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Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
BASKETBALL TEAMS !.
ARE1GETTING READY
GAME BETWEEN THE ~" AND
THE HIGHS SHOULD BE IN
TEREsTING

A week from this evening the sec
ond basketball game to be staged by
the local Y. M. G. A. will be played
when the association team will meet
the High school. AS the basketball
series in Las Vegas will be run on
the suryival-of-the-fittest line this
year, the game Friday means either
another victory and an addition to
the clean record of the Y. M. G. A.,
or similar reputation for the High
school.
Both teams are practicing hard, and
promise an excellent evenings enter
tainment. Following the game with
the High school the Y. NJ. 9. A. team
will meet an aggregation from Tope-
ka, Kan. This will occur about the
middle Of January.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Ludwig William Ilfeld, member
pf the armory board Of control, an
bounced today that acts on vandalism
at the armory must cease. Mr.. Ilfeld
says that boys have been breaking in
to the building and damaging it by
forcing doors and breaking windows.
A watch will be kept and any persons
found damaging the building will be
prosecuted. Mr. Ilfeld says the basket
ball teams of the Normal, the High
school and the Y. M. c. A. have rent
ed the building for practice. and he
is sure they are not responsible for
the damage. He thinks other boys,
not connected with these organiza-
tions, have broken into the building
to play basketball
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
FOLLOWS LopEz's EXAMPLE

Bingham, Utah, Jan. Emulating
the example Of Ralph Lopez, Yousouf
Bessir, an Armenian miner, shot and
probably fatally wounded a fellow
countryman at Lark. near here, today
and then took refuge in the under
ground mine Of the Utah Copper com
pany At noon a posse was pursuing
him through the network Of tunnels,
and it was expected he would turn
and give battle If cornered.
The shooting occurred in the elev-
enth level Of the mine. Other miners
heard the shots and when they ap-
preached the spot Bessir fled. His
victim was shot in the back. A posse
Immediately was formed and pursued
Bessir to the ninth level, where track
Of him was lost. Guards we're placed
at al the portals.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
RoMERo Is pARnoNEp

Santa Fe, N. M, Jan. 2.-Juan b.
Romero, convicted in Mora county in
1897 for murder, when Judge n. B..
Laughlin was on the bench, was set
free yesterday by Governor Mcdonald.
Romero lacked but few months of
having served II years in the state
penitentiary. and for long time has
been in charge Of the herd of milk
cows at the penitentIary, his duties
taking him daily outside of the walls.
1t is said also that one important mat
ter considered in making him this
New Years present, was his strenu-
GUS labors during the recent fire at
the penitentiary, VI zen he had worked
like Trojan in battling with the
Flames and III helping take out the
furniture and office fixtures when the
administration building was threaten
ed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
FINLEY INAueuRATEp

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 2.-In the pres
ence of the most notable gathering Of
American educators ever assembled
in Albany DIR. John Huston Finley
was inaugurated today as president OF
the Universit9 Of the State Of New
York and state commissioner OF,
education. Succeeding DR.. And1 S..
Draper, deee ed, the states first
commissioner of education. The ex-
ercises brought to Albany represen-
tatives Of numerous colleges and uni
Yersities throughout the country. Pres
ident Emeritus Eliot Of Harvard and
a number of other noted educators
were among the speakers at the in
stallation exercises.
DR.. Finley comes to his new office.
from the College Of the City of New
York, of which institution he became
president ten years ago. He is so
years old and a native Of Illinois.
For some years he was president Of
Knox college, at Galesburg, Ill. and
later he became widely known as edi-
tor Of the Harper publications.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
ELKS WILL GO
4 RATION TO BOWL
TEAM THAT WILL MEET GATE
CITY ELKs Is CHOSEN
YESTERDAY

Yesterday a bowling game was
conducted at the Elks' club for the
purpose Of selecting the five men to
so to Ration to represent the lodge
in the game Sunday. The game was
bowled with seven men on a team,
and proved interesting.
The score card showed the follow
ing men as the five who will go to
Ration: Joe Ament, e. ]. McWenie,
DR.. C. S. Losey, j. S. Duncan, Jr.,
and Leslie Witten. These men bowl
ed the five highest scores yesterday
Two men bowled in the 500 class
and the others averaged near that
number,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
ISSUES A
HANDSOME FOLDER
TALENTED MUSICIAN DISPLAYS
RECOMMENDATIONS IN AR
TIsTlc MANNER

Professor E. &. Wentworth Layton
has just issued a handsome little
booklet descriptive of his work as a
teacher of music. The book contains
the testimonials of number Of prom
inent Las Vegans, who speak highly
OF Mr.. Layton's work as an instructor
of piano and music-art lecturer The
front cover displays picture Of the
interior Of Mr.. Layton's studio, 918
Eighth street, which is most artis-
tically arranged. The rear cover dis
plays the picture of one Of Mr.. Lay
toms most talented pupils, seated IN
a corner OF the studio, The little
booklet lis a work Of art.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

official information has been re-
ceived in Las Vegas concBiping the
RESIGNATION Of H. D. Fell asstfainhasl
Ter Of the Ration district Of, the New
MeAs sC division of the Santa lie rail-
way AsMr. Fell will be succeeded by
Ed Bowling, formerly trainmaster
here, who has been acting as assist
ant superintendent of the division at
Dodge City. The position Mr. Bowling
has filled has been abolished on ac-
count Of a slack in business.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
CARD oE THANKS

We, the members of the East Las
Vegas fire department. hereby extend
our sincere thanks to the business
men Of the city who donated prizes
for our dance, the judges and inspec-
ton committee, and all citizens who
attended the affair and in other ways
assisted in making it a success.-The
East Las Vegas Fire Department,
Fred Phillips, Chief.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
CARD oE THANKS

We desire to extend our thanks to
all the societies and the kind friends
who extended their sympathy and
sent beautiful flowers on the occasion
of the death Of our beloved son and
brother.
Mrs. George Kohn and Family.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

The New Year wss quietly ushered
in, with the city court free of drunk
ards this morning. The drinkers gov
erned themselves with care if they
became intoxicated, but the chief Of
police is sure that the partakers OF
booze" were few, that is those who
became "tanked" No drunkards were
arrested in either city yesterday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

The e. Romero Hose and Fire com
pany win meet tonight at the station
house on Bridge street for the regular
monthly business meeting. The COM
pany will make plans for its big an
nual masquerade dance on February
20. The firemen say they will intro
duce many new features and make
the dance most enjoyable.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
KING FIRES CABINET

MadridS Jan. 2.-King Alfonso, on
the advice of the Dato cabinet, yes
terday dissolved the Spanish parlar
ment and proclaimed a general cleo
ton. Deputies will be voted for on
March 8, and on March is the new
senators will be elected.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
Fresh Liggett's Chocolates for New
Years gifts at Murphey's.-Adv
Uncle Toms Cabin" new produc-
tion at the Photoplay tonight.-Adv.
LEFT BIG ESTATE

New York. Jan. 2.-The estate left
by Whitelaw Reid, ambassador to
Great Britain and editor and part
owner of the New York Tribune, was
valued at $1,89S,SS4 in a report filed
at White Plains today by the tax ap-
praisers. With the exception of $751;
500, the estate consists Of personal
property The Inheritance of Mrs.
Reid the widow and principal bene-
ficiary. is appraised at $1,2S9,6S5.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

This morning at the postoffice a
Japanese, employed as janitor at the
Santa Fe offices. took an epileptic
fit and for some time was in dazed
condition Medical assistance was
given and he recovered.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

"The New Year and the Worlds
Progress" is the subject of the ad-
dress to be given tonight at Temple
Montefoire by Rev. Jacob H Landau.
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

The first all-steel express car of
the Wells Fargo company to pass
through Las Vegas came in this af-
ternoon on train No. /. The car is
neatly built and great improvement
over the old-style car
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

This evening at the First Methodist
church the Epworth league viii hold
social to which all young people of
the city are invited. A pleasant even
ing is expected.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

The West side Literary society
gave a most enjoyable compadres
dance at the Hotel Romaine Wednes-
day night to celebrate the arrival of
the New Year. The affair was large
ly attended.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

The Royal Neighbors of America
and the Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
ca will hold a joint installation of Of
ficers tonight in the hall of the
Woodmen Of the World. ALI members
of both organizations are invited to be
present. An appetising oyster supper
will be served following the installa
tion. se
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

District Attorney Charles W. G.
Ward has removed his office to the
room on the second floor of the court
house, where he can be found every
day. His assistant, Chester A.. Hun
ker, occupies the office with him.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Sunday morning at the Christian
church there will be roll call of all
the members. It is especially request
ed that all members be present at this
service.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Miss orpha Jairl and Jesse Harris,
both of Unionville, Mo-, we're united
in marriage at the court house late
Wednesday safternoon9 Probate Judge
Adelaide Eafoya performed the cere-
mony.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
THE WHOLE STATE is
UNDER MARTIAL RULE
so DECLARES THE ADJuTANT
GENERAL OF COLORADO, Or
DERlNcs ARRESTS

Trinidad, Colo, Jan. 2-4In ordering
the arrest of Louis J. Allen, former
secretary of the miners union at Agui-
lar, yesterday at Fowler, General John
Chase has acted in support Of his
contention that martial law is in eff
feet throughout the state, ana that hla
authority is not confihea solely to the
strike zone.
This As the first action of the sort
ever taken by military commander
in Colorado. Allen was brought here
by military detail and jailed await
ing action next week by the military
commission, which will reconvene
Monday. The nature of the charges
against the union leader are not dis
closed
Murder Suspect Released
Mario zeni, who has been held as
a military prisoner since the killing
of Detective G. W. Belcher here on
November 20, was released from the
city Jail today. TheIorder for release
was issued by Captain 3. W, Smith,
assistant judge advocate. zeni was
named by Louis zaDconelIi in an al
legged confession of the Belcher MUIR
der. No action against Zeni has been
taken by the civil authorities.
James Bicuvaris alias Jim the
Green" was indicted on the charge
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Big drop in beef market. Fore
quarters cents pound. Hind quar-
ters 10 cents pound. Fine corn-fed
beef. All other meats in proportion.
At Pete Roth's.-A
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Of numbering Angus Alexander, al
mine guard, in a report of the county
grand jury made public lately. Bicu-
varis was arrested recently while In,
a Denver hospital, The grand jury
adjourned until January 70 when con
sideration of strike cases will be re-
sumed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

John Roach, who recently came
here from Amarillo, Tex, to locate,
has rented the old C. C. Robbins
house, where he and his family will re-
side.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Kalem's new production Of Uncle
Toms Cabin in two reels at the
Photoplay tonight and Saturday
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Congregation Monefiore will hold
its annual meeting Sunday at the
temple. officers will be elected for
1914.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Send box Of LlssetFs Chocolates
with your good wishes on January 1,
1914. At Murphey's.-AdV. sgs
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Another big express shipment Of
Lisgetts Chocolates received at Muir
phey's Drug store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Llgeett's Chocolates are the best
and purest candy we can buy. For
sale at Murphey's.-AdV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
LOCAL NEWS

Light automobile lamps at 5:ss
O'Clock this evening.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, Of course.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Uncle Toms Cabin" the most pop
ular American drama ever written.
At the Photoplay tonight.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LADY-Employed, wants clean steam
heated room, close in. Address s,
care Optic.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Start the new year right by sending
a box Of Llgsett schocolates with your
best wishes for 1s14.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Try dram OF Old Taylor Bourbon
at the Opera Bar.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

Liggett's candy just received by ex-
press at Murphey's-AdV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-01-02

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
NO WORD rs RECEIVED
FROM CONSTITUTIONALI

Niagara Falls. Ont. June 25.-No
word was received to-day from the
Constitutionalist delegation, and IL
probably Will be several days before
the mediators are called on to take
further action in relation to the McXi-
can problem. Ambassador Da Cana,
OF Brazil. left here tonight to join
Mrs. Da Cana at Long Branch, y. j..
for a few days Minister Suarcz. of
Chile. probably will depart tomorrow
or Saturday. Minister Naon. of Ar
gentina. will remain TO greet the Con-
stitutionalisi representatives.
1t Is presumed that on the arrival
OF Fernando lSlesias Calderon in
Washington, he Will wish to confer
at length with Luis Cabrera, Rafael
Zuburan and Jose Vasconcelos before
they enter into negotiations with the
iuerta delegates. Mr. Caldcron has
just come from long association
with the Constitutionalists at the
HEADQUARTERS Of General Carranza. and
he is supposed to possess intimate de-
tails of the purposes of the Constitu-
tionalist leaders.
All members of the mediation colony
are not agreed that disposition OF the
international question to the satisfac-
ton of the American and Hucrta dele
gates assures the adjustment of the
Mexican problem as q whole
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
JAPANESE CONTROVERSY
STILL IS At DEADLOCK
Intimation That 1t Is Being Worked
Around to Stage for lArbitra-
ton at The Hague.
CORRESPONDENTS GIVEN OUT
All Diplomatic Exchanges Over Anti
land Law, Extending Over Period
of More Than Year, Published in
Washington and Tokyo.

Washington. June 35--Diplomatic
correspondence between the United
States and Japan, over the California
antiland law. extending over n period
OF more than year. was published to-
day simultaneously In Washington and
Tokyo, by agreement of the two gov
ernmentS.
1t disclosed that a new treaty was
discussed as one way to meet Japans
protest against what her diplomatic
correspondence characterized through
out as essentially unfair and invidi-
ously discriminatory" On June 10, the
Japanese ambassador, Niscount Chinda
left with Secretary Bryan "instruc-
tons from the Tokyo Foreign Office
that the projected treaty would tend
to create new difficulties. The Jap
anesc government. therefore. the note
said. was "disinclincd to continue ne
Eotiations looking to the conclusion of
| convention on the lines of the pro-
tect under discussion, but they prefer
| ID recur to the correspondenceS which
| were interrupted, and they will now
! look for an answer to the note handed
MI Bryan on the 26th of August last
hoping that, In renewal of the study
or tho case. fundamental solution of
the question at issue may be found"
BRYAN ASKED TO ANSWER
NOTE; OF AUGUST rs LAST
The Japanese note of August % last.
which MIR. Bryan was asked TO an
swer, concluded:
THE imperial government claims
for them dts subjects) fair and equal
treatment, and are unable either to
| acquiesce in the unjust and obnoXi-
Gus discrimination complained of. or to
! regard the question as closed SO long
| as the existing state of things is per-
mittcd to continue"
Two days ago Secretary Bryan re-
piled to that communication, but pub
| LEGATION Of the note was withheld to-
day, because IL could not be included
| in the correspondence made public at
| Tokyo 1t is understood Secretary
| Bryan reattrmed the position Of the
! United States, leaving the subject
| open for further diplomatic exchanges.
So there the controversy stands. APP
Darently at deadlock.
| There are limitations in diplomatic
circles that II is being worked around
| to n stage for arbitration at The Hague.
\ a standard arbitration treaty with
Japan now Is In force, having only
recently been renewed.
! The proposed treaty, halted by
| Japan's latest attitude. it is under
| stood, proposed to touch on the nat
uralization OF those Japanese already
owning lands.
The correspondence In full makes
about 10000 words
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
TRADE COMMISSION BILL |
IN SENATE FOR DEBATE .
With Opening of Argument, Fight
to Put Antitrust Program
Through Begins.
MADE UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Senator Ovens Measure for Regu-
lation of Stock Exchange Favor
ably Reported by Banking and Cur
rency Committee.

Washington. June 25.-with tho
opening to-day of debate on the New
lands trade commission bill. the fight
began to put the administration anti
trust program through the Senate. On
motion of Senator Newlands. the trade
commission measure was made the UNI
finished business, with an agreement
that its consideration should not inter
Zero with appropriation bills.
Senator Cummins introduced five
appointments to the bill proposing to
add prohibitions against intcrlockinE
dtrectorates and holding companies,
with tho trade commission responsible
for their enforcement.
To-day's debate centred about the
section of the bin making unfair COM
petition" illegal. and authorizing the
proposed commission to prevent prac-
tees amounting to unfair COMPETE
ton"
Senator McCumbcr said the section
would force the commission to pre-
scribe STANDARD of business morals"
and to enforce the standard. Senators
Borah and Reed questioned the consti =
tutionality of the provision.
Senator Ncwlnnds defended II. as
serting that the term unfair compcti
ton had generally recognized mean
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26

Bliss is one OF the leading merchants
of New York City. and Is considered
one OF the hest equipped men OF this
city for the position which he has nc
copied"
According to Mr.. Alexander the
Clahin Comparys difficulties were pre-
ciritated by its Endorsement of notes
OF the Claiiin enterprises, which. ow-
ing TO general depression In the dry
goods business. they were unable to
pay NJ maturity. Every dollar of the
claims in this crash. lie said. resulted
from such Endorsement
Among the Clahin stores for which
RECEIVERS were appointed to-day were
the II. iSattcrman Company and tho
Bedford Company. BROOKLYN: tho Mont
gori"rv Fair, Montgomery, Ala and
me Jones store Company, of Kansas
city.
I'm accurate list of all the Clauin
enterprises was not available hero to
night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
TO REGAIN HEALTH
CLEANSE THE BLOOD

When your blood Is impure, weak.
thin and debilitated. you cannot pos
sibly enjoy good health. Your sys-
tern becomes receptive OF any or all
diseases. and germs are likely to lodge
In some part of the body.
Put your blood In good condition.
and do so at once.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly
and peculiarly on the blood-lt puri-
fies enriches. and revitalizes It and
builds up the whole system.
Hoods Sarsapariila is not n cure
all. II is the best blood medicine on
the market. 1t has stood the test OF
forty years and is used all over the
world. Get II and begin treatment
to-day. 1t will surely help you. Sold
by all druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
BRISTOL SENTIMENT
STRONG FOR SLEMP
Indications Arc That He VIII Get City
Delegation II Name Is Before
Convention.
Lspecini to The Times; p.spatch.l

Bristol. Va. June H.-De!cgntes were
elected tonight TO represent the city of
Bristol At the Ninth District Republican
Convention on July Q. The delegates were
chosen In mass-m-ct!ng In the City Hall.
man, J. 6. Ti!ley being elected secretary.
Tho delegates are instructed TO cast the
vote o! Bristol unit. hu; not In
structed FOR any candidate Sentiment among
the delegates Is strong for Representative
Slemp. and should his name be before the
convention the indications are he will re-
ceivc the vote OF Bristol. The meeting was
addressed by David T.. Bailey former collec-
tor OF interna! revenue. who predicted har-
'nony between the Republicans and Progress
sives, declaring that In his opinion the two
factions of tho old party would march to a
common victory in November. Herbert II.
Sh!pley was reelected city chairman and
6. II. Giimer was elected secretary o! tho
city committee y new committee OF nfteen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-26
Owens BiIi Rcportcd.

Washington, June -. Senator
Owens bill for the regulation of stock
exchanges was favorabiy reported to
the Senate to-day by the Banking and
Currency COMMITTEES.
TIL. bill would bar from the mails
any newspaper circular, or other mis-
sivC containing quotations from any
stock exchange, unless il is either In
corporatcd under the laws OF It's State
proved by the Postmast ter General.
The bill also makes II unlawful for
any person to offer for Interstate
any quotation or Information concern
ing stocks which does not conform
to resulations laid down by the Post
telephone company violating the pro-
posed act shall be fined $1,000 for
first offense and $500 for subsequent
Offenses. and any officer OF such a com
pany shall be liable to two years i'm
prisonment.
Committee members opposing the bill
learned it had been. reported. Senator
Hitchcock declared the report had been
made In violation OF the rules. He
announced that Senators Owen. Shat
roth. Lee, OF Maryland, Brlstow and
Crawford were actually present when
the vote was taken: that Senator
Pomcrcnc had instructed Senator owen
to count him present to make a
quorum; that Senator Hollis had given
the same instructions, and authorized
a vote in favor OF the bill II one was
taken.
Senator Hitchcock declared cenators
owen, Shafroth and Lee actually voted
for the five bill report, and that the
two others present objected when so
small a part of the committee was
present Senator owen. he said. left
for. European trip Immediately after
making his report.
Senator Hitchcock tonight made n
motion to lift the report from the SEN
ate calendar and send II back TO the
committee.
senator Shafroth defended the action
of the committee. and ask ed the Senate
To suspend action until the return of
Senator owen. The motion went over
until tomorrow. Although such n mo-
ton Is unusual, opponents OF the bill
believe tonight IT would carry. II gen
orally is understood no effort will be
made TO press the measure 10 passage
at this session of Congress.