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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
Rebels Are Routed.

Juarez, Mex, aug. S1.-A report
has been received in Juarez Of q slzir-
mish yesterday near Ojinaga, along
the border to the east. 1t was report
ed to General Teller, commander
here. that 500 men under General
Jose de Ia Cruz Sanchez, met 100 reD-
els moving toward oiInaga from Co.
yame, 40 niles south of the Texas
border. The rebels were routed, ac'
cording to the federal report, and re-
treated back to Coyame, where, it is
reported, Pascual Orozco, leader Of
the rebels, is located.
General Huerta, commander Of all
federal forces in the north, is pro
ceeding rapidly toward Juarez, where
he will make his case of operations.
with staff officers and 500 men as q
bodyguard he is moving along the
Mexico northwestern railway on two
trains. He is expected to arrive here
BY tomorrow morning. as damage
done by rebels to the road below Jua-
req was repaired at noon today and
other traffic resumed over the entire
line as far as the city Of chihuahua,
from whence Huerta comes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
GIRL FALLS down Deep
WELL;tSCAPES UNRURT
HANGS ON CHAIN UNTIL RES.
cUED BY A GANG OF FARM
HANDS.

Somerville, N. j., Aug. S1.-Eliza
Hawk, IS years old, is in the hospital
here today as the result Of terrify-
ing ordeal through which she passed
yesterday. Losing her balance and
falling into so foot well. the girl
gripped the well chain and hung on,
bracing herself by digging her heels
into the rock crevasses of the welrs
side far above the water level.
Workers near by who heard faint
cries for help for an hour or so com
ing from source they could not To-
cate, finally reached the well and by
a noosed rope managed to
bring her to the surface, where she
tainted from exhaustion When, af-
ter long efforts by physicians, she
was revived, she said she could hard
ly have held on minute longer. She
is expected to recover. NJ
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
in THE LINE OF HIS DUTY
IS MEMBER or A COMMITTEE IN
vEsTlcATiNc AMERICAN
INTERFERENCE.
THE PROBE WILL GO DEEP
NEW MEXICO SENATOR Says
COMMITTEE WORK WILL
BE THOROUGH.

El Paso, Tex, Aug. S1.-Albert B.
Fail. United states senator from New
Mexico. arrived here yesterday and
Immediately began the investigation
OF the subcommittee Of the senator
,aI committee OF foreign affairs, Of
which he and william Alden Smith,
senator from Michigan, are executive
members.
eve win Investigate not only the
effect Of American capital or indivld-
nails on the present revolution as con
Quoted BY Orozco.' said Senator Fall,
.ebut the effect Of American capital
on the revolution against the Diaz
administration as conducted by Fran
cisco L Madero, now president Of
Mexico. Also, the trouble in Cuba
comes under our investigation.
1There was certain element OF
truth in the assertion from Mexico
City that / had attempted to see Pas
cual Orozco, the leader Of the pres
ent revolution, but it was not true
that I did see him or communicate
with him or that had anything to|
do. intentional or otherwise, with the
failure Of the recent peace negotia-
tons. / attempted to see Orozco be-
cause he had made allegations On
many occasions that American money
influenced the Madero revolution and
this was in direct line with our in
vestigation. / merely wished to give
orozco, whom know personally, an
opportunity to prove his claims"
Senator Fall will be Joined at Los
Angeles by Senator Smith and togeth-
er they will visit various points on
the border in Arizona and New Mex
leo. Their report win be made to the
next session Of the senate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
WILSON is OUT
AFTER BIdIGAAE
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR MAKES
FUNNY REMARKS ABOUT
BULL MOOSE.

Seagirt, N. j., Aug S1.-vice Chair
man William G. McAdoo corsdltel
with Governor Woodrow Wilson todSy
about campaign speaking engage
ments The governor had maay cali
ers today The National Rifle associ-
alton, which is encamped on the rifle
range here, marched by the goyer-
nor's cottage while the nominee re
viewed them. 10 The rifle men the
governor said:
my sport has been in the political
jungle, but haveIa some real sport
and brought down some real speci-
mems. am now on the trail of some
fine game. hope to have either the
skin or the head mounted as the case
may be.
Voice from the crowd: "A bull
moose, governor?"
Perhaps both the head and skin.
/ have plenty Of room for such politi.
cal trophies"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
KIDDING POOR TEDDY

Denver, Coloo Aug. SiThe Nation
al Association Of Game Commission
ers and Wardens, win begin It's an.
nuhl convention In DshTpr today.
Among the hundred of more commits
sioners and wardens who arrived last
night and this morning. is T, Gilbert
Pearson, Of New York. president Of
the association Answering aues-
tion last night, he encouraged protec-
ton for an game which the various
state laws provide shall be protected
and in a joculaf vein, added I'm
strictly in favor Of protecting the biz
BuA Moose, for he has done more for
the game interests than either the
donkey or the elephant
W. ]. Bryan has been announced
as the guest Of honor and principal
speaker at banquet to be held at the
close Of the convention next Thursday
night.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
QUEER WEDDING GUESTS

Oakland, califs Aug. s1.--Miss Mae
Clark, the young woman who received
$50 proposals Of marriage when her
offer to wed in a den Of lions at a
local amusement park provided the
prOprietors furnished the groom be-
came known recently. appeared in the
cage last night but was not married.
she has not been able to trim her
list feIigibles down to the point Of
acceptance.
Another couple. Miss Ruth Cavan-
augh and George w, Lowenstein. were
married in the den Immediately after
Miss clark's appearance. The wedding
party included d lioness, leopard, PAN
ther, puma and jaguar Their train
er, armed with whip and pistol, was
also among those present"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
He ALLEGES A CONSPIRACY
DECLARES THE STATES PRINcl-
PAL WITNESSES ARE IN A
"FRAME-UP"
SATISFACTORILY CONFIDENT
DECLARES HIS EVIDENCE Is
is STRONG ENOUGH TO
CONVICT

New York, Aug. s1.-Failing in an
attempt to delay the trial of Police
Lieutenant Charles Becker, for the
murder Of Herman RosenthaI. counsel
for the accused lieutenant will ask
that Becker be tried In another coun-
ty,
District Attorney Whitman plans to
bring Becker to trial before Justice
Goff here September II, but John F.
Mcintyre, chief Of counsel for the
policeman said today that he would
fight to the limit to prevent his client
from being tried during the present
ciamor. which I consider prejudiclal
to my client" Mr.. Mcintyre said that
liz he was unable to get delay he
would seek to obtain change of ve-
nue..
Just what plan Of action the states
attorney viii follow in The case against
tDecker has not become known bnt one
Of the assistant district attorneys re-
marked today:
THE district attorneys case, as it
row stands against Becker for mur.
der, is strong enough to convict
Conspiracy viii be defense for
Becker" Lawyer Mcintyre said. MY
associates and myself feel that We
will be able to reveal at the trial a
conspiracy framed up by the witnesses
upon whom the state is now relying
outrivalIing the plots and conspiracies
formulated by Titus Oates IN the sew.
enteenth century"
The youth who attempted to obtain
$3.50 from MRS Helen Becker, wife
Of Police Lieutenant Becker. on the
representation that he possessed sec
ret information which would aid Beck
er, was held in s., 800 bond to the grand
jury. Mrs. Becker said that she pre-
ferred not to press the complaint but
the court held the young man notwitli'
standing. He gave the name of John
Smith and refused to further identify
himself
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
BODY REACHES ALBUQUERQUE
Us BORNE INTO THAT CITY ON A
SPECIAL TRAIN FROM
MAopALENA
FUNERAL HELD ON MONDAY
BURIAL LIKELY WILL OCCUR IN
THE DUKE CITY
CEMETERY

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Aug. S1.-The
body of Solomon Luna, republican ma
tional committeeman for New Mexico,
who met death yesterday morning by
falling into sheep dipping vat on
his ranch at Horse Springs, was
brought here this afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock today in a special train.
The body was brought to Magda-
lena, where an inquest was held, in
an automobile. The coroner's jury
returned verdict Of accidental death.
There is not the slightest indication
Of foul play and it is now believed
that the unfortunate man fell into
the vat some time during the nigR
while attempting to find fresh wa
ter faucet IN the darkness and the
opinion is general that the body was
in the vat when the boiling water
was turned on at 4 o'clock in the
The funeral will be held
at Albuquerque on Monday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
CLAIMS MORGAN
AS HER FATHER
OKLAHOMA WOMAN SAYS SHE is
DAUGHTER or CONFEDERATE
GENERAL

Guthrie, Okla, Aug. 3O.-Mrs. L. f.
Larue, of Cherokee, in an address to
a reunion of old soldiers here, assert
ed that she was the daughter Of Gen
eral John H. Morgan, the confederate
cavalry leader, and head Of "Morgan's
raiders"
Mrs. Larue said that General Morgan
did not die when civil war history
says he was killed in escaping from
a union prisoH jp 1854 Instead, she
says, he was assisted by members Of
a secret ordgn escaping and vent
to Marion couTAy, Kansas, where be
took the name lof DR.. John M. Cole,
and practiced Medicine. 1t was there,
she says that he married her mother.
Mrs Larue says that General Morgan
died in 1899 and was buried near
Wan, Okla. She claims to have num-
erous relics and a photograph Of her
father, with which to prove her state
ments.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
SECRETARY FISHER IS
FINED FOR SPEEDING
CALIFORNIA JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE MAKES OFFICIAL
DIG UP.

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 81. Wal
ter u. Fisher. secretary Of the interior.
made possible pun here today, oh.
serving that he was having "a fine
trip Before sailing from here to
Honolulu. whittier he went today, IN
foreign ship, Mr.. Fisher paid a fine
Of 5000 to the treasury department
Yesterday, while motoring to Santa
Rosa to see Luther Burbank, the
plant wizard his car was stopped
by jealous constables in Mardin coun.
ty. A justice of the peace, before
whom the party was hailed, read the
members a lecture on speeding.
s'The rich.D he said with great en-
phasis, must obey the law" Mr.
Fisher who thus far has made com
Portable income by praticing law in
Chicago, smiled broadly at the appli-
cation.
You'd better pay up, he remarked
to the chauffeur and the imposed
fine was forthcoming. The justice did
not learn for many hours who his
culprit was.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
INDICTMENTS
ARR NOT YET COMPLETE
1T is RUMoRED THAT ANOTHER
PROMINENT MAN WILL
BE ACCUSED.

Boston, Aug. 31.-Interest in the in
vestigation Of the alleged planting
of dynamite" at Lawrence during the
big textile strike was renewed today
by the report that the indicting Of M.
w. Wood, president Of the American
Wool company, Collins and third
man, who has not yet been arrested,
would not complete the work Of the
grand jury.
Officers who went to the house of
the third man indicted found him i'll,
but it was agreed that if he was able
he would give himself up to the police
Thursday morning. He is said to be a
man nearly as prominent as Mr..
Wood in the social and financial
world.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
WEcHrER is HANGED

Canon City, Colo, Aug. S1.-Louis
Wechter was executed at the state
penitentiary at 9 o'clock this morning
for the murder Of Clifford Burrows.
shot down in the white House Cafe
two years ago,
The execution was delayed since .
O'Clock last night by the failure Of
Sheriff sullivan to arrive on time.
IN spite Of the utmost secrecy at the
penitentiary 1t was known at noon to-
day that Wechter had been executed,
and that he went to his death bIam.
ing women for his crime.
"Hurry up. he shouted as the guard
fumbled with the unfamiliar machin-
cry that was to end his life.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31

MEN WHO ATTEMPT TO Capture
MAN FIRE UPON EACH
OTHER
BURGLARS in i BATTLE
6LooDTHIRsTY GANG IN GER
MANY is OVERCOME BY THE
POLICE

Berne, Switzerland, Aug. S1.-A
frenzied Swiss soldier, Johann Scwartz
ran amuck last evening and transform
ed the little town Of Romanshorn, on
Lake Constance, into miniature bat
tlefield strewn with dead and dying.
The soldier is native Of the town.
In a fit of madness he seized his rifle
and shot every one within range Of
the windows Of his house, killing four
and wounding six men In a few min
utes. He then barricaded himself in
his home. When night fell the house
was surrounded by police and citizens.
among whom an hour or so later a
panic broke out when they heard d
shot
The besiegers, under the impression
that Schwartz had come among them,
started firing and shot one another
down until dozen Of them lay badly
wounded on the ground. During the
scare the mad soldier escaped from
his house and fled to the TO
he is still at large and ar. W. 4. b..
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
rHREE rRAlNMEN kILLEp

Seattle, Wash, Aug. S1.-Three
trainmen we're killed late last night
near haywood on the Northern Paci
fic when westbound passenger No.
6 and an extra freight train came to-
gether head-on while rounding a curve
None Of the passengers was injured.
The dead; w. d. Slower, Seattle,
engineer No. s; Paul Glud, Seattle,
fireman; L. p Kurtz, Tacoma, engi-
neer Of the freight.
It is stated the passenger train had
orders to meet the freight at May
wood but not to wait there The trains
we're running about 20 miles an hom
when they met.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
pEMocRATIc TExT COOK.

New York, Aug. 29.T The democrat
ic text book. volume of more than
four hundred pages, was issued today.
It is the joint publication of the
democratic national committee and
the democratic congressional commit
tee. Its contents include the plat
forms Of the three parties, the
speeches Of acceptance Of woodrow
Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall and
mass Of material on the tariff and
high cost Of living,
At the same the national committee
gave out an article calling attention
to the publication in the text book
Of d purported receipt for $4,000
contribution by the United States
Steel corporation to the republican
campaign fund in 1904.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
FATAL AUTO WRECK.

Wheaton, ILL.,. Aug. S1.-One man
was killed and two we're injured.
probably fatally. when an automobile
in which they were driving to the au-
tomobile races at Elgin was struck
BY an interufban electric car at jew
ell road, one mile west Of here today.
The dead H. B. Landon, wealthy
resident Of South Elgin, owner and
driver Of the machine.
The injured c. B. Landon, father
Of II. B. Landon; B. X Landon, Syra.
cuse, N. Y.
The accident was similar to one
yesterday when J. r. Ballinger, riding
In an automobile to the races at EI-
gin, was killed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
WANTS LEGAL right
TO Be PUT TO DEATH
SUFFERING WOMAN IN NEW YORK
MAKES AN APPEAL TO
GOVERNOR

New York. Aug. 81-Governor Dix
will next week receive an appeal from
Mrs. Sarah Harris, ss years old, a
sufferer from paralysis for three
years, for an act Of the legislature
which will make 1t lawful for phys.
clans to end her sufferings by mer-
ciful death. For three years Mrs.
Harris has not been able to move
hand or foot because Of spinal NAL
ady which keeps her constantly in in.
tense pain. Her appeal was dictated
to a clerk, at the Audubon sanitariup
and viii be forwarded to Albany.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
OLD VETERAN DEAD

Roswell, N. M, Aug. 81 Captain
]. R. Alston. prominent in confederate
veteran circles, who died here laa
night, clsimed the distinction Of hav-
ing railed the first company in the
state Of Texas shortly after the battle
Of Fort Sumter in April, 1861. He
served through the entire war, receiv
ing injuries at Yellow Bayou, La, in
June, 1864, from which he never fully
recovered.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
YopER RELEASED

Brighton, Colo, Aug. S1.-Albert B.
Yoder the former Denver fireman,
held here IN connection with the muir
der of John zabransky. August II, pro-
ably win be released from custody be-
fore night. Sheriff schloo is positive
Yoder had nothing To do with the
murder other than in encountering the
real murderers when they were divid-
ing the spoils,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
BALLOON KILLS BOY.

Flint, Mich, Aug. S1.-His foot
caught in the guy rope Of balloon,
Chester Belts, aged IA years. son Of
Mr. and Mrs Bert Belts, living in
this city. was carried 1000 feet in the
air and then dropped, crashing
through the roof of barn. He died
while being rushed to a hospital.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
HOGAN AND BURNS

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. S1.--@One
Round" Hogan and frankie" Burns
of Oakland, lightweights. have been
matched to fight 20 rounds here on
September 3. Gil Boag, Hogans man
ager, came to terms last night and
the match was announced today
Burns and Hogan have met twice.
In their first four-rounds fight, Hogan
gave Burns a nasty mauling. Six
months later, Burns won the decision,
when the fight was stopped in the
eleventh.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
coMMuNIcArloN nELAxEn

Washington, Aug. S1.-American
Minister Weitzel at Managua still has
difficulty getting his dispatches
through to the state department. A
message from Mr.. Weitzel, received
early today was dated August 2S.
The minister repeated previous state
ments that conditions in Nicaragua
were bordering on anarchy
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
Floods DELAY FederaIs.

MADEIRA, Chihuahua, Mex, Aug. 3d..
delayed in transmission) The
federal troops under the command
Of General Huerta have been retarded
in their progress to Juarez by floods
which washed out the railroad tracks
and destroyed the telegraphic facili-
ties.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
Madero conoratuIates Taft.

Mexico city, Aug S1.-President
Madero today teIegraphed his congrat-
ulations to President Taft on escap-
ing injury at Columbus. Ohio, Thurs
day when a woman armed with q
knife attempted to see him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
TopAYs BASEBALL.
National League.

Philadelphia Aug s1.--First game:
R.H.n.
Philadelphia ..,.. ...... 2 9 D.
Boston .. .....4 . 2
Moore and Killifer; Hess and Cow
dy.
Pittsburgh, Aug, St.Pittsburgh
won from Cincinnati today. 4 to 0.
R.H,E
Pittsburgh .,............4 8 II
Cincinnati ................0 8 81
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-31
Burglars are {

Burglars are
Haspe. Westphalia,
81. Burglars and pod Sal
fought battle here
eral hours and END Pet'
and four wounded.
housebreakers was surA
lage constable whom tie
and fatally wounded. Tt 49,
and, meeting another cohs.oBTTz.
him dead. They were brought to ba.
in the neighborhood hamlet Of Milsp
by force of military police, and.
after fierce fusilade, in which they
three gendarmes. while all Of
their party was disabled, they were
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-19
TIE BEST PROOF

Given by Prescott Citizen.
 Deans Kidney Pills were used they
 broughtbenetit.
 The story was told to Prescott resl dents.
 Tine has strengthened thu evidence.
 Has proven the result lasting.
 The testimony IS home testimony.
 The proof convincing.
 It can be investigated by PreoGott residents.
 E. w. Dousan, carpenter, Prescott, Ark, says: Tn 1908, endorsed Doans Cidney Pills ltirough the newspapers and during the time the time that has since passed, my opinl@n of them has not changed in tse least: The ,beuetlt they brought me has besn permanent. Statement given April j.. 1sil)
 On July 2, 1903 Mr Dougan sad :; For the past five or six years l suffer, ed from lameness across my lehns and a steady, duli acheIin the small of my back Whenever 1 attempted tO stoop or stand straight, shary twinges dart. ed through me. 1 trged any nuraber ot of remedies. but focnd little relief un- sil obtained u.supply of Doaas k,dney Pills at Hesterly's Drag Stors. 1t dld not take them long to stfect al complete cure,
 For sale by all dHsiers. Price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co.,, Stuff 10, Few York, sole agents for the. Cntaed States. Remember the name DoaH and ttsk @ DO other.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-19
DRAB

Go to Blevins Saturday and en- joy yourself at the Carnival.
 Cantaloupe picking is all the rage around here now.
 There was singing at Union Grove Sunday night, a large crowd attended.
 Walter Johnson is boarding with Mir. Ross now. Guess he's taking cooking lessons or trying to get a cook.
 Look out Herbert, you must have lost out in the ninth round.
 The meeting at Marlbrook will start the third Sunday in August All good singers are invited to attend.
 A disappointed crowd of girls was seen one day last week at the post office, when they got no let ters from their fellows.
 We received letter from Jim Dickerson, of Belfry. Mont, last week stating that he would take a bear hunt this week. Jim was formerly a Nevada county boy.
 We are sorry to see Uncle Bill Austin walking around with a cane, but old age travels fast.
 We are going to try ard get merchants of Drab to have a carnival of some kind this fall. Just keep your eyes on Drab.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-19
RAMSAY FAMILY RE-
 UNION AT STATE FAIR
A Feature in which Every County, Township and Village will be Parti-
 cularly Interested.

At the 1912 Arkansas State
 Fair there will be reunion o1 the Ramsay or Ramsey Family, and as there are more than 50( Ramseys or Ramsays in Arkansas this feature of the fair will be ot interest to every section of the state.
 The Ramsey Family Associat- ion of which the Arkansas Clan Is apart has a national organiza- tion with thousands of members, and the meeting of the state clan always calls together a large number of Ramsey visitors from other states. It IS expected that there will be 800 persons bear ing the name of Ramsey at the reunion held at Hot Springs this fall. Every person beari lg the name of Ramsay or Ramsey Is in- vited and urged to attend and become members of the state clan.
 There are many prominent members of this celebrated fami- lv in Arkansas and as a special day has been set aside at the fair as Ramsey Day" November 12thth and & big picnic and cele- bration for the clan is now being arranged, the reunion promises to be of far reaching importance to all members of the family Of name.
 Every Ramsey in the state is asked to notify the secretary, W. A. Ramsey, Fayetville, Ark,
 For summer diarrhoea in children aii- ways give Chamberlain g Colic. Cholega and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oal, and a speedy cure is certain. For sale by all dealers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-19
The Perfect Laxative
 For Elderly People

Age has it's attractions no less than youth in a more serene and quieter life. But 1t is this very life of rest without sufficient exercise that brings with II those disorders that arise from in- activity. Chief of these are chronic, persistent constipation. .
 Most elderly people are troubled in this way, with accompanying symptoms of belching drowsness after eating. headaches and general lassitude. Ere 1uently there is difficulty of dtgestlng even light food Much mental trouble ensues. as it is hard to find sultaple given that elderly people should not use salts cathartic pills or powders, waters or any of the more violent purgatiVes What they need, women as well as men, is A mild laxative tonic, one that is pleasant to take and yet acts without gEiping. .,
 Qutrements, and has in addition tonic