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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
BIG FIRE AT FAIRLEE.
Entire POpulacc Fight Flames which
Spread Up the Mountain.

Fairlee. Dec 5.-Firn which started
at midnight in the Fairlce opera house
destroyed that building. the village
church. the drug store o: D. W. Alb
bott. the Fairlee House, several resi-
dences and livery stable. The
flames then spread up the mountain
which rises precipitously behind the
village.
The entire populace Of tho town an
swered the fire alarm and fought the
flames. They were handicapped how
ever by the fact that only hand fire
extinguishers were available.
The library building caught fire from
the church and although all the books
were saved the building was entirely con-
sumed.
After burning for some two hours the
fire was got under control None Of the
residences was burned, while the drug
store and hotel we're but slightly dam
aged
The loss on the church which was oc-
cupied Jointly by the CONGREGATIONAL and
Methodist Episcopal societies. the opera
house and library. Is estimated at $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
FITZHUGH AGAIN QUESTIONED
tant Witness before Grand
Jury.

New York, Dec. 5.--Three witnesses
was examined to-day by the federal
grand jury which Is investigating the
alleged unla wful traffic agreements be-
tween the Grand Trunk railway and
the New York. New Haven & Hartford
railroad. Public Service Commissioner
Benton of New Hampshire was the
first witness, That his testimony was
regarded as imIlrtant was Indicated
ii is believed, by the fact that a rear
rangement of the schedule Of witnesses
was made in order that he could be
heard Mr.. Benton is presiding over
a railroad traffic inquiry of a similar
nature at Concord. n. II.
The Interrogation of ce-President
L. Fl. Fitzhugh of the Grand Trunk,
who has been on the stand for several
days was resumed for an hour after
Mr.. Benton had concluded and John j.
Murdoch, vice-prcsident of the New
England Southern Railway. was on
| the stand when adjournment for the
day was taken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
TWO TRUE BILLS FOUND
BY ADDISON GRAND JURY

Middlebury, Dec. THE case of John
NJ. Alden vs.. j. A. Merrill ct al. occupied
The whole time of the Addison county
court to-day. The taking of testimony
for the defense was finished in the middle
of the forenoon and the remainder OF the
day was spent in hearing rebuttal testi-
monv on both sides. The case Will he
completed tomorrow forenoon when an
other short jury trial will be begun
The grand jury made its report at the
opening of the afternoon session and
brought in two true bills with no bills not
found. The two. indictments found to-
day. added to the cases of the eight pris-
oners now confined in the county JAIL
make l0Ncriminal cases to come before the
court, but as several of the respondents
are likely to enter pleas of guilty 1t Is not
proba bile that there will be many Grim
NAL trials during the term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
MINISTER THE BEST SHOT.
Told to Get His Gun and He Used 1t I"
XIII One AssailRnt.

Greensburg, La. Dec. s-Three men,
each armed with shotgun, stood
up and fred At each other until
one was mortally wounded, an
other so badly disabled he could not
fire. and the third. preacher. slightly
hurt, Thursday evening in remote sec
ton of the parish. according to report
brought here to-day
The minister. Fleet Harrell, took Mr.
Charles Lindsey into his home after she
separated from her husband This en-
ragged Lindsey and Thursday he met III"
minister In front OF the latter's home, told
him he was armed and suggested tina
Harrell get his gun. The minister stepped
into his house. got his gun and on re
turning fired at Lindsey. just as the latter
shot at him. IAnsey fell
Nat Lindsey. son of Charles. then rush
ed UP and after the elder man had got
, TO his feet. both fred at the minister. In
the exchange of shots. the son was NOR
tally wounded, the father was shot again
hut will i've and the minister was slight
| y hurt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
DEMOCRATS WILL PUSH
FREEDOM OF FIL1P1NOS

Washington. Dee. S.-Despite freSi
dent Tafts vigorous disapprovai In his
message to Congress Of the pen ing
bill proposing immediate autonomy for
the philippines and absolute indepen'
dencc in eight years several prom v
nent democrats are preparing for N'
consideration in the House,
Chairman Jones of the Hsuse ons"
lar affairs committee, Trainer OF me
hill, says that Speaker Clark AM
Democratic Leader underwood haT@
assured him Of their cooperation and
that Chairman Henry Of the rules com
mittee has promised special rule '"'
its early expeditions consideration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
ALDEN GETS $500 VERDICT.
Jury Has Hard Time Reaching Agree.
Incnt on Barn Case.

Middlebury, Dec. N-The jury returned
verdict for the plaintiff to recover $500
damages and costs with interest from
October l. 1911 at ia O'Clock yesterday
morning In the barn building case of John
NJ Alden vs.. j. A. Merrill. 4 recess was
then taken until nine o'clock Tuesday
morning. Judge Miles left for his home
at Barton as his wife was seriously III.
The jurors came in at nine o'clock In
the Alden case after being out all night.
announcing that they were unable to agree,
Judge Miles sent them out again. re-
mind them that the case had been
rather expensive to both sides and that
1t was important That verdict he reach
ed. At ten O'Clock they came In and
again reported a disagreement A second
time they were sent back to their room
and reported finally at ia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
PRESIDENT TAFT URGES
FARMERS CREDIT PLAN

Washington. Dec. S.--Presidcnt Tart in
a spccch to "a governors Yesterday urged
the adoption OF uniform State legislation
which would make possible In this coun-
try .hc adoption of a system of rural
credits. and low interest bearing loans
to farmers. similar to that in vogue in
many European countries
The following committee was named 10
draft uniform rural credit legislation TO be
recommended to the States, Governors
O'Ncal, Alabama, chairman; Johnson
California; Plaistcd. Maine; FosS. Massa-
.husetts: Hadley, Missouri. harmon
Ohio: Mann, Virginia; McGovern. WIS
consin, and Carr OF Wyoming ON MOTION
OF Governor Hadley resolutions OF THANKS
tc President Taft for his active interest,"
II, the idea were unanimously adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
WOMEN HURRY
TO LEAVE HALL
Governor Blease Of South Caro-.
lima Subsidies after OBTAINING
Oath of Office.

Richmond, Va, Dec 5.-Many women
In attendance on the governors confer
ence to-day hurriedly left the hail when
Governor Cole L. I'lease of South Caro-
lima, for the second time defending his
doctrine OF lynchine negroes without
TRIAL when guilty Of criminal assault,
stitution."
This sentiment was in response to a
question by Governor Jos. n. Carey of
Wyoming who desired to know il Gov
crnor Blcasc had not taken an oath to
uphold the constitution and laws of his
state, and II these laws did not pro-
tect colorcd men as we'll as white men.
~ will answer that question" replied
the South Carolinian, land I hope the
newspaper men will get 1t right, for in
my campaign in South Carolina they
found that am a fighter. and n cold
blooded fighter. When the constitution
steps between me and the defense Of the
virtue of the white woman of my State,
will resign my commission and tear
It up and throw it to the orcezes.
have heretofore said TO hell with the
constitution.
daughters of governors. left the hail on
hearing this. Governor Blease subsidized.
Governor Albert w. Gilchrst Of Florida
answered Governor Blease The first
thing" ne said, that indicates a manly
man or a wolnanly woman Is thoughtful
consideration for other people"
Later Governor John f. Shafroth OF
Colorado referred TO the lynch law doc.
trine
zone mob can do more injury to So
ciety" he said. than 20 murders. be-
cause a lynching permeates the entir,
community and produces anarchy. TIL,
influence of mob rule is most rcprehcr-
sible. When laws are made it should b,
the duty of governor to enforce them
whether he approves Of them or not
When the law prescribes hanging for ar
offense, and a man is found guilty. h
should be hanged whether white or black
and there is no excuse for mob law.
conceive II to be our duty as governors
to declare for law and order
Papers read by Governors Tasker I.
, Oddie OF Nevada and James r. Hawle,
of Idaho on uniformity In laws govern
ing divorce were under consideration
when Governor Blease slNke. He defend
| ed the position Of South Carolina, wher'
no divorce is permitted for any cause
lie reverted again to his pardon record
boa sting that he had pardoned an'
paroled more negroes than all other gov
errors of his state combined since 1876
Announcing that there has not beet
lvnching In his State in six years
| (,overnOr w " kitchin Of North Caro-
| lima said the sentiment for standing b,
| the laws daily gains strength He be
| lieved there should be convictions i,
! nearly every case when there is "A l'nch
| ing.
| Governor Mann Of Virginia added tina
| h. would call out every soldier in tn
| State II necessary to protect "A man un
der arrest and give him a fair trial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
PIRATE PITCHER TOPS LIST.
Cheney ~ chicago In Only rive Point,
behind Rendrx.

New York. Dec s.-Hendrix Of PITTS
hurg, with q games won and nine lost
leads the National League pitchers for
the season Of 1912 as shown by the officia
pitching records made public to-day. His
percentage of victories is ~ Only five
points behind comes Cheney Of Chicago.
who won e and lost 10 games
Five Of the first nine mon ar upn-
bers OF the rennant winning Giants. Tes-
rrau. Marquard and Ames. New York
trio stand third fourth and fifth, re-
spcctively. After Richie and Leifield chi
cagoans, next in order come anoth
Giant pair, Mathcwson and Crandall.
Mathewson's standing is eighth. With u
games lost to % won and percentage
of 651.
Rucker. RrooklNns lcft-handcd sta,
pitched the greatest number of shut outs
SIX with Suggs OF Cincinnati and O'Toole
of Pittsburg next, each having five white
washes to his credit Ruckcr figures high
in the standing in another table which
Secretary Heydler has prepared. showing
thu standing of boXmen according to the
average of runs earned off their pitching.
The BROOKLYN left handler Is third on this
list with an average Of go runs per game,
only Tesreau with l96 and MatheNson
with PIP runs per game topping him.
Alexander of Philadelphia struck out l95
men. the record number for the season
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
SKULL CRUSHED
BY FALLING LIMB
Lyle Tucker of Plainfield Killed
Driving Meat Cart Home
from Barre.

Montpelier, Decf Style Tucker, dri.
yer for w. II. Martin, meat dealer Of
1lainiield was instantly killed this after.
noon between $50 and six o'clock by tn,
falling Of limb during hard wint
storm. Tucker was returning home from
Barre when the limb crashed through tn,
canvas cover Of the cart. His skull wa.
crushed and his nose broken. His hodi
was thrown from the cart when Tia,
horses ran away, and was found by two
boys. Alfred Lyons and Thomas Nichols
Mr. Tucker was 30 years Of age and 1!
survived by a wife and three children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
NEGROES TO CELEBRATE
so YEARS OF FREEDOM

New York, Dec. S--Fifty years Of free
dom for the negro race in America will be
celebrated next October the anniversary
month, said Booker T, Washington In an
address at Carnegie hall to-day.
THE plans are that in every village.
hamlet and city where there are any
number of black people, we shall. In the
schools. churches and halls commence
rate, as race, our freedom" he added.
DR.. Washington's address was deliv-
cred to the Free Synagogue, Or. stephen
s Wisa ih. rabbi. Introducing him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
SANTA CLAUS TO GET MAIL.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Postmaster-G Cen
eral Hitchcock to-day Issued an order
authorizing all postmasters to deliver
Santa Claus letters" to such charitable
institutions in the city OF town where re-
ceived as MAJ desire to give attention
to the requests they contain. Many
thousands OF such letters are written
to Santa Claus by children of the poor,
appeo,ing for Christmas remcmbrances
and the postmaster general feels that the
postofficc department should aid as far
rs possible in the philanthropic work of
meeting the requests
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
s1rppRIsEs RUTLAND POLICE.

Rutland, Dec. Chief of Police T. G.
Elworth was very surprised man to-day
when he admitted to headquarters. In re-
sponse to feeble knock. stranger,
Frank Angelo of Montreal. age "a years.
who said he wanted To give himself up
to the officers for breaking into the
saloon of Joseph f. Gibson here yesterday
morning. The young fellow this afternoon
pleaded guilty before city Judge F. G.
Su,rnerton to the charge of burglary.
Sentence was reserved
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
THE SECRET TERROR

The haunting fear Of sickness and help
lessness Is the secret terror OF the
working man. Health Is his capital. Kid
hey diseases sap mans strength and
.itaity They lessen his earning capa-
city. Foley Kidney Pills bring back
health and strength by healing the dis
.ase. They are the best medicine made
or kidney and bladder troubles, The
Genuine are the yellow package. Refuse
my substitute. ]. w. O'Sullivan, "a
-hurch Street Adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
NEW STAGE IN INEBRIErY.

Mr.. Borden has been telling an anec-
dote concerning two "brther Scots who
used TO foregather In a dry district,
each bringing with him a portable spring
Of comfort in the shape Of a bottle Of
whiskey.
One of them was asked one day by a
third party" whether the other Jock
Anderson, did not set little drunk
sometimes.
Drunk" VAS the reply. man, the
last time | was wi him Jock got that
drunk | couldn see him. ~ ondon EN-
change.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

preparation necessary to build ships Of a
given type. As to small American navy
yards. Secretary Meyer makes no definite
recommendations for their adjustment
but suggests that if the American fleet
Is to spend part of its time on the Pacific
coast after the Panama canal opens some
Of the navy yards on the eastern coast
will automatically close from lack of
work. As TO the tirst-cass yards he adopts
the recommendation of the general board
that all their channels be dredsed to a
depth of at least 10 feet and "A minimum
width of 40 feet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
CALIFORNIA VOTE STANDS.

San Francisco. Dec. s.-The demo-
cratic state central committee has de-
cid.a that II would not question the Of
ac,aI count Of the ballots as returned
hv the secretary OF state in the recent
presidential election. This ends the
legal complications arising from the
.Io,sress of the vote. A. the State
vote now stands II Roosevelt and two
democratic electors have been chosen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
LOSE ON 567, 900 EGGS.

Chicago. Dec. G.-Five hundred and g.
thousand eggs are reported to have been
put on the market at loss of two cents
a dozen by Chicago dealers to-day.
Thousands more were offered with no
takers. Commission merchants here say
that the price of storage eggs is nowhere
near the bottom yet and predict that with
more than a million and half cases In
storage eggs will drop nearly 10 cents u
dozen before New Years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
TWO SHUT UP.

Restaurant patron (caustically)-l am
glad 20 see your baby has shut up, ma
dam.
Other-Yes sir. You are the only thing
that's pleased him since he saw the ami
mails eat at the Zoo.-Puck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

Washington, Dec alexander i. Mitch
III, for n years assistant comptroller OF
the United states treasury. died suddenly
Of heart trouble here early to-day. MI
Mitchell was born In Henry county, Indi-
'nS, in 1915
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
Or VIM Sadler. author OF The eau.

pr. VIM sadler, author Of The Cause
and Cure o. Colds" sayn that common
colds should be taken seriously, especial
ly when they hang on" Folev's Honey
and Tar Compound is a reliable house
hold medicine for cou"hs and colds.
equally effective for children and for
grown persons. Take it when YOU feel Il
cold coming on. Ii will avert danger of
serious 'esults and cure quickly. No
harmful Drugs j w C'SulliVau Z
.hiiruh STRAIT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

,r THE BABY u CUTTING rEDrH
he sure ana use int o ola anS yell tried
run. for children teething. 1t .soothes
.SS chiid. softens the gums. allays ali
balm cures wind collie and T. the best
psmedy for Diarrhoea Twenty-Five
cents hottie
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12
HIS TIM r..

When does your husband find time TO
do all his reading
Usually when ! want to tell him some
thing imIortant. Detroit Free Press,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

CONTAIN PENS AZ FREE PRESS.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-18
Auctions


 AUCTION SALE-Monday. April 22d. 1912. at 245 w Van Bmen St commencing at l o'clock sharp. | vin sell at auction the contents or a 7-room house: one extra good piano. new Mission book case. book rack. new Mission library table. one new $45 velvet rug t9X12). two vel vet carpets, music cabinet large oval mirror FlOrentine gilt frame,. three rockers. one couch, one hoN couch. ? heaters, 1 wood and coal range. gas ?. nge, oak dining room set, chairs han rack. center-tableS, electric ian. curtains and portieres, bed room sets, i iron beds and springs, can Nas cots, sewing table. card tables dishes. kitchen tables. refrigerator. V ater cooler. wardrobe. wash tubs and board kitchen cupboard, kitchen utensils food chopper etc. 50 feet garden hose. lawn mower. garden inn plements- All good. clean. no sick C O. McMurtry. Auctoneer. dd THE AUCTION SALE of goods for storage charges that was to be held by the Lightning Delivery. April 18th. has been postponed until May 2nd. Lightning Delivery. dS
Arizona republican., 1912-04-18
Auctions


PUBLIC SALE.
 win sell at public auction at my home ans-half mile northeast of ....'.. un Thursday, April 18th at -.... k NI- the following personal property. to-wit. 34 cattle 70 head .. choice milk cows t10 milk coWs). These are mostly young Hclstein ...s. fresh a q coming fresh, II head or t,.cere and steers from to I- months old. Three work horses, i.n- sne G-year old mare weighing aa.Hr t-an pounds and one Swear old uar-. HaigHfug about 1900 pounds .n. rue y.rg nice two vear-Oll colt. Iift.an hogs. four brood sows, will H.- -.- month. eleven shoajs weigh ing oyer >o pounds each. S.X turkeys .taY au5alers and four hens) 200 hens nearly aI ..ghoruS. Six guiueas. I'm n-.Ha-ts- one 1--incl canton clip per gang plow. Canteloupe shed. Two .Irrus nae set double harness. Porch rocker. \ free lunch will b. served ar noon Terms. on sums of $25 and under cash all sums over that terms. on sums of $-5 and ,r,r six months time will be given purchaser giving an approved bank aa.- note, drawing ten per cent in t.r.-t from date. Two per cent dis count for cash above $25 C. O. Mo Murry. Nuetanecr. ". II Slaughter. Clerk l.. Drieebach. owner. bp
 AUCTION SALE-Iigh grade fur utur. at J. C. Adams ranch. 2 miles north auI l mile west O. Cen,ral ateuuo. Commencing at io o'clock Hnr-HaE April 1S. Free lunch at noon Having sold my ranch wu sell to tho highest bid .ler f1r cash all household and kitchen furniture consisting In part of brass beds. mahogany dressors and chiffon- ..s-. birds eye maple drcssers and ..irouiers. mahogany tables. large mahogany framed oval mirror, ma Ioeanl music rack, chairs etc. Din ing room furniturc, hand painted china some odds and ends in china stc. mission oak extension table. 9 chairs to match. mission oak side board and china cabinet, side table, large mission clock solid brass clock. willow porch furniture. rockers. set tees. tables, etc. Iron beIs. lamps, asudrobes white enameled furniture, all rugs, carpets. mattings, small rugs, ,-rarcrirs. new felt mattresses, ? hair mattresses. box springs, bed comfor- trrs. pillows, etc, etc. Jewel range in good condition. golden oak sideboard, kitchen tables. cooking utensils, chairs stands. ice box. refrigerator, kitchen clock one one horse wagon, l rubber tired buggy, 1 steel tired buggy, l@H-R- mowers. all kinds garden tools, good singer sewing machine and many other things for the home. Ev- erybody invited and those needing any of above articles urged to at tend Sale promptly at 70 o'clock Sandwiches and coffee at noon free to every one. J. C. Adams, owner B. w. Gctsinger, AuCtioneer. Arizo- nd Auction X Development Co. 2C East Adams St ti
Arizona republican., 1912-04-18
BARGAINS in residences. Ranch and business property. improved or unimproved Houses to rent.
 w. K JAMES.
 S7 N. Center St. If

FOR SALE-A dandy one acre chicken ranch on carline with soft water piped to it. This place can be made absolutely self supporting, price $50O.00 $250O cash. See us exclusive ly for this IT. c. Thomas Real Estate & Inv Co. fl West Adams St. If
 FOR SALE-Best buy in city 40 acres finely improved Al soil, corner of principal street. stonethrow from city, has good income now. excel lent subdivision proposition. Come early. Do it now. Werner sole agent. 1S0 N. Center st. If
Arizona republican., 1912-04-18

c. 0. McMURTRY-E Experienced H. censed live stock auctiOneer, sell sales anywhere in the state at a reasonable rate; see him before claiming dates. Am judge of values and get the prices. Office 15 N. 1st Ave. Both phones. If
 AUCTION SALE-Tuesday, April 23, miles west of Phoenix, on Low CT Buckeye road. or 1 F miles south Of Fowler school house. Commenc- ing at l0:30 a. m sharp I will sell at public auction at my ranch on the above date my entire herd of dairy cows. 70 dairy cows. Holsteins and Durhams, heavy milkers and fine in dividuals w. J. Dawson and son
 owners C. .. McMurtry. Auctioneer
 l5 North lst Ave, Phoenix. de
Arizona republican., 1912-04-18

SUBURBAN HOUSE FOR SALE Are you looking for an ideal home place? We have beautiful new six room brick bungalow, modern in ev- cry particular with 2i2 acres ground on car line, an abundance of fruit and shade trees of assorted varieties, 75 rose bushes good large barn, fine chicken corral and 150 thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rocks. Absolutely soft water piped to house This is undoubtedly one of the finest subur- ban homes near Phoenix, on cent carfare, ani is self supporting. $1500.00 cash will handle, balance monthly. Let us show you Sec Owner 41 West Adams St If