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Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
COAST MAN URGES
AGAINST REPEAL
HE SAYS SAYS EXEMPTION OF
AMERICAN SHIPS WOULD NOT
BE DISCRIMINATION

washington, April William H.
Wheeler of San Francisco, represent
ing the chamber of commerce of that
city, appeared before the senate com
nlittee on inter-oceanic canals to
talk in opposition to tn bill to repeal
the tolls exemption clause Of the Pan
anna canal act
Mr. Wheeler called attention to the
position taken by the Associated
Chambers Of Commerce of the Pacific
coast, when in October 1911 it passed
a resolution demanding that Ameri-
can vessels engaged in coastwise ship
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
VILE TREATMENT IS CHARGED

Chicago, April 27-Five hundred
witnesses have been summoned to
testify at the hearings which were
begun today by the legislative com
mittee appointed to Investigate pub
lie and private Institutions that care
for babies and orphans. According
to Thomas Curran, chairman of the
committee, atrocities and the yilest
forms Of treatment have been dis
covered in some instances and viii be
reyaled by the testimony Of the wit
nesses.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
IAPAN no PARrlclPArE

Washington, April 27.-Ambassador
Chinda today conveyed to Secretary
Bryan the official notice that the Jap
anese government would do all in its
power to assure creditable exhibit
for Japan at the Panama-Paciffc ex-
position and that no only would the
government make an exhibit, but it
wouR encourage inividual japanese
concerns to participate.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
atAIeoop oPPoRTuNITX.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April 27.-super-
intendent Alyan N. White today re-
ceived request from the educational
authorities of New York City to put
them in touch with suitable candi-
date for assistant superintendent Of
schools of New York City, at salary
Of $6,5OO year and a pension of S2,-
600 a year upon retirement. New
York is securing the country for the
right kind Of educators for that city.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27

ping be exempted from the payment
of tolls.
Mr.. Wheeler dwelt on the point
that the free tolls provision did not
constitute discrimination against yes
sesl of other nations that would use
the canal, for the reason that no for
eign ships could engage in American
can coastwise traffic. What discrimi-
nation might be alleged to exist. Mr..
Wheeler contended, was in the nayi-
cation laws of the United States.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
A NAIL in LUNG

Santa Fe, April 27s-W. P. Stanley
Of Silver City had a nail removed
from his lungs by an operation per
formed by DIR. q. Fletcher Ingalls, al
Chicago. Stanley had gone to Silver
City believing himself Ill with tuber'
culosis. There an X-ray examination
revealed that nail had become lodg
ed in the lung tissues. The nail was
quite rusty when removed from the
lungs.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
Mines and Mining

The Chino Copper company is con
structing am addition to its mammoth
power house at Hurley and will install
another unit to carry the load Of the
new crusher nearing completion at
Santa Rita. An addition will also be
built to the workshop Of the power
department. The company is building
several new cottages at Hurley and is
setting out shade trees on the streets
of the camp.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
RIRrHnAY oE EoRMER KlNe

Munich, April 27.-With little Wis
ible change apparent either in his
mental or physical condition since he
was declared hopelessly insane 80
years ago, former King Otto today
passed his sixty-sixth birthday ami
yersary. For many years he has new
er seen outside the grounds Of Fuer-
stenreid castle He still imagines
himself to be the reigning SOVEREIGN
and is totally ignorant Of the fact
that he is no longer even the nominal
king.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27

dalena and Kelly because the petit
tions had upon themnames of persons
not on the registration books yet
those precincts will renew their ef-
forts to compel an election to be called
Attorney General Frank w. Clancy
holds that even though some OF the
petitioners on local option petition
is valid if upon it appear at least 25
per cent Of the registered voters.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
WILL HELP RED CROSS

Washington, Preparations we're be-
ing made here. today by committees
representing patriotic, social and busi-
ness organizations to aid the Ameri-
can Red Cross in its relief work
should war between the United States
and Mexico come. Committees were
appointed for the collection, transpor-
tation and storing of supplies the sec
retary would need.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
SUPERSTITION TO BLAME

Santa Fe, April 27.-Attorneys
Manuel U. Vigil and w. B. Jamison
OF Albuquerque filed demurrer Sat
urday in the federal court to the In
dictment of San Juan Garcia, charged
with numbering Albert Leeds, another
Aooma Pueblo Indian. The demurrer
raises the question of the jurisdiction
Of the federal court and maintains
that the Indictment does not show
that the crimes was committed on
land over which the federal govern
ment has Jurisdiction. The demurrer
will be argued on Wednesday Of this
week. Leeds, the murdered man, was
found dead in front Of San Juan Gar
cia's house and the government al
leges that Garcia shot him through
winow from within the house. If
the case goes to trial, remarkable
story of Indian superstition may be
brought out under which Leeds was
believed to have been a wizard who
at will turned his enemies into dogs.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
MonoNELL IN MICHIGAN

MCDOWELL IN MICHIGAN
s. 4. Mcdonnell, who registers from
Las Vegas, N. NJ, but has extensive
ranchdng interests at the head of the
Pecos, is spending several weeks at
Mount Clemens, Mich, according to a
communication received by The Optic
from that place.
"Mr. Mcdonnell says that a constant
diet of beams, which constitutes an
important part Of the bill on his
ranch, has caused his stomach to go
bad, and he wants to get straighten-
ed up before returning to New Mex
ico and may remain up at the Mich
igan resort for some time, the com
munication continues.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
MADDEN RAck AGAIN

Santa Fe, April a. Madden,
who 30 years ago had the contract to
supply beef to the army post at Fort
Bayard, has returned to New Mexico
with Mrs. Madden after spending
many years in Alaska and Nevada.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
PROHIBITION ELECTION

Santa Fe, April Prohibition
elections have been called for June
2 at La Joya and at Los Ranches in
Socorro county. Although the board
Of county commissioners of Socorro
county rejected petitions for local
option elections at San Marcial, Mag
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
RRuMBAck is APPOINTED

Santa Fe, April PIE. NJ Brum-
back, for 1S years business manager
of the silver City Indepenent, has
been appointed postmaster at Silver
City. He probably will take charge
of the office on June 1.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
HERBERT is BETTER

London, April 27.-victor Herbert,
the American composer, who was OPP
Grated on Saturday for appendicitis,
was much better today.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27

Old newspapers, about 80 to bundle.
delivered tree. Pay messenger upon
delivery. Price 10 cents 'er bundle
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27

Entered at the postoffice at East
Las Vegas New Mexico for trans
nuissicn through the United States
maiEa as second class matter.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
NATURALIZATION OF
HEALTH RESORTS
IN TIME OF WAR

It is just 50 years since the present
Imperial councillor, DR.. Kisch of Ma
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-27
TERMs oF SUBSCRIPTION

WEEKLY OPTIC AND STOCK
GROWER
Hix Months -------------------- 100
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

Fleurus with Germans who crossed the Mouse at Huy.
 Saturday French troops, which had spread from Lille, met the Ger man right in East Flanders"
 Desperate fighting between out posts took place at Oudenarde and Renaix. The losses were heavy on both sides Monday. Twenty-Five thous- and Germans have been surrounded between Courtrai and Anseghem, a town six miles west of Oudenarde. Fighting was progressing Sunday at Peronnes, between Mons and Pinche, and between Wateghem and Oude- narde.
 "The Handelsblaad says that since Monday no Germans have been in Brussels. Arrivals from Liege state that many houses there were burned last week. German soldiers have in- scribed on the walls of the city, "Wil- liam H., Emperor of Europe.''
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
Eyewitness Describes
 F Fighting at Charleroi

r Paris, Aug. 25, 4:20 A. MA trav- eller who has come to Paris from Charleroi was witness of part of the fighting at that place. He has re- lated his experiences to a reporter of the Petit Parisien as follows: "I was at Foreux, fifteen miles from Err quelines. This region is covered with a thick growth of trees. From where l. was stationed I could see passing for hours column after column of German infantry. They were s1b- jected to veritable hurricane of iron from the French artillery, and they went down by the dozen. Nevertheless more came forward to take the places of the slain.
 s."At Solere-Le-Chateau, I saw German aeroplane brought down by we'll directed shot, and I was told that another such machine had met the same fate at Nerles.''
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
RETURN FROM "PLAYRIDGE."
Proteges of Charity Organization
 Home After Pleasant Week.

The six happy little children who, through the kindness of the Connecti- cut Children's Aid society and the New Britain Charity organization, spent last week at the former society's cottage "Playridge" at Woodmont, were brought back to this city last evening in Mrs. George P. Hart's au- tomobi1e, all smiling and cheerful, de- spite the fact that one of the best times they have ever enjoyed was at an end. The cottage which they proudly called their home will be oc- cupied this week by a party from the Day Nursery at New Haven.
 Miss Lillian Lorch1- assistant agent of the Charity organization, prepared the local children for the trip and accompanied them to their homes. She has many interesting incidents to relate, concerning the first stay of the little New Britainites at the seashore, among which was one little young ster's plunging into the surf without even disrobing, because he didn't think he could spare the time to take off his clothes.
 One day during the children's stay at the shore they had the pleasure of taking part in the Milford Old Home day celebration, kind farmer having decorated up a large wagon in He then gave them lollypops and other candy and they adjudged him the best man they ever met.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
British Have First
 Clash With Enemy

London, Aug. 25, 4:O3 A. M. The French correspondent of the Express says that the British troops came in- to action for the first time on Friday and Saturday. It was only an affair of outposts and scouting but inter- esting because of the light it threw on the exhausted condition of the German advance guard.
 The correspondent continues: De tachments were scouting in the coun- try to the westward of Brussels and south as far as Charlcroi. Exhausted though the Germany cavalry were known to be as whole, their success lay in continued rapid advance, and it was obvious that they would push on at the first possible moment.
 "So while the Belgians were sul- 1eIfly falling back towards the north the English cavalry were busily en- ployed feeling for the inevitable Ger man advance, while the French horse, foot and artillery came up on the south and west"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
Force Belgian Miners
 to Head Advance

Paris. Aug. 25, s.3O A. MA des- patch to the Havas Agency from Os- tend. Belgium, says that at Charleroi the German troops obliged ten Bel gian miners, who had just come out of mine with lamps in their hands, to march at the head of their ad- vance. All the miners were killed. Similar tactics, according to this same authority, were employed at Mont-Sur- -Marshienne in the Province of -Iainaut, where 200 German troops lost their way and got into the range of the French guns.
 The Germans attempted to bom- bard the Charleroi railroad station from Jeumont-St. Antoine. Further more they are reported as having fired on the Charleroi prison, al- though this building was flying the Red Gross flag. Only one she'll ex- ploded. It killed a horse, but with out hurting the officer riding it.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
AFTER 75O MEMBERS
 FOR NEW CIVIC BODY
w. B. Moore, Civic Expert, Thinks New Britain Is Good Field for
 Chamber of Commerce.

w. B. Moore, civic expert from Boston, who has come to New Britain to organize progressive Chamber of Commerce, was interviewed today at the headquarters of the New Brit ain Business Mems association.
 "It is proposed to start immedi- ately organizing the Chamber of Con- merce,'' he said, "and from the looks of the city and it's people the organi- zation should have a membership Of at least 75O and g working capital of S15,0O0 pledged for three years" "
 "The new organization will be strictly democratic and will embrace all the representative citizens. After the necessary publicity work has been done it is proposed to reach a pros pective membership list within four days.'' .s
 "Considerable effective work has al- ready been done to create the proper sentiment for live Chamber of Commerce in New Britain by c. J. White, J. R. Andrews, Joseph M. Ha1- loran, Judge B. F. Gaffney, E. w. Christ, s. H. Holmes and others, and I confidently believe that the conclu- sion of the work here will find New Britain with as powerful civic body as any city of it's size in the country. New Britain can and will have Just as efficient and resultful organization as it's people want
 MT. Moore is a westerner who has been in New England for the past eighteen months, during which time he has conducted successful civic campaigns in Lawrence. Lynn, Taun- ton and Brockton, Mass, and in Utica, N Y. Prior to his organizing work he was secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in Dayton. Ohio, and Okla homa City.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
French Soldiers Praise
 Bravery of Germans

Basle, Switzerland, Aug. 25.-News has reached here that French force of Turcos, Zouvaes and Senegalese, during the fighting in upper Alsace, entered and almost destroyed the towns of Flachstanden, Jagsdorf, Landser, Brunstatt, Heiweiler and Morschweiler.
 Wounded French soldiers who have crossed the Swiss frontier and are interned here speak highly of the bravery of the German troops. They say the German soldiers evidently think nothing of their lives in their efforts to gain a victory over great odds. Their own desire, they say. appears to be to do the most fool hardy things to serve their cause and when captured or overwhelmed they accept their fate stoically.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
ACQUIT MILITIAMEN
 OF LUDLOW CHARGES
Court Martial Findings in Colorado Cases Made Public After Being
 Submitted to Gov. Ammons.

Denver, Col, Aug. 25.-Findings or the court martials which tried twen- ty-two officers and men of the Ma ticnal Guard of Colorado on charges growing out of the Ludlow battle oL April 20, were made public today. All the defendants were acquitted.
 The militiamen were charged with murder, manlaughter, arson and lar ceny. Lieutenant K. E. Linderfelt was charged with assault on Louis Tikas, leader of the Greek strikers who was killed in the Ludlow fight. The court -martial found that Linder- felt struck Tikas on the head with rifle but that the assault wasjusti- fled.
 Before the verdicts of the court martial were made public they were submitted by Adjutant General Chase to Gov. Ammons for his approval
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
RETURN FROM FISHING TRIP.

Dwight Bacon, Arthur and George Johnson, Oscar and John B. Ander- son, Edmund and Fred Hoffman and Hiding Roos have arrived home from two weeks vacation spent at Lake Winnepausaukee. During the fort night the party caught IA black bass. The largest was captured by Edmund Hoffman and weighed four and three-quarters pounds. The smallest was landed by MT. Bacon and measured two inches in length. MT. Bacon did the cooking for the party, all of whom put on weight indicating that the chef was on the job all the time.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
SUPT. OF BOYS CLUB
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Painfully Hurt By Motorcyclist Who Speeds AWay.-Presidcnt Hum-
 phrey in Slight Accident.

R. H. Crawford, superintendent of the New Britain Boys club, is con- graduating himself on his narrow escape from serious injury or death this noon at the corner of East Main and Spring streets when motor cyclist ploughed into him and knocked him from his bicycle to the pavement.
 Superintendent Crawford was rid ing his bicycle in the direction of the Boys club gardens at the east end of East Main street. AS he ap- preached the corner of Spring street he was forced onto the left side of the street by a wagon which turned into Hartford avenue. The motorcyclist smashed into him, sent him to the pavement and continued on his way. Superintendent Crawford received badly injured knee and his clothing was torn. His bicycle was wrecked.
 Officer James McCabe and the su- perintendent caught the number of the fleeing motorcycle and say 1t was 563, which is registered as the property of Joseph s. Pennell of South Norwalk
 President E. N. Humphrey, of the board of public works, ran into a bi- cyclist this noon in front of the Elks' club on Washington street and smashed the rear wheel of the bi- cycle- MT. Humphreys auto was not damaged in the mix-up. The victim of the accident, foreigner, was not badly hurt. MT. Humphrey give him his card and told him to have the bicycle repaired and send the bill to him
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

At a court of probate holden at New Britain, within and for the dis- trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart~ ford and state of Connecticut, on tha 22 day of August, A. ID. 1914.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, judges estate of Francesca Polumbo. late of New Britain, in said district deceaseds upon the petition of Michele Riccio of New Haven, Conn.,, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved and admitted to probate, as per ap- pIication on file more fully appears, it is |
 Ordered-that said application bs heard and determined at the probate office, in New Britain, in said districts on the 27 day of August A. D., 1914s at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish- ing this order in some newspaper published in said New Britain, hav- ing a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said district, and return make.
 By order of court,
 MORTIMER H. CAMP, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
ARE HOME FROM EUROPE.
Churchill -TaIcott Party Back From
 War Stricken Continent.

Friends of the Churchill and Tal- colt families will be pleased to learn that after many trying experiences the members who were abroad have arrived safely back in the United States and will be at their homes on Franklin Square this evening.
 Those in the pary were Mrs. Annie S. Churchill, Miss Rose Churchill, Mrs. George $. Talcott, Miss Lucy Talcott and Miss Theodore Talcott. All were abroad when the dogs of war were unleashed in Europe and they were detained for a long time before they were able to book pas sages for America. They arrived on an Italian liner.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25

The condition of Prof. Camp was announced as being very much im- proved today.
 Miss Elsie c. Osborn, agent at the New Britain Charity organization, has returned from a vacation at Say brook.
 Mrs. James Mccarthy of Winter street, who entered the hospital for treatment two weeks ago, has re- in health.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
BEGAN FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Heart Failure Believed to Have Caused Death of Clark Street Man.

Caused Death of Clark Street Man.
 The funeral of Michael Began, who was found dead in Stanley Quarter yesterday, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church and interment will be in St. Marys cemetery.
 MT. Began was about forty years of age, was not married and lived with married sister on Clark street. He was last seen alive on Sunday morning near the spot where he was found dead. Medical Examiner Wright believes death was due to heart failure and was caused while MT. Began was lying down for a rest. He is survived by two brothers, James of this city and John of Hart ford, and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Me- Weigh, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Nellie Cooper of Newington. Mrs McVeigh was greatly overcome when informed late yesterday after noon that her brother had been found dead.
 Mrs. Charlotta Ebbesen.
 Funeral services for the late Mrs Charlotta Ebbesen were held this af- ternoon at 2:3O from her home on South Burritt street. The Rev. $. G. Ohman of the Swedish Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Ebbeseen was prominent member, officiated. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were Peter Crona, Adolph Benson, w. A. House, William Marsland, S. Nordenson, and Joseph Hultgren.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
Brussels Pays $4,0OO,O0O
 Towards War Indemnity

sLondon, Aug. 25, 5 A. MA de- spatch to the Times from Flushing says that $4,000,0OO toward the war indemnity of $40,0OO,OO0 demanded of the city of Brussels by the Germans, already has been paid.
 1t is reported that the Germans in Brussels blew up a tramway station because the directors of the street railway refused to grant certain re- quirements.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
UNAVOIDABLE REPLY
 NOT FINAL DECISION
France and United States to Resume Negotiations Regarding Neutral
 ity of Belligcrent Ships.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The French governments unfavorable reply to the American proposal for recognition of the neutrality of belligerent ships carrying refugees from Europe, was not final decision, Secretary Bryan said today.
 The proposal was made in connec- ton with the plan to charter Ham, burg-American liners to bring United States citizens home. France indi- cated it's disapproval, contending it would be an advantage to German shipping.
 With the return to Washington of Jules Jusserand, the French am- bassador, it was understood nego- tiations on the subject would be re- newed.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
JAPANESE CONFESSES
 MURDER OF ARTIST
Miss Smith Of California kGIed by
 Blow With Aba|one Shell.

Monterey, Calif., Aug. 25.-George Kodani, the Japanese photographer under arrest in connection with the death of Miss Helena Wood Smith, n New York artist whose body was found hidden in the sand dunes near Carmel l-By-The-Sea, made a detailed confession of the crime yesterday.
 II killed Miss Smith Wednesday night at midnight" said Kodani. T was at her home in the afternoon and left there at five o'clock for Monterey. I had an appointment to meet Miss Smith at the point where 1 killed her, near the septic tank, at o'clock and she arrived there at that hour. She brought with her some lunch, in- cluding some figs and pears, and she had her steamer robe tied up with heavy fish cord.
 Have Angry Tussle.
 T told her that 1 was going to Nevada with another woman to marry her, and then she got angry and started to tussle with me.
 II saw an abalone shell nearby, and picked it up, striking her on the head with it. 1 did this to protect myself.
 After this I took the fish cord that was around her steamer robe and tied it around her neck. I strangled her. I was mad-wild. Then I tied her feet. 1 sat with the body until it was nearly daylight, and then I dug a hole and buried her"
 Abalone Shell Found.
 The abalone shell has been found. The Japanese told the authorities that he came to Monterey after he buried the body and endeavored to cash a check for $252.22, which he said Miss Smith gave him. The dis appearance of the artist was then re- ported to Sheriff Nesbitt and Kodani was arrested in Monterey.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-25
NANUR FALLS BEFORE
 GERMAN ONSLAUGHT
(Continued from First Page.)

the similar practice adopted in Eng land.
 despatch from Geneva reports that a business man who has just returned from Strassburg says the garrison of Strassburg was practical ly yRnnihilated in the battle of Shir- meek. Of $500 men who went into the fight only 1,s0O returned. Four German batteries were put out of ac- tion before they were able to fire shot.