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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
villa is Patriotic

Chihuahua, Mex, June 5.-The ere
ation of the central division of the
constitutionalist ARM and the placing
of its command in the hands OF Cen
eral Panfilo Natera are matter en-
tirely within the province of General
Carranza, commander;in-chief of the
constitutionalist army" said General
villa today when asked whether ne
wished to comment on the turn In
military affairs in northern Mexico.
81 have always been ready to serve
and have always served my country
as best could, and l will continue to
guide my actions by what consider
to be best in the interests of Mexico
and its people" continued General
villa. ''I will say that I am ready to
make any sacrifices for my, country,
provided always that making such
sacrifices will aid the greater cause for
which have been fighting"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
new HAVEN HAD NO
DUMMY DIRECTORS
LEWIS CAsS LEDYARD'Sl STORY
DOES NOT PLEASE COUNSEL
LoR FOLK

Washington, June 5.-Lewis Cass
Ledyard continuing his testimony on
New Haven railroad financial affairs
before the interstate commerce com
mission denied that the New Haven
directors were dummies" or that the
late J. P. Morgan or rormer President
Mellen dominated the board. He said
he often had opposed Mr.. Morgan,
that the board meetings were well at.
tended and that generally all the di-
rectors took part in the proceedings.
Mr.. Ledyard's testimony was enliv-
ened by lively clash with Mr. Folk,
in which the witness insisted on an
swering questions in his, own way, and
appealed to the commissioners to sus-
tain him,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
ANOTHER @LAsT TOUR

New York; June 5.--Mme. Sarah
Bernhardt, at the age of 20, will sail
for this city on OCTOBER 10 to begin
a professional tour of the world ex
tending over period of 26 months.
Fifteen weeks of the time will be
spent in the United States. Word of
Madame Bernhardt's decision was re-
ceived by cable yesterday. The tour,
it is stated, will close her career on
the stage. Madame Berhardt has
made several farewell tours. On the
last one to this country, which ended
in May, 1913, the theatrical profession
in America raised money for a gold
wreath, which later was presented to
her in Paris.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
TWO AvlAToRs KILLED

Dion, France, June 5.-Two French
aviators, Lieutenant Gironne' and Sap
per Ricn, were killed near here to
day. Peasants watching an aeroplane
which. had risen from the military
aviation station and which was fly
ing swiftly At an altitude of half a
mile over the forest of Cacquette,
saw burst of flame and heard an ex-
plosion. A few moments later the
fragments of the aeroplane to which
the aviators were strapped fell among
the trees.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
STRAUSS IS DEAD

Peekskill, N. Y, June 5-The body
of Charles H. Strauss, general agent
in New York for the New England Mu-
tual Life Insurance company, who has
been missing from his Riverside Drive
home for week, was found floating
today in Lake Mohegan. A reward of
1000 for information concerning the
agent was Offered yesterday. An
empty canoe he hired Friday evening
was found on the opposite side of the
lake.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05

that she is using them as the instru
'ments Of civilization, not as the in
struments OF aggression.
The idea OF America is to serv,
humanity, and every time you let the
Stars and Stripes free to the wind yot
ought to realize that that is in itseli
a message. that you are on an errand
which other navies have sometimes
forgotten, not an errand of conquest
but an errand of service.
What do you think is the last i'm.
preston that those boys down at Vera
Cruz are going to leave They have
had to use some force. pray God
it may not be necessary for them to
use any more. But do you think the
way they fought is going to be the
most lasting Impression? Have not
men fought ever since the world be-
gan? Is there anything new in using
force? The new things in the world
are the things that are divorced from
force. The things that show the
moral compuisions of the human CON
science, those are the things by which
we have been building up civilization,
not by force, and the lasting impress
sion that those boys are to leave will
be that they exercised self-controL
you must bear in mind that you
are the champions of what Is right
and fair all around, no matter where
YOU are, and that it is for what Is
right and fair for public welfare that
you are to fight and not merely on the
drop of hat or upon some slight
punctillie.'
The president praised Admiral
Fletcher, saying he had been on duty
longer at Vera Cruz than the other
and that he had the full
est measure of craftsmanship.
After the ceremony the president
watched the graduates go to their
quarters and the former ''plebes'' run
to take possession of lovers lane"
He ate luncheon with Captain Fullam
and planned to leave for Washington
1t o'clock
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
ERANcE IS HoNoREn

Washington June Sin recognition
of the services of the French people
in the construction of the Panama
canal, first steps were taken to pre-
sent to France the steam launch
Louise. used in constructing the canal,
and to give the little ship bearing the
French flag the place of honor at the
formal opening. Senator Root today
introduced resolution authorizing
the presentation. The Louise was
built in France in 1885 and used first
by the French Panama Canal com
pany and later by the United States.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
NEWS COMES UNOFFICIALIY
THE SUBSTANCE OF HIS -REJoIN,
DER is KNOWN lF TEXT
IS NOT
CoNSTITUTloNALIsTS ARE BAT
TERING THE FEDERALs'
FoRTIFIcATIoNs

Niagara Fails, N. Y, June 5.-Tht
general attitude here in regard to the
expected reply from General Carran
"a, chief of the constitutionalist cause
in Mexico, to the note the South Am
erican mediators sent him last Tues
day through his representatives in
Washington is a mixture of doubt and
hope.
In some quarters there was more OF
less skepticism manifested. 1t was
evident some believea Carranza's re-
sponse would be negative, but it was
hoped it would leave open the door
for continued correspondence. Semi
official statements in regard to the at
titude of Carranza toward the media
ton proceedings indicate he is not
ready to accept unreservedly the offer
of good offices practically renewed by
the mediators.
A question which aroused interest
here today was as to when Carranza,
who is reported enroute from Duran
go to Saltillo, would reach the latter
city, where he is preparing to estab-
lish his provisional government While
no meetings between the mediators
and either the American or Mexican
delegates were scheduled for the day,
the mediators themselves planned to
get together to discuss the latest phas-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
A REPRESENTATIVE BODY
ENGINEERS, MERCHANT, EMPLOY
ER AND socIoLocIsT TO BE
ARBITRATINe BOARD
WORKERS" ANNOY A CITY
TARRyToWN, N. r., ENDEAvoRs
TO GET RID OF ROOKIE
FELLER's "PRoTEsTERs.

Washington. June 5. Senator
Ovens proposed resolution for fed.
eral arbitration of the Colorado strike
troubles as prepared today after con
sultations with Senators Thomas and
Shafroth, would empower the presi
dent to appoint a mining engineer, an
army or mary enginee~, arnan familiar
With the handling OF coal as merchan
disc sociologist and an employer n
labor--five in all. 1t will be introduc
ed in the senate later.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
WILSON PROGRAM HURRIED

Washington. June 5.-iWork in the
house on the railroad securities bill.
the final measure on the antitrust
program, progressed rapidly. Demo
cratic leaders planned to complete the
measure before adjournment with the
hope of taking the final vote on the
three antitrust measures tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
JUDGE SHOWS MERCY

Florence, Italy, June 5.--The plea
of 'extenuating circumstance" was
accepted today in behalf of vincenzo
Perugia, who stole Da vinci's Mona
Lisa" from the Louvre in Paris. The
Judge sentenced him today to one
year and Is days Imprisonment. AS
Perugia has been in prison awaiting
trial since December of last year he
will serve only about six months.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
tNss
TODAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, June s.. Senate: Met
at II a. m.
Debate was resumed on the repeal
Of the Panama tolls exemption.
House: Met at II a. m.
The senate resolution inviting for
eign governments to participate in the
national star spangled banner cele
bration in Baltimore in September
was adopted
Under the five minute rule debate
was resumed on the railroad securf
ties bill.
Progressive party bills for fed
eral employment bureau were discuss
ed before the labor COMMITTEES
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05

today that she had a share In the kid
naping and that it was she who lured
the ziller boy away from his com
panions to the automobile in which
bis mother was waiting. Mrs Palmer
is reported to have said that Mrs.
McGrath came to her several days ago
asking her aid IN recovering her son.
The Palmer woman said she acted
without any intention of doing wrong.
but felt impelled to help the mother
whose heart was breaking because Of
the separation from her child.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
AMERICAS MISSION TO
SERVE the WORLD
PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARES
IN HIS ADDRESS AT
ANNAPOLIS


Annapolis, Nd June 64President
Wilson today told 154 graduates OF
the naval academy, many of whom
will leave shortly for Mexican waters,
that the mission of the United States
lis one of service to humanity, not Of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of conquest. He spoke
at the annual academy graduation ex-
ercises and later delivered the ID.
plomas to the young midshipmen. He
declared the duty of the United States
is to serve the world.
Speaking of the Vera Cruz situation
the president reverently declared:
Il pray God the boys there viii not
have to fight any more,
He added that the real good they
win do will be their impression on the
Mexicans.
~They are not strutting and blus-
tering," he went on. THE people OF
Vera Cruz. who despised and hated
Americans, will think differently Of
them when our boys leave"
The president spoke in huge
armory packed with more than 5000
officers, midshipmen and relatives
and friends of the graduates. He
was enthusiastically cheered during
his address.
"Be Sample Americans"
President Wilson said in part:
1T ought to be one of you
thoughts all the time that you arr
sample Americans. not merely sample
navy men, not merely sample soldiers
but sample Americans, and that yos
have the point of view of American.
with regard to her navy and her arm.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
RIFLES ARRIVE FOR ]. :
!. ULsTER's ARMY
IRISH YACHTSMEN ARE SUCCESS
Full IN A DARING GuN-RUN-
MING EXPLOIT

Belfast, June 5.-The army of the
Ulster volunteers" was strengthened
today by the addition of 5000 Mauser
rifles as the result of daring gun
running feat of an Irish yachtsman.
A portion of the consignment was
landed to the south of Donahadee, 1f
miles from Belfast, but most of the
rifles we're delivered straight on the
quay at Belfast and the cases were
received under the eyes of the police
by specially selected volunteers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
GEORGE IS PERFECTLY COOL
BUT THE CHAMBERLAIN is Al.
MOST OVERCOME WITH AT /
TAcks or NERVES i;
In SPITE OF PRECAUTIONS
BEST DETECTIVES IN THE BRIT.
IsH ISLES ARE DECEIVED
BY WOMAN

London, June 5.-Miss Mary Blom.
field, daughter of Lady Sarah Louisa
Bloomfield, widow Of Sir Arthur Blomr
field, was the woman who created the
sensational scene at Buckingham pal-
ace last night, when she threw herself
on her knees before King George and
Queen Mary. Miss Bloomfield alone
was concerned in the incident. al
though her sister, who also attended
the court, was requested to leave the
palace after the occurrence, despite the
fact that she took no part in the dem-
onstration. She left without protest.
Officials of the palace today were
on the verge of nervous prostration
as the result of last nights scene and
the lord chamberlain's department has
taken every precaution to circumvent
any attempt to repeat the performs
ance tonight when another function
takes place at buckingham palace
Persons in the immediate vicinity at
the time declare the whole scene last
ed less than ten seconds and the VIC =
an had only time to calculate audib
Your Majesties, for Gods sake
when she was seized and hustled usst
of the throne room, finishing the
sentence as she went.
King George was the coolest man
in the company, and the presentations
proceeded after the incident with
clockworl1 regularity. It is UNDER
stood no further action win be taken
against Miss Bloomfield except to bar
her from future court functions
The sisters obtained admission to
the court in the ordinary way, through
application to the lord chamberlain's
Recent discourtesies shown by milf
Lants to the king, and the burning
iown OF many churches. have inflamed
public opinion to q remarkable de-
gree. People have been stilbs further
ncensed by what is regarded as the
belief that much Of the
work. Of destruction is done by hired
lands well paid out of the bulging
offers of the Women's Social ana
'olitical union. Cases have been re-
'orted Of the women leaving other
Employment to join the militants, nos
rom love of the cause, but because
he pay is better"
Police magistrates have warned
prisoners that If they had
ot been protected by the police they
yould almost certainly have suffered
t the hands Of the irate public. The
gly femper shown by the crowd at
ecent militant demonstrations seems
D support this view. Greater activ-
ty on the part of the government is
expected.
Officials Of the Women's Social and
'olitical union, the militant organiza-
ion, deny responsibility for the inci-
ent at buckingham palace last night
shen a woman interrupted tns pro
eedings by throwing herself At the
ing's feet. ~
Signs Of Yielding
Earl Lytton today replied to a
hurch newspaper which appealed TO
he suffragettes for truce Of God1
S follows:
There is only one way IN which
his deplorable movement can be end
d and that is by the introduction by
ne government Of woman suffrage
ill. On all matters connected with
heir policy the women are absolutely
leaf to suggestions o. advice
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
EARL OF LucAN DEAD

London, June 5.-The Earl of Lu-
can died today. aged "a. He was aide
de-camp to his father, the third earl
who was in command of the British
cavalry during the Crimean war and
who was largelH responsible for the
chafgseof the light brigade at Bala-
klava.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
GREETINGS FOR TEDDY

Plymouth, England, June 5s-The
mayor of Plymouth and a party of
distinguished personages went on
board the olympic on her arrival to-
day from New York, to greet Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the
city,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05

pico from the American ship Sunshine
commanded by Captain Brown, who
carried out the operation without op
position. The papers of the Sunshine
which came from Galveston, were not
deposited at the consulate, the cap.
tain declaring he knew no reason why
they should be-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05
Rebels Get Arms

Vera Cruz. June 5.-Arms and am
munition for the constitutionalists
were disembarked yesterday at Tam
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05

WITH imports exceed
ing exports, the new
tariff law is fulfilling
expectations.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-06-05

THERE win be a few
clouds in the sky To-
night and tomorrow:
temperature viii be
unchanged.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Don't Forget "kitty TOm."

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll baby with
long clothes, with a fooler in its
mouth, doll piano and rocking chair,
and some fruits, too. I'm trying to
be a good little girl. Don't forget lit
tie sister and Kitty Tom. Lovingly
SARAH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
MOire Ribbon For Nettie.
Smithville, Ca, Dec.

Smithville, Ca, Dec. s,
Dear Santa Claus:
l am little girl eight years old and
l want you to bring me a rocking
chair and doll carriage and some
red and blue MORE ribbon and some
story books, and some candy and
some fruit. How is Mrs. Santa Claus?
Your little friend
NETSY MKENNEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Daddy is Mistaken.

Dear Santa Claus:
l am little boy four years old, and
I want lot of nice things, but daddy
says you are dead. l can't believe
that, though, for you are too good to
die. l will now mention what l want.
A velocipede, a dog, a wagon, some
candy, fruits and nuts. / am also
sending a dime for the Empty Stock
ing Fund. l hope you won't forget
anybody. CHAS A. SMITH, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
A Nickle From Annie Ruth.
Americas, Ca, Dec.

Americas, Ga, Dec. S.
Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me bog doll, doll
trunk full of pretty clothes for her, a
doll carriage, a story book, lots OF
fruits and goodies, bicycle, and a
raincoat. Please don't forget papa
and mamma and my sister and my
brothers. I am little girl years
old, in the Third grade at school. l
enclose five cents for the Empty
Stocking Fund. Your little friend
ANNIE RUTH RAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Love to Mrs. Santa.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 7,
Dear Santa Claus:
l am little boy years old, but
would like for you to bring me lots
of things, as 1 am good boy. 1 want
a train, picture puzzle, watch, horn,
wheel, fruit, nuts and candy; also
fireworks. Love to Mrs. Santa Claus.
JOE I.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Letters to Santa Claus

child in the world. Don't forget
mamma and daddy grandma and
grandpa. Dear Santa, please leave my
things at No. 209 West 31st street, Sa-
vannah, Ca, as we will be there with
daddy. Am sending you 25c for the
Empty Stocking Fund.
JOE SUTTON, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Sparklers for TheIma.

Americas, Ca, Dec. Z, 1914.
Please bring me doll and doll car
riage and some wool mittens and con-
dictionaries, and all kinds of fire.
works. Don't forget mamma and papa.
l am six years old and in the First
grade. Please bring me some spark
lers. Your friend
THELMA HOGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Don't Forget Aunt LuIa's "Mutt."

Americas, Ca, Dec. Z,
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me an air rife, pis-
tol, a knife, a book, horn, a canoe,
a violin, a blackboard and lots of can
dy and things to eat. Please don't for
get the poor children everywhere, and
take Corinne and all the children at
the Hepzibah Orphanage lots of pres
ents in Macon, and please bring moth
err and dad and Jim and Kate some
things, and don't forget Aunt Lula's
Mutt; he's a little dog, but ne
wants a present and some candy.
That's all this time. Your little hoy
HAL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
A Rain Coat and Anything Else.

Americas, Ca, Dec. Z, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause:
NY name is Marie Louise Reeves.
am in the list grade and get on the
Honor Roll. Am just six years old.
Be sure and bring me pair of skates,
rain coat and any thing else that you
wish. Don't forget my little sister,
Sarah Frances. She is very fond OF
dolls. She says whenever that doctor
vaccinates her, then she will be in
the 1st grade, too, Here is cts. for
the Empty Stocking. Your little friend,
MARIE LOUISE REEVES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08

Is Good Boy and Wants Big Train
Dear Sanity Claus,
am five years old and am good
boy so you will bring me big train,
a fire engine and wagon big enough
to haul coal in. Please don't forget to
bring Elijah eth's doll.
HARRY OLEN CRANBERRY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Luther Has Two Honor "Dips.c
Americas, Ca, Dec.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 7.
I have been to school 2 years and
am always on the honor roll and have
gotten two honor diplomas, so please
don't forget me, and Joe 81" this
Christmas. | want a watch, rifle.
story book, wheel, fireworks, fruit,
nuts and candy. Goodbye.
LUTHER IVEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
He's "Kin- to Cousin Walt.
Americas, Ca, Dec.

Amerlcus, ia, Dec. Z.
Dear Old Santa:
I'm trying to be a good little boy
and not fight. I'm four years old. l
don't want many things this year, just
train on tracks, drum, a horn, a
Ratchet, wheelbarrow, pistol, a
gun and candy and fruits, and things
and a ball and ring, She's my baby
sister and is kin to Cousin Walt Fur
low; they have the same name. Good
bye. Your little friend.
JAMES w. HARRIS, III.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
She Thinks of Others.
FRANCES WALKER.

Dear Santa Claus:
had rather you would not bring
me so much this time because there
are so many little children who need
things more than I do, so bring me a
doll and a push cart and cradle, and
bring me something to eat. Good by.
ORALE WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
WALTER GEORGE REEVES.
Excellent Reports and on Honor Roll,

Americas, Ca, Dec. 7, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause:
l am little girl eight year old and
am in the second grade at school.
have had excellent reports and am on
the Honor Roll Please bring me a
pair of skates, doll bed, baby doll
in long dresses, a doll satchel fruit,
candy, nuts and some sparklers, and
some little fire-crackers. Good bye
Your little friend,
EUGENIA WALKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Nell Wants COnfectiOneries.

Americus, Ca, Dec. 7, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a cowgirl suit and
some kid gloves and story book and
some confectioneries, and all kinds
of fireworks. Don't forget my little
sister | am nine years old and in
the Fifth grade. Your friend,
NELL HOGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Claire Wants Bedroom Slippers.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 7,
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me baby doll and
skates and a doll cart and a pair of
bedroom slippers and a book And
don't forget mother and daddy, and
the poor children. Your little friend,
CLAIRE HARRIS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
2 Years Old and Good.
Americus. Ga, Dec. Z, 1

Americas, Ca, Dec. Z, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause:
l am a little boy two years old. I
have tried to be good, so please bring
an express wagon, little whip and
some sparklers, fruit, candy and nuts.
Your little friend.
CHARLES EDWARD WALKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Wants Five Boxes of SparkIers
LUTHER IVEY.

Americas, Ga, Dec. Z, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause:
l am little girl five years old. l
have tried to be good, so please bring
me doll, doll bed and fruit, nuts and
five boxes of sparklers. This is all I
want this Christmas, 50 goodbye.
Your little friend,
FRANCES WALKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-08
Sarah Lives at MiIIen.

Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little girl, four years old.
My home is in Millen, but Old Santa
don't forget me in Americas. l have