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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
FRENCH CLAIM VICTORIES in THE WEST
War News in Brief

The first serious blow inflicted on
the Turkish navy since the entrance
of the Porte into the war--the torpe-
doing OF the Turkish battIeshp Mes
saudieh by British submarine in the
Dardanelles-gave naval color to to-
days war news and was In fact the
only striking occurrance chronicled by
land or by sea.
Little or no change has been report
ed in the western battle front, and in
the east Russia and Germany continue
to fight for the control of western Po-
land.
Vigorous thrusts at the German line
in France were made again yesterday
by the allies, but the reports of sue
cesses In today's official statement
from Paris are not borne out by the
Berlin communication. The French
war office states that German posi-
tions along the Aisne were demolished,
that in the Woevre district line of
trenches 500 yards long was captured
and that further progress was made
in the Argonne and in AIsace. The
German announcement says that moth
ing Of Importance has occurred in the
west with the exception Of few
French attacks along the Meuse and
in the Vosges, which were repuIsed
easily.
There have been no important
changes In the east, according to the
German statement. Dispatches from
Petronrad, however, assert that the
Russians have definitely thrown back
the German column, which was at
tempting to strike at Warsaw from
the north, and that as a result the po-
sition of the Russians all along their
front had been improved.
The French war office announces
that in sarva further successes have
been won against the Austrians, and
In the McntenegrIn campaign, which
has almost been lost sight Of recently,
the Austrians have suffered reverse.
The German cruiser Dresden, sole
survivor of the sea fight In the south
Atlantic on December 8, in which four
German vessels were sunk, Is reported
to have reached punt Arenas, on the
Straits Of Magellan, without injury.
Reverses for Turkey at the hands
OF Russia on,Jand and Of England on
the sea were chrcnicIed in today's Of
| flciaI war dispatches.
Russian army headquarters IN the
Caucasus reports that Turks, whose
stronq resistance to the invaders from
the north compelled them to retreat
now have been repulsedt everywhere
and are being pushed beyond the
Euphrates river, suffering heavy
losses. The British admiralty an
\ nounces that the old Turkish battle
shin MessudIeh, which carried 00'
men, has been destroyed by a British
submarine. To accomplish the fea'
the submarine penetrated the suppos
edIy impregnabIe Dardanelles.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
BOMBS HIt EreIbura

Berlin, Dec. IA (via London The
zeitung Am Mittag publishes dis
patch today saying that hostile await
ors flew over the city of Freiburg, in
the grand Duchy of Baden, at 3 p. m.
of December 1S. throwing bombs from
their machines One bomb hit a house
and did considerable damage. Two
others fell in Columbia Park, among
crowd of promenaders, and two girls
were injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
The German Statement

Berlin, Dec. IA (by Wireless to Lon
dom An official communication is
sued today by the German army head
quarters says: ~
Light attacks by the French on
parts of our positions between the
River Meuse and the Vosges noun
tains were easily repulsed. Other
wise nothing of Importance remains
to be reported from the western thea
ter of the war.
From east Prussia and southern
Poland there is nothing to report.
TN northern Poland our operations
are taking their normal course"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
ropAY IN CONGRESS

washington, Dec IL Senate Met
at noon.
Independent coal operators continu-
ed their complaint of rate discrimina-
ton in southern territory befors a
subcommittee.
Hearings were continued on the
water power site land leasing bill.
The Philippine commission began
hearings on the bill for ultimate in
dependence Of the islands.
House: Met at noon
Secretary Daniels continued his tes
timony before the naval committee.
The Legislative executive and iudic
iai and postal appropriation bills were
brought in
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
The Russian Report

Petrograd, Dec. 14.-The general
staff Of the Russian army has given
otu the following communication un-
der date of Sunday. December 1S:
There has been no engagement Of
Importance on any of the fronts. In
the region Of Mlawa we continue tc
force back the German troops, who
are in retreat.
"On the left wing Of the River Wis
tula there has been no change.
IN the region Of Mount Buekla
Austrian columns are coming dowr
the northern slope Of the carpa
hians,'
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
RuIIets stiII CROSSING

Naco, Ariz., Dec. 1.-THE remain
ing two troops Of the Tenth United
States cavalry left Douglas today to
join the rest of the regiment here
Seven troops of the Tenth cavalry ana
three batteries of the Sixth artillery
also are here. The usual quota OF
Mexican bullets struck in the Arizona
town this morning and at least one
shell;
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
TURKISH BATTLESH|P BLOWN Up BY BRITISH

where officials began study Of its
provisions in the light Of the protests
lodged by the ambassador of Great
Britain and Italy. Governor Hunts
determination to put the law into eff
feet by proclamation today will not
affect the departments investigation
to determine if il violates treaty
rights,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
COTTON LOAN MEETING

washington, Dec. 14.-The cotton
loan committee opened conference
today here today with the chairmen
of the state committees, reresenting
The 70 cotton producing states. I'm
portant details are scheduled for dis
cl ssion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
NO JURISDICTION over ARMS
BUT OFFICIALS WENT BEYOND
THEIR POWERS TO ORDER
DISARMAMENT
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK
OVER 200 ARE RE-EMPLoYED IN
COLORADO SINCE LABOR
TROUBLE ENDED

Denver, Dec. 14-Ihe attitude OF
the United Mine Workers Of America
toward acts of violence done by mem
bers of the organization was probed
today by the federal commission on
industrial relations. e. L. Doyle, dis
trict secretary treasurer of the union
continued his testimony in the investi
cation of the Colorado strike. The
subject of violence was suggested by
Commissioner Weinstock. In reply to
his questions Doyle said:
''The union does not assume the
duty Of the state"
He added.
Il know of no member Of the union
committing violence as a member Of
the union"
He said, in reply to further qaes
tions. that there WAS np investigation
Of the moral character of applicants
for membership.
"Then if l were a burglar or hold
up man could enter the uniong in
quired Weinstock
IF you were such man, and had
evidence, you would enter the peni
tentiary, not union" retorted Doyle,
''But if man had record?' in
sisted Weinstock, 'if man hasa rec.
ord and the courts had been just, he
would have paid the penalty before he
applied for union membership The
union should not take from him the
right to- earn his daily bread
1T doesn't"
eThen you don't investigate the
moral character of applicants?"
'What has mans moral character
to do with the right Of his family tc
have bread?' replied Doyle,
The witness offered to produce evi
dence that employees Of the operators
had committed the first violence il
the strike, providing the commission
would bear the expense of securing
witnesses and records. Doyle said HI
did not believe any strike could b.
won by violence.
Mr.. Weinstock tried to get the wit
ness to give direct answers.
you might ask me if I had stoppe'
beating my wife, said Doyle. II
said yes it would indicate that ha'
beaten her; If no that | was continu
ing. without an explanation Of M
answer, the man who reads this rec
ord would not know the process Q
thought by which / reached the an
swer.o
Commissioner Walsh interposed 1
assure the witness the commission
would hear any statement he wishe
to make.
The strikers had been disarmed a
individuals by the militia, Doyle testi
fled That they had not been con
pletely disarmed he considered WIS.,
He denied thar fighting men wer
kept at Ludlow under pay OF W
day as testified by Lieutenant =
1inderfelt. He did not know tn
whereabouts Of A. D. McGary, unio
organizer indicted for alleged impl
cation in the murder Of Walter Belcl
er, private detective
Il do not know that he is fugih'
from Justice replied Doyle to a que
i ton. Men wanted m Huerfano a
| Las Animas counties are sometim
: not fugitives from Justice"
a Commissioner Weinstock sought
/ develop that the union officers h
fcontiinued on page Five.l
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
cHANcELLoR,s SON HuRT

Paris, Dec 14-Repots reaching
here today from Berne state that
son of the German chancellor, Or. Won
-Holweg, has been seriously
injured at Piotrkow, Russian Poland,
and that he has been captured by the
Russians.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
TEMPERATURES
OF FALL ARE RECORDED
YESTERDAY AND THIS MORNING
THE THERMOMETER TOOK
A DECIDED DROP

The lowest temperatures Of the fall
we're recorded yesterday morning and
this morning Ten degrees below
zero was the report for yesterday and
Il degrees below for this morning.
cold weather prevailed all over Color
ado and New Mexico albuquerque
reported 8 degrees below zero this
morning,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
WILL OPERATE UPON
GERMANY'S EMPEROR
WILLIAMS CONDITION AT PRES
EMIT MAKES PosTPoNEMENT
NECESSARY

London, Dec. IA Telegraphins
from Berne, Switzerland, a cores
pondent Of the Central News says:
"a telegram received here from
Munich states that it has been decid-
ed to operate on Emperor Williams
throat, but the operation is being de-
ferred, owing to the feverish condi-
ton of the emperor"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
LoNnoN wooL sALEs

London. Dec. 1.-THE offerings ar
the wool auction sales today amount
ed to 11,OOO bales, including good
show ofrcross breds which were read
lily sold to the home trade at firm
prices New Zealand secured realized
2 IA. New Zealand greasy Is I'd.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
THREE BALLOTS ON ELECTION

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 14-Three bal
lots are being used in today's city
election, one bearing the names Of
candidates for office, one for the fran
chise and one for the bond Issues. On
ly property owners viii be given the
bond ballots, as only they can lawfully
vote on the question.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
Dunn Also Killed

Douglas. Ariz.. Dec. 1.-THE com
panion Of Thomas Francis, whose
death in Sonora was reported to the
state department today by the Ameri-
can consular agent at Cananea, was
R. E. Dunn Of Pittsburgh Pa. The
two men were reported to have beer
robbed and killed bv Mexican outlaw'
I last Wednesday while returning iron
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
IupeEs HoLp MEETINe

Albuquerque, N. NJ Dec. 4.-su-
preme court and district judges of
New Mexico convened here today in
three-day conference to consider i'm
portant legislation regarding judicial
procedure and to formulate sugges-
tions to the Legislature, which con.
venes in January
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
lou, Temperatures All over

LOW Temperatures Az Over
chioaee Dec. 14-Iiow temperatures
all over che country from the Rocky
mountains to the Appaiachians and
from Canada to the gulf caused dis
comfort today. The coolest point IN
the United States officially reported
was Huron, S. D.. where the mercury
stood IS below zero. In Morehead
MINI. 16 degrees below zero was reg
isterday. Menidosa and Winnipeg
Manitoba. Canada, recorded p de
grees below zero.
The local government forecastel
said a cold wave was sweeping cas-
and that in "a hours the crest wonl'
pass Chicago, where one and one-tentl
degrees below was recorded today
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
aAvARIAN rRooPs MuTlNY

Amsterdam, Dec. n tvia London =
A dispatch to the Sandels Blad from
Antwerp says reports are current in
Antwerp Of mutiny on the part OF
the Servian troops garrisoning the
city. While the story is not confirm
ed, it is fact that the Bayarian bar
racks have been closed to outsiders.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14

MIA in the direction of Shabats and
as far as Zavlaka in the direction Of
Loznica.
'During their retreat the Anstrians
abandoned many trophies OF war
From the time the Servians resumed
the offensive up to the eleventh Of
December. inclusive, the number oi
prisoners made by the servians reach
ed $4,000. The Servians captured 7s
cannon and A machine guns.
Montenegro: After two days
fighting Montenegrin forces have cap
tured vishnegrad, and driven the Aus
trians back to the other side Of thu
River Drina
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
The Dresden Is Safe

Valparaiso. Chile, Dec. 14.-Dis-
patches received here from Punta
Arenas declare that the German cruis-
er Dresden has come into that port
uninjured
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
WILL EXAMINE LAW

Washington. Dec. 14.-Copies Of Art
zona's anti-alien employment law
reached the state department today
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
Alaska coal is coon

washington, Dec. secretary
aDniels today told the house naval
committee that tests completed ten.
days ago on coal from Alas Matanaa-
ka fields had proved 1t practically per-
feet for naval use.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
Mar Erozen g peath

Fort Collins, Colo, Dec. 14.-John
H. sission, aged Y, an old resident
81 Fort Collins, was found at noon to-
day frozen to death in his shack south
Of town. He had been i'll for weeks
but had refused aid from the county
authorities.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
Carranza's Forces Lose


Major Miguel 6ameniego lost nearly
half Of his command Of $50 Carra'a-
zista cavalrymen in an engagements
with a slightly larger Maytorena force
near Cuchuta yesterday, according -
reports reaching the border today.
Major sameniego was shot in the
chest. and 1t was thought the wound
would prove fatal The Hin contin-
gent left Aqua prieta Saturday. in
tending to surprise the Maytorena
men, who, following The capture o9
Fronteras. marched on r. NJ Pes
quiera's Cuchuta ranch. 70 miles south
os the border. The surprise was ef
fected, but the Maytorena forces
made determined stand. and the
] Hill troops had TO fan back ine7 Fren'
teraa, which the enemy had abandon
j ed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14

mine near Nacozari. which Francis
had been operating He was q mining
contractor living near Douglas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
hiuertlsta IS Executed

General Fuentes, an old Huerta fol
lower. whose son is the husband OF
one Of Huerta's daughters, was exc
cuted in Mexico City with four minor
officers on the night Of December 9,
according to report today from Con
sui silliman. TIE acts for which
these officers paid penalty with
their lives we're not disclosed in Mr..
silliman's dispatches
Secretary Bryan today instructed
Consul silliman to seek clemency for
all prisoners arrested on political
charges and to ask for them safe con
duct out Of the country.
The Spanish ambassador was In
formed BY the state department today
that Julian zorolla, the spaniard
Threatened with execution at Tampicc
as a villa supporter, had been releas
ed as a result of representations b5
the United states. Two other Span
iards arrested on the same charg'
were put to death several days ago.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
i've AmerIcans kIIIed

Thomas Francis and another Amer
lean whose name has not been deter
mined have been killed in Sonora,
Mexico. according to report today
from the American consular agent at
Cananea. Secretary Bryan directed an
investigation. No details were given
in todays dispatches, except9that the
killing took place between Aqua Prize
ia and Nacosari
The Brazilian minister at Mexico
City reported today that 3. R Jones
of Los Angeles. Califp proprietor OF
the Wells FARGO Express company, in
Mexico, and G. A. oBrien, general
manager of the company in Mexico
City, under detention were released
and furnished passports by the min
lister Of war giving them full protee
ltiOn.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14
CURIOSITY CAUSES TROUBLE
sIeHTsEERs GET IN THE WAY
OF THE MEN WHO ARE
FIGHTING
VOLLtYS WOULD AID VILLA
SHOTS FROM THIS SIDE WOULD
ASSIST THE ENEMIES OF GEN
ERAL HILL

washington, Dec. IA General Car
rama, through Consul Canada at We
ra Cruz, today formally advised the
state department that any use Of force
by the American troops at Naco, Ariz.,
in their efforts to keep Mexican bull
let's from American soil will be con-
sidered an act of hostility. however
wen disposed the government may
be-"
This agrees with the generals state
ment at Vera Cruz Saturday reiter-
ating his previous statement. Car
rama says General Hill has control
led his fire and he is sending in
structions anew to the Sonora com
mander to avoid any firing that would
endanger those across the American
border. He deplores that Americans
have been killed and wounded, but
suggests that these accidents have
been due TO carelessness ON the part
of the Americans, or imprudent GU
riosity" and cites similar occurrences
when Madero besieged Juarez and
Americans endangered their lives by
seeking points Of vantage in FL Pasos
from which 70 view the fighting
Finally he points out that the posi-
tion Of Hills troops, who are stationed
with their backs to the American
frontier is such that it would be i'm
possible for their fire to enter Amer
ican territory and that consequently
any shots from the American side.
would be a direct aid to the villa
forces.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-12-14

TAKE a trip down
town tomorrow and do
your Christmas shop
ping; it's time to do
so.
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to boost the tax levies still higher
aud to be still more wasteful and
eStravagant in their expenditure
Of the peoples money"
Mr.. Alexander denounced the
efforts Of state officials to fix the
te-pc visibility for high taxes on
lhe counties, municipalities and
school ,'l' iricts. He held that
The state alone IS respons.).;
that Every law Authorizing The
levy of taxes is 4 state law. and
that thosa at the head of the state
goyernn nj are the ones 10 be
held responsible for high tAAts
aud extravaganza.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-10-02
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u.
$. Land Office at Occur d'Alene,
Idaho, September IA, 1914. No
lice is hereby given that Lorraine
l.. Clough, Of Black Lake, Idaho,
who, on September 9Th, 1914
made homestead entry No. 07867
for NWA Section %, Township
AZ N. Range 2 w, Boise Merid-
i'm, has filed notice of intention
To- make Communication proof to
establish claim to the land above
described, before M. w. Frost,
United States Commissioner at
Harrison, Idaho, on the oath
day of October, 1914 Claim
ant names as witnesses: d. Og-
den, of st. Maries, Idaho, C. H.
v. Garland Of St. Maries, Idaho,
Clarence Butler of st. Maries,
Idaho and T. f. Raught, of 81.
Nlaries, Idaho.
FRANK LANGLEY
Register
Sept 22-Oct. 20
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FIOCkins to the
Support Of Alexander

Moses Alexander is meeting
with rousing receptions on his
campaign in the southeast. The
following is an account Of meet
ing which he held at Blackfoot
last Friday evening:
M. Alexander, Democratic can
didate for governor, was the CEN
trail figure here last night in one
of the most remarkable political
demonstrations ever held in
southeastern Idaho.
There was a magnificent out
pouring Of the people of this COM
munity. Politics was cast aside
for tha time. Republicans, DEM
Ocrats and voters of independent
mind Joined in their welcome to
the candidate. The large hall in
which the meeting was held was
packed o its capacity and the
strong points made by the speak
er were received with every evil
denee Of approval.
His plea for economy and lower
taxes in the administration of the
state government; his merciless
exposure of present conditions at
tn state house, and his sound bus
mess sense n the analysis of tho
situation in the state made a deep
impression.
Enthusiasm marked the meet
ing throughout and at the close
men and women in all walks OF
life, many showing the evidences
Of hard toll and deep privation,
stepped forward and pledged THEN
hearty support to the speaker.
Mr.. Alexander, in opening, paid
a fine tribute to President Wilson
and announced himself in hearty
accord with his principles and his
program. He was especially en-
phaiic in his Endorsement Of the
Presidents handling of the Mex
lean problem and hs policy towa,C
the Warrng nations in Europe. 6'
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1914-10-02
NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF
@. e. BROWN FOR a PARDON.

BEFORE THE HONORABLE
BOARD OF PARDONS OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO.
In the Matter of the Applica-
lion of G.. e. Brown for a pardon.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Please take notice and no.
tice is hereby given that /, G. e.
Brown, the above named person
who was convicted on the oath
of April, 1914, in the District
Court o. the Eighth Judicial Dis
stfict for KOOtenai County, Idaho
of the crime of assault with q
deadly weapon, alleged to have
been committed on teh person of
one, Annette Pressler, and who
was sentenced by the Court on
the goth of May, 1914, to serve
a term or sentence of six months
to twOyears in the State Peni-
Tertiary at Boise, Idaho, will pc
Titicr and apply {, the Honor
able Board Of Pardons at its reg
ular meeting in October, 1914,
being the 7th of October, 1914,
at Ten (i0) o'clock A. M, or as
soon thereafter as my applica-
ton for pardon can be heard, for
full, complete and absolute
pardon of said crime, the same
being the crime for which l was
convicted and sentenced. Said
petition will then and there be
presented to said Board of Par
dons and a hearing had thereon
on the 7th day of October, 1914
at Ten (10) o'clock A. NJ, or as
soon thereafter asst can be hearC
at hte regular meeting of sale
lPOard of Pardons at its meeting
place in the State Capitol Build
ing at Boise, Idaho.
Dated and done this goth day
of August, 1914.
G.. E. brown
Petitioner
Aug. % to Oct. 2nd.
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O7866 for NhSWH Of Section
% and NHSEA Section 20,
Township AZ N. Range 2 w.
Boise Meridian, has filed notice
Ct intention to make cOmmlta-
tim proof to establish claim to
the land above described, before
M. w. Frost, United States Com
missioner at Harrison, Idaho, on
the gath day of October, 1914.
Claimant names as Witnesses: G..
H. v. Garland, Of st. Maries, Ida,
II. f. Raught, of St. Maries, Ida,
Clarence Butler, of st. Maries,
Idaho and Dan Ogden of st. Mar
les, Idaho.
FRANK LANGLEY
Register
Sept 22-Oct 20
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Hunting Notice

On account of danger to stock,
we the undersigned residents Of
Mission Point, and vicinity here
by notify all hunters we will al
low no shooting on our premises
and will prosecute any trespas-
sers.
Signed: Harold A. Smith, w.
II. Walker, C. B. Maxwell, John
kueber, Jack Lenox, Mrs M. l.
TeaIl, Alfred Aller. C. A. Barry,
J. A. Nye.