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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
NO CLUBMEN WANTED
TO TRY DIGGS CASE
GOVERNMENT DESIRES NO rec
REsENTATlVEs or GAY LIFE
ON WHITE SLAVE tURY
(Contjuued on Page Fiyel

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. 7-The
actual prosecution Of Maury l. Diggs,
charged under the Mann act with
transporting Marsha Warrington from
Sacramento, Calf, to Reno, New, for
immoral purposes, was expected to
begin today. When court opened this
morning there was but one juryman
left to seat.
The questions asked talesmen thus
far have shown only two things: That
the government does not care for ba-
chelor elubmen to pass on its case
and the defense is not favorable to
graybearded fathers Of families.
The trial will not be protracted. The
government expects to put forward its
matter of fact evidence as plainly as
possible. Marsha warrington may
even be called to the stand late today
or early tomorrow, through the chief
counsel for the prosecution.
The IL men who will Try Maury l.
Diggs Of Sacramento, CAL. former
state architect of California, were
sworn in today shortly before noon.
The government followed with its
preliminary statement OF the case.
AS finally accepted by both sides
the box contains 10 married men and
two bachelors. Eight of the Jurors
have children and six Of the eight have
daughters. One is retired liquor
dealer and all are business men.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
PICTURESQUE AMERICAN FIGURE
AND Al PASSENGER MEET END
WHEN MACHINE coLLAPSEs AT
BRITISH MANEUVER GROUND.
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT HAD BEEN
X cOWBoY IN WEST AND WAS A
TYPICAL SOLDIER FOR FOR
TUNE FOR YEARS.

London, Eng, Aug. 7.-Colonel F..
S. Cody, the famous Anglo-American
aviator, was killed in an aeroplane ac-
cident at Aldershot and a passenger
he was carrying also met death to-
day.
Cody was trying out new aeroplane
when he met his death. In the ma
chine with him was a passenger nam
ed Evans. They were flying over the
open country, most of which is gov
'ernment land, in the Aldershot district
and had just reached the government
house when their aeroplane began
travelling badly and finally fell with
a crash to the ground. Several Off
clals rushed to the spot and found the
bodies Of Cody and Evans lying be-
meath the machine.
Cody was the most interesting fig
ure in aviation in the British Isles.
He was a real soldier of fortune with
a varied career behind him. He was
well known to the public in England
and very popular He wore a SOM
brero, a long moustache, an imperial
and long hair and was almost an ex-
act replica of Buffalo Bill"
He came to England a number OF
wears ago from the United States,
where he had been a cowboy in the
west. He had a severe struggle to OBJ
tain a start in England After living
precariously for while he attracted
the attention of the experts in the
British war office on account OF his
DISPLAY of natural gifts Of construc-
ton particularly in aerial machines
ge was said to be able to build any
thing in the way Of flying machine
or balloon.
Cody's sons, Leon and Frank, were
eyewitnesses of the accident, which
was attributed by experts to faulty
construction, the body Of the craft
proving too heavy for the wings. The
machine, they say, appeared to crum-
pie UP, the wings suddenly shooting
upward and the whole structure col
lapsing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
FORTY DIG IN PERSIA

Teheran, Persia, Aug. Between
40 and 50 men were killed or wounded
in sharp street ahting between the
Persian troops and the Bakhatari
tribesmen from midnight until late
this evening, when peace was restored,
and the tribesnen submitted.
The tribesmen we're eventually in.
veigled by the military police into a
conference and while they were en-
.gagd in NEGOTIATION the authorities
placed lines Of infantry with machine
guns across the surrounding streets,
When the tribesmen came out they
say they we're trapped and agreed to
give up their arns
Fighting has been in progress in
the streets Of the Persian capital since
midnight, when the smouldering feud
between the Bakhatari clansmen and
the national authorities burst into
flame. Firing is going on in the main
street Of the city where the foreign
Legations are situated. In other dis
tricts also there have been numerous
conflicts between the military police
end the clansmen
The Bakhataris are Nomadic semi
Independent people who inhabit west
ern Persia near Tho Turkish frontier.
They are allied to the Kunrds.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
RELIEF EXPEDITION
STARTS FROM JUAREZ
TWO HUNDRED MEN GO TO RE-
LIEF or TRAINS BOTTLED UP
BY ToRIBlo oRTEGA

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 7-Federal re-
Inducements. about 200 in number,
were sent south Of Juarez this morn
ing under command Of Major Rogue
Gomez to the relief of the federals
who were engaged Tuesday by rebels
at Rancheria, so miles south Of
Juarez. Juarez has had no informa-
ton from the fight since the message
Tuesday night stating that the fed
erals had surprised and dispersed the
rebels, but the rebel junta in 81 Paso
claims that the rebel command Of
Toribio Ortega has been reinforced
by Panoho Villa and that the feder-
ais and their nine supply trains are
"bottled up" The trains and federal.
troops were en- route 10 chihuahua
when engaged by the rebels. The
rebels admit being repulsed by the
federals in the first engagement.
Eighteen wounded rebels were
brought to El Paso today from the
fight. They were taken across coun-
try from the scene Of the fight to
Guadalupe and brought across the
Texas line at Guadalupe and into Ell
Paso on train today. The wounded
were escorted by "a other rebels. All
were arrested on arrival in I'll Paso
but later the wounded were released
and given in charge uf the local
branch of the American Red Cross.
The escort is still held. The men in
the escort claimed that villa has
come to the rescue Of Ortega and that
the rebels have the federal trains
surrounded with the railroad cut on
both sides.
One Of the wounded men is a
nephew Of Toribio ortega. the rebel
commander.
The wounded rebels say their com
4 panions cut the railroad ii front aac
in the rear Of the federal tfains ant
that the federals cannot escape rh'
wounded men say the federals kihsC
all wounded rebels leftlon the fiell
and that in retaliation she rebels eS
ecuted six federal prisoners taken il
the fight. The rebel escort that ac
companied the wounded to E Paso
being unarmeds were released thi
afternoon. Miguel Diebold, inapecto
Of Mexican eonsulates, protested a
their release.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07

the government, and whatever is nee
essary will be done.
IT is not proper to absolutely ae-
feat the possibility Of successful ac-
ton by taking action now when there
is no urgency for such action"
The senator declared hasty action
on the Clark resolution would not
help the situation in SO far as life
and property was imperiled. Such ar
investigation as the senator from Wyo-
ming proposed, he said, would take
time and be Of no effect in an emer-
gency.
Senator Bacon also said that the
statements Of Senator Clark that con
ditions in Mexico or the actions Of this
government were not known we're un-
true. Every detail was not known,
he said, but in a general way the con
ditions and efforts of this government
were known.
Senator Bacon declared the Clark
resolution went further than "disres-
pect to the president, that it "flouted
him in the face"
The president Of the United States
is face to face with the grayest emer-
gency that has confronted US since I
have been member Of the senate"
said Mr. Bacon. 1T is much grayer
than that which faced US in the Cuban
situation. That was a tempest In a
teapot compared with what we may be
required to do to establish order in
Mexico and maintain it for a genera
tion or two.
And when the president stands
face to face with this tremendous re-
sponsibility, this unspeakable duty;
when he, man whose integrity and
good faith we all recognize, seeks to
settle it, for us to adopt this resolu
ton, which can be based on no othel
basis than the failure Of the presi.
dents plan. is to do nothing but to
fIout him in the face
Members Of the foreign relations
committee. without regard to party,
had agreed, said Chairman Bacon, to
"let the president go ahead with his
attempt peacefully to solve the Mex
ican situation and not to interfere
until the presidents efforts have had
a fair trial"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07

justified in lifting the embargo on arms
or in a recognition of the belligerents.
Secretary Bryan declared he has
not received the Huerta governments
declaration, said in last nights dis
patches to have been forwarded to
Washington as well as Europe. Mr.
Bryan explained that message he
sent yes gerday to Charge d. Affairs
o 'shaughnessy, instfucting him to ad-
wise Huerta to await the coming Of
Envcy nd instead Of proceeding on
colored reports published in Mexico,
was dispatched before news Of Huer-
tas declaration had been received and
therefore it was in no sense an an
swer to the announcement that Mr..
Linds presence in Mexico would be
undesirable.
Officials Keeping Quiet
Mexico's announcement that John
Lind. President Wilson's personal
epresere i've, will be unweIcome un-
less he brings recognition for the
Huerta government failed to draw
administration officials into any ex-
preston of policy today. Secretary
Bryan absolutely declined to discuss
il His message of last night 70
Charge O'Shaughnessy saying the
Huerta government should await the
delivery of President Wilson's com
munication before taking position
on Linds visit undoubtedly reflects
the attitude Of the administration.
Mr.. Lind sailed from Galveston
early today on the batleship New
Hampshire. The run to Vera Cruz
is about 625 miles and the ship should
put in there probably tomorrow night.
Twelve hours later Mr. Lind should
be in Mexico City, Some administra-
tion officials and diplomats take the
view that the developments after Mr.
Lind arrives in Mexico will go far
in moulding the future attitude Of
the United States Just what the
Mexican government means by the
phrase in official statements saying
his presence in this country will not
be desirable" is the subject of much
comment. There is provision in
the Mexican constitution for the ex-
pulsion Of undesirable foreigners.
Americans Not Protected
Anti-American demonstrations and
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
TO-DAY lN CONGRESS
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Washington, Aug. 7-senate: Re
port from Attorney General McReyn-
olds was read denying that depart
ment Of justice maintained espionage
system over federal courts.
Senator Borah, speaking on the
report, flatly charged agents Of the
department Of justice had investi-
gated federal judges to influence ac-
ton. Senator Norris endorsed his
views in part.
General debate on tariff bill was
resumed with Senator Warren attack
ing agricultural schedule.
james A. Emery Of National Asso-
citation Of Manufacturers, told lobby
investigating committee Of formation
Of National Council FOR Industrial De
fense.
Senator Owen introduced bill to
authorize treasury to buy outstand-
ing government 2 per cent bonds at
par and interest.
Senator Penrose introduced amend
ment to tariff bill to prevent foreigz
countries from dumping" surplus
goods IN the United States at low
rates.
House: Not in session; meets a
noon Friday A4h
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
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Washington, Aug. 7.-Administra-
ion officials do not believe the Huer-
ia government in Mexico really in
tends to snub John Lind, President
Wilson'S personal representative, as
would seem to appear in last nights
official statement by the Mexican act
ing minister OF foreign affairs. At
the White House, the state depart
ment and in official circles today, the
impression put out was that when the
Huerta government was fully apprised
of President Wilson's views as trans
mitted by Mr.. Lind, a different con
struction would be placed on Linds
errand and Mexico would realize it as
a mission Of peace.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan are disposed to await the ar
rival Of Mr.. Lind in Mexico City be-
fore taking any further steps in the
situation This was made clear to-
day at the White House.
It was pointed out again today that
Mr.. Lind goes merely as adviser to
the American embassy in Mexico City
and carries credentials to neither fed
eral nor the constitutionalist govern
ments. lie will deal with the Huerta
government only through the charge
d. affairs Of the American embassy,
SO that there would be no necessity
for his being received by President
Huerta. While the broad intimation
from the Mexican capital that Mr.. Lind
would be persona non grata attracted
wide attention today, officials were
confident that no contingency would
occur which would afford an oppor'
tunity for any overt remonstrance
against Mr.. Lind's presence. The en-
yoy is expected to transmit the opin
ions of the American government ID
such a fashion as to reflect only the
friendliness Of the United states gov
ernment toward the Mexican people anc
no political interest in the factiona
warfare. He will make clear tha'
what the American government de
sires to see established is a constitu
tional government legally set up, an'
it has no concern with the personne
Of the candidates.
It was recognized here however
that. it was within the range Of pos
sibility for the Huerta governmen
openly to show its disapproval of MI
Lind's mission, and white no drasti
measures to enforce the opinion Of th
Washington government were plan
ned, it was suggested that the Jaite
States might in such an event fee
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07

Canton, China, Aug, Five hum
dred were killed or wounded in the
fighting between the northern gov
ernment troops and the rebels at
the east gate Of Canton, which was at
tackled BY the two divisions Of the
northern army yesterday. The posi-
tion of-the city regarded as serious.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
POWERS URGE EVACUATION

London, Aug. THE representa-
tiyes Of the powers took the firsl
step at Constantinople today TO con-
pei Turkey to evacuate the fortress
of Adrianople, which her troops occu-
pied after war broke out between me
former Balkan allies. The iiplomatic
body demanded that the TuTkish gov
ernment should respect the treaty
signed in London between The former
beligerents.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
KILLS OFFICER, THEN SUICIDES

KILLS OFFICER, THEN SUICIDES
Pueblo, Col. Aug. 7.-Before the
official had chance to even reach
for his gun Krank S. Dehlman, an
ex-policeman, last night fired shot
into the heart OF Constable y. F. Pat
terson, and as the body swung around
and was dropping 10 the floor, sent
another bullet crashing through the
mans back. Turning the revolver on
himself Dehlman sent two bullets
through his own head and died from
the effects Of his wounds in St.
Mary's hospital three hours later me
murder was deliberate, Dehiman ly-
ing in wait for his victim in local
saloon for two hours. He had the
revolver wrapped up in paper and
keeping up the pretense Of friendship
to the last, fired before the constable
knew Of his intention. The constable
had served a civil writ on Dehlman.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
EoRruAL REPAAcEs GOMEZ

Washington, Aug. 81 The president
of the governmental council of Ven
ezuela, Gil Fortual, is acting as presi-
dent during the absence from Caracas
Of President Gomez, who placed him
self at the head Of The army advanc-
ing to do battle with Castro. Juan g.
Gomez, brother ofthe president, has
been appointed ernor Of the fed
erai district, probably to guard
against any uprising IN Caracas dur
ing his brothers absence.
There is no wire communication
between Caracas and the western
coast, where the Castro forces have
made landing, so the American le-
CATION at Caracas has no information
as to the development Of the revolu-
tion.
The gunboat Des Moines, which LETT
Brunswick, Ca, last Monday, is due
at La Guaira Sunday She will pro-
ceed from that cable port westward
towards Maracaibo and is expected
to keep the state department advised
Of conditions
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
EMERY ON STAND

Washington, Aug flames A. EN-
cry, principal washington representa-
tive of the National Association Of
Manufacturers, continued today to
tell the senate lobby committee Of
the steps that led to the formation in
1908 of the council Of industrial de-
fense.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
MORE AMERICANS RELEASED


FL Paso, Aug. u After being neld
prisoners BY the orders OF General
Pascual Orozco for nine days, wit
Messing the execution or their guide,
a Mexican cowboy, and being fired
upon by federal soldiers at Rancho
Ria yesterday, Charles BieseI, man
ager of the Mines Company OF Amer
lea, Chicago man; Bernard J. Mac
Donald, manager Of the San Patrico
Mining company Of Parral, and Ray
Harrell their automobile driver,
reached III Paso last night Their
release from the chihuahua jail was
secured by American Consul Marion
Fletcher. Pressure from Washington
was brought to bear on the federal
authorities and the Americans were
given a hearing after q. G. Burns,
state department messenger. reached
Chihuahua with messages for Consul
Fletcher last week
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
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PEACE 3TREATY SIGNED

! PEACE TREATY SIGNED :.
= Washington Aug. 1.-THE first +
+ Of the international peace treat :
+ les embodying Secretary Bryan's :
+ plans was actually signed today +
+ It was between the United =
= States and Salvador and soon +
y will be sent to the senate for =
i ratification :
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-07
NEGOTIATIONS TO BE CARRIED
ON THROUGH CHARGE D. AT
FAIRS o.sHAUeHNEssY WHEN
ENVOY ARRIVES IN MEXICO.
MAY REMOVE ARMS EMBARGO
lNHosPITALlTY OR OVERT ACT
ACT WOULD JUSTIFY UNITED
STATES IN RECOGNITION OF
sELLIGERENTs, INTlMATED.
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: Washington, Aug. 7.-Presi- :
! dent Wilson let it be known to- =
!. day that he would be wiling to =
! believe that the Huerta govern :
!. ment will regard as undesirable i
= the presence Of John Lind, his :
i personal representative in Mex !
i leo, until he had received a def i
+ mite official notification to that +
i effect. :
4 When friends told him of the =
! debate in the senate TO-DAY Pres =
i dent Wilson took the position =
!. that certain republicans there =
! were attempting to make the ,
:. Mexican situation difficult to =
j handle in a peaceful fashion. +
+ From many letters and other ex- :
+ pressions of opinion on the sub i
! ject in possession Of the president :
! he still finds no ground for arm :
: ed Intervention. :
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Little Falls herald., 1913-12-12
HIGH TEAM WON GAME

The local high school team carried
off the honors in the basket ball game
with the gymnasium team Friday
night, the score being 40 to % when
time was called.
The first half the game was very
close and ended with the high school
team but one point in the lead. They
had the advantage Of the gym. boys
throughout the game however, their
playing showing the results Of excel
lent training.
In the gymnasium team the lineup
was considerably weaker than when
they defeated the University boys.
Dunphy and Zipoy were the only play
ers who took part in the first game.
The other players were Lauermann, Le-
Wis, Ferrell, Atkinson and Graham.
Dewey, Belanger, Brannen, Meyers.
Trystad, Kay and Longley composed
the high school team.
Baskets were made4as follows: Long
ley 6, Brannen 4, Meyers 5, Belanger
3, and Trystad 2 for the high school,
Zipoy 4, Ferrell 2, Atkinson, Dunphy,
Lewis and Graham each one for the
gymnasium team. Meyers got three
free throws, Longley, Graham and Dun.
ply lzone each.
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-12
ELKS HELD MEMORIAL SERVICE

Sunday afternoon at the Elks hall
the local Elks lodge held their annual
lodge of sorrow for the departed broth
ers and al appropriate program was
carried out. The meeting was well
attended, by members and the public
in general. ..... =.
An excellent address on the work
Of the order was delivered by R. F..
Eldridge Of St. Paul. Mr.. Eldridge
owns, edits and publishes the maga-
zine, known as "The Jolly Elk.' He
ranks high among the Elks and his ad-
dress proved very interesting.
Special tribute was paid to the
memory of Col. S. R. Snow, who pass
ed away in California the past year.
Mr.. Snow was one OF the most active
workers in bringing about the organ
:ization Of the local order Of Elks.
Several musical numbers were rend-
cred and mixed quartette sang a
number of old familiar songs. Devo-
tional exercises were conducted by
Rev. Frank Atkinson of the Congrega-
tional church.
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-12
STIVERS PROSPERING

Staples World:-The editor had a
vacation a few days last week, which
were spent at Superior with his son
Albert and wife. He also called Oil
H. c. Stivers, editor IF the Superior
Telegram, and found him looking ful
ly as young as when we knew him in
the earlier days, when he was running
a paper at Little Falls and afterward
at Brainerd. The Telegram is one
Of the best papers that we know of
published in a city the size of Superio,
(less than 50,o00) It carries about
fifty men on the payroll, has a per-
fecting press that prints "a pages at
over 10000, aid has half dozen limo
types. single, double and three deck
ers.
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-12
FEW BASKET BALL TEAMS THIS
WINTER

If the rules adopted by the West
Central association of high schools at
it's annual meeting at Staples Satur-
day are enforced, basket ball teams
in the school will be practically a
thing Of the past.
In order that student may be eli
gible to a position on basket ball
team the superintendent Of the school
must certify that the candidate does
not use tobacco or liquor during the
entire school year. They must also
keep out Of public billiard halls. Stu
dents who started after November 10
will not be eligible to a position on
teams. These rules concern the high
schools in Wadena, Staples, Park Rap
ids, Detroit, Sauk Centre and this
citv,
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-12
LOCAL, BOYS IN THE ..u'' BASKET
BALI,

That Frank Hall and Joseph Died
rich, two local boys who attend the
University Of Minnesota, will be on
the university basket ball team this
season seems evident, as they have
already been given chances in games.
Both played in the game with the Ag-
gies, which was the first game Of the
season. Hall played left forward in
the beinning Of the game TO near the
finish, when a substitute was sent in.
Diedrich played left guard in the lat
ter part Of the game.
The city papers gave both players
credit for good playing and pointed
them out as real comers III the athletic
world Of the university. Hall got one
field basket and two baskets on free
throws in the game with the Aggies,
which was won by the university
team.