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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16

Miguel. which mark tho beginning OF tha
descent from the top level OF the ca.at
to the Pacific.
DRBDGES FIRST re ENTER
The first Graf, to enter will b. the
great steam dredges whose worlt ~ to
clear and deepen the canal. The yresc1co
Of small craft in portions OF the canal.
however. does not as yet mean ucoan-
to-ooean navigation This Will Arst bo
possible when each link In the canal hn,
a sufficient depth OF water and all tho
locks are working.
In the intermediate stuge. however,
navigation may 5e effected in loca.
lengths Of tho cana, ard to some degree
may be extended from length along tho
whole waterway.
To-day's event served to demonstrate
the ncarntss OF ,he canal to the opcrat-
ing stage +, also formally brought to q
close the work of the GENERALIZATION il
tho cut for tho dredging operations whicr
are to succeed the steam shovel work
will ne under n diftercn: organization
Ganboa dixie was butt In lgS to aoin
the Chagres river in check eur:r3 its tut
bulent periods and TO prevent it's watrr,
from entering the nino-milc long s->t.or
or Culeora cut and delaying the work It
the steam snovels
II was important solely frotu It's 10.
cation. Twenty-fouf mIlea to tho
north, the mighty Ga.ur dam. which.
to the uninitietcd appears to be moth
Ing more tran 4 low mountain range
stretched across n valley, keeps tn.
waters of Gstun lnltc from, esca ping
to the sea These two barriers. ono,
tltp uvnotC.t ,an-,,o1a iu,1 IL, bt.,1,..
and the other, n low ridge Of .aitir
and rcct which utuld ordinarily paeN
unnoticed. have kept IT check the ri~-
ing waters OF Gatun lake. To-Day
there In only one, and the va .ers Of
the lni5e now extend t.om PEDRO
M!guel lock- OF the south to Gatun
locks or the north, a distance ot aboat
80 miles, approximately two-th'ruq e
the carars length.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
GU|LFORD MAN IS
FOUND MURDERED
Skull of Walter Nichols Crush
ed by Hammer Which Lay
beside the Body.

Brattleboro. Oct. l0.-Walter Nichols,
aged q, a farmer OF West Guilford. nine
miles from this village, was found muir
dered this afternoon in a field about 100
rods from his home.
Erwin Wrisley, his hired man, 80 years
Did, is missing, and so is Mrs. Nichols,
20 years old.
II. Willard Fisher. who lives abuu. .ialf
a mile from the Nichol home, told
Sheriff c. f. Mann this evening, a few
hours after NiChois's body had been
found with the back of the skull crushed
in and a bloody hammer beside the body,
that yesterday afternoon at 2:3O he saw
two men struggling as he thought In
fun at the spot where the body was
found. Soon after he saw a man VINO
he thought was Wrislcy leave the Nichols
house and go mp into the woods. A few
minutes later he heard two shots.
Walter Nichols purchased his fathers
farm last February and his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. f.. Nichols. had lived tierc
until last Monday when they moved to l.
Eastwood place about three miles away.
Young Nichols and his wife, who had been
married two years, and Wrisley were on
the farm alone. Wrlsley had worked
there since the maple sugar season.
Nichols's failure to appear at the Bap-
fist Church last evening, Of which he
was ianitor. led to an Investigation this
morning on the part OF Mr., and Mrs.
Homer Thomas. ncighbors. They found
the house unlocked and everything GD-
parently in order. Believing that the in
mates were somewhere on the farm. thew
did not investigate further.
The Rev. and Mrs. II. l. Kemp, upon
calling at the house and failing to find
anyone at home this afternoon, drove on
a road leading into a field, and about 100
rods from the house the clergyman found
the body of Nichols lying face downward
near the fence. The back of the neII
had been smashed in with "A hammer
DIR. G.. r. Anderson of B~rattleboro.
who was called, expressed the opinion
that life had been extinct for "a hours.
Selectman w B. Warren of Halifax
took charge of the body, and Sheriff
c. +. Mann with Deputy Walter f.
Howe of Wilmington Immediately went
to the scene. Deputy Sheriff George
=. Miller of Guildford soon Joined
them. AS extensive a search as was
possible before darkness set in was
made of the surrounding territory, and
1t was not until dusk that the state
ment of Mr.. Fisher as to what he had
seen Yesterday afternoon was obtain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
AUTO INJURIES FATAL.
Ind Coa,inI from Chnrcn Wss aun
Over by Iaveful Driver.

Believe Falls, Oct. 1~3.-James
Mcany. aged 10 years, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Meany of North Walpole,
n. II. a village across the Connecticut
river from this town, died in the Rock
ingham hospital here this morning
from injuries sustained yesterday aft
ernoon. when he was run over by a
seven-passenger automobile owned
and driven by Charles NJ. Blake, a
member of the firm of Blake & Hig-
gins, paper manufacturers of this
town.
The accident happened in front OF
st. Peters Catholic Church in North
Walpole. In company with other chill
dren Meany was coming from the aft
service and ran into the street.
According to eyewltnesses Mr.. Blake.
who is an elderly man and who has
the reputation of being n careful
driver. was driving slowly. AS the boy
ran toward the machine the driver had
time to turn his front wheels so that
the child was not struck by them, but
the youngster could not check his
speed and was struck by the rear
wheel and thrown beneath it. He
hurried to the hospital and il was
found that his intestines were crushed.
Death was caused by hemorrhages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
UNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
FOrty-nfth State Convention Opens at
NcrEennes-150 Present.

Nergennes, oct. l3.-The 45th annual
of the Vermont Sunday School
association opened here this afternoon,
About 80 delegates have arrived and
more are expected. The opening service
of worship in song and prayer was held in
the Congregational Church, led by the
Rev. J. Wallace Chesbon of Bellows
Falls. At 80 the convention We opened
in the Congrega tional Church with the
elementary division, Mrs, F, +. Perry
The theme was Promoting
the Elementary Standard" Mrs. Mary F..
Bryncs of Chicago, international superin-
tendent Of the elementary division, was
assisted by Miss Marion Stickney Of
Barre. Mrs. George Boyce OF Middlebury
and Miss Ellen B. Crandall of Rutland.
The secondary and adult division met
in the Baptist Church, the Rev. r.. F.
Lowe presiding. DR.. Franklin McElfresh
of Chicago. international superintendent
of teacher training, was assisted by the
Rev. Morgan l.. Poasc Of Kichford and
the Rev. + Wilson Day OF Franklin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
A N BUILDING OPEN
Essex Trust Company of Essex juno
tiOn In New Quarters.

Essex Junction, Oct. 10.--The Essex
Trust company, which has been doing
business for three months IN the
Brownell block. moved into it's new
banking building at the corner of
Main and Lincoln streets to-day. In
the afternoon and evening a reception
was given by the officers and their
ladies, which was attended by about
500 persons, including officers and en-
ployes of all the banks in Chittenden
county, who expressed themselves as
much pleased with the attractive APP
pearance and the arrangement of the
building.
The building is 26x46 feet, two stories
high with solid brick walls, the out
side course being Ohio pressed and
mottled brick. A liberal amount Of
plate glass gives the interior a very
light and pleasant appearance. The
sions, has "A floor of rubbe thing in
treasurer's office which is separated
from the public space by a low railing.
The directors room is most attractive,
having n fireplace at one end, a floor
of white maple upon which is a hand
some rug.
The work room. inclosed with oak
and glass screens, is well arranged.
The vault, constructed by the Mosler
Safe company of New York, is built
of 1S inches of concrete walls, rein
forced with railroad irons and lined
with steel. The door. weighing five
tons, has n double combination lock
with triple Yale clock work. An in
ner burglar proof safe, with two in
terror compartments, provides perfect
safety for all funds.
The vault also contains safe deposit
boxes for the use of the public. The
whole interior is finished in quartered
white oak, in light and natural finish.
The upper rooms will be occupied as
offices.
The building is an important addition
to the village. o. 5. Nichols, the local
contractor, was the builder, II. o. Mud
gett & Co.. installed the heating plant
and Ebert Keith, the plumbing. The
furniture was bought of A. D.. Douglas,
and the lighting fixtures of the Bur-
lington Light K Power The
brick, with the exception of the first
front course, is from the Drury Brick
& Tile
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
GOT SLEEPERS MINED.

y rigid investigation Is being made by
the Rutland Railroad company as to the
cause Of an error in switching cars. \
Pullman sleeper, loade with passengers
for Boston, got as far south as Man
chester on the -,cw York route. and a
special train was necessary to call 1t
back to Rutland. The midnight train for
Boston and IL one for New ork leave
Rutland five minute apart, the New
York train starting ahead. The mistake
in attaching the Boston sleeper to the
New York train was not noticed until
the Boston section was leaving Rutland.
Meanwhile the conductor of the New
York train found that his passengers In
the Pullman had Massachusetts tickets.
An extra engine took the New York
Pullman to Manchester and brought back
the Boston sleeper and started it over
the regular course.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
HAD TO JUMP INTO THE SEA,

Two of the boats Of the Grosser kur-
furst were lowered and kept at work dur
Ing the whole night from nine o'clock IN
the evening till a quarter past three in
the morning. 1t was almost impossible
for them to approach the wrecs, and the
rescue of those on board tn, Volturno
was possible only when they jumped
overheard.
"A boat was lowered from the Volturno
with fve men, who were saved, but the
boat sank Immediately aftervarG.
The total Of those rescued from the
burning ship was 5Z, and OF these SO
passengers, two ships officers, one en-
gineer. and 16 sailors, making a total
of 1o5, were taken on board the Grosser
Kurfurst.
Two full boatloads from the Vol
turno are still being sought for. hut
It is improbable that they will be found
zone hundred persons from the Vol
turno are missing. The Carmania and
La Touraine are searching in the
vicinity of the scene of the disaster
where the wreck is dangerous to navjga-
ton.
THE shipwrecked passengers ana crew
on board the Grosser Kurfurst are being
well cared for and have been provided
with proper acco mediation. We are pro-
ceeding."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
WEIGHING A ARRIVES.
COmmissiOner Henry to Test RaiIrond
Scales in Vermont.

Bellows Falls. Oct 1s.-Through the eff
forts of Hugh II. Henry, COMMISSIONS
OF weights and measures, inspection cai
No. l. bureau of standards, department Of
commerce, arritcd here to-day. me car
is the first one to be built for the govern
ment and is completely equipped to test
heavy scales, 1t was completed last Mon
day and its first work in m will be
to test the railroad scales in the yard
here. 1t is in charge of c. A, Briggs,
who has with him Laboratory Assistant
f. w. Schleich and Mechanician w. T..
Thomas
Mr.. Henry was here to-day accompan-
led by Deputy Inspectors j. w. Atw III of
Greensboro, H. NJ. Allen and c. f. Henry
OF Chester and Milford Towles of Rox-
bury. They will accompany the car on
its tour of this State, which will include
White River Junction, St. Johnsbury,
Burlington, St. Adams. Rutland and
towns of the west side.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
FUNERAL OF MIR. EVARTS.
All Places of Buainess In Windsor
Closed during the Service.

Windsor, oct. l0.-The funeral of Max
well Evarts was held this morning at
st. Pauls Episcopal Church. the rector,
the Rev. Parker c Manner, officiating.
The bearers We're: George o. Gridley,
general manager, and Frank l.. Cone.
superintendent of the Windsor Machine
company; Walter j. Sake, cashier, and
Fred Savaga, a director OF the State Ma
tional bank, Lamson j. Ayers, super
intendent of Mr.. Evarts's farm, and
George o Mackenzie, an employe Upon
his home place. All places of business
We're closed from 1890 to one o'clock this
afternoon. A delegation from the boar
Of trade attended the services.
The Windsor board of trade adopted
resolutions last night expressing APP
probation OF the character and public
service of Mr.. Evarts and of his ability
as a lawyer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
PASS BAR EXAMINATIONS.
Two of Five Successful Candidates
sworn In ms Attorneys.

Montpelier, oct. 10.-ln the supreme
court yesterday afternoon Bar Examiner
Edward H. Deavitt appeared and made
his report on the result of the bar ex-
aminations.
Five candidates passed successfully and
two of these, Arthur c. Theriault of this
city and Walter w. Wesley of St. Johns
bury, were sworn in as attorneys.
Three OF the applicants. Roy W.
Joycelyn of Swanton, Fred r.. Butter
field of Wilmington and Robert D.. Hope
of Middlebury, who also passed, will be
sworn in in January when they will
have completed their three years of study
II they continue until that time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
VERMONT NOTES.
George Davenport Killed by 2O-FOOt
Fall Mt BrattIebOrO.

George Davenport Of Brattleboro was
almost instantly killed Saturday morning
by a 2O-foot fall at the Emerson build
ing which is in process of construction.
His chin struck on a brace as he fell
through Il opening and that was the
main cause of his death. His lower jaw
was fractured. there was a compound
of the skull and 1t is thought
his neck was broken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
HURT AT STATE PRISON

Marshall Sherman. who with his brother
was committed TO the State prison at
Windsor a year ago after being found
guilty of robbery at Rutland, was fatally
injured Friday at the institution when
the cable rope of an elevator broke Shcr-
man was removed from the carrier UNI
conscious with n fractured skull and
died SATURDAY..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
TNIVERSALIST APPOINTMENTS.

The Universalist convention OF Yer
mont and Province OF Quebec has made
the following appointments: Trustee of
Anti-Saloon League, the Rev. Harry l..
Garfield Of Woodstock; social service
commission, the Rev. II. c. Ledyard Of
Mortified, the Rev. +. T. Crane of
stowe and the Rev. Albert Spence of
Montpelier; Sunday school commission,
the Rev. c. l.. Eaton OF st. Johnsbury,
the Rev. A. NJ. Smith of Concord. and
Miss NJ A.. Jenness of St, Johnsbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
QUICK VERDICT BEATS DE voR,

Rutland, Oct. 1O.-After only 20
minutes elaboration a jury In Rut-
land county court to-day returned a
verdict for the defense in the case Of
George De Vor of Philadelphia, a sum
mer resident of Vermont. W.. Mrs. Ju-
liza c.. Graves, a Fair Haven property
owner. The plaintiff asked for dam
ages Of $1,000 because he was struck
by a falling limb while walking on the
sidewalk at the time a man was trim
ming a tree on the defendants prem
iSes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
DEFENDANT WINS 5000 CASE.

Daniel M. Brosnahan of Brattleboro
-Jun the case brought against him by
Ecrry f. Jordan, administrator of the
of william Collier, who claimed
that Brosnahan was liable on account of
the death Of Mr., Collier, killed by the de-
fcndant's runaway team of horses. The
defense was that Golfers death was the
result OF contributory negligence, and
the defendant was ordered to recover
his costs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
HURT IN MOTORCYCLE MIsHAP.

Samuel Patterson, Jr, OF Benning-
ton was seriously hurt Friday after
noon in a motorcycle accident. He
left on the machine for a ride and in
less than an hour returned with his
head bandaged, jumped off and going
into the house to lie down soon be-
came unconscious, There was a bad
cut on one of his ears AMI Jaws,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
housekeeping Women need
Health and Strength.

The work of a housekeeping woman
makes a constant call in her strength
and vitality, and sickness comes through
her kidneys and bladder oftener than
she knows. Foley Kidney Pills will in
vieorate and restore her. and weak back.
nervousness aching joints and irregular
bladder action will all disappear when
Foley Kidney Pills are used.-J. w.
O'SulliVan.-adV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
FOIrND PEARL IN RIVER.

An almost perfect pearl was found be-
tween North Montpelier and Calais in the
north branch of the Winooski river the
other day. 1t is in the possession Of the
Reed jewelry store at Montpelier, A num-
Der of pearls have been found in that
section
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16

James +. Harding, who was the cit
reporter for the Reformer at Brattle
boro for two years, is visiting that placf
after two years in the employ of tn,
American Smelling and Refining company
in the central part of Mexico.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
DIED WHILE UNLOADING WOOD.

While unloading wood at his home in
Montpelier Monday George Robinson
dropped to the ground dead. He had re-
marked in the morning that he never felt
better in his life, Heart trouble is thought
10 have caused his death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16

viii G. Richmond a resident of ngle-
wood, Cal, will answer any inquiries
about Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
Ne says further "Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound has greatly benefited me
for bronchial trouble and cough. after
] used other remedies that failed. 1t is
more like a food than a medicine" Do
9ot accept n substltute.-J. W. O'Sullivan
adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16
CLUBBING LIST.
The Free Press aud Other Periodical
at Low Rates to One Address.

The WeeL.y FREE DRESS can be oh.
tained In combination with other leadin,
periodici at low rates. To prevent I'M.
necessary correspondence we will stata
that after the subscription has begun
notice of a change of address, or any.
thing concerning the receipt Of the other
periodicals, should bc sent directly to
ths office of that periodical.
The Weekly FREE PRESS and any one
OF the following periodicals will be sent
70 any one address in the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-10-16

Ne furnish 10 publication except IL
connection with a subscription 80 tina
FREE PRESS.
Our clubbing lis, Includes ali pap.:i
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Subscribers may have more than ora
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serilerA
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20

lips together and inhale to Ehe limit This is the best thing have ever dis covered for insomnia, as almost before you know it while you are counting the inhalations you are asleep. [ never remember having done this more than ten times without going 10 sleep.
 Another aid to my restoration to health has been hot water ! drink ali the water I can and as hot as I can bear f; and when ! think I have taken enough 1 drink some more and still some more. The average stomach has become accustomed to cold water ana will reject the hot at first unless it is very hot After drinking 1t persist eutly it becomes very acceptable to the stomach and no nausea results.
 owe my restoration to the health now have to four things-careful diet, drinking hot water. decp breath ing and physical culture exercises [ have outlined"
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Morrison to Return.

It is expected that U. s. District Attorney Morrison will return here
 early in the week to conduct the case against G. E. PadTez, charged with violation of the neutrality laws in the alleged attempted smuggling Of ammunition at Fl Paso. The case comes up on Thursday. Padrez was arrested three days ago in Douglas and was brought before U. s. Com missioner Taylor, his bond being placed at S1 coo About half a dozen witnesses from Fl Paso will be here for the examination.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Odd Fellows AnnIversary.

Bisbee Odd Fellows lodge No. 10, the oldest lodge in the city. will eel citrate it's twenty-fifth anniversary on Friday. Special committees have 5eeu working on plans to make the anniversary an elaborate one. The first grad master Of the local lodge was William Hughes. and the first secretary who Is also the present see rctary, was J. C. Pritchard
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Slight Washout.

Early yesterday morning a slight washOut occurred at Charleston, near Fairtank. which delayed trains. The 3,reak was soon repaired and after noon and evening trais were running O schedule time yesterday.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Many Hunters.

About 20 Bisbee sportsmen will go hunting today, acording to the per mits issued by Justice Thomas. He has recently been appointed a depu- ty game warden and can issue per.
 mits direct. It is now open season
 on doves and the hunting is said tO le good in both valleys.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Council Meeting

A special meeting of the city coun- cil to consider the real estate ordi- nance will be held tomorrow night at the city hall
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
ST. JosEPH's HOSPITAL,
PHOENIX. ARIZONA

offers a three years course in nurs. ing, for particulars address Superin. tendent of Training School. lO1
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
GIee Club Meetino.

GIee Club Meeting
 A special meeting of the Bis5ee ternoonClub has been called for 2 % this afternoon at the Y NJ. C. A. Business of importance is to come up and all memoirs are especially re- uueste1 to attend.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
6iees Funeral.

The funeral Of Walter Bigs, the three-year-oid son of Mir. and Mrs. q. T.. Biggs, who died at the home in Warren on Friday, was held yes- terday at the residence, Rev. Deck CT officiating
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Receive Enuinment.

heceiVe Equipment. Yesterday five pool tables and other equipment was received by GUmm
 and Barnes, who have opened a first class and up 10 date pool hall in the new Harrison building, at Lowell The equipment will be installed in a few days.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
From St. David.

Mrs. Joseph Goodman, sister Of NIcRae, is in the city for a brief visit from St. David.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20

Erastus Hatley has returned from a two weeks vacation spent on the coast.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20

c. s. Titus and R. F. Gooding of the Fifth cavalry band we're visitors from Fort Huachuca yesterday.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
For New York

Mrs, David Foster and young daughter left last night for New York, where they will wis It for humber of months with Mir Fosters father,
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Smash Un.

A motorcycle ridden " Frank But Ter collited with one Ot the Bisbee Dye Works delivery wagons yester- day in front of the Orpheum. The only damage done was that the front of the motorcycle was twisted.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Tucson Visito.

Ig9UTT v TaTLes
 M. W. Jones, popieto of te Tue rson Marble Works. is in the city on bus. ness. He will remain here a few days.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-07-20
Buys Auto.

B. J. McKiney, a cattieman of Co- ch'se. has purchased a Studebaker from the Bisbee Auto company. This is the first car of this model to Dc sold here. The auto company is ex- pecting in a shipment of cars from Tucson early this week