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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
WHAT ARE MUNITIONS
OF WARFARE? IS ASKED
PRESIDENT TAFT WILL BE
OBLIGED TO DECIDE THE
MUCH MooTED QUESTION.

Washington, March 22.-President
Taft and his cabinet today considered
the question whether food, clothing
and dynamite are munitions of war
within the meaning of the presidents IS
proclamation prohibiting the expor-
tation of all war materials to Mexi-
co. The puzzling question regarding
food and clothing was raised by GUS
toms officials along the southern
border and by merchants in El Paso
and other border towns.
The army has held up about 10000
pounds of dynamite intended for
smelling concerns in Mexico and the
government is being appealed to not
to interfere with transit of explosives
intended for industries.
At the conclusion If he catinet
meeting here, President Taft referred
the question of the scope of his neu-
trallty proclamation to Attorney Gem
eral Wickersham. who will investi-
gate and report probably Tuesday. A
private message from Juan Sanchez
Azcona. secretary to President Ma
dero at Mexico City. received today
said:
"The report from Juarez that
groups of federal soldiers in Chihua-
hua had Joined the rebels is cow
Iardly falsehood. On the contrary,
every one applauds the loyalty of our
heroic regulars. It is also untrue
that there has been any manifestation
here against President Madero. A
few days ago there was most enthu-
siastic demonstration here in his fav-
or in which 10000 of our best citizens
took part and which will be repeated
in the greater part of the republic
next.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
TO PLAY EoR rooL TITLE.

Philadelphia. Pa. March zz.-Fol
the purpose of awarding another EN-
blem in the national championship at
American fifteen-ball pocket billiards,
now held permanently by Alfred De
Orc of New York. a tournament is
to be held in horticultural hall in this
city, beginning next Monday night
and continuing probably for two
weeks. In addition to Champion De
Orc the. contestants will include
Charles Weston Of Chicago. w. w.
King of New York. Thomas /. Wilson
Of Hackensack, N. j., Frank Sherman
Of Washington, James Mature of
Denver, Edward Ralph of Hights-
town, N. j.. and William F. De Langh
Of Philadelphia.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Washington. March 22.-Senate:
In session 2 p. m.
House: Met at noon.
Labor committee heard advocates
of Hughes-Borah Industrial commits.
sion bill.
Considered resolution calling on
secretary OF war for the number of
Apache Indians held prisoners of war
at Fort Still, Oklahoma.
Representative Palmer of Pennsyl-
vania made an unsuccessful attempt
to discharge the Indian affairs COM
mittee from further consideration of
his resolution calling for information
on the Apache Indians.
Adjourned out of respect to the
memory of the death of Representa-
tive Foster of Vermont at o'clock
until noon Monday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
Heroic Father and Son.

Uniontown, Pa, March 22.-Wil-
liam H. Mcdowell, an aged mountain
eer, owes his life to the heroism of
Charles Hardy,a neighbor, and John
Hardy. his 1s-year-olo son. Awaken
ed today by cries for help the elder
Hardy went to the door of his noun
tain home and saw McDowell's cabin
floating down Devils creek, which
had become raging torrent. It had
swept McDowell's cabin away as the
old man lay asleep.
A short distance below the Hardy
home the stream piunges 300 feet
into an abyss floored by sharp. jag
ged rocks Towards thi~ cataract and
certain death floated the cabin while
Mcdowell knalt in the doorway, al
ternately praying for deIiyerance and
calling for help.
Hardy dashed unclad along the
uduk anu piuh6cu Into tn0 Ivy WoVOio.
Hardy reached the cabin and then
with an arm about his neighbor struck
out for the shore. The racing tor
rents swept him nearer and nearer
the falls despite his efforts to reach
the banks
Exhausted and ready to give up,
he heard the whirr of rope thrown
them by John Hardy, the son. The
elder Hardy seized and slipped it
about his shoulders. But to the boys
horror the current was SO swift he
could not haul the zen in. The three
were dragged along until the two in
the water were within few yards
of the falls. The boy finally was able
to hitch the rope about a tree and
thus enabled to drag the two men to
shore.
The boys hands were lacerated
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22

unforeseen event occurs to change
the situation he is sure OF election.
And Mills looks like sure winner of
the second toga, which is guaranteed
to be just as handsome as the first
garment turned out by the legislative
taliors.
just how hard put to it is William
Fl. (BulD Andrews was shown today
when w. II. H. Llewellyn presented
to the house dozen or more peti-
tions from persons residing in Dona
Ana county requesting the election
of the former delegate upon the first
ballot. These resolutions were real
this morning. before the ballot on SEN
ators was taken, but Mr.. Andrews
was not observed to have made par
ticularly heavy gain. In fact, his to-
tai gain was but three votes, leaving
him still three votes behind Mills.
Llewellga also presented reso'II.
tion providing that a committee be
appointed from each house for the pur-
pose Of considering means of raising
revenue nnser statute similar to
the Ohio law which would tax all
Pullman cars, private cars, cold stor-
age cars and other cars operated by
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
fierce BATTLE FOUGHT
WITH PARAGUAY REBELS
MANY 5ATTALIoNS ARE REPORT.
ED TO HAVE BEEN DECfMAT-
ED DURING FIGHT

Buenos, Ayres. Argentine, March
PA fierce battle between the re-
voIutionaries and the government
forces in Paraguay has been going
on for some time and is still RAGING.
according to teIegrams received here
from Asuncion today. Many exchang-
es have occurred in the positions OF
the two forces, entrenched points
having been taken and retaken sew
eral times. Several of the battalions
engaged have been dccimated, accord
ing TO the report.
The failure of the peace negctia-
tions between the rebels and the
Paraguayan government was reported
on March 6, when the rebels occupied
Villeta and began advancing on Asun-
cion. The government sent two col
INNS of men to meet them and DIR
ing fight the rebels caotufed two
machine gum. Til. situation At Asun-
cion was said to be very critical as
the rebels then laid siege to the city,
surrounding it on the land side, when
rebel gunboats patrolled the river
preventing the arrival of foodstuffs
from Argentine and causing great
distress among the inhabitants.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
Much Damage Done.

Pittsburg, March 22.-The crest of
the flood in the Ohio river caused
by the rapid rising of the Allegheny
and Monongahela rivers, was reach
ed here today when the stage was
2S.1 feet, almost two feet less than
the weather bureau predicted. Many
small streams throughout western
Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio are
flooded and much damage has been
done, but relief from the unusual
conditions is expected before the day
is over.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
cyMNAsrs AFTER TITLES.

Haverford, Pa, March 22.-star
gymnasts from Yale. Columbia,
Princeton. Pennsylvania and several
other Of the big eastern colleges as
sembled at Hayerford college here to-
day to contest for the championships
Of the intercollegiate Gymnastic AS
sociation. The events on the program
include the flying rings, horizontal
bar, rope climbing. side horse, Indian
club swinging, paranel bars, tumb-
ling and long morse.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
Bid Battle Expected.

Chihuahua, March 22.-Unofficial
reports from Escalon are that light
fighting is in progress near Ceballos,
20 miles south of there. At Orozco's
headquarters it will be no surprise if
an important encounter occurs today
General Campo heading a force of
more than 1000 men arrived last
night at Escalon and heavy detach-
ment has been sent on south. The
trains in which they moved south
from Jimenez are at Escalon. General
Teller is believed to be the general
commanding the advancing federals.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
AMERICAN PROPERTY
TO Be PROTECTED
THIS GOVERNMENT WILL NOT
ALLOW DEPREDATIoNs TO
CONTINUE IN CHINA.

Hong Kong, March 22.-Trouble is
brewing between the various sections
of the population III the province of
Kwang-Si and an outbreak may oc-
cur at any moment, according to re-
ports received here. During the
fighting at swatow the STANDARD OIL
tanks and warehouses were struck
frequently by bullets. The Standard
Oil company, which has fits headQuar-
ters here, has put in claim for 1000
tales (about s7OO,OOO) for damage
done to its property during the fight
ing at Hankow.
The commander Of the u. S. Moni-
tor Monterey, when it was report
ed party Of men. He has informed
had been damaged au swatow. land
ed party of men. He had informed
the leaders Of the Chinese troops that
he did not wish to dictate to them
where they should fight battles be-
tween themselves in their own coun-
try. but informed them that he was
prepared to protect American prop
erty. The Chinese promised him
that they would put stop to the
burning and looting. Geurilla fighting
is still proceeding at Canton and its
vicinity.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
OUTLAWS EXTREMELY BOlB
sIDNA ALLEN AND FOUR NE
PHEws HovEAlNe IN WclN-
ITY OF THEIR CRIME
CENSORING PRESS DISPATCHES
OFFICERS WISH TO KEEP Fucs-
TivEs IN DARK AS TO THEIR
MOVEMENTS

Hillsville, Va, March 22.-Sidna
Edwards, nephew of sidna Allen and
one of the Allen gang which fled to
the mountains after the court house
assassination here, was arrested to-
day at Lamsburg, Va, without resist
ance by posse. Edwards is being
brought here. His capture leads to
the belief that others Of the mountain
eers soon will be in custody
Out in the mountains along the Vir--
sinia-North Carolina border today are
all Of the sheriffs, detectives ana
possemen enlisted for the taking OF
the Allen outlaws, apparently deter
mined to stay in the field this time
until they have run down something
beside false clews.
This community awolSe today in
state of excited expectancy over Gov
ernor Mann's announcement yester-
day that steps were being taken
which he believed would result in the
capture of the Allensshe latter part
Of this week or the first OF next
week. No inkling of the nature OF
the proposed coup has been given out.
Fear that information as to the plans
and movements of the searchers will
leak to the fugitiyes has resulted in
an attempt to censor press dispatch
es.
According to stories reaching here.
Sidna Allen and his four nephews
not only have been in this vicinity 4,
since they shot up the Carroll court
a week ago yesterday, but Sidna, weak
ened by wounds. actually slept two
nights at his own home. 1t is said
that the mountaineers constantly
have watched their pursuers through
field glasses and have used success
fully rifle shot code system.
Young Edwards was arrested BY
Detectives Felts and Phaults. who
found him wandering about aimlessly
and hungry. His foot, burned recent
ly in a distillery, had troubled him
greatly and 1t is believed he was un-
able to keep up with the swift
changes of base made by the other
fugitives.
Sidna is 22 years old. At first )
reward of only 5000 was offered for
his capture, but after an investigation
as to his part in to shooting, Gov
ernor Mann increased the amount to
$1,000, the same as offered for the
capture. dead or alive, OF Sidna Al
len, leader of the s..n. It is prob
able that Edwards will be taken to.
Roanoke for safe keeping.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22

Santa Fe, N. NJ, March 22.--It was
noticeable this noon during the SEN
atorial ballot that the tension has
been lifted and that the republicans
are now confident that the deadlock
will be broken shortly. Slowly but
surely the process of elimination pro-
ceeds and there is a shifting which,
it is expected, will result in the
choice of two republican senators by
Thursday of next week. A. g. Fall
on the republican side got within IL
votes today Of being elected, receiv-
ing 26 votes and a republican, the
first time in the four ballots thus far
taken, heads the list.
The democrats threw vheir votes
from A. A. Jones to Judge N. B.
Laughlin, giving the latter 2S votes
The state republican committee has
called a secret conference in the SUI
preme court room this evening at
1880 o'clock and while the senator
ships will not be discussed, the con-
ference will have hearing on it
the advisability of calling caucus
will be considered and also what
steps are to be taken in the matter
the four house members accused of
bribery in case they are unseated and
Governor Mcdonald calls a special
election as the constitution provides,
to fill the vacancies. The bribery in
vestigation hearing was resumed late
this afternoon with Republican State
Chairman Venceslao Jaramillo still on
the stand. No further sensational
disclosures are expected.
Thai tomorrow's ballot will witness
the election of Judge A. B. Fall as q
member of the United States senate
is believed not unlikely by many
prominent republicans, both in and
out of the legislature. That his col
legaue in the highest legislative as
sembly in the country also will be Sc
lected is believed by large contin-
gency. Just who that fortunate person
will be is not known although there
are numerous persons, as well ac-
quainted with the situation as is pos
sible, who are willing to bet that he
will be former Governor William ].
Mills.
There are many who stick to the
theory that the present deadlock will
continue for several days and that
the election of the first senator from
New Mexico will not occur until as
late as Thursday of next week. How
ever, the result of the ballot today
demonstrated that Judge Fall is able
to secure his election at any time
that he may choose. Unless some
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
MOUNTAINEER'S CLOSE CALL
HOME OF Pennsylvania RE-
cLUsE FLOATS TOWARD
BIG WATERFALL.
RESCUED BY HIS NEIGHBORS
HERolSM OF CHARLES HARDY
SAVED THE LIFE OF WILL
lam MCDOWELL.

lst. Louis, Mo-. March 22.-Snow
and rain which fell yesterday and
last night, has demoralized transpor-
tation and wire communicate in
Illinois and Missouri. A heavy wind
added greatly 10 the damage.
Taylorsville and Jacksonville, ILL.,,
are in the grasp of the worst sleet
storm In years. PurIic utilities ha 70
been crippled aud TaylorsvlIile is
completely isolated. The Miss lu:i
river at this point is higher thar 1t
has been at any time for two years
and is rising at a rate that causes
alarm among farin srs in the Bottoms.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
SITUATION UNCHANGED.

Cleveland, Ohio, March q. 4Whefhs
er 100000 miners in the Ditunainons
coal fields would strike or merely
would suspend operations after April
/, depends largely upon the deIibera,
tions of subcommittee composed Of
two miners and two operators each
from western Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois.
The subcommittee. with John P.
White. president q the United Nine
Workersof America. as the chief dele
gate of the lminers. may continue
its sessions several days IN an effort
to effect compromise agreement
following the flat refusal Of the oper
ators to grant the miners demands
for ten per cent increase in par
and shorter working hours.
Although a shut down Of all the IN
ion bituminous .koal mines in the
country is said b. President White Is
be certain both sides declare they
are anxious to prevent strike -
even a suspension o. long duration.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
MlDDLEwElcHT FIGHT.

San Francisco. Cal, March 22.-The
battle at the Mission street arena to-
morrow night between Jack Dillon
of Indianapolis and Frank Klaus of
Pittsburg is arousing considerable in
terest among the fight fans of this vi
cinity. The result of the fight will
have strong bearing on the disput-
ed middleweight championship, as
both Dillon and Klaus are claimants
to the title.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
NEW DEPARTMENT PROPOSED

Washington, March 22.-Sonsolida.
tion of all federal public health agen-
cies into a United States public
health service" supervised by the
treasury department was proposed in
a bill introduced today by Senator
Smoot of Utah. The bill would create
in the treasury the office of assistant
secretary for public health.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
FEARS DANGEROUSPRECEDENT
DECLARES FIXING PAY SCALE
WOULD HURT THE MINERS
IN THE FUTURE.
STARVATION STALKS STREETS
EVERY BRANCH OF INDUSTRY IN
THE BRITISH ISLES is
SUFFERING.

London, March 32.-?fsmier is
duith in the house of commons this
afternoon refused to accept the min
er's amendment to The minimum
wage bill providiag~a MINIMUM OF
$1.25 and so cents as the daily wages
for men and boys, respectively. Enoch
Edwards, labor member uf parliament
and president of the Miners Fede-
ration of Great Britain, at once an
nounced that the premIers rejection
of the miners amendment closed the
door to an immediate settlemcl- Of
the strike.
The house had lust .n:e-eI upon
the committee stage of the minimdm
wage bill when the miners amend
ment was moved and Premier AS.
quith's pronouncement, the gravity of
which Immediately was recognized
because it is practically certain to
bring about another oeadIock, caused
sensation among the members In
opposing the miners amendment the
premier said that he was inclined to
think the Figures reasonable ones,
but that it was most undesirable to
insert in the bill any specific mini
mum wage or to estasnsh she preced
ent of fixing the rate of wages by act
of parliament 1t would, he pointed
out, be peculiarly dangerous TO the
men themselves, because IL parlia-
ment once expressed its judgment
that slips was fair minimum wage
that sum would be bound to be
treated as the maxf..ium.
If the miners refuse to return to
work the government must face the
necessity of taking those "otller and
different measures" foreshadcwed by
the premier yesterday and which are
believed to mean adequate protection
for those men desiring to return tof
work. In the meantime, starvation
faced the industrial population of the
country The funds of the trades un-
ions are running low, and in some
places this weeks payment of strike
benefits will be the last.
In Wales and Scotland and in the |
industrial district of England, relief
work has been started and soup
kitchens established. There is scarce
ly mining village in Scotland where
the children are not being fed by the
public authorities 1t is estimated
the miners thus far have lost in wages
SIG, ,40S,S50 besides the depletion Of
the unions funds. Factories of all /
kinds all over the country continue
to close. down and all the railroads
are reducing their service to the min
imum The food supplies from
abroad also are threatened.
It is evident that the government
is sanguine of securing a compromise
in the coal dispute and Of passing
the wage bill through all the stages
Of the house of commons tonight as
.he house of lords has been summon
I'd to meet at 1870 o'clock. The OBJ
ect of the upper house is to pass the
first reading of the bill so that it
san be completed tomorrow and OBJ
ain the royal assent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
To Land at La cuaIra

On Board the United States Cruiser
Washington, by Wireless via Santa
go de Los Caballeros, San Domingo.
March 22- Secretary of State Knox
expects to arrive att La Guaira. vene-
zuela, today and Immediately proceed
to Caracas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
WELCOME FOR KNOX

Caracas. Venezuela, March 22.-
The city is splendidly decorated in
honor of Secretary of State Knox's
arrival today. A large triumphal arch
has been erected and flags are flying
everywhere. The Venezuelan govern
ment has issued decree making to-
day and tomorrow official holidays.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22

and his body was bruised and bleed
ing as a result of the fight among the
rocks and brush. When the elder
Hardy and the aged recluse at last
climbed the steep bank they found
that the boy had tainted.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
Reaches as Feet Mark.

Cairo, H., March 22.-The flood
stage was reached here today When
the river gauge registered 45.4 fcey.
Water from the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers began creeping over the low
lands of Illinois, Missouri and Ken,
lucky. 1t is predicted rnat the stage
will reach AZ feet.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22
River Rising at Davenport

Davenport, Iowa, March %. The
Mississippi river rose another foot
since yesterday making a total of four
feet in as many days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-22

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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-06-14
T'M ONLY A LITTLE GIRL"
Failing Eyesight Responsible for an
Old Mans Mistake-Rebuke
Hardly Effective.

A certain group of youngsters in an
exclusive West Side residential section
had been very noisy throughout the
forenoon.
The children were still doing their
utmost to initiate a bedlam. when a
very angry old man appeared at the
door Of nearby apartment house. He
was quite old, and it was evident that
his eyesight was rot the best, but he
finally succeeded in picking out a
youngster who was aiding very strenu-
ously in the noise making.
The aged man walked over to the
child, took it by the hand and walked
back to the apartment When he
reached the doorway he turned to the
child and said:
Don't you know it's against the
law to make so much noise?"
Yes. sir" was the meek reply.
Well, don't you know that you'll
be arrested and put in Jail. and then
you can never be president of the
United States?"
please, sir?" replied the child. 81
don't care; I'm only a little girl.
New York Mail
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-06-14
WELL POSTED.
A California Doctor With Forty Years
Experience.

in my forty years experience as a
teacher and practitioner along ny
gienic lines" says a Los Angeles
physician, Il have never found 4 food
to compare with Grape-Nuts for the
benefit of the general health of all
classes Of people.
Il have recommended Grape-Nuts
for g number OF years to patients with
the greatest success and every year.
experience makes me more enthusiast
tic regarding its use.
Il make it a rule to always recon-
mend Grape-Nuts. and Postum in place
Of coffee. when giving my patients in
Structions as 20 diet. for know both
Grape-Nuts and Postum ear be digest
ed by anyone.
AS fer myself. when engaged in
much mental work my diet twice a
day consists of Grape-Nuts and rich
cream. l find ii Just the thing to
build up gray matter and keep the
brain in good working order
In addition TO its wonderful effects
as brain and nerve food Craze Nuts
always keeps the digestive organs in
perfect, healthy tone, I carry it with
me when l travel, otherwise am al
most certain to have trouble With my
stomach" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Greek. Mich.
Strong endorsements like the above
from physicians all over the country
have STAMPED Grape-Nuts the most
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arr ErRuine. true, zad full OF human
Interest.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-06-14
The Worms Way.

The Hon. Stephen CoIeridge. the
English auttvivisectionist, said an
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Philadelphia is
delighted with the recent English viEi-
section report, which promises to
abolish even the use Of the live bait in
fishing.
Mr.. COleridge once argued here in
Philadelphia about the cruelty of fish
ing with worms.
Oh his opponent said. the mere
fact that worm writhes and EriggIes
when impaled on a hook is no proof
that it is actually suffering pain
No, oh. mo- said Mr. CoIeridge,
sarcasticaIly. Beyond doubt that is
just the worms way of laughing at
being tickled.'"