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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-03-11
STUDENTS ELECTED
(SDccidI to The Hcrdld.) }

AUSTIN Tex, March 1.-Two uni
versity Texas students today were elect
ed members of the lower house of the
Legislature. NJ. q. Blalack at Marshall
and F. L. Miller at Lockport Both twcn
ty one years old and Will resume their
studies after the session of the legisla-
ture ends. Thy succeed representatives
who died during the meningitis epidemic
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ANOTHER VARSITY MAN
(By Associated PresS.)

MARSHALL, Tex, March 11.-Myron
q. Blalock, state university student is
elected by ten to one majority over J.
Il. Wilson. to succeed the late Represen-
tative Killingsworth, who died of men
ingitis.
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WANTS INVESTIGATION
Especial to The Hcrdld.)

DES MONIES, la. March IA spe-
cial message today bv Governor Clark
urged special committee of senator's.
and representatives to investigate. con
ditions in Iowa, like they are being in
vestigated in Chicago.
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CLOSE FIGHT ON BILL
(Bu AsSOciatcd Press.l

AUSTIN. Tex, March 1.-THE peni-
tertiary three million dollar bond issue
was again before the house today The
fight on this measure is very close. 1t
this measure wanted to defeat it, 50 as
to saddle this expense on the general ap-
preparation bill, thereby necessitating an
increase i'll the state tax rate.
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VARSITY MAN ELECTED
(By Associated Press. J

LOCKHART. Tex, March n.-F. L.
Tiller. a state university law student.
has been elected to succeed Representa-
tive McNeal, who died Of meningitis.
Tiller won by vote of three to one over
his only opponent, Iii. L. King.
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WOMEN DROWNED
Especial to The Herdld.)

LONDON, Eng, March 11.-Sixty-
eight women who were attempting to
escape from the belcagured city of Sou
tari were drowned when the boat cap
sized on Lake Scutari, according to to-
days dispatches from Vienna.
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THAN NEGLECTFUL
(By Associated Pre&S.)

WASHINGTON, ID. O.. March IL
DR.. James Mythen, 4 Baltimore clergy
man who marched in the suffrage pa
rade, testified at the parade inyestiga-
ton today that the police officers neg
lected their work. He asserted that one
policeman to whom he complained re-
piled: Go to hell"
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TILLMAN ANNOYED
(By Associated PrcSS.)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March IL
United States Senator Tillman annoy
ed by persistent Office seekers, said today
they reminded him of the following
biblical text: "The wild asses Of the
dester are athirst and hungry, they have
broken into the green corn
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CAN'T HELP MONTENEGRO
(Bu Associated PreSS.)

BELGRADE. Scrvia March 1.-THE
Austrian government today took steps
equivalent to forbidding Servia to send
troops to assist Montenegro in captur-
ing the Turkish fortress of Scutari.
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COAST WEATHER.

For Brownsville and vicinity:
Unsettled; rain tonight or Wcdnes-
day; warmer light easterly to
southerly winds.
x x x X x X x y X x x
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PROHIBIT COMMON LAW
MARRIAGES.

The senate passed finally the bill by
Senator WestbroOk, prohibiting common
law marriages, after an amendment had
been adopted providing that such com
mon law marriages, where they exist,
shall not be a defense against prosccu
ton for adultery.
NO PRIZE CONTESTS.
The senate judiciary committee mum
Der two today reported favOrably the
Collins senate bill, making it a pcni-
tcntiary OffenSc for newspaper to CON
duct a prize contest. Notice Of an ad-
verse minority report was given by Sen
atOr Nugent.
This committee also reported favor
ably the house bill making it a pentcn-
tiary offense to carry pistol. 1t also
reported favorablv on the bogus check
bill; also on senate bill prohibiting any
state institution from creating deficien-
cieS.
TO AMEND DRAINAGE LAW.
Representative Householder today in
trOduced a bill in the house amending
the drainage laws. This was done as a
result of the meeting of the drainage com
miSSiOners of districts l. ? and 3 Of Cam
cron county held a short time ago. This
bill embOdicS the recommendations of
these drainage commissioners.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
Attaok nn Iuarez Ahandoned

81 Paso, Tex, July 2s.-Reports re-
ceived at the local Mexican rebel jun
ia state that Pancho villa has started
south with his rebel command to re
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
Continued on Page Five)
ENGINEER NOT Held
FOR Train WRECK
NEW HAVEN's SMAsH-UP AT
STAMFORD NOT CAUSED BY
NEGLIGENCE

Bridgeport, Conn, July 23-Neith-
er Engineer Dozerty nor the New
Haven & Hartford railway was guilty
of criminal negligence in connection
with the wreck at Stamford on June
10, according to the finding Of Coro-
ner Phelan here today. The finding
is based on the death of Ada Pearl
Kelley Of Chicago, one Of the six
passengers killed in the Pullman car
Skylark. which was telescoped. Her
death was classed as accidental"
The coroner urged that the "one-
year rule for engineers (under which
the engineers serve one year on
slow trains before taking out fast
trains) does not give sufficient expert
.ence, and said the limit should be in
creased to three years. The one-year
rule is fixed by agreement with the
engineers union.
"The practice Of allowing one high
speed train TO follow another into
what is practically the same block and
to come within few feet Of another
on the same track is a foolhardy one,
the coroner said, and does rude yio-
lence to the public belief that to in
sure safety, trains while running, are
Kept one block apart.
IN reference to automatic train stops.
he said he was convinced that there
are automatic stops, speed controls
and other safety devices in a fair state
Of development and the New Haven
road should feel obliged to install some
OF these in proper places"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
M'VEAGR CLBSSED
AS "MUGUUMP"
REPRESENTATIVE WAT
SON HAD LITTLE USE FOR
TAFT'S FRIEND

Washington, July 23 With three
fiftns OF the Mulhall letters in the
record the senate lobby committee to-
day hurried along in an effort to fin
ish the reading by tomorrow.
The committee decided to expedite
things as much as possible, putting
scores of letters in the record without
specific identification.
Former Secretary MaeVeagh was
dubbed mugwump in letter from
former Representative Watson to Mul-
hall on September Is. 1909. Watson,
evidently trying to land Secretary
sohwedtman, Of the Manufacturers,
on the tariff board, wrote that Presi-
dent Taft was selecting only men re-
commended by Maeyeagh.
If he were a republican we might
reach him. wrote Watson Of Mac
veagh. "but he is a mugwump and
anu not hopeful Of final success, for
win swear I never on earth knew
what to do with a mugwump inasmuch
as I have no right to kill him"
Mulhall, writing to General Manager
Bird Of the Manufacturers, advised
him to be .in good fighting shape or
september 12 to visit the White House
at Beverly with me.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
TURKS REGAINING
LOST TERRITORY
KIRK KlLLEssEH PEOPLE VEL
COME MosLEMs WITH A
GREAT OVATION

Constantinople, July 23. An official
communication giving details Of the re
occupation of Kirk Killisseh by Turk
ish troops was issued by the Ottoman
today to counterbalance
the Bulgarian allegations as to afro
cities committed by the Turks. It
gives a picturesque account Of how
the inhabitants Of Kirk Killisseh vel
coined the Moslem army. It says;
oThe ovation was indescribable, and
flowers were showered from the win
dows on the Ottoman troops by wo
men weeping from happiness. I.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23

others to get their purses and other
belongings.
But for this fact, believe, nearly
all would have been saved. In the
last fire driil we had the entire build
ing emptied in 20 seconds.
Dead May Never be Known
The exact number of persons who
perished in the fire in the factory OF
the Binghamton Clothing company
yesterday may never be known. The
list of employees is in the ruins. Only
half dozen of the bodies recovered
have been identified. Acareful esti-
mate today places the number of
those in the building at the time the
fire started at Ill. OF these only SO
are known to have been saved.
Six dead have been identified; Is
bodies, charred beyond recognition, are
in the morgue; seven injured are in
the hospitals; 46, several slightly in
jured, are safe at their homes; II
have been reported by relatives as
missing, and 26 others are unaccount-
ed for.
Mrs. Ida Prentiss, who suffered teI-
rible burns about the head, died to-
day, and Mrs, Mary Benny, another
Of the injured, is not expected to re
eJver. City officials estimate the death
total at 50, but admit it may reach
60 and possibly more.
Crowds gathered about the scene of
the disaster today and silently watch
ed the men at work in the debris un-
der the direction Of Mayor Irving.
Chared bits of human flesh were pick
ed up here and there, and shortly be-
fore noon a body was recovered, burn
ed beyond recognition
District Attorney Meager announced
today that thorough investigation
would be made as to the cause Of the
disaster and to determine the respon-
sibility, if any, for the loss of life.
Mayor Irving will issue proclama-
tion calling on the citizens of Bing-
hampton for a general observance Of
a day to be set apart for the funeral
of the victims. AS many Of the bo-
dies are unrecognizable, ap ublic fun
eral will be conducted by the city and
the unknown dead will be buried in .
plot on which a shaft will be erected.
Frank S. Ash of Binghamton, an
inspector for the state labor depart
ment said today that the fire escapes
on the building were of a type an
proved by the state regulations.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23

ed by these two battalions is one of
extreme interest Las Vegas is sup
piled with water from the reservoir
that is situated near Camp Mcdonald.
This was supposed to be In the hands
of the enemy The problem given the
battalions to work was to capture this
reservoir and turn on the water sup
ply in Las Vegas which was suppos-
ed to have been cut off by the enemy
AS the country there is open this was
a hard action to perform so that the
loss of life among the battaIions
would be small. The battalions had
advanced within close range of the
enemy this morning ana finally
supposed darkness overlook them and
they were forced to abandon the ad-
vance. An order for reinforcements
was sent in and with these troops the
battalions hope in the morning to
succeed in taking the reservoir
The men participating in this work
are taking an interest never display
ed among the militia before and are
working towards the capture Of the
reservoir as though they we're in real
warfare Major Bujac this morning
stated that in all his experience of
warfare-and he was engaged in the
service for a number of years with
the regular army-he had never seen
the interest and hard work displayed
before as was being shown by the
New Mexico National Guard
q would prefer my battalion to a
battalion composed of regulars" said
Major Buiac this morning. THE in
terest that they take in this work is
better than ever saw in the regular
army
The major is well pleased with
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATING
ACTING SECRETARY OF NAVY
TAKES THE MATTER UP
WITH PRESIDENT
AMERICANS NOT IN DANGER
REPORTS OF DISTURBANCES IN
MADEIRA SAID TO HAVE
BEEN EXAGGERATED

Washington, July 23.-Acting Secre-
tary Roosevelt of the navy today call
ed upon Rear Admiral Cowles at
Guaymas to investigate the report
that Thomas Hind, assistant general
superintendent of the Southern Pa
cific railroad in Mexico, is held for
ransom by Mexican federals there.
The state department was without
information Of the incident.
The supply ship Buffalo has gone
from Guaymas to Topolobampo and
reported conditions quiet at the lat
ter place, and the battleship Louis
iana which went to Tuxpam, has re-
turned to Vera Cruz. This latter
movement leads navy department Of
ficers to conclude that measure of
order has been restored at Tuxpam
State department reports today say
that while the activities of the Amer
lean cowboys at MADEIRA has strained
conditions there, there is said to be
little danger except to the persons
responsible for the killing Of Ell
Mochos bandits. General Pancho Villa
of the constitutionalist forces, is re-
ported to be taking an interest in the
safety of Americans at MADEIRA, the
federals having no force in the vicin-
ity
Suspension of communication be
tween saltillo and Monterey and Tor
reon is reported from Saltillo with no
communication over the National rail-
road to the south.
May Abolish Neutrality.
Repeal of the neutrality proclama-
ton prohibiting expectation Of arms
to Mexico is being considered by the
administration as the next step in the
Mexican situation. Conferences be-
tween President Wilson and congress
sional leaders were planned for dis
cussion Of the proposal to which many
leaders have given their approval
While official statements were lack
ing today as to what support Presi-
dent Wilson has given to the project,
partial canvass of the house and
senate foreign affairs committees to-
day led those interested in the move
to believe that the prohibition against
shipments of arms could be repealed
with little delay
1t is understood to be the belief Of
the administration officials that should
free expectation Of arms be permitted
to all factions in Mexico the present
situation might adjust itself
The constitutionalists have repeat
edly claimed that lack of arms was
the only bar to quick victory.
The repeal is proposed on the ground
that there is no recognized government
in Mexico and that when the prohibi-
tion was enacted a regularly constitut-
ed government recognized officially
lby the United tates. was in existence
4 Later today it developed that the at
titude Of the administration toward ex
portations Of arms to Mexico would bt
ia withhold executive permits from
both the Huerta and Carranza fac
tions and force them to gather mum
tions Of war elsewhere. Such permits
are now necessary for every shipment
Of aims, no matter to whom consign
ed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
ONLY One LAS VEGAN
SERGEANT LUJAN OF COMPANY
H SECURES A PLACE BY
GOOD SHOOTING
HIKE is A Big SUCCESS
GUARD AND REGULAR OFFICERS
ARE PLEASED WITH SHOWING
MADE BY REGIMENT

,tf sH5fFt1 f'' l4tNj n ~ 17
The hike that was taken yesterday
evening by the First regiment, New
Mexico National Guard, proved to be
one Of the most profitable maneuvers
ever participated in by the state mi
litia. The men, in heavy marching
order and in charge of their COM
manders, left Camp Mcdonald at $3.50
O'Clock and reached the Hot Springs
at about 5 o'clock where they pitched
their dog tents and cooked supper The
return trip was started soon after
supper and proved to be the best part
of the hike, as it was then dark and
the men obtained the experience of
maneuyering after nightfali.
The advance and rear guar forma-
lion was used on the return trip,
giving valuable experience in this form
of procedure. The men made the
trip easily, showing that should they
at some time be enlisted in the reg
ular army of the United States they
would be able to hold UP under Sc
we're marching conditions.
Colonel Abbott this morning ex-
pressed himeelf as well pleased with
the hike and the way in which the
men worked. Experience of this
class is the kind that gives the milit-
iamen real service practice, in con
sideration of which fact Lieutenant Ro-
sell, u. S. A., who has charge Of the
camp this year, ordered the hike.
Lieutenant RoseIl also expressed him
self as pleased with the results OBJ
tanned
The program for today was the
same as has been followed for the
past several days. The regimental
inspection occurred at $40 o'clock
this afternoon, followed by the regi-
mental parade. The inspection IN
cIuded the uniforms, rifles, belts and
bayonets Of the men and the results
proved to be satisfactory.
The program calls for taps at Il
O'Clock but this rule will not be OBJ
served tonight on account Of the big
optic dance, the officers kindly Of
fering to allow the men to remain at
this affair until the last dance is
played.
The meeting that was held at the
range house yesterday morning by
the officers of the regiment was for
the purpose Of making arrangements
to enlarge the militia. The govern,
ment requires a certain number OF
men for each regiment, and as the
New Mexico militia is short three
companies, there was slight com
plication in regard to government reg
ulations. It was decided that the New
Mexico National Guard should be in
creased to the extent Of three com
panies, to be organized at the earii
est possible date. With this addition
the New Mexico militia will be equa
to any of the western divisions ami
will also be composed Of a full regi
fment. The report that was scattered
about the camp yesterday by a pr
vate to the effect that the men woul'
not receive money allowed them b,
the government was, as was mention
ed in last nights issue Of The Optic
far from the truth and that private
evidently merely was anxious 10
his pay day
The two battalions. IN charge .
Major E P. Bujac and Major Arthu
Bail, continued their work this morI
ling. starting at 10 o'clock and endin
at 1880 o'clock The problem worl
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
Admiral called upon

Newport, R. l., July 2S.-Rear Ad-
miral Frank L. Beatty commander Of
the Fourth division of the Atlantic
fleet, today received orders to report
at Washington. The admiral arrived
here Monday with his flagship Mime
sofa from Vera Cruz, Mexico where
the battleship had been stationed for
for than two months. It is understood
that American officials wish to consult
him regarding conditions in Mexico.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
A BAND CONCERT FIRST
GREATER LAS VEGAS MUSICAL
ORGANIZATION TO START
THE FUN GOING
EVERYBODY is INVITED
NO ADMISSION is TO BE cHARG-
ED; sIMIsoN ORCHESTRA TO
FURNISH MUSIC


In accordance with a custom inaug-
urated in 1909, The Optic tonight will
give big military ball in honor Of
the soldiers of the First regiment. New
Mexico National Guard. While The
Optic is host and has provided the
best possible entertainment, the peo-
pie of Las Vegas are expected to CO.
operate with this newspaper in max
ing the affair success The Optic
predicts that Las Vegans will be pres
ent in great numbers and that they
will exercise a spirit Of cordiality and
friendship to the soldiers. This is
what has occurred at the two preced
ing Optic dances, with the result that
the soldiers have gone to their homes,
in various parts Cf the state tellia
their friends that Las Vegas pee g
have the right spirit and that this Is
a good place in which to live.
If The optic can show the soldiers
good time and send them away
boosting for Las Vegas, it will consid-
er the dance a success.
Through the courtesy Of Manager n
o. Blood and Director Robert Kasper
of the Greater Las Vegas band, that
excellent musical organization will
nIav short concerts in several localities
on the East and West sides this even
ing. Just before the dance begins,
which is scheduled for 9 O'Clock, a con
cert will be given i the armory. EY-
erybody is invited to follow the band
to the armory. Through the courtesy
Of Manager w. P. southard Of the Las
Vegas Traction company the band win
be enabled to 60 from one concert
place to another this evening on the
cars.
The Optic wishes it understood that
no admittance fee will be charged for
the dance. Everybody is invited and
everybody is expected to be present.
The lighted the armory can be jammed
with dancers and spectators tonight,
the better win The Optic be pleased.
The dance will be entirely informal,
and nobody need put on his gladdeat
raiment unless he desires. The girl
in the white shirtwaist and black
skirt will look just as happy and 2
whole lot more comfortable. perhaps,
than the girl in a party gown, and the
man in the business suit win be Just
as welcome as the man in the dress
suit.
The Simison orchestra will furnish
the music, which viii start promptly
at o'clock. This organization has
provided program Of unusual excel
lenoe, containing all the newest pop
ular pieces.
Manager Southard Of the street car
company said today that he would run
cars as long as is necessary to get the
soldiers and the other dancers home
after the ball is over. Closing time has
4 been set at o'clock. and Manaeer
oathard said he would have cars runs
Il ms after that time until the last dan
ser had reached his home.
TIE Optic requests that eyeryuoaS
he present promptly at ? o'clock Thos
who intend 10 dance are asked 10 TAX
seats on the lower floor, while sps
tators viii go to the gallery The
dies will leave their wraps u The 81
j lard room on the second floor of Eae
armory. while the mems hats viii
checked free 0l charge. downstairs
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
TODAY lN CONGRESS
! ; : : ! : : : : : :

Washington, July 2S Senate No
senator being ready to speak on tariff
bill, reading Of the measure, section
by section, for amendment was begun.
Lobby Investigating committee hur-
ried introduction Of the remainder of
the Mulhall letters in efforts to con-
clude Thursday
No further discussion of Mexican sit
uation, Senator Fall not renewing his
request for consideration Of his reso-
luton for protection Of Americans.
House; Republican Leader Mann
resumed his fiIibuster against any bus
mess.
Adjourned at 1924 p. M, until noon
Thursday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
Had "HoIy smokeD

Dallas, Tex, July 23.-How some of
his Mexican captors used leaves Of his
Bible for cigarette papers was told hy
L. L. Davis of Dallas, who reached
home today after being a prisoner Of
constitutionalists in Mexico from May
13 until July 19.
Davis said there were only few
chapters left in the book when he was
released.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23

lieve the Americans at MADEIRA. Mean
time the attack on Juarez is given up.
Villa. it is said, hopes to win recogni.
tion for the rebels from the United
States government by protecting its
citizens.
He has sent part Of his men to the
Mexican Central railroad south Of
Juarez to resist attempts Of the feder-
ais to rebuild the railroad between
Chihuahua and Juarez. Repair crews
are only few miles below Juarez and
a train is expected into Juarez by to-
morrow. This will enable Chihuahua
to get food again, if the federals can
keep the road open.
Reports in Ell Paso today are that
two Americans, who were going across
country, have been arrested and de-
tanned by the federals at Chihuahua.
w. w. Stewart, manager Of the Parral
Light and Power company, and A. J.
McQuatter, mining man, also of
Parral, recently left 81 Paso for Par
raj overland, and are the only Ameri-
cans known to have been travelling
in that section.
A message from Stewart to his wife
here dated Chihuahla. says:
Il am all right"
AS he did not intend stopping at
Chihuahua, friends think he is one
of the prisoners.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-23
INDIANS WANT MONEY

Washington, July 23.-A delegation
of Sioux Indians, headed by Chief Red
Dog, from the Pine Ridge. s. D. re-
servation, today asked the house In
dian affairs committee to direct the
distribution of tribal funds of $1,SOO,-
900 pro rata. The committee refer
red them to the interior department.