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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
SHOT WOMAN'S HEAD OFF.
Couple in Auto Held Up by Stranger
Who Uses Shot Gun

Richmond, Va, July 1SSteerlng his au-
tomobile with one hand and holding hts
murdered wife's body on the seat with
the other II. c. Beattie tonight drove his
car five miles to this city. Boodhounds
were Immediately on the trail of the muir
derer an unidentified white man.
Beattie and his Wife who were driving
along n country road slowed down when
they saw man walk in front of the car.
The stranger cried; "You had better run
over me"
you have got all the road" said
REQ title and started to pass The stranger
raised a shot gun and fred The load
blew Oft the top OF Mrs. Beattie's head.
Beatie jumped from the car and crap
pied with the slayer, who gave him a
smashing blow across the face with his
gun, leaving nm ugly wound Beattie got
possession Of the weapon and the stranger
disappeared.
Mrs. Beattie was q years old. She was
married a year ago. and was prominent
socially.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
NEW GUN FOR BATTTLESHIp
VIII Carry It's Projectile Clear out Oh
sight.

Washington, July lS-A gun that will
carry Its projectile clear out of sight Is
the type that Is to be placed In the
turrets of the new battleshps OF the New
York type One Of these guns has been
made at the Washington factory and
dozen others are to follow as rapidly as
the Great Lakes can turn them out.
The gun has been tried out at the prov
ing ground and has shown that 1t is
without doubt the most powerful naval
weapon In the world. With muzzle
velocity OF 2 400 feet second the shell
will have range of about "A or IS miles;
consequently It will land far beyond the
horizon at extreme elevation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
ST. ALBANS BURGLARY.
Quantity of Clothing Stolen Sunday
Hight-BurgIar "a Small Mum.

St Adams. July 17.--Another burglary
was added to the rapidly growing local
list yesterday when Harold Cohen who
recently opened a clothing and furnishing
goods store on Lake street, reported to
the officers that his store had been entered
sous time Sunday night and a quantity
OF goods stolen.
Entrance was effected through a window
IN the rear of the store. A light of glass
large enough to admit a small sized man
was smashed. Cohen reports as missing
eight suits OF clothing, six pairs of shoes,
three pairs trousers. four dozen caps.
shirts, ties, and s,65 In money in the
cash drawer
People living over the store say that
the upstairs doors were tried both Satur-
Gay and Sunday nights by some one try
ing TO gain entrance with false KEYS
From the size of the window the burglar
came through and also the size Of cloth
ing and shoes stolen he must have been
small man. Two strangers one of
whom was short, left on the early train
for the north this morning and this clue
Is being followed up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
GETS CHEAPER LIGHTS.
Clarendon Company, Capitalized mt
s5GO,OOC, Rivals the Present Company.

S'VO,OuC, HiFalh the present Company.
Rutland, July 17.-That the Claren-
don Power company. chartered by the
last Legislature, is to become a live
industry was demonstrated fortnight
when its attorney, ]. c. Jones of THU.
city, appeared before the board Of
aldermen and asked for the appoint
ment Of a committee to locate poles
for wires for transmitting electricity
in this city The company expects to
send electricity for power and lighting
into Rutland by January l. They con-
troll nearly four hundred acres of land
along Mil river In Clarendon and will
long - Clarendon gorge, which will
food 81 acres of land Because of the
narrowness of the gorge the construc-
ton work can be done in four months
The estimated cost OF the plant Is
s550,000. When the Rutland Railway
Light and Power company learned OF
the opposition it bought as acres along
Mill river by quick move and the
Clarendon company has petitioned the
State Supreme Court TO appoint ~ COM
mission to hear Its claim for the right
to run a penstock over this property.
They propose to run water through
seven foot steel tubing to power
house two miles below the dam and
to give Rutland electricity for lights
and power at half the rate of the present
company. They expect to generate six
thousand horse power. The company
is capitalized at 100000 with $3.50, 900
already subscribed. The amount ex-
pended so far Is 500, The officers
are. President. L. B. Dow, Boston
vice-president, A. w. Lafountain in,
Springfield; treasurer, w. w. Slack,
Springfield; secretary. +. c. Davis,
Springfield; business manager, Mr..
Dow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
FRAGMENTS OF
HUMAN FLESH
Remains of Three Men Picked Up
200 Yards Away after
Explosion.

Denver, Col, July 17.-Fragments OF
human flesh, found within a radius OF
200 yards, give evidence that three
men were killed early to-day when five
thousand pounds of nitro glycerine
exploded destroying the neutralizing
plant and storehouse of the Dupont
Powder Company. 10 miles south of
Denver, The dead: William Humple,
foreman; August Hoppe, helper; Hans
Lenvig, foreman.
The force of the blast was almost en-
tirely upward. Men in the vicinity saw
the two buildings rise in cloud of black
smoke, with a circle of flame at its base,
When the buildings had reached the
height Of 100 feet they collapsed and
fell in a shower of fragments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
ESSTANDARDS
OF REQUIREMENTS
Only Graduates of Approved
High Schools and Academies
to Enter Normal Schools.

Rutland, July UT was announced at
the Vermont Teachers Summer School
here to-day that, according to a regu-
laton Just passed by the state BOARD OF
education, only graduates of approved
high schools and iirst-class academies,
or those furnishing evidence of equiva-
lent education, will be admitted to the
State normal schools In Vermont. After
June 80, 1919, the present lower course"
or preparatory course. In the normal
schools of the State will cease to exist.
Special students may enter the normal
school and take specified studies, recciv-
ing statement at the end of their
course of just what they have accom-
plshed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
BIGGEST CHEESE
WORLD EVER SAW
Wisconsin Product to Weigh 49,
600 Pounds Three Times
Larger Than the Largest,

appleton Wis. July l7.-An American
cheese Weighing over 1900 pounds, three
times as large as the biggest cheese ever
made in the world, will be built here this
summer By y. Simon, the American
cheese expert, for the National Dairy
Show association.
Last year Mr.. Simon built a cheese
which weighed a little over 1900 pounds
the largest in the history OF the dairy in
dustry, and II scored IS per cent. AT the
rational dairy show in Chicago.
1t seems almost incredible that 65 tons.
or 10000 pounds Of milk and cream will
be required for the construction of just
one cheese, but It will take fully that
much to Ali the contract.
1t will require all the milk from $500
COWS for one day. all pure bred animals,
probably worth fully $4,000. Fully 1880
men will be required to do the milking.
This milk will be furnished by $50 san!-
tary diaries. valued at over 100000.
But securing the milk is only small
part of the construction Of such man.
moth cheese. 1t will require the COM
lined efforts of nearly 30 experienced men
10 make the cheese Eighteen expect
cheesemakers and g to 30 experienced
helpers will work together, under the SUI
pervision OF Mr.. Simon,
The cheese, being of such an enormous
size. will have to be built on a specially
constructed fiat car, and then special
and exceptionally large refrigerator will
have to be constructed on the car to carry
the cheese until time for the exhibition,
October 26 to November 4.
This worlds greatest cheese Is not to
be made merely for exhibition purposes,
but 1t is to be entered into competition
with the American cheese made IN Illinois
New York and other dairy States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
CONVICT
rs GRANTED A STAY

Chicago, July 16.-Thomas Jennings, COL
ored the first man ever convicted and
sentenced to be hanged in this country
on fnger-print evidence, has been grant
ed stay of execution by the State su-
preme court
Jennings who was convicted for the
murder Of Clarence Hitler. chief clerk
OF the Rock Island railroad, was to have
beer hanged July IA. Sheriff thinner
completed all arrangements for the exc
cution in the county Jail.
According to Attorney +. l.. Barnett,
of counsel for the defense, the money OBJ
tanned to carry out the fight to save
Jennings came from lawyers throughout
the State who wish to see this case test
ed in the higher courts, because of the
fact that conviction results from the fling
er-print system.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20

few days Her husband. she said was a
deacon In one of the prominent churches
there and had n reputation to. maintain.
There was danger of his losing the repu-
tation IN a season when the open windows
allowed passersby to hear the parrots
cussing.
The parrot. which had the name OF
Old Soldier. got its GUESSING education on
a ranch in Colorado. 1t originally came
from Venezuela. The ranch owner sci
great store by it and the cowboys helped
with It's education.
When the owner died not long ago ht
left $500 for the proper care Of the bird
the woman said. As her husband was Q
friend Of the parrots owner the bird was
sent on to him. She added that she anf
her husband couldn't afford to entertain
the user Of such shocking language ever
for much more than $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
MOTHER-TN-LAW S STAY.
In Brooklyn, She May Remain Only
Ten Days, Says Judge.

New York, July 1S.-Ten days is the
limit in Brooklyn for a mother-in-law's
visit Magistrate Mcclure said so to-
day.
Ten days ago Mrs. May Coyle OF Bos-
ton came to Brooklyn TO visit her daugh-
ter-in-law, May. Yesterday the young May
served the elder May with n summons to
appear in court on charge Of disturbing
her domestic happiness. Harry Coyle. the
son and husband, sat through the pro-
ceeding with never a word.
''Shc took charge OF everything" said
the Younger Mrs Coyle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
ROBBED PASSENGER.
Man Tried to Steal Diamond Pin AMI
Panama Hat--Wns shot.

Belle PLANE, Iowa, July 1S-As the re-
suit of the robbery of an occupant of a
Pullman on Eastbound Northwestern pas
senger train No. at an early hour to-
day, man who train officials say had
been stealing a ride on top Of the train
lies In a local hospital with a serious
bullet wound in his side. lie gave his
name as William Morris. and said his
home was in Painfeld, n. j.
When the train was between Tama
and Belle PLANE, W. ]. Phillips of
Keene. ~ II, discovered that he had
been robbed of a diamond pin and a
Panama hat. He called the train Off
cials and pointed out Morris as the
latter was trying to escape through
wash room window In the strus-
gle which followed Morris was shot.
Phillips recovered his pin and hat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
WANTED FOR OLD CRIME.
Long Arm of the Law Reaches Out
nftcr Peter ROtarOta.

Troy, July 1S.-Peter Rotarota, one
OF the three Italians wanted in New
Britain, Conn, for murderous as
salt on another Italian in 1907, was
arrested In this city this afternoon by
Detectives Laurenson and Talbot
When taken into custody the prison er
admitted he was one of the three men
charged with the crime. He would not
speak of II except to say ii was a.
shooting ARRAY. He said he went to
Italy shortly after the ARRAY and mar
ried over there. Within the present
year he returned to this country. leav-
ing his wife and a little child behind
and had been in this city for about
two months working for road con-
struction company, He processes not
to know where his companions are.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH GOOD
Major Squier Enthusiastic over Its
Use In Time of War.

Washington, July lS.-Major George f.
Squier who was In charge of the signal
department of the maneuyre division has
Just returned to Washington from San
Antonio, enthusiastic over the possibility
Of tho wireless telegraph in time Of war.
TIC experiments Of the signal corps in
the South, Major Squier said to-day, we're
eminontly successful In all the tests tho
commander of the maneuvre division was
enabled to keep in close touch with every
man under him through the wireless. 1t
also was of invaluable assistance in pa
trolling the border during the Mexican
revolution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
THOUGHT EACH OTHER DEAD
brothers Meet after Many Years to
Hold Happy Reunion.

Rutland, July 17,-Believing each other
dead. Charles McKeogh Of Chicago and
William j. McKeogh OF this city. broth
ers, had happy reunion to-day when the
former, going to the futile company
plant to see the president, Senator z. C.
Tuttle, who was with the business when
Charles was employed there % years
ago, found his brother william a fore
man in the concerns bindery,
Charles McKeogh was employed IS
Years In the futile establishment before
he went West In 1888. He had never been
East since, and although the brothers
communicated for somo time they grad
ually lost track of each other. Both men
are sons of the late OHM Mex oSh Of
Rutland, general passenger agent of the
central Vermont railroad, who died in
1866.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
REMARKABLE FEAT.
sixteen-Year-Old Girl Swan around
NOrwaii< Light.

South Norwalk, Conn. July 1s--Miss
Leona Bispham, the sixteen-ye old
daughter OF David Bispham perform ed
n swimming stunt" yesterday which
thrilled the Tekeneke colony. Accom-
panied by Paris Watson. she swan
around the Norwalk Light. nearly two
miles out in Long Island Sound, and
back to Toxeneke.
Not only Is It the first time that any
woman has accomplished this feat, but
It was doubly hazardous in that she
had to defy a strofSs wind and the
treacherous Sound tides. which were
unusually strong. Hundreds of resi-
dents were gathered upon the beach
when she and Watson finished their
swim.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
BUSY DAY IN COURT.
Two Fined for Stealing from Railroad
Another Held on Forgery Charge.

White River Junction, July 1S.-Dominic
Izzo and Luigo Fucci were brought be-
fore Justice Hale of Windsor at this
place on a charge of larceny Of coal and
tools from the Central Vermont railroad
preferred by Detective Thompson.
After the hearing fine of SIS and costs
was imposed upon Izzo, which was paid
Fucci was also found guilty and paid
fine of $50 and costs.
william Fountain was brought before
Justice Darrah charged with the passing
OF forged check on the night Of June
7th. The act took place at Boyle Bros
jeweiry store In this village and Foun.
tain obtained possession of a gold ring
and $40 In cash. The check was later
cashed by the First National bank on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
Water Level in the Cofferdam Has
Now Been Lowered to
Four Feet.
CONFUSED MASS OF STEEL
Double Bottom, Elevated to Great
Height above Normal, Gives
Evidence of Exterior
Explosion.

Havana July 1s-The process of remov-
ing the water surrounding the wreck Of
the Maine was practically completed this
evening. when the water level in the
cofterdam had been lowered Is feet. The
soundinG5 tonight showed nowhere a
depth in excess of four feet.
The little water remaining in the cof-
ferdam can be removed in a few hours.
but it Is nov apparent mat the eng-
netrs are confronted with an infinitely
more serious problem, the removal of
the mud in which the remains of the
battleship are embedded from n minimum
of q fee. to q depth mat can only be
coniectured Although the water now Is
only two feet lower than in previous
pumping operations, the revelations with
reCard to the shattered condition Of the
hulk have been vastly enlarged. owing
to nc lateral outspreading of the distort-
ed frames and plating especially in the
forward section where the principal force
OF the explosion was expended
EVIDENCE OF EXTERIOR EX-
PLOSION.
The structure of the bow as far aft as
frame Is is now exposed permitting an
analysis of the plates beams, ribs, etc,
and II has been shown conclusively that
they originally belonged to the structure
of the double bottom. which Is now
elevated to height of about forty feet
above the normal position. apparently
giving confirmatory evidence of a
tremendous exterior explosion. To this
| view, however, the engineers decline 20
| commit themselves, merely admitting the
Identification of parts of the bottom of
the ship.
The wardroOm and officers quarters on
| the starhoard side are exposed, but owing
| t. a considerable list the mud is level
with the ceiling. precluding exploration.
| The present intention Is not to attempt
to remove the trifling quantity of water
within the cofferdam but to erect founda-
| tons for cranes and derricks. with which
| to extract the heaviest parts of the
wreckage. after which means for remov-
ing the mud will be decided upon. The
| necessity for extensive excavations may
| consume several months.
! In the confused mass of wreckege
| OF the bow is to be seen curved
piece of steel This is believed to De
what Ensign Powelson Identified be-
/ fore the Sampson court of inquiry as
part of the fiat keel of the Maine.
Naval Constructor Ferguson. in charge
of the examination of the wreck. de-
clincs to say whether he can fully con-
| firm Powelson's Identification but saws
that adjacent plates and beams are
unquestionably from the vicinity If
the keel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
OBSTRUCTIVE TACTICS.
Conservatives Renew Fight against
Knox Reciprocity Agreement.


Ottawa, Ont, July 1s.-The conserva-
tives promptly renewed their obstruc-
tive tactics against the Fielding Knox
reciprocity agreement when Parliament
assembled to-day. There was only a
light attendance, members from the far
East and West net having arrived at
the capital.
When government business was called
by the speaker, Minister Fielding moved
the House into committee on ways and
means for the purpose of continuing con-
sideration of the reciprocity agreement
with the United States.
Mr.. AIiddlcboro, on the opposition side
opened the filibuster. He said that be-
fore the House went into committee he
wished to call its attention to the fac,
that the Fcnian raid veterans had never
succeeded in getting land grants and then
launched into a three hour speech or
that subject. He was followed by others
on equally dead questions. These tactics
it Is expected, will be continued by the
opposition from day to day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
WOULD CHEAT HANGMAN.
Condemned wife Murderer ATTEMPTS
Suicide by InhaIing GINS.

Beaver, Pa, July 16-Charles Hickman
condemned to be hanged Tuesday for the
murder of his wife in February, 1910 al
most succeeded in cheating the gallows
last night by committing suicide. IIick-
man has twice escaped from Jail and has
repeatedly declared he would again make
his escape.
Last night two guards took him to a
lGvatory upon his request and when they
heard a body fall they forced the door and
found Hickman unconscious and the gas
turned on. He stood with his face to the
jet inhaing the fumes.
When revived he declared: II have done
everything to keep from being hanged.
ard III not hang
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
WAS A HEAP BIG KISSER.
D"Wic's Successor SInacI&ed ESQ Babies
for 1927 500 aud Zion.

Chicago, july 17.-After kissing 2sG
babies, ranging in age from six months
to four years, and consecrating them
to the cause of Zion" Overseer Will
bur Glen Noliva, successor to John
Alexander Dowie, stood by barrel in
Shiloh tabernacle yesterday and
watched his disciples toss $215OO into
it as a Sacrifice Offering"
Voliva kissed all the infants an.
consecrated them In exactly As min
utes.
Yesterday was the annual consecra-
tion Sunday at Zion City and IN tho
line Of men and women that coutribut-
ed to the sacrifice fund We're 1919
persons,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
MURDERER DIES IN CELL.

Beaver. Pa, July 1S-Charles Hickman,
who was TO have been hanged here to-
day for the murder of his wife. Mollie,
in February. 1910. collapsed in his cell in
the county jail during the night and died
this morning at eight o'clock, Hickman
escaped from Jail twice after HIS con-
viction and Saturday night last attempted
to take his life by inhaling gas. He re-
peatedly told the guards he would never
live to he hanged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
REAL ESTATE MEN IN DENVER.

Denver, July ls,-Delegates to the
fourth annual convention OF the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate Ex-
changes began the first day of the con-
vention by turning out to witness Den
vers industrial parade.
Preceding the parade was the re-
ception Of delegates at the Brown Pal
ace Hotel. Business sessions were
scheduled to begin this afternoon ut
two o'clock with President Alexander
8 Taylor of Cleveland, O., IN the chair,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
ARMOR BELT EXPOSED.

Among the developments as a result
of the pumping to-day was the expo
sure of a section OF the armor belt
abreast the amidship superstructurc.
This is about level with the surface Of
the belt which doubtless was blown
out.
The hope of the discovery of the re-
mains of many Of the crew is dmin-
ishing on account of the Unexpectedly
complete dem clifton Of the berth deck.
1t is believed that the wreck will be
ready for inspection by the board of
inquiry within two months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
WORRIMENT.

Tho King of ENGLAND seems to have a
worried look" said the man who was
looking at the pictures
II don't see what he has to worry
about" replied Mrs. Flmglts husband.
"iiis wife doesn't play bridge. New
York Americana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
BURGLARS APPREHENDED.
81. Adams Robbers Arrested In Mont
real-One Kept Diary.

st. Adams. July 18,-The burglars who
robbed the Harold Cohen store Sunday
night were apprehended to-day In Mont
real by Chief of Police Mehoney. one was
arrested and the other is probably In Gus
tody by this time, The men were traced
to Coteau and from there to Montreal.
Tuesday morning Chief Mahoncy IN COM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20

London. July 1s.-The Very Rev. Her
mann Adler, y. D., chief rabbi Of the
United Hebrew congregations of the
British EmNre. died to-day. He was
born al Hanover May So 1889. the son of
Chief Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler. Ie
was ordained in 1862 and became chief
IA bbi in 1891.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20

Biinks-''Why do you close the window
when your wife sings? Is It as awful
as that
Bjanks-"Not on your t,type. do
that because my wifes voice is so sweet
that she draws all the flies In the neigh
borhood. Toledo Blade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20

Erie, Pa, July Isl. c. iBud) Mars,
who was injured here last Friday when
his aeroplane fell. continues to improve
and to-day received number of friends
to whom he related details of his latest
experience. He will probably leave the
hospital tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20
THERE ARE OTHERS.

Miss Young-In Turkey woman
Doesn't know her husband till after she's
married him.
Mrs. Wedd-Why mention Turkey espe-
cially ?-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-20

To watch the want ads is to find. once
I'm while, a work-hunter for whom you
are hunting