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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
UNDERGROUND Rail WAY
HELPS CHINESE CROOK
CHICAGO POLICE BELIEVE THAT
THEY ARE ON THE TRACK OF
CHARLES SING

Chicago, Sept 6.-Diseovery of an
underground railway for spiriting
away Chinese criminals and fugitives
from justice and to aid in the en-
trance OF Orientals into this country
was reported today by detectives at
work on the murder Of Charles Sing,
Chinese merchant
The alleged conspiracy extends from
British Columbia to Hong Kong, and
has branches in many cities Of this
country and at least one in Mexico
qhe discover was regarded by the
police as sensational.
Secrets of the underground" were
discovered in a raid on rooms at rhe
rear Of a Chinese opium suey res
taurant in North Clark street neal
West illinois street The principa
haul was what the police call the
eblack book Of the gang, from which
the alleged scheme in aid Of the fugi
tives was learned.
Arranged in alphabetical order were
the names of the agents Of the or
ganization in the various cities, th'
names Of some Of the most notorious
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
NOT REAL SCOUTS

New York, Sept. 6.-The squad of
youngsters who started to hike back
to Chicago when Buffalo BilPs wild
west show was stranded recently at
Denver, are not members of the Boy
Scouts Of America and never have
been. So said statement put out
today at the scouts national head
quarters. The national officers denied
this report because they believed its
wide circulation would give a wrong
impression Of the character Of the
organization. Before the wild west
show disbanded, they say, its mana
gers were threatened with prosecution
unless they discontinued representing
their juvenile actors as boy scouts.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
OVERWORKED ENGINFE Err
TELLS WRECK STORY
MILLER SAYS HE HAD BEEN
DOING TWO MEMS WORK FOR
OVER A WEEK

New Haven, Conn, Sept 6-En-
gineer August B. Miller of the New
York New Haven and Hartford rail
road had been doing two mems work
for over week when he ran his train
past signal at North Haven last
Tuesday morning and wrecked the
Bar Harbor express at a cost Of 81
lives. He so testified today at the
resumption Of the federal hearing be-
fore Interstate Commerce Comnis-
sioner McChord. On the night before
the wreck he slept only four hours, he
said.
The commissions public inquiry was
completed today, and Mr. McChord
announced that his report would be
ready in the near future.
The New Haven road has under or
der six steel "club cars" for wealthy
commuters to New York costing $15,
600 each, according to the evidence
adduced by Commissioner McChord
from General Passenger Agent A. 3.
Smith. These cars are to bring a
rental Of $4,000 year from clubs us
ing them, in addition to the regular
fares charged. They will take the
place Of wooden club cars now earning
rent of $4,000 a year
rs the general public allowed tc
ride on them?" asked Commissioner
McChord.
NO sir"
Mr.. Smith said that steel cars fol
the regular passenger service were be
ing delivered at the rate Of y {
month. The general manager of thu
Pullman company said that at pres
ent his company was building nothinl
else but steel cars and had 725 unde
order.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
RETALIATION AGAINST
CANADA Is DROPPED
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
STRIKES OUT couNTERVAlL.
ING PULP DUTY

Washington, Sept 6.-The counter
vailing duty on wood pulp proposed
by the tariff bill was stricken out to-
day blythe senate finance committee,
which presented an amendment 10
that effect, and all retaliatory features
against Canada were removed.
Encouraged by a settlement Of all
differences, assured of united support
with the exception Of the votes Of the
Louisiana senators, and hopeful Of the
progressive republican senate, demo-
cratic senate leaders today hurried
the tariff bill. Though they were
eager to reach a vote before adjourn
ment tonight many thought the vote
would come Monday or Tuesday
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
nEM HAvEN TAkEs I'll

New York. Sept. s.-stock Of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad slumped nearly 2 points, COM
ing within a fraction of the lowest
price in the history Of the company
at the opening Of the stock exchange.
Withdrawal Of ]. P. Morgan and
Company as fiscal agents for the road,
which became known after the market
closed yesterday led to active trad
ing in the stock as soon as the ex-
change opened. The first transaction
was at 90%. decline Of a point. At
so the stock met with support and
the price was pushed up quickly to 81.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
HE WILL Be 'PERSECUTEB'
MAGISTRATE DECLARES PUNISH
MENT WILL BE METED
WITHOUT STINT
DOES NOT FORFEIT BOND
PUTS CASE OVER UNTIL SEP
TEMBER II UPON ADVICE
OF COUNSEL

Coaticook, Quebec, Sept. evil
liam Travers jerome, arrested in
Coaticook yesterday on charge of
gambling, was bitterly denounced by
Justice of the Peace James Mckee
in his court room today. The gray
bearded magistrate was indignant
when Jerome's counsel announced
that the New York lawyer could not
be present today and asked an ad-
iournment of the hearing Of his gam
bling case.
q want to say" cried Mckee, bang
ing the table with his fist, "that we
intend to persecute Mr.. jerome to the
full extent Of the law He can't come
here and play his card games before
our CHILDREN. This may be suburb
town, but we intend to enforce our
laws. Our relations with the Ameri-
can bar are cordial but justice must
be meted out in this case
The court then suggested that Jer-
ONES bond be forfeited.
"That would only hit two of cur
citizens who went on it" said Mr..
Hanson, the prosecutor.
The justice said he would let the
bail stand and put over the case until
! September H.
Jerome meantime was al Norton
Mills, VT, where he went yesterday
by automobile after being admitted tc
bail. He was considering the next
move to be made in the Thaw case
and for this reason did not deem il
best to return to Coaticook, where
feeling against him has run high.
Thaw may remain here day or
week. Not until September Is is he
to appear at Montreal before the full
Kings bench to answer appeals OIL
the writ Of habeas corpus obtained
by his lawyers yesterday.
It is optional with the immigration
authorities to move at once or keel
him here until the last moment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
GOES TO PRIVY COUNCIL
CASE APPEARS TO BE SAFELY
LAUNCHED ON JOURNEY TO
HIGH TRIBUNAL
COUNSEL ARE NOT LOAFING
ARE PREPARING TO PUT UP
GREAT BATTLE FOR FREE
DOM OF CLIENT

Montreal, Que. sept 6.-An appli-
cation for bail will be the next move
by the lawyers for Harry K. Thaw,
who yesterday succeeded IN securing
from Justices Cross and Gerva1s writ
Of habeas corpus returnable in h"ct .Iont.
real on September Is, and an order pre-
venting the immigration officials from
deporting Thaw
The legal contingent from Montreal
handling Thaw's case, accompanied by
Gentleman Roger Thompson" the
chauffeur who drove the rescue car
from Matteawan, returned on spe-
cial train this morning.
While the Thaw lawyers declined
to commit themselves, it is thought
that they will quietly appear in the
court Of kings bench either today
or Monday and make their appeal for
bail.
In legal circles here the belief is
held that the Thaw case is now safely
launched on its long trip to the privy
council
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
CAMINETTI is FOUND
GUILTY BY THE JURORS
WHITE SLAYER WILL BE SEN
TENcED BY THE COURT NEXT
WEDNESDAY

San Francisco. Calf. Sept 6. With
the white slavery cases against
Maury l. Diggs and T. Drew caminet.
Il disposed of as a result Of the con
viction yesterday Of Caminetti. the
government turned its attention to pre-
paration for the trial next Neane dag
Of Diggs and his former attorney,
Charles B. Harris Of sacramento a1,
charges Of attempted subornation q
perjury in connection with the trial
Of Diggs.
The sentencing Of Diggs and Cam
inetti for violation Of the Mann white
slave traffic act in transporting Mar
sha Warrington and Lola Norris frora
Sacramento 10 Reno, also has been
fixed for Wednesday,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
DECISIONS ARE ANNOUNCED

Auburn, N. Y, Sept 6-The follow
ing decisions were handed down to-
day by Chairman John H. Farrell Of
the National Board of Baseball Ar
bitration Claims allowed-Fort
Worth against Kansas City on Player
Cam; Waco against Louisville on
Helm In the matter Of Texas-Okla-
homa league against Dallas, Tex, in
regard to Players Brady, scrogkins
and Nicholson, title to the players is
awarded TO the Texas'ol4lahoma
league,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
MIST LEARN PSALMS

Pueblo, Colo, Sept 6.--Police Mag
strate R. A. Crosiman today sentene-
ed T. wv, Nichols, a former LIGHTNING
calculator in the wall street broker
age Office, to learn the Twenty-third
Psalm. Nichols was arrested fol
drunkenness. At last accounts the
prisoner was still in jail, being coach
ed by his cellmate in the task imposed
by the court
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
ROBBERS ARE ARRESTED

Cleveland, Sept. e.-After the arrest
ct wen dressed man and woman
here today the local police communal
Gated with the police Of Atlantic City
N j.. and Bar Harbor, NE, and Nar-
ragansett, r. l.. in an effort to com
nect the prisoners with jewel thefta
there which are said to have aggre-
gated nearly sS00O00
The woman says she Is from Los
Angeles. They were arrested when
Eugene Bowman, O ST Paul Mimi,
business man, pointed ont the woman
as one who had robbed M d ed
/ Atlantic City hotel g0.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
cooD DAM STORY

Chicago, Sept. s.. Forty-seven
years Adam Dam of Sacramento. Cal.
then is years old. parted from his
sister Augusta, aged IA. Today he met
here again for the first time since
their parting Dam found his sister
the mother Of eight children and the
grandmother Of many more.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
cATTLE ARE sAcRIFIcEp

Kansas City, Sept 6,-The Kansas
city stock yards. this week came
within 2sS head Of shattering a worlds
receipt record, made % years ago.
Continued dry weather and lack Of
pasture sent s5,2s6 cattle to the local
market during the week. The worlds
record was made at the Chicago yards
September 19, 1891.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
wILLIAMs Is cdAMPloN

Haverford, Pa, Sept 6.-R. Norris
Williams II, Of Harvard. this after
noon won the intercollegiate tennis
championship by defeating W. M.
washburn, also Of Harvard. The
score: GA, s-e. GA. s-1.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
OPTIC. aATURDAY, sEPrEMeER
centraI MethOdIst EpisoopaI ehuroh.

Central Methodist Episcopal church,
$4,000.
Iron Mountain freight and passen-
ger depots and shops, 100000
billiards. laundry, 100000
Peoples laundry, $4,000.
Orange Street Presbyterian church,
$4,000.
Ozark sanitarium. $4,000
siegler apartments $65,OOO.
Bijou rink, $4,000
Wood County apartments, $4,000
Scott Mayer Commission company,
$4,000.
Plunkett-Jarrett Grocery company
100000.
Hot Springs Commission company,
$4,000.
Hamp-williams Hardware company,
$4,000.
Pasteurized Milk company, 100000.
About 125 business buildings, $780,
900.
From 625 to 700 residences $2,OOo,-
600.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
sMITzERLANn Isl LEADING

Camp Perry, o., Sept 6-switzer-
land still holds first place in the grand
international individual reentry
match
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
Fifty-flve Blocks Swept

A generous downpour OF rain to-
day proved valuable aid to weary
workers among the smouldering ruins
Of the $6OOO,OOO conflagration which
swept Hot springs last night.
About IS city blocks are in ruins.
Perfect order prevails, however, due
to the efforts Of $50 citizen-policemen-
The $500 persons rendered homeless
are being cared for and it is probable
city authorities will not call for as
sistance from the state at large.
The light and power company has
provided emergency facilities for the
newspapers and other industries to re-
sumo operations, but the city will be
in darkness for at least 80 days. At
mass meeting today committee
was appointed to meet with the city
council to irovide Immediately fire
fighting apparatus and care for the
homeless.
More than 5000 feet Of hose was
destroyed and many Of the local de
partment horses rendered unfit for
further duty.
Mayor Mcclendon today praised
the efforts Of the local and Little Rock
i ere fighters last night, pointing out
that not a fatality occurred and that
only four persons We're slightly hart
An incomplete estimate Of the loss
: follows:
Park Hotel and furnishings, $500,
/ 900.
public utilities, ss5O.OoO to 100000
Southwestern Telegraph and Tele
phone company, $15O,OOO-
Garland county court house, $500,
< 600.
Moody Hotel, $4,000.
Hot Springs high school, $15o,Ooo
! Cooper Brothers livery and trans
fer, $4,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
rroona Reach Juarez

Nine hundred men under General
Francisco Castro arrived in Juarez
last night from Chihuahua and are
preparing to return to chihuahua to-
night. They encountered no rebels
enroute, but washouts delayed them.
They we're thought to be coming back
to Juarez to reinforce the garrison,
but they are supposed now merely to
be keeping the railroad open between
Juarez and chihuahua Nc provisions
for chihuahua will be taken back to-
day.
Colonel Federico Cordova, command
! ing 100 federals from MADEIRA, reached
Juarez last night and win remain.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
TROOPS TO GIVE ASSISTANCE
GOVERNOR TENDERS TO MAYOR
Mcca-ENDoN ALL THE AID IN
HIS POWER
DAMAGE Done IS S6,OOO,OOO
NEWSPAPERS, WITHOUT POWER,
UNABLE TO GET OUT REG
uLAR EDITIONS

Hot Springs, Ark. Sept e.-stun-
ned by the extent OF the damage
wrought Dy lass Aishts fire, which
swept more than 50 city blocks here
with an estimated loss Of $6,OOO,OOO,
the people Of Hot Springs today took
first steps toward rehabilitation
Mayor MsClenndon accepted Cover
nor Hayes offer Of two companies OF
state militia and ordered a mass meet
ing Of citizens for later in the day.
when it will be decided whether the
city will call on outside cities for
help
u estimated about $500 persons
we're made homeless by the fire. The
majority Of these are being temper
arily camped in the vicinity Of the
oaklawn race track and state fair
grounds,
Grand avenue, leading from the
burned area to the fair grounds, today
presented a picturesque sight. hun
dreds Of families with what little they
saved from the ruins were gathered
aong the roadway gradually WORKING
their way to the camp grounds The
militia will aid these people and guard
the devastated district
There is no danger Of a water fam
inc. according to the authorities Even
| il the supply were cut off there are
numerous cold springs throughout the
citv furnishing sufficient water for al
purposes. 1t was announced today
that the city will be without electric
lights for 60 days.
The sentinelRecord, the mornlns
newspaper here, barely escaped de
struction by the fire last night ane
did not issue its regular edition Th'
New Era and the Daily News, the al
ternoon papers, are without power an'
unable to publish. Business generall!
is at a standstill.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-06
CAME AFTER SQUARE MEAL
AS SOON AS HE APPEARED He
WAS ARRESTED; GAVE BAIL
AND liked
AMERICAN ESCAPES DEATH
SENTENCED AS a SPY, c. II. EcH-
AeARY is COMPELLED TO
DIG OWN GRAVE

FL Paso, Tex, Sept. 6.-suit was
filed today in the United States court
against Jose Ynez Salazar and Alfred
F. Kerr, to recover $1,000 posted as
bond for salazar when he was ar
rested in 81 Paso two months ago on
charge Of conspiracy to smuggie
arms to Mexico.
Kerr is banker and salazar is
said to have deposited the cash bond
with him. Salazar was indicted when
he was a rebel operating against Ma
dero. When he was arrested he was
a brigadier general Of Huerta's fed
eral forces and came to Ell Paso to
get a meal. Salazar posted bond and
refused to come back.
Sentenced As Spy
G. H. Echagary, who served as q
major under Crozco IN the revolution.
against Diaz; rescheh El PaHo todag
from Chihuahua and says he escaped
from prison there after he had been
sentenced as a spy to be shot and
had been forced to dig hts own grave.
He was an American citizen and
tended bar in Ell Paso until TWO
months ago. when he crossed to
Juarez and was arrested and sent to
Chihuahua. He says the federals
charged that he was spying and snug
Cling ammunition for Pancho Villa,
who was then threatening to attack
Juarez.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1913-03-06
Petit Jurors

The petit jurors fo- the March tern
of circuit court in this county were
drawn last week. They are called fol
Monday, March 10, at l:3O o'clock p,
m, and the jury drawn is as follows
|. Otto Muhlenkort, Prairie town
ship.
2. J. e. Erickson, Elk Point Town
ship.
3. Gustav Abrahamson, Sphinx town
ship.
4. Joseph Kiose, Brule township.
5. J. III. Ryan, Elk Point township
8. Martin Clementson, Richland
township.
I. Patsy Sullivan, Brule township.
8. Christ Berg, Alcester township.
9. Frank Reemts, Sioux Valley
township.
10. Geo. Fickbohln, Sioux Valley
township.
II. Omer Allard, Civil Bend town
ship.
r. f. ]. Wahlert, Elk Point city.
l3. Eddie Ludwig, Big springs town
ship.
IA. Angle Eleeson, Brule township.
is. Z. G. Duhaime, Elk Point town
ship.
Id. VIM. Rubida, Jefferson township.
II. James CARPENTER. Sioux Valley
ship.
1s. Rudolph Olson, Alcester town
ship.
10. Chas. Ison, Alcester township.
20. p. o. Peterson, Sphinx township.
n. Peter Brusseau, Elk Point town
ship.
y. John Lewison, Sphinx township.
%. Ben Lass, Emmett township.
"a David Lundeen, Alcester city.
25. w. ]. Fickey, Elk Point city.
26. Alex Matson, Elk Point city.
27s ID. r. Jenkins, ,Alcester township,
%. AL. Anderson, Big Springs town
ship.
70. Fred Chaussee, Elk Point town.
ship.
30. John Lindberg, Alcester:city.
81. Ele Ekren, Emmett township.
81. Ed Dolan, Prairie township.
33. J. F.Webber, Richland township.
"a. Nels Quaam, Brule township.
IS. B. W. Massey, Civil Bend town
ship.
36. e. L. Bosse, jefferson city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1913-03-06
Westfield
from our ReeuIar OorresDcndent.

From our REGULAR Oorrespcndent.
Percy Harrington left wednesday
with his car of goods for his new
home near St. James, Minnesota.
His brother, Cecil accompanied him.
e. w. Mass and wife were city
visitors Wednesday.
Miss Grace Visnow OF Akron was q
guest Of Miss Edith Cilly for few
days.
Roy Steinhart who has been very
III Is somewhat improved.
Jas. Tracy Sr., Phil Tracy, Mat
Ginsbach, and Gus Martin were ship
pers to the city Tuesday evening.
D. r. Connolly and Miss Marie Shay
were city visitors Wednesday.
George Hummied and wife and fam
ily have taken up their residence In
the Pelrog house here.
Mr.. Farrin of the State Agricul-
tural College at Ames, Iowa, arrived
here Tuesday evening and addressed d
the high school and intermediates In
an interesting talk Wednesday morn
ing. he was joined here Wednesday
by Mrs Mccoy, Domestic Science In
structor at Ames college, and Miss
Anna Donahue, Co. Superintendent,
who came from LeMars. From here
they were taken to Sunnyside Hign
School where they gave three days
short course.
A hard time social will oe given In
the Recreation hall Saturday evening
March Sth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1913-03-06
MRAL CORRESPOnEGz
Brule.

From Our Regular Correspondent
Alfred Upland and wife came down
from Vermillion last Wednesday for
visit with friends and relatives.
Reuben Wenblom and Edwin Eidem
drove to Sioux City Thursday and re-
turned next day.
Mrs. Albert Johnson was 500 City
visitor during the week.
Two s'class plays we're given Fri
day night, and both are reported to
have pleased large audiences.
Reuben WenbIom Is sporting new
buggy. Dora says it's a peach.
March certainly entered like lion,
and here's hoping it goes gut like a
lamb (Advt.)
The skiers tried to dent the John
Clementson hill, but only succeeded
In jarring their own bones.
Rev. Reinertson was Sioux City
visitor the first Of the week.
Albert Kulvik called on Daniel
Ulvog Monday evening.
Alfred Upland and wife visited Sat-
urday night at 4. A. Johnson's. They
took Sundry dinner at the Chris Lew
ison home.
Alice Lewison and Tena Wiese call.
ed at Albert Johnson's Friday.
Joel Wenblom was In Sioux City
last week.
N. A. Lewison ''bob-sleighedn to-
the Junior class play" Friday night.
What, another dream?
Doc Johnson reports the libary bus
iness rushing. His auto is laid up
with a toothache in the carburetor.
Oliver Erikson took in the auto
show In Sioux City this week, 1t Is re-
ported.
Albert Kulvik left Tuesday for
Texas
For sail Splendid claim in Stanley
county. win raise good crops OF Rus
sian thistles, eockleburs, sandburs,
and SO forth. We Will not sell 1t, but
If you're interested write to the
owner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1913-03-06
Twenty.Filth Weddins Anniversary

During the events Of human life
there are those Of far more signifi-
canoe than Others, and should be
given greater note, especially those
signifying greater consistency Of ac-
tion and also stability of purpose,
most Of al when exercised in the
more essential sphere of human exist
ence and pertaining to the finer sensi-
bilities, establishing on more stable
and higher plane the domestic rela-
tion of the home, which is the only
foundation of civilization. Such an
event was occasioned at the New Tre-
mont Hotel on March /, 1918, marking
the 25th marriage anniversary OF Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Walker.
Their guests gladly taking advan-.
tage OF the occasion, presented rs u,
token of respect silver wedding
present consisting Of a five-piece sill
yer tea set, being presented by Geo.
A. Hayes In the following address:
s'Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walker: We
are happy to present to you on the oc-l
casion of your 25th marriage anniverS
sary silver wedding present as to-
ken of respect from your guests, and
wishing you many happy years. =
The hostess responded with great
appreciation and expressions of graft
tude.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1913-03-06
Twenty Years ADO
Items Of interest taken from The
Leader files, Mar. o, 1888

Items Of interest taken from The
Leader files, Mar. 9, 1893.
J. II. Bryan, the pioneer abstractor
Of titles OF Union county, has sold his
books and business to Geo. Kimmel Of
this city.
Jimmy Walsh our new auditor is
certainly the man for the position
and will make reliable one.
Thos. Wilson has purchased the
LaBelle restaurant fixtures and has
started up nobby new confectionery
store.
Johnnie Steckman has made some
decided Improvements In his barber
shop the past week by putting ID d
floor and nobby zink In the middle
of the room.
Thos. Smith Of Sioux City was here
last Thursday shaking hands with
hisn numerous friends.
John Clementson Of Richland ID
taking the twists and turns out Of .
new bicycle during spare moments.