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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08

He declared the government was do
ing everything in its power to adj
vance the interests of the west.
THE secretary Of the interior IS a
western man. he continued, and
understands western conditions. He
is exerting himself to bring about the
substantial development Of your
states.
Mr. Jones outlined the governments s
proposed leasing system, declaring
that it would improy5 existing condi-
tions. He intimated that there was
no occasion for a clash between state
and federal authorities. Clay Tall
man, commissioner Of the general land
office, defended the large discretion
airy power vested in the secretary Of
the interior by the leasing bill.
Some person must be given suffi-
Icient authority to protect the inter-
ests Of the people at large, he said
4 do not think It is possible to
frame an equitable system that will
turn over all the proceeds of the pub
Lie domain to the particular little com
munity in which the coal or the oil
or the water power happens to be sit
uated. It seems to me that the only
fair thing is to turn the proceeds into
"a general fund where it viii be used
for the common good.
Governor Carey asked the federal
officials whether it was the purpose
Of the interior department to assert
fderal control over water power, which
does not enter into interstate com
mence and is not derived from navl-
gable streams.
IF the bill undertakes to do any
thing which is not authorized by the
constitution of the United States,
there certainly is a tribunal that will
stop it, Mr.. Jones replied. 81 see no
provision in this bill which under
takes to regulate the internal affairs
OF states"
Water Power Resolution
Governor Lister introduced a reso7.
luton on the subject Of water power
development as follows:
Realizing the immense benefit
that would come to the nation by a
more rapid development of the water
powers Of the United States; there
fore be, 1t
Resolved, by the Conference of
Western Governors, that we strongly
favor ana urge the immediate pass
age Of an act by congress that will
make possible development Of water
power projects Of the west, and that
in the passage Of such legislation fed
eral and state interests be properly
and carefully safeguarded."
Governor Lister asked immediate
adoption of the resolution, but later
consented to postpone the vote until
the final session Of the conference.
Several governors intimated that they
would favor more decided stand in
favor of the interests of the states.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
THE LIBRARY IS SAVED
CITIZENS DETERMINE THAT IN-
sTITUTloN MUST RE KEPT
OPEN IN FUTURE
SEWER BONDS ARE CARRIED
THEY RECEIVE BUT A scANT
MAJORITY, BUT IT'S DEcLAR-
ED SUFFICIENT

Though only 152 votes we're cast IN
yesterdays city ELECTION. the patriotic
citizens who went to the polls elected
a splendid mayor, clerk, treasurer and
aldermen, authorized the maintenance
Of the Carnegie city library and gave
the city administration power to issue
bonds in the sum of $4,000 for the
erection of a sanitary disposal works
for the sewer system.
The following officers we're elected
Or. H. M. Smith, mayor
Charles Tamme, city clerk.
Joseph Elledge, city treasurer.
P. H. Purcell, alderman First ward.
N. B. Roseberry, alderman Second.
ward.
Dir. W. z. Kaser, alderman Thirdf
ward.
e. R. Russell, alderman Fourth
ward.
Pr. Smith and Mr.. Elledge received
the entire 152 votes cast. while Hi.
Tamme received 151, there being one
scratched vote. Mr.. Tamme usually
runs ahead Of his ticket. but this time.
somebody drew q pencil through his
name
The vote was the lightest cast in
East Las Vegas for many years, owing
to the fact that there was but one
ticket in the field. Everybody was
pleased with the candidates Of tho
fused democrats and republicans, and
here is little doubt but they would
lad heen elected even If opposed BY
/ strong ticket
The voters were strongly in favor
II the maintenance Of the Carnegie
ibrary, as 129 votes were cast in favor
# the issue and 10 against it, giving
he library majority Of ITO.
The bond issue was carried by
majority OF nine votes. It was de-
Jared last night that the issue had
ost, as it was the general opinion that
tWo-thirds majority Of the votes cast
must be in favor Of a bond issue. At
orneys who looked up the law this
morning discovered that majority Of
he qualified electors voting on a
'ond issue is sufficient to carry tho
Measure. Qualified elactess are slsass *
Who paid taxes during the precedin
ear. There were So votes for tho
,ond issue and 40 votes against It
Following is the vote by wards
First Ward For the entire ticket
o; for the library. 25; against the
library, 4; majority for the library
4; for the sewer bonds. II; against
he sewer bonds, s; majority for the
,ondss II.
Second Ward For the entire tickef,
g; for the. library, %; against the
library, 4; majority for the library.
81; for the sewer bonds, ii; against
he sewer bonds. A; majority for me
'onds. z.
Third Ward For the entire ticket
With the exception Of Tamme, 81 for
FAMINE. S.; for the library. S.; against
he library, 5 majority for the library
10; for the sewer bonds, "A; against
The sewer bonds. 20; majority against
The bonds. 2.
Fourth Ward-For the entire tlckeE
81; for the library rs: against tha
library; b majority for The library 2o
for the sewer bonds, 9 against the
sewer bonds, le; majority against the
bonds. u
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
A Slight ouAkE

ogden, Utah, April S-A slight
earthquake, the duration Of which was
about two seconds, was felt here at
9:OS o'clock this morning. The dis
turbance apparently was east to west.
No damage is, reported.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
candidates for the upper honse Of the
council.


Milwaukee. Wis. April S.-With
two precincts missing, the unofficial
vote for mayor in yesterdays election
gives Gerhard Bading, noripartisan,
for mayor, ss,1s4a Emil seidel, So.
ciaist democrat, 28,5eO
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
en- MEN KILLED

The Dalles, Ore. April San explo-
sion occurred today at the Cello canal
works. six miles east Of this city, and
several men are reported killed. Ply
sicians hurried from here to the scene.
The canal Is a government undertak-
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
GARDEN COMES BACK

Southampton, April 7--sfr Lionel
Garden, British minister 70 Mexico,
sailed today on the Olympic for New
York on his way to Mexico City tenn
porarily. 1t is understood that he VIII
leave Mexico City for Rio Janeiro,
Brazil.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-04-08
ouNMEN MUST Ole

Albany, N. Y, April Governor
Glynn today declined to grant the re-
quest of five Jewish cIergymen that
he interfere with the execution of the
four New York gpnmen, convicted Of
the murder Of Herman RosenthaI.
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lcontinued 81 Page Fourl
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a. A. Jones, first assistant secretary
Of the interior, was called on to give
She views Of his department on the
subject Of leasing the public domain
The Arvada enterprise., 1914-04-09
SYNOPSIS

Mrs Varney wife OF a Confederate
general, has lost one son and another is
dying from wounds. She reluctantly gives
her consent for Wilfred, the youngest, to
Join the army If his father consents. The
federals are making their last assault
in an effort to capture Richmond. Edith
Varney secures from President Davis n
commission for Capt. Thorne. who is just
recovering from wounds chief of the
telegraph at Richmond Capt Thorne
tells Edith he has been ordered away.
She declares he must not go and tells
him of the commission from the presi-
dent He is strangely aEitated and de-
clares he cannot accept. Thorre decides
to escape while Edith leaves the room to
get the commission. but is prevented by
the arrival OF Caroline Milford Wilfred's
sweetheart. Mr. Arrelsford Of the Con-
federate secret service, a rejected suitor
of Edith's, detects Jonas. Mrs. Varney's
butler carrying a note from a prisoner
IN Libby prison. Arrelsford suspects 1t
is intended for Thorne. The note reads:
Attack tonight. Plan g. Use Tele-
graph" Arrelsford declares Thorne Is
Lewis Dumont of the Federal secret
service, and that his brother Henry is
prisoner in Libby. Edith refuses to be-
lleVe and suggests that Thorne be con-
fronted with the prisoner as test.
Caroline and Wilfred collaborate on let
ter TO the general asking permission for
Nilfred to join the army.
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there" he said. 1--WE can close these
curtains, cant we?"
Certainly" said Mrs. Varney, open.
ing the rear door and drawing the
heavy portieres, but leaving space be.
tween them so that anyone in the dark
hall could see through them but not
be seen from the room.
81 don't want too much light in
here, either" said Arrelsford. AS he
spoke he blew out the candles In the
two candelabra which had been placed
on the different tables. and left the
large, long room but dimly illuminated
by the candles in the sconces on the
walls
Mrs. Varney watched him with fas-
cinated awe. In spite of herself there
still fingered hope that Arrelsford
might be mistaken. Thorne had en-.
listed her interest, and he might un
der other conditions have aroused her
matronly affections, and she was hop
ing against hope that he might yet
prove himself innocent, not only be-
cause of his personality but as well be-
cause the thought that she might have
entertained a spy was repugnant to
her, and because of the honor of the
Dumont family, which was one of the
oldest and most important ones In the
western hills of the Old Dominion
Arrelsford meantime completed his
preparations by moving the couch
which Caroline Milford had placed be
fore the window back to the wall.
Nov, Mrs Varney," he said. step
ping far back out of sight of the win
dow. will you open the curtains? DO
it casually. carelessly. please. SO as
not to awaken any suspicion If you are
seen"
But your soldiers. won't they
They are all at the back of the
house. They came in the back way
and the field in front IL absolutely
clear, although ! have men concealed
in the street to stop anyone who may
attempt to escape that way"
Mrs. Varney walked over to tn,
window and drew back the curtains
She stood for a moment looking out
into the clear, peaceful quietness Of
soft spring night. The moon was full
and being somewhat low Bhont
through the long windows and into
the room, the candle light not beIns
bright enough to dim lis radiance HeI
task being completed, she turned, anc
once more the man who was In com
mand pointed across the hail towarc
the room on the other side.
ITO BE Continued
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Has she had any conversation with

Has she had any conversation with
him. said Arrelsford. pointing TO the
front OF the house.
They were talking together in this
room early this evening before you
came the first time, but 1t isn't pos.
sible she could"
Anything is possible" snapped Ar
relsford impatiently. He was evident.
ly determined to suspect everybody,
and leave no stone unturned to pre-.
vent the failure of his plans. Cor
poral,' he cried. have Eddinger fol
low that girl He must get to the tele-
graph Office as soon as she does, and
don't let any dispatch she tries to send
get out before | see it. Let her give
1t in, but hold 1t. Make no mistake
about that Get an order from the de.
partment for you to bring 1t to me-"
AS the corporal saluted and turned
away TO give the order, Arrelsford
faced Mrs. Varney again. Are they
both out there"
Yes answered the woman. Did
you bring the man from Libby pris
on?"
Il did, the guards have him out in
the street on the other side of the
house. When we get Thorne in here
alone I'll have him brought over tc
that window and showed into the
room"
And where shall | stay"
"Out there" said Arrelsford, "by the
lower door, opening upon the back
hall. You can get a good view of every
thing from there"
But if he sees me2"
He won't see you il It is dark In
the hall" He turned to the corporal
who had re.entered and resumed his
station. Turn out those lights out
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INCREASE IN SALARIES
COUNTRY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO
DEMAND MORE PAY.
Letters to Be Sent Boards of Educa-
tion All over State Urging High
er Wages for Capable instructors.

Western Newspaper linton News Service,
Denver Due to the appeal of Miss
Charlotte Alternately. teacher of
Arapahoe Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford,
state superintendent OF public instruc.
tiOn, will send out letters to the vari-
Gus school boards of the state urging
an increase in the salaries of first
grade teachers In the rural districts
of Colorado as the first move in II
campaign towards that end to be
wagcd for the next school election in
May.
In letter to Mrs Bradford, Miss
Alternately says that eighth.grade
graduates, given third.gradc teachers
certificates in the teachers eXamina.
tions, teach in the rural district ut
the same salaries received by first.
grade teachers with normal training,
and from six to twenty years expert
ence, and that as result, firstclass
teachers are leaving the rural schools
and their positions are filled by mex
pCrienced young girls.
In the country districts, she writes,
the services of experienced and come
tent instructors are more badly need.
ed than in any other sections of the
state.
The firstgradc teachers in rural
districts. Miss Abernathy states, are
SO underpaid that they become dis.
couraged and leave The third grade
teachers salaries We're raised; why,
she argues, cannot justice be done to
the firstgrade teachers?
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CHAPTER VlI.-Continued.

Wilfred regarded her obviously. He
felt as an author does when he sees
his pet periods marked out by the
blue pencil of the ruthless editor.
You might leave that out" he be-
gan, cutting valiantly at his most
cherished and admired phrase
No. protested Caroline vehement
ly, certainly not, That is the best
thing in the whole letter"
That damn is going to cost us
seven dollars you know"
TT is worth it." said Caroline "it
is the best thing you have written.
Your father is a general in the army.
he'll understand that kind Of language.
What's next? | know there's some
thing now"
Tom kittridge has gone He was
killed yesterday at Cold Harbor'"
Leave out that about"-she caught
her breath, and her eyes fixed them
selves once more on that little round
hole in the breast of his jacket"
about his being killed"
But he was killed and so was John
ny Sheldon-I have his uniform, you
know"
Il know he was, but you don't have
to tell your father" said Caroline.
choking up, you don't have to tele-
graph him the news, do you?"
No, of course not, but"
That's all there is to the letter ex-
cept the end
Why. that leaves it just the same
except the part about"
Yes" said Caroline in despair,
'and after all the work we have
done"
Let's try it again said Wifred.
No" said Caroline. there is no
use. Everything else has got to stay"
We'll, then, we cant telegraph it.
1t would cost hundreds OF dollars
Yes, we can telegraph it," said
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Ancient Stage 70 Be Used.

A more than usually interesting drs-
matte revival Is announced for April
1G when the "Agamemnon" of Aes-
chylus Will be performed in the an
clent Greek theater of Syracuse.
Nearly "a centuries have passed
since Hero | embellished his city with
the theater which tradition attributes
to the architect Dcmocopor Myrila.
Aeschylus must have taken refuge
In the court of Hero very soon after
It's completion, and 1t may be conjec-
tured that the great trilogy. which be-
gan with the "Agamemnon," was
often performed on It's stage; It is
known that the "Persae" was per
formed there and a work written for
Hero by AeschyluB. entitled the "Et.
ncac," OF which no trace remains
New York Sun.
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CHAPTER VIII.
Edith is Forced to Play the Game.

Edith Is Forced to Play the Game.
Caroline's departure was again in
terrupted by the inopportune re.en-
trance from the back hall of Mr.. Ar
relsford, who was accompanied by two
soldiers, whom he directed to remain
by the door AS he advanced rapidly
toward Mrs. Varney, Caroline stepped
aside toward the rear window
rs he" began Arrelsford, turning
toward the window, and starting back
in surprise as he observed Caroline
for the first time.
Yes. he is there" answered the
woman.
"Oh, Mrs. Varney," cried Caroline,
there's heap of soldiers out in your
back yard here. You don't reckon
anything's the matter, do you?"
The girl did cot lower her voice,
and was greatly surprised at the i'm
mediate order for silence which pro.
ceeded from Mr.. Arrelsford, whose
presence she acknowledged with a
very cool Indifferent bow.
No, there is nothing the matter,
dear" said Mrs. Varney. Martha" "
she said to the old servant who had
come in response to her ring: Il want
you to go home with Miss Milford.
You must not go alone, dear Good
night"
Thank you very much Mrs. Var
ney,' answered Caroline Come Mar
tha." AS she turned, she hesitated
rnrlrnn hn al
me somewhere else. do you?"
why. where else do you want to
go at this hour, my dear girl?" asked
Mrs. Varney.
Just to-to the telegraph Office"
answered Caroline.
Mr.. Arrelsford, who had been wait.
ing with ill-concealed impatience dur.
ing this dialogue, started violently.
Now" exclaimed Mrs. Varney in
great surprise, not noticing the actions
of her latest guest AT this time of
night"
Yes" answered Caroline. "it is on
very important business, and i"
oh" returned Mrs. Varney, "if
that is the case, Martha must 20 with
you"
You know we haven't single serv.
ant left at our house." Caroline said
in explanation of her request.
Il know" said Mrs. Varney, "and,
Martha, don't leave her for an in.
stant."
Nom" answered Martha "Ahm
take ca OBJ huh"
As soon as she had left the room,
passing between the two soldiers. Ar.
relsford took up the conversation. lie
spoke quickly and in a sharp voice. lie
was evidently greatly excited.
What is she going to do at the
telegraph Officer" he asked.
Il have no idea" answered the WON.
an.
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Caroline, With Z long. deep sigh.

Caroline, with 4 long. deep sigh.
shook her head, and slowly hand
ed the letter to him. Wiltred took 1t
mechanically. his eyes fixed on the
girl, who had suddenly grown very
white of face, trembly OF lip, and
teary of eye-lashes.
You are very good" he said, tear
ing the letter into pieces. TO help me
like you did"
1T was nothing" whispered the girl
you can help me again, If you want
to-"
Caroline lifted her eyes to his face,
and he saw within their depths that
which encouraged him.
Il can fight twice as well, II"
Poor little Caroline couldn't trust
herself to speak. She nodded through
her tears.
Goodbye" said Wilfred. you viii
write to me about helping me to fight
twice as well. won't you. You know
what | mean?"
Caroline nodded again.
81 wouldn't mind If you telegraphed
me that you would"
What might have happened further
will never be determined, for at this
juncture Mrs. Varney came back with
an old faded blanket tied in roll.
She handed it to the boy without
speaking. Wilfred threw it over his
shoulder, and kissed his mother hur-
riedly.
You won't mind much, will you,
mother. | will soon be back. Order
lyI" he cried.
Sir"
81 am ready" said Wilfred.
He threw one long, meaning look
at Caroline, and followed the soldier
out of the door and across the hall.
The opening and closing of an outside
door was heard, and then all was still.
Mrs. Varney held her hand to her
heart. and long, shuddering breaths
came from her. He might soon be
back, but how. She knew all about
the famous injunction of the Spartan
woman, with your shield or on il"
but somehow she had no idea of
the full significance until it came to
her last boy, and for moment she
was forgetful of poor, little Caroline
until she saw the girl wavering to-
ward the door, and there was no dis
suise about the real tears in her eyes
now.
Are you going, dear?" asked Mrs.
Varney, forcing herself to speak.
Caroline nodded her head as before.
"Oh, yes" continued the older wom-
an, your party, you have to be there. "
At that the girl found voice. and
without looking back she murmured
There won't be any party tonight"
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is in heaven" Is there not in every
one OF them, as in you, the light that
the world? And know you not who that
light is, and what he said OF little
children? Then take heed, say, lest
you despise one Of these little ones
Listen not to the Pharisee when be
says: Except the little child be con.
verted, and become as am, he shall
in nowise enter into the kingdom OF
heaven. But listen to the voice OF him
who knew what is In man. when he
said: Except ye be converted, yo
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Planning State Study Course.

Denver. Mrs. Mary G. G. Bradford,
state superintendent Of public instruc.
tion, rs preparing n course of study for
all high schools In Colorado not In
class A districts which viii include
most Of the country and town high
schools. 1t will be published some
time this summer and will be put in
use nt the beginning Of the fail term
Of school The course Will not be com.
pulsory. but II Is expected that 1t will
be generally carried out over the state.
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Cuthbert Host for Peace Board.

Denycr.-T The newly chosen Nom
bers of the peace commission were tho
guests of LuCius NJ. Cuthbert, vice
president and chairman of the refer
endum committee at n luncheon at the
University Club. Normal Angel, not.
ed English editor and peace advocate.
who was visiting IN Denver, was the
guest Of honor. Tie members OF the
peace commission are Wardnor vii.
liams, Lawrence c. Phipps, Platt
Rogers, Andrew C. Carson, l.. A. Pc
ters, +. w. Sanborn, Armour G. Ander-
son, Wr. James II. Baker, Rabbi w. s,
Friedman, II. b, Hendrie, the Rev. j.
II. Ilourhton, Irving Howbert, Judge
J. II. King Frank Mclaughlin, Werner
u. Reed, William f. Slocum, Judge
Harrison White and II. j. Yetter. The
women of the country are best fitted
20 take up the problems of interna-
tional interest," said Norman Angel,
international peace advocate, at n
meeting of the Woman's Peace organ
ization. "Women's min.s are not en-
tirely taken up with money matters.
and it is their duty to make interna-
tiunal topics a course of study among
the school children and in colleges"
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Secrets Of the Wardrobe.

When Winston Churchill was run.
ming for the governorship of New
Hampshire his opponents became pes
tiferously active making speeches,
writing letters and distributing cam
paign buttons. one morning n friend
sent this telegram to Churchlll:
Have you no buttons for your sup
porters?"
The candidate was out of town and
did not get the telegram, but pretty
girl stenographcr did
NO. We use safety pins.
WINSTON CHURCHILL"
Popular Mechanics.
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Fraoer Replies to Appeal of shlnn.

Denver Walter - Fraser, through
his attorney, filed an nrawcr and argu.
mont In the State Supreme Court
agninEt the granting Of q writ 0f pro.
hibition TO James A. Shiun staying
Fraser from ousting him from the Of
flee Of state game and fish commits
sionor. Fraser since his appointment
TO the office by Governor AmmonB
several months ngo has been seeking
10 CuHt Shinn ana obtained n writ In
the District Court, Shinn appealed TO
tho Supreme Court.
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shall not enter into the kingdom Of
heaven" Their souls are like their
bodies, not perfect, but beautiful
enough and fresh enough to shame
anyone who shall dare to look down
upon them Their souls are like their
bodies, hidden by the rags, foul with
the dirt Of what we mlscal civlllza.
tion. But take them to the pure
stream, strip of the ugly, shapeless
rags, wash the young limbs again. and
you shall find them. body and soul.
fresh and 1.-THE. graceful and capable
capable nf how much God alone who