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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
NO WHEAT FAMINE.
From the Cleveland

With wheat cutting In full swim, in
the Southwest there Is a larger stock ~
that great bread grain In the Un,ted
States and Canada than there was n wear
ago. or Mt the corresponding dates In
1905 or 1901. The outlook for winter wheat
Is improving but the crop will fall below
the average. The promise of the spring
wheat harvest is good
These conditions render certain fair
supply Of wheat for the United States
and for the world There is nothing like
real scarcity Of the favorite bread grain
of America and western Europe In pros
poet. and while prices will probably be
above the average OF tho last 10 years
and high enough TO make the wheat crop
very profitable tn farmers whose fields
Yield well, II is clear that nature Is not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

Tho inspector in the electric light plant
received word that wire was down on
a crowded street. He hurried to the spot
and found the bystanders handling the
broken wire In a very careles1 manner.
Luckily, II was only part Of the fire
alarm system.
An irish crossing tender approa CHI a
the inspector. II saw that wire hanging
down there, an picked 1t up and logged
It over there out Of the way"
well" said the inspector. you took
a big chance You shouldn't have touch
cd that wire. You might have been kill
Cd"
"Ah'' said the crossing tender. with a
knowing nod. II was mighty careful,
sor. Sure, felt of it before took hold
OF f.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

1t Is evident from all his that al
together too much has been made of this
whole matter, both financially and
politically. Dr. Mead simply consents to
endorse notes as stated. taking an as
sicnment Of the claims against the state
and tho bank really secures "a chance to
discount the notes, thus receiving n
profitable return OH It's loans in behalf
OF the STATE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
SIZE KNEW,

NJ. Petit Ridge, the English novelist.
tells OF a mother who. entering the nur-
sery. observed her little girl absorbed In
drawing something upon a piece OF pa
per.
She was pleased at such evidence Of In
dustry md initiative, and said as much
And what are You drawing, darling? o."
she asked
"CIod," was the brief reply
ooh. my dear child" said the shocked
mother, "you can't do that. YOU know.
No one has seen God; we have no idea
what He looks like
"Toull see when I've flushed" said
the little girl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

When you want anything advertise In
tho new special column OF this paper.
Como bargains are offered there this
about. SEQ page two. This paper has
more than 5000 readers every week
and one cent q word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
THOSE GIRLS.

MARYLAND the last thing that Henry
did was 10 give me kiss
Mabel-Indeed. l should think that is
about the last thing he would do.--Illus-
trated Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
GAME nAXcur,c N VERMONT.

"'N 'Ii""lt mas icW places i"it mat
can Nightly he termed "ahandoncd
farms" it goes without sayinr that tie
Green Mountain state contains a cotsid.
erHhlo number Of farms that ave nraotic-
ally going to waste FOR one reason or an
othcr. In some sections the land is so
roueh that courage IS Required to work
the same. while In others failure to adopt
modern methods Is largely accountable
for prevailing conditions # uegloc:.
! We have frequently pointed ont the
fact that the raising of shocp could be
prontahly carried on by tho owners of
land that is too rough for filling. but this
is far from being the only uee that could
be made of farms of this character
In an article ON "Gamc Ranchiug" in
the July issue of The Amateur SPORTS
man, Dwight ". Huntington points ont
a possible source of income for New Eng
land farmers from land now unproduc-
tive Mir. Huntington is an enthusiastic
advocate of the more came idea as OPP
posed to the "more restrictive lcsisla-
ton" movement.
Ills views, thouen somewhat radical,
have c,,ctcl tln nnnro..al Of such vol
known authorities ms prof within NJ
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
HUMAN WEAKNESS

1t was in the Bertillion room.
you have the system down n,ettv
fine" commented the visitor.
Yes" responded the police exam,,er
even to the Identification by finger
prints"
but how do you get the finger impress.
sion when the prisoner Is unwilling to le,
you have it?"
"Oh. through strategy. We lust hang
wet paint sign on the wall and the p,is-
oner is certain to touch 1t when we arc
rot looking. "-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
LABOR KILLERS.


Stubos-Seems quite Gifted TO see so
many Nv them automobiles fylns past.
Biso Miler-Wish they'd hol' up long
enough SOS I could git this durn corn
patch hoed out.--Boston Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
TAX CORPORATIONS.
(From the Ossining Citizen.)

NFTun Tue Uss1nINR OIFI1FH'T
The Albany Journal (Rep) points out
with good deal Of sense that the Presi'
dent and others in Washington who are
arguing for tax on the net incomes OF
corporations have neglected to throw
light on one question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

Enjoy the scenery"
Didn't see -"
mot seasicko"
mo. bridge. "-Cloveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
A CASE OF ABSORPTION.

"Yes, the lady claims that 1t wasn't
brandy that affected her-it was drugs"
Were the drugs In the brandv?"
mo, they were in the bottle next to the
brandy. '-Clev Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
II ETTJOt

Do you SEQ that pretty girl? Every
thing she says goes.
Wink--Goes. Ell?
Eink-Yes, over the wire. She's a tee-
phone grl-Chicapo News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

do YOU take this woman for better or
worse"
Il do. jedge, do. But hope we kin
kinder strike an avera gc."-Washington
Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
A PLEASING SMILE.

you seem to like to contemplate the
tulips in the garden bed"
"Yes. said the bibuous citizen: they
look like a tray Of cocktails to me-
Washington Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
HIS DEVOTIONS.

Guest-Mercy! What's that awful pro-
family down stairs?
Hostess-My husband has come in late
and fallen over the new Persian prayer
ug.--Cleveiand Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
UNTOLD.

Homer-That chap in the big red tour
ing car Is a man of untold wealth.
Comer-Ah. a taxdodger. eh?-Chicaxo
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

Thcrc's nothing so rood for n sore
throat ~ Rr. Thomas'S Eclcctrir Oil.
Cures II ia few hours. Relieves any
pain in cry part.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

Terms-s1.oO a Yenr. In Advance.
DAILY by mail $500 a year in advance
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY. ..... eA.c0 year in ADVANCE
WEEKLY. $500 yenr in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers, Burlington, w.
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WANTED.

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, JULY 8.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

Camp at yc River EcnErct. June 23d,
III.
I}y order OF his Exccllency lc Ii"utcn-
ant General, Robert livingstone Scc'ry.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
The Rockefeller Of Royalty.

There was no ruler more in the
public eye than King Leopold II, OF
Belgium. Whether considered in the
light of his loves or his financial
deals, his record was an amazing hu
man document. He did not preach like
Emperor William, he did not hide
like the Emperor of Austria, he did
not make peace like King Edward OF
England. But during his reign he
made Brussels next to Paris in beau
ty and helped to make his little king
dom the garden spot Of the world.
Leopold was the Rockefeller of
royalty and had the reputation OF
being the sharpest business man in
Europe. He was exceptionally strong
In linguistic attainments; and like
Roman of old, he never allowed
an insult to pass unavenged or ben
eft to go unrequitted. He ruled with
a rod of iron over one million square
miles in the Congo, because he be-
lieved that fhe black man could not
be governed by gentle means.
King Leopold was born April 3,
1886, and had served as ruler Of the
Belgiums since 1866. He married in
1853. Marie Henriette, daughter OF
Archduke Joseph of Austria, and
ascended the throne on the death of
his father, King Leopold I, Decem-
Der 10, 1865. In 1876 he effected at
Brussels the organization of the Afri-
can International association with a
view to making use of the discoveries
in Africa. A shrewd and enterpris-
ing man of business, he promoted this
work with great energy, furnishing
the means, largely from his own re
sources, for Stanley's exploration OF
the Congo. The Congo Free State
! was established and neutralized and
the sovereignty of it was given to
Leopold by the Berlin conference in
1885. His only son, Prince Leopold
Duke of Brabant, and Count of Hahn
ault, died in 1859. Queen Marie Henri
ette died September 10. 1902, and
King Leopold in recent years married
the Countess de Vaughan, who was
his morganatic wife.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
BELGIUM 5.
KING IS
DEAD
LEOPOLD II. LOSES IN REMARK
ABLE BATTLE FOR
AGE WAS AGAINST HIN
UNABLE TO WITHSTAND SHOCK
OF OPERATION PERFORMED
FEW DAYS AGO
RULED WITH IRON HAND
AGED MONARCH HATED FOR TER
RIBLE BARBARiTiEs PRAc-
TIcED IN THE CONGO
AGE WAS AGAINST HIN
UNABLE TO WITHSTAND SHOCK
OF OPERATION PERFORMED
FEW DAYS AGO
RULED WITH IRON HAND
AGED MONARCH HATED FOR TER
RlBLE RARBARITIEs PRAc-
TIcED IN THE CONGO

Brussels, Dec. Hiking Leopold
who has been critically i'll for wees
past and whose death has been mo-
mentarily expected since he under
went an operation on Wednesday
died shortly before midnight. At the
time the end came, the aged monarch
was surrounded by members of his
cabinet, HIS family and others OF the
royalty. Death followed a period of
unconsciousness and dissolution was
peaceful.
All Brussels mourns today. Flags
on the public buildings fiutter at half
mast and private houses are draped
in crepe. The body OF the king,
clothed in the uniform of a lieutenant
general, remains in the chamber of
Palms." where death entered last
night. Tne body was placed in a
casket at o'clock this evening when
the period of mourning was official
ly begun
Immediately following King Leo
pold's death, two Nuns laid out the
body and preparations for conveying
it to the city were made. The obse-
ouies will take place in the Coalgate
church at st. Gudua. Under the di-
rection of Premier Schoolaert, the
oficial moniteur this morning pub
lished formally the regency OF the
council, composed OF. the council and
ministers which will nominally hold
the reins of government until the
heir to the throne, Prince Albert, has
taken the oath of ascension. It is said
the dead kings will will make good
sized volume.
kilograms of coincidence are pour
ing in from all over the world. Among
the messages received were those
from King Edward and Queen Alex
andra of England; Emperor William
of Germany; King Alfonso, of Spain
Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria;
King Victor Emmanuel, of Italy;
President Fallieres of France and
Pope Plus The Pontiff has ordered
reuuiem mass.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
ONE KILLED; IS INJURED
ACCIDENT DUE TO FLAGMAN'S
FAILURE TO STOP
FLYER
COAL TRAIN In DITCH
EAD DERAILMENT BETWEEN
HERE AND ALBUQUERQUE
BLOCKS TRAFFIC

N-Flagstaff, Ariz., Dec. 17.-One
passenger was killed. thirty-five injur-
ed and much equipment destroyed
when eastbound train No. 4, on the
Santa Fe, known as the Chicago linn
tied, crashed into the rear end OF
train No. 8, known as the Overland
passenger, also eastbound, at Winona,
Arizona, siding near here, last
night.
The passenger killed was Mrs. Alice
Bennett, of Hartford, Conn, who was
in the rear tourist car on train No.
S, which was telescoped by the en-
gine drawing the limited. Among the
Injured were d. L. Parker, of El
Paso, a painful scalp wound; G. w
Rhinehart, Lillian, Texas, head hurt
and J. M. Hall, Lillian. Texas, Sc
Eyefkiy bruised. --'--'-s-'7
That more passengers were not
killed or fatally injured, seems re
markable, as at the time of the col
lision, the limited was running at 9
high rate of speed, the engineer be
lieving No. was in the clear on the
siding at Winona.
An investigation as to the cause OF
the wreck is now being made. 1t is
said that the accident was due to the
flagman on No. 8 failing to go back
far enough to stop the limited, as No.
8, which was running late, had failed
to make the siding in time.
Nearly all of the injured were
tourists en- route east.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
INSANE PATIENT COMMITS
MURDER IN A. HOSPITAL

TEL Paso, Tex, Dec. William
Fee. an aged American, said to have
wealthy relatives living in Albany,
N. Y, was killed and several Mexi
can patients injured, by an insane
patient at the Porfirio Diaz hospital
in Chihuahua, Mexico, yesterday. The
insane man, Mexican, broke loose
from his guards and began beating
the various patients over the head
with stones. He killed Fee and Sc
verely injured several others before
being overpowered. X
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
zeIaya,s Retirement Welcomed

Washington, Dec 17-The passing
of Zelaya as a dominant influence
for evil in Central America is regard
ed here as long step in tAe direc-
ton to better things. The mention
of Dr. Madriz as the possible success
sor of zelaya, however, is not regard
ed with favor in official circles and it
is probable the United States win
take active steps to prevent his in
stallation as president for it would
be regarded as most unfortunate re-
suit of the efforts Of the people Of
Nicaragua to free themselves from
the domination of lawbreaking influ-
ences. That Estrada and his follow
ers are willing to submit to the in
stallation of Madriz is not believed
here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
Handwriting EXPERTS MAY
4: !: !: !: solve A MURDER MYSTERY

'asNewslYqrk, Dec. 17.-Handwriting
experts are expected to play pro
minent part in the unraveling of the
Snead murder mystery. They axe
today giving a careful scrutiny to a
mass of letters and other documents
found In the apartments of Mrs.
Martin. the mother of Mrs. Ocey
Snead, particularly to the suicide
The suicidal mania Of Mrs. ocey
snead is apparently the defense re.
lied upon BY the three members q
the wardlaw family, arrested in con
nection with the crime. Despite the
fact that all the women members Of
the family in which the bathtub vic
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
train collided with pass
enger train ON the Macon & Birm-
ingham railroad at Harris City, Go.
HEALTHsEEKER EXPIRES
SUDDENLY OF HEMoRRHAGE

William S. Gaar, died suddenly this
Afternoon between the hours of l and
2 o'clock at his home on Sixth street.
Mrs. Gaar was a native of Atlanta,
Ca, and came to Las Vegas about
eleven months ago for the benefit of
his. health. He was fifty-six years Of
age.
The deceased has been until year
ago passenger conductor on the
Central of Georgia Railway. and was
a member of the Atlanta division of
the Order of Railway Conductors, No.
1S0. He was well and favorably
known in railroad circles in Atlanta
and vicinity and the news of his un-
timely death will be a shock to his
friends there. He is survived by q
widow who had been with him since
he took up his residence here, and a
daughter, Mrs. M. P. Martin, who re-
sides in Atlanta.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Gaar went TO their
MONDAY meal at a down town res
taurant today, as usual, and after the
meal Mr.. Gaar returned to his home,
while Mrs. Gaar remained down town
to do some shopping, returning home
about 2 o'clock. She found her hus-
band dead in a chair having expired
with hemorrhage which must have
come on him shortly after arriving at
his room. He felt as well as usual
today and little dreamed that the end
was SO near.
About a year ago Mr.. Gaar suffered
from severe attack Of the grippe
which left his constitution weak and
his health mad been failing him since
then.
The remains will be shipped to At
lanta fqf burial by ]. c. johnson 4
Son, undertakers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17

Last evening about 8 o'clock a
eneak thief entered the offices or
DR.. q. L. Hammond, dentist, in the
Crockett building. Entrance to the Of
fices was effected through a transom
as was shown upon investigation this
morning. iisa
DR.. Hammond left his Office at the
usual hour last evening and on re-
turning this morning noticed about
a hundred burnt matches lying about
the floor of his Office and the operat-
sng room. This being something out
of the ordinary, DR.. Hammond invest
igated and found that about $40 worth
OF gold filings had been stolen from
mis- Office safe.
A. M. Hammond, brother of DR..
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
COOKS POLAR RECORDS
NOT GENUINE is BELIEF

Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-THE exami.
nation of DIR. Frederick A. Cooks
North Pole records seems likely to
be concluded much sooner than was
anticipated. 1t appears possible that
a report may be presented tomorrow
at a meeting of the consistory OF the
University of Copenhagen. The pros
pect of such are early termination is
not regarded as a good omen by the
public, which is friendly to DR.. Cook.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
III III HHI
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A CONCILIATORY MESSAGE
SAYS HE QUITS THAT REPUBLIC
MAY RESUME RELATIONS
WITH U. s.
OPPOSITION TO MADRID
POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR NEITHER
SATISFACTORY. TO PEOPLE
OR UNCLE SAM

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. H.
President Zelaya last night cabled a
conciliatory message to President TAFT,
saying he had shown his good faith
by rendering his resignation SO that
Nicaragua might resume friendly rela-
ton with the United States. He ad-
ded that he proposed to leave the
country but stood ready to account for
his acts as president His message
to President Taft follows:
ION December IA, cabled to Wash
ingtdn this message: (secretary q.
State Knox--I believe the sources q
your information are prejudiced al.
request the United States to send<
commission of investigation. If its
findings show my administration to bt
detrimental to Central America. ! vii
resign.) have received no reply. Tc
avoid harm to my country and desir.
| ing that it shall renew friendly rela-
tions with the United States, have
today sent my resignation to congress.
AS my opponents consider my pres
ence a disturbing factor. | propose to
show my good faith by leaving Nicar-
aqua. stand ready to account for
my official acts"
Julian Arias, minister general, has
been screated a general supposedly
with view to his elevation to- su-
preme command of the army when Dr.
Madriz assumes the presidency. The
oponents of Madriz claim this will re-
suit virtually in military dictator
ship by Irias
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
WRECK ON NEW MEXICO
DIVISION BLOCKS TRAEElc

A serious wreck on the New Mexi
co division of the Santa Fe, which
occurred about o'clock this morn.
ing at Rogers Bend, between Waldo
and Cerrillos, A miles this side OF
Albuquerque, has tied up all traffic
and it is said that trains will not be
able to pass before sometime late
tonight.
The wreck was caused by a brok.
en- flange on a car of coal train in
charge of Conductor James Dougher.
ty. drawn by engine No. 1910, with
Engineer F. v. Hanson at the throt-
tie. Seventeen cars were ditched and
the track torn up for several hun
dred yards. Fortunately no one was
injured.
AS soon as the news of the wreck
reached Las Vegas, the wrecker and
crew from here, in charge of Car
Foreman William Lewis, left for fhe
scene, the special being in charge
of Conductor j. w. Burks and En-
gineer Fishburn. The wrecker FROM
Albuquerque, was also rushed to
the scene.
A hundred laborers spent the day
working to clear the wreckage and
construct "shoo-fiy" in order that
trains might be sent around the
wreck. Late this afternoon reports
were that no trains could possibly
get by until sometime tonight and
possibly before early tomorrow morn
ing.
In the meantime all eastbcund
Santa Fe passenger trains wilt be
sent over the Belen cutoff. Trains
Nos. 10 and 2 from the south and
i'wast today were annulled. -. i,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
FIVE GIRLS PERISH
in A FACTORY FIRE

Philadelphia, Dec. 17-Five girls
who were employed in 6-story build,
ing occupied by Schrack and Shiewood
manufacturers of undertakers' sup
plies, which was destroyed by fire last
night, are missing today and it is be-
lieved that they lost their lives. One
fireman, Joseph Toner, gave up his
life searching for the missing women.
A score of persons sustained burns
and other injuries.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17

Prince Albert. The latter profited
greatly by his recent tour Of Africa
and it is believed that he viii be
more plant in agreeing to reforms.
With the death of Leopold the lease
of the Lado Enclave expires and Great
Britain will resume sovereignty over
soudan. This Enclave was leased to
Leopold to give the Congo access to
the Nile.
Kings Marriage Confirmed.
Paris, Dec. IA dispatch from
Rome says that the Vatican confirms
the marriage OF King Leopold and
Baroness Vaughan at Sanremo, Italy,
last year. The Baroness Vaughan is
the morganatic wife Of King Leo
pold.
A contest over the succession to
the throne of Belgium is now possible
as a result Of the Vatican's confirms
ton of the marriage year ago OF
King Leopold and Baroness Vaughan.
Two sons are said to have been born
from this union and both survives.
The elder, Lucien, five years old, 1t is
reported will claim the throne. Prince
Albert, the heir presumtive, is a
nephey of King Leopold II, the dead
monarch.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-17
BURGLAR LOOTS OFFICE
OF DR.. {. |. HAMMOND

Hammond, telephoned to DR.. Ham
mond's residence last evening to in
quire if he had locked his outer safe
door, but DR.. Hammond not getting
a response to the telephone message,
went to the doctors Office and closed
the safe door and locked it. This was
about 7:3O o'clock. Mr.. Hammond
phoned again from the Office to his
brothers home, but not receiving An
answer left the office.
tHs
At this, time, the sneak thief was
probably in the laboratory in hiding
and had Mr., Hammond looked in
there at the time he was telephoning
he would probably have discovered
the burglar.