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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
A MEANS OF PROCEDURE
HOUSE COMMITTEES ON JUDlcI-
AIRY AND INTERSTATE COM
MERGE WILL ACT
NEWLANDS is SPOKESMAN
NEVADA SENATOR WILL LOOK
AFTER LEGISLATION IN THE
UPPER BRANCH

Washington, Dec. 10.-President
Wilson's trust legislation program
was discussed at a conference at the
White House today between the pres.
ident and Chairman Clayton of the
house judiciary committee and sew
eral of its members. The committee
already has begun hearings on a
number of bills, and the president
later will send to congress a special
message on the subject.
It was the first conference the
president had had with any consid-
cradle number of members of con
gress and was taken to indicate that.
as with the tariff and currency ques-
tions, the trust program would be
handled through the cooperation Of
members Of congressional commit
tees.
1t had not been determined wheth-
er all the antitrust bills in the house
would be handled by the judiciary
committee, or whether some will be
taken in hand by the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce. In
the senate the legislation will be in
charge Of Senator Newlands st Ne
vada, cnairnan 6f INC ffitefstat c0fd.
merce committee.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Attaok On TampIco COMING


Vera Cruz, Dec. 10.-An overwhelm
ing force of rebels threatens to at
tack Tampico at any moment, accord
ing to adviees received by wireless
telegraphy this morning from Clar
ence A. Miller, American consul al
that seaport.
A messenger from General Villa
real the rebel commander, reached the
American consulate at Tampico last
night with the information that 1000
rebels commanded by Generals Villa.
real and Castro were approaching the
city. The rebel advance guard, it
was said, was at Laguna Puerita, nine
miles from Tampico.
General Villareal declared his inten-
ton of assaulting the city with the
least possible delay. He said he had
given his followers strict orders to
refrain as far as possible from des-
truction of property and to protect
the lives of foreigners, but he, feared
they would be graveIy imperiled in
the attack on the city and the conse-
quent fighting in the streets. For
this reason he earnestly requested
the American authorities to take i'm
mediate steps to remove all foreign
residents from the place.
Up to the time Of the dispatch Of
Consul Miller's advices no definite ac-
ton had been taken on this request,
but Rear Admiral Fletcher, command
er Of the United States fleet, had
made preparations to take all for
eigners on board his vessels at mo
ment's notice and to land marines, if
it appeared advisable 1t is under
stood that the captain of the German
cruiser. Bremen conferred with Rear
Admiral Fletcher on the question Of
landing marines and courteously as
sured the American admiral that he
would act in harmony with his de-
sires.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
SCHMIDT is UNMOVED
AT STORY OF CRIME
THE sELF-coNFEssED MURDERER
SITS IN COURT AND HEARS
DENUNclATloN

New York, Dec. 1V.-Hans Schmidt,
once priest, now a self-confessed
murderer, sat unmoved today while
counsel for the state told the jury
that he laid careful plans to kill Anna
Aumuller, cut up her body and throw
the pieces into the Hudson river. The
prosecution promised to show that
Schmidt bought saw. paper and wire
and q scrubbing brush with the de-
tails Of his contemplated crime in
mind.
The first witness was Mary Bann.
the young girl who found on the New
York side Of the river the bundle CON
tanning the only portion Of Anna Au-
muller's body whicn ever came to
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Election is Nullified

Washington, Dec. 10. Modification
of the recent elections by the Mexi-
can congress and ratification of HUI
ertas provisional presidency to con
tinue until other elections are held,
probably next July, occasioned no sur
prise among officials here. Reports
reaching the state department say
that before the elections, lists of con
gressional candidates drawn from
among the Huerta supporters were
sent out with virtual orders for their
election Diplomatically, the situation
was unchanged today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
SAYS He gave MONEY
TU STATE COMMITTEE
VAN WRIT EXPLAINS HIS COR
PoRATloNs GIFT TO THE
DEMOCRATS

New York, Dec. 10.-7D. q. Van
Writ, contractor of Hudson Falls, N.
Y, was supoenaed to appear before
the grand jury today to repeat his
testimony given at the John Doe in
quiry yesterday, that he had given a
check for $500 in May, last, to George
N Palmer, chairman of the demo-
cratic state committee, as a contri-
button from Van Wirt's firm, cor
poration. 1t is unlawful for corpor-
alton to make political contribution,
and District Attorney Whitman seeks
Palmers indictment for a misde-
meanor
Before taking up the Palmer affair
today it was expected that the grand
jury would resume consideration Of
the case Of Thomas Hassett, former
ly of the state engineers office, ac-
cused of accepting 81, 500 from con-
tractor to expedite a payment Of state
work.
The district attorney will then
plunge into one of the most import
ant phases of the investigation vet
brought to light, the testimony Of
John w. Murphy, a dealer in paving
materials, that he split an $1,000 com
mission with James q. Gaffney, close
associate of Charles F. Murphy, lead
er Of Tammany hall, and Joseph D.
Carroll, former Tammany treasurer.
in return for their influence with
state officials.
Carroll is dead. Gaffney is the man
over whom William sulzer said he
and Charles F. Murphy split because
sulzer would not appoint Gaffney
commissioner Of highways
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
1NTI-LIQUOR PEOPLE
GATHER in CAPITAL
WASHINGTON WITNESSES RE-
MARKABE DEMONSTRATION
OF THE "DRIESD

Washington, Dec. 10-Under the
dome of the capitol the 1000 men
and women representing the Anti-sa-
loon League Of America and the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union, as
sembIed today for a demonstration
against the liquor traffic. The men
and women marched in separate lines
from the downtown section 81 the
gcaf 10 the aas front of lie "a
Each bore petitions demanding ma
tional prohibition by constitutional
amendment
On the steps Of the capitol the petit
tions were received by Representative
Richmond P. Hobson of Alabama,
author Of such a proposed amendment,
and by Senator Morris Sheppard Of
Texas. The legislators also received
from a special committee of the anti
liquor forces a copy Of another reso-
luton to forever prohibit manufac-
ture or sale of intoxicating liquors ex-
cept for sacramental and medicinal
purposes.
The Anti-saloon League forces were
led by Brigadier General A. S. Dag
gett, Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens Of
Maine, president general Of the w.
c. II. u, marshaled the women who
waved banners as they paraded down
Pennsylvania avenue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
PIeketInn to be stonned

Lansing, Dec. 10 The state su-
preme court today granted the writ
of mandamus against Circuit Judge
o'Brien Of Houghton county, direct
ing him to vacate his order dissoIv-
ing the temporary injunction issued
against picketing and parading BY
strikers and to continue the original
injunction. The injunction, however,
does not prohibit peaceful parades
and meetings Of strikers.
Governor w. N. Ferris also received
a telegram today from Mr.. Meyer,
which was similar in contents to the
one Mr.. Meyer sent to Washington.
The governor did not reply to it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
OMAHA BANK GETS
into DIFFICULTY
NEW YORK CLEARING HOUSE
HOWEVER, SAYS IT is STILL
SOLVENT

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 10-Notwith-
standing reassuring statements from
President Flack Of the City National
bank and the Omaha clearing house,
published this morning, a large crowd
Of deposftors stood in half dozen
lines before the bank long before the
hour Of opening. Perfect order pre-
vailed.
When at 10 o'clock the doors we're
thrown open the announcement was
made that 30 and so days notice would
be requested from sayinos depositors.
Checks on the commercial department
of the bank were paid as fast as a
number Of tellers could handle them.
The City National was formerly
the City Savings bank and the saw
ings department has over 1000 de-
positors. It was explained that the
difficulty of handling such a large
crowd made It advisable to take ad-
vantage OF the banks privilege Of re-
questing notice.
Last night the Omaha clearing
house issued statement to the ef-
feet that the City National was SOL
vent and that white It was believed
the bank would be able to come
through the present run without aid,
the other members Of the clearing
house stood ready to extend help II
needed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Battle at ollnaaa Expected

Presidio, Tex, Dec. 10.-Fortifica-
tions were built hurrledly today
around Ojinaga, Mexico, where the
federal troops, after their retreat
from chihuahua, were preparing for a
rebel attack.
1t was believed that $500 rebels un-
der Generals Macdovio Herrera and
Tomas Urbina were marching on Dim
aga, but they could not expect to
reach the frontier town in force with
in four or five days.
General Salvador Mercado, the fed
eral commander, gave orders to Gen
erals Pascual Orozco and Ynez Sala-
zar to keep the federal troops intact
and to maintain Ojinaga as base.
The federal soldiers appear to be
apathetic over the prospect Of a fight
Many Of them went to the rive front
today and shouted to American
troops: I'VE are tired of fighting.
Won't you let US come across?" The
American soldiers warned them to
remain on their own side.
Ojinaga was overcrowded with ref
ugees and soldiers. AS fast as the
civilians were able to cross the river
they were transferred by automobile
and wagon to Maria, the nearest rail-
road station. Quantities of food were
taken to the Mexican side.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
SMALLPOX Breaks Out

Trinidad, Dec TO- Coal mining op-
erations, which have been at a stand
still for a week because of the storm,
were resumed today Strikebreakers
in small parties are arriving on al
most every train and are being taken
to the camps under military guard.
Fifty-six miners, including 20 Ala
bama negroes, have been brought in
since yesterday.
The soldiers in the Aguilar district
are being vaccinated, three mild cases
of smallpox having been developed.
The sick hospital is not isolated and
further spread of the disease is fear
ed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Several Men shot

Calumet, Dec. 10.--George H. Nich-
oils, special prosecutor Of Houghton
county, requested President Meyer Of
the western Federation Of Miners to
keep all union men off the streets
this afternoon during the Citizens Al
lance parade, so as to avoid pos
sible clash. Moyer agreed to do ev-
erything in his power to carry out
the plan
Union and non-union men clashed
at the Quincy mine, near Hancock,
according to reports reaching here
late today Several men We're report
ed shot.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
May be an Investigation

Washington, Dec. 1O.--Suspieion
that fake wireless messages may have
been sent out by some amateur re-
porting a disaster on the steamer Rio
Grande has led the bureau Of naviga-
tion of the department Of commerce
to start an investigation The penal
ty is fine or imprisonment or both,
The messages were received at New
York and NOrfolh Sunday night, tell
ing Of fire aboard the Rio Grande and
saying 1877 passengers had been taken
off the vessel and later returned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10

Windham was the manager of the
Quimichis ranch in Topic, owned by
former United States Senator Thomas
r. Bard and other wealthy Califor-
mans. Dunn was his associate. Two
weeks ago Windham got message
through stating that he and Dunn
were being held until they paid a ran
som Of $4,000 gold. Carranza ordered
their release 10 days ago, according
to messages from Hermosillo, but no
thing hos been heard here to indicate
that the men have been set free.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
SENATOR ROOT GETS
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
NEW YORKER ALSO is HoNoRED
ED BY NOMINATION. 20 ARsI-
TRATloN BOARD

Christiana Norway, Dec. 10.-The
Nobel Peace prize for 1912 was con-
ferred today on Senator Elihu Root Of
New York. and that for 1918 On SEN
ator Henri La Fontaine. Of Brussels.
Belgium, who formerly was president
Of the permanent international Peace
Bureau Of Berne, Switzerland.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Americans Held for Ransom

Pasadena, Calf. Dec. 1O.-Further
action to obtain the release Of w. s.
Windham and ]. M. Dunn, former
Pasadenans held by the constitution
alist rebels in Sinaloa, was taken to-
day by the Pasadena Board Of Trade,
which telegraphed Secretary of State
Bryan the following message;
Nine days having elapsed and no
word as yet received from w. s.
Windham, former cashier Of the Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce, who is
held In Mexico for ransom, we again
earnestly request that further action
be taken Immediately to insure his
release"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
SMITH HEADS N. Y. G.

New York. Dec. 1O.-A. Fl. Smith
was today elected president and di-
rector of the New York Central and
the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railroads to succeed w. G. Brown,
recently resigned Mr.. Smith former
ly was senior vice president of the
line.
Mr.. Smith has been connected with
the New York Central system since
1890, when he was a division super
intendent on the Lake Shore,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
TENER TAKES OFFICE

New York, Dec. 10.-John X. Tener,
governor of Pennsylvania, came to
New York today formally to accept
the presidency Of tae National League
of Professional Baseball Clubs, to
which he was unanimously elected yes
terday, succeeding Thomas j. Lynch.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
xoAKllM WINS FIGHT

Denver, Dec. 1O.-Leo Kelly Of st.
Louis met defeat at the hands Of
Stanley Yoakum Of Las Vegas, N. M,
here last night in their 15-round box
ing contest. Kelly apparently was
tired near the close, although he dis
played cleverness in the early rounds.
Yoakum appeared in his usual form
The decision was we'll received.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
REPORT OF STEAMER
BURNING WAS FAKE
GOVERNMENT LOOKING FOR MAN
WHO SENT WIRELESS Re-
CARING RIO GRANDE

Brunswick, Ca, Dec 10. The NAL
lory line steamer Rio Grande arrived
this morning from New York. The
captain declared there was no trouble
on the trip down, that there was no
fire. nor did those on the vessel know
of any unusual happenings at sea.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
STEEL TONNAGE DECREASED

New York, Dec. 10.-The untitled
tonnage Of the United States Steel
corporation on November 80 totaled
4,S96.S47 tons. a decrease of 11742O
tons from October.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10

light after the murder. Schmidt's at
torneys cross-examined her to prove
that the careless preparation of this
package was the work Of a disorder
ed brain. Schmidt's defense is in
sanity.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10
Another donor conferred

The Hague, Dec. 10.-senator Elihu
Root was today selected as a member
Of the court Of arbitration. to which
are to be submitted tho claims of
British, French and Spanish subjects
IN regard to property secured By the
Portuguese government after pfocla.
nation Of republic.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-10

THERE will be little
change in temperature
and continued fair
weather, according to
the forecast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-10
flower or NATURE
Enuineer Sent to the Wild West
Learned Many Things
and Love.
Nv GERTRUDE MARY SHERIDAN.

BY GERTRUDE MARY SHERIDAN.
A fairer picture Burt Dawson fam
cied he had never seen, and for
minute or two he paused. screened by
the leafy verdure. A girl, tall, fair.
had filled her pitcher at the spring.
Ere she took it up to carry 1t to the
house, two hundred yards distant. she
stood looking into the face Of the ra-
diant sunset. A golden haze sur
rounded her. In her simple gown.
classic as that of some Roman maid
en-, her 1.-the willowy form. the bare
feet not even sandaled. she reminded
one Of some naiad posing for portrait
ure In imperishable marble.
Her eye frightened as young Daw-
son stepped into view. All the lines
Of face and form became more dis
tinctly human and expressive. She
seemed to realize that his presence
filled out the picture with new and
delicious intensity.
81 start on my mission in the morn
ing" he said ut will seem lonely
jaunt, more Of wilderness than ever
after the beautiful days have passed
in this haven of rest"
my uncle has told me-" said Eloise,
and paused there and faint film
seemed to dim those beautiful eyes
and a CULVER crossed her face. HE
fears you are taking dangerous risk.
and l."
Again she paused. Her glance
dropped as Burt approached nearer.
He had taken her shapely hand
And your he intimated gently, and
his tones carried tremulous thrill
~ hope l have not brought you
trouble" she said wistfully. 81 wish
that you would not undertake this per-
ilous mission Her hands began to
tremble, and she placed them plead
ingly upon his arm. The tears came
into her eyes.
1t seemed il she wanted comfort,
sympathy, yes, even protection. He
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-10
Stood at the One Window.

could not resist the appeal Of that
bonny wild rose face. His arm crept
about her as she lifted her glance.
She could not help but read the earn
est lovelight in his honest eyes.
Don't 90" she whispered. "Oh, for
my sake-let me 60! l dare not"
In amazement Burt felt her tear
herself from his clasp, saw her dart
towards the house like q hunted.
frightened bird. Then he gave quick
start. Weaving his way in and out Of
the dense underbrush. he made out
skulking form. This Eloise had seen.
this lurking presence had driven her
soul to vivid alarm. Just within the
'srished clasp of the man who had
some into her life like . CLEAN Of
sunlight.
There flashed through Burt's mind
Is he stood there the picture Of
week past. 1t was a wild western dis
trict. infested by strangely rude and
vicious characters. There was q bar
rem strip on the Oklahoma side OF the
country that had been a place Of ref.
uge for fugitives from justice for
years. He had been sent by the en-
cheering firm employing him to In
spect the district in conjunction with
. new irrigation and railroad prof.
ect. He had arrived at the border
town of Fifield one week previous. 1t
was necessary for him to make In
quiries there before he prosecuted his
journey. He had been directed to Mr..
Treherne, the uncle Of Eloise, who
was acquainted through the entire
section. He had found him to be .
former itinerant preacher, but now
living some miles from town and en-
gagged in small cooperage business.
He and his niece led the truly simple
life. Burt had become their wei.
come guest; the days had drifted on
pleasantly. He had learned many
things of the district he was to pene
trate-and love.
Eloise was a pure. simple, beautiful
flower of nature, her whole life
seemed bound up in care for her uncle.
One evening, however, Burt had a
foretaste of the people he was des-
tined 10 meet il he continued on his
Journey. Another uncle of Eloise,
named John Rivers, accompanied by
one JEFF Wadhams, came down from
| sa.N
In his demand that his niece should
spend part of her time at his home
over the border. Burt even surmised
that 1t was JEFF Wadhams who was urg.
ing him to this. The eyes OF the des
perado tcld that he sought Eloise as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-10

PHYSICIAN AND SURGE
Special Attention Gwen to u
Of Women and Childrsl
Dsen-Bryant Bldg, SUITE .
Phone 367.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-09-10


a life partner. Very clearly Mr.. Ire
herne told his brother-inlaw that his
demand would not be granted.
q have raised her gently, educated
her in my rude way he explained
"She would languish and die in the
wild, lawless life among you people.
Seemingly accepting this ultimatum,
the two visitors had departed. But
now both Eloise and Burt had seen
the lurking JEFF, and Burt knew that
this meant trouble.
You had better keep close In the
house, both Of you" spoke Mr. Ire
herne, when he had been advised OF
the discovery of Jeff hanging around
the place. Rivers and JEFF and their
crowd are dangerous men. 1t is Eloise
they are after. but you, Mr.. Dawson,
may come in for a share Of their en-.
nifty l advise you to return to town
in the morning and postpone your sur
vey until you have strong party
with you"
At eleven o'clock that night Burt
was aroused from his sleep. It was
Treherne, who told him to get up and
dress. Then he led him out through
the house into the stout log workshop
over the river, where he did his rude
cooperage tasks.
Eloise was there. She stood at the
one window of the place with rife
in her hand, looking every inch an in.
trepid daughter of the frontier. In
some amazement Burt glanced out.
Mounted on horses, armed, some Of
them bearing torches, were twenty
men. JEFF Wadhams was their leader.
What do you want here?' demand.
ed Mr. Treherne, going to the window,
and jeff came forward.
1--WE want man calling himself
Dawson and an engineer" he re-
sponded. 1--WE have information that
he is spy. disguised detective, and
we are going to string him up. This
isn't your business, Treherne. Deliv.
er him up
II want time to consider" spoke Mr..
Treherne, and his face was grim, and
Eloise kept watch and ward at the
window.
"Mr. Dawson" said Treherne, there
is just one way to escape, but you must
do what say and act quickly. shall
barrel you up, with hammer and
chisel, drop you into the river and
you will float away while these men
are wasting their time here"
"And leave Eloise to be carried
away by that ruffian outsider" cried
Burt. Il will die fighting, first!"
The old man was silent. He studied
the face Of his guest keenly.
You love herr" he asked.
More than my own life!" responded
Burt fervently.
"Then"-slowly, solemnly - make
her your wife Those ruffians then dare
not modest her"
A barefooted bride-how strange!
The hasty marriage ceremony-how
thrilling! And then. at the insistency
OF those two who now had a claim up.
on him, Burt consented to be bar.
relied up"
They are wicked enough to kill you
If they found you here. married or
not" declared Mr.. Treherne, but they
dare not modest Us. We will Join you
in Fineld at daylight"
Thirty minutes later, half q mile
down the stream, Burt Dawson, safe
from pursuit. broke his way out Of the
barrel In which he had taken .
strange, sensational voyage.
Two hours later, with posse gath
cred at Nfeld, he was back at the old
house by the river to dispense the
baflled outlaw group and claim his fair
barefooted bride.
Copyright. 1918. by W. G. Chapman.)