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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
ELKS WILL NOT HAVE
CONFLICTING EVENTS
REUNION AT PORTLAND WILL
NOT BE IN COMPETITION WITH
OTHER FESTIVITIES.

Portland Ore, Jan. 6.-Through
the efforts of John P. Sullivan, grand
exalted ruler of the Elks, conflicts
in the dates of the important conven-
tions Of 1912 will be avoided. AS soon
as it was decided that the Elks would
hold their annual veunion in Port
land during the week of July 8, Mr..
Sullivan conferred with officials of
the Grand Army and the Shriners
with the result that the conventions
of those organizations will be held in
Los Angeles in September and May
respectively. BY urging the subject
on members of the republican national
committee he succeeded in having
the date for the republican convention
in Chicago set for the week of June
IS. He has started similar negotia-
tions with the democratic national
committee and it is probable that an
other week than that chosen by the
Elks will be selected for the demo
cratic convention.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
MAY HOLD PUBLIC OFFICES
THEY ARE TO HAVE pensions
FOR LIFE AND FREE GRANT
TO FORBIDDEN CITY.
THE IMPERIAL TROOPERS
WILL JOIN FORCES WITH THE RE-
PyRLIcANs IN THE NEAR
FUTURE

Shanghai, Jan. 6.-The republican
government is assuming very strong
position and now considers that the
future of China is entirely in its
hands. The leaders believe that the
country is almost unanimously in IA
vor of the republican movement and
the regular trained army wilwl come
over to their side almost to man.
The cabinet formed by DR.. Sun Yat
Sen today announced the terms it will
offer to the Manchus on their submis-
sion. These are much more gener-
GUS than was at first believed would
be the case. They include the free
grant of the forbidden city and the
summer palace in Peking, which are
worth hundreds of millions of dol
lars. In addition they will be accord
ed life pensions and other concessions
together with equality in citizenship
and in the holding of Offices under
the state.
The good faith of the republicans is
shown by the fact that the Manchus
in the southern provinces are now be-
ing supported, d and clothed by the
revolutionaries and any abuse of them
is everely punished by the republi-
can government The cabinet nomin-
ated by President Sun Vat Sen is re-
garded generally as strong one.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
AFTER YEARS OF WAITING
and VEXATIOUS DELAYS
FOND HOPE is REALIZED
WHISTLES SOUNDED NOISY GREETING
Pandemonum Broke Loose in Las Vegas When News Came That
Executives Signature Had Been Appended to Momenous
Document--Fory- Seventh Star is Added to The
Flag Under Auspcous Circumstances.

/ Mills, Chief Justice w. H. Pope and
other officials sent kilograms of con
gratulations to President Taft for
signing the statehood proclamation
Many of the 260 newly elected off
cials as well as other officials will not
wait for the day Of Inauguration of
Governor Mcdonald, January 10. but
will take their oath of office imme-
diately and assume their duties un-
der the state. Flags are flying and
committees are already working few
erishly to make Inauguration day
January 15, statewide holiday in
celebration of statehood. Immediately
upon receiving word that President
Taft had signed the statehood procla
nation, Territorial Engineer c. D
Miller, announced that he had cleared
away all opposition and obstacles tC
the S0,000-acres irrigation project OF
the Anifnas in San Juan county, neal
the Colorado boundary, by Furnan
and Burke, and had approved the ap
plication for the unused waters of the
Animas. The cost is estimated at &
little over a million dollars and the
project will reclaim fertile lands II
San Juan county suitable for fruit
culture.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
Last Obstacle Removed.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan. 6.-Supreme
Court Clerk Jose ID. Sena cleared the
last obstacle out of the way of the
statehood proclamation. Last evening
he received orders from Attorney
General Wickersham to enter writ
of error in the territorial supreme
court in the case of the United States
VS.. The Alamogordo Lumber company,
in which Judge 3. r. Wright in the
district court at Santa Fe had
recently sustained the demurrers OF
the defendant. The government gave
notice of appeal but did not file a
transcript of record pending negotia-
tions now, underway to compromise
the suit, the government to reserve
the right to appeal before the terri
torial supreme court passes cut of ex-
istenceg and the status of territorial
lands is changed. ordered the writ OF
error to be entered The suit is for
damages for cutting timber on lands
acquired from the territory but
which technically, the territory had
no right to sell in large tracts AND
will likely be compromised. Mr.
Sena notified the attorney genera
by telegraph that the writ had been
entered and thus the last obstacle
to the statehood proclamation was
cleared out of the way.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
SIXTH Day of Cold.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Another decided
drop in temperature marked the sixth
day of the cold wave through the
middle west today. From many cities
came reports Of broken records. Su-
perior, Wis, having the unusual mark
of 3S degrees below zero. the low
point touched in the United States.
Duluth, however, was pressing SUI
perior hard, being just half a point
behind with temperature of 37ls.
A general snowfall throughout Illi-
nois, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri
added to the misery. The official fore
cast at the government bureau here
was that snow would continue to fall
tonight and Sunday and the tempera-
ture would drop several degrees.
The general temperature range in
the Canadian northwest today is from
IA to 3S degrees below. The range
in the northwestern part of the Unit
ed States is from is to 80.
Locally the records for two years
were broken today. Just two years
ago today the mercury dropped to 10
below zero, the low mark touched
here at 5 o'clock this morning. A
brisk wind blew from the northwest.
Telegraph companies have expert
enced much wire trouble.
Suffering was intense. Four deaths
were attributed directly to the wealth
er. According to the statement OF
Charles H. Wacker, head of the Unit
ed Charities, there are in Chicago
10000 unemployed men.
OF this number about. 800 spent last
night in the municipal lodging house.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
LIVESTOCK WAS NOT
DAMAGED BY COLD
REPORTS FROM COUNTRY DIS
TRlcTS ARE OPTIMISTIC FOR
A GOOD SEASON.

That the sheep and cattle in San
Miguel county withstood the rigors
of the recent protracted cold weather
without serious loss to their owners
is the belief of Sheriff Secundino Ro-
nero. Mr.. Romero has heard from
his ranch at El Cuervo that the sheep
lost little in weight and few, If any,
perished from the cold. Mr.. Romero
says he has received the same favor
able report from other large owners
of sheep and cattle. The sheep ana
cattle herders were forced to do some
feeding during the cold weather but
in many places the snow has melted
and the pasturage is good. The live
stock owners are expecting success
full season.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06

Washington, Jan. 6.--New Mexico,
the forty-seventh state to enter the
Union, ceased to be a territory at
'1:35 o'clock today when President
Taft signed the proclamation Of state
hood.
Four members of the presidents
cabinet, the two congressmen-elect
from New Mexico, dozen prominent
citizens from the new state, several
White House employees and three
photographers witnessed the cere-
mony, which took place in the presi-
dents private Office. The proclama-
tion was signed in duplicate, one to
be preserved in the records of the
government, the other to go to the
New Mexico Historical society.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
SUFFERED UNTOLD TORTURES
HIS CONSCIENCE WOULD NOT AL
LOW HIM TO REMAIN SILENT
ANY LONGER.
WILL NOT STOP The TRIAL
DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS HEAR
ING WILL BE HELD IN SPITE
OF STATEMENT.

Boston, Jan. 6.-Reverend z. V. I.
Richeson, former pastor Of Emmanuel
Baptist church OF Cambridge, today
made written confession to the ef-
feet that he poisoned hfs former
sweetheart, Avis Linnell. The state
ment was given into the hands of his
counsel who made It nnblic at %. m.
The fulI text of the confession fol-
Iows.
Boston. January 8. 1912.
"John i. Lee. ESQ.
civilian A. Morse. ESQ.
Phillip ~ sDunDar, Esq.
'Gentlemen.-Deeply penitent for
my sin and earnestly desiring, SO far
as in my power lies' TO make atone
ment, | hereby CONFESS tnat ! am
guilty OF the oiiense Oh which l seanu
indicted
I am moved 10 tnis course ny no
lnducement OF seH penent OF ieniencs'
Helnous as my crime is' uou naS iio'
wholly abandoned me ana my con-
science and MANHOOD however ue-
praved ana Dhghteo' VIII not AUNT
OF my still furtner Wronglns' py d
public trial. her whose pure me
have destroyed. under tne lashinsS
OF remorse have suIfereo ana an
suffering the tortures Oh tne uanneu'
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
Funds From America.

San Francisco, Jan. GA personal
message from Presicent Sun Vat Sen
at Marking was received by cable to-
day at the local headquarters of the
Chinese National association in which
President Sun calls on the Chinese
people in the United States to rush all
available funds at once for the use
of the new republic. The Chinese in
the United States have undertaken to
raise various loans. The Chinese Six
Companies have agreed to raise $2,.
100000 Other instructions to the as
ISOLATION were contained in the mes
sage but were not made public.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
is OF SUPREME IMPORTANCE
If ADMITTED THIS TESTIMONY
WILL PROVE EXISTENCE OF
A coMslNE
JUDGE RESERVES HIS DECISION
WILL ANNOUNCE HIS RULING TO
THE COURT EARLY MONDAY
MORNING

Chicago, Jan. GA climax was
reached in the trial OF the ten Chi
cago packers charged with criminal
violation of the Sherman law when
counsel for the defendants moved to
have stricken from the record the
evidence of Jerome H. Pratt identify
ing the handwriting of ]. Ogden Ar
mour, Arthur Meeker and Thomas ].
Connors on certain letters previously
introduced in evidence by the govern
ment to show the existence OF a com
bination among the defendants in the
period between 1896 and 1906.
Attorney M. w. Borders, Represent
ing the Morris interests. made the
point that the testimony Of the Wit
ness Pratt, on this point was incom-
petent for the reason that it was bas-
ed on an opinion obtained in the or
binary course of business and not on
personal knowledge.
F, District Attorney James H. Wilker-
son and his assistants fought hard to
prevent the exclusion.
Before the argument of counsel on
this point had been concluded, Attor-
ney George T. Buckingham interpos-
ed another motion, seeking to have
the jury instructed to disregard the
evidence contained in the Armour,
Meeker and Connors letters so far as
the cases against the representatives
of Swift and company were concern
ed.
After listening to the argument of
counsel for several hours, Judge Car
penter adjourned until Monday morn
ing and reserved his decision on both
motions until that time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
CONTINUED on Page Four.
ISNOW The CAUSE OF
/ A TERRIBLE WRECK
SANTA FE TRAINS COLLIDE BE
( CAUSE STATION LIGHTS
WERE oBscuRED

Wright, Kan, Jan. 6.-Unable to see
the station lights in the binding
snow storm which swept over western
Kansas Friday night, Engineer G. G.
Deming of the Santa Fe passenger
train No. 12 ran past the station. Be
fore he could back his train into the
siding after he had discovered his
mistake his train was hit by the
Newton-Dodge City local westbond
Deming was fatally scalded, Engineer
]. w. Chalfant of the local was killed
and IL passengers were hurt. Both
engineers live at Newton Kan.
Those who needed attention were
cared for in a hospital at Dodge City
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
New States Noisy Welcome

With shrieking whistles the people
of Las Vegas were notified that New
Mexico had at last become a sovereign
state. The optic was apprised of the
presidents action by a dispatch from
Washington over its leased wire.
Leading citizens and the Santa Fe
roundhouse were Immediately notified
by telephone and at 1890 o'clock such
a blare of whistles sounded that many
persons imagined a tremendous con-
flagration had broken out. The Optic
was besieged with telephone calls
from people who desired to know the
location of the fire. They were given
the joyous information that the
whistles sounded in honor of state
hood.
The scene on the streets was one of
jollification. Flags we're displayed
from public buildings and private
residences. Many persons were pre-
pared for the occasion and unfurled
banners bearing 4S stars, thus honor
ing Arizona, the sister territory,
whose admission is expected to occur
soon las we'll as the baby state. The
adopted sons and daughters of New
Mexico, who have enjoyed before the
rights of American citizenship, were
overjoyed They congratulated each
other and predicted great things for
New Mexico's future. The native,
people, however, who love New Mex
leo because it has always been their
home and the home of their fathers,
expressed the greater Joy. When New
Mexico became a full-fledged member
of the Union they beheld spectacle
of which they had dreamed for many
years.
Native sons and adopted sons. all
loyal to New Mexico, expressed their
belief that statehood will bring with
1t many boons. 1t will mean the
greater growth and development Of
New Mexico. 1t will mean liberty in
the fullest sense Of the word. Plans
are being laid for a monster celebra
tion to be held in the near future.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
cHlvlNcToN REELECTED.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Thomas M. Chiv'
ington was today reelected president
of the American association. The ap
pearance of Connie Mack of the Phil
adelphia Americans at the meeting
today caused much discussion. Mack
declared that there was no signifi
canoe in his presence, but rumor al
once credited him with desire tc
sign some of the minor league play
ers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
MANY RECORDS ARE BROKEN
SUPERIOR, WIS.,, REPORTS SO BE-
LOW, WHILE CHICAGO EN-
DuREs 10 BENEATH CIPHER
FOUR DEATHS HAVE RESULTED
IN ALL THE LARGE CITIES THE
POOR ARE SUFFERING FOR
LACK OF SHELTER

New York, Jan. Zero tempera-
ture accompanied by high northwest
winds caused intense suffering last
night and early today. The mercury
in some localities went below zero.
The city lodging houses were taxed
to their capacity and in the emergen-
cy the morgue chapel was thrown
open for the wanderers, 100 of whom
took refuge. In the host of unfor-
tunates who applied for admission to
the Municipal lodging houses were 25
women and four children.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
All Trains Late

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 6.- Practically
every train running through this state
is reported from half an hour to an
hour and half late as the RESULT of
the severe cold weather. The tenn
peratures throughout the state today
range as low as 20 degrees below zero.
Reports from the cattle country are
that the stock are standing the cold
weather well.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
The state Of New Mexico

History was made this sixth da5
of January. 1912.
At 35 minutes past 1'o'clock, Wash
ington time, New Mexico stepped
from its territorial condition into the
federal union as full fledged state
After Ga years of waiting this state
has received what was promised in
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06
The Panhandle IS ErlaId

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 6.-Adding
to the general suffering from gas FAM
ine, blocked transportation and short
age of food for livestock, the
mercury in the southwest today
fell to the lowest points regis
in seven years. The readings
ranged from 10 degrees below zero
at Amarillo, Tex, to IA below at
Dodge City. Kan, and 13 below in
Kansas City. breelSing all records
since February, 1905, when 20 de-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06

Officials send Congratulations
Santa Fe, N. NJ Jan. 6.-Arch-
bishop J. B. Pitaval, Governor w. ].
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-01-06

CONTINUED on Page 's'our)
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-24
TAFT'S CAMPAIGN.
Little Doubt President Will Make Ex.
 tensive Speaking Trip.

Washington, June 23-President Tafc attended services at All Souls Unitarian church this morning, and spent the remainder of the day read ing and plyA1g through the deluge of letters received at the White house. cOngratuiating him upon his nomina- tion at Chicago. They came from ev- anywhere, frcn political leaders great and small, plain citizens and folk in most walks of life who had kind things to say. With the assistance of secre- taries, Mr. Taft was well through the pile by night.
 The president slept today, for he had been up late last night, reading the convention bulletins to Mrs. Taft. As a consequence he had 10 hurry for church and missed his usual morning air. He went to services attended only by the secret service men.
 On July 2. the home circle at the White house will be broken and the president will take his family to Bev- erly. All the Taft children will go The president will return to Washing ton July s. With his political advisers he will then begin to map out his cam paign and there seems to be little doubt that he will make an extensive speaking trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-24
m'KlNLEY OPTIMISTIC.
Says Taft and Mckinley Will Be Elected By Coed Majority.

Chicago. June 23-Charles D. Hil- les. secretary to President Taft, prob ably will be chosena chairman of the republican national committee when 1t meets tomorrow at ten o'clock No definite announcement that his elec ton Is certain was obtainable today, but it was known that he had been endorsed by President Taft and gener- ally acceptable to others connected with his campaign.
 Congressman Mckinley, who has managed tho presidents campaign, was mentioned for the chairmanship but refused 10 have his name con sidered Other committee officers will be filled and several committees ap- pointed at the meeting. Names have been submitted for offices other than that of chairman, except that of ser geant-a arms. ". F. Stone, of Mary land. it is generally believed, will be rc-appointcd.
 The minority of the political head quarters were deserted today. The La lette and Cummins' supporters left soon after the convention closed. The Taft headquarters were filled with boxes. trunks ad suit cases, prepara- tory to vaCating.
 Mir. McKin left for Washington this evening. He was in an optimistic mood today He smiled broadly when Toilette and Cummins supporters left said:
 A man will do some peculiar things when he is defeated. The Orchestra hall meeting last night did not excite me I retired shortly after the con vention adjourned and was fast asleep in two minutes.
 'The future looks bright tO me. MT. Taft and Mir. Sherman will be elected by a good majority
 Hundreds of delegates hurried out of Chicago on the earliest trains. Others. who had attempted to get along on two hours sleep a night in order that they
 Eht miss nothing, tried to break all former records for sleeping. The oreakfa business in downtown cafes was small until after noon.
 1anitors were busy throughout the day cleaning up the hotels. At the Congress more than S2.000 was realized from old newspapers and campaign lit- mentioned of Roosevelt vas made and
 A special train took several score of Rp~spsper men to Baltimore early in Ae day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-24
Declares Belief He Can Do More Service in the
 Republican than in Third Party
REGARDS PARTYS PLATFORM AS PROGRESSIVE
Dedication of the New Party Chicago Yesterday-The Bandanna Handerkerche Adopted the Battle Flag of the 'Pain People'-Taft and Sherman Exchange FeIci
 ations by Wre-McKiney Predicts Republican Victory

Jefferson. City Mo, June 23-Gov- ernor Hsdley on his return today from the Chicago convention declared his intention not to oin Roosevelt's third party mOI ement.
 "l believe l can render more as sistance Co the people as member of the republican party than joining in the formation of d third party he said While l have in no way chang ed my mind as Co the correctness of that for which have Contended, l undertake to say that no political praty ever did or ever will exist in which at times men wifi not use au- tho-ity unfairly and t0 accomplish sell fish and improper ends.
 Fsv,rs Fighting Within Party.
 "Ia my opinion the best way suc- cessfu.iy to fight such men and methods and also the best way in which Go fight fer correct principles of government is within the party rath- CT than by leaving it.
 -a-ty5 Mes Progressive Platform.
 "-a--e were some pianks which were omitted from the platform which would like to have seen adopted. But there will be found. I believe. nothing iu the platform thl. iS objectionable to any republican. And on the whole it is the most progressive we have ever presented Co the American people
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-24
COLLAPSE OF DOCK PLUNGES 15O
 PEOPLE INTO THE NIAGARA RIVER
Between Is and 20 Drowned Bodies Recovered Collapsed at Center Forming Pocket Through
 Which Victims Fell

water were revided after being brought ashore. 4 first aid corps was organ ized, and as the men, women and chil- dren were brought out of the water by the rescuers they were laid on the shore end of the dock and efforts were made to revive them.
 The steamer left for Buffalo at mid night, bringing home about 200 of the excursionists, many of whom had sus- tained slight injuries News of the disaster had by this time reached the city and an immense crowd had gath cred at the dock
 Foresters Conducted Excursion.
 Weeping women were asking for news of their children, and it was al- most impossible for the police to re- strain some of them until the boat was unloaded.
 The outing was under the auspices of Court Amherst, lodge No. 232, l. o. F., of Black Rock, and was for the benefit of sick brothers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-24
TAFT AND SHERMAN.
Convention Named Ticket Saturday ight--RooseVeIt Men Revolt.

Chicago, June 22--William Howard Taft of OhiO at 9.25 o'clock last night, was renominated for president of the United States by the republican na- tional convention.
 James s. Sherman of New York was named for vice president.
 The revolt of many of the Roosevelt delegates in the convention was open from the moment the permanent roll containing the names Of contested del egates was approved A 'valedictory' statement was read in behalf of Col ohel Roosevelt asking that his name be not presented and that his delegates sit in mute protest against all further proceedings.
 A great majority of the Roosevelt delegates in the Illinois and all in the Missouri and Idaho delegations de- clined to follow this advice, but Colonel Roosevelts sway over the delegations from California, Kansas, Maine, Min nesota. Nebraska, New Jersey, Penn sylvaDia. South Dakota and Virginia was all but absolute. Most of the dele gates from these states announced their purpose of helping to give MT. Roosevelt an independent nomination st another hall later in the evening.
 The first test vote after the an-
  tory came on the adoption of the party platform. The affirmative vote was 66S. Roosevelt delegates present and not voting numbered 343. There were 53 noes, 36 of them from the La Fol lette states of Wisconsin and North Dakota.
 Senator Robert M. La Toilette ot Wisconsin was placed before the con- vention but Colonel Rooseveit's wishes were carried out by his followers and they remained silent during the call oi the states for nominations. Many of the delegates, however, car l ried out their primary instructions an6 1 voaed for the colonel
 On the voting for president the Roosevelt delegates again as rule remained silent. The detailed vott | was:
 Taft 5S1. Roosevelt 10T, La Toilette 4l. Cumnins 17. Hughes 2, not votins i 344 absent S.
 At times during the ba1loting the convention was in great confusion.