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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
AUERTA'S BIRTHDAY
PASSES UNNOTICED
SCENE IN MEXICO CITY is DIFF
FERENT TO THAT OF ONE
YEAR AGO

Mexico City, Dec. 23.-The National
palace was minus its holiday today.
The scene of diplomatic splendor
which last year celebrated the birth
day of Huerta was lacking at the big
palace, which echoed with hurrying
footsteps bent on negotiations to set
tie the more pressing affairs of state.
The former companions and support
ers of Huerta informally celebrated
the birthday Of their deposed dictator,
but officially Huerta is eliminated in
the furry of the new contentious that
are threshing out the factional claims
OF aspirants to fill his boots.
A year ago today sae National pal
ace revived the custom begun by
President Diaz of celebrating the
birthday Of the chief executive. Huer-
ia was SO years old on that day, and
he planned an elaborate celebration
OF his three-score anniversary this
year.
Before daylight military bands
marched up and down in front Of the
palace one year ago, serenading the
chief, who during the afternoon re-
ceived the congratulations of commit
tees representing all departments Of
the government The final event OF
the days celebration was a reception
to the diplomatic corps, when all the
foreign representatives were received.
1t was 60 years ago today that Vic
toriano Huerta was born in an humble
cottage in the village of Colotland in
the state of Jalisco. From a parish
priest he gained his early education,
and became proficient as a writer and
Mathematician. Opportunity came his
way in 1871, when General Guerra
came to the village and wanted let
ters written. Young Huerta accom-
pllSuSu In0 WoIht anu eDS =" AS"oAN 'N'S
sent to the military college. He de-
veloped great ability IN the field and
was early recognized as a natural
leader. He took part in many battles
and after the Diaz administration was
disrupted forged rapidly to the front.
When he was made provisional presi-
dent he was unable to check the spirit
Of insurrection that mad become a
fever in Mexico, and was forced to
flee this year to Spain, General Huer-
ia is celebrating his birthday today in
Barcelona, where he lives in a little
cottage outside the village.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
The Story

We cinched the exclusive publication rights
to Louis Joseph Vance's new sensation,
The Trey o. He0rz5 - we did it at price
that staggered other publishers - biggest
sum ever paid for serial of its kind
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23

kled they gave him an unaccountably
uneasy feeling. She was pretty, witty,
winning in her ways. She was intelll-
gent, too. The conversation had drift
ed towards the occult, hypnotism and
all that during the little rejection.
Then-then-
Il went to Sleep" reflected Verne,
"and remember my lady's glowing
eyes the last thing. Brr-rrl 1t is un-
canny. Perhaps she tried the art mes
meric on me. I'll go and see Leila
and forget all about it,
To Leila he was affianced. Society
saw an ideal love match in their pros
pective union. The Boyds were
wealthy and Verne was the heir of
his uncle, the richest man in the dis
trict. The wedding had been set for
two weeks ahead.
It was fortunate that Leila had some
other callers that evening, for Verne
felt dull and uncompanionable. He
could not shake OF a certain apathetic,
lethargic feeling that oppressed him.
Leila noticed it, and when he left she
whispered softly:
I'VE shall be alone tomorrow eve
ning-come early
But something prevented. The fol-
lowing morning Mr.. Tresham, Verne's
uncle, sent his nephew away on a busi-
mess mission to city a days journey
distant. 1t covered stay Of some
weeks, where attention to tagging
lawsuit would require constant vigi-
lance.
Verne wrote q hurried note to Leila
explaining the situation. Mrs. Vas
sour passed out of his mind, but she
was revived temporarily two days
later. when to his surprise Verne met
Colonel Reeves on the street In Trux-
ton.
Heard You was here on business"
spoke Reeves Familiarity, Some bust.
ness OF Importance likely to keep me
here for a week or two. II you are
going to make any kind OF a prolonged
stay, we can find pleasant mutual
quarters down at the Ramblers club"
Verne thought not any too much Of
Reeves, but time was likely to hang
heavy on his hands, the colonel was
good company and some very pleas
ant days passed.
my cousin, Mrs vassour, is still at
Midvale," announced the colonel one
day. by the way, she wrote me that
she met your uncle at q reception.
Fine old gentleman. He was very at
tentive and courteous toward her"
II Verne had not known that his
rich relative was a confirmed bach
elor, he would have felt uneasy. AS
It was, when he wrote to his uncle
he jocularly expressed the sentiment
beware Of the viddersl" and gave
bis uncle hint that Mrs. vassour
was scarcely en- regle with upper crust
society.
At the end OF two weeks there came
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
Grips Your Heart!

you've got red blood your
bit faster the Of advenureove mystery
then you've something in store far ahead Of anything
you've read that you'll forget the among
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
Observation-Disclosures
HER GLOWING EYES
BY GRACE 3. WHARTON.

Copyright. 1914. by W. G. Chapman.)
Verne Tyson reused up with start.
He rubbed his eyes, he shook himself,
Then he stared across the table where
ais club acquaintance, Colonel Reeves
so-called, should have been. No col
onel Then beyond that at the spot
where last he had seen the volatile,
never-to-be-forgotten Madame Hor-
tense Vassour. Gone A discreet walt
or, napkin on arm, approached. His
well trained face expressed a mild
inquiry, a strong suggestiveness Of
being of service.
How long have been here7" asked
Verne abruptly.
Three hours. sir"
"Alone?"
yes, sir"
''And the others?" demanded Verne,
with sweep of his hand.
They joked about your siesta and
seemed to think 1t sport to give you
the surprise Of waking up alone"
go" muttered Verne, and his face
showed that he did not like the sit
uation. He arose. The waiter helped
him to his hat and gloves, bowed his
thanks for careless liberal fee. and
Verne walked from the cafe garden
into the street.
1T wasn't the wine--I didn't touch
IT," he ruminated. ut was not ennui,
for the colonel and his lady friend
were positively brilliant this evening.
1t was that woman's eyes!"
Verne knew little Of the colonel.
less of the woman. The former lived
a mysterious existence at the club.
The lady was his cousin. he had said.
From the first her eyes had repelled
Verne, because every time they spar
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
RATION SEES PICTURES

Santa Fe, Dec. 23.-Motion pictures
Of the exposition commissions collec-
ton were shown last evening at
ton and were pronounced exception
ally fine by the audience that saw
them. They included pictures Of the
operations at the coal mines Of Col
fax county and will be sent to San
Diego next week. to be shown every
day in the New Mexico building.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
Won't Cost You One Red Penny

You read a paper regularly. Read ours and
get all the soul-stirring, heart-gripping in
stallments Of The Trey O. HeGrt5-it sets
mile mark in literature and it won't cost
you a penny more to read it.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled In the muscles Of
the back, or from disease. In the two
former cases the right remedy is
BALLARD's SNOW IMMINENT 1t
should be rubbed in thoroughly over
the affected part, the relief will be
prompt and satisfactory. Price 25c.
soc and s1.OO per bottle. Sold By
Central Drug Co.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
ERuIT THRouaH rHE cANAL

San Francisco, Dec. pa new era
in shipping perishabIe fruit, fish and
vegetables to the eastern markets is
inaugurated today when the freighter
Ohioan leaves port for New York via
the Panama canal. For it will be the
first refrigerating vessel to pass
through the big ditch. Several thou
sand tons of California perishable pro
ducts are in the cargo.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
The Pictures

The Universal Film Manufacturing Co. pro-
nounced The Trey o. Hearts the best action
story for film purposes they had seen in
three years. They backed up their judgment
by putting the punch and 500, 900 cash
into a set Of pictures that are more than re-
markable = they're simply extraordinary.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23

The imagination Of this man Vance is super
human surprise is too mild word to describe stu-
ations The Trey o. Hearts is filed with to overflow
ing. And the end of every installment, written OF
pictured is startling climax that leaves you tense In
every nerve, waiting ndwatching for the next one
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23

Gas In the stomach comes from food
which has fermented Get rid Of this
badly digested food as quickly as pos
sible if you would avoid a bilious at
tack; HERBINE is the remedy you
need. 1t cleanses and strengthens the
stomach, liver and bowels, and re.
stores energy and cheerfulness. Price
Soc Sold by Central Drug co.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23
SUES SANTA e

Santa Fe, Dec. 2S.-Suit for $25,OOO
damages was filed against the Santa
Fe Railway company by Ynocenci'
Gonzales de Arias, ct al, who alleges
that her husband, Vicente Arias, W
killed by Santa Fe train on July 81,
1913
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-23

Remember, the Want Colums Of The
Optic are result getters.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-10-19
Why WOODBURY., ST., Does Not
Boost for Senator Newlands

of their candidate for congress. /
ask them if they can afford to lose
their manhood and indorse at the
ballot box a millionaire from Califor-
MIA who has attempted to control
every convention held in this state
regardless of party in an insane de-
sire for office. Can they support a
man whose only recommendation is
his wealth and who will use it to co
cree miners dependent upon him for
employment to vote for him on cleo
ton day and violate the dictates of
their conscience?
Can you support a man who will
follow the example of Senator Stew
art in 1874 and settle in California
the day after election?
The following is the history of the
Republican convention held at Reno
on August 81, 1892: Francis G. New
lands was the only candidate for con-
gress before that body. He was
placed in nomination by Trenmore
Coffin, of Ormsby county, with his
consent, and the nomination was sec
onded by myself. A platform was
constructed expressly for him to
stand upon every line of which met
his unqualified approval For fear of
offending the members of the silver
party if his name appeared upon a
Republican ticket with Harrison cleo
tors, in direct violation of the call
of the convention which was to nom
mate Harrison electors, he, by virtue
of his wealth and power, forced the
majority of the delegates to assemble
without any authority other than his
command at a different place than
that designated by the chairman OF
the committee, and to nominate him
for congress and pass the nomination
for presidential electors
Forty-eight delegates, in strict
obedience to the regular call of the
regular chairman and in strict con
formity with the main object of the
call, nominated three presidential
electors, who Endorsed the platform
which was read by myself A com
mittee was appointed to notify Mr.
Newlands of his nomination and tC
ascertain If he would indorse the
principles of his own platform. The
committee consisted of Trenmore COT
fin, A. C. Cleveland and r. L. Fulton
They reported that they went to his
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-10-19

control, above whose name is a wood
cut of Harrison. In the former he is
an apple of silver in picture of
gold and in the latter an apple of
gold in a picture of silver. If the
straight Democrats had been permit
ted by Mr.. Newlands to nominate
Cleveland electors at Winnemucca,
his name would have appeared under
theirs with as much propriety as it
does in the Gazette. In that event,
he would have been an apple of gold
only. In 1884 he was for Cleveland,
IN 1888 for Harrison, and in 1892 he
was for Weaver. He declared in the
convention at Reno that he was not
a Massachusetts Republican but a
Nevada Republican and day or two
after allied himself with Greenbacker,
Freetrader and Prohibitionist.
His chief recommendation is his
enormous wealth and the standing it
win give in social circles in Wash
ington. His followers, who believe
that his wealth will influence national
legislation, ought to know that mil
lionaires destroyed silver and inflated
gold, and that it will be remonetized
only by the poor mans representative,
for silver is the poor mans money
and not the rich mans money.
The candidate of the silver miners
of Nevada will doubtless create a
sensation in Washington society.
Even in Reno he is accused of aping
the English style dress and manners
It is said that he has score of
horses with tails bobbed after the
English fashion, and that he has an
English coachman trainer and teach.
er. People do not object to vote for
a bluff, honorable Englishman, of an
American citizen, but would prefer
the raw material rather than the
manufactured article.
| submit that as a man of ability
Mr.. Newlands never rose above medi
ocrity as lawyer; as TO his knowl
edge of silver and finance the subject
has been well nigh exhausted by the
ablest men of this nation, and vol
umes of silver speeches, such as
hold in my hand, have been com
piled and circulated out of which any
ordinary intellect can digest silver
speech every day in the year.
| have presented to the silver min
ers of Nevada a brief but true sketch
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-10-19

Knock out star in heaven"
appeal to the voters of this state
to force the barriers on election day
which prevent bona fde citizen of
Nevada from aspiring to position OF
distinction.
ask them to say by their ballots
that tests of eligibility to these high
places are not the sole and shameless
qualifications of plethoric sack and
lengthy residence in the State OF
California.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-10-19

A store that advertises must be q
store OF values - OF 'bargains' - or
the advertising would not pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
"WHEN ROME RULED

Most of the thrilling scenes deS-
crIbed in Bulwer's "Last Days OF
Pompeii" will be produced tonight at
the Surprise Theatre. There was a
matinee this afternoon at wh'ch
many persons were present. -
These pictures are in five. palSs
by the Pathe player in a two-reel
production SIN Feor Of His Past >
will also be exhibited by the Majestic
Company
"When Rome Ruled" will naturally
attract the attention and interest OIL
all who have read ancient history
The trials Of early Christians. when
if cost something to be felower OF
the meek and lowly Nazarene viii
afford food for the thoughtful whe!
they contrast the days Of the Cae'
sars with present day conditions
when every one can worship God un-
der his own vine and fig tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
WILL REMAIN IN NGNNERY
Mrs. Wright's Petition for Writ OF
Habeas Corpus Dismissed.

Baltimore, Dec 30-After hearing
the testimony Of both sides, Judge
Band. in thel Superior Court yester-
;,av dismissed the petition Of Mrs.
Elizabeth E. Wright, Of Washing
ION. for writ Of habeas corpus TO
ci,ain the custody Of her daughter
Madeline W. Wright who she alleg-
ed was imprisoned and detained
again;At hdr will in St. Raphaefs
Institute of Providence, Hanover and
Barre streets.
The Judge said the case was to be
decided upon the age of the girl. re
had nothing to do now with past
happenings. The girl was born IN
Roanoke. Va, and unprejudiced teS-
tinIcny was that February 8, 1893
vas the date. This would make he'
more than twenty one years o'o
.!rv and free agent.
The testimony was directed TO-
ward establishing the age OF the
c;rl. w. f. Wright. her father
said he was married in Roanoke Va
December 1s. 1888, and he thought
she was born in 1896. The girl SAID
she always thought she was born II
1893.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
AFTER CONSTANTINOpLE
Fourteen British and French War
Vessels Off Western Entrance
of DardanelIps

Athens, Dec 30-Francc and Eng
land have made preparations 10 &C.
cupy Cons.antinople. A fleet Of trans
rorts. bearing q big allied army. has
heen assembled with the feet OF
The western entrance Of the Dartia-
relIes. The French anti British var
sh;ys are preparing To launch an-
other severe attack upon the Turkish
forts, in a supreme effort to force q
Iasssge. The chief reason for this
great attack, it is said, is the neccs-
sity to supply fresh arms and arn-
munitior to Russia
Constantiuople Dec 30-AppreheH-
sion was caused here yesterday by
reports that the allied fleet is pre-
pairing for another terrific attacl:
against the Turkish forts defending
the waterway. A statement was IS
sued by the Turkish headquarters
urging the people to remain calm
and giving assurance that there is
no chance Of the Dardanelles being
forced, owing to the strength Of the
. Turkish forts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30

ALLEGED OUTRAGES
Thousands of Men Massacred, and
Young Women Outraged and Tor
tured-Russians Forward Move

Petrograd, Dec 80 The Turkish
defensive in the Caucasus region is
stated to he strongly maintained and
there have been many encounters at
close quarters in which the Russian
tayonets have been used to great
advantage.
The Turks are declared to he com.
.n;tting outrages against the ma
tive population of the villages in the
territory through which they have
moved to have massacred thousands
ii men and women and outraged and
tortured all young girls.
Renewed successes in the Caucasus
in the Oltinik region and important
movements in Warsaw which pre-
sage the driving back of the Austro-
German forces beyond the frontier
a?e reported here today.
The fighting in the Caucasus has
resulted in the Russian occupancy OF
Merdenck, near Sarykamysh where
tho Turkish trenches were carried
after a sssies Of bayonet charges In
which the defending forces lost
heavily.
Russian cavalry divisions are now
operating in the direction Of hhora'
san.
The reports from the Austrian
front declare the Austrian armies
which were operating in southern
Calicia have been completely rout-
ed. Their fight was so precipltate
the reports says, that they aban-
doned large quantities of samp equip
men supplies and some cannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
CONGRESS SUPPORTS WILSON.
Note Telling Great Britain To Stop
Interference With American
Trade Stirs Capital

! Washington, Dec 30---Not since
| tile outbreak Of the war in Europe
has the capital of this country been
more stirred than by the action oil
President Wilson in directing to
Great Britain sharp note OF pro-
test against her continued interfe-
renee with American commerce.
Leaders of all parties in Con-
rress are congratulating the Presl-
dent on his firm stand for the right
If American citizens. That Con-
gress is prepared to uphold him i'll
any further action he may see tit
TO take to impress Great Britain
with the earnestness Of the protest
was evident. As tangible proof
of this. members of the Senate took
ccca sion TO let loose a score or more
uctitions from American shippers
protesting against continuance OF
the hardships imposed on thm by
i:ritish officias.
The President. in taking with CAL
Iers at the White House, discussed
with frankness the reason prompt
ing the Government to lire the pro-
test At the same time, there was
nothing belligerent about his atti-
tude. and nothing to justify the be-
lief that, tho United States has any
intention of going to war about tn"
matter.
This much the President did make
pain. That when the war in Europe
Is over, England will be called upon
to pay damages which her course
has inflicted on American trade.
Whether she does or does not agree
70 respect American rights from now
or, Great Britain will bel called upon
10 make good American losses.
AcGuiescence at this time can only
prevent these claims from growinfig
larger. Already they total well in
millions of dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
GERMANS Deny !
ALLIES REPORT
Claim to Have Made Ad-
vances in the Western
{ Theatre of War.
FAILURE OF ATTACKS
Flooding of User Valley Said to
Have Handicapped British-No
I Indications of Peace Yet.

Berlin (via wireless through Say
vile l.. /. to the United Press,
Dec 30-The official German war Of
In the west and covering events up
ice report dealing with the situation
TO yesterday takes direct issue with
|he French claims of sweeping sue
besses. On the contrary it is claim
Id the Germans were able to gain
jpme ground both to the southeast
i Ypres and around Nieuport, be-
bre weather conditions compelled a
cessation of the fighting. Northwest
If St. Menehould the French de-
kyered a series of brilliant attacks
|, an effort to retake the trenches
.om which they were dislodged
bme weeks ago, but they were re-
fused with heavy losses, the Germans
bpturing several hundred prisoners.
The French attacks in the forest
Brule, west of .Apemont have
lied, and the Germans now hold
n French trenches there, having
so captured some machine guns.
rench attacks on the west front are
so reported to have been repulsed.
Reports reaching here from the
sstern front the war office says
ow,a-that the British are greatly
speased over the flooding of the
ser district. as result Of which
ey have been trapped at several
ints and have suffered heavy los
). 1t is now impossible to remedy
rse conditions.
According to the official press bu-
au, the talk of peace is at the
esent time without the sanction OF
foreign office although it is point
out that all neutrals are entitled
The Hague conventions to make
legestions at any time. In the
ristmas addresses sent out from
saduuarters,%S it was peremptorly
ted that the German nation was
pared to carry the war through
the bitter end until peace can be
tued on adequate terms. no mat
how great the sacrifices that
st be made in the meantime.
Fhe reports from Constantinople
e that the Russian armies in the
casus are still retreating. Many
pnsrs and munitions of war have
captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
Constitutionalists Victory

Washington. Dec. 30.-Adrises
confirming reports of a constitutions
alist victory over zapata forces yes.
terday at Tepeaco, between Mexico
City and Vera Curz. were received
today at Carranza headquarters in
Washington. 1t was stated that Cen
elal Obregop. with 400 men defeated
General Eusen1io Hapata with 5000
Casualties were estimated at 500.
Several automobiles of the Zapatis-
tas we're captured.
"This victory, if followed up, means
swift advance to Mexico City. and
also clears the road to Puebla.' the
Carranza: war department stated. +,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
CHILDEN PERISH.
While Anxious Mother Receivers
Missing Child Three Burns.

Bloomsbury. Pa. Dec. 3o.--MlSsihs
her 4 wear old son, Luther. at noon
Yesterday. Mrs. George krum' Oh
Monrontownship. four miles from
Bolumsburg. went to the 'home Of a
nniehbor in search Of him. She iefs
behind alone in the home their e.
dest child. Clyde aged S. Laura, aged
., and Paul, four months old IN
fant.
As she left the neighbor's home
she discovered that her home, a Cwo-
story frame structure, was aDlaZe;
and her neighbors who quickly gath
cred. we're helpless to save the lives
of the three children, whose charred
bodies were removed from the runs
of the home this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-30
MEETING OF RETAILERS.
Important Question to be Discussed
at Next Meeting

Several questions Of interest to
business men and others in this city
will be debated at a meeting Of the
Retail Merchants Association to be
held the evening of January 5 at
the Office of Harrie White the sec
reary. These are some Of the ques-
tions that will be discussed:
The handbill and its uses and
a5uses-should it be abolished
Should streets be- swept while
stores are open?"
"Why is no effort made to enforce
the snow removal law?"
rs the present city assessment
fair? If not, what shall be- done to
improve it?"