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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
GERMAN OFFICER 0AYtd
Modern WAR is FOLLY
DESCRIBES THE SLAYING OF MEN
BY BIG GUNS AS
TERRIBLE

Bordeaux, Sept. 19.-There has been
given out officially information con
corning incidents of the fighting and
personal experiences which had been
furnished by German prisoners or OBJ
tanned from documents seized by
French troops. 1t relates particular
ly to the fighting around Rheims be-
fore eleventh and sixteenth of Sep
tember. A German artillery officer
wrote:
Modern war is the greatest of fol-
lies. Companies of $50 in the Tenth
army corps have been reduced to 20
men and there are companies on
guard commanded by volunteers of a
year, all the officers having disap-
peared."
The following is taken from let
ter written by German captain of
infantry:
I'VE were surprised by the French
and I lost my company. Searching
for it in village I was made a pris-
oner. Now my fate is in the hands of
God"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Wheat made a
sudden jump today of more than three
cents a bushel. After opening / Aa to
31s cents higher, tho market reacted
somewhat, but quickly turned upward
again. The close was unsettled at Ia
to cents above last night.
Corn was more active and higher.
The opening, which ranged from ss
to IL cent up, was Followed by an ad-
ditional gain, The close was nervous
at rs to 1%@11a cent net advance.
Oats climbed with other cereals.
Higher prices for hogs helped to lift
provisions, but demand was not ur-
gent. The closing quotations were:
Wheat, Sept. 1.10A; Dec. 1.1SA;
May 1.2Oas.
Corn, Dec. 72%; May 74%
Oats, Dec. 5O1a; May 53as.
Pork, Jan. $20S7.
Ribs, Oct. $11. .05; Jan. $10.82.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
CONVINCING PROOF OF
POSTOfFICE'S NEED
STATISTICS REGARDING MlsDl-
REcTED MAIL ARE SENT
TO WASHINGTON

When the petition to the secretary
of the treasury asking that the mat
ter of locating and erecting the new
federal building in East Las Vegas
be fastened, is fully circulated on the
West side next week, it will be for
warded at once to the department at
Washington, and it is thought that it
may have some influence with the
authorities in fastening the much de-
sired Improvement
In the meantime the efforts of those
who have the matter at heart are go
ing on with unceasing energy. Post
master e. V. Long has written to the
assistant secretary of the treasury
citing his former letter and the letter
of his predecessor in office, T. O.
Blood, both of which recite the rea
sons for urging the department to take
this matter out of the regular order
OF business and treat it as an excep
tiGnal case.
Judge Longs letter, under date o
September 16, tells the results of
count of the misdirected mail that hai
been held up over mails in the two
Offices, between the dates of Septem
Der 0 and II. During these eigh
days 1926 letters went to the "Ol'
Town" postoffce that should hav
come direct to the East Las Vega
Office.
Three hundred and four circulars
SS1 newspapers and 95 parcels under
vent the same delay.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
USE THE WATER!

The discovery, or rather rediscoY-
cry that the water from the hot
snripgs when turned into the big
winning pool on the Montezuma no
tel grounds is too warm for the COM
fcn of the bathers, has brought Las
,eans hack to a correct understand
+ of one of the city's most valuable
cts 1t certainly has called atten
n to the fact that tho real thing OF
lue upon the Montezuma grounds Is
ab5Aggdy Agt ypriggE5Sf Il St vlHe The biz ut s Va
medicinal waters will give Las Vegas
more valuable advertising throughout
the country than the possession of the
finest hotel in the United States.
There are people in various parts OF
The country today who are telling
their friends of having been cured of
rheumatism and other affections by
the mud baths and hot water treat
mont given them at Las Vegas. The
opinion that the springs are still avail
able for use seems to prevail pretty
generally throughout the southwest,
and numerous inquiries from persons
desiring treatment are. received by the
Commercial club, the city officials
and citizens. To these enquirers the
reply has to be given that the springs
are not available for use by patients,
because the bathhouse and hotel are
closed.
1t would seem apparent that the best
way to bring about the ultimate re
orening of the Montezuma hotel would
be to put bathhouse and small hotel
or boarding house in operation, charg
ing moderate prices for accommoda
ticns. This soon would attract peo
pie to the place and larger hostelry
would be needed. Now that the prop
erty is held by local organization
the Y. M. c. A., 1t is possible for
TO be used to the best advantage o
the community If springs, hotel an
grounds are not disposed of bodily t
some purchaser or Eeaser who woul
use them for fraternal organization
home, sanatorium or business entel
prise, it would appear that the bes
procedure would be make the bathin
feature available to tourists as we
as residents of Las Vegas.
This is just a suggestion to th
people who are endeavoring to max
the hot springs, one Of Las vega
greatest assets. go to work for th
benefit of the community. To do n
thing with them is like allowing
large sum of money tc lie idle wit
out drawing interest
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
NJ A R \ { I 5
KANSAS cIrY I've sTocK

Kansas City, September 19.-Hogs.
receipts 300 Market steady. Bulk $3.50
@8.9O; heavy $S 60@9; packers and
butchers $S. 5O09 10; lights So. 5O@9;
pigs $7.25@S.
Cattle, receipts 800 Market steady.
Prime fed steers $1@10. 70; dressed
beef steers $S09.75; western steers
Sc. 1903 .25; stockers and feeders $6
@S.25; calves Sc. 5O@10 50.
Sheep, receipts 1,20O. Market steady.
Lambs $7.75@S. so; yearlings S.. 75@
CTS; wethers So. 4OG6.1O; ewes $50
s 60; stockers and feeders $4@7. SO
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
SELECTING COMMITTEE
TO CALL ON PRESIDENT
COLORADO COAL OPERATORS
WILL TRY TO FRUsTRATE
TRUCE PLANS

Denver. Sept. 19.-Colorado coal
mine owners met here today to select
"a delegation to wait upon President
Wilson in Washington next Wednes
day and convey to him the objections
of the operators to certain features
of the federal truce plan for ending
the coal miners strike. 1t already
has been announced that the different
companies will make individual re
plies to the letter in which the presi-
dent urged acceptance of the proposal
drawn up by Hywell Davies and vii
liam r. Farley. mediators appointed
by the secretary of labor.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
DIVORCE SUIT FILED

Santa Fe, Sept. 19.-Surprise, not
to say sensation, is caused here by
the filing of suit for divorce by Mrs.
Opofre Wagner Graham against her
husband, Joseph H. Graham who were
married in Santa Fe two years ago,
just after Mrs. Graham had returned
from school in the east. The couple
moved to Ell Paso. The petitioner is
connected with some of the leading
Spanish-American families of the
southwest through her mother. In
her petition she asks for restoration
of her maiden name.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
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ed of behaving like fraudulent per-
son, to escape his obligations"
Referring to case of Servia, the
chancellor of the exchequer said that
Emperor Nicholas has given Austria
the only answer that became a man
when he said: Il will tear your ram
shackle empire limb from limb, and he
is doing it,"
prussia" said Mr.. Lloyd George,
as the steam roller of Europe. Men.
women and children and nations are
ordered out of the way. Even Great
Britain is ordered out of the way.
If the old British spirit is still left in
the British heart the bully will be torn
from his seat. They thought we could
not beat them. 1t will not be easy;
it will be a long job. 1t will be ter
rible. but in the end we shall march
through their territory to triumph"
Appealing to Welshmen to Join the
eolors the chancellor continued:
"This struggle is a great war fol
the emancipation of Europe from the
thraldom of military caste, which has
thown its shadow upon the genera
conscience of men and has now plung
ed the world into welter of blood.
There was no resistance to thu
japanese landing at Laoshan. A gen
eral attack on Using Tau is though
here to be imminent
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
ST. pAuL's MEMORIAL CHURCH,

ST. PAUL'S MEMOhiAI N7OnS''
Rev. J. S. Moore Rector. 71e National
avenue, East Las Vegas.
Holy Communion, 1880.
Sunday School. 9:45.
Morning prayer and sermon IL.
Order of service at IL o'clock:
Hymn 4O7, For Thee, o Dear, Dear
Country.
Venite Exultemus Domino, Chant.
Gloria Patri, Chant
TIE Deum Laudamus.
Benedictus, Chant.
Hymn 1868, Alleluia Sing to Jesus.
Sermon.
Hymn GIG, He Leadeth Me!
Presentation of Aims, Chant.
Hymn 400, Blessed City, Heavenly
Salem.
This church is open daily for pri
vate prayer and meditation.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
in church tonight at 7:15. All mem
bers are urged to be present promptly
The Altar Guild will meet with Miss
Ward. 4OS Eighth street on Tursda!
at 4 o'clock.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
Japan lands Troops

Toxic, Sept 19.-The Japanese i'm
perial troops. cooperating with the
Japanese fleet, landed at Laoshan bay
September Is, according to official
announcement made Today. The cav
airy on September II captured Kiac
Chow station and seized a train
Among the passengers were the pres
dent of the Shan Tung railway, who
was made a prisoner
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
Russians Didn't Cross England

London, Sept. 19.--Since the official
denial that any Russian troops had
passed through English territory
bound for France. issued a few days
ago by the war office, efforts. have
been made to ascertain the cause of
the persistent reports that Russian
army has been moved from Archangel
to the Scottish coast and thence across
the channel to points in Belgium and
northern France.
According to high government Off
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

cials the reports have their source il
the fact that a number of Russian
officers detailed for staff and obserA
walton duty with the French and Eng
lish army in the field passed through
England accompanied by their order
lies and servants, all in uniform 1t
is believed that villagers, in Scotland.
caught sight of these Russians in uni
form strange to the country folk, and
thus arose the widespread report a
Russian troop movement in this coun-
try.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
NINE INDICTMENTS RETURNED

NINE INDICTMENTS RETURNED
Santa Fe, Sept. 19.-Nine true bills
and seven no true bills were reported
by the grand jury to Judge E. c. Alb
bott today. Among the true bills is
one indicting Rado NJ. Spicanovich, a
Montenegrin, for assault to kill. He is
accused of using a piece of pipe on
the head of Foreman John Hunt at
the Madrid coal mines. Three indict-
ments are the sequel of the holdup of
Hampels saloon on San Francisco
street, Adolfo Quintana being indicted
for assault with intent to rob and for
enterin ga house with intent to rob,
while Mauel Romero is indicted for
larceny. Simon Jimenez is indicted
for mayhem and Julian Jimenez for
assault with intent to main. A trav-
cling man was indicted for seduction
but as he is not yet under arrest, his
name is withheld. Eduardo Tafoya
is indicted for assault with a deadly
weapon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
TIE nlsrREssEp SENATE

Washington, Sept 1s.-Through
continuous session the senate today
dragged its weary way in an effort to
break the filibuster against the river
and harbor bill conducted by Senators
Burton and Kenyon and other oppon-
ents Of the measure.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
ROOSEVELT is TALKING

Wichita. Kan, Sept. 19+Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt, reaching here to-
day, expected to begin RAPID tour
through Kansas in the interestof the
progressive party. Three ADDRESSES
have been scheduled, one here today
another in Hutchison tonight aid a
third in Kansas City, Kansas, Mon
day night.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

Automobile stage fine to Mora tri.
weekly, Tuesday, thursday and Sat.
urday, leaving Las Vegas postoffice
s a. m., arriving Mora 9:45 a. m
Leave Mora p. m. arrive Las Vegas
5:45 p. m. Fare for round trip, $5;
one way, SO. Round trip tickets good
for one week. H. B. Hubbard, Prop.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

OF the 20 games played between the
Athletics and the Red Sox the latter
have won TO- lost 9 and tied one. The
Carrigans are the only team in the
league who seem to have little
something on the Mackmen.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

Rumor has it that Syracuse will ike
the place of Baltimore in the Inteha-
tional league next season. Jack DUN.
the Oriole boss, is to manage Ae
team.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

Red" Oldham the young left-hand-
er recently purchased by Detroit from
the Providence club, is pitching like
a champion for Hugh Jennings.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
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Choir Loft

CHURCH OF TIE IMMACULATE
coNCEPTIoN-Adrr Raoeyroiie
pastor.
First mass $50 a. m; second mass
It 10 a. m. Sunday school In English
and Spanish at 3 p m. In Spanish at
$3.50 D. m. Rosary and benediction
VI the blessed sacrament at 1880 D.
N.
Sunday school for Ell gllsh speak
ng and Spanish speaking children
avery Sunday at 1880 p. n.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF soR-
RoWs-Very Rev. Paul Gilberton,
Pastor.
First mass at 6 a. N. Third Sunday
excepted.
Second mass a m. Sermon in
English. This Is Children's mass but
everybody is welcome, especially the
English speaking people. Hymns rem
dered by the children under the direc-
ton of the Sisters of Loretto.
Third mass at 10 a. m. Sermon in
Spanish,
From 9 to Sunday school.
At D. m. May devotion and bene-
diction of the blessed sacrament
At the New Mexico Hospital for the
Insane mass every fourth Sunday by
the reverend pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY,"
Regular services every Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock and wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock In o. R. G. hail
FIRST Nj. e. cHURCH-Cor Ef
Eighth and National avenue. Rev. 4
Q. Anderson, pastor.
Sunday school, 9:45. Morning wor
ship with sermon at II o'clock. ED
worth League, GAS p. m Evenin
worship with sermon at o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended u
all who have no other place Of woI
ship to attend divine .ervices at TIL
church
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN cHURcI
: Rev. Norman Skinner, pastor, Doui
las avenue and Tenth street.
Morning worship and sermon at
: o'clock.
: Bible study and Sunday school Sc
sion at 9;45 a. m.
Society of Christian Endeavor
$3.50 p. m.
The church extends a most hear
soiourners in the city especially we
? coined.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. ]. Milton Harris, pastor.
Y Bible school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, IL a. M
Sunday morning a sermon by II
pastor.
Young Peoples meeting, p. m
/ Evening service, p. m.
4 Prayer meeting, Wednesday eve
n ing, p. m.
; This church welcomes any who al
y sad, grieved or lonely, ,friendless {
: hopeless; all who love the Gospel, {
; need Savior, and to whosoever vii
; it opens wide it's doors and bids yc
r welcome to the house of our commc
Father.
+ The ushers will seat you, the mus
will please you, the Gospel will satisi
you and the people are friendly.
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
CHRISTIAN TABERNAcLE-R Re

]. H. Whistler, Minister.
9:45 a. m. Bible School.
II a. m. Communion.
There will be no preaching services;
the minister preaching at the Central
Christian church, at Ration.
Prayer and lecture service, Wednes-
day evening; the second lecture on
"The Call to Prayer"
The minister and family are resid
inc at S03 Jackson avenue, where they
will be at home at all times, to al
vic desire to call
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
THE SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

Columbia and National avenue.
James E. Richard, pastor.
Hours of service::
Preaching 10:45 a. m, 7:45 p. m.
Sabbath School, $50 a. m.
B. Y. P. u, $3.50 p. m.
If you are without a church bone
oomel We can help you.
If you are looking for church wori
come! You can help us.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

International league records show
that Newark has dropped IL and Mont
real Is games in row this season.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
S. o. S. Was Heard

First news Of the sinking of the
Leggett was received at the Telegraph
hill wireless station quite late last
night from a foreign cruiser which
did not give her name The wireless
message stated that the Leggett sank
yesterday afternoon, 60 miles south Of
the Columbia river. The warship re
ported that the S. o. S. call was re
ceived at 3:01 p. M Nc S. o. S. call
was picked up by any Of the land sta
ticns
Names of Victims Unknown
Portland. Sept. 19.-Charles R. Nc
Corning, under whose flag the Leg
gett sailed, had received no advice
as to the number of passengers o.
crew who were lost.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19
STEAMER SINKS; ONLY
TWO ARE RESCUED
TIE LEGGETT GOES DOWN ~
MILES SOUTH OF THE COL
uMBiA's MOUTH

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+ Astoria, Ore, Sept. 19.-Seveh- =
+ ty passengers and members OF =
+ the crew of the steamer Leg =
+ gett, which was lost off the Ore +
J. gon coast last night, were drown +
+ ed. There were only three sur =
4 vivors.
! j. j. /. I. i. + + /. : + + + = :
Astoria, Ore, Sept. 1.-TWO surviv-
ors of the steam schooner Francis II.
Leggett were picked up about 20 miles
south of the Columbia river mouth, ac-
ccrding to a wireless message receiv-
ed here today. The wireless stated
that the two steamers were standing
By the spot wheer the schooner went
down last night. The only sign OF
the Inflated vessel was bits of wreck
age.
The wireless came from the San
Francisco and Portland Steamship
company's steamer Beaver. Use
Beaver did not mention the names o.
the two vessels which it left standing
by the scene of the wrecks. Reports
Hast night said the Leggett sank abou
go miles south of the Columbia. This
conflicts with the Beavers message
that two survivors had been picked
uD about 20 miles south of the Col
un;bia.
The Leggett carried 81 passenger
and crew of 25. She sailed from
Postland September 12 for Hoquiam
-tWash., to load lumber for California
She left Hoquiam last Thursday morn
ing
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY,"
Regular services every Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock and wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock in o. r. G. hail
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-19

Entered at the postoffice at East
las Vegas, New Mexico for trans
nission through the United States
nxfis ~ second class matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-29

'"rhere is no such thing as growing fcld today-one's joints and motions can always be on the jack the nimble' or der if one only keeps in touch with the times" Said a woman who is an enthusiast over the modern methods Of overcoming that ennui that women sometimes indulge in--especiaIly in the spring.
 We haysA been reading what the fat were doing to reduce their flesh, and what the lean were doing to put on more. but we had the opportunity to see the modus operndi when we accepted very cordial invitation to attend the Tuesday morning ladies class at the Athletic club under the direction of Manager Nespor
 It does not pay to be a back mum Der, to only hear what is going on sometimes gives us a shock; it is very worth while to see for ones self and know the true side of every question.
 We admit, between you and me- being little green along the line of these awful customs and styles We hear about, and really did have to laugh at our own dilemma, it was our own secret Nand we lauged alone; 1t was all about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-29

this-our first shock. We had not thought of the real grown ladies in bloomers, and had not imagined they could jump and swing so highl. The class was in the midst of exercises. and when the porter ushered us to the hall We imagined the children were having a good time, and asked for the grown folks" Hesitating a moment longer we saw some of the mothers in the game, the realization that the joke was on us and we were the only ones too old for the class.
 The entertainment was very enjoy able, and the class is full of ardent en- thusiasm over the work and effects, the interest was contagious
 The excersises combine all the move ments of every muscle in the body, and the smiling faces seem to perpetually erase any prospect for future wrinkles, or even a suggestion of growing old.
 The dumb bell exercises were not so different from the calisthenics of 40 years ago, but the marches and dances are great innovations.
 The music seems to have more life and the body Is given more swings MT Nespor and his wife are both on the alert for new steps and figures and right now are training for the annual Society Circus.
 They have studied every phase of physical culture, and the benefits re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-29
NOT EVERY MAN A
 SUCCESSFIU MINER

Many have placed entirely too much emphasis upon the wild cater" as a factor in bringing about the present stagnation in mining. observes a writer In the Engineering and Mining Journal He can be blamed for much but not for all. good property in the hands. of an honest but incompetent man Is not only likely to lose the investors money but will invariably do so.
 fairly competent business man with but little knowledge of mining has small chance of making successful mine, because, he nearly always lays aside those methods which have made nm successful in other lines when he enters tho mining field. The glamor sur rounding mining. the intoxication of the game, has got into his blood, obscuring his better judgment.
 practical miner" although con trolling sufficient funds, fails because of utter lack of business system. be- cause of ignorance and misconceptions oi metallurgical processes, and because of inability to choose the right man 10 solve his problems or to give the right man free rein to solve them should he by chance have obtained the services of such a man.
 An honest man. trained technically and in the school of experience, with abundant energy and common sense will miserably fail 999 times out of n thousand, If he has not well counted the cost Even then he Is likely to fail If he has not seen to it that sufficient money will be placed at his disposal as he shall require 1t. with but little in terference by an outside directorate. Honesty, energy, brains and money. each and all, are required to make fo. success. United they stand, divided they fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-29
MUCH ROGUERY GOES ON BEHIND WALLS OF THE PEN|TENT|ARY Secret Service Is Employed
 to Uncover Plots of
 Convicts WARDERS ARE OFTEN
 UNDER SUSPICION Some Officials on Receipt of Money Will ,Smuggle Luxuries to Man Inside-Detective Tells of Experiences

More roguery goes on behind the walls of convict prison than most persons imagine.
 Instead of bunting a mans mental faculties and deadening his wits, in- carceration in one of these frowning fortresses with the gray, grim ex- terior often has the reverse effect, Sol itude makes a man more cunning than ever. Plots are matched future crimes planned, the whereabouts of stolen property divulged to a convict about to return to the world, and cases are not infrequent where warders who are in league with their charges supply them with food, tobacco, snuff, com munications from the outside world and other little comforts for handsome money considerations says writer in the New York Telegraph.
 Onthe governor in English prisons of course. devolves the duty of ruling. The discipline to the untrained eye may appear perfect, the codes of rules seemingly all that can be desired, ani the staff beyond reproach. But appear