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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
RocHEsTEa ELKs MECCA

Rochester, July 10- Elks from near
by towns and cities in the state pour
ed into Rochester early today for the
big spectacular day Of the forty-ninth
annual grand reunion Of the order.
A parade Of marching clubs, pa
tots and bands was scheduled with
competitive drills for prizes and band
concerts in Genessee Valley park.
The business session Of the grand.
lodge opened with a session Of sorrow
in memory Of Charles Schmidt. a
member Of the board Of grand trus-
tees, who died last October. The
questions Of establishing tuberculo.
sis home and granting charter to al
Honolulu lodge remained to be set
tied.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
SCHOOLS I'M BAD

Washington, July 1870 many in-
genious and misleading communica-
tions have been sent out by cores
pondence and other coaching schools
to coax money from the 10000 %urth
class postmaster who eventually Will
be required to take civil service ex-
aminations that the civil service com
mission has made complaint to the
postal authorities.
1t is said that prosecutions viii foi-
low and that fraud orders will be IS
sued against the publications Of sew
eral Of these educational institn'
tions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
nnnsEuEr AT pEMlNe

Deming, N. Nj, July TO- Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt and two sons
left here at TO o'clock this morning
ii automobiles for Silver City a
two hour run. The colonel declined
to make a speech in response 10
cheers. Captain 6. a. Greenway Of
Bisbee, Ariz,, a former rough Rider
whose guest the colonel win be In
Arizona, met the party here, He will
spend a few days in Silver City and
surrounding mountains.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
THE MURDERER is in PRISON
coNTITUTloNALIsT TROOPS ARE
DEFEATED BY FEDERALs
AT GUAYMAS
FEDERALS HAD TRAP FOR THEM
U. S. ARTILLERY AT Ell PAso
REcoNNolTERs ALONG IN
TERNATioNAL BOUNDARY

El Paso, Tex, July 1O.-Henry Bur
ton Of Upper Montclaire, N. j., was
killed on July by drunken rebel
soldier while driving in the streets
OF Santa Rosalia Chihuahua, Mexico.
The body reached here today en-
route home. The soldier, without
warning, shot him as he drove by
with friend.
Burton was employed by Canad-
ian company constructing dam at
Bouquilla, as cement tester. His
friends say he had no enemies among
the Mexicans. Gen. Manuel Chao,
commanding the rebel troops at San
ia Rosalia, has Jailed the murderer
and promised prompt justice.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Keep News From People

Mexico City, July 10.-In none Of
the Mexican morning papers was there
published an account of the defeat
of Lieutenant Colonel Rubio Navarro
te the federal commander by Venus
tiano Caranza. On the contrary long
reports are issued containing the most
optimistic information from govern
ment sources. The newspapers insist
that General Joaquin Mas, another
federal leader has won two slight vic
tories over the rebels at Bajan and
Reata to the south Of Monclova in the
state Of Coahuila ar6 has fought an
other minor but successful engagement
to the east Of Monclova.
The government plans for the de-
struction Of Carranza's armies are
said to be working well although It
is admitted that the deciding fact
win not take place at Monclova as
the rebels are reported to have re-
treated.
Gen. Joaquin Teller, another fed
eral commander, is reported to have
found no difficulty in his march to
cooperate with Lieutenant Colonel
Navarro. The minister of the inter
ior, DR.. Aureliano Urrutia has auth
orized all the papers to say that peace
may be considered an accomplished
fact.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
alRL rRlEs suIcInE

Grand Junction, Colo, July 1O.-Ina
Miles. aged 16. is ma precarious con-
dition today at her home in Colona,
Montrose county, as a result of TAX
ing bichloride Of mercury tablets sup
with suicidal intent The girl
the attempts on her life were
caused by parental refusal to allow
her to wed the man of her choice. Pre-
vious attempts were made by the firl
to take her life by hanging, stabbing
and drowning in bathtub.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Raid SUI unIon.

Manchester, England July 10.-ine
police rafded the headquarters Of the
Woman's Union here today and SELF
ed everything they could find but no
arrests were made. Since the dis
organization Of the militant society
offices in London, most Of the opera
tions have been engineered from
here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
FIFTH PARLIAMENT OPENED

Sydney, N. S. W., July l0-The fifth
parliament was opened today by the
commonwealth commission, Lord Den
man officiating. A novel feature Of
the opening was the presence Of a
woman among the group Of officials
in the person of Miss Nancy Isaacs.
acting as assistant to her father, jus
tice Isaacs, one Of the commission.
The farmers and settlers conference
has decided to declare itself a regular
political party, making the fourth in
state politics.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Jap AaItator reported.

Eagle Pass, Tex, jury 10.-Sechi
sagitani, a japanese newspaper man
from San Francisco, who tried to go
through Eagle Pass to the coast, was
today deported to Mexican soil. Fed
eral authorities here charged he had
been assisting Mexican constitution
alists at Piedras Negras for several
months. He is the Japanese whose
offer Of several thousand veteran
Japanese fighters to the constitution
alist cause was refused by Governor
Carranza several months ago.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
.. 5. sattery aLImbers Up.'

El Paso, Tex July 1O.-Juarez for
tification work continues with the
rebels no closer than for the past
week SO far as is known.
United State signal corps men are
busy stringing wires through the
lower portion of 81 Paso to connect
General Scott at Fort Bliss with all
American troops on the border guard
duty in the event Of an attack upon
Juarez.
Battery o, Sixth United States field
artillery, this morning made a recon
noitering trip along the boundary, as
IL looking for a suitable location for
field guns. 1t was explained that the
battery was only elimbering up" but
heretofore all "limbering up exer-
cises have been IN the open country
several miles from Ell Paso
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
sTART ELAe PRoaE

Washington, July TO-. AT Secretary
Bryan's request Attorney General Nc
Reynolds is seeking to find out who
tore the Paraguy flag from its staff
over the Paraguy consulate in San
Francisco on July 4. Minister veIas-
duez, to whom the Paraguayan consul
reported the outrage, called at the
state department today and Secretary
Bryan expressed regret at the incl
dent,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
pIscovER cusAN .ooNsPIRAcY

DISCOVER cURAN CONSPIRACY
Havana, July 10.-The Cuban se-
cret police report the discovery of
a conspiracy among the adherents Of
Governor Asbert to assassinate Col
Aurelio Hevia, secretary of the inter
ior, whom they accuse OF attempting
to disrupt their party BY ordering the
late Cen Armando Riva, chief Of the
Cuban National police to raid the
Asbert club on Monday night. This
action apparently precipitated the
tragedy on the Prado in which Riya
was mortaily wounded. No arrests
have been made but the suspects are
closely watched Colonel Heyia Isl
strongly guarded.
Apprehension was felt that trouble
might attend the passage Of the fun
eral procession Of General Riya
through the city this afternoon.
Detachments Of infantry, cavalry and
tillery escorted the body while other
troops and police lines the route Of
the procession
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10

soldiers met death in an effort to
swim across the bay when the state
troops were repulsed by a hidden
Huerta force in their attempt to en-
ter the california Gulf port.
The message states lnat General
Oieda after his retreat to the federal
base, arranged an ambush to surprise
the pursuing constitutionalists and
that 500 federais fell on the state
troops, who fled in disorder, leaving
many dead and wounded.
Obregons men were celebrating
what they believed to be the fall Of
Guaymas when the federals closed in
on them.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
CASE 70 JURY

n Junta. Colo. july case
of HRS. Eva Blanchard ana Ffanls
Caldwell charged with the naIder os
mrs. Blanchard's hushand ms sieen
to the jury shortly before neon todax
After the prosecution had finished is
case the defense ANNOUNCED # would
offer no evidence hP ee the
went to the Jury
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
DESERT CLAIMS VICTIM

Tonapah, New July 1O-The fur
mace heat Of Death Valley has claim
ed another victim in Peter A. Busch,
a mine operator we'll known in south
ern Nevada. He was found dead last
night beside his automobile, between
Skiddoo and Rhyolite, Busch was a
native OF Denver.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
BuIqars sim Retreat.

Belgrade, July 1O-The Bulgarian
troops continue to retreat, closely
pursued by the servians, according
to official reports received here. The
Bulgarians retreating from lstip had
intended to occupy Radovitch, an i'm
portant town some miles to the east
but the servian cavalry drove them
out Of this position yesterday. The
Bulgarians fled, leaving the dead and
wounded and throwing away rifles,
ammunition and food.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
calls FINANCE MEETING

Washington July TO- Chairman
Simmons has called a meeting Of the
finance committee for tomorrow morn
ing with the intention Of reporting the
tariff bill to the senate tomorrow af-
ternoon Republican members prob
ably will not attempt any delay
The democrats purpose to begin the
debate Monday and keep the bill con
tinuuously before the senate until it
is passed. Republican leaders agree
that this probably will be before Sep
tember !
Senator smoot predicted today that
shere would be no currency legislation
until the winter session.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
SWAIN HEADS EDUCATORS


Salt Lake City, u, July 10.-Joseph
Swayn, president Of Swathmore col
iege was elected president Of the
National Educational association by
an unanimous vote here today. Grace
N. Sheppard. state superintendent Of
Idaho schools, was reelected treas
urer, Durand w. Springe~ Of Ann Ar
Dor, Mich, is continued as secretary,
his selection being being by appoint
ments Directors were elected for all
the states, Hawaii and the Philip
pines.
Previous to the election Of officers
the national council elected the fol-
lowing President, Robert ]. Alley,
president University Of Maine; secre-
tary, President w, B. owen, Chicago
member executive committee, David B.
Johnson. president Winthrop college,
South Carolina.
An innovation III the report of the
committee on resolutions at the gener-
al session was that it took the form
of a declaration Of principles, - phas-
es of education being treated in Sc
parate reports.
The report Of the school health com
mittee stated that the women Of the
federated clubs of southern states bid
fair to outshine those of the north
with their health campaigns.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
100000 Bond Forfeited

Washington, July 1O.Jack John
sons announcement that he would
never return to the United States,
caused the department Of justice Off
oials immediatel eonsider steps to
bring about the foffeitnre Of his $780,
900 per sonal bond pending in Chicago
for his appearance in connection with
white slave indictments upon which
he has not yet been tried.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
NO NUckoLLs INQUEST

Grand Junction, Colo, July 1O.-The
coroner today decided to hold no in
quest over Marshall J. Nuckolls, the
wealthy cattleman who was found
dead at his summer camp 20 miles
north Of Debeque. that official being
satisfied that NuckoIls died Of heart
disease.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
LEpER Ar LAReE

washington. July 10.-The United
States public health service Is taking
steps to capture Dominique Plttorl, an
escaped leper from the Diamond Point
quarantine station near Port Town
send, washington, who IS reported
to be endeavoring to reach his former
home in Minneapolis BY way Of Can
ada
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
RESOLUTION Is TABLED

Denver, July 1O,-The American In
stitute Of Homeopaths tabled the res
olution introduced yesterday By Dr..
Henry F. Stout Of Jacksonville, Fla,
requesting members to withdraw from
any allopathic organization with
which they might be affiliated
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
no pEFER REPLY

washington, July 1O.-After con
ference Of an hour and quarter
with Ambassador Chinda, Secretary
Bryan today announced that the dis
patch of the reply to the Japanese
on the California anti-alien land law
might be deferred until next week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
BULGARS SEEK RUSSIA'S AID
GREEKS HAVE CAPTURED AN I'M
PoRTANT SEAPORT; Bull
CARS ARE RETREATINo
London July 1O.-It is officially
confirmed here that Bulgaria has
taken the initiative OF asking the Eu-
ropean powers to try to end the
Balkan war,
France to p.ssist

Vienna, Austria, July TO- France
has undertaken to negotiate with
Servia and Greece on behalf Of Bull
garia to ascertain what terms Of
peace can be arranged
The French government has ad-
vised the Greeks and Seryians not
to demand too much, or otherwise But
garia is likely to prefer to take the
chances of fighting out the quarrel.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
OFF FOR HUNT in ARIZONA
JUDGE LEAHY is HOST or THE
Ex-PREsIDENT AND PARTY
AT DINNER
400 PEOPLE AT THE DEPOT
COLONEL Is GIVEN LOUD CHEERS
AND IN TURN BEAMS FORTH
GRATITUDE
allow dn Yoll 90

AAoW w you 10.
That's what Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt. the country's biggest Bull Moos-
er. and, by the way. the most popular
private citizen III the world, said to
several hundred Las Vegas admirers
who congregated at the depot at e.s5
o'clock yesterday evening to catch
glimpse Of the distinguished traveller
on his way to the Grand Canyon Of
Arizona where he will enjoy his first
vacation in almost two years. The
colonel was accompanied by two Of his
sons, Archibald and Quentin.
The drizzling rain and cool weather
did not keep those who wanted to see
the colonel away from the depot. The
crowd started to collect 1T o'clock
end when the porter at the Harvey
hotel sounded the warning that the
train bearing the colonel was ap.
preaching. between three and four
hundred people were standing on the
hotel porches. When the train was
within a few hundred feet Of the de-
pot the crowd surged over to the plat
form. A rush for the rear Pullmao
in which the colonel occupied d draw
ing room was made by the curious
ones. ss -
ssTeddvi Taddvf T4urrah for Teddvfs
the crowd roared when the colonel
garbed in light gray suit and soft
blue shirt, appeared at the vestibule
door and started down the steps. He
smiled at the ovation and beamed
down his pleasure
Judge David ]. Leahy, one Of the
coloneps friends Of many years stand
ing elbowed his way through the
crowd when he caught sight Of the
former president coming down the
Pullman steps. The colonel caught
sight Of the Judge sooner than the
latter expected.
well, well, well. it does my heart
good to see you once more Judge" the
colonel said as he smiligingly reached
out his right hand and grasped the
local mans right The eolonel's LEFT
hand was placed on top of the judges
right. It was the handshake Of old
friends
The colonel stood before the steps
of the coach for a minute Of two talk
ing with the judge. He appeared not
to hear the clamoring Of The crowd
which yelled demands for q speech.
Il have arranged for you and the
boys 70 take supper with me- said
Judge Leahy The colonel bowed, and
with one Of his famous eaee-llghted
remarks. started up the walk toward
the hotel steps The. crowd opened
a way for the colonel end the Judge
to walk through. The Roosevelt boys
were a few steps in the rear.
When the colonel reached the top
Of the steps, someone with voice
which would do credit to ali ocean
liner fog horn. yelled for speech
The colonel turned and located me
man whose voice vas real one TIE
smiled, Judge Leahy turned 70 tAs
crowd and said that the colonel would
probably make few remarks after he
fF.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
PollrlcAL lpEAs To TEsr

Santa Fe, N, M, July 1O.- Behind
the Incorporation Of the Cooperative
Investment company here today is a
movement by the $40 socialists Of
Quay county, New Mexico, to put their
political ideas to the test They plan
to pool their holdings, taking stock in
the company in return, work the land
in common, and share eaualIy in the
profits.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Little Journeys

This is the time of year when
nearly everyone is planning
some kind Of trip. Usually the
longer the trip the pleasanter
the anticipation Of it is.
But there are certain kinds Of
journeys that are not classed as
pleasure trips" when the
weather is hot These journeys
are the necessary shopping ex-
cursions.
Two women were overheard
talking in The shipping district
early one morning Of this past
week. one Of them said, 4
wish ! could have stayed at
home today I have list Of
ten things ! must buy, and
know it is going to take me un-
til closing time to get them all
T have list Of fourteen ar
ticles, the other replied, but
expect to be home by noon"
How can you ever manage
it?9 said the first
Easily enough | looked over
the newspapers and by going
through the advertisements
carefully ! was able to plan a
regular route for my trip
know Just what shops ! am go
ing to and what | shall buy in
each one."
This wise woman by her in
telligent forethought made her
shopping trip a pleasant little
journey No one can afford
not to follow her example in
reading thoroughly the adyer-
tisements il the good newspa-
pers when 50 much time and
nervefag can be saved By doing
50.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10

IN STATEMENT TODAY THE Me-
GRO PuGILIsT SAID HE
WOULD NEVER RETURN

Hayre, France, July O.-Jack John
son, the negro pugilist, arrived here to-
day on board the Corinthian and i'm
mediately on landing announced his
determination never to return to the
United States. He said he would
take up his residence in Paris.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
euIaars seek Rusglag AId

st. Petersburg, July 1O.-Bulgaria
has placed herself unreservedly in the
hands Of Russia with the view OF
bringing about cessation Of hostil-
tiles in the Balkans and in order
to prevent further bloodshed, accord
ing to an announcement made here
today apparently on good authority.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Greeks Take Seaport.

Athens, July 1O.-A Greek naval
force today occupied the seaport of
Kavala on the Aegean sea, hitherto
in the hands Of the Bulgarians. The
valley of Strumitza has also been
taken possession of by Greek troops.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
Trap a cuavmas.

Tucson. Ariz., July TO-. A belated
communication from Guaymas IN the
hands Of Mexican Consul Ainsleie 10.
day says that 300 constitutionalist
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-07-10
TODAY IN CONGRESS
: ! : : : : : : ! :

Washington, July TO- Senate: Cur
rency committee met but agreed OH
no plan for action Of administration
bill.
House Not in session; meets sat
urday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15

Elizabeth Virginia Lipsconb. Latin
course.
William Albert Ntullan. commercial
course
Marshall Gillian Muncc. Latin
course.
Samuel Fleming Padse,,. Jr. Latin
courst
Harry Warmer Sanders. Latin
course.
Edna Epps Shuman. Latin course
Dorothy Ennis Smith. Latin course
Lewis L!chicrstein Strauss. Latin
course.
I'm Catherine sutton. Latin course.
Mamie Austin Sydnor, Latin course
Ira owen Wade. Latin course.
Lester David wallerstein. Latin
course.
BESSIE Grant Whttet. Latin course
IN during final examinations His
diploma will h.. awarded after he has
passed these examinations.
January Graduates.
Following are those who graduated
last January:
Thomas Roswell Aaron. Latin course.
Moses L. Breitstein. Latin course.
Lucy Clay Brown, Latin course
Mary Kirkland Carpenter, modern
language course.
Harvie Archer Ciopton. Latin course.
Frieda Meredith Dictz. modern lam
guage course.
Elizabeth f. DuVal. Latin course
Mary Norma Eastman. Latin course.
Lillian Aleene i'iGg, CONNER
course.
Florence Dorsye Cartwright, CONNER
cial course
Mary L. Humphreys. Latin course
Leroy IiutZler. Jr, commercial COURSE
Blanche Louise Johns. Latin course.
Glare Martha Levy, commercial
course.
Alaudo Amy Lombard. modern lam
guago course.
Edith MONTGOMERY. Latin course
Peyton Lee Palmore. Jr.. Latin course.
Bessie May Powell, Latin course.
Alice Douglas Ramos, Latin course
Clara Christine Somma, Latin course.
Helen Elizabeth Sorg, Latin course.
Grace Louise Spain. Latin course
Bonnie Irene Thomas. Latin course.
NTnrpuret Word Latin co,rca
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-15
Personal Mention.

Mrs Herman Vetterline. who has
been visiting her brother, \. j. Daffron
has returned to her home In Philadel-
phia. She was accompanied by her
niece, Miss Florence Dafrron.
II. L. COLDS is visiting relatives in
buckingham County.
Mr. and Mrs William II. Owens arc
visiting friends and relatives in B,r-
mingham. Ala.
Mrs. w r. SharritZ. who has been
seriously i'll with typhoid fever. is i'm
proving.
Mrs J. f. Neister and daughter Ma
bel. will leave this morning for Bnlti-
more. where they Will be the guests
OF relatives.
Miss Page Pelham Hewlett and Miss
Alice Lee Pcnick Will leave Friday for
iiarrisonburG. where they will take W
several studies preparatory to the com
ing school session.