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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
ReScuerS Will Be Within Few
Feet of Jammed Door
This Evening
THAT 200 MINERS
WILL BE FOUND DEAD
Is the Unanimous Opinion of All Who
Are Engaged in the Rescue Work
Two More Miners Lost Lives Yes
terday Trying to Help Others.

DAWSON, New Mexico, Oct. -. -
The rescue crew today succeeded in
working their way well toward the
fatal 18th chamber. where over 9G0
miners are cntombed i'm the Stag Canon
mine. Before uightfal it is expect
ed that they will be within Il few Sect
Of the iammed door, behind which a
large number are expected to he
found. That the men will all be
found dead is the unanimous opinion
of those who are engaged in the rescue
work.
Fifty-four bodies had been recovered
last night two deaths having been
added to the mine total. and govern
ment experts i'm charge of the work
of rescue conceded that 2o9 bodies are
still within the gas-fIled chambers.
Thirty-siN bodies have already been
buried. a union service for all taking
place late yesterday.
The two deaths added to the list
yesterday were those of rescue men,
James Lurdi aud William Poiei. The
men were members OF rescue squad
which entered the mine i'm the early
morning. They did not return and it
was only after the experts of the
United States rescue ear had searched
six hours that the bodies were found
At the news of the added deaths the
men who had been doing the rescue
work refused to 90 back into the mine
but their places were taken by men
from the rescue car which had been
rushed from the Kansas coal fields
The rescue work is going forward
slowly under the leadership of J. c
Roberts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
Defendant, Mrs. Jennie Nav
Eaton, Witness at Trial
in Plymouth
THREE MAIDS WERE
DISCHARGED, SHE SAID
To Them and He Also offered
Indignities to the witness's Daugh-
ter, June-Often Intoxicated.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Oct. 25.-The
appearance of the defendant en- the
stand today brought to climax the
trial Of Jennie May Eaton, charged wiah
causing the death of her husband. Rear
Admiral Joseph 6. Eaton, by the use of
poison.
She was followed by William NJ.
Gammons of Springfield, an insurance
official, who testified regarding the Adj
miral's policies and loans thereon.
Answering questions of her attorney,
William \. Morse, Mrs. Eaton told the
story Of her life from the time of her
birth in Alexandria, Va, 20 years ago.
She told of the financial troubles of
her first husband. ID. II. Ainsworth. who
was finally reduced to selling books in
the West, where they had gone in the
hope of beneftting the younger daughter,
Dorothy. who was lame
She was with the Admiral's : first wife
when the latter died in Washington.
Later she attended the Admiral because
of his intoxicated condition. Because
of his condition the Admiral was unable
to attend the funeral of his first wife
The witness was married TO Eaton in
! Boston IN July, 1906. They took
house in Brookline and for eight
months lived elaborately She was
forced to discharge three maids, she
said. because Of the Admiral 5 atten-
\ tion 70 them. He also offered indigni
\ ties 10 her daughter, June, and when
the witness demonstrated he said he did
not know what he was doing. Later
they took little farm at Assinippi in
the hope of reeouping their fortunes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
OXFORD LINEN MILLS BANKRUPT
Liabilities Of Massachusetts Concern
Are 100000.

BOSTON, Oct. -. The Oxford
linen mills. a s. 100000 corporation Of
North Brookfeld, was adjudged bank
rupt by Judge Norton III the United
States district court yesterday on
recommendation Of G. Z. AIdrich of
Worcester, the referee in bankruptcy.
The liabilities are estimated at 5000
.000. The company was petitloned in
to bankruptcy by creditors several
months AGO and has since been in the
hands of f. X. Dewey and 4. G. But
trick as receivers. Officers of the com
pany contend that the assets exceed
the liabilities and it is said they in
tend to appeal from the decision of
the court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
Decision Given in Case from
the Town of Shelburne,
Mass.
BOY WAS DROPPED
FOR DEFICIENCY
Was Awarded S325 in the Superior
Court, but Supreme Court Reversed
This Decision-Given Opportunity to
Attend Another School.

BOSTON, Oct, 25-School commit
tees may lawfully eXpel a pupil for
deficiency in studies, according to u
decision rendered by the supreme
court in the case of Clifton i. Bar
nard, who sought to recover damages
from the town of Shelburne in Frank
lin county for expulsion from school
The supreme court reversed the deci-
sion of the superior court, which had
awarded Barnard s325 The evidence
showed that the pupil was given an
opportunity of continuing his studies
in another school to enable him to
reach the required standard of scholar
ship.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
BATTLESHIPS LEAVE.
Pick of Our Navy Going to Mediter-
ranean- Sailed from Hampton Roads.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va, Oct. %
Monster hattleships, messengers bear
ing the dignity and power Of the. Unit
ed States, left the shores Of America
today for the Mediterranean. All of
the ships were grim in appearance in
their dull gray sea cloaks. Rear AL
miral Charles J. Badger is in command
OF the fleet, which includes the follow
ing vessels: Utah. Florida. Arkansas,
Delaware, Vermont, Connecticut, Kan
sas and Ohio, the pick Of the navy. The
ceremonies attending the sailing of
the fleet were formal, Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy Roosevelt bade the
commanders farewell ana as each war
ship passed out to sea farewell sal
utes were fred
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
GREENFIELD GAME
POSTPONED TODAY
Heavy Rain Made it Necessary to Can
eel Date with BrattIeoro High
Rutland High Next Week

The game scheduled to be played at
high school team of that town and
Brattleboro high, was postponed be-
cause Of heavy rain. No date has been
set for the game. The next game for
Brattlcboro will be next Saturday af
ernoon at Island park with Rutland
high.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
PRESIDENT DROPPED
CIVIL SERVICE BARS
Widow of Surgeon Geddings Will Be
Given Position Without Taking
Examinations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25-In recog
milton Of service rendered the govern
ment by her husband President Will
son today let down the civil service
bars for Mrs. Mary r. Geddings, widow
Of the public health service. DR.. Ged-
dings was pioneer in the yellow fe-
Yer investigation tour. The possi-
tion sought by his widow is not an
any Of the customary formalities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
OBJECTION TO
b. & Nj. BOND ISSUE
Papers Filed Today by Former Govern
or Bulkely of Connecticut for
Himself and Others.

BOSTON, Oct. 25-The legality of
the action of the public service COM
mission in permitting the New Haven
railroad to issue S67 100000 in convert
ible bonds viii be determined by the
supreme court, on an appeal filed to-
day by former governor Morgan Bulke-
ley of Connecticut, on behalf of him
self and other stockholders.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
THE WEATHER.
Rain and Colder Tonight; Sunday, Prob
ably Fair ard Colder.

WASHINGTON, Oct. p. - The
weather forecast: Rain and colder to-
night; Sunday, probably fair and cold
er. Moderate south winds shifting TO
the north.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25

Miss Grace Sheldon Of Buffalo, n Y,
has made a visit to Onondaga Valley
for the purpose Of seeing a school there
which was founded 100 years ago by
her at-graudfather Rev. Caleb Alex
aadcr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE.
Windows Ratified in San Francisco.
This Morning.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25.-A
slight earthquake, apparently travelling
from the west to the east, ratified win
dows here early this morning. No dam
age is reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
TO RENT

Large barn and sheds on Dickinson
Street just vacated by the Estey Or
gan Co. This location is desirable for
livery stable and trucking business.
Apply to S. w. EDGETT & co, Agents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25
Wanted

WANTED ~ Boardcrs and roomcrs.
Mrs Frank Goodroc. - Green ST. lqG tf
WANTED experienced man for
driver on bakery wagon. Wells Bakery.
2O1-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25

Woman would like work
by the day. Address M" Reformer
Office. 200-2O4f
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-10-25

FOR SALE-Wood, Stove lengths.
G. v. Grant. Tel. 332 r. 24 Canal St.
1O5 ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
WINTER RACING SEASON
OPENS AT CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 25.-
The Charleston Fair and Racing as
sociation began its winter racing sea-
son this afternoon, when the gates at
Palmetto park were opened FOR fifty
five day melting. Nearly $40 thor
ouehbreds are now quartered at the
track, and applications for additional
stable room are being received daily
Gathered here are many of the best
known owners and jockeys of Ameri'
ca.
Nineteen stakes, with an aggregate
value Of about $4,000, will be de-
cided during the meet, the most nota-
Bile among them being the Palmetto
derby, which will be run on March
20, the closing day Of the season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
WILL HANG
AN INSANE
MURDERER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 25.-
President Taft having declined to ex-
tend clemency, preparations are be-
ing made for the execution Monday
of Andrew Gonzales, whose case has
attracted wide attention because of
the dispute over his sanity. The con-
demned man has made no effort to
save himself from the gallows, though
his attorneys have worked hard in his
behalf. The fight for his life has
hinged wholly upon the question as to
his sanity. That he killed his wife
in cold blood, without extenuating cir
cumstances, has never been denied.
Gonzales admitted on the stand that
for days he had intended to slay his
wife, but he has asserted from the
first that he did it to save the world
and that he is Jesus Christ. He would
would not kill her in the house where
she lived, first sending her to a store,
then getting his knife ready and cut
ting her throat on the street as she
returned. From the day of his arrest,
Gonzales has urged the officials to
hang him, saying that nothing would
suit him better, and he has consist
emily acted the part of an insane man.
After carefully reviewing the case,
President Taft concluded that the con-
demned mans condition is not such
now and was not such when he COM
mitted the crime as to exempt him
from responsibility for murder in the
first degree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
MILLIONAIRE FACES
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 25.-
The breach of promise suit brought by
Gertrude w. Hassler against Carl G.
Fisher, millionaire automobile manu-
facturer and builder of the great mo-
tor racing speedway which has made
indianapolis famous, was called in the
superior court today. The trial, which
is expected to get under way next
week. promises to attract wide atten-
ton because of the wealth and promi-
nence of ne defendant and the char
acter of the evidence that the plain
tiff's attorneys are expected to intro
duce Mrs. Hassler is suing for $780,
900. Attorneys for Mr.. Fisher deny
all the allegations contained in her
complaint
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
STATESMAN
ACCUSED OF
FORGERY

United Press
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 25.--Rcp-
resentative Manson speaking in the
house this morning denounced the Re-
publicans and denied he had commit
ted any crime while living in West
Virginia and demanded an investiga-
tion by one Republican member, one
Democratic and a third to be chosen
by them. Speaker Pratt appointed the
two members. The two have not yet
agreed on the third man.
The majority and minority reports
on the contests of three Republican
seats was read. Representative Fisher
was unanimously seated and the CON
tests against him declared void
The West Virginia sheriff is waiting
here for Governor Carey to honor the
requisition papers for Manson on a
charge of Forgery. The governor has
not yet honored the papers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
TO MOVE PAUL JONES BODY.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 25.-The
body of the famous naval hero of the
Revolution, John Paul Jones, which
has reposed in Bancroft hall at the
naval academy since it was brought
here from France several years ago,
will be transferred tomorrow to the
crypt prepared for it under the chapel
The event will be marked by simple
ceremonies conducted in the presence
Of officers of the navy and repre-.
sentatives of the navy department at
Washington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
SOUTHERN RELIEF SOCIETY
BALL AT NATIONS CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 25.--
With the possibility that the inaugu-
raj ball may be abandoned increased
interest is being manifested in the an
nual charity ball of the Southern Re-
lief society, which is to be given at
the New Willard hotel Monday night.
For many years the ball has been one
Of the chief social functions Of the
winter and always attracts a large
number of prominent visitors from
all parts of the south. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft have accepted nm
invitation to be present, and will oc-
cupy their box. Official, diplomatic
and resident society will be largely
represented in the list Of partonesses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
LUMBER HEARING RESUMED.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 24.-Hear-
ing of the protest of southern lum-
bermen against the proposed increase
in freight rates on lumber from the
south to Canadian points was resumed
in this city today before special ex-
aminer of the interstate commerce
commission. The southern lumbermen
contend that the increased rates will
be an unfair discrimination in favor of
the lumbermen of the northwest, who
will be enabled to place their product
in the Canadian market cheaper than
the lumbermen Of the south.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
.HOBOES IN
Ma ATI0NAl
C0NvENT ton

United Press.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25.-Hoboes,
assembling here from all parts of the
country for their national convention,
have added new feature to the gay
carnival crowds that hold sway on the
eve of the opening of the Mardi Gras
festivities. The presence of the
tramps has suggested new idea in
masks and there are Happy Hooli-
gans" galore, until there is no telling
how many of those in the character
istic garb of the knights of the road
are really those who have been drawn
here by their annual convention. In
the residence districts an unusual
number of applications for donations
from the larder are being made, but
on the whole the delegates are con-
Quoting themselves well and appear
to be anxious to avoid any appear
ance Of evil. The daily attendance at
the free baths tends to belle the pop
ular theory that the fraternity is OPP
posed to soap and water. A local
clothier, however, has put premium
on bathing by presenting several ar
ticles of new apparel when there is
evidence that the task has been per-
formed faithfully.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
SUPREME COURT
REFUSES TO RENDER
POLITICAL DECISION

United Press
DENVER, Jan. 25.--The supreme
court today sent the senate FOL NAL
decision refusing to assume jurisdic-
ton in the lieutenant governorship
controversy. Justices Scott and Hill
dissented
The refusal of the court to take
artion in the matter does not indicate
that the court believes in Fitzgarrald's
rightful possession of the office, but
simply means that the court does moi
wish to decide until formal legal pro-
ceedings are instituted.
The opinion was read in the senate
anc ordered spread on the records.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
FL PAS0 COUNTY
OUTLAW yURRFND[RS
TOPUfBLO SHERIFF

PUEBLO, Jan. 25.-K. f. McMil-
Ian eluded the sheriff at Wigwam,
FL Paso county yesterday when he
tried to arrest him, and came to Pue-
bio. The sheriff and police tried to
arrest him. Mcmillan barricaded him
self in the house and threatened to
kill the first man trying to enter. The
sheriff besieged the place until mid
night and then withdrew. This morn
ing Mcmillan surrendered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
THE DOLORES IRRI-
CATION FROJECT

Denver Post.
Three hundred and sixty thousand
acres of land in southwestern Colo
RADIO and upwards of one hundred
thousand acres more in southeastern
Utah, will be brought under cultiva-
ton through the signing of contracts
by Henry l.. Dougherty & Co., of
New York, for the underwriting of
between $6,000,000 and $8,OO0,000 of
bonds, the proceeds of which will be
utilized in the construction of the
largest irrigation system in this sec
ton of the west.
Settlement will be made on the lands
under the Carey act, and water will
cost between $25 and $50 per acre.
Two years will be required to com
plete the work.
Water will be taken from the Do
lores river at a point about twelve
miles below the town of Dolores in
the county of that name, and carried
into Montezuma county, where the
tract lies. To impound the water a
dam 239 feet high will be built, max
ing lake that will extend to within
a mile of Dolores. To get the water
into the main canal tunnel 1909
feet long will pierce the solid rock
walls of the canon, and, once it is
through it will be carried in nearly a
direct line to the lands to be irrigated
where it will be distributed by an in
tricate system of laterals through the
tract and across the Utah boundary.
This entire section of the state is
without railroad facilities, but nego-
tiations with the Hartman lines.
which own several thousand acres of
coal land some distance to the east,
have progressed to such an extent
that it is practically certain that the
Southern Pacific will be built froa,
Pennington, N. NJ, through the trac,
with one branch to that part which
lies in Utah and another to the coal
fields.
Application for the segregation OF
the land was made before the state
land board some months ago, by Sem
ator George West of Durango and
Frank f. Cove, former senator from
Denver, representing the promotion
syndicate, was Immediately granted
when the feasibility Of the project was
shown. Fred j. Lucas, engineer for
the Dougherty firm, was called in con-
sultation, and. according to Senate,
West, was so favorably impressed that
within forty-eight hours he had pro-
nounced the plan easy to carry out
and pledged himself to obtain aid in
financing the bond issue. Since tha;
time the Dougherty firm has definitely
agreed to procure the funds, and ai
present corps of engineers is in the
field obtaining data and estimating
the cost Of the work. As soon as the
figures are compiled, contracts will
be entered into for the construction OF
the system and work will be started
at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
HADLEY ADDRESSES LAWYERS

UTICA, Jan. 24.-An address by
former Governor Hadley of Missouri
on the subject of Progressive Juris-
prudence" WIS the leading feature of
the program, tpCsy at the annual meet
ing of the New York State Bar as
sociation. At the election of officers
which will conclude the meeting to-
morrow Judge Alton b. Parker will be
named as president of the association.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
DANIEL
S|CkLfS IN
TROUBLE

United Press
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. PA war
rant has been issued for the arrest
of General Daniel Sickles, charging
him with taking $4,000 funds Of the
state monument commission of which
he was chairman. Attorney General
Carmody took it to New York to
serve.
1t was recently discovered that Cen
eralss Sickies short over sires- @thous
sand, he said part and repeatedly has
promised to pay the rest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
iooTH BIRTHDAY.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Jan. 24.--Mr.
Harry Garrison, one of the most wide
ly known residents of this section of
the state, celebrated his one hundrcdth
birthday anniversary today at his
home at Mallard creek. The entire
membership of Mecklenbure camp of
Confederate veterans of this city made
a pilgrimage to the home of the CEN
tenarian to help in the celebration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

United Press
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 25.-An
earthquake this morning rocked the
city, and the superstitious Moslems
regard it as an i'll omen.
Mohamed Pasha, the new grand
wiser, called session of the new as
sembly today to formulate a new
reply to the powers note.
1t is regarded as certain the new
assembly will refsue to abandon the
Aegean islands or Adrianople, but the
Turks hope to avoid a renewal of hos
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

he does not expect to return until
peace is concluded.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-Unconfirmed
Bucharest dispatches says that the
sultan of Turkey has abdicated and
the Ottoman republic under Envoy
Bey declared.
Vienna dispatches say the report is
unfounded
The powers are sending warships to
Constantinople to make demonstrs-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

CONF[SSfS
THEFT
United Press

United Press
DENVER, Jan. 25.-Amos Grant,
receiving teller of the Pioneer State
bank, today confessed that he stole
$1,000 from the vault to cover up a
$500 shortage. Grant returned to the
bank l,400, and promised to return
the rest today. He spent last night
in the county Jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
FIGHTS ON FOR TONIGHT.

Pal Moore VS.. Harry Thomas, 10
rounds, at New York.
The Jess Willard-Dan DAILY, Ground
mix to be held in Philadelphia, has
been called off owing to Willard suf-
fering broken hand, received several
nights ago in q fight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

FLEE FROM
B[U[AH

United Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 25.--Ths
Beulah, Miss, levee broke this morn
ing and water is rushing through
thousand foot gap. Scores Of families
are fleeing for their lives.
The damage occurred at almost the
same point where the disastrous break
happened last year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
'DU BARRY" PLEASES
PACKED HOUSE LAST NIGHT

In their excellent presentation of
'DuBarry" last night the Spedden-
Paige Stock company won new laurels.
Since their first entertainment in the
city they have been growing rapidly
in favor with Durango's theater 60
ing public, and the fact that their
engagement is to be of fortnight's
duration is hailed with delight by all.
Constantly increasing houses until last
night when it was packed. showed the
appreciation Of Durango people for
the class Of productions this company
is putting on.
1t is said to be an unwritten law
with stock companies in large cities
never to appear in the same costume
but once. While this has never been
a practice in Durango before it seems
the Spedden-Paige people are going to
establish such precedent.
Every evening the costumes have
been a matter of favorable comment
but last night they were truly won
derful creations. The scenery, too,
was complete.
This afternoon, the company are en-
tertaining a crowded house at the mat
inee. Tonight, Browns In Town." a
three-act comedy is to be presented.
Excellent specialties between the acts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

The lace industry Of Belgium gives
employment to about $4,000 women
and girls, some Of whom begin their
apprenticeship when only 8 or 8 years
of age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27
C0NSTANT|NOP[E ROCKED
BY AN EARTHQUAKE
SupestioI Turks Regard Earthquake as OnenNew Grand Visor
Calls Special Session Of New (abinst---| Refuse to Give Up
Adanope and Aegean Pots-(ly Governed by Martial Law

tilities. They think the powers will
force the allies to moderate their de-
mands rather than permit renewal
of fighting.
Martial law has been enforced in
this city and there is little Disorder.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Tewfik Pasha,
Turk peace envoy, declared it was
unlikely that peace negotiations will
be terminated. He expects their .re-
sumption next week. Reschld Pabha
declares that he has not received a
recall from Constantinople, and that
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

Manager John McGraw Of the
Giants has closed his theatrical en-
gagsment and is now busy making ar
rangements for the Giants training
work at Marlin, Tex.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-27

A. L. Nathan leaves for the east to-
morrow on buying expedition. He
will visit New York, Boston, Phila-
delphia and Chicago. Mrs. Nathan will
accompany him as far as Kansas City
where she will visit her parents.