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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
PASSENGERS HAVE MIRACULOUS
ESCAPE FROM DEATH THIS
MORNING
ACCIDENT NEAR FULTON
THREE REAR COACHES LEFT THE
TRACK BUT DID NOT TURN
sovER

A wreck, remarkable in that no QUE
was killed OF seriously injured, uc-
Cured shortly after o'clock this
morning just this side of Fulton n.
NJ, when eastbound Santa Fe train
No. 8, in charge of Conductor Dan
Reed, of Ration, and drawn by engines
Nos. 1920 and 1903, Engineers George
Sells, and George Ryan, respectively,
was ditched by a broken rail. Three
cars left the track, resting in a per
ilous position on steep embankment-
The train, despite the fact that it was
running as a double-header, was
brought to a stop almost Immediate
ly and the only damage done was the
jarring up of the passengers. some
of whom were thrown from their
berths in the tourist car and Standard
Pullman.
The first reports of the wreck to
reach this city was that the entire
train had left the rails and plunged
down steep embankment killing
several passengers and injuring a
score. However, the announcements
later on this morning that the wreck
ed train would be here at noon and
it's arrival at that hour, set at rest the
alarming rumors.
! according to those on the train
No. s, which did not stop at Fulton,
was bowling along at a twenty-five
mile clip, when, without warning, the
| baggage car suddenly jumped
track and was followed by tBe toufist
car and Standard Pullman following,
which cars we're on the rear end.
owing to the peculiar makeup of the
train. which was running as the first
section of No. 1. The derailed cars.
bumped along the rails for several
hundred feet before the train could
be brought to a stop, but fortunately
the couplings held and they did not
plunge down the embankment along
side the track.
The wrecker from here, which was
sent to Rogers Bend yesterday to
clear up the wreck of a coal train
there. was following close behind No.
g. and thus no delay was encountered
in getting the wrecked cars back ON
the track. Traffic was delayed several
hours.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
king LEOPOLD LEFT snug
FORTUNE TO HIS CHILDREN

to the Figaro, from Brussels, says
Baron Cofinet. private secretary to
the late King Leopold, denied the
report that civil marriage was per
formed at the deathbed of King Leo
pold, but admitted that religious
marriage probably occurred recently.
Should this be the case, however, it
will have no legal standing in Bel
GUM and no complications are fear
ed. Baron Gofinets said the Baroness
Vaughan, Leopold's morganatic wife,
would bring her children to Balm
Court today, but would return imrhe-
diately to Brussels, where she VIII
be allowed to remain unless her pres
ence provokes scandal.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18

Brussels, Dec. 1S.-King Leopold
in his will declared he possessed a
fortune of three million dollars which
he left to HIS children. His Majesty
expressed desire that no autopsy
be performed on his body and said:
Apart from my nephew, Prince Al
bert, and the members of my house
hold. 1 forbid any one to attend my
ral. MY papers shall be destroyed
ia landed to Prince Albert"
Albert, the new king, will take the
name of Albert L
No Complications Feared.
Paris, Dec. ia special dispatch
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
PECULIAR DEATH OF
MAN PUZZLES OFFICERS

Ration, N. NJ, Dec. 18.-The finding
this morning of the body of a man af-
terwards identified as Samuel Metcalf,
employed at the Pratt lumber mills
near Vermejo Park, N. NJ, is pnzzling
the officers who are unable to decide
whether Metoalf died as a result of
falling from his horse, while on his
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18

Washington, D. c., Dec. 18.-Mexi-
cos policy of peace and her relations
with the United States concerning
Nicaraguan and other international
subjects, was the subject today of a
statement made here by Enrique
Creel, the confidential agent of the
Mexican government. Senor Creel
made the following statement to the
Associated Press: -
Mexico has no intention of having
any war with Guatemala or any other
country. Our policy is one of peace.
Our relations with every country are
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
SANTA FE RAILWAY Will
STAKE THE DRY farmers

Mexico. The hard working homestead
ers in all parts Of the territory win
be supplied with the necessary funds
and implements to continue the work.
Professor ]. D. Tinsley, of the New
Mexico Agricultural college has re
signed to take charge of this work.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18

Albuquerque, N NJ. Dec. 1S-It was
announced today by the immigration
department of the Santa Fe Railway
that $4,000 or more will be send
by this railroad company to demon
strate the practicability of dry farm
ing in the semi-arid regions Of New
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
CYCLONE JOHNNIE THOMPSON
oUTBoxES DICK HYLAND

Kansas City. Dec. 18.-After ten
rounds of furious fighting Cyclone
Johnny" Thompson of Sycamore, ILL.,,
was warded the decision over Flight
ing Dick" Hyland of San Francisco,
here last night.
Thompson easily deserved the YER
dict. He rushed the battle from the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
MEXICO and UNITED STATES
ON VERY BEST OF Terms

most cordial. Mexico has not made
any representations to the state de-
partment to uphold the Zelaya ad-
ministration. Not one word has yet
been said by me to the state depart
ment concerning the life of General
Zelaya or his safe conduct out of
Nicaragua. The relations between
Mexico and the United States have
never been more cordial and this is-
sue of Nicaragua is too small an af-
fair to change either the policy or
feelings of the United States govern
ment and our people, two of the
greatest republics"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
UMPIRE IS ELECTED
: PRESIDENT NATIONAL LEAGUE

! New Yosk., Dec. is--Thomas J.
Lynch, Of Cincinnati. former chief of
staff of umpires. today was elected
president of the National Baseball
League. John A. Heydler, former
president, was elected secretary and
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18

treasurer. The elections were unan-
imous. Lynch vas one OF the most
popular umpires WlIo over stood be-
hind pad. He also IS noted for his
unvarying refns=| 8 umpire game
on Sunday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-18
Metal Market

New York, Dec 1S.-Lead and cop
per, nominally, market, unchanged.
Silver, -.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
OUR STATE WELL Up
To THE FRONT
Seniority in the Service
Counts at Washington
COngs. Swasey and Guernsey Making
Many Capitol Acquaintances.

Washington d. c., Dec. IA, 1909
in the seniority of the service of it's
solons at Washington, where seniority
of service counts SO much in influ-
ence and ability to do things Sena-
tor Hale stands No. l in that respect
at the north end of the capitol. He
has been a senator longer than any
other man now living. Senator Frye
comes No. 2, for there is but few
days difference in the length of their
service.
Over in the House there are 391
members and it requires eight pages
of the Congressional directory to
carry the names of those men in the
order of their length of service. The
name of Gov Burleigh. the dean of
the Maine delegation in the House, is
now at the bottom of the second
page. He stands with class of
thirty-two representatives who have
served seven continuous terms. There
are only thirty-eight members of the
House who have served longer in the
House than he has. Only one of the
39l members has served eighteen
terms, and that is Speaker Cannon,
and his service has not been contin-
uous, as he was superseded by Dem
ocrat in the fifty-second Congress.
There are two other Maine men in
that seven-term class-Representat
d. S. Alexander, of Buffalo, whose
boyhood home was at Richmond, and
Representative f. c. Stevens of St
Paul, whose boyhood home was at
Bangor. Representative A. B. Capron
of Rhode Island who was educated
at Westbrook, and who is known as
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Have We An Incendiary I

Fire was discovered Monday even
ing about six o'clock in the wooden
block on Madison street owned by G
B. Fairgrieves which, If it had been
later in the evening, would without
doubt have been disastrous. The
fire was seen from the opposite side
of the street by William Lord, who
Immediately informed Arthur Jewett
and he with others hastened up the
stairs to the attic where they quick
ly extinguished It, The fire was
burning in a box containing a con-
siderable amount of infammable
matter such as old clothes, a. bottle
Of varnish and cans of paint. This
is the second fire that has been dis
covered in this room of the block
within a few weeks. After the fire
had been extinguished at that time
boards were nailed over the door. The
cause of the fire remains a mystery
as the boards were not disturbed and
there is no other way to get into the
attic.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
WESTON HALL RENTED
FOR MOVING PICTURES
Wise Move On the Part of the
Town

What seems to be a wise move Oh
the part of our town officers is the
renting of Weston hall for moving
pictures.
This hall has been a source of prac-
tically no income since its erection
several years ago and it will now
please the most of our townspeople to
learn that it is rented 10 reliable par
ties.
A few days ago some OF our busi-
ness men. Clyde H. Smith, Chas.
Green. Walter II. Hight and Chas. F.
Ward bought the moving picture busi-
ness and the machines OF the Empire
theatre. They have added modern
asbestos fireproof booth, thus safe
guarding their patrons from all pos
sible danger from fire, and comply
ing with the most stringent insurance
requirements.
Having already outgrown their
present quarters they consider them
selves fortunate in securing the large,
we'll ventilated room that these quar-
ters will afford them.
The management intend to conduct
uTSl CLASS entertainment pTOBTdu1
consisting of the best moving pictures
that are produced, together with fine
music and the best of singing, thus
furnishing a place of entertainment
for people of all classes which will
be instructive. entertaining and with
in the reach of all
1t is agreed between the town off,
GERS and the above named gentlemen
that the price for the use of this room
is $3.50 per year plus the cost of
heating, lighting, janitor service and
any additional insurance that may be
added on account of this company.
They agree TO leave the hall in as
good condition when vacated as az
present and are tenants at will.
This Will prove good news TO the
rapidly increasing number of moving
picture lovers who have been de-
manding better quarters than have
been available. and would seem to be-
good thing for the town in getting
an income from some property that
has SO far been only bill OF ex-
pense.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
ATTENDANCE At OUR
OPERA HOUSE
People Are Interested
in The Matter
An Open Letter From Manager to
Patrons.

The attendance at our Opera House
this season has been so small that
we believe it best that our patrons
should understand what the result
of this would be if the theatre does
not receive better support. We feel
free to talk this over with You since
the Opera House is owned and man
aged b. the town and it is a matte;
/ in which We believe our people are
interested.
Last spring the attendance was
good and the theatrical companies as
well as the Opera House were able
to do a profitable business. With
such encouragement We could engage
productions of merit. that would
prove an entertainment and eduea
tion to our people. We have realized
from the opening OF our house that
we could not protitably for ourselves
nor for the interest of the town af-
ford to have play at the theatre very
often, perhaps not more often than
once a month. butte policy has always
been to engage the best companies
that we are able and hundreds of the
cheaper class OF entertainments that
would be neither entertaining nor OF
benefit have been cancelled.
We believe we have offered this
season at least six OF the best com
panies that have entered the State.
yet not one of these companies but
what have lost nearly $4,000 by their
Skowheean engagement. and the OPP
era House has received as its share
barely enough to pay the expenses We
have used every reasonable means 10
advertise and have in many cases
sent out letters to our patrons SO
that they might know that the at
traction received our hearty endorse
ment.
The high class productions are all
managed by a few men, and of course
when Chas. Frohman, Henry r. Harris,
Klaw & Erlanger or Frederic Thomp
son have sent one or two companies
to Skowhegan that have lost money
for them they are good business men
and naturally will omit Skowhegan
from their route. The results will
be that if our theatre does not re-
ceive proper support for the few
plays that we will present for. the re-
mainder of the season the value of
the Opera House as theatre will be
largely lost for We will be obliged to
book almost the same class of enter
tainments as we did at Grange hall,
or go without any.
We make an effort with the man
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

tie muier ~ h, lfaHs - :
seven -frfW.r
Naluss urpf isassf j. saaHHaHsH
service ls .tucle Amos Nl.a - ~
FIRST district Vho is hos o. hHa sffb
consecutive tern. d Is small lar
numerically but includes number
Of toh prominent men Of fhe iaase
lu 81 is Representative = y Roberts
Of Chelsea Mass Who is native o
Madison in Representative Rafleighs
district
Representatives swasey aud Gnern-
sey belong TO the rather numerous
two-term contingent. which if the
largest class IN term Of service IN the
House.
Congress Quickens Maine interest
in AFFAIRS at Washington. L brings
the Maine delegation OF senators and
members to town, and others from the
Pine Tree State who are in legislative
employ. Almost invariably Senator
Hale is in the vanguard Of the dele
CATION. BY the middle of November.
the shutters are taken down from his
big residence at the corner OF X and
10th streets. That means Mrs. Hale
will be in Washington shortly TO put
the house in order. and that by the
goth the senator. always reluctant to
quit his country place at Ellsworth,
will soon be on the way. He pre-
ceded all the other Maine men in Con
gress this year.
Uncle Amos Allen, of the first
district, almost invariably is the
second of the Maine congressional ar
rivals. He comes to town very quiet
ly, and goes into his quarters at the
Roland apartment house, but few
steps from the capitol. Senator Frye
invariably arrives in town just before
the session opens. He journeys leis-
urely, and stops in New York city,
and also in New Jersey. Now he has
more reason than ever to tarry late in
New Jersey, for there is that great
grandson at Paterson. whom he de-
lights to vista great-grandson, by
the way who has the added distinc-
ton of being a grandson of the late
Vice President Hobart
Representative and Mrs. Burleigh
often come here a week in advance
of the session. This year the third
district congressman was delayed at
home till the last minute. There
are several months of activity ahead
of him here. A number of legislative
matters are coming up in which he
will have a hand.
Representative Swasey, of the sec
ond district, and Rep. Guernsey,
of the fourth are the two new
members of the delegation, although
they have now served sufficiently long
to be omitted soon from that cate
CORY. Both are rapidly acquiring a
wide and pleasant acquaintance
around the capitol.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Sk0WHEGAN SOROSIS.
Annual Gentlemen's Night Tuesday
December II.

Sorosis held its annual gentlemens .
night in the Congregational church
parlors December II. The club has
always aimed 10 have one of the best
programs of the year for this night
and the program Tuesday evening.
was certainly one of the choicest
and best. The directors were very
fortunate in securing the services of
Miss Maude Andrews OF Augusta as
reader and Ernest J. Hill of Dexter
as soloist. The president. Miss Edith
Giedhill. welcomed the guests with a
iew we'll chosen words and then in
troduced Miss Andrews and AIr. Hill
The following is a general outline Of
the program:
King Of tie Road" .......... BevaE
Mr.. Hin.
The Honor OF the Woods p. Murray
Miss Andrews
The Wind speaks ..-... Schaefes
Mr.. Hil
Miss Andrews
Nootng ''.,. .'......-- SciNekinS
eArdelia in Already" ..-........-
Miss Andrews
"Stil VIE die Nacht' ........ Bohu
Mr. HiU
Scene from Tie SGNugraun -..-
MIS- Andrews -.
Celeste Aida" ......... ............ Nerd3
Tier First Appearaucc' ...... Davis
Miss Andrews.
Mr. Hul.
.SaHT AIMS Experience ...... Han
Miss Andrews
Miss Andrews had very charm
ig personality which added much to
her reading and was heard at her
best Tuesday evening. MIR Hills
voice showed much talent. He is
the best soloist that Skowhegan peo-
pc have had the opportunity Of hear
ing for long time. Their selec
tons We're well chosen and we'll rem
dered and certainly appreciated by
the audience, each selection being
heartily applauded.
After the entertainment refresh
ments of ices and cakes were served
by Mrs Kate Jewett, Mrs. Grace
Cover. and Mrs Alice Fowler. with
Mrs. Helen Wing, Mrs. Edna Smith,
Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Vivian
Woodbury., and Mrs. Alice Gledhill
as assistants.
The parlors were very prettily dec
Grated with pink chrysanthemums
and carnation pinks. The reception
committee consisted of Mrs. Lois Pat
ten. Mrs Mary Stinchtield, Miss Eliz-
abeth Webb. and Mrs. Sarah Haig.
The next meeting of Sorosis, Tues
day evening December %, will be
the Christmas meeting in charge OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill with Mrs.
Alice Gledhill and Mrs. Lola Blunt
as hostesses.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

that 10 avoid going pm him tsef
wuud take clfcaiiuus rast. - fst
from one point 10 another
Such is What the sak Of h.m huf
no one can seem 10 tell 81 aHx real
cause Of fear. Il Is 5ust q foputa-
tion acquired no ole know how
Because of this sentiment h. came
to shun the people He Went no
where. made no friends and Was
much alone BY himself wondering
about the woods aud fields in The
vicinity.
His father neighbored 10 some eX-
tent with those who lived around him
but for most part. their existence
was hermit's life
His father had considerable prop
erty. His farm was nearly two hun
dred acres In size and he had money
in the bank. and at interest to the
amount of about $1,000
Ivory Buzzell represented by A. X.
Butler. Esq. was arraigned before
Judge Lawrence of the Municipal
Court on Monday afternoon. The
court room was thronged with inter
ested spectators, evidently expecting
to hear the tragedy reviewed in all
its details The spectators were,
however, to be disappointed The
hearing lasted but very few minu-
tes. AS soon as Judge Lawrence en-
tered the room and proceedings were
begun, Mr.. Butler stated that his
client pleaded not guilty and asked
that the reading of the warrant be
waived.
Thereupon, Judge Lawrence order
ed the respondent committed to the
jail, without bail to await the action
of the grand jury at the December
term of the Supreme court of this
county. Sheriff Mooers took the
prisoner at once from the court room
and to the Jail where he is now con-
fined.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

afsaEzt - ...f. fHu.arr t. keep
- = #t..s -.'h.l the means
= - #ta.e CO. r...se u CON-
l=E# .al. % rrices IN one
80 80 HasH s'. gu ;hat seal IN
stssr sf#.H s#' . tear.t every case
sc 80 slssts-'.I .l r.euc.ug the
HaH Haf - s..'- 'l fhe hrs, four
raRs tss4JrafF '.t 81 600 seats
80 ne ses' ~ 'tr house and the
- Eeafs asarlF as good 1alle fer
80 or 80 teft good seats may be
fought. as .helc are up poor seats IA
the theatre
" bring this matter 70 your at
teHtIou A. fhIs time because w. y gh
9ou 70 know that breWsters Mil
lions which will b. presented next
Monday evening deserves full
house and il is probable that We will
be unable to engage any more such
attractions this season The Portland
papers speak IN the highest terms of
brewster Millions and say that
the scenery has never been equalied
on the stage at the jefferson theatre.
Very truly yours,
Skowhegan Opera House.
II. L. SWEET. Manager.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

DR.. Daniels-Horse Colic-Cure--
cures or money back-at any dealers
Insure your horse against Collie 1y9
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

The funeral obsequies occurred
last Saturday morning. Prayer was
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
MRS. CLEMENT|NE A.
WESTON l891.l9O9
The Inspiration of Her
Service Remains
A Half Century of Interest In Public
Affairs.

Mrs. L. W. Weston. whose death
was briefly noted in the last issue of
this paper. was born in Anson, Jan.
%, 1881, the daughter of Thomas and
Sarah w. tSpaulding) Houghton.
There were nine children in the fam
lily. Four of these, Susan, Sarah,
Jonathan and Frank were older than
Mrs. Weston, while Joseph, Augusta,
Maria and Charles were younger.
Mrs. Westons death leaves but one
of this family living, Mrs. Maria Ba-
con of this place.
Anson remained her home until the
time of her marriage to Benjamin M.
Brainard of Monmouth in 1853, but
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1909-07-09
OmeIetten.

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upnne iig til at funne ipilc enbocr
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&uooIiiisen / Sitairifu. en- aiten.
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rpiteoe paa Sopebet. Ilt, bpab bun
eiebe al Spiieparer, par nogle sGg.
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Smelette al Dem. SnliSlertio buooe
en- al gorters 9ebiogerc opooget, at
Der oppe unoer SpttenS Soft bang
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iniaa Stpffer tstfet ajso os fog Dem
neb. 9roos ben gnmle Heeerfones
iortpiIe6e og raienbe Groteiter faitebe
mar Strimlerue | Saoet meb De no.
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pc bapoe mar ipiit, for Re9erfoneus
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Strimlerne UNDER 9oftet por for.
ipunone, bIep ban grebet al ct uitpr.
Iigt Gimme. San funoe tale Ell Smule
gngeIif, og ban triieoe meo at mprbe
&c ire Wprb, npite Sang ban traf
Dem. NogIe Selppenge Itiaeoe BAN
oog tiIfrebs, og ban forflareoe MI, at
De ire GnglGuoere bapoe ipiit bans
SrigstroiGer. Get, iom Barter og
bans IGnb bnpSe taget for at bore
tsrreoe Stpffer aieb, par | girfelig.
beoen intet nroet emo sc Grer, Tom
Den gamle Regerfriger bapbe ifaoret
al De 6ienoer, ban banoe br96t.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1909-07-09
Hpbbe.Saacr.

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ner. 2 sgssebpiOer, 6 Spiicifeer
IeI, ct Iibet @ron Salt. sGgge.
blommerne niipeS, til oct er rigtig
tpft, Sufferet bapcs i eitbpert, Der.
poa Isbocfiernerne, De itiuilagne
sGecbpioer oa Welet, iom er bIanoet
meo SoItet. Mon bar libt al bette |
im,oa SIatter uocpcr imurte Banoer
on iteaer Dem meb brio @arme, til De
or l%piebrune.