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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
THE TRAVELLING AUDITORS REPORT ON
THE FINANCES OF SAN MIGUEL COUNTY

The travelling auditor, on page 40
OF that now famous report Of his,
charges that there are on. the books
Of this county $3.50, 9,674.S4 Of delin-
quent taxes, covering the4years 1900
to 1911, both inclusive. This, infer
entially, is charge that the county
officials have been grossly negligent
in collecting taxes. Is this fact?
From an open letter of the district
attorney. Mr. Ward, to Mr.. Earnest,
it appears that Mr.. Ward took pains
to go over this matter with the trav-
cling auditor The explanation is very
clear and Mr. EaTne-t can offer no
excuse whatever for not understand
ing ii, except, perhaps, the excuse that
he is idiotically inclined. We prefer
to believe, however, that Mr.. Earnest
did understand the explanation but
brushed it aside and deliberately
wrote his report SO as to give a mis-
leading Impression Of the facts.
Mr. Ward has also written letter
to Governor Mcdonald which is very
interesting raading
Both letters are Is follows:
Las Vegas, N. NJ, GJov. is. 1919.
Hon Vim. G. Mcdonald.
Governor Of New Mexico,
Santa Fe, N. M.
Dear Sir:--I received a copy Of the
report Of Howell Earnest regarding
his activities ID san Miguel county.
It was addressed to you and as it
was unaccompanied by any letter I
am not certain whether it came from
you Of from the auditor ! am ac-
cordingly sending yon a copy Of my
open letter to Alr Earnest Az the
misleading and injurious statement is
made, with no qualification that San
Miguel county delinquent taxes
amount during the period covered to
Three hundred Flfty-nine Thousand,
Six Hundred seyenty-four and S4-10O
(S5s, ,6748a) Dollars, and as various
newspapers quote you as furnishing
them with the information, think it
only fair to the citizens Of this county
and to the taxpayers Of the state as
well, that all correspondence on the
subject be given to the press. This
county assuredly wants all the light
possible thrown upon the tax stu
alton. we must have more effect
i've tax system Or we cannot collect
all the taxes. I do not believe there
is any law that requires me to 60 to-
the enormous trouble, expenditure Of
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

I find a copy Of what purports to be
your official report of San Miguel
county officers covering the past 12
years. Ihave had no leisure to ex-
anime the report, but just before
leaving for Guadalupe county had
noticed articles in the Morning Jour
nal and the New Mexican quoting
your report that there were owing in
this county for the years 1901 to 1911
inclusive, delinquent taxes amounting
to Three Hundred and F'ifty-nine Thou
sand, six Hundred SeYenty-four and
S+100 ($S5s,67434) Dollars. | have
glanced over that portion Of the re-
port and find that you make no fur
ther explanation than to say that
many Of the judgments taken in the
district court have not been reported
to the treasurer.
sjasinee the matter Of coIlectioasoF de.
linquent taxes is largely in the hands
Of the district attorney, and since a
most misleading and wholly unwar-
ranted impression is certain to be Civ
en- BY the publication Of the articles
referred to, | shall seek to make this
letter to you as public as the report
itself has been made,
It seems impossible that you are
not aware that there is less than s5Q.-
600 in delinquent taxes actually ow.
ing IN this county desire to refresh
your mind as to my efforts to assist
you in arriving at a correct eouclu-
sion in regard to this matter
Very soon after you and your dep
uties began your labors here / took
up the question Of taxes with you
and found you engaged in making a
transcript Of the delinquencies on the
1901 tax roll I pointed out to you
that the Pecos Land Grant, The Los
Trigos grant and the Tecolote grant
had been returned also by claimant !
who had paid an taxes owing upoal
the said grarta nnd that the rasura
Of the grants themselves was double
and erronous showing you for exam.
ple that Cross Kelly ana Company
haa returned the whole area 81 the
Peeos grant and paid taxes thereon,
that other claimants bad paid taxes
on q portion Of the grant, 50 that
really more taxes had been collected
than we're really due
showed yon that such grants al
fTnntfp4kIs ~ Pave roa4s
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
WILSON SEES NO
REASON. FOR
WORRY
PRESIDENT THINKS CONDITIONS
ARE GROWING MORE SAT-
lSFAcToRY

Washington, Nov. II. President
Wilson does not regard the Mexican
situation as having reached any such
critical stage as to require the clos
ing Of the American embassy. Dis
cussing reports to that effect today
he said Charge O'Snaughnessy Meth
or had been given his passports nor
had he been told to come back. While
details as to persons had changed
the main circumstance remained sub
stantially the same as when the presi-
dent previously expressed a favorable
view Of the situation.
Summing up the status Of affairs
the president indicated that while the
personal attitude Of General Huerta
might have changed, the circum-
stances on which the American gov
ernment bases its conviction that
Huerta's elimination is inevitable,
have not changed at all.
It was made plain at the White
House that the peremptory resigna-
tion Of Minister Aldape did not effect
materially the American plan, as It
was pointed out that no scheme that
this government might have depended
on the permanency of any member
OF the Huerta cabinet.
Secretary Bryan has ordered inves-
tigation of the executions at Juarez.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

death on his own dust on circular
track at Chicago.
The hazard Of the air has grim
fascination for the daring boy. At
altitude limits he recklessly jeers and
at aviation superstition laughs fool
hardly. Several months ago McMii-
len was ID altitude competition III the
east with a number Of famous air
men. just as they were ready to
start, the slow creepy notes Of the
funeral dirge was heard IN the dis-
lance; slowly the hearae and its long
sofrowful procession was seen head
lT for tue ssls grounds ThIa
m oman 81 ton.
vas Needed BY an but AEcMiHen, who
disregarded the dread advance signal
Of calamity and made Al altitude rec
ord and won the prize.
MechanIcian Daring Auto criver
Billy Adolph, chief mechanician
for Aviator MclHIlen, is known over
the race courses as one Of its most
daring speed demons. AS reckless a
driver as is McMllep an aviator the
team present two Of the most striking
figures IN the speed world today
Adolph il now suffering from sevessl
broken ribs and punetured Jung as
a result Of the El PasO-Phoenix cross
country raae tgo weeks ego. Racing
at 65-mile clip along the course
Adolph started 10 swing sharp curve
in the road when before him loome0
mp a deep ditch. Adolph showed on
the brakes, which failed to work. His
jumped. the car struck
the ditch, q tire exploded, tie ma
chime turned over twice with fne dar-
ing driver elinging to the wheel, and
was dragged out from under the
wreck almost a pulp By fellow racer
who carried him to the city aud meal.
cal attendance
aThe Golden COD wonder Spectacle
The mammoth proportions assumed
BY Mr. Fielding's play. 'The Golden
Cod, are almost beyond realization
to those unsophisticated in The ways
q the photoplay, with several tholI
sand men IN massed array, tbs thous
sans Of troops. dozens Of cannon. the
Of cavalry and the fleet d
aeroplanes ii their Spectacular sir
battle al add their splendor ana mag.
nitude to the immense photo drama
which FIr. FIELDING pfom
eclipse anything ever made s. Amer.
lea both for dramatic interest ard
spectacular proportions
Embodying as Il does The m0sG
dramatic and powerful theme Is the
world today the struggle between
capital and labor, the bitter nexer
ending batteI that Is written 81
srs page Of HES 6ook. the nlay VIII
Visualize the culminasion Of the aaa
Ilict III 1850. the period 81 the worl
according 70 the plag when h lsen
ing giant yin ARISE ia she i
STRENGTH q ila primitive ana Anien
y fury aud sfiha baek at tie lyfaa
Gold. As this time hlyof6n PoW
the embodiment Of 81 tho atFan
aedaciIy sIfa unaua Eionag ru
shin offhe Nhrid mauhf4 f# fh4S4
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
TODAY IN coNoh ~

Washington, Nov 17.--senaie Net
at noon.
Winston ChurchiIl's naval holiday
was endorsed in resolution intro
duced by Senator Thomas.
Banking committee continued work
on administration currency bill
Adjourned at 1886 p. N. until noon
Thursda1l
House: Met at noon.
Progressive Leader Murdoch intro
duced his party's antitrust bills.
Adjourned at 1910 .. m without
transacting any business, until noon
Thursday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

Mexico City, Nov. 17.--An early
severance of relations between the
United States and Mexico is regarded
here as inevitable. None OF the news
papers, whether printed in English or
Spanish, published more than the
briefest dispatches today touching on
the situation, and no indication was
given in these of the intention of
Washington toward Mexico
Whether the United States EN-
bassy is to remain or be Immediately
withdrawn appears to be matter of
which Nelson oShaughnessy. the
American charge d'affaires, himself
is uncertain. The staff Of the en-
bassy is ready to leave at a moments
aotiee, and little surprise would be
felt here although much alarm would
be caused in case NIr. O'shanghnessg
and his establishment should take the
evening train for Vera Cruz.
1heS was considerable gossip in
political circles today of further
change in the Mexican cabinet. Cen
eral Aureliano Blanquet, the minister
Of war, is said to have had misun-
derstandlng with President Huerta,
which may cause him to leave his
post.
With the departure of Manuel Cara
Aldape late minister Of the interior,
foreigners here feel that the cabinet
has lost one Of its MOST leyelheaded
members, an official whose modera-
tion could be depended on. His suc-
cessor has not been chosen.
In the meantime General Huerta is
proceeding with his efforts to organ
ize the new congress, regardless of
the notice given toshim by John Lind
that serious consequences would fol
low such step. 1t was expected that
further attempt would be made by
this afternoon to organize the senate,
as Saturdays effort failed, owing to
the lack Of a quorum,
The chamber Of deputies was order
cd to hold a session today for the
purpose Of revising the credentials Of
Its members. Unless the United
States finds a means to bring about
alteration Of the present plans, the
first regular meeting Of that house
viii occur on Thursday.
iiuerta's Final Word Spoken
General Huerta regards his part in
the recent exchange Of communities
tions with the United states as fin
ished. He expects to find no difficult
ty in consummating his plan to bring
his new congress to full organization
tomorrow, and he continues planning
his military campaigns and carrying
out his policies Of pacification
What further move may be taken
at Washington neither the Mexicans
nor the foreigners here find an easy
one to answer, but there was notice
able today an increasing expression
Of opinion that the United States
would continue her hands-off policy.
Chihuahua Reported FALLEN
It was reported unofficiaIly today
that Chihuahua had been captured
The war department, however, has
little information regarding the mill
tary operations. ana especially those
in the north. in which the rebels ara
said to be victorious. The situation
about Tuxpam, the center Of the oil
industry. is described as acute. The
rebels are urging the foreigners to.
cap their wells and TO leave them, as
the rebels don't propose to leave an
unrestricted supply Of fuel oil for the
railroads nor to enable the govern
ment TO derive revenue from that
source
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
EXECUTE
MANY Federal
OFFICERS
JUAREz is SCENE OF MANY I'M.
HUMAN DEEDS FOLLOWING
ITS CAPTURE

FL Paso, Texs NOV. III, Eleven
men are known to have been execut-
ed in Juarez since Francisco (sPan-
cho'') Villa and his rebel horde cap
tured the city Saturday morning ear
ly. The rebel officials admit the exc
cution Of that number. Americans
who have frequented the city since
its capture by the rebels, claim that
23 have been executed.
The bodies Of most of the victims
are still unburied. More than 2OI
corpses, some of them of men execut-
ed, some the bodies Of victims of the
battle, laid out all night in the rain
in the Juarez cemetery, because
graves had not been completed for
them. Three of them we're in cof-
fins, the others in the clothing IN
which they were shot, where it had
not been appropriated by the rebels.
The body Of Colonel Enrique Por-
tillo, executed Saturday, was brought
to El Paso last night for interment
here today. It was divested of its
trousers and shoes by rebel who
was short on clothing, while it laid
in the patio of the military barracks. |
in Juarez Sunday All rebels are
badly in need Of clothing, and the
distributions Of captured federal uni
forms, made Sunday by villa, did not
80 around ~ there has been
scramble among the rebel soldiery for
the clothing Of the men executed.
The known victims of the rebel
executioners SO far are
Colonel Enrique PortilIo.
Colonel Augustin Cortinas
Captain Jose Torres.
Captain R. Benavides.
Captain Ricardo Contreras.
Lieutenant Pablo Riesses
Civilian, unknown, said to be aide
to Guillermo Porras, personal repre-
sentative of General Huerta for the
state of chihuahua.
Jose Cordova, recent chief Of secret
service for Huerta in Juarez.
Federal soldier who tried to es
cape at cemetery while digging graves
for dead comrades, knocked down
with musket and executed while un-t
conscious
Pablo Ibayes, 1uarez policeman
Unknown civilian, employed in Jua-
rez customs house before the rebels
captured it.
Only four men were executed Sun
day. These were Captain Contreras,
who was military instructor Of the
federal garrison in Juarez under the
Huerta regime. They are Jose E. Cor
doya. who had been in charge Of the
Huerta secret service IN Juarez; Pa
bio Ibave, . Juarez policeman, who
had assisted CordoVa in his work.
and the federal soldier prisoner who
was at work with squad Of fellow
prisoners digging graves. The latter
evidently feared execution when TAX
en- to the cemetery as it is the feder-
al army custom to stand victim on
the brink Of a grave, shoot him and
allow his body to tumble into It. He
ran and was oyertaken BY a rebel
who broke his rifle in the terrific
blow which be struck The fleeing
soldier fell unconscious and was then
shot An American railroad man was
avawituess To the affair
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

The first OF the thousands Of visit
ors that will come TO Las Vegas to-
witness the staging OF the spectacular
battle and aeronautic scenes in Ro-
maine Fielding's marvellous five-reel
moving picture spectacle, "The Gold
en- God, arrived yesterday and increas-
ed proportionately today 1t ii ex-
pected that the incoming trains Tues
day win carry thousands Of visitors,
and hotel managers are preparing for
an unprecedented rush Of business
that win test the capacities Of their
houses, and many citizens have vol
unteered to help house the VISITORS
Should tae sn BE- sGea
hotels
The newspapers throughout the
state have risen to the occasion, real
izing that the eyes Of the nation win
be focused upon New Mexico during
the staging Of this spectacle and ap-
preciate not only the monetary, but
also the great advertising value de-
rived from the remarkable production.
McMilIen Makes Test Flights
Ralph G. McMillen. the famous
aviator, together with his crew of
mechanicians. assembled his cele-
brated bi-plane, The Romaine,s at
the aviation grounds north of the
Plaza yesterday, and today recorded
several short flights. Everything is
now ready and ship-shape for the inn
mense scenes which will be staged
Wednesday,
Hundreds Of people visited the aviar
tion grounds yesterday and watched
the assembling Of the beautiful man
made bird. Aviator McMillen is en-
thusiastic over the prospects for sue
eessful flights and anticipates some
record breaking heights. Weather
forecasts are encouraging and We'd
nesday viii likely bring to Las Vegas
the largest crowds in her history
Daring Air-Man Defies Death
Ralph McMillen, aviator, Is one OF
the most interesting personages in
the flying world roday, absolutely
fearless, ready to plunge into amy
race or meet or dipping contest at
the drop of the hat game to the last
and highest level though he may be
driving his machine with broken
Leg Haunting precedent and super
stition in the face and dolxing it as
It turns around, the daredevil 81 The
skies defles death and his grim scythe
as every turn Of his plane I
graduate Of the Wright school Of
aviation, McMilien has combined with
the perfect technical knowledge Of (
his art, Gained under this famous mas
ter Of the air an inherent love Of ad-
venture ana daring that has led him
to the fonmost RING ii This the most
daring Or professions
iowa Boy Speed idls Mania
4 son OF Iowa, aesiillen has ever
been interested n mechanical crn-
vaganpes as far az he can remember.
When the racing automobile came
into prominence ne learned the racing
art and became famous on many of
the hig eastern courses. Speed was
his manias daring hts playmate and
although many accidents have raced
break-neek speed ta catch up with
him the worst that ever occurred to
hin was wien he nearly clicked Is
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
HUERTA ignores
united STATES
REQUEST
PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT PRO
cEEDs ON PROGRAM REGARD
LESS or RESULTS
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

All is in readnessthe stage great spectacle
spirit Of tense excitement the city like
impending doom that threatens humanity hangs the
black cloud hoveng nearer bringing in its wake
the grim toll Of DEATH terror destruction I
With Al the impressive unb rokn ts hour before
great battle Las Vegas awaits the Director Romne
Fielding that will unleash the dogs begin the mimic
battle earth in the wonderful fveree NOV
ing picture spectacle Golden God" .
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
sEPARATg eaNEgRENcE NOW

9'3'7''7- = 771 I-TIIIV0l WOW
Washington NOV lf Prospects Of
separate conferences of republican
and democratic senators over cur
rency legislation loomed up again to-
day with some sentiment that con-
gress might adjourn while they were
being held
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARRIVING
TO WITNESS MAKING of BATTLE
SCENES OF FIELDING'S PLAY
Stage Is Set for Big Spectacle, Which Will
Begin Tomorrow, Weather Permitting
AVIATOR MMILlEN MAKES SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS

Battle 10 Clouds from Fleet Of Aeopanes Gigantic Land ENGAGE
ments Between Thousands Hundreds Of Cannon Rush Of
Cavalry and Infantry, viii Add Vivid Color 10 the Film
Masterpiece Of the Twentieth Century Written and
Being Produced by Lubin's Master Director
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

Las Vegas, M M, NOV rs, 1918.
Mr. Howell Earnest
Travelling Auditor
santa Fe N M
Dear SIR
Upon my return from Santa Rosa
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-17

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-06

cent bout called loudly for an inves- tigation, but the boxing eoIons have been deaf to the call, strangely enough. And the commission had pIen- ty of evidence as a working basis. Secretary Harvey stated at the time that he saw the fouls committed by Morris. In fact he left his seat, some distance in the rear, and rushed up to the ringside, arriving just at the mo- ment that Morris was disqualified
 Obviously a boxer who fouls has no right to a return match or any other consideration. If the fouls were com
 nitted with deliberate intent MorrfB should be barred for life as a punish ment. On the other hand, if they were accidental, they convict the Sapulpa giant of being too slovenly performer to be allowed to wear gloves for the public entertainment.
 However, inaSmuch as the Comui8- sion has refused to take action, there is nothing left for Smith to do but settle the question of supremacy by another meeting in the ring. Other wise whether justly or not, Gunboat i8 bound to lose cast. In the meantime Smith will continue to subdue the easy marks that bob up from time to time. One of these is Ed Hagen, who arrived from the West recently. He will meet Smith at the Atlantic Garden A C. Nothing is known of Hagen except that he was beaten by Jack Lester, ono of the poorest specimens of white hope on the market.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-06
LATER DATE FOR
 MAJORS' OPENING

Chicago, Nov. 6-Numerous base ball trades were rumored on the ar rival here of club owners for the an- nual business meeting of the Ameri- can League. Numerous conferences between President Coniskey, of the White Sox and President Somer, of the Cleveland team, led to talk of an important deal between the two clubs. Frank Farrell, owner of the New York team, arrived, this morning. and is said to be looking for several trades by which he expects to bolster up his club for the 1914 season.
 The National and American League seasons will open April IA, next, ac- cording to President B. B. Johnson, of the junior organization. MT. Johnson has communicated with Barney Drey- fuss, president of the Pittsburgh Club, and the National Leagues date maker, and both officials have agreed to the date for starting the season.
 The later start will not prevent the worlds series from beginning on Oct as in the past, according to the plan& To accom- plish this. President Johnson said the open dates in the 1914 schedule will be reduced to the lowest possible minimum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-06
PLAN NO MORE CHANGES
 IN YALE VARSITY ELEVEN
Captain Ketcham Booked To Remain
 At End Tn Big Contests

The Yale team that took the field yesterday afternoon as the varsity eleven was, with one exception, the same as played as Tuesday. The one variation was at quarterback where Wilson replaced Wheeler. It was, and still is, understood that the try out of Wilson at quarter is ony temporary, and in order that some capable man may be able to take the place of Wheeler, in case he should be dis abled.
 But the promising showing of the big fullback at his new position yester- day may mean his permanent selec- tion for the job. He is not as bril- liant as Wheeler, nor does he inspire the team with the same vim as does the speedy little man who was the coaches first choice after Cornish's hurt. But he is surer in his handling of the ball and the coaches still retain in their minds the vivid remembrance of the disastrous fumbles that lost the Harvard game last November So it is possible that with Wilson at quar- ter, some other man will have to be chosen to fill his old position in the