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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
NEGRO BURNED
BY WHITE MOB
IN LOUISIANA
Eigth Victim Of lynch Law in.
Same Parish During Past
Year. Victim Dies Protest
ing Innocence,

10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LsAsno wiRsf
Shreveport. La. Dec. 12.-Charred
remains of Watkins Lewis. the third
negro to die at the hands of mobs. as
a result of the murder OF Charles
Hicks. postmaster at Sylvester, La,
last week, were found today near syl-
vester. bound to tree with coils OF
wire.
The burning Of Lewis makes a to-
tai of eight lynchings in this parish IN
the last year. five negroes having been
put to death In the last ten days.
Tobc Lewis and Monroe Lewis wers
lynched last week for their alleged
part In the Hicks murder.
Stories brought here tell Of a mob
of 200 white men. formed in the out
skirts of sylvester last night. Lewis,
bringing with fear, was taken from
the Jail here, placed In motor ear
and whirled to the mob Not word
was spoken as the little cavalcade
formed and with the negro in the
center, marched 10 n giant tree near
the Texas line. Lewis was bound to
the tree trunk. Fallen trees and
branches were heaped about him.
Before the fire was lighted Lewis
repeatedly was asked to confess his
part in the crime or to divulge the
hiding place of large sum Of money
said TO have been stolen from the
postoffice. -
II didn't do It," he screamed as the
flames leaped about him. When the
fire enveloped him the mob dis
persed.
Today the town Of Sylvester YVES
quiet. However. District Judge T, +.
Bell ordered grand jury to convene
next Wednesday to attempt to iden-
tify the members of the mob.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
Or. ELIOT EULOGIZES
JOHN D, ROCKEFELLER

Boston. Dec. i2.---Charlcs W. Eliot,
president emeritus OF Harvard uni
vofsity, speaking today before the
Twentieth Century club. characterized
the organization of the Standard on
company by John ID. Rockefeller as
zone Of the most beneficient works
ever DONE
Mr.. Rockefeller himself. Or. Eliot
said. was the best business man this
country ever produced. In the very
process of making money" he added,
"he has conferred immense benefac-
tions on the entire world"
Or. E.liots subject was the work OF
the Rockefeller foundation. He de-
clnred that lack of information by
the public and a great deal of misln-
formation" were reasons why the
community had "wronged Mr.. Rookie
TELLER"
The speaker asserted that corpo-
rations were the greatest and most
efficient means of carrying on bust
ness in great variety" explaining that
he referred to the corporation of linn
tied liability. invented about sixty
years ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
Hobson Resolution to Be Pre-
scented Dec. % and Fate Isl
10 Be Known at Early Date
Afterward.
SUFFRAGE CAUSE IS
LIKELY TO LOSE OUT
StateSmen's Hopes of Getting
Home for Holiday Season
Shattered by. Announced
Program Of Majority.
nv uo.~.a ,ov.~.. .-so,.. ...sso was,

Washington. Dec. ie-The issues of
national prohibition and woman suf-
frage win be placed squarciy before
the house of representatives. MS re-
suit Of action taken today by the
house rules committee, when II de-
cided to report special rules for the
consideration Of constitutional amend
ments on both subjects. incidentally
the committee put an end TO all hone
Of an extended holiday recess.
Representative Henry. chairman Of
the rules committee, asserted the rule
ON the Hobson prohibition resolution
would he presented December %, aud
thai the resolution after eight hours
of debate would be pressed TO vote
on that date. The suffrage resolution,
he said. will follow Immediately.
Limited Holiday Period.
Members of the house who were
anxious to get away for a Christmas
recess construed the committees &C.
ton as evidence Of a determination
by democratic leaders to limit the
Christmas holiday TO two or three
days
Prohibition and suffrage supporters
Immediately began to line up their
forces for the coming encounter
Members who had determined to 20
home for Christmas, whether congress
adjourned or not. revised their pro-
gram.
Representative Henry issued
statement asserting he. would vote
against both of the proposed consti-
tutienal amendments 1t was gener-
ally believed in the house that The
special rules would be adopted. as
majority vote only is required. II was
also predicted, however, that the suf-
frage amendment would be unable TO
secure the necessary two-thirds vote
in the house and opponents OF proh'-
bition expressed confidence that 4
would be defeated
As Hobson Framed II.
As framed by Representative Hob
son. the prohibition bill would pro-
hibit the sale, manufacture or impor-
tation and expectation for sale of in
toxicating liquors for beverage pur-
poses in the United states and all ter
rtory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, forever.
The suffrage amendment would de-
clare that the right of citizens of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
BLISS REVOKEs
ALL PASSES At
NACO BORDER
General Learns Mexicans From
Both Armies Are Seeking
Assistance in United States
Territory.


Naco, Ariz. Dec, IL. - Brig. Gen.
Tasker II. Bliss, commander of the
United States troops guarding Ameri-
can territory, revoked tonight AL
passes previously issued for crossing
the international line. Later commu-
nicatlon into Mexico was limited 10
newspaper men and teamsters actu-
ally engaged in hauling.
This action was taken by General
Bliss, il was said, as result OF the
reported efforts of both Mexican fac
lions to send agents into Arizona for
recruits. supplies and other purposes.
Several agents Of both General Hill.
the commander of the Naco. Sonora.
garrison, and Governor Maytorena.
whose forces have been besieging the
town since September. were refused
passes into American territory.
Shippers were active as usual In ex-
changing shots General Hill received
today two seventy five-meter maxim
guns, which were placed in position
after dark.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13

London, Dec. rs q a. MI "A Pet
fograd dispatch TO Reuters Tee-
gram company, says enormous guam
titles Of all sorts OF goods from Eng
land and elsewhere are awaiting re-
shipment at ArchangeI. These include
a half million tons of coal thousands
of tons of herrings, machinery. cot
ton and chemicals. The winter has
been exceptionally mild and It is ex-
pected that navigation can be kept
open until the middle OF January.
with the help Of ice breakers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
TAFT INSISTS UPON
EFFICIENT SYSTEM


New York, Dec 12.--Former Presi-
dent william II. Taft, guest Of honor
At q luncheon today at the LAWYERS
club. spoke at length on eff
cheney and economy in the national
government and advocated the estab-
lishment of a budget system.
"All the countries in the world that
have respectable governments except
our own. have budgets" he said. We
hove acted like children. We have
haa 60 much money available through
,axation that we have not been obliged
to consult the revenue side of the
ledger. - oo,n,
where we must, and in view Of that
necessity, we must pursue the policy
that an other governments have found
absolutely necessary in order TO keep
cut of bankruptcy"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
The Day in Congress
SENATE.

Met at noon.
Lands committee continued hear
ing on water power bill.
Democrats in caucus adopted leg
islative program giving administra-
ton measures right of way and pre-
pairing to expedite consideration OF
conservation, shipping and Philip
pine bills to avoid extra session.
Memorial services were held for the
late Representative Irwin $. Pepper
of Iowa.
Recessed at e:10 p. m. to reassem-
ble ut 10:45 a. m. Sunday for the pun
lie funeral OF the late Representative
PAYNE of New York. in the hall OF
the house.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
CEREMONIES FOR
PATRlARCH'S FUNERAL

Independence, Mo, Dee. l2.--Slm-
pliclty surrounded the preparations
for the funeral of Josephus Smith,
president of the reorganized church
Of Latter Day Saints, TO he held here
tomorrow. President Smith died
Thursday after a lingering Illness Ser
vices will be held IN accordance with
the directions OF the dead patriarch,
who. in the days when he lay between
life and death. calmly arranged for
his burial.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
SWEDES DISSATISFIED
WITH GERMAN ANSWER


Stockholm Nia London. Dec. ~,
ili96 y. m)--Gcrmany's answer to
swedens request for an explanation
Ut the laying u mlncs hy Germany
by which three swedish vessels were
blown up. ~ considered far from sat-
isfactory by the Swedish press, me-
cordng Ia the Aftonhladet.
The answer denies mat German
ships laid mines on Saturday or sun
day. last. but nys nothing concern
ing previous days u admits that. ow-
lng to the Intention Of Russia to es-
tahlish winter naval base. German
mines were laid IN the Aland archl-,
pclago later than sunday Of which
sweden was notified Monday. That
was after the swedish ships were
sunk.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
Vera Cruz Cars stoppcd.

Vera Cruz, Dec. 12.--Strect car ser
vice in Vera Cruz has been suspended
by military orders, the authorities TAX
ing the stand that the lives of the pub
lie were endangered by incompetent
men employed by the railway com
pany. These men were hired by the
railway management to replace its
regular employees after dispute re-
garding salaries which threatened to
result in a strike.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
CARRANZIsTA TROOPS
PURSUE VILLA FORCE

Douglas, Ariz.. Dee. 1.-TWO hum
dred and fifty carranzista troops left
Aqua Prieta today In pursuit of the
Maytorena force which captured
Fronteras last night After the cap
ture Of Frosferas. thirty miles south
of the border, the Maytorena troops
are reported to have left today for
Cuchuta. sonora town in the region
of Fronteras
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13

United states to vote shall not be de-
MED or abridged on account NJ sex.
During the day the council OF one
hundred, organized for united tenn
porance educational work last year at
Columbus. O., held its first annual
meeting. The name OF the organiza-
Ton was changed to the National Tenn
perance council and plans considered
to establish a national exhibit in this
city. Daniel Poliny OF Boston. was
elected president
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
Want Troops Removed,

Denver. Dec. IA protest against
the retention OF federal troops in Col
orado, was expressed tonight In long
telegram addressed TO President
Woodrow Wilson. signed by John Me-
Lehman, president of District Is,
United Mine Workers Of America
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
Cruiser Dresden Is
Stranded Off Coast
of Argentine Republic

Bncnos Ayrcs, Dec. 12.--Thc Ger
man cruiser Dresden. one of the
squadron engaged by the British war;
ships off Falkland islands and which
took to flight, has stranded on the Ar
gcntinc coast. near the port of Gale
eos
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
While Fighting Is Progressing
in Both Fields, Each Side
Claims Some Advantages
Have Been Scored by 1t.
SERvIANS CONTINUE
TO DEFEAT AUSTRlANS
General Offensive by Allies in
France and Belgium Is Pre-
dlcted, but Movement Is
Expected to Be Cautious.

Hf Ao""'he iourhAt SPECIAL hHAssp wirsi
i"huon' Dee ~ tb'au ., MI
ihere nave neen no very marked de-
sei"pmep,s M the last twenty-fonr
h"uts. ei'her IN inc eastern or vest
ern battles SO far az available official
reports DISCLOSE hthough hghting or
y more OF less violent character Is
proceeding along me two fronts. In
this. me opposing Headquarters claim
the advantage rel 70 tho respective
armies'
As an offset 70 the russian claim
OF having ohecked the advance OF
three OF nvc German columns invad-
ing their territory, the Germans state
today that their cavalry has repulsed
the RUSSIAN horsemen on the east
russian irohuef' 'nat ~ north fo-
iaha 'ne German = operations are de-
seiop'ns anu .ha. ~ sou'h ro'ano inc
nass'ah a''aeNs nave oeen uhsnccess-
iui'
"cs's'a''ce Nos 'noken'
II " admitted In Berlin, however.
that the Russian resistance Ia by no
means broken. although. according 10
the German estimate IN the battles
preceding tho evacuation OF Lode, the
Russians lost $4,000 men. Including
the $4,000 previously reported cap
tured. while the German losses, II Is
stated. were LIGHT. The town OF Lodz
suffered little damage.
There is the same disparity between
French and German accounts Of the
battles IN fiaaasrs and kfance. II u
apparent from both, however. that
the allies have assumed ut least a
partial offensive. The French an
nounce that this movement Is meet
ing with success. while the Germans
assert that the attacks of the allies
have been repulaed with heavy losses
In killed, wounded and prisoners.
Offensive by Allies.
The general impression here Is that
the allies, with artillery and OCCASION
al infantry attacks. are preparing the
way for a general Offensive and In do
ing so, are meeting with tho usual
stubborn resistance from the Ger
mans. who are firmly established in
entrenched posItions. The advance. if
II IL possible. must therefore BIO slow.
as General JofTre. the commander i'm
chief. ia not likely to sacrifice the
lives OF his men In an attempt TO
storm fortified works.
The Seryians continue TO announce
successes by their troops. who are
said TO have been led by King Peter
and his Two sons. Tho Ausirians tried
Ia stem dcfeat by sending a force
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-13
LETTER TELLS
FACTS Of FAMOUS
WHEAT CORNER
Deal in Which Speculation Lost
Ten TO Twelve Millions,
Failed Because Minneapolis
Partners FIunked,

Chicago, Dec 1.-THE plans of Jo-
seph Letters monumental effort 20
corner the wheat market in 1898,
when he ran the price up to Sl.S5
bushel and finally lost between ten
and twelve million dollars. We're re-
lated in detail by himself az a wit
ness today in Federal Judge Hurl-
phrey's court
Mr.. Letter asserted IL the late f. II.
Peavey and the late c. A. Pillsbury Of
Minneapolis. who he declared were,
virtually his partners, had kept their
agreements and had not released gram
on the Chicago market during his OPP
erations, he would have been success
full.
Would Not Go on Record.
The Minneapolis grain men would
not put the agreement in writing, he
said, because they asserted 1t was
terminal conspiracy" under the laws
of Minnesota, and did not wish 10 sign
anything which might be brought up
against them later.
Mr.. Letter, who now lives in Wash
ington, is the son of the late Levi u.
Letter, who sold millions of dollars
worth of downtown Chicago property
to make good his sons losses.
Mr.. Letter took the witness stand
TO defend himself in a suit TO recover
s3S0,935, the principal and interest
on two notes which the Interior Ele-
vator company and the Monarch Ele-
vator company, the latter represented
bv Chester w. Lane, OF Minneapolis,
say is owing for wheat bought in 1898.
Running Wheat Deal.
Asked what his occupation was In
that year Mr.. Letter said he was
more busy running a wheat deal
than anything else He told OF
visit to Minneapolis. where he said ne
conferred with Mr.. Pillsbury, and Mr..
Peavey who was president of the two
elevator companies bringing suit
James Peavey, brother OF the latter
was also in the conference, Mr.. Letter
said.
Il told them | wanted 1t understood
that no wheat be shipped TO chicago
as | had my May corner on he tes-
tilted. This was agreed to. | said
didn't want the shorts to get the
wheat we had so they could deliver IL
to me in Chicago. | told them
wanted to squeeze the shorts and ge-
all | could"
Mr.. Letter asserted he paid Peavey
& Co. "a couple of million dollars
in margins on these purchases.
Later, when the wheat began 70
pour into the Chicago market, MT.
Letter said, he told Mr. peavey ne
thought he was the man who was
shipping it.
.sHe got very mad said Mr.. Letter,
and there threatened all sorts OF dire
things. He said he would burst me
pool wide open and he did.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04
Dinners and Lurcaeons.

Lieut.. f. J Oliver was host at a de-
lightful little dinner party at Hotel
PasO del Norte Monday night The
table was attractively decorated with
red and white carnations and ferns.
Following the dinner. the guests mo-
tored 70 the Country club where they
spent the evening in dancing. In the
party were Misses Irene Laughliu.
Lulu Brown, Olive Davis and Martha
Thurmond- Lieut. Rober. o. Amin
Lieut. Theodore Barnes. ir., Lieut. W
". Gordon and Lieut. oliver
Dr. and Mrs J. l. Mcknight enter
tanned with a very preJlily appointed
dinner Tuesday night at their home
on Dakota avenue, in celebration Of
their fifth wedding anniversary. The
table was attractively decorated with
quantities OF chrysanthemums and au-
tumn fruits and the flowers were also
used IN quantities about the dining
room and the reception room Among
the guests were: DR.. and Mrs. ". H
Pickles, Mr.. and Mrs F. p Koch.
Misses Anna Bel. Ruth Pickles. Edith
Mcknight and Mary Mcknight The
evening was pleasantly spent follow
ing the dinner. T. r. Koch playing a
number Of piano selections
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04
SOCIETY DOINGS
Cards.

Miss Dorothy Vollertsen will enter
tain with a bunco party Saturday after
noon.
hrs. Ben Cowan entertained the
Tuesday Luncheon Bridge club Tues
day afternoon. at her home on Navada
street Mrs. Douglas c. Croweu won
the prize for high score. Refreshments
we're served at the conclusion OF the
games. Mrs John s. Curtiss will be the
clab's hostess next week
Miss Valera Garrard entertained the
"EaIc and Half Bridge" club Tuesday
l.-sruoon at her home near the Coun-
t5y club. Mrs. D. c. Sutton won the first
lie. The hostess prize Of deck OF
--TGs was presented by the club to Miss
.-ra.Q- The guests OF the club were
.esaames Thomas T. Schley, George
Moore and 3. P johnson. Mrs Wyche
Greer VIII be the hostess at the meet
-u- next week.
Society folk met at the home Of Mrs
George Camphuis Tuesday afternoon
and played bridge for the purpose of
raising funds TO purchase gifts for the
Christmas ship for the European war
o. HnaDs- Inc party was successful S3A
being raised. or this amount SIS had
already been spent on gifts, so that
they could be sent in time to reach
the Christmas ship, and the balance
VIII ne sent by cneck TO the Red Cross
society headquarters in Washington TO
be used rs needed Tor the relief work
The Christmas idea was carried out in
the decorations Of the rooms. In the
archWay between the rooms the Christ
mas ship in miniature was suspended.
Quantities Of cut flowers and ferns
decorated the rooms The Herald's
Christmas greeting slips that were
sent with the packages for the Christ
mas snip formed the tally cards.
Mrs W D. Greet won the first prize
a Thermos bottle. Mrs Hal Christie
Mrs Frank Turner won the third prize,
a deck Of cards in leather case Mrs.
A. c Heep won the consolation prize,
a bouquet Of white chrysanthemums
tied with red ribbons. The prizes were
donated by local merchants
Mrs F. ". Berkshire and Mrs
George Camphuis planned the party
and were the hostesses- They were
assisted by Mesdames R ". McAfee.
Paul J Terry. d. r. Murchison and
r p. Kyle Following the completion
OF the card games, salad and punch
were served
r B. Alves, Hal T. Christie, Alves
Dixon E z Windsor. d Bruce Smith.
D. Baker Smith. Fred Woodwork, 3.
F Henderson, Robert II Rinehart. NJ
] Naquin, Frank c. Masquelette.
George G. Morse, r T. Neill. Samuel
B. Prewitt. H E Stevenson Frank =.
Simmons. W. E Ward. A c Heep. F.
J Whitlock 7 F Mckenzie. James
W K Ramsey, James Vance, John
Franklin. Frank Turner. Battelle
White. VIII T. owen, J ". Pettus.
T E Hunter. W G. Roe. W A White,
Frances s. We'll. John Wilson Tappan.
J E Tappan, Branch Craige, Fred
Stevenson. Charles Auer, Louis Hart
man, Frank Beecher. z. H Yale, Paul
Atkinson. Otis Mcintyre. c N. Lyman.
William J. Jennings William Jennings,
c H HenninE. r I. Anderson. T. II.
Todd. W E Mix. r. F. Fillmore ".
de H Washington. ". D Greet, Frank
SeamOn. Richard Warren. A 2. Averin.
James Parker. aIrry Anderson. J. T. Z
Mackenzie. Edwin Burt. c 3. Stevens.
J. J Tyndau, J. W Lorentzen; Misses
Halle Irwin. Mary Gvyn, NIadge Brick !
and Anne Lee Gaines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04

TERMS or BsCBIPTION.-DI
Wednesday and Week End
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04
NEW MEXICAN MUSIC
NOW OBTAINABLE.
ERserprisins- LOcn! Firm Has Estab-
iished Plant Fer Producing Player
Piano Rolls From Hnnd-YF ritten
Manuscripts of Famous Band
masters Of Old Mexico.

Music lovers throughout the south
west viii be interested in the announce
ment that. by reason Of the energy and
enterprise OF an FL PasO firm. all the
late, popular Mexican music as played by
the most famous bands Of old Mexico is
once more available in the form Of
pianO-player rolls.
By special arrangement with the COM
pOsers, the e PasO Piano company, Of
this city, viii receive hand-written
manuscripts Of all the new Mexican
band music, and player-pianO rolls viii
be made from these in a plant recently
established for the purpose in this city
by Daniel Eascon. an expert roll maker.
As a result Of this enterprisins move
on the part Of the II PasO Piano COM
pany, this city becomes the sole source
Of new Mexican player-pianO rolls in
the United States. and it is safe TO as
sumo that a countrywide demand for
these rolls will be created within q
very short me.-AdvertisemenL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-04

ILCr AN a westerner, but have lived
in New York for some time. and
Il through conversations with
/ young married men Of this city. have
I formed the opinion that the main OBJ
ject in life of New York girls is to
have what they call a good time. no
matter what the cost to their moral
or financial standing.
1T is a common sight to see young
married women going off in the eve
ming with friends Of hubby'-who is
working overtime that he may have
more money to spend on a wife who he
thinks loves him And there are other
young men-and their number is legion
who would be only too glad and will
ing TO get married and have the means
to do so-but they are afraid to take a
cnance after they see other failures"
writes Frank n
And am sorry TO confess that there
IS some truth in what ne says But he
states only one side Of many faced
case.
There are many women and girls
VINO live only ii enjoy. and enjoy only
lhe teYered pleasures Of expensive ar
tlIlclal excitement There are girls
who have a vampire attitude OF taking
OF sacrifice as fitting tribute for which
lney nave paid and paid well II they
IaFor their victim with a smile But
TO every such woman there are half
dozen, at the very smallest estimate,
who live only to enjoy. and enjoy only
the fine instincts OF hOmemaking,
motherhood and self sacrifice pulsing
in all their being.
Unfortunately this quiet average
woman is passed over by the pleasure
loving, beauty admiring youth Of our
modern days in his daZZled admiration
or denunciation OF the more brilliant
lily Of the field woman who tolls not
nor spins The gorgeous array and
witching wiles Of the woman Of whom
he disapproves blinds the average
mans eyes to the presence Of her
quleter sisters. who are like shadows
phere. while the more brilliant and
dashing-if scrupulOus-wOman Is In
the binding glare of the white
lights" .-ss
Unfortunately. the brilliant plumage
that a bird wears when he would
a-wooing 90 is paralleled in the human
race by the gold that a wOoer offers
his girl love in order that she may
dazzle all eyes after marriage even
as she has won a WOOer by the brilliant
pluma-e that contrasts so strangely
with my ladybird's quiet, demure col
oring.
The girl of today is making a sad
Dluuder when she decks herself IN gay
clothes and works out her destiny in
dancing and singing and rushing about
to one place or amusement after an
other with any available cavalier, be