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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
THAT none of THE MEN LOCKED
WITHIN THE DAWSON Mine STILL
LIVES is BELIEF OF RESCUERS

number of lawyers in the body. He
explained that the statement was
made in general terms, that the su-
preme court had ruled against the
liquor traffic as business.
They have practically declared it
it unconstitutional, have they not?"
he asked his objectors.
mo, no." they chorused, and then
Governor Baldwin stated his objec-
tions.
This is a proposition said Gov
ernor Baldwin, ITO have the council
change its speciality from religion to
political science. It is beyond the
province Of the council to promote
any amendment to the constitution
Of the United States. We may pledge
and our churches, but this
amendment to the federal constitu-
tion is contrary to the genius of gov
ernment. Home rule is the founda-
tion of the government. Let the
states regulate and not the United
States
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
THINKS 1T IS ADEQUATE
IT Is HIS BELIEF THAT MEASURE
BEFORE SENATE WILL HELP
BUSINESS
COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING
=. PARKER WILLIS OF NEW YORK
PRAISES THE PROPOSED
LEGISLATION


Washington, Oct. "a. -Presidenr
Wilson is uncompromisingly opposed
to the currency bill submitted BY
Frank A. vanderlip, president of the
National City Bank Of New York, os
a substitute for the administration
plan.
The president let It be known that
he was earnestly and unqualifiedly
in favor of the main features Of the
administration bill. He declared that
he believed that the plan provided in
the house till was in every way suit
ed to exis,ino conditions IF business.
and was calculated to render tlls
business Of the couatry great SER
vice
The yanderlip plan, which contem-
plates central lank under govern;
ment control was reported today to
have the endorsement Of three demo-
cratic senators and five republicans.
With the government central bank
plan proposed yesterday by Frank A.
vand6rlip available as an amend
ment to the administt ton hill the
senate banking committee hurried
along its hearings today, expecting to
formally end examination of witness
es tomorrow,
H. Parker Willis of New York, who
acted as expert for the house com
ittee in the preparation of the admin
istration BILL was the principal wit
ness today. He defended the meas
ure generally.
It became known today that the
committee has been considering such
a plan as Mr.. vanderlip's for weeks.
In addition to his proposals members
of the committee have asked two 9TH
er currency experts to formulate cen
tral bank plans One devised by
Charles A. Conant OF New York has
already been received today. 1t Isl
similar in many respects to the Van
derlip plan. Professor Jeremiah w
jerks also has been requested toI
frame one.
Senator Bristow said today it was
probable that the committee would
the central bank plan in its
report
IF the bill as reported does not
provide for such plan the fight will
be carried to the floor of the sen
ate,9 said he.
Frank /. Kent vice president Of the
Bankers Trust Company Of New
York, testified today
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
RELATIONS With MEXICO STRAINED
To THE BREAKING POINT BY EVENTS
FOLLOWING THE return OF DIAz

can complications, The United
States has not taken into account
that at the back Of England there
are many other nations interested in
the solution of the Mexican problem.
On this line it is known absolutely
that three chancelleries are working
in perfect accord namely, those Of
ondon, Paris and Berlin Back Of
them are the great European allan
oss and the AngloJapanese alliance.
It would be neither diplomatic nor
prudent to defy these great nations" Z"
The newspaper quotes various Lon
don newspapers, the following extract
being credited to the Daily Graphic:
IF England does not oppose the
expansionist policy of the North
Americans she will lose the COM
merce she has with Mexico and Cen
trail America. 1t is certain that the
efforts Of the Americans are direct
ed to secure a rich oil field and if
possible the control of the traffic of
the Tehuantepec railway, the victor
ious rival of the Panama canal"
Press criticisms Of the recent utter
ances Of Sir Lionel Garden regarding
Washington's lack of understanding
of conditions in Mexico do not ap-
pear to have much affected the Brit
ish minister to Mexico. He appears
10 regard the matter as an unwar-
ranted controversy, with which he de-
clines to have anything to do.
Sir Lionel explained his views at
some length to the Associated Press
today, but firmly declined to be quot
ed again He drew a distinction be-
tween the views held by him as an
individual and those he held as an
official of his government, but since
the public, he said, could not or would
not distinguish between them, he be-
lieyed it wise to withhold any furth-
er opinions.
It was easy to observe that Sir
Lionel Garden was not fully in accord ]
with the policy Of Washington and it |
was apparent that he thought the Brit
ish government entitled to have a
policy of its own and that he saw no
reason for following that Of the Uni
ted States If that policy should be
Regarded as not for the best inter
ests of the British nation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
LUCKY FOR JESSIE

Washington. oct. 24.-Congress-
men in an informal meeting called
today by Republican Leader Mann
selected Speaker Champ Clark chair
man of a committee to select wed
ding gift for Miss Jessie Wilson.
How much shall we chip in?" ask
ed Mr.. Mann. eWill five dollars Q
member be too high?"
mo. no. chorused democrats, re
publicans and progressives, as they
handed over their money.
The membership Of the house il
1872. All contributing, the wedding
gIft fund would total s2,16o What
the sift win be has not been deter
mined
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
PROHIBITION FAVORED
BY Big DENOMINATION
coNeREcATIoNALIsT ASSEMBLY
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST LIQUOR

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. a. BY a
vote Of 517 to IA today the National
Council Of CONGREGATIONAL Churches
went on record in favor Of prohibition,
defeating a movement headed by Gov
ernor Simeon Baldwin Of Connecti-
cut, who opposed the adoption as un-
constitutional Of the report Of the
temperance committee favoring an
amendment to the federal constitu-
tion prohibiting forever the manufac-
ture, sale, Importation and exporta4
ton Of Intoxicating beverages through
the United States.
The recommendations Of the COM
mittee were read by Rev. John ga.
vile Of Appleton, Wis., whose state
ment that the supreme court Of the
United States has alreaay paved the
way for such an anenanent t9 ths
constitution, was challenged BY Z
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
nlaz Me- 70 Re MoIested

Mexico City, Oct 24.-There is no
intention on the part of the Huerta
government to molest General Felix
Diaz. according to Querido Moheno,
minister for foreign affairs. Senior
Moheno said today that General Diaz
was at liberty to come to the capital
when he chose.
The fact that General Diaz was of
ficialIy relieved from his mission to
Japan by the foreign office after he
had completed his assignment from
the war department in France, re-
lieves him of any charge Of insubor-
dinaton, according to officials here.
The members of the embassy which
accompanied General Diaz to Europe
on the way to Japan were arrested for
disobeying orders the government had
sent them at Havana to return to
Paris as soon as possible.
This was the explanation given
Senior Moheno today. He said they
would be re-embarked on the next
steamer for Europe to join Francisco
de la Barra, Mexican minister to
France, who is the latest person ap-
pointed by the government to carry
out the task of thanking Japan for
her participation in the Mexican CEN
tennial.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
wANr oLorHEs REFORMED

Pueblo, Col, Oct. 24-The Mothers
Congress Of Colorado, in session here,
today adopted resolutions condemning
immodesty In women's dress and ask
ing that designers combine artistic
value, practical worth and modesty Of
thought in designs for women's wear
ing apparel" The resolutions declare
for a single standard of morality for
men and women, favor a course Of
study for schools to teach lie evil
effects of tobacco and liquor, oppose
wars and protest against the sale Of
cigarettes to the youth Of Colorado.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
midland Expects 10 Rreach

London Oct 24.-Rather divergent
views on the Mexican situation we're
expressed in the London newspapers
today While the news, consisting
of dispatches from Washington and
New York, described affairs as seri
Gus. the editorials, based on a state
ment published in the Times, the
first authorized version of British pol
Icy given out to an English newspa-
per and which conceded with the AS
sociated Press dispatches and can be
summed up as pro-British and not
anti-American, were inclined to the
belief that the friction between the
United states and England is un-
likely to disturb the generally good
relations between the countries.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
aEcoNclLIArIoN HoPEp FoR

London, Oct 24-General William
Bramwell Booth, head Of the Saliva
ton Army, sails for America tomor-
row. on his first visit to the United
States, where he expects to secure
some American Salvationists as vol
unteers for China, where the work
Of the Salvation Army is to be in
creased.
While in New York General Booth
may meet his brother, Darlington
Booth. but it is felt here that all
hopes of a reconciliation will be fu-
tite unless the Volunteers of Ameri-
ca make the first advances.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
WANTS MORE SHIPS

Washington, Oct. 24.-Representa-
tive Detirick, Of Massachusetts, intro
duced today resolution directing the
naval committee to report bill to
appropriate for an immediate begin
ming on a squadron Of four addition
al battleships Of mammoth design,
one to be built in a government navy
yard.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
TWO HELHfTMEN NEE MEET DEATH TRYING TRYING TO HELP
Their Bodies Are Recovered Together with Those Of The uper
endent and Rich Young New York Stockholders BY Govern
ment Mine Crew-SCene About the Manway is One that
Brings Tears to the Eyes Of BehOIders- Funerals
Of Victims Are Held

Dawson, N, NJ, Oct. a. The first
government rescue car reached here
shortly after 8 o'clock this morning.
The crews were hurriedIy equipped
with helmets and sent into Stag Can
on mine No. 2 in search Of Helmet
men James Lur1i and William Poisa,
believed to have been killed by poi
.sonous gases. after an accident that
caused them to remove their helmets.
The governments Fesgusrs started
for the eigh, ,senth chamber, Two ana
a half miles under ground from the
portal 1t was at this point that I4ur-
di and Poisa, with two companions,
were searching for the body Of Gen
eral Superintendent William McDer-
mott and perhaps at least 100 more
miners, who were believed to have
been in that part Of the mine when
Wednesdays explosion occurred.
The accident to the helmetmen
caused feeling Of terror among 9TH
ers to the point where only volun-
teers were sent into the mine Con
fidence was somewhat restored by
the arrival of the government crew,
which Immediately entered the work
lngs.
After considerable time under
ground the crew had been unable to
reach the eighteenth chamber.
Because Of the increased presence
Of carbon dioxide gas in the mine,
which has permeated chambers where
the air was comparatively pure late
last night. the government reseuers
confident that no more men are alive,
nave changed their method of attack
and devoted their entire energies to
directing air currents to drive out the
poisonous gases.
The probable deathlist, with which
he fatal accident to the two helmet
men, was Increased to 26S today and
L noon the number Of men rescued
live remained at 20.
Forty-Three Bodies Recovered
A total of 43 bodies has been re-
covered from the workings and most
II them identified. AT noon today
he bodies Of General superintendent [
William McDermott and Henry P. Nc.
shane, a New York stockholder in
he mine, had not been brought to the
urface, although helmet men report
ID having passed these bodies in the
nine.
Pathetic scenee r
Scenes at the mine today we're par- j
icularly pathetic Added to rhe
women who have pressed the guard (
ines sinae w 7hesday were the wives
II the yolun{eer helmetmen some Of
whom most pifeousiy beseeched their
husbands to turn back rom the man
way.
With faces swollen from borrowing
and the watch Of many hours, the
wives and mothers OF the entombed
hoping against hope, stand
mute, dumb appeal That spurs the
.escuers to their utmost
In the mine offices, situated close
10 the manway, are the men who have
been ceaselessly and tirelesslv direct
ing the rescue work None cf them
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24


Washington, Oct 24.-Develop-
ments of a few hours today in the
relations between the United States
and Mexico emphasized a gravity of
affairs more ominous than at any
time since President Wilson's admin
istration began
Absolute silence is the order in
official quarters.
The release Of the Ward liner
Moro Castle after peremptory de-
mands by the United States, termin-
ated a delicate situation. Orders
were in preparation to the command
ers Of the American warships lying
off Vera Cruz to insist on her re-.
lease.
A statement was in preparation to-
day by Secretary Bryan and Counsel
lor John Bassett Moore, which Sec
retary Bryan brought to the White
House for the presidents approval
No intimation as to its contents was
revealed, but there was every reason
to believe that before many hours
had passed a notice by the United
States that it will not brook Euro
pean interference in Mexico by the
warships dispatched tob Mexican wa
ters by the various foreign govern
ments would be proclaimed.
It is understood also that the Uni
ted States, by that same statement,
will reiterate the American policy
that only governments founded on
constitutional law and order will be
recognized on the western hemi-
sphere.
The situation has assumed such as
poets that it was considered possible
that President Wilson might cancel
at the last moment his trip to Mo-
bile, Ala. He had planned to leave
early tomorrow and be gone until
Tuesday night. There was doubt in
the presidents mind today whether
he could afford to leave Washington
at this time.
Chairman Bacon Of the senate for
eign relations committee conferred
at the state department and White
HouseA He declared that while the
United States would always like to
have the approval of foreign govern.
ments in its policy toward Mexico
and would always listen to sugges-
tions, nevertheless this government
would never yield its views. because
it had broader and more important
moral considerations at hand in deal
ing with the Mexican problem, than
merely material interests.
Diaz May Take Refuge In Consulate
The gravity of the situation, it was
apparent, would be increased by Fe-
lix Diaz taking refuge in the Ameri-
can consulate at Vera Cruz. The pos
sibility that the Huerta authorities
might demand his release and pro-
woke another emergency was fully
realized.
At the state department It was said
that while no instruction had been
given to American Consul Canada at
Vera Cruz to afford an asylum to
piaz. canada's general Instructions
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24

were such that he could take the re-
turned leader in if it seemed neces-
sary.
Although, in International law, the
American consulate has not extra ter
ritoriality rights, it was pointed out
here that morally the Mexican auth
critics would have no right to invade
the American precincts to arrest
Diaz.
Nine batleships of the Atlantic
fleet sail tomorrow from Hampton
Roads for their Mediterranean cruise,
according to original plans. They
will be in constant communication
with the powerful wireless station
here, at least until next Thursday
1t was stated officially. however, that
they sail without any orders except
to proceed to their Mediterranean
destinations.
Predictions as to the course the
United States would pursue varied
greatly in administration circles. Sug-
gestions that the United States might
propose to re-establish order and con-
duct an election, as was done in Cuba,
were advanced in many quarters
with some degree of authoritative
ness.
That the United States may be re-
quired to back up measures and pol
icies is being taken into considera-
ton by administration officials, and
while there is no comment to indicate
the trend of affairs, there is unmis-
taxable evidence that high officials
are prepared for any eyentuality.
AS Secretary Bryan went to confer
ence with President Wilson just af-
ter noon, he was asked to say defin-
itely whether Consul Canada's in
structions were broad enough to in
clude the granting Of asylum to
members Of General Felix Diaz's
staff. He replied that asylum would
be accorded to any one who sought
IT,
After Secretary Bryan had con-
ferred at length with President viii
son he gave out dispatch received
from Charge 0'shaugnnessg describ-
ing Huerta's conference with the dip
lomatic corps yesterday in which
Huerta gave assurance that even if
his friends did vote for him for presi-
dent the elections would be null and
void, that he would accept under no
circumstances and that he wished the
American government as well as
other foreign governments to be as
sured Of his good faith.
Mexico Expects Europe to Oppose
Mexico City Oct. 24.-The contro
versy between the United States and
Great Britain appears to have con-
vinced Mexicans that the European
nations generally are coming into
line with England in opposition to
the United States.
Under the heading, Entire Eu-
rope is on the side Of Mexico" El In
dependiente says
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
WANTS eANK STATEMENTS

Washington, Oct 24.--The comp
troller Of the currency today issued
a call for a statement Of the condl-
ton of all national banks Of the Uni
ted states at the close of business on
October 21.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24

has taken a moments rest or eaten q
substantial meal until, with nerves
completely exhausted, they have
dropped in their tracks and been car
ried to the emergency hospital After
an hour or two under a physicians
care they 60 back I'd work
Funerals Held Today
Funerals for many 81 the dead min
ers we're held late today coffina
e6ntiaued lQ Icv 4 pagso9 today
The Il pss4S5sis fadltloa t. tha
30 repors2ast nishts Included tbs
following Identified
DOMINICA. sANTI
ROCCO ARMEDA.
CARLO SANTI
ANsELNIO sERFINI
JOS MICHELLI.
DAI4zOTE FTETRO.
LISTA BRUGIONI
GIOVANNI NIzZI.
SANTI LUIGI.
ERNEST GIANIVEbII
Looking for Reseuers
volunteers today are searching
stag Canon mine No. 2 for two hei-
meted rescuers who are lost and it Is
believed dead. Two comrades Of the
missing men were rescued after being
overcome by poisonous gases.
The four men were Of crew OF
ten who entered the mine at 4 o'clock
his morning. At the sixteenth room
The crew divided and four Of them
pushed on into the eighteenth room
1t the face Of the mine. Two OF
-hese, James Lurdi and William Poisa.
we're walking ahead when rocks he4
gan to fall They were buried IN the
debris and their fellows struggled to
rescue them.
Upon being pulled out Of the mass
Of rocks and dirt, Lurdi and Poisa
are said to have become frightened
and removed their helmets. This ac-
tion confused their rescuers, who,
frightened by the continued fall Of
debris and hampered By their s8-
pound equipment, also jerled Off their
helmets and ran Into the entry cut
Of the eighteenth room. There they
we're overcome by poisonous gases.
but the members Of the other division
# the crew finally brought them Ia
he surface alive.
Walter Kerr, one Of the rescued
men. had not recovered consciousness
ieveraI hours later. but Roy Sim
'leman, his companion, told of the
aFa wing experiences which, in the
ipiaion Of the rescue leaders. prob
ibly caused the death Of Lurdi and
ooisa.
This probable fatality and the ter
'ors Of the face Of the mine. which
S So thicily infested WITH poisonous
gases So affected the helmet men
has j. G. Roberts directing Tie gaY
smment rescue work experienced dsf
iculty in securing men to neenter
ne mine 10 search for Lurai aad
Poiao Volunteers were called
nd when they first entered sne mipe
.nrdi and Poisa Lad been p M
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
UNITED STATES PREPARES FOR
EVENTOALIIIES, AND SERIOUS
BREACH is not UNEXPECTED
Huerta's Attitude Is Becoming Unbearable
Under His New Role as Dictator
RIVAL NAY FLY TO AMERICAN PROTECTION

This Is Expected to Cause Grave Complication the Provisional
President Asks for His Surrender to the Existing Government
Oioias-FOreign Nations to Be Warned to Keep Their
FINGERS Out Of the Siuation-President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan Prepare Statement
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24
roDAY N CONGRESS
J A4A4AAA ~ ) { 8

3 3 3 = 2 Q 2 . . ,
washington. Oct. "a Senate; Not
in session; meets Monday.
Banking committee continued hear
ings.
House: Transacted no business
d adjourned at 1881 p m to moor
onday
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24

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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24

following Identified
DOMINICA. SANTI
ROCCO ARMEDA.
CARLO SANTI.
ANsELMO SERFINT.
JOS MICHELLI.
DALzOTE FIETRO.
LISTA BRUGIONI.
GIOVANNI NIzZI
SANTI LUIGI.
ERNEST GIANIvEbTI.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-10-24

has taken a moments rest or eaten q
substantial meal until, with nerves
completely exhausted, they have
dropped in their tracks and been car
ried to the emergency hospital After
an hour or two under a physicians
care they go back to work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-26
BATTLE WITH
BEER BOTTLES
ExcursionIsts Leaving Boyn-
ton Beach PsIt Crowd on
Dock--Girl Seriously Hurt
FOUR STITCHES IN WOUND
Miss Mary Urbansky was
Standing Nearby Watching
RoW-Struck with Missile
FOUR STITCHES IN WOUND

Because she happened to be a by
stander when a melee was started at
Boynton Beach about Z o'clock last
night when several were wounded,
Miss Mary Urbansky, of Cornell
street, was hit by q flying beer bot.
tie on the forehead. The wound re-
quired four stitches later by Dr.
George w. Fithian.
1t seems that the young woman in
company with her brother. John, and
several other persons had gone to the
beach early in the evening for recre-
alton. They walked to the dock,
near which steamer and two barges
bearing an excursion crowd back to
Jersey City was leaving. There
were number of people on the dock
who were taunting those on the
boats.
The excursionists became infuriat-
ed and unable to return to shore,
they began tiinging bottles at the
crowd on the dock. Miss Urbansky
was hit as were several others OF the
crowd which began to scatter before
the fusilade of beer containers. One
bottle caught the girl across the fore
head knocking her down, and stun
ming her for few moments. She
was picked up and with the assist
ance Of Albert Boynton, manager OF
the beach, and others, was helped
to car. On reaching her home DR..
Fithian was called.