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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
Frank L. vanderlip of New York
Tried to Reach His Mother
before She Died.
IS HOURS and 68 MINUTES
Special Train Had Planned to Cover
the Distance in 1S HOurs-Thc
Banker Rcachcd Chicago IS
Minutes after His Mother
Hnd Passed Away.

Chicago, March 2s--Frank T.. Wander.
lin, president Of the National City bank
Of New York, broke all American rail-
road records to-day, according to the
sta tement made by New York Central
railroad officials. in an effort 10 reach
the bedside Of his dying mother He
lost the race with death by % minutes
Mir. Va,Iderllp in a special train covered
tho distance from New York to Engle-
wood station, Chicago. in 10 hours and
IS minutes and when he lcaped from the
train he was met with the announce
meat that his mother. Mrs Charlotte l.
Nanderlip, had died at o30. Shortly be-
fore last midnight. Mr.. Nanderip In New
York received word from Chicago that
his mother was near death. He immedi-
ately ordered the New York Central
llres to supply him with the fastest spe-
cial train at its command. The company
Lad train ready to leave New YORK
al midnight. eastern time. The train
consisted Of four coaches md a powerful
persons carried besides Mr.. Vanderlir
but It was necessary to add the extra
coach in order to give the train the
proper weight lot nlHn Speeu. MI. WIZ
derlp's train was given the right OF
way over all other trains.
The trainmen expected to cover the
distance in is hours The special left
New York at midnight The run to
Buffalo, 40 miles. was covered in 800
minutes. which included three min
ute stop for a change OF locomotives.
The time Of arriving at Buffalo was
$40 a. m. This was a wonderful per-
Torrance, but Mr.. Nanderlip was cry
ing for more speed. as he had received
discouraging word from the bedside of
his mother.
The run from Buffalo to Cleveland
1s3 miles. was covered in 16S minutes
Elkhart, Ind. was reached at :23 p
m., making the 1873 miles from Toledo
in 100 minutes. Englewood was
rea ched at 2:5S, the last 95 miles be-
ing eaten up in 90 minutes.
After Mr.. Vanderlp left the train a
Englewood. which was the nearest sta
ton to his mothers home. the train con
tinued on TO the LaSalle street station
and arrived there at 800. making TIL
total time 16 hours and seven minutes.
Mrs. Vanderlip was IS years old. Sh
had been III for some time. but It was no
thought she was In any danger Of deatl
until last night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
TO LIVE WITE IEPER SON.
Upton Woman win Accompany Him
to Pcnikcsc Island.

Upton. March 3o--Braving the perfls
of contaCion, MRS Emma Brown will
take up her residence this week with the
lepers on Penikcse island. where her
SON. Archibald Thomas, II years old. was
taken last week. having contracted the
disease in the Barbados.
Mrs Thomas was not only greatly at
tached to her son, but felt that the
young man was dependent upon her for
many of his necessities and comforts.
She began her arrangements to-day to
sell all of her personal property. her
husband having died year ago at the
Barbados. As soon as she has settled
her affairs her she will go to Penikese,
the State authorities having granted her
permission to make her home on the lit
tie island in Buzzards bay.
Under the present law lepers are sup
ported by the cities and towns in which
they resided, but If bill now before the
Legislature become a law. the colony
will become State institution, There
Is no provision In either the present or
the proposed law for the support OF nom
leperous people. who voluntarily become
members OF the colony IN order to 10
with their relatives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
ROOSEVELT NOT ATTACKED
Rumor Positively DenIed-stenmcr
Touched Mt Pontn Dclgada Tucs-
day and Roosevelt Given
OV0tiOn.

Ponta Delgada. Island Of Sac Miguel,
the Azores, March 30-1'he steamship
Hamburg with exPresident Theodore
Roosevelt aboard. arrived here unex-
pectedly at o'clock this morning. The
vessel stopped briefly to give Mr.. Roose-
Welt an opportunity to see the scenery
of the island with its springs and gar
dens. There was great excitement among
the people all Of whom We're eager to
obtain a glimpse Of Mr. Roosevelt
While the Hamburg was at Horta a
sensational rumor to the effect that n
stceragc passenger had attempted to as
sault Mr.. Roosevelt was circulated Your
correspondent is able to state positively
that no such incident occurred
Mr.. Roosevelt came ashore at 10
o'clock in the morning. A large crowd
an ovation. He was greeted by Ed
ward A. Greevey and William W.
Nichols, respectively the American
consul and vice consul at st. Michaels.
with whom he drove around Ponta
Delgatia in an automobile. In this
trip Mr.. Roosevelt was accompanied by
the members of his party
The Hamburg steamed out OF Ponta
Deleada al half pnst eleven this morn
iig. Her next stopping place is Glib
roltar. where she is due Thursday.
In his drive around Forta yesterday
Mr.. Roosevelt was accompanied by Moy.
sec Benarus. the American consul 4
large crowd had assembled at the wharf
while Mr.. Roosevelt was viewing the
nity and when he returned to the docks
| to go out to the Hamburg he was giver
an enthusiastic send off by the English
German and Portuguese residents OF
Horta. He returned to the steamer II
the consul's boat.
While at Horta the other members O
| he Roosevelt party went on a shootns
| expedition and got 16 birds of five diff
| rerent species.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
James Vango, Colored, and a Con.
fessed Murderer, Strangled
Himself.
KILLED NIGHT HOTEL CLERK
Ills Method of Death Required SPARTA
Cournge--TwiStcd n Handkerchief
about His Neck until II Closed
His windpipc-Lcft Note
for His Wife.

New York. March 2s.-James Vango, p
young negro who after his arrest in
Chicago confessed that he had murdered
1sadore De Valiant. night clerk in the
Eastern Hotel here. for the purpose Of
robbery. strangled himself in his cell in
the Tombs prison early to-day When
found life was almost extinct and despite
heroic treatment by the prison doctors
he died within Is minutes.
Nango used unique method to
encompass his death and ono that re-
CURED almost Spartan courage. He
twisted q handkerchief around his neck,
after tieing it securely tightened it with
n small piece Of lead pencil which he
used as a tournquet, until 1t closed his
wind pipe. He then threw himself on his
cot. placed his face In the pillow and
waited for death.
With the same pencil he had previously
wife and the other to Detective James
Murphy, who captured him in Chicago.
To his wife he wrote this brief line:
Dear Wlfe:-Death is but eternal sleep;
why should l stay and suffer? Forgive
me.
tSignedD jim"
practical admission of the crime OF
which he Is charged
Say jim" he wrote. "vou was on
the job all right but I think will take
this way out for me-
This is no towards act: I am only
tired of life"
Night Clerk Devalan- was murdered
early In the morning OF March II. His
head had been crushed in. his throa:
cut and there were four stahs In the
back. Tho hotel till had been rifled o.
SIS IN cash. the clerks watch ond
money were gone and the safe had been
tempered with
Vargo, who had been porter in the
hotel. disappeared about the time of the
crime and was suspected. Detective
Murphy traced him to Chicago and ar
rested him there. When brought back
to New York Vango confessed that he
had planned the murder but that the
actual killing was done by two accom-.
| llioes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
NO REMEDY AT LAW.
Interesting Decision by Federal Court
Regarding n Labor Agreement.

New York, March 3o,-A decision OF in
terest regarding labor agreement was
handed down here to-day by the United
States court OF appeals in the suit OF
the National Ffreproofing company
against the Master Builders association
and the brickllyers unions The decision
discloses a novel situation. 1t is held by
the court that while tho plaintiff has cause
for complaint against an agreement be-
tween the builders association and brick
layers unions, since 1t prevents the Ma
tional Freproofing company from doine
business in the way II wants, there is nc
remedy in law or equity on the evidence
submitted. In the opinion OF the court
written by Judge Noyes. the proposition
Nstated that when equal rights under the
law clash there is no remedy for an in
jured party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
FOR BETTER ENGLISH NAVY
Admiral BcrcsfOrd May Take a Hand
in English Politics.

London, March 3O.--There Is strong
prospect that the picturesque and pop
ular figure OF Admiral Lord Chas Ber-
esford will be seen Immediately in
the thick of the political struggle
throwing fresh fuel on the naval agi-
tation. England's foremost admiral has
always been out spoken concerning
his views and desires. and. since his
return to London after having been
relieved Of the command of the chan
mel fleet he has talked freely with his
friends, declaring that he would do al
In his power to stir up the country &c
insist upon large. and particularly a
more efficient navy.
Lord Charles had long discussion OF
naval affairs with Premier Asquith to-
day the result Of which will largel.
determine his course. He regards tn,
shortage of reserve stores as the chic
present weakness Of the navy although
the state of repair OF the smaller Graf
Is most unsatisfactory to him. while, or
the other hand, he considers the fight
Ing efficiency of the big ships splen
did.
For tho defects, Lord Charles blame'
the economical policy OF the cabne
ministers, particularly the chancellor o
the eXchequer. David Lloyd George
whom he designates as "lttle navy
man, and whose interests he declare
"are chiefly old age pensions and othe
domestic projects"
The debate in the House OF Common
yesterday appears almost to have fiat
tened tho little navy party Newspaper
which have heretofore been It's strong
est organs. now say that II Is impossi
he for the country to run the smales
risk Of being overtaken by Germany Il
the construction of battlcships. Their
nre good reasons for believing that tn
osbinet has already decided to bull
eight Dreadnoughts, and has notified tn
stipbui'ders OF the intention to lay dow
the second four within the fiscal year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01

taken to Jail She was identified at Miss
leila Clark and has been employed as a
domestic.
Read is president OF the First Ma
tional bank of this city. The letter he
received demanded that he place the
money In a box to be left at the east
gate Of a school building at p. m.
He was given instructions to give tho
box and run for his life. Upon receiv-
ing the threatening communications
Mr.. Read laid the matter before the
police and at the appointed hour off
GERS were secreted in neighboring
houses.
lie bank president made his way
to the gate. placed the decoy box and
ran as instructed. A few minutes lat
er the man and the woman in the
case appeared at the gate. the woman
running TO the box and picking II UP.
Some one fred from the school build
ing. the woman gave cry VI pain and
fell to the pavement Her companion
escaped.
TWO NEGROES LYNCHED.
Camden Ark. March S0-It is re-
ported here that two negroes. the
Pickett brothers. who killed Charles
Abbott white. and wounded his broth
err T.. NJ. Abbott. were taken from the
county Jail at Eldorado and lynched.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
MTLLIONAIRE'S SON INSANE,
Alcoholic Excess Sends Herbert l.
Swift. OF Chicago. to Asylum.

Chicago, March 30.-Horbert l.. Swift,
% years old. son Of the late Gustavus
F. Swift founder of the packing firm
of Swift & CO.. was adju1ged insane by
commission Of physicians and sent to
the Wentworth sanitariun on March S
by order of the county clerk. This be-
comes public to-day through the discov-
cry of the records in the case.
Louis f.. Swift, brother. testified that
Herbert Swift had threatened to kill him
self and members of the family Ex-
cessive use OF alcohol was given as the
cause.
M. Swift Is married, but he has no
children. lie has an annuity OF 5000
from his fathers estate. Al the end of
Il years he will receive 100000 A con-
servator will be appointed for his estate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
ELEPHANT RECApTURED.
Had Kept People of San BernariinO in
Terror for Hours.

San Rernardino. Cal. March 2S.-A cir
Gus elephant that escaped last night was
captured by the showmen to-day in the
open country and led to his car. The
elephant had been at large seven hours,
breaking down fences. tearing up side
v allts and thoroughly soaring many per-
sCNS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
TO PROSECUTE STANDARD
Government Not Discouraged by Ilc-
cisions Of Judge Anderson.

Chicago. ILL.,. March 3o-Wade ". Ellis,
assistant to the attorney general OF the
United States, who is here to confer
with District Attorney Sims in regard
to pending federal prosecutions. tonight
said that the government would go
ahead with tibet prosecution Of every In
dictmcnt against the Standard Oil COM
pany.
Judge Andersons decision in the case
against the Standard Oil company OF
Indiana will have no bearing on the
other cases" said he, except as It may
have established presidents to cover
cases that may come up"
Mr.. Ellis said that silence would be
the watchword OF the new admins ra
tons trust busting efforts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
NIGHT RIDERS THREATS.
Tire nten Prosecuting Attorney
Kentucky with Death.

Paducah, KY. March So,-County At
torney Krone of Lyon county, who dis
missed last week the militia doing duty
around Eddyville. was visited Saturday
night by a delegation representing the
night riders, who informed Mr., Krone that
unless he recommended dismissal OF
the prosecution and the settlement OF
damage suits in different courts. his life
would pay the forfeit.
Last night a meeting was held in Mr.
Krones Office, at Eddyville, and as a re-
suit 20 citizens are standing guard, day
and night, around the little town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
WOMAN BLACKMAILER SHOT
Had Demanded That Banker Deposit
100000 near q school.

Washington. Ind, March so-A woman
was shot last night as she picked up
decoy prepared after Banker NJ G. Read
had received a letter demanding that he
deposit $50 go at designated spot, man
accompanying the woman escaped unhurt
and the police arc looking for him. The
woman was peprered with bird shot
The woman, bosmeared with blood was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
JOSEPH RIVERS CAUGHT.
Wanted In Windsor on Charge Of KID
mapping Young Girl.

Montreal. March !so.-Joseph Rivers OF
Windsor, Vt. was arrested to-day a,
Chambly Canton. Que, on charge o,
Kidnapping With him was Daisy Red
mond, Il years old, whom Rivers 1.
charged with having taken from he,
nome in Windsor last May. River:
waived eXtradition and will 10 taken Il
Windsor in the morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
Although Retired Years Ago He
Remained in Active Service
Till Death.
WAS NATIVE OF VERMONT
Was President of the Board Of Con-
struction OF the Navy-WaS Large
Iy Identified with Development
of TOrpedoes and Torpedo
BOats--Sick Few Days.

Washington. March 2o.-Rear Admiral
George A. Converse died at his home here
tonight. of uraomic poisoning. Although
placed on the retired list several years
ago. he was in active service at the time
of his death being president of the board
Of construction of the navy. He was con-
fined to his home only q few days before
his death.
1t was under him chief Of the
bureau of navigation. that the battleship
fleet of sixteen vessels which recently
circled the globe. was assembled. Pre-
vious to this /, was head of the bureau
OF ordnance. His service to the navy was
largely identified with torpedoes and
torpedo boats. While he was inspector of
ordnance at the naval torpedo station,
Newport. Il. l., smokeess powder was
Introduced into the navy.
His wife who was Miss Blood Of New
York and his two unmarried daughters,
were with him when he died. Two mar
ried daughters survive.
George Albert Converse was born in
Norwich on May 10, ISL, the son OF
Shubael and Luvia (MolrlD Converse. lie
attended the Norwich public schools from
1858 TO 1859 and was graduated from Nor
witch University in 1851. lie graduated
from the United States Naval Academy in
1855 and was married in December. 1871,
to Laura Shelby Blood of New York. He
served on the steam sloop Canandaigua
Of tha European squadron, 1861; was
promoted ensign on December l. 1866;
master on March 10, 1865; lieutenant on
March &c. 1869; lieutenant commander en-
July ~, 1873; commander on March 3D.
. ,
admiral on November s, 1904. He was in
the torpedo service from 1892; on
Asiastc station 1921; served on L. S. s.
Marion. IS77-S, Lancaster. 1881; COM
manded Enterprise, 1901; on bureau OF
ordnance, 1872; in charge of torpedo
station 1887; commander l.. S. S. Mint.
Eomery, cruiser North Atlantic squadron
1878; in bureau of navigation. 1S99-1oO1
commander battleship Illinois, 190l-03 chief
of bureau Of equipment, 1894; chief OF
bureau of ordnance. March 10 to Angus,
I, 1904; and chief of bureau of navigation,
since August !, 1904
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Antonio FarnarO Was Convicted Of
Murder In the First Degree.

Troy. n. Y. March 3o.-Antonio Far
naro. convicted of murder In the first
degree here in supreme court. was to-
day sentenced by Justice Fits to die
at Clinton prison. Dannemora. during
the week beginning May II. Farnaro
murdered Agnes Johnson colored, April
6. 1908. lie almost severed her head
with razor. The couple had been lv-
Ing together. Jealousy was the cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
PLAY BALL.

ONCE Boy-I want TO go TO my grand
mothers funeral
Employer--I cant let YOU go, and
don't think you will be missed anyway,
as the last time she had a funeral there
We're Is M people there, -Harpers Week.
~.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
ADOPT ONE-MAN POWER.
T.. s. Jones to Become Manager Of
Yalc's Academic Department.

New Haven, Conn, March So-The cs-
Establishment of the one man power In the
academic department of Yale University,
was provided for at the March meet
ing of the Yale corporation and this
power--almost unlimited In It's scope
extending over students curriculum and
finances, will be assumed by Frederick
a. Jones. when he becomes dean as
successor to Dean Wright next fall. The
one man policy has been successful In
the scientific school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
WELL NOT GO TO SHARON.
She VIII Not BE Eliminated
from the Cnve.

Mercer March 30-Mrs. James II. Boyle
will not be taken to Sharon for a hear
ing on the charge Of kidnapping Willie
N'hitla. Attorney Cocheran, counsel for
Whtla, arrived here to-day from Sharon
and stated il had been arranged to give
the woman an opportunity to waive a
hearing in the Jail here by her signing
legal papers to the effect she desire TO
waive hearing without going to sharon.
Attorney Cochran said every effort
would he made to obtain conviction In
the woman's case but II 1t failed she
would he utrned over to the Cleveland
authorities. She has been indicted in that
city on the charge of matchmaking. He
further asserted there was no intention
of eliminating the woman from the
case.
1.-The woman IS as much a mystery
now as any time since she was arrest
cd" declared Cocheran. absolutely
nothin.; has been learned concerning
her indemnity"
He says the detectives have run
down the McDermott theory and found
she was not connected with the Chi
| cago family nor does the family. he
says, know her. with regard to the
man to no brother Of the woman
who mysteriously visited Mrs. Boyle
yesterday. Cocherar said he had no
idea who the man was. He might pos,
sibly he a brother, hut is sure his
name is not McDermott.
A MYSTERIOUS VISIT.
| Mercer, Pa. March 3o.--Although ef-
forts have been made to conceal the fact
| +, was learned to-day that Mrs, Boyle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01
....lOW....
COlOniSt Fares
PACIFIC COAST
March and April
CANADIAN PACIFIC RY.

Our modern Tourist Cars are un-
eQualed for comfort and convenience
1t will give us pleasure to quote
rates to any point West and to send
our descriptive booklets on applca-
ton. When writing give proposed
destination.
Round trip first class tickets on sale
all the yeat.
r.. II. PERRY,
Dist. Pass. ARt, Can. Pac. R'y.
362 Washington ST., Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01

FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-01

TRUS RES,
4. r. Smith, willard Crane, Henry
Greene, J. l.. Barstow. Henry WellA
T.. w. ward. A q. white more, r. ".
Perry, r.. =. -sham.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-04-30
FERDINAND FINDINGS.

J. A. Bushue returned from
Lewiston Monday.
Mrs. Haener returned from her
visit to Cottonwood last Monday.
Felix Martzen came through
here enroute to Winona last Fri
day.
Lester Terwillegar and family
are visiting Jno. Terwillegar's
family.
Mrs. J. J. Pulse, of Grange
vile, is visiting with Mrs. H.
Kuther.
A brother of P. Ashenbrenner,
from Endicott, Wash, is visiting
here with his family.
Mrs. R. S. Lloyd, who has
been sick the last few weeks, is
considerably improved now.
Jos. Uhlenkott and family, of
Cottonwood, visited with Glen
Frei's family Sunday.
Mrs. H. Kuther returned We'd
nesday from a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Sprute, who
lives near Denver.
Mr.. Henry Arnzen and family,
from Green Creek, Illinois, ar
rived here last week and may de-
eide to locate here permanently.
Anton Berens, formerly mana
ger of the Craig Mountain Lum-
Der Co., now located in Tacoma,
is looking after his business in
terests this week.
Lloyd Collier, one of the most
highly respected citizens of this
section, died at his home north
east of town last Wednesday
morning after a long illness.
Mr.. Collier formerly lived near
Cottonwood and has lived in this
vicinity only the past year. His
family is we'll known all through
this country and the sympathy
of the entire community is ex-
tended to them in their great be.
reavement. Remains will be in
tered in the Cottonwood GENE.
terry Thursday, April 18th, at
eleven A. M. May he rest II
peace.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-04-30
GREENCREEK GATHERINGS.


Jos. Hoene was over Sunday
from Keuterville, visiting friends
and relatives.
Math. Lauer and wife are en-
joying a visit from Mr.. Lauer's
sister, of Minnesota.
Emma Hussman, of Reuter-
vile, visited ]. H. Nuxoll and
family last Thursday and Friday.
Rev. Father Baerlocher's moth
er and brother arrived last week
and will henceforth reside in this
locality.
j. F. Nuxoll and wife enter
tanned several intimate friends
Sunday eve. Needless to say all
had an enjoyable time.
A. ]. Hoffman, merchant and
postmaster at this place. was
quite sick for a few days, but is
much better at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Kurdy at
tended services at st. Anthony's
church here Sunday and had
their baby baptized afterward.
Mrs. Sophia Jansen and daugh-
ter have arrived from Island
Grove, ILL.,, to visit with Anton
Jansen and V. Lustig and family
for several months.
Mrs. Westhof is having a large
barn erected on her ranch at
present. Mr.. Heitstuman and
Mr.. Bussman, of Uniontown,
Wash, have charge of the job.
The Y. M. is will build a
commodious hall for their use in
the near future. At a meeting
held last Sunday the members
INDUCED in another debate. The
principal speakers were Jos.
Nuxoll, Anton Jansen, Ed. Koelk-
err, S. Trautmann and J. Hecker.