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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-29

his conscience was troubling him.
The British coast is so we'll pro-
tected with lighthouses that if ship
sailed right round England, Scotland
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-06-29

and Ireland by night, only on six
occasions would it be where it could
not see the flash of lighthouse Ian
tern.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
Union WILL DEFEND
the ACCUSED MEN
ANNOUNCEMENT is MADE AFTER
CONFERENCE IN TRINIDAD
STRIKE DisTRlcT

Trinidad, Colo, Jan. 7.-Habeas
corpus proceedings instituted in the
cases Of several prisoners arrested by
The military authorities will be dis
missed, according to an announcement
made here today following confer
ence between Horace ~ Hawkins,
counsel of the United Mine Workers
of America, and Major E. ]. Bough-
ton, judge advocate.
The announcement is, construed as
a determination on the part Of the
union attorneys not to question the
authority of the military commission
at this time, but it is understood that
test" case may be tried later.
Attorney Hawkins stated that the
union would defend all union Strikers
charged with crimes. inclnaing those
held for the La Veta murders and
those charged with the killing of DE
tectiye Belcher
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
PAPER Money Circulated

Mexico city, Jan. 7.-Praetically
all the paper money existing in Mex
leo was forced in circulation today
by a decree issued BY Provisional
President Huerta, making the bills
Of all state banks legal tender and
specifying as obligatory their ac-
ceptance for all payments.
The inability to- float the bills OF
state banks outside Of the states in
which they have been issued and the
limited volume Of bills of the Ma
tional bank and Of the Bank Of Lon
don and Mexico had brought ahqut
a condition almost Of financial crisis
The redemption OF the notes Of the
state banks is to be guaranteed by
the banks issuing them. The fund
will be regulated by a commission.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
afternoon that all the state troops in
the copper mine strike district viii be
Withdrawn January H.
scHooLs ID eE eARpENs

Berkeley, CAL, Jan. THE day
Of the 10 cent cucumber and the 10
cent head Of lettuce will come to an
end when our little gardeners begin
to reap their harvests," said Mrs,
James Hail, committee chairman, to-
day before members OF the Federation
Of Mothers clubs Mrs. Hall said
it was the purpose of the mothers
to encourage gardens near each
school house IN berkeley and t. sup
ply these gardens With artificial heat
in winter, and in thrs way cat down
the cost of living.
"The plan has been tried in other
parts with great success" Mrs Hall
told the federation, and should be
easier to follow in this climate 1t
is proposed that the schools deduct
10 per cent of the money earned by
the sale Of products to perpetuate
the gardens.
Professor w. G.. Hummel, assist
ant in the department of agriculture
Of the University Of California, has
promised the support Of the students
in carrying out the vegetable gar
den idea, and the government will
furnish fresh seeds"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
pERELlcT ls DESTROYED

New york, Jan. THE derelict Of
the tank steamer Oklahoma-the fore
part Of the which went to
pieces on sunday so miles south Of
Sandy Hook. was found yesterday by
the revenue cutter Seneca. A wire
less message from Captain G. p john
son Of the Seneca stated that he
would destroy the derelict today, as
it il ii the path Of tile transatlantic
travel
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
LONG SESSION EXPECTED
1T is BELIEVED AT LEAST SIX
HOURS WILL BE USED IN
TELLING GRIEVANCES
MOYER WILL COME BACK
PRESIDENT OF WESTERN FED
GRAFTON SAYS HE WILL
GO TO CALUMET SOON

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 7.-Sanitary
and housing conditions among work
ingmen of the copper country were
brought to Governor Ferris attention
today in furtherance OF his inquiry
into the miners strike. Generally,
he was told such conditions are Of
rather high grade, the chief diff
Guilty of social service workers being
to persuade the wives of foreigners
to adopt what Americans consider
everyday precautions.
Miss Clarice Jones, secretary Of
the Calumet Associated Charities,
and Miss Henrietta Hoffenbecker, a
visiting nurse for an anti-tuberculo-
sis society, answered the governors
questions. They said the mining
companies had always been liberal
contributors to benevolent work. and
Miss Jones added that last night
William Rickard, president of the
Calumet local of the Western Fed
Grafton OF Miners, had offered to Co
operate in relieving any cases of
distress brought to his attention.
Miss Jones said 500 cases had
been listed in the files Of her organ
ization since it began work in No
vember, 1908, and that she had per
sonally visited rs homes just before
Christmas this winter.
The charity workers told the gov
ernor that women who had tried to
assist the Citizens Relief committee
in disposing of s25.OOO to families
bereayed by the Italian hall disaster,
had told them that strikers families
were not allowed to accept aid from
that source. The governor indicated
that he would seek an interview
with some of these women later 1t
was because of this condition, large
Iy, that the deportation Of Charles
H. Meyer resulted.
The most extended session Of the
governors inquiry was set for late
To-Day; with representatives Of the
union. The men who are to present
that side of the controversy spent
The morning preparing their case.
1t was expected that at least six
hours would be consumed in pre-
senting it.
More strikebreakers Arrive
Six carloads of non-union men ar
rived in the district today from De
troit. One car was sent to the Isle
Royal mine, and it was understood
that the others were destined for thf
Ahmeek mine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
wILLARp,s TRIAL REeINs

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan. Jess
Willard, the pugilist; Thomas McCa-
rey and "A@ Greenwald, promoters;
Charles Eyton, referee, and seven
others were brought to trial today
here on charges Of having violated the
state law prohibiting prize fighting,
In the superior court The trial is
the outcome of the death of John
Young in the prize ring at Vernon,
during a contest on August %, with
Willard.
Attorneys for the accused men
closely questioned yeniremen relative
to Affiliations with antiliquor and
societies and organizations committed
to the abolition Of pugilistic contests
in California. Examination along this
line, however, was hated by the
court on objection from the prosecu-
tion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
HUERTAS men CUT OFF
OPERATIONS OF THE REBELS
GIVE THEM ADVANTAGE
OVER THEIR ENEMIES
ALL QUIET IN OjINAGA
BOTH SIDES ARE WAITING THE
ARRIVAL or REINFORCE
MENTs BEFORE REsUMlNe

El Paso, Tex, 5au 2. One hum
ired and thirty soldiers, 81 federals
and the rest rebels, were killed in a
battle last Saturday and Sunday be-
tween Huerta soldiers under Gem
eral Pena and constitutionalist
FORCES! eight miles northwest of
Torreon, according TO pelated ad-
vices reaching General E. A. Bena-
vides at Juarez from Chihuahua
Two. thousand federals, who had
sailed out from the protection Of
the walls Of Torreon, evidently to
attempt a flank movement around
the right wing of the rebel forces
beseiging the city, were driven back
into Torreon after a struggle that
lasted nearly two days.
OF the 81 federals killed six were
officers. The rebel loss is estimated
at 43 dead and 60 wounded. Twenty
eight prisoners were captured by the
federals, according to the reports
received by General Benayides.
The heaviest fighting occurred on
Sunday afternoon in the open couns
cry between Aviles and Salamanca
.sssbusA Hreol As
Pena is said to have demoralized the
federal army of 1000 men in Tor
reon.
Constitutionallst forces under col
onel Eulalio Gutierrez and General
Jose Y Robles have recaptured the
principal towns of Parras, General
Cepeda and San Pedro, Coahuila, from
federal forces, after three days
fighting, according to official advices,
also received by General Benavides.
Parras and General Cepeda are sit
uated on the National railway line
connecting saltillo with Torreon.
Possession of these two points gives
the rebels a big advantage over the
federal army in Torreon, which is
more thoroughly than ever now cut
off from communication.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
ARMIES OF AMAZONS
MARCH ON CAPITALS
ALBANY AN~ ANNAPOLIS ARE
TIE col OF FEMALE
BALL 4EEKERs

Albany General
Rosalie Jones and her band Of suf-
fragette mixers arrived at the capitol
at 2:4O o'clock this afternoon. They
went to the assembly chamber after
addressing a street meeting A
crowd that soon oyeyf1owed the as
sembly chamber accompanied them.
The marchers were accompanied
by a fife and drum corps, which join
ed them on the outskirts of the CITY,
The marchers We're footsore and
weary.
Their arrival in the assembly cham
Der was the signal for slight ap-
plause. Some Of the women rushed
IN to former Governor sulzer and
greeted him effusiyely. All Of the
members of the party. including II To-
cal women, who wore ''votes for Wo-
men" sashes, took seats on the floor
Of the chamber
one of the suffragettes, who oceu-
pied a seat next to Sulzer, held a
large American flag None of the
marchers removed her raincoat q
hat. They waited patiently for the
assembly to dispose Of its business
that they might have an opportunity
to present their petition for greater
righs FOR women, and especially as t.
guarding election polls.
General" Jones said that while
she was very tired, she had stood th'
trip wen and she was satisfied tina
the hikers' journey would be produc
tive of good results.
Shortly before 4 o'clock the hikeri
left the assembly and called on tn
governor. General" Jones carried
lighted lantern.
What's the idea?" some one asked
'I'm looking for an honest legisia
tor she replied.
No attempt was made by any 9
| the party to address the assembly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
women Mareh 81 AnnapoIls

Baltimore, Md, Ja@ 7-Refreshed
after a good nights rest. at severna
Park, the little band Of women sui
fragettes marching to Annapolis to
present a Yotesfor-women petition %
the legislature resumed their hike
this morning They had but ten
miles Ato 60 to complete their jour
ney, and planned to be at the state
house in time for the convening of
the general assembly at noon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
SULzER TAKES SEAT
in LEGISLATURE
pEPosED GOVERNOR or NEW
YORK is PRESENT WHEN As
sEMRLY MEETS

Albany, N. Y, Jan Governor
Glynn's first message to the new IAg-
islature was presented at noon. It
dealt solely with finances and de-
scribed the present situation Of the
state treasury as an acute one, de-
manding careful thought and heroic
treatment. The governor urged dras-
tic economies, by looping off unnec-
,essary ofhceholders and consolidat-
ing bureaus.
The new legislature got under way
promptly Assemblyman William Sui
zer and his wife arrived early The
assembly agreed on its new code Of
rules, involving several concessions
to the minority. The principal re-
quest Of the progressives, that the
power Of appointing committees be
taken away from the speaker was
refused. The vote for speaker was
as follows:
Thaddeus D. Sweet, republican, Sfs
Alfred b. smith, democrat A; Mi
chael schaaps progressive, 10. Former
Governor sulzer voted for schaap
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
An uNEMnLo oYEn Amy

Fresno. Calf. Jan. Thirty-five
long miles to Bakeasfiela with but
one small settlement enroute faced
band OF 135 unemployed men today in
their march down the state.
The men covered Is miles from Ter
ra Bella to Denalo yessslay thereby
entering Kern county. The supervi
sors sent word that they would not
feed the marehers, and were notified
that If they did not the village ol De-
lano would have to.
Advance agents Of the band alrea-
dy have reached Bakersfieid and afe
negotiating for free food and shelter
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
rEsTIMoMY HuRfs MEsTERN

san Francisco, Jan. Technical
testimony along the line Of that pre-
viously given occupied the session
heer today Of the Wectern Fuel trial,
eight officers, directors and employees
Of which are charged with having de-
frauded the government Of s5OO,0OO by
a criminal conspiracy to evade Gus
toms dues and collect full payments
on short weight Of coal.
w. H. Tidwell, special agent for
the treasury department, testified
that between February 10, 1909 and
March 81, of the same year, the barge
Comanohe received from the com
pany's off-shore On fuel 2,e1S tons,
being an excess pf coal sold over
coal delivered Of 100 tons. For an
other period, the barge Melrose show
ed an overrun Of 24 per cent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
EederaIal couraae Renewed

Ojinaga, Jan. 7.-~I.et villa come
on with all his forces; we're ready
foF him" was the statement today
OF General Castro, commander Of
the federal forces. Federal officers
are In high spirits since the with
drawal Of the constitutionalists from
the immediate vicinity or the town,
and seem confident Of being able to
repel further attack.
No fighting was done early today
although preparations in expectation
Of a renewal Of the battle continued
Villa's army was camped several
miles from the town.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
DYNAMITE pIot unearthed

L'Anse, Mich, jan T.--Disclosure
Of the fact that stick of dynamite
had been discovered in the building
where the prosecuting attorney has
his office caused sensation here
today. The explosive was found on
the stairway leading to the quarters
Of hubert Brennan, who has been
assisting Prosecutor lucas Of Hough-
ton county ii the strike cases. A
fuse and cap were picked up few
feet away, and it was the theory
of officers investigating The occur
renee that the persons responsible
for the plant" lost them and thus
were unable to blow the building
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07

y HIa lleL-
anlfttee

fore THE amittee.
aThe eastern district, said he
should be as large as it could be
made, to comply with the require
ment Of making eight districts. do
not know that my suggestion meets
with general favor, but it would be
better to have the New York district
include New England ana go far
enough west to include Pittsburgh"
The witness submitted a list Of
eight districts which he said he would
favor if it were decided to divide the
northeast into two Or more districts
In such an event he would have the
New York district restricted to New
York, Connecticut and northern New
Jersey
Charles Sabin, vice president Of the
Guaranty Trust company Of New
York, said this city should have a
regional bank, sufficiently large to
care for the business which naturally
comes in this direction He believed
that to create such q bank this dis
trict should include New York, New
England and possibly New Jersey
Many Applications Received
Applications from 17S banks, scat
tered throughout the country, to en-
ter the new currency system, have
been received at the treasury de-
partment up to the present time. 4
majority Of these applications ars
from eastern and middle western
cities.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
man, WOMAN And DAUGHTER
w. M. MELTON, MRS. MARY cox
AND MISS FLORENCE cox
ARE THE VICTIMS
APPEARED ON GOOD TERMS
WHEN LAST SEEN TOGETHER
THE PARTY WAS ENJOY
ING GOOD TIME

Les Angeles, Jan 7-Efforts to
establish motive for the double
murder and suicide which resulted
in the deaths Of w. M. Melton, a
local attorney; Mrs. Mary Cox Of
San Francisco, and the latter's
daughter, Florence. 12 years old, in
rooming house here last night,
proved futile today.
Lodgers in the house where the
tragedy occurred, and the proprietor
of it, said when last seen alive to-
gether Melton and zIrs Cox had ap-
peared to be on the best Of terms
and nothing ito indicate a violent
quarrel was heard before the five
shots which resulted in the tragedy
Melton received four wounds, any
one Of which would have proved
fatal, while Mrs. Cox was shot but
once, and around the wound in her
head were powder marks, indicating
that the revolver had been very
close.
Woman Did the Shooting
Melton entered Mrs. Cox's apart
ments at 7:45 o'clock last night. The
shooting occurred about 10! As O'Clock.
Mrs. i. f. Wilson, proprietor OF the
hotel, said today she heard several
shots fired and heard Florence, Mrs.
Cox's daughter, scream :"He shot my
mother"
Mrs. Wilson started to call the
police, and another series OIL shots
rang out. Two patrolmen answered
her call. They burst in the door Of
the Cox apartments and found Mel
ton and Mrs. Cox dead on the floor.
Florence was still breathing but she
died i'm few minutes.
| An investigation showed Is shots
| had been fired from the one revol-
yer which was found lying beside
| MS. Cox. Her boGy ,ay within
three feet of that of Melton.
-Four bullets found lodgment in
Melton's body. Florence was shot
only once-in the heart. Her moth
er also bore but one wound, which
was under the right ear
The police theory is that Mrs. Cox
fired first at Melton, reloaded her
,w,tapon and emptied dt at he1
daughter. Then probably she lsharg
Fed it a third time for her own de
struction.
! A portion Of a diary kept by Mrs
Cox expressed her disappointment
over her inability TO procure steady
employment as motion picture act
ressi The last entry, January 3
read:
eDespondent again with bad news
/ from b.. Heart broken"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
WOMEN DEMOCRATS MEET

washington, Jan. with her
election td the presidency practic-
ally assured by an unusually large
number Of pleged votes, Mrs. Will
liam A. Cullop. wife of Representa-
tive CulIop OF Indiana, and acting
head Of the Womaas National Dem
ocratic league, called the league 70
order here today in its second annual
ldcnvention. More than 500 dele
lgatass representing every woInan $
organization affiliated with the dem
ocratic party in the United States
were in attendance.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
Wilson is Pleased
oFFicER is SAVED

Washington, Jan. Major Z James
B. Hughes, First United States cav
airy, found guilty and sentenced to
dismissal from the army by gen
eral court martial at San Francisco
on charge Of intoxication, which
involved 13 specific occasions, will
lose only so numbers. President
Wilson, in view Of Major Hughes
excellent record in the war with
Spain and unanimous recommends
ton Of the court Of clemency.% com
muted the sentence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
GARDEN WILL MOVE

Washington, Jan. THE intention
Of the British foreign office to trans
fer Sir Lionel Garden, British minis
ter at Mexico City, to Rio Janeiro,
has been reported in dispatches re-
ceived here from the American en-
bassy in London.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
CONCESSIONS GIVEN
To PLAYERS union
THE NATIONAL BASEBALL COM
MISSION TAKES EASIEST
WAY GUT

Cincinnati, Jan. l.-Only a few OF
the many ontables OF the baseball
world who have been IN attendance.
at the history-mazing sessions Of the.
national baseball commission remain
ed today to witness what was ex
peoted to BE the fiisal maatin ~ sh
copnnIs
routine natte wee
on today, and the commissif
in no hurry to meet to consider thene
General congratulations were ex-
changed on the outcome Of the pro-
longed meeting yesterday
The liberality with which the com
mission dealt with the players ira
ternity was said by prominent base
ball men to be a wise move. inasmuch
as it will tend to conciliate the play
ers and keep them from jumping to
the federal league
Later the national commission de-
cided to hold no more meetings, and
declared the present annual meeting
closed. The meeting with the com.
mittee from the National association
was called off. The option which
the Brooklyn club holds on Second
Baseman Richard Egan was extend
ed to February Z.
National League Talks Contracts
The board Of directors Of the Ma
tional league, who are attending the
annual meeting Of the national base
bali commission, held an informal
meeting here today to discuss new
contracts. The new rules granted BY
the commission at the request Of
the players fraternity make it nee
essary that new contracts be issued
to those players who have already
signed contracts. Many other play
ers have been holding off on signing
| thahf contracts, at the direction Of
David F.nlts. president Of the play
ers' fraternity, who VIA now advise
them that they are free to affix their
signatures to the documents.
It was the consensus Of opinion q
the directors that the old contracts
are valid, and that new contracts
conforming to The new rules can b
resigned by players already nndel
contracts.
Later in the day the national com
mission win meet with committe'
\ Of the National Association Of Pro
fessionaS Baseball leagues to take u
legislation that was brought up q
/ a recent meeting Of the minor leagu
magnatss at Columbus
Manager Herzog Of Cincinnati az
nouncea that he had exercised hi
option on Players yingling an
Moran Of the Brooklyn club tn
Rtoolalyn team was notified, anl
Yingling and Moran officially becam
/ members of the Cincinnati team
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
mover Anxious 70. Act

Chicago, Jan. Charles H. Mover,
president Of the Western Federation
Of Miners, is anxious to return to
Calumet. Mich, before Governor Fer
ris completes his investigation, and
said today that he would endeavor
to make the trip by the end Of this
week. He sat up and presided at a
meeting Of his official advisers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
Troops Reach Routt County

Oak Creek, Colo, Jan. THE com
pany of Colorado National Guardsmen
sent from Trinidad to keep order in
the Routt county coal fields is quar-.
tered in a business block here today
A large crowd assembled to see the
arrival of the troops, but there was
no disorder. The district is quiet to
day.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
cHAMnERLAlN ro RETIRE

Birmingham, England, jan 7.-Jo
seph Chamberlain, the venerable Brit
ish statesman, has decided to retire
from parliament at the next general
election. He has served continuous
ly as a member Of the house Of com
mons since 1876, all this time repre-
senting West Birmingham.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
trouble at Tampico

Washington, Jan. Late official
dispatches today from Tampico trans
nit apparently reliable reports Of Sc
rious fighting IN the vicinity Of Car
denas and san Luis Potosi From
saltiIlo all communication to the
south has been interrupted since De-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07

Washington. Jam When Prga
dent Wilson returns to washington
early nest week he VIII flnd Attorney
General McReynolds prepared =
take up IN detail az Pie PROPOSED
strust legislation which has appears
ed in the forms of bills In e1as
darAe Ehn last nine months
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-01-07
Marohera Arose EarIY

Ravena. N. Y. Jan. 7-General Ro-
sale Jones and her suffrage army
we're up early this morning. They
left this village shortly after z o'clock,
prepared to complete their march to
the capital by noon.