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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-07-17

y Washington special to the New
YORK Herald says scared, % lines of
the administration currency bin wero
read for amendment 10y Democratic
members of House banking and cur
rency committee Tuesday, when CON
ference broke up in a bitter personol
controversy Every effort to consile,
sanely provisions of bill were entiral,.
fruitless. only by the narrowest mar
gin was fist fight avertcd. Dana
cratic members of the committees ore
so far apart that they could not even
agree on the title of the bin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-07-17

Hides and skins imported into United
States show q larger total in year last
ended than IN any earlier year and cN-
coed IN value any other class of I'M
ports, except coffee Total value If hides
and skins imported approXimatod SEQ
ONOOp, against 100000 in 1893
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

ON SATURDAY The Alaska Daily Empire completed the first O of its existence That it has been successful from
 start matter of qualification to the publisher ard those connected with it. It has received support from the people of the Channel cities which is duly appreciated In
 turn 1t has tried to give value received and in this think 1t has succeeded The Empire has endeavOred to be fair all things It has been loyal to it's constituency and loyal to all Alaska we'll It has endevOred to be broad this great Territory and has consciously taken view of things It believer in the uncaon of Alaska and it holds that the welfare of section the of all This
 country and it should great broad minded peo pie Petty strife and local jealouses of whatsoever kind people far the road to material greatness and prosperity. The Empire believes that big things store for the Territory and that the people will not have to wait long for the beginning of the realization of their hOpes South Alaska prosperous and is developing quite rapidly along lines And it be reasonably expected that all Alaska will soon be sharing the development and that Is conspicuous in this region.
 The Empire enters upon its second of publication with the renewed determination devote its best to the up building of Alaska along sound economic lines Knowing that this policy and will succeed The support that it has in the past the best proof that the that has has received the commendaton of the great majority the people
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03
PROBLEMS FOR CONGRESS TO SOLVE.

THE problem to be considered by Congress at the
 lar session beginning next month Commissioner of Cor
 poraOns Joseph E. Dave recent speech declared that
 will be possible burst the without hampering indus m development Several trusts have already been subjected the "busng process notably Standard Oil and the Tobacco trusts but if jduge by results had little effect them for they still doing business if not exactly along the lines heretofore others which to all nten and purposes bring them the money the before If be devised curb the trusts without hamperng industrial development the plan will be welcomed.
 Another problem that Congress will be called upon to solve that relating the development of Alaska This will be deraen and be devOuty hoped that it will be settled along sound and liberal lines The methods pursued the toward this Territory have been such have materially rear growth development along industrial lines The prob be solved and solved in statesmanke way When this shall been done Aasas development broad and comprehensive lines will begin but not before. It is the condition of Alaska affairs which has obtained say long period of time that has been potent factor the lack of progress that has been made.
 One of Congress- the regular session is to settle the Alaska problem and settle it right The solving of problem and the question of railroad transportation the the important matters for the gress to consider shall take Alaska affairs others but these fundamental.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03
THE PIONEERS AND ALASKA DAY.

NCTOBER IS, which is officially know Alaska Day ~ the anniversary of the day when this Territory passed
 from Russia into the possession of the United States
 to have been somewhat generally observed this fo the first time in the history of the Territory. It also notice able that the the Pioneers of Alaska spcuouS the celebration of the day This exactly it should be- for it to the pioneers that must look for that loyalty and patriotism country that has been disting uhed characteristic of pioneer peoples Alaska and its peO have seappOnted nfriendy critics mostly of the ChechakO variety who in their egregOus vanity and ecompa little that good Territory people It for the pioneers pursue the of their their loyal
 the country of their adoption and in their effort to make smooth the rough places in fe trail for those who less Wherever the goos of the Pioneers of Alaska have been established their influence has been felt along humanitar ian and patriotic lines Loyalty to their country fundamental principle their of their religion. They do good work in uniting closely the geographical Territory bonds good fellowship and fraternity and in cuvatng the spirit of unity which cOntented prosperous commonwealth
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03

The income tax law is force and big taXdodgers will gin pay their just proportion of for the first time their lives. The average citizen will not have to lie awake nights however, devisn2 ways and pay the tax upon his income
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03

Heine, Adolf (card) Hermine, R. (card) Kristensen, Antone (card) Lee Albert Lydon, Mike Miller, Ralph R. Moreno, Manuel Moscher, Domonick Nelson, Chas. Nelson, R. L. Airaksnen, August e letters) Ridgeway, Dr. k. F. B. e cards) Tead, Julian (card) Thearney, c. (card) Tylus, Antonina Averill, Dr. H. w. Werbo, c.
 E. L. HUNTER, PM.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-11-03
A LETTER FOR YOU?
-O-O-

List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Juneau, Alaska, on Oct. 25, 1913 Parties wishing same when call ing please say advertised" Challand, MT.
 Caffa, Fred Louis
 O'COnnOr, T.
 COWan, David
 CahlOr, Mrs Kate
 Damett, J. c. (card) Adams, Jesse (card) Edwards, Mrs. Mary DOrman, Julius
 DOndOro, A. s. (card) Finch. Harry (card)
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
GRADUATED TOBACCO
TAX is VOTED DOWN
SENATE COMMITTEE QUICKLY
DlsPosEs OF AMENDMENTS
ra TARIFF Bill

Washington, June 16.-After six
weeks Of work on the Underwood tar
iff bill, democratic leaders Of the
senate have nearly completed their
task and will have the revised meas
ure ready for the party caucus some
day this week.
Majority members Of the finance
committee met today to begin con
sideration of the subcommittee re
ports on the agricultural schedule
A graduated tax on TOBACCO, as an
amendment to the tariff bill, was
unanimously rejected by the majority
members Of the senate finance com
mittee today, who voted down Sen
ator Hitchcocks amendment, sug-
gested by Attorney General MeRnyn-
cfds.
The committee approved placing
livestock and grains on the free list
with countervaling duty except
oats, which remain dutiable at 10
cents bushel and oatmeal at 80
cents hundred pounds. Citrus fruits
were unchanged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
MUST HAVE CONVENTION.

Washington, June 16.- Members Of
the Cancellation committee Of pro-
gressive republicans, who recently
made demands upon the republican
national committee nor a national
convention this year. have decided,
as the result Of meetings here sat
urday and yesterday, to oppose any
action by the national committee to
effect proposed reforms without a
party convention.
Senator Cummins, former Governor
Hadley Of Missouri. Senators Jones
and Crawford and Representatives
Anderson Of Minnesota, Cramton Of
Michigan, and Rogers of Massachu-
setts participated in the conference.
which will be renewed later this
week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
.ELKS OBSERVE THE
FLAGS BIRTHDAY
CEREMONIES MARK
THE OCCASION or DEVOTION
10 NATIONAL BANNER

With impressive ceremonies Flag
Day was observed Saturday evening
by the Las Vegas lodge of Elks at
the Elks' home. The affair was open
to the public, and large number Of
people we're present to assist in hon
cring the flag The ritualistic part Of
the program was conducted by the
officers Of the lodge. consisting Of
Acting Exalted Ruler William sprin-
ger Past Exalted Ruler and Acting
Leading Knight z. D. MoElroy, Acting
Loyal Knight Charles P. Trumbull,
Lecturing knight Joseph Ament, and
Esquire 3. ]. McWenie. A beautiful
floral liberty bell was erected upon
the altar by these officers. who made
suitable addresses while going about
their work
The history Of the flag was read
by Mr.. McElroy. while Hallett Ray
nolds read the Elka' salutation to the
Flag Miss May Ross gave patrio-
tic reading in her usual excellent
way, and A. A. Jones. first assistant
secretary OF the interior, a member Of
the lodge. gave an informal address
which wac fun Of patriotic sentiments
,~s4r..f4z..- ard Affsc
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
sUReLAR COIN coNEEssEs.

San Francisco, June lO.-0wen d.
Conn, known as the 100000 burg
lar, pleaded guilty to charge of
burglary today and will receive SEN
tence Saturday His pea brings 10
an end criminal career reaching
from Chicago to the Pacific coast
and covering a period Of two years.
During that time Conn, according to
his confession, looted homes in broad
daylight Of over s1Oo.oUO worth Of
yaluables. He posed as a theatrical
man and lived in highly respectable
localities.
Conn was captured after a running
pistol duel in the street. during
which the burglar was shot in the
leg. Mrs. Katherine Pop, who was
arrested in Detroit under suspicion
of having been an accomplice Of
conn's, has been released from Gus
tody.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
NO interference WITH
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
THE SUPREME COURT RULES
AGAINST RAILROADS in THE
MISSOURI CASES.

Washington, June 16.-ln the MIS-
souri, rate cases today the supreme
court held the rates confiscatory on
the st. Louis & Hannibal, Kansas
City. Clinton & Springfield. and Chi
cago Great Western railroads The
court held the rates valid as to the
St Louis Southwestern, the Missouri
Pacific, the St. Louis, Iron Mountain
& Southern. the Wabash, the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & St Paul and the
Chicago & Alton.
The decision holding the rates con-
fiseatory as to the Chicago Great
Western was made to apply by virtue
OF stipulation between the state and
the railroads to the Quincy, Omaha
& Kansas City railroad and the St.
Joseph & Grand Island railroad. The
decision was based on the 2 cent
passenger law and the maximum
freight law.
Justice Hughes, who announced
the decision, held that the point
sought to be made by the railroads,
to the effect that the Missouri rares
were an interference with interstate
commerce. must be decided against
them for the same reason given by
the court in the Minnesota rate cases.
The court also sustained the rates
Of the Missouri law as to the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy. the Atch-
ison, Topeka & Santa F'e, the Kansas
City Southern. the Missouri, Kansas
& Texas, the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific, including the st Louis,
Kansas City & Colorado, and the St.
Louis & San francisco
IN each of these cases the DEGREES
Of the lower court in favor Of the
railroads were reversed
Two Cent Laws Upheld.
The Arkansas maximum freight
rate law and the two cent passenger
fare law were today upheld as valid
by the supreme court. The West
Virginia two cent law was also up
held as valid
Justice Hughes said the question
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
PLAZA CHANGES HANDS.

The Plaza hotel, well known as a
commercial and family stopping
place, has changed hands. The Met
ropolitan church Of Waukesha, Wis,
has given up its title to the hostelry
and Raymond w. Gear of Chicago
has taken charge. Mr.. Gear is an
experienced hotel manager, having
managed a number of big hostelries
in Indiana. He has been in the busi-
ness practically all his life and hopes
to make the Plaza one of the best
hotels in the Southwest.
It will be commercial hotel for
commercial men and a family stop
ping place for families All meals
win be served Aeellent form and
the management states that 1t will
specialize on table de hote service.
Mr.. Gear has bought the business
and owns an interest in the building.
Dan Rhodes. the taxi man, will meet
all trains for the hotel and will ac-
commodate all passengers who wish
to go to the establishment
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
SALAzAR is ARRESTED
LEADER OF IRREGULAR FED
ERAL TROOPS JAILED WHEN
HE REACHES EL PAso.
A NEUTRALITY VIOLATION
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
ACCUSES HIM OF OPERATIONS
CONTRARY TO LAW.

! El Paso, Tex, June 16.-The Juarez
garrison was reinforced today by the
arrival Of 300 federal regulars under
Colonel Castro on troop train
which had been stranded for several
days on the Mexican Central railway.
The rebels have already burned the
bridges repaired as the train moved
north.
General Inez SaIazar commander
Of the mutinous federal irregular
troops in the Casas Grandes district,
was a passenger on the train, coming
from a conference at the state capi-
tai
lnez Salazar, a former Mexican
rebel leader, now commanding fed
eral irreguIars, was arrested in El
Paso by Deputy United States Mar
shall Charles Moore this afternoon,
charged with violating the United
States neutrality laws in conspi1ng
to smuggle ammunition. The charge
is an old one and arises out Of an
act attributed to Salazar when he
was in arms against Maiiaro
When Madero was kilfodf he er
braced the Huerta cause, and was
made a general in command Of fed
eral irregulars in the Casas Grandes
region south of Juarez. He came to
Juarez today with reinforcements
and crossed to El Paso this after
noon to visit local restaurant,
when he was arrested. He says he
can make bond.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
WILLIAM REINSCHDEAl
AT AGE OF EIGHTY SIX
FATHER OF MRS. r. r. HAYS HAD
RESIDED HERE SIX YEARS
AND HAD MANP FRIENDS.

William Reinsch, aged Sc years,
died Saturday night at the residesce
Of his daughter Mrs. Richard Hays.
S19 Fourth street. Mr.. Reinsch had
been in failing health for several
years, and recently had become al
most helpless. He was born IN Ger
many in December 1926 He came
to America at the age Of IL years
and located in Kansas City, wnere
he became associated with the Eagle
hoffs in the boot and shoe business.
After successful business career
Mr.. Reinsch purchased a farm ten
miles from Topeka, Kans., where he
resided from 1882 until 1898, when
he removed to Topeka. Mrs Reinsch
died in 1907 at the age of SO years.
OF recent years AIr. Reinscn has been.
residing in Las Vegas with his daugn-
ter Another daughter, Mrs nliza
Dickson, resides in san Luis Obispo.
Calf. A son, Frank Reinseh, resides
upon the farm near Topeka.
Mr.. Reinsch was one Of the found
ers Of the Oldest Masosio lodge In
Westport, near Kansas City. He was
yell known here and had large
Of friends. Mr. Reinsch was
Of the solid German stock that has
been SO successi in America.
MI and Mrs. Heys left this after
noon for Topeka, alSing with them
the body Of Mr. Relssch. which VIII
be buried in that city. ] G. John
son and Son prepared the body for It's
journey.
Short services were held this morn
ing at the Hays residence. Rev. ].
S. Moore Of St. Paul's Memorial
church oEfciated. Special
music was furnished by a quartette
Of ladies' The services were largely
by friends Of Mr.. Reinsch
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hays.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16

New Haven, Conn, June 16.- Scores
Of blue baners Of Yale we're thrown
to the breeze today to denote the
opening Of commencement week. Glass
day exercises were held by the sever
al departments Of the university
One Of the interesting features Of
the day was the laying Of the corner
stone for the Yale coliseum which is
to be erected opposite the present
Yale field. Former President William
H. Taft and President Arthur F, Had
ley were the chief participants in the
cornerstone exercises.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16

Of interference with interstate com
MERGE was decided in favor Of the
state for the reasons assigned In the
Minnesota rate decision mo question
Of confiscation was presented in the
West Virginia case.
Oregon Rates All Right.
The supreme court today upheld
as valid the rates imposed by the
Oregon railroad commission out Of
Portland, thus affirming the federal
court of that state.
Omaha Loses Case.
The supreme court today annulled
as unconstitutional the Omaha, NeD.,
ordinance Of 1908 directing the city
electrician to disconnect wires Of the
Omaha Electric Light and Power
company The court. through JUS
tice Yandeventer, held the original
franchise Of the company had not
expired, by a grant in perpetulty,
and was not limited 70 20 years.
The court also held that the city
had treated the franchise as includ-
ing right to do an electric heat
and power business and the effect
of this was to- estop the city from
denying the company had such
power.
The supreme court today decided
that the federal government was not
financially responsible for the flood
ing of more than 100 plantations on
The Mississippi as result Of levee
Efforts were made to
lold the government responsible for
he value of the lands flooded, in all
about 100000
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
He WANTED POSTOFFICE
WROTE LETTER TO SENATOR
WORKS, PROMISING HIM "A
NICE BONUS
HE SAW NOTHING WRONG
DECLARED, IN CONFESSION, HE
OFTEN HAD PAID BOSS CAR
PENTERs A RAKEoFF

Los Angeles, Cal, June 16.- Charles
Ercanbrack, 6S years old, indicted by
the federal grand jury on charge
of having offered a bribe to a United
States senator to obtain the office Of
postmaster at Santa Barbara, faced
arraignment today with composure.
He placed reliance in the promise Of
his wife. Lucinda, and his daughter
Bessie, to bring the whole Santa
Barbara down to tell the Judge" that
he meant no wrong when he wrote
Senator John D. Works, promising him
$1,000 for the postmastership.
Ereanbrack. in an ingeniously word
ed confession, admits he offered Sen
tor Works his cash savings, disavow-
ink any intention to commit a crime.
Lots Of times we carpenters pay
the boss carpenter two bits or four
bits day to get job and nothing
is thought of it." the statement adds.
The sentence from Ercanbrack's let
ter to the senator:
Now Mr. Works, IL this doesn't
conform with your IDEAS, just burn
this, " is ingeniously explained by the
writer.
4 figured might be turned down
and did not want the home people to
know about me trying to get the
place"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
sHoEMAKEas, UNION MEETS

Montreal, June 16.-Delegates from
all the important shoe manufacturing
centers of Canada and the United
States are attending the biennial CON
yention of the Boot and Shoe Work
ers' International union, which CON
vened in this city today for a ses-
sion that is expected to last week
or ten days In addition to the rou-
tine business Of the union the con
vention viii devote much time to the
discussion of workmen's compensa-
tion and wages.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
o,NEILL,s LITTLE TRip

Lincoln, Neb, June Is. President
Norris T. O'Nefil Of the Western
League of Baseball Clubs, arrived IN
Lincoln this morning to inspect the
Lincoln and Denver teams He VIII
leave this evening for Sioux City,
where he will attempt to bolster up
the club Of that place. President
0'Neill refused to discuss the secur
Ing Of additional members to the
league umpiring staff, stating that
he was just on an inspection trip.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
RAILROAD WINS VICTORY

st Louis, June Ie The Ter
railroad Of ST. Louis won victor
in the federal district court asn
Circuit Judges sanhorn and
filed an inierlocutory decree
reting the supreme court decision S.
the custer suit brought bg thH
eminent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
LITTLE FELLOWS WILL FALL
THE MoNEYED AND POWERFUL
INTERESTS THEN ILL COM
RlNE IN ONE COMPANY.
HE WILL Be ITS HEAD
MILLIONAIRE ADMITS TO THE
LOBBY COMMITTEE he HAS
MADE HIS PLANS.

Washington, June 16-Henry 7. OK.
nard, vice president Of the American
Beet Sugar company, told the senate
lobby committee today that tres
sugar would result IN the formation
Of a new sugar trust"
Only the best managed sugar FAC.
tories would be able to survive free
sugar" he said, and combination
would result
Then you are going to form new
trust?' asked Senator Reed.
T have that in mind" said the
witness.
In violation Of the anti-trust law2''
mo. sir. There is no law to pre-
vent it. / have been advised by coun-
sell"
Oxnard told how he assisted IN
organizing the old sugar trust IN
1888, exchanging his company, with
capital Of 100000, for $3.50, 900 new
stock. The new corporation later was
taken over by the American sugar
Refining company, the so.called tFa
0znard said IA recsi7el
year as vice president
ican Beet Sugar company but denied
that he was paid that salary for
legislative work"
Senator Walsh questioned Oxnard
about the American Beet sugar assoc
citation, an organization Of beet sugar
men and predecessor Of the United
States Beet Sugar Industry which
had a prominent part in the present
fight against free sugar. The wit
ness did not know how much the osd
association had spent; its books were
destroyed about two years ago b
his authorization.
Senator Walsh sought 70 learn
whether Mr.. Oxnard was in Wash.
Ington when Sugar at 3 Glance
was changed By someone II whak
the committee holds was violation
81 the senate order making It
public document Oxnard said he waa
away at that time, He said he knew
great deal about Sugar st
4lance." but disclaimed responsibility
or it.
Senator Reed asked Mr.. 0znard
again as to the destruction Of the
sugar associations iHoks. 0xnard
explained that G. @. Hamlin Of Color
10 Springs. chairman Of the board
# directors Of the beet association
lad been treasurer Of the United
states Beet Sugar Industry until list
July He had been succeedaa 81
ohm +. Harper of cleveland.
Were Hamlin's books destroyed
Isked Senator Reed
II don't know
Were Harpers books DESTROYED
Il don't know
Oxnard was not prepared e sa
hat he and his companions had cen
ributed $50 eOo 10 the United States
seet Sugar Industry and its pEad
.essors He said it might Be $4,000
ut promised to produce the figures
ater
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
WEST VReINIA 70 JuaILArE

WEST VIRGINIA TO JU5ILATE.
Wheeling, W. Va, June 16.-At
daybreak this morning. amid the re-
yerberating boom Of cannon, the
shrieks Of steam whistles and the
changing of bells, the semi-centennial
celebration of West Virginia's state
hood was ushered in The early ar
irving visitors found the city aglow
with color. Some idea Of the extent
and lavishness Of the decorations
may be gained from the fact that
since the work Of adorniag the CITY
began during the latter days Of last
week ten car loads Of flags and
bunting have been sold by the mer-
chants. The principal event Of the
program today was the opening Of
an elaborate exhibition u the manu-
factured and other products Of the
state.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-06-16
Quite Comfortable These


is the man or woman who
knows something about the art
Of warm weather dressing
So many things are planned
for our comfort that it is our
own fault if we don't know
about them.
On the one hand we see peos
pie fretting and boiling in
great physical discomfort;
while on the other we note
with envy cheerful folk who
are cool. Comfortable, and con
tented.
The reason lis that some
persons are smarter than
Others ii selecting their ap-
parel for summer wear. A care
.fui reading Of the advertise
ments appearing daily in The
Optic viii teach any one viii
ing to learn all the up-to-dato
tricks In summer dressing that
brains have devised for the
benefit and comfort Of mmi-
kind.
The adreading habit win
net you gratifying returns If
you viii follow It