an uncom-
Portable chair on the Witness stand
for there days. has proved most inter
esting in his revelations under the
probing Of James X. Knapp. assistant
United States district attorney in
charge Of the Investigation and IN
spite Of the witness apparent reluct-
ance to make positive replies to many
of the questions put to him, further
important disclosures are expected
from him today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
TODAY in CONGRESS

Washington, July 26.- Senate: Con
vened at noon.
Adopted joint resolution appropri-
ating $4,000 more to fight the army
worm in the south.
Democrats in caucus decided to
support house excise tax bill, as
against the Borah income tax bill,
INTRODUCED as an amendment.
Agreed to conference report Of nav
al appropriations bill with exception
Of battleship and torpedo boat pro
visions, which house insisted should
be eliminated, and sent it back for
further consideration.
House: Convened at noon.
Resumed consideration Of the gen
eral deficiency appropriation bill.
Territories committee considered
Alaskan legislation assembly bill
passed by senate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
HOUSE LIKELY WILL AGREE
REPRESENTATIVE UNDERWOOD
DECLARES HARMONY WILL
PREVAIL
IT is THE SAME Old MEASURE
PROVISIONS identical WITH
THOSE or LAW VETOED BY
TAFT LAST SUMMER

Washington, July 26. The senate's
unexpected passage OF the La Toilette
wool bill presents a situation upon
which House Majority Leader Under
wood thinks the two branches Of en-
gress can agree. Mr.. Underwood to-
day said he thought there would be
little difficulty in reaching a compro-
MISE In this case a bill almost iden-
tical with the one President Taft
voted on August II, 1911, probably
will go to the White House within
few weeks. The former bill was ye-
toed on the ground that the tariff
board had not reported on its inyesti-
cation Of Schedule X. Both houses
say the La Toilette bill follows tho
conclusions Of the board quite closcr
".
The essential points Of the La Fol-
lette bill and the house bill are: Raw
wool La Toilette bill 10 to S5 per
cent; house bill. 20 per cent Wool
wastes and rags-Ia Toilette bill, IS
to 80 per cent; house bill 20 per cent.
Combed wool or tops--I4a Toilette bill
10 per cent; house bill 2255 IS per ee4E.
Yarns La toilette bill, 40 per cent?
house bill, 80 per cent. Clothes, ready
made clothing, knit fabrics, women's
dress goods, etc. La Eollettee bin, 55
per cent; house bill 35 to so per cent.
Carpets La Toilette bill S5 per cent;
house bill, 25 to SO per cent. These
are the more striking comparisons.
When the house and senate conferees
reached compromise a year ago, the
raw wool duty was comprimesd at 20
per cent; wool waste at 20 per cent;
combed wool at 80 per cent; yarn at
S5 per cent; ready made clothing at
49 per cent.
It win depend largely on the charac-
ter Of the conference committee, NAM
ed by the senate, whether a compro
mise similar to that will be quickly ef-
fected. Last year republican leaders
refused to have anything further to do
with the bill after 1t passed and the
senate named Senators La toilette.
republican. and Bailey and Simmons.
democrats. as the conferees to act
with Representatives Underwood.
Ransdell and Harrison.
Should the republican senate lead
ers determine to hold control of the
conference this time by naming two
regular republicans and one democrat.
the perfection Of a wool bill in con.
ference might be delayed. Chairman
Underwood also sees chance for the
cotton revision at this session of con-
gress.
I am going to call the ways ana
means committee to consider the adj
visibility Of calling up our cotton Bill.
he said. Nov that the senate has
shown disposition to enact some
legislation giving the people tariff re.
lief we might as well take up cotton.
When the Ia Toilette wool Bill
reached the house today Majority
Leader Underwood demanded that It
be sent to conference and the senate
amendment be disagreed to. Repre-
sentative Payne Of New York, re-
publican. objected Accordingly the
naming Of the conferees was put over
until tomorrow
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
a NIoHT ATrAck

Laramie, Wyo., July ga midnight
attack between the Red and Blue ar
mics at the Pole Mountain maneu-
yers will be the program for tonight,
the first Of these maneuvers to be held
this year. The Red army. consisting
of the Ninth cavalry ana the Fourth
field artillery, viii attempt to surprise
the Blue, consisting Of the Eleventh
Infantry, using army strategy assisted
by teIegraphy and signals. A sham
battle yesterday resulted in victory
for the attacking cavalry in day
light surprise.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
STEAL AUTO TIRES

Minneapolis, Mimi July 26.-Ban-
dts today drove in an automobile
before the offices Of a local tire man
ufacturing company IN downtown
street. smashed a big plate glass win
dow and stole more than $4,000
worth Of automobile tires. Despite
the presence Of numerous pedestrians
on the street. the bandits took no pre-
cautions against making noise in
breaking the widow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
BURNS AND WHITE

San Francisco Cal, July 2s,-
Frankie Burns and Jack White, the
Chicago lightweight who won a deci-
sion from Owen Moran last satur-
day, were signed yesterday for 10
round fight IN Oakland August T..
Burns stayed 16 rounds with Ad VOL
CAST and his friends declare that re-
Gently he has been boxing in his old
time form.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
Webs is PROMOTED

Denver, Colo, July 26.-It is re-
ported here today that w. A. Webb,
formerly assistant to A. D. Parker,
vice president Of the Colorado and
Southern railroad, has been made vice
president and general manager Of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas, part
of the Hawley system Ten years ago
he began railroading on the Colorado
and Southern in Denver as steno-
grapher to Receiver Frank Trumbull.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
DISSOLUTION PLANS

Washington, July 26 Details Of the
pIanaof the meat packrs for dissolu-
tlon Of the National Packing company
we're presented to Attorney General
Dickcrsham, tcNay by James H. VIII
kerson, United States attorney at Chi
cago The department Of justice is
not yet prepared to say If the plan is
satisfactory
Ralph Crews. counsel for the pack
ers, assured the attorney general that
the assets Of the companies have been
actually divided among the Swift,
Morris and Armour interests
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
FIRES IN ALASKA

skagway, Alaska July 26- Forest
fires still are raging near here and a
high wind Is spreading the flames.
The loss Of wood and timber is very
large. Korncastle, famous tourist
resort on the mountainside, 1900 feet
above skagway, was destroyed BY fire
yesterday, but skagway is not in dan.
ger.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
Ambassador Returns Home.

St. Petersburg, July 26.The az
gravation OF the condition Of health
Of the emperor Of Japan has decided
Prince Taro Katsura, former premier
of Japan, to return to Japan by way
of Moscow. He intends to leave st.
Petersburg Sunday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
lie WARREN FuNERAL.

Denver, Colo, July 26. The fun
eral Of the late Bishop Henry White
Warren, will be held next Monday af
ternoon at o'clock. Services will
be held at Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal church.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
WIN Not Abandon Chihuahua.

El Paso, Tex July 26.-General
Pascual Orozco declared today he has
no idea Of abandoing the state Of
Chihuahua. He said he will leave
several thousand men in Chihuahua
to carry on a guerilla warfare. Or
ozco says he does not expect a bat
tie with the federals at any time
soon.
The skirmish near Ojitos several
days ago, in which federals under
Blanco were repulsed by a rebel van
guard under Major Casarus, showed.
said Orozco, that the federals are
not ready to put up strong fight.
Colonel Alfonso, with seven hundred
men. is now in command at MADEIRA
and no further disorders have cc-
CURED.
Holding Up Railroad.
AS a result Of the conference Of
Rebel Generals Orozco. salazar and
Carayeo in Juarez today, II is claimed
: demand for 100000 in gold has
been made BY the rebels Of the Mexis
% Northwestern railroad. Unless
this sum is paid, It is said, the entire
road from Juarez to Casas Grandes
viii be- destroyed Officials Of the
road have been in Communication
with the MADEIRA headquarters, but
win not say the demand has been
made. The Mexico Northwestern is
owned bv the Parsons interests.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
80 serIouaIv III.

Mexico city, July 26.-A special
Paris dispatch to a newspaper here
says that ex-President Diaz is ser
iously i'll and that fatal results are
probable. No confirmation is obtain
able here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
LOPEZ REAPPoINTEp.

Washington, July 26. Presi-
dent Taft today sent to the
senate the nominations Of six
teen postmasters in New Mex
leo, including Robert w Hop
lsins at Albuquerque. Ignacio
Lopez at Las Vegas and Ar
thur H. Rockafellow at Ros-
we'll
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26

young man Of today that SO many nice
girls are willing to pass him up with
his idle ways and nonAattention to-
business for man such as their
grandmothers have worshlpped.
without giving you the names or
addresses, let me read you some ni
the letters. Here Is a two-for g = =
f" Dear Mr.. Hardenhrnaa
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
Esdarala CHASING Rebels.

MADEIRA, Chihuahua, Mex July 26.---
Several small bands Of federals are
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26

Then he knelt and laid
q Marietta's hair. Polly
ID turned away her eyes,
Of surprise from the
her look back.
! strange. uncanpya nlaha
had caught IN 5Ls e
rose and Marie
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-07-26
II IS NOT TO LAUGH AZ
Playwright Has Wholesome Fear a.
RIdIcuIe, Moss Powerful ~
intellectual Weaponu.

Z ne playwFight'B eleventh Command.
81 Thou shalt not =. as.-Aszss