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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
STATE BANK REPORT
| SHOWS Big INCREASE
lcRoWTH OF MILLION IN REsouR-
cEs, AND DEPOSITS ADVANCE
4 PRoPoRTioNATEAY

santa re, July 22 The combine
state bank report of all the state ban
land trust companies at the close 0
business of the fiscal year, as issued
today by the travelling auditor does
not bear out the story of pessimism
from the assessors. In fact, it shows
that the business of the state banks
increased ten per cent the first six
months of the year, despite the cry
OF hard times.
On July 1, the state banks and trust
companies opened business with re-
sources amounting to $9,S0s,2Ss.S4 as
against Ss.4s4. 4.53I53 at the close OF
business on December 81, 1913. The
loans and discounts on the former date
were s6.694, 1880 as against S57Ol,-
93S.57 six months before. The indl-
vidual deposits subject 10 check with
out notice had increased from $S'SoS,-
2c5.14 to S4,469.l41S4 or to $1z for
each man, woman and child in the
state.
There we're 59,991 savings deposit
ors who had $7S9,S152 on deposit.
TBere were 1851 other depositors,
kso that outside of the national banks,
one out of every IS persons in the
state has a bank account. The banks
were doing quite we'll for their divi-
dend rate averaged IL per cent a
total of $117,9516s being paid out IN
dividends the last II months despite
the so-called hard times. lnsadditlon
the surplus increased in six months
Iron $3.50 O.ss2.4S to s14o15S, the undi-
Ivjdea profits from $213,7s6.53 to $215,-
/ 4eS.4S: the dividends unpaid from
s24.223 to s27,755. the certificates OF
deposits from $f,3s5,Os7 46 to s1,54S,-
Ie12 60 the certified checks from sS'-
240.s .sS to s5,616.4O; the cashiers checks
outstanding amounting to $4O,47l14
the notes and bills rediscounted 70
sss. .ss5. .65, bills payable to $llO,SlSzV
} while the item of other liabilities has
been reduced from s2l,2sO.s5 to 81
226.29.
Banking houses and lots are valued
at s171.219.61 against s1S6,S41.1S, sly
: months before, while the actual casf
: in hand increased from ss27.442.25 tc
ss29 .90S.50. Division of the total re
sources of the state banks and trus
companies of the state would give
: each man. woman and child almos
) $50. a higher average than Hlmiial
] division would yield in most othe'
{ states.
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Would Arrange ArmIstlce

On Board United States California,
Mazatlan, Mexico, July 81, (by wireless
to San Diego, Calf, July 220-On the
arrival of the flagship California here
today. approaches were received from
both the federals and constitutional
ist camps indicating that the generals
on both sides would be glad to meet
on board the flagship, or some other
foreign cruiser, to arrange an armlstice
during a possible evacuation of the
city by the federals.
Such meeting would be thorough
llv in accord with the policy of Admiral
howard, who, since. the fall Of Huerta
has been doing everything he could
to bring the warning factions together
Six hundred troops of those who
evacuated Guaymas are known to have
landed at Manzanillo, which would
indicate possible rear attack, in con
junction with the troops at Mazatlan
on the forces of General Obregon.
Villas Delay Plzxfes Officials
Ell Paso, Texas, July 22.-Announce
ment of General Villas delay in pro
ceesing south from chihuahua Cit
greatly puzzled officials here today
It had been expected that Villa woul'
leave today for Aguas Calientes Wit
three of his brigades to participate Il
ltbe junction of constitutionalist troops
north of the national capital.
| Mexican officials on the border ao
i mitted their ignora=ee of the plan
of the division of the north 1t wa
rot eevn known definitely If Villa ha
Continued on Page Four)
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STRIKE IN RUSSIA
SPREADS RAPIDLY
ARMED RIOTERS ATTACK TRAIN
AND ARE BEATEN BACK ONLY
AFTER ENCOUNTER

st. Petersburg, July 22.-The strike
situation in Russia took on more
serious expression today when armed
conflicts occurred IN the streets and
resulted in the wounding of many po-
lice. Cossacks and strikers.
Just outside the capital, passen-
ger train on the coast line to Finland
was held up by strikers, the engineer
was forced to quit the engine, under
threat of being shot, and the passen-
gers we're driven from the cars.
The strikers. who numbered 800.
then cut down the telegraph poles and
raised obstructions on the track. A
detachment of Cossacks and gendarmes
arrived and drove off the wreckers.
Traffic was then resumed, but the
railroad train was conveyed by a loco
motive with an armed escort
At Regina the strike movement was
said to be spreading and it was said
40 900 men had struck work, while in
many other cities in all parts of the
empire. thousands of men are report
ed to have left their employment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
POLICE FORCE
HIVE OF THIEVES
OFFICERS OF ROCKVILLE CENTER
NJ. ", LOOT VILLAGE AND
ESCAPE

Rockville Center, N. Y, July a.
one half of Rockville Center's police
force of six men are accused of burg
larv in warrants issued here today.
Two of the three men-Patrolmen
Amos Veritzan and Henry Wickes-
were arrested while on post; the third
Nulof Peterson, on his vacation, Is
believed to- be9in Hplyoke, Mass. The
Holyoke police have been requested by
wire to apprehend him.
Three trunks containing articles Of
every description and valued at ap
proximately' $4,000 were found in the
chicken coops of veritzen and Wickes
The village trustees are trying TO in
duce the prisoners to explain how the
trunks came to be- there. Many rob
berries have been reported in the VI
1Iage since last fall when summer resi-
dents closed their houses for the sea
son.
The depredations eliminated recent
lly in the robbery of Arnold Hus
ser's general store. 3usttacross Mail
street from police headquarters. MI
IIIusser recently identified some 0
| his stolen property worn on tn
street by negro residents of the villag
| ard obtained information which re
suited in the arrests.
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TO-DAY IN CONGRESS-
Senate: Met at noon.

Senate: Met at noon
The conference report on the In
dian appropriation bill was completed
A democratic caucus to expedite the
trust bills and discuss adjournment
was called for tonight
Debate was resumed on the river
and harbor bill.
The foreign relations committee con-
sidered without action a request from
Colonel Roosevelt for an opportunity
to discuss the Columbia treaty.
Investigation of charges of discrimi-
nation by coal trust against Charles
ton and other southern ports was con
tinued by a committee.
House: Met at noon.
A bill to extend from 10 to 20 years
the time within which settlers on irri-
CATION projects may repay the govern
nent was debated.
Interstate commerce committee re-
ported resolution for investigation of
alleged repression of wheat prices
paid to Kansas producers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
Labor Leaders Held

Aqua Prieta, Sonora. July 22.-
Twenty labor leaders ordered deported
from Cananea because of alleged ac-
hvity in the strike at the mines and
smelter of the Cananea Consolidated
Copper company, are held heer under
surveillance while the Sonora officers
are at a loss where to send them, The
men we're refused admission to the
United States when they were taken
to Naco. Rumors that the men might
be executed are not credited.
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words
Sensation in Court

Another sensation was caused
among the spectators by this exclama-
ton, and loud ''Bravos" for NJ. Gail
laux were heard all over the court
When the noise had somewhat sub
sided, Maitre Chenu replied;
Il take the entire responsibility.
You cannot menace me mere. You
doubtless do not know the temper OF
the man whom you address,
The disorder in court was SO great
that Judge Albanel threatened to clear
the chamber if the manifestations
We're repeated.
When quiet had been restored
Georges Fromentina. sales clerk in
gun store where Madame Caillaux
purchased the weapon with which she
killed Calmette, was called, He took
an autcmobatic pistol from package
in front of the judge and explained its
action. Maitre Chenu said:
Madame Caillaux did not say
when she loaded the pistol"
Madame Caillaux "As soon as got
to my motor car, before I could forget
Fromentin's explanations"
Il had never fired pistol but had
handled one with my husband.
bought gun at the same place"
Another gunsmith's employe said
Madame Caillaux had practicef in the
range under the store. Three of her
six shots struck a target the size Of
a human figure.
Nine Caillaux: I tried the pistol
solely at the request of the employe.
He wanted me to be sure knew how
it worked
Yves Delbos, editor in chief OF LIE
Radical, related that he had met
Nine. Caillaux on the day of the
shooting. He said:
"She seemed depressed and aged
and was like beaten, hunted thing"
Nine. Louisa De Mesagne, formerly
society editor of the Figaro, amid
Tofund silence, testified she had
dined in company with Nine Gail
lau about two months before the
shooting. She continued:
Mime Caillaux said Nine. Gueydan,
the former wife of M. Caillaux, was
going from one newspaper, office to
another hawking letters against her.
tried to reassure her by saying that
my information was that Nine. Guey-
dan had refused to sell the letters to
Calmette for $4,000. ! know nothing
OF the Thy Joe letter.
viii you not give more precise
testimony about Nine. Gueydan's let
ter?" interrupted Madame Caillaux.
The witness did not reply and a
moment later left the stand.
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ceive the delegates from Carbajal and
also Eufanio Zapata, brother of Gen
eral Eimiliano zapata, who will confer
with him concerning the disposition
of the Zapata troops and details of the
entry into Mexico City.
John r. Silliman, who is aboard the
train had seevraI long interviews with
General Carranza and several of his
cabinet officers. General Natera and
General Triana accompanied Carranza
TO Victoria.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22

cd the convention OF District %. Unit
ed Mines Workers of America. in ses-
sion here. The district comprises
the state Of Wyoming. II is expected
fne convention will adjourn tomorrow
and that the scale committee will
meet representatives of the operators
TO arrange a working agreement to
take the place of the present one.
that expires in September,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
1ENER DEFINES BALL PLAYERS

Selins Grove. Pa, July 22.-" Base
ball players are neither miners, hod
carriers. nor ditch diggers. They are
professional men, and professional
men do not strike" declared John K.
Tener. governor of pennsylvania and
president Of the National league OF
baseball players, in an interview to
day on his arrival here to review
Pennsylvania national guardsmen in
their camp.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
special emIssary Refused Aid

Douglas. Ariz., July 2.--Major Car
ter Plank, special emissary Of the
Sonora land and war tax commission
held In the Hermosiilo prison for al
legged insults to Governor Jose Maria
A1aytorena, was refused aid by General
Salvador Alavarado, constitutionalist
commander at Guaymas. in telegram
late last night to officials at Amua
prison. Sonora, according to reports
received here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
SNOW IN COLORADO

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 22.-
Reports from Atleman, Colo. 30 miles
southwest of here, and noted as being
the highest Incorporated town in the
world. indicate heavy fall of snow
this morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
KNIGHTS nF pYTHlAs

Terre Haute Ind. July o. -Briga-
dier General William Fl. LOOMS or
Grand Rapids. Mich. was unanimous
" elected major general Of uniform
rank Of the knights Of Pythias at the
meeting Of the supreme council of
the order
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
WAR DEPARTMENT HAS PLANS
THOUSAND BLUE JACKETS WILL
BE READY TO LAND IF
NEEDED
MINISTER CALLS ON BRYAN
CLAIMS THAT THEIR PRESENCE
MAY MEAN COUNTER
OUTBREAKS

Washington, July 22--Plans for the
mobilization of at least 1000 marines
within striking distance of Haiti and
the Dominican Republic, will move
forward another step tomorrow with
the arrival of the naval transport
Prairie at Guantanamo from Vera
Cruz.
The Prairie will bring the full COM
plement Of officers for the marines
already at Guantanamo, and viii re-
main there to transport the force to
Haiti should an emergency arise,
while the Hancock is away for more
troops.
War department. officials, confident
that peace can be restored on the
island effectively by the active inter-
vention of the United States, are per-
fecting their plans.
Minister Protests
Solon Menos, the Haitien minister.
conferred with Secretary Bryan today
and urged that Intervention would re-
suit in a new number Of counter rev
olutions. and necessitate the dissolu-
+ ton Of the present government and
leyen the abdication OF the president
u count on the spirit OF Justice Q
1.-The American peopae.r aaza Mznizk'
AEea.oss sssfs,3ing to- iftervenfz on
ID restrain them from taking rae 81
k which would be - har1afuI 10 HaItI
I'll Present mobilization OF marines Il
j the vicinity or the islands, the min
} lister stated, had been Officially ex
/ planned by the state department as
precautionary step taken to avert
possible trouble, and was not, he felt
sure, an indication that plans actual
ly existed for the landing of United
States troops in Haiti.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
CAILLAUx LEADING SENSATION
TESTIMONY CAUSES MANY OUT
BREAKS OF APPLAUSE AND
SNEERS
WOMAN PRACTISED SHOOTING
GUNSToRE CLERK TELLS OF
MARKSMANSHIP OF THE
DEFENDANT

Paris, July 22.-Politics was the
predominating factor today in the
trial of Nine. Caillaux for the MUIR
DER of CASTOR Calmette, editor of the
Figaro.
The French government was under
stood to be greatly concerned in re-
gard to the diplomatic documents men
toned at the hearing as having been
in the possession or the assasinated
editor. These documents, it was stat
ed, were later handed over to Presi-
dent Poincare, who passed them on
to the foreign office.
Senator Bienvenu Martin, acting
minister of foreign affairs, was up
most of the night and an acute inter-
change OF telegrams took place be-
tween him and Premier Rene Viviani,
now in Russia with the president.
CaiIlaux Demands Documents
Joseph Caillaux, the prisoners hus-
band, and Fernand Labor, her coun-
sci, made vehement demand that
the documents should be produced in
court. It is understood that the pre-
mier. anticipating such a demand, left
instructions with his substitute at the
foreign office as to what course should
be pursued with regard to the papers,
which are in the foreign office
archives.
The moment after the court mad
been called to order the procurator
general rose and said Il am autho-
orized by the government to declare
that the documents referred to in yes
terday's testimony are only pretend
ed copies of documents, which do not
exist"
Maitre Labor: I'VE consider the
incident closed"
Charles Chenu, the lawyer repre-
senting the interests of the Figaro
and those of Calmette's heirs, then
said sarcastically:
Il regard the incident as only an
enjoyable diversion. 1t has pleased
M. Caillaux to transform a criminal
trial into a political ones. He in
tends to go from here with certifi-
cate of loyalty to France. Much good
will it do him"
The procurator general exclaimed
that the honor and patriotism of M
Cainaux remained unstained.
Maitre Iabori objected to the lang
rage used by Maitre Chenu.
Georges Prestas Testifies
\ Georges Prestat, a brotherrin5law o.
the murdered editor and chairman ol
the Figaro company, was then calico
to the stand and emphatically denieC
that the Figaro had been in the pay
of foreigng banks. The Germans, ~
said, had never held the majority o
the shares of the Figaro, as had beer
alleged. He then read lengthy eA
tracts from memoranda.
While Prestat was testffying Call
laux came from his seat from amon'
the witnesses and stood closer to tn
bar in order to hear better. Maitr
Chenu, commenting on M. Prestat
testimony, said:
Il would add that it does no
become M. Caillaux to come here an
endeavor to soil the grave whicn ni
wife made" Then followed an e'
citing scene. Many of those in coui
rose from their seats and shouted;
"Bravol" while others Kissed an
murmured until Judge Louis Alban'
was obliged to call the court to orde
with a severe reprimand. M Cai
laux in state of excitement and ag
tation, exclaimed:
"Since l must take notice of wni
this lawyer has said, I will ask nj
if he will take responsibility for n
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
NINE WORKERS OF WYOMING

Cheyenne, Wyo., July 22-Interna-
tional Vice President Frank j. Hayes
and John R. lawson executive board
member for District Is, today address
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
ACQUAINTED WITH The FACTS
IN LETTER SAYS HE is THE ONLY
MAN WITH FiRsT-HAND
Il INFORMATION
SENATOR STONE OBJECTS
DOES NOT WISH TO TURN FOR.
EIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
INTO TOWN MEETING

Washington, July ga request
from Colonel Roosevelt for an oppor-
tunity to appear before the senate
foreign relations committee in oppo-
sition to the Colombian treaty was
considered today by the committee,
without action, however, as Chairman
Stone was unable to marshal a quor-
um Colonel Roosevelt wrote to Sen
ator Stone he wanted to tell why he
opposes paying $25,OOO,OOO to Colon
hia for the partition of Panama
II replied to Colonel Roosevelt's
letter personally, saying that would
submit the matter or hearing on the
Colombian treaty and his appearance
before it to the committee" said Sen
ator stone. Il do not know what he
will do about it."
The Missouri senator said he had
not set a date for another meeting
of the committee.
Later Senator Stone made pubic
Colonel Roosevelts letter in which
t1e former president wrote:
"If there is any intention of your
committee to act favorably on tn
proposed treaty with Colombia. b
: which we are to pay COLOMBIA $zE
: Ob0 0tas ID 10 EXPRESS regret Tor y
$ action taken in the. past. respee
: Ifully request to be heard thereon.
I The Roosevelt Letter
! II was president throughout TN
/ time of the negotiations, first witt
Colombia and then with Panama, by
which we acquired the right to builo
the panama canal Every act OF tnis
government in connection with the
negotiations and with other proceed
ings for taking possession OF the
canal zone and beginning the build
ling of the canal was taken by my ex-
press direction, or else in carrying
i out the course Of conduct |, as presl-
dent, HaQ ldlu uoWH.
Il had, fully, knowledge of every
thing Of any Importance that was
/ done in regard thereto, by any agent
of the government, and l was solely
responsible for what was done. The
then secretary of state, John Hay,
who is now dead, had almost as COM
, pfete a first-hand knowledge of what
occurred; but no man now living, ex-
cept myself, has this first-hand knowl-
edge and no man, living or dead
shared iwth me the responsibility for
the action Itook, save in a wholly
minor degree.
II request to appear before you te
make a full .tatement of exactly what
did and of what was done by my or
ders, to state the reasons therefor
and to answer any questions that youl
body or the members of Your body
: choose to put tonne" 3
Senator Stone indicated that he per
sonally was not in favor of hearing
:. him.
: The question to be considered b,
! this committee" said Senator Stone
is not so much what happened Il
Colombia 10 or II years ago. Th'
subject for us to consider is how t
adjust our relations. Colonel Roosf
. veIt has said time and again what h
= had to say about Colombia. If he ha
v anything further to say, so far as
y am concerned, let him write it on
Il and send it to the committee. ! an
h not much in fabor of turning the fol
n eign relations committee of the ser
IS ate into town meeting"
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carranza,s welcomed En- Route

On Board General Carranza's Spe-
olal Train en- Route to Tampico, Vic
toria. Mexico, July 21, (via Laredo,
Texas. July 22.)--deneral Carranza
was given an enthusiastic welcome
at the towns along the line from
Monterey to Victoria today.
He will remain TWO days in Tam
rico. which point he will reach to
morrow. and then return to saltillS
via Monterey. where he expects to re
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-22
CONsTITUTIONALIST SILENT
VILLA VISITS GUERRERO, WIFE's
HOME, AND DELAYS FOR
WARD MOVEMENT
THOUGHT TO Be OUT OF FAVOR
AMERICAN. ARRESTED FOR ES-
PolNAGE, IN CARE OF BRA
LILLIAN MINISTER

Washington. July 22.-Ambassador
Ia Cana of Brazil and Ministers Sua-
rez of Chile and Naon of Argentina,
tle three mediators in the Mexican
affairs, appealed to President Wilson
today to have the United States use
its influence with General Carranza
to obtain general amnesty for those
who supported the Huerta government.
1t was the first formal call of the
three mediators since the conference
at Niagara Falls adjourned They
were accompanied by Secretary Bryan
and for nearly an hour discussed the
Mexican situation in all its phases.
They expressed the view that Francis
CD Carbaial was ready to turn over
the government to General Carranza,
but wanted him to guarantee that
there would be no wholesale execu-
tons, arrests of confiscation of prop
erty.
viii not Surrender Internationally
They told President Wilson that
Carbajal would not surrender uncon-
ditionally and that unless these guar
antees for the protection Of the lives
and property of those who supported
I4uerta were given, would concentrate
al the military forces and resist Il
The utmost any effort to invade Mex
leo City.
The president and Mr. Bryan listen
ed attentively to the views of the
South American diplomats, especially
as they indicated that their govern
ments probably would be unable to
recognize any administration in Mex
leo which refused to give quarter to
its enemy or itself by peaceful means,
in accordance with civilized practice
among nations.
| After their talk with the president
Secretary Bryan and the thre diplo-
mates went to the state department
for a conference.
Washington Influence Relied On
That the influence of the United
States was being relied on by Provi-
sfonal President Carbajal to obtain
satisfactory terms from the constitu.
tionalists was explained also by Jose
Castenot, personal representative OF
CarbaiaL The mediators conferred
not only with Mr.. Castellot but also
with Emilio Rabasa. head of the dele
CATION which represented Huerta al
the Niagara conference
| MIR Castellot was confident the Am
erlcan government never would permit
, ar arbitrary entry into Mxico City
He said that the Carbajal governmn'
: wanted no share in the future admin
, istration no valuation of the acts Of
TTuerta, but simply guarantees FOL
-lliges and property.
s Word that the commission WHICH
will represent Carbajal in negotiations
with Carranza had left Mexico City
: came to Castellot today. The com
: mission departed without obtaining
4 credentials, but4aince Carranza indicat
:. ed to the American government tina
{ he would receiver the commission
9 full instructions and authorization
9 would be sent them.
General Carranza has suggested ina
the conferences take place at Saltillc
carranza's Welcomed En- Route
; On Board General Carranza's Spe