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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
MARINE CORPS ARMED
WITH OBSOLETE RIFLES

Washington, Dec 9-Obsolete bar
racks, deteriorated rifles and scarcity
of enlisted men and officers which
promise for the near future inefficien-
cy in the corps are the basis of some
of the complaints made by Major GEN
eral Elliott, commandant of the ma
rine corps, in his annual report just
made public. He laid particular stress
upon the fact that 10000 new rifles
are needed by the marine corps.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
PLUckY WOMAN WALKS
435 MILES IN 16 DAYS

Denver, Dec. 9.-Miss Arizona Evans
last night completed her walk from
Shoshone, Wyo., to Denver, a distance
OF 435 miles, in sixteen days. She
walked the last thirty-two miles of her
journey, from Fort Lupton, to Denver,
yesterday without stopping for food,
and arrived in Denver some time af-
ter dark. Billiards, bitter cold and
deep snow we're encountered by the
plucky woman the entire distance.
ITO make a living" is Miss Evans ex-
PLANTATION of her walk, which she says
she made on bet that she could walk
the distance in seventeen days Miss.
Evans was born in Arizona.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09

ing it unsafe for Mexican laborers to
come into this section Five hundred
dollars have been raised for expenses
of the campaign In behalf Of Cook,
who formerly worked here.
Cook was the conductor of freight
train running into Guadalalara
and was arrested after the train was
robbed, charged with completely in
the robbery. He has been refused
bail. although Mexican brakeman
and several other Mexicans arrested at
the time of the robbery are out on
bond. Cook declares ne was In the
caboose making out his exports when
the train was robbed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
SHERIFF INSTRUCTED TO
QUELL RloTING OR QUIT

Bedford, Ind, Dec. 9-"Tell Sheriff
Box to do his duty or resign" is Gov
ernor Marshall's message to State La
Dor Commissioner Slough and Worner,
who are here with Adjutant General
Mccoy of the state militia investigat-
ing the situation in the strike of the
cutters in the stone quarries. Sheriff
Box answered that he could not per-
suade business men to serve as dep
uties to protect imported strikebreak-
ers. ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
ZERO WEATHER CONTINUES
THERMOMETER MANY DEGREES
BELOW IN NEBRASKA AND
IOWA
COAL SUPPLY DWINDLING
SITUATION AT TOPEKA, KAN
sAs, GROWS SERIOUS AS A
RESULT

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 9.-There
were signs of the abatement today of
the extremely cold wave that has kept
Kansas, western Missouri, Nebraska
and Oklahoma shivering the last
three days. However, zero wealth
er is still reported in many places.
The situation in Topeka is serious.
The coal supply there is almost ex-
hausted and in hundreds of homes this
morning there was not enough ma
tural gas to cook breakfast.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
PUBLISHED in new YORK
INSURANCE BROKER AND SEA
CAPTAIN SHOW UP
EXPLORER
COPENHAGEN IS IN DOUBT
eENUINENEss OF THEIR STATE
MENTs is ouEsTloNED-MAY
ACT AS BOOMERANG

Copenhagen. Dec. "a summary of
the affidavits of persons claiming to
have aided Dr. Cook in the prepara-
tion of his polar data, published in
New York and London this morning
was read here with amazement. Scien-
tific circles are inclined to be incred-
ulous regarding the charges and some,
like DR.. Curran, the astronomer, con-
slider them so improbable that their
effect will be to strengthen the pub
lie confidence in DR.. Cook
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
TeIIe zeIaya 10 Qult

London. Dec. 9.-The United States
government has demanded the form
al resignation of President zelaya, Of
Nicaragua, according to a cabIegram
from Nicaragua received here today.
The message adds thit this informa-
tion was communicated by Zelaya
himself and says HIS resignation will
probably take effect at the end OF
December.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09

their way through half dozen small
stores and destroyed the Postal tele-
graph and American Express ofices.
More than thirty holdings vera eth
Eer burned or glitted b9 the flames.
b The guests Ia the Burdick House
were warned Of their danger and fled
hastily to the street many scantiiy
clad. As ~ the other hotels, were
crowded. some were compelled to re-.
main II t1a@ biting cold for several
hours. Low water pressure was the
principal cause d the extent of the
fire. At ol.e time t was impossible to
get moTd than two streams of water
on the az'mes. which famed by high
wind, soqn got beyond control.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
COOK in a sanitarIum.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 9.-Dr. w.
G. Devys, Cambridge physician, was
quoted as authority for the statement
last night that DR.. Frederick A..
Cook, the explorer, is resting at a
sanitarium in Wells, Me. DR.. Devys
said that his information came from
DR.. Pitt, manager of the sanitarium,
who visited him yesterday. DR.. Pitt
could not be reached. His brother,
who lives here, said he knew moth
ing about the matter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
AffidavIts Cause Sensation.

New York, Dec. 9.-The off1davits
|of George H. DunkIe, an insurance
broker. and Captain August Wedel
Loose, a seaman. were published In
the Times this morning, asserting that
DR.. Cook hired them for four thou-
sand dollars with promise OF an addi-
tional five hundred dollars for one of
them to fabricate astronomicsf obser.
vations and calculations of latitude
and longitude for submission to the
University of Copenhagen. The men
say their reason for making this
known was because the explorer only
paid them two hundred dollars each.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
DESTRUCTIVE
gale ON
LAKES
CREW BROWNS WHEN BIG STEEL
FREIcHTER SINKS orr
BUFFALO
A. SECOND VESSEL BURNS ]
TueHoAT GOES TO RESCUE, BUT
STORM FORCES ITS RE-
TURN
Two LIVES Are LUST
CAPTAIN AND ELEVEN MEM ~
ADRIFT IN LIFEBoAT, MAY. en-
ALSO PERISH n
A SECOND VESSEL BURNS
TucBoAT GOES TO RESCUE, BUT
STORM FORCES ITS RE-
TURN
Two LIVES ARE LOST
CAPTAIN AND ELEVEN MEM /.
ADRIFT IN LlFEBoAT, MAY {
ALSO PERISH

Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. s.-The big steeI
freighter, w. G. Richardson, sank at
an early hour today, five miles up the
Lake from Buffalo. Five members or
the crew were drowned. The vessel
was shattered by gale now raging
over Lake Erie.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
PAiNlcRAzEp PATIENT
DEcAPiTATEs HIS NURSE

Trinidad Dec. 9--Panf Pillo de
Paula. while crazed by blood poison
ing last night killed his brother-in-law,
Nicholas di Gesusldo, who was nurs-
ing him. De Paula at last severed lis
victims head with razor.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
Continues Cold at Other Points,

Omaha. Neb., Dec. 9.-This morn
ing the thermometer showed record
OF eight degrees below zero at oma-
ha, the coldest day of the season. 1t
was twelve degrees below zero at
Lincoln, Eighteen degrees below zero
was reported at Norfolk, Neb., and
ten below at Sioux City. The ther-
en'Sneter Is rising today and ii Is be-
lieved that the worst of the present
cold spell is over.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
AMERICAN CONDUCTOR CONFINED
|NlMEXICAN JAIL UNJUS7LY

Dalhart, Tex, Dec. s.-Angry be-
cause they have received no answer to
appeals sent to President Taft and
Secretary of State Knox on behalf of
James A Cook, an American railroad
conductor in jail at Guadalajara. Mex
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
London Report Denied.

Washington, dec. 9.-The statement
that the United States has demanded
the resignation of President Zelaya
is declared by the state department
to be without foundation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09

ico, the railroad men here have ap-
pealed to Governor Campbell and Tex-
as congressman to interest them
selves in Cooks case. They declare
If action for the relief of Cook is not
soon taken, they will retaIiate by maxi
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-09
PRESIDENT OF DEFUNCT
MICHIGAN BANK ARRESTED.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 9-Clavert
Spensley, president of the defunct
First National bank of Mineral Point
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
About Ten Per Cent More
Coming in ThoS. Brady
BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT
Other Bankrupt Matters Before Referee
Theriault at Montpelier To-day.
William Tacey Dis
charged.

There were several bankruptcy matters
before Referee w. n. Theriault in Mont
pelier to-day, including that Of Thomas
Brady, formerly a merchant in Barre,
who filed petition in August, 1907.
A final accounting was fled by R A
Hoar, trustee, showing that 40 per cent.
had been paid and that there would bo
about 10 per cent, more in the final set-
tlement. In the amount paid wss a pre-.
ferred claim Of $1,000 held BY Elias
Spear Of Burlington. The final meeting
was set for Aug. 49,
The first meeting Of creditors in the
cases Of Leon L. Ladue and Oscar f..
Thompson, both Of Barre, was set for
next Saturday
The first meeting Of the creditors Of
Clarence G. Pierce was held this morning
G. A. Gale was appointed trustee.
The discharge melting Of VIM. Tacey Of
Barre was held to-day, but there was no
opposition TO the discharge
The first dividend in the case Of E. J.
Blanchard will be paid Aug. 2l, and will
probably be 10 per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
cAN FLY l.ooo MILEs.
0rville Wright Hints That He OF His
Brother Could DO It.

New York, Aug. 10. -Orville Wright
the aviator, who will sail from New
York to-day with his sister, Miss Kath.
crime Wright, on the Kronpringessin ce.
cile, submitted 70 4 brief interview at his
hotel last night IN which he said IN effect
that either he or his brother, Wilbur
barring mishaps, could hy 1000 miles
While he did not say this directly he
intmated as much By saying that their
perfected machine could carry fuel
enough to last rs hours, which would
enable IL TO travel 1000 miles If 40
mile clir were maintained
Mr. Wright would cay nothing definite
concerning the possibility Of partieipat-
ing in the aviation contests IN connec-
tion with the Hudson Fulton celebration
here next fall lie said he would 20
first to England to look over the factory
established there for making Wright ma
chimes Thence he will 20 70 Germany
to give some demonstrations IN behalf
Of a German corporation which controls
the Wright patents In that country. lie
viii remain abroad two months.
When asked If he would be willing to
challenge the world for speed and en-
duranee in aeroplanes, he replied;
1--WE consider that we have the best
machine in the world"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
n11nnp HN ! JOE RIpE.
Stanley Taylor, Chauffeur, Penetrated
BY Shaft Of MIX Wagon.

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 10 -Four
chauffsurs and d young woman on JOY
ride met with disastrous accident on
the road between this place and shrews.
bury early Sunday morning One Of The
men, Stanley Taylor Of Boston. Is dead
as a result of the collision between The
machine and a milk wagon The three
other men are under arrest here on a
charge of larceny and the police are look.
ing for the young woman with the idea
of using her Is q witness against the
men.
Besides Taylor, there were In the car
John ,. Barrett, manager Of a garage,
II. r Riley Of Worcester and John
Walsh. a brother Of Jimmy Walsh. the
bautamweight champion, Of Boston. and
Miss Linda Martin, daughter Of Peter
Martin Of this city. The machine was
the property Of William b. Clark.
wealthy resident Of this city and by
whom Taylor was employed as 4 ehauf.
feur. Sunday night after the garage
had closed the male members Of tie
party took out the car.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
CABOT.

J. C. Kimball was IN Greensboro last
week.
Hiram Wilson has been appointed tax
collector
George Kenaston Of Montpelier visited
his father recently,
Walter Williams Of Boston is visiting
bis brother Herbert
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. r.
Fl Osgood Aug 7 Congratulations.
A. w Baker 81 Boston has arrived In
town to spend his annual vacation.
Mr. and Mrs II H Buchanan Of Barre
we're guests at Allen Laird's last week.
j. S. Livingston took load OF goods
to South Ryegate last week for Fred
Ellis
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J Smith and children
have been visiting relatives in Plaintield
few days
a company Of fifteen young ladies and
gentlemen took an outing at lake st.
Joseph last Saturday
Mrs. Abhie Lamson Of Montpelier has
spent two weeks visiting relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Houghton and Mrs.
Morse went to Barnet Saturday to visit
his sister and other friends
Mrs s. 7. Bradish, a former resident
Of this town is stopping at J N. South
wcl'a and visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Atkins, accom-
panied by his sister Flora, went to
Marshiield last Friday to see their aunt.
Jennie Pike
Dean w. Fisher Of New York Is here
a few days with his family, visiting at
his fathers. lie Is having a quinsy sore
ia his throat
afr. and Mrs Wesley Atkins are spend \
ing a few weeks with bis mother and
sister before going to Rome, Ga. for
several months stay teaching.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
AFTER coNNER's SCALP.
New York Democrats to Hold Confer
enee at Saratoga Sept. Q.

New York Aug. 1O.-The signature oi
Morgan j 0Brien on brief announce
ment sent ont last night gives tone Ia
and confirms the reported conference of
New York state Democrats to BE- held
at Saratoga on September o In his
note Air. 0'Brien says that details If
the meeting win be given ont in New
York on Wednesday or Thursday Of this
week.
The report Of the conference, coming
first from Buffalo, where it was depre.
Gated BY Vim. j Conncrs, chairman of
the Democratic state committee, created
great deal Of interest IN political cir.
cles here. IN some quarters the move
ment IS taken to mean the start OF an
attack on Conners. coincident with an
attempt TO reiuaevate the party ia the
state Representatives from every as
sembly district III the state viii be pres
ent, it IS said, and plans will be made to
draw back into the party many Demo
erats who have not been active since
the Mckinley campaign. Alton B. Par
ker il identified with the movement, a.
are many other prominent state Demo.
Gratis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wilkinson Given
Pleasant Surprise Last Evening

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Wilkinson, Of
South Main street, were given pleas
ant surprise last evening, Il being the
tenth anniversary Of their marriage.
They were invited 10 tea at the home q +
a friend and on their return found
their home, to all appearance, as quiet
as usual Upon their entrance, however,
the lights were turned on, and they We're
greeted BY about seventy.hYe Of their
friends and neighbors, who had gathered
III their absence No one who saw their
faces could doubt that Il was com
plete surprise Chairs were quickly
placed on the piazza ard everyone made
comfortable The house was prettily
decorated with sweet peas, carnations
and ferns, under the direction Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Curtis, who also received
the guests on their arrival. Music was
furnished bv an orchestra 81 five pieces
during the entire evening, and was very
much enjoyed BY All. Stil another sur
prise awaited Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson,
when they were called in and compelled
TO stand up before Judge H w. Scott,
who. after small present that caused
some merriment, gave them IN behalf Of
their friends a tin pail supposed to be
filled with "tin,p but which was found
to contain goodly supply Of silver
dollars. Mr. and Mrs Wilkinson both
responded, thanking their friends, and
assuring them Of their pleasure in max
ing them welcome. Lght refreshments
Of punch and waters were served by
Mrs. Harry Mcneil and Mrs. Charles
Williams Tho company broke up at
late hour, wishing their host and hos.
tess many happy anniversaries Of their
wedding day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
DROUGHT
IS SERIOUS
Franklin County Farmers Suf-
fering From Effects
MANY CUTTING THEIR CORN
Grasshoppers Are Destroying Grain and
Fall Feed in Enosburg-Th Water
Is Very Low in the
Streams

swanton, Aug io--Many Of the
farmers in Franklin county are cutting
and binding their corn as there seems
to be no prospects Of its caring on ac-
count Of the drought and the generally
poor season for corn growing. In Enos-
burgh gasshoppers are numerous and
are destroying much grain and fall feed
AT Enosburgh Falls the village is with.
out street lights on account Of the water
being so low in the river that the pow
er plant has had to shut down partially
Though the water in the reservoir at
st. Albans Is higher than II was at this
time last year it Is quite low and trou'
bic Is anticipated unless the drought i
broken before many weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
YESTERDAYS EVENTS
At the East Montpelier Evangelical
Campmeeting.

East Montpelier, Aug. l0.rYesterday
saw the arrival Of four more preachers
at the campmeeting being held in this
town Rev. l. T.. Irving Of Lynn Mass,
pastor 81 The Evangelical church in that
city, and Rev W W. Latte pastor Of
the church at New Bedford Mass came
last evening, as did Rev i. - Harris
OF Walden and Rey. A a. Mandigo Of
Greensboro, preachers Of the Methodist
Episcopal church. These arrivals, with
those already in attendance, brings The
number Of ministers present mp to nine,
and il Is expected there will be more
who will come later III the week
The singing Is in charge OF Arthur +.
Ingler, well known gospel singer from
the West whose services are in demand.
Under his direction the singing Is full Of
inspiration
At last nights service. which was one
Of the smallest yet held IN point Of al.
tendance the spirit was unusually good
and it was generally agreed that il was
the finest meeting Of che series, There
were several seekers at the altar. The
doctrines preached are conservative, be.
ing those of old Methodism There ar.
threa preaching services daily AZ l0;30
a. m, 2;30 and 1880 p M, and a chill.
dren's meeting at l;S0, IN addition to
several other prayer and praise services
throughout each day. The boarding
house Is nearly filed with visitors, but
number can yet bef accQmmodated
there and In other wapf Board and
lodging can be obtained at nominal
rate, and all interested are cordially well
come.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
PosTMAsTER wANrEp.
Civil Service Examination For One Fsr
Waits River.

The United States Civil Service com.
mission announces that on Saturday,
Sept. "a, an examination win be held at
West Topsham, Vermont, for the posi-
ton Of fourth class postmaster Of Waits
River, Vermont. The compensation If
the postmaster at this Office was $100
for the last fiscal year.
Age limit, q years and over on the
date Of examination, with the exception
that in state where women are de.
elared By statute to be of full age for
all purposes at lis years, wogssn 1s
years Of age on the date Of the exami-
nation will be admitted
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied BY the post office
named above,
Application forms and fun inforrna-
tion concerning the requirements Of the
examination can be secured from Waits
River post Office or from the q. s. Civil
Service commission, Washington, D, @.
Applications should be properly exc
cuted and filed with the commission at
Washington within days before the
date Of the examination, otherwise it
may be impracticable to examine the
applicants
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
GRAND ISLE COUNTY COURT.
Has Five Cases Set For Trial--Judge
Stanton Presiding

North Hero, Aug. lo.-The August
term Of Grand Isle county court CON
vened here this morning with Superior
Judge Zed S. stanton presiding.
Five cases are set for trial, viz, n.
r. Hadgldns v. +. F. Allen; Frank
Donahue vs.. n. II. Hazen; Stewart Thi-
bault vs. Edison Clifford Linda Cameron
vs.. Nettie L. Allen; and Austin & Me-
Career vs. D. Ianglois. The last
named probably viii be the first for
trial II is an action to recover dam
ages for an alleged breach Of contract
in a hay trade. The plaintiffs bought
defendants hay and delivery was not
made, but the hay was sold to some
other dealer. G. G. Austin Of St. al.
bans and v. A. Bullard Of Burlington,
are counsel for the plaintiffs and Fur
man &Wehster, Of swanton, appear for
the defendant
Four cases are set for trial BY the
court, one OF which Is divorce case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
RODERICK PEAKE
SHOT THROUGH FOOT
Accidental Discharge Of Rife from which
He Was Taking Cartridge Was
the Cause Of the Aeoi-
liant

The accidental discharge Of a rife yes
terday afternoon resulted in a bullet
going through the right foot Of Roderick
Peake an apprentice employed in Eiii-
otis barbersh0p. Young Peake was vis-
iting at the home Of IFS uncle E. O.
Curtis Of Orange, and in company with
his cousin, somewhat younger boy,
went into the woods to shoot squirrels.
The boys were shooting at a bottle
and had probably decided that this was
tame sport and peake is said to have
started To take an unexploded cartridge
from the breech Of the rifle, a 22.ealibre
repeater. The rifle was discharged and
the bullet entered the foot slightly below
the instep It went Though the foot
and shoe. making an ugly wound
The boys got to the house as best
they could and Dr. Dow Of West Tops.
ham was called to dress the wound
Young peake viii be disabled for few
days, hut no serious permanent results
are expected from the injury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-10
MRs. Z. v. cHAMBERs MIssING.
Went Horseback Riding Last Week and
the Horse Returned Alone.

Gloversville, NJ ", Aug. l0.-An
alarming story reached Gloversville at
AN early hour yesterday morning con.
cening Mrs. Robert w. Chambers, wife
Of the noted author. Mr. Chambers sum
mer home Is located at Broadalbin and
he Is as usual spending the summer there
with bis family According to reports
Mrs Chambers, who Il devoted to horse
back riding, went out early Sunday even
ing mounted on 4 spirited horse About
an hour or an hour and half later the
unmounted horse appeared at the Cham
bers stable and at II o'clock that night
no trace Of Mrs. Chambers had been
found. although Il was stated that large
posses Of men were searching every pos
sible place where she might have been
thrown and injured