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Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
MUSIC WILL BE OF THE BEST
PROGRAMS or TRIUMPHANT
SONG WILL Be A FEATURE
or THE DAYS WORSHIP
WEATHER WIlL be IDEAL
FORECAST, DESPITE TopAYs
SNOW, Is FOR CLEAR SKY
AND WARM BREEzEs

Tomorrow will be Easter Sunday,
the day upon which Christendom cele-
brates the anniversary Of the resur-
rection Of Jesus from the dead. It
is the most important day in the
Christian calendar, as the resurrection
demonstrated the truth Of Chrisfa
teachings to the effect that He was
the Son Of Cod
Excellent programs have been arr
ranged for all Of the churches, Cath
olic and Protestant, and all places Of
worship doubtless will be filled. The
weather department, not daunted by
today's display Of bad temper, prom
ises mild temperatures ana fair skies
for tomorrow, which assures a great
display of new millinery and gowns
and perhaps numerous new suits for
the masculine element when the pa
rade for church begins tomorrow
Following are programs to be given
It the various churches:
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
MoRn ERoM arEnpYn

Rio Janeiro, Brazil. April 1.-THE
report that Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt expects to arrive at Manaos on
April 27 was confirmed today in tele-
grams received by Dr Lauro Muller.
Brazilian minister Of foreign affairs.
The dispatches were sent by Brazi-
lian officer, accompanying Colonel
Rooseyelt's expedition and by the gov
ernor of the state Of Amazones. IN
spite Of the difficulties due to the
rainy season the messages say the
state OF health Of the members Of the
expedition who had arrived at Cat
anna was excellent
Anthony Fiala leaves Manaos to
morrow for New York.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
REBEL LEADER is
DECLARED OUTLAW
DEslDERIc ARIAs is REMOVED
FROM HIS OFFICE BY DOM
INlciAN REPUBLIC

Washington, Aplrr 11.--Desidrio
Arias, leader Of the latest revolution
in the northern provinces Of the Dom
inican republic, has been declared an
outlaw and removed from his govern
ment office. Latest state department
reports today also say the government
forces have restored order in La Vega
and Purto Plata.
An official statement issued today
by the department here says his
smuggling operations have been
known to the Dominican government
through successive administrations,
and It is claimed that by reason Of his
Influence he was able to make large
demands on the government for
money fom the public treasury.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11

ogy for the arrest and detention OF
the marines, and forwarded copy OF
a statement issued by Huerta.
Mr., Bryan would not comment on
the statement, but will await full
report OF all the circumstances before
announcing whether Huerta's explana-
ton VIII satisfy this government.
spanish Property Stolen
Despite the state departments re
newed protest against wholesale ex-
pulsion of Spanuiards from Mexico,
Consul Hamm reported today that
General Villa has reiterated his or
pulsiCn og spaniards from Mexico,
section under his control. He also re-
ports confiscation or some Spanish
property No reply has been received
to Secretary BFyan's communication
to Carranza demanding that all cases
OF expulsion be considered on their
individual merits. Meanwhile, Con-
sular Agent Carothers and other con
sular officer in districts where there
are Spanish colonies will continue to
press the state departments demands
for the safety Of Spanish lives ana
Consul Hamm reports heavy fight
ing at San Pedro but did not indicate
the results. Latest official advices
were summarized in this statement:
"Chatoic conditions at Torreon are
reported to the state department, but
the commander-in-chfef of the forces,
occupying the district has promised
that all foreign property shall be pro
tected. It is insisted, however, that
all Spaniards must leave the section
under his control, and confiscations
of the abandoned property have oc-
cured
Railroad connections out Of Monte
rey are reported suspended since the
first week of April TeIegfaphic com
is every difficult.
General Alyarado has wired Consul
Hostetter at Hermosillo that force
Of 200 men had been sent for protec-
tion of settlers in the Yaqui valley
and that every effort was being made
for their safety,
The Mexican embassy ISSUED this
statement:
"Advices received at the Mexican
from the secretary Of foreign
relations in Mexico City Indicate that
he forces Of Generals yelasco. Moure
and Mas have united and proceeded |
% attack the rebels beseiged at Tor
reon, thus carrying out the strategic
plan initiated by Velasco.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
aUERfA OFFERS APOLOGY
HE REGRETS THAT HIS OFFICER
ARRESTED A PARTY OF
AMERICAN MARINES
A SALUTE FOR THE FLAG
COMMANDER GUILTY OF BREACH
or PROPERTY IS MADE TO
MAKE PREPARATION

Madrid, Spain, April 1.-THE Span
ish foreign minister today asked Col
onel Joseph 3. Willard, United States
ambassador to Spain, to request the
government at Washington to inter
yene in favor Of the 1000 Spanish
subjects expelled from Torreon.
According to official news received
by the Spanish cabinet from Mexico,
the expelled Spaniards are IN critic
al situation and the government de-
cided to approach the United States
government in their behalf independ-
emily Of the measures Spain is taking
to bring her subjects to their own
country.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
TODAY in CONGRESS

Washington, April 11.7senate Not
in session, meets Monday.
Canals committee announced names
Of several prominent lawyers and dip
lomatists who will appear next week
to discuss the repeal Of the Panama
tolls exemption.
House: Met at noon.
In the absence Of Speaker Clark
Representative Hay Of Virginia pre-
sided.
Diplomatic appropriation bill car
rying $4,O0O,OOO was reported for de-
bate.
Debate was resumed on the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appro-
priations bill.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
carranza LeaVes Juarez

Juarez, Mexico, April 11.-General
venustiano Carranza, his military
staff, members Of his cabinet and a
large number of clerks reft here for
Chihuahua, the new provisional capi-
tai, today A pilot train with a guard
of 400 soldiers left here last night to
clear the way for the chief Of the rev
olution.
An official residence and executive
offices are awaiting him at Chihuahua
and with his Office force on the scene
there will be scarcely all pinterraIltion
Of the workings of the provisional gov
ernment. A report from Torreon said
that three rebel columns under Cen.
erals Benavides. Herrera and Cos
have engaged General yelasco at
Parras. No details bna a.4s
5f5sus
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
TWO FARMERS SHOT
Down FROM AMBUSH
JOHN swAzEA AND WILLIAM
JONES OF TucuMcARI ARE
VICTIMS or ENEMIES

Santa Fe, N M, april 11-John
swazea and William Jones, two prom
inent farmers living near TuciImcari,
Quay county were shot and killed
from ambush by persons unknown
about 3 o'clock last night Both men
had been in Tucumcari on business
and were on their way home when
the killing occurred. The sheriff and
deputy have hurried to the scene IN
automobiles to make an investigation
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
4 the presbyserIan ohurol

The First Presbyterian church will
faf festival as usual
with approfFiata music ana fea
Special numbers by the choir are the
eTe Deum" No. 5, Dudley Buck, and
"Hosanna,' Granier, BY Mrs. Frank
Lee Reiman. The hymns will be,
Christ the Lord is Risen Today" cal
leluia! the Strife is O'er." For all
Thy Saints who From Their I.abors
Rest" Jerusalem the Golden.
The choir is: Mrs. Frank Lee Rel
man, soprano; Mrs. James r. stearns.
alto; Mr.. Leon Guy, tenor; Mr.. R. R.
Larlhn, basso.
The Sunday school will present its
concert program at 1880 O'Clock p.
m. The order is as follows:
Song The stone is Rolled Away
Responsive Reading
Prayer
A4EkolCA IACCtA4es = E. AA~ - Aftst =
Song sunbeams and blossoms"
.............. Infant Glass
Recitation 'Eaater's in the Air.
9A....,.x5lss, Locke January
Song "slumbeE King jesus
..s.sssou.- .-....s.........s School
Recitatiou- Casters in the Air."
.....,.-. ........... Gertrude ErD
songeThe Lilies Know it's Spring
time" .... Mrs. Stewards class
Song Past is the Night Of Fear"
............. sssGrstne :. School
Recitation singaoc ochiIdren. Sing"
..............s.N Norma Williams
Song Where Fragrant Lilies Bloom
...s -..ss..,.s...s 's..s..2..sl.I - oGhouA
Address .........*..s-.. X X. Iarln
Song ~Adoring Sing" School
Offering for Missions
Song Jesus Reigna for Aye
fss...'..s.... s.sss ~. cchoo1
Benediction.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
KINsslLA is WINNER

London. April Walter Kinsella,
the New york court tennis profession
al, today beat Cecil Punch" Fairs,
former worlds professional court ten
mis- champion III q match at Princes
club. BY three sets to two The score
was eL9 3.6: 6-4 s-6: 81.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
EederaIe Are Gainind

Mexico city, April 1.-THE United
federal armies facing General Villas
revolutionary forces are gaining in
their STACK on ToFreon, according to
war office adviees received here at
noon today. The dispatches say the
federals have succeeded in cutting
the rebel lines between Gomez Palacio
and Torreon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
KING IS BETTER

Stockholm, Sweden, April 11.-Fur-
ther progress toward a convalescence
was announced in the surgeons bull
letin regarding the condition Of King
Gustave Of Sweden, issued today from
the Sophia hospital, where his majes-
ty was operated on for liberation of
the stomach on Thursday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11

-r-"'N- =" ftt1' HfNA
The Easter celebration at the First
Methodist Episcopal church viii begin
with sunrise prayer meeting under
the auspices Of the Epworth league
and win reach its climax ID the beaa
tiful Easter cantata entitled The Rs-
sen king which will be given tomor.
row evening, beginning at 8 O'Clock.
The program is as follows
Piano ana Organ Voluntary THO
Swan Saint Saena
Mrs Mabel p Hal and Miss Ruth
BrowL
Hymn 40 1877
Prayer
Anthem Resurrection Shelley
NethodisI Ladies Quart e
Scripture Reading
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
crisis Is Avoided

Washington, April 11--Another
threatened crisis in the Mexican stu
alton, this time over the arrest Of
American marines at Tampico ,appar-
entity has passed over with the prompt
release of the men and an apology by
Huerta, who promised punishment for
any federal officer found gailty Of
any offense
The state department summarized
Charge O'shaughnessy's representa-
tions and Huerta's action in this
statement:
Acting on instructions from the
state department, the American
charge in Mexico City, represented to
the Mexican foreign office the ex-
treme seriousness of the situation
growing out Of the detention of Unit
ed States marines by Mexican federals
at Tampico A personal explanation
OF the gravity of the occurrence was
made by Mr.. O'shaughnessy to Cen
eral Huerta himself, who stated:
In view of the fact that the charge
daffaires Of the United States had
heard that the whaleboat in which
the American sailors were was flying
the American flag, an investigation
will be made to establish the reapon-
slbilitiy OF Colonel Hinojosa, and that
II the investigation should develop a
great responsibility on the part Of
Colonel Hinojosa the penalty apple,
able to the case would be imposed by
the competent legal authorities
General Huerta also stated that in
accord with the line of conduct which
the government Of Mexico has always
followed in the fulfillment Of it's duties
of an international character regard
ing all hnations it deplores what has
occurred in this case, which has grown
out of nothing more than the misiInder-
standing Of a subordinate official. His
superior officer at once proceeded to
point out that the occurrence was un-
intentional and he imposed on Colonel
Hinoiosa disciplinary punishment
within the authority Of General Zara-
goza-
~Mr. O'shaughnessy reported that
the explanations as above made had
been given to the press Of Mexico
City"
Made Him Salute Flag
Official report Of the arrest and sub
sequent release Of American marines
at Tampico was received today by
Secretary Daniels, who forwarded it
to President Wilson at White sulphur
Springs. Rear Admiral Mayo reported
that after the marines were released
on his demand, he gave the Huerta
commander "a hours to salute the
American colors ais an apology The
time expired at 6 o'clock last night.
The report received today did not say
whether the demand had been com
piled with, but Secretary Daniels in
terpreted press dispatches saying the
Mexican commander had apologized
as meaning that he had complied with
Admiral Mayo's demand.
Later Charge O'shaughnessy Off
cially reported General Huerta's apol-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-11
WEBB LAW IS UPHELD
BY THE KANSAS COURT



Topeka, Kas., April IL The Webb
Kenyon bill passed by congress, which
gives the states control over liquor
shipments, met the favor of the Kan
sas supreme court today AS a result
of the decision Kansas win take
charge Of all liquor shipments shipped
into the state, The case was that Of
a st, Louis brewing company, appeal
ing from decision to the district
court in Cherokee county
The st. Louis company shipped a car
load of beer to Corona. Kas. State
officials confiscated it under the
Webb law and the company sought
the return Of the beer or reimburse
meat.
3 Without this law no state has any
more control over liquor than it has
over the shipment Of wheat and corn,
said Justice r. A. Burcl, who wrote
today's opinion. we do believe that
the traffic can be made subject to the
same regulation as obscene literature
and white slavery, and congress has
sufficient power TO regulate the ship
ments of liquor as it has to prohibit
transportation Of white slaves
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Continued On Page Five9
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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05
vardamas As A Senator.

When John Sharp Williams, a
few years ago defeated James K.
Vardaman for United States Senator
from Mississippi, there was great re-
ioicing in many quarters.
Much Of the rejoicing was, Of
course, because Of the eminent fit
ness Of Mr.. Williams, who, as Sem
ator, has sustained most ably the
reputation he had established while
IN the house; but many people re-
ioiced because they had the idea
that Mr.. Vardaman was more Of a
demagogue than statesman, and
when a year or two later he fairly
wiped up the earth" with three or
four Of the best known and ablest
men in Mississippi the result was
believed to be a reflection upon the
intelligence Of the people Of the State.
The Chronicle believes it can
truthfully be said that Mr.. Vardaman
has been a pleasing disappointment
as a Senator. He is a man Of no
mean ability, and has borne himself
with dignity and has debated public
questions upon a becoming plane.
OF course, many people will agree
with him in his fight to repeal the
fifteenth amendment, which he
terms the infamy Of Crete" but he
served notice of such a purpose
when he was a candidate and he is
adhering TO that purpose with un-
sweVing tenacity.
He made a speech in the Senate
very recently which was Of the kind
that needs no interpreter. 1t was
frank, manly and bold, but dignifed
in tone and terms and buttressed
very strilSingly among authorities.
He said the fifteenth amendment was
not adopted for the purpose of bene-
fitting the negro race, but was con-
ceived in the hatred generated by
war and wrought in a spasm ofvenom
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05

and revenge to humiIiate the white
people Of the South and make re-
bellion odious."
The same has been often said in
substance, and candid men Of all
parties concede that no such amend
ment could now be adopted and it is
most significant fact that, as Mr..
Vardaman says, no Senator has risen
in the Senate since he has been a
member and made any reference to
/ the fifteenth amendment who has
not said that "a mistake was made
when it was adopted" Senator
Borah Of Idaho so declared recently
in the course of a profoundly able
and thrillingly eloquent speech in the
Senate-a speech Mr.. Vardaman
says is the bravest utterance that
has been made upon the floor of the
Senate in fifty years.
Mr.. Vardaman quoted the pre-
phetic utterance Of that greatest
statesman of all American statesmen,
the Sage Of Monticello: "Nothingis
more certainly written in the Book
Of Fate than that these people (the
negroes) are to be free. Nor is it
less certain that the two races equally
free cannot live in the same govern
ment. Nature, habit, opinion have
drawn indelible lines of distinction
between them. 1t is still in our
power to direct the course of eman-
cipation and deportation in slow de-
erees so thateevil will wear off in
sensibly, and their places be filled
pari passu by free white laborers.
If, on the contrary, it is left to force
itself on, human nature will shudder
at the prospect held up"
: That remarkable prophecy WAS
fulfilled when a continent was con-
lvulsed in blood from 1861 to 1865.
Mr.. Vardaman used another quo
tation from a source that will likely
be a surprise to many, and few could
probably guess whence it came: Il
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05
An Unique Luncheon.

In honor Of Speaker Clark, Ma
jority Leader Underwood, Minority
Leader Mann and Progressive Leader
MuFdock, a luncheon was given in
the restaurant Of the House Of Rep
resentativesShe other day which,
to say the least, was unique in the
viands served. They were brought
from the four corners Of the United
States by the hosts Of these distin-
guished statesmen.
The potatoes came from Maine,
being provided by Congressman
Guernsey; Congressman Sparkman,
Of Florida, furnished corn on the cob;
Congressman Bell, Of California,
brought plums from that State; Mr..
Kettner, also Of California, supplied
the grape juice; while Congressman
johnson, Of Washington State, pro-
vided the finest salmon seen in these
parts for many years. The invited
guests included a score Of House
membershnd a number Of newspaper
correspondents. It was some feed
-l-sHs 80
for sure,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05
U. S. Warns Against Alleged Hog
Cholera Cures.

Evidence Of what appeal rs 20 be a
well organized campaign TO delude
farmers throughout NE country into
buyingan allegedcuretor hog cholera,
under the impression that this has
been Investigated and approved
BY the United States government,
has reached the Department Of Agri.
culture. Articles praising this medi-
cine, Benetol by name, are being
sent out widespread to newspapers.
These articles are so worded that II
appears as if the Department Of
Agriculture had received reports
from the State Of Minnesota show
ing that that the medicine had
proved most beneficial. As a matter
of fact the one report received
by the Department was an unofficial
and unsolicited settlement sent pre-
sumably from the promoters them
selves. The Department attaches
no Importance Whatsoever to this
statement. II has no reason to
lheliexe in the efficiency Of any pro-
prietary cure for hog cholera snd
does not recommend any. Under
certain conditionsit urges farmers to
protect their stock with anti-hog-
cholera serum but that IS all.
ln'connection with this attempt il
may be said that the medicine, which
is now put forward as good for hogs,
was advertised some time ago as a
means Of killing tuberculosis, ty-
phoid, and cancer germs, according
70 an artcle published m the Journal
Of the American Medical Association.
At that time il was asserted that the
army was interested in it. As a
matter Of fact the army was no more
interested then than the Department
Of Agriculture is now.
In view Of the evidence that the
attempt to create this false impress
sion is persistent and widespread. all
hog owners are warned to commune
cate with the United States author
tiles before accepting as true any
statement thai the government
recommends any treatment other
than the serum already mentioned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05

am not nor ever have been in favor
OF bringing about in any way the
social and political equality Of the
white and black races. | am not nor
ever have been in favor or making
voters nor Jurors Of negroes, or auali-
flying them to hold office, nor to in
termary with white people. And |
will say in addition to this that there
is a physical difference between the
white and black races. which will
forever forbid the two races living
together on terms Of social and politi-
cal equality; and. inaSmuch as they
cannot so live, while they do remain
together there must be a position Of
superior and inferior and as much
as any other man am in favor Of
having the superior positions assigned
to the white man."
Some Of the negrophilists who are
so fond Of assailing Vardaman ought
to ponder on these words Of Abraham
Lincoln.
Whatever Mr.. Vardaman may be,
he is not a "sidestepper.' He
speaks straight from the shoulder.
He says he is making this a govern
ment by white men. foe all mea
which will be but the realization Of
the dream Of the founders Of the re-
public. The Mississippi Senator
deals eourageously with a present
and pressing question and those who
agree with him are legion. Houston
Chronicle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05
Free Tolls Speech

Senator RanSden. Of louisiana.
President Of the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress. contributed a
most instructive address TO the many
that have been delivered on me
Free Tolls" bin on Tuesday of this
week. Il touched in a mastery way
upon phases Of this interesting uues-
ton that have only been indirectly
alluded to during during the course
oi the debate which, in many ways,
rivals the long discussion on the bill
to repeal the silver purchasing clause
of the Sherman act in 1898.
Nj. Ransdell denied in a most
emphatic way, that treaty could
be made which would take away
from Congress the right, given It
under the constitution, to lepislate
regarding coastwise commerce. He
contended that therewas not d single
word in the constitution which gives
the President any power whatsoever
to regulate or control commerce be-
tween the States, either by treaty or
otherwise. lie eontsnded that the
House Of Representatives has an
equal power with the Senate in pass
ing legislation affecting interstate
commerce and that this power could
not be delegated to the Chief Execu-
tive, even though there might be a
disposition to do so. As it has been
frequently held by the supreme court
that Porto Rico belongs to the coast
Of the United States he had no
doubt that the Panama Canal strip
would also be held as part Of the
coast line Of the United States for
purposes Of domestic commerce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1914-06-05
Animal Weather Prophets.

We may often predict from the
actions Of various animals, what
weather conditions to expect. Sheep
turn their heads to the wind when
the day is going to be fine. But if
they Craze with their tails windward
it is a sure sign Of rain--so expert
enced shepherds say. Like COWS,
too, they show and unusual liveli-
ness at the approach Of storm.
Even the sedate pig is watched by
country weather prophets for It is
always uneasy when rain is COM
ing. Cats fur is full Of electricity,
and before a thunderstorm a cat is
always playful, probably on account
Of its electrical condition. Before
rain IS expected you will see a cat
assiduously washing its face.
Donkeys will bray loudly and
continuously at the approach Of a
storm. # COWS lie down in the
early morning instead Of feeding, or
huddle together with their tails TO
wind@ard, then there is rain about.
Like cats, the approach Of a
thunderstorm makes cows extremely
frisky. They run up and down
and butt imaginary obstacles at such
times.
Most birds are restless when a
change is expected. Rain is indi-
cafed by peaoocks and guinea-fowls
squafiing, by parrots whistling, and
BY pigeons returning home unusually
early.