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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
RIDDLES HEART WITH BULLETS.
An Insult Is Resented With a Shower
of Lead.

Clayton, N. M.-Robert Steele,
well-known gambler of Clayton, was
shot and killed in front of the post
office here by Benjamin Milsap, a
prominent and wealthy stockman, as
the result of trouble growing out of
poker game Monday night. The victim
was literally riddled with bullets. Nine
shots were fired into his body, any one
of which would have caused death.
The killing occurred in the pres
erce of one of the most prominent
young women of town, who was Mil
sap's companion when Steele assailed
him with a demand to return the
money he won at cards. Milsap was
arrested. The affair has caused big
sensation throughout this section,
owing to the prominence of the parties
both in the business and social world.
According to the officials, both
Steele and Milsap took hands in a
roker game which continued almost all
of last night. Milsap won $500. Most
of this sum came from the pocket OF
Steele. Although the latter was pro-
fessional gambler, he was hard loser.
He met Milsap as the latter was COM
ing down the street with the young
woman. 1t is reported that he re-
ihai hSu W OWL 81 AAiSAuo. lAS "SA
my money, but 1 will get even by
bawling him out in front of his lady
friend" He accosted Milsap, saying:
Come through with that money you
won from me at gambling last night"
Fired into rage, Milsap's anger
reached such degree that he was
speechless. Whipping out a six
shooter, he emptied the contents into
the body Of Steele. The latter fell
over dead.
AS if minus his senses, the slayer
quickly reloaded his gun and had sent
three more bullets into the PROSTATE
form of his victim before the Mortified
spectators could disarm him. Three
of the bullets are said to have passed
through the heart. literally cutting that
member into ribbons.
Milsap made no resistance when
placed under arrest. He was imme-
diately taken to jail, but has not ut
tered a word in his own defense. Sym
pathy is with the slayer. He is well
liked throughout this section. He is
well connected, and the young woman
who accompanied him at the time of
the shooting is the daughter of one of
the leading citizens of Clayton. The
fact that she learned of his gambling
is believed to have temporarily de-
ranged his mind.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Mother Of Nine Works in Field.

Cheyenne. Wyo.-Mrs. Sarah Jane
Shepherd, in divorce suit which she
filed against Joseph Shepherd, asserts
that she and the defendant were mar
ried at Seward, Nebraska, September
"a, 1887, and that nine children, from
three to nineteen years of age, have re-
suited from the union. Mrs. Shepherd
charges that for period of more than
three years Shepherd has failed to pro-
vide for her support; that he COM
PEELED her to clothe herself and
children, and to do the work of farm
hand in the fields, cutting corn and
stacking hay. grain and cane; that in
March, 1908. when she was Ill and
about to become a mother he refused
to employ a physician, although COM
retent physician was less than a mile
away, as result of which neglect her
child was stillborn that she, by hard
labor, accumulated twenty-five head Of
cattle and seven head of horses, which
the defendant took from her and d.
verified to his own use, and that the de-
PENDANT sold their joint homestead in
Nebraska for $500 and retained all OF
the money.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19

II I should make straight-out Dem
ocratic speech the chances are that
President Roosevelt would make one
so much like it that it would at once
become non-partisan.
II the President has as much trouble
with my ideas as have had, he'll soon
give them back to me.
Some people resent the idea OF the
President usurping the speakers plat
form. don't. The platform was made
for speeches. and SO long as I can't
use 1t the President may as well &C.
cupy it, If he is going to use my
speeches.
am SO anxious to see reform in
politics that I am glad to have the
President adopt my ideas. I am glad
to help him, ano after all the neces-
sary reforms are secured. then will be
time enough to quarrel over where the
honors belong.
The President Is doing so much re-
form work along my lines Of late that
I can afford to take vacation and let
him carry on the work.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Will Eliminate Curves.

New York.-Curves will be unfash-
ionable and hips impossible in winter
styles for women, according to Miss
Elizabeth A. C. White, president OF
the Dressmakers Protective Associa-
ton Of America, who is demonstrating
new gowns at the annual meeting in
Masonic temple.
1.-The stylish figure" Miss White de-
clared, will be one without hips, a
straight line figure. It's all in the cor
set. Nor will there be any fleshy
women, as least none that are well
dressed, unless she is too lazy and
wants to so appear"
Miss White told man who sought
authoritative information that we'll
dressed women on winter afternoons
this coming season will wear demi-tail-
ored skirts of grey, lavender, reddish
purple and light weight blue-black
coats, waists of net embroidered in the
color of the skirt and partly mushroom
mats trimmed with orchids, morning
glories and roses.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
LABOR TROUBLES REACH cLIh
Locked-Out Men Throw Stones and
Bullets in Return.

San Francisco, Cal.-As the resi-
firing into nonunion carmen by a G
of strike sympathizers following (;
cas- between them, five men wer
jured and are now in st. Luke's
pital
The trouble occurred when a W
Ing car of the United Railroads
which were about fifteen men, wa
preaching the carbarn at the &C
of Utah and Twenty-fourti reefs
the car was passing a tent Bccupie
union pickets stones were throw
1t and shots were fired by some o.
carmen, but no one was hit.
The car continued in its way td
barn, where a crowd had assemI
Some of the men alighted and trd
began Immediately.
Policemen r. l.. Wade. J. w. N.
and A. Bigelow appeared on the s
and ordered the carmen not to s.
They disregarded this conn.
whereupon the police used theis
volvers. five of the carmen
wounded.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Wyoming Has an Earthquake.

Shell, Wyo.-Ranchmen of this dis
trict are watching with curiosity and
some apprehension natural phenom-
enon which is now in progress a short
distance northwest of the Hoover
place.
Great masses of high bluff border
ing creek at that point are falling
away frequently and are rolling into
the valley to the accompaniment of
noise which can be heard for miles
The bluff is cracked and splitting from
base to top. and seems to be about to
entirely crumble away.
At the same time the valley below
the bluff is rising, having come up six
feet in the past month A ridge has
risen in such manner as to intercept
the creek and the stream is constantly
changing it's course. There has been
no violent disturbance of the forma-
ton, but steady uplift is in progress.
The section is of volcanic origin and
ranchmen fear a new outbreak of vol.
canic force.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Tho Speaking Voice.

~F1ne words butter NO parsn1ps,"
Runs An old saying; but one may Ques-
zion whether It is - true as 1t 10 old.
a well-modulated voice. speaking the
kings English with ease and accuracy,
y . possession which lends y grace to
the most humble. Ever since the
tribute Of poor, distracted Lear to his
dead Cordel1a, the voice soft. gentle
and low" has been esteemed an excel
lent thing in woman" and to-day
there is especial timeliness in . plea
for the refined voice, not only in wo-
men of gentle breeding, but in those
who. far and wide in this great land.
behind counter and in kitchen and
on the street.-shriek and yell at a
helpless. suffering public. There Is
often. If not always, some sort Of an
examination by which 1t is sought to
test the fitness of girls who wish to
be clerks or mattresses; but no one
ever thinks to ask one question which
ought to be asked: rs 1t pleasant to
hear you speak," A certain girl who
sells stockings In big city store sets
forth their merits in voice SO pleas
ing that her customers are sure to
buy more than they need. But only q
few steps from her counter. the ticket
seller at subway station keeps cry
ing. "One dollarl" twenty-five
cents!" Fifty cents!" in voice so
nasal, harsh and penetrating that it
06ends every sensitive ear and at
fronts every patron of gentle spirit.
For any public servant-whether man
or woman-a gentle voice and gra-
cious manner are worth advancement,
declares the Youths Companion. The
tone and air which give unconscious
pleasure are all too rare among hur-
rying Americans; but where they do
exist they are precious possession.
A waitress in a railroad restaurant.
being praised for her kindly attentive
ness and refinement, replied, II al
ways think that there is one thing l
can do like the finest lady in the land.
l can speak like herr"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Traded Wives: One Baked.

Uniontown, PA wife
with lot to boot, trip to tn
country after one wife who woul
ratify the deal. and subsequent
ceiling of the entire transaction, \
story of one of the most unique
ceedings ever recorded in "a
county.
George Mettio. boarding
boss at Martin. and Mike Paul. hi
bnarder, closed II deal, 1t is al
for the exchange of their wives. \
wife was In the old country, but "
knew her before he came to Am;
The transaction was reduced tod
ing, the terms of which are sal
have been that, besides his wife
CID country. Paul should give
h,artin. and also pay the fare OF
ito to the old country to get hi
wife.
The wife here is said to have
toned the trade. Mettio turne
over to Paul and left for his
land, but there Paill's wife was
rate and Mettio was obliged TO
without her. He has just arrived
and after demanding tho return
own wife, and giving back the
Of the lot, the entire deal was
OF.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Woman Rides Range at sixty-eisht.

Springhill, Wyo.-An accident which
befell Mrs. Harrison Newell few days
ago has attracted attention to her as
probably the oldest horsewoman in the
state who is regularly in the saddle.
Throughout Wyoming there are many
women who came West many years
ago when the cattle business was in
its prime, and who, in order to help
their husbands or brothers to get a
start, did mems work in riding the
range, branding cattle and similar
work. Most of them have prospered so
that their riding days are but mem.
DRY, but Mrs. Newell still steadily rides
the range, although sixty-eight years
Of age. A few days ago, on her sixty
eighth birthday, the horse on which
she was riding SHE'D at a bunch of
grouse and fell. the trail being on a
side hill. Mrs. Newell was thrown I'M
der the horse but chung TO the saddle
and rose with him. Her ankle was
badly sprained and one arm painfully
bruised. She says it is her first acct
dent in the fifty years in which she has
been riding horseback.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Denounnees Tyranny of Federal Court.

Lincoln, Neb.-Because of the re-
straining order granted by Judge Mum
ger of the Federal Court to prevent the
railway commission from promulgating
a new grain-rate schedule. Governor
George l.. Sheldon declared himself in
favor Of constitutional amendment
taking from the federal courts the
right to enjoin state officials from en-
forcing state laws.
II believe the federal courts have
abused the privilege Of injunction
enough to Justify such action" he said.
TOO many state laws have been tied
up by the interference of the federal
courts. l do not believe the makers Of
the constitution ever contemplated
such use of the injunction in the hands
81 the federal courts"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
TERRIBLE DEEDS OF DRuNkARDs
sheepherders in Wyoming Hold Up
Boys, Indians and Ranchers.

Cokeville, Wyo.-Inflamed by bad
whisky, Joe and Sam Bates. sheep
herders, who had been sent here for
supplies by their employer, determined
to become bad men.
Mounting their horses and each car
rying a revolver, they departed for
the north and mile from town held
up seventeen-year-old boy, whom.
they shot through the stomach and
robbed of $1.50.
When they realized the dangerous
character of the boys wound they re-
turned his money and started away.
An Indian and his squaw who had
seen the shooting helped the boy to
town.
This act enraged the Bates brothers,
who returned and held up the Indian,
robbing him of his horse AS they
rode away they fired several shots at
the squaw. but did not hit her.
A few miles further on they met and
held up wagon load of land seekers,
including c. E. Cotton, Union Pacific
agent at Cheyenne, but decided not to
rob them.
Thirty miles north of town they Wis
tied the ranch of ]. 8. Branson held
up Branson, who is an old man and
an ex-Missouri marshal, and COM
PEELED him to give them new horses.
AS they were transferring their sad
dies, Branson grabbed Sam Bates six
shooter. Joe Bates drew his revolver,
whereupon Branson shot him through
the heart.
Branson then held Sam Bates at
bay until assistance arrived from the
ranch house, when the young outlaw
was overpowered and bound.
Bates is now in Jail here, and may
be lynched if the boy who was shot
dies. The dead brother was deserter
from the navy.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19

A Plymouth man asked a Province
town man how tall that shaft that
is to be erected at Provincetown to
commemorate the landing Of the Pill
grims there was to be. And the
Provincetown man replied that II
would certainly be tall enough to be
seen from Plymouth and other places
that are fond of posing as the original
Pilgrim landing places. This indi
Gates, remarks the Boston Herald
the somewhat testy state of mind ex
listing among the inhabitants Of these
places. There's no true love lost be
tween them, and the ceremonies al
Provincetown did not soften this feel
ing altogether
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
THE OLD, OLD STORY ENDS IN IN.
SLANT DEATH OF limo.
CENT GIRL.
KILLSHIS SWEETHEART
YOUTH PLACES MUzZLE OF GUN
TO HER HEAD AND PAINFULLY
PULLS TRIGGER.

Denver.-Playfully pointing a revol
yer which he didn't know was loaded
! at the head of the girl whom he was
to marry within few weeks, William
Lisle Anderson pulled the trigger and
sent bullet through the head of Miss
Edna Galloway. killing her Instantly
The accident occurred at the home of
j. M. Ellis, 1451 Madison sire in the
| presence of many guests.
Both Anderson and the girl whom hid
| killed lived in Kansas City, and were
| visitors at the Ellis home
According to the story told by T. MI
Ellis to the coroner, he and Aldersoll
were down town until IL o'clock al
tight. Returning home, they found sew
| eral young women friends of the famil} !
had dropped in to call, and that in |
spirit of fun some Of the party had hi6
! den the pajamas belonging to Alderso
and Ellis. Ellis says he suggested tina
they make a pretense of forcing til
women to give up the pajamas at TIL n
point of a revolver. He secured a
automatic gun, and remarked to Aide
son that he would remove the magazin
SO there would be no danger. A car
ridge. however. it seems, had slippe
from the magazine into the firing chan
Der, and when Ellis playfully pointe
the gun at his sweetheart's head, an
demanding the pajamas, pulled Il
trigger, he sent a bullet into her hea
The police were not notified, bT
word was sent to Coroner Rollins, VIII 4
satisfied that it was an accident, pc
mitted the body to remain at the Ell
home.
Anderson is almost frantic with grit
and the services of physician we
| necessary to quiet him. Il
T. NJ. Ellis is member of the firm 3
the Marshall Ellis Investment Co n
pany, with offices at 900 Seventeen 4
street. Al
Anderson is twenty-five years Oh
and Miss Galloway was nineteen. q
Miss Galloway was the daughter +
Mrs. Robert E. Stone of Kansas Gil
Her father Is dead Alderson's fail
is David Anderson, Junior member 4
the firm of Bradley. Anderson & Cf
implement dealers in Kansas City.
While in the story told to the co
ner. it was stated that the gun was
Alderson's hands when it, as fir
Mrs. Ellis said that both Ellis and Il
derson had the gun, and that she
lieves that Ellis pulled the trigger. NJ
Ellis also says that the only pers&
present when the tragedy was enacY
were Miss Galloway and Anderson
Mr. and Mrs Ellis. She says the yot
women came in after the shooting.
Miss Galloway was the only CHI
and 1t is feared her mother Mrs. Ste
who is In delicate health. may not
able to survive the news of her dalt
ter's death.
Mrs Anderson. mother of the 20
man. was standing beside his fla
when the fatal shot was fired, and
is Frustrated with grief over the
fate of her daughter who was to be
the anguish of her son.
Mrs. Ellis. who was an aunt OF y
Galloway, is also In a serious condi
her heart being affected by the sh
DIR. S. d. Hopkins. who was called.
said that death was instantaneous
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
Rebuilding Golden Cycle Mill.

Colorado Springs.--Within ninety
days, 1t is expected, the Golden Cycle
mill at Colorado City will be rebuilt
ard in operation. The contract for the
structural iron work has been awarded
to Des Moines firm on its agreement
TO complete the job in that time, and
from now on the site of the recent fire
VIII be the scene of much building ac-
ttyity.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
saptists Elect officer..

Colorado Springs-The Baptists of
Ell Paso. Teller. Lake and Pitkin coun-
ties, who were in session here, re-
elected their old officers as follows:
The Rev. Duncan Lamont, Victor, mod
orator; General l.. E. Sherman. Colo
RADIO Springs. clerk; F. w. Holman,
Colorado Springs, treasurer.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19

A medical contemporary makes the
surprising announcement that "cities
are more brunette than surrounding
country districts" Why this should
be with most of the bleaching prepara-
lions in the cities ia not evident, I'M
less it may be a result of coal smoke
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19

Bishop Fallows makes strong bid
for the feminine vote by maintaining
that women are not more selfish than
men. And yet 1t is noticeable that he
offers no statistics as to who 10 pay
ing for ice cream and soda water.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-09-19
SAYS Taft 10 a Postp or.

]. W. Bryan did not make public
sreech, but he submitted 10 an inter-
view, and in part he said:
THE division of the Republican
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-08
STEARNS. WHITNEY.
Wedding at st. Paul's Church Yester-
day Afternoon.

Arthur Duane Stearns. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles II. Stearns OF 35 LOOMS
street, and Miss Bertha NJ. Whitney,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Whit
ney of Cherry street. We're married I
three o'clock Yesterday afternoon by the
Rev. Dr. George Y. Bliss at ST Pauls
Church. Only the relatives OF the con-
tracing parties were present The bride
was given away by her father. and was
attended by Miss Ina r. Davis OF this
city As maid OF honor The best man
was Roy r. Stearns, brother Of the
groom. The ushers were William P.
Walker and Lewis Irwin, both of this
city.
The bride was becomingly attired in
white silk, trimmed with baby Irish and
point d'esprit and carried white sweet
peas. Her nat was a creation of mech
lin lace and plumes. The maid OF honor
was gowned in pale green silk and car
ried ox-eyed daisies.
Mr. Stearns graduated with honors
from the University o. Vermont. class
OF 02. and is at present head chemist for
the Charles S. Bush company of Provi-
dence, r. I.
A dainty luncheon was served at the
home OF the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs, Stearns left for a short trip. after
which they will reside in Providence. r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-08
HOME WEDDING.
Harry w. Chase and Miss Edith Sher-
win Married Last Evening.

A pretty home wedding occurred last
evening at eight O'Clock, when Miss
Edith NJ. Sherwin, dauShter of Mr. and
Mrs. George d. Sherwn of IS Hickok
pplace was married to Harry w. Chase,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Chase,
of "A Front street The wedding took
place al the home of the bride. and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
William A. Dawson, in the presence of
large number Of invited guests
The rooms were artistlcally decora ted
with a great profusion of cedar boughs.
intermingled with punches of golden rod,
and scattered about tho house in hooks
and corners were many wreaths of wood
bine, The ceremony was performed I'M
der an arch of cedar and golden-rod.
studded with small electric lights. and
banked with plans and ferns. The din
ing room was decorated in a color
scheme Of green and white
The bride was gow'ned in a white
travelling suit and white hat. and carried
brides roses. She was attended by Miss
Marjorie Gotta. who acted as flower girl.
dressed in white and carrying sweet
peas. Miss Ethel johnson presided at
the piano and rendered the wedding
march.
After the wedding, refreshments were
served, the table being In charge of the
Misses Stella and Mildred Chase. Mrs.
Perley Greene and Mrs. Guy Iamson.
Miss Hazel Kenney, niece OF the groom
presided at the punch bowl
The bride Is a graduate Of the Bur
lington high school, class Of '04. and
the groom is n well known salesman with
the firm OF Charles r. Pease & Co
The bride received MANY Ieautifu,
presents, including cut glass. silver
furniture, etc. Mr.. and Mrs. Chase ,cft
on the night train for a wedding trim
of ten days, after which they will he
at home to their friends at 2S Hckok
place
Among the guests from out of town
who attended the wedding were. Mr.
and Mrs. George Kenney, and daughters
Hazel and Dorothy OF Shelburne Mr.
and Mrs Guy Lasnson of Williston Hor-
bert Chase of Essex Junction. Mrs II q
Sherwin Of Hyde Park. Bert Osgood Of
Essex Junction Mr.. and Mrs William
Tietz of Richmond.
Romao's orchestra furnished music he
fore and after the wedding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-08
DIED.

observation-disclosures :, Maria g.,
widow OF George A. Richardson. aged
rs years.
The funeral will be held from IS Pine
street Saturday at 2;30 p. m.
STEW ART-In this city, saturday
Aug. 8, Marshall Howard Stewart.
SMOLLINS. August 2 1907, at his home,
63S South Union street Edward j. Smol-
Inns, aged IS years
SPATLDING-In this city. August T.
Mrs Abbie G.. Spaulding aged II years.
PIIELPS-At the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. Arthur w. Hill, p. S. Phelps in the
73rd year Of his age.
BROWN-At her home, 1872 South Union
street, Monday afternoon, August S, Edith
Augusta Brown.
DUNCAN-In Oakland Cal, August 8,
1907, Willis f. Duncan in his sixty-first
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-08
PROBATE COURT.
Summary of Business Transacted DUR
Ing the Week Finding Aug. 2.


Estate of Julius d. Hill, South Burning
ton; resignation of Lincoln Merrihew as
| executor: settlement of executors ac-
| count: appointment OF Mrs Sophronia
Hill administrators de bonis non, with
the will annexed,
Estate of Catherine F. Weaver. Burling-
ton; administrators fnal settlement mad
Estate Of Laura Lovely. Essex; apprais-
ers inventory filed: petition for assign
ment of homestead and decree OF assign
ment made.
In re Leila p. Cowan, Minneapolis
Mimi; settlement and discharge of guard
ian.
Estate of Harriet Smith, Burlington
urusD: trustees annual account filed.
In re Leroy L. Badger. Burlington
(mino): GUARDIANS final settlement and
discharge.
Estate of Harriet c. Bates. Essex; Ed
win II. Eastman of Bristol. appointed ad-
ministritor
Estate of Philomena Kirby, Richmond;
license to sell real estate issued
In re Lewis Wheeler Barbour, MInneap-
oils. Mimi; guardians annual settlement
made.
Estate of Flora Derome, Colchester set
Element OF the account of the administra-
tor.
Estate of Truman =. Fuller, Burlington;
license to sell real estate granted.
Estate OF James Collins. Williston; COM
missioner's report filed.
Estate of Abbie c. Spaulding, Burling-
ton; will filed for probate; hearing August
23
In re estate of Moves II Learned, Bos-
ton, Mass. authenticated copy of will and
probate filed for allowance; hearing Aug
ust 80.