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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
BIG EVENT CALLED oEF.

Thomas Lamb has received a hand
some gold Waltham watch as a re-
ward from The business department
Of the Denver Times for having great
ly increased the circulation of that
paper in Las Vegas, where he is To-
cal agent. Mayor Robert ]. Taupert
presented MT Lamb with a god
chain to go with the watch. 1t had
been planned to have Mayor Arnold
Of Denver here to present the watch
on behalf Of the Denver newspaper,
while Mayor Taupert was to make a
presentation speech when handing
the chain TO Mr. Lamb The Greater
Las Vegas band, Of which Mr. Lamb
is a charter member also was TO
have played Hail to the Chief
However, as the watch arrived on
Saturday and everybody was busy the
formal ceremonies, which were to
have been held in Lincoln park, were
dispensed with MI Lamb is receiy-
ing the congratulations OF his friends
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
MILIrANTs, NEW STUNT.

London, May 17.-The militant suf-
fragettes today made a slight change
in their arson campaign. Instead of
setting fire to unoccupied houses,
they attempted to destroy tenanted
residence at Cambridge. The inter
ior woodwork was greatly damaged,
and one of the university laborator-
les adjoining also suffered.
Another can of gunpowder and
slugs was found at Boxmoor station
in Hertfordshire on the London and
Northwestern railway.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
eoTHAM,s LeREAT SHOW.

New York, May 1.-THE annual
municipal street pageant intended
to Illustrate how Father Knicker-
booker expends millions Of dollars
yearly for the benefit and welfare
Of the people. was given today and
was voted a huge success by the tens
of thousands Of spectators who lined
the route Of the procession. The
center Of attraction for the young
sters was the park department divi-
sion, which included number Of
regulation circus cages containing
animals from the zoo, Hattie, the
talented Central park elephant,
marched proudly at the head Of the
menagerie.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
TOOK AIR Line TO
THE PENIIENIIARY
MAN WHO CUT THROAT OF FORT
MADISON POLICEMAN QUICK
LY PUNISHED


Fort Madison, Iowa, May 17.-With-
in 40 hours after having slashed the
throat Of Chief Of Police J. B. Watkins,
George switzer today began 30
years sentence or the crime in the
penitentiary here.
switzer attacked the chief OF po-
lice on Thursday afternoon. Today
he waived preliminary examination
and the county attorney exercised the
right under the state law to bring the
case Immediately before the district
court.
Before District Judge Hamilton,
switzer pleaded guilty to a charge of
assault with intent to commit MUIR
der, and sentence was quickly impos-
ed. Ten minutes later switzer was
taken down the street to the peniteI,-
tiary to begin his term
Chief Watkins found switzer lyins
on the ground apparently intoxicated,
Thursday afternoon. He attempted
to investigate when the man lunged
at him with pocket knife, cut
ting his throat from ear to ear. Fhe
chiel is said to be out Of danger
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
LONDON PAPERS STATEMENT
LINES CANADA, NEW ZEALAND
AND AUSTRALIA UP WITH
THE UNITED STATES.
CONFLICT NOT UNLIKELY
OPINION ADVANCED THAT LIT
TIE NATION WILL DEFEND
HER TREATY RIGHTS.

London, May IL Should war
break out, the sympathies Of Austria
liza, New Zealand and Western Can
ada would be violently on the side
Of the United States" says the Pail
Mall Gazette today in discussing the
California alien land ownership con-
troVersy.
The newspaper considers that it
would be a grave mistake to under
estimate the chances of a conflict
between the United states and Japan.
1t says:
The opinion that Japan will never
go to war to enforce her treaty
rights in California is one Of those
dangerous generalities which lead ma
tions blindfolded to the brink Of the
pit"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
NOT PROPER Man
TO HEAD SCHOOL
.PlTTsBURG COMMITTEE fNvEsTf-
GATES CHARGES AGAINST
SUPERINTENDENT.

Pittsburg, May 1.-THE investiga-
ton Of alleged immortality against s
L. Heeter, superintendent Of public
schools Of Pittsburg. now in progress
by committee Of citizens composed
Of bishops, ministers ana business
men, took a new angle late yester.
day when a former stengrapher tn
Heeter's employ made affidavit OF
undue familiarity" which caused
her to quit her position, she states.
Heeter brands her statements as a
malicious lie Heeter, charged BY a
domestic in his home with two ser
ious offenses, was tried ID criminal
court and acquitted. other charges
we're brought Meanwhile children
remained away from school and tnou-
sands Of them paradea the Streets
carrying banners inscribed eKielx
Heeter Out"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
INCREASES TRADE TROUBLES
INSTEAD or MAKING COMMERCE
BETTER 1T WILL HAVE CON-
TRARY EFFECT
VIOLATION OF TREATIES
DEPUTY GERALD DECLARES UNI
TED STATES IS UNTRUE TO
ITS AGREEMENTS

Paris, May 1.-THE Underwood BILL
as far as it relates to French indus
Try, was energetically condemned to-
day at the monthly meeting Of the
National Association Of Industry and
Commerce. The chair was taken by
Andre Lebon, a former minister Of
commerce, and among the distinguish
ed company were Gabriel Hamotaux,
former foreign minister. and Paul
Delombreau former minister of COM
merce.
Deputy George S. Gerald, in review-
ing the tariff bill, expressing his OBJ
lection to its administrative clause,
which, instead of relieving the great
hindrance which he declared exists in
trading in the United States. increas-
ed them arbitrarily.
"Mr. Underwood and his friends
say they are only applicable to pro-
fessional defrauders.' said M. Gerald.
This affirmation is not sufficient for
French exporters, who already know
too much about The administration OF
the American TARIFF
Deputy Gerald confInued
The world has seen how the United
States by its Panama canal act has
violated the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
and how the state of California has
violated the United States treaty with
Japan. The projected tariff, which
seems intended to subsidize American
shipping, violates 20 treaties-those
made by the United States with Spain.
Great Britain, Italy, Austria-Hungary.
Denmark, Belgium. yet I still hope
that France and the United States via
be able to arrange a practical agree
ment."
M. Labon commended the @judicious
comments" Of Deputy Gerald and re-
gretted that the United States, al
though processing the desire to live
on good terms with all the world, does
not give any practical proofs Of this
to France"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
RLED BY CROOKS.

Los Angeles, Cal, May William
St John Ranney, former chief clerk
to the auditor Of the Santa Fe rail-
road, who confessed thefts amount
ing to between $4,000 and 100000,
was sentenced today to seven years
in San Quentin prison.
Ranney. formr inmate Of the El-
myra reformatory Of New York, de
clared that he was forced to steal
by former conyicts who knew his rec
ord and levied blackmail on pain Of
exposure.
He did not name any of the men,
however, who he said had systemati-
cally bled him or everything he could
steal from the railroad.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
Where the Children
Come in

There seems to be as much
style in children's clothes now
as there is in grown-ups' And
the children know it, too.
The other day a little girl
came home from school and as
tonished ner mother by saying:
Il don't want to wear this
dress any more. | want a Rus
sian blouse like all the other
girls have"
Now the mother knew that
there were such things as
.Russian blouse dresses" but
that children were wearing
them had escaped her notice.
Being a wise women she hast
ily sought counsel with the adj
yertisements Of THE OPTIC,
and there she discovered Just
what all the girls we're wear
ing and where she could buy
most advantageously for her
little daughter.
Many a mother has found
that in order to know what 70
get for her children she must
keep herself informed Of the
changes Of style through read
ing the advertisement Of the
shops in reliable paper. They
tell her not only what the 9TH
er children have. but where
each article may be bought
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
HARpINe,s RopY FOUND.

Davenport, Iowa, May 17-The
body of a man on whose person was
found subpoena for "one Frank
Harding to appear before the grand
jury, was found in the river here to-
day His head was cayed in and
there were many bruises about his
body Although it was badly decom-
posed. friends believe the body is
that OF Harding. He left Donahue,
la, where he had been working,
about two weeks ago to come to Dav
enport to testify in free love col
onyH case,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

Chicago, May IA thousand
Chance Day" fans were lined up
in front of the box office at Ameri-
can league park at 10 o'clock today,
comprising the vanguard Of the multi
tude awaiting the New York-Chicago
game this afternoon, dedicated as a
demonstration OF friendship to Mana
ger Frank Chance, former leader of
the Cubs, pilot Of the Highlanders.
The first ticket seeker turned up
at Z o'clock in the person Of wom-
an, who, like many who followed,
carried a lunch. A cloud appeared
in the sky and was viewed with more
anxiety by the fans than any war
cloud which ever hovered over the
Balkans. It grew back; lights flick
cred in windows Of tall office build
ings, and there was an ominous
growl Of thunder, at which a million
persons-accepting the weather
mans numerical estimate called up
to put their fondest hopes and most
profound apprehensions to the est.
eMay be shower this forenoon
nthing serious clear this afternoon,
came the reply and the advance
crowd settled down to await the
opening sale Of seats at II o'clock.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
Governor Refuses Troops

Columbus, May IT, Sending re-
bulxing telegram to Mayor Hunt Of
Cincinnati, Governor Cox shortly af-
ter noon today refused to call out
the militia to guell disturbances in
the Cincinnati street car strike. The
telegram was in answer to a request
made to the governor by the Cincin-
natl mayor that troops be ordered to
the scene.
The governor declared that troops
would not be called until the local
authorities had exhausted their own
resources.
In view Of your having placed nc
policemen on the cars, we don't be-
Heve the statement made that you
have exhausted your resources pre-
dicated on the facts" said the COVER
nor's telegram.
Mayor Hunt had wired the governor
earlier in the day:
There is an imperative need fol-
troops we have exhausted our re-
sources.
Governor Cox closed his telegram
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
men ARE BADLY BEATEN
STRIKERS BATTER MoToRMEN
AND CONDUCTORS WHO
TRY TO RUN CARS.
A SPECTACULAR STUNT
STEEL elRDER AND CEMENT
DROPPED FROM THE TOP OF
A HIGH BUILDING.

Cincinnati, May 17.-Hurried ap-
peals we're sent this morning to Gov
ernor Cox and Ad1utant General
Wood OF Ohio, asking tnat the mill
tia be rushed to this city to take
charge Of the strike situation.
This means of protesting the op-
erations OF the street cars was only
resorted to by Mayor Henry 4. Hunt
after series Of assaults on cars
that were not personally conducted
by police had taken place. As the
result OF these attacks three men
are in the city hospital in danger
Gus condition, while more than a doz-
en- others were severely beaten.
-Four cars were completely wrecked
and left standing in the streets, and
the Traction company mad been
forced to abandon all efforts to oper-
ate cars in the western section Of the
town, while only a few cars were 10
be seen running through the resi-
dence districts OF Ayondale and Wal
nut Hills.
Two telephone requests for troops
sent by Mayor Hunt to Governor Cox
brought forth the information that
the governor was reluctant to take
such stand. After the refusal of
troops at this time had been made
by the governor, the mayor imme-
diately dispatched telegram to the
adjutant general demanding troops
and asking that they be sent to the
city hall here by 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Probably the most spectacular dis
turbance occurred in the center of
the city when huge steel brace,
bags Of cement and other missiles
were hurled at strea car from the
upper floors of the/ Union Central
Life Insurance bgilding. Some Of
the cement came from higher than
the twenty-ninth floor, and several
pedestrians were bruised and cut
The car was completely wrecked and
left in the street.
In Madisonyille, where the cars
were operated for the first time to-
day, one Of them was attacked, the
crew driven off into nearby woods
and the men who committed the as
sault took their time in dismantl1ng
and wrecking the car.
Today for the first time the police
did not ride in the cars, but they
were stationed along all routes at IN
tervals Of every so feet. The Trac-
ton company at noon suspended its
attempt to operate cars, and all that
were running in the morning were
called into their barns.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
win Recognize Huerta Government.

viii Recognize Huerta Government.
Washington, May 17-The unsatis-
factory state of relations between the
United States and Mexico probably
will soon induce the administration
to take some definite attitude toward
recognition of the Huerta govern
ment The fact that several foreign
states already have accorded recogni-
lion, including several Of the great
powers, is said to be having an infu-
ence on the United States. 1t is said
that very soon a new ambassador
will be appointed to succeed Henry
Lane Wilson, and that his creden-
tials will be directed to Provisional
President Huerta.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

no difficult during his flight. The
winds were light and there was only
a slight haze.
BY the accomplishment Of this flight
Rosillo wins the prize Of $4,000 Of
fered by the city of Havana council
to the first Cuban aviator to cross the
straits.
J. A. D. MeCurdy Canadian, made
a flight across the Florida Straits on
January 30, 1911, but owing to an
accident, was compelled to descend
in the water ten miles from Havana
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
4 BAFFLINc CASE

salt Lake city. May 17.--With bul-
let hole in the roof OF his mouth,
James w. Skinner, 60 years old, was
found dead in bis real estate Office
today. A trail Of bloody footprints
was discovered leading out Of the Of
flee and down the corridor Of the
building Although the nature Of the
bullet wound and o note found on his
desk dated January a, directing the
disposal of lis estate, indicates sfi.
eide. the police are baffled BY the foei.
prints.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
Arizona Causes No Complication.

Arizona Causes Mo Complication.
Washington, May 17-Arizona's
new alien land law is not regarded
here as seriously oomplicating the ne
gotiations with Japan because the
act does net contain the same direct
bar against Japanese as the Caiifor-
MIA act. It is said that because Of
its adverse effect upon Mexican land
owners in Arizona, protest will be
forthcoming from the Mexican gov
ernment, even in view Of the rather
irregular status Of the diplomatic re-
lations between America and Mexico.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

to the Cincinnati mayor by stating
that when it has been demonstrated
that the Cincinnati authorities have
exhausted their strength in keeping
order, there will be no temporizing on
his part.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
srovALL sTILL our.

Chicago, May 1.-THE case inyolv
ing the suspension q Manager ssov
al Of the St. Louis American league
club Is still under consideration.
was announced at the offioe y Pres
dent Johnson 81 the American
today a decision is expected nex
week
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
Bryan and Wilson Confer

Washington, May 17-secretary Of
state Bryan conferred with the presf-
dnet this afternoon on the Japanese
situation. The president was taking
holiday but talked with the secre.
tary Of state about the answer OF the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
NoRwEeIAN INpEPENpENcE pAY


st. Paul, Mimi, May 17.-The Nor
wegians, who form a large and i'm
portant element Of the population Of
tn northwest, today celebrated their
independence Day" with popular
gatherings and festivities in many cit
les and towns. The celebrations are
held in commemoration of May H.,
1914, when representatives Of the peo-
pie Of Norway, then under Swedish
rule, met at Eidsvold and proclaimed
their independence. To avoid a
bloody war union was formed with
Sweden, which was dissolved in a
peaceful manner on June Z, 1905. At
all Of today's meetings plans were
discussed for celebrating the centen-
NAL anniversary next year.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
ToDAYs TRACK MEETS.
Penn Beats CorneIl.

Philadelphia, May 1.-THE Uniyer-
sity Of Pennsylvania won the annual
track meet with Cornell here this af-
ternoon in driving rain storm, by a
score Of 60 points to 54.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
CHICAGO TURNS OUT
TO HONOR CHANCE
FORMER LEADER OF CUBS GIVEN
OVATION ON APPEARANCE
WITH HIGHLANDERs.
! = : : \ = = = : :


= Chicago, May II. While AZ
= 900 persons were crowded into
: the Chicago American league
4 park here today in celebration
= Of "Chanee Day" a section Of
= the temporary grand stand col
! lapsed. One woman was car
! ried away unconscious.
: Several scores Of persons
= we're involved in the crash. A
= few minutes later another sec
y ton of stand back Of the first
= base collapsed. No one was
I hurt in the second accident
\ There were about 100 persons
y in each of the collapsed sec
4 tions, but as the stands were
= only about three feet from the
: ground, most Of them escaped
= injury.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

COMMITTEE Takes TARIFF ACT
Washington, May 17.-Neither the
senate or house was in session today,
and consideration of the tariff bill
had passed from the senate floor 10
the finance committee. where it Will
remain for at least two weeks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17
columbia Loses 70 Princeton.

Princeton, May 17,-Princeton won
the annual track meet from Columbia
here this afternoon. Final score:
Princeton, 81 1-8; Columbia, 46 9-6.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

United States to the Japanese protest
against the California anti-alien land
legislation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-17

The less logic there is
in a man the loud
er he talks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-07
COMB SAGE TEA
INTO GRAY HAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Re-
stores Its Thickness and
Lustre at Once.

Common garden sage brewed into
a heavy tea. with sulphur and alcO-
hol added. will turn gray. strcaked
aud faded hair beautifully dark and
luxuriant. remove every bit OF dan
druff. stop scalp itching and falling
hair. Mixing the Sage Tea and
Sulphur recipe ut homo. though. Is
troublesome. An easier way IN 10
get the readyto-uas tonic, costing
about 80 cents a large bottle. AT
drug stores. known as "Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur Hair Remedy"
thus avoiding a lot OF muss.
while wispy. gray, faded hair n
not sinful. we all desire to retain
our youthful appearance and at
trnctivenoss BY dnrkeninR your
hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur. no one car tell, because II
does II so naturally. so evenly. You
just dampon a sponge or soft brush
with It and draw this through your
hair. taking one small strand at
time: by morning all gray hairs
have disappeared. After another
application or two your hair be.
comes beautifully dark. glossy. soft
and luxuriant and you appear years
Younger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-07
DIARY or FATHER TIME

like TO see 40 many flower
stands on the busy city streets and
watch hurried earthmcn stop and
buy bunch Of blossoms. and II
makes me happy TO SEQ Eo many
worried men and women interest.
cd In growing thinFn-ln flower
pots and window boxes BY tho city
cliff dwellors. and in tho gardens
OF the towns. villages and suburba
This love OF flowers and things
beautiful reminds mo OF the passion
which ut one time prevailed for
tulips, amounting almost TO actual
madness and called "tulipomania
Tho tulip Was introduced into
Europe from ConHtantinoplo in
1859. and when II became known
TO Dutch merchants and Vienna no
bllity. Il became the most I'm.
portAnt article Of trade In Holland.
In 1884 and for three years after.
little else was thought OF IN Hol
land. All went into the business
from the laborer TO the noblcman.
and many were 10 successful that
they rapidly rose from ahicct pow.
crty TO great wealth. so enormous
wero tho sums paid for n single
root. that people who Ind been
starving we're soon riding around
in carriages and enjoying every
luxury
ono merchant gave a-daughtor
no other portion 10 secure an
eligible match than n single bulb
and for one root OF n tulip called
the Viccroy two hogshcads Of wine.
four tons Of beer. two lasts Of
wheat. four lasts of rye. two tons
OF butter. 600 pounds OF cheese.
four oxen. four swine. ~ sheep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-07

"loNDoN-Sr Richard Mcbride, premier OF British Co
lurba Of
foreign
proJapanese proeivltles
ton TO enforce tts decision exclude Asatics
Ing against the attitude taken Canada especially
INC Japanese being debarrod
excluded from nshcres
The object OF Sir Richard mcBridsa ondon
Impress
bias determination 10 lrrevoesbe
Imperial Anne
board the Olympic from Southampton leaving
Edward a osno
him firm intimatlon that this aeeodanee
Canadian
Think Of the Of tho this Columb.
will excluding
fisheries in other abe deems
admixture
Australia. New Zealand BIRTH
Columbia viii with he
her
Taking from the British from
Our California alien land Law
London.
that cannot admit the japanese freely admir-
them mmonse freely eonoede that they just
But THEY ARE oh FEENT and
society with all its problems without
rejoice whom the Greater Enshr Ia shown qucs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-07

a Burr Under the Donkey's Tail

Tt THE Money trusts proposal OF publicly owned pun
lcly managed strong central bank with dozen branches
had made sincerely would despite its source deserve
TO be considered seriously.
There are few students OF the banking and cur
rency problem who do believe that central bank pub
y owned and standardzng credit system would be the
ideal plan.
Public opinion has been Sdish of this solution oil the
prben because has afraid that such bank would be
public only name-tha it would IN reality be the creature
OF the powers that prey.
When Wilson undertook dethrone private tyranny IN
banking he had only attack the Toe IN 'front.' ou also
guard against traitors the He had to cut ms pat
fit his clothes.
The regional reserve bill the result
establishes the policy OF public control 1t deeen-
ealzes credt-extending power.
It's vests in commercial district the largest pos
sble measure of financial home rule.
II gives the values in central bank without
mourning opposition which the proposal OF central
bank would arouse 1t is practical and practicable
measure whereas the other. however good in theory,
is this time impraccable.
In declaring for central bank owned and run by
the people the Money is tricky and crooked
II knows that central bank bill could not command the
support of a majority in congress.
II knows that II Wilson switched from the regional re-
serve plan the central bank plan he would gain no new
strength and would lose much of his present support
1t throws the proposal into the as it would put
causing a runaway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-11-07

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 7.-Maj.
l. /. Seaman. sth army medical
corps. who has arrived from Pana-
ma. said no had advised the canal
authorities to import hippopotami
90 eat the excess vegetation.