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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
CLAIMS He SHOULD GET OFF
ASSERTS PERSONS WHO TESTIFY
IN CERTAIN INSTANCES ARE
ALLOWED TO GO FREE
HE MUST GO TO PRISON
A FINE OF CONSIDERABLE PRO-
PORTIONS ALSO MUST BE
PAID, SAYS COURT

Washington, jan 27.-Charles R.
Heike, former secretary of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining company, has no
immunity from prosecution for ms
knowledge of the sugar weighing
frauds" against the government, be-
cause he testified before the grand
jury regarding them. The supreme
court so held today. The court held
that Heike must serve his eight
months Imprisonment and pay his
$4,000 fine.
Heike was convicted Of conspiracy
to defraud the government He had
testified at grand jury investigation
under the Sherman antitrust law in
to the affairs Of the American Sugar
Refining company. Later he was pro-
secuted in connection with the weigh
ing frauds at the customs docks in
Brooklyn.
Heike claimed he was immune
against the latter persecution by vir-
tue Of an appropriation act Of 1908,
which provided that those who fur
nished evidence in antitrust or inter-
state commerce investigations should
be granted immunity only against pro-
secutions under the antitrust law and
the interstate commerce laws and not
for prosecutions for conspiracy to de-
fraud the government. The govern
ment also contended that to procure
immunity the testimony given at the
investigation must be of am incrimin-
ating character.
The conviction of Heike was the
outcome of a series of proceedings
growing out of the sugar weighing
frauds, in which the company was re-
ouired to pay the government more
than s2,OOO,OOO. The government
claimed that Heike, as secretary and
treasurer, could not have possibly
been ignorant Of the frauds.
Justice Holmes, handing down the
decision, said it seemed that the inn
munity act was coterminous with the
constitutional provisions against a
man being compelled to testify against
himself. He said, however that It
was not necessary to define exactly
the limits Of immunity, because Heike
gave testimony which did not con
cerng the crime for which he was CON
gicted nor was it relevant thereto.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
TODAY in CONGRESS
~,
Washington, Jan 1tESenata. Coz

washington, Jan 81 F--Senata. Cow
Sened at neon.
Legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill seht to conference
with instructions to- insist upon SEN
ate amendment extending life of COM
merce court to june 80.
Resumed consideration Of Lever az
ricultural extension bill.
Judiciary committee approved Nor
ris bill authorizing government to
seize imported merchandise controll.
ed by trust.
Appropriation OF $4,000 for Pan.
American seie5ltific congress in Wash.
ington urged before foreign affairs
committee.
lmmigration bills sent to confer
once.
House, Met at noon.
Considered District Of Columbia
Legislation.
Hearing on WOOL schedule OF tariff
begun by ways and means commif-
tee.
Representative Berger introduced
resolution for investigation Of Ger
man industry in New York.
Shipping trust investigation com
mittee continued its hearing with
President Preston Of United Fruit
company testifying
Passed bill substituting electrocut
ing for hanging IS capital punishment
ii District Or Columbia
Delegate Question fl speeeh denied
report that hguiualdo and Filipino
leaders weFe Iuciilne revolution HI ne
philippines
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
DENIES HIS FIRM USES
UNFAIR TRADE METHODS
HEAD OF THE UNITED FRUIT
COMPANY TELLS or THE
STEAMSHIP TRUST

Washington, Jan. 27.-Andrew
Preston Of Boston, president Of the
United Fruit company, operating IS
steamers in the freight and passen-
ger trade between the United States
and the West Indies. told the house
shipping trust committee today that
his company was not a party to any
pooling arrangement or agreement
as to rates and service and receiv-
ed no rebatel, or special rates from
railroads.
Mr., Preston questioned about the
organization of the united Fruit
company with capital of ss6,00Os
900, and Of It's absorption of fruit
companies with steamers between
the West indies and New York Boe
Ton and Philadelphia, denied That the
company used unfair tactics q crush
Beais
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
WANTS TARIFF ON
WOOL CUT AWAY
FAMOUS AUTHORITY SUGGESTS
A RETURN TO THE WILSON
sitr RoglsscNs

Washington, Jan. 27.-Frank P.
Bennett Of Boston. editor of the
american Wool and Cotton Reporter
argued for the re-enactment of the
Wilson law of 1894 at the outset of
today's tariff hearing. This was a
plea for entire removal of the duties
upon wool and reduction of the tar
if upon woolen goods to 80 per cent
He said that would be in the in
terest of both the manufacturers and
Of the sheep husbandry in the United
States and declared that the wool
tariff distorted sheep husbandry by
encouraging growers to keep unprof-
table animals. The duty of 80 cents.
pound, now assessed upon secured
wool, had imposed a tax Of nearly
s1OO,OOO,OOO upon the American peo.
pie, besides hampering manugactA
ers, the witness said.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
COMMISSIONER ANGRY
At PHILIPPINE TALK
Mr.. oUEzoN DECLARES THE
PEOPLE OF TIE ISLANDS
ARE True TO u. S.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Manuel l..
Quszon. the Philippine commissioner
in the aouse. mace 4 speech there
today denying the report that Agui-
naldo and other native leaders we're
fomenting a revolution.
Quezon discussed reports, publish
ed today, Of a battle between Aneris
can troops and Moro natives in which
several troopers were killed.
Coupled with this report, de-
clared Quezoa, was the statement
that Aguinaldo and other Filibinos
leaders engaged IN political aetivi-
ties and are prepared for war This
is not true. For the last two months,
since the democrats won at the polls,
those reports have come from the
Philippines regularly. be 4ae the
democrats are pledged to give the
Philippines their independence
@These encounters between Moros
and American troops have hereof
fore been concealed when it was IN
somebody's interest to conceal them.
aud they are now given out when it
is somebody's interest to give them
out.
"The Filipinos are not preparing
for war; They nave faith in the
American people and they expect
their liberty at tae hands Of the
American people. Especially they win
not fight since the democratic party,
pledged to Philippine independence,
is coming into power.
Mr.. Quezca pledged the fighting
strength Of the Filipinos to the Unit
ed States 'if you ever get into a war
in the east.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
ro INVESTIGATE INDUSTRY.

Washington, jan ~ Investigation
of conditions in the garment working
industry in New YORK, was proposed
in resolution today by Representa-
tive Berger, the socialist member
from Wisconsin, The resolution would
authorize the appointment Of a spe-
cial committee Of seven members TO
inquire into the conditions surround
ing the garment making trade ana
the recent strike.
In the preamble Of his resolution,
MIR. Berger sets forth that the New
York clothing industry supplies the
trade OF a large section Of the coun-
try through interstate trade; that The
wages Of the industry are 50 low
that healthy surroundings and a de-
cent standard Of living have become
almost impossible"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
He WILL Be REELECTED
MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS IN
BOTH HOUSES WILL VOTE
FOR HIM.
SHORT BALLOT INTRODUCED
SENATOR PAGE WOULD REVoLU-
TIoNIzE ELECTIONS IN THE
SUNSHINE STATE.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan. 27.-The SEN
atorial situation still remains the
principal topic Of conversation in the
capital. Every effort is being made
to break up the republican lineup
for Senator Fall at the ballot in the
caucus Thursday night. so far these
efforts have been unsuccessful, and
there is every reason to believe that
when the balloting ends tomorrow
Senator Fall VII nave practically une
unanimous vote Of the republicans
in both houses.
Both houses We're late in getting
down to business thrs afternoon ow-
ing to the non-arriyal Of several of
the members who spent the week
end at their homes. The feature Of
the senate session was the introduc-
tion by Senator Page Of two import
ant amendments to the state con
stitution; one providing for the short
ballot in state elecs=ons and the 9TH
er for the short ballot in county elec-
tions.
Under the provisions Of these
amendments The only state officers
to be elected will be the governor
and the Lieutenant governor. The
governor, with the advice and con
sent Of the senate, has the power to
appoint all other state officers and
also the power OF removal for mis-
conouct.
For the government of counties a
board Of three commissioners is to
be elected: one for the term of two
years; one for the term OF four
years. and one for the term of six
yeags. At each biennial election
thereafter one commissioner shall
be elected for the term OF six years.
All other county officers are abol-
ished except that of probate judge
and the management and control OF
county affairs is LETT to the county
commissioners with power and au-
thority to employ and discharge ali
subordinates necessary to carry on
the affairs Of t;ss county.
Practically the entire time OF the
house was taken up by a discussion
of House Bill NO. %, the county 10
cal option bill, reported favorably by
the committee on temperance.
The bill provides for efections on
the liquor question upon petition of
20 per cent OF the voters rhe house,
by vote of 81 to 27, refused to table.
an amendment. making the munich
pality a unit instead Of the county
and requiring S5 per cent petitions
to call an election.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
TEMPERANCE EoRcEs MLN.

Des Moinesi Ia, Jan. 27.-The tenn
perance advocates in the lower house
of the Iowa legislature won decisive
victory over the liquor forces today,
when the vote was taken on the me
mortal to congress asking for the
enactment Of the Kenyon-Shepperd
bill prohibiting the shipment Of liz
uor into dry territory.
The resolution for the memorial
was adopted By a vote Of 70 to "a. The
senate DESIGNATED tomorrow as "suf-
frage day" when it adopted con-
current resolution to near Mrs. Grace
Wilbur S. Trout, president Of the II
linois State Federation of Women S
clubs, ON the subject.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
ATTACKS LEGALITY OF
GUGGENHEIM DIVORCE
ANOTHER ACTION is BROUGHT
IN THE CASE OF THE FAM
Gus MILLIONAIRE.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Judge Oscar M.
Heard. in the circuit court today con
tinued until February z, the hearing
or arguments on motion OF states
Attorney Hoyne to expunge from
the records all proceedings which re-
suited in the granting Of a divorce
to Mrs. Grace Brown Guggenheim
from William Cuggenheim on the
ground that the decree was obtained
fraudulently.
The hearing was postponed at the
request Of Attorney S. S. Gregsry,
one Of the counsel for Guggenheim,
who said he 7as engaged IN the trial
Of another eane. Representatives ol
States Attorney Hoyns were in conrl
prepared 10 proceed with tho areu
monla and opposed the delay
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
WARREN VIII e. lr-

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 27.-The
house and senate Of the Wyoming
Legislature held a short session this
afternoon. The senate is taking a
recess until O'clock when it will
hear the report Of the committee Of
election upon the two contests refer
red to it. The indications are that
the two republican members who
have contested will be seated upon
the report Of the committee. Tomor-
row both houses vote for senator. the
democratic candidate being John b.
Kendrick. and the republican sena.
tor Francis e. Warren.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
JURY NEARLY CONTESTED

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan, "a The
second trial Of Clarence S. 1arow On
a charge Of jury bribery was resumed
today with good prospects for the
completion Of the Jury before it Two
places remained to be filled ia ihs
jury box. although It was almost GER
tain that the defense would exercise
its right to excuse John Farley. thc
septuagenarian juror by means 81
peremptory challenge and create an
other vacancy. The state has three
unusued peremptory challenges and
the defense five.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
THE WAR WILL BE RESUMED
BUT GUNS CANNOT BEGIN TO
ROAR FOR AT LEAST FIF-
TEEN MORE DAYS.
NOTICES MUST BE- SERVED
EVERY eoyzRNMENT INTER-
ssTED NOsT BE INFORMED
OF WHAT IS TO OCCUR.

London. Jan. 27-The drafting oE
the note rupturing peace negotiations
was begun this morning by the allies.
The committee OF the delegates en-
trusted with this important work CON
sisted Of Michael Madejaroff. Bulgar-
ian minister in London; Professor
Georges Street, Greek minister to
Austria Hungary; DR.. r. vesnitch.
Seryian minister to France, and
Count voynovitch, chief Of the cabi-
net of King Nicholas Of Montenegro,
with Mr. Politis Of the Greek dele
gates as an advisor on questions Of
International law.
The committee expected to COM
plete the note before nightfall and
submit its work to a plenary sitting
Of the Bulgarian. Greek, Montenegrin
and servian delegations. However,
even if the Balkan allies were anx-
ious to resume hostilities. which it is
currently reported they are not anx-
ious to do, at least Is days must
elapse before the guns can again ae-
gin to roar.
Even if the draft Of the note Isl
completed tonight, its revision by the
delegations will take some time ana
the final draft could not be presented
to the Turkish delegation and to Sir.
Edward Grey. as honorary president
OF the peace conference. before Wed
nesday. AS it is understood the note
viii give the Turkish delegation three
days in which to arrange q reply. the
expiration Of that period would occur
on sunday, SO that the Turkish re-
sponse would not be delivered until
Monday next.
Then the allied delegations viii
have to notify their respective gov
ernments and ask sir Edward Grey
to convoke a final sitting Of the con
ference for the official rupture Of the
and also in order to
thank the British government for its
hospitality.
This will take at least three days,
making it February 6. Then the gov-
srnments at Sofia, Belgrade and Get
inie must denounce the armistice.
with exceptional celebrity
his could be done sac next day, ana
could then be resumed on II
February II, following the expiration
# the four days notice required II
he meanwhile the fortress at Adrian
,ple may fan ana this is expected to
'ecome the automatic solution Of the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27

commons presented many Of the feat
ures of a well defined encampment
when the house met this afternoon
to bring to conclusion the current
chapter of the work for the enfran-
chisement Of women Mounted and
foot police were to be seen every
where in great strength
After the speakers ruling it was
only question whether the cabinet
would announce its capitulation before
or after the vote had been taken on
Sir Edward Grey's amendment The
amendment called for the omission Of
the word male" and thus practically
introduced adult suffrage.
At the opening OF todays session
Premier Asquiths asked the speaker
to again state in definite form that
il any of the women's demands were
carried, thefranchise bill would be
substantially new bill ana would
have to BE- withdrawn This done,
Mr. Asquith announced that the cab
iret would not prolong the discussion
under the circumstances. hut would
drop the bill The government. he
added, would at its oAn time and
within the lifetime Of the present
parliament, proceed with bills dealing
with electoral reform and plural vot
ing
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
aAlL FoK slcklfs

New York, Jan. 27 In order to
spare bis old friend, Daniel F sick
les, the humiliation Of arrest. sherifi
Hamburger himself today personally
arranged with counsel for the esner
al to secure bail from & surety com
pany. This win obgiate the necessity
Of locking General sickles IN the INA
low street iail, pursuant 70 en- ordei
from the supreme court. isauad alle
she old soldier had failed % nceoah
for more than 0ao0 faeel9ea lar th
eeW York Monuments eamaI loss
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
ROSS MUST GO TO
PRISON FOR CRIME
SUPREME COURT FAILS TO INTER
VENE IN Te;E CASE OF PORT
LAND DEFAULTER

Washington, Jan. 27.The supreme
court today declined to interfere With
the five year penitentiary sentence
imposed upon ]. Thorbnrn Ross, for
mer president Of the Title Guaranty
and Trust company Of Portland Ore
gon, convicted Of larceny of state edu-
cational funds in his bank during the
panic Of 1907.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
70 ABOLISH HANGING.

Washington, Jan. 27.- -Electrocut-
ing instead of hanging would be the
punishment for first degree murder
in the District Of Columbia if bin
signed by the house today, and already
passed the senate, is signed by Presis'
dent Taft
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
INrgRNArloNAL INcoRpoaArGD

INTE ERNATt0NAL INCORPORATED p
Trenton, N j. Jan. 27-Articles
incorporating the international Har-
vester corporation with an author
ized capital Of s7O,OOO,oOO were filed
with the secretary Of state this az
ternoon, the ineorporators being men
actively connected with the inter
national Harvester company con
cern already chartered under the
laws Of New Jersey, with an author
lied capital Of $i4O,OOOOoO
IN connection with the filing Of
the articles Of incorporation there
was filed with the secretary of state
a letter from the international Har-
vester company signed by its presi-
dent, Cyrus MccormicK. stating that
the company has no objection to the
making use Of practically the sa-le
title by the International Harvest II
corporation.
IN the latter It Is also stated that
II il the purpose Of the international
Harvester oompany to fne papers
changing me tltle Of the company 70
the international liarvpsler compnn'
oi New Jersey
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
rHREE CENT FARES.

San Francisco, Jan. 27-The Unit
ed States circuit court Of appeals be-
gan hearing evidence here today in
the so-called Arizona three cen rate
cases Judges Morrow Gilbert ana
Dietrich teatifying
Seven railroads Of Arizona seek 2
permanent injunction 70 restrain the
state railroad commission from en-
forcing q three cent rate ratified By
the people a. the general election q
November S, 1912
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
HTS COFFEE MONOPOLY

Washington, Jan. 27-The Norris
bill to authorize government seizure
of imported merchandise controlled
by a trust or imported under Illegal
contracts, was approved today by the
senate Judiciary committee. The
measure is aimed at the Brazilian cof-
fee monopoly and aas passed The
house.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
Would Have Served 700 Years.

Portland, oregon, Jan. 27.-J. Thor
burn Ross, former vice president ot
the Title Guaranty and Trust com
pany of this city, was convicted OF
having converted state educational
funds to his own use. He was sen
fenced to prison for five years and to
pay fine of $576,OOO, twice the
amount he was alleged to have con
verted.
In default of payment of the fine
the trial court decided that he be inn
prisoned one day for each 81 of the
fine, which would have made 790 years
The supreme court of oregon, how
ever, set aside the fine and default
provision of the punishment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
SENTENCE CUT DOWN.

Washington, jan 27-President
Taft today commuted to is months
the sentence Of six years imprison-
ment of William Adler, New Or
leans banker convicted Of misapplica-
tion of funds of national bank. Ad-
Ter has served about year.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
70 ATTEND UNvElLlNe

Washington, Jan. 27.-Senators
Root, Bacon, Gallinger, Martin. Cum
minis, Reed, Nelson and Stone were
today appointed committee to at
tend the unyeiling and dedication of
the Thomas Jefferson statute at St.
Louis on April 20. the one hundred
and tenth anniversary Of the signing
Of the Louisiana purchase treaty
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
CLOVIS POSTMASTER ARRESTED

Denver, Jan. -Postoffice Tnspec-
tor w. e. Cochran received tele-
gram notifying him Of the arrest to-
day at Oklahoma city of William A.
Davis, postmaster at Clovis, N. NJ,
who has been missing for some time
Davis is charged with misappropriat
ing funds.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
WoRrAlNeroN is APPolNTEp.

Washington, Jan. 27-President
Taft today nominated Preston A.
Worthington to be receiver OF public
moneys at Burns, Oregon, and with
drew the nomination of L a t.cyer-
son, to be postmaster at Fergus Falls,
MINI.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
A REpuaLlcAM eouERNoR.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan, 27.--Ben W.
Hooper, the second republican Who
has held the governors Office in Ten
nessee since reconstruction days to-
day was inaugurated fCr his second
term.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-27
NO pEcIsIoN TODAY.

Washington, Jan. l7-Neither the
state rate case nor the intermountain
rate cases were decided today by the
supreme court.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-10-04
CONTEST
TO Be PULLED
Off NEXT WEEK
ToNopAe lleHrMuiaHF SIGNS
ARVlcLgs 70 fi0sF ia
GnLnffEtD.

EreeE i.xatn fae TonebaH aht
welght haa slsned Articles Is fight
wildcat Altman n thr Geldnria liip.
iadrnme ou tha ian ~ October
frerk Lsden has secured the serY.
ices Of Frank Harris 10 truln him.
and be ls training 1t the Firemen's
gymnasium every afternoon at
o'clock. and although there are ss,-
eral volunteer sparring partners. The
bulk Of the boxing falls on Harris,
as Frecks vicious work IS 70 severe
for the amateurs,
The club is arranging three good
preliminaries. the special event be.
ing a siN-romd go between Frank
Darrah and the fighting Indian This
pair viii weigh I'm go about 175
pounds.
The other events win be two four
round bouts and the management is
securing the best local talent
The proof that great interest has
been taken in the bouts is that three
autos have already been engaged by
the fans and the management is en-
deavoring to arrange some special
rates for transportation Of the crowd
from Tonopah, enabling them to
leave Tonopah the evening Of the
contest and return after the fight
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-10-04
PERSONAL
Comings and Goings of Local
People and Others.

l.. p. LoMAN Of Reno is regis
tered at the Mizpah
W. b. soLLENDER arrived from
the south on this mornings incoming
train.
MRS. JOHN MANfON went over to
Goldfield this morning to spend the
day with friends
A. j. KLAMT came up from Beatty
ON this mornings train, being sum
money as witness in civil case
now before the district court
HERMAN BILYEU and wife left
on train % this morning for Lead
Hill, Ark. where they will visit rel
atives for the next six weeks
MRS. PETER ARNETT, who has
been visiting her parents at Aspen
Colo for the past three months, re
turned to Tonopah this morning.
II. G. BRouGHER. president Of the
Tonopah Midway Mining company
and president Of the Tonopah Bank
ing orporation, came in from Oak
land BIS morning to look after his
various interests.
7. b. MECHLING, district mana
ger, and f. H. Bruce, local superin-
tendent, accompanied by Mrs. Bruce,
went over to Manhattan this morn
ing in the power company's car They
will return this evening.
MRS. WILLIAM J. CAMPION Of
Rhyolite, who has been the guest of
Mrs. June Peck for the past few
days, departed for Bakersfield this
morning, where she win reside With
her husband, who has engaged in bus
mess in that city.
MISS CASEY, formerly connected
with the Miners Union hospital staff,
has accepted an offer from the coun-
ty hospital Of Esmeralda county and
will make her home at Goldfield She
was in Tonopah this morning for a
farewell visit