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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
Labor is Against Him

Des Moines, a., Feb. ia. L.
Urick, president of the Iowa Fedora
ton of Labor. today addressed Sen
ators Cummins and Kenyon at Wash
ington protesting against the appoint
ment by President Taft of Chancel-
lor Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey TO
succeed the late Justice Harlan of
the supreme bench. N'N e
In a statement President Urick said
the appointment of Pitney would cc
inimical to the interests of the entire
working class in the United States.
He cited several recent judicial opin-
ions as evidence of this statement, re-
ferring particularly to the case Of
Frank and DVRgan versus Harold as
indicating that Chancellor Pitney vas
irrevocably pledged to properly
rights as against human rights.
The opponents of organization
among employees and those who ad-
yocate property rights to the exclu-
sion of all others, should be much
pleased to have Judge on the su-
preme bench with a judicial mind SO
well developed in their interests. >
said Mr. Urick. but to the individual
who believes personal rights should
be respected. President Taft's ap-
pointment of Mr.. Pitney will be most
disastrous at this time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
GARRISONS ARE REINFORCED
GOVERNMENT GRADUALLY GAIN
ING THE CONTROLLING HAND
IN THE REBELLION
JUAREz GETS MIDNIGHT SCARE
POLICE FIRE REVoLVERS AS FIRE
ALARM AND PEOPLE THINK
WAR HAS BEEN RENEWED

Washington, Feb. d9.-Although re-
ports to the state department today
from consuls and other sources of in
formation in Mexico showed con-
tinuance of the turbulent conditions
that have existed there for the last
fortnight, the impression prevails that
the situation is improved.
In Sonora, where insurrectos have
been very active, there now are no
political disturbances, at least near
Hermosillo, Guaymas and Alamos
The garrison at Saltillo has been re-
inforced and communication with Oa-
xaca has been restored. Conditions
in Morelos and Guerrero are said 70
be improving. There are revolution
airy activities in Puebla and Tlaxcala.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
THERE WILL BE NO OPPOSITION
1T is EXPECTED SENATE WILL
CONCUR IN APPOINTMENT
AT AN EARLY DATE.
TAFTS UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE
HAS, DURING HIS TERM, NAMED
FIVE MEMBERS OF coUNTRY's
JUDICIAL TRIBUNAL.

Washington, Feb. 19.-President
Taft today sent to the senate the
nomination of Chancellor Mahlon Pit
ney of New Jersey, to be an associate
justice of the United States supreme
court. He also nominated julius M.
Mayer of New York City, to be Judge
of the United States distric. court for
Southern New York and Ferdinand
A. Geiger of Cassville, Wis, to be
district judge of the eastern district
of Wisconsin.
In casting about for successor OF
Justice Harlan, Mr.. Taft first looked
beyond the Mississippi river. At one
time it seemed certain he would name
Judge William C. Hook of the United
States circuit court and again that
Secretary Charles Nagel of the de-
partment of commerce and labor
would be chosen. There was a pro-
test against Judge Hook because Of
his decisions in two Oklahoma cases,
one involving the twozcent fare law
and the other the ~Jiiu Grow" car law
The latter case in which Judge HOOK
decided in favor of the railroads and
against the contention of the negroes
affected, is said to have been the final
cause of the presidents turning from
the Kansas iurist. Labor organiza
tions protested against Secretary Ma
gel on the ground that he had been
too lenient in the enforcement of the
laws.
When Chancellor Pitney shall have
been confirmed by the senate and has
taken his place on the supreme cour
bench, President Taft will have had
the extraordinary experience OF hav-
ing constituted a majority of the high
est tribunal in the land-a bench on
which it had been his most exalted
ambition to serve as chief justice.
In addition to naming five new JUS
tices on court of nine, President
Taft also had the distinction Of ele-
waiting Associate Justice Edward D
White to the chief Justiceship, max
ing in all six supreme court appoint
ments during the three years he has
been president. The five associate
justices were: Messrs. Lurton; Van
devanter, Hughes, Lamar and Pitney-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
MRs. JULIUS eRAAF Dad

E Mrs. Pauline Graaf. widow of the
late julius Graaf. died this morning at
Z o'clock at the Graaf home on Ma
tional avenue, after a lingering ill
ness. Mrs. Graaf had been an nvalid
for the past two years. Since the
death of Mr.. Graaf on January Is.
her condition has been critical. She
was 6s years of age on January 30
and was native OF Hanover Ger
many. Mrs. Graaf came to America
about 40 years aao and previous to
her marriage to Mr.. Graaf lived with
a sister IN Jacksonville, III. She was
married to Mr.. Graaf in 1874 in Kan
sas City. They came to Las Vegas
35 years ago.
Mrs. Graaf is survived by two sons.
Jake GRAF and Joseph Graaf, and
two grandchildren, children of Jake
Graaf. The funeral win be held. We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock from
the home on National avenue. Inter
ment will be in the Jewish cemetery,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
THERE is NO SECOND CHOICE
REPRESENTATIVES, OF CHAMPS
NATIVE STATE TO BE FOR
HIM ON EVERY BALLOT
THERE MAY BE A BAD SPLIT
THE ELECTION OF A NATIONAL
COMMITTEEMAN MAY PRO-
WOKE A PARTY wRANeLE

Joplin, Mo, Feb 19.-Every train
into Joplin today brought scores OF
delegates to the democratic state con-
vention, which meets tomorrow to
name four delegates at large and 32
from the 16 congressional districts to
attend the democratic national con-
vention in Baltimore Eighteen presi-
Dental electors also will be chosen.
There will be no contest on the
presidential instruction to be given
the delegates, as Missouri is bestow-
ing her strength upon her favorite
son. Champ Clark, speaker of the
house. The delegates will be charged
to remain with the speaker on every
ballot taken by the Baltimore CON
vention There win be no second
choice.
Among the first OF the party lead
ers to arrive was United States Sen
ator Stone who declared he came to
- r0A'AAAA ~ So s=zsA AllOn} Di&H8Il@us
Senator Reed who. accompanied his
cciieasre, lifsswfse talked peace
among the delegates already on the
ground It was apparent, however. that
the selection of a national commit
teeman had drawn the party leaders
apart. T. F. Goltra, the st. Louis
millionaire, is seeking reelection.
Goltra has made heavy contributions
to democratic campaign funds in the
past He is said to have the backing
OF the Folk wing of the party. His
most prominent opponent is A. M.
Dockery of Gallatin, former governor,
who has the support of several of the
original Clark men. Most of the ef-
forts of party leaders were directed
toward settlement of the matter be-
fore it reached the convention floor.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
cARMAck AMENDMENT upHE, n

Washington. Feb. 1s--For the sec
ond time the supreme court of the
United States declined to call uncon-
stitutional the "Carmack' amendment
to the Interstate commerce law passed
by congress in 1905 and making rail
roads on which shipments originate
liable for loss or damages incurred
to the goods during any portion Of the
route.
Todays decision concerned a ship
ment of mohair from Uvalue, Texas,
to Lowell, Mass, over the galveston,
Harrisburg & San Antonio railway.
The Texas courts not only upheld
the law but declared that state courts
as well as federal courts would en-
force it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS.

Washington, Feb. 1s-Senate: In
session at 2 o'clock p. m.
With both majority and minority
reports of Stephenson election inves-
tigatOn committee completed, con-
sideration of the case promises. to
hold attention through the week.
Lead producers told, finance com
mittee lead had decreased in price
since steel bill passed house.
House: Met at noon.
General Ainsworth appeared before
war department expenditures commit
tee but hearing was postponed until
Tuesday.
Chemical tariff revision bill taken
up for passage. Vote not expected
until Friday.
Puio money trust investigation re
solution. after having been called uR
was withdrawn on point of order.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
YOUTH MAKES SCENE.

Fort Worth. Texas, Feb Shout
ing that "he was insulting" Lynn
Boyce rushed from the reach of the
court officials and attacked the attor-
ney examining Mrs. Boyce in the
Sneed trial today. six men were com
PEELED to intervene before the youth
was elected from court.
Mrs. Boyce was testifying for the
state in the trial of John Beal sneed,
accused of the murder OF Captain A.
G. Boyce, and was being cross-exam-
ined by the defendants attorneys.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
DAVIS, APPOINTMENT APPROVED.

Word was received here this after
moor from Washington TO the effect
that the judiciary committee of the
10. $. senate had approved the
appointment of Stephen b. Davis, Jr.,
of this city and Judge William H..
Pope of Roswell, as United States at
torney and judge, respectively for
New Mexico. This means that the
senate undoubtedly will confirm the
Nomination of these two men, which
was made by President Taft some
time ago.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19

Washington, Feb. 19.-The colorado
statute of 1907 levying an annual state
corporation license tax of two cents
upon each thousand dollars capital
stock Of foreign corporations doing
business within the state. was today
held invalid by the supreme court.
1t was charged that the law laid a
burden on interstate commerce.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
ABANDONS LAFOLLETTECAUSE
1T IS HIS OPINION THAT ALL SUP.
PoRTERs OF SENATOR WILL
BE FOR TEDDY. y
SAYS TAFT WRECKED G. 0. P.
ACCUSES EXECUTIVE OF TAKING
PARTY AT HIGH :IDE AND
CAUSING 1T TO EB5.

New York, Feb. 19.-Hiram John
son, governor of California, heretofore
an ardent supporter of Senator La
Toilette, issued an informal statement
saying in his opinion Theodore Roose-
welt should be the next republican
nominee for president of the United
States. The statement was issued, he
said, with Mr.. Roosevelt's knowledge,
but not necessarily with his sane
tion. ea
The admiration Of California pro
gressiyes for Senator La Toilette is
undiminished," said Governor John
son, "and they recognize his splendid
services and great sacrlnces for the
cause. In California, however. it is
obvious that progressive policies can
best be accomplished at present
through the leadership OF Theodore
Roosevelt. To him the west has ever
looked as a guide in righteousness in
government, as the exponent of equal
opportunity for all and as the cham
pion OF popular rule.
=. Today there.is not a hamse.e or city
in this country where. upon ballot.
legftimately taken. the people would
not. by five to one, prefer him to his
principal opponents But it is trav-
esty upon a boasted government OF
the people that with this overwheIm-
ing sentiment there should for one in
stant be doubt of the results.
-Four years ago Mr.. Roosevelt
turned over to his successor repub-
lican party at high tide of success and
in the confidence of all.
Today with the record of the past
three years, the republican party Is
at its ebb, with confidence in it sadly
shaken.
with but rare exceptions it is only !
where progressiveism has been victor
ious that state governments are yet
and to continue with the
leader whose three years wrought
such disaster can mean only political
suicide.
"Clear cut, therefore, is the situa-
tion: Shall the people rule and shall
their choice. be nominated,
Or shall republicans court certain de-
feat by the nomination of one. whose
has wrecked the party?
1--WE of the west, with our conf
dence and trust in those who compose
this government and our belief in the
on which it was founded.
are in this national struggle for Mr.
Roosevelt and the progressive policies
ne represents
This statement means then" Gov
ernor Johnson was asked. that you
and the progressives you represent,
have transferred your support from
Ia Toilette to Roosevelt2"
Exactly" Governor johnson said.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
cAAR scorr LOSES CASE.

Washington. Feb. Without pass,
ing on the constitutionality of the
Texas franchise tax on foreign corpor-
ations, the supreme court of the
United States today held that Gaar
Scott & Company, an Indiana corpor-
alton, could not recover a tax paid
under the law because it was doing
only interstate business and paid the
tax voluntarily.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
pRoeREssIvEs WIN VICTORY

Washington, Feb. 19.--Ihe supreme
court of the United States today de-
clined to annul as unconstitutional
the initiative and referendum method
of legislation in the states. 1t decid-
ed that it has no jurisdiction over
the form OF government in the states,
that being political question for
congress- to deal with.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
lTALIAN FORCE LANDED.

Loheia, Red Sea, Feb. 19.-An Itals
ian force of 500 is reported to have
landed ON the island of the Farsan
archipelago, opposite the Turkish
province of Yemen and about so miles
to the north of this port.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
MAPLE CASE pIsMIssEp.

Los Angeles. CAL, Feb. ls.-The in
dictment charging A. B. Maple, a
union iron worker, with conspiracy to
destroy the county hall of records
with dynamite. was dismissed today
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-19
A WOMAN SENATOR.

Los Angeles, Feb. 19-Mrs Clara
Shortridge Foltz, lawyer and equal
suffrage leader, will be a candidate
for the state senate of California from
a Los Angeles district. iF
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
PORT WELLS PROPERTIES
 MAKING GOOD SHOWING
REPORTS FROM THE NEW CAMPS INDICATE THAT NEXT YEAR WILL WITNEss GREAT ACTIVITY AMONG mIuERs
 --RIcH ORE FROM DAVIS PROPERTY

The properties in the Port Wells district which are being developed give promise of becom- ing mines, thereby adding to the advance of this section of Alas ka. Valdez will be the headquar- ters of the new camp and the bus mess of that section will mater ially increase the general pros pcrity of our local merchants. The launch Annie, owned by Thos. Davis and others interested in the Port Wells district, was in Cor dOva recently.
 MT. Byers, of the launch Gold cn, met the Annie when she was returning Co Port Wells about. a week ago. Among tho Annic's passengers were Leon Giroux, Jack Harris, Felix Wilson and Sam McKeith, all of whom were going back to the camp to con- tinue development work after hav- ing spent few days in Cordova.
 They reported that Mir. Davis had taken eight sacks of select ed orc with him for shipment to the outside. Mir. Giroux is con- sidered a conservative man, and he stated it as his belief that the orc would average at least Si.OO per pound. MT. Davis also has about $500 pounds of ore on the beach which it is believed will give a return of at least $500 per ton. Pannings show that the ore is exceptionally rich.
 pr. Frodenberg is now in Cor dova making arrangements to take over the Little property on a bond or lease. A tunnel has recently been driven about i2 feet on the ledge. The ledge upon which they are now working is small, being only six inches at tho
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
MORSE WILL
 60 10 EUROPE
Physicians State Bankers Col lapse Was Due to Heart
 Trouble

Washington, Jan. 2O.--Mrs. Morse will take her husband to Europe as soon as his health has sufficiently recovered to permit of travelling.
 Physicians stat" that the bank CTS collapse was due to heart trouble brought on by confinement to prison and worry. There are no criticism of the presidents action in granting the pardon. as 1t is generally conceded the dis grace and confinement has been sufficient punishment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
TWO BOWLING GAMES
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Thcr" will D" two bowling con tests of interest on the alleys to- morrow. The married men will meet the bachelors on the Ingram & Bush alleys at ? o'clock. The teams from the Big Place and In- gram X Bush will play on the alleys of the former tomorrow evening. The I. & B. aggrega- ton have a comfortable lead in the total of pins, but their op- ponents have hopes that the tide will turn in their favor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

piled that such would probably be the case later. He hoped the property would develop SO that any one would hc glad lo own an interest in it. He believed his as SnciairS were right in wanting an extension of time in order to per init Of greater development, but that not being possible he pre- f"rrcd to F" ahead and make the payment himself in settle the
 matter. The work of sinking the shaft, for which Guy Banty has the contract, will br pushed as quickly as possible.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
P0RTLAND'S REIGN OF
 CRIME IS UNCHECKED
ANOTHER PROMINENT RESIDENT CITY KILLED BY FooTPADs WHILE way HoME--PoLioE UNABLE TO
 CHECK REIGN MIDNIGHT CRIME

Portland, Ore, Jan. 2O.--Thc midnight reign of crime in this city remains unchecked despite the utmost efforts of the police. Another murder took place last night and holdups and rObbcrics arc nightly occurrences.
 Edison Mutton, a well known resident and business man, was killed by footpads while on his way home carly last night. The police have no clue as the city is full of unemployed men. The
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
SECOND PAYMENT IS MADE ON PROPERTY

Col. Willard made the second payment to the owners of the Ruthcrford-Ramscy property this afternoon. The payment was not yet due for five days, but Col. Mil lard made the payment while in town today.
 When seen th;s afternoon by a reporter for the ProspectOr Col. Willard stated that the payment had been made and. that it had been made by himself personally. He stated that he had requested all extension of time in order to
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
KANSAS FAvORS
 THE COLONEL
Want His Name on Ballots Used in Presidential Election
 This Fall

Kansas City. Jan. 2O.--Thc Kansas Republican county con NcntionS have gone on record as favoring Col. Roosevelt. They want his name t0 appear on the bal lots used in the presidential cIec- lions. whether he receives the nOninaiinn al the hands of inc Chicago convention OF is turned down.
 Tn" plan iS ln determine whcih- rr the present system of electing the chief executive is rcpresen- tativr of tho wishes of inc people as a whole.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

Of the big corporations knew what they were doing when they went outside of the pale of the law and adopted oppressive meth ods of business.
 The president does not believe there is any danger to the peace and harmony of this country aris- ing from inc increasing display of socialism throughout America.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
Delivers Address Before New Haven Commercial and Urges Body To Assist In Bringing About Return of Prosperity-Wl Continue To Enforce
 Law Against Illegal Trusts

. New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 2O.-- President Taft delivered an ad- dress before the chamber of com merce here last night. He was given an enthusiastic reception.
 The president told his audience that the conditions in America were good and he urged the com- mercial organizations 10 join with him in bringing about the good
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

times which the financial condi- tion of the country warranted.
 President Taft stated the work of enforcing the sherman anti trust law would be continued un- til the trusts were all complying with it's provisions. He said the administration had been criti- cised for interfering with busi- ness but he believed the officers
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

PariS. Jan. 20.--prr- idrnL fallI"r"S has received an rXpla- nation from In" Italian .,,ycru- nIrnl regarding the stopping of ili" French steamer MaScuha. Th.. lialIan navy officers claimed tn lIhN" received information that a shipment of arms would br made to Inc Turkish government by iLr French liner. No complications will result from the incident.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

chief of police has ordered n gen eral ovcrhauling of the dives and low resorts of the city in an ef- fort to check the reign of crime. The patrolmcn have been in structcd to question any man found on the outlying streets la;c at night, which has resulted in the shooting of two men by the police for failure to stop when or dcrcd to do so.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

top of the tunnel, but widcns ouI to ten inches at the bottom, mak. ing a gain of four inches in sever feet. Free gold is seen in near ly every piece of orc from the ledge, even where gold cannot be seen the rock pans well.
 Felix Wilson and others arc working on claims on Avery riv- CT owned by the Cordova Consoli- dated Mines company. They arc sinking a shaft and arc now down 36 feet. The ledge at that point is five and one-half feet from wall to wall. The ledge on the sur face, where it can be traced for q considerable distance, is between -four and five feet wide. The miners save the muck taken from the drill holes for banning and have never failed to get a liberal showing of cOlors.
 Harry Kavanaugh is working on his claims, which is located on the mainland in Ester passage. He had 80 sacks of orc piled up when the Annie passed his camp about ten days ago. He is devel- oping his claim and sacking tho ore taken out. He hopes to take out better than ten tons between now and early spring and at the same time prove the worth of the property. Numerous assays of tho ore gives values averaging s30 per ton.
 There arc other miners at work in the new camp, but the Annie's were unable ot state how their work was progressing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

He had an abiding faith in the inherent good sense of the Amer ican people and believed they would not be long led astray. He believed the growth of the move ment was largely due t0 the de- pression which prevails at pres cnt. The depression was world vide and not SO severe in the United States as in many coun- tries of Europe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
.BE TAKEN BACK
 TO LOS ANGELES
Will be Returned to California When Through at Indi-
 annapolis

Los Angeles, Jan.' 2O.--Ortic McManigal will be brought back here when he has finished giving testimony before inc Indianapo- lis grand jury.
 His evidence is required in the prosecution of the four men who are now in jail awaiting trial for c0mplicity with McManigal and McNamara in blowing up the Times and I.lcwellyn Iron Works.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
FLYNN MAKING
 EASY MONEY
Signs for Short Theatrical Trip Before Beginning to Train
 for Big Fight

Chicago, Jan. 20.--Flynn has signed for a short theatrical tour through the eastern states and will then begin active training for his fight with Jack Johnson.
 Flynn states that he is in per feet physical condition and will not require long training for the championship contest. His spar ring partner will accompany him on his theatrical tour.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20

Judgment to warrant so doing. He has great faith in the future of the prnp"rty and made the payment today to protect the money all ready spent in development.
 When asked if the matter would bc adjusted whereby his assori- aicS cnuIh come in again he re-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
COL WILLARD MAKES SECOND PAYMENT ON RUTHERFORD RAMSEY PRoPERTY--AssocIArEs WANTED EXTENSION
 WHICH REFusEp--mapE PERSONAL PAYMENT

do more development work, but
 that the owners of the ground would not agree to an extension. Col. Millard's associates on the outside refused IO come through Tor the second payment owing lO Inc amount of development not having been sufficient in their
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-20
KING OF BIRDS
 HAS NEW MEMBER

MT. II. F. F. King, of the Nor thern steam laundry, is now a fullhedged bird, having been in itiatcd by the Eagles last night. The membership of the Eagles is increasing very rapidly in Val dcz, as it does wherever an acrie is established in Alaska.