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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
WALTERS SURRENDER.
The New York Strikers Yield and VIII
Ask for Old Jobs.

New York, Jan. 31.-The strike of the
hotel walters was officially declared off,
today, at a meeting of the walters or
ganization. 1t was declared that the
men would return to their hotels and
ask to go hack to work Discussion al
the meeting was acrimonious. but the
majority of the several hundred wait
ers present declared that the organiza-
ton was losing ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Legislative Notes.

Among members of the Legislature
it is not yet fully understood by all
that the dancing assemblies at the
dancing assemblies at the Augusta
House are given for them and their
Continued on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. Silt was learned
mere, today. through friends of James
Thorpe, the Indian athlete, that eff
forts are being made to secure his re-
instatement as an amateur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
Boston : oreeast.

Boston, Jan. 31.-Foreeast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday. rain or
snow. followed by clearing and much
colder; Sunday, fair. continued cold
brisk 10 high northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the, reliability OF
the iirm you're trading with is the first
consideration. have been in the Jewel
~ business right here on Lisbon st. over
t1ity years and guarantee every ar
ticle sold in my store to be exactly as
represented. / also guarantee my prices
to be as low Cor lower) as any other
reliable Jewelry house in Mainei
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table. and all sorts of beautiful and
Inexpensive Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Collapsible baby carriages have al
most gene out of use in Christiania.
Norway, owing tosthe agitation against
them started by a local physician, Il
specialist in children's diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. S1.-Abner
Davis, president OF the Oklahoma City
Club of the Texas League. when the fran
chise was transferred to Beaumont, last
spring, or others interested in the team.
could not be reached, tonight, to verify
the claim set up by the Beaumont Club
to James Thorpe. According to former
secretary of the club, however. efforts
We're made to sign Thorpe In 1911. but
without avail. as Thorpe refused to play
professional ball. He then was touring
the state with an amateur team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
7-2O-4

Output now 100000 weekly. BY far the
largest selling brand Of 10c. cigars In the
world. Factory. Manchester. N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01

Beaumont. Tex, Jan. s1.--The Beau
mont baseball club of the Texas League
has reserve contract on James Thorpe.
the Indian athlete, according to Manager
Wheeler of that club. Beaumont's fran
chise was purchased from Oklahoma City.
last year, and 1t is claimed Thorpe was
among the players reserved by that club.
Manager Wheeler has telegraphed Sec.
Farrell of the National Commission to
protect the Beaumont club in its claim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-01
To Play Baseball with the
New York Nationals.
Accepts Manager Wards Terms,
Rumored 10 BE $500 a Year.
Beaumont, Tex, land Fayetteville, n.
C., Clubs stu Claim Thorpe.

New York, Jan. 31.-James Thorpe.
called by the King of Sweden 1.-The
greatest living athlete" recently de-
clared a professional accepted q con-
tract, today, to play baseball with the
New York National League Club. He
will report to Manager McGraw, Feb.
Is, and will go to Marlin to train with
the rest of the team. James B. F-os-
ter, secretary of the club, said this
afternoon, that Thorpe had telegraph
ed him saying he accepted the con-
tract offered him and that he would
come 10 New York at once and would
formally sign the contract, tomorrow
afternoon.
Mr. Foster declined to say what
salary had been offered the Indian.
1t is understood, however. that Thorpe
will be paid approximately $500 a
year.
Thorpe will be here, tomorrow at
O'Clock, when at the clubs offices he
VIII sign a contract to play with the
Giants said Manager John ]. McGraw,
tonight. He added that he first thought
of engaging Thorpe, yesterday.
i got Thorpe on the long distance tel
ephone lin Carlisle, Pa, said McGraw,
anu ne dtcepted my oHer. Later / got
a telegram from him confirming his
verbal acceptance. He preferred to come
to New York and l offered him more
money than the others. too
Manager McGraw said that the matter
of salary was private transaction and
that he would say nothing about it.
Thorpe ought to make a good ALL
around man." McGraw added when
the spring training season opens wen
try him out and see where he can do
his best work"
James E. sullivan. secretary of the A.
A. o., announced, tonight. that he had re-
ceived the challenge trophies won by
Thorpe in the Olympic games. last year,
and wotld send them. tomorrow. to KRIS
tian Hellstrom, secretary of the Ewedish
Olympic committee. by the steamer New
York. Mr.. sullivan said also that the
atl-round trophy won by Thorpe at Celtic
park. last September. had been sent from
Carlisle with the Olympic trophies and
was now in the possession of the A. A
Z. It will go to Bredemus formerly of
Princeton University. who was second to
Thorpe in the Celtic park games.
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
TODAY IN CONGRESS


Washington, Feb. 11.-senate
Senators Chiffon and Watson Of
West Virginia were formally exoner
ated from charges or corruption in
their election.
Campaign funds investigating com
mittee began its inquiry into 1912
campaign
seyeral railroad presidents test!
fled before Interstate commerce
committee at hearing of bill on phys
ieal valuation Of railroads
Joint committee for investigation
of paree post organized with sena.
tor Bristow as chairman.
Passed Poindexter resolution cal
ing on secretary Of the treasury for
reasons tor treasury order authorizing
deposits of customs receipts in ia.
tional banks.
Senator Fletcher introduced bill for
collection by census bureau OF turpen
tine and rosin statistics
Debate on Connecticut river dapi
bill was resumed with agreement to
vote on t during the legislative day.
Further conference with house was
demanded on legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill carry
ing commerce court provision,
House Resumed consideration OF
agricultural appropriation bill
Naval affairs committee voted to
recommend construction Of two bat
tleships.
Judiciary committee deferred until
next session action on Clayton reso-
luton for single. six year presidential
term.
Passed agricultural appropriation
bill carrying approximately Sl7 600, 900.
Representative Heflin, in q speech,
eulogized Lester Bryan, the Kentucky
corn club boy who died here
Attorney General Wickersham de-
clined to submit his reason for with
holding warrants against Standard Oil
officials in Texas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
PATTON PLEADS GUILTY
TO CORNERING COTTON
HIS ALLEGED ASSOCIATES, HOW
EVER, REFUSE TO FOLLOW
HIS EXAMPLE.

New York, Feb. Thames A. Pat
ten, the cotton and grain speculator
pleaded Guilty in the federal court
here today to the sixth count in an
Indictment charging him with re.
straint Of trade Judge Meyer fined
Mr.. Patten $4,000, which was paid
Immediately.
The sixth count charges that Pat
ton and his associates, Colonel Rob
ert NJ. Thompson, William H. Brown,
F. B. Hayne ana Eugene Scales,
agreed, under a contract, to buy prac-
tically the entire raw cotton crop OF
1909 in order to hold 1t out Of the
market until November /, 1910 10
the seven other counts in the indict-
ment Patton pleaded not guilty and
they were nolled by the court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
POSTMASTER DECLARES
He HAD TO 'DIG UP"
WAS NOTIFIED BY THE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE THAT HE MUST
CONTRIBUTE.

Washington, Feb. 11.-With the
examination of Postmaster Thomas
J. Camp of Bebee, Ark, the senate
campaign funds committee today
launched into an inquiry of the cam
paign of 1912.
Details of an assessment upon Of
ficeholders in Arkansas by the repub-
lican state committee were described
by Camp, who said he recently had
been compelled to resign under pro-
test as postmaster at Bebee, Ark.
Camp produced letters signed by Cor
don Il. Camppell. treasurer Of the re-
publican state committee, demanding
contribution Of $50 Camp observ-
ed that was three per cent of his sai-
airy and he did not max the contri-
button. He sent the first letter to
Postmaster General I4itcncock, he
said, asking whether he would be re-
moved if he failed to comply with
the request.
He received no answer, he said,
but in November and December re-
ceived letters from First Assistant
Postmaster General Grandfield de-
manding his resignation.
Another letter signed with thL
rubber stamp signature Of Mr., Camp
bell dated October 5. 1912, said In
part:
I regret exceedingly that YOU have
failed to respond to my urgent and
repeated request for financial aid in
the present campaign hope to re-
ceive by return mail your remittance
OF $50. Please do not compel me
to make another cal A republican
reaping the fruits Of prosperity.
brought about by our party's policies,
is to my mind an ingrate when he
refuses to aid mis- party when aid is
needed"
Camp showed letters he had re
ceived in 1910 asking him to contrib
ute $sS His salary was then $1,000
The letter to him was tnclosed in a
letter to his wife with the admoni-
tion to her not TO make the delivery
Of the letter to the postmaster in i
building used as a postoffice or 9TH
er government Office
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11

erals have artillery, including machine
guns, placed near the National theatel
and are bombarding the rebels. 1t i
said the rebel forces now number 4,OOC
men.
AT 11:15 a. M the federals were re
ported making al attack on the arsen-
al. They were led by General Blan
quet At this time President Madero
was in communication with Monterey,
Mexico.
Passengers on today's through trains
from Mexico included only five Ameri
cans. One American said that he
was compelled to pay $35 for d car
riage to go from the center of Mexico
City to the National railway station.
He asserts that about 1000 persons
wanted to leave the country, but were
unable to do SO. He suggested special
trains should be provided.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
Madero Claims Capital

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE battle
ships Virginia and Georgia, Of the
Atlantic fleet, put out from Guantana-
mo at a. m. today for Mexico. The
Virginia will go to Vera Cruz and the
Georgia to Tampico. The Colorado and
and South Dakota at San Diego are
under orders to sail today for Mexican
ports on the Pacific side.
Pedro Lascurain, Mexican minister
of foreign affairs, today telegraphed
the embassy here;
Reported resignation of President
Madero absolutely false The COVER
nors of the states remain faithful. The
capital is in the hands Of the govern.
ment, rebels holding only the arsenal.
Unconfirmed reports are received
that zacatas and Oaxaca have de-
clared for Diaz who is quoted as say
ing that delay was hurting his cause.
but that he preferred to avoid more
bIoodshed and to arrange, il possible,
a good issue from negotiations being
carried on with Generar Huerta.
The resignation Of the foreign
guard is progressing and in response
TO Ambassador wilson's representa-
tions, Huerta has placed uniformed
police in the American residential
district.
Vera Cruz, where the battleshiB
Virginia is bound, is cut off from re
liable information. The Mexican capi-
tai, and the people are excited over
a rumor that rebels are planning TO
attack the seaport.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
Mrs. scott Max Not Know

San Francisco, Feb. 1.-THE widow
Of Captain Scott probably knows to
day that her husband was overwhelm
ed by blizzard while making his
way back from the South Pole, but
how she received the news is blanket
ed in the silence OF the Pacific ocean.
Mrs. Scott sailed from here Febru-
ary on the liner Aorangi, bound for
Wellington, New Zealand. It was i'm
possible to reach her by wireless in
daylight hours yesterday, but the send
ing station here believed last night
that the Aorangi was in range and re-
peatedly sent messages.
These should have been received,
but the Aorangi's feeble sending ap-
paratus, which has a radius of only
about 300 miles, permitted Of no ac-
knowledgement that it caught either
here or at Honolulu Today the Aoran-
81 will pass out of range entirely and,
inasmuch as there is neither cable nor
at Papeete, Hahita, or Rara-
tonga, her next ports of call, no fur
ther effort will be made to commune
cate with her
The liner Tahiti bound for San
Francisco and due to pass the Aoran-
81 next Sunday, has powerful send
ing equipment and may pick up a
from the Aorangi and relay
t either to Honolulu or the American
mainland Otherwise the Aorangi will
lot again be in touch with the world
lntil she reaches Wellington, Febru-
Try 27.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11

by the governor. Mr.. fuckers motion
was tabled
Just before the noon recess an ef
fort was made to recommit the bill to
the finance committee, also to a spe-
cial committee to be named by the
speaker Both motions were lost.
Tribute to Luna's Memory
The senate this afternoon deyoted
its entire session to memorial SER
vice for the late Solomon Luna, ma
tional republican committeeman from
New Mexico and one of the leading
politicians of the state. Republicans,
democrats and progressives all parti-
cipated in the services. Eulogies to
Mr. Luna were paid by Senators Wall
ton, Miera, Hinkle, Champion, Abey-
tia, Barth and Holt. Those of differ
ent political faith spoke feelingly of
Mr.. Luna's fair play in politics and
all spoke Of him as man of high
moral principles.
At the late afternoon session Of the
house no further progress was made
with the salary bill. A large number
Of new measures made their appear
ance. These bills have been accum-
ilating during the lengthy debates up
IN the salary measure and the house
composed itself to hear
them and get them out of The way
y consigning them to the more or
ess tender mercies Of the various
Committees. Indications were that the
ialary bill might come up for con-
liberation later in the day and be the
for considerable more dis
ugsion
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
ReIndlctments May Be Made.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE remain
ing defendants in the cotton corner
case probably will be reindicted in
the development Of justice to cure
what is regarded as flaw in the
pending indictment
Patton's plea Of guilty was BY
agreement with the government. At
torney General Wickershan consent.
ed to the arrangement because of
the supposed error in the indictment.
which while charging conspiracy
to buy up cotton omitted the allega-
tion Of withholding It from sale.
Solicitor General Bullitt admitted
in the supreme court that the indict-
ment was probably faulty. Three
Justices Of the supreme court In q
dissenting opinion. and the lower
court Justices also had declared she
indictments faulty.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
WOOL BUSINESS QUIET.

Boston, Feb 11.-Trading in do
mestio wool continues very quiet.
Values remain fairly firm, but bid
ding is well below the average. New
wool from Arizona commands 17h
cents. but reports from the west IN
dicate very little bidding for the new
olip. Some sales Of old territory
stock III original bags show IS cents
for wyoming while graded territory
sells az p cents for half blood.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11

Business Interests are Threatened
FL Paso, Tex, Feb. Strong rep
.resentations to the British govern
ment have been made by stockholders
Of the Mexican Northwestern railway
and its industrial adjuncts which have
suffered most heavily from the con
tnued strife in Mexico, it is said on
good authority. The railway and lum-
bering interests are ore4e Pearson cor
poration, an English-Canadian con
eern.
The mills at MADEIRA, chihuahua
closed yesterday, due to continued reb
el activity, and the railway has been
out Of commission for many weeks. A
large wood working factory at Ell
Paso is threatc-ed with shutdown
if railway communication is not re-
stored soon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
ACTION is posrnnNnn

Washington Feb III The ciay
ton resolution for constitution
amendment for . six year single prs
identlal term effective n asf
exempt TAFT Wilson s. 400
IRON iss operation vas put over
the next congress today 81 re s.
judiciary committee
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
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! Santa Fe. N NJ. Feb. 11.-Th,
house today put in another strenuous
session on the salary bill, commenc-
ing this morning just exactly where it
commenced yesterday at the begin
ming of debate on the bill Some
doubt had been expressed Of the pro
priety Of the speakers ruling yester
day afternoon that the bill lacking as
it did, two-thirds majority and car
rying the emergency clause, had fail
ed of passage So that there might be
no misunderstanding in the matter
when the house convened this morn
ing, the speaker caused to be read
an opinion by Attorney General Clan
cy which sustained him absolutely in
his ruling of Yesterday. The attor-
ney general recommended new form
Of emergency clause designed to take
effect only If the bill carrying it Sc
cured the necessary tvo-thirds vote
required by the constitution.
Following the reading of a message
from the governor announcing approx
al Of a bill permitting judges to rent
chambers, Mr., Rogers moved that the
vote of yesterday, by which the conn-
ty salaries bill was defeated, be re-
considered, this motion prevailed.
Mr. Blanchard moved that the bill
do now pass, which was the signal
for the flood Of amendments with
which the house toiled all day yester-
day OF these the only one Of any
particular Importance was that offered
by Mr., blanchard, which increased
the salaries Of probate Judges in all
counties BY 5000. NJ, 9. de Baca sue.
ceeded in adding a couple pr hundred
dollars to the stipend Of the assessor
and treasurer of Taos and sandoval
counties and cutting s1OO off that Of
the sheriff.
Mr. Burg repeated his attempt to
raise the salaries of treasurers, asses
sors and sheriffs in first class coun-
ties, but without success, notwith-
standing two vigorous but brief
speeches in support of his PROPOSE
tion.
Mr. Tucker wanted to allow the
county officers 10 per. cent interest on
their salaries from the commencement
of their terms. He said most Of them
had to borrow the money and IT was
only fair they should be fully reim-
bursed he said the legislature was
70 blame for not passing a salary bin
e. the last session. but subsidized when
reminded that both houses had pass
ed such q bill only to have It vetoed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
Taft Sends Condolences.

Washington. Feb. President
Taft today sent the following cable
to King George Of Great Britain.
I'm offering heartfelt condolences
on the death Of Captain Scott and his
companions reflect the sentiment
of my countrymen who share the
sorrow Of British people at the loss
of SO many noble lives.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
wlcKERsHAM srANps pAT.

Washington, Feb. H.. Attorney
General Wiokersham today declined
to send to the house, IN accordance
with Representative Gamers resolu-
ton, his reason for Withholding
bench warrants issued on Texas In.
dictments against John y. Archbold
and other Standard Oil officials
charging violation OF the sherman
antitrust law. The attorney general
replied, with the approval of Presi-
dent Taft, that it was Incompatible
with the public interest to disclose
the situation at this time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
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Mexico City, Feb. 1.-THE rebels
and the federal troops in the Mexican
capital have taken up positions and
fighting is expected to begin at any
time. The government troops are
slowly closing in on the rebels.
Madero has a total of not less
than 5000 soldiers in the city and e1
poets further reinforcements shortly
Felix Diaz, the rebel leader, has some
5000 men under his command. The
advantage given him by the capture
of the artillery has now been lost,
since the government has had time
to bring up field guns even from as
far as Cuernavaca.
Generals yictoriano Huerto, Felipe
Angeles and Jose Maria de la Vega
the federal commanders, began plac-
ing their men in position before day
break today. The streets leading
westward from the palace toward the
position occupied by the rebels were
used for parking the reserves of 10y
al infantry, cavalry End artillery. At
the ends of these streets federal OUT
posts were stationed to begin the bat
tie.
The Alameda, the big central park
Of the capital, was selected by the,
federal commanders as the mobiliza-
tion point for the government troops
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
SENATORS ExoNERArED.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Senators
Chiffon and Watson Of West virginia
were exoneratea Of charges Of cor
ruption in their election when the
senate today, BY unanimous vote.
adopted a resolution discharging the
elections committee from further
consideration Of the allegations.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
othera WIIl stand -.

New Orleans, La, Feb. 1.-THE
three other members Of the cotton
bull pool' indicted Jointly with
James A. Patton in connection With
the cotton bull campaign OF three
years ago, wiz not plead guilty to the
federal Indictment in New york. ac-
cording to a statement given TO the
Associated Press today BY William
P. Brown.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
Britain Urges America to Act

1'ttaiH CFSSS HHeTlSa TO Act
London, Feb. 1.-THE British gov
trnment was urged in the house d
commons today by William Mitchell
Thomson to urge on the United States
the desirability of taking action for
the restoration of order in Mexico.
Sir Edward Grey stated in reply that
it would be entirely contrary to inter-
national practice to approach the Uni
It'd States government in the manner
suggested He added that the action
Of the British government had been
confined to requesting the Mexican
government to protect British inter.
ests.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-11
EIahtIna ReaIna

Laredo Tex, Feb. 11.--Espcrts re
ceived here assert that at 1915 O.
clock. this morning hosulities be.
tween the federais and the rebels be-
gan IA Mexico city. the federal army
opening fire on the rebels. TIE fed