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Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
COURlMARTIAL FINOS
SOLDIERS GUIL1LESS
MEN WHO PARTICIPATED IN LUD.
LOW STRIKE FIGHT ARE
ExoNERATED

Denver, Aug. 25.-Findings of the
court martial which tried 22 officers
and men of the National Guard of
Colorado on charges growing out of
the Ludlow battle OF April 20, were
made public today. All the defendants
were acquitted.
The militiamen were charged with
murder, manslaughter, arson and lar
ceny. in some cases the number of
counts against one individual running
high In addition, Lieutenant K. e.
Linderfelt was charged with an as
sault upon Louis Tikas, leader of the
Greek strikers, who was killed in the
Ludlow fight. The court matrial
found that Linderfelt struck Tikas on
the head with a rifle, but that the pro-
vocation was such that the assault
was justified.
Before the verdicts of the court
martial were made public they were
submitted by Adjutant General Joha
Chase to Governor e. M. Ammons for
his approval.
The findings in connection with the
assault on Louis Tikas by Linderfelt
are as folloys:
"The court finds the accused, Karl
E. Linderfelt, first lieutenant, Second
infantry national guard of Colorado,
guilty of the facts as charged-that is
to say, that part of Specification l..
Charge 6, reading as follows: Hay
ing then and there certain deadly
weapon towit A United states
Springfield rifle, did then and there,
with said weapon commit an assault
upon and against one Louis Tikas-
but by reason of the justification as
shown in the evidence adduced, the
court attaches no criminality there
to-"
The court martial convened at the
rifle range near Golden on May II.
1t closed May 29. The officers tried
include Major R. J. Hammock, Captain
Edwin S. Carson and Captain T. c.
Linderfelt and Lieutenants X. E. Lin
derfelt, R. J. Linderfelt, G. s. Law
renee, NJ @. Bigelow, Ray Benedict,
G. B. Elliott and G. A. Connor.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
The KAISER IS LIKE
ANY OTHER FATHER
CHEERS SONS ONWARD IN BAT
TIE AND CALLS HIMSELF
"PAPA"

Berlin, Aug. %, (via Copenhagen
and London emperor William has
conferred the decoration of the iron
cross of the second and first class on
Crown Prince Frederick William and
Duke Aubrecht of Wurtemburg. He
has conferred also the iron cross dec
Grafton of the second class on his son,
Prince Oskar.
His majesty has sent the following
telegram to the crown prince:
81 thank thee with all my heart,
dear child; | rejoice with thee over
the first victory of Wilhelm. God has
been on his side and has most bril-.
liantly supported him. To him be
thanks and honor. I remit to Will
helm the iron cross of the second and
first class. Nt
"Oskar also fought brilliantly with
his grenadiers. He has received the
iron cross of the second class. Re-
peat that to Ina and Marie. God pro-
teot and succor my boys. Also in the
future God be with thee and your
wives.
("Signed) Papa Wilhelm"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
"PRICEOF TREACHERY"
At BROWNE TONIGHT
BIG FIVE-ACT FEATURE PHOTO
PLAY is EXPECTED TO
PLEASE

"The Price of Treachery," a five
part film drama, will be shown to-
night only at the Browne theater. 1t
is the quality of the photography that
stands out the strongest in "The
Price of Treachery" There are fine
backgrounds well-groomed lawns,
great mansions, views of sea and
shore-and it is the taste shown in
the selection of these and the skill
used in transferring them to the
finn that will make entertainment of
the subject The acting is good, in
feet, of the best. Theer are incidents
fact, of the best There are incidents
stance, the explosion of the dynamite
on the wrecked schooner or the situa-
tion of the two sailors in the deck
washed craft just before the blowup.
The story concerns chiefly two
brothers, one of them good and the
other progressively bad The former
shoulders the blame for a crime COM
mitted by the latter and is turned out
by the father. He goes to sea, in time
becoming master of vessel. In the
vicinity of the old home there is a
lighthouse, in which live the keeper
and his daughter. Henry, the bad
son, discovers Mary at about the time
Robert, the sailor, back in familiar
waters, also meets her. Henry is
sheltered in the lighthouse when, out
hun ting with party. storm comes
.uu. He abuses the hospitality; Mary
fetches him a blow which knocks him
down and Injuries the oil supply of
the lamp so that the light is extin-
guished. In consequence Robert is
wrecked, but is brought ashore by the
old light keeper.
Henry, month later, enlists the aid
of friends in an effort to abduct Mary.
He partially succeeds, but Robert al
ready engaged to Mary, pursues. The
girl is taken away in motorboat,
by two of the party, Henry having
fallen over a cliff and got separated
from his companions. Mary by a ruse
locks the two men in the cabin of
the motorboat and turns the boat
beck to shore. Robert on shore fol-
lows the fleeing Henry, not discover
ing his identity until he overtakes him
as he disappears in bed of quick
sand. All ends happily
There are many things in the work
ing out of this story deserving of
praise Among these are the interiors,
which show care in the arrangement.
The views of the lamphouse in the
lighthouse are convincing there is
every reason to believe that the
scenes were taken in an authentic
SPOT
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
THE TIRED coNGKEssMEN

According to news dispatches from
Washington. members of the house of
representatives are becoming wearied
of their labors in legislative halls and
are seeking the comforts Of the cool
cafes or the excitement Of the base
ball park. Consequently Speaker
Clark is constantly in a reirific stew
and is Ordering the arrest of the run
away members and their return to
the capitol. Like school boys playing
hockey the congressman sneak away
from their desks and Clark, like the
Hoosier schoolmaster, has them
brought back. Doubtless he would
like to administer the same kind of
punishment as did the CID fashioned
school teacher.
But, after all. who can blame the
congressman? Last summer they
missed their fishing trips and remain
ed in Washington to sweat and strug-
gle with the administration tariff pro-
gram This summer they are up
against a repetition of the same kind
of medicine. And, while they are in
Washington they know their political
opponents. both within and without
the democratic party. are engaged in
an effort to get heir jobs. Who can
blame them, then, for seeking the So
laces of naughty world in an effort
to forget their troubles?
There is no doubt but that they are
worried about their jobs And there
Is no doubt. too but that they are
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

Once again the limpid mud of
Bridge street is being sickled DER
with the pale cast OF expectancy. The
rippling puddles are again agitated
with the threat of dissolution. Really,
though, it isn't as serious, as all
that. But J. NJ McCracken, an Ell
Easo cement salesman, is in town
trying to stir up something. and. it is
to be devoutly hoped that he succeeds
in stirring up something else besides
the mud.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
BRITISH CRUISER IS
NEAR new YORK CITY
AT HARBoR MOUTH 1T STOPS
AN AUSTRIAN TRAMP
STEAMER

New York, Aug. 25-A tramp steam
ship believed to be an Austrian was
held up shortly after II o'clock today
by a cruiser supposed to be British
just outside New York harbor, accord
ing to observers at Fire island.
After laying to for an hour the
steamer proceeded on her way to New
York. Her name and nationality
could not be discerned by observers
ashore The British cruiser turned
about and headed east.
AS the steamer passed Atlantic
highlands observers said they made
her out to be the Ida of the Austro-
American line.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
GERMAN CRUELTY
DENOUNCED BY
AUSTRIANS
CONTINUED from Page oue)


ton took part in the fight at Linsman
Nevertheless, the village was in
vaded at dusk of August 10 by a
st1ong force Of German cavalry, ar
tiilery, infantry and machine guns.
In spite of the formal assurances CIV
en- by the burgomaster of Linsman
that no peasants had taken part in the
previous fight, two farms and six out
lying houses were destroyed by gun
fire and burned. All the male inhab-
itants then were compelled to come
forward and hand over whatever arms
they possessed. No fire arms which
had recently been discharged were
found. Nevertheless, the invaders di-
vi6ed these peasant into three groups.
Tno men of one OF tnsse s,.--rs, num-
herring II, were bound and placed in
ditch where they were found after
wards with their skulls fractured by
the butts of German rifles"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
RUSSIANS DEFEATED
BY GERMAN COLUMN
WAR. CORRESPONDENT GIVES RE.
PORT OF VICTORY FOR I.
kAlSER'S TROOPS ~


Berlin, Aug. % (via Copenhagen and
London) "A war correspondent on
the staff of Lokal Anzeiger has sent
telegram to his paper from the east
ern theater of war. His message is
dated August "a and says.
while from the west comes news
of a victorious advance. something
similar has been prepared here. The
Russians were defeated at Stallupoe-
hen, town Of east Prussia, 16 miles
to the east of Gambinnen. on August
81 and %. The returning wounded
of the cavalry division say the Rus
SLAMS we're greatly superior numeric-
ally. They had at least two divisions
of cavalry and their infantry was
stronger. Cavalry charges were fire.
quent. The Russian infantry shot
badly. They sighted their rifles for
200 meters when they were at close
quarters, which occurred frequently"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
CONVENTION FAILS TO
REACH AN AGREEMENT
THE BERNALILLO COUNTY FIGHT
DEADLoCkS REPUBLICAN
GATHERING


+ Santa Fe, Aug. 25s-The con- I
+testing Bernalillo county delega- =
ftions got together today and I
Z agreed to be seated in the con- I
+ vention, each member of each Z
4 delegation to have one-half a +
I vote. Thomas B. Catron was I
+ named temporary chairman, and +
+ made the keynote speech, in +
+ which he attacked the national Z
I administration and the attitude +
i of Congressman Ferguson on +
+ the wool question. The conven- +
+ ton adjourned at noon until 1880 T.
+ o'clock. Hernandez for congress +
+ and Williams for corporation +
+ commissioner will be the nomi- +
+ nees. +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Santa Fe, Aug. 25.-The republican
state convention is deadlocked over
the seating of the Bernalillo county's
split delegation The schedule seems
to indicate that United States Senator
n B. Catron will be chosen as tenn
porary chairman and Ralph c. Ely Of
Deming will be elected permanent
chairman, providing matters are per-
.mitted to progress that far. There is
also a rumor that the personnel of
the candidates will be switched; that
Andrews may be nominated for con-
gress and Hernandez for corporation
commissioner. Rd
On motion of Secundino Romero, of
Las Vegas, a committee of seven was
appointed to look into the points at
issue between the various Bernalillo
county factions and report to the cen
trail committee. w. H. Gillenwater and
Frank A. Hubbell, representing the
Andrews faction; Jesus Romero and
Nestor Montoya for the Romero-Baca-
Chadwick delegation; and Secundino
Romero and Gregory Page, represent
ing the state committee, together with
Charles A. Spiess, national committee
man, were appointed for the labor. The
conference committee failed utterly
to reach an agreement. 1t is suggest
ed that both the factions of Bernalillo
county be seated allowing each mem
ber of each half vote.
AS matters now stand, National
Committeeman Spiess says, there is
no hope for an agreement in his opin-
ION ,an1nee both sidee ehnnI1 maet on
neutral ground of compromise.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
is legitimate prize

Montreal, Aug. 25.-The Ida was re-
leased here on promise being given
by her commander that she would not
try to evade capture and was allowed
to leave Quebec for New York The
Canadian prize court decided that as
the Ida had left her home port before
the declaration of war she was a legi-
innate prize.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
MOOSE STILL LOYAL

{ Kansas City. Aug. 25.-Loyalty to
the party was to be reaffirmed at the
progressive state convention to be
held here late today. according to
party leaders. 1t was expected the
platform adopted by the convention
would be largely a reaffirmatioE of
the platforms of 1912. state and ma
tioaal
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
"WEWAN1 OUR MONEY"
Shout angry PEOPLE
NEW WORKERS DEMAND THAT
OWNERS OF RUINED BANK
REPAY DEPosIToRs

New York, Aug. 25.-Police reserves
were called out today when District
Attorney Whitman's office was stormed
by 300 men and women from the east
side, depositors in the private bank
of Adolf Mandel, recently closed by
the banking department The crowd
fought its way through the building
to Mr.. Whitman's office, demanding
that he bring criminal action against
the banks proprietors.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
i TITLE HOLDER WINS

Chicago, Aug. 25-Play today in
the first match round of the women's S
golf championship at the iHnsdale club
developed no surprises. Miss Myra
Helmer of Midlothian, the title holder,
Won her way into the second round by
defeating Mrs. A A. Heaning of
Wheaton three up and two to play
while Miss Laurie Kaiser of st. Louis
eliminated Miss Elizabeth Allen of
Rosck Island two up.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
sILOs ARE GOING UP

II was with pleasure that The optic
9enounced last night the erection in
near future of five silos upon the
"a. This paper has advocated fire.
ntly and persistently the move
\ ch the dry farmers east. Of the city
hive just adopted.
There is not particle of doubt but
that the siIo can make the mesa coun-
try the banner producer of dairy pro-
ducts in the state. This will mean
money in the pockets of the farmers
and increased business for Las Vegas
merchants. Eventually it will mean
that Las Vegas will supply butter for
the entire northern section of New
Mexico. With the establishment here
of milk condensery, which is prom
ise6 soon, there will be an additional
market for milk, and If the mesa full
fills its promises as a dairy country,
there will be a demand for every
pound of milk this county can produce.
The mesa is capable of producing
every year crops that are properly de-
veloped for conversion into ensilage,
insuring plenty of feed for dairy cat
tie. Some of the farmers with large
aereages will be able to raise first
class beef cattle by the use of the
silo AS soon as every farm on the
mesa is provided with a silo the
prosperity of the country east of the
city will be assured.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

16 months world tour. Osborn was
urged to get into the race by the
members of the party who favored
neither Martindale nor Groesbeck
The supporters of the two last named
declare that Osborns candidacy has
utterly failed to arouse the enthu-
siasm that was expected and that in
their belief he stands little chance of
being the candidate when the primary
ballots are counted.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
FRENCH AMBASSADOR SAILS

Washington, Aug. 25.-William G.
Sharp, newly appointed ambassador to
France, saw Secretary Bryan today and
announced his intention to sail for
Paris tomorrow on the French line
steamer France. Myron T. Herrick
has been holding over as ambassador
at Paris at President wilson's request
during the European crisis,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
wAR TO BENEFIT UNITED STATES

Washington, Aug. 25.-.'A direct
benefit to the people of the United
States from the European war will
be its effect of making the people of
this, country realize 70 a greater ex-
tent the value of its mineral re-
sources says Franklin K Lane, sec
retary of the interior "Of an import
ances second only to that of the food
supply" says Mr.. Lane, is the supply
of mineral products necessary to meet
the requirements of twentieth century
civilization. One of the first effects
of the war has been to make us real
ize the interdependence Of nations in
the matter of food supply Most of
the countries now at war are depend
ent upon importation of foodstuffs,
and we have cause for seif-congratu-
lation in the United States that we
are able to feed ourselves. What we
have possibly not so fully realized is
that we are nearly as independent in
the possession of essential mineral re
sources, and that the interference
with manufacturing caused by inter
ruption of the flow or importations of
many necessary raw materials, may
be overcome almost wholly by devel-
opment of neglected resources In our
own country. The main difficulties to
be overcome are in the rearrange-
ment of the distribhtian system neces-
sary to establishing this independ-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

tired of the selfsame positions. Presi-
dent Wilson and Speaker Clark, in an
effort to get the administration pet
measures all enacted into laws, have
made the job of congressman a
wearysome grind But the boys in
Washington wouldn't give them up
for anything, would they? The an
swer is no.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
Sour stomach

If you are troubled with this com
plant you should take Chamberlain's
Tablets, being careful to observe the
directions with each bottle. You are
certain to be benefited by them If you
give them trial Sold by all deal
ers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
THEY GET NO PAY IF
THEY ARE NOT THERE
HOUSE VOTES TO PUNISH MEM
BERS WHO FAIL TO ATTEND
SESSIONS

Washington, Aug. 25.-On motion of
democratic Leader Underwood, the
house voted today to deduct from the
pay of members for all time they are
absent except in case of illness. All
leaves were cancelled For days the
house has been forced to suspend bust
ness at times for lack of quorum.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
MESSAGES IN ENGLISH

New York, Aug 25.-The Western
Union Telegraph company announced
today that messages may now be
written in English as well ~s in
French.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
POOR OLD MlssIssIpPl

Athens, Aug. 25.-The battleship
Klkis has arrived in Grecian waters.
This vessel was purchased from the
United States and was formerly the
Mississippi.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
Count Berchtold who, next to EN-.
peror Francis Joseph, is the most i'm.
portant figure In Austrian affairs.
AT seNpER,s RISK

New York, Aug. 25,-The CONNER
cial Cable company announced today
hat code cablegrams are now accepted
fol Japan, subject to censorship and
5ender's risk.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25
N A R \ { I 5
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK

Kansas City, August 25.-Hogs, re-
ceipts 5000. Market steady
Cattle, receipts $500. Market higher.
Sheep, receipts 1900. Market low
er. Lambs $7.5O@7.S5; yearlings
E.75 @e.eo, wothcrs s5.4o@5. .85;
ives $4.S5@5. so.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

William A. Brady plans to dramatize
Louisa M. AIcott's novel, "An Old
Girl"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

Entered at the postoffice at East
LAs Vegas, New Mexico for trans
nission through the United States
mails % second class matter.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-25

(cash In Advance for Mall
subscriptlons.)
Remit by check, draft or money
order. II sent otherwise we will not
se responsible for loss.
Specimen copies free on application.
The Hartford republican., 1914-02-06
"BEhOLD, ! MAKE
ALL THINGS new"
Fallen Race Of Adam 70 Be
Made New BY Christ.

Mans Original Perfsetion-The Reign
Of Sin and Death--A Sad Spectacle.
Thousands Of Millions Dead-Hun-
dreds Of Millions Dying Weak In
Body, Weak Mentally, Morally, Phys
ically--Human Power Has Failed to
Arrest the Malady-Man's Only Hope
ls In ood-Meosiah Gods Appointed
Agent-To Redeem, to Regenerate, to
Make New-soon He viii Deliver
the Whole Creation--Nothing Shall
Misunderstanding Will Be Outpoured
The Hartford republican., 1914-02-06

Washington. ID.
c., Feb. l.-PastOr
Russell preached
today in the Tenn
pie. His text was.
"Bchold. / make
all things new
Revelation 2l:J.
4 he Past o r
showed that the
Bible intimates
that the sew n
days Of the week
are typical of sew
en- great Day S i.
The Hartford republican., 1914-02-06

you were plotting them through our factory.
salesmep recsive advice and instructions for,
aon't YOU BE- tbe ffst % tpiply IRON yoy{ 81
The Hartford republican., 1914-02-06

someone else gets the territoryf
- The 25th anniversary os our
soompsny was celebra ted by
. arecting the most modern safe 4
factory in the world. Vide
|spoDske mss who received Our
I, ,speeial selling indueement,
''ren dered'it necessary to don BILE
Rpr output. We ere spending
Many thousands OF dollars en-
Hrging our sales organisation.
botto learn all particulars, II
Will cost yon oply the price sf
r. UO6tal card. n.nHIt.ff
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-10


tendent of the Logan Rapid
Transit Company is recovering
nicely at the Bulge hospital
where he has been taking treat
ment for stomach trouble.
One Best "Try-New-Life" Machine
will be given away absolutely FREE.
Ask us. Nothing on earth like it to
cure your pains and ailments of
every kind. Office over Express
Co IT, Advt.
A man in a neighboring town
who wanted to try his new shot
gun and used as a target his
neighbours pigs, found it comes
rather expensive. 1t took $50 to
replace the hogs he crippled.
The two tramps who took the
pig from Peter Benson's ranch
near Newton and roasted it on
the railroad track near the
ranch are safely in the county
Jail, having been taken into
custody by the county sheriff.
Thomas Jenkins of Preston
was accidentally killed last
week when a heavy piece OF
steel which he was hauling tc
the Oneida Narrows, rolled of
the wagon with him under it
THE funeral services were helC
Saturday in Preston.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-10

coast than Lima, which is in
land.
Fluctuations exchanged by
the British and Japanese adj
miralties over the fall of Using
tau made no mention of the
Gneisenau and Scharnhorst.
Callao, Peru, Nov. Moth
ing is known here concerning a
naval battle off the coast of
Peru. Inquiry made at coast
towns brought replies that no
report of an engagement had
reached them.
Toxic, Nov. 8.-A well-auth-
enticated report is in circula-
ton here to the effect that the
Japanese admiralty has receiv-
ed information that a battle in
the Pacific between the Japa-
nese and German fleets is i'm
pending.
No indication has been given
as to the present whereabouts
of either the Japanese or the
German men-of-war.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-10
RUNOR OF CAPTURE
OF GERMAN CRUISERS

Lima, Peru, Nov. Tt is re-
ported here that Japanese
squadron cruising along the
coast of Peru has captured the
German cruisers Scharnhorst
and Gneisenau.
Vague rumors of the capture
of the cruisers Scharnhorst and
Gneisenau have been persist
ent since October 81, when a
dispatch to London from Sgd
ney, N. S. w., said they had
been taken as a result of the
failure of their coal supply.
Friday a Toxic rumor, COM
ing by way of London, fixed the
time of the alleged capture as
Saturday, October 81. but fail
ed to designate the place, say
ing merely that the cruisers
were coaling when surprised.
This obviously was wrong, as
the engagement in which the
Gneisenau and Scharnhorst
took part was fought the fol-
lowing day. The last tidings of
the cruisers was that after coal
ing at Valparaiso they put to
sea last Wednesday.
The present report in circu-
lation in Lima may be a result
of numerous inquiries sent to
south Pacific ports asking in
formation as to the reported
capture Of the vessels. A Cal.
lao dispatch received shortly
before the one from Lima made
no mention of the reported tax
ing of the German cruisers by
the Japanese. Callao is the prin
cipal seaport Of Peru and prob
ably would be better informed
as to the movements off tn,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-10
New Works. O,eljsk,

The obelisk in Central park, N.
Y, was set up there in 1881. 1t was
the gift of w. II. Vanderbilt to the
city. The massive granite pillar was
originally erected in Egypt about 1900
b. c. by Thotmes III, and is, there
fore, at the present time some $500
years old. The characters upon the
sides of the obelisk are ihe so-called
hieroglyphics-the picturewriting in
which the Egyptians recorded their
thoughts and their. annals.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-10
Natural Question.

Our small daughter is very fond of
her bath, writes a contributor to Har.
per's Magazine, but she objects Wig
orously to the drying process. One
day, while we were demonstrating
with her, she said, why, what would
happen, mamma, If you didn't wipe
me dry? Would ! get rusty?"