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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
LAS CRUCES BANK
CLOSES DOORS
THE FIRST STATE BANK CONTAIN
ED THE FUNDS or AGRicUL-
TuRAL COLLEGE

Santa Fe, Dec. 1O.-Much uneasi-
ness has been caused by the receipt
of a telegram by Travelling Auditor
Howell Earnest notifying him that the
First State Bank at Las Cruces has
closed its doors and asking him to
send an examiner to taxa charge.
The bank had on deposit the funds of
the College Of Agriculture and Me
chanic Arts and was established on
March 20. 1911, r. r. H. Smith who
came from Texas, being the organizer
and president OF the bank since then.
The other officers were W. N. TIager,
vice president. against whom recently
a sensational breach Of promise suit
was filed; T. K. Cleveland, cashier.
Besides Smith and Hager, the direct
ors were R. P. Porter, mayor OF Las
Cruces; Hugh Clary, the democratic
county chairman: A. Z. Faulkner. who
went through bankruptcy In
the federal court; and A. f. Carpen-
ter, an extensive land owner in the
southern part of the county.
The capital stock of the bank is
100000. The loans, according to the
last statement. were s214,OOO: indi-
yidual deposits s172, 700; certificates
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

Association OF Life Insurance Presi-
dents, which opened today. il ses-
sion devoted to 'ireside campaigning.
The insurance men are to make a CO.
operative effort to educate wives,
mothers and even children as to the
necessity Of protecting the family unit
with life insurance 1t was pointed
out that many wives opposed insur-
ance because of the suggestion Of
death which it involves.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
VICE PREaIpENr AIDS NEoRo

Louisville, KY, Dec. Through
the intercession Of Vice President
Thomas R. Marshall, Logan Helm, a
negro murderer, will serve life I'm
prisonment instead Of being executed
for murder. Helm has entered on his
life term at Eddyville penitentiary.
Helms mother was a servant in the
boyhood home of Marshall, and her
plea did not 60 unanswered. The
negro shot and killed his sweetheart
last year. Helm won much sympathy
for himself by soliciting funds from
the Jail inmates for the starving Bel
gians.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

ried today at the Aldrich home at War
wick Neck, to stephen Maurice Edgell,
Harvard 'O7, of Newport, N. H. The
ceremony was simple, and there were
no bridesmaids, Miss Aldrich being at
tended by. her niece. Miss Abby Rock
kefeller, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. as flower girl.
Her nephews, Lawrence Rockefeller
and Nelson W. Aldrich second, were
pages. Horace Havemeyer of New
York was best man.
Miss Aldrich has been prominent in
social activities in New England and
at Washington, where she was an inH-
mate friend of Miss Helen Taft and a
frequent visitor at the White House.
1t is said she first met Mr.. Edgell at
a reception in Washington. She is the
close friend of the wives and daugh-
ters of most of the foreign diplomats
at Washington. One of her sisters,
Abby Green Aldrich, married John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., in 1901.
Young Mr.. Edgell is well known in
Denver, Washington, Newport and New
Hampshire.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

Gore, Pa, P. A. Morgan had occa-
sion recently to use a liver medicine
and says Of Foley Cathartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cleased my system
and l felt like new man--light and
free. They are the best medicine |
have ever taken for constipation They
keep the stomach sweet, liver active,
bowels regular" o. G. Schaefer and
Red Gross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
VISITORS AT MUSEUM

Santa Fe, Dec. 1O-Miss Edith q.
Metcalf of Oberlin University, Ohio,
who has studied archaeology in the
schools of the American Institute of
Archaeology at Rome and Athens, sis
ter schools Of the School Of American
Archaeology at Santa Fe. was visit
or of the Museum of New Mexico to-
day. She has made q socially OF
Greek pottery and IS here to study
Indian pottery designs. She is accom-
panied by Miss Betty Taylor More Of
East Northfield. Mass. R. ]. Mitter
of Denver, B. e Mcstay of Riverside,
Calf, A. ]. Greig Of st. Louis and B.
w. p Greig of Winslow, Ariz., also
registered.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

61,25S people and produced crops va
lued at $15,7S2,OOO, or about $25 per
acre; began and completed 479 miles
of irrigation canals, 115 miles OF drain
age and waste-water bitches, so miles
of irrigation and drainage pipe line,
laid dams and other irrigation works
enough concrete to build more than g.
090 miles of city sidewalks 6 feet wide
and 80 inhces deep; manufactured
100000 barrels Of sand cement; con
strueted miles Of dikes and 27 miles
of railroads, II miles of electric trans
mission lines, 45 miles of telephone
lines, Sc miles Of wagon roads, and
12O buildings; maintained and oper.
ated 7,130 miles of irrigation canals,
which, if in one continuous canal,
would reach in an air line from Palm
Beach, Fla, to Fairbanks, Alaska, and
back again 548 miles Of drainage and
waste-water bitches, 10 miles Of stand
ard guage railroad, S74 miles of cleo
trio transmission lines, 2,1I90 miles
of telephone lines and 79S miles of
wagon roads.
Patent Office: Enabled the appli-
cant to secure a patent in two-thirds
of the time that formerly was neces-
sary; increased the surplus receipts
of the office for the fiscal year from
$f5S,OSO in 1918 to $240,856 in 1914.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
Thls--and rive centsI

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose five cents to Foley and
Co, Chicago, Ill, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return free trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group. Foley
Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. For sale in your town by
o. G. schaefar and Red corss Drug
Co.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
LAcRossE cHAMPIoNsHIP

Ottawa, Ontario, Dec. 10.-The right
of possession of the Mann cup, emble-
matte of the amateur lacrosse cham
pionship Of the world, will be decided
at the annual meeting OF the Amateur
Athletic Union Of Canada, which be-
gan here today. The trophy is the
subject Of much discord and dispute,
and the trustee Of the cup is threaten
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
chamberIaln's Cough Remedy-The
Mothers Eavorlte

Il GIVE Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy to my children when they have
colds or coughs writes Mrs. Verne
shaffer. vandergrift, Pa. 1t always
helps them and is far superior to any
other cough medicine I have used
advise anyone in need Of such a medi-
cine to give it a trial" For sale by
all dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
LET The INDIAN
WORK OUT HIS
DESTINY
SECRETARY LANE WOULD ABoL
IsH "WARD or THE GOVERN.
MENTv IDEA

Washington, Dec. 1O.-A definite,
constructive policy for the Indian, by
which he may be transformed from
a ward of the government to a sue
cessfuI and integral part of the Am
erican citizenry; discussion of the
development of the west; and re-
view of the achievements Of the last
year, are contained in the annual re-
port of Secretary Franklin K. Lane
of the interior department, sent to-
day to President Wilson.
Three things" says Secretary
Lane, "of unusual purport have mark
ed the life Of this department during
the past year-the passing of the
Cherokee nation, the opening Of Alas
ka. and the advancement of a series
of measures aimed to promote the
further development of the west.
These things are apparently unrelat-
ed, yet they nave made an appeal to
me as alike illustrative of the new
ness of our country, the novelty of
its problems, and the responsiveness
Of our government"
Secretary Lane discusses the Indian
problem at length ana asks whether
lit is for the benefit of the Indian
himself that the present almshouse
policy" should continue.
"The American conscience, our sense
Of justice, our traditions, in fact, will
rot permit the ADDITION OF a drastic
course that would cast the Indian
upon world for which he is ILL
prepared" he says yet / am of the
opinion that it would be better, far
better, to sever all ties between the
Indian and the government, give ev-
cry man his own and let Kim go his
way to success or destruction, rather
than keep alive in the Indian the be-
lief that he Is to remain d ward Of
the government.
"The way out is gradually and wise
ly to put the Indian out. Our goal
is the free Indian. The orphan asy-
lum idea must be killed in the mind
Of Indian and white man. The In
dian should know that he is upon the
road to enjoy or suffer full capacity.
He is to have his opportunity as a
-forward-looking man.
'It is my conclusion, after as inti-
mate a study as practicable, of his
nature and needs, that we should
henceforth make a positive and sys-
tematic effort to cast the full burden
of independence and responsibility up
or an increasing number of the In
dians of all tribes. I find that there
is statute which significantly EN-
powers the secretary of the interior
to do this in individual cases That
authority is adequate intend to
use such authority.
Tn 1880 the problem was how to
get the Indian out of the way. Today
the problem is how to make him really
part Of the nation. The man who
can do for himself is the man to be
released And he is the man who
thinks not in terms Of the Indians
yesterday, but in terms of tie IN
clans tomorrow. In one thins we are
short-the art Of inducing ambition.
This largely depends upon the genius
of the teacher to fire the Imagination
of the pupil That Is the first step
in all civilization
I'm my report Of last year I sug-
gested series Of measures for the
development of western resources
which Though consonant with the
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

OF deposit $4,000; bills payable s1O.-
900. There had been no intimation
that the bank would be likely to have
trouble for it was considered one Of
the solid financial institutions Of
southern New Mexico.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
VAN DYKE TO SAIL SATURDAY.

VAN DYKE TO SAIL SATURDAY
New York, Dec. 1O.--Dr Henry Van
Dyke, minister to Holland, is greatly
recovered from the breakdown that
caused him to return to America, and
will sail on Saturday to take up his
work. Tonight he is the guest of the
Lotus club. Although Dr. Van Dyke
denies that his return home had any
significance with the war situation or
peace prospects, it is certain that his
visit to Washington has furnished
much enlightenment on the situation
lin Europe.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
acALAIs By DEcEMsEa rgNrA,

This is the day set by Kaiser Will
liam as the date on which his troops
in the west must reach Calais. the
most important port on the French
coast, and the greatest strategic base
for an attempt to invade England.
While the reports are meagre and
not authentic, it is safe to estimate
that fully 100000 Teutons have laid
down their lives on the altar Of this
desire.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
NEw NoTARIEs NAMEn

Santa Fe, Dec. 1O.-Governor NC
Donald today appointed Edward Pen.
nington Of Deming, Luna county, and
Benjamin F. Brown of Mosquero.
Union county, notaries public.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
SICK Two Years wIth IndIasatIon

SICK TWO Years With Indigestion
Two years ago was greatly BEN
Gifted through using two or three bot
ties Of ChamberIain's Tablets writes
Mrs. s. A. Keller, Elida, o.. BE
fore taking them / was sick for two
years with indigestion" Sold by
dealers Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
Why They Recommend Foley's Honey
and Tar.

p a Efird, Conep, Calif.-because
"it produces the best results, always
cures severe colds, sore chest and
lungs and does not contain opiates
or harmful drugs" DR.. John w. Tay-
lor, Lutherville, Ga.-because Il be-
lieve it to be an honest medicine and
it satisfies my patrons" W. L. Cook,
Neihart Mont. because ''it gives the
best results for coughs and colds Of
anything SELL" Every user is a
friend Q. G. schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Store ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10
EDoELL-ALDRIcH WEDDING

Newport, R. L, Dec. 1O.-Miss FL
sic Aldrich, youngest daughter of ex-
Senator Nelson A. Aldrich, was mar
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-10

INSURANCE PRESIDENTS MEET
New York, Dec. 1O.-A novel feature
of the eighth annual meeting of the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
POSING FOR The MOVIES

Lillian Tiduam, star dancer in the
Bridge of the Gods tells of her first
appearance before the camera.
The most uncomfortable sensa-
ton / ever experienced was the pam
icky child-like fear of going before
the camera and all my strength
seemed to leave me, for ] was to
dance barefooted, over uneven rough
ground for the first time in my life
and | was to improyise. My only
music was to be the tom tom, played
by the Indians.
Luckily the director called me at
this point and | had no more time to
think. The next moment was
breaking through the circle of dane
ing Indians and pushing them back
to make room for myself. The ryth-
mic beat of the tom tom and the
weird chanting of the Indians drew
a veil between me and the world and
| seemed to want to forget technique,
steps. everything ! had ever learned
in lhe relief Of freedom of action. l
ran, | leaped, | whirled until the
heavy beads of my costume bruised
my flesh, but l just looked up at the
big trees and blue sky thrilled and
the blood seemed to rush to my heart
in great excitement waves.
Finally | made by exit in the arms
of a hanrsome Indian brave. | start
ed back to the hotel over the mar
row. rocky, Indian trail Making a
sharp turn around some high rocks
was startled to find my way block
ed by an extremely picturesque and
furious little squaw on horseback.
Never in my life have ! received
such a calling down. Her storm OF
abuse in a mixture of English and
Indian was amusing at first, but l
did not want to laugh by the tune
her vocabulary was exhausted. Very
apologetically I tried to explain that
had no intention Of taking her man
from her, but | know ! did not con-
vince her for there was trouble in
the Indian camp that night. If 1t is
true that Indians never forget hope
will never meet that squaw again.
The Bridge of the Gods will be
shown at the Opera House tonight
and tomorrow night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
AIR BATTLES
AID TO STRIFE
Nations in Conflict Spent Mil.
ions to Perfect Air Fleets

The horrors OF war, which hereto
fore have been confined only to land
and sea, will now have an added at
traction in sky battles. Many of the
warning nations are now equipped
with aerial fleets and they are all
using their greatest endeavors to
learn the best way and means of
punching holes in dirigibles or wing
Ing" offensive aeroplanes.
1t is said that within the last few
years European Powers have spent
considerably more than a hundred
million dollars in perfecting aerial
fleets for war purposes. These death
dealing war hawks are fitted with de-
structive armaments that will work
sad havoc when in action.
If YOU want to know the air fleet
strength of the warning nations Of
Europe get The Leaders War Map
which is being presented to readers
for one coupon and the mere expense
OF promotion IN addition to this
useful map series of educational
charts Is given absolutely free. These
charts are printed in colors and
show the strategic points of the
worlds greatest war.
Clip the War Map coupon printed
daily i'm these columns and present it
without further delay.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
WAR TAX ON BANKS
WILL PRODUCE MUCH
Sections of the War Tax Apply
ing to Bankers Effective Nov 2
Will Produce $18l,45O

Sections and of the emergency
war tax relating to banks, amuse-
ment proprietors and tobacco manu-
facturers and dealers went into ef-
feet Thursday.
The tax on banking institutions is
81 on each $1,000 of capital surplus
and undivided profits. The capital,
surplus and undivided profits of the
banking institutions of Philadelphia
which are subject to the tax total
$1SL45O,OO0. AS each $1,000 of this
amount pays ST. of tax, the total
payment of banking institutions in
that city will be $1S145O. OF this.
$6S,45O is paid by national banks and
sl1B.OOO by state banks and trust
companies.
The bank tax is applicable to any
person, firm or company, and every
incorporated or other bank having
place of business where credits
are opened by deposit or collection
of money or currency subject to be
paid or remitted upon draft, check or
order or where money is advanced
or loaned on stocks, bonds, bullion,
etc." Savings banks with no capital
stock, including postal savings banks
whose business is confined to re-
celving deposits and lending or in
vesting the same for the benefit of
the dcpositors, are exempted from
the tax.
Amusement proprietors are charg-
ed S15 to 5000, according to seating
capacity. Tobacco dealers and man
urcturers pay from 50 to S2l96 n
yclr according to their output
4 tax on beer and wines went into
effect Immediately after the Presi-
dent signed the war tax act on Oc-
tober % but the stamp provision of
the bill viii not take effect until
December !.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
TRY THIS IF YOU
HAVE DANORUfF
Or Are Bothered With Falling
Hair or Itching Scalp.

There is one sure way that never
fails to remove dandruff completely
and that is to dissolve it. This de-
stroys it entirely. To do this, Just
get about four ounces of plain, ordi-
nary liquid arvon; apply it at night
when retiring; use enough to moist
en- the scalp and rub it in gently with
the finger tips.
By morning most, if not all, of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or
four more applications viii complete
iy dissolve and entirely destroy ev-
cry single sign and trace of it no
matter how much dandruff you may
LaYe.
You will find too. that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop in
stantly and your hair will be fluffy,
lustrous, glossy silky and soft and
feel a hundred times better.
If you want to keep your hair look
ing rich, do Iby all means get rid of
dandruff for nothing destroys the
hair so quickly. 1t not only starves
the hair and makes it fall out. but 1t
makes it stringy, straggly, dull dry,
brittle and lifeless, and everybody
notices it. You can get liquid arvon
at any drug store, 1t is inexpensive.
and four ounces is all you will need.
This simple remedy has never been
known to fail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
PROHIBITS
PLANTING
OF COTTON
DECREE ISSUED BY EGYPT
IAN POWER AGAINST
COTTON FOR 1915

London Nov GA decree has been
issued prohibiting the cultivation or
cotton in the upper Egypt basins in
1915, according to Reuters Cairo cor
respondent. The total area in Egypt
which may be devoted to cotton is
limited to a maximum of 1,000.0tV
feddans Ca feddan equals 1903 acresG
and no owner or tenant Will be per
mitted to cultivate cotton over an
area exceeding one-fourth of a single
agricultural property. In those
localities not suited to the growing OF
grain crops the proportion Of land
given to cotton may be increased 10
one third, but in no event is the
maximum OF 1000 600 feddans to be
exceeded.
An exception is also made as to
lands in districts irrigated by water
from the Nile and canals Non con
Torrance with the decree Will entail
both punishment and a fine and the
destruction of paintings beyond the
legal limit. Wheat, corn, beans and
other grain and food products are to
be grown in place Of cotton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at the
Cause and Remove II.

DIR. Edwards IOlive1, ,1rablets' the
substitute for calomel, act gently on
the bowels and positively do the
work
People afflicted with bad breath
find quick relief through DR.. Edwards,
Olive Tablets The pleasant, sugar
coated tablets are taken for bad
breath by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act
gently but firmly on the bowels and
liver, stimulating them to natural ac-
tion, clearing the blood and gently
purifying the entire system.
They do that which dangerous call
omel does without any of the bad af-
ter effects.
All the benefits of nasty, sicken-
ing, gripping cathartics are derived
from DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
without gripping pain or disagreeable
effects of any kind.
Dr. f. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years of
practice among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint with the
attendant bad breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
purely a vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil you will know them by
their olive color.
Take one or two every night for a
week and note the effect. 10c and
25c per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company, Colum-
bus, o.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
PURE BLOOD MAKES
HEAL THY PEOPLE

Hoods Sarsaparilla surely and eff
fectively removes scrofula, boils and
other blood diseases because 1T drives
out Of the blood all the humors that
cause these diseases. They cannot be
successfully treated in any other way.
External applications for their re-
moyal have proven almost useless,
because they cannot drive out the
Impurities that are in the blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
rich blood, perfects the digestion, and
builds up the whole system. The SKIN
becomes smooth, clean and healthy.
This great blood remedy has stood the
test Of forty years. Insist on having
Hoods, for nothing else acts like It.
There is no real substitute. Get IL
today. Sold by all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-11-06
WORK IN SIGHT FOR CONGRESS
Continued from Page one.)

legislative drafting division. Colm ia
university. b. s Warren, surgeon oil
the public health service. and ~. D.
Lauck Of Washington. d.. c. formerly
superintendent OF Industrial in'eati-
cation. Il S immigration bureau
Public hearings were held under ,he
dire lion OF b. 81. Manley Washin-
ton. D. C. and Commissioner Walsh
also paid particular attention to
planning these hearings SO that every
phase OF the subject might be given
due attention. Among the witnesses
heard have been federal state ana
municipal officials. labor leaders m
AN parts of the country. social work
ers and philanthropists. employer %.
labor i'm many classes and noted
economists. surgeons and educators.
From each witness. i'm addition to
evidence as TO labor conditions with
which he was personally familiar
SUGGESTIONS as to remedial legislation
was obtained n arr'vin- ~ is
and the final expression
Of the commissioners opposition NiA
be- embodied u hls to .e Fra
only after a minute nsrc u1u o-
every similar lass. state cr federal
..vrcrt assistance in form 'aurr -a..
bills VIII he rendered .hy men VINO
iayo made q 1rc study of Chat UorL
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# KIDNEYS HURT
BLADDER BOTHER
Take Salts to flush Kidneys and
neutralize irritating acids.

Kidney and Bladder weakness re-
salt from uric acid says a noted au-
hofitg. The kidneys filter this acid
from the blood and pass it ON TO the
bladder where if often remains TO
irrIate aud inflame, causing a burn
lu- 6caidiug sensation. or setting up
an irritation al the neck ol the bldd-
dor. ohlieng you 90 seek relief two
or three times during the night. The
sufferer Is In constant dread. Che
water passes sometimes with
saldine sensation and is very pro-
fuse. again. there is difficulty in
avoiding it.
Bladder weakness. most folks call
it. because they can't control uriua-
ton While it Is extremely aunoy.u-
and some times very painful this is
really one OF the most simple al-
ments TO overcome. Get about iour
ounces OF Jad salts from your phar-
macist and take q tablespoonful in %
glass OF water before breakfast con-
.nue t1is for two OF three days. This
aII ueutraliZe tle acids in the urine
.o 80 no longer is q source OF irritl-
-a Co the bladder and urinary or
.as Hhicl th~u act normally aca'r-
d salts is inexpensive. harmless.
ma made from the id of grapes
ma lemon juice CON gnel Aith htl-
4. and IS used hv th0usanls 0l folks
rho are subject 90 URINARY disorders
auset by uric acid irritation. Jai
.aifs s splendid for kidneys and
aa-es na hal effects whatever
HfFs son have pleasant e.far-
esrert 1fhia-uafer druk. Hhi.
uickly relieves hllfler trouble d.
ue ~ OEl Dus Store.