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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28

Omaha. Neb., Feb 2S.-Fire, be-
lieved to have been caused by a gas
explosion. cost Is or more lives here
today. The Dewey hotel, a second
class hostelry. Thirteenth and Farnam
streets, was destroyed by flames
which swept the three story building
with a speed that precluded attempts
at rescue. Some Of the guests had
time to reach the stairways, but 9TH
ers we're caught by the collapsing
roof of the structure before they
could be rescued from window sills
on which they had taken refuge.
Several of the victims jumped OF
fell from windows and met either in.
slant death or mortal injury
Accounts of the number Of persons
in the building differed to such an
extent that accurate estimates Of the
death list were impossible today. This
register Of the hotel burned, but some
Of the hotel employees said that many
Of the dodgers were not registered
Al noon only about 25 out of 60 per
sons estimated to have been in the
building had been accounted for de
finitely, but il was known that {
score or more Of those who had es
capped left the neighborhood withou
revealing their identity,
Zero weather hampered the firemeI
and added to the suffering Of the in
jured Several business firms hat
quarters in the building and thei
losses. added to those Of the hote
owners, brought the financial damage
to about $25o,OOO
I It was thought that az least SO per
sosn We're registered at the hotel am
the night clerk, who escaped narrow
" with his own life, declared Their
were probably 20 other persons il
the hotel who were not registered.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
TURKEY MAKES CONCESSIONS
OFFERS TO GIVE AoRIANoPLE
TO THE RULeARIANs IN RE-
TURN FOR PEACE
she MAKES ONLY ONE DEMAND
DECLARES Her FRONTIER MJsT
BE DRAWN FROM MlDlE TO
ENos ON tEeEAN SEA

London. Feb. 28.-A pronounced
belief is prevailing in official circles
that peace in the Balkans is immin-
ent. Twefik Pasha and Haiku Pasha,
representing the Ottoman govern
ment paid successive visits to the
foreign office this afternoon but moth
ing could be learned as to the nature
Of the conferences.
Turkeys offer to conclude hostil-
tiles on the basis Of the cession Of
Adrianople to Bulgaria has created
general optimism. Turkey, it is un-
derstood. demands that her frontier
line shall be drawn from Midia on
the Black Sea to Enos on the Aegean
Sea if she gives up .Adrianople, and
it is believed that Bulgaria will raise
objection to his proposal.
IN the event of peace being arrang-
ed, the main terms will be signed on
the scene of hoshlities and the de-
tails filled in afterward by. plenipo-
tentiaries. in London.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
MORE Than Fifteen LIVES ARE LOST WHEN
WITH NO CHANCE TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL ESCAPE
GUESTS ARE CAUGHT IN BURNING HOSTELRY

Watchmen, policemen and others
in the vicinity of the hotel declare
that not 70 exceed a dozen persons
escaped from the burning structure,
which was entirely wrapped in flames
when the first fire company reached
the scene So suddenly did the
flames reach every part of the build
ing that few of those asleep on the
different floors had time to reach
windows and none were able to get
to fire escapes. One man, Charles
Cummings, bartender who had a
room on the Farnam street side of
the hotel opened a window and
plunged from the third story to the
sidewalk. He struck headfirst on the
concrete walk and was killed.
Mrs. @, E, Wilkins who, with her
sister, had room on the second floor
facing the alley in the rear dragged
her sister, Miss Alice Bonnivie, to
the window. There Miss Bonniyle
collapsed and Mrs. Wilkins was fore
ed to jump for her own life Two
policemen broke her fall but she was
badly injured Her sisters body is in
the ruins
Jesse D. Mold, night clerk, was tho
last living person to leave the build
ing. lie opened the door Of his Of.
fee on the second floor when he
heard an explosion and was driven
back with puff of smoke and flame.
lie attempted to arouse a few guests
on that floor, but was forced to 80
to the street almost overcome TO
save his own life.
block watchman, who had enter
cd the Office Of the Adams Express
company, which is located in the no.
tel building, to report, discovered tbs
Ere and turned in a still alarm by
telephone. He rushed out and found
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
A. HORRIBLE DEED.

Los Angeles, Feb. 2S.-Arrested foI
a series Of small forgeries, A. J.
Heinz. founder and former president
of a loose-leaf book manufacturing
company Of Milwaukee, gouged out
both Of his eyes today in self-punish-
ment.
I do not believe in suicide" ex-
plained he. 4 want to die a natural
death, but ] shall never see daylight
again or forge another check, and
am more at peace than l have been
for a long time
He mutilated himself with a small
pen knife that had fallen into the
lining Of his coat and was overlooked
by the police who searched him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
M'DONALO VEIOES THE
COUNTY SALARY BILL
GOVERNOR SAYS THE LAW PRO-
WDEs EXCESSIVE REMuNERA-
TloN FOR OFFICIALS

Santa Re, n. NJ, Feb. 2S.-Gover-
nor william c. Mcdonald late this az
ternoon vetoed the county salary
bn. For the second time the COVER
nor has gone upon record as oppos-
ed to the provisions q salary laws
passed by the state legislature. IN
a message to the house this after
noon the governor stated that the
measure provides exHravagant re-
muneration ror county officials ana
is not the legislation which New
Mexico needs at the present tlrne.
The bill passed the senate by the
vote Of 20 to 4. and it Is thought
that body win at once repass she
measure over the executive veto. The
measure was passed by the house hy
the vote Of SO TO Is. Il As said "a
be doubtful ii the requisite number
Of votes can Be- summoned io enact
Il into law in the face Of Governor
McDonald'a disapproval. AS ne ses
sion Is growing near lis close. some
pessimistic persons about the capital
predict that the legislature VIII sd
ioazn without havinr provided sal
aries for county officials Nise aas.
gone without pav for oyer year
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
TO Use THE PRESENT TREATY
THIS INSTRUMENT is DEEMED
SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE
EMERGENCY.
IS NOT MADE PUBLIC As YET
sRITAlN's OPINION WILL BE
GIVEN TO THE WORLD ON
SUNDAY MORNING.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Tne rejoin-
der Of the British government to the
last American note regarding the
Panama canal zone tolls question
was delivered today to Secretary
Knox by Ambassador Bryce. Thoueh
naturally Of great interest to Secre-
tary Knox, he win make no effort TO
consider it, but viii allow the nego-
tiations on the American side to be
continued by his successor IN Office
1t is understood that the British
note, after a repetition Of former ar
guments in support or its original
contentious. contains a fiat proposal
for arbitration Of the issue between
the two countries according to the
provisions Of the existing special ar
bitration treaty between the two
countries which expires in June.
The note was read TO secretzry
Knox By Ambassador Bryce at the
secretarys office and a copy was
left with the secretary. by direction
Of Sir Edward Grey. It is Withheld
from publication for the present 10
afford Secretary Knox an opportun-
its to lay it before President Taft
bat It is arranged that the note shalE
a given out for pe ieation - the
Sunday morning papers u fhls coun-
try and the Monday morning papers
in Europe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
AL ITEMS RESTORED

Washington Feb 2S.-All the prin
cipal items stricken from the nava
bill, including the two battleships
provision, were restored by the sen
ate naval committee today, with Sen.
ator Tillman the only opponent. The
bill will be called up in the senate
tonight
The committee made about 25
amendments, Increasing The total by
about $1S,oo0.00O If the two battle
ships pass the senate a determined
fight in the closing hours of con-
gress is expected when the bin goes
to conference with the house.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28

the clothing store of Raphael Pred
and Company in flames and turned
in a second and third alarm by teIe-
phone, which brought out the entire
downtown fire fighting force. When
the firemen reached the scene the
building was mass of flames and
fiIemen say a number Of persons at
windows in the two upper stories.
Before ladders could be raised, how
ever, the roof began to cave in on
the unfortunates and not a single per,
son was rescued by the ladder men
Paper Carrier Is Hero.
lizzie Steiss, paper earlier, was one
OF the heroes of the fire. He was pre-
pairing to start with his morning
route and was one of the first at the
fire. Even before the firemen ar
rived he rushed into the building and
began assistin the night clerk TO
arouse those asleep in the building
He helped drag several half-dazed
persons from the building ana
then. half suffocated, went to near
by drug store where Alban H, smith,
a night clerk, administered stimu-
liant.
Steiss stepped outside and col
lapsed, entirely overcome from the
effects of the smoke. He was car
ried to an ambulance and removed
to the emergency hospital and later
revived.
Jesse Mold, who represents the
management OF the hotel, probably
saved the lives Of over a score Of per.
sons He was awakened by the cry
Of fire and, half dressed, hurried
through the smokefiled Railways
arousing the guests. He succeeded
in getting a number Of persons out
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Must Consult orozco.

Laredo, Tex, Feb. 2s.-Peace dele
gates representing President Huerta
of Mexico and some Of the north
Mexico revolutionists met in Nuevc
Laredo today The government en-
voys announced that the revolution
lists had agreed to recognize Huerta
The revofutionists denied this and
said that Pascual Orozco, Jr, must
officially assent to any arrangement
Government ENJOYS are expected to
go to Ell Paso to see Orozco. The rev
olutionary delegates are said to rep.
resent Sonora, Nuevo Leon, Coahu-
ila and Tamaulipas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
BOMBARDMENT is EXPECTED
THE DISLoYAL TROOPS ARE
MUCH INFERIOR TO THE
HUERTA ARMY.
ANOTHER MADERO IS KILLED
EMILIO, BROTHER OF AssAssl-
MATED PRESIDENT, SLAIN
IN A BATTLE.

Mexico City, Feb. 2S-An import
ant battle between the rebel COVER
nor Of Aguas Calientes, Alberto
Fuente, and government troops under
General Hidalgo is expected late to-
day The state capital, Aguas Cal
ientes, is surrounded by government
troops, who last night began a siege.
Governor Fuentes is entrenehed in
the palace in the center Of the city,
the building being guarded by force
Of state troops much inferior in num-
bers and armament to the army com
manded by General Hidalgo. A repett-
ton on a small scale OF the street
rioting and bombardment which oc-
CURED in Mexico City appears inev-
fable
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Mexican EIIlbuster Planned.

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb 2S.-state Of
ficials saw prospects Of q Mexican
filibuster today IN letter received
by Governor Hunt from John s.
Black of Montrose, Colo, who asked
permission for a troop Of armed and
equipped cavalry to pass through Ari-
zona. Black, w-o wrote on the sta
tionery of the district court at Mont
rose said that the cavalry was being
recruited in eastern Utah and west
ern Colorado.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28

nora, says a band of rebels is gath
ering to oppose the Huerta govern
ment Reporting rne burning of IS
bridges on the Mexican Central rail
road, north OF rorreoH, the consul at
Durango says there is a rumor that
Campa's rebel band Of LOO shortly
will lay down It's arms.
Fall viii Make Address.
Senator Poindexter today failed to
have the senate call upon President
Taft for statement of what meas
ures had been taken for the protec-
ton of Americans in Mexico. Sena-
ter Poindexter asked for a considera-
tion of such a resolution, but Senator
Cullom, of the foreign relations com
mittee, insisted that the resolution
take the regular course of being re
ferred to his committee.
Senator Poindexter protested that
this meant the death of the resolu-
tion. The senate voted to follow
the course suggested by Senator Cul-
lon. Senator Fall gave notice thai
he would address the senate on the
resolution tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
STATE MAY VOTE
ON PROHIBITION
HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION TO
SUBMIT AMENDMENT TO
THE PEOPLE.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb. 2S.-phe
house this afternoon, by the vote OF
25 to 10, passed a resolution to sub
nit the constitutional mendment for
statewide prohibition at the general
election TO be held in November,
1914 In the event the amendment is
adopted by the people, the prohibi-
ton law will become effective in
gulv. 1915. The resolution was
brought up in g house this after
non by Major Llewellyn. It was for
maIly supported BY Messrs. Burg,
chrisman, Rogers and Evans. Speech
es in opposition we're made by catron
and Clancy
The vote on the resolution was as
follows:
Ayes Baca OF Sandoval; Boulware
Burg, Carter, Campbell. casados
chrisman, Clancy, Cooney. cordova
Downs, Evans, Gage, Garcia, Cooder
Gurule, Hilton, House, I3lewellyn, 10
bato, Manzanares, Moreno, Afullens
Nicholas. Rogers, skidmore. Smith
Toomhs, Tucker, Tully. Vargas. Young
and R. L. Baca-S5.
Nays Baca Of Valencia; blanchard
catron, Chavez, Lucero. Montoya
Quintana. Sanchez. Trip and Tru
jlllo-1O.
Absent and not voting Iabadis
Love and NIccillivray
The senate was in session for a fer
minutes this afternoon and took
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
WILSON THANKS HIM.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Representa-
tive Sherwood Of Ohio recently
wrote President-elect Wilson suggest
ing that the question of Philippine
independence be put anead Of the tar
iff and currency at the extra session
of congress. Today ne received a
reply from Secretary Tumulty ex-
pressing the presidents "appre7ia-
ton and thanks for the suggestion. !"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
VII SON EAvoRs RlLL.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-President-
elect Wilson has made known 10
democratic s. = leaders most close
" in his confidence that he fayors
the passage Of Senator Roots amend
ment to the Panama canal bill, to re-
peal the provision exempting Amegi-
can coast-wise chips from payment Of
tnlis
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
caIls Mexlcans to Arms

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 2S.-"To arms
all loyal Mexicans. Show your pa
troitism and let your powder roar
is the appeal on handbills entitled
"The War Cry" The document Is
signed "The Encampment, Second
Volunteers of the North" and is be
ing circulated today in northern Son
ora and along the American side oi
the border. Deserters from federal
ranks are encamped at Cenizas
Springs. southeast of Aqua Prieta
Communication has been restored Re
low Douglas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Mammalian san contInues.

Galveston, Tex Feb 2S,-Mobiliza-
tion Of the second division Of the
United States army here continued
today with machine-like precision
Owing to the great disturbances
many Of the commands have been
drawn away and the approximate
completion of the division is not ex'
pected for three or four days, the
Fifth brigade under General Smith
is expected to be completed by night
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Mavtorena "a Rad Luek

Noeales, Ariz., Feb. 2S.-A special
train hearing Ex-Governor Maytorena
and family was wrecked yesterday
near Maedalena, The regular train
arriving here early today did not car
ry the refugee Sonora governor and
his party. 1t is said that Maytorena
and his family, after the wreck, es
capped on horsehck IN an effort to
reach the border, but are pursued by
troops.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
MARSHALL IN WASHINGTON.

Washington Feb 2S.-vice Presi-
dent-elect Marshall arrived in Wash
ington at 9 p. m. today and was met
by a committee including a delega-
tion of senators headed by Mr.. Kern
Of Indiana; representatives headed
by Mr.. Dixon Of Indiana, and citizens
headed by Henry B. F. Mcfarland.
His arrival marks the active begin
ming of the Inaugural period.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
A NEW RAITLEshIR.

washington. FEB. 2S--Secretary
Meyer today awarded contract for
the construction Of the battleshiP
Pennsylvania, ene of the largest in
the world, to the Newport News Ship
Building company, at their bid oT
S7.260. 600,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Mexico City Cut off.

Encounter is likely at Saltillo,
where federal troops under Generals
Aubert and Trevino are about to
close in on the rebels commanded by
the defiant governor of the state of
Coahuila, Venuisto Carranza. The
isolation Of -dexico city from the
United States By rail was complete
today. Train service south of Aguas
Calientes on the Mexican Central is
at halt, owing to the occupation of
that city by rebels, while similar
condition at SaltiIlo in Coahuila pr :
vents railroad operations to the north
over the National lines. The roads to
Tampico are also interrupted, max
ing detour by way of tnat port from
the United States to 1nis city impos-
sible.
Ramon Martinez, who for several
months conducted sem1-officia1 nego-
tiations between Madero and Zapdta,
declared today that Zapata would
surrender and cooperate with the
central government
According to the private secretary
of Provisional President Huerta the
situation in the sta'e of Sonora is
grave. Bandits, he said, are over
running portions Of the state and
many families in the city Of Hermo-
sillo are abandoning their homes,
fearing an attack.
Governor Jose M. Mayterena has
abandoned the governorship of So
nora and his place has been taken
by Ignacio Pesquira. The retiring
governor declined to support the new
regime in Mexico City and is organiz-
ing troops to sustain his position.
Madero's Body inferred.
The body of former President Ma
dero was taken today to his old home
at San Pedro de Los Pinos for inter-
ment in the cemetery there
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS.
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Washington Feb. 2S.-Senate: Pas
sed resolution calling on the secretary
of the treasury for all correspondence
relating to treasury order No 5, re-
duirlng custoraf receipts TO be depos-
tied in the national banks
Senator Sheppard introduced a bill
to forbid change of size and color of
present paper money.
Considered private pension bills.
House: Passed resolution to ac-
cept bust of Representative Cannon
for house office building.
Considered miscellaneous legisla-
ton.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Police Make a ssth.

To prevent disruption q their col
umn in the demonstration General
Rosalie Jones and her tired com
rades locked arms and in two lines
clung together. moving only wher
the police could clear the way for q
short advance. In every ,dock they
were halted repeatedly, the crowds
greeting them everywhere along the
line with tempestuous demonstra-
tions. Men and women alike braved
the horses hoofs and chugging auto
mobiles of the suffrage army escort
to grasp the hands Of the suffrage
pilgrims
Though no brass band heralded the
survivors who IL days ago left New
York for the advance on Washington,
a bedlam Of sound rent the air from
the moment the mixers" were in
sight Of the Capitol until they were
jammed into a struggling mass Of
men, women. automobiles and car
riages before suffrage headquarters.
Automobile horns and whistles kept
up a din accompanying the shouts OF
the spectators. Eyen the street
grandstands, erected for Inauguration
day, were jammed with people, de-
spite the efforts of guards to keep
back the crowd.
When the treasury was reached, so
dense was the mob that the people
with great difficulty cleared mar
row pathway through which the
marchers could pass to the crown
ing glory of ther achievements at
suffrage headquarters. Here. as soon
as she could get her breath, eGener-
al Jones, lifted by stalwart attend
ants to an automobile, addressed the
crowd. Shouting through mega
phone the message Of equal suffrage
and giving thanks for tho end Of the
long and hazardous tramp Of her
army, she begged indulgence for the
throng, promising to talk you to
death" before she left Washington.
Elizabeth Foley, war horse" OF
the suffrage army, and Miss Gather
inc Burns also spoke briefly, but
their words were lost in the deaeen-
ing cheers that echoed.
For 20 minutes the mixers" waited
in the street until the police could
disperse the crowd and then they
were rushed into the office Of the
suffrage workers where they remain
ba sane saEa taken to
hotels Tor 4 brief rest before lunch.
con.
The marchers were greatly re
Iieved when Informed Of the receipt !
Of telegram from the national suf-
frage headquarters announcing re-
gret that there had been misunder-
over who should deliver the /
message to President-elect Wilson. (
General Jones was assured that /
her pilgrims would be permitted to /
take the message provided an inter /
view with the new president can be I
arranged after the Inauguration.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Eourth Madero Reported sIaIn.

Washington, Feb. 2S-Official an
nouncement of the killing Of Emilio
Madero, brother of the former presi-
dent of Mexico, reported several
times recently. was obtained in dis
patch from Ambassador Wilson, who
reported Madero shot while leading
a rebel force in the northern states,
This brings the death list of Maderos
in the recent Mexican troubles up to
three.
No confirmation has been received
of the reported death Of Raoul Ma
dero, another brother.
Conditions In South Improve.
Conditions in southern Mexico,
Ambassador Wilson reports, seem
rapidly to be improving The COVER
nor Of Yucatan, brother-in.law to for
mer Vice President suarez, is report
ed to have advised the Huerta gov
ernment Of his submission, as have
the governors Of Tabaseo. Oaxaca
and campeche.
The consul at Nogales reporting
Maderista activities in eastern So
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28

Continued On Page Fvsl
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28
Maoerols BODY Inferred.

The body Of former President Ma
dero was taken today to his old home
at San Pedro de Los Pinos for inter
ment in the cemetery there.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-02-28

a drop ID the bucket
is worth two 81
the bucket s1op-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-30
that CHARGE TO
HEAR President
MOBILE EXPERIENCING DISGRACE
AFTERMATH OF VISIT
OF WILSON,.

Mobile Ala, Oct. 30.-Mobile is ex-
periencing a most disagreeable after
math of the visit of President Wood
row Wilson to the Southern CONNER
cial Congress and smarting under the
criticism that is coming from the visit
ing delegations of Alabama, Mississip-
pi and Louisiana citizens.
Hattiesburg delegates left here very
warm under the collar, charging that
they were held up for a dollar a
head" to hear the President speak
AS a matter of fact no admission fee
was charged as fee, but the badges
were sold for a dollar apiece and it
was expected that all should have
badges.
At the breakfast given the Presi-
dent a charge of 81 a plate was i'm
posed. 1t was the intention of the ar
rangement committee to make this an
elaborate affair, and it certainly was,
but some of the visitors. are said to
have complained that the assessment
was entirely too high.
There have also been many criti-
cisms over the manner of handling
the parade. Many visitors were left
out of the fraternal section, which had
been advertised as one of the big fea-
lures. The Red Men, the Dramatic
Order of Korassens and a number of
others were left on a side street and
never called into the main parade.