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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
ARMY BALLOON EXPLODED.
Operator Believes u Became Charged
with Electricity in the Air.

Omaha, Neb., May lo.--Arny balloon
No. 10, which assembled from Fort
Omaha at 11:15 o'clock to-day landed
al Jackson. Neb.. at SIS O'Clock this
evening. In making landing the gas
bag exploded few feet above the
ground and was DESTROYED. but neither
Captain Chandler nor Lieutenant
Ware, who made the flight was seri
ously injured jackson Is about 30
mill. west OF Sioux city.
Captain Chandler believes that while
rt high altitude the gas bag became
charged with static electricity and tina, on
! eaching the ground contact with the
earth caused an arc to form thus pro-
ducing an electric spark which set fire
to the bag.
Omaha. The highest altitude reached
was l. 100 feet shortly after the balloon
| eft the earth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
DAUGTER IDENTIFIES BODY
Mrs. Mary Peck. widow. Fell from
subway Train and Was Killed.

New York, MAY ll--After LYING in
the morRua all day the body Of
woman who either jumped or fell un-
der subway train at the ll6th street
station this morning. was Identified
tonight as that OF Mrs. Mary Peck,
widow. 10 years old, It Is said
that she formerly lived in Bridgeport,
Conn, where her husband, Henry
Peck, was engaged In the carpet man
ufacturinE business The body was
identified by Mrs Peck's daughter
The daughter. secuted the idea OF sui
eide, saying that her mother was near
sighted and probably had become con
fused and fallen from the platform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
MORRIS WON ELECTION,
VIII Have Large Majority over the
Bond PRrty.

ST. Johns, \. F. MAY n-Practlcaly
complete returns tonight from the voting
IN Saturdays election. show that the
party headed by Str Edward Morris has
won an overwhelming victory nnd that
Premier Morris will have y members Of
the Legislature "a against 10 supporters
Of Sir Robert Bond, the former head OF
the government
In the voting last November each side
elected ~ members, a situation which re
suited in Saturdays balotins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
DAUGHTER CHAINED TO HER
Mrs. Reed Says Two Attempts Have
Been Made to kIdnap Her.

Tacoma. Wash. May 1o.-Mvs Eliana
Feed, divorced wife Of b. T. Reed, a
wealthy real estate man of Denver APP
peared on the street to-day with her nine
years old daughter, Inez, handcuffed to
her. Mrs. Reed explained that two at
tempts had been made TO kidnap the
child and that she had resorted to silver
chained handouts to guarantee her
daughters safety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
MANY A DAY Is SPOILED

BY cough which cannot be broken by
ordinary remedies. But why not try a
medicine that will cure any cough that
any medicine can cure? That Is Kemp
Balsam. 1t Is recommended by doctor
md nurses. and II costs only Csc. at an
druggists or dealers Keep bottle al
ways I'm the house and YOU Will always
be prepared to treat n cold or cough be
fore tt causes any suffering AZ all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

London, May ll--An actor VINO was
summoned to-day to serve on Jur!
made the successful plea that under the
law he was rogue and a Nasapohu
and therefore Ineligible. In support OF
his contention ne produced an ola act
of PARLIAMENT, which never mas nee"
repealed The surprised jud6e hasl''y
persued this act and had to ADMIT 'ha'
the actor was not qualified to SIT on '"e
Jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
$5S, 900 DAMAGE.
Trained Nurse Gets Large Verdict for
IOss of Both Legs.

New York, MAY 10. -Bifty-eisht thousand
dollars for the loss Of both legs was the
verdict awarded in the supreme court
to-day to Miss Addie Hunt. trained
nurse, against the Long Island Railroad
company. Some time ago she obtained
verdict Of $4,000 but the court set 1t
aside as inadequate and ordered new
trial The railroad company VIII ap-
peal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
SNOW IN ROCHESTER,

Rochester, ~ v May u,-House tons
here We're covered With snow, the gem
orally chilly weather prevailed to-day
Frost il predicted for tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
Banquet and Reception Features
of Annual Meeting Of Yer.
mont Commandery.
new OFFICERS ELECTED
Speakers At Banquet 1ncluded Conn
mander Woodbury.. Com m ndrr-
Elect Goulding, Mayor Burke,
Commander Beach Of Nc
partmcut Of Vermont.

The 18th annual meeting of the Yer
mont Commandery of the Loyal Legion
was held Tuesday. concluding with
banquet at the Van Ness House at $50
o'clock In the evening. AS usual, the
banquet was an event long to he remem-
bered by the members and the post
prandial exercises were especially in
tereeting The members Of tho council OF
LOYAL Legion met at four O'Clock in the
afternoon for the annual council meet
ing and the annual business meeting
was held at seven O'Clock. when the
report and election of officers occurred.
This was followed by reception at the
Van Ness House. and thon tho ban
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
MRS. EMMA A. ROBERTS.

Mrs Emma A. Roberts, president Of
the Ladies' OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic. spoke briefly saying that
she always felt honored whenever she
had a chance to be with the Grand
Army of the Republic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13

Of suspe nded members before two years
ago was AGO. The average for each year
If the last two years was 1sa
MRS GILMAN.
Mrs Gilman. national president Of the
Woman's Relief Corps. spoke on THE
Woman's Relief Corps" in the place OF
Mrs Nellie NJ Smyth department presi-
dent. who was III. Mrs. Gilman said II
would he tho duty Of the Relief Corps 10
help guide the members Of the G. A. r.,
down the path to the great beyond.
EDGAR ALLAN. JR.
Edgar Allan, Jr.. commander Rim
chief OF the Sons Of Veterans, answer
ed to the toast OF his organization.
He thought there were great many
things in Virginia his native state.
and In Vermont that tended to make
them close. He said his father went
with Sherman down through the val
ley 81 Virginia. where he was left 10
protect school for girls. His moth
er was A pupil at that school. and that
was the reason why he. commander
Of the Sons Of Veterans, was Nir-
ginian. but more proud to he native
Of the United States. He said It would
not he long before tho names Of the
q. A. r.. and even the Sons OF Neter-
ans would he scratched out ~ the REQ
ords by death and he urged them all
to be more careful of their army and
personal records.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-13
MAYOR BCRk r..

Mayor Burke spoke on Burlington ana
assured those present that IT was a
pleasins duty TO welcome the companions
OF the Loyal Legion to Burlington. He
referred to the coming tercentenary, say
ing that burlington would be the central
point for the large number of visitors,
and that the gathering Of the Loyal
Legion, c. A. r., and kindred organ
,zat,ons IN the city was an suspicious
beginning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
FRIGHTFUL ANARCHY.
Mobs Of Ruffians Give Full Vent to
Their Instincts.

Reggie. Jan IA state OF most
frightful anarchy prevails. Mobs Of
ruffians roam among the ruins. giving
full vent to their vilest instincts. They
are pillaging the wrecked jewelry
stores and banks. and do not hesitate
to shed the blood OF those opposing
them. A few soldiers who escaped
unhurt have been impelled by an ad-
mirable spirit of discipline TO organize
patrols on their own initiative. They
are endeavoring TO protect the proper
ty left intact. but the criminals fight
against them tooth and nail The
numbers OF the criminals have increas-
ed to such an extent that the sol
diers have on several occasions been
forced to open fire on them.
II was only after pitched battle
in which several were shot and killed
that semblance of order was restor-
ed All entrances to the city, or what
is left Of II. are now guarded by sol
diers. Many of the survivors are lying
exposed TO the four winds of heaven.
The relief parties. of which several
are here now. are unable to cope with
the distress The cries of the inquired
are pitiful
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
SCIENTISTS VIEWS.
Couple os Prominent MenlGive
Their Ideas.

New York Jan. Opinions given
here by two scientific men on the
physical features of the terrible con.
vulsion of nature in Calabria and Sic.
lily are highly interesting.
DR. James F. Kemp, professor Of ge.
ology at Columbia university. prefaced
his opinion with the statement that it
was mere conjecture on account OF
the meager information at hand, but
he added.
Il canot get away from the old the.
ory that the earth at one time was
a molten mass, the surface having cool
ed off sufficiently to form a crust.
The earth is continually contracting,
which causes the weaker portions OF
the surface to cave in, and II seems
that this is what occurred in the case
OF the Italian earthquake.
Il should say that for about fifty
miles parallel with the Strait of Mes.
sina the land under the sea and along
the coast caved in. causing the sea
to rush with great force in on the land
sweeping all before II.
Professor John j Stevenson pFofes.
sor Of geology at New York university
said. in speaking of the disaster.
AS disturbance in the earth s
crust, the Messina quake. terrible as
were its effects, was only a small af-
fair. II may be compared to the ex
plosion of an immense dynamite bomb,
which does frightful execution within
a small area, but is without effect a
short distance away. Thus while Mes
sina and Reggie were entirely devas-
tated. according to present reports,
Palmero was only slightly shaken,
Taormina was unharmed, and at Ma.
pies the shock was not felt at all"
Professor Stevenson then compared
the Italian earthquake to the Charles.
ton, S. c.. earthquake, which, he said,
was felt from the Atlantic ocean to
Arkansas, Minnesota New York and
Maine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
HAVE HILARIOUS TIME.
Largest and costIest New Year Cele-
bration Chicago Ever Had


Chicago Jan. l.--Solid phalanxes OF
marching men and boy with COW bells
parading through the streets, hundreds
of supper parties feasting in hotels
restaurants and cafes and merry
crowds throwing confetti gave vel.
come here Jan. |, 1909
II was the largest and costlest, but
not the noisiest celebration ever ac-
corded New Year in this city For
the first time in seven years no steam
whistles we're blown. According to
the police the enormous crowd was
one Of the most orderly ever gathered
on such an occasion.
Little or no attempt was made to
keep the lid" down in the saloons
oi the loop" district after O'Clock
in the morning The word had gone
out that everything would be all
right" and no prosecutions are eX.
pocted for the violation of the saloon
closing law
In contrast TO the general hilarity
10000 persons Joined in a watch night
religious service at the Coliseum. A
choir of 1000 voices. said to have been
the largest gospel chorus ever assem-.
bled in America, led the exercises.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Prohibition In Effect.

Jackson, Miss Jan With the ex
ception OF NatChez. saloons in all the
wet" towns closed their doors at mid
night "Wednesday night At Natchez
they di not cease business until mid
night Thursday night The matter OF
the Natchez saloons not closing at mid
night Wednesday night. the time the
attorney general held the prohibition
law became effective, will 60 before
the supreme court for a legal interpre,
tation The enforcing clause OF the
new law declares saloons shall close
"on and after Dec. 81, 1905" Governor
Noel states that he will use every
available means to enforce the law
The seven saloons at Natchez closed
at IL o'clock Thursday night
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
PLENTY OF 'POSSUMS.
Request of Next Chief Magis-
trate to Be Gratified.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. .1.-One hundred
o'possums. with the usual accompani-
ment of sweet potatoes. will grace the
banquet table OF the Atlanta chamber
of commerce on the evening of the
18th inst, when President Eelect Taft
will be the guest of honor of the city.
When a delegation Of prominent At
lantlans called upon Mr.. Taft few
days ago to arrange the details of his
visit to this city the spokesman cour-
teously asked the next occupant OF the
White House if he had any suggestions
TO offer relative to the preparations OF
the banquet.
Just one smllingly replied the big
Ohioan. Il have had lifetime long
ing 10 taste 'possum and taters. My
visit to the south would be incom.
plete If this wish is not gratified."
There will be 'possum and 'taters
enough. and to spare for the more than
600 guests of the evening
Southerners are traditionally par
tial TO this dish, and II may be said
that when.the president elect announc-
ed his desire for the favorite dish he
but further endeared himself TO the
people of this section-and il is con-
fidently predicted that he will expert
ence an even more kindly feeling to
ward the south after he has partaken
OF the juicy meat OF the Georgia yams.
From the coves of Rabun, Ga. to
the southern border of Okefenokee,
through the length and breadth of the
persimmon land will the possums be
gathered and selection OF an even
100 Of the largest and fattest will be
made for the banquet board. that the
proverbial hospitality and cuisine of
he south may he maintained on the
occasion Of the visit of the next pres
idpnt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Thrilling Experience.

Shields. England, Jan. 1.-Forty-five
persons comprising the crew and pas.
sengers of the steamer Grange. plying
between Grange Mouth and London,
loaded here after a thrilling experience
In the recent storm The vessel met
with tremendous seas. which broke
on board with great fury, demollshing
everything on deck and pouring huge
volumes of water down the hatchways
and flooding the vessel Finally the
passengers and crew were obliged to
take to the small boats. and after much
suffering. were rescued by a traveller.
The Grange shortly afterward foun-
dered
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
MASS "EETING.
Italian Citizens to Aid those Stricken
in the Fatherland.

Italian Citizens to Aid those Stricken
in the Fatherand.
The Italians of this city have taken
steps to aid the survivors of the dis
aster which befell portions OF their
native land few days ago. Commit
tees began work yesterday and on
Sunday mass meeting of all the
citizens will ocur in the hall Of the
Horticultural Benevolent Association
in this city, the object OF which is
as indicated. There Is a large Italian
representation in this section, partic-
ularly in the Brazos bottom, where
Is said to lie the richest land in the
world are they numerous and pros
porous.
The horror which has befallen their
country brings to mind the BraZos
river flood of 1899, wien many of the
Italians here (they were not so well
established then as now lost all they
possessed in the rushing waters. The
fact of their plight coming TO the
notice of King Humbert, now de-
ceased, father OF the present king,
His majesty forwarded for distribu-
ton among the Italians here. 100000
The money came through the Italian
consul at Galveston. II Is believed
that the sum given at 90 opportune
time in the years gone by will be
returned many fold
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Russell In Charqe.

Mobile, Jan. 1--Beginning with the
rev year the management of the
Southern railway in Mississippi was
placed under Colonel K. L. Russell
vice president. with headquarters at
Mobile. The clerical force is increased
by fifty persons. thirty OF whom go to
the auditors department. H. Hatcher
has been appointed superintendent Of
the Southern railway in Mississippi
His office will be at Columbus, Miss.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Birthday of MANY.

Chicago. Jan. MANY Chicago fam
lilies on New Year celebrated birthday
anniversaries in addition to joining In
the general festivities attending the
birth of 1909. Business and profes
sional men seem to have had a parent
al fondness for Jan. l. The Tribune
prints list of more than twenty prom
inent men OF the city entitled to take
part in the double celebration.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Saved Second Time.

Chicago, Jan. For the second
time in a single term OF court BY
ron's Don Juan" has saved Martin
Schleyer from term in prison. Schley.
er walked out Of che court room in
Kenosha, Wis. a free man late Thurs
day night after jury had decided he
was insane when he shot Herman
Koehler. alleged TO have been the "af.
finity" OF his wife
A similar verdict freed Schleyer
when he was tried recently on the
charge OF shooting his wife. At both
trials his attorney read to the jury
parts OF Byron's Don Juan" and on
both occasions the verses so stirred
the Jurors that they brought yerditS
favorable to the accused man.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
TExARKANA EXEMPT.
City on the Arkansas Side Is Too
Close to Texas.

TeNarkana, Ark, Jan Ito the
close proximity Of the line dividing
the states OF Texas and Rarkansas
this city owes the fact that it will
not be declared in the prohibition col,
umn. The state law provides that on
the petition of majority of the adult
inhabitants all the territory within a
radius OF three miles OF public
school house may be declared prohibit
ton. A petition bearing the names OF
a majority of those living three miles
east OF the TeXarkana school house
was presented to the county court,
but because of the fact that OF the
three miles west two and a half are
in Texas, over which the court had
no jurisdiction. it was held that the
petion was not in conformity with the
statute, and was denied. The matter
will be taken to the supreme court OF
the state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
BILOXI sALooNlESS.

First Time In Two Hundred Years
Does This Condition Prevail.
Biloxi. Miss, Jan. For the first
time In 200 years Biloxi is without sa
looms. the seven that were operating
here going out Of business when stat.
utory prohibition became effective in
Mississippi. One saloon is adorned
with huge punches of crepe and the le.
gend. Gone, but not forgotten"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Hiahest Price For Apples.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE highest priced
box Of apples on record is being ex-
hibited here The fruit Is OF the wine
sap variety. and was awarded the
grand sweepstake prize of $500 at the
national apple show held at Spokane.
Wash. The present owners paid 50
. piece for the 112 apples in the box.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Civil Action Broucht.

New Orleans, Jan. Civil action
for the recovery Of SIS, 500 was brought
by r. l.. Riggs, banker, Of Morgan
City, La, against the New York
orseman, William Rudolph, who was
arrested here. Riggs claims that Ru-
doiph secured this sum from him
through misrepresentation three years
sgo at New Orleans and abscopded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
cHILpREN's BUREAU.
Movement Toward This End viii Soon
Be BROUGHT Up.

Chicago. Jan. Establishment OF
children's bureau by the govern.
ment Is the aim OF statesmen. philan.
thropists and labor leaders who will
gather here Jan. u TO attend the fifth
annual conference of the national child
committee One OF the features OF the
meeting will be a paper by DR.. Thorn
IS Rotch OF Boston. who will show
that laws designed to protect children
should take into account the anto
nomic age rather than chronological
age
DR.. Rotch believes that no child who
is not physically developed should be
permitted to work, even If it has reach.
ed the age limit set by law.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Counterfeitinq Charged.

Eufauls, Ala, Jan. John New.
some, a white man, was lodged in Jail
here upon a charge OF counterfeiting
A search OF Newsome's trunk revealed
molds, dies and other material togeth-
er with a number of raised $40 bills.
Newsome has been operating among ig'
norant whites and negroes in Dale and
Henry counties
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Touch of pathos.

New Haven. Conn. Jan IAN add
ed touch Of pathos is given the news
of the death of United States Consul
and Mrs Arthur 5 Cheney in Messina
in the earthquake by the receipt OF
postcards TO Cheney's relatives and
friends here wishing them a merry
Christmas and a happy New Year"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
"Near Beer" Dealers Quit.

Atlanta. Jan. 1.-One-third of Allan
ta's near beer" dealers announced
that with the end Of the old year they
had closed their saloons for all time
This action was taken because they
claim that they cannot afford to pay
ihe 5000 license required.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
More Cholera Cases.

st. Petersburg. ,~S. sA-Cholera
has again increased in this city owing
to the coldtweather. There were twen
ty-six new cases and four deaths for
the twenty-iour hours ended at nooR
Tuesday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Secure Considerable Money.

Wellston, Okla. De- ca.-Bank OF
wellston was entered by cracksmen,
who dynamited the vault. secured s5,.
600. mostly in gold. and escaped on a
Frisco railway handcar posse is in
pursuit
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Becomes State Bank.

weatherford, Tex, Be. se.-The
Merchants and Farmers National
bank of this city viii become a state
bank Jan. in anticipation of the
legislature enacting law on guaran.
teeing deposits 1t has been in busi
ness twenty years.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
GAY-SHATTUCK LAW.
New Saloon Regulation Act Of Louis
lana Now In Force.

New Orleans, Jan. Providing that
saloons shall be within less than 900
feet OF a church or school house. and
forbidding all gambling devices and
musical instruments in barrooms the
Gay-Shattuck regulation law went into
effect in Louisiana at midnight Thurs.
day night. At the same time the par
ishes OF Acadia. Caddo, Nermillion
Calcasieu, Vernon East Carroll. ST
Landry and Tangipahoa became dry
is the result OF recent local elections
Shreveport, the second largest city
IN the state, is in Caddo parish. and
forty-fiye saloons had TO close
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Closes MANY Saloons

Mobile. Jan. 1.-The prohibition
closes 130 saloons at Mobile, Pepr
a fight on the constitutionalityf
law a majority Of the proprieH
operate soft drink establishr
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
FIRST BIRTH OF YEAR.
Girl 5aby Enter the World at Chicago
Il Minute After Midnight.

south of Chicago, Jan. Mrs Mary vietka
| N1.s the proud mother Of the. first baby
49, ,ect,born in Chicago in 1908. The child,
80, toota girl was born at 1901 while q 20
Allen haslce ambulance was taxing lhe WOMAN
NJ Bethato the county hospital
Eyerybod
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1909-01-02
Poe's Centenary,

London, Jan. l.-Authors' club will
celebrate Sunday centenary OF birth Of
Edgar Allen Poe