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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
BLAZING BRANCH SET FIRE
TO BARN DANCE Jewellers
With Single Door Nailed Up to Keep Crowd Out,
Hundreds Met Fearful Death While
Flames Destroyed the Building.

Matr-Szalka, Hungary, March &-Nlore
than 800 persons were burned or trampled
to death and 100 others were seriously
injured in disaster in the village Of
OekoeritS last night
public ball was announced to be held
at the hotel OF tho village. where the
coachhouse had been fitted up as a ball
room. II was a great. barn-lke struc-
ture decorated with tindcr-dry pine
branches left from a previous entertain
ynent, 10 which were added for the occa-
zion other decorations and Chinese Ian
terms. The fesuvity attracted pleasure
seekers from the whole surrounding
country, and the building was so packed
just before tho ball began that the single
door which afforded entrance and exit
was nailed up to keep out scores who
clamored outside
While the dancing was in full swing,
pine branch caught fire and fell to the
floor. 1t blazed furiously. and almost IN
stantly the dresses of several OF Inc
women burst into flames. which spread
with astonishing rapidly.
A dreadful panic ensued, the jewellers
losing their heads completely. Many or
them, their garments ablaze, rushed 10
wards the barred exit, where aurSihS
mass was damned together. Women zen
and were trampled underfoot Those
In front vainy endeavored to tear open
the door but crushed into helplessness by
tho pressure OF tho crowd behind' me
roa ring, cracking flames mingiing win
the shrieks OF the throng.
Soon the roof crashed In. the plazlhs
wreckaRe falling upon the heipiess
victims, so that many OF those VINO mao
hitherto escaped the flames were STRUCK
down BY beams or buried under inc
debris.
When the door finally was broken opei
some few escaped, but most or THESE
collapsed before they got far INSIDE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
LUCKY GIRL WON'T MARRY.
She Has $4,000 Claim Which Cost
Her Less Than $1,000.

spokane, Wash. March 80 Miss Mabel
-. McNickle of Chicago who will have
the first choice Of "a homosteads, ranging
from -four to l6o acres. ON the spokane
Indian reservation, has just completed a
tour Of the reserve. "a miles northwest OF
here, and locaters who have examined
her dlta, say the claim is worth fuzzy
Slo,oro She will pay $500 10 the govern
ment At the rate of s. an acre In addi-
tion Ia SO as Ming fees and commissions,
the first payment amounting I" 81.
Miss McNickle's name appeared second
on the list of those called for the morn
Ing OF April /. but Allen Newton OF He
lena, Mont. who drew No. !. advised her
that he will not file on "A homestead. thus
placing her first The young woman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
BENNINGTON X. T. BALL
Fourth Annual. Event Intended 10.
over 81 Couples

EonNinctoN March 2>.--}ofwoor 81.
AMI go couples formed in tie erl'+
march at the fourth annual Ets'"U
Monday concert and han of Ren' ~
ton Council, 40. 300 held this evening
Al st. Francis de Sales Academy tHl'
The knights annual bah is Oh" "''F
affair - its kind held in Remington
on a large scale.
The large hall was prettUy decor
ated with purple and white. the coll
ors OF the order the scheme consist
ing OF electrically lighted fo-t'ons
with large paper nells for con'er
pieces.
Members Of the order We're present
from Troy and Hoosick Falls. y. w.
North Adams. Mass, and Rutland
buffet lunch was served in the c"Hn-
ell chamber between 10 and O'clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

the building were heaps Of charred
corpseS. and screams and groans still
We're audible from tho smoking piles. A
detachment of troops was Immediately
ordered to the scene to clear the wreck
age and help bury the dead
The official estimate as given tonight,
states that 80 persons persisted. but it is
believed that the total death roll Will
prove much larger than this AS many
persons have not been accounted for.
Budapest, March 2s-A late despatch
received from Oekoerito says that accord
Ing to the official estimates 800 persons
we're killed and 100 injured in the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
WILL STAND BY THE COMPANY
Wen Employed at International Paper
COmpnny's Pulp VIII at Milton
Vote against Strike.

Milton. March 2S.-A meeting of the
members of the local putin makers
union was held at their rooms in
opora house hlocH this evening to dis
cuss tho question Of STRIFE.
1t was not made public Just what
trauspired but il Is understood that
the sentiment was strongly againt GO
ing out.
1t is said that about 30 Of the so
employees a. the local pulp mill OF
the International Paper company ARE
affiliated with the union. and that
agitators have been working here for
several days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
CASEY'S VACATION.

Casey's wife was mt the hospital,
where she had undergone n very serious
operation n fow days before
Mrs. Kelly called to inquire as to Mrs
Caseys condition.
us she reatin' quietly" Mrs. Kelly
asked.
mo but ] am said Casey. National
Monthly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
LISTERS LEARN DUTIES.
Forty attend Meeting nj Hratticboro-
Is Towns Represented.

BIattleboro, March 29.-The first meet
ing Of IT'S kind ever held in Windham
county convened in BrattlchorC to-day
when - listers discussed matters relative
to the quadrennial appraisal of property
Carl r. Hopkins presided and ex-Con-
gresham Kittridce Haskins OF Brattle
horo was elected chairman Eighteen
on OF q towns were represented. State
Tax Commissioner J. F.. Cushman Of
Burlington was the principal speaker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
RoBrRT EDDY SENT IDNC ED.

Rutland March 25,-Rohor Eddy, IS
years old. recently convicted in county
court Of mansaughter, was sentenced
to-day by Judge HAN TO serN" not less
than u nor more than 70 years in states
prison.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Mrs. N;nsIow's Soothing Syrup

la, been ned for over SIXTY FIVE YEARS by NIL
LIONS Of MOTHERS tor Their cHiLpkEN WILLIE
rLErHING, with pEREECr SUCCESS ! sOoIhts
the CHILD, aOFTENs the GUNS AllAfs all PAIN
CURES WIND collie, and 10 the best remedy tor DIAN.
RHTA. sold BY Druggists In every part OF 'n' sora
lie cure and eek for Mrs. w'nsovs soNh ing BY Iur'
and take no o,h Kind. T~eny Ave cenu bottle Guir
suteea tbs Food snd Dugs Act. luae Sih lS
kvaAAs ~ AZ - "~ " Sii' ShiAS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
ENDS HER LIFE BY HANGING
sister Finds Lifelexs BODY In He'd
Chamber-Had Attempted suicide
Once before.

johnson. March 29,--Mis, augusta
Bailey. aged about 80 years committed
suicide by hanging this afternoon.
The cause of her act is unknown.
Miss Bailey was IA dressmaker HsS
lived in the village with n brother,
Johiah Bailey, and an unmarried Sis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

PouFhkeepsie, \. Y. March 2S.John
H. Moore. ., years Old. # Schenectady
\. y, who came here yesterday to visit
relatives, committed suicide tonight by
drinking an ounce of carbolic acid NJ
caus,. is given for the deed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

indispensable. - There are some simple
remedies indispensable in every family.
Among these, the experience of years
assures us, should be recorded Perry Davis
Painkiller. For both internal and external
application We have found 1t of great value;
especially can We recommend 1t for colds,
Iheumatism, or fresh wouuds.-Chrtstfan
Era.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Furniture, CrOckery, etc

Furniture, Lace Curtains. Bedding,
etc. Crockery, Glass and Glazing.
Furniture repairing and Upholstering
Phone 1874
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

Itching piles provoke profanity. hut
profanity won't cure them Doans
Ointment cures itching. bleeding. or
protrudinC piles after years OF suffer
ing At any drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

Asia Minor in the autumn Of 1898. His
mother. the daughter of the Rev. David
Dudley Field. accompanied her husbn nd
to Turkey az n missionary in 1880.
After his graduation from the Albany
IN. y law school, in 1858, following
studying law In the office OF his uncle.
David Dudley Field, In New York. he
entered the practice OF law in Ieayen-
worth, Kans. There he progressed rap,d
~ and was made United States commits
sioner of the circuit court in 1861. Judge
OF the probate and criminal courts of
Leavenworth county. 1S63-64, and OF tho
first district of Kansas, 1885, district
attorney for Leavenworth county. 1850
10. and Judge of the supreme court OF
Kansas. 1904.
APPOINTED BY HARRISON.
He war sopointed by President Arthur
Judge Of the United States circuit court
Tor the eighth circuit in 1884. and served
I'VE years. and following this service Pre-
sident Harrison appointed him as as
sociate justice OF the Supreme Court Of
the United states. lie took his scat on
January s, 1897.
Justice 1.rower married Louise r. Ian
don Of Burlington, VT, on October 3, 1861,
who died April 3. 1898. on June 3 1901
he married at Burlington. VT, Emma NJ.
Mott of Washington. ID. c.. who survives
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
APPOINTED BY HARRISON.

Justice Brewer for many Years. had
had a summer home. which he called
Liberty Hall" a, Thompson's Point in
Charlotte. and was among the most
democratic OF the many campers NJ that
resort. He was a frequent visitor to
Burlington during his soiourns Mt tho
point His second wife. who was Miss
Emma NJ. Mott, is an aunt of Mrs. J. IT,
HALL Of this city.
AN ABIA: JUDGE" SAYS TAFT.
New York. March % President Taft
left for Washington in his special car
over the Pennsylvania railroad at 12:S6
n m. lust as he was swinging aboard
the train. the news Of Justice Brewers
death wos conveyed to him "Ic vas
an able Judge said the President brief
Is as he departed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
DinfnN Room

- nv " VIZ 11-1H I-'
Seats $50 people Ranque's sr"-
claltY. Entrance TO Dining Poom on
Cherry s. Mr. and Mrs. <. f. Warren
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Plumbers

FRANK s. LANOU e. SON
'r"cticai Plumbers and Stcnm Filter,
10 -. Paul street.
Next North Burlington Savings Rank
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31

f,""ap'e things can be found. at
h"'n'N noticeable cost through want ad-
Ncriisinp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Essex Junction Firms
Druggist
JUNCTION PHARMACY.

A complete and up-to-date line Of
Drugs and Medicines. An especially
fine showing of stationery ana Mod
ern" Solt-hlling Fountain Pens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Contractors * Builders
WIN pJ.ONDIN

General building Contrsct tor. Ma n
rfactuvcr NJ Ccmon4 Phi ding blocks
"oS Main g Burlington VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Florist
AJJGTJST CEBICKE.

Fiorie' and Gardener A larpe as
sortment Of Plants ana Flowers always
on hand store 80 Church st. Green
house II " nefel1 A"e
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
ROOier
H. 2. SAILS.

Hoorer and doaler 10 all fird~ ~
roofing material Contracts rvo,r.ca
First class WORK. Eatimates. 2q9
North St.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Laundry
STANDARD STEAM LAUNDRY

nee i4o therry St, II ". Bullock
Prop. Fine shirt. collar ana ctr, t,r.r
Phone 3s-1i or send postal and drivei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Insurance

LIFr. ACCIDENT AND WEALTH.
As good as any and better than many
JA'li'S MCGOWAN, Gen. AEt.
strong puildiDg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
MOnNEnPnfS

uoodell Granite & Marble Co.
No. -. Pine St., RurIin.,, =,
Artistic work I'm stone. NIGNi',tr.,,rs
or PULLING special low prir' e.,
quick orders. Visit our ofrjce a., ..rd
US card and we will cali OF Won
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
yNU1r U5onsi
Suspender h1ir.

Globe Suspender MfC Co.
manufacturers Of hirh r-gde Sus-
pcnders for the trade MY Your IN.
quiries solicited. 132 C'u-rh c.. Pur-
linEtun, Vt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
RUQS

MUS, K UES, RUGS.
Made from old worn our .a-oet.
Carpets cleaned, maze over ami ro-
paired Burlington Rug Go B.. r,
street '''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Baked Goods

FWASI.it & MrNINEhN az
Bakers ~ Scotch Butter breau
prlst mill entire wheat ana N'3'"'
broad Est 1890. 80 CHERRY ~.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Blu SIM SS DIRECTORY
Rurlin gton Winooskl and Essex Junction
Business Firms.
Architect & Contractor

PETER SIBERIAN. ,
Land Architect and Contractor Mas,
work. excaVating, road ana se"
grading. cement ana q,
crcte walks steps. etc. 422 North H''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-03-31
Cleaners & DyerS
CIGARS & Tobacco

Cigar Gtn-r and Billiard V"r'or'
13A CICVCrI STREET..
r. a. uc,y,rI rrrop. Purlirrtca. v
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
MAYOR GAYNOR SHOT
1t Was Believed Fatally, but Has Re
covered and Is Doing Well.

Mayor Gaynor of New York was shot
today as he was talking with a friend.
He had no apprehension of an assault.
He was shot deliberately by man Civ
ing his name as Gallagher. The bullet
struck the neck, ranging downward.
When Mayor Gaynor fell it was be-
ieved that he was dead, but he re
gained consciousness and was taken to
his homeji where, as reported, he is do
ing well.
Gallagher was arrested. When asked
why he had shot Mayor Gaynor, he an
swered that Gaynor had deprived him
of his bread and meat. 1t is said that
Gallagher is an anarchist. 1t is be-
lieved his mind is unbalanced from the
excessive heat. -.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
DECOYED BY NEGRO
Attracted by Advertisement. in Papers
for Office Help.

St. Louis, Aug. Miss Bessie I'm
ger, who was decoyed to the Culver
building, 3o6 North Twelfth street, last
night by a bogus advertisement for an
office assistant, was rescued from the
clutches of the negro janitor of the
building by policemen, guided to the
scene by a man whose daughter had
also answered an advertisement A
crowd shouting lynch the brute" gath
cred before the building and the police
had difficulty in saving the negro from
mob violence He said his name was
James Bradford, AZ years old, His
pockets were filled with answers to the
advertisement written by young women,
and he had the photographs of five
white girls
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
MAIL BOXES
All Residents in the City Must Be Pro
vided With Boxes.

Notice is being given that on and
after January I, 1911, all residences IN
ssslle city limits must be provided with
mail boxes. This is a law of the United
States which can not be evaded. On and
after the date fixed as explained by Act
ing Postmaster Pretz, instead of Civ
ing notice by whistling as at present to
the inmates of the house where mail IS
to be delivered, the carrier will put the
mail in the box, which is to be placed
conveniently in front of the house and
within reach of the carrier. In the
same box there will be provided COM
part1nent for letters which are to be
mailed by the carrier. The proposed
system when well understood will be-
come popular. Fuller information may
be obtained from Mr.. Pretz at the post
office.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
GOING TO ENGLAND
Neither Dr. Crippen nor Miss Leneve
Have Asked for Second Appearance
in Court

Quebec, Aug 8.-The week for which
DR.. Crippen and Miss Leneve, jointly
charged with murder, were remanded
by the provincial court expired at 10
o'clock this morning, but Judge Anglers,
before whom they were originally ar
raigned, said that he expected to have
no more direct dealings with the two
unless they exercise their right to de-
mand another appearance in court.
Sergeant Mitchell of Scotland Yard
will arrive this week from London bear
ing the formal application of the Eng
lish authorities for the extradition of
Crippen and his companion.
Inspector Dew returned here today.
He came from Montreal last night on
the steamer Montrose
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
A MAN PUNCHED
He Was Boozed and Had Insulted Sew
eral Ladies Recreating on the Court
House Square.

The Caucasian is again called to re-
monstrate and to protest against loaf
ers and boozers being tolerated in the
court house square. The term loafer is
applied to men who being 'boozed' be-
come nuisance, and to men having lit
tie regard for the proprieties dictated
by decency Let it be well understood
that the court house is not intended for
any exclusive class of society but for
people who will comport themselves be-
.comingly. 1t is not the place for idlers,
that is, buns and loafers and drunks
This is straight and don't you forget it.
On Sunday night, August 9TH, there
were several "boozers" in the court
house square. One of these boozers at
tempted familiarity with a lady who
with her children were occupying a
seat This lady and her children left,
This same fellow then directed his steps
to another seat where lady with her
children were seated The lady left,
This was repeated third time. While
this boozer was insulting these ladies he
was watched by young man who with
This wife and child were seated in full
view. This young mans child had
strayed on the grass, and leaving his
wife seated he started for the child. He
had scarcely gone fifteen steps when the
boozer deliberately sat down by this
young mans wife In an instant there
followed a collision. In brief the
boozer was punched and knocked down
the steps leading to the Confederate
Veterans headquarters. And there the
boozer was left when the young man
with his wife and child departed for
their home.
All this occurred between 8 and 6
O'Clock and is here related for a purpose
which is plain.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09

WHAT THE PEOPLE WILL DO.
For years the Caucasian has lamented
the lack of law authorizing the levy of
special tax in aid of industrial enter
prises. While it was possible to vote
tax for railroad, or for park, or
for street Improvements, not a cent
could be applied to industries. 1t is not
possible to estimate the advantages of a
special tax for the encouragement of in
dustries. When such levy is effective,
Shreveport will be stimulated to the
amazement of the most sanguine. The
Chamber of Commerce has accomplished
something greater than can now be
measured in having seized on the OPP
portunity, made successful by Governor
Sanders in his call for an extra session
of the Legislature.
In time to come when the citizens and
taxpayers of Shreveport are called upon
they will not hesitate to vote any reas-
enable tax in favor of industries which
will develop the city and enhance all
values. So much for progress.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
WEATHER AND CROPS
In the Western Belt Cotton Is Suffer
ing for Lack of Moisture-Cotton Is
Opening Prematurely in Texas.

The New Orleans Picayune August
9: The past week has shown a decided
Improvement in the weather over the
greater portion of the cotton belt, and
as a result some improvement is report
ed in the condition of the crop. In the
central and eastern portions of the belt
where for several weeks previously
there had been a superabundance of
moisture causing field work to be neg
1ected and the fields to become overrun
with grass, the weather was bright and
warm, and farmers were afforded an
opportunity to clean out their fields. AS
labor was plentiful, splendid progress
was made, so that a decided improve
ment has been brought about in the
present crop in that portion of the belt
where the most gloomy prospect was
held out until recently.
In the western portion of the belt the
week opened with high temperatures
and with the crou suffering from lack
of moisture. As no rain had fallen for
weeks in Texas, it was feared that the
crop would deteriorate, and there are
many complaints of actual deterioration.
Fortunately, during the second half Of
the week good rains fell all over Okla
homa and over practically the whole Of
the northern half of Texas, greatly re-
lieving the situation In the southern
half of Texas, however, the drouth still
continued at the time of the latest in
formation, but partly cloudy weather in
dicated prospect of rain even in that
section
Although the crop is still reported to
be late everywhere, first bales have ap-
peared and are now appearing, but lit
tie later than last season. First bales,
however, are no criterion of the late
ness or forwardness of the crop. In
Texas the he dry weather is causing
much cote ) mature prematurely, and
=consideraD1 early cotton may result
from the condition of affairs, although
at the expense of the ultimate yield.
The corn crop has felt the influence
of much the same conditions which have
affected cotton, but good crop is, new
ertheless, assured. In eht rice district
the crop is making favorable progress,
and the dry weather has helped to ma
ture the grain more rapidly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
FRANK KELSO MURDERED
Three Men Held in Jail Connected with
the Crime.

Three men, negroes, John and Ernest
Moffat and Jim Davis, connected with
the murder of Frank Kelso, a negro, are
i'll Jail. They are held on circumstan-
tial evidence, which is strong. The in
quest was held by Judge Elicit of Moor
ingsport.
Frank Kelso was from Horatio, Ark.
He had some premonition of his end,
In vest pocketbook in which he kept
his time, on a Ay-leaf are these words
10 a!P PInoqs l IL, :Eouod u! u9ll!Im
the road please send my body to my
brother at Melville, Ark Signed, Frank
Ke1so.'
The Bible connected with this crime
was found after the inquest had been
held by Judge Elicit. It was on the
ground near where Kelso had been shot
in the back and murdered. The mem
ofandtm in the pocketbook was dated
July H.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-08-09
MISS MAMIE MCLAUGHLIN
Trial of the Case Set for Tuesday, Au-
gust Twenty-third.

The case of Miss Mamie Mclaughlin
was called this forenoon before Judge
Baker. As reported last week it has
been agreed to file the motion for
transfer of the case from Section B to
Section c. The motion was granted, as
per agreement between counsel I'M
mediately thereafter Mamie Mclaughlin
will be formally arraigned. She will
enter a plea of not guilty. District At
torney Adams will then give formal no
tice that he has fixed the trial for Au-
gust 20, Miss Mclaughlin is the slayer
of Hughey Smith