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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
lie IN WAIT
FOR home EAOERS
OF POOR MEN WHO
SETTLE ON LAND ARE TOLD
TO CONGRESS

washington, Feb. II. Money troub-
les OF homesteaders n the west were
pictured to the joint committee on
rural credits today by George w. Fish
Or Of Redfield, s. D. who urged that
The legislature mako provision for
loans to entrants on homestead lands.
At present he declared. the poor
homesteader who endeavored to make
d start in new country without a
large amount Of capatal was victim
ized BY "shylock bankers. who strip
each advancing wave Of homesteadera
and lie in wait FOR the next crop
The committee today received pro
tests from farmers ORGANIZATION from
Nebraska and Colorado obiecting to
the rural credits as framed by TIE
American Rural Credits commission,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
CELTIC COLLIaES
With SMALL SHIP
WHITE STAR LINER RUNS DOWN
THE MADONNA IN NAPLES
HARBOR

Nepples, Feb Isl The White Star
liner Celtic eolllded with the Fabre
liner Madonna here today and both
vessels were seriously damaged. The
Madonna's anchor chain was broken
and she suffered considerable injury
to the top Of her stem and stern. She
was unable to leave for New York,
for which port she was to have de-
parted today with afiarge number Of
emigrants. She had been docked for
repairs.
The Celtic was seriously damaged
on the counter, but is believed to have
been only SLIGHTLY Injured below
water. She was bound for New York.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
SUMMING UP in GORE
TRIAL NEARS Ending
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF AND
DEFENDANT MAKE THEIR
PLEAS

Oklahoma city, Feb 1Sl-Termina-
ton Of arguments and placing Of the
case in the hands Of the jury was ex-
pected here today in the trial of the
damage suit OF Mrs. Minnie 2. Bond
against Thomas P. Gore, United States
senator from Oklahoma The plaintiff
asks $4,000 from the senator. Six Of
the 12 hours allotted by Judge Clark
for argument remained when court
convened today
Robert L. Rogers, an attorney OF
Little Rock, Ark, addressed the jury
in the senator's behalf. He insisted
that the senator. in going TO meet
Mrs Bond at her hotel, was making
no clandestine visit, that he had made
ii known before he left his office that
he was going to the notef to talk 70
Mrs. Bond
Rogers contended that evidence in
the trial showed that Mrs Bond was
party to the alleged conspiracy
against Mr.. Gore and that she knew
the motive behind it all was political
opposition to the senator.
"This woman" he said, complains
that on account Of the publicity given
the affair IL the hotel she has been
damaged $4,000 Who gave the af
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
Miners CLAIM THEIR
RIGHTS WERE IGNORED
MICHIGAN WORKERS LAY THEIR
CASE BEFORE coNeREssIoN-
Al COMMITTEE

Hancock, Mich, Feb. 1s-Further
testimony to show that the constitu.
tional rights Of strikers had been in
terfered with was ready for introduc-
tion at today's session Of the congress
sional committee investigating the con-
per miners strike.
As the result Of a decision reached
yesterday after a sharp debate PEE
tween Congressman Taylor, the chair
man, and Representative switzer, one
OF the two republican members. the
committee will accept hearsay testi-
mony. Mr. Switzer's contention that
some limit should be fixed on the
evidence So that everything offered
would not be admitted into the record
was overruled by the democratic ma-
jority Of the committee.
Representative Taylor Of Arkansas
arrived here today to join the con-
gressional investigating committee
and was present at the afternoon
hearing The committee is now com
plete.
Slow progress was made at the
morning session, which was devoted
to hearing strikers Witnesses who
charged they had been searched fol
weapons unlawfulg by deputy sberiffs
and members OF the Citizens alliance
deputized by Sheriff Cruise
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
wilson's views. but did not question
t,f ,,ots.,oe

Wilson's views, but did not question
his motives.
THE plank adopted at Baltimore
was as binding as any other plank Of
that platform" he SAID.
He declared that If the tolls exemp-
ton were repealed it would be because
Of the Canadian trans-continental rail-
roads backed by the American lines.
Senator McCumber, republican, de-
clared he did not join Senator Bristow
in charging that the president WAS in
fluenced by transcontinental rail
roads.
Senator Bristow denied he had inn
pugned the presidents motives.
.The senator either charges the
president with being d tool of the rail-
roads or being an unsophisticated per
son" suggested senator Myers.
4 don't draw that conclusion; the
senator may il he desires, rerorted
Mr. Bristow
Senator Borah declared that Sir
Edward Gray's note Of protest object
ed not only to the tolls exemption but
to the provision on railway owned
ships also, and that, In his opinion,
the repeal Of one meant the repeal Of
the other.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18

Washington, Feb 1S.--Castillo. the
Mexican bandit who wrecked the
Cumbre tunnel and caused the death
Of several Americans, has furnished
the latest knot in the Mexican tangla
with his capture by United States
troops in New Mexico. Officials Of
the three departments or the govern
ment were searching archives today
for precedents to determine what they
shall do with him.
DipIomatists pointed oa a 81 ez
dige
Ista nlieht ne eona Essea
fion u their sl
no indication that the Huerta govern
ment would ask for the bandit TO
keep him a prisoner In the United
States would permit him to escape
from his crimes in Mexico for he can
not be tried in this country for of-
fenses committed across the Rio
Grande.
One way out seemed to be for the
immigration authorities to put the
bandit back across the border, deport-
ing him as an undesirable alien. In
that event Castillo probably would
fall into the hands Of ViIlas the con-
stitutionalist, who has promised him
a public execution in Juarez.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
WATER CONTRACT is
DEFEATED IN DENVER
THE CITY VOTES BONDS FOR
BUILDING JAMES PEAK
n0sae TUNNEL

Denver, Feb. 49, Figures compiled
today by the election commission on
complete returns from yesterdays
special election showed the following
results
The Retail association amendment
on which all legal electors voted, was
defeated 21,7l0 TO 1924; majority
against. 1O.466.
The water contract, on which anlv
taxpayers voted, was defeated l2
to 6,S24; majority against 6.e22
Issue Of sss00o.ooO bonds q cover
the city's share 81 driving TIE lanes
Peak tunnel through the continental
divide for the use Of the Denver &
Salt Lake railway carried BY a vote
Of nearly 2 to 4 For 1860; against.
6,s53. Majority for. 5ssS7.
The Retail association amendments
and the water contract provided
plan for appraislng the Denver unioa
Water company plano with a view ~
its ultimate purchase hy the city. in
the meantime the company guarantee
ing interest on It's bonds.
The vote On other proposals. sue
mitted To the electors follows
I semfmonthly pay foz city e
/ ployes. Fog. 24685: against 4.fs
majority for 10.gR7
Amendment prohibiting Tie sale
! property for delnonenl taxs oihez
than the instaliment 81 defaal
l7.s1s aaainst 61a majority
ls0.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
WILL RESIST LAW

Fort Madison, Iowa.. Feb. 18.--In-
mates Of the state prison here today
prepared to resist through the courts
the enforcement Of the Iowa law pro
viding for the sterilization Of insane,
diseased and criminal wards of the
commonwealth. A test case will be
filed IN the district court with r. a.
Ryan, convict, as the plaintiff. It
was announced that the entire prison
population was behind Ryan, and That
a fund sufficient to defray legal ex-
penses had been raised. The prisoner
gave bis entire earnings Is cents
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
statements made by some of the strik-
ers that they had voted without be-
coming citizens.
VANDERBILT HOUSE BURNS

Jericho, Long Island, Reb. 1S.-The
country home of Mrs. William K. Van
derbilt, Jr., valued with its furnish
ings and art treasures at nearly ST..
100000 was destroyed by fire today.
The only occupants were care taker
and servants left to look after the
property.
The caretaker attributed the blaze
to an overheated furnace, The fire
departments Of Hickville and West
bury were called, but on account Of
the snow-elogged roads they we're un-
able to drag their apparatus to the
scene.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
she MUST REMAIN PRISONER PPRRllSOAER R
COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD
WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD
STRIKE AeITAToR
INVESTIGATORS VISIT MINES
THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
SEES SCENES OF SEVERAL
~ ARMED CONFLICTS

Denver, FEB. 1s.-The state supreme
court today denied Mother" Mary
Jones military prisoner in the south
ern Colorado strike field, a writ of
habeas corpus.
The court made the following state
ment:
"In the matter Of the application Of
Mary Jones for leave to file petit
tion for a write Of habeas corpus
Five of the judges are Of the opinion
that the application for leave to file
d petition should be denied, and 1T is
50 ordered
Chief Justice Musser and MT JUS
tice scott dissented and were Of the
opinion that the petition should be
filed and the writ Of habeas corpus
should issue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC
fair publicity? She did and the three
men with her n the conspiracy"
consplracy Is Charne

Conspiracy Is Charge
The charge that ]. F. McMurray, an
Oklahoma lawyer now living in wash
ington, planned the alleged conspiracy
against Thomas r. Gore, United States
senator from Oklahoma, which result
ed in his being sued for $4,000 dam
ages for an alleged attack on Mrs.
Minnie p. Bond, was made in the trial
here today. Robert L. Rogers, in adj
dressing the Jury said that several
years ago McMurray sought to prose
cute claims for nearly $S,OOO,OOO fees
from Indians on the transfer of lands.
He asserted that Senator Gore oppos-
ed MeMurray,a claims and in retaliar
ton the conspiracy had been planned.
"Oklahoma has a home for such con
spirators,D he shouted. TT is over at
McAlester"
The state penltentiary, is located at
McAlester.
After MI. Rogers had finished his
address three attorneys still remained
to speak before the case was ready
for the jury It vas expected the jury
would get the case at 8 O'Clock this
afternoon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
CAUSES A COMPLICATION
ARMY OFFICIALS ARE AT a Loss
WHAT TO DO WITH THE
MURDERER
MAY GIVE him HIS LIBERTY
HOWEVER, He WOULD RE LIRER-
ATED WHERE VILLA COULD
GET HIM EASILY

E Paso, Tex, Feb 1S.-Lieutenan&
RothwelI, captor Of Maxine Castillo
the bandit charged with the Cumbre
tunnel disaster. did not reach Hachitas
IN. NJ, in time today to catch the train
due here this afternoon, and it Is said
he win not arrive until tomorrow
morning. Friends Of Castillo, includ-
ing Braulio Hernandez, said today
that Castillo will resist extradition To-
Mexico, and aver that the bandit is
innocent Of the crime charged against
him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
viewino Battle scenes

Trinidad, Colo, Feb. 1S.T-Scenes q
the exciting events in the Colorado
coal miners strike were inspected to-
DAY by the congressional investigating
committee WHICH went to the Ludlow
tent colony. the Hastings, Berwind'
raae8 ana other mines, and Oti's1
noints Of interest in connection with
the strike. only two representatives
Of each interested faction accompanl
ed the expedition. The operators Sc
lected W. j. Murray, vice president
and general manager Of the Victor
American Fuel company, and B. H..
Weitzel, manager Of the fuel depart
ment of the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company. The miners were repre-
sented by John r. Lawson and John
McLenan. Colonel George M. Lee
represented the military authorities,
with the committee. by special author
ity. was Joseph s. Myers, special IN
vestigator for the department Of labor.
Forbes, the scene Of the famous
battle Of october II between strikers
and guards in which one striker was
killed and one mine guard injured
was visited this morning by the mem
hers Of the congressional investigat-
inc committee. The committee and
accompanying party arrived there at
10 o'clock
The tent colony OF Forbes was Wis
tied and the residents Of the tents
we're interviewed. W. Johnson, ap
old timer Of the county, was introduf-
ed to the congress by John Lawson
Johnson told Of conditions in and
near Forbes and told something ot
the Forbes battle.
d. Ii. Weitzel, who is with the par
ty representing the companies, and
John Lawson, who is representative
for the strikers, described the battle
Of October Ia The party stopped
near the stone house, where during
the battle the strikers wives and chill
dren sought refuge.
The Forbes camp, owned BY the
Rocky Mountain Fuel company, was
looked over. From Forbes the party
went to Ludlow.
From Fobes the party proceeded tt
Ludlow. They stopped on the way
to view the iron railroad bridge which
has become famous as the fort
used by both sides in the numerous
battles.
Entering the Ludlow tent colony
the party was met by strike Leaders
who explained the location Of the col
ony and the method Of government
The representatives. separating, singl!
and by twos walked through the col
ony interviewing men, women AM
chilren to whom they could max
themselves understood
tt was explained to the congress
men that 25 different languages an
dialects are spoken in the colony, an
the services Of interpreters frequentl
were required. The representative
appeared particularly interested /
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
Had 100 Passenaers

New York, Feb. 1S.-It was said at
the White star offices here that be-
cause Of the slackness Of westbound
travel at this season the Celtic prob
ably had few first class passengers
aboard. No passenger list was avail
able here. The Madonna is a compar-
atively small ship anu carried mostly
immigrants. The agents here said
she had 1 400 aboard on this trip
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
OIL RATES TOO High

Washington. Feb. ISL Holding
freight rates on fuel oil. refined pc
troleum and engine distillate from
California. Kansas, Louisiana and
Texas producing points to points ii
Arizona were excessive, the interstate
commerce commission directed today
as a result ol complaints by the Afis
zona corporation commission and the
Pacific Creamery company that lower
rates should be established
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
scHRANk IS MOVED

Fon Du Lac, Wis, Feb. 1S. John
fSchranl1, who attempted to assassi-
nate Theodore Roosevelt at Milwau-
kee two years ago ana who has been
confined at the Northern Wisconsin
Hospital for the Insane at Oshkosh
since his trial. was transferred to the
hospital for the criminal insane at
Wappun today,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
TODAY lN CONGRESS.

~ y ~ ~ y = y = =
Washington, Feb lS.-senate; Met
at noon.
Foreign relatiess committee delay
ed selecting a chairman in succession
to the late Senator Bacon until the
return Of Senator stone, the ranking
democrat.
Constitutional amendment to en-
franchise women was discussed with
out action.
House amendment for the half mil
lion dollar hog Cholera campaign
agreed to and til Bill was prepared
for President win s signature
Senator Briatow Introduced bill to
deposit postal saslpes only in banks
81 the new federa reserve system.
House Met n noon.
Resumed debate the Alaska rail-
road bill, witt for passage be-
Mrs ericks Of Phila-
aeisnla II
for manufacturers to protect the
prices Of their standard goods.
Baltimore fish dealers asked inter-
state commerce committee to prohibit
use Of food fish by fertilizer manufac,
turers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-18
AMERICAN CAVALRY WATCHES
NO TROOPS RECRUITED ON THIS
SIDE WILL BE ALLOWED
TO CROSS
CITIZEN MAY BE KILLED
THIS COUNTRY MAY PROTEST
AGAINST EXECUTION or
CONDEMNED MAN

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 49, Having re-
ceived information that members Of
the Mexican Cientifico, or Diaz party,
had completed plans for rushing forces
over the international line, to start
a revolution counter to that Of the
constitutionalists, officers Of the
Ninth United States cavalry again es-
tablished today a stringent border pa
troll.
It is understood that the Cientificos
already have concentrated force Of
men south Of Aqua Prieta, and have
gathered arms and ammunition in this
city with which to equip the men.
The cavalry patrol will endeavor to
prevent further running Of armed
men across the international line to
operate against the entry ports now
being held by the Carranza revolution
lists.
object to Duties
Declaring that the proposed export
tax Of $40 head on cattle would
bankrupt them, cattlemen Of Sonora
united today in sending a vehement
protest to Governor Maytorena ct
ffernosilIo.
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and reelected in 1901, and served
as its president in 1903. His record
in this position met the approval of
both the Republican and Democratic
members.
He was made road commissioner
on January %, 1905, and served
three years.
AS State Senator he was popular
ly known as Farmer Lie" among
the state house crowd, and when
he was road commissioner. some of
those who couldn't put things over
on him" branded him as Gear"
Hutchinson.
Certain it is that he would stand
for no political deals on state road
work, and the way he went after
some of the boards of freeholders
made their hair curl.
The chief objection urged against
him is that he belongs to the old
gang, whomsoever that may be.
In other words. he is still Repub-
lican, because he believes in a pro-
tective tariff and protection to
the American people.
When election day comes thous-
aands of voters are going to forget
all about his party and add their
mite to the majority that it seems
certain he will roll up.
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county, Mr.. Green has his three
years record as sheriff to back him
up.
He defeated Jacob K. Wilson,
the Democratic nominee, in 1908,
being the first Republican to hold
the Office for many years. To off
set this, Mr.. Sharp has his record
as member of the Board of Free
holders, which won him many votes
in the primaries and will win
many for him at the general
election.
Whether it be Sheriff Green or
Sheriff Sharp, after the first of
next January, the people of Hun
terdon County will be able to con-
graduate themselves upon their
choice.
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THE CANDIDATES

Elijah C. Hutchinson, the Re-
publican candidate for member of
Congress from this district, is a
resident of Hamilton Township,
Mercer County, where he operates
the large milling plant known as
Hutchinson's mill
He was born at Windsor, that
county, on August Z, 1853 and
served as clerk of Hamilton town
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John 7. Force, of Glen Gardner,
the Republican candidate for mem
Der of the board of freeholders,
appears to have the best chance of
election of any of the Republican
nominees this year.
Mr.. Force has already served a
term on the board, being its present
director, and quite some Democrats
are favorable to his reelection.
For one thing, it is considered
desirable that the board should not
all be of one political faith, and the
primary fight between Joseph AL
water, the successful candidate, and
William Y. Holt, both of Fleming
ton vicinity, has weakened Mr.. AL
water with some of those who favored
the other faction.
1t will be close fight, and an
interesting fight, and either man is
competent to fill the office.
Mr.. Force is dealer in farmers
supplies in his home town, and is
well known throughout the county.
He defeated William E. Meginnes,
of this city, at the late primaries.
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Tuesday the 3rd Day
of November A. d. 1914.

Between the hours eff o'clock in the morn
ing and O'clock i'll the evening for the pur-
pose of electing
One Member OF the House of Representatives
OF the United States, for the Fourth Con-
gressional District.
One member of the General Assembly,
State of New Jersey.
One Sheriff
One Surrogate,
One Coroner
One Chosen Freebooter.
First Ward.
One Councilman
Two Justices of Peace,
One Constable.
Second Ward.
One Councilman,
One Justice of Peace,
Two Constables
Third Ward.
One Councilman,
One Constable
Said Election will be held in the following
places.
First Ward Hibarnia Fire Company's House
Second Ward, Fleet Wing Hook q Ladder
Companys House.
Third Ward, First Precinct, Co umbia Fire
Companys House.
Third Ward. Second Precinct. Alfred K.
Heath, Wheelwright uilding.
The dividing line between the First and
econd Precincts of Third Ward, is the
middle of Perry street.
Witness my hand this twenty ninth day of
August, A. d. 1914.
JAMES H. REYNOLDS
Citv Jerk.
Dated: Lambertville, N j., August 29th, 1914
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is being INDUCED in, and each one
is striving to win out on his merits.
While Mr.. Sharp, who is resident
of Annandale, has the best of it,
apparently. because of the alliance
with the stronger party in the
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George F.EGreen, the Republican
nominee for Sheriff of Hunterdon
County, and his opponent, John w.
Sharp, the Democratic nominee, are
conducting campaigns that are a
credit to each of them.
No personalities or mud-slinging
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On Tuesday October 9th. 1914.

The Boards of Registry and Elections will
hours Of p NJ for the purpose of revising
and correcting the Original Register and for
adding thereto the names of ali persons en-
ntled to the rights OF suffrage in such Elec-
appear IN person before them or shall be
shown by the written affidavit Of some voter
IN such Election District to be a legal voter
any perso who by reason of non residence
or otherwise.
Notice is hereby given that General Eec-
non Will be held in the ty of Lambertville,
In the County of Hunterdon, on
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Election Notice

Registry and Election, for the different Wards
and Precincts in the CITY of LambertviIle,
ana County of nterdon, will meet on
FIRST Ward, Hibernia Fire Company's House.
y second Ward, Fleet Wing Hook & Ladder
Companys House
. Third Ward, First Precinct Columbia Fire
?, Third Ward, Second Precinct. Alfred K.
Heath, Wheelwright Building.
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ship before being elected to the
Assembly in 1895. That year he
had plurality of 3.273 over bis
Democratic opponent, and in 1896
was returned by plurality of
7,736.
He was elected Senator in 1898,
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George r. Ham
Painter and
Paper Hanger

3 Delevan Street, Lambertville, n.
Before you begin your Fall
repairing let me quote you my
prices for painting and paper
ing. Can furnish materials.
Samples of papers may be seen
at my residence. All work is
guaranteed satisfactory.
The Harrison times., 1914-11-21

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