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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Americans Leave Torreon

Washington, sep,. 23.-Today s
diplomatic dispatches reported %
American refugees due in Texas City
tomorrow from Vera Cruz on the
steamer City of Tampfco. The consul
at Tampico reported that since Aug
ust % he had sent more than 400
refugees to Laredo and Galveston,
and that only a few more were ex-
peeted to go from Tamprco.
According to adyices from Torreon
there are approximately 300 Ameri-
cans in that city. many anxious TO
leave. Many refugee are reported en-
route from Durango to Nueyo Laredo
via Mexico City.
When rebels dynamited railroad
train 65 miles south of Saltillo recent
ly the only American who survived,
w. w. Maryain of San Francisco, es-
jury, but was robbed Of 30 pesos.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
COULDN'T COMMIT A CRIME
IF HE is INSANE, HOW COULD HE
ENTER CONSPIRACY TO
ESCAPE?
The YOUNG MAN WEEPS
SITS WITH HANDKERcHIEF OVER
HIS FACE DURING THE
HEARING

Concord, N. IL, Sept. z5.-Harly 4.
Ihaw wept today as MS counsel plead
ed with Governor Feiker not 70 sur
render him to New York authorizes
who were determined to return the
fugitive to the Matteawan insane asy-
lum. Seated only few feet from
w. Trayers jerome, Thaw followed
tne arguments closely and when his
eyes were not blinded by his hand
kerchief, they were fixed intently on
the face OF the special deputy attor-
ney general OF New York as though
he were the man to be convinced.
AL Thaw's side sat his mother and
brotherin-law.
Jerome opened the extradition ar
guments by merely saying that the
duty OF the governor to grant the ex-
tradition was plain.
William G. Chase, of Concord, for
mer judge Of tho supreme court, and
William A. Stone of Pittsburgh, for
mer governor of Pennsylvania, argued
Bfor Thaw They occupied an hour and
Aalf after which an adjournment
until O'Clock was taken. This after
noon was given to jerome to reply.
Judge Chase and Governor Stone
argued the petition for extradition
was insufficient in form and unsup-
ported by the necessary evidence and
that the state Of New York, having,
/ through its courts declared Thaw in
sane, could not now request from New
hampshire his extradition for crime
which by It's nature only sane man
could commits This alleged crime
was conspiracy to escape from Matte
avian
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23

dence that there is no danger Of a
coal shortage for domestic consump-
tion and announced he did not antlci
pate having to close the steel plant at
Pueblo. He added that it might be
come necessary to curtail production
in some departments, but that if this
was found necessary those depart
ments which use the least amount OF
coal would be continued in operation,
D. W. Brown, president of the
Rocky Mountain Fuel company, den
led the report that 200 men had gone
on strike at Louisville in northern
Colorado.
Ethelbert Stewart, federal mediator
sent to Colorado by the department Of
labor in an effort to avert or settle
the strike, arrived in Denver last
night This afternoon he was in con-
ference with Governor Ammons. Be.
fore calling on the governor he visited
the headquarters of the United Mine
Workers. here. He declined to discuss
his mission or the result of his obser-
walton Of Colorado mine conditions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
ALBANlANS And SERBS
in A BLOODY BATTLE
TWO HUNDRED OF THE FORMER
ARE KILLED BY THE HAIL
or BULLETS

Vienna, Sept. 2S.-In a fierce battle
today between servian troops and
Albanians on the new Albanian fron-
tier, 200 Albanians were killed and a
large number wounded A dispatch to
a local newspaper says thar the fight
|. ing occurred between Dibra and Ja-
kova, where many Of the battles be-
tween the servians and Turks were
fought in the Balkan war
The encounter was brought about
BY an attempt Of several thousand
Albanians to penetrate the territory
captured by the servians from the
Turks They were repulsed. The
Servian troops lost one captain and
a considerable number Of men They
since have been reinforced
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
CHARACTER WITNESSES
CALLED FOR BIXBY
FOCUSED MAN TRIES TO PROVE
HIS REPUTATION AS GOOD
CITIZEN

Los Angeles, Calf, Sept. %. When
the trial Of George H. Bfxby, the Long
Beach millionaire charged with hav-
ing contributed TO the delinquency of
two girls, was resumed today the de-
fense continued presenting character
witnesses
DR. D. w. Calvin, an ice manufac-
turer Of Azusa, Calf, formerly a fel
low member with Bixby Of the Los
Angeles county highway commission
Or William Horace Day, pastor o.
the First Congregational church O
Los Angeles; DR.. Rebecca Lee Dor
sey Of Los Angeles, one Of the Bixo!
family physicians, and Charles E
Mitchell, a Masonic instructor ant
former employe Of the Bixby family
were called to t,ft.fy as to Bixhyl
good reputation.
DR.. Day said he knew Bixby hat
been largely interested in philanthro
pic work.
Judge B. F. Bledsoe allowed the de
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
TARIFF BILL WILL BE
READY SATURDAY
WILSON PREPARlNc T0 Sign
THE MEASURE BEFORE MS
NEXT BATH

Washington, Sept. 2S,-That the
tariff bill will be ready for President
Wilson's signature by Saturday was
predicted today by Senator Simmons.
The conference committee made such
progress that all members were op-
timistic.
No concerted fight against the
conference report that will delay its
final approval is expected in either
house. while Senator Pomerene pro
tested strongly against the action Of
the conferees in dropping out the
$1.1O tax on fruit brandies used to
fortify wines, domestic traders do not
expect his fight to delay or defeat
adoption of the conference report.
The Clarke cotton futures tax viii
be taken up tomorrow. While a gen.
eral plan has been under consideration
among southern senators and repre-
sentatives for a modification Of the
Clarke amendment, Senator Simmons
today said there had been no agree
ment or a compromise.
Further consideration was given to-
day to the plan to supplement the
tariff bill with a special congressional
resolution assuring foreign nations
that existing trade relations will be
continued four months, while Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan I'M
dertake to negotiate new trade
treaties.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
THINK SCHMIDT May
BE AN IMPOSTER
FATHER AND MOTHER OF AL
LEGGED PRIEST WILL MAKE
INVESTIGATION

New York, Sept. 23-The aged faith.
er of Johan (Hans) Schmidt, self
confessed murderer Of Anna Aumuller,
has decided to come to New York from
his home in Germany, according to a
dispatch received here last night. The
parents Of Hans Schmidt still hope to
find that the accused priest is not their
son.
Two alienists employed by District
Attorney Whitman will examine
Schmidt probably tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Thaw is Indicted

Mr.. Jerome declared this afternoon
that the Duchess county grand jury
had indicted Thaw He said that an
Indictment was found and signed, but
it had not been made public at his
request in order that he might pre-
sent to the jury evidence against the
instigator Of this plot, a man OF more
Importance than any one, yet mention
ed in this proceeding.
Governor Stone asked for time to
file supplementary briefs, and was
granted until Monday The hearing
was then declared at an end
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Steel plant MAY close

Pueblo, col, Sept 23.-There is a
possibility that the Minnequa steel
plant Of the 9. r. & |. company will
be compelled to shut down in a week
or two if the coal mine strike becomes
serious. Since strike talk began the
force has been reduced. Five hundred
men we're laid off more than a week
ago, and in anticipation Of the strike
order being cbeyed, 1000 men more
we're laid off Saturday night
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Biz waIk.outrat canon CITY

Canon City, COL Sept. 2S.-With
the exception Of two mines, the Royal
Gorge and the Nonac No. 5, both EN-
ploying a small number u men, the
mines in Fremont county are idle
this morning due to the strike called
by the United Mine Workers Of
America. At 9 o'clock partial reports
received from the coal camps indi-
Gated that SO per cent or approximate
ly LOO men employed in Fremont
county had quit work.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
LOOKING FoR MURDERER

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. 23.-z
The search for the slayer of Samuel
n Marts, the Rock Island conductor,
who was shot and killed early Sunday
morning at Riverbend, Colo. is being
continued today. At noon today the
posse was reported some distance
southwest Of Limon, The rain is
said to be interfering with the hunt
and it is feared that it will spoil the
scent and render the dogs useless.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
constItutIonaIigts to coIIeet

Matamoras, Mex, Sept. 23.-An
opinion of Secretary Bryan to United
States Consul Johnson here that per-
sons in defacto authority under the
principles Of international law may
collect taxes is interpreted here as
acknowledging the right of the consti-
tutionalists who are in charge Of the
city to levy and collect taxes in Mata-
moras.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
BIG FIRE BRE AXIS OUT
IN CHiCaGj BUitDiNd
OFFICE OF lNTERocEAN is IN
FLAMES LATE THIS AFTER
NOON

Chicago, Sept. 23.-F'ire broke out in
the paper and ink store room of the
Chicago Inter Ocean late today. The
flames spread rapidly, necessitating
a call for extra engines Many en-
ployes Of the paper, which occupies
the entire building on West Monroe
street, near Dearnborn street, fled
from the smoke-filled structure.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Many KIIIed By Dynamic

San Luis Potosi, Mex, Sept 3D.
The number of killed in the dynamit-
ing Of train on the Mexican Nation
al railway Sunday was officially fixed
today at 35. The dead include civil
ians and soldiers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
No Trouble at Boulder

Boulder, Col, Sept. 2s-The strike
called by the United Mine Workers of
America today had little effect on
mine operators in Boulder county, ac-
cording to reports received here early
today. Tt is estimated that approxi-
mately 1900 men are employed regu'
larly in this county.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
tense to oall ten character witnesses

fense to call ten character witnesses
in all.
Later, it was announced, Oscar
Lawler, one Of Bixby's attorneys,
would take the stand and endeavor to
impeach Cleo Helen Barker, the de-
defendants chief accuser in the pres
ent trial. 1t was said Lawler would
testify concerning statements the
girl was said to have made during a
tall at his office.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
DURANGO Almost Deserted

Mexico City. Sept. &c. Twelve
American refugees from Durango ar
rived here today, having travelled
overland to Zacatecas, where they
boarded train for the capital Out
Of the normal American population
in Durango of 5000, less than rs, all
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
LEGISLATOR FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
j. P. LUcERo, ALLEGED TAKEF
OF BRIBE, is CONVICTED IN
SANTA FE

Santa Fe, N M, Sept. 23,-J. P. Lu-
cero, member Of the legislature from
Rio Arriba county and indicted with
three other members of the legislature
for soliciting bribery, was pronounced
guilty by the jury at a. m. today.
He has not been sentenced. The
case VIII be appealed. The other leg
islators are not yet convicted
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23

men, remain Most otner foreigners
also have left Durango, according to
refugees, who say that the rebels rob
Mexicans and foreigners indiscrimi-
nately Some ranches were looted 50
often that nothing portable remains
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Officers Work a craft

James ]. Kenney of Waterbury,
conn, a discharged sergeant from the
Seventh United States cavalry en-
route home from Fort Huaehuca,
Ariz.. was arrested BY Mexican sol
diers in Juarez today because he ap-
peared in that city in uniform. He
was later paroled by the Juarez mill
tary to the custody Of American Con
sui t. D. Edwards.
Because Of military interference
with officials of the Mexican Central
railroad, the officials in Juarez pro
tested to Mexico City and orders were
received today that the military would
no longer have jurisdiction over the
train movements except for troops.
The complaint was made as. a result,
railroad officials say, Of the military
designating certain favorite firms to
receive cars Of goods when other ap-
plications should have had prior
claims. There is a shortage OF cars
Jose Diaz Lopez was arrested here
today By United States officials charg
ed with defrauding the United States
customs A diamond ring valued a
I $500 and diamond set bracelet valu
ed at $1,000 were in his possession
The man said the iewelry had beel
seized by Sonora rebels and that ht
had been sent her to sell it ant
turn the money into ammunition 70.
the rebel cause.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Saloons Remain open

This morning Sheriff ]. S. Grisham
and District Attorney ]. J Hendrick
held conference to consider the mat
ter of ordering the closing Of all Sc
looms. In view of the quiet that pre-
vailed here and the absence of disor-
der. the order was not given. The
exodus of miners from the camps is
going on peacefully and no attempt
has been made to restrain them.
The reports of the managers show
that the tie-up Of the coal mining in
dustry in Las Animas county is by no
means complete. Operations are 90
ing on with reduced force. The Of
hciaIs Of operating coal companies
have asserted that unless those now
at work later lay down their tools.
that the backbone of the strike would
be broken.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS
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Washington, Sept. 23.-Senate: Not
in session; meets Thursday.
Banking committee continued to
hear Samuel Untermyer's views on
the administration currency bill.
Tariff conferees continued work
House Not In session; meets
Wednesday
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
Eiqhty per Cent Quit

Trinidad, Col, Sept 25.-Eighty per
cent or more Of the miners of Las
and Pictou in Huerfano county are
this morning. The union leaders de-
clare by tonight that the tie-up will
be complete. The operators declare
that every mine in the TWO counties
but. three is working with few men.
Starkville in this county and Ideal
and Pictou in Heurfano county are
closed. No disturbances have oc-
Cured.
Later reports from the coal mines
of Las Animas county show that the
number of men who are working and
who have failed to regard the strike
order is increasing. Ninety men are
at Primero, 70 at sopris and 125 at
Morley, and for the operators the
situation has assumed a more hopeful
aspect. Hundreds of striking miners
hitherto not members of the union
have crowded the local headquarters
of the United Mine Workers this
morning to join the union and receive
the benefits.
The accommodations for shelter
provided by the organization have
been inadequate at several places in
the county. Scores of men, women
and children who walked out of the
camps were caught in a drenching
rain and reached the nearest camp OF
the strikers suffering somewhat from
exposure. A steady stream of strik-
ing miners has been pouring into this
city to find habitations until the cris-
is is over,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23
ROBS ALL HIS PRISONERS
SACKS SANTA RosALlA, LEAVING
THE INHABITANTS PRAcTlc-
ALLY PENNlLEss
TO OPERATE
WILL BE DIRECTED BY OWN OF.
FlclALs, NOT BY GRATING
MILITARY MEN

Ell Paso, Tex, Sept 2S.Dr. @. e.
Schakelford, an American citizen, ar
rived here today from Santa Rosalia,
Chihuahua, Mexico, a refugee from
Pancho Villa, the rebel leader. who
gave him "A hours to get out or be
killed. DR.. Schakelford is a native of
Frankfort, KY, and has been living
in Santa Rosalia for six years. He
says when Villa and his rebel band
entered the town on the fifteenth, Vii
la sent for him, told him he was tired
Of you American filibusterers' being
in Mexico and declared that he
would shoot them all if they did not
get out.
villa took all my books and ae-
counts and told me he would collect
my money" said he. "He also said
my house and furnishings were for
feited to the rebels, and placed two
guards over me to see that did not
depart with any money or property
| / left at / o'clock the morning Of the
ssxteenth I had to walk out, carry
ling a suitcase, which is all I escaped
with. hired an old mule at ranch
and reached the Texas line at Presi-
dio Sunday night
Il reached Ell Paso this morning
MY family was forced to flee from
Santa Rosalia in May last They are
now in Chihuahua All the Mexican
men of prominence in Santa Rosalia
have had to flee from the rebels and
when / left there last Tuesday morn
/ ing, villa had thrown all the promin-
ent Mexicans of the town into
jail, for what purpose I do not know.
and had searched every home for
money. There is not five hundred
dollars left in the town. Villa told
me he was going to kill the American
officials of the Conchas Dam company
near Santa Rosalia He has promot-
ed to captain the lieutenant who
killed Burton, the New Jersey man
some time ago"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-09-23

Ndka N weather with
,HII probably freez-
OUAD ing tempera-
ture tonight. Showers
Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-11
THE COTTON MARKET
Nervous and Unsettled, but
Closes Slightly Higher.

Weakness was not so apparent as ner-
vousness In the cotton market yesterday.
and reports of weakening spot markets
were Offset by claims Of too much moist
ure I'm the Eastern belt. There was for
eign buying, credited 10 arbitraSe deals.
az Liverpool was steady. and this, with
trade buying OF May 10 fix prices. and OF
new crop on hedging. started covering and
profit taking and caused a rally. When
Liverpool closed business here siackened
and prices eased off. The market, how
ever. showed considerable absorbing
power, and closed steady. net J point
down on March. but generally I 10
points net higher. Shorts throughout the
day were much more ready 10 take
profits than TO follow the market down
I'm accordance with the bearish talk.
southern spot markets were unchanged
TO lac lover. and the local market was
quiet and 10 points down, TO l2.4oc Tor
middling upland; no sales; delivered on
contract c.S00 bales. Local contract
prices:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-11
SHERMAN WINS ON POINTS
Boxes Ten Speedy Rounds with
Mooney at Olympic Club.

Eddie Sherman, a fcatherweght had a
little the better of Joe Mooney a fast
little fellow from the lower West Side
after ten cyclonic rounds Of boxing at the
Olympic Athletic Club of Harlem. last
night The bout was the feature of three
ten-round contests and was easily thv
ocsr of the nisht
rom one end OF the battle 10 the other
both boys leaned i'm and boxed at top
speed. Mooney hung back too long in the
early rounds. and while ne was on the de-
iensive Sherman piled Up a long lead Of
clean points. Toward the eCd Mooney
came on strongly and did little forcing
on MS Own account. lie landed often and
hard, but the rally came too late
Mooney is the boy who has been howl
Ing defiance at Kid" Williams. lie
showed plainly that he has much to learn
OF the finer points OF the game and fur
thermore he weighed i22 pounds last
night. lie had no extra flesh on his
body. ana is appeared as if 10 pounds in
tie ring is beyond him.
In the opening confess Joe Shears. a
rugged youugstcI. of England. had some
what the better OF Billy Allen. and in
the Sccono contest Kid" Singer of
Philadelphia Knocked out Charley Young
IN eight rounds
The clUb officials were criticised by
some for making TINS match. Stineor S
weight was 1.3 rounds, while Young
ference Was too great Young boxed with
great speed and rare courage Tor the first
SIX rounds. but he tired badly ana was
soon an open target
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-11
THE CROP MARKETS
Wheat, Corn, Oats and Coffee
Show Fractional Gains.

Sellers IN the wheat market were ap-
parently more anxious yesterday TO cover
than to force business, and the uneasi-
ness in foreign political and financial
circles seemed TO have sustaining III
nuence here. The market most oil the daE
was steady on small business. the close
being near the top iia'sc ABOVE SAUL
days finish. There was little dong II
the corn market. and although bear ser'i-
ment was strong. the close was net u"
changed to a gain Of Sc oats lolio"e'
the same course and showed the same
figures a. corn AT the close.
There was a slight advance IN the 'oi'
fee market I'm the early trading on cover
ing. but some pressure In the MAI e''
option against notices caused an easier
feeling. I'm the afternoon buying lot
foreign account hardened the narheV anu
the close was at about the top at a net
advance Of 10 to Il points. commune
apathv on the part OF interior jug '''
was discouraeing feature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-11
s 7SaS s.. we,hers. s. 7sase es: ewes.

xRss 8, s. 7oas7 S. we'hers. s. 7'ase e'; ew''
1,sv, higher; choice heavy steers, IS 6oass 30.
handy fat. 81 25aSs 80: fair, S66fS1 30. choice
heifers. SsuSS 10. choice tat cows, - 1j4S6 IS.
fair. 81 5ols5 so. butcher bulls. Sass: mich
cows. s40aS75 CALvES-Receipts, 600;
steady; tor. IS 5OaSii 50 HOGS Receipts.
5000; lower; prime heavies. 81 10; heavy
Workers. 50 4pas9 IS; light Workers. so .ofa
81 -; pigs. 50 40fis9 ~. SHEEP and LANES
Receipts, 1000; steady; prime wethers, s. 30
Cincinnati. March 0-CATrLE-- Receipts
LOO; active: steers. s. 25ass s5: heifers 81 7H
ass. COWS S3nS6 10. calves steady at s. Joq
81. HOGS Receipts. 4l24i slow; Paekers,
lights. s6as9, stays. - 7JaSI IS SHEEP
Receipls, 1886. strong. sSqs5 30; lambs steady.
s. 5OGs9 %
900; active and iJQ25c higher. prime steers.
* 75dS9; shipping. 81 J0asS 80. butchers. SJf
q -: heifers. sass; cows - 11nSI ~: bulls
SJas7 25: stockers and feeders. 81 75dS7. stock
heifcrs, 81 25Gs4 80; fresh COWS and springers
steady n s35aSS2. CALVES Receipts. ZOO
actise ana % lower at siasll 30 HOGS
Receipts 1000: active and 2Oa30c lower
heavy and mixed. 50 1899 ~ Workers ami
pigs. 81 25H$9 30. roughs. = l3nSs -. stass
SO J00 81 50. dairies. 80 l0aS9 -. SHEEP ana
LAMBS-Receipts. 1900. sheep active and
steady. lambs slow and lJc lower. lambs, 81 ~
aSo %. yeariings Sass 80. wrthers SO I5n
- .; ewes. So J0qsG 80. sheep miAe'@ S'F
So -.
lBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.
-. Louis. March 10 ATTi,t- Receipts.
1000. fairly active and l0H15c lower.
steers. s. N 80: heters sfo00 IS. cows. stH
81 80: Southern steers 81 75pN %. HOGS
Receipts H. 500; active and 10Tijc lower.
choice medium 10 heavy weights. s. i1f
S. s2i5 bulk 81 sales IS 60HS 30. packers.
IS 80 ~ s. -: best lights. IS 25p s. g.. filr
do s7s5GSs 20 pigs. 81 2JdsS so SHEEP
Receipts 1900. slow and weaker lambs.
81 25Ms 90: Gull lambs. - 81; mutton
sheen 4 -