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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
Dlaz Surprised

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 12.-"This is
news to us. Unless / receive instruc-
tions from Mexico City to the con
trary, shall not change my plans for
visiting Japan said General Felix
Diaz, when shown the Associated
Press dispatch at his hotel The en-
voy, who spoke through an interpret
er, was evidently surprised at the con-
tents of the cablegram. General Diaz
arrived here last night from Seattle,
planning to sail tomorrow on the EN-
press Of Russia for Japan In the
light of further developments, it is
supposed he heard from Mexico. Gen
eral Diaz had been named as spe-
cial envoy to convey to the Mikado
the appreciation Of Mexico Of the cour-
tesy of Japan in sending a representa-
tive to attend the celebration of the
centennial Of Mexican independence
in 1910.
Il cannot believe that the United
States government has ever contem-
plated seriously the possibility Of in
tervention in Mexican affairs" de-
clared General Diaz, in reply to a
question.
knowing the Mexican people; I feel
certain that John Lind, the special en-
voy of President Wilson, will be kind
ly treated and Hospitality entertained
during his stay in Mexico
When / left home on July 10 every
thing indicated the termination Of oul
domestic troubles. This in itself is
the main reason why Mexicans Of al
shades of opinion would resent any in
Iterference in our internal affairs"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
Washington Interested

Washington, Aug. 12.-Japan's inti
nation to Mexico that it would receive
General Felix Diaz only as a private
individual and not special envoy
caused much comment in official
quarters.
Coming at a time when negotiations
are proceeding between Japan and the
United States on the California alieg
land question, this action Of Japan
toward Mexico was generally constru,
ed as showing a desire on the part
Of Japan to avoid anything open tc
the construction Of being unfriendls
to the United States. It was recalled
that when some significance was re
Gently given to the arrival Of a new
Japanese minister at Mexico City
prompt disclaimer was made by the
Japanese authorities that any polite
al Importance attached to the even
or that the new minister had mad'
any expression on the Identity Of in
terests between Japan and Mexico
The present move is thought to b
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
GERMAN CAPTAIN is
ARRESTED AS Spy
OFFICER OF THIRD REGIMENT OF
FIELD ARTILLERY ATTEMPTS
FLIGHT BUT is CAUGHT

stettin, Germany, Aug. 1.-THE ar
rest last evening Of Captain Stein Of
the Third regiment of field artillery
on a charge of espionage is consid-
cred in military circles likely to turn
out disastrous for Germany as was
the case Of Colonel Alfred Redl for
Austria
While the Third field artillery was
exercising in the maneuvering grounl
at Hammerstein yesterday the colonel
sent an apparently harmless sum-
mons to Captain Stein. The captain
suspected and Immediately fled to
the railroad station whence he de-
parted on the first train. A telegram
sent to the next station brought
about his arrest.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
ATTENTION CALLED TO ACTS OF
FRANCE AND GERMANY FOL-
LOWING ACTS or AMBASSADOR
STRENGTHENS THIS BELIEF.
LIND CALLS UPON GANBOA
UNOFFICIAL VISIT MADE TO MIN
IsTER OF FOREIGN RELATIONS
BY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF PRESIDENT.

/ Washington, D. G., Aug. 12- Charge
O'Shaughnessy cabled the state de-
partment today that the situation in
Mexico City was peaceful and quiet.
His message was gratifying to admin
istration officials who desire that all
misunderstanding the Mexican gov
ernment may have as to the intentions
of the United States shall be cleared
up before any other steps are taken
in the peace policy Of President VIII
son. The present action of a note
representing the views of Perisednt
Wilson is expected soon, but the vari-
Gus steps in the American govern
ment's program will be carried our
gradually. The first note viii be-
transmitted in duplicate to all foreign
governments REPRESENTED here and
will declare for the first time in for
NAL terms the attitude of the admin
istration toward Mexico.
Administration officials who are
hoping that European countries will
lend their moral support to the efforts
to daiust the Mexican situation peace
fully we're favorably impressed with
the statement Of the British govern
ment that the recognition of Huerta
had been only a recognition of pro-
visional president, pending an cleo
ton and was done on the theory
that cit was likely to assist in the res
toration Of order"
The added comment from the British
government that France and Germa-
ny had recognized President Huerta
after Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson
had made a congratulatory speech at
a reception given by President Huerta
to the diplomatic corps was received
as further strengthening 1he view Of
President Wilson that the American
ambassador had been a6personai a fac
tor in the situation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
MINOT ANTICIPATES
FURTHER TROUBLES
NORTH DAKOTA TOWN is IN TIE
THRoES OF FIGHT WITH IN
DUsTRlAL WORKERS

Minot, N. D., Aug. 12.-Further
trouble in connection with the at
tempts Of Industrial Workers Of the
World to hold street meetings and
organize a union among farm hands
was anticipated today by the author
tiles with the arrival here Of a band
Of Industrial Workers from Mime
apolis.
Although the streets were crowded
during most Of the night the police
and deputies had the situation in
hand and there was no rioting or
we're there any attempts by the In
dustrial workers to hold meetings.
The prisoners in the city and coun-
ty jaiIs, numbering more than 100
began singing and bowling shortly
before midnight and the din continu
ed unabated for some hours.
Prisoners in the county jail appear
ed before Judge Murry Of the count!
court late yesterday and were grant
ed a continuance until Monday Eacl
demanded a jury trial.
city Commissioner Dewey Dormal
and former Mayor Arthur Leseul
both socialists, still are in jail, hay
ing refused to give bond
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
DETAILS CIRCUMSTANCES OF Ar
REST WHICH WAS FoRERUN-
NER FOR PRESENT TRIAL FOR
WHITE SLAVERY.
COURT DISPLAYS ASPERITY
DECLINES TO ADMIT PICTURE OF
DIees in PoLIcEMAN's UNI
FORM, CALLING 1T "TRAVEsTY
ON THE LAW"

If the cross-examination of minor
witnesses did not consume too much
time, the government expected to
reach the crisis of its case against
Maury l. Diggs on trial in San Fran
cisco charged with violation Of the
Mann white slave act, late this after
noon when Marsha Warrington was to
take the stand,
John L. McNabb, whose resignation
from the case and from the office Oh
United states attorney became ma
tional incident, took the, stand for a
few moments just before the noon ad-
iournment, but his testimony was soon
closed and dealt entirely with the iden-
tification of exhibits which he had pre-
sented to the grand jury when asking
for Indictment.
The evidence today went more min
utely into the arrests at Reno, the
conduct of Diggs, Caminetti, Marsha
Warrington and Lola Norris, when
they learned that their aliases would
not stand and that they must return
to Sacramento as prisoners, and the
appearance of the bungalow in which
they were found.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
DERVISHES AMBUSH
BRITISH CAMELMEN
FOLLOWERS OF MAD MuLLAH
SURPRISE AND KILL MORE
THAN so OF DESERT CORPS

Alden, Aribias Aug ar 0fficia
dispatches today announce that q
camel corps Of British native troops
had been ambushed by force of q
600 Daryishes near Buraoa. The
British killed and wounded include
two officers and about 60 men.
Many thousand followers of Mad
Mullah are on the warpath.
A small remnant Of the ambushed
camel corps was found late yesterday
by a flying squadron OF 800 picked
men sent from here to the scene Of
the trouble.
All that was left Of the little band
of British soldiers was entrenched IN
rough country, Sc miles southeast of
Burao, which is in the center Of the
British Somaliland protectorate.
The English losses included one
white British officer and one wound
ed. The others killed and wounded
are Indian natives. Heavy losses
were inflicted on the Dervishes.
The British commissioner and com
mander in chief, Horace a. Byhatt,
has advised the colonial officers in
London that the men are likely to at
tack the town of BuTao.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
LEAGUE TO Be FORMED
YEARS PLANS is EXPECTED TO
BEAR FRUIT THIS AFTER
NOON AT MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee, Aug. 12.-The forma-
ton of a national Catholic women's
league and an address by T. B. Nina
han of Seattle, Wash, on "The Cath
olic American Citizen" win be the
feature of today's session of the
American Federation of Catholic so
cieties, which are holding their
twelfth annual convention here.
Committees on resolution and or
ganization have been working for a
year formulating plans for the wom-
ems societies and today the result of
their work is expected to result in a
definite organization.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
TENNIS RESULTS

southamton, N. Y, Aug. 49, Thorn
as G. Bundy of California, holder with
Mclaughlin of the national doubles
championship, defeated William Nc.
Kim, Of Princeton, 6-S, 81. in the third
round of the tennis singles at the
Meadow club here today. In the sec
ind round Wallace F. Johnson defeat
ed J. G. K. Lawrence, P 6-1 6-3., In the
third round Frederick 9. Inman de
feated Hoffman Nickerson, 6-S, GA;
Gustav F. Touchard defeated G. Ken.
nedy Jr, So, 6-2; Watson M. Wash
burn defeated g. W. Grier, SO, 6-1.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
Four Rebels Executed

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 12 Four rebels
were executed near villa Ahmada, SO
Of Maxine Castrillo's free hooters
came from Casas Grandes and sur
rendered an another company Of 50
are expected to reach Juarez Wednes-
day. walking overland from the Casas
Grandes district to surrender their
arms to the federal authorities, ac-
cording to announcements made today
in Juarez.
The rebels we're captured by Sala-
zar's troops who We're part Of the
train which went to Villa Ahumada to
repair the railroad and telegraph lines.
They were thought to have been instru
mental in burning the telegraph poles
and destroying the big bridge below
villa Ahumada on the Mexican Central
this week. Four were given drum
head court martial and were ordered
executed by Salazar. His work train
returned to Juarez last night for more
bridge building supplies and wire foi
the telegraph line.
The loss Of the big bridge below VII
Ia Ahumads Is considered a serious
one. as the bridge was one Of the larg
est on the chihuahua division and I
VIII delay train operations until i
can be rebuilt. a 81
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
pIaz to Get Same as LInd

Toxic, Aug, 12.-The Japanese gov
ernment intimated today to the dex
lean government that it would NOT re-
oeiye General Felix Diaz as special eu-
voy to Japan to express the thanks o.
Mexico for japanese participation in
the Mexican centennial. 1t declared
that it would receive General Biaz en-
ly as private individual The Diaz
party left Seattle for vancouver
whence they planned to sail on Wed
nesday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
along the same lines in keeping jap
an quite apart from any apparent par
ticipation in pending political or diplo-
matte questions relating to Mexico.
euaymas n for Attack

Douglas, Ariz., Aug. 12.-A message
received here today from Nogales,
Sonora, stated that at a meeting held
there last night by representatives Of
all the constitutionalist factions a
complete understanding had been es.
tablished and all danger Of a breaking
between different leaders eliminated
The same message contained the
statement that upon General Obre-
gon's return south he would under.
take a vigorous campaign against
Guaymas as the chief difficulty in
previous attacks upon the federal
stronghold, lack of ammunition. had
been removed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12

ficers in the kitchen. Their hair was
down. the witness said, and their
dresses were not wholly buttoned.
From the bungalow the party was
taken to the chiefs cefice and from
there to the Jail "As the men were
led wala to their cells" the witness
continued, "Diggs said to Marsha
Warrington: It's up to you girls whe-
ther we go to the penitentiary or not.
"Well stay with you, the girl an
swered."
The chief then entered upon a de-
tailed description of the two bedrooms,
with view to showing that the girls
had not slept together in one room
and the two men in the other. On
cross-examination, Chief Hillhouse tes-
titled that Marsha Warrington had tel
ephoned to her father in Sacramento
from his office before the men went
to Jail.
What cid she say
She said: The boys are not to
blame. Don't do anything with them.
Drop the case"
Again, the chief testified, Miss War
rington in discussing their plight had
said: IF it comes to a fight between
the boys and our parents, we will
stick to the boys"
Attorney Devlin wished to introduce
photograph of Caminneti dressed in
the uniform Of Reno policeman,
which he has assumed while in the
chiefs office.
After looking at the picture, Prose
cutor Roche said: I'VE have no OBJ
lection to the introduction Of this pic
ture." l-.-A a.sg a.mr.
ut makes no difference whether you
have or not, ruled the court, with
some asperity, this picture will not
be admitted. This case is not to be
a travesty of the law, even if the peo-
pie concerned seem to have ignored
the conditions under which they were
in Reno on that occasion" On re-di-
rect examination Of Hillhouse testified
that with him when the arrest was
made was Martin Beasley of sacra-
mento, Marsha Warrington's uncle.
How did she behave when she saw
him?"
"she shed tears and sobbed for some
moments"
And Miss Norris?"
She cried, too"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
DOCTORS END MEETING

London, Aug, r. The closing day
Of the international Medical Congress-
saw all the section IN session here.
Leprosy gave rise to an interestine
discussion ia the bacteri0logy section
Major 2. R. Post of the Indian Meai-
cal service said that after years Of
experience he had reached the beIIaf
that the disease in the great major
ity Of cases was contracted through
infected clothing
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
THIRTY THOUSAND PLuMED
KNIGHTS MARCH AND coUN-
TER MARCH BEFORE THAT
NUMBER OF SPECTATORS
FIRST SECRET SESSION HELD
GRAND OFFICERS REVIEW CAV
ALcADE AFTER ITS PASSAGE
THROUGH FOUR MILES OF DEC
GRATED THoRoUGHFARs

/ Denver, Aug. 2-Modernized pag-
eantry, as developed from the days
of the crusades to the present time,
was witnessed today as the grand
parade of knights Templar, in thirty
second triennial conclave here, NOV
ed through the streets of Denver. The
parade, which started promptly at
1890 o'clock, marked the official
opening Of the conclave of the grand
encampment Of the United States.
The column of 10000 plumed
knights from 4S states Of the union
moved along a course Of nearly four
miles of gaily decorated streets jam
med with visiting and Denver. specca-
tors. In the first division was Grand
Master William B. Melish of Cincin-
natl and other grand officers with
their special escort, consisting Of
Trinity commandery No. "A of Gin
cinnati and the mounted knights Of
California commandery No. 1. AS
the head of the column approached
the stadium shortly before noon a
brief halt was made to permit the
grand officers to take their places IN
the reviewing stand. Again the col
umn moved forward, this time across
the parade ground in front of the re-
viewing stand, where in addition to
the review by the grand officers the
marching hosts were witnessed by
10000 persons who packed the grand
stand a
The opening business session of
the grand encampment was feature
of the afternoon.
At o'clock the grand encampment
convenes in secret session. A battal-
ion drill by Damascus commandery
No. AZ, Of Detroit, will be given at s
o'clock in the evening. Receptions
and band concerts will round out the
days program
The secret sessions of the grand
encampment will be resumed at 10
o'clock on Wednesday. At the same
hour the competitive drills will begin,
with II teams entered from all over
the United States, At Z o'clock in the
evening will come the official banquet
to the grand encampment at Ell Jebel
temple. In accordance with Templar
custom, no intoxicants will be served
During the evening, Detroit comman-
derry No. / will give battalion drill
There will also be receptions and band
/ concerts.
Grand encampment sessions and
competitive drills will be continued
on Thursday In the evening, prizes
will be presented to the victorious
drill teams. There are five prives
consisting Of a silver punch bowl ser
vice. valued at $4,000; three loving
cups, valued at $4,000, $1,000 and $75C
each; and piano, valued at $1,000
Following the presentation Of prizes
there will be a grand ball at the mum
cipal auditorium, receptions, band con
certs and other social events.
on Friday and Saturday there viii
be excursions into the mountains
many of the visitors HAVING planned
fishing and sightseeing trips to th'
interior of the state
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. 12.-The
government announced at the morning
session of the trial of Maury l. Diggs
for alleged violation Of the Mann white
slave law, that it would call John L.
McNab, former United States attor-
ney, whose resignation brought the
case into national prominence, as a
witness. McNab had been sitting in
court listening to the evidence. He
will be asked to identify certain ex-
hibits, it was explained.
When the prosecution resumed it's
case this morning, R. ]. Simon, South
ern Pacific ticket agent at Sacramen-
to. was called to continue his testi-
mony begun last Friday He was ask
ed if he had sold any round trip tick
cts to Reno on the night of March 9
or the early morning Of the tenth, but
the defense objected and the court
asked the purpose of the question
"Our purpose is to show" answered
Prosecuting Attorney Attorney Roche,
"that the visit to Reno was not in
tended to be merely temporary, as the
defense will attempt to show"
Il think you are putting the cart be-
fore the horse" observed the court
~When testimony in that intent Is Of
fered, it will be time enough for re.
buttal."
o. d. Hillhouse, chief Of ponce az
Reno testified to the arrest Of Digs
Caminetti and the two girls at the
cheyenne street bungalow on the
morning Of March a. The chief and
posse tried the front door and got nc
answer. After they had rung the bacR
door bell for some time, Diggs an
swered it in his undershirt, trousers
and slippers.
you're Mr. Diggs, aren't you?" th'
chief asked.
mo, I'm Mr.. Enright," was the an
swer.
Il think you're Diggs and your
wanted in Sacramento for elopement'
"All right, there's no use in my at
tempting to deny it. I'm Diggs.
During this conversation, the cnie
testified, Marsha Warrington was i
the south bedroom and Caminetti ant
Lola Norris were in the north bed
room. Caminetti was in about th'
same stage of undress as Diggs.
The two girls then joined each othe
ii the bathroom and later came int
the company Of the men and the Of
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
EMPIRE DOES NOT WISH TO CON-
NIT ANY ACT THAT COULD BE
CONSTRUED AS PARTICIPATION
IN MEXICAN POLITICS.
WAITS FOR INSTRUCTIONS
ENVOY MAY NOT MAKE TRIP TO
ISLAND KINGDOM AFTER ALL,
HE DECLARES AT VANCOUVER
WHEN SHOWN cABLEeRAM.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 12.-1t was
learned this afternoon that as re-
suit of the adverse telegram from To
kio, General Felix Diaz is consider
ing calling off his trip and returning
to the south He is awaiting further
advices from Mexico City.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
ENGINEER HAMMER is MARRIEr

Word was received here this after
noon to the effect that Fred 9 Kam-
mer, a popular engineer on the New
Mexico division Of the Santa Fe, was
married Yesterday in Los Angeles to
Miss Jennie L. Woods Of Albuquerque
Mr.. Hammer is well kown here, hav
ing resided in Las Vegas for number
of years and during that time beine
employed by the Santa Fe. His bride
has been a resident OF Albuquerque fol
several years and is well known there
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammer viii reside in
Las Vegas upon their return from
from California.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
SOME DEMOCRATS AvERsE TO
RUSHING THE IMPEACHMENT
THROUGH AND WILL FIGHT
FOR TIME TO DISCUSS 1T
GOVERNOR REMAINS SILENT
WILL HAVE NO STATEMENT TO
MAKE UNTIL AFTER VOTE; NOT
TO REPLY TO PROCEEDINGS in
THE HOUSE


Albany N. Y, Aug. 12.-The ap-
pointed hour for considering the res
oIution to impeach Governor sulzer
found his friends and foes In the
lower house Of the New york legls-
lature today jOckeying for time to
recruit their numbers and to gather
in the two score and more arsentees
from last nights session. Encounters
preliminary to the real fight on the
floor Of the assembly indicated the
inability of the governors opponents
to muster votes sufficient to carry
through their program of impeach-
ment. Telephone and telegraph wires
throughout the state were alive dur
ing the morning with appeals to alb
sent members to hurry to Albany and
align themselves On the question,
Majority Leader Lew. facing lhe
possibility of a failure to procure the
76 votes necessary to impeach, today
directed that every member be per
emptorily summoned to Albany.
Republican Leader Hinman and
Assemblyman schaap, leader Of the
handful of progressives who have es-
poused the governors cause, worked
no less assiduously to swell the
numbers Of their followers.
The entire program Of impeach-
ment today was imperiled By the
absence of II members relied on by
majority leaders to gather under their
standard. This was indicated BY the
votes Of last night, when only 65 of
the 149 assemblymen cast their votes
with Mr.. Levy. A majority Of the
elected members is necessary to i'm
peach. Although rs votes constitute
a majority Of the house as it now
stands, 76 votes are needed inasmuch
as the full membership is f50. One
member has resigned since election.
Few assemblymen were in their
seats when the hour for meeting ar
rived and on the senate side the men,
bers were still more scarce and the
indications were that it would be
nearly / O'Clock before the speaker
would call the assembly to order. The
senate planned to wait for action In
the house Governor Sulzer went to
the capital fun hour before his Gus
tomary time and entered his private
office The governors secretary an
Enouneed that there would be no word
until after the vote.
IF the vote is to fmpeach, 2 said
( the secretary. Mr. sulzer will have
nothing to say, but viii reserve his
answer for the Impeachment pro-
ceedings before the senate. Should
the resolution to impeach be defeated
the governor will give out state
ment setting forth his side Of the con
troversy"
Because Of probable closeness Of
the vote on the impeachment resolu-
ton and because some democrats feel
that the assembly should not assem-
bic to rush 1t through it IS possible
the assembly win defer its action
for several days, probably week
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
RANk REPORTS CALLED FoR

Washington, Aug. 12.-The comp
troller of the currency today issued
call for statement of the condition
of all national banks of the United
States at the close Of business on Sat
urday, August g..
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
Lind Calls on Gamboa

Mexico City, Aug. 12.-Ex-Governor
John Lind, the personal representative
Of President Wilson and advisor of
the American embassy here was re-
ceived today in an unofficial capacity
by Federico Gamboa, the Mexican min
lister for foreign relations.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-08-12
pIaz eoIne Anynow

Vancouver, Aug. 12.-After reading
the dispatch from Toxic, General Diaz
said he would 90 to Japan anyhow,
Of the Iaaanese govern
ment's attitude toward his mission.