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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
Bio Ransom for rerrazas

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec.8i31 Two
hundred and fifty thousand dallars gold
has been agreed upon by General
villa, as the ransom he will accept for
the release Of Luis Terrazas, son of
the rich Mexican land owner, who has
been imprisoned here for five weeks
ON the charge that he had supported
Huerta. Ff
The money is to be paid by luis
Terrazas, ST., who has been negotiat.
/ ing at 81 Pasoafor the release Of his
SON. The prisoner is to be brought to
the border. under safe conduct. IRE
women members OF the Terrazas fem
ally already have gone to the border
When the fel1ral army evacuated
Chihuahua, Terr3zas. s, went with
them, but the con renamed behlni 10
look after the estate, He was arrest
ed by villa, on the entrance Of the
rebels.
General Choa. a rebel chief, Is to
become governor of chihuahua state
as soon as General Villa leaves for
his campaign southward
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
COMMISSIONER WALDO
QUITS in A huff
HEAD OF NEW YORK POLICE DE
PARTMENT is ROASTED BY
THE MAYOR

New York Dec 81. -Rhinelander
Waldo, for nearly four years police
commissioner of New York, walked
out Of headquarters today In let
ter to Mayor Kline, he said
1T appears to be the desire Of the
incoming administration not to ap-
point commissioner, but to have an
acting commissioner appointed by me
remain in charge Of the department.
l will not be a party to this plan"
Mayor Kline settled the police sit
uation for the time being by appoint
ing Douglas I. Mckay police commits.
sioner at noon. Commissioner Mckay
had contended that the formal with
drawal Of his resignation as deputy
left him the legal head of the depart
ment after waldo resigned, but Mayor
Kline decided to remove all doubt by
giving Mckay formal appointment.
Mayor Kline, incensed, announced
that he declined to accept Mr. Waldo's
resignation and had removed him for
''insubordination.
q had to do this to retain my self
respect and the dignity of the city"
said the mayor
Waldo's term would normally have
expired at midnight.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
.INTERMg gATE POINTS
MUST NOT Be HURT
INT E RsTA TIE COMMERCE COMMITS
SION LAYS DOWN WATER
RATS PRINCIPLES

Washington Dec 31.-Two impor-
tant principl we're laid down today
by the interstate commerce commits
sion in the decision Of a case begun
.by the Texarsana freight bureau
agaihat severa southwestern railroads
infolying rates 10 and from lower Mis-
sissippi river ossings. The commits
sion held tina
IN TIE mai pg of joint through
rates 0n long stance traffic to local
or mons conpe ge points, the differ
entials above te rates to the basing
points should reasonable in rela-
ton to the tot distances involved.
While carr 4 may properly meet
water npefitini the maintenance Of
2 lower rate one point than to
other DaintsN eh are intermediate,
cannot be just ed on the ground it
IL neees suppress water com
Petition
II Na ed, although not or
defed The pads make a general
their rates to and
from issippi river cross
ins with the Shreveport
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
A NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH
HE is THE VICTIM or ANOTHER
STRIKER, BOTH MEN HAVING
HAD WEAPONS
.BARBED WIRE STRETCHED
SOLDIER Is THROWN FROM HIS
HORSE BY OBSTRUCTION
PLACED ON ROAD

Trinidad, Colo, Dec. S1.-A tent-to-
tent search for firearms was begun at
the strikers tent colony at Ludlow
this morning at the direction Of Gen
eral John Chase. who declares he has
information that the strikers have
been secretly arming themselves dur
ing the past three weeks. The killing
Of kid" Morgan, a negro member Of
the colony yesterday by George
Shepperd Wilson, another negro strik.
er; the discovery that both were arm
ed; and heavy firing north Of the
camp, followed by an attack upon a
military detail sent to investigate, are
regarded as proof that the strikers
have weapons in their possession.
Captain Ldndefelt. with a mounted de-
tachment this morning resumed
search for the two mounted men who
fired upon his soldiers late yesterday.
A detachment Of 40 soldiers from
Trinidad went to Ludlow this morning
to assist in the search for arms. Two
troops Of cavalry and several compa-
nies Of infantry surrounded the camp,
an'i aasRe gun yes set pp
After a search, is weapons, incIud-
ing several rifles, were discovered and
confiscated. The members of the com
mittee Of the Colorado Federation of
Labor, now investigating charges Of
alleged outrages perpetrated by the
militia in the strike zone, are at Lud-
low witnessing the search of the
tents.
The efforts to learn the identity of
the men who stretched barbed wire |
across the road at the tent colony last
night, which resulted in Corporal |
Cuthberson being thrown under his
horse and injured, have been without
success. Louis Tikkas, alleged leader
Df the colony, was arrested and Ques-
toned concerning the affair, but was
later released.
The military committee will recon-
vene in Trinidad Monday to investi-
gate incidents growing from the
strike.
SeVenty.five weapons, including
about so high-power rifles, 500 rounds
If ammunition and 100 sticks Of dyna-
mite had been seized this afternoonJl {
oy the militia after a search Of all
1ut about 30 Of the tents at the Lud-
ow strikers camp. The rifles were
'ound intents occupied by Greeks. and
we're hidden under the floors.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
RESORTS TO ERlMAN ACT
INTERVENTION ON THE PART or
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES is
REQUESTED
WHO CALLED OUT FIRE
coRoNER's INQUEST UNABLE no
FIX BLAME FOR CHRISTMAS
EVE HORROR

Calumet, Mich, Dec 31.- Federal
Intervention under the amended Erd-
man act has been asked as a means
Of settling the copper miners strike
by the Western Federation oe Miners.
A telegram calling attention to the
possibility Of such action was today
sent to President Wilson BY d. N. I'M
ton, chief Of counsel for the western
Federation, as a sequel to a talk last
night between him and John b. Dens-
more solicitor Of the department Of
labor, who is here ID find means Of
settling the controversy.
The telegram was as follows
under the recent act Of congress
creating a labor commissioner au5
thority undoubtedly is ample under
the general welfare clause Of the leg.
isIation to warrant governmental in
reference IA settling the strike. Ii
Involves a federal question. Condi-
lions here in the district because Of
the Strike are appalling. One minef
for rs days hard labor received oa6
dollar and seyenty-fite cents. A
other less thar $50 d plonl for fgs
suegassiRe nionthis sHy assIe1ance.
you can render in settling the strike
would make a happy New Year indeed
to these humble and very deserving
people Will you kindly confer at
once with Labor Commissioner Wilson
and the attorney general? A repre-
sentative of the former lis here
The unions attorney said he was
convinced as a lawyer that the posi-
tion he had taken was sound.
''If this proposal works out it VIII
be very happy solution Of very
vexing question" he said.
Convinced that testimony available
as to the identity of the man who
started the Christmas eve panic by
calling fire in crowded hall is in
sufficient, local representatives of the
Western Federation of Miners decided
not to produce witnesses for that pur
pose before the coroner's inquest to-
day. AS result only ouds and ends
of testimony we're heard, and it was
expected that the jury would begin its
deliberations late today. Half dozen |
persons appeared at the hearing, but
none Of the witnesses who was III a
position to see the doorway noticed |
the entrance Of any man wearing a
button of the Citizens Alliance, and
several did not even hear the first
alarm.
John Aho said he was in the ticket
office explaining to children the meth
DDS by which they might get gifts,
and heard no cry of fire"
The prosecuting attorney pointed
out to the jury that this fact was Inn
portant because a womsn swore yes
terday that she had heard the alarm
while she was in an adjoining refresh
ment room and that she had run
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
I'No crIsls,g says WlIeon

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 81.
President Wilson received official ad-
vices today that John Lind, his per
sonal representative to Mexico, had
tleft Vera Cruz on the scout cruiser
Chester and probably would arrive off
here tonight. There is a. possibility,
! if the weather is good, that the presi-
dent viii go aboard the revenue cut
ter Winona, recently placed at his
| disposal here and meet Mr.. Lind
when the Chester arrives. The presi-
4 dent was not inclined to discuss the
coming conference with Mr.. Lind but
authorized the statement that tbs VS..
it was no special significance and
merely meant that the presidents rep
resentative desired to communicate
more fully than he could by cable.
Mr.. Wilson gave the impression
that there was nothing here to indi-
cate a crisis in Mexican affairs, or
that a new diplomatic move was con
Htemplated.
The president however, recently
has given much thought to the Mex.
lean problem. In view Of this fact,
there is reason for believing that
more definite understanding of the
course that the president desired Mr..
Lind to pursue in the immediate fu-
ture will be reached.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
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Preside, Tex Dec 81 The rebel
forces resumed their aggressive fight
ing against the federal army at DINA
ga Mexico. with renewed vigof today
81 was believed the federals were fast
losing ground
Reports were that General PascuaI
Orozco and General Ynez salazar. com
manders Of federal volunteers, had ar
ranged to cross to the American side
III case tBe eacFaI army ID utterly
routed.
Federal deserters said only the fear
of being shot by their own officers
prevented many from rushing across
the river. They said their losses in
dead and wounded had been heavy.
The wounded we're left uncared for ON
the battle field.
Red Cross officers were instructed
TO provide for 500 wounded in case
that many are found. A hospital tent
is to be put up in Preside.
II was the opinion Of military ex-
perts here today that the battle Of
Ojinaga, Mexico, would be decided
within "a hours. Likewise it was be-
lieyed that the only chance Of the
federals to escape determination,
should the rebels pour in on them,
was precipitate flight across the
United States border.
The federals we're reported short Of
ammunition while the rebels by the
frequency of their rire appeared to
nave an ample supply. The tactics OF
narrowing their seInicircle around the
federals was continued by General
Ortega's forces. f'
United States cavalry patrolling the
border considered what they would
do if the four thousand federals, com
manded by almost dozen generals,
should start disorderly rush across
the river. iQq sac
Major McNamee, commanding the
patrol, had less than 1000 men station
ed at points along the river, where
it was likely refugee soldiers would
cross.
Practically all Of the estimates
Of the probable number of dead and
wounded were based merely on what
refugees said. A federal deserter said
200 or 300 Of their number had been
killed in the first attack Of the rebels
and that the wounded who could not
shift for themselves were left on the
field.
Three Of the other federal deserters
said that most Of the soldiers had
not been paid in months and that they
were waiting chance to desert.
They've all got their eyes turned
to the American side" said one ragged
and muddy soldier, who was eating
rationa given him by an American.
"But it's only the fear that they'll be
shot in the back that keeps them from
running
Information from rebel sources was
that General Pascual Orozco and Cen
eral Ynez SaIazar. commanders Of
federal volunteers, who are threatened
with no quarter by Ortega's army,
secretly crossed to the American side
several nights ago and arranged for
shelter with friends in case they have
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31

Mexico City, Dec 31An alleged
plot to assassinte Provisional Presi
dent Hnerta during the New Years
reception was frustrated by theNarrest
today Of two Mexicans in house in
the suburban town OF Campo Florido.
The secret police are said to have
discovered that the plotters had plan
ned to enter the home Of General
Hurta at the same time as the off
cials and others had arranged TO
come, and offer their New Years
greetins.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31


that the coming year win be the most
successful in the history Of the city.
and will mark big advance in de-
velopment of adjacent territory, judg-
ing from statements from number
of representative citizens who are
thoroughly in touch with conditions.
Business has been good during the
year just closing and few merchants
have been, heard to state that they had
not enjoyed a gain. Las vegas ala
not suffer from the slump experienced
all over the United States nearly so
greatly as aid many other cities. In
fact, it was scarcely noticed here at
all.
The statements given below are
filled with the spirit Of enterprise and
confidence in progress for Las Vegas
in 1914:
southard Looks for Expansion
"The general business outlook for
1914 is excellent" said w. P. south
ard, manager Of the Las Vegas Light
and Traction company and president
of the Commercial club. Mr.. Southland
Explained sna Eaa vegas has IN the
past few years had less business fail
ures than any other city in the state
and that the bank deposits are larger
than in any city Of equal size. These
things go to show the city is pros
porous.
The Commercial club is working
to accomplish much in the develop ,
ment Of the natural resources in this
locality, and plans other activities
which may mean a powerful factor in
the advancement or the city. The
exhibition building that we are to
build at the Santa Fe station VIII be
a sign of progressiveness and we con
template many other things for the
betterment and advancement Of the
city. In my own business I can say
that we are well satisfied and look
to Las Vegas for a bright and pros
porous year during 1914. The Las
Vegas Light and Power company is
always a willing booster for Las
Vegas and ready to lend a helping
hand to anything that means the up
lift Of the city"
Mayor Says "It's up to Us"
q1h regard to the outlook for Las
Vegas during the coming year, Mayor
Robert ]. Taupert made the following
statement. 4 would rather talk of the
possibilities Of Las Vegas These are
wholly in the hands pf our residents
and business men, We are apt to shy
at public Improvement, and say we
have always gone along very well. We
it up the interiors of our residences
and beautify our yards, but neglect
The streets. We find a shade tree hasif
died, but do not replace it because it
Is on the outside Of the property line.
We invite strangers to summer and
winter with US and neglect to make
our city attractive
Corporation will do its Share
/ 10. @. chappelle, vice president and
general manager Of the Federal Light
and Power company, Of New York, the
corporation that owns our street rail-
way company, called upon me recent
", among others, and his words were:
4 understand your city in contemplat-
ing paving. I mentioned that in case
paving was done d large burden Of
the expense would fall upon his com
pany. His reply was his company
it 4 good investment to put
money in any town that had enter
prise enough to pave its streets, and
added: You may quote me as saying
So
mo criticism Is intended IN these
remarks, but as many are telling what
fate win do to Las Vegas t is only
fitting that some one should mention
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec, S1.-Local off
GERS Of the American Red Cross, on
orders from Washington, today left
with nurses, physicians and hospital
supplies for Preside. The officers are
instructed not to cross to the Mexican
side unless assurances were given that
the Red Cross flag would be respected.
It was stated that provisions should
be made for 500 wounded il that num-
Der was found. A hospital tent will
be put up in Presidio. The nurses
probably will devote themselves to
taking care Of the refugees.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
through tll cket office to the hall
proper Bald the children were
making toe much noise for him to
hear agly va s in the hall.


lyeston Tex, Dec. 81 The
ItlahtIs wa miles off the Calves
tor bar at Plock this morning and
in no distre contrary to fears en-
tertained at mpico, according to the
wireless report which was received
BY r T, Bufse manager of the Gulf
Coast Fruit ana Steamship company,
to which the bip is chartered.
Mr. Burge saF that the Atlantis car
ried four passgf gers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31

to retreat to foreign soil Orozco and
salazar figured in the revolts against
Madero.
On complaint from Keneral Salvador
Mereado that the Americans were in
citing the federals to desert, Major
McNamee gave orders there should
be no talking across the river between
American and Mexican soldiers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31

- NNA w AOA ouAoSANeH. Nature
has amply endowed us with unequaled
climate, pure water, beautiful scenery
and every attraction that the home
seeker or tourist desires, and we.
should neglect nothing to attract peo-
pie who will in turn take a hand in
the upbuilding Of Las Vegas.
Let us head our creed with 4 be-
lieve in Las Vegas, and help make.
it the prettiest, healthiest little city
in any part Of the country, beginning
January first, 1914"
Climate is Best Asset
w. N. Rosenthal, of the Rosentha8
Furniture company, said:
After great many years ~ OBJ
servation and study. I have come to
the conclusion that our best asset and
resource is our climate. With the
celebrated Hot Springs so close at
hand, cannot see why we cannot or
should not make this town eThe Great
er Las Vegas Hot Springs Health Re
sort" and either pipe the Hot SPRING
water and establish the bath houses
in this city Or open tue Hot Spring
BY all means, 70 get quick reanlls
hope that the New Year Of 1914 vii
bring realization Of my argument
and from the present outlook, the sit
uation is favorable
Murphey Believer
3. G. Murphey Of the Murphey
Drug Store, is decidedly optimistic
in his outlook for Las Vegas IN 1914
I'VE have a bright future, said Mr..
Murphey. within few months work
towards the completion Of the irriga-
lion dam viii be started and also
within few months the santa Fa
Railway company viii start work on a
new roundhouse that is an absolute
Everything points toward
/ prosperous and successful year, ana
believe the future advancement of
las Vegas is assured. with 1914 the
urning point"
Ben Lewis Looks for Progress
Ben Lewis Of the Palace Clothing
company said in regard to the next
rear
4 believe that next year viii prove
,etter for Las Vegas in every way
han any of the past three years. We
must progress more rapidly and We
viii during next year and the years
which follow"
Greenberger says We'ii 90 Ahead
M. Greenberger Of the Boston Cloth
ng company said:
"The indications point toward pros
,erity both in business and general
advancement in 1914, and | am among
hose who believe that the city win
rapidly during the next
year.
Hayward Urges development
IT believe that next year Will show
n Improvement III business generally
throughout the country and especially
n Las vegas said 7 Nv Hayward
If the firm Of Graaf and Hayward
when asked for a statement 81 be-
ieve irrigation will be the biggest AZ
let to the city and the Immediate de-
Telopment Of our irrlgable lands
means largely the future advancenent
If the city"
Mr.. Hayward Is sure Of good fortune
md believes that the condition Of tHs
as whole VIII improve VIII
he coming year
Expects Las Vegas 70 Grow
Jefferson Reynolds o. the First
tional bank Is optimistic 10 resara IS
the coming year He believes iA
near future holds great thing FOR laa
Vegas. and through paanstaking efIa
Nts44.s
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
TITLE FOR BRYCE

London, Dec. 81. James Bryce, for
merly British ambassador at Washing
ton, is given the title of viscount in
the New Years honors list.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
las VEGAS LOOKS FORWARD TO
A GREAT ADVANCEMENT DURING
YEAR TO BE USHEREDIN TONIGHT
Business Men Predict Increase Of Business
and Development of Resources
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE EARLY SPRING

Paving and Better Illumination Facilities viii Be the BEGINNING Of
Improving and BeauiiyinG the Community Business
Houses Going Up-IFrigatiOn System To Be Completed
and Farming To Take Decided Advance -COndi-
tiOnS Right for Prosperous New Year
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31
plot ITO ASSASSINATE HUER1A is
UNEARTHEDBY THE SECRET SERVICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE REPUBLIC
ConSpirators Intended to Attend New Years
Reception and Kill President
FEDERAL ARMY ROUTED AT OJINAGA BY REBELS

Many Of DaOrs Soldiers Endeavor to Escape Into the United
States After Deserving the Ranks, BUT Are Driven Back by
American Troops John Lind Cones to Pass Christian
to Have Personal Conference With the President
Carranza Celebrates His Birthday
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-31

carranza Celebrates Birthday
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mex, Dec. s1.-
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Continued 81 pae
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Las Vegas people heartily believe for ourselves Nature
ha the coming viii amply endowed US with
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-31
QUEEN MOTHER OF
SWEDEN IS DEAD
Widow Of Late King Oscar Had
Long Been an Invalid.

Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 81
Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden died
here in her seventy eighth year. She
had suffered acutely for several days
and succumbed to an attack of in
fiammation of the lungs.
Her majesty had been practically
an invalid for more than a quarter of
a century. She was subject to melan-
cholia, which necessitated a constant
watch being kept on her by her medi-
cal attendants. She took very little
part in court functions, deyoting her
self whenever her malady permitted
to enterprises of a religious nature
She was a great sympathizer with
the Salvation Army, whose opera.
tions in Scandinavia she followed
with intense interest. She was also
a strong advocate of temperance.
The late queen mother was prin-
cess of Nassau and was married at
Wiesbaden to the late King Oscar III.
in June, 1857. The royal couple cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-
airy in 1907, just six months before
King Oscars death.
Her majesty leaves a large fortune,
most of which, it is understood, will
go to her younger son, Oscar.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-12-31
IN HANDS OF RECEIVERS
Six Corporations Controlled by New
York Banker

Boston, Dec. 31.-Ancillary receiv-
ers were appointed in the United
States district court for six corpora
tions in which Henry Siegel of New
York is a large owner, on the peti.
ton of the Siegel Stores corporation
The proceedings here followed the
appointment in New York of William
A. Marble and John S. Sheppard, Jr.,
as receivers for Simpson Crawford
company, and The Fourteenth Street
Store" New York; Henry Siegel com
pany, Boston; and the Merchants Ex-
press company, New York.
At the same time Henry Melville
was appointed receiver of Henry Sic
gel & Co, bankers, New York. Each
receiver furnished a bond of $4,000.
Messrs Marble and Sheppard were
named as ancillary receivers here,
under bonds of $4,000 each. The
proceedings are described as friendly.
The Siegel Stores corporation of
New York, the petitioning creditor,
alleges in the petition filed here that
the Henry Siegel company is unable
either to meet its obligations or to
obtain credit to carry on it's business.