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DANES, Alleged Arson Trust
Chief, Breaks Down.
INVOLVES MEN HIGHER UP
Ramifcations of Gang Described. as
Being Beyond Belief.
FORCED TO STAY IN BUSINESS
Prisoner Says He Tried to Get Out
Several Times, But Persons
Sent for Him to Do Jobs,

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE report that
John DANES, alleged to have been chief
Of the so-called arson trust. had made
a confession was confirmed today by
First Assistant States Attorney Frank
Johnston.
Danies. according to Johnston, named
forty members of the arson ring, in
GLIDING several men higher up" and
admitted he had set more than twenty
fires in Chicago
The confession is said to be even
more startling than that recently made
by Benjamin Fink, who confessed COM
plicity In 100 incendiary fires. An ag-
gregate of 100000 in insurance was
collected from the Danies fires, said
Johnston, who announced that at least
forty warrants for business men, pub
lie fire insurance adjusters and actual
incendiaries named by DANES will be
sworn out late today or tomorrow. 4
The confession was made after a seven.
hour inquisition during which DANES
maintained his Innocence until he broke
down and made q clean breast of 1t.
DANES and Fink Chiefs.
1.-The ramifcations of the trust as de-
scribed by DANES are almost beyond be-
lief" said Johnston. 1.-THE gang seemed
to have worked In almost every state in
the middle west. Danies and Fink were
chiefs OF the fire bugs. although they did
not belong to the same gang. Both men
say they do not know each other, ex-
cept by reputation
In confessing to Johnston, DANES said
Il tried to get out Of the business, but
people would not let me alone. They
kept sending for me to do jobs for them,
and I kept on going In the same old way
for fifteen years. My experience with
fires happened In my own home, and
when / settled for the insurance an ad-
juster told me that could make lots of
money by setting incendiary fires. That's
how I got mixed up In this rotten stun. "
Cheated Out Of Commissions.
DANES said that on several occasions
persons for whom he had set fires de-
frauded him out Of his share of the in
surance money. He told of a two-hun-
dred-thousand- dollar fire at Cleveland
about a year ago. He said that he was
retained to start the blaze, but was other
wise engaged. and turned 1t over to one
David Kershak. at present fugitive
from justice.
DANES confession probably will miti-
gate the prosecution against him, al
though Johnston said that he had not
quite made up his mind as to what he
would do for him and Fink In return for
their assistance to the state.
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Lectures on Home Gardening

How; TO care for trees and shrubs
about the home was discussed last
evening by F. I. Mulford. landscape
gardener OF the Department Of Agri-
culture. before the educational depart
ment OF the Y. N. c. A. The lecture
forms the sixth In . series on homo
without charge.
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No Election in Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. March 12.-The
ninth joint ballot on the long-term
United States senatorship today re-
suited in no choice and was as follows:
Sherman (republican), II; Lewis tdem-
ocrat), 81; Funk (progressive), IL.
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Communication Complaint.
EXTRA SESSION DATE

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Parker wrote that the organization would
be glad to welcome him, II he would avail
Secretary Tumulty replied, accepting
membership for the President, but signi-
flying President Wilson's desire that he
become a dues-paying member.
Greetings From England.
President Wilson has received the
following cable message from the au-
thorities Of Carlisle. England:
1.-THE mayor and corporation OF the
ancient city of Carlisle. England. in
council assembled, desire to tender to
you as the grandson of a citizen of the
city and the son of lady born here
their heartiest congratulations on your
attaining to the high and dtsttnguished
States, with which this country and all
peoples are so closely
connected and allied, and they trust
you may be endowed with health ana
strength to perform tho arduous duies
Of your great Office. Resolution of
council will be engrossed and forward
FERGUSON. Mayor.
"COLLINGWOOD. Town Clerk"
Presidents Reply.
The Presidents reply was as follows:
Ferguson, Mayor,
Carlisle. England:
Accept for yourself and the corpora
ton Of Carlisle my sincere thanks for the
cordial message Of congratulation, which
I genuinely appreciate
WOODROW WILSON"
The President and Secretary Of State
Bryan have been invited to Baltimore to
attend performance Of "Quo Vadis"
April 8. The performance is a part Of q
musical festival w. ]. Dwyer, represent
ing the committee In charge Of the mu-
steal festival, presented the invitations
today.
When West Virginia celebrates her
fiftieth birthday as q state June 90, this
year, it Is the hope OF the citizens of
that state to have President Wilson and
Secretary Of State Bryan present and
speaking at the celebration in the state
Henry Gassaway Davis. former senator
from West Virginia, was at the White
House today to present the invitation
to the President to attend these cere-
monies. He il chairman OF the COM
mittee on arrangements.
Because several cabinet members
wish to leave town for a few days. the
cabinet meeting today took the place
OF that to be held Friday. Secretaries
Garrison, Houston and Daniels wish a
few days from their desks, and will
not be here Friday. and other cabinet
members may want to go away.
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WON BY PIPE LINES
/ - 4i7--
Court Hats Orders of Inter-
state Commission.
NEED NOT FILE TARIFFS
Congress Held to Have Exceeded
Powers in Enactment Of Hep
burn Amendment.
NEED NOT FILE TARIFFS

The Commerce Court today granted pre-
liminary intunctions restraining the err
ders Of the Interstate commerce commits
sion in what are known as the pipe line
cases.
One of the amendments to the inter
state commerce law by the Hepburn act
OF 1908 declared that all persons and cor
porations using pipe lines for the inter-
state transportation Of Oil should thence
forth be deemed common carriers, sub
ject to regulation by the commission, the
same as interstate railroads.
In the summer Of 1912 the commission
after an extended investigation. made an
order requiring certain pipe lines to file
tariffs showing their rates to the public
for the transportation OF oil. Thereupon
six pipe line companies brought suits to
enjoin the order of the commission and
applied for preliminary injunctions. Some
of these companies are Standard Oil COM
panies, but one or more are Independents
in strong competition with the Standard
OIL.
Two Questions Involved.
Two questions were involved: First, 1t
was claimed that the amendment in ques-
ton applied only to such pipeline COM
panies. OF which there are q considerable
number, as are in fact common carriers
and hold themselves out to the public
as such; second. that II the amendment
applied to all pipe line companies,
whether public or private, and Congress
thereby undertook to make common car
rers OF such pipe line companies as used
their pipe lines solely for carrying their
own Oil in their own private business.
the amendment was unconstitutional, be-
cause its necessary effect was to take
private property without process of law
and without compensation.
The commission held that the amend
ment applied to all pipe line companies,
private as well as public, and this con-
struction Of tho law is upheld by the
Commerce Court.
The commission did not discuss the
consttutionality Of the amendment as so
construed. but said that that question
would have to be decided by the courts.
The Commerce Court holds that Con-
gress has no power to compel a private
company to become common carrier.
and that therefore as to these particu-
lar companies the amendment Is invalid
and the order Of the commission without
authority. and on this ground preliminary
injunctions are granted
Judge Mack, while agreeing with the
majority of the court as to the construc-
ton of the statute. dissented on the
ground that Congress in the exercise
of it's power to regulate interstate COM
merce could regulate pipeline owners
and pipe lines by prohibiting their use In
interstate commerce unless they per-
mitted like use to the public generally
on the payment Of reasonable compensa-
ton: that the act did not involve an un-
If tho property could be held to be taken
the provision for reasonable compensa-
ton for its use met the constitutional
requirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
MEN MEET
District Board of Casualty Un-
derwriters Elects E. S.
Brashears President.

The District of Columbia beard OF
casualty Underwriters held its first annual
luncheon today at the New Ebbitt Hotel.
and during its progress discussed the i'm
provement OF conditions in the underwrit-
ing field in Washington. One Of the prin-
cipal objects OF the association. which is
just one year old, Is to see that the
agents who represent the various fnsur-
ance companies In Washington are de-
posed of the majority OF the leading ac-
cident and health insurance agents In the
capital.
National Association Possible
The outgoing president of the organiza-
ton. Holcombe johnson. who has recently
made a tour OF the south. reported that
the southern insurance agents are very
much interested in the possibility of the
formation of q national association OF un-
derwriters. and the subject OF aiding in
the formation of such national associa-
ton will be taken up by the Washington
board.
Following the luncheon, an election OF
officers was held this afternoon for the
ensuing years. Il. s. Brashears of the
Pacific Mutual Insurance Company was
elected president George w. Lynch Of
the United States Health and Accident
Company, chairman of the executive
committees: William Il. Hardy of the
Great Eastern Casualty Company. vice
president, and c. NJ. Wright OF the Con-
tinental Casualty Company OF Chicago,
secretary and treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

Rev. @. c. Smith Of Richmond has ac-
cepted q call to the pastorate of the First
BAPTIST Church at Martinsburg, w. Va.
Succeeding Rev. w. ID. McCurd, OF ttape
May, N. J.. and W.. .aas cha. ct --4i.i l.
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Capital Punishment Abolished.

OLYMPIA, Wash. March II = The
house bin abolishing capital punishment
In Warrington was passed by the senate
last night Gov. Lister probably will
approve the act -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12
A Fighting Cock.

srom the Houston Chronicle. 10
The dove of peace in Mexico wears
gaffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-12

Rev. NJ l. Jamison. pastor Of st. PauIs
United Evangelical Church of Hagers-
town, Md, has been elected financial
agent OF Albrsht's Co iese Il Myerstown.
Pa.
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Samuel B. Hayden. a lawyer. spec
tator of the parade. told OF q policeman
M 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
asking him to leave tho Avenue. He de-
ciared the street and sidewalks seemed
to be crowded and that he noticed some
policemen asking the crowd to get back
ued 1T seemed too bad that Washing
tons fine police force had lost con-
troll"
Senator Dillingham; took up the, exami-
nation Of Mr. Hayden to find out how
crowded the street and sidewalk were.
syhe witness said both were packed
- 1T seemed to be a very good-natureo
crowd and very witty" Mr.. Hayden con-
tipued
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Admired Suffrage Paraders.

Rev Howard England. an Epfscopa-
liam cIel2snian living in Brightwood, told
~ hayne witnessed the procession. He
said d. iad walked along the Avenue
before thr recession and that the crowds
were aie-adt gathering.
They ui.. Sc a Very good appearance
a. thc} stated. said Rev. England. .All
a ppe,tfsd H. e4t-ent. and were credit.
Some J ere petty
Are y"p married?' asked Senator
lonlerea@
Yes. answered Mr.. England amid
laughter.
a. r. Phillips superintendent of the
District sewer department. told OF rop-
ing on the Avenue for the procession.
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WAR OVER OFFICES

Continued from First Pageo
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
ELECTIONS ARE TO Be HELD
HUERTA ASSURED AMERICANS
THAT THE MOST POPULAR
MAN WILL WIN
TALES OF CRUEL ATROCITIES
FEDERAL SOLDIERS EXECUTE
ALL WOUNDED FEDERALs
WHO ARE CAUGHT

Vera Cruz, Oct. IA report on af-
fairs at the capital brought by Nelson
o O'Shaughnessy, charge d'affairs at
the American embassy in Mexico City,
was laid before John Lind, the per
sonal representative Of President
Wilson in an overnight conference.
1t was said he brought no roseate pic
ture of conditions, but reported assur-
ances from the national palace that
fair elections would be held and early
pacificiation Of the country accom-
plished
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy returned direct-
ly to the capital, accompanied by his
wife, who had just returned from Eu-
rope Mr. Lind viii remain in Vera
Cruz Unless invited by the Mexican
government or instructed by Presi-
dent Wilson, he will have no direct
communication with the Mexican ad-
miuistration. If he has any repre-
sentations to make he probably will
communicate them to the embassy
Indications are. however that there
will be no further communications,
either direct or indirect.
A number of mining men who ar
rived here today from the state Of
Durango, assert that the federal
troops there, in pursuance Of the In
structions to federal soldiers, have
killed all wounded rebels and that one
man was dragged from a hospital i'm
mediately after one Of his legs had
been amputated, placed before a fir
ing squad and executed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
STRIKERS SHOOT AT
MEN STILL WORKING
TWO MINERS ARE BEATEN AND
HELD AS PRISONERS AT
LUDLOW, COL

Trinidad, Col, Oct Frank Kares,
who with his brother, Eris Kares. was
reported to nave been dragged from
a buggy BY striking miners at Lud-
low Sunday night and beaten. is still
being held a prisoner at the Ludlow
camp, according to Undersheriff Zeke
Martin. who, with Deputy District At
torney D. M Ralston. today investi-
gated the reported hold-up and as
sault.
Gregorio Peluzo, an Italian coal
miner at Hastings, reported this morn
ing that he had been taken out Of the
Hastings hack at Ludlow late yester-
day by strikers and held prisoner al
the Ludlow miners camp over night
Twelve company employees OF Hast
ings, who, in a wagon, went to Lud
low last night to meet the G. & S
train for a shipment Of express, re
ported this morning that they had
been intercepted by strikers on the
road home. that they succeeded in
getting away BY driving a roundabout
way and that the strikers fired upon
them
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
HAS UNCONTROLLARLE
DESIRE TO MURDER
BURR HARRIS, NEGRO, CON
FEssEs TO KILLING TWO
WOMEN

San Diego. Cal, Oct Burr nar-
ris, a negro, who last night confessed
the murder Of Mrs. Rebecca Gay Of
Los Angeles, told detectives today he
also killed Mrs. M. Haskins Of Comp
ton, Cais Some time ago, set the Corr
onado hotel in Los Angeles on fire
and sent poisoned candy to woman
in Los Angeles.
Harris told the police he had alb
soIutely no reason for the murder Of
the two women. He claims he was
actuated BY an uncomfortable desire
to l5ill The negro was acquitted
when tried for the murder Of Mrs
Hasz.rs
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07

Polo Grounds, New York, Oct. T.
The Philadelphia Athletics oYercame
the New York Giants by a score Of 6
to 4 in the first game Of the world S
championship series here today. For
ty thousand persons saw the battle,
in which hard hitting featured. New
Yor kused three pitchers in the box
York used there pitchers in the box
Bender was hit hard, but outside
Of the fifth inning, managed to keep
the Giants hits scattered. Baker
was again a hero at the bat, driving
out three hits, one Of which was a
terrific home run drive, into the stand.
which scored Collins ahead Of him.
The only misplay was wide throw
by Barry. The teams will meet at
Shibe Park tomorrow, the weather
permitting.
Big Crowd Present Early
Some 10000 persons filled the
broad reaches of the big Brush stadf
um this afternoon to WV ss the
New York Giants. pennant Winners o.
the National league, do battle witt
the Philadelphia Athletics, leaders o.
the American league, in the first game
Of the worlds baseball series.
A record attendance was indicated
for the turnstiles were still merrily
clicking at noon and elevated trains
traction cars. automobiles and al
manner OF conveyances were bringint
their hundreds to the playing field
Over back of the Athletics dugou
were several hundred Philadelphia
enthusiasts.
Total paid attendance at the game
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07

was 36,921: total receipts $75,255. OF
this sum the national commission re-
ceiyes $7,525, the clubs s1S,546 each
and the players $4O,6SS.
Hints Of Rain
Murky clouds, from which there
came an occasional drizzle, screened
the sun, and there was constant
theat of heavy weather.
First Inning
Philadelphia John Brush Hempt
sted, the young son Of the late John
II. Brush, president Of the Giants,
thew out the ball and the worlds SCI
ries battle was on.
Murphy flew out to Murray. Muir
ply smashed the hrst ball pitched and
Marquard shot a strike over to Old
ring. Oldring singled to right on the
second ball between Doyle and Mer-
lle. Marquard tried to catch Oldring
at first, but could not quite get him
The New York pitcher used plenty
Of speed and kept the ball around
the Athletics knees. Oldring was
caught off hrst by quick throw
by Marquard to Merkle. Collins sin
gled sharply to center after havine
two strikes called on him The GROVE
gave Home Run Baker a big cheer al
he came to bat. Baker flied out t
Burns No runs, two hits, no errors
New Yorl-Bender grinned as sha
fer came to bat, and shot a wild
curve which was close to Shafer'
knees. It was a ball. The next on
was a strike. Bender had good spec,
which was difficult to follow in tn
dark day. shafer flied out to Nun
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
HIS STORY SUBSTANTIATED
THERE is NO DOUBT IN THE
MINDS OF THE POLICE THAT
HE KILLED HER
LOOKING FOR A NEGRO
CHICAGO OFFICERS ARE ON THE
TRACK or MISS LEEGsoN's
SLAYER

Chicago, oct. IA speedy trial for
the murder Of Mrs. Mildred Allison
Rexroat on September 25. was today
promised Henry Spencer. whose con
fessions to 20 murders, woven by an
opium-clouded brain, dumfounded the
police.
His admission Of the Rexroat
crime is substantiated He is known
to have committed many Of the large
number of burglaries he has confess
ed to, and there is a possibility that
he may have slain Mrs. Annabel
Wright last December.
Looking for a Negro
Acting on information BY man
who saw Miss Ida Leegson walking
west in West seVentsHeyehth street
at o'clock Saturday evening accom-
panied by a negro, instructions were
siyen the police to day as follows
Arrest for murder and robbery q
copper-skinned negro, five feet, II in
ches or six feet tall. weighing be-
tween 1870 and 1gO pounds. Well dess-
ed. square shoulders, erect carriage.
Wore black soft hat and gray coat 4
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
ccNvlcTs ARE cAueAs

Santa Fe Oct. 7.- Warden John B.
McNIanus Of the state penitentiary at
the head Of posse in an automobils,
yesterday afternoon effected the cap
ture of H. g. Deyore, the eonviet who
with Del Rexford, escaped from the
prison Sunday afternoon. The cap
ture Of Devore was made yesterday
afternoon about 4 o'elock near Lamy
Devore did not heed the command t.
surrender until he had been shot a
several times. Rexford was caught I
few hours following the daring breal
for liberty made by the two prisoners
Both are now again within the con
fines OF the penitentiary
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
SENT A MAN TO MURPHY
HE ALSO ENDEAvoRED TO GET
REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S
ASSISTANCE
TESTIMONY IS ADMITTED
COURT, IN SECRET SESSION.
VOTES TO REscIND ITS OR
DER OF MONDAY

Albany, N. Y, Oct. r. Governor
sulzer attempted to secure the infIu-
ence Of Charles F. Murphy to stop
the trial of his impeachment and in
return therefor said he was willing
to do whatever was right, according
to the testimony Of Allan A. Ryan
at the trial today.
The testimony was given after the
court, by a secret vote of Al to der
cided to admit in the record Ryans
testimony Of yesterday This was
that Governor Sulzer had asked him
to see Senator Root and request him
to induce State Chairman William
Barnes to influence the republican
votes Of the members Of the court to
declare the Impeachment proceedings
illegal because they were brought dur
ing an extraordinary session Of the
legislature
The admission Of this testimony.
yesterday stricken from record. open
ed the doors to Ryan's story Of the
governors alleged attempt to make
peace with Tammany han on the eve
Of his trial. Ryan said that Sulzer
asked him to see Delaney Nicoll his
fathers attorney. and request him to
see Murphy
He wanted me, the witness said
ITO have Mr.. Nieoll sway Mr.. Murphy
to can off this inquiry by getting his
following to vote that the assembly
had no right to impeach him. He said
Mr. Nicoll could be the go-between
and that he (sulzerl was ready to do
whatever was right"
The groundwork for the defense Of
Governor sulzer was to be laid today
BY Louis, A. sareelsy, formerly Suffers
secretary and expected 70
be the days first witness at the im-
peachment trial
IN outlining the defense yesterday
former Senator Harvey D. Hinman
told how the governor turned his
campaign funds over to his secretary
and trusted him to keep them
straight
The court, after an executive ses-
sion lasting an hour. voted to retain
IN the record the testimony Of Allan
A. Ryan regarding Governor sulzers
alleged attempt to bring pressure to
bear on republican senators to vote
that his impeachment was illegal.
Ryan was then recalled to the stand
and asked what further conversation
he had with the governor "a tle "a
casion OF the latter's request tnat he
see Root
II suggested to Mr.. sulzer that now
that certain charges had been made
against him. did not see that Re
could afford to put himself In a posi-
ton in which he could not answer the
charges. He said that the reason vas
that he did not want 10 drag bis sife
into the situation and put her Or she
stand
r told him ! would not rs
Washington, but would try ta
certain the republican sentiment on
the question whether the court had
a right to impeach him.
rs that alI Of the conversation S.
No Sir. He said that Il they voted
that the trial was not legal be could
make public statement and eypla
the situation satisfactorily
Ryan testified that SaIzer Ee
him to ask Delaney Nieoll ID
Charles r Murphy S.
have the pfoceedin
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
sALEE IN THE BOX

st. Louis Oct 7.-Sallee and Wingo
for the ST. Louis Nationals. and Well
man and Agnew for the local Ameri-
cans were the batteries selected for
today's opening game Of the series
that win decide which oe the two
taIl-end major league teams is the
worse. The game was to- be called at
3 o'clock.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
CONTINUED on Page Five.)

Washington, Oct 7-senate: sena-
tor Hoke Smith gave notice be would
press his bill for a federal system
OF agricultural extension work
House: Democratic leaders were
confronted with the problem of hold
ing a quorum during the consideration
Of the deficiency bill.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-07
Pledras Nearas Fails

Eagle Pass Tex. oct. Federal
troops captured the constitutionalist
provisional capital, Piedras Negras,
this afternoon, without firing a shot
The constitutionalists had abandoned
the city.