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Milford chronicle., 1913-01-24
COLT NEW R. |. SENATOR
Federal Judge Is Elected as Successor
to George p. Wetmore.

Judge lie Baron Bradford Colt, of
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals, Republican, was elected to the
United States senate by the Rhode
Island legislature
Judge Colt win succeed George Pea
body Wetmore. Only one ballot was
taken. The new senator is a native of
Dedham, Mass, and is sixty-seven
years old. He has been on the federal
Dencb thirty years.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-24
Senator Nelson Reelected.

Knute Nelson, by the vote of both
branches Of the Minnesota legislature
was returned to the United States sen
ate. Nelson received the unanimous
Republican vote.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-24

Beginning to-day and continuing
tor the next week. A great SAVING
IN overcoats made by best man.
utacturers: These overcoats are
1912 and 1913 models. All
lengths and styles in the fashion.
able and conservative shades.
Can furnish you with an overcoa,
that will please you.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
MUST HAVE MAJORITY

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1S.-Before the
debate in the lower house on the pro-
pesed initiative and referendum reso-
luton began today, republican mem
bers caucused and decided to stand
solidly for an amendment specifying
that majority Of those voting at
the election shall be necessary to
enactment of a proposed measure in
tolaw, instead Of majority of those
voting aon the proposition as the
senate resolution reads.
Progressive, socialist and democra-
tic orators combatted the republican
speakers, and argued in favor Of the
senate resolution. The final vote is
not expected until late tonight or
possibly tomorrow.
Representative Medill Mccormick Of
Chicago. prominent in the national
councils OF the progressive party, and
Representative Seymour stedman of
Chicago, national figure in the so
oialist party, spoke in favor of the ini-
tiative and referendum.
Representative Mccormick declar-
ed that there is a significance in this
discussion, which far transcends the
actual issue involved here today"
Former United States Senator viii
liam Lorimer appeared in the house
for the first time since his seat in
Washington was declared vacant, and
was invited to the speakers rostrum,
where he met many asgemblymen who
voted for him in 1909.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
BESEIGEO MEN TO ESCAPE
THEY sENC WORD THAT THEY
WILL Be ABLE TO ELUDE THE
REBEL ARMY.
-FOUR HUNDRED ARE KILLED
BATTLE FOR IMPORTANT CITY
is CAUSING LOSS or MANY
LIVES

Nogales, Ariz., May 1S.- Huerta
government agents here assert they
have word that more federal rein
.forcements have arrived by boat at
Guaymas, and that the main group
besieged few miles north OF there
will be able to work its way into the
gulf town.
Guaymas, on account Of its location
in a range Of hills, is easily defend
ed. Also the Mexican gunboat Guer-
rero, lying in the harbor, can assist
the federal garrison.
The most conservative estimate Of
the killed in the fighting above Quay
mas places the dead at 400 This is
ia United States consular report re-
ceived here today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
STRIKERS ATTEMPT
10 WRECK TRAINS
ENDEAVoR Is MADE TO PREVENT
ascAase REACHING CITY or
PATTERSON

Paterson, N. j., May 1S-Talk OF
calling out the militia was current
here today after last nights second
attempt to wreck passenger train
on the Erie railroad by piling DEBRIS
on the tracks. The road had received
a number Of threatening letters for
Transporting "scabs' imported to re
place striking silk mill workers
Fifty detectives were guarding rail-
road property today, and the police
say they are able to handle the situa-
ton without the aid of state troops
A third unsuccessful attempt to
wreck an Erie passenger train was
made here today. Train No. So from
/ Suffern, N. Y, to Jersey City, was
crawling into the station when two
men sprang up from beside the track,
jumped on the platform between the
/ second and third cars and attempted
to uncouple them Trainmen were
ION the alert, however. and prevented
them from doing SO. The men
! jumped from the train and made their
escape. Later two men we're arrest
ed, but the conductor was unable tc
identify them, and they were released
The state rested its case today II
the trial Of Patrick Quinlan, the In
dustrial workers of the World lead
er. indicted for melting to riot, ant
the defense began. The case will e
to the jury tomorrow
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
KERN HEARS PROTESTS.

Washington, May Charges Of
peonage, medieval feudalism," and
oppression of workers in the Paint
Greek and Cabin Greek coal fields Of
West Virginia were laid before Sena-
tor Kern today by representatives Of
the state federation Of the miners
union. The senator expected to use
the charges in support OF his resolu-
ton for a congressional investigation
Of the situation. Copies Of the reso-
luton by the miners declaring that a
Baptist church could not be organ
lied without consent Of the miners
managers were left with the senator
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
ARBITRATION REFUSED
BY CINCINNATI men
CARMEN WILL NOT AGREE UN-
LESS THEIR UNION Is REcoG-
NiZED BY COMPANY

Cincinnati, o.. Hay 1S-The new
union Of Cincinnati street car en-
ployes today refused to arbitrate with
the Cincinnati Traction company uu-
der the conditions offered BY the lat
ter, and decided to continue the
strike
Recognition Of the union before ar
bitration is insistea upon BY the union
men,
The Traction company, which has
not been able to operate any Of its
cars since Saturday morning, had Of
fered to arbitrate with the men" pro-
yiding the employees resumed work
pending the result Of the arbitration.
The decision to refuse to arbitrate
was reached after Mayor Henry T.
Hunt as wen as several labor leaders
lhad addressed the meeting Or The
4 a letter outlining their attitude, which
tration. but his appeA apparently was
in vain.
The Traction company earlier in the
day gave out statement that IL case
the union refused to arbitrate, #
would once more attempt to operate
its cars. and more trouble is feared.
After rejecting the Traction compa-
Iny's proposal. the union men drew ~
union men. The mayor urged arbi-
they sent to Mayor Hunt who h turn
forwarded it to the officials Of the
street car company.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
6. 0. P, CONVENTION
FOR REORGANIZING
PROGRESSIVE MEMBERS or THE
PARTY ARE HOPEFUL THAT
1T WILL BE CALLED.

Washington, May 13.-Republican
senators who attended the progress
sive conference in Chicago returned
today determined to exert all influ-
ence at their command to induce the
national committee to call a reorgan-
ization convention in the fall
When the national executive com
mittee meets here May "a, these SEN
ators will report the sentiment from
many states as expressed in the chi
cago conference.
Senator Cummins said today That
written appeals from many states
would be laid before the national
committee, setting forth reasons for
a reorganization convention.
1--WE feel greatly encouraged" he
said.
The suggestion that attempts be
made to induce republicans who
Joined the progressive party to re
turn to their old allegiance were dis
cussed today by house progressives
and Representative sinebaugh Of I'LL
nois, speaking for them, issued
statement declaring that "the onlr
course for the progressive repubii
cans to pursue is to come into th'
progressive party where they belong
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
HANGING IN ARIZONA.

Globe, Ariz.. May 1s-John B.
Goodwin, ex-soldier and the first man
executed under the authority Of the
federal government in Arizona, was
hanged here today by United States
Marshal Charles Overlook Before
the trap was sprung. Goodwin made
statement that periurers were re-
sponsible for his death.
Goodwin was convicted Of the mnr.
der Of Alfred Philpot on the San Car
los indian reservation. He was grant
ed q 5Oday reprieve by President
Wilson in March. but was refused
Yesterday a further delay Of execu
tion.
State authorities having refused t.
aIiow the execution at the peniten
tiary, Goodwin was hanged at th'
county jail
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
Rebels Take Mining Town

Guadalajara, Mex, May 1S-- Rebels
under command Of Juan Medina,
former jefe politico. today occupied
the town Of HostitipaQuillo, so miles
northwest of euadalajara ana the CEN
ter Of the most important mining dis
trict Of the state Of Jalisco.
The small garrison and townspeople
held off the rebels for four hours,
when the ammunition Of the defend
ers became exhausted. Six federal
soldiers we're killed.
When the insurgents entered the
town they looted the stores and burn
ed the court house. Several big Amer
lean camps are located in that vicin-
ity
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
liz He SHOULD SIGNED IT
SHOULD ANTLALIEN LAND BILL
BECOME A LAW, ANOTHER
WAIT WILL COME.
LITTLE NATION PATIENT
SAYS 1T WILL GIVE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT REASONABLE
TIME TO AcT.

Washington, May 10. The Japan
.ese ambassador will take no further
steps in the protest against the Cali
fornia anti-alien land law until Gov
ernor Johnson acts on the bill before
him. Should he sign it, it was learn
ed today, Japan, without making tur-
ther representations to the state de
partment viii await a reasonable
time to learn what the federal ad-
ministration intends to DO to meet
it's complaint.
Japan will not move to test the
constitutionality of the law, holding
it incumbent upon the United States
to take up that question. Although
it is understood that Governor John
son has 80 days to act, officials be
lieve his answer to Secretary Bryan's
last communication will be received
within a week.
The Japanese situation was dis
cussed today at the cabinet meeting
but nc. conclusion was reached.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
AMERlcA sEAlls ENeLAND.
Washington, May l5.-In a rep'

Washington, May l3.-In report
prepared at the instance Of Chairman
Underwood OF the house ways and
means committee, the bureau OF for
eign and domestic commerce says
that comparison of II Industries IN
Great Britain and the United states
shows that the manufacturing estab-
lishments in this country have higher
efficiency and two and half times
as many wage ealners. and one-sixth
more power is needed IN the United
Kingdom than in the United States to
produce a net output Of equal value.
Average wages in the II industries,
the report adds, were only half as
high in Great Britain as here, al
though the wage cost to obtain an
equal value Of net output was 10 per
cent higher.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
ENeLIsA poNIEs ARRIvE

New Pork, May 13.-Forty,four polo
ponies, the e'best that British gold could
buy, we're unloaded from the steam
ship Minneapolis today and sent to the
stables Of the Piping Rock Country
club, on Long Island, in readiness for
the international polo matehss in
June. The ponies, entered under a
$4,000 bond, are valued at 100000
and no human travellers had better
care during the voyage from England.
Thirty red-sweatered grooms attend
ed them
The ponies will be fed selected hay
and English oats during their stay
Six of the ponies were here two years
ago when the British team lost its
second match to ths mericans
The. british lls RS vie =
ride IN the Internal ial match al
Meadowbrook are due here this week
on the Oceanic.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
The CHAUFFEUR TALKS.

Chicago, May 13.-Presentation Of
evidence in defense Of Jack Johnson,
charged with violation Of the Mann
act. began in Federal Judge carpen.
ter's court today.
Charles Lupkin, chauffeur for the
negro prize fighter in 1910, testified
as to a trip which johnson and Belle
Schroeder took to Milwaukee in 1917
duning which johnson was iii. They
lived at several hotels. said Lupkin,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13

Manchester Eng, May 1s.-T. Ben
son, the director Of the National Lab
or Press, which has announced its de
termination OF continuing che publica-
ton Of The suffragette,' = said today:
The fight is one Of principal. Ev-
cry edition will be censored BY the
management Of the National Labor
Press, and matter incident to outrage
excluded. The management believes
that an attempt to suppress a news.
paper before it is published affects
the right Of free speech. It means a
big fight if it is issued
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
HE TRIES TO PROVE IT
SAYS HIS CONCERN MANuFAc-
TURED COTTON TIES JUST TO
HELP GROWERS
IT HELPED FLOOD VICTIMS
RUSHED STEEL TILING TO THEM
IN TIME TO PREVENT GREAT
Err DAMAGE

New York, May 13.-James A. Far
rell, president of the United States
steel corporation, continued his tes-
timony today in the hearing Of the
government suit to dissolve the cor
poration. He pictured the corporation
as an industrial benefactor. AS an
example. he said were it not for the
policy of the corporation ito do a
general business regardless Of con-
ditions," the cotton crop of the Uni
ted States this year could not be
marketed.
Our competitors, he said have
shown no desire to manufacture cot
ton ties, SO it devolved upon us to
supply them. It is not an attractive
business, but last year we have sup
Piled the compressmen in the
south with 100000 bundles at 81
cents bundle. If we should stop
manufacture, the cotton crop this
year would lie on the ground.
aThe government at the time Of the
recent floods" he continued needed
steel piling to strengthen The levee
at New Orleans. We got a rush or
der for 515 tons, on Thursday, and in
spite of the fact that we were very
busy, we delivered it on Tuesday
next, Sc hours before the high waters
arrived. We always give preference
to government work"
The cost of production Of steel was
greater in America than in European
countries, Mr.. Farrell testified. He
said the wages paid abroad were 81
per cent to SS per cent lower thar
here; freight rates we're lower and
shipping facilities for export trade
were better.
Pig iron could be manufactured in
India and laid down in Calcutta al
1888 a ton, freight, he added, ane
there was now under way in sail
ing vessel from tnat port to San Fran
cisco, the first cargo OF Indian pte
iron ever brought to this country.
The freight was $3.50 a ton, ant
under the new duty the tariff is L
cents. Thus the pig iron would b.
laid down in San Francisco at a cos
of about $115O. Chinese pig iroi
could be laid down in San Francisc'
under the new duty for $1O.7S. Th'
present market price for pig iron o.
the Pacific coast is $21.5O.
did you tell Mr.. Underwood abou
that?" asked Judge Dickinson, cour
sci for the government.
Il don't think it would make an
difference with him." smiled the wi
ness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
AMMoNs WON'T SIGN ii.

Denver, May Ex-Governor Am
mons today intimatei that tiiiis ..e would
veto the bin by which the recent leg
islature sought to repeal the law pro-
hibiting boycotting, picketing and in
.timidation. Labor leaders represent
ing 20 unions waited upon the gov
ernor and urged him to sign the bill.
.sWhy open the doors again to tur-
moil and bloodshed IN Coloradog"
asked the governor why take a
step backwardg / will not affix my
Signature to any law that seeks 70
remove every restraint and would re
store conditions to which none Of Us
want to return"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
SUFFRAGE LEADER Is
UNABLE TO BE TRIED
MRS. DRUMMoND, ACCUSED OF
MALICIOUS DAMAGE, IS Ill AT
A HOSPITAL

London. May 1S:-"G General Mrs.
Flora Drummond, the militant suf-
fragette, is in a state Of collapse and
will be unable to appear at the re
sumed hearing at Bow street police
court today on charges Of conspiracy
under the malicious damage to prop
erty act, which has been brought
against her.
A doctor testified in court tha
owing to her illness she had beer
moved to a nursing home. He sai'
it would take two weeks for her t
get into condition to undergo a.
operation, which was necessary, an
another two months before she woul
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
LIGHTNING klLLs THREE.

stratford, ont, May 1S.-The tall
spire Of the Knox Presbyterian
church, 100 feet above the curb. was
struck by lightning early today and
in the ensuing fire the chief Of po-
lice and a policeman we're killed, and
la fireman mortally injured. The
three men who lost their lives were
buried beneath the burning belfry
when 1t fell
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
TWO MEN KILLED

Ottawa, Ills. May ia rear end
collision Of two freight trains on the
Rock Island railroad at Seneca today
resulted in the death Of two men.
Several cars Of merchandise were de
molished and a number Of cattle kill
ed The victims Of the accident We're
asleep in the caboose. A dense fog
was the cause Of the wreck. The
dead: Elmer b. Jennings, aged 26
Pocatello Idaho; Harry Fry, aged So
Chanute Kan.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
ENGLAND WILL INSIST
ON Citing HEX PAY
WILL SEND A WARsdlP TO GuAT'
AMALA TO COLLECT BOND
PAYMENTS.

London, May 13.-The British for
eign office is hopeful OF an early set
tlement OF the British claims against
GuaGamala. The last dispatch from
a4illister sir Lionel e. G. Garden, in
dloated that a satisfactory reply 70
The British demand was anticipated
in day or TWO.
me brltish minister's instructions
authorize him to call on British war
ship, and he thinks its presence in
Guatamalan waters desirable. There
fore, although the foreign office had
not as late as today been advised that
the British cruiser AeoIus had depart
ed from Kingston, Jamaica. for Puer-
to Barrios, it is thought quite likely
that the British minister has called
on her commander to hasten, by the
appearance Of the vessel the pay
meat of the long overdue debt.
Although the matter is considered
as one absolutely between Great Brit
ain and Guatemala, the United States
government has been advised Of tn'
British intention to insist on the pay
ment of the bondholders. Guatamalal
failure to do this as promised at tn
end of April has, it is stated in off
cial circles, only made the British mir
ister's notes to the Guatamalan goN
ernment more insistent
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
TARIFF AGITATION
RUINS WO0LTRADE
PRICES RECEIVED ARE LOWER
THAN THOSE RECORDED IN
MANY YEARS.

Boston, May l4-The continued de-
cline in values is the feature of the
domestic wool market. The situation
is regarded as unusually complicated,
as dealers hesitate to purchase heay-
lily of the new crop with the tariff
bill still an uncertainty, while the
growers are threatening to make con-
signments unless bids are received.
Unwashed Ohio ielaine sold recent
" at 20 cents, the lowest in many
years, while a lot Of Montana half
blood was transferred at 21. More
attention is being paid to Texas wools
and a great sale was made Of eight
months at 20 cents
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
DEMOCRATIC AMENDMENTS
PRESIDENTS OWN PARTY WOULD
LIKE TO SEE UNDERWOOD
BILL CHANGED.
Fight over PUBLICITY
UPPER HOUSE SPENDS WHOLE
AFTERNOON CONSIDERING
PENRosE RESOLUTION.

Washington, May 13.-The tariff
fight was resumed today in the SEN
ate on the motion of Senator Penrose
to refer the Underwood bill to the fin
ance committee with Instructions for
public hearings.
Chairman Simmons OF the finance
committee was busy early in the day
urging all democratic members to be
on hand in case the question should
come to a vote, and he felt confident
that the republicans first move
against the majority would be
checked.
Senator Simmons declared that
many Of the manufacturers had noti-
fled him that they did not want open
hearings. The senator said the fin
ance subcommittee were making
some changes, but that they were not
material.
Reduction Of the proposed duty Of
10 per cent On structural steel to 9
per cent is said to have been eQnsid-
ieled,
The senate did not meet until 2
O'Clock, and it was late in the day
when the routine business was out Of
the way and the tariff debate was
reached. The fight was resumed on
the Penrose amendment to the reso-
luton sending The bill to the finance
committee so as to provide for pub
lie hearings. Chairman Simmons
opened the argument against it. Sen.
ator Lippett referred to the measure
as othe most revolutionary bill ever
introduced in congress.
President Wilson has taken the po
sition that he ought not to eommi
himself in any way with respect t
numerous minor amendments to thu
tariff bill being suggested by demo
Gratis. Secretary Redfleld mad q nal
hours talk with the president befor'
the cabinet meeting today and de
clared he believed unimportant chan
ges would be made, but that If tn
president consented to certain ones
he would be besieged with request
to open up other schedules.
Secretary Redfield said that sine
lit had become known that an inquir
was to be made by the bureau Of dt
nestle and foreign commerce int
wages and industrial conditions !
connection with the tariff bill, som
requests had come from manufactu
ers themselves inviting such an il
J vestigation. These, Mr.. Redfield d
clared, were based, however, more 0
the belief that the inquiry would /
the basis for tariff rates than an e
animation as to the effect Of the bi
: after it becomes a law.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-13
OPPOSES FEDERAL RAILWAY.

Washington, May 13.-Government
construction, operation or ownership
Of a railroad in Alaska would be fol-
ly, W. C, Jemmett, representing bond
holders Of the Alaskan Northern rail-
road, told the senate territories com
mittee today at the same time he
declared private capital would extend
the road now existing out Of Seward
to the Matanooska coal fields if the
navy department would create nav
al coal reserve there and operate il
through the bureau of mines or by
contract.