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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
MAY VOTE ON TARIFF
BILL NEXT WEEK
MEASURE LIKELY WILL BE DE,
TERMINED ON BY HOUSE
COMMITTEE TUESDAY.

Washington, April 19.-Democrats
of the house continued their caucus
on tariff revision today with the ex-
pectation of completing by nightfall
the administrative provisions Of the
bill and dispOsing OF numerous ways
and means committee amendments.
So far the only substantial change
made in the tariff bill has been the
transfer Of shoe machinery 70 the free
list.
The ways and means committee ma
jority agreed today, to an amendment
to transfer buckwheat and rye to the
free list and to add savings banks
conducted for profit to the list
of exemptions from the operation Of
the income tax. They we're reported
later to the caucus.
There was no change in the items
of wheat, on which the millers have
been making a great fight because of
the putting of flour on the free list.
When the caucus assembled Demo
cratic Leader Underwood said he ex-
pected the tariff bill would be COM
pleted in caucus by tonight AS
amended it will be reintroduced in
the house Monday, and, according to
present plans, voted upon by the en-
tire membership of the ways and
means committee at a meeting Tues
day and probably taken up for con-
sideration by the house Wednesday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
SCOUTS GET MEDAL s.

Washington, April 19.-Boy scouts
in khaki today thronged PennsyIVa-
MIA avenue in greater numbers than
at any time since March 3, when they
aided the police in protecting the suf-
fragist marchers on that day. They
received medals from the women in
appreciation for their assistance on
that occasion. The presentation took
place in a downtown theater.
AS the boys gathered at the thea
ter they were greeted with applause
and handclapping Of the numerous
women who were early on hand to
witness the proceedings.
The medals are handsome bronze
trophies commemorative of the pa
rade event and each one bears the en-
erared name CT the recipient.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
FRISCO ADOPTS MOST
STRENUOUS MEASURES
WILL TRY TO Stop TONG WARS
BY IsoLATlNe ALL OF
CHINATOWN.

San Francisco, calify April ia
state Of siege was declared in China
town today. BY order of the police
department and the district attorney,
TO white man will be allowed to enter
Chinatown, and no yellow man will be
allowed to leave it. If Chinatown is
killed commercially, well and good !;
the price is not too heavy for an end
to tong murders, the police declare.
This is the answer of San Francis
CO to the tenth murder last night in
the endless battle Of the tongs.
Chief White said today that he is
convinced the ridh merchants Of Chi
natown, whethss om fear or of free
viii, were beniau .ne t6ngs, aud he
believed the best way to touch their
eonsciences is through the pocket
nerve.
Not a sightseeing automobile en-
tered Chinatown today. The army Of
professional guides who show tour
lists the sights we're idle. Every cor
ner was picketed with a policeman
or detective.
White men and women living in the
district or having legitimate business
there we're allowed to pass the lines,
but they were required to show cause.
The blockade will continue until the
police are satisfied that a decent re
spect for civilized law has been
brought home to the heart Of those
who rule the district.
No opposition is expected from the
Chinese consul, who recently inform
ed the grand jury that tongs were
murderous associations born on the
Pacific coast, ostensibly organized as
charitable fraternities, but not per
mitted in China.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
WILSON REQUESTS CAUTION
PRESIDENT TELLS coRST STATE
NOT TO TAKE ACTION AZ
FEcTINe TREATIES.
LEGISLATURE PUTS IT OFF
WILL NOT VOTE ON THE ACTS
IN QUESTION UNTIL EARLY
NEXT WEEK.

Washington, April 19.-Secretary
Bryan today telegraphed to Governor
Johnson of California, requesting him
TO withhold his signature from any
anti-alien land legislation passed by
the California legislature which might
be in violation of treaties between
the United States and Japan.
The postponement by the California
legislature of the alien land bills un-
til next week has the effect to slight
ly relieve the tension here, though ev-
cry moment until the bills are again
taken up will be utilized in exchange
of messages between washington and
Sacramento and other points in Cali
fornia where influential officials re-
side who may be able to exert some
influence on the course of legislation
at the state capital
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
Kennedy Wins Race

st Louis, April William ]
Kennedy Of the Illinois Athletic clut
won the marathon race here today in
three hours, two minutes and 2 2-S
seconds. He far outdistanced all com.
petitors. The race was over the full
marathon distance Of 2s miles ss5
yards.
st. Louis, Mo. April Entries for
the Marathon race this afternoon un-
der the auspices Of the Missouri Ath-
letie club were open until noon 10
day.
Thirty-two entrants were ready for
the start at Gumboy, st. Louis county,
at noon. Weather conditions were
ideal, but many feared a record
would not be made because this was
the first time Marathon had been
run over the course. The road was
dusty in places, but smooth.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
CARLSON Wins The
BOSTON MARATHON
MINNEAPOLIS RUNNER GETS
AWAY WITH THE BIG CLAS-
SIC DISTANCE RACE.

Boston, April 19-Fritz Carlson of
Minneapolis won the seventeenth
marathon race of the Boston Athletic
association from Ashland to this city
today, distance of 21 miles over roll
ing roads. His time was hours "A
minutes, II As seconds.
The record for the course is 2
hours, 25 minutes IA As seconds,
made in 1912 by Mike Ryan Of New
York.
Andrew Sockalexis, sne Old Town,
Me-, Indian, was second. His time
was 2:27:14 4-5 Harry ]. Smith of
New York, was third His time was
2:2S:28 as.
A smaller but more select field
Of long distance runners than has ap-
peared for many years was on hand
today for the start of the Boston
Athletic associations seventeenth an
nual 25-mile road race.
Starter Brown sent the bunch away
promptly at l2 O'Clock A dry breeze
had put the roads in fine shape for
speedy work. Great crowds were
gathered along the route. The first
iye miles. oyer fairly level ground 70
tbe aret checking point q Framing
ham, was covered by Harry Smith cf
New YORK % u minutes end 92 see
opqs. fhe record being y minutes
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
CONTRACT MAY Be SIGNED
IT is STATED THAT TERMS SAT-
IsFAcToRY TO BOTH PARTIES
HAVE BEEN FIXED
NOTHING IS MADE PUBLIC
DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS
SOON AS THE NEGOTIATIONS
END

Several conferences yesterday and
today have drawn Lloyd Sigler, gem
eral manager of the National Savings
and Trust company, and those who
have control Of the Las Vegas land
grant nearer an agreement. Each par
ty concerned in the contract which It
is proposed to grant Mr.. sigler's COM
pany for the construction Of the Cam
Geld irrigation project upon the grant
north Of this city stated his views.
Every phase of the situation was dis
cussed from every possible viewpoint
and common ground is said to have
been reached. It is stated that to-
night likely viii see the signing Of a
contract. Judge David J. Leahy and
the members of the board Of trustees
of the grant, together with the grants
attorney, Herbert w. Clark, represent
ed the grant at the conference, while
the Salt Lake corporation was repre-
sented by Mr.. Sigler. What conces-
sions, if any, were made by the grant
board, or what basis was determined
upon for the signing Of a contract is.
not known. All this win be made pub
lie at the conclusion Of AIr. sigles
official visit here. which doubtless aill
terminate as soon as he has signed or
rejected the contract
Mr. sigler's company is abundantly
able to complete the irrigation pro-
iect if it undertakes to do so. It will
not require any financial assistance
from the grant treasury, although the
of the grant have been en-
by the legislature to invest
II bonds in any safe and feasible pro-
ect for building the irrigation sys-
.em.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
WOMAN GETTING OUT
OF Her SPHERE
KATE DOUGLAS WicclN SAYS
SHE CAN BE MORE POWER
Full WITHOUT BALLOT.

Washington, April Anti-suffra-
gists appeared in force today at the
capitol. prepared to protest to the
senate woman suffrage committee
against any constitutional amendment
giving the right Of franchise to their
sex.
Among the principaI speakers were
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge, president OF
the National Association Opposed to
Woman Suffrage; Mrs. A. J. George.
secretary Of the Massachusetts
branch Of the organization, and Miss
Lucy }. Prince, one OF its foremost
lecturers, Mrs. L. Pugan of Masaa.
eHusetts read paper by Kate Doug.
las Wiggin, the author.
Z cannot believe that the ballor
is the first, or the next best
thing to work for" she read. 7 want
woman to be a good nome maker. D
good mother and a loyal. intelligent
active citizen, but above all, to be
helpful, stimulating, inspiring force in
the world. rather than useful and
influential factor in politics"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
LUMBER MEN CONVICTED.

Philadelphia, April ia vote Of
guilty was rendered in the United
States district court here today
against the promoters and officers of
the International Lumber and Devel-
opment company, who we're charged
with conspiracy to defraud stockhold-
ers of the company through the Unit
ed States mails. The government
charged that the company sold stock
to the amount Of s6,OOO,OOO by circu-
lating false and misleading literature
through the malls regarding the value
and profits of a plantation of $4,000
acres in Campeche, Mex.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
johnson Makes no Comment

Sacramento, Calf, April ia tel
egram to Governor Hiram w. John
son from Secretary of State Bryan
at Washington giving the views of
the federal administration on pending
alien laws in the California legislature
was received here today. Governor
johnson made the message public
but without comment. It is as fol-
losw:
washington, D. C., April 49,
Governor Hiram Johnson. Sacramen-
to, Cal.
The president desires me to say
that while he fully recognizes the
right of the people of Califor-
mia to legislate according to their
judgment on the subject of land ten
ure, he feels it his duty to urge q
recognition of the international char
acter of such legislation.
Being anxious to preserve and
strengthen the long standing friendly
relations existing between this coun-
try and the nations of the Orient, he
very respectfully, but most earnestly,
advises against the use of the words
ineligible to citizenship. He asks
that you bring this view to the at
tention of the legislature. He be-
Iieves the bill, as telegraphed to the
department of state, is greatly to be
preferred. That bill limited owner
ship to citizens and to those who had
declared their intentions to become
citizens.
"(Signed) w. ]. BRYAN"
The telegram was Immediately trans
mitted to the senate and assembly in
a special message signed by the gov
ernor.
The message was read in both
houses and was ordered printed in
the journals, without discussion. Two
other telegrams, one from Portland,
Oregon, chamber of commerce, and
the other from the Young Barristers'
association Of Toxic. both protesting
against the enactment Of an anti-alien
land law. were read in the senate.
No action on the message of the gov
ernor containing the Bryan MESSAGE
will be taken under next week. The
bill was announced officially by floor
leaders in the upper house this morn
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
WAS ACCUSED OF CONTEMPT
PUBLISHER OF KANSAS CITY
STAR WAS PUNISHED BY
THE CIRCUIT JUDGE.
THEN HE TOOK AN APPEAL
INVESTIGATION WAS ORDERED
AND THE ARTICLE IN CUES
TON FOUND CORRECT.

efferson City, Mo, April 19.-WL
liam R. Nelson, editor and owner of
the Kansas City Star, was not guilty
of malice in the publication of an ar
ticle for which was adjudged guilty
Of contempt of court and sentenced
to a day in Jail last February by Cir
cult Judge Joseph E. Guthrie. The
article itself was substantially true"
and unless in the courts opinion that
article in itself is contemptuous the
petitioner should be discharged"
These were the findings reported
to the Missouri supreme court today
by its commissioner in the case,
Charles C. Crow, of Kansas City.
The article complained of stated
that Judge Guthrie had refused to dis
miss the divorce suit of Minnie L.
against Claude F. Clevinger until at
torney's fees were paid and that the
AOluocA SeAHC dllSI tuc Ol6NlAS6I5 udu
been reconciled out of court and
asked to dismiss the case.
Your commissioner finds" says
the report, from the evidence subfit-
ted and considered, that the article
to was substantially true, and
as nearly a correct report Of court
as could be expected
from a layman, and the experience Of
your commissioner has been that
many lawyers would have made as
many errors as appeared IN this ar
ticle.
THE author of this article com
planned of, Mr.. Murphy, was a layman
and moreover even had he been learn
ed in the law, he would have been of
the opinion that the order in the Clev-
niger case was unusual in that it i'm
posed conditions on the right Of the |
plaintiff to dismiss suit for di-
vorce."
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
sUFFRAeErTEs STILL ACTIVE.

sUFFRAeETTEs STILL ACTIVE.
Plymouth, Eng, April ia mill
tant suffragette bomb troop" this
morning attempted to blow up the
famous smeaton tower on Plymouth
Hoe. The tower is the original Eddy
stone light house. built in 1775-79. AS
in many instances of recent date, the
bomb employed by the militants fall
ed to explode. It. consisted Of the
usual cylindrical tin canister filled
with explosives.
The bomb was placed BY the wom-
en- under the entrance gate of the
tower. The fuse had been lighted,
but was apparently extinguished by
the wind. On the cylinder the women
had painted in bold letters the words
Votes for women. Death in ten min
utes," while all around was scattered
suffragette literature.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
COAST TRACK MEET

Berkeley, California, April ls.-The
twenty-ninth annual track and field
meet of the University OF California
and Stanford University was held on
the California oval today both institu-
tions entering wen balanced teams.
Previous performances gave Stanford
a slight advantage in the betting be-
fore the first event was called. The
weather was not propitious for rec
ord breaking.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
PoPE IS coNvALEscENT.

Rome, April 19.-For the first time
since his illness the pope and his sis
ters lunehed at the Vatican together
with Angelo Sarto. his brother, today.
This is considered here as proof that
the pope is really convalescent.
The pope slept quietly foF two
hours this morning His breathing
was easier and his rest more refresh
ing than it had been.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
AM AvIAToR is KlLLEp.

Chicago, April 19.-Otto w. Brodie,
a professional aviator, was killed to-
day by the fall of his machine from a
height of 45 feet at the aviation
grounds on West Sxty-third street
and South Fffty-second avenue. Bro
die was head of a school of aviation
and was testing a new machine. 1t is
believed that his clothing caught in
the fly wheel of the engine, as the
aeroplane tipped crazily before plung-
ing to earth.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
MoLeAsr is EAVoRITE.

San Francisco, April 19.-Ad VOL
gast former lightweight champion,
was a 10 to 8 favorite over Harlem
Tommy Murphy a few hours before
the men entered the ring at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon for their 20
round bout
A possible fight with Champion
Willie Ritchie in the near ruture for
the winner added interest to the bat
tie. Both men declared themselves
in fine condition before the fight and
expressed determination to bring it
to a definite issue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
ico city is captured and regular elec-

ico City is captured and regular elec-
tons held
Carranza pledges himself to turn the
presidency over to the successful can.
didate. Instructions from Washing
ton to resume delivery of mail to all
points in the state Of Coahuila, Mex
leo, where the Carranza government
is operating postoffces, were receiv-
ed today by the postmaster here
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
AppLEMHITE ls 80.

Lincoln, Neb., April 19.-S. ". Ap.
plewhfte. secretary of mining inter-
este ia Mexico. who waa reporta
held by hiexicans fpF q large ransom.
f cafe u Mace. Arizona. according to
word received here tils morning by
hig bFoiheriniaW fW q - %
maAeE 1he meeaaee eame ffaN
fred Hgage at aaU Aniqala 4
she baa Ais hlieHmH a
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
Edueatora Aaked . az

University Of California, April IS.
President benjamin Ide Wheeler Of
the University Of California and Pres
ident David Starr Jordan Of Stanford
University are n receipt today of .
cablegram from President Harada o.
Doshleba puiyefslfy q Japan, he
most improiant chdeiiap Institution
" hleaer leafuipg q ibat country
President Hegada sDpealed ~ oppo.
glliQu q ile aUHaliee laue pill being
considered q lie ierelaiVfe qha
p6ieafe8 y easea Ngto epe geeqp a
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
wlleoN,e oAY or.

Washlngfon, ADrl wfTesldeDf
Wilson took 4 eay off foF fhe first
fime since hie inauguration ife aiq
nof come u ~ executive offices, buf
6pe1i ne nofaing q pie eiiqy ~ fpe
Wbile lfeusf ape piappea % sate e
lepe auianelaia age " Ne sfle9NQoa
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
First Aid 10 the
Perplexed."

The first aid to be per-
picked" in the administration
of the household should be the
advertising columns Of THE
OPTIC,
You were looking at the table
cloth today and that brought
up the question Of table linens.
'' This ought to be a good time
to buy tablecloths and napkins.
Watch the announcements of
the reliable stores that adver-
tise in TILE OPTIC.
And, speaking about table
linens, weren't you thinking Of
a new rug for the dining room.
new curtains, another couch
cover?
Perhaps something was said
about replenishing the cut glass
supply or a new china cabinet
or a buffet.
And what about a rev refrig-
orator this season? A fine up.
to.daie sanitary refrigerator is
not in The luxury class any
more. & Y q necessity
Take your housekeeping prob.
lens D fHe advertising columns
II qgE OPTIC n q the bust
rssa of iAe stores REPRESENTED
iAfIe iq Nelp feH
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
carranza pecIared PreaIdent

Eagle Pass, Tex, April i9.-Gover-
nor Carranza Of Coahuila Is named
provisional president Of Mexico by
delegates from Sonora. chihuahaa,
coahuila and sons other Mexican
states aho hage been having q con
ference % Moneloya. Mexico
News 0f iheiF action feaeted here
today They aHeed iq aeeapt tao
pleo of Guadalupe Whleh names Ger
apz b4qf'signa' NaaaeNl aaill Aek
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19

follows:
President Jordan, President Wheel
re:
All japanese desire American
friendship. Doshisha asks your in
fluence with legislature.
-(Signed) HARADA."
President Wheeler would make no
today regarding the cable
gram
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
pRuMHgAps ARs INSTRUMENTS.

Washington. April 19.-Drumheads
are parts Of musical instruments with
in the meaning Of the tariff law. and
dutiabIe at As per cent adyalorem,
according TO a decision Of the GUS
toms court today importers claimel J.
they should be admitted at IS per
cent as dressed skins,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
MAaHIMoroN MINa -

Oakland, Calf. April ~ Washing
ton won tho varsity boat race On
Oakland harboF ihis moFipng. defeat
lpg stanford BY lls yards The nai
Yefsliy q eaAfaAis H Nas talra
4he siaaiQfa snaNa a Eall
fGNla
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
REGULAR GARRISON is SMALL
ONLY 600 MEN ARE READY TO
UNDERTAKE THE TASK OF
DEFENSE
JUAREz IN A BAD PLIGHT
CANNON ARE USELESS AND AM
MuNiTIoN is BEGINNING TO
RUN LOW

Nogales, Ariz., April 19.-Insurgeni
Sonora state troops early today began
the bombardment of Guaymas by long
distance artillery and rifle fire. The
federal garrison of 600 regulars was
entrenched in a suburb Of the Califor-
MIA Gulf city. The attacking insur-
gents are said to number more than
1000 with strong reinforcements on
the way from Hermosillo, the state
capital,
After brisk rifle and machine gun
fight across the bay the fire soon sub
sided. The state troops are entrencn-
ed at Empalme across the bay from
Guaymas. Bullets fell near the hos
pital in Empalme, but no members of
the large American colony there were
reported injured.
1t is reported that the constitution
alist troops in today's preliminary
battle successfully employed machine
guns mounted on small launches.
From near the shore the rapid fire
pieces are said to have played havoc
with the federal positions. Eight fed
z--1,.- I.f1I~1
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
FAvoR cApITAL puNIsHMENr.

Sacramento. Cal. April 1g.-The
state senate Judiciary committee vot-
ed II to 2 last night against a bill
providing for the abolition Of capital
punishment in California It was de-
cided, however. to pass out the bn
for a vote on the floor
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19
Juarez in q Bad az


The Mexican federal garrison at
Juarez found itself in predicament
today. Some daring person had made
away with the ammunition and the
breech blocks Of all cannons and ma
chine guns. rendering the pieces use
less. Complicating the situation was
the fact that during the siege of Naco,
Sonora, large shipment of ammuni-
tion was sent through the United
States for the relief of General Ojeda
and now Colonel Juan N. Vasquez
finds himself in command Of plenty Of
men at Juarez but with virtually no
artillery and little ammunition.
Joseph E. Pierce, who was Madero
official in the border town, was ar
rested, but the breech blocks, which
may be located only after much ex-
pense and time, have not been found.
The lost ammunition is no less easily
recovered.
Mexican consular officials declare
it was shipped to Naco by permission
of the United States customs andsmili-
tary officials here But the car was
not permitted to cross to the Mex
lean side at Naco and remains held
there. Juarez, it is predicted soon
may need the ammunition as well as
the breech blocks.
Pesos, fluttering around the 45 cent
mark. have caused somewhat of a
panic along the border, not only in
banking but mercantile circles.
Jimenez Is Retaken.
Jimenez was retaken this week ny (
the federals from Parral, say refugees |
arriving by automobile here today. In
the attack by rebels last Sunday eight |
federals we're killed, and the remain
der driven from the town Later fed
eral artillery was brought from Par
raj and after terrific shelling, the
400 constitutiOnalists occupying che /
town we're driven into the hills. Santa !
Rosalia also is retaken by the Huerta
troops which temporarily controlled +
the entire line Of the Mexican Central I
railway. Traffic. however, has not /
been resumed below Chihuahua City
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-04-19

course. Smith was leading, having
covered the distance in 50 minutes.
The record at this point is one hour,
20 seconds. made by Mike Ryan in
1912. Fahre was second by a full
minute, while Allan wss third.
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