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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
MYSTERY ABOUT
DEATH OF CARR.
Perhaps Murder and Not Suicid,
Letter to Wife Said Man
Had Followed Him.

White River Junction. oct. 1.-The body
of Eugene w. Carr of Hartford was
found with bullet in the heart about
one-fourth mile above Hartford village
this morning by Arthur Luce A revolver
was found about a yard from his feet
An empty pocketbook was found
nearby and there We're letters
and papers scattered by his side
One was addressed to his wife,
Mrs. Ada Carr. and was written from
Montpelier In it he said that he had
missed his train home and was waiting
for later one: that he was feeling un-
easy as II something was about to hap
pen: that a man had been following him
about for an hour or two. he did not
know why unless because he knew he
had some money. He wrote the letter so
that II anything happened reason would
he known, He bid the family an affection
ate farewell, and said in case nothing
happened he should tear the letter MP.
1t is supposed that he took a later train
from Montpelier arriving at White River
Junction about four this morning, and
started to walk home directly afterwards
The morning was fairly light The near
est house to the place whore the body
was found was about 50 rods. \ woman
there heard two or three shots in the
! early morning. Mr.. Carr lived with his
/ wife and daughter on the farm of his son
| in-law, Fred Mancanstroppa. who Is thu
| conductor on the Central Vermont trar
| which the deceased missed at Montpelier
No reason is known why he should hav'
| committed suicide.
| lie had been sent as delegate of tn
| Vermont Division, Sons of Veterans, tt
| the encampment at st. Louis in August
| and expected to be reimbursed by tins
| Vermont division, and had been at North
| Calais Saturday and Sunday to see about
It. His letter stated that he had secured
| a loan of $S5. presumably To repay loan
he had made to cover his expenses at St.
| Louis.
An autopsy will he held to determine the
| course of the bullet to discover If II was
a case OF suicide or murder Mr.. Carr
| was not known to carry revolver, or TO
own one. The muzzle OF the revolver was
apparently held close to the coat and to
have scorched it slightly Considerable
mystery surrounds the circumstances. Nc
clue has been discovered of a possible as
sassin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
CONGRESSMAN GREENE
RESIGNS EDITORSHIP

St. Adams, Sept 3O.--The Messen-
yer heads its editorial column day
With the following announcement:
Frank l., Greene has resigned the
Mitorship OF the Messenger to take
fleet October ]. The newspaper will
70 issued under the direction of John
r. Cushing. acting editor, until fur
her notice.
MRS. DODGE SEEKS PARDON.
Montpelier, Sept Ex-Governor John
A. Mead will arrive here Tuesday noon
md some time In the afternoon will give
hearing on the petition for pardon OF
Mrs. Dodge of Lunenburg, now in State
prison. Mrs. Dodge was convicted IN 1911
of killing painter named Heath. who
vas at work in her house at IIunen-
,ura. There were some peculiar fea-
lures about the case and it Is claimed
that new evidence has developed that
Will warrant pardon. She will be rep
resented by the Hon. Porter H. Dale,
'enator-elect from Essex county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
ARE LOOKING FOR 'sAMMIE
italian Who Shot CompatrI0t known
by This Name Only.

Montpelier, Sept. 30-There were no
new developments to-day in the shooting
affair at Webstervile Sunday afternoon
when Salvatore Descarlo was shot by an
italian. known only as Sammie, who is
still missing. Descarlo Is resting well
from the effects of his two wounds and
the officers are searching every hiding
place on Barre hill. as they believe the
man who did the shooting Is still in hiding
there.
The missing Italian Is described as mid
ale-aged. dressed In rough laborer's
i:lothes. tall, dark hair and mustache. He
wore russell shoes and blue coat All
,he trains are being watched. There are
many hiding places about the quarries of
the hill hut the man has no money or sup
plies and will he obliged to come out for
Rood Ia . few hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
FREIGHT WRECK
BLOCKS MAIN LINE
Central Vermont Train Derailed
between West Berlin and
Gouldsville.

Montpelier. Sept. 3o.-A northbouhd
freight train on the Central Vermont
railway was derailed at Rotten Ledge
point" between West Berlin ana
Gouldsville, this afternoon. tying up
traffic for about six hours and tear
ing down the telegraph lines. The train
was pulled by engine No. 1873 and no
cause is assigned for the deraiiment
which was on the curve where i've
men were killed in a wreck two years
ago last summer. No one was injured
The cars were thrown down the oank
and several will be total losses.
The action Of Brakeman Young IN
running back to Gouldsville TO tele-
phone saved the southbound passen
ger train from crashing into the
| wreckage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
GIBSON WITHOUT BAIL.
Judge Thoroughly Convinced That
Lawyer Murdered Woman Client.

Goshen. N. y. Oct. 1.-Burton w
Gibson was held without bail for the
grand jury on the charge OF murder
Ing his client. Mrs. Rosa Menschik Sza-
DO, at the end Of his examination this
afternoon. Judge Royce. the commit
ting magistrate, In announcing this
decision said he was so thoroughly
convinced that a crime had been COM
mitted and that the defendant was
guilty that he did not care to hear the
accused lawyers counsel either sum
up MS case or make the usual formal
plea for dismissal OF the charge.
Gibson received the decision with a
shrug OF the shoulders.
District Attorney Rogers does no,
know he said. when he wili.place the
case before the grand jurv which
uaAts nAxk Weak.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

T.. A. Gerry, 80 Bellevue street. Lowell
Mass. express messenger for American
Express company, says: 1.-THE constant
iolting on trains Is very hard on the kid
neys. as all railroad men know. l suf-
fered a kidney breakdown which did no,
mend under the most skillful treatment
] had "a dun pain over my hips and back
so severe at times l could hardly work
/ started using Foley Kidney Pills and
right here ] say that there Is nothing
equals them for prompt and lasting rstlef
! am glad to say that now am strong
we'll man and recommend Foley Kidney
2AuA i W. O'GsAAnNa.n "a GaAusnh syest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
CARNEGIE GREATEST TAXPAYER

New York. Sept. 3O,-When the city tax
books were opened to the public to-day
II was shown that real and personal prop
erty assessable for 1919 totals In value
slightly more than $500, 100000 net in
crease OF nearly s2OO.0OO,OOO over figures
for tho present year. Andrew Carnegie
with an assessment of $1,000 900 leads the
personal list, The Grand Central station
u sSesSed u AAl0lA0Q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR STATE
OFFICERS AND CONGRESSMAN

MONTPELIER, oct. 1.-The official Voto
for State officers and congressman, as
tabulated by Guy w. Bailey secre'a..
of state, from the returns lieu WIZ"
him, is as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-03

Excursion to Boston. See ad on page "
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
council REFUSES.
PROPOSITION OF
Mr.. Powers
Aqua PURA SUPERINTENDENT
WISHES TO ESTABLISH A
METER RATE.

At an adjourned regular meeting
Of the city council, held late yester-
day afternoon, it was decided to re-
ject the latest proposal OF Stephen
Powers, superintendent Of the Aqua
Pura company, containing terms upon
which his company would be willing
to enter into a contract with the
city to furnish water for municipal
purposes. The proposal was discussed
in executive session 1t is understood
the council decided to stand pat on
its offer Of $1,250 per year for water
rent. The water committee is making
an investigation OF water rates charg-
ed in other cities Of this size and has
been authorized to attempt to reach
some kind Of an agreement with the
water company. Its work has not
been completed. though considerable
progress Is said to have been made.
Mr.. Powers latest proposition is to
furnish each fire plug atathe rate Of
$40 per year. Water is to- be- paid for
on the following scale: twenty cents
per 1000 gallons for the first 10000
gallons used from each connection
and ten cents per 1000 gallons for
water used from each q, connection
above that amount. The Aqua Pura
company agrees to furnish the met
ers. A minimum fee Of 81 per month
is to be charged for each connection
of three-fourths inch pipe, while a
graduated scale will be evolved for
larger connections
1t appears, judging from the action
of the council yesterday, that the
water situation is ST.. in deadlock.
What the result will be when the wat
en- committee has completed its work
is not easy to prophesy.
Present at the meeting yesterday
we're Mayor Robert J. Taupert, CLERK
Charles Tamme. Aldermen Wiegand.
Mcclure, Forsythe, Hays and Ray
nolds.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
PERSON AIS

Abbie z. Sawyer Of Chacon was a
visitor in Las Vegas today.
e. A. Bell Of Holman came in last
evening from his home on business.
Mr.. and Mrs, Paul Mcintosh are IN
the city from their home in Klngman.
Ariz.
Miss Traces Maestas returned this
afternoon from a two weeks visit in
Denver.
Vicente MARITIME, merchant Of La
Lendre. was in Las Vegas today on
business.
Miss Wheeler, daughter of Captain
E. B. Wheeler, left this afternoon on
train No. 10 for Boston.
c. 9. Robbins and Harry W. Kelly
of Gross Kelly and Company left this
afternoon on short business trip to
Tucumcari
]. G. johnson. of the flrm of J. G.
johnson and Son, left this afternoon
on business trip to his former home
in Aspen, Colo
Mr. Greenberger, proprietor OF the
Boston Clothing house. returned this
afternoon from El Porvenir. where he
has been spending several days.
MRS, d 9. Mead. who has been in
Las Vegas for the past six weeks Wis
iting her son, Rufus Mead. left this
afternoon for the Mead ranch north
of Denver.
Relf Wingo, Harry Wingo. Walter
Hoke and Leo Upton returned last
night from a two days fishing trip to
the Valley ranch. They made the
trip in the Wingo touring car.
Samuel Greenbergef, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Greenberger, will leave early
in September for Ann Arbor, Mich,
where he will enter the University of
Michigan. oYung Greenberger was
graduated from the Las Vegas high
school last June.
Lorenzo Delgado left this afternoon
on train No. 10 for Excelsior Springs
and other points in Missouri Mr.. Del
gado. who is mayor of the West side
and county clerk, has not had a vaca-
tion in the past three years and ex-
poets to enjoy a well earned month of
rest.
Judge G. j. Gavin arrived this after
noon from his home in Denver to at
tend the dedication Of the new home
Of Las Vegas Lodge No. 4OS B. P. Q.
Elhs. Judge Gavin who is past ex-
alter ruler OF the lodge. viii be one
Of the principal speakers at the SER
vices tonight
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
MURDERER
BY TRINIDAD
OFFICER
JOSE TAPlA ADMITS. THE KILL.
ING or MANUEL
GABADoN.

Trinidad, Colo, Aug, 27-The first
details Of the killing of Manuel Gaba-
don, which took place last Wednesday
near Troy, in an isolated part of the
country, was brought to the city last
night by Deputy Sneriff L. M. Tru-
jillo. who lodged Jose Marie Tapia in
the county JAIL Tapia admitting that
he shot and killed GaDadon on We'd
nesday surrendered himself to the
deputy sheriff Thursday and made a
full statement Of the case, claiming
self defense He was brought before
a justice Of the peace at Troy on Sat
urday and bound over to the district
court on a charge OF murder
Tapia maintains that he shot Cab
adon Antendpng to kill him. The
latter, he states, came to his mouse
on Tuesday while he was away and
made advances to his wife Return
ing home that night Tapia's wife in
formed him of the visit Of Gabadon.
Next morning about o'clock Gaba-
don again returned but this time Ia
pia was home and ne ordered Gaba-
don away. Words passed and Gaba-
don went home and returned later
with Winchester rifle declaring that
he would kill Tapia Tapia secured
a revolver and shot Gabadon four
times. The remains of the dead man
were buried next day
Next day Tapita surrendered him
self and made statement in sub
stance as given. He claims self de-
tense in the protection of his home
and declares he is ready to staad
trial. Tapia bears good reputation
in the section of the country in which
he lives while Gabadon is said to be
a quarrelsome fellow.
Jose Maria Tapia, charged with the
killing Of Manuel Gabadon, near
Troy last Wednesday, was arraigned
on charge of murder by Justice of
the Peace Stone this morning Hear
was set for tomorrow at 10 a. m. He
was remanded to jail without bond
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

Chicago, Aug. 27.-Wheat prices to-
day showed a tendency to sag on ac-
count of the absence of expected frost
in Canada There was an unlocked
for decrease in the European visible
supply. Statements that higher ocean
freight rates were curtaiIing business
counted, too, in favor of the bear side.
The opening was u to a0A lower.
September started at 9SSs loss of n
and declined to sSh. The close was
strong, with September X net higher
at 94ss.
Corn rose on account Of stocks in
public elevators here having become
exhausted. September opened X Il
II up at 721z to 72% and advanced
to 72%. The close was firm at 7SM
for September, a net gain Of 11s.
Liberal sales by commission houses
had a weakening effect on the oats
market. September started M@A OF
at go to S21s but reacted to s2A.
Offerings Of provisions proved to be
light and prices recovered from an
early dip. First transactions were un-
changed to cents lower with January
$19.15 for pork; $10.77h for lard and
$1O.17k for ribs. The closing quota
tions for the day were as follows:
Wheat, September s4as;; December
s4ss.
Corn, September 7sh; December
55A@A.
Oats, September s2% December
SS1. eas eeog ar
Pork September $3.50.
Lard, September s10s921s. gos
Ribs, September $40. S75s.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
normal ASKED
Send Teachers
TO PANAMA
LOCAL SCHOOL EXPECTS TO
COMPLY WITH THE
REQUEST


Dr. Frank H. H. Roberts, president
of the New Mexico Normal University.
has been requested by the school
commission Of the Panama canal zone
to recommend teachers for the school
district Of the zone. These teachers
must be men Of high moral standard
educated in American schools and
able to speak Spanish fiuentIy. All
these qualifications are fulfilled by
many of the men graduates OF the
Normal University. The Spanish
American students Of the school are
especially qualified for positions in
the canal zone and the Normal uni'
versity should prove stepping stone
TO excellent positions for these young
men.
Teachers properly qualified start in
at salary Of 500 in the canal zone
schools, and the government viii pay
their transportation from New Orleans
to Colon After serving two years in
the zone the teachers are entitled to
return transportation.
The school commission has applied
to normal schools Of the east and
north for teachers, but their apple
cants have failed to make good, owing
to their inability to speak the Span
ish language. New Mexicans, espe-
cially the spanish-Americans, are
qualified in this respect and there is
reason to believe that they can stick
with the canal schools.
Any men desiring to obtain the POI
sition as teacher in the Panama coun-
try should apply to DR.. Roberts for
full information and place their APP
plications with him for his recommen-
dation.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
IT IS ONLY TOO.
TRUE, SAYS
BLOOD
POSTMASTER DECLARES THERE
Will BE NO MAIL DlsTRlBU-
TIoN ON SUNDAY

Postmaster F. o. Mood said this
morning that the new ruling closing
all first and second class offices on
Sundays would be put into force next
Sunday. The ruling will prevent the
distribution of any mail on Sundays
except matter bearing special delivery
stamps. Those who have been get
ting their mail in lock boxes on Sun
days no longer will enjoy that privil-
ege. Sunday papers will be a Mon
day morning luxury. It's pretty tough
on the pampered public but mighty
nice thing for the postal clerks, whom
Uncle Sam wishes to treat like hui
man beings by allowing them as much
rest as possible on Sunday.
Mr.. Blood has received the follow
ing instructions from the postmaster
generals office:
The postoffice appropriation act for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1918,
provides:
That hereafter postofflces Of the
first and second classes shall not be
open on Sundays for the purpose Of
delivering mail to the general public,
but this provision shall not prevent
the prompt delivery Of special deliv
cry mail"
Under this law you will close the
general delivery, carriers windows.
and lock boxes and discontinue all de-
liveries by carriers on Sunday. You
will note, however, that special deliv-
cry mail is excepted and you will
therefore arrange to have on duty a
sufficient force to handle this mail
matter promptly.
The department desires to reduce
Sunday work to the minimum SO that
as many of the employees as possible
may enjoy complete day OF rest on
Sunday. You should. therefore, re-
Quire only sufficient number Of
clerks to report for duty on that day
in order that transit mail and the
mail collected for dispatch may be
handled without delay. If no mail is
dispatched ON Sunday very early col
lection should be made on Monday
morning and the mail for local deliv-
cry distributed before the carriers
leave for their first trip.
Respectfully.
c. r. GRANFIEID,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
70 VOTE ON COMMISSION

New Orleans, La, Aug. 27.-snp-
porters and opponents of the propos-
ed adoption Of the commission plan
Of government for the city of New Or
leans closed their campaign today.
The question will be decided at spe-
cial election tomorrow The measure
to be voted upon provides for the adj
ministration Of city affairs by five
commissioners, one the mayor, all
elective. The recall feature Is cared
for in state measure, the referen-
dunn and initiative features being sub
ject to a petition Of 30 per cent Of
the registered voters.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
a NEW cUNBoAr

Vallejo, Calf, Aug. pa sister
ship to the gunboat Monocacy will be
built at Mare Island. Telegraphic or
ders to begin work were received from
Washington this morning. Both gun
boats will be used in Chinese waters.
Authorization for the gunboat just or
dered was made by congress in 1898.
Great Britain objected under the
treaty Of 1912 to the use Of the gun
boat on the Great Lakes, as was
planned, and after IA years the con-
tract has now been let.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
BAp MAN KILLED

Chicago, Aug, 27.--Guests Of small
Michigan avenue hotel we're panic
stricken early today when an uniden-
titled man, strolled into the lobby and
announced that he was @going to kill
everybody in sight"
Drawing a revolver, he fired three
shots at Ross O'Dell, the clerk, who
returned the fire, sending five bullets
into his assailant's body. The man
probably was fatally injured. The
police believe he is insane, ODell
was uninjured.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

Hay fever and asthma make august
a month of intense suffering to many
people. Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound gives prompt ease and relief.
and Is soothing and healing to the in.
famed membranes. VIM. M. Mere
thew, N. Searsport. Me-. says: a few
doses Of Foley's Honey aid Tar Com.
pound relieved me of a severe attack
Of asthma and less than a bottle caus
ed complete cure" Refuse substit-
utes. o. G. Schaefar and Red Cross
Drug Store, b - h -. h .4a..a..-... -
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
MEYER is ILL

Hamilton, Mass, Aug. 27.-Secre-
tary Of the Navy George Won Meyer,
who arrived at his home here dast
night, is somewhat indisposed as a re-
suit of slight attack Of indigestion
before he left washington. At his
home ii was said the secretary had
not been very i'll Ibut that he felt the
elfects Of the extreme heat in the
Capital city. It is expected that after
a few days rest he will fully recover.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
MEETS IN SCRANTON

Scranton. Pa, Aug. 27.-The annual
state convention Of the Patriotic Or
der Sons of America was opened in
this city today with an attendance
Of delegates from local branches of
the organization throughout Pennsyl-
vania.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
LAWYERS BEGIN MEETING

Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. ri The an
nuaI meeting Of the American Bar
association was opened in this city
today, and win be continued through
tomorrow and Thursday. President
s. S. Gregory OF Chicago called the
gathering to order and delivered his
annual address before an attendance
Of several hundred eminent represen-
tatives of the bench and bar of the
United States and Canada.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
VIRGINIA. FlREMEN's TOURNEY

Roanoke, va, Aug. 27,-Delegations
of firemen1 from far and near arrived
in Roanoke today for the twenty-sixth
annual convention and tournament Of
the Virginia state Firemen's associar
tion. The business Of the convention
will be disposed of tomorrow and the
two days following will be devoted to
the prize competitions and races
which are the leading features Of the
annual tournament.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

SPECIAL RATES AT riARvEY's
For parties remaining one month or
through the season. Address Harvey's
Ranch. city. or call at Cutler Bros of
flee 614 Lincoln avenue
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

NEW YORK sTocK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
New York, Aug 27.-Adjournment
of congress and optimistic statements
from high quarters amplifying known
crop conditions were the factors which
supplied material for another moder-
ate forward movement in stocks to-
day The advance took in the usual
speculative favorites and other is
ues of Importance, many Of which rose
a point or more, while the Tobbaco
specialties were up 1 to 4 points.
Trade flattened out before noon with
general recessions from best prices.
Bonds were irregular. Standard
stocks went higher in the early after
noon, particularly Reading and Steel.
Beet Sugar was unusually active at a
~ point advance. Woolen preferred
advanced 11z. The market closed
strong. Representative stocks be-
came prominent again in the final
hour with an increased demand for
Canadian Pacific and steel, the first
named rising over five points. To-
baccos reacted, American Tobacco
falling under yesterdays closing
prices. The last sales for the day
were as follows:
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
lWestern LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL
RESULTS.
National Leauue.

National League.
Cincinnati, S; New York, 0.
Brooklyn, ~; Chicago, 3.
Philadelphia, 4; Saint Louis, l
Pittsburg, "a; Boston 4-S.
American League.
Chicago, 4 Boston. 2.
Philadelphia, 5; Detroit, O.
Washington, 6-S; Saint Louis, S-4.
New York, 8; Cleveland, s.
Western League.
Des Moines, /; Omaha, 0.
Lincoln, 6; Denver, 5.
Saint Joseph, 6; Sioux City 2.
Topeka, 9; Wichita, 6.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

pitcher Jack Powell, Of the Browns,
has been in the big show good
many years, but is still able to fool
thu hitsmiths with his Roll On Sill
very Moon" delivery.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

Pitcher Packard or rne columbus
team in the American Association,
has won is and lost 8 games this
season.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
Western League

Des Moines, Aug. 27. Des Moincs
lost to st. Joseph today in a 12in-
ming game. R.H.E.
Des Moines ...........4 4
st. Joseph ................S 1S 3
Batteries Hueston and McGraw;
jackson, Woldring and Gossett.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

A San Francisco promoter Is will
ing to book Jim Flynn for SO with
ex-champion Tommy Burns.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27

4 White kitchen. Hot waffles and
maple syrup every morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
ToDAY's BASEBALL
American League

Batteries Mcconnell and Sweeney;
Baskette, Kahler and O'Neill. Carsich.