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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
VILLAS WORD IS Law
in NORTHERN MEXICO
REBEL GENERAL REFUSES TO Al.
Low SELECTION OF CIVIL
OFFICIALS

Chihuahua, Mexico, March 21.-rA
proposition to hold an election for Of
ficers of the state Of Chihuahua re-
Gently was put to General villa by
delegation Of citizens. but the general
declared that until the revolution is
over the government must be mill
stary. IN, ra,.o sa
ANY election which was held now
would necessarily be a military elec-
tion, which is one Of the very things
we are fighting against" General
villa replied
Outside the activities Of few i'm
practical idealists, as they are gener-
ally characterized, the public for the
present is Indifferent as to the form
of government that win come after
the revolution, although its success is
expected.
Meanwhile General Villas word is
law. He is the legislative, executive
and Judicial departments Of govern
ment rolled into one, and he likes It
When III this city he lives in palace
confiseated from an exrle0 aristocrat
He wears a wide-brimmed soft hat and
blanket like any peon, except that It
is Of rich texture.
The high, the low and the middle
justice are his Beggars come to him
for aims or permission to solicit them
on the streets. Does a cook want a
job, a citizen wish to recover stolen
spoons or a mine owner wish to move
hundred thousand dollars worth Of
supplies to his property? It is all the
same; villa decides.
The restraint which the former out
law has put upon his own conduct has
earned him the admiration Of a great
many former critics. Compared with
the forebodlngs felt about his rule
his mistakes are said to have been
remarkably few. and his admirers in
sist that his mental and moral status
grows as responsibilities are thrust
upon It.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
o'shaugnessy is III

Vera Cruz, Mexico, March 21.-Nel-
son O'Shaughnessy, American Charge
D'Affaires, arrived here today in a
private car, escorted by company OF
presidential guards. He expects to
remain some days to undergo treat
ment for sciatic rheumatism. Rear
Armiral Frank P. Fletcher, the Amer
ican naval commander, expects TO re-
turn here from the capital on Monday.
A wireless dispatch from Clarence
A. Miller, American consul at Tam
pico, reports that all railroad and wire
communication has Deen interrupted
for the past four days He says the
rebels are reported to be running
trains regularly between Victoria and
Altamira.
It Is understood that Nels2D o.
shaughnessy, American charge a'af4
flares, and Thomas B. Hopleh, British
charge d'affaires, who came with him
from Mexico city. will confer this al
ternoon with John Lind, personal rep
resentative Of President Wilson.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
BODY BADLY MUTILATED
VICTIM OF VIOLENCE WAS LAID
ON TRACK TO BE MANeLED
BY A TRAIN
WILL REARREST MOTHER"
ADJUTANT GENERAL PROMISES
HER DETENTION IF SHE RE-
TURNS 70 COAL CAMP

Trinidad, Colo, March 21.-Informa-
tion charging seven strikers Of the
Forbes tent colony with the murder Of
Neil Smith, a non-union coal miner,
whose dead and nrutilated body was
found on railroad track near Suffield
on March 8. have been filed in the
district court. The men charged with
the crime are Joseph Gill, Garfield
Hancock, John Ure, Charles Kelly,
Joe Ramos. Frank retek and William
Watson.
Upon application Of Attorney F. W..
Clark, local counsel for the United
Mine Workers Of America. in court
this morning, BAH was fixed for each
defendant in the sum Of $4,000.
The seven men were held following
the release early this week of 16
Other strikers arrested by the military
authorities the day preceding the
breaking up Of the lower tent colony.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
BISHOPS LOSE CASE

Nashville, Tenn, March IL. The
Tennessee supreme court today de-
cided the case involving the control
Of Vanderbilt University in favor Of
the University Board Of Trust against
the College of Bishops OF the Southern
Methodist church. The court held the
board of trust to be a seIf.perpetuat-
ing body.
The court, however, held that the
board Of trusts selections are sub
jeet to confirmation By the general con
ference or the church's board OF edu-
cation.
Under the decision the college Of
bishops veto Of the acceptance by
the Board Of Trust Of Andrew Carne-
gie's million dollar gift to the Wander
bilt medical department is without ef-
feet.
The court held that "CommodoreD
Cornelius Vanderbilt and not the
Southern Methodist church was the
founder and original patron Of Wander
bilt University.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
us FULL OF CONFIlENCE
MEXICO REBEL GENERAL BE-
LIEVEs HE WILL WIN THE
DECISIVE BATTLE
VELASCO IS DESPERATE
COMMANDER or FEDERAL TOWN
WILL NOT GIVE UP WITH
OUT A STRUGGLE

Constitutionalist Headquarters, Yer
ma, Durango. Mexico, March 21.-
With cannon planted practically an ac-
coutrements Of war FURNISHED and
ready, General Pancho Villa, with his
10000 rebel soldiers, today was pre-
pared to begin the investment of Tor
regon; to hurl the flrst shell into the
trenches Of the resisting federal army
under General Refugio Velasco in
what is considered the decisive battle
Of the constitutionalists revolution.
Full Of confidence and certain Of
victory, General Villa has magnetic
ally transmitted his energy to his sub
ordinates, and today the waking camp
of Yermo presented a scene which
never had marked revolutionary
movement in Mexico.
The peon soldiers hurried here and
there, giving final touches to the es-
tablishment Of the rebels plans for
the opening assault, spurred on by the
sharp command of supervisors.
The beginning OF today saw the
rebel army stationed on the outskirts
al the federal stronghold, a position
without Resistance.
and with scarcely. the sound Of a shot
to check their preparations for as
sault. within Torreon all was compar-
atively quiet, and none in the rebel
camp knew what preparations General
Velasco was making to repeI the on
slaught Of the revolutionists.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
.CIPRTANO CASTRO is
- in PORT OF SPAIN
FORMER DICTATOR OF vENEzu-
Ella LOCATED BY POLICE
OFFICERS

Port Of Spata Trinidad. March 2l
General CastBb| former dictator Of
Venezuela, whose whereabouts has
been unknown for several months,
was located here today. He was not
arrested.
A party Of detectives last night
raided hotel occupied almost solely
by Venezuelans and found there 40,-
900 rounds Of ammunition and a few
revolYers. This discovery led to a
further Investigation early today The
police proceeded to house which
had been occupied for several months
by General Carmelo Castro, brother
Of the former president, armed with
a search warrant. where they went
over the place. Among the effects az
tie occupants they found only bne
revolver and few cartridges.
On entering one OF the rooms they
found it occupied by General Castro
himself. The one-time qdictator was
extremely indignant ovenithe proceed
ure Of the police. whose methods he
denounced as harsh and unnecessary.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
THE STATEMENT ISzDENIEn
5oaAH AND OTHERS DECLARE
THE EXECUTIVE DID NOT
MAKE SUCH DEMAND
ASKS ABOUT CONFERENCES
THE WESTERN soLoN WANTS 70
KNOW WHY WHITE HOUSE
IS ALWAYS CONSULTED

Washington. March 21.- Senator
Jones much discussed resolution can.
ing on President wilson for informa-
ton Of what nations had protessef
against the Panama tolls exemption to-
day was referred to the foreign rela-
tions committee, after Senator o'Gor-
man and it's author had withdrawn eb..
jections.
Senator Hoke Smith and Senator
Jones clashed when the latter wantad
limit on Panama tolls debate. Senator
Smith blocked it. but Senator Jones,
waiting until a bill on the calneaar
had been called up, read the article.
which sought to show that the preai-
dent had told members Of the house
that debate on the bill should be linn
tied to is hours.
4 don't believe the president maa2
any such suggestion, said Senator 80.
rah. republican.
We see In almost every newspape
every day" Senator Jones continue
reports Of senators or representative
going to the president to ask whefher
this or that bill suits him or this
that argument IS satisfactory to
whether these reports are corfae
do not know, but they occur 81
quently that there must be some oza.
dation for them. It was pubiiss "a
that during a conference T lid Efks
the president the other day regardin
my recent speech on the tolls question
that the president had told ms I was
skating on thin Ice. / never heard
any such statement from the nreai.
dent If it was made afterwards. a
was made for consumption of tha
press.
The incident ended with general
volley Of remarks from democratic
senators that they had proflted o.
consulting the president On various
subjects.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21

Belfast, ireland, Marh 21.-Ulster to.
day presented martial aspect, All
the towns were occupied by soldiers
of the regular army and other detach-
ments were marching along with
trains of baggage and ammunition
carts, on their way to strengthen the
various garrisons. At all the union
lists centers there was great animation
among the Ulster volunteers.
Within "a hours, over 5000 regular
troops, including four battalions of in
fantry, with machine guns and two
batteries of field artillery, all equip
ped for active service. have arrived IN
the various towns Of Ulster.
These troops form the advance
guard Of a largely armed force, which
the military authorities are sending to
the northern province Of Ireland to
prevent the assumption of local gov
ernment by anti-home rulers.
These sudden preparations by the
war office so far have not created any
public demonstration in Belfast. The
leaders of the so-called unionist pro
visional government, however, admit
their anxiety lest their over-enthusias-
tic followers precipitate riots curing
the two days Of idleness. at the week
end, and give their opponents the
sought-for opportunity for enforcing
rigorous repressive measures.
Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster
unionist leader, ana his lieutenants,
desire the government to take the first
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
Miners
REFUSE TO1NOVE
THEY HOLD THEIR TENT COLO
MES NEAR WEST VIRGINIA
COAL PROPERTIES

Golfers, w. Va, March 21 Strik-
ing miners of the West Virginia and
Pittsburgh Coal company. who have
been in camp near the company's
property since the strike was declared
last September, held their ground to-
day. It was reported James Oates,
their leader, who is on trial in the
United States district court at Philippi
for violating the injunction Of Judge
Dayton, had ordered them to leave
their tents.
Joseph Bowers. who was in com
mand Of the camp in Oates absence,
decided he would maintain the camp
until he received orders from John
r White, president Of the United Mine
Workers of America, to move.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
STRIKE NOT likely

Chicago, March u. The joint con
ference Of the United Mine Workers Of
America and the bitumin0us coal
operators Of western Pennsylvania,
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois adjourned to-
day until Tuesday, having, SO far ac-
complished nothing toward new
wage agreement to replace the pres
ent one which expires April /.
One thing that has been accomplish
ed, apparently Is tho situation stands,
is to demonstrate that good feeling
between the disputants has not been
imperilled and that agreement is pos.
sible without danger Of a strike
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21

about Ulster and the attitude Of the
unionists, said
THE country is confronted with the
gravest issue in the history of demo
cratic government since the days Of
the SteWarts. Representative gov
ernment in this land is at stake.
am here on behalf Of the government
to say we mean to confront this de-
fiance Of popular liberties with reso-
lutte and unwavering determination
whatever the hazard may be. We are
not fighting about Ulster or about
home rule. We are fighting for all
that is essential to the cvil liberty
Of this land"
An official communication issued
this afternoon says
The recent movements of troops in
Ulster are purely precautionary with
the object Of giving adequate protec-
tion to depots Of arms and ammuni-
ton and other government property
against possible risks
1t adds There has not been any
intention to move troops into Ulster
except for these and like purposes"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
CLARK is SARCASTIC

Washington, March 21.-Represen-
tative Murray Of Oklahoma endeavor-
ed today to call up his resolution re-
quiring the state department to trans
init to the house a report on the re-
cent Monroe doctrine speech Of Am
bassador W. FL Page IN London. He
contended that the resolution was
privileged.
4 don't know" said the speaker,
9whetner the state department knows
what its policy is or not, or whether
il knows what its policy will be to-
morrow or next year, or SO years
from now. Certainly statement on
this point could be no more than an
opinion
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
q PoRrER kILLEn

Toledo, O., March Fl Samuel Rlgga
porter, was killed and $4,000 wext
Of furniture owned by departme
store and "a automobiles were De-
stroyed in a fire which originates
among gasoline tanks in a garage heE3s
today. The building IN which ha
garage and furniture Warehouse
were located is Situated IN the retn
district.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
Conference il Vera cruz

Washington. March 21.-secretary
Esyan announced today that there had
ben a conference at Vera Cruz be-
tween John Lind and Jose Portlio y
Rojas, minister Of foreign affairs Of
Mexico. As to its nature, however
Secretary Bryan said no word had
reached him.
Significance was attached here TO
the conference as reopening negotia-
ions discontinued some time ago, The
arther fact that Charge O'Shaushnes-
- and CHARGE Hohler the latter ot
TIE British lesation also had gone 70
vera Cruz. gave added hope e diplo'
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
WANTS JUSTICE
WRIGHT FIRED
REPRESENTATIVE PARK ASKS I'M
PARCHMENT or DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA JUDGE

Washington. March 21.-A resolution
to impeach Justice Daniel T Wright
Of the supreme court Of the District
of Columbia was introduced in the
house today by Representative Park,
democrat, Of Georgia, and referred to
the judiciary committee to decide
what action shall be taken. The com
mittee recently dismissed as mcorro-
borated charges similar to those con
tanned in the Park resolution, which
alleged the justice was guilty Of in.
proper conduct on the bench and Il
private life.
Justice Wright attracted Wide atten.
ton as the Justice VINO sentenced
samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison to iail terms for con
tempt Of court ID the BueK stove and
Range case.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
No MORE TRAINING

Berlin, March III The training og
ayiators was suspended today by the
executive committee Of the National
Aviation society. It resolved that the
funds could be better used in giving
prizes for the encouragement OF rec
ord breaking, as Germany, in its opin-
ion, already is adequately supplied
with competent ariators.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
A FATA GAME

Kansas City, March 81 While play
ing "iaiI' with two other small bo
at his home here today, Rfchsrd
Bright. 9 years old. was snot Is tha
stomach and fatally wounded. A eIoa
ct was the jail. Roy Roderick anM
James Green, aged 3 and 40 years
spectiVeiy, were the guards Richard
the prisoner attempted 20 break
One Of the guards pointed what ns 81
lieyed an unloaded shotgun at the ee
Gaping prisoner and pulled the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
FAMINE N VERDE

Boston. Mass, March 2I-A serious
famine Is reported In the Cape y
Islands ii dispatches received here sp
day. Il Is stated that many pe
have died Of hunger and herds q SO
tie have perished. Lack 81 rala a
ing July, August ana September
last year Il given 3 THE caiaa "
food shortage
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
WIN Arreat NMolheIg Jones

Denver Colo, March al Adiutant
General John Chase. who arrived to-
day from the sosl strife district.
said lint be had
rest Mother Mary Jones on sight if
she returns to Trinidad Mother Jones
still was at her hotel in Denver. She
said that the time for her departure
for the strike zone had not yet been
fixed.
Two more companies Of the Color
ado National Guard were sent home
today. They are companies D and H
of the First infantry, with headquar-
ters at Greeley and Brush.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
Lee KILLS HIMSELF

Mount Clemens, Mich, March 21.
Ashton Lee, 81 years old, said to be a
prominent manufacturer in Lawrence,
Mass, fired three bullets into his
right temple today and is reported to
be dying. The attending physicians
pronounced the mans vitality as ex-
traordinary, but said there was no hope
for his recovery. He had been taking
the baths; his wife was with him. Lee
is the head Of the Lee Chemical com
pany of Lawrence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21

matte circles that some Developments
might be expected.
Secretary Bryan said he knew no
thing Of the reports from Mexico City
that Mr. O'Shaughnessy might resign
because Of i'll health
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21

Washington, Marcn 212 Senate:
Met at noon.
Referred to the foreign relations
committee the Jones resolution calling
on the president for full information
Of protests against the Panama tolls
exemption.
House: Net at noon.
Debate was resumed on the river
and harbors bill
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
More Troops on Border

Laredo, Tex. March 2l.-The Third
battalion, Ninth infantry, comprising
10 officers and $50 men, arrived at
Laredo today for border patrol duty
TWO additional battalions Of the Ninth
are expected tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21
Laa Vacaa Taken

Del Rio, Tex, March 21.--Iast night
so constitutionalist troops took peace
able possession Of the town Of Las
vevas. Mexico which was evacuated
by federals Tflusday,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-03-21

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The Detroit times., 1914-12-18

agreed TO give the goods a. rnoiesaIe
prices.
The applicant knows that the mat
ter is Kept entirely confidential aud
receives HUMAN treatment even
though he may be inclined 10 take IN
fair advantage OF the kindaess.
Mr.. Applebaum said yesterday ,ha.
if his plan works out as Wei as il
has started there is no reason Why
the territory cannot be extended as
the membership becomes enlarged.
My idea IN starting as ! did, In
the districts between Severtieru Ina
One Hundred and Sixteenthst and
the parks, is that there are proper
tionately more rich people and fewer
poor there. IL at any time any OF orr
members feel they are unable to stand
the expenses nf caring for then
charges they VIII be quietly relieved
of their burden We want humane
treatment on both sides"
While the reporter was talking TO
Mr.. Apule5aum young girl who had
been sent BY Mrs Robert Adamson
wife OF the fire commissioner, came
into Mr. Applebaum's office, No. So
Liberty-st, and told OF the condition
of her family How they were strus
Cling along with no money and no inn
mediate signg OF any relief, She said
that she was not asking charity. and
that is whycshe Lad not wanted to ap-
peal TO any charitable organization
Mr.. Applobarm promptly put her TO
work addressing envelopes for the
next meeting OF the Cult, which viii
be held Tuesday evening. Dec. 10. in
Leslie hall, Eighty.third-st and Broad.
way. There viii be a musical program
The Detroit times., 1914-12-18
new PLAN help
TO POOR KEEPS
ALL AID SECRET
Humanitarian Cult Members
Each Take Care of One
Destitute Family
HAS NO OFFICERS AND
COLLECTS NO MONEY
Begins Operations in District
Where Many Are Rich and
Few Are Poor ..

NEW YORK, Dee. lS--One of the
most recent organizations ior CHe IN!
mediate relief of the needy * the
Humanitarian Culy. founded just two
weeks ago. Theirs IS a Hew idea OF
charity where no money changes
hands and where each member en-.
rolled takes charge of one destitute
person or family, according 90 his
means, until his person or family is
IN comfortable CirCums tances. The
cult is non sectarian, has no officers
Tor dues. Collections and contrihu-
tons are not permitted The aim is
10 bring oft the fact that the giveTs,
being fortunate, should be thankful
and grateful 10 the receivers Tor the
opportunity OF sharing with them
their own good fortune
They ask persons VINO are willing
20 help 10 come forward ard those
needing help to make their wants
known. The names OF members are
not 10 be made known any more than
the names Of those helped. Several
members together employ over ten
thousand men, so hat many dcseFy-
Ing applicants can be given work.
There Is now membership of l70.
end already they have heard of six
teen families within the district OF
seventeen and One Hundred and Six
teenth-sts. and the two parks, where
the experiment is being tried. who
were actually destitute. Positions
have been found for the Yage.earners
OF these families and sixteen enrolled
members OF the Cult are caring for
them. There are now $50 members
ready TO care for needy families.
As the Cult will not incur any ex-
penses, there is no way or hearing
where their attention is needed with
out the cooperation of both the poor
and the rich
The idea, as explained by Misha Ap.
piebaun, organizer OF the Cult, is 70
make sort OF an endless chain. for
as soon as one family gets on its feet
an0 is able 10 care for itself they
IN turn can help in lesser way per
haps some more unfortunate person.
In this way the established charitable
organizations will be relieved of some
o. their dependents and can do more
Tor the people Who come 10 them. At.
ter a case is reported it is investi-
gated and as soon as il Is found
worthy is turned over TO an enrolled
member. The family giving The help
gives an order on the butcher. grocer,
druggist and q doctor, oand they are
fulfilled just a. il the family had an
expense account. The bill for the
goods is sent 10 tie giver ard he
SENDS check The merchants have
The Detroit times., 1914-12-18
KILLS BIG GAME BUT
FINDS ONLY SMALL GAME

VIRGINIA. AiInn. Dec rs. Fred
Koski went out in the woods near
Pike river and shot a deer and a
moose. but when he returned 10 Vir-
GINA he brought along only two rab-
bits. After Koski shot the big game
he attached license tags TO the game
and then went of 20 secure a convey
ance 10 bring IL 10 town
When he got back he found the
moose and the deer Carcasses missing
and in their place were Two rabbits
With the license tags neatly lied TO
them. Since Koski returned 10 Vir-
ginia his friends have not been able
TO approach within a block and halt
OF him