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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
THEY EXPECT TO HOLD ON
HuERTAs TROOPS BELIEVE THEY
CAN WITHSTAND THE CON-
sTITUTIoNALfsys
RUN ON BANK CONTINUES
MEXICO AND LONDON lNsTlTU.
TloN BEslEeED BY ANXIOUS
DEPosIToRs

Preside, Tex, Dec. 26. Although
the Mexican federal army at ojinaga,
across the border from here, had pre-
pared for defense against the advance
Of the rebels under General Ortega,
the outposts today reported that no
rebels were in sight. It was thought
that three or four days might elapse
before the arrival of the rebels, who
are marching from Chihuahua. The
federals believe they will be able to
fight off an actual invasion of Dim
aga and that the worst they may suf-
fer is prolonged siege. The fed
erals will have the advantage of pro-
curing foodstuffs from Presidio
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
APPLICATIONS COME FAST
THEY WILL BE CLASSIFIED AND
FILED AWAY FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
SECRETARIES get BUSY
CABINET MEMBERS ARE AT WORK
ON TASK OF SELECTING
DISTRICTS

Washington, Dec. 26.--More than
400 national banks and trust COM
panies, representing every state and
almost every large city in the coun-
try, have applied for membership in
the federal reserve system Of banks,
according to an unofficial estimate
made today by the treasury depart
ment.
Applications have come so fast
that officials have been unable to
keep pace with them but a careful
count and record of the time when
they We're received will be made TO-
day.
Mr. McAdoo and Secretary Of Agri-
culture Houston, the organization com
mittee provided for in the law, got
down to hard work today on plans
for the division of the country into
reserve districts ana the location Of
reserve banks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
STORM WRECKS THE
new JERSEY COAST
SEABRlGHT is BADLY DAMAGED
BY HIGH SEAS ON cHRisT-
MAS DAY

Seabright, N. ]. Dec. 26 The storm
which ragged along the northern New
Jersey coast early today left trail
Of wreckage on the beach for miles.
Seafarers we're warned in time 10
seek safety, but the heavy surf wash
ed away houses, undermined streets
and furrowed bulkheads.
The fishermen Of seabright were
the worst sufferers Many who lived
in huts near the beach were homeless
today and found shelter in the town
han and tn vacant buildings Gangs
Of men were at work Snoring up
buildings which threatened to c1s.
lapse on weakened foundations. Rail-
road tracks were blocked by sand
Two hotels were undermined and alt
but washed away.
The storm began Christmas night
and at times the wind vas a gale me
worst damage came this morning at
high tide. No loss Of life was report
ed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
WILL DO LITTLE WORK
He WILL CONSIDER PossIslLt
TIES FOR THE CURRENCY
BOARD
no APPOINTMENTS COMING
THESE WILL NOT BE ANNouNc-
ED UNTIL EXECUTIVE. RE-
TURNS TO CAPITAL

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 26.
President Wilson today mapped OUT
a program Of recreation for his visit.
here. He will sleep at least nine
hours each night. After breakfast he.
will motor to the Mississippi Country
club, 1S miles away. for a game Of
golf with his physician, DR., Cary T.
Grayson, United States navy. At.
noon he will dispose of whatever I'M
portant letters or kilograms may
reach him from the White House and
after luncheon will take an automo-
bile ride with his family. followed.
perhaps, by a long walk.
While the president will do little.
official work, there are at present
two things uppermost in his mind, the.
selection Of members Of the federal
reserve board, and the writing Of a
special address to congress on the
relations Of the government to sbig
business" and the trusts.
OF the choice Of members OF the
board. which will be put into opera
t.on with the new currency system
there is little possibility that the
president finally win decide on any
individuals while he is mere. He VII
add to his tentative list names whieh
occur to him from time to time
Through correspondence with close
friends he viii start inquiries con
cerning the qualifications OF those
considered. 1t is virtually certain the
president will use the same sitting
he used when selecting cabl-
net members, carefully scrutinfzing
their previous affiliations.
When the president returns 10
he probably will confer
with cabinet advisers and friends re-
garding the personnel Of the board.
Those closely associated with the
president believe there will be no
nomination until the full eO-day period
allowed BY law for the selections has
about expired.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26

Wednesday night, at Christmas cele
bration held by copper mine strikers
in Italian hall, because Of a needs
panic caused by a false alarm of fire
While several hundred miners and
their wives looked on and scores OF
children pressed eagerly towards the
stage to receive Christmas presents, a
man stuck his head in at the door of
the hall and yelled fire"
The cry was taken up at once by
those in the nalI. Every one sprang
up and started for the doors. The
weaker persons we're thown to the
floor and those behind tried to climb
over the human barrier.
In few minutes the panic was stop.
ped by the fact that the stairway and
the other avenues of egress were block
ed SO effectually that those inside
could not get out and those withoul
could not get in to aid the manned and
10 remove the dead.
The alarm was spread outside the
hall by a few persons who had been
near the door and escaped unhurt. A
crowd soon assembled and the work Of
clearing the hall was begun.
The only regular exit was a narrow
stairway at the back of the hall
When this had been cleared of the
bodies that filled it to the top and
quick accounting had been made, it
was found that "a corpses had been
piled up beside the hall building. 1t
was thought that probably dozen
more had been carried away by
friends.
The dead included 81 girls, 19 boys,
13 women and men. The excited
relatives stood about the building,
some dazed by the sudden change
from holiday festivities to tragedy,
others calling Historically for a miss
ing child and a few even threatening
violence to the rescuers for keeping
Them back from the long row Of bod
les.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26

American navy, today received con,
gratulations from near and far, the
occasion being his seventy-sixth birth
day anniversary. In accordance with
his custom the famous sea fighter
passed the day quietly at his home
in this city, where he received a mum
Der Of intimate friends who called to
offer their congratulations in person.
Admiral Dewey was born in Montpel-
Ter, vt, December 26, 1887. He ended
his last cruise in 1899, when he re-
tired from active duty. Since that
time he has held his present position,
the highest in the gift OF the navy,
and has made, his headquarters in
Washington.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
NO MORE LIQUOR
FOR GUARDSMEN
OFFICERS AS WELL AS PRlvATEs
AT TRINIDAD MUST co
THIRSTY

Trinidad, Colo, Dec. &c. Orders for
bidding the sale Of liquor after noon
to members Of the Colorado National
Guard on strike duty in the southern
Colorado coal fields, were issued this
morning by General John Chase The
order applies to commissioned officers
as well as priVates. A provost guard
will patrol the saloon district and en-
force the order
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
LAs VEGAS DAILY oprIo. FRIDAM DEoEMaER 2s. 1a1a
RAMPoLLAs Will LosT

Rome, Dec. 26.-The sealing up ol
the late Cardinal Rampolla's apart
ments is denounced as high-handed
and illegal proceeding in some quart
ers here. The legality Of the act is
questioned because it was carried out
without the authorization or interven-
tion of the Judicial officials, but sim
ply by notary on the request Of
Monsignor Di Blsogno, administrator
of st. Peters. The administrator de-
sired to insure the safety Of docu-
ments Of great interest to the church
which he feared might be lost. No
trace Of the cardinals missing will
has been found.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
WIll Trx 10 settIe strIke

Washington, Dec 26-I1 a telegram
to President Meyer Of the Western
Federation Of Miners, Secretary Viii
son said it appeared that the tragedy
was mot in any way connected with
the strike situation"
Il cannot conceive Of such a con-
nection existing, !, he seoretary,s mes
sage continued. I'll is almost ineon-
ceivabIe that anyone could be so in
human as to plan such catastrophe
but whether it was planned or the re-
suit of malicious mischief, / hope the
facts will be promptly brought to light,
From the information as yet in my
possession it would appear to be
purely a statutory crime, solely with
in the jurisdiction of the police of the
state. I am, however. sending the soli-
citor Of the department, John B. Dens-
more, to Calumet for the purpose of
rendering any assistance possible in
clearing up the situation"
Secretary Wilson further declared he
was shocked at the accounts of the
disaster and expressed to President
Meyer his sympathy for friends and
families Of those who lost their lives.
Solicitor Dehsmore, it was announc-
ed at the department was instructed
by Secretary Wilson to endeayor to
bring about a settlement Of the strike.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
Killed Thlrtx-Eour Eederals

Washington, Dec. 26. Word reach
ed the state department today that a
large force OF revolutionists on the
National railway 60 miles north Of
San Luis Potosi destroyed a federal
convoy train on Thursday, killing 81
federals. Traffic north OF San Luis
Potosi is suspended It is reported
that the situation at Tampico is I'M
changed. Philip Mclaughlin and
mother. for whom inquiry was made
by the state department are reported
to be safe at Chihuahua.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
A coNeREssMAN's FUNERAL

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. &c The funeral
Of Congressman /. S. Pepper was held
here this afternoon at o'clock from
the First Methodist Episcopal church.
A congressional party of "a from the
senate and house arrived at 7:45 a.
m. from Washington to attend the
services.
The casket containing the body Of
the congressman was escorted by a
detail from Company q Fifty-fourth
regiment National Guard, Malta COM
mandery knights Templar and six
pail bearers from Ottumwa lodge OF
Elks. m
Numerous floral pieces from friends
in the state and at the national cap
ital as well as from friends in Otta-
wa, were heaped about the casket as
it lay IN the church.
Rev. B. Ames Montgomery, of the
Presbyterian churcs. conducted the
services. assisted by Revs. r. H. Cud-
lipp and D. g. Smith of the Methodist
church the eulogies were pronounc-
ed by Senator Jones of Washington
and Congressman Joseph Russell of
Missouri The interment was made
in shauI cemetery BY the side Of the
decedent's mother, IN accordance with
Mr.. Peppers request Just before he
died.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
No Mystery About It

Chicago, Dec. 26. Miss Grace Near
ron Of Calumet, Mich, arrived in Chi
cago from her home today and said
she knew positively that the story Of
the man coming to the top Of the
stairs and shouting eFire' in hall,
wheer more than 10 persons were
trampled to death, was not true.
"The alarm was started right in the
hail." said Miss McArron. "a little
blaze started on the Christmas tree
and some one in the hall cried fire.
The cry was Immediately taken up
by others and there was mad rush
for the doors"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
Iap condemnea AmerIca

Toxic, Dec. 26--A so-called nation
al welcome" was given today to Fran
cisco de la Barra, special envoy from
Mexico to thank Japan for her partici-
patton in the Mexican centennial Sew
eral thousands of people carrying Lam
terms assembled in the city park
where speeches delivered BY pronin-
ent men were loudly cheered. This
was followed by a brilliant display of
fireworks and numerous bonfires.
A procession was then formed and
proceeded to the hotel where de la
Barra is staying. After the crowd had
serenaded the visitor, a committee of
members of parliament and other po-
pular leaders mounted the balcony
where de la Barra greeted them amid
prolonged cheering. The committee
presented to the visitor a sword and
other gifts, which he acknowledged
briefly and then called for cheers for
the emperor and the Japanese nation.
The procession later marched to the
Mexican legation and imperial palace,
in front of which another meeting was
held. A resolution ewas adopted crit
icising the United States for discrim-
mating against the Japanese and ex-
pressing disapproyal of japanese par
ticipation in the Panama-Pacific expo
sition at San Francisco.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
VICTIMS OF A CATASTROPHY
sEvENTY-TWo PEOPLE PERISH IN
FIRE SCARE AT CHRISTMAS
TREE
A NEEDLESS SACRIFICE
INclPlENT BLAZE IS QUICKLY
sNUFFED OUT BEFORE GAIN
ING HEADWAY

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 26. While four
seaprate investigations Of Calumet's
Christmas tree disaster, in which 72
persons, most Of them children, were
killed. were being made today, and a
dispute was being waged as to who
should bury the dead, peacemakers
were at work in supreme effort to
bring about an end to the copper mine
strike in this region.
Over the bodies Of the little onas,
the leaders Of the peace movement
hoped to see an end to the labor strike
which has torn the Calumet copper
district for several months.
United in their grief over the snuff
fling out Of so many young lives, the
warning factons-mine operators,
guards and strikebreakers and the
stricken union miners and their
friends-gaye no thought to the big
labor battle that indirectly is blamed
for the most gruesome horror in the
history of Calumet. There was still
a dispute over whether the offer Of
the Citizens Alliance, an organiza-
tion that has been considered hostile
to the strikers, to defray all the bur-
ial expenses, would be accepted. Of
ficials of the Western Federation of
Miners declared that the offer would
be spurned.
I'VE will care for our own dead was
the response to the alliance.
The feeling of hostility was not so
marked tdoay when it was seen that
the citizens Of Calumet and other ci-
ties in the mine district were earnest
in their efforts to raise funds for the
stricken families.
Burial will be in Lakeview cemete-
ry on the shore of Lake Superior It
was stated that the morgues Of Calu-
met contained rs bodies, although on
ly 70 are known to have been killed
Wednesday night None Of the un-
dertakers claimed to have bodies of
others than those killed Christmas
Eve and the authorities were at a
loss to account for the differences in
figures.
Coroner William Fisher will con-
vene a jury in his Office Monday morn
ing at 8 O'Clock. His quarters are
small and adjournment will be imme-
diately taken to a larger hall where
scores Of witnesses and the public can
be accommodated.
Tentative Arrangements Of the Calu-
met local of the Western Federation
of Miners provide or the funeral Of
victims to be held Sunday afternoon,
each nationality holding separate SER
vices. This program, however, is sub
ject to change. Federation officials
report that contributions for funeral
expenses and relief are still pouring
in from organized labor bodies in all
parts of the country. The federation
still insists that it will bury its own
dead and look. after the families Of
the hereayed, paying all the expenses.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
OMAHA sroRE RoRREn

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 26-The de
partment store Of Sam Adler, at
Twelfth and Farnum streets, was
robbed Of s5,273 in cash and $4,000
worth of jewelry by burglar early
today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
pREslDENT,s UNCLE DEAD

Chillicothe, Ohio, Dec. 26.-Henry
W. Woodrow, an uncle Of President
Wilson. died suddenly today at his
home in this city Mr. Woodrow was
lawyer and was prominent in the
business affairs of Chillicothe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
De WOODY RESIGNS

Washington, Dec 26.-The depart
ment OF justice today accepted the
resignation Of C. F. DeWoody as chief
Of the Chicago division OF investiga-
ton.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26
A Horrible Catastrophe

Calumet, Mich. Dec 26. -Four score
persons, mostly children, were killed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-12-26

ADMIRAL DEWEY 76 YEARS OLD
Washington, Dee. rs Admiral
George Dewey, the hero Of Manila
bay and the only full admiral ia the
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a BIBLE FOR EVERY HOTEL.

There is no organization OF CONNER
cial travellers more virile than the
Gideons. the main feature Of whose mis-
sion is 10 place Bibles in the guest
rooms OF hotels. Taking UP city after
city, they provide all the rooms Of All
hotels with a copy Of the scriptures.
They have just done this in Rochester
and Buffalo, y. Y. and are planning
next fall 20 distribute $4,000 Bibles
among the hotels OF New York City.
programme Of this sort which the
Gideons have been carrying n for sew
eral years, requires the expenditure. II
the aggregate, OF vast sums Of money
They plan 10 keep IL up until they have
covered the whole country, and then tc
maintain the work so that every travel
Ter at every hotel in the United states
NAV be able 10 find a copy Of the BLDG
in his room. The day OF the drinking
gambling. profane drummer IL rapidly
passing. Such men cannot meet success
fully their clear-eyed. clear-headed COM
petitors The Gideons are opponents Of
the new order May their tribe increase
Il eslie's
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MANHATTAN bEPCn'

Manhattan Beach. y. y, aug -
So week at Manhattan Beach. Events
., Tho oriental began on Sunday eVehihs'
- Jerome Uhl a well known oper"
and concert barytone singer OF Mamma
,ar sang several songs most exquis'te'y
% hearty applause. He was the guest u
Mrs f. Marcy Raymond at dinner 'A' y
a. his honor before the concert.
A new motor route over the Queehsoo'o
Rridge is now popular with the hotel resi-
Aents II is as follows: Queensooro
pr,dpe Jackson avenue. 4th street over
bridge. Manhattan street. Greenpoiht ave-
rue uefp. Leonard street. Montrose ave
nue. righp. Union avenue. HeS"aru
s,reet Bedford avenue. Parkside avenue
ocean avenue TO sheepshead, around Day
to Oriental Hotel.
The Friday and Saturday evening dances
were preceded by many dinner parueS
from Manhattan, Sea Gate and othet
points on Long Island. Among those en-
tertaining In the Casino and on the ter
race were Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Paret ana
Mr. and Mrs j. w. Lewis. of Greenwich
Conn: Colonel and Mrs. George haV-
anaugh and Stewart Hill Jones.
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Kinch. Pittsburgh. Charles Hoey. G. w.
Myers. Mr.. and Mrs Walter w Perkins.
Master Sheridan Perkins. L. J. Wade.
Mr.. and Mrs Dllwyn Wistar. Phila-
delphla; Charles y. kneeland. New
Canaan. Mrs. o. r. Carrot; Miss +. l.
Greer. bv automobile from Greenwich.
W A. schoheld. Mrs. G. X. Parker Mrs
II J Cummings. J. r. Freeman. DR. {.
Harrington. r. Parker. l.. ". Arnold ..
Bennett and Z. Phraner. all Of Pfoyi-
derce. Mr. and Mrs l. r. Darrell. Miss
Darrell Master Il. y. Darrell. Miss Ethel
Simmons and DR. G. VI. Williams, all or
Stouinpton. Conn. Mrs T. Burton Hart
Mrs J. n Palmer and Miss Burke by
automobile from Greenwich. Mrs Dallas
y Pratt and Miss Pratt. New York J. H.
Halo Hartford. Mrs s. Carney and MISS
Florence Carney. New York. Mr.. ana
Mrs = +. Edwards Miss Priscilla 7.
Loper and Miss Sallie u. Palmer ston-
ington. Conn. James Adams, jr.. BROOK
line Mass. Mrs James A Morrisse ana
Mrs Thomas Rylands. New York. Mt
and and Mrs. O. r. 8. Coster Miss Ann
gowen. and Garlic Boyd. by motor from
uaverford. Edward Palmer haIsey
Duran and Walter A. Herrick. New YORK
Howard Chichester. BROOKLYN willard
riniev Charles Lang. r. l. Fender
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About $50 guests assembled for the
supper dance at the Greenwich Country
Club Saturday evening.
Mrs. X. S. Medium entertained a
party OF fifteen friends at dinner at the
Country Club Saturday evening. after
which they Joined the dancing in the
ballroom.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Francis HYDE. of No
So West 5Sth street, arrived at Edge
wood Inn in the early week. and will re-
main until October l. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas b. Kent. of No. 50 Sast 65th
street. are arrivals Of the week at Edge
wood Inn, and will remain until Septem-
Der /.
Mrs Carl Ehlermann. jr., left Tues
day aboard the steamship Kronprinzes-
sin Cecilie for a visit OF several weeks
TO Europe.
Recent arrivals at Edgewood Inn in
clude Mr.. and Mrs. John Quinn, jr.. Miss
Gladys Quinn, Newark, y. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. McMuller. Wilkes Barre, Penn.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Benedict. Miss Case,
Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Mrs.
j. K. Reynolds, Dayton. Ohio; Mrs. Ben
jamin Reynolds, Miss Reynolds. Wilkes
Barre. Penn; Captain Haddock. South
ampton, England; Mr.. and Mrs. William
w. Barr, Brooklyn; Mr.. and Mrs. II. II.
Collard, Mr.. and Mrs Albert H. Chaffee
Mr. and Mrs. II. J. Bergtilman. Mrs NJ.
f. Gets and Mrs. NJ c. Cornwall, of
New York
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ROD AND SAIL AT 0N0TA
Fishing, Boating and Swimming
Delight Lake Colony.

Pittsheld, Mass, Aug s.-Charles Archie
Burbank has completed the Hinky Dee
cottage, on the north shore OF Thomas
Island and will give a dance TO the ISL
anders on Thursday August H. The cot
tage is rented for the rest Of the season
TO Frederick Westlake and family, OK
Chicago. who take possession August 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward CrSndan are
spending I week with Mr. and Mrs. Neal
at the Uneeda Rest cottage. Mr.. Gran
dali proved himself a fisherman upon the
night Of his arrival by catching ga
pound small mouthed black bass and
water pail Of white perch and smaller
bass.
Mr. and Mrs. Thrane, OF The House on
the HILL are entertaining Mayor Rivors
and family over the week end. Mr..
Thrane has been giving some exhibitions
in rowing and swimming that have at
tractd large audiences.
Mr. Frederichs, OF Holyoke, writes Mt.
Thrane that he is suffering from a severe
cold caused by trying 10 jump from a
sailboat In the middle Of the lake TO the
shore in two jumps.
Chief Marshall spent Sunday at The
House on the Hill and entertained the
islanders with barytone solos, accompa-
MED by the Giggolotti Band Of twenty
four pieces
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Cowan. Mr. and Mrs J. Fred Harding,
Of Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. K.
Pequignot.
The annual luncheon Of the Thousand
Island Yacht Club last week was one OF
the largest events of the season. The
club was beautifully decorated. Mr.. {.
l.. Hayden. the clubs efficient secretary,
having had decorator come up from
New York city. Included in the honor
guests of the occasion were Lieutenant
Wishaar, Mr.. Ford, D.. Reed and Com
modore Koerner
Mr.. =. Leverett Hayden is entertaining
with a series of breakfasts at the Thou
and Island Country Club. On last Sat
urday a large company were his guests
at one Of these affairs. Mr.. Hayden was
the first aerial passenger that Jack"
Villas took up In his aerohydroplane this
season. They made a flight Of a thou
sand feet. and tfen motor-boat fashion,
went sailing down the St Lawrence.
Chester r. Hoag and Joseph Whitman
have been elected members Of the board
Of governors OF the Yacht Club.
Tuesday the Eel Flies and the Shad
Flies played an exciting game at the
polo fields on the Thousand Island Coun-
try Club field. Included in the players
were a. G. Miles. W. c. Salmond, Jack
Villas. George Hasbrouck. J. Miles, j..
Geary and @. Schultz.