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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
MEETING I'M LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Ark, June S.-Members
of the various Elks lodges of Arkan-
sas and practically the entire member
ship of the Arkansaw Travellers have
gathered here to attend the annual
convention of the two organizations
Tomorrow there will be Mardi Gras
parade, and on Thursday the two or
ganizations will combine in "Mer-
chants Day" celebration. An aviation
meet also is included In the entertain
ment program.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
ON TRIAL FOR ALLEGED MURDER

La Crosse, Wis, June S.-The case
of walter Jones, under an indictment
charging him with the murder OF
William voeck, was called for trial in
| the circuit court here today. The kill
ing occurred in the streets of West
Salem on May 8 last. The defendant
claims he shot in self-defense, fearing
that voeck was the leader of a mob
that threatened to lynch him. Jones
was under arrest at the time and in
charge of deputy sheriff
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
Blockade Suspended

Mexico CitysiJpne S-The Mexican
government today decided to suspend
the effects of the blockade of Tampico
which had been ordered. This step
was taken upon the government learn
ing that the mediators at Niagara
Falls were taking some action in re-
gard to the movements of the steamer
Antilla, reported to have sailed from
an American port with arms for the
constitutionalists and also to prevent
setback in the spesce negotiations.
it was officially stated that the Mexi-
can government in ordering the block
ade of Tampico had no intention of
interfering with commercial traffic Its
intention was only to prevent the con-
stitutionalists from receiving arms
and ammunition.
Ruiz Makes Statement
Roberto Estevan Ruiz, the Mexican
foreign minister, made the following
statement:
81 have received information today
from our delegates at the mediation
conference that the peace negotiations
are well advanced, and no difficulties
should be encountered up to the pres
ent time. Therefore the proposed
blockade Of Tampico has not interfer-
ed with the negotiations.
"The Mexican government, upon
learning that the Mexican delegates
and the other mediators werc taking
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
covlNeroN is NAMED

Washington, June s.-Representa-
tive ]. Harry Covington of Easton, Md,
was nominated by President Wilson
today to be chief justice of the Dis
trict of Columbia supreme court. He
is a democrat and has taken a leading
part in framing the trust legislation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
nopy IDENTIFIED.

Denver, June S.-The body of man
found in the Platte river here today
was identified by q fellow workman
as that of W. H. Mcclure. who disap'
peare,f from his home here May &c
last. The features we're unrecogniz
able. McCure's disappearance and
the manner of death remain a mys
terry.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08

the mediation. The best indication oi
the general prospect was that the
mediators were able to resume
promptly the discussion of the gen,
eral peace plan today. No word has
been received from Carranza, accord
ing to Justice Lamar although the
reply to the last communication is
being awaited.
The statement by the Mexican del
egates was as follows:
Shortly after the Antilla incident
had begun the Mexican delegates adj
dressed note to the mediation plen-
ipotentiaries which became necessary
as the incident might have conse-
quences which could affect the nego-
tiations being carried on here as the
Mexican delegation considered It to
be it's duty to give the gentlemen (the
mediators) part in everything that
might have any influence whatsoever
on the delicate. task which they have
voluntarily undertaken.
The Mexican delegation informed
its government of the step 1t had
taken on the following day, but
through one of the frequent and in
explicable delays to which cables to
Mexico are now exposed, it's message
was retarded Meanwhile the Mexi-
can government decreed the blockade
of Tampico, intended only to prevent
the unloading of the war munitions
carried by the Antilla, and in no
manner to interfere with cargoes of
any other kind or with the ships of
any nation.
"At the same time the news of the
blockade reached the Mexican dele
CATION it's message with regard to the
note addressed to the mediators was
being received in Mexico. The Mexi-
can government, finding the blockade
was not in accord with the proposals
of the delegation and according to
suggestions made by the same yester-
day afternoon, declared it without eff
feet, and that the Antilla incident
will be treated in the future in the
manner which the Mexican delegates
proposed in the note referred to
above.
It was learned here today that the
Antilla complication was called to the
attention of the American state de-
partmeht by the Huerta government
through a note addressed By thesmed-
iators to Secretary Bryan. In this was
conveyed an inquiry from the Mexican
government about as follows:
Did the United States government
construe the armistice between the
United States and Mexico to obligate
it to prevent arms entering into the
port of Tampico which the Huerta
government had decreed closed, and
''if the United States did not so inter
pret the armistice, would it consider
it a breach of armistice if gunboats
of Mexico sought to prevent the land
ing of arms from the steamer Ant1lla
for use of the constitutionalists?
The order by General Huerta res
ending the blockade decree is said
to be merely q suspension pending an
answer from the American govern
ment to the Mexican inquiry. 1t is not
known here whether any answer has
been given by the. Wilson administra-
tion but lit is believed such reply as
was contemplated would be made
through the Spanish ambassador dir
ect to General Huerta and also to the
mediators.
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to want place where he can have
merry times without detection and
have lot of wealthy friends and big
spenders. who would also patronize
such a place"
Complainant's case was rested at
the noon adjournment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
PENALTIES sET ASIDE

Washington. June s.-The supreme
court today set aside penalties impos-
ed bv various Kentucky counties upon
the international Harvester Company
Of America as being member of g
trust
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08
suAM sncse nccsSEss4 =,

q y Iift9' q n IIsl7l FFs-'Ik - :
Southampton June S--The wind
was too boisterous today to take out
Shamrock Nv, challenger for the
Americas cup, so instead of having
her first real race with the older
Shamrock she was docked to prove
her measurement at the water line.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08

Continued on Page Five,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08

FAIR tonight and Tues
day, according to the
weather mans say-so.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-08

mot how much chaff
there is in you. but
have you any wheat?"
Carlyle.
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United States Should Guard Against In
vasion by Foreign Powers
Bu Colonel THEODORE ROOSEVELT Former President of the
United States

the duty Of this country put itself in shape to defend TIA rights
/ should they be invaded. - $50
MYSELF HAVE PLANS OF TWO OF rbE courrers
NOW ENGAGED IN THE EUROPEAN INVADE the UNITED
STATES CAPTURE OUR HOLD THEM son RAN
SON. CONSIDERING ARMY WAS TOO SMALL TO
BE DANGEROUS -
THIS WOULD CRIPPLE OUR COUNTRY AND GIVE THE
ENEMY THE MEANS TO PURSUE THE WAR / WOULD
ma [A HEX SEE THE CITIES DESTROYED THAN TO HAVE
S ONE CENT PAID IN RANSOM HAVE SEEN THE DEL
NIIE fLANs FOR THE CAPTURE AND RANSOMING OF
NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO -
nope to see the time when to status in
Wh every young American shall
snip and military customs which will take an effective part
IN the defense Of his nation should her rights invaded
night by parleying got 10 hit and mot hit
soft THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OWE 1T TO THEMsFIvFS
10 MAKE THEIR HAND SAFEGUARD THEIR HEAD
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sneaked ship
commanded is onice
this
Daniels
enapter
or the said
send out all Americans and therefore that Il was
NO,
ana
reported 10 the department in
and other
Inc tribune In concluding this remarkable the
rader readily
be
certain that Admiral Mayo
nps ul Americans had
Admiral Badger had heard of
II
this interview NV the
In ro
Secretary of the
would
subsequently given lysmaItx
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and II we shall all resolve to cut out
our Christmas bounties 1t would work
hardship indeed with merchants
who have been struggling along on a
from hand to mouth policy.
They have PASSED through a sum.
mer OF extreme depression and a fall
OF stagnation. and they will need all
tho Increase OF trade that the Yule.
tide season usually brings to make
up for the losses they have sustained.
They have braved the storm without
depriving dependent employees Of
work. and with some this has been a
big strain. a fair Christmas trade
VIII really help these who have prac-
ucaily been helping others through
continued employment. when they
would have been Justified IN cutting
down the overhead charges.
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considerable encouragement in his
candidacy.
The subject OF this sketch was born
May y. 1880. He was educated In
The public schools of Morgan county.
w. Va. and also in Eastman's Nation.
al business College at Poughkeepsie.
\: Y. He was engaged in the mercan.
tlle business. succeeding his father.
ne is president OF the Bank of Berke-
icy springs. and Is one of the largest
individual farmers and fruit growers
In Morgan county He is president of
the board of education.
Mr.. johnson possesses a pleasing
personality and is exceedingly popular
among his constituents. He is well
acquainted with the needs of the
state. and has in the past been. and
undoubtedly viii continue to be. a val.
liable legislator.
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VERNON E. JOHNSON, of Morgan COUNTY.

The above is an excellent likeness
of Hon. Vernon E Johnson. OF Berke-
ley Springs. w. Va. who was re-elect.
ed at the recent election as Morgan
eounty's representative in the House
of Delegates. Mr.. Johnson served in
the Legislature in 1911, and also in
the session OF 1918. He was a mem
Der of the bribery investigating com
mittee OF the last session of the Leg
islature, and also served on the fol-
lowing committees: Taxation and
finance. insurance. banks and banking.
railroads and rules.
Mr.. Johnson is a candidate for the
Speakership of the next House. and q,
making an active campaign. Because
OF his wide experience and excellent
record as a legislator he is receiving
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NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY

49, ~ - - ~. -. - I.
You're free with Charles ones Won think
funny TO blow IN the bones Your blowing with
insolent though growing on
"HSifD mONEf gooSeberry But
your last blooming consider and ponder oh
nes look ahead The swift years spinning away 10 their
bourne soon you be beginning lost youtme find
mat the dollar - harder nail
avail Old men BY the bushe starving today and Charles the
noe push bear out what Had they fragment wealth
tney would blow 10 learn what they
might be resting IN comfort and asmng resting
you please me Old saying street the old
men are praying Tor something hrong city starved
weary and lame on chez what pity shsel And
they blowing their grace. and once b e 90
IDIOT Their clsmOngs their gbs and mi,
grons. do they nothing teach AbsaIom oness
WALT MASON
scopyurht 1910 b Adsmsl
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DON'T CURE TIE SPIRIT

Don't curb the Christmas spirit any
more than you are compelled To-. You
may have To practice some economic
you never before have been put a..
but let the retrenchment AFFECT Some
other accustomed expenditures rath
or than q drastic cuftaiiment % the
Christmas cheer you have been used
to dispensinr Won cant make the
sd conditions In The war none any
happier b. making the home rltus lion
rloomier TIE business situation 81
The country has been hard enough.
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MILLS RESUME
Wheeling Sheet 4 Tin Plate Plant at
YorkVille Went on In Full at
Midnight. Sunday.

The Yorkville plant OF the Wheeling
Sheet A Tin Plate Company resumed
operation In full last night at ~ 80
O'Clock. The company now has sew
eral big orders 10 fill During the past
few weeks the mill had not been EN-
ploying its fun force. but from now
ON all the men will probably be EN-
plOyed.
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MERELY DECORATIVE.

With the red light" district plying
It's nefarious business in full swing. the
gambler gaming openly and unafraid.
and the common DRINKS filing the po-
lice blotter with the same frequency
and numbers as OF old. II would ap-
pear that the responsibility for this
situation Ia due to the laxity and in
efficiency Of the head OF the police de-
partment. and who has furnished sub
stantial proofs Of his shortcomings be
fore. These open violations OF the
law are not speculative. but are re-
allied on every hand. This especially
Is true OF the Illegal sale of liquor.
which the Chief Of Police cannot help
but know is being conducted on an
increasingly larger scale.
We read day after day OF intoxi-
Gated persons being fined in police
court. but never of a case where the
offending purveyor OF the stun has
been convicted. II Is not a question
OF the unpopularity Of a law. but It's
enforcement that has TO do with the
honor and good fame Of this commu-
nifty. 80 LONG a. the prohibition
amendment r. the law ~ should be
rigidly enforced n II IL allowed to
lapse. or f. ignored. then AT law sur
fers IN dignity and respect The head
OF the Wheeling police department is
nuffreIv foo Toforaffva To- hi f,f
There should b. a man Of force. ener-
~ and fearlessness. a man who has
some conception of tho moral obliea.
lions Of the once. In his place
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night returned ePs ens here Friday
charge OF y. Harris. the girls father
T Tho 'S ~s TOT them SATURDAY night
me iather arrived and took charge OF
the cunch. They left early YESTERDAY
REGULAR Mzrrrro-rh. -,
monthly meeting Of the WAYS ana mean.
committee OF the board OF trade will be-
ned n.id wednesday at noon. at the Hotel
DAMAGE sUrr-Tbe prasc,n. a,
$4,000 damage suit, styled John n COY
". the Whituker-ft lcssner conpony
corporation; was filed IN federal court
nete saturday The plaintin ~ a resi-
dent 81 Beilaire. and alleges that he Was
injured in one OF the mills OF the defen-
dant company.
WEST LrBERTY PLAHs-A nee,tpg
Of the special COMMITTEES cons.dertns
plans Tor securing additional appropris-
Tons Tor the Improvement OF West Lin
~, h q, "a, vii be held Tuesday after
CLUB NEHBERs sUED-suits have
neen entered against many former mem
hers ~ the Aquatic club TO recover
ors have taken this step in order a. A.
cure funds with which TO meet heavv
obhgatious due soon. u ~ said
bfEchAL mEETrH0 HELD-At the
special meeting 81 Local Union No
= -. w. y. held yesterday Afternoon A.
. o'clock IN the ohio Valley Trades and
As.AN'f Assembly only business natter
ot general nature were transacted per
alnihF % the Gcucral welfare ~ the
union. Thr exact nature Of the business
iansic TED however was not made public
Considering the inciement weather the
mecting wne fairly well attended
THEATRE SOLD AoArH-The south.
efn Iheatfc was again sold SATURDAY
christ 81 his bid 81 sssiit Tb =. AZ AZ
vas conducted b. Auctionecr curtis U
Rice ~ The north door OF the court
house NJ bad formerly been aoid al =
hld ~ $4,000 but Captain Morris Of
fercd bid 81 ~. 00O more. icafine rufge
Hervey o. reopen the sale NJ. gI.
shrlst sals that De purchased the prop
ron BoARD or oorrno1-w
stecn ls the latest o. cast hia hat into
me political rlug FOR the board n con-
lIui JOB. made open tY the retirement
~ 'r r. ~ Hnsslns Mr steen h.
quite vel SHOWN. ana promises % make
Snw CORPORATION esr,sos,.
SO. goo Wa nled With fhe cierk IN ths
county court saturday The rerflncafe
Dr. that ~ the Forty-third street Ferry
60. composed 81 kIhsrt roiisv. rfenr,
Afhouf. Neih Moran. Bertha Policy ana
Joseph Iahn. John D. ArhsnH was giVeu
iNr UuMrr OF ATTORNEY.
BrcYcLr THfErs TO PnUNxrowN
=. Mell MausWlrh. Albert Noomer ans
JIM Mauaor. three youthful hicvcusfs
VII Pc removed fo prunVtowr this az.
teruoon. The boys confessed tn fhs
criminal court ana were sentenced b.
Judge Robinson.
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HUMILIATING CHAPTER IN OUR NAVAL BlsroRy

HUMLIATING CHAPTER IN OUR NAVAL HISTORY
When all the policy OF President
Wilson shall have conduct and
WIN that country win amaze the people who
u.ctuous phrases wstchful comforts
our service for bear
reading the revelations mad. sx the N y 0
Isoon. as to the conduct
which pat an ndeble wonder that the
President omitted recent
address distinct humiliation of this
been surprising and
tn. na naval s whose action
saccor our own riding
The commander of Navy
from before Tamuo Tb - en- Nv.
Formal statement explained that this
T.pco where American children
ing for assistance
Badger Secretary the
most sissr.ss sn episode in American naval history
BY direct orders of their
forces al Vera Cruz reports of the american seizure
INQUIRED OF Admiral Mayo on his flagship the connecticut such
were true saying that young Mans were haransans crowds
eud and pasted abroad that the
stupidity
that followed, 1t WIN with bowed head. by through
most peacefully inclined In recns the events succeeding this astonishing
Order If withdrawal the Tribune
s .,a American s,S.
MONIES @ "a
ss i missions EG 9ss aboard h s refugee: fn ps
And me %
h owen As S e ssn
gingob mmediateiy rushed
Cruisers
.r OF r. &c !, & s
government ship
time permission refused
assembled at the Southern Imperial hotels locked
upwards Of % f sell @ cf s T s1 snd excite
fGlS
mother in case Of emersencg
s io SSsG sn e 5s a the o and children
In the lobby and guarding the staircase
have moved the government action
obeessed the administration
Daniels. OUT REGARD
Admiral
The American warshs the Dolphin Eagle ordered
steam away from Tspico forthwith and anchor the Gulf
Me1ieo by the rivers
How could
fully
Dresden thoroughly aware OF the situation
order
doty ashore and
will
clear the streets unceared
At the end OF the fifteen minutes
Beside the wharf lay
Mexican authorities had forbidden
AID going aboard hauled
double eagle Of Prussia And then
cans on to the American
s Admiral Cdock OF the b ,.vv
VINO recently went down with his ship the
bsh ships
cans was by his orders
mans " doing The German ship disaster
nee Her brave commander
nsn on the Falkland Islands only ground
The American consul. deserted the
en Ianpeo on British ship
american refugees The statement issued by
comment and
head Of the u
win shame at American manhood administration and naval
and child abandoned BY the only them
E.zss4Es4sSs a.
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GEO. NJ. SHOOK co.
THE SPIRIT OF
STATE PRESS


~ any responsible person viii report
to US any families in their neigh borhood
who are really unable 10 puchase a few
Christmas articles. and will give Us the
number of members of the family. their
age and sex. not later than the 2ist OF
the month. we will endeavor to see that
these people are supplied in modest
way at teast--Grant County Press.
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only eHht hours have been set aside
Tor debate in the House on Hobson's
prohibition amendment. which show.
that the ants have the situation well
IN hand.
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Huerta denies that he T. doing any
thing but rnindinE his own business In
Spain. and expresses utter contempt for
carranza. the "four-nusher." and villa.
the "iail-bdrd"
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That the pinch OF hard times is on US
there II no doubt. a boy living In town
the other DAY expressed a Wish that
proves a.. Here ~ Is Il wish my mann
my was a Niger and cooked at the hotel.
Then ia get enough things 20 eat
Berkeley Springs Post
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The government keeps troops az Den
Nsr where they are-of no further use.
ana took them away from Vern cruz
where there was possible need Tor
them.
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The bir 9as we'll just struck near
Charleston. won't BE- in d with the hot
nir generated by the legislature nest
month
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President Wilson viii. some dav.
learn that there o. q wide dinereuce De-
tween rhetoric and definite policy
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President Crambietrs assaiiant gives
the FOOLS excuse by blaming ~ sn on
iiquor
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The weather man has furnished q
aeasonabie mantle Tor the Christmas
tide
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Aluaxs ON IN. shah.-

Before election office seekers are busy
shaking hands. After they are elected
they are just as busy shaking Job hunt
ers.-Farmcr's Free Press.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

Christmas shopping opportunity has
dwindlcd down Co ten dayt oct buoy
" vou haven't bought
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Bootleggers throughout West Virginia
are selling old topers vinegar a SUB
stitute for whiskcy. Sour mash. any
way.-Putnam Leader.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

tquai outrage viii have q chance
with me present ConEress-oniy
chance
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Boons county's nig Function.


About 800 are invited 10 appear before
the grand jury next week.-Coal River
Republican.
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More -v'trnfur waiting o., Nsco. VI.
presume