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Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
BEN COLES GOT n

Saturday afternoon Chief of Police
Ben Coles was notified by Chief OF
Police Thomas McMillin Of Albuquer-
que that a watch had been stolen
from an Albuquerque woman in So
corro- The timepiece disappeared two
weeks ago dSlFffg the stay in Socorro
of the carnival that visited Las Vegas
last week. Chief McMillin gave Chief
Coles the description of the watch and
Saturday evening it was dispatched
to Albuquerque by the local officer.
The watch was found at one of the
stands where watches were given
away when person chanced to ring
the right knife. The man in charge
Of the stand told Chief Coles that the
watch had been found under the ferris
wheel at Socorro and that from all
that he knew it had not been stolen.
Chief Coles was satisfied to get the
watch, which was valued at about $35,
and did not push the case farther.
This is but one of the numerous cases
in which Chief Coles has proved his
ability as an officer Chief McMf1lin
of Albuquerque holds high opinion
Of Coles, and frequently has congratu-
lated Las Vegas on having such val
liable officer.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
COLORADO WILL HAVE
TREMENDOUS CROPS
!. P. sLAuvELT OF DENVER AND
SALT LAKE LINE LOOKS FOR
PROSPERITY

That Colorado will nave bumper
crop this year was statement Of I.
p. Blauvelt, chief engineer for the
Denver & Salt Lake Railway company
line, or the Moffat road. who passed
through the city today in private bus.
iness car Marcia" on his way from
Denver to Los Angeles.
Mr. Blauvelt stated that regardless
Of what possible effect the new tariff
regulations may have on the sugar
beet industry, Colorado will have more
acreage and more beets than ever This
year. and that in every other line
that state will exceed any former year
for crops, Mr. BIauyelt stated that
there has been considerable moisture
already this year, which is an assur-
atce Of good crop
IN regard to the strike situation Mn
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Ralph g. Grimes, resident of this
city for a short time, died Saturday
morning following an illness that Gov
cred several months, at his residence
on Seventh straet He was S3 years
Of age and was former resident Of
Chicago, where he was employed by
IA large bonding house as salesman.
He is survived bp bis wife. The body,
accompanied by MIS- Grimes, was sent
to Moline, ILL.,, Saturday evening and
burial will occur at that place. The
body was sent away by ]. G. johnson
and Son.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Last night about / o'clock the car
pival Of the National Amusement COM
pany began breaking camp and by
this morning the entire show had been
loaded on freight cars, The carnival
will show in Springer FOR five days
and then go to Dawson for weeks
stay. Following this it will play in
Ration and continue through Colorado.
The management Of the company said
this morning that despite disagreeable
weather conditions during its stay
here, the carnival had enjoyed q good
business
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
PEACE CONGRESS- AssEMeLEs

Springfield, Mass, May 4.-Severe
criticism-of the national administration
for its course In the Mexican situation
is expected in addresses and papers
to be presented at the state peace
congress, which assembled in this city
today for a two days session.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

The excellent weather conditions
yesterday attracted numerous Las We
gans to the mountains. and the number
at 81 Porvenir exceeded that of any
former Sunday this year. From now
on until the latter part Of October
that part of the county will be visited
frequently by people not only from
this city but from all over the state
and other states.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

w. P. southard kindly has given the
Ladies' Guild of 81. Paul's church per
mission to use the Office Of the Las
Vegas Light and Power company Sat
urday afternoon for bakery sale. The
guild always has the best Of cooked
foods, the members being famous
manipulators of yeast, dough and ov-
ems. On the same afternoon Mr.
Southard will have a demonstration Of
electric cooking utensils Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

This evening at the o. R, G. hall
the Fraternal Brotherhood will hold
a meeting which will be attended by
State Manager Harry U. Boyer and
Mrs. Boyer and dodge Deputy T. A.
Dimond. All members Of the lodge
are asked to be present. Following
the regular business session there
win be dancing and refreshments will
be served.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Blauyelt stated that in his opinion all
trouble would soon be under complete
control with the federal troops on the
ground. He said that In his opinict
the strike in the central part Of the
state would soon cease, but concerning
the southern districts little could be
said.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

During the past two days a number
Of automobile tourists have passed
through Las Vegas. However, the
larger part Of the tourists were bound
from California rather than for that
place. BY the end of this month the
tourist travel win be at its best and
from estimates given, the probable
number Of tourists that win use the
Santa Fe trail this year will be close
to 10000.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
HARvEYs is oPEN

S4th season Of this famous noun
tain resort. Carriage out every Sat
urday morning, returning following
Friday; charge, including passage
both ways $40 Special rates for long
er time. Address East Las Vegas,
Box B. Leave orders at Murphey's
or Plaza hotel ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Hugh Galloway has sold the fixtures
and business Of the Bridge bar on
Bridge street to B. r Mcclure. It is
not known whether Mr.. Mcclure will
run the establishment himself or lease
or sell it. Mr.. Galloway says he ex-
poets to secure position as a travel
ing man.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

I Two prominent citizens, hurrying
along in an automobile to fulfill a
business engagement, were stopped
the other day by third man, who
waved mis- hands in the air and shout
Ell: Waltz When the car had been
brought to stop the eflagger' said,
Have either Of you fellows match?
Ny pipe has gone out.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
MEXICAN REFUGEES CELEBRATE

Bl Paso. Tex, May 4.--The 5000
Mexican refugees -as Fort Bliss are
making preparations Tor the observ-
ance tomorrow Of their great rational
holiday, "El Cinco de Mayo" The day
is the anniversary Of the triumph Of
the Mexican army over the French
troops in the battle of Puebla, which
was really the birth Of the republican
government 6fiAexte6.s siaA
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Mn, and Mrs. Fred ]. Geyer Of
Springer are the parents of a baby
daughter, born Saturday Mr.. Geyer
formerly resided in Las Vegas. He
has been a resident of Springer for the
past three years.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

p, I, Plowman, superintendent of
the Harvey houses for tie western ID
vision, has written friends in this city
that he win remain at Deming for
some time. Mr.. Plowman has not Of
ficialIy returned to his duties as SUI
perintendent, and while in Deming will
act as manager during the vacation of
The regular manager.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
cARn OF THANKS

We wish to thank those who were
so kind to us during the sickness and
death Of our beloved wife and mother.
Also the choir, and for the many
floral offerings.-S F.. Hemler, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry G. Johnson.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

The board Of county commissioners
met in regular session this morning.
Routine business was transacted, after
the board had listened to report
from the couty road board to the ef-
feet that the new tractor had arrived
and was in service and doing good
work. The commissioners were in
session again this afternoon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Boots and shoes made to order,
cripples fitted perfectly. Repairing
i have re-opened my shop at sci
Sixth street and invite all my old
customers as well as new to call. Joe
Martin.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

On account of other worries, Harry
Riede, the Aspen Whirlwind, who
meets Young Duran in this city next
Monday night, will be unable to arrive
in this city before Wednesday, He
will take up training at that time.
Duran began heavy work yesterday
and will continue for the rest of the
week.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

James johnson, son of J. G. John
sen, this morning made his first ap-
peaTance on the street following his
strenuous siege of illness. Mr.. John
sen has enjoyed an unusually speedy
recovery.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Juan Martinez. employed at the E.
G. Murphey drug store, has resigned.
Mr.. Martinez will take position as
manager Of a liquor house that is to be
started on Bridge street by Charles
rIeenclay He has been employed BY
3D. g. Murphey for the past seven
years. aS-'' 80
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

A most successful event on the West
side occurred last night when the We
gas theater owned by the Las Vegas
Amusement company, was opened. It
was necessary to give four perform
ances to accommodate the large
crowds that appeared at the new
photoplay house.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

The Ladies' Guild Of St PauPs Me-
mortal Episcopal church will meet to-
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. E. L. Albeit, corner
of Fifth street and Washington ave-
nue.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Epifanio Gallegos has taken the po.
sition vacated by John Ensign as
driver for Gross, Kelly and Company.
Mr. Ensign has resigned and will re-
side in Denver.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

A Williams electric iron with an
AL guarantee viii be given with each
subscription to The Optic paid one
year in advance
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

DO it electrically" with one of
those Williams Electric Irons The
Optic is giving to its subscribers.
Read Page z.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Jack Lacroix Of Denver has secured
a position with the Graaf and Hayward
company as butcher, taking the
place OF Joe Osburne, who resigned.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

This is your chance to get that cleo
trio iron you have been longing for.
One years subscription to The Optic
will get it for you.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Limo Romero, formerly employed at
the Nolette barber shop, is now run
ming shop near the Hotel Romaine.
Mr.. Romero began business with one
chair month ago, but recently pur-
chasaa me shop os Demetrio Rivera on
tbe West side and is now working
three chairs.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Two cars of race horses passed
through Las Vegas yesterday after
noon enroute from Yappa, California,
to New York.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

There will be a meeting Of the
school board this evening at the city
hall. The meeting is called for 5
o'clock.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
~ MorlcE

On the first DAY Of May. the second
half Of the 1913 taxes viii become
due an taxes not paid before June
! win be subject to a penalty
EUGENTO ROMERO.
County Treasurer.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

The Las Vegas Motor Sales company
yesterday delivered to Sim Galley at
Wagon Mound new Ford automobile.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

FInch's Golden Wedding Rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distiIlefy to
you. At the Lobby. Of course. ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs H. q. Fell are the
proud parents of baby girl born 10
them Saturday evening.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

On account Of the removal from the
w. o. W.fhall the knights and Ladies
Of Security will not meet as usual, to-
night, but will hold their next regular
meeting on the Third Tuesday Of this
month in the 0. R. G. hall. o. L.
Freeman, Pres.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04

Old Taylor whiskey ana Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-05-04
LOCAL NEWS

Light automobile lamps at TIL O.
clock this evening.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24

way to ManZanillo. on the Pacific coast. The department was unable to secure any information later than MT. O'Shaughnessy' announced intention of leaving by way of Vera Cruz
 The situation on the northern bor- der of Mexico was carefully studied by the war department
 Secretary Daniels of the navy de- partment said that no attack cn American forces by the constitution alists in northern Mexico was feare and it was decided that no offensive operations should be begun in the constitutionalist territory.
 Following his conference with Sec retary Daniels, at which the Mex ican situation was discussed, Repre- sentative Padgett of the house naval committee today introduced reso- lution to make immediately availa' le S2OO.OOO Of the funds for the New Orleans navy yard. with view to enabling that yard to make any nec-
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24

The accompanying picture was taken on the deck of the Arkansas.
 Although miles away from the seat of the trouble Joseph Roberts, son of Mrs. Leon Martin of 27 Maple street. who is stationed on the Mis- souri at Philadelphia is just as eager to clear decks for action. He is leader of the band on the Missouri to which ship he was transferred recently af- ter serving three years on the Idaho Before joining the navy Roberts was employed as a pattern maker by the New Britain Machine company. SeN- eral years ago he was employed in the mechanical department of the Herald The photograph of Roberts was taken while he was on the re- ceiving ship Constellation.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodwin of 75 Chapman street received word yeS- terday from their son George w. Goodwin, who is on the receiving ship Constellation that he expected soon to be detailed to one of the battleships off the Mexican coast.
 Goodwin has been an "old salt for four years. Before joining the navy he was employed at the Corbin Screw Corporation. He will be twenty three years old in September.
 Walter s. Rockwell, son of MT. and Mrs. c. H. Rockwell of 525 Church street, is a second class yeoman on the battleship Tonopah, which is on it's way to the Brooklyn navy yard for an overhauling and which may be sent into the Gulf of Mexico as soon as it is fit for warfare.
 Rockwell was employed in the of- flee of the Stanley Rule and Level company before he went to sea one and one-ha1f years ago. He antici-
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24

Badger in Vera Cruz, said that the city was comparatively quiet, and that the American forces were doing their utmost to restore order and aid in the restoration of business
 By tomorrow Admiral Badger will have $500 marines and blueja ckets ashore at Vera Cruz, sufficient, he said, to repulse any effort that may be made by the Mexican forces under General Maas, now at Soledad, thirty six miles away. The transports conveyed by the first torpedo boat division were expected to get away late today or tonight.
 The whereabouts of Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the American charge, who last night informed the state de- partment that he was leaving Mexico City with his passports, is now mat ter of some speculation. He had an rounced his intention of going to Vera Cruz. by railroad, but private de- spatches today reported him on his
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24
President Plans to .
 Hold Vera Cruz

Washington, April 24.-President Wilson and his war staff today pro- cceded with their plans for opera tions in Mexico with businesslike ex- petition
 The day found every available American warship ploughing south ward for the Mexican coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific and a full brigade of the First Army division shipping in transports from Galveston for Vera Cruz This army force would place lit ran 10000 American troops in the Mean seaport, to hold the city or ; offensive operations toward MtXi .ty, with Vera Cruz as a base.
 No .ans for further aggressive
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24
Mexicans TraInple Flag.

From the refugees it was learned that on Wednesday there was a re- petition of street Demonstrations by mobs, such as had also occurred ear Her in the week. In Cinco De Mayo avenue, one of the principal streets. an American flag was thrown to the ground in front of procession and trampled over by the demonstrators. It was then dragged out and the per- formance repeated. Later it was torn to shreds amid the yells of the crowd and handcIappings from spectators in windows and balconies.
 The newspapers, probably acting under the directions of Huerta, is- sued many extra editions, in which they printed despatches stating that El Paso, Laredo, Nogales and other places had been taken by the Mexi- cans, who had. gained a great victory also at Vera. Cruz, where they ex- pected to surround and drive the American invaders into the sea,
 The papers also declared that the battleship Louisiana had been sunk by a Mexican torpedo and that Emili- ano Zapata, the southern rebel, was coming to. join forces with Huerta
 All the@ American officials em- ployed by the National Railroads and the Mexican Railway company were immediately discharged by the gov ernment in order that no trains could be operated except under the super vision of the government.
 At the American embassy orders were expected from the Mexican gov ernment that the arms and ammuni- tion recently permitted to enter should be given up in retaliation for the seizure of Vera Cruz by the Ameri- can fleet.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24
Senate Passes the
 Volunteer Army Bill

The senate today without debate passed the volunteer army bill as agreed to by the conferees of the house and senate.
 The volunteer army bill was de- signed to cure defects in existing law relating to volunteer forces and it is relied upon to put these forces upon a wartime footing almost similar to the regular army. Except for the fact that the volunteer army would be disbanded immediately by presi- dential action at the close of hostil- ities which led to it's organization, there would be little difference be- tween it and the regular standing army.
 The president is given full author ity for the organization of coast de- lenses, machine gun attachments and all other ''adjuncts that may be necessary in the prosecution of war;"
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24

essary repairs to naval vessels tn otherwise would have to go to
 lantic yards.
 Officials of the army and navy d partments busted themselves vi plans for further operations in q neighborhood of Vera Cruz. With q Fifth brigade under General FunstI at the Mexican seaport there will concentrated a force sufficient to hd the city or to begin offensive opeII tions. General Maas, the Huel commander, who left Vera Cruz, VI reported to be concentrating all available forces at Soledad, thirty-a miles away, on the railroad line Mexico City. Reports from Admil Badger said that the forces now Vera Cruz should be able to vii stand any attacks. Meantime plans for any movement on the norq ern border was perfected. It gend ally was understood that no offens1 operations would be undertaken in the territory controlled by the cd stitutionalists at this time. The p< sibility of requests of support fre congress for carrying on further Q erations by the president increased day.
 The war department considered t need for volunteers and estimated the funds that would be needed mobilizing the militia. At the na' department. Representative Padge of Tennessee, chairman of the hou naval affairs committee, was call into conference, with Secretary Da| iels The navy appropriation bill ca rying SAP, 100000 and providing q the building of two new battleshi1 is now under consideration in q house.
 Considerable uneasincss continu| to be felt over rumors of anti-Ame1 can demonstrations in Mexico Ci where there are still many Unit States citizens and over more defini reports of similar troubles at E' senada, on the west coast of Mexid where it was reported last night tn the American consulate had been d tackled. Steps were immediately tai en to afford relief in the latter ca by the despatch of a gunboat fro San Diego. Word of its arrival
 Ensenada was hourly expected.
 The tenseness of the situation tween the United States and Mexi was heightened by the outward eS dences shown in the severing formal connections between the t, countries by the almost simultaneo departure from Washington of Me1 can Charge Algara and from MeSi City of Charge OShaughnessy Co siderable significance is seen in q selection of Prazil 10 look after Amei can interests in Mexico in the absen or American representatives. Whc Brazil is not represented American | terests will be cared for by France
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24
Refugee Train Arrives at Vera CruZ-DisOrder
 in Mexico City.

Vera Cruz, April 24.-A refugee train from Mexico City, carrying l5o Americans, 100 Germans, 300 Span iards and Mexicans, and 50 English men, arrived here last night under the personal conduction of Thomas J. Eohler, charge d'affaires of the British legation.
 Mobs in the streets of Mexico City were trampling under foot the Stars and Stripes and were threatening American pedestrians when the refugee train. engaged under the auspices of the British and German legations left for Vera Cruz carrying some 500 fugitives of various nation alities.
 The position of those American citizens left in the federal capital was regarded as critical, since Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the American charge d'affaires, Lieutenant Rowan of the navy, and Captain William A. Burn side of the army were to leave on Thursday night for Manzanillo on the Pacific coast, under special arrange nient with Provisional President Huerta. -rif+
 Immediately after the news of the landing of American bluejackets and m6rln6S al vera .CTuz WAS II1SA0 known in the federal capital by extra editions of the local newspapers, crowds of students and government employees began to gather.
 By dusk mob had gathered in front of the American club, where they smashed windows and howled in- suits and threats at the American citizens inside all of whom they threatened to assassinate
 Until o'clock in the m ornink bands of excited Mexicans marched through the streets singing the Mexican ma tional anthem and shouting Death for the Americans!"
 An American jewelry store was footed by the mob at midnight, the police looking on but taking no action.
 The American club, the leading American hotel and the Mexican Herald were soon all closed, owing to the threats of the mobs to burn them and to murder their occupants.
 The British, German and French in the federal capital were prepared at moments notice to gather in the previously arranged concentration districts, which had been provisioned to stand.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-24
Troops Are Prepared for An Move of Mexican
 Forces.

Galveston. Tex. April 24.--rhe rI inforced Fifth Brigade, the army first expeditionary force for Mexic/ broke camp during the night at Fol Crockett here and at daylight movs| to the transports waiting to taH them to Vera Cruz. They were m expected to sail before late this a ternoon.
 The Camp Crockett regiments. tfI Fourth, Seventh, 18th and 2Sth ul fantry, comprising about 5000 me| and forming the bulk of the brigad( were largely veterans. all having see| service in the Philippines.
 The four infantry regiments whicI left today joined the mobilizatio| camp from the following post1 Twenty eighth Infantry, Fort Shell ing, Minn.; Fourth Infantry fro1 Fort Crook. Neb.: Seventh Infantr| from Leavenworth, Kan; Nineteent| Infantry from Forts Meade, in Soul Dakota, Sill in Oklahoma and Leaver1 worth. Company E, Engineers, whicl also boarded the transports. cani] from Leavenworth. The Sixth CaN airy, which also is ordered to sal with all possible dispatch, came iron Fort Des Moines, Ia.
 In addition to the four transports Meade, Sumner, Fitzpatrick and Wg Clellan, which were taking on trou~ this morning the quartermastere d< partment was endeavoring to aecuF one or two commercial steamef which were intended principally [ transport cavalry and artillery.
 Brigadier-General Frederick Fun ston, who will command the br1rad now embarking, was waiting at nj headquarters last. night when the sail ing orders came. He had the or ders telephoned back to Galvesto. where the whistles of the four traz1> ports blew a pre-arranged signal sur, moning their crews. An hour afto the order reached Galveston every o1 ficer and man in the city knew
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