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Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
FARGO GIVES CONCESSIONS

Santa Fe, April S0.-A conference
of the greatest Importance to the
state was in progress all of yester.
day in the offices of the state corpo-
ration commission wnen representa-
tives of the Wells Fargo Express
company considered and debated with
the corporation commissioners and
Rate Clerk B. F. Seggerson, a read
justment of express rates, particularly
as appertaining to milk cream and
dairy products. In many Of the coun-
ties dairying is growing to be an i'm
portant industry and the commission
desires to procure the most advant-
ageous rates possible. Representa-
tives of laundries, including y. T.
Hubbs of albuquerque and Fred For
noff of Santa Fe. also appeared be
fore the conference and secured con,
cessions that sent them away rejaic
ing. The Wells Fargo company was
represented by N. K. Lockwood, oi
San Francisco, traffic manager; anC
E. R. Jones of Los Angeles, general
superintendent.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
VINCENT ASIOR TAKES
MORE RESPONSIBILITY
in ADDITION TO MANAGING I'M
MENsE ESTATES, HE HAS A
WIFE TO LOOK AFTER

Staatsburg, N. ", April 30.-Wi1-
liam Vincent Astor son of the late
Colonel John Jacob Astor, and Miss
Helen Dinsmore Huntington, whom
he has known since childhood, were
married here shortly after noon to-
day in the big oak-paneled library of
Hopeland House, home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P.
Huntington.
Less than so persons witnessed the
ceremony, and of these three were
the superintendent from the Astor,
the Huntington and the Dinsmore es-
tates, respectively. The other guests
we're relatives and close friends of
the families. Plans had been made
for an elaborate church wedding but
Mr.. AstoE's recent illness, which
threatened pneumonia, made neces-
sary the abandonment of these plans.
Eighteen hundred announcements were
sent out after today's ceremony. The
small company that Witnessed it had
been invited by informal notes.
A fine rain was falling when the
few guests from New York arrived at
the 4OO-acre Huntington estate Guards
had been posted at the entrance and
only those whose scraaentials were UNI
questioned were admitted.
Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, mother of
the bridegroom, was among the guests.
The young widow of Colonel Astor,
although invited, was not present.
She is in the south.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
FEDERAL CONTROL OF
WATER POWER FAVORED
FORMER sEcRETARY or THE lN.
TERROR FISHER ADVISES
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES

Washington. April sO- Waiter L,
Fdsheraef Chlcago former secretary
OF the integieFs testified before the
house committee on public lands to.
day,tin advocacy Of the federal con
troll Of water power on the public do
main. He said the arguments OF
those urging state control had back
OF them; some motive oeaadyantage
for some interests IN the state.
Mr.. Fisher favored the Ferris blll
providing for the development of wa-
ter power in the public domain in
relatien 10 the electric energy avail
able afarsuses for the public of those
lands. He said state rights could be-
adequately preserved under the billsl
that the final control and ultimate
supervision Of power must rest in q
federal government
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
INSURANCE MEN FIGHT

Jefferson City. Mo, April SO.--A
suit to enjoin Charles G. Revelle, state
superintendent of insurance, from col
1ecting $4,000 from the Bankers Life
Association OF Des Moines, Iowa, wDs
filed heer today by attorneys repre-
senting the Des Moines association
The Missouri insurance department
holds that the amount named is due
the state as premium tax on qsf
ness done in this state by the Des
Moines association. The suit is a
friendly proceeding to test the right
Of the Missouri insurance department
,ta cqlIeetgthe tax Of 21a per cent on
premiums collected by assessment Of
life insurance companies.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
NEW YoRK LEAGUE OPENS

Scranton, Pa, April S0.--In four ci-
ties OF the New York state league
circuit the umpire's cry Of PLAY
BALI was heard for the first time
today, marking the opening Of the
1914 championship season. The AL
bany team lined up for the initial
" has taken the place Of Jack Smith
appeared at Elmira and Troy at
Scranton, while the champion "Bin-
goes entertained the Utica team at
Binghamton
The circuit Of the league remains
the same as last season, but there
have many numerous changes among
the managers and players. John KeI
ly has taken the place Of Jacp Smith
as manager Of the Scranton team and
Ed Phelps has succeeded Jim Tam
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
men WANTED TO
DRAG Highways
Z =
ROAD COMMISSION WILL GIVE
CONTRACTS TO PERSONS
COMPETENT TO DO WORK

Robert J. .Taupert of the road commits
, sion this morning stated that he is
a5decidedly anxious to secure men and
teams to drag parts OF the county
siroads. The rain which fell today will
iplace the improved roads In a con-
dition that will require dragging as
soon as the moisture leaves the
ground. The road commission is apxs-
ious to have the roads dragged.
Only two stretches remain without
people and teams to work them. These
are the stretch from Green's lake to
the junction Of the Sapello road and
the Watrous road and from that place
to Sapello. People residing near these
places or wishing to get contract for
this work should see Mr.. Taupert or
any other member Of the road commits
sion at once.
The contracts that already have
been LET for dragging The public high
ways. cover the following atretches:
From Las Vegas to Romeroville; from
Las Vegas to the Hot Springs; from
Azul to Onava, ana from Onava to
Watrous. The contracts are for drag
ging after each rain or snow storm
and through this method the best Of
roads are maintained.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

cific railway from the Goulds to an
important banking interest were cir
culated in the financial district today.
They were supplemented by dispatches
from the west, stating that expert ac-
countants and railroad engineers we're
making an inspection Of the system
for the proposed new interest
Kuh, Loeb and company, who were
mentioned as acting for the puEchas-
ers, declined to deny or affirm, any
participation in the reported transfer.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

Other contracts on different roads
will be let as soon as the highways
have been improved This improve
ment consists of the proper grading Of
the road and such work as is needed
to fare for the flood waters The
road commission is working overtime
to improve highways. and before an
other year passes practically all the
main roads in the county will be in
the best possible condition.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

The last section for this season Of
the Santa re De Luxe, No. 20 passed
through Las Vegas last night with
about 25 passengers. The Santa Fe
Railway company has enjoyed o large
paeronage with this extra fast, extra
fare train and it undoubtedly is the
finest train running from Chicago to
California.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
Italian Is Worried
Grand Sum Meeta

Boulder, Colo, April 80. The grand
jury convened here today on the call
Of District Attorney Carlson to inves-
tigate the recent fighting at the HecIa
mine near Louisville Sheriff Buster,
A. @. Felts, a detective, and several
women from Louisville were called aa
witnesses.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

A number of deadhead coaches have
been r,shas thwo'' \ This city hv the
Santa ne railway during the past two
days on their way to FL Paso, where
they will be used to transport refu,
gees from Mexico. Yesterday after
noon train composed Of 12 cars pass
cd through, enroute from La Junta tc
u Paso.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

The motion originally placed before
the convention in session here provid-
ed for an appropriation Of $4,000, but
an amendment unanimously adopted
provided for offering the whole fund
to White.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
NV YoRk sTock EXCHANGE

New York, April SO-The market
closed strong. Speculation showed
irregularity today, but the market
ended with good average gains de-
spite professional pressure against
Steel and the decline in low priced
stocks and bonds, Late selling. in
sympathy with the decline in Steel
to 81, was checked by reports that
new interests were entering into Mis-
sodfa Pacific. That stock rose TO 10.
compared with 15 earlier.
Tsha 1as+ eaIas ware.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
kanaans ..come AcroaaI'

Pittsburg, Kas., April 30.-The en-
tire defense fund Of 100000 belong
ing to district No. IA, United Mine
Workers Of America, was placed in
he hands Of John P. White interna.
onal president Of the mine workers
oday for use in helping the Colorado
strikers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
PERSONALS

Vicente Mares Of Wagon Mound was
a business visitor in Las Vegas today.
John McNierney of Rociada came
in last night for short business visit.
IT. H. Bell of Ell Paso, Tex, was a
business visitor in Las Vegas today.
w. r. Wright Of Los Angeles, Calf,
was a commercial visitor in Las Ve-
gas today.
M. Pienick Of Denver, Colo, came
in last night for a short business Wis
il in this city
H. S. Bash and i. A. Ambs OF
GAINESVILLE, o., were business visitors
in Las Vegas today.
Ne J. Douney of Newark, o., arriv-
ed in Las Vegas last night for a sew
eral days business visit.
B.D. Reynolds of the First National
bank left last night for Kansas City,
Mo, where he vii be on business for
a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bowman return
ed to their home at Santa Fe last
night after having visited relatives in
this city for the past two weeks.
G. A. johnson, connected with the
Santa Fe Railway company, came in
last night from Trinidad for short
business visit.
G. e. Brooks Of Rochester, N. ",
arrived in Las Vegas last night and
will be business visitor in Las We
gas for several dagss
Maunice Kohn, representative for
the Sophomore Clothing company of
Chicago, was business visitor in
Las Vegas today.
Mrs. Simon Vorenberg of Wagon
Mound came in last night for a sew
raj days shopping stay in this city.
Mrs. e. w. Neal of Shoemaker was
a business visitor in Las Vegas yes
terday
John G. L. Pugh and j. H. Kicker,
Jr., left yesterday evening for Albu15
querque, where they will purchase an
automobile and drive the car to this
city
Hugo Buerger, representative for
Buerger Brothers Barber Supply house
of Denver, Colo, was business Wis
itor in Las Vegas today.
Mrs. w. J. Fugate, president of the
New Mexico Federation Of Women's
Clubs, left this afternoon for Albu-
querque where she will attend meet
ing of the executive board.
Miss Agnes Brinegar returned to
Las Vegas this afternoon from Mount
Pleasant, Ia, and will remain here,
Miss Brinegar attended the Normal
University for several years prior to
last summer, when she went to Iowa
Miss Minnie Cellers, proprietor ol
the Cellers Dry Goods company, re
turned last night from Denver, Kan
sas City, Chicago and other places
where she has been visiting friends
and relatives for the past several
weeks. lQ so
General Superintendent Charles H.
Bristol of the western lines of the
Santa Fe Railway company passed
through Las Vegas this afternoon in
mis- private business car on his way
to Albuquerque and other points on
business. He was accompanied by his
secretary, Bert Jones, former resi-
dent of this city.
J. T. Gamer, connected with large
beet sugar industries in Colorado, left
this afternoon for Rocky Ford, Colo,
after having been a business visitor
here for some time. Mr.. Gamer is
Interested in the Rohrer demonstration
properties near this city, and believes
in big future for this section Of the
state.
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
No More ,.Aamed Guards

Washington, April SO.-Urging it
was high time for the senate to take
steps to stop the ''monstrous PROPOSE
tion of Colorado mine owners arming
thugs to shoot men, women and chill
dren like dogs in a kennel" Senator
MARITIME of New Jersey addressed
the senate in fayorof immediate action
on his bill to make It a criminal Of
tense to employ armed guards.
Senator MARITIME introduced the bill
after the investigation into the recent
West Virginia coal strike at Paint and
Cabin Creeks. He said today to the
senate that armed brutes employed as
mine guards were responsible for the
setting aside Of constitutional govern
ment in West Virginia and even worse
circumstances in Colorado. Senator
Shilton took exception to Senator Mar
tines statements saying West yir-
ginia never had been In state of
lawlessness, nor in such deplorable con
d.tions as recently existed at Pater-
son, ~ J.
Senator Marines remarks we're
drawn out by a telegram on behalf Of
the Colorado strikers, presented by
Senator Kenyon Senator MARITIME was
reminded that federal troops have
been ordered to Colorado by President
Wilson.
Il understand that is true" he said
but 1t was tardy: It was tardy to the
point OF sluggishness. q
italian is Worried
Mr.. Confalonieri, the Italian am
bassador, called again today on secre-
tary Bryan to ask for protection for
the Italians who were IN danger in
the Colorado strike. reports stating
that several small children had been
killed had reached the ambassadpr;
and he was attempting to secure fur
ther Knowledge Of the circumstances
which would decide whether indenn-
ity could be obtained.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
WOOL PRICES HARDEN

London. April go There were 1zr
s77 bales Offered at the wool auction
today. Strong American bidding aa-
vanced greasy mern0s ard fine ere
breds S per cent other grades 4
ened over tho March rates
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
UPTON SINCLAIR Is.
SENTENCED TO JAIL
AUTHOR, plvoRcEE AND INDUS.
TRIAL WORKER ARRESTED
FOR eMoURNING"

New York, April 30.Upton Sinclair
and the four women who were arrest
ed with him yesterday in front Of the
STANDARD Oil building while they par
AIDED as 4mourners'' protesting against
John D. Rockefeller. Jr's. policy in the
colorado mine war, were today found
guilty Of disordeFIy conduct, and each
was sentenced topay . fine Of So, with
the alternative Of three days in jail.
Sinclair, Mrs. Donie Iistner and
Mrs, Elizabeth Freeman refused to
pay the fine. Mrs. Belle silverman
and Mrs. Margaret Remington Charter
said they would pay
A suffragette stunt
Sinclair made speech In court
saying that he was on the verge d
a physical breakdown. but that not
withstanding this he would 60 to jail
and begin a hunger strike. He wai
promptly locked up. Mrs. Sinclair
Joined the .mourners" in the rain thii
afternoon. she said sha had hear'
her husband had been sent to Jail
but she considered 1t mere iHpportan
to march in front Of the STANDARD q
building than to viait him.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

New York at Boston; postponed.
rain.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn; postpOn-
ed, rain.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
A suffragette stunt
rhE NMope aoLn

New York. April go. Rumors Of q
change Of control Of the Missouri Pa
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

1oST-Y. NJ. C. A. handbook, contain
ing a $5 bill Return to 7. NJ. 9. a.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

Batteries: Henderson and Roberts
FaEkenburg and Rariden.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
American League

Batteries: Leonard, Bedient and
Carrigan; Thomas, Fischer and Swee-
ney.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
Federal League

Baltimore at Chicago, clear.
Brooklyn at Kansas City.
Pittsburgh at Indianapolis. e
Buffalo at ST. LOUIS 7i-aW
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

Batteries; Houck, Bressler Board
man and schang; Lapp, Engel, Ayers,
and Henry.
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Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
Weatern LEAGUE

Batteries; Cooney, Scoggins and
MeyerSs Maddox and Castle.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

Batteries: Somers. Peters, Marion
and Owens; Harris, Stone, Packard
and Easterly.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL

Federal League
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-30

4 Batteries: F'aircloth and Rapps;
zamI0ck, Witte, Schneider and spahr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
LOCAL CHURCHES CELEBRATE
SAVIOUR'S BIRTHDAY TODAY
FIERCE FIGHTING


tory, resumed the Offensive and again
are oaek In Miawa. whence they orig
inaiiy tried to outfiank the Russian
FORCES north OF the vistula and work
their way 10 Warsaw from the north.
Even now IL Is possible that the
Germans hav resumed their outfiank-
ing tactics. and while keeping the Rus
slan center busy by making frontal
attacks. are hoping e get into War.
saw oy the back door. All that IL
certain at present Is that the two ar
nies. whose numbers can only be
oughiy estimated. are engaged I'M one
OF the greatest battles OF the worlds
history on a front which extends from
East Prussia TO the Carpathians. and
IN winch the advantage sways first to
one side and then to the other. Mill
tary expert say that one OF the ad-
vsntages the Russians retain is that
tney mold the right bank of the Wis
tuna as Tar west as Plock. and thus
can prevent the Germans from using
the river for keeping their army sup
phed, and that along the whole OF the
rest OF the front they have rivers and
streams to fall behind when hard
pressed. This. however. win all be
the experts say. when the
rivers freeze and the armies can be
moved over them as easily as over
land.
nn e OF Warfare Employed.
Mining and sapping. artillery dueIs.
attack and counterattaeks. and in
iact every means OF warfare is being
employed in Belgium and France by
the allies in their effort to force the
Germans to give up their present lines
OF defense. Some advance has been
made. u only against stubborn oppo-
siuon and counter-attacks. which sue
ceeded occasionally in recovering the
ground that the allies have taken at
great cost.
England this morning had her first
experience of an aerial attack. when
a German a~eroplane. coming from the
belgian coast. flew over Dover and
dropped bombs in the garden of ST.
James rectory. which is in front of
Dover Castle. No damage was done.
The British aeroplanes Immediately
rose in pursuit. but the Germans es.
capped in the mist.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
AUSTRIA-GERM MANY
tconunusd Prom Ftr.. Pare,

side OF that the men now fight IN trer-
ches' as do the infantrymen. In the
Austro-Hungarian army much calvary
mas been converted into machine gun
personnel.
Excellent work has been done by
the men on horseback now and then.
but usually in operations not consid.
cred heretofore the proper sphere OF
cavalry. The Honveds OF Hungary.
Tor instance. became the terror OF the
Servian troops. In the Macva cam
paign II was but necessary 10 make
a demonstration with these descend
ants OF the warriors O. Attila TO get
results. But the Honved cares little
Tor cavalry tactics and Austro-Hunga-
rian army regulations. True to the
instincts of the "Husta" COW boy. he
rides up and at them" and takes
cover whenever necessary. At Nitro
vici some 500 Servian nfantrymen
surrendered to a Hanved patrol OF 40
men. The Honveds. IL appears. had
ridden around the Serbs so many
times that the latter believed them
selves attacked by at least a division
OF he Magyar horsemen.
II is predicted that there will be
little cavalry in Europe after this war.
and that governments will
their efforts and means upon O
transportation for their foot troops.
The operations OF the Germans In
Belgium and France have already
demonstrated the great value OF this.
and the trench war now in progress
leaves no sphere for the mounted
men.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
MAY GET PARDON
Wiley Lewis. Aged colored convie.
In Penitentiary, May Vet Sc.
cure His Pardon.

Wiley Lewis. the aged colored con.
vict did not receive the much expecf.
ed Christmas pardon from Charleston
The pardon Is granted only when n
man has a good record credited 10
him. In the last few DAYS however.
claims were made that an Indictment
for murder was hanging over Lewis
at some point in Ohio. This report
viii be investigated however. and n
found untrue. Lewis will receive his
pardon later.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
TRUSTEES SALE.


BY virtue of a iced OF trust. made by
sohn r. Roth and Rose Roth. his wife.
of May. 1911. and recorded in the office
OF the Clerk of the County Court OF
ohio County, West Virginia, in Deed OF
at public auction to the highest and best
bidder, at tho north front door OF the
court house OF said county. in the City
State OF West Virginia. on
SATURDAY. THE sTH DAY OF
JANUARY. 1915,
lowing described tracts or parcels Of
real estate situate In the City of Wheel
ing Ohio County. West Virginia. that Is
FIRST PARCEL. The north one-half
or lot numbered ten (1o) In square num-
bered seventeen uTD in that part OF the
Ritchie. and formerly called Richie
Town. which was conveyed TO Michael
Roth. In his life time by Griffith Dyer
dated April 22nd. 1857. and recorded In
the office OF the Clerk of the County
Court OF Ohio County. West Virginia, in
SECOND PARCEL. The south one
half lot numbered ten (io) In square
numbered s~eysnteen Ci7( in that part OF
and Richie and formerly called Richie
Town. which was conveyed 20 the. said
Michael Roth in his life time by two
deeds. one from Henry y. Meyer and
others. dated May 18th. 1897. and record
ed in said Clerks office in Deed Book
NO. 81, page 100. and the other from
henry r. Meyer. guardian of Prank +.
Meyer. and Alma V. Meyer. dated June
md 1887. and recorded In said Clerks
offlee In Deed Book No. %. at page 1Os.
TERMS OF SALE. One-third OF the
purchase money. or so much more as
the purchaser may elect TO pay. cash in
hand on the day of sale. and the residue
IN Two equal installments. payable re
spectively in six months and twelve
months from tho day of sale with inter
est. the purchaser giving his negotiable
promissory notes for the deferred nav
ments. the legal title being retained as
further security until all OF the purchase
money shall have been paid.
JOHN +. ARBENZ.
Trustee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
MAY PROHIBIT DELIVERY OF
LIQUOR In MARSHALL COUNTY
PROSECUTOR JAS. PARRioTr WILL
ASK FOR INJUNCTION IN
FEW DAYS
Against Express Companies and Rail
road Company. Similar TO That
Granted BY Judges Sturois
And Maxwell

From information nov al hand. AZ II
probable that within the next few days
Prosecuting Attorney James u. Parriott.
OF Marshall county. will apply TO Judge
Hervey for an Injunction. restraining
the Weus-FarEo Express Company or
other express companies from delivering
In that county. This action will
be similar TO that taken In Monongalia
county n few days ago In which Judge
delivering.
The express companies stated hat
they were not applying the Injunction 20
Marshall county. and were delivering as
before. This Injunction OF Judge Stur-
gis IL quite sweeping. and cites many
reasons why the railroad companies and
express companies should not deliver
In n talk with the prosecuting attor-
ney yesterday. he said that he would
within 2 few days. ask for the Injunction
and the outcome will be awaited with in
terest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-25
REPORT SATURDAY
Cafe Chsntant Returns From Tickets
Sold, Must Be Made by Saturday,
to Know About Reservations.

All Of the returns from the tickets
mailed for the Cafe Chantant must be
returned or paid for at the office OF
the Associated Charities 302, Board
OF Trade building. before Saturday
evening. This Il made necessary in
order 20 provide the amount OF re-
freshments that win be necessary TO
accommodate those who are expected
10 be present az the entertainment 10
be given In the Market-Auditorium on
Tuesday evening. In this a the
members Of the committee on ar.
ransements will know definitely how
many are expecting TO attend the
event