davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
k0C H DESCRIBES
SHOOTING GORDON
Tried to Hit Trapper in the Legs
but Revolver Went Of
Prematurely.

Rutland. Dec. l9-Showing no more n,r-
vousness y excitement than if n" We're
a secondary witness William +. Koch,
Jr. of West Haven the wealthy Young
German who is on trial in Rutland county
court charged with the murder of charles
Gordon Of whitehall y. Y. who was
shot by the respondent ~ West Haven
on the shore Of Lake Champaign Novcm-
Der 9, 1919 went on tn" witness stand
to-day and told his story to the jury. He
claimed that he shot in sclf-dcfcnsc after
Gordon. on being ordered off of the To-
spondents game preserve, where he was
trapping. rushed toward Koch with an
appraised club. Koch insisted that in
shooting to defend his life he had no in
tention Of killing Gordon bat the rcvol-
Yer went off prcmaturoly The defense
introduced "a number of Witnesses to-day
who told of threats Gordon had made
against Koch and of fights IN which Cor
don had participated, the alienation hn-
ing that he was of a qJarrclsome nature
After answering questions Of q pre-
liminary nature for nearly half an hour,
during which he showed that he had
! lived In West Haven since he was i years
|
den since he was u, Koch said that on
the morning of November ne left his
wharf at eight o'clock in a motor boat
with Thomas steele Of whitehall, a boat
man, and Tyler W. Earl ana Carl W.
! Strobell of Rutland, surveyors. After
| going a short distance his companions
called his attention to some trap stakes
protruding from the water on the edge
of his shore and he COL out of the motor,
telling the others to go to their dcstlna-
ton while he rowed in a small boat which
was trailing to where the traps were, in
tending to smash them.
Just before leaving the motor boat h,
saw Charles Gordon and a companion
padding in a skif and they waved a ga.
lutte to him. When Koch reached the first
trap he saw Gordon alone, leaving tn,
| New York shore, few hundred fee
away, In his rowbOat. Seeing Koch in
terfering with the traps Gordon cursed al
him and Koch replied that he had a rlgh
on his own land and that IL tho trappe
, made any trouble he would have to de
fend himself. Finally he told Gordon It
take up his traps and go away and Gordon
proceeded to do this. Koch, I'm his Owl
boat following the trapper as he paddle,
north along the shore.
Coming down to the actual shooting
Z, Koch said: "When Gordon went to
trap about 10 feet north of AN old wrecl
on my shore ! stopped rowing and m
boat drifted north to II point about 4
feet from him, where il grounded in shall
low water about 10 feet from tho shor,
After he had removed the trap | told hir
to get off and stay off, and al the word
k stay off he grabbed one OF the stakes II
l had used to fasten the box trap and star
ed at me at rapid walk lie was calm
- me vile names and said that he woul
Asmash my brains out and grind them i
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
HAD THREATENED
THE LIFE OF KOCH
Witnesses Describe Dead Trap
per as a Violent and Quar-
relSOme Person.

Rutland. Dec. 1S-Evidcnce to show that
Charles Gordon, tho trappcr who was
shot by William Koch of West Haven
on the latter's farm while trcspassing
November 8. last, had threatened the life
of Koch in the presence Of other people
and that Gordon was known I'm Whitehall.
n. Y, where he lived, as a man of quar-
relsome nature, was introduced by re-
spondents counsel in the Koch trial I'm
Rutland county court to-day. a large
number Of witnesses were examined for
the defense, 1t being shown that Koch,
who is under indictment, charged with
first degree murder and Is cndeavorinE
to convince the jury that ne shot Gordon
in self-defense. is known as IA peaceful
law-abiding citizen. The court room was
again packed. many women who were
among the spectators bringing their en-
brodeiy and making Christmas gifts as
they listened TO the evidence,
An important witness for Koch was
James Barber, n Whitehall boat builder
who installed the motor IN the boat
Oliver Medic, the government lighthouse
tender, was riding in when he heard at
20 rods the conversation which took place
between Koch and Gordon just prior TO
motor was a one horsepower affair and
was badly worn so that 1t was very
noisy. 1t would be difficult for a person
sitting in ono end of the boat 10 carry
on conversation with a person in the
other end when the engine was running,
Witness was at the point whore Gordon
was shot with some OF the respondent
counsel He landed them On the Kocn
ness was familiar with the boat in which
Koch stood, the nose of the craft being
on the beach when he fired. This boat IS
sharp at the ends and has keel and
would make a different mark in the mud
from the boat used by witness.
Mr.. Barber also testified In reference
to the penetration at various distance
of the Colt special army revolver uset
by Koch. Barber was in the United
States cavalry three years and was IA
miliar with the arm. lie said that tn
bullet reached it's greatest penetration a
80 yards from the muzzc. At four o
five feet, which is the distance the de
Tense will claim Gordon stood from
Koch, the bullet would hardly be expect
ed to go entirely through mans bod
and would probably hatten. lie also CAV
the Jury lesson in the habits of musk
rats which Gordon was trapping whe
shot. Barber said that Gordon had tn
reputation of being quarelsome,
Robert Doig Of West Haven, neigh
Dor of Koch said that one day las
spring, in discussing possibilities {
muskrat trapping, Gordon stated to hin
I'm coming up your way. You and WI
lie Koch are too mean to live" Dol
told Koch OF this soon after. Doig test
he'd to Kochs good reputation as d'
several other witnesses. including Shcri
,sa.wAu L. Warren Of Washington cow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
NEGLlGEE DAINTINESS.

There is a clever suggestion OF a
negligee and boudoir cap to match
shown in the illustration, heavy cream
lace combined with sheer pink silk The
dainty touch that makes the garment
charming is found in the gold tasscis
on the lace and the pink roses on n,
cap. Daintiness is the demand Of the
houdoir accessories now, and when
sheer fabrics are used. such as chiffon,
lace, the ever-deSirablc mas'n cmbroid-
cries. either in white or in color in the
neglgee, short or long, may have IN
undermining OF albatross in pink blue
or white to make it answer winter pur-
poses. Lansdownc is soft wool and
silk stuff much used for boudoir robes
now having rich appearance like all
silk and very daintily drapable
A flmy boudoir cap may be made of
maine or net in the shade o. the hair
A big circle of the net IS gathered in
to a mob cap on which is left the raw
edged houncc \ band OF gilt or col
ored ribbon is bound or twisted over
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

and jewelled cabochons. Pretty and in
expensive hair decorations may be had
at the feather counter in the way Of
bits of marabout or tiny ostrich tips
which may be attached to a ribbon or a
jeweled band, or to a string OF the
rhinestones that may be bought by the
yard. OF course by paying a bit more
one may have the satisfaction Of get
ting all these things ready made.
\ fan that is different, a new art
ian of paper gaily printed with odd lit
tie figures. will make breeze enough
and will give something to talk about
in the Futurist and Imprcssionist art
movement that has had so great an
influence on Paris Fashions. \ Strill-
ing new ian is madc ali OF eagle quilts
and another OF peacock feathers in Chi
ueSc design. y lressy accessory for
evening wear that will appeal to the
youne dancers is OF imitation ivory or
of marahout with vanity box al
tached BY a white satin ribbon.
RIBBONS. FLOWERS AND But
TEXTILES.
Girdles are Just As fashionable ior
the grown-upS as for the little folks
and there will be found in the shops a
DELIGHTFUL assortment in different de-
signs that will make quick work Of a
new frock or tit up al old one delight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
NOT BEYOND HELP AT 81.

Slecp-dlsturbins bladder weakness. stiff
ness i'm Joints, weak, inactive kidney ac-
ton and rheumatic pains, are all evidence
Of kidney trouble. Mrs. Mary a. Dean,
Al East walnut ST., Taunton, Mass,
writes: 81 have passed my SIT. birthday,
and thought | was beyond the reach OF
medicine, but Foley Kidney Pills have
proved most beneficial in my case" w.
O'SulliVan. (AdV.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
VERMONT BREVITIES.

Two Christmas trees have been sent
from Berkshire to California by parcel
post
The Beckey street schoolhouse al Barre
has been sold for $500 to Guidics Broth
ers The school. which will not he needed
after the first of the year, was built 20
years ago \ new brick building Will be
ready for occupancy next month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
VERMONT NOTES.
aiunbIc furs Stolen from Barn of
Hardwick Dealer.

The barn belonging to Max Schlarman,
a junk dealer of Ilardwick was entered
last week and $50 worth Of valu-
able fuTs stolen. Schlarman had recently
purchased a new set of furs in which he
traded IN connection with his orter bust
ness. Entrance was gained b. using a
ladder to reach a gable window.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
CHECK FEVER EPIDEMIC

Precautionary measures have been
taken at Proctor to prevent the spread
of scarlet fever, which has become cpl
demic. Schools, the library and Churches
have been ordered closed and tho health
officer has forbidden public gatherings of
all kinds. So far the cases Of the disease
are mild.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
HARVARD LAWYER QUITS.
Public knowledge of Retainer from
New Haven Bound 10 Hurt.

Boston, Dec. 2l,-Folowing his adms-
sion at an Investigation Friday OF the
Massa chusetts public service commits
sion into the New York, New Haven &
Hartford railroad underground fund"
rom which large sums were paid TO
newspaper men and legislators, that he
had received a retainer Of 1888 a month
from the New IiaVen aud that he had
delivered lectures upholding tho course OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
UNNECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS.

Mothcr-Now Freddie, at the party
when asked if youth have something,
you must say: Eyes, thank you" and If
you don't want it. you must say
Frcddie--"Don't bother, ma don't ex-
pect to refuse anything, boston Tran
SCRIPT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
RUTLAND THEATRE OPENED.

The new Rutland theatre being built
by George T. Chaffee, is fast nearing COM
pIeton, 1t will he opened on the evening
of January and the manager OF the
house will be Thomas A. Boyle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

times the rub, when there is no stiff
ness in the stuff itself; but the dress
makers secret is the very fine millner's
wire, the thread-like sort that comes on
a spool, and which is sewed along the
edge; then up into loop, then along
the edge again without cutting at all
1t is positively invisible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
CHECKED.

Count Spaghetti-"I have come to ask
for your daughters hand In marriage,
love her"
Mr.. Commonstock-"Bu what makes
YOU think \ don'tYI-lyck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Glens Falls. n Y Dec. 19.--Lewis
Thompson, one Of the best known
lumbermen In the northern Adlron-
dacks, died Tonight at his home in
Warrens burg. lie owned $4,000 acres
OF land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
Carniture

1he dainty things of femininity are
essential to the dress of femininity
whether femininity votes or not. The
old axiom about the little things of
dress being more important than the
dress itself is never too old to repeat,
for the freshening of costume is an
ever-recurring necessity. Just before
the holiday time every woman and girl
begins to think, "EIow may | freshen
mp this and that frock, my suit--for
the parties, the trips, the week-ends of
the holiday period; what smart new
thing may I add to my costume that
will give Just the right touch OF style
without great outlay of money"
THE VOGUE OF THE VEST.
Some little time ago the vest effect
beagn to be put into dresses and suits
and soon the vogue Of the vest had so
Caught on that vests became larger
and larger and then there got to be
separate vests to be worn under suit
coats and even vests with sleeves that
Gre worn exactly like blouses,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Congressman Frank L. Greene spote
before the Vermont State association of
the District of Columbia al Washnstul
at it's December meet.ug, subject p.ur
, AHA NauY NaILnaut-"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
NEWS or THE DAY

John, did you read about this Den
yer millionaire giving his wife - de
mond tiara
"NO"
"Ifs i'm an the papers. Why don't YOU
keep posted On current events.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

The New York Times says editorially:
stmaster-Gencral Burloson says the
United states ought to have a govern
mcut telegraph system because 1T has
proved success I'm England They do
have such peculiar information at WASH
ineton' England's postal telegraph has
produced deficiency of l7,4S,S6l pounds
sterling In order to make the British pos
tai telegraph asuccess thetaNpaVers have
paid a deficit averaging GiOoVUo for Il
years. and are NOW paying at the rate OF
/ este NN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Ninety-two thousand dollars is given or
loaned annually by Harvard College to
needy students,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Some little vests are made with
backs, others merely pass around the
neck, while still others have been made
to haste into the coat. In all cases
they are made OF bri9ht-colored flow
cred and figured silks, brocades and the
new duvetyne, and while they simulate
a mans vest, you may be sure that they
are feminine In the extreme with their
trimming of jeweled buttons. A vest
of red and white velvet is shown above,
while across the page from it is an
other sort to GO under a blouse. 1t is
built on a foundation of white wash
net or muslin, with the vest that shows
of batste embroidery edging, frilled
with lace and set with fancy buttons.
Ever SO many little under blouses of
this sort may be made OF net. with
lace. fancy silk, colored or white en-
broidery for the vest part, or again, one
net waist will serve to haste various
vests on.
HOW THE FRILL STANDS UP.
Yards of lace and net and embroid-
cry may be bought for neck frills now,
the ones that stand up Medici-wise in
the neck of the suit. the coat. the dress,
the negligee, and even inside the fur
stole, And making it stand up is some
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

II. V. Cam, manager of the foreign de-
partment of the National City bank, New
York, says that the foreign branch bank
provision of the currency hill would help
American foreign trade but that it would
be a slow development at best
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Each Of 1000 men employees ON subway
and elevated lines of the IntorhorouGh
Rapid Transit company, New York city,
will receive a IS gold piece for a christ
mas present next week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

Nearly SS0co,C0o has been sent abroad
from New York for Christmas, an IN
crease OF sl249, i6S over n year ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-12-25

London Truth SAYS II Is likely a pcoraEe
will be bestowed on James Bryce, for
mery British ambassador at Washington
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-05
81 Guess He's Just Good for the
Movies

head of the millinery department.
And now she was going to leave.
Eyes, it's true, girls" she said,
smiling. ''No, haven't gotten a bet
ter Job. Fact is, no more jobs for
me. I've got $500 saved up, and it's
the country for Flora Harrison, with
boarders and chicken farm"
And nobody could imagine how she
Ionged for the country home that she
had planned. Five hundred would
start her! She had been saving for
the whole nine years, and a lucky
plunge in stocks had doubled her saw
ings in a single week. Now she was
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-05

through with Kemp and Wagger5
forever.
Her with $500 and me trying to
save $40 for an ostrich plume!" said
Belle in deep disgust. The words and
the envious look were not missed
by Miss Harrison. She knew Belle
Bates was a flighty, foolish sort of
girl-just the sort that was in need
of some one to take care Of her. She
lived alone in a cheap boarding
house, and Jones of the mems fur
nishing department had spoken with
her several times. Miss Harrison had
noted how Mr.. Jones piled on the fiat
terry, and how foolish little Bellies
face lit up when he approached her.
And Jones was a married man with
two children. But that Belle might
not know. r.
Belle Bates had set her heart on
that $40 ostrich plume. And $40 was
as remote from her as a hundred.
Who could save $40 on 81 a week,
with clothing to be paid for and car
fare as well out of her meager bal
ance, which remained after the land
lady had been satisfied? Miss Har-
risOn had thought of giving Belle that
plume, but $40 would make quite a
hole in her own hard-eaTned savings.
Still, if she did not give it to her,
Jones would. Belle, the chatterbox,
could not have kept so tremendous
a secret from the bland and unctuous
Jones, and Jones, with his $50 a
week, as head of the department,
would certainly consider that ostrich
plume only a means to an end. Miss
Harrison had heard many things
about Jones during her nine years.
won't Mr.. Merrick give you that
plume, my dear?" she asked Belle.
Everybody knew that Belle was sup
posed to be engaged to Frank Mer-
rick, one of the clerks. But out Of
$12 a week it is difficult for a man
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-05
THE PRICE OF A SOUL

By John Lawson.
Say, Belle, have you heard the
news?- Miss Harrison's going to
leave"
The girls chartered intimately at
this piece of information. Flora Har-
rison had been nine years with Kemp
and .Waggers; she had started as
cash girl, had become, in the ordinary
course of events, a saleswOman, and
only two years before was promoted
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24

scene. The harmony Of the myriad
eolors was perfect, the grouping Of the
great array Of people was like the com.
Ing together Of the broken bits Of glass
In a kaleidoscope. The ballet was .
graceful. beautiful picture. And. OH!
they danced the ~
Naughty. naughty. Cleopatra.
Mighty hosts OF soldiers they had
legions Of legions from Rome. and some
from Hoboken. Indians. they had. and
Moors, 1hoenicians and Persians-
Egyptian soldiers from Little Egypt
and Assyrians from Second avenue. And
the band played Egyptian music ar
ranged by Faltis Effendi. late band
master Of the Khedive Of Egypt II was
all classical music though. and any
body who thinks he'I going to hear
The Streets Of Cairo" had better stay
with the hurdy-gurdy. 1t was . pity
that Antony had to die and lose all
these good things and that Cleopatra
must be stung by an asp as per history.
But the end of the spectacle Is only
the beginning Of the bewilderment and
bedizzening show. Elephants there are
that pray and play ball and horses to
do turkey trots. Ladies in long skirts
do nybacks. fipfaps Ana goldfraps. La.
dies In short skirts do the barebacks
skirts 90 short that Old Boreas can
blow about them and that would make
the Flatiron wonder why II had ever
been built.
Troupes Of acrobats and knockabouts
there are too numerous to mention
Three slack wires are goins a. the
same time. One used to marvel In IN
old days when q man got up on . wir
and balanced himself with a pole. Nov
they have companies on the wire. resu
lar companies. Bird Mailman. 9Th
worlds greatest lady wire artist" as
sisted by her troupe. What do yo'
know about that? Birds ma used I,
call her Birdie. But she's . bird on tn
wire. all right. She can balance an
rock and reel on that slender thread o
steel like a seagull on the foret' gallan
halyards OF a ship In q cyclone. An
ahe can trip over II lfke ballet dancer
When she does The turkey trot you un
consciously look for the Excise Com
mission.
Maxine gives an imitation Of
drunken man on the wire. No. he give
an imitation on the wire Of drlnke
man. He's true to the jag In all /,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24
ONE APPLICATION RESTORES THE
COLOR TO GREY OR FADED HAIR

"a few applications, the grey hairs will
gradually disappear, leaving your hair
in its natural, youthful condition, full
of life, radiance and beauty.
For those who are troubled with
Dandruff there is nothing that will re-
lieve the irritation and itching and
cleanse the scalp SO quickly and thor
oughly as Hays Hair Health.s Dan
druff causes the hair to turn grey, be.
come thin and faded, and gradually tc
fall out. Get rid Of It at once.
Druggists will refund your money i
you are not satisfied with Hays Hail
| Health after q trial.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24

a milk wagon yesterday while playing
in front OF his home. Raphael Riss OF
No. 2ss Rivington street attempted to
save tho chiid's life. A wheel OF the
vehicle passed over his right foot The
driver fled
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24

to support her, was discharged a few
days ago. lie hunted for his wife and
found her yesterday at No 20 briggs
avenue
II came back to kill YOU" his wife
says he enarled.
She screamed. He &rasped her BY the
throat. shc asserts, and began to hack
her face with . penknife. Patrolman
Smith arrived in time to save her life.
She was taken to The WILLIAMSBURG
Hospital
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24
Train Kills new Yorker.

SYRACUSE. March - Tho bodies OF
George DAILY. twenty-eisht. Of New York.
AMI Newton A. Wells. twenty mine. OF
East Syracuse. were found beside the
New York Central tracks. east of this
city, last night The mon were killed
while crossing tho tracka
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-03-24
HEtREee, EicHTgeN AND BEAU.
TIFuL RIDES BAREBACK.

riFuL, RIDES BAREBACK.
ing to be slighted. the dashinsiy. dari-
ing. daring bareback rider The darl-
ing and daring little lady 10 only
eighteen years old. "eichteen years Old
and the greatest rider that ever lived"
Graceful. symmetrical. beautiful In
face and figure. she sits. kneels.
stands, skips. dances and turns somer-
saufts on her horse as II she were part
Of him. And she turns . back somer-
sault from his back to the back Of an
other horse. Greati marvellous! And
only eighteen years old, and now Miss
wirth 10 worth 100000. Left to her
by an old uncle or aunt There,
Thompson. old boy. we got that story
over at last. Miss wirth received the
first instalment Of the s.occ.ooo on Sat
urday night from the lawyer who has
her case in hand. II was a great big
bunch Of American Beauty roses, and
maybe roses don't cost something al
Easter time!
But one could write all night abou,
the wonders Of the circus and then
leave half Of them out. There are the
funny clowns and the funny animals
the strange freaks, tho automobile
blown up and the driver levitated e
the roof and gravitated back to where
he belongs; the ground and lofty
tumhaing. the ladies Of the trapeze per.
forming with case; the men on the hort
zontal bars. men turning . treble
somersault In the air. and men turnins
single somersaults over and under eaci
other on the trapeze-dt's all to the
peanuts and popcorn.