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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02

has forced back to the Mexican side
such unwounded federals as waded
across the river with their arms.
This resulted only in their coming
to this side again and repetition Of
the task of forcing them back Many
deserters, on being forced back after
their arms were taken from them by
the American troops, pleaded that
they certainly would be killed. Under
Secretary Garrison's order it is be-
lieved that Major NfcNamee, after dis
arming the federals, will permit them
to remain on this side should it ap-
pear that their lives were endangered
II the whole federal army came
across, it is understood at Presidio,
no attempt would be made to force any
Of them back, as it then would be
considered that the defeated Huerta
forces had been put in jeopardy,
It was reported on the American
side that many Of General Pascual
orozco's volunteer federals were
among the deserters. The volunteers
have all been threatened with execu.
tion by General Villa.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
ANOTHER GALE ON
PACIFIC COAST
WAVES ARE MoUNTAiN-HYG4
AND WIND LOWING EIGHTY
MILES AN HOUR


San Francisce Jan Another
gale sprang UP today, with the sea
already a turmoil Of foam for miles
out from the Golden Gate due to pre-
yious disturbances, making navigation
Of the channels. vet more difficult. AT
dawn the steamess Willamette, Kla-
math, speedwell ara Columbia were
awaiting bettQ Gather before at.
teTasting
The steameE ezra, which cleared
for Australia Yesterday, reported by
wireless that the wind is piling noun
famous seas and at times has touch
ed so miles an hour, while its general
average is about so. AL is well with
the Sierra
The waterlOgged lumber schooner
Pomo, which has been lying in tow
Of the steamer Adeline Smifhe outside
the bar, waiting for the weather to
moderate sufficiently to permit her
to pass in, broke loose last night and
capsized. Her six passengers had all
been transferred to the Adehne Smith,
which still is standing by.
Excepting for a few hours yester-
day northern and central California
have experienced whole week OF
rainy weather. The weather bureau
predicted more rain for tonight and
tomorrow. Traffic on the Shasta
route was blocked again today by
landslides at Eagle Point, Cal, and it
was reported that trains would be
held at Dunsmuir and Red Bluff, Cal.
More driftwood was brought down
the Sacramento river today, indicat-
ing q continuance of the flood con-
ditions in the valley which have
verged on the dangerous the last two
days The precipitation this morn
ing in some Of the valley towns was
as high as two inches. All levees are
holding, but the water stands at some
points within less than two feet Of
the flood stage
Some towns in the Santa Clara val
ley are isolated with wires down.
Many bridges are covered with water.
Traffic Of all kinds is demoralized
over wide area Of the state.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
ollnaua Battle cantInues

Maria, Tex, Jan. 2 Reports coma
ing today from oJinagas Mexico, whore
the federal army is being attacked by
General Qrtega's rebels, were that
the battle there was stiIl in progress,
The federals were holding their posi-
ton in the border village, while the
5000 or more rebels were apparently
drawing in closer.
Major McNemee, commanding the
United States border patrol at Pre-
sldio, said he was ready to handle
the situation should the whole federal
army retreat to this country.
The army telegraph wire at Pre-
sidio, Tex, opposite Ojinaga, was not
working up to noon today, and the re-
ports we're brought here by automo-
bile, Secretary Of War Garrison's
order % Brigadier General Bliss re-
garding the crossing Of refugees to
the American side was regarded by the
border patrol as clearly defining the
situation. Heretofore Major McNamee
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
new MAYOR IN THE LEAD
FOLLOWING INDUCTION INTO OF
FIcE THAT FuNcTloNARY
GETS BUSY
DESPERADO'S Bad RECORD
HE HAS KILLED six MEN SINCE
NOVEMBER 21; HE MAY
BE DEAD

Bingham, u, Jan. 2.-Preparations
for the search of the Utah-Apex mine,
where Ralph Lopez took refuge ON
November 27, were completed before
noon today. Eight picked men gath
cred at The Andy tunnel entrance and
awaited word from Sheriff Smith to
knock in the bulkhead and begin
search for the gunman, who has kill
ed six men since November .21.
At noon DR. J. C. Straup, recently
elected mayor of Bingham, was in
Quoted into office. Immediately after
ward he shouldered rifle and joined
the posse that was to enter the mine.
Hundreds of miners climbed to the
preeipitous canyon wall early today
and expectantly crowded the ledge of
the cliff where the Andy tunnel en-
trance is located.
Sheriff Smith was to lead the posse.
/. $. S. Jones, newly appointed chief Of
police and successor Of Chief Of Po-
lice J. w. Grant, who was killed by
Lopez, was in second in charge. DR..
David H. Ray and Deputy Sheriff
julius sorenson, who were with the
posse Chat fought an underground
battle with Lopez when two Of their
comrades fell, were also to assist in
the hunt.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
mlrE Kills MURDERER

coro, Venezuela, Jan. IA family
tragedy resulted in the death yester.
day Of the leaders Of Cipriano Cas-
tros unsuccessful revolutionary ar
my, General Lazaro Gonzales and
General Urbina whohad been errone-
ously reported among the killed on
August Is last, in a battle with the
government troops here. General Ur-
bina shot General Gonzales dead after
quarrel Later in the day Sonora
Gonzales, assisted by a friend. shot
and killed General Urbina.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
Mexican Deputies Released

Mexico City, jan. 2.-T Twenty-six for
mer Mexican deputies. imprisoned by
Provisional President Huerta last Oc
tober, were released from the peni
tentiary today. This number does
not include Rodolfo Reyes, former
minister Of Justice, nor Jorge Vera
Estanol, former minister Of public in
struction.
The judge Of the district court, who
had charge of the investigation, found
there was no basis for the accusation
of rebellion.
A great sensation was caused on
October 10 when the Mexican minis
ter Of the interior, Manuel Cara AL
dape, lined up several hundred federal
troops in front of the cnamber where
the deputies were in session. Just
before this occurred 110 members had
signed resolutions or warning to Gen
eral Huerta in regard to the disap-
pearance of Senator Dominguez, who
had been sent to the penitentiary.
The minister walked to the tribune
of the chamber and stated that Presi-
dent Huerta considered the deputies
resolutions an act of unjustified ag-
gressien and a transgression Of the
rights Of the executive and the courts.
He then ordered the arrests. The dep
uties were hurried off to jail and
congress dissolved.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
Ready to Attack Tampico

Tampico, Jan. ARTILLERY and
ammunition are reaching the rebel
front in such manner as to indicate
that an early attack may be made on
Tampico, or on the force Of 1900 fed.
eral troops entrenched at Alta Mira
90 miles from the coast. Several
pieces of artillery and a large supply
Of ammunition were delivered to reb-
els at Cervantes today.
Rebel engineers are operating the
trains from the city Of Victoria to
Cervantes, which lies only ten miles
north Of Alta Mira.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
To Law AeTIvE sERvIcE

Washington, lau 2-on his own
application, afte nearly 40 years OF
active service, Colonel George H.. G.
Gale will be placed on the retired list
Of the army tomorrow A native Of
Maine. Colonel Gale was graduated
from West Point in 1879. since which
time he has served in the cavalry
arm. with the exception Of detail
of four years I'M the inspector gener-
ais department. Recently he was
stationed at Fort slocnm
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
oRAFTERs PUNISHED

Nyack, N Y, Jan. Bart Dunn,
"a Tammany leader; Joseph Fogarty,
former employe of the state depart
ment Of highways, and the Dunbar
Contracting company, convicted Of
conspiracy in connection with state
road construction in Rockland conn
ty, were sentenced here today. Dunn's
penalty was ten months imprison-
ment at Blackells island and $500
fine; Fogarty's ten months without
fine, and the Dunbar Contracting
compang's $500 fine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
T HUMANITY DEMANDS IT
rHIs COURSE is TO BE PURSUED
TO PREVENT FEDERALs
BEING KILLED
THE BATTLE CONTINUES
IDlcATIoNs ARE THAT HUER-
TRs FORCES ARE ABOUT
TO BE DEFEATED

Washington, Jan. 2-Brigadier Cen
eFal Bliss, commanding the Texas Dor.
der forces, has BEEN instructed by
ecretary Garrison to permit Mexican
sfugees to cross into Texas from Oil
lga if that is necessary to save
eir lives. The latest order to Gen
Il Bliss, which reiterates former or
RS on the same subject, follows:
with reference to a possible situa-
on at Ojinaga incident to people
.ossing the river you will have to
eet the demands of the situation,
hich cannot be foreseen at present.
.axtend such aid to wounded as hui
,anity indicates and permit refugees
cross the river if crossing is nee
sary to save lives. In other words,
Il is not proposed to force people back
over to the Mexican side if they are
liable to be shot or otherwise. injured
on their return. Cooperate fully
with the Red Cross. You are not ex-
pected to turn supplies over to the
] d Cross, but to cooperate with
them in their work to such extent as
may he necessary to meet urgent
needs Of the situation with reference
TO caring for the wounded
Discussing conditions at 0iinaga,
Secretary Garrison today said:
when the fighting first took place
on the Mexican side and the soldiers
of the defeated party began coming
across the border, we, without regard
TO technical questions of law, and in
the interest of humanity, took in as
refugees all those who came unarmed.
= We kept them so long as conditions
on the other side were such that we
felt it would be inhuman to turn
them back. In a. general way we kept
them until they could be safely al
lowed to filter back across the bor-
der into their own country. Those
orders have never been changed, and
if properly interpreted, the men who
have been fighting on the other side
Of the border and who come over un-
armed, are treated as refugees and
are allowed to stay on our side of the
line, rather than be turned back to
practically certain death.
@Armed men who come over are, Of
course, disarmed; the arms are held
by our people and the men themselves
received as other refugees. With re-
gard TO what will happen if a very
large number attempt to come over,
i can only say that unless the orders
are changed (Which Of course they
may be il an exigency calls for
ehange) these men will be treated as
/ have stated; that is, they will be
treated as refugees. How long they
will be permitted to stay, and and all
other hypothetical questions | am un'
able to answer"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
INTENDED TO ROB THE SAFE
THE Ro5HER HAD PLANNED TO
ESCAPE IN A MoToRRoAT
WITH HIS BOOTY
m WAS THE WILLAMETTE
BOLD BANDIT PICKED LUMBER.
LADEN SHIP AS EASY FRUIT
FOR ROBBERY

San Francisco, Jan GOOD Iuclc
at acritical moment and stout heart
saved Captain Relner of the steam
ship Willamette from being shot last
Tuesday night at sea by fantas-
tically disguised pirate, who planned
to rob the ships safe Of the $4,000
it contained, clean out the 25 passen-
gers of cash and valuables and escapa
in launch that was with the vessel.
The Willamette arrived this morning
and Captain Reiner, his hands badly
torn and cut from his battle with the
pirate, told his story. A. B. Nelson.
the pirate, and Joe Lorain, suspected
of being confederate, were turned
over to the United States marshal
About Z o'clock Tuesday night, =
said the captain, Il was sitting in my
cabin. We were then off Cape Vim
cent, about midway between San Pei
dro and Rendondo.
Il heard the knob Of my door turn
lit was not locked--and l found m
self confronted by a strange figu
in a white mask, wearing a false mu
saeAe ana . wig. The lower half
The AppAAisiolFs face Was swaGhed
q handkerchief IN Its right hand VII
a loaded automatic pistol.
Il jumped for the pistol and f-r
some reason I shall never be able to
give you, got hold of it before the
fellow could crook his trigger finger.
Then we began fighting all oyer
the room. All the while the fellow
was pulling the trigger Of his automa-
tic. but my clutch upon 1t in some
way had disarranged the magazine.
The pirate threw the pistol on the
floor. With one free hand he drew
another weapon, this time double
action revolver
Il was shouting for help, which
came in time to save me, for by that
time l was pretty well played out.
A waiter and a seaman came to my
rescue, disarmed Nelson and put him
in irons"
During the progress Of the fight and
for some time afterwards, a motor
boat had been following the vessel
at distance Of about half mile.
Captain Reiner believes the pirate ex-
pected to escape to shore in the
launch, after he had gone through
the ship.
Nelson took passage at San Pedro
for San Francisco under the name Of
M. Lard. Captain Reiner remembered
to have seen him before, and on cross
examining him, learned readily his
true name and that he has member
ship card in California Harbor No. is,
an organization Of mates and pilots.
The willamette, steam lumber
carrier, owned here, carried a crew
Of rs and rs passengers. None Of
the passengers knew Of the battle I'M
til after the pirate was safely in
irons. Captain Reiner sailed for
Seattle today with the willamette.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
POLITICAL EXECUTIONS

Peking. China. Jan. 2.-It is official
ly estimated that $4,000 executions
were made in the province of Sze
Chuen alone in 1913, Most Of those
we're Of robbers, but a large number
we're. political offenders. It is limited
ly officials that the actual figures re-
garding the executions would largely
exec ID the estimates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
BANDIT BECOMES SULTAN

Tangier Morocco, Jan. 2.-It was
reported here today that Raisuli, the
former Moorish brlgand, has been pro.
claimed Sultan of Morocco BY bis
partisans in the interior. who have
decided to continue at all costs the
war against the European invaders Of
their country
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
a aEoLoclsr APPROVES

Washington. Jan. 2 The proposal
Of Secretary Lane to withdraw all
lands of the public domain beloved
to contain radium, in the interest of
the public good meets with the hear
ty approval Of DR.. George Otis smith,
director Of the federal geological sur
vey.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
suFFRAoETTEs ARE MARCHING

SUFFRAGETTES ARE MARCHING
Nyaclx, NJ Y, Jan. 1.-The band Of
suffragettes led by General Rosaiia
Jones. who left New York on New
Years day to march to Albany, set
out from Nyaclk at 8 o'clock today
Their route led through Haverstraw
and Stony Point and they hoped To
spend the night at Tomkins Cove, is
miles north.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
Sheriff Advises Meyer

Z A telegram received today by Gov
ernor Ferris from Sheriff Cruise Of
Hougton county, dealing with the all
legged deportation Of President Meyer
Of the Western Federation Of Miners,
contained information entirely new to
the governor. Cruise said that Deputy
Hinsley reported to him that on the
night Of the alleged attack a crowd
met Meyer in front of the Scott hotel
and threatened to lynch him and throw
him into the lake.
"Hinsley prevailed on the crowd to
send Meyer away on train and this
finally they agreed to do" said Cruise
in his message. "Hinsley got on the
train with Meyer and then learned
Meyer had wound ON the head and
shot in the back. The conductor
wired ahead and had q doctor meet
the train at Winona HinsIey accom-
panied Meyer as far as Charming"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
CANCELLATION PLAN
WILL Be Utilized
UNION MEN IN THE MICHIGAN
COPPER REGION ARE IN
FAVOR OF 1T

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 2.-Until Gov
ernor Ferris receives further informa
tion fom John D. Densmore, solicitor
Of the department of justice and la
Dor, who is not in the Calumet cop
per mine strike region, no action will
be taken by the executive to commu
nicate with President Shaw of the
Calumet and Hecla Mining company
in an effort to obtain a basis Of nego
tions for a settlementof the labor diff
culties. This was ahnouncedaat the
governors ofce today.
Clarence Darrow and other labor
leaders, who conferred with the gov
ernor earlier in the week. urged him
to make another effort to bring to
gether the parties involved in the
strike, which began last July.
It was stated at the capital today
that labor leaders and strikers are
preparing petition to be used in an
attempt to recall Sheriff James Cruise
Of Houghton county. Governor Fer
ris declined to comment on the mat
49,.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02
Raker win Wlthdraw

George F. Baker, chairman of the
First National Bank of New York,
and one Of the dominant figures in
the financial world of America, is
expected soon to withdraw from the
boards Of corporations with which he
Is identified
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-02

concIllatiqn Plan Goes on
Houghton. Mich, Jan 2.-Another
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Rammed BY a Shark.

The strangest shark story which ever
came to the writer's ears was of
shark that charged a steamer. This
was in Queen Charlotte's sound. and
an account of the incident appeared in
Vancouver paper. The captain of
the steamer, which was a small craft
of only so tons or so saw the shark
on the surface on the port bow and
could not resist the temptation of TAX
ing a shot at it with the rifle. He hit
his mark, whereupon the monster. said
to have been fully twenty feet in
length, deliberately charged the steam
er. The boat quivered from stem to
STERN, and the captain said afterward
that it was like striking a rock After
this display of temper Master Shark
had had enough OF it and sank out of
sight,. c. Bridges in Chambers
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
KEEL CANAL DISCLOSES
THE GROWTH OF VESSELS

Berlin, July 2.-The formal open
ing OF the enlarged Kiel canal this
week in the presence of the emperor,
called attention TO the huge growth of
commerce and the increase in ships
dimensions since the old canal was
begun only 81 years ago.
At that time and even eight years
later, when the work was finished, the
most far-sighted engineers and ma
rine experts were convinced that the
canal was big enough 10 meet the de-
mands for many decades.
They believed that provision for
ships 145 meters long with a beam
of % meters and draught of me-
tiers. gave an ample margin for the
utmost development that could be ex-
pected-
But L years later it was found nee
essary TO begin enlarging il and to-
day the new Hamburg-American yes
sells OF the Vaterland type are more
than twice as long as the longest
locks of the old canal. 1t is not ex-
pected that such ocean giants will
ever be called upon to pass through
the canal. so il would still have an
swered the present demands of the
merchant marine.
II is the increase in the size OF war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation OF its patrons
az various paTts OF the city. Inc arg Us
hAs established q system OF branch Of
fces where subscriptions and want au-
vertlsing may DC received ana any IN
formation leIt that may pertain 10 any
department OF the paper, news OF ous.-
ness II Il also planned TO have ~ each
o. these branch Offices every evening
supply OF copies OF Tie Argus Of the
DAY so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstance TO
receive the paper. NIL be suppiIed free
the Argus chain OF branch Offices
includes the following.
J. J. AIpps notion store. AIS Fifth
avenue.
h. 4. Rowe's pharmacy. AIS Four
tenth avenue.
schneider's drug store, Twenty-sev-
eIth street. seventh avenue
aeimDecks pharmaHcy, 80 Third ave-
nue., Fifteenth street
Wagner grocery. Dli Fourth street
Mrs. LonGOns uOLOA store seventh
Street fourteenth avenue.
Helmbecks pharmacy, ~ InlT dave
nue..
ernest Eberts' grocery. 925 Eleventh
aFrAle-
ElE street drug store. ThirtIeth street
an .LSn avenue
College pharmacy, Seventh avenue
aEc LAIFty-eIsnIn street.
Olson grocery. 4h!rteeHtn avenue and
TLIrJ.eLA street.
= ste.s-er drug store. corner Fifth ave
aUs ana Twenty third street
Tasting q Pewe grocery, 1I2S TWEEN
ty-sNtl street
7. K Kelly q son. grocery. 1898
Ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02

craft, however, that has compelled the
rebuilding of the canal The beam of
dreadnoughts has already grown to
% and 80 meters, or 5 and 7 meters
more than was provided for a quarter
of century ago. and 35-metre beam
is a possibility in the near future.
In 1912 there were 1,400 passages of
German 1arships through the canal.
The vessels included nine battleships.
These figures show the value of the
canal to the German navy in times of
peace.
In the same year 1886 craft paid
tolls to pass through the canal. This
total compares with 1913 ships pass
ing through the Suez canal.
The new canal locks are the largest
in the world, even exceeding those at
Panama. They have a length Of $50
meters, breadth of 40 meters and a
depth of II meters, with a water con-
tent of 207,900 cubic meters, against
124,511 for Panama, the locks there
being only S0S meters long.
In this connection 1t is freely pre-
dicted by German experts that the
Panama canal will answer the de-
mands upon it for limited number
of years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
LEGAL.
In the Matter of the Estate of Euclid
Lauriault, Deceased.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss
In the PROBATE Court of said county.
June term "A. u. 1914.
To All Persons Whom this May Con-
cern-Greeting:
Notice is hereby given thai Achille
w. Lauriault of the city OF Champaign
county OF Champaign; and state OF hi
nois, did. on the 25th o. June, A D.
1914 file a petition in the probate court
of Rock Island county, Illinois. together
with the affidavits of AchiIIe w. La1ri-
ault John F. Lockney, NJ Z. Lockney
and II. q. Lockney, setting forth the
facts and circumstances raising the le-
gal presumption of the death of Euclid
Lauriault. and asking to- be appointed
administrator of the estate OF Euclid
Iauriault, deceased; that said petition
has been set for hearing by the said
court on the 30th day of July. A ID.
1914 at 10 o'clock a m, at the court
house in Rock Island. in said county
and state. when and where you can APP
pear, IL you see fit, and show cause. If
any you have. why the prayer OF said
petition should not be granted.
JOHN +. FLEMING,
Clerk OF the Probate Court
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, June 20.
1914.
John X. Scott. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02

Estate of Albert Schmacht. deceased.
Public notice Is hereby given that
the undersigned. William r. Schmacht,
administrator OF the estate OF Albert
Schmacht. deceased, has this day filed
his final report and settlement as such
in the probate court OF Rock Island
county. and hearing on said report has
been set for July %. 1914. at 10 O'clock
a m, at which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there
to. and ~ no objections are filed said
report viii be approved at that time,
and the undersigned win ask for an
order OF distribution, and viii also
ask to be discharged.
Rock Island Ill. June 20. 1914
WILLIAM r. SCHMAcHT.
Administrators.
James W. Maucker. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
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