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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
JAPANESE CONVICTED

Toxic, Japan. July 15.-The crimina
court here today sentenced 80 partici
pants in the anti-ministerial riots o.
February 10 to terms of Imprisonment
ranging from months to year. The
riots occurred during demonstrations
against the ministry's attitude'in con-
nection with the recent naval scandals,
for which a number of officers were
dismissed from the navy on charges of
having received Illicit commissions for
influencing the allotment Of admiralty
contract.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
Evacuate euaymas Today

On Board United States Ship Cali
fornia, Mazatlan, Mexico, July IA (vis
San Diego, Cal, July 15.)-Evacuation
of Guaymas by the Mexican federal
forces was begun today with the ar
rival of the steamer Bonita Saurez
according to reports made to Real
Admiral Howard. The first step pre-
liminary to the general exodus of fed.
erals began with the embarking OF
horses and cattle.
Conferences between the federais
and the constitutionalist generals al
Guaymas relative to the exchange oil
prisoners continued throughout the
day and the negotiations have been
practically completed, the federal com
mander reserving the right to cerain
exceptions when the transfers are
made
The California and the destroyer
Preble departed today for La Para,
Lower California port, where it is ex-
pected the federals and constitution.
alists will agree on the joint support
of Carranza.
Colonel Gomez, Zapatista officer,
who has taken charge or acapulco in
the name df the constitutionalists,
has guaranteed protection to all tor-
eigners. His forces there consist OF
1000 men.
The evacuation of Guaymas by the
federal forces will have the effect OF
reopening the large Southern Pacific
railway shops at Empalmo on the
outskirts and result in the restoration
of through service between Nogales
Ariz., and Topic, capital of the state
of that name.
The Japanese cruiser Idzuma left
Manzanillo today for Mazatlan.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
MOVING PICTURES OF
DEMING MANEUVERS
PLANS FOR SHAM BATTLE NEXT
MONDAY ARoUsINc MUCH
ENTHUSIASM
(ex optic special correspondentl

Deming, July 15.-Up to date the
joint maneuvers and encampment held
here have been a great success. Every
member of the troops, both regular and
rilitia are taking the keenest inter
est, from the general in command
down to the privates. The parades
which are held every evening and the
band concerts are greatly enjoyed by
the large crowds that visit the camp
daily.
Maneuvers at the camp started We'd
nesday morning at 7:4O with the en-
tire battalion in an hours cose order
drill. At 8 a.gm the advance guard
was formed with the companies chang
ing places and "a new advance guard
formed. In the afternoon, each com
pany gave close order drill for an
hour commenciussat Iso D. m. which
was preceded by 20 minutes of bayo-
net drill. In the eevnfng at $50 there
was a regimental parade.
After evening mess all of the troops,
except those on guard came to Deming
and the military band gave concert
at the band stand on Pine street. AT.
ter the concert all men in uniform at
tended the theater as guests of Man.
ager Hull of the Comet theater..
A. q. Koehler, publicity commission.
er of the New Mexico fair board, ar
rived in the city Wednesday morning
to make arrangements for the taking
of moving pictures Of the camp and
maneuvers, to be exhibited next year
at the San Diego exposition.
Great preparations are being made
for the big sham battle which will take
place next Monday afternoon. The
battle ground will be located between
tie camp and Black mountain. Tren-
cres and breastworks are being con
structed, but it is a secret as to the
location of the respective troops and
the militia will make every effort to
win in the maneuvers over. the regu-
lars. M
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
EVADES PURSUIT SIX MONTHS
Is STILL IN CARE OF A PHYSICIAN
FOLLOWING THE BIRTH OF
A CHILD
SAID DEATH WAS FROM BURNS
MURDERED ASSOCIATE IN HOS
PlTAL TO COLLECT HER
LIFE INSURANCE

San Jose, Calf, July 15.-Evelyn j.
Rinehardt, a nurse, sought for the al,
legged murder of her companion and
partner, Mrs. Kathleen Bluett, was ar
rested here today on a warrant is
sued in Placer county.
Miss Rinhardt is charged with hav'
ing killed Mrs. Bluett in order to col
lect her life insurance.
The two women conducted a hos
pital at Auburn, Placer county. Last
January, while disinfecting clothing
Mrs. Bluett suffered burns and died.
Shortly before that she had taken out
three life insurance policies aggregat-
ing $f5,500. The will named Miss
Rhinehardt as heir and exeeutrix. Miss
Rinehardt took the body to Reno for
burial, although Mrs. Bluett's rela-
tives lived in Alameda. California.
They did not learn of the death until
three months later.
Three thousand dollars was collect
cd on one policy, but the two other
companies delayed payment until they
could investigate Their suspicious
were aroused and the body was exhum-
ed The marks of the burns were still
visible, but the examining physicians
did not think they were sufficient to
account for death an d accordingly the
brain and viscera were taken to San
Francisco for medical analysis to de-
termine the existence of suspected
poison, and warrant for Miss Rhine
hardt was sworn out in Auburn
The woman was arrested at the
apartments of r. I. Kinkaid, a ranch
er, to whom, she said she was secret
ly married last year. A baby was born
to her several weeks ago and she still
is in the care Of nurse.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
ACTING PRESIDENT PRESIDES
EVERY SECTION OF THE STATE
SENDS DELEGATIONS FROM
LOCAL BODIES
PROHIBITION IS THEIR THEME
'TWo-DAY SESSION PROMISES
MUCH GOOD IN CAUSE OF
ORGANIZATION

Beginning Monday afternoon the
delegates from the various parts ok
the state began coming in to attend
the state convention Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Almost
every section of the state has repre-
sentative at this convention. The pur-
pose is to advance the cause in the
state of New Mexico and the southwest
in general. Plans and propositions
for meeting the phases of the subject
ia the different localities will be
brought up and acted upon.
The meeting promises to be great
ono because OF the presence Of nation-
al characters in the work. Miss Anna
A. Gordon, acting president Of the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. will be one of the chief speak
ers. while others of reputation win ap-
pear on the program.
The New Mexico state convention
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union opened at O'Clock this morn
ing by prayer and praise service. 9t
10 o'clock the convention was called
to- order by Miss Anna A.. Gordon.
acting president offiie National W. G..
T. U. Following the call to order the
delegates arose and read the Crusade
Psalm in concert. After the reading
of the psalm Miss Gordon made
few remarks following which a secre-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
PARTNER COMMITS SUICIDE
JOSEPH WIDEN TAKES POISON
ON MOTHERS GRAVE IN
ST. LOUIS
DUPEO CREDITORS A MILLION
MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL WILL
BE ARGUED IN COURT TO
MORROW

Chicago, July 15.-The closing chap
ter in the Barr & Widen case, accused
of obtaining an aggregate Of 81 900,
600 by fraudulent use of the mails
was written in the United States dis
trict court here today when nine de
PENDANTS connected with the company
were convicted.
The firm was founded in 1901 by
James Barr and Joseph Widen and
was known as the Barr & Widen Mer-
camille agency, and as first did a le-
gitimate business. Barr dropped out
and Abrah HI Freeman and Frederick
Wendler came in.
The firm was accused of dupine
creditors of bankrupt firms by stat
ing that it could recover hidden as
sets. In this way they received large
premiums from persons all over the
country, but recoveries from bankrupt
firms were practically nil
When the government brought its
charges Widen committed suicide
taking poison on his mothers grave
in a st. Louis cemetery. Those con
xicted today were:
Abram Fl. Freeman, superintendent
of agents, Chicago.
Frederick Wendler. general mana
ger in the st. Louis office.
Charles F. Day, Kansas City.
James T. Minehart, Pittsburgh
Robert B. Pender. Pittsburgh,
Joseph Stevens, Kansas City.
w. w. FelIers, Kansas City.
J. H. Worman, st. Louis.
Joseph Finkleman, st. Louis.
Freeman ard Wendler were declar-
ed by the prosecutor to be the CHIEF
Offenders. The others were employees.
A motion for new trial will be ar
gued tomorrow and until arguments
are heard no sentences will be inn
posed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
NO DEVELOPMENTS
IN STRIKE SITUATION
THE ENGINEERS COMMITTEE DE.
CLARE STRIKE WILL PROB
ABLY BE CALLED

Chicago, July 15.-Relations be-
tween the enginemen of the railroads
west of Chicago and the general man
ayers committee approached the
breaking point today when the mems
representatives prepared to present
an ultimatum on wages and working
conditions. The managers committee
declared yesterday that the demands
could not be agreed to.
Several members Of the engineers
committee predicted today that gen
eral strike would be called unless the
managers modified their attitude.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15


may proceed to Puerto Mexico. where
they should arrive tomorrow morning,
The Dutch cruiser Kortenaer, which
for several days had been in dock
here. left at 10 o'clock this morning.
Her destination was said to be Puerto
Mexico The belief that General
Huerta and his friends intend to
board the Dutch war ship was
strengthened by the fact that her cap
tain went to the capital soon after
his arrival and that the cruiser sailed
without him.
Colonel 1zunza commanding the
federal troops at the gap, said today
that the laborers were grading the
roadway along the torn up section of
the track. but that his orders were
positive not to allow single rail 10
be laid.
.Brigadier General Funston ordered
extra precautions to be taken at the
terminal station and along the lines
in anticipation of the possible arrival
of the family of General Huerta. lie
has assigned several officers and the
necessary men of the Twenty-eighth
infantry as a special guard.
Some passengers who reached here
today said the capital was full of ru-
mors about General Huerta's resig-
nation. but no official announcement
had been made up to the time they
left, although the announcement was
made.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
FALL FROM WINDOW

Denver, July 15.-ln an attempt to
restrain her daughter, Mrs. lola Friend
aged S6, from throwing herself out
of a second story window of the hotel
where they were living early today,
Mrs. A. E. Lewis, aged IA, was drag
gcd out and both women fell 20 feet
to the ground. They were taken to
the county hospital in an unconscious
condition. According to the hotel pro-
prietor, Mrs. Friend was subject to
spells of mental arrangement.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
WOMEN ATTACK MeklNNoN

London, July 1.-Two militant suf-
fragettes today made a violent attack
on the Right Hon. Thomas McKinon-
wood, secretary of state for CotIand
as he was leaving his residence. The
women we're armed with heavy horse
whips, with whiho they struck Mr.
Wood several times across the shoul-
ders. They were arrested.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
TEDDY AT IRREGULARITIES

New York. July 15.-Colonel Roose-
velt came to New York toda for his
weekly visit to progressive national
headouarters. A number Of state and
city progressive leaders again met the
colonel and pressed him to reconssid-
er his determination not to run for
governor Of New York. The confer
.ences came to a close without hrineihe
any announcement from the colonel
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
tary pro TEN was elected.

tary pro TEN was elected.
Mrs Flora B. Schurtz of Alamogor-
do gave an interesting talk on The
Program in My Union" Following
mrs. Schurtz, Mrs Ethel G. Lewis OF
Columbus entertainingly presented
s'The Activities in My Union"
THE Finances in Ny Union" was
the subject of helpful discourse by
Mrs. E. werline Of Roswell Mrs
| A ]. HeiztTnan Of Ration showed IN ;
pleasing way how the local unions
could use the publications Of the Ma
tional Womanss Christian Temperance
Union. Following this Mrs. Maude L.
Greene of East Vaughn summarized
what had been given by the preced-
ling speakers Rev. r. E. Farley OF
the Mountainair chautauqua read the
noontide prayer after which the meet
ing adjourned for lunch which was
served in the rear or the church b.
the ladies' of the local union
The meeting was called to order az
ter lunch BY he presiding officer Mrs.
MARY knight Of Clovis opened the
program Vlih . talk on TIE nu}i=s
Il Local superintsndehiss Airs /.
lCiara suhr CT this city then zDoz 8
plsasihely On the subject atH6z "a
Awaken Interest n Departments. ~
lowing Mrs sHlf. MS. Ianis I1. 1'za
.ss.5. .1.. ~ - s4z
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
CURIOUS CLEW FOUND
FOR MISSING WOMEN
THOUGHT BY POLICE TO HAVE
BEEN IN SAN ANTONIO,
TEX, IN JUNE

San Antonio, Tex, July 15-Three
developments in the mysterious dis
appearance of tho two daughters of
Mrs. John w. Helms of Atlanta were
announced by the San Antonio police
today. The police said physician
on or about June 25 treated at local
hotel tn child Of Mrs. Dennis; that
on June 25 a man giving his name as
W. Sims shipped from here to Victor
Innes in San Francisco typewriter
with Hindu characters, and that the
mysterious package addressed to MISS
Beatrice Nelms was in care of Mrs.
Margaret Nims," and not Mrs. Mar
garet Mindes, local woman who de-
MED knowledge of the shipment or
acquantince with either Miss Nelms
or her sister, Mrs. Elois Nelms-Den-
lnisi NO Mrs Margaret Minis had been
located last night.
Innes was the lawyer who secured
Mrs. Dennis divorce and police have
started to trace the typewriter ship
ment. In the meantime -he package
shipped to Miss Nelms remains un-
claimed in local express office. It's
contents are unknown.
The police still claim the missing
women were here during June and
arc searching for two women said TO
answer their description, who regis
tered at a local hotel as from New
York, under other names. The name
of Mrs. Dennis does not appear on
the hotel register where the physician
says he visited sick cnild.
Knows Nothing of Typewriter
Portland, Ore, July 15.-Victor q.
Innes was not be seen here today and
and his lawyers said that Innes had
told him nothing to account for having
ordered typewriter with Hindu char
acters sent from San Antonio to San
Francisco A member of the Innes
household, however, said that news re-
ports of the typewriter had been mem
toned to Innes several days ago and
that he had discussed the subject by
saying they are trying to lug in
things extraneous to the disappear
ance of Mrs. Denis and Miss Nelms,
AS Innds was located in Manila for
several years. it was stated he proba-
bly, had ordered the typewriter for
some business firm in the orient, or
had planned to return there himself.
Innes, according to members of his
family, has never had the slightest in
lterfest in the study Of the occult.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
VILLA ARRIVES IN JUAREz
PREPARATORY TO MARCHING ON
MEXICO CITY, STOPS TO
REoRGANIzE ARMY
LITTLE GARRISON CAPTURED
FILiBUsTERs NUMBERING $50
SWooP DOWN ON 48 CON-
sTITUTloNALlST

Mexico City. July 15.-Offcial an
nouncement has been made that, ac
tuated by highest motives of patriot
ism. and complying with supreme duty
to the country, President Huerta will
send his resignation to congress at 4
o'clock this afternoon.
Francisco Carbajal, foreign minister
will take the oath of office as provi.
sional president two hours later
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
Garrison Massacred

Ell Paso, July 15-Tne as members
of the constitutionalist garrison at Pa
Tomas were either killed in battle or
executed by federal filibusters who
attacked the border town early today
No man escaped to the American side
This was reported here to Mexican
federal officials and by United States
army and United States customs
agents at Columbus, NJ, seven miles
from the scene of the fighting.
Shortly after daybreak what Unit
ed States army officers of the Thir-
T. teenth cavalry estimated, as $50 men
swooped down on the little garrison
of villa troops. The constitutional
lists responded with steady fire but
We're overpowered by overwhelming
odds. 1t was reported to Arturo Elias,
Huerta consul here, that 19 of the
Villa garrison were executed. The
filibusters captured the entire arma-
ment and supplies of the little garri-
son.
The attack on the border town was
taken here as an indication of renew
ed activity of the federal Irregular
troops in Chihuahua state which here
tofore have. confined their activity to
the interior Rumors were many here
about filibustering expeditions to be
set on foot in anticipation of coun-
ter revolution against the fall of the
Huerta central government.
The troops which took Palo1nas
were commandered py General Rogue
, Gomez, one of the revolutionists who
I fought with General Pascual Orozco
in the revolution against Madero.
The Palomas-C Columbus port is an
entry for cattle from the Casas
Grandes district.
Villa at Juarez
General Francisco Villa, his staff
and small escort arrived today at
Juarez to spend few days at the
border here. The northern division
commander is expected to return
south and have his entire army NOV
ing toward Mexico City within eight
days. The Villa troops are spread
over southern Chihuahua. While al
Juarez General Villa will arrange fol
future supplies. While it is knowr
that Villas supply of artillery anu
milton is ample, he is short Of rifle
cartridges
Among those accompanying Genera
Villa were Serapio Aguierre, Carran
za's treasurer general and other Of
ficials of the national constitutional
ist government, who were arrested a.
Juarez during the first outbreak Of
the Carranza-Villa estrangement
which was patched up later at th'
Torreon conference. The Carranzs
men have been placed at liberty. ant
the ChrrVnza funds confiscated b.
the Villa people returned to consti
futionalist agents here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
PRIEST Massacred

The killing Of the director and the
inspector of the school of the Chris
tian Brothers at zacatecas, Mexico,
and the imprisonment of II other
members of the orders all French citi-
zens was reported to President Will
son today in telegram laid before
him by Brother Clementine, a mem
Der Of the. order. So
The president was asked to take i'm
mediate steps to have the imprisoned
men set free and to prevent the
threatened similar occurances at Sal
tillo, Acalzinco, Mexico City, Mizcoac
Morelia, Puebla. Queretaro and To
luca, where other schools are main
tanned. NsENH
A similar petition has been sent tt
the French government.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
SEVEN MINERS KILLED

Iron River Mich, July 15.-seven
miners were killed in the Balkan mine
at the Alpha location near here to-
day. when sliding sand caused cave
in.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
JUSTICE LuRToN BURIED

Clarksville. Tenn, fully 15--The
body of Justice Horace H. Lurton,
who died Sunday, was buried here to-
today beside the garyes of his two cil-
dren.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
NEW HAVEN GOING DOWN

New York. July 15.-Urgent selling
of New Haven shares which declined
to new low record in stock exchange
at 4sA at midday was attended by
considerable unsettlement elsewhere
in the stock market
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
Two specials for Huerta Party

Vera Cruz. July 16-Two special
trains, conveying the families of Gen
eral Huerta and General Balnduet
and others from Mexico City to the
coast, are reported to have arrived
at 0rizaba at o'clock this morning
From that point. it is believed. they
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15

vino. who has been acting as chief
of staff to General Carranza. mas been
ordered to take command of a brigade
in the field around San Luis Potosi
and will be succeeded as chief Of
staff by General Eduardo Hay.
General Eulalio Gutierrez was to
day appointed military governor of the
state f San Luis Potosi by General
| Carranza. sf a,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
Huerta,s intention. suppressed

Huerta's Intentions Suppressed
Washington, July 15.-No word OF
the movements or intentions of Gen.
eral Huerta was contained in the
early official dispatch today The only
official communication from Mexico
City was a message from the Brazil
ian legation there, the contents OF
which had evidently, been censored
until nothing but a mere list of rou
tine of formal probability of the pro
visional presidents resignation was
generally admitted and discussed by
army officers and government EN-
ployes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
carranza May Take Field

Monterey. Mexico, July 14,-It was
announced here today that General
Carranza was considering taking per-
sonal command Of the constitutional
ist troops in the south General Re
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15
KERMIT ROOSEVELT LANDS

New York, July 15.-Kermit Roose
welt and his bride, who was Miss Belle
Willard, arrive today on the Imperator.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-07-15

Tampico. Mexico. July IA (via La
redo. Tex, July 15)-The schooner
Sunshine from Galveston landed with
out opposition from American naval
authorities two m,HIon CARTRIDGES for
1.-THE constitutionalists The shipment
came from the Dated States.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-03-12
QUESTIONS CONCERN
ING URBAN GROWTH

The need of elearness in regard to
the real basis for the size of agricul-
tural as compared with urban popula
tion is evident. There must be some
rather definite relationship between
country and city populations, lying
deeper than passing modes of thought
or superficial enthusiasms. Is there
not a question as to whether there
should be a relatively larger agricul-
tural poulation9 May it not even be
disastrous eventually for migration
countrywards to be stimulatedf That
there are acute questions in regard to
the farm and life in the country must
be admitted But the very common
assumption that there should be a
movement back to the farm, in the
sense of numbers, may be open to
doubt. May we not first of all dis
miss the idea that people leave the
farm primarily because of preference
for city life? AS matter of fact,
the country makes an immense appeal
to millions of people who are forced
to live in cities to earn living. The
hardships of the farm, such as are not
forms of poverty, would hardly deter
people from living on farms. Hard
ships did not prevent the forty min
ers' from seeking gold, nor do hard
ships of weather, exposure, or isola-
tion successfully oppose the seeking
of wealth in any feld.-D. Weeks Ar
land, in Popular Science Monthly.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-03-12
new SETTLERS
FOR GRASS VALLEY

Owners of Grass valley land are
busying themselves, with the opening
of spring, blowing and planting crops.
1t is estimated that from 500 to 1000
acres of land will be put into crops
this season by James Edmunds, T. H..
Guyon, NJ. B. Johnson, Chris Heubach
and others. In case a good yield is
obtained, the future of Grass valley
is assured
Last Saturday nearly two sections
of land were taken up in this locality
by partie from Lindsay, California.
Leila F. Crouch field on 160 acres, and
Sarah A. Bryant, James w. Bryant
and Earl Bryant on 320 acres each.
The parties left the same day for Cal
ifornia, where they will secure their
outfits and return about the first of
April. They will then build homes
and begin cultivating the land.