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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
ARMY REPORTED DEFEATED
IN RUSSIAN POLAND IN VICINITY OF WARSAW;
TEUTONIC ADVANCE AT WIRBALLEN IS DENIED
TODAY'S DEVELOPMENTS

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The Germans who moving oend reported
occupied miles east Of the former
city
German sentb by German
marching ostend and in part
toward the French frontier There has been heavy fighting east Of
point lost
declared French claims the Woevre
: district denied
Todays the allies made
progress Arras and Al
bert the dt
while offensive movement the north
Die has been definitely checked i
claims the situation the eastern
AusoGerman completely defeated Wednes
the nehborhood Warsaw Russian Poland suffering enor
wireless message from Berlin says that was
the battle Of Wbaen in Rus
fighting favorable the Ger
Repeated advances of the Russians have been repud with
: heavy losses.
( Przemys, but gives details.
from Amsterdam which quotes German correspondent at Rn
burg civilian population of Goap eyauat
ed military precautions"
miles from the frontier and about
where the Russians recently reported
fire the Iungar
virtually dreadnaught and damag
destroyes Several wkmen suspected Of ncendar
4 ism arrested
cholera is reported among the Russians phu
among while the British rushing
make various illnesses cavalry horses
claims the servians and Montenegn
the servan government in
that Belgrade longer danger
business being resumed at the capital Food
= declared be abundant
Italy is said to be abating while Tur
i key a trucuent mood
Belgian and the arrival Of refu
afforded serious problem for Great Britain
probably win be appealed to for aid
IL Further attachments Canadian troops landed in England
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
ALLIES LOSSES AT
ANTWERP WE'RE BIG
cERMANY's HEAVY GUNS OFTEN
KILLED 40 MEN AT EACH
EXPLOSION

Berlin, Oct. IS (by wireless to Say
vile, L. LA telegram received here
from Rotterdam says that the losses
Of Belgian ana English troops during
the bombardment of Antwerp were tre-
mendous. Bursting shells from the
German side repeatedly killed at one
time between 40 and 50 soldiers in
the Antwerp trenches.
& The statement from Russian sources
to the effect that two German subma-
rines were sunk during the attack off
The gulf Of Finland last week on the
Russian cruiser Pallada, was today
given official denial in Berlin, More
than two billion marks (S50O,0Oo,O00)
ALREADY had been paid in on The war
loans This IS nearly ,O0O,0OO9o0
marks more than is required
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
BATTLE IN WEST FLANDERS PUTS struggle ALONG THE
AEE in BACKGROUND AS IMPORTANT FACTOR in WAR

ed soon. These reports, which are
brief, do not explain when General
Carranza is to resign, or how but in
dicate that the conference finished its
work successfully last night.
All the generals in attendance ap-
peared to be well pleased with the
results. The only authorized dele
gates reported absent were those from
Generals Maytorena and zapata.
The convention TO-DAY is said to be
awaiting the arrival of these delegates
to sign the peace pact" After this
document is signed it is said, a public
session Of the conference will be held
to name a successor to Carranza.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
paris Makes statement

Paris, oct. 15-The official commu-
nication given out by the French war
Office this afternoon is as follows;
I'm Belgium German troops com
ing from Antwerp are marching to-
ward the west, and on the evening Of
October IA they were reported in the
region of Brueges and Thilt (15 miles
southeast Of Brueges.)
s.First, on our left wing, the enemy
has evacuated the left bank Of the
Iys. Between the Iys and the canal
Of La Basse, the situation shows no
change.
I'm the region Of Lens and between
Arras and Albert our progress has
been marked.
"Between the Somme and Oise
there has been no change. The Ger
mans have eannonaded our lines, with
ou.. however, delivering any infantry
attacks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
AUSTRIAN VESSELS
DAMAGED BY fire
Is BLAMED FOR
CONFEDERATION OCCURRING
AT TRIESTE

London, Oct 15.-Fire in the gov
ernment arsenal at Trieste, the prin-
cipal seaport Of Austria-Hungary on
the Adriatic sea, has virtually destroy
ed an Austrian dreadnought under
construction there, according to q
Central News dispatch from Rome.
SIX torpedo boat destroyers also were
damaged by the fire which quickly
the workshop. 1t is alleged
that quantity of woodwork in tho
arsenal was soaked with petroleum
A number of workmen have been ar
rested. The arsenal is said to have
been greatly damaged
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
AMERICAN SHIP HELD

San Francisco, oct. l5.After being
granted clearance for valparaiso with
a cargo Of coal today, the American
freighter Sacramento, formerly the
German Kosmos liner Alexandria. was
halted outside the Golden Gate by a
revenue cutter and brought back to
port Captain Anderson, wireless
operator and two sailors we're brought
ashore in launch, and the Sacra-
mento anchored off Alcatraz island
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
SLIDE Stops TRAFFIC
in THE PANAMA CANAL
SHIPS ARE CAUGHT IN
THE WATERWAY EARLY
TODAY

Panama, Oct. 15.-A serious land
slide in the Culebra cut at late
hour last night interrupted completely
all traffic through the Panama canal.
Soy yeral ships in the canal have been
unable to complete their passage.
The reports indicate that there
were earth movements on both sides
into the channel from the slopes Of
Gold and Contractors hills, which are
OF positc each other, Colonel Goethais
and other officials today were making
an examination Of the damage
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
PARIS Reports
GENERAL GAINS
FOR ALLIES

London, Oct. 15.-The Battle Of
the Rivers the long line Of which
still stretches across France, stood in
the background today in contrast with
the comparatively small field of oper-
&tions in the department of Nord and
in West Flanders, where the contend
ing allies and German armies may de-
eide during the next week a phase
of the struggle which became acute
when the Germans occupied Antwerp
and Ghent It seems plain now that
the German plan was to speed on
to Ostend and thence to the many
French ports in the same impetous
way that characterized the rush to-
wards Paris, but in this, their mill
tary experts are said to have been
meeting the most stubborn kind of
resistance.
The rigidness Of censorship pre-
c;udes more than guesses as to which
side scored in the fighting which fol-
loved the retirement of the Belgians
and the advance of the Germans in
the vicinity of Client. In the rear of
that city it is said that the Germans
have 10000 men, and all signs indicate
that violent battle for possession Of
Ostend and other channel ports is i'm
minent or in actual progress.
What became of the Belgian army
which retreated from Antwerp is not
vet known to the public. Nor is the
composition of the allied forces seek
ing to check the Germans seaward
advance clear.
AS was the case gerore the fall of
Antwerp, the British press in a meas
ure discounts the German occupation
Of Ostend, though it was pointed out
today that if the allies continue to
hold the town of Ypress, which cuts
the German lines, the continued occu-
patton Of Ostend will be brief Ger
mans are reported in Belgium as far
northwest as Brueges, which place
their cyclists and patrols are said to
have entered.
Nothing during the forenoon indi-
Gated any marked change in the sit
uation in France or in the eastern
arena.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
FATAL SHOOTING
AFFAIR in ROY
PAUL TYLER is KILLED BY Bull
LET FROM OSCAR KlDD's
REVOLVER

Paul Tyler, about % years Of age,
son Of Sam Tyler, proprietor Of the
Branch hotel at Roy, was shot and
killed yesterday BY oscar Kidd, re-
cent arrival in Roy from Texas. fol-
lowing a quarrel said to have origin
ated when Tyler accused Kidd of con-
Quoting himself improperly with
Tyler's wife
The report is that Kidd. who had
been living at the hotel conducted
by Tyler. sr., called at the hostelry
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning
for his clothes and effects, having ar
ranged to move to a nearby ranch
to which he is said 10 have acquired
title. Oscar Tyler refused to let him
enter the hotel Words followed, and
it is stated that Tyler hurled the un-
pardonable retort at Kidd over the
shoulder Of his mother who had come
to the door to block Kidd's entrance
when her son first went inside.
Then Tyler is said to have lunged
past his mother through the doorway,
pulling his gun as he came. A young
mar, named Jay, who had gone to the
ith Kidd, struck Tyler's arm
down as he raised the gun. Tyler got
the gun again and fired twice at Kidd
according to the word that reached
LAS Vegas today, Kidd then drew
land in quick succession both men fir
ed two shots each, neither Of Tyler'l
taking effect, but both Of Kidd's strilS
ing true, one in the arm and th'
other, the fatal one, in the stomach
Tyler died this morning
Both Kidd and Jay, who was un
armed. it is said. ran into barn, Of
fering to give themselves up if the!
iwere promised protection. II is furth
Ter said that while they we're in hid
ling. several people tried to get a
them to shoot them, ana that San
TYLER. the father Of the dead man
went into store and BOUGHT shot
Igun. This, however, is only rumor
Kidd is said to have peen armed with
a .ss caliber automatic revolver, and
Tyler used a As Colts.
Jay who is said to have participat
led in the quarrel and the fight only
jas a peacemaker, was unarmed, and
did not fire a shot With Kidd, how
ever, he is under arrest Both mer
have waived preliminary examination
and are awaiting the action Of the
grand jury. They were brought to la
Vegas this morning by F. M. Hughes
county commissioner and deputy shel
iff Of Mora county. They likely wi
be taken to the Mora county jail /
the city Of Mora
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
ENGLAND WON'T
HELP climatic
BE NEUTRAL

New York, oct. 15.-Two expedi-
tionary forces of Portuguese troops,
for one Of which English transports
were used, sailed from Lisbon on Sep
tember 10 to reinforce garrisons in
Portuguese possessions in Africa
which adioin those Of Germany. This
was made known today by G. Rangal
Je Sampaio, Portuguese consul gen
.eral at New Yois and Is the first
news to reach this country Of any ac-
tual military preparations by Portugal
for the eventuality Of that country's
participation in the war
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
EnnIand can,t HeIn L

Peking, Oct. 15.-Replying to the
Chinese protest concerning the occu-
patton by the Japanese of the railroad
in Shan Tung province which has been
used in connection with the compaign
against Kiao Chow, Great Britain has
no alternative the British answer
says, owing to the fact that this rail-
road is FGerman-owned and that the
Germans were using itufor military
purposes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
HARMONY is PREVAILING
zAPATA, cARRANzA AND
OTHER LEADERS, REPREsEN-
TATlyES PRESENT
BATTLE STILL GOES ON.
SIEGE or NAco PROGRESSES, AS
sAlLANTs RECEIVING RE
IMPROVEMENTS

Washington, Oct. 15.-Adjournment
of the Mexican convention at Aguas
ICalientes last night without acting
on the proposed resignation of Gen
eral Carranza as first chief, pending
the arrival Of additional delegates
representing Zapata, was announced
today in official dispatches to the
state department from Consular Agents
ICarothers and Kanova October 20
was tentatively agreed upon as the
date for reconyening the convention.
In secret session yesterday the con-
vention agreed that its authority in
Mexico should be declared supreme
on the arrival of the Zapatistas. This
report indicated that Carranza's re-
signation was not actually presented
and would not be until the conven-
ton reconvened. Both Carothers and
Kanova reported that harmony reign
ed at the close Of the session.
Prior to the decision to defer final
action regarding Carranza, however,
there were many heated debates,
which threatened to disrupt the CON
Ivention Dispute was started by a
resolution introduced by Colonel Fdu-
ardo Hay. providing that the conven-
tion be declared supreme as it stood.
Villa delegates, according to the of
fetal report. opposed this, urging that
zapata should be fully represented
at the convention until final action
was taken Hay made a speech, it is
said, in which he declared that the
leaders represented at the convention
should combine to put down any re
lbellion against the government finally
Iset up by the convention. Genera
IObregon and General Angeles mad,
speeches counselling harmony.
1 Finally Colonel Hay withdrew hi
resolution and introduced another pro
lviding for the sending Of an urgen
Invitation to zapata TO send delegates
land the postponement Of action on TIL
resignation of General Carranza. i
lsecret session it was decided to de
clare the convention sovereign AM
this fact later was announced in tha
open session.
The administration leaders We're 0
ltbe opinion that the opinion Of thi
oonvention made it probable that al
factions IN Mexico would be able t
come to an agreement which woule
.linclude the suppression Of minor dis
ccrdant elements.
No More Troops Needed
Colonel Hatfield. at Naco. Ariz tel
egraphed Secretary Garrison todal
that Governor Maytorena had at Ieas
'l4.000 troops attacking the Carranzi
garrison. that he was locking for so
men from the Cananea district anl
that a large force of reinforcement
were expected from Nogales Colone
Hatfield said no more United State
troops were needed to enforce orde
at the border town.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
CANT BACK UP IT'S TALK
THIS NATION is in NO POSITION
TO DEFEND THE MONROE
DOCTRINE
He WANTS INVESTIGATION
WOULD HAVE COMMITTEE EXAM
lNE INTO coUNTRY's MILL
TARY EQUIPMENT

Washington, Oct. 15. Inquiry into
the preparedness Of the United States
for war offensive and defensive, by
la national security commission was
proposed in a Joint resolution intro
duced in the house today by Repre-
sentative Gardner of Massaerusett E,
who recently returned from the war
zone in Europe.
Rave introduced this resolutlo
to provide investigation Of the mi
tary status Of the United States. sad
Mr.. Gardner in a statement accom-
panying the resolution. ebecause
know that a public search win open
the eyes Of Americans to situation
which is being concealed from them.
"The United States is totally un-
prepared for a war, in the defensive
or offensive against real power. IN
my opinion the effect of the vast
sums of money spent by Carnegie in
his peace propaganda was to blind
Americans to the fact that our ma
tional security from a military point
OF view is undermined.
Nearly every army and navy Of
ficer to whom have spoken tells me
the same story Of inadequate security
have yet to speak to a single mem
ber Of either the committee on naval
affairs or the committee on military
affaiFs Of the house Of representatives,
in whose Judgment have confidence,
who does not in private make the
same admission Yet, all these gem
tlemen seem to consider it their duty
to refrain from any public statement
Mr.. Gardner, referring to the pros
perity and peace Of the United States
and to the wondered South Ameri-
can continent which we have closed
to european colonization by the Mon
roe doctrine, declared that he could
not understand how any intelligent
student Of history can fail to see that
we are impotent to defend ourselves
and to enforce the Monroe doctrine
by moral suasion ana financial might
aIonea
"The time has not yet come nIrl
Gardner asserted, when inc United
States can afford TO allow the martial
spirit Of her sons to Be destroyed. ana
all the Carnegie millions IN the world
viii not silence those Of lis who be-
Iieve that bullets cannot be stopped
with bombast, nor powder yanauIshed
by platitudes.'
Mr. Gardner declared III his state.
ment that with respect to the pres
ent European war. concerning which
he had some personal insight. having
been in the zone Of conflict. his views
were mot those Of a neutral
4 am entirely convinced said he.
"that the German cause IL nnholg.
and, moreover. a menace to the prIn-
ciples Of democracy Furthermore
believe that the Cod of battles wilI
visit defeat on tho Germans. bit nf
matter which side winh, We must e
v member that since the bsgIunIn4 o
D time victorious nations have nfa|
Z. headeEfone and hiahhanGod
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
No More Troops Needed
Conference Was successfuI

Aguas calientes, Mexico. Oct Is
Unofficial reports of the results Of the
peace conference here yesterday shat
q successor to General Carran7a fer
fhe presidency 81 Mexico ~ % 81 RAM
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
carranza san supreme

Mexico city, Oct. 1.-THE Mexican
foreign minister Ysidro Faballa today
denied that General Caranza had re
signed the supreme power Of the con-
stitutionalists for Villareal. governor
of the state of Nuevo Leon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
TRADING is RESUMED

Toronto, onterio, Oct. 15 Authoriz-
ed trading among the brokers Of the
Toronto stock exchange was begun
today. The trading IS for cash and is
restricted to securities listed on both
the New York ana Toronto EXCHANGES
No prices will be published.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
FIeHrs FoR roNIeAr

Johnny Kilbane vs. Abe Attel, 20
rounds, at Vernon, Calf.
Al Reich vs. Jim Coffey, 10 rounds,
at New York City
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15
COMMANDER is NAMED

Amsterdam. oct f5 rhe Meter
Zeitung says that Major General Won
Bodenhausens police sergeant Of Metz
has been apnoin4ed commander II
Antwerp
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15

tcontirued on Page Five)
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-10-15

THERE is little doubt
in Carranza's mind
that he is the most
patriotic man In Mex
leo
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-06

He himself accepted his chastise-
ment humbly, as his punishment, but
his wife never ceased to rebel against
the fatality that pursued him.
However, his seven years at Kings
ton had passed uneventfully, and then
followed the three at Elmer. They
were growing old now; earnestly they
prayed that the miserable secret
might be allowed to remain in it's
grave.
Then, the day before, a man of the
old Chicago congregation, who vas
visiting Elmer, had met Williams on
the street. In the mans embarrassed
looks and h~esitating words the parson
read, not only the remembrance of
his secret, but the fact that he had
already made it public property.
"Jed," suggested his wife, don't
you suppose that if-if you hadn't
resigned from all those posts so pre-
cipitously the people would have
stood by your"
He shook his head mournfully. eft
may be" he answered, 'but l couldn't
be the cause of differences among my
people. No, my dear, we must leave,
Elmer. Only there is something to be
done first"
eyes, Jed dear?"
The old man rose and stood before
her; a fire burned beneath the pa
tent humility of his bearing.
Hitherto, my dear, l have-Well,
rim aUav he said "R1It fhic timo 7
am going to make my confession be-
fore God and to my people"
"Jed! Not after all these years."
would that 1 had done so many
years ago." he answered.
Fortunately for his resolution that
day was Saturday. On the next morn
ing the church was packed as it had
never been since the beginning of
Williams ministry. His wife, seated
- L., oOT11d coo fho ,Go-s--
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-06

emily seeming something in the air.
But prayers began, andsth pastors
wife resolutely turned her mind from
these considerations. Reverently she
prayed that it might be well with
them, whatever it might please their
Master to lay upon them.
The sermon began. 1t was said aft
erward by those who recalled it that
it was the best sermon Jed Williams
had ever preached. But little remem-
brance of that remained when the
speaker, changing his tone to one of
intense conviction, added:
And now, friends, l have to make
clear to you some personal history.
Years ago, when l was a boy, 1 killed
a man. 1t was a single blow, struck in
hasty passion-but it killed. l served
a term of Imprisonment for it. When
l came out l resolved to devote my
life to the service of men, and thus
to make atonement, if that were pos
sible."
Everyone was breathing hard; all
eyes were fixed upon the speakers
face.
81 went from pulpit to pulpit" he
continued, leach time thinking that l
could live down the past. But there is
only one way of living down the past,
and that is by humbly c~onfessing
ones faults, not only to God, but to
ones feIlowman. 1 should never have
found the strength to do this today
had 1 not had reason to believe that
once more my old sin had come to
light. But now before l go, before 1
leave Elmer forever, I want to make
this explanation to you, my friends,
trusting that you will pardon me in
your hearts and be merciful to n
who sorely needs mercy"
So saying, he stepped down from
his pulpit and prepared to leave.
His wife was waiting for him at the
church door, as they passed out alone,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
ATLANTIC COAST
IS STORM SWEPT
Reaches From North Carolina TO
Maine--Unknown Battleship
In Trouble.
ny Associated rrsss)

Washington, Dec. IA roaring
northeaster today swept the Atlantic
coast at sixty miles an hour from
North Carolina to Maine. Chief among
the vessels ashore was an unknown
warship with four tunnels and fight.
ing top, off Ocean City, Md. A fog
hides the vessels identity. while her
whistles shrieked for help. Later II
was reported she released herself.
High seas prevented other ships from
aiding her. The ocean battered down
the seawall at Seabright. n. j., and
the water flooded the streets and the
damage was great. New York bay
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
WOULD PROBE n. I.
COTTON EXCHANGE
(By Associated PressO

Washington, Dec. - Representa-.
tive Tribble of Georgia today intro.
duced a resolution asking a Congress.
sional investigation Of the New York
cotton exchange and its methods OF
dealing with the present situation
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
WILSON OBJECTS To
REP. GARDENERS PLAN
Does Not Want Our War Prepared
ness Probed in Way to Create
Unfavorable Views.
CBy Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec President VIII
son today announced that he was op-
posed to Representative Gardner's
plan for an investigation of the pre-
paredness Of the United States for
National defense, because he thought
it an unwise way of handling a "ques-
ton which might create very unfavor-
able impressions" President Wilson
said he favored a Congressional com.
mittee to make full investigation
and have all the facts at their dis.
posal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
CONGRESS HAS A
BIG JOB AHEAD
Appropriation Measures Promise to
Make II a Billion Dollar
Session.

Washington, Dec. congress re.
turned to work today to what with the
large appropriation measures and the
administration program, promises to
be a billion dollar session. President
Wilson delivers his message tomor.
row.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
.SHOPMEN VOTE To
CONTINUE STRIKE
(By Associated Press)

St Louis, Mo-. Dec -Four OF the
organizations involved in the shop
mems strike on the Hartman lines
voted 10 continue the strike. accord
Ing to announcement made today. The
fifth organization has not been heard
from
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-07
French Guns surpass Germans.
(By Associated Prss..l

Paris, Dec. An official announce.
ment says the allies continue attack.
ing the few trenches the Germans still
hold on the left bank Of the User. In
Champagne the French heavy artillery
continues to outshoot the German
guns.