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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22

member of the delegation is against the
Aidrch bill Tho fight made by C!apT
and Nelson against the bill In tho Sen.
with an idea that tho rates have beer.
lifted instead OF reduced Tho republi
can reprcs entatives havo aiken the l.nt
They will not vote for anything in the
House that Is not acceptable to their
two senator's.
Tho same thing Is true OF Iowa Ne
braska and Kansas and 20 a less degree
Of other middle and far western States,
Thu two senator's from Kansas followed
different tactics during the consdera-
ton 81 the tariff bill Bristow was as
radical as any other member Of the SEN
ate
His colleague Curtis, was TO- Aldrich
half OF the time. 1t now appears that
the House momhers from Kansas are fol-
lowing Bristow's lead. It is said that
the junuior senator Is much stronger with
the voters at home than Curtis
Senator Burkett was only a half heart
81 insurgent. while his colleague Brown
was a rinsleader in the effort to force
rates downward. Tho Nebraska repre-
sentativcs are preparing to lnc up with
Brown rather than with Burkett. The
night made by Senator Beveridee Is OK
pected to have some effect on the In
diana members Of the House. Thus, the
unusual spectacle is presented OF sena.
tors rejecting local sentiment rather thar
members OF the popular branch of Con.
gress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22

foreinger at the base OF the head sought
to benumb It.
This made no moro impression on the
python than It would have made on a
siX-inch fire hose, alive with water.
The python wriggled free from the box
and fought to coil itself around the skip
per. With his one free hand the captain
held OF the huge snake. all the while
backing toward the bulkhead door. He
succeeded In reaching II and hurled the
python from hin. For a moment the
snake was stunned and the skipper took
advantage of its helplcssness to reach
the companion ladder and climb to the
upper deck.
BY that time Capt. Evans had armed
himself and returned to the attack, tho
snake had recovered and was making
It's way forward To the place where men,
bers OF the crew were lying, having also
climbed the companion ladder. The first
TO sec the monster was a Malay, resting
in the shade of the nlainmast. The py-
thon was only a few feet away, and with
howl to his companions, the sailor
made leap for the rigging, going NJ
hand-over hand. The other men scatter
ed In all directions. Some bolted down
the forecastle hatch others made for
the rigging, and stolidly refused to CONS
down TO aid the officers in the snake
hunt that ensured.
For hours Capt. Evans ana the two
mates tried unsuccessf,llly to recapture
the reptile Finally. tired sof Its game
OF hide and seek. the python wrisgled
through hawse pipe and plunged into
the sea. swimming lazily In tho ships
wake with head we'll up In It's new role
OF sea serpent
Even then the Malays and Iascars
who sought safety aloft refused to re-
turn to duty. II was timc to change
watches. but some Of each shift were
perched on the cross trees, and others
safely battened down In the forecastle.
Both disregarded orders until the capt ain
and his mates had lugged the big box
containing the other two pythons upon
deck and convinced them that the snakes
we're sun In eant1y1kx.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
PYTHON NOW SEA SERPENT
After Routing the Lascars u std
OvcrbOard-OEly Capt Evans and
Officers Fought the Reptile.

(ITrom tho New York Evening Post)
In the course Of the next few weeks
watch srirs coming from Asiatic ports
for sea serpent yarns, The British
freighter Indrasamha, now dscharging
cargo at the Bush docks, sowed the seed
for plentiful crop while crossing the
Indian ocean. bound from Singapore TO
New York.
Beside loading valuable cargo OF Or
iental gods at Singapore the Indrasamha
took on board tapir. leopard. young
orang- outang, and three pythons. tho
latter being unusually large Capt. Ev-
ans has had much experience in hand
ling all manner OF jungle folk and has
zone shipmates with everything from the
tamest of monkeys to the ficrcest lion
As for snakes, he handles them like so
many bales Of good The biggest and
uglicst Of the trio shipped AT Singapore
gave the doughty captain surprise
however, and taught him n wholesome
respcct for the entire python family,
Tho Indrasamhn. loaded down to her
plimsoll mark was plodding along at the
usual freighter's pace across the indian
ocean. the tropical sun blisterng her
decks. and making even tho Lascars seek
shady spots, The animals cooped up In
cages on the main deck fumcd and fret
ted with the heat, and protested at the
narrow confines OF their quarters. Even
the pythons, usually quescent In tor
poriike sleep, packed away in big case
tween decks, we're restless, and whom
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
WESTERN MEN PUZZLED.
Republicans Inform Speaker That They
May Not Agree TO Copscrecs'


EagleJ
A number OF members of the House
from western States are having very
uncomfortnb bic time of 1t Just now. They
voted for the Payne bill when Il passed
tho House, but they arc afraid to vote
FOR the conference report because their
senators stood up and were count ed
against the Aldrich bill on its passage
These same members OF tho House are
wondering what the folks back home Will
think of them for supporting a measure
which their republican senators repu-
diate on the ground that It Is not a full
tllment Of tho party's pledge for tariff
revision. They have an impression that
tho folks back home" won't like It, and
that somebody will be made to suffer
Consequently, the former supporters OF
tho Payne bill are paving tho way to
vote against tho conference report unless
1t contains enough downward revision "a
command tho votes OF the senators who
wero against It when the measure was IN
the Senate.
II Is said that about two dozen repub-
licans have informed Speaker Cannon
that they will be unable to support tho
conference report unless It be changed
to suit the views OF Senators Nelson,
Clapp, Bristow and othors OF the radicals
VINO fought It In tho Senate. These men
think thcy cannot AFFORD to stand for =
measure which their senators are
against. The course Of the Minnesota
senators. Of Cummins ana Doliver. and
the others havs convinced the voters Of
Minnesota ana Iowa that the present bill
10 not = downward revision measure.
They will be inclined to look with sus-
picion on republican members OF the
House who indorse the Aldrich bill,
Only two of the republican represen-
tatives from Minnesota voted against the
p~nA> LII IN tAA NouRa. Now. every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
BURLINGTON AND THE CELEBRA
TON
(From the Bellows Falls Times)

Nfrom the Beilows faiIs Ilmes)
The city Of burlington has good reason
to feel satisfied with tho manner in which
It managed It's share In tho Tercentenary
celebration. The streets were splendidly
decorated and Illuminated and citizens
generally were considcrate of the wants
and needs Of visitors
In view Of the facts the following from
the Rutland News reads Queerly:
Probably the largest number Of people
ever gathered together IN Vernon, were
in Burlington THURSDAY. Approyimatelv
visitors more or less. probably 1850 were
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
ANXIETY.

Il suppose tho baby is a source OF grea
anxiety TO YOU" said the neighbor.
YES" answered Mrs Torkins. "Whe,
he Is crying We arc afraid ne In sick. and
when ne isn't we are afraid he 10 uncon-
scious. "-Washington Star
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
Great author-Walter, this steak 10 a,
tough as leather.
Waiter-l'vc always heard you was ar
original character. sir; but I'm blessed
II you don't say the same as all OF 'err
do.-Tit- Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22

placency and with an earnest desire that
tho ideas and ambitions that they have
formed NAV be carried to fruiton and
an, Glad TO feel from national stand
noint that these celebrations, these
memorials are a permanent step forward
in bringing about the union OF reellng
ana sentiment and neighborhood effect
that ought 10 be encouraged between
thes two great powers or the North
American continent
Postmaster General LemieuH IN ms
speeches also dweit upon ms theme ana
made an eloquent plea Tor the perpetual
ton Of progress and peace nY the TWO
leading countries OF North America
The splendid reception OF 'lc Nsl'lhs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
The Terccntcnnry Attendance in
huntington and Considerations
Relating Thereto.
(From the Randolph Herald.)

The tercentcnary at Burlington, was a
big. tremendous, one-day affair. The
crowds simply swarmed In and ran UP in
to the many thousands--no one knows how
many Considering the awful rush and
crush. they were we'll handled. both by
the TRANSPORTATION companies and by the
victualers at Burlington. Indeed more
credit is due on this score to all. The
Queen City put on her best garb and
spread herself to create good impression
So far. so we'll.
II may be said. however, that the hopes
of making gala week; OF drawing In
thousands Of people from far and wide
who should pass days In Burlington. see
ing the sight. and spending their money
freely-these hopes were dashed. Nothing
Of the kind TRANSFERRED Up to Thursday
there was little doing in the way OF crowds
The flood came, was over In day, and
the hotel propriotors, boarding and lodg-
ing house keepers who had built UP fond
authorizations Of large revenues were left
to mourn.
We are bound to say that the wide
spread belief Of excessive hotel rates were
much to blame for this People did not
have to go. and when they learned that
tho ordinary rates had been doubled and
treblcd, in some cases, natural resent
ment caused them to shorten their visit
to one day. There was doubtless accom-
modations to be had at reasonable
prices. but the multitude did not look
that far They Judged the whole by the
part that was made public.
/ 1t is lamentahlo that on occasions like
this tho leading hotels will almost invar
/ ably try the "goure" game. There is no
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
CANADA AND THE UNITED
STATES
(From the Rutland NewsO

One of the most notable features of
the recent Champaign tcrcentenary was
the evidence Of the cordial relations
that exist between Canada and the
United States. President Taft in his
speech here and at burlington dwelt
upon this fact and spoke at some length
on the recent wonderful development Of
the Dominion. Among other things he
snid
They cannot have prosperity thNt
we cannot and must not share. And we
cannot have prosperity on our side
that they will not derive a benefit from
therefore, each may look upon the
growth Of the other with entire COM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22
DUTY BEFORE PLEASURE,

Noluble Lady-Do you want to see me
again doctor?
The Doctor--J ho"' want to- but It's
ousiness.-Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-22

CIRCI'MSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
Cold storage. ancient egg. to mo
Your price Is quito terrific;
Also. carved In your shell. l see A.
4 nuauiina hiarn9lvnhin- Il
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
bRANDENBERGS
TRIAL RESUMED
Writer Who Sold Famous
Cleveland Articles to Ns~
Times is Placed on Trial.
Denies Guilt.

New Yor, June 24.-Whe1 the
trial Of Broughton Brandenburg, the
magazine writer and author was re-
sumed today he swore that ex-
president Cleveland approved the
signed articles. The New York Times
claim they were faxed"
During the last campaign Bran
denburg sold to the Times articles
claimed to have been authorized by
the ex-president before his death.
subsequently Mrs. Cleveland AMI
Mr.. Cleveland's executors declared
the articles TO be faxed" and the
Times caused the arrest OF the au-
thor who later skipped his bond but
was arrested several weeks ago in
California.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
DIMES
IMPROPERLY
Exonerates Former Actress.
Mrs. Gould Stated at
Lynchburg She Had Been
Poisoned. !, ~ d.

New York. June 2A.--Tha affidavit
or Dustin Farnum. tho actor, whose
name has been connected In an un-
pleasant way with that OF Mrs. How
ard Gould, n former actress, who
Is beig sued by her husband for di-
vorce and has filed q counter action
for alinony. denies any improperly
with Mrs. Gould. He also declares
that at Lynchburg, Va, where they
occupied the same hotel and the ac-
ton took supper In the apartments
OF Mrs. Gould. the actress told hdm
she had been poisoned. The defense
Will insist that Farnum take tho
stand Monday for ion
and some sensational questions are
expected then dealing with the for
mer relations OF Mrs. GoulG and the
actor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
Death Toll in Pennsylvania
Disaster May Exceed Fiji
Thirty Have been Ac-
counted For.
TEN BODIES ARE RECOVERED
Scenes Around Mouth Of
the Mine Beggar De-
scription.

Indiana, Pa, June 24.-In tho
great mine explosion at Wehrum yes
day thirty men have already been
accounted fer ana II Is feared the
death toll may reach nifty. Eighteen
are known dead and their bodies
have been recovered There were
about one hundred men IN the pit
when the explosion occurred
The few men who escaped from
the mine were burned and blaclened,
indicating that the force of the ex-
plosion was heavy.
None of them was In coalition to
give details, bat from what was
learned seemed to strike every por-
tion OF the mine simultaneously.
Following the explosion there
seemed to be IA flash ami then all was
darkness. PitifuI calls for help and
groans were heard by. the three men
as they made their way to the en-
trance, staggering and falling over
th5 bodies OF their comrades who had
succumbed to the first shoca.
IA soon as IL was known that an
accident had occurred at the mine,
tho greatest excitement prevailed,
both at the nine and ir the little
hamlet short distance away.
Wives, mothers. sisters and broth
era rushed to the mouth OF the mine
searfully imploring for some news.
number OF the foreign women,
screaming and crying, tried to rush
into the dark pit OF death. The COM
pany officials Immediately enga ged
the services OF all the men they
could find, and the work os restrain
Ing the hysterical relatives was un-
dcrtaken.
Women remained at the pit mouth
all night. refusing TO leave as long
as there was hope of news of the i'm
prlsoned mon.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
Run Over and Ground to
Pieces in Burke Cut, Be-
tween Northfork and Key
stone Last Night
WAS A RESIDENT OF RluEF|ElD
BrOther-in-law does not Sus-
pect Foul Play Thinks
it an Accident.

Johnson i. Palmer. well known
bricklayer of this city. vas run over
ami killed In the cut between North
fork and Keystone about $40
O'Clock last night. by passenger train
No. 3.
The body was literally ground to
pieces and there was nothing to show
whether he was first murdered anI
placed on the track. or lad met
with an accident. Some color was
lent to the theory OF foul play by
the discovery of n corner OF n one
dollar note in his hand, but his
brother-in-law. A. II. McGhee, OF this
city. who saw him last 1t $3.50 does
not think it likely that hs was muir
derei. He had been drinking some,
and McGhee thinks he failed to hear
the approach OF tho train and was
run over and killed.
The spot where he WIS found Is
dangerous cut from more tina, one
standpoint. II is Impossible to see
an approaching train any distance as
1t Is on a sharp curve. 1t is also
noted as the scene of several hold
ups and has an unsavory record IN
the criminal history of Mcdowell
county.
Palmer was born AMI reared In
Floyd county, Va. and was about
40 years OF age. He has been n
resident OF Bluefeld for several
years and worked for long while
a. a plumber, but for the past five
years he has been a brick-layer AMI
at the time OF his death he was en-
ployed by Silman and Fry AID had
gone to Northfork TO do some work
fo" them.
Palmer Is survived by widow,
who was a Miss O'Neil, Of Montgom-
err co nty, Va, before her marriage
and by five children, one son AMI
four daughter, one OF whom IL mar
ricd to Mr.. Charles Smith.
fhe inteTment will be made at
Walnut Grove cemetery tomorrow
morning at about o'clock.
The family OF Mr.. Palmer present
Fitiable condition. The widow
Il Frustrated, her children are too
n all to be OF aid, and they are
absolutely destitute of even the ne
ceSsities OF life. NeighboTs are look
Ing after their needs today, and .
strong appeal is made TO the citizens
OF tho city to como TO their rescue.
Mrs. Palmer is a worth woman and
charity extended the family Will not
be misplaced. 49,: 8Y'
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
Announces That He Will be
in the Race for Governor
of Virginian -Four Years
Hence.
PROMINENT MEMBER OF HOUSE
Belongs TO the Oldest Aris-
tocracy OF the Old Do
nllnIOn.

Richmond, Va, June 2f.-Rose-
well Page, OF Hanover county, is to
be a candidate for governor OF viz
gil la four years from this time.
The announcement was made I'm
Hanover several days AGO when the
County Democratic Committee met
10 fix a date for the holding OF the
legislative primary.
Mr. PAGE made the celebration
which puts him I'm the liInellght and
which Will keep him there for four
years. lie declared that he would
again offer for the house this time.
however, and that he hoped TO be
returned The declaration OF Page
vas enthusiastically receigeo by his
friends and they AZ once rallied
around him and announced that
they would work for his omination
AZ all times.
For some years Mr. PAGE has had
law offices In Richmond, though Iiv-
ing in the country. lie cones from
the Oldest line OF Virginia sristocra-
cy, and is brother OF Thomas Nel.
son Page, the author. lie was .
prominent figure in the recent gen
cral assembly OF Virginia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
Indictments Will be Return
ed by Federal Grand Jury
Tomorrow and Trials to be
Rushed.
CRIMINAL CLAUSE SHERMAN ACT
Carries With it Heavy Fine
or Imprisonment or
Both

New York, June 24.-TbC United
states government will rush trials
OF the Sugar trust officials immedi-
ately after the federal grand jury
completes its work and returns in
diCtments tomorrow. TIE govern
ment is after the highest officials
% the trust. All the indictments
are believed to be returned under the
clause OF the Sherman antitrust act
which provides FOR fine Of $1,000,
or imprisonment one year, or both,
o. each count OF the indictment.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
CONGRESSIONAL HAPPENINGS

Washington, d. c., June 24.-The
house met at noon today. Repre-
sentative Tawney called up and ex-
planned tho provisions OF the census
bill Representative Humphrey the
bill to promote the merchant marine
and Representative Kennedy the bill
to punish black hand eo.nmunica-
items through the mails.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
SWALLOWS
FLAMES
While Cleaning Skirt With
Gasoline Detroit Woman
is Probably Fatally Burn
ed in Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, June "a Mrs c. NJ.
Robinson. Of Detroit, Mich, who is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. b. Else
man. at the Merrinac Apartments
here. was probably fatally burned to-
da! by the explosion of gasoline
with which she was cleaning her
Skirt. She swallowed the flames and
the fumes Of the gasoline, and was
he rribly burned. both internally and
externally. She was carried to the
81. Vincent's hospital where little
hope is held out for her recovery.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
YALE CURRICULUM
UNDERM|NESFA FAITH
Bishop McFall Reiterates
His Charges and Declares
Teachings Breed Immor-
atty.

Trenton, y. j., June 24-Bishop
McFaull today reiterated the charges
ne made some time ago that the
Yale College curriculum includes
courses Of study which undermine
the christian faith and breed immor-
atty. The bishop said he had moth
ms to retract from his former state
ment.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
COPPER KINGS
ATTORNEY IS
FOUND GUILTY
Sanford Robinson Charged
With Impeding Justice
Will Probably Receive a
Light Sentence.

New York, June II Sanford
Robinson, the well known attorney
OF the Copper King" HclQze, was
fopnd guilty OF the charge Of imped-
ing justice
a light sentence Is proabble and II
is very likely that he Will be dis
barred.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
CONFESSED To
FIVE MURDERS
Missouri Convict Serving o
Twenty Year Sentence
Unburdens His Mind.

Jefferson City, Mo, June "a.
VIM. Murphy. convict serving
twenty years for criminal assault, to-
day confessed to the murder OF five
people at various Zines. Murphy
said the burden OF his crimes weigh
ed on his mind to such IN extent
that he could no longer remain quiet
but must unload the burden by
confession.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
WRIGHT IS To
VISIT GERMANY
Famous Aeroplane Inventor
to Test Machine Made by
German Firm in Berlin.

Berlin, June wilbur Wright
IS expected here some tine during
August to try an aeroplanc now be-
ms built by a German firm. The
populaoe are anxlously awaiting his
coming that they may wit1ess the
experiments
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

w. J. Camper, OF Roanoke was in
Bluehcld last night Tor few hours.
IL was his first visit 10 this section
for p years. ON his last visit to
bmefeli IL was only Gag stop.
with one house.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
DEATHS DUE TO
INTENSE HEAT
New York Still in the Throes
OF a Great Heat Wave.

New York, June 24.-Elght more
deaths from the intense heat were
reported by the police this morning.
The heat wave In which the city has
been sweltering for the past "a
hours. continues undated today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
CONF EOERATE FAIR

The following additional contribu-
tons are reported my the commit
tee soliciting donations for the u.
ID. G. Confederate Fair:
Theo. Dilger, handsome irrtIesceat
vase.
Chas. J. Kinzer, one cut glass vase
5000. f.s.u1lGUI
Randolph and Mittendorf. colonial
silver candelabra.
Elks Tan-Tan Fair committee, $50
Bluefeld Hardware Co., carving
set.
Goodson and Moore, crackers, 81.
You must wake and call me early,
Call me early, mother dear,
TO haste to the Confederate Fair
The merriest OF the year.
For | must catcher al mly wealth
Each dollar, quarter, dime
And haste to join the merry tbrong
And have a royal tine.
And ! must buy me candy, mother,
Many AMI many a pound:
Candy sweet for myself 20 eat,
And candy to pass around.
AND ] must hear the music, mother,
The dear old homely lays
That everyone knew and loved 80
well
In the dear OH bygone days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
70 YEARS FOR
A MURDERER

Chicago, June 24.--Joseph Bertuc-
CT. the blsck hand slayer OF Vido
Tn brsllo was today given a sentence
o. twenty years in the penitentiary.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

princeton and Keystone play ball
this afternoon on the grounds OF
the latter. Both towns Fave good
teams, il is understood. and good
bdl' may be expected IL Jupiter pu-
'ius does not interfere to prevent
a game.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24
". J. BRYAN, JR.
MARRIED TODAY

Grand Lake, Col, June 24.-WiIl-
lam Jennings Bryan, Jr.. son OF the
great Commoner, thrice candidate
for the presidency, was married here
today TO Miss Helen 3arger.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-06-24

New York, June 24.-Tbe police
today began a search for new fig
young pal OF Leon Ling IL thought
to have been an accomplice and will
be placed under arrest az soon as
found