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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
GRATING MAY HAVE
EXISTED A DECADE
DERTolT PROSECUTING ATToR
NEY EXPECTS SENSATION
AL DISCLOSURES.

Detroit Aug. 26. With the arraign
nent today in police court OF seven
teen alderman and former Council
Committee Clerk Edward R. Schreit-
er, confessed receiver OF bribe mon.
ey Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd
hopes to be able to probe into past
doilga Of the city council and deter
mine If possible whether so-caIled
counciImanic grating has been a
constant practice in the last decade.
After the arraignment proceedings
are disposed Of, it is expected the pre-
liminary examination Of Alderman
Louis Tossy, charged with receiving
bribe money. will be commenced De-
tective Brennan, who declares he,
while posing as Wabash railroad Of
ficiai, bribed Tossy, will probably be
the principal, witness for the prose
cution.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
EMPEROR Is III

CasseE Hesse Nassau, Aug. 26.
Emperor william is suffering c0nsid-
arebiy from pain from the attack Of
muscular rheumatism which has az
fected him for several days. The doc
tors in attendance have advised his
majesty that it would be necessary to
avoid exNos1re dufiry the prevailing
bad weather The emperor has there
fore taken strict precautions against
cold and wet, as he does not wish
anything to interfere with his ap-
preaching visit to Switzerland to at
tend the army maneuyers there
The report Of the emperors condi-
tion, issued today, says the muscles
and glands Of his majesty's neck are
causing him great pain. The affection
began with a chill on Friday. which
was followed by pronounced illness.
The patients general condition, which
was considerably disturbed, is now
better. The fever has passed off and
the inflammation is diminishing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
euNBoAT is INJURED.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The gunboat
Vicksburg, scouting off the west
coast Of Mexico to watch the revolu-
tionists, has put into Magdalena Bay
with a hole punched in her huh by a
broken propeller. The cruiser Cleve-
land, ordered to Nicaragua, will bring
the Vickskburg into Mare Island navy
yard. The Cleveland ought to reach
Magdalena Bay about September /.
She is now in Puget Sound. The
vicksburg is in no immediate danger.
The cruiser Des Moines win sail
from Boston on September 6 to Mexi
can ports on the east coast to watch
the situation. The vessel win stop at
Vera Cruz, Tampico and other ports.
It will be commanded BY Commander
Charles s. Hughes, transferred from
the scout boat cruiser Birmingham.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
AMERICANS TO MAKE
NICARAGUANS BEHAVE
NOTICE ls SERVED ON REBELS
THAT THEY MUST BE
GOOD BOYS.

Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. 3D..
delayed in transmission Notice
that the American forces in Nicara
qua will restore peace has been sent
to General voca, rebel leader at Leon,
BY George T. Weitzel, United States
minister here. The leader Of the rev
olution, General Luis Mena, was also
given a similar notification, but dur
ing the entire outbreak the insurgents
have hitherto paid no attention to the
protests and letters of the foreign
diplomatic and consular representa-
tives. The government has abandon
ed the fortress at Leon. which they
had used as headquarters and from
which they had sent two unsuccessful
expeditions against the town itself
which is held by the rebels.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
PAYS OWN BURIAL ZEE

Schenectady, N.Y., Aug. 49, w
M. Clark, a. former resident Of this
city, but now Of Elizabeth, N. j., is
in Schenectady this week to visit
friends and incidentally to pay his bt-
rial expenses, he being supposedly
dead and buried Tor more than six
weeks.
Early in July, man was killed at
Binghamton, who, through cards in
his pocket, was thought to be Clark.
His sister was notified, went to Bing-
hamton and identified the body as be-
ing her brothers.. The burial was ar
ranged for and the sister paid the ex-
penses.
Last week friend who had been
advised Of the death, met Clark on
the street in Elizabeth and told him
that he was dead and buried. Clark
contradicted the statement, and be-
ing advised Of the facts, hastened
here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
TOOTH NEARLY KILLED HIM.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. rs. Supposedly
dying Of tuberculosis, 4. r. Baldes, a
business man Of Salt Lake City, has
coughed up a tooth and is now on the
high road to recovery. Baldes had
bis teeth removed several months
ago, taking an anaesthetic, and soon
afterwards developed bad cough.
Physicians advised him that he had
tuberculosis and must seek another
climate. He brought his family here,
but grew worse and was supposed to
be practically upon his deathbed
whom he elected the tooth.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
RESTITUTION is PASSED
SENATOR LA TOILETTE FORCES
IT THROUGH WITH THREAT
ENED FILIBUsrER.
PENROSE is ALSO INVOLVED
HIS STATEMENTS WILL be PUT
UNDER MlNuTEsT
SCRUTINY.

Washinton, Aug. rs. With Senator
La Toilette holding the threat of a
filibuster which would indefinitely
prolong the session of congress, the
senate today passed without roll
call the Penrose resolution to nave
the Clapp committee investigating
campaign funds inquire into cores
pondence or financial transactions
between John D. Archbold. George
W. Perkins, Colonel Theodore Roose-
velt and members of congress.
The scenes of Saturday night and
early Sunday morning when every
parliamentary usage was put forth
to keep the Penrose resolution from
coming to a vote were not repeated
today The only possibility of delay
ing adjournment was on the genera
deficiency bill The leaders reached
an agreement to leave the disputed
state claims out of the measure un-
til next session This was said to be
agreeable to the house. Senator
Chamberlain, who mad insisted that
the claims be includes, in the ill this
year, gave way to tnis plan.
As finally amended the resolution
authorizes the Clapp committee to-
probe the following points:
The statement of Senator Penrose
made In the senate regarding the
Standard Oil company's campaign
contributions to the republican ma
tional committee Of 1904
Expenditures and contributions in
the campaign for presidential nomina-
tions this year
Financial transactions and cores
pondence relating thereto between
John D. Archbold and members Of
the senate and house.
Financial transactions and cores
pondence relating thereto between
George W. Perkins, Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt and members Of the senate
and house.
Senator Clapp, chairman Of the spe-
cial committee investigating cam
paign contributions, stated after the
of the Penrose resolution that
his committee probably would not
meet again before September 80
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
REVENGE is THEIR MOTIVE
NEW YORK POLICE OFFICIAL
WILL DECLARE He HURT
THEIR BUSINESS
.MURDER PLOT Non NEW
IT WAS PLANNED 70 KILL RIOS
ENTHAL THREE MONTHS
ACC.

New York, Aug 26. With the ap-
pointment of w. J. Flynn. chief OF the
local secret service, as chief inyesti-
gator OF the aldermanic investigating
committee. came the news today that
the ablest detectives in the country
will aid Chief Flynn in ferreting out
evidence of police bIackmaiI The in-
vestigating> committee expects to
meet tomorrow for the purposes OF
further organization
Counsel for Police Lieutenant
Charles Becker, now behind the bars
on charges Of instigating the murder
Of Herman Rosenthal, the gambler,
was busy today preparing defense OF
the accused lieutenant. Beckera law
yer. It is learned, expects to show that
he was the victim Of the Chambers
plot headed by Bald Jack Rose ana
the men who have supported his
confession"
Rose and these men, counsel wilH
assert, have sufficient reasons to
seek revenge on Becker for lbs ,ac-
tivities against them. It WIN be fur
ther alleged that plot to mlirder
Rosenthal was conceived three
months before he was killed, but the
plan was abandoned at the instance
Of certain East side gamblers. II win
be contended that Rosenthal Is or
fered $4,000 to go to Canada, but thas
when he demanded $4,000, it was de.
cided to make away with him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
.DEBS NOT STRONG
ON CEREMONIALS
SOCIALIST CANDIDATE SIMPLY
NOTIFIES PAPERS OF Ac-
cEPTANcE

Telre Haute Ind, Aug. 2s.-In
marked contrast to the notification
ceremonies practiced by other politi-
cal parties, the socialist presidential
nominee, Eugene v. Debs, today ac-
cepted his nomination by simply in
forming the newspapers that they
were at liberty to print his address
Of acceptance which he had sent them
in printed form No committee called
on Mr.. Debs and there was an entire
lack of ceremony Of any kind.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
.DARROW MUST FACE
TRIAL once MORE
JUDGE REFUSES TO DISCUSS
OTHER BRIBERY IN
DIcTMENT.

Los Angeles, Calf. Aug. 26.-The
motion Of Clarence S. Darrow's attor-
ney to dismiss the Indictment charg-
ing the former chief counsel of the
McNamara's with the bribery Of Rob
ert Balm. the first Juror chosen to try
James B. Mcnamara was denied to-
day by Presiding Judge Willis, Of the
superior court The case was con,
tinued until tomorrow. when the date
of Darrow's trial on the Balm cnarge
will be set
Attorneys for DarTow and the de-
fendant himself were obviously dis
appointed at the adverse ruling Of the
court. Earl Rogers, chief counsel for
Darrow, argued that as the jury
which tried Darrow recently on the
charge of having bribed George Lock
wood. had heard all Of the Balm evi-
dence and held it to be insufficient, it
would be a waste of time and an un-
necessary imposition upon barrow to
bring him to trial again.
District Attorney John D. Freder-
icks insisted that the state had strong
evidence and was confident Of "a CON
viction. It was stated that the prose-
cution did not have to rely in this
case solely upon the testimony OIL
Bert Franklin and Balm, both Of
whom made confessions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
THE CANAL BILL
AROUSES ENGLAND
GREAT BRITAIN DOES NOT LIKE
THE PANAMA LEGIsLA-
TION

London, Aug. 2e-The Panama can
al bill was characterized today as
practically dishonest Reputation Of
a direct bargain by newspapers repro
senting the views of all the British
Tolitical parties.
Meanwhile no definite procedure by
the British government in regard to
the bill can be framed, for nearly all
the cabinet ministers and prominent
politicians are scattered over the EIu-
ropean continent at various watering
places or else are shooting grouse on
the Scottish moors. It is certain,
however, that the government will
propose the reference Of the question
to The Hague court Of arbitration.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
BRIDES FOR wEsrERNERs

New York. Aug. 26. Judging BY the
frequency Of their arrival in large
parties. Scottish Iassies are popular
as brides in some parts Of the far
west In similar proportion to that
on many previous voyages Of Anchor
Liners ten per cent Of the 500 odd
passengers on the steamer Columbia.
just in from Glasgow were young
Scotch women, all of the so maidens
announcing themselves bound for va
ricus western states as brides-to-be
of prosperous farmers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
MRS. BACON DEAD

Berkeley, Calf, Aug 26. Worn out
by an extended period Of nursing her
husband, Mrs. Jennie Foote Bacon,
wife Of Professor Thomas r. Bacon.
senior member Of the faculty OF the
University Of California, died yester-
day Of heart disease at the family res
idence here. Professor Bacon was not
told Of the death of his wife for fear
the shock might prove fatal.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
APPRoPRIArIoN cur DOWN.

Washington, Aug. 26 Appropria-
tons for the expenses OF the govern
ment in the fiscal year Of 1918,
amounted to $1,ols.62e.14S, according
to a statement made to the senate to.
day by Senator Warren, chairman OF
the appropriation committee. The to-
tai is less than that Of the last year
by $1o46,7sS and is s2l.OOOOOO less
than the estimates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
Perkins viii Not Testify.

Washington, Aug. &c. George WI
Perkins win not testify tomorrow, as
had been arranged, before the Clapp
committee Of the senate investigating
committee to the campaign funds Of
1904 and 1908.
The wrangle over adjournment in
which congress finds Itself. which has
made it impossible for the committee
to get a quorum has overturned the
plan. The appearance Of Mr.. Perkins
has been indefinitely postponed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
STORM KILLS THREE

Cleveland, O., Aug. 2s. Three peo
pie were killed during terrific wind
and rain storm that swept over the
city today. Virgil Bellows, one Of a
party aboard the yacht Red Head, was
knocked overheard by swinging
boom and drowned. Michael Sherr
and John Mulnix were killed by light
ring. Trees were blown down and
nmch property loss was suffered.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
NO MORE MAIL
ON SUNDAYS
NEW POSTAL RULING EVEN
CUTS OFF THE DAILY
PAPERS

Washington, Aug. 26.- first and
second class postoffces viii be clos
ed on Sundays as a result Of a proyi
sion in the new postal appropriation
bill passed by congress and signed BY
President Taft
Every important city in the United
States is affected. Hereafter only spe-
cial delivery letters will pass through
on that day and no mail will be plac-
ed in lock boxes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
COLONEL WILSON DEAD

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 26. Colonel @. g.
Wilson. aged 81, former president Of
the United Wireless company, died
late last night at the United States
penitentiary here. where he was serv-
ing three year sentence for using
the malls in an attempt to defraud.
Uraemic poisoning was given as the
cause Of the coIoneI's death.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
CALIFORNIA WINS.

Newport, R. l.. Aug. 26. Califor
MAS sweep Of the lawn tennis honors
Of the country was completed today
when Maurice p. Mclaughlin Of San
Francisco, won the championship in
singles by defeatingg Wallace F.
Johnson Of Philadelphia. in three out
of five sets. The scores were S-6;
2-e s-s; ga; 6-2.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
TO-DAY in CONGRESS

Washington, Aug. 2s. Senate: Met
at noon.
Mr.. La Toilette prepared to conti-
nue. his fiIibuster to force vote on the
Penrose resolution.
Petitions for investigation Of elec.
tions Of Senators Chiffon and Watson
presented.
House: Met at noon.
Marked time for the senate's ad-
journment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
VIRGINIA SENATORS
TO Be INVESTIGATED
ELECTION OF WATSON AND cHIIl
TON SAID TO HAVE BEEN
ILLEGAL

Washington, Aug 2e, IA demal
for an Investigation Of the elect
OF Senators William &. Chiffon
Clarence W. Watson Of West virg
was made in a petition signed by
er Glasscock and others presents,
day to the senate through Sci
Gallinger. the presiding officer.
petition called attention to char
bribery publicly made in refe4ei
the election Of the two West
senators. u.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
HORSE AS a pENTIsr

Grover, Coloy Aug. 25.-suffering
from severe toOthache, Samuel Rice
started to ride 25 miles to a dentist
today, when his horse threw him and
kicked him in the mouth, knocking
out the aching molars.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-26
BATTLE in CHIHUAHUA.

Pearson, chihuahua, Mex, Aug. 26-
Rebels and federals met yesterday
at Ascension, so miles southwest OF
Juarez, according to a report received
here today. The rebels lost 26 killed,
three wounded and several prisoners
Federal cavalry Of Gensai Rapago's
command participated witt a rebel
group whose commander il unlSnown-
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-28
One Mag
Overcome

constipation permanently by proper
personal cooperation with tho benc-
aclal effects Of syrup OF Figs and
EliSlr Of SIENNA, when required. The
forming OF regular habits IL most im-
portnnt and while endenvorlng 20
form them tho assistance 81 Syrup of
Fies and Elixir Of soHna ID most val
liable. as Il Is the only laxative which
acts without disturbing the natural
functions and without facilitating end
II "a the one laxative which leaves the
internal organs ina naturally healthy
condition, thereby really aiding one IN
that way. 10 set ils beneficial ELECTS.
buy The genuine manufactured BY the
California flg Syrup Co only. and for
Gale BY an leading druggists Syrup
u Figs end Elixir Of SIENNA is never
chased BY the well.informed with
medicines which make oxtrayagant
ana unfoundod claims 10 cure hahitunl
constipation without personal coop.
Grafton.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-03-28
oNEI WAY OF DOING IT.

speakln 8 81 the spring olean-upI
fever ~ ia interesting % note that the
city Of 4lamodn. Cal. il about TO
cmploy a vniane plan 10 raise the
standard hof cleanliness IN residences
and bualu esh houses IN future tnol
sanitary condition OF tho various
premises Ne TO b shown By pIacards
bearing TIE inscriptions "clean. +"
t'diryr or "fllthy." Those places
which 40 mot satisfy the bosrd OF
health win be plcsrded ss DIRTY o.
.fnihy until they comply with the de-
mnndH IF the euthorgiies. This action
was decided upon at tho last meeting
of the board Of hohth. which ap.
pointed a committees 20 post the pln-
cards ana 10 cuH~ fur tsss general
health Of the city. The board OF
health intends TO inspect not only the
bnFiness houses, but also the private
residences af taie city. and to affix
the placards 10 every house in tho
cay. Those residences which can be
designated az clean" viii not be
piisoarded, but those in which sanl-
snry conditlods sre dIsregarded will
be designated as dirty" or "nIthy''
untp the horse owners remedy the
conditions, upon which the placards
win be renaoyed AZ the board Of
health has arbitrary powers under the
city charter. the placnrds must re-
main. on the houses or places Of busi-
ness unit the board Is satisfied that
the conditions therein are sanitary.
II any householder tears down the
pIacalrds the extreme penalty Of the
law can be enforced. This action was
licensed necessary by the board on ac-
count OF the many complaints re-
celvec $50
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Red-BIOOded American Heroes
THE DEATH OF JIM B LUDSO

And burnt a hole In the night,
And quick as a flash she turned, and
made
For that willer bank on the yishe
There was runnin' and cursin'. but
Jim yelled out.
Over all the Internal roar.
'I'll hold her nozzle aRin the bank
Till the last EaloOt's aahorel"
There was n resounding crash az
the PROV Of the boat plowed into the
bank among the willows. but Jim
BludsO stuck 10 HIS post at the wheel
The panic.stricken people clamorod to
get on, and the warning voice Of the
brave captain was heard above the
din. Blnds0 held her firmly 10 the
shore
And. sures you're born, they all got
or
sss s tiiu HmQKgsSncKs fell
And nludso's ghost went up alone
In the smoke Of the Prairie Bell.
He weren't no saint--but at je1Fment
ia run my chance with Jim,
Longside OF some plous gentlemen
That wouldn't shook hands with
him.
He seen his duty, a dead-sure thing.
And went for II thar and then:
And Christ Amt a-going 70 be too
hard
On man that died for men.
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wiia Tho election ~ two United
States SENATORS sg the state iesisia-
ture yesterday New Mexico hUa iapw
been placed finally ON ga equal foot
ing with tho rest of the states. For
the first time tho privileges Of state
hood are IN TAR say IL be realised
al the natIonsl capital and the change
in New Mcnoo's status viii add enor-
mously to her prestige before the ma
ton.
In the SELECTION az Judge A. u. Fan
and Thomgs benton catron ~ United
States seantors. me LEGISLATURE hns
chosen swo men vho arc pioneers in
business and poliucs DO Sew Mexico
and who should BE- fully oonversant
with the needs OF the new state.
In the choice 81 Judge Fall she iog-
islature has sent 90 the senate one
Of che most splcndidly equipped men
possible to find IN tho confines OF
New MoxIco. Judge Fan has every
desirable qualification for a United
states senator
He Is absolutely representative OF
New Mexico. Mentally he Is the peer
OF any New Mexican; Keen. brilliant.
aggressive. with wide kn0wledse OF
men and conditions IN his state; all
ways displaying the courage OF his
convictions; ne II fluent and edo
quent speaker and q ahrewd and ef-
fectve worker JAdge Fall II man
OF determination and boundiess en-
crgy. aad in general ability be is
more than the equal Of many men at
present lehdera Is The senate. HIS
long residence and wide acguaint-
anco In the southwest, no less than
his wide acquaintance ~ Washington
and bis Influence among the national
lawmakcrs. peculiarly fit him for tho
position Ills little speech Of accept
ance az santa f'e yesterday showed
that b. has soT0e very definite ideas
about the most pressing needs Of the
STATE; and his intention TO work hard
for the bettormeRt Of conditions along
the Rio Grande sasans shat Albuqner-
que will especially bonofIr from his
activities ia the national capital.
Judge Fall has clear grasp of the
needs ~ the state as wEois aed he
wlll work lor tbs state as g Whole
That his sorSices Miii br lmmenscis
valuable 10 New McNco ana 70 Afbu-
querque IL lorescne conclusion.
The two new senators have a tre-
mcndons field Tor nsefuipcss. The
i've sDtss which New Mexico for ths
first time Possesses In the United
statcs senate have vast possi bilitcf
for good or evil % ths people OF New
Mexico. As Judge Fan set forth IN
mis- sreech u acceptance. New Mexiec
has been Aegiected hs the national
government; and It q the duty and
the privilege o. The senators % shoN
20 congress hoh View Mexico has suf.
fered by shls negleoii how pressipl
are her needs, and how great bel
claim upon the liberollty Of congreas
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On the Mississippi river, years ago.
biz flatnottomed steamboats, with
stern paddlewheels, piled up and
down the sIFtaIn with passengers and
merchandise between Cairo, H., and
New orleans.
Just such d craft Jim Bludso sailed
Jim Biudso isnmortalizcd IN a poem
By John HAY
IN imaglnntlon let ~ stand on the
river bank under the trees an Blud-
SOS Prairie Bell gioama down the
current There Is the hoarse, deep
whistle az tho boat approaches Il Is
night and va see the glarlng red
sparks ny skyward IN cloud Of
smoke beyond the bend Another
cloud Of cleaning cinders comes into
view. There are two boaie--a race ~
on. Darkies below deck are piling
woGa sste tho tsrrace- 4 ees-c hcs
sits on the safety valve TO prevent
tho waste ~ steam.
The boats come, and we see ex-
cited people on the decks, outlined In
black against tho sky.
But suddenly there Is crashing
explosion from the overheatod engine
room. The Prairie Bell trembles un-
der the shock. Her timbers, dry as
kindllag, go up in smoke before n
rush OF flames
The Ore bust out as she cl'ared the
bar.