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Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
UNDERWOOD 50 ANNOUNCES
SAYS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
REACHED ON ANTITRUST
AND OTHER MEASURES
ONLY One STUMBLING BLOCK
MEXICAN SITUATION MAY INTER
VENE TO CAUSE DELAY in
CONGRESSIONAL WORK

Washington, Ma Y 4--After con-
ference with President Wilson today
Majority Leader Underwood announc-
ed an agreement had been reached to
put through the Clayton omnibus anti
trust bill, the Covington interstate
trade commission bill and a bill to-
regulate the issuance of stock securi-
ties, as well as rural credits meas
ure, before congress adiourns.
Mr. Underwood announced that he
would call democratic caucus to rat
ify the program which he arranged
with the president and that It was the
aim OF the president and himself to
have congress adjourn by July /.
"The president was very desirons
of pressing the presidential primary
BILL he said. @That was the original
plan, but Judge Rucker, chairman Of
the committee on elections, has been
i'll and that has delayed the subject
80 Ludb ~ 10 uOI INV d uOAtiANS PeeAS
of the program, but the president Isl
still hopeful we may be able to take
it up
Il expect 10 call a caucus soon 70
endeayor to get the program ratified
and we expect to driye it through
both houses Of congress by July l."
Mr. Underwood was asked if he
thought the program could be put
through both houses as early as July
l.
yes he replied, sit can; if we
all get together and play ball, which
we will do"
The house leader said that the
Mexican situation might, Of course, at
any time absorb the attention Of con-
gress and interfere with the program,
but he did not see any prospect OF
such development yet.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
GENERAL SICKLES
CLAIMED BY DEATH
HIS WIFE, LONG EsTRANcED, is
WITH HIM AT THE TIME or
HIS PASSING

New York, May 4-While arrange
ments for the funeral Of General DAN
lei E. sickles. who died last night had
mot been completed today, it was said
to be likely the old soldier, last Of
the brigade commanders OF the civil
war; would be buried with military
houors. He may be buried in Airing
ton beside the military leaders Of the
nation.
General sickles end came peacefully
at 10 minutes after 9 O'Clock last night
in his home, With him were his son
Station and his wife, from whom he
had been estranged for % years. A
reconciliation was effected only last
Thursday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
TEDDY COMING HOME

Madrid, May 4--Miss Belle Willard,
daughter Of the American ambassador
to- Spain, Joseph =. willard, has re-
ceived telegram from Kermit Rooses
welt, to whom she is engaged to be
married, saying he witt arrive in Lis
bon May 20. The Roosevelt party is
expected TO reach Barbados from the
Amazon May Z. Colonel Roosevelt will
go first to New York going thence to
Madrid, where hef Will meet his son
about June 8.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Ammons wins Victory

Denver, May 4.-The Colorado legis-
lature convened in extra session today
in response to call by Governor Am
mons to consider matters connected
with Colorado's coal strike. The se-
lection Of ]. H. Slattery as the demo-
cratic caucus candidate for speaker
by a vote Of % to II, scattering, was
regarded as victory for the support
ers Of Governor Ammons This as
sured Slattery's election as speaker
The combined republican and progress
sive complimentary vote was expected
to 20 to Horace Mann Of Garfield
county, who was selected on fusion
ticket.
The administration supporters gem
orally appeared to favor the payment
OF the militia but were met with
threats by opponents that IL such leg
islation was attempted an effort would
be made to secure the governors nm
peachmenk
During the forenoon suggestion
was heard that the senate and house
appoint q joint COMMITTEES to investi-
gate the strike situation and report to
the twentieth legislature which con-
venes next January, and adjourn sine
lie, leaving the present strike situa-
ton to be handled By the federal au-
thorities. Such q course would mean
no provision for meeting the military
Indebtedness, roughly estimated at ST.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
CYCLONE IN TEXAS

Texarkana. Texas May At was
reported here that cyclone passed
through Maud, Texas, about II o'clock
today, killing four and injuring 1s
persons. All wires from this city to
that section are down, and It is inn
possible obtain any details Of the
strom.
Later reports from Maud say the
dead we're Pearl White, Gertie Muir
ply ana a child Of a Mr. Shelton The
injured were given as Is to 20.
Another report declared three per
sons were killed by tornado at Red
Water, Texas, and several injured.
Red Water is ten miles east Of Maud.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
FAMOUS PORTRAIT RulNEp

London. May 4-The portrait or
Henry James. the novelist by John
Singer Sargent, the American artist,
hanging in one Of the galleries Of the
Royal academy, was ruined this after
noon by a suffragette. The woman
wta committed the outrage gave her
name as Mrs Wood She belongs to
the group Of militants called ''the
wild women" Mrs. Wood was accom-
panied BY a man who attempted to
impede those who restrained her The
crowd turned on him and gave him
a beating. The academy was opened
to the public today.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Amerlcans Return . sonora

Douglas, Ariz., May Fully 200
Americans have returned to Sonora
within the last three days. sOme OF
them We're without money, and prefer
red to return to their jobs in the min
ing camps rather than await more de-
finite assurances Of safety.
Because of apprehension among for
eigners over the outcome Of the cele-
brations Of the fifth Of May. the Mex
ican independence day, Colonel Gales
Of the constitutionalist forces has is
sued strict orders for the suppression
of any anti-foreign demonstrations.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
WOMEN GATHER IN ROME

Rome, May 4.-Women from all the
leading nations of the world are now
gathered in Rome to take plart in the
meeting Of the international Council
Of Women. The program of the gath
ering was formally inaugufated this
afternoon with a reception to the del
egates held in the Hotel Quirinal. The
regular sessions Of the council will
begin tomorrow, with the Coutess Of
Aberdeen presiding.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS ARE JAILED
THIRTY DAYS BEHIND BARS ARE
METED OUT TO EIGHT
PROMINENT MEN

Chicago. May 4. Eight members Of
the Chicago board of education, in
Guiding its president, were sentenced
today to 30 days in the county jail for
contempt Of court for refusing to obey
the order of Circuit Judge Foen rein
stating four members Of the board.
The situation hinges on the dispute
over the retention Of Mrs Ella Flagg
Young as superintendent Of the
schools.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
EXTRA SESSION At ALBANY

Albany. N. T.. May 4. Called to-
gether by Governor Glynn, the mem
bers Of the New York legislature as
sembled today in extraordinary ses-
sion. The consideration Of appropria-
tion bills is the ostensible purpose of
the session, though It is understood
that the proposed amendments to the
new direct primary law and other
matters may be brought forward.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
80 WANT a CHANGE

Washington, May 4-Senators
Hitchcock and Norris Of Nebraska,
Senator Warren Of Wyoming and
members Of the house delegations from
those states conferred with Secretary
NDcAdoo of the treasury department
today concerning the transfer Of the
regional bank business Of those two
states from Kansas City to Chicago
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Mexicans Make Demands

Washington, May 4-Another fruit
less demand made BY Mexican sol
diers for the surrender Of the water
works just outside Of Vera cruz was
reported to the war department today
by General Funston. The report said
Mexican officers called on an Amerd-
can OUTPOST to surrender, but made
no vigorous efforts to enfore their
demand. The Mexicans retired and
no shots were fired. General Funston
has asked for instructions as to CON
templated steps
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Strikers Relinqmsh Arms

Walsenburg, May 4.-Iseaders OF the
United Mine Workers Of America an
nounced today that all arms in the
possession Of strikers in Huerfano
county would be turned over to Cap
tain g. @. Smith on Wednesday.
The strike leaders said that today
and tomorrow couriers would be sent
through the Walsenburg district to
notify all the strikers to bring their
guns to union headquarters here. The
strikers are scattered through . large
expanse Of mountains and canyons
and it was thought that two days
would be necessary to reach them all.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Marines RodIes comIna

President Wilson plans to go to
Brooklyn Monday and meet the Mon
tana, which is bringing to the United
States the bodies Of the men killed at
Vera Cruz. This statement was made
early today by Secretary Daniels after
a conference with the president. In
case public business makes 1t impos-
sible for President Wilson to leave
Washington, he will send a personal
representative with a letter from him
to welcome the funeral ship.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

washington, May 4.-President VIII
son has selected Richard 0lney, for
mer secretary Of state in the Cleve-
land administration, 70 be governor of
the federal reserve board, and Paul
Warbsrg Of New York to be mem
Der Of the board.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
colLIER la RELEAann

Washington, May 4 Harry Collier
pitcher secured from Georgia
'srech. has been released b. lhe
Washington American LEAGUE team to
the Des Moins Western league club.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
NIcABEN,s LEG BROKEN

Washington, May 4-Nieaben, pet
collie belonging to Miss Eleanor Wiz
son, came to grief AT the White House
today While running near an auto
mobile the dog slipped aud one Of his
hind legs was crushed by the machine
A veterinarian was summoned and set
the broken leg.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
JeLKE GOES 70 JAN

Chicago, May =. John F Jelke,
oleomargerine acturerer, was
fined $4,000 today and sentenced to
two years in Jail for conspiracy to de-
fraud the government Of taxes on IL
licitly colored oleomargerine. Seven
other defendants in tie oleoInargerine
cases, most Of them connected in va
rious capacities vita the John F.
Felke company Wei fined 81 500
each.
EAGLES FEocK LIT fEE R0ek
Little Rock, Ark May 4.-From eY-
cry part Of Arkansas delegations Of
the FraternaI order Of Eagles came to
The capital today for their annual state
convention. In honor Of the visitors
the downtown section Of the city is
gayIy decorated. The convention pro
gram provides for a mammoth street
parade and numerous features Of en-
tertainment, in addition to the custom
airy business sessions.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Americans Come to New York

New York. May The Ward line
steamer Guantanamo arrived today
from Tampico, Vera Cruz and Havana,
with rs refugees rom fanIscd =
two from Vera Cruz. Most Of them
are women and children.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
TODAY IN CONGRESS
waghington, Nay senate. Net At
" dbIuHbJl
noon.

Washington, May 1 Senate: Met at
noon.
Senator Townsend spoke against
tolls exemption repeal.
House: Met at noon.
Miscellaneous bills requiring unan-
imous consent considered.
Representative Goulden Of New
York delivered speech in tribute to the
late General Daniel B. sicklea.
Representative Witherspoon, Missis-
sippi. eulogized seamen Of the Atlantic
fleet who fell at Vera Cruz.
Public land committee continued
hearing Of bill for regulating water
power on public domain
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
Refugees peach Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz. May LA refugee train
with rs Americans on board arrived
here today shortly before noon. They
left Mexico City Sunday morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

workers to the fields and had under
taken to give them protection as far
as nossible..
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
MURDER IS The CHARGE
REQUEST lsy REFUSED. THE Of
FIclAL BELIEVING TITO BE
UNREASONABLE
WALSENBURG ARMS GIVENtuP
UNION MEN ANNOUNCE THEY
WILLINGLY WILL GIVE UP
GUNS TO REGULARS

Trinidad, Colo, May 4,--District At
torney J. J. Hendrick said today that
ne had been asked by representatives
of the southern Colorado coal mine
owners to call upon Major W. A. Hol-
brook, commanding the federal forces
in Colorado, and request him to arrest
every man in the San Rafael tent col
ony OF the strikers on charge of muir
der, growing out of the Forbes battle.
Mr. Hendrick declared he had refused
to accede to the request Of the opera
tors.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

every man In the San Rafael tent col
ony Of the strikers on charge of muir
der, growing out of the Forbes battle.
MIR. Hendrick declared he had refused
to accede to the request Of the opera
tors.
Pay Day Is Observed
In accordance with plans announc-
ed last night Major Holbrool today
provided guards for the paymasters
Of the strikers and Of the various com
panies at camps where this was pay
day. The major refused to permit the
use of armed guards by either party,
and furnished soldiers from his own
troops for the service. The strikers
paymaster distributed strike benefits
at starkivlle, Morley Wootton, sopris,
Piedmont, segundo, Valdez and Wes
ton
Inquest Tomorr9w
Coroner B. B. Sipe announced that
the inquest over the men killed in the
Forbes battle would open tomorrow
morning, the first testimony being
taken on the scene Of the fight
Mounts to the number of about 25O
for the use Of the troopers in the
southern fields reached Trinidad last
night. Some of the animals were sent
today to outlying military camps
A meeting of all members of the
ludlow local Of the miners union was
called for l o'clock at the San Rafael
camp It was expected that the mat
ter Of rebuilding the Ludlow tent cor
ony and possibly the subject Of dis
armament would be presented to the
strikers.
The meeting at the San Rafael camp
developed only discussion of methods
OF regulating the camp itself. Tents
were assigned to the men, and ar
rangements made for doing the cook
ing and other work Of the encamp-
ment.
The Trinidad agent of a large east
ern life insurance company today re-
cefved Instructions not to write any
more life insurance policies in the
strike zone until conditions become
settled.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Continued on Page Five.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
COMPLAINS OF Won MEYER
Trensurcr of Lyric Says Advertising
Man Flashed had Checks.

Bert a. Wilbur. treasurer of the
Lyric Theatre, living at 4O1 North Ninth
street. is about $500 out az result Of
the operations in this city Of Cary
Raymond John Henry William Won
Meyer. Jr., according to complaints
which nc made yesterday TO the police.
wilbur claims that Won Meyer has
been working for him for nearly year
on an advertising scheme. and that he
made n number OF small contracts the
amounts of which he is alleged to have
raised before presenting them to Will
bur and collecting his commissions
Wilbur also claims he cashcd II check
for $50 for Won Meyer, and that he did
not discover how very clever his 80
licitor was until he had left the city.
The theatrical man learned OF his
agents activities when a note for $3.50.
which he had Endorsed for Won Meyer
when the man came to him and threat
ened suicide unless the note was in
dorsed. was returned to him for pay
rncnt.
1t Is said that Won Meyer has re-
Gently visited Norfolk where he Is al
legged to have put out "A number OF
worthless checks. one OF them alleged
TO have been given NJ. s. Knight, who
was formerly connected with the Co
lon!al Theatre of this city, a check for
S5s5. number of other checks. drawn
on the Broad Street Bank. are also said
TO have been placed In Norfolk by Won
Meyer.
Won Meyer represented himself as
he frat appeared in Richmond He
claimed College Springs. Ia. as his
home. and liz about twenty-five years
old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
Event Will Recall Romance which chi
minated In Richmond tIftr YaaE.

f'Feht VIII Recall Romance Which f.ul
minated In Richmond Fifty Years Aro.
A love AFFAIR OF half-century ago. at
tended by unusually romantic circum-
stances, because war clouds hung low.
over Rfchmond when it was hapnil,.
cuiminated here on December %. 1864.
VIII DO wildly recalled by many older
RESIDENTS tonight, when DR. w w
Dlckie. n surgeon In the Confederate
Army. and Mrs. Dickie. Will celebrate
their golden wedding at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. T. q. johnson. DIG
Main Street
The circumstances of the marriage
as told last night by one who attend :
co. are interesting. The affair was ac-
counted one OF the most brilliant evcn>a
IN Richmond society that season MIR
Dickie at the time had charge OF Chin
norazo Hospital, where several hun
ored SICK and wounded Confedern T.
soldiers were being cared for. His
pride was Miss Bette Turpin. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Turpin OF Church
nm. she was accounted one of the
most beautiful women in Virginia, and
was popular in social circles
The marriage ceremony was nor
formed by the brides uncle Rev. John
D. Turpln of King William County,
who was assisted by Rev. J. r Bur
rows, OF Richmond The ceremony was
performed at the home OF the brides
parents. which was elaboratcly decor
ated for the event. After the marriage
had been solemntzcd, big supper was
served. Many distinguished persons at :
tended the marriage
The varied hardships encountcrad Ia,
the brides cousin, a Confederate sol
der who left the trenches" to attend
the wedding, was a feature Of the story
as told last night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
SAFETY FIRST
Fire Chief Joyncs Issues List of
Christmas Warnings.

Fire Chief Joynes yesterday issued
his regular safety first" warnings
TO those who participate In Christmas
celebrations. and to parents who pro-
pose having Christmas trees and other
decorations In their homes next Fri
day morning.
The first, and one of the most I'm
portant rules to be observed. ia to fire.
proof the tree and its decorations with
a solution Of pound of ammoniated
alum In gallon OF water. This is
sprayed on ,he tree and Is an adequate
security against fire. 1t is said.
The tree should not be decorated with
infiammable material: metallic tinsel
and abes,os fiber should he used Elec-
trio lights should he used instead OF
candles. and an experienced electri-
clan should be secured to make the wire
connections.
Gas should not be burned near the
tree or other decorations; paper and
other inflammablc mater should not
be placed NJ the foot OF the tree. and
excelsior should not be allowed In the
house: children should not be allow ed
to operate toys requiring gasolene;
and the Christmas trees should be Sc
cured firmly before the children are
allowed to play about them.
Amateur Santa Clauses are advised
to use the abestos variety Of whiskers
in place of the cotton kind
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
ESCAPES FROM ASYLUM
ON AUGUST II, 1918
All Previous Efforts to Extradite
Thaw to New York State
Prove UnavailinE.
ALLOWED GUARDED FREEDOM
Leases House in Manchester, Where
He Lives Like Country Gentleman,
Indulging In Outdoor Sports That
AmHsc Him.
Special to The Times Dispatch. |

nj
NEW YORK. December 2I.--On Au-
gust II. 1919. Harry X. Thnw made his
escape from the Mattcawan Asylum
where he had been confined following
his acquittai on the ground Of i'm
sanity at his second trial for the muir
der of Stanford White on June %. 1906.
his escape created wide sensation
Thnw was caught on the morning OF
August 10 In CoaticoolI, in the Province
or Quebec. lie was taken finally to
Sherbrooke. where he was placed in
jail. Thaw's lawyers continued to use
MIN released from the Canadian Jail
from that time to the first week i'm
September.
The Canadian authorities on Septem-
Der 49, following special order from
the Minister OF the Interior. conveyed
Thaw across the border into Vermont
and freed him. Four hours later he
was arrested on n country road In New
Hampshire. and brought to Colcbrook.
town In that State. where he was
locked up.
In New Hampshire Thaw resumed his
night for freedom. In the meantime. an
Indictment was brought against Thuw
In New York State on the charge Of
| conspiracy. But all efforts to extra
dite Thaw have up to now been un-
awaiting. His case was taken before
District Judge Aldrich, who granted a
writ OF habcas corpus. but kept Thaw
In the custody OF the court, while al
lowing guarded freedom until the
latter should be passed upon By the
United states Supreme Court
Thaw resided for n time in Concord
but later went TO Manchester, where
ne leased house, as he felt that he
| would reside there for a long time
Thaw has lived like New England
country gentleman, playing golf and
| indulBinE in any other outdoor sports
that amused him. Everything possible
! has been done to make his sojourn in
/ New Hampshire enjoyable
/ Thaw was indicted for the murder
! OF White on June IS. 1906. and his first
triai began On January %. 1907. 1t
was interrupted by decision to have
iunacy commission examine the nvr-
derer The commission reported their
| belief that Thaw was sane.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. wife OF the ac-
cused. had told. before the Interrupt
with White, and Dolphin NJ Dclmas.
I Ihaw's counsel. had coined new
phrase in legal nomenclature-''de
mentia Americana"
| Thaw's trial resulted in a Disagree
ment on April IL. 1907. The slayer's
second trial was begun January ., 1905
! Again the "unwrittcn law" plea was
| advanced. on the ground that Thaw
was temporarily insane when he killed
/ the man who had been intimate with
his wife. Thaw was acquitted Feb
ruary /, on the ground that when he
fired the fatal shot he was insane. He
J was Immediately committed to Mat
/ teawan Asylum.
| On November %. 1912. Thaw tried
| bribery to effect HIS escape from the
asylum. The $4,000 he expended got
| him nothing. On August IL 1919.
| what Is believed to have been a care
fully planned plot was successful. and
he escaped.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
RECEIVES WITHOUT COMMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION

MANCHESTER. y. H.. December 2l.
Harry *. Thnw received without
comment today the announcement OF
the Suprem" Courts action. He has
been staying here for the last three
months.
Thaw passed the summer at Gorham.
lie motorcd over most OF the mountain
section. and although enjoying ap-
parently unlimited freedom. was al
ways in the charge Of Sheriff Holman
Drew, OF Colehrook.
Thaw came here on October 8 and
rented handsome house. He visited
several of the churches on Sundays
and frequently contributed to public
charities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
EMPIRE THEATRE is
CHANGED TO THE STRAND
VIII Open With Pictures, Representing
Popular Plays, ON Christ
INNS Day.

Under arrangements completed yes
tcrday. the Empire Theatre. on West
Broad Street. Will he reopened on
Christmas Day as 1.-The Strand" and
VIII he devoted TO the exhibition OF
high class motion pictures. OF the kind
known as feature films. consisting
chiefly Of film versions OF famous or
popular plays.
The house has been taken over by
the Strand Theatre Company, which
las installed X. II. Campbell. Jr.. ns
manager, AMI II il stated that NJ l..
llofheimer. who built and still owns
the theatre. is to have no share In its
direction. Under contracts made by
the new management. only pictures
. owned or controlled by the Paramount
Pictures Corporation will be shown in
the rechristened house.
According to the press matter, the
Paramount pictures consist of the pro-
auctions CT the Famous Players Film
Company. the Jesse l.. Lasky Feature
Play Company and Bosworth Company,
Inc. concerns. which employ many of
the best known actors Of the American
stage to enact the principal roles in
their film productions.
| The Empire was opened to the public
on Christmas Day. 1911, as vaudeville
theatre. In the management OF which
! Jake Wells and his associates were
conspicuous. Since that time II has
had a varied career as n theatre, serv-
| ing at one time as the home OF tabloid
musical comedies. later as Il picture
house, and since last August, as the
homo Of the Lucille La Verne Stock
Company.
| Miss La Nerpe's company closed ut
the Empire suddenly Saturday night,
leaving the house vacant. and it's re-
opening on Christmas Day as a picture
theatre confirms the rumor that had
been prevalent for some days, that
such policy was contemplated