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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
RUTLAND HONORS
ITS DEAD AVIATOR
Stores Suspend Business during
Funeral of Popular George
J. Schmitt.

Rutland. Sept. 5.-Rutland to-day
honored the memory of George j,
Schmitt. the popular young aviator
who was killed by fall in his aero
plane at the fair here Tuesday, by
suspending business In all OF the
stores and sending to the Congrega-
tional Church for the public funeral
service, after prayer at the home OF
his parents. Mr. AMI Mrs, George
Schmitt, a concourse OF people who
completely filled the large auditorium.
Never was such collection OF flowers
seen before at the funeral OF young
person in this city. Even the vendors
at the fair sent a handsome tribute.
The Rev. Arthur H. Bradford Of this
city, who officiated, characterized Mr..
| Schmitt as an aviator who rendered
real service to the world not in TAX
Ing chances merely to win applause,
but one who, by careful experiments,
had advanced the science of aviation.
The bearers were DR.. F. H. Gebhardt.
Wilfred A. Premier, Newman C. Wade,
Wallace y. Remington, Thomas c.
Dunn AMI Arthur II. Eastman. oil ex-
| cept the drst being school mates of
| the deceased,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
Markings FALL
ENDS REBELLION
LOOting and Other Excuses
Lasted Three Days-Amer-
leans in Danger.

Picking, Sept. 5.--Despatches received
here from Marking report that the
northern armies completely sacked that
city. The fall of Marking marks the
close of the rebellion. ms all the prov
inccs are now reported quiet
The looting and other excuses last
ed three days. The soldiers visited
the American consulate and demanded
money, but Mrs. Alvin W. Gilbert, wife
of the vice-consul, during the absence
of her husband, pluckily talked the
men out OF their designs. reminding
them that the Americans were their
friends. Tho soldiers then left the
consulate.
Another party of soldiers attempted
to enter the American Presbyterian
mission. They threatend to shoot the
Rev. Alfred V. Gray, the resident mis-.
slonary. because he refr0 to oper
the gate to them.
Looters also tried TO force the gate
Of the Rev j. NJ. b. ellis, American
Protestant Episcopal missionary. They
fired several shots through the closed gat,
and when IT was finally opened and thu
looters observed foreigners inside the!
departed.
Proposals involving the election of ;
president OF the republic before the draft
ing of the constitution has been com
pleted is now before Parliament.
The Gazette to-day announces thu
resignation Of the cabinet md says tn
personnel Of a new ministry will be sub
mitted FOR the approval Of parliamen
next week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
FAIR ATTENDED BY 5000.
Weather Conditions Ideal at sheldon
Aviator Expected To-day.

Sheldon Junction, Sept Am at
tendance of 5000 at the Franklin
county fair to-day was the largest OF
the three days Weather conditions
were ideal and the grounds were clean
ana cool after the rainfall Of yester
day afternoon and evening. The ex-
cursion trains from Richford and St
Adams were crowded. 600 persons
coming from ST Adams city alone.
In the $3.50. for n purse Of 5000, Lit
tie Joe, owned by Frank Lang of Bar
ton, came In first, and Baby Ruth, own
ed by Charles Martelle of Burlington
was second. The other entries were
LYDIA NJ. owned by C. b. Holds; Forest
Audubon, owned by D. w. Keefe
Kingsley, Jr., owned by Parker Living
ston. and Mystery, owned by c. Wood
worth.
The 2;20, for purse Of $3.50. was
| won by Childs, owned by Frank Lana
of Barton. with Frisco. owned by VIII
| Patton Of Franklin second. The other
starters were Pal Billiard, owned by
| Will Page; Forest Audubon, d. W
| Keefe; Fihne, Thomas Eaton; A1bus
P. c. Livingston; Little Joe, w. p
Lang; Percy Burnham w. p. Calkins
Ben Winters. b. Coombs, and L. Can.
deem, F. B Calkins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
Many Blocks Swept by Flames
Starting in Negro Dwelling
1900 Homeless.
BUSINESS DISTRICT SAVED
Monetary Loss Estimated ut
Ten Millions of Dollars
No Fatalities Re-
ported.

Hot Springs, Ark. Sept Fire which
started in a negros cabin al $50 o'clock
this afternoon was slowly dying out at
the foot Of West mountain, the southern
extremity of Hot Springs at midnight
after reducing to a smolderng mass ot
wreckage an area more than a mile in
length and from seven to ten blocks
wide In the eastern section of the city.
The loss IS estimated at ten million dol
lars
Governor Hays arrived late tonight
and probably will order military patrol
Of the burned area tomorrow. United
States troops also are expected from Lit
tie Rock to add to the guard on the mill
tary' reservation.
In the path OF the flames were manu-
featuring plants hotels. a number Of the
more pretentious residences and public
buildings II IS estimated that ZOO per-
sons are homeless.
SO far as can he ascertaned there were
no fatalities and the few persons hurt
suffered only minor injuries.
The fire originated in a negro dwell
ing on Church street, just east of the
Army and Navy hospital. and spread
quickly south and east. and soon was
partment. From this small dwelling
region the fire spread to a manufac
| turing section then to pretentious
, residence and hotel district and the
shifting wind threatened to carry the
flames to the main business section.
Among the buildings destroyed were tho
city's light water and power plants.
the county courthouse, the Park, Jeffer-
son, Princess and Moody Hotels. the city
! high school, Iron Mountain railroad sta
ton and ships. OZARK santarium, Peo-
pies laundry, Crystal theatre and Bijou
rink, besides a hundred or more business
buildings and many residences, including
some Of the best in the city.
At times early in the night the gals
reached a velocity of 80 miles an hour.
Twice the flames headed for the main
business district. but shortly before nine
I O'Clock the free use' of dynamite diverted
the fire toward South Hot Springs
where there is a better chance of con-
trolling It.
At ten o'clock tonight the wind sub
sided and the indications were that the
fire, which was sweeping uncontrolled
through the eastern portion of Hot
Springs. would burn itself out at the foot
Of West mountain after destroying the
greater part Of the South Hot Springs
residence district.
Various estimates of the probable
monetary loss range from six to ten mil
lions Of dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
TEACHER RUNS AMUCK
AND KILLS Is PERSONS

Muehlhauscn, Germany, Sept. -
Fifteen persons are dead here as the
result of school teacher named Wag-
ner running amuck last night with
several revolvers and n large supply
of ammunition. Eight persons 1ic1
shortly after Wagner opened up his
murderous fusillade and seven others
of twenty wounded succumhcd to their
injuries to-day. Four more persons
are in "a precarious condition.
Wagner previously had killei his
wife and four children in the nearby
town of Degcrloch.
When Wagner was overpowcrcd ~
Infatuated toWnspcoplc he had been
badly injured by blows from clubs
ana wounds from pitchforks. It is be-
lieVed that he was insane, but COM
mission of examining Judges declared
him normal mentally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11

c. A Mccormick. United states cavalry.
heads the list at the so0-yard range
with rs plus 1G.
At the 90o-yard range Capt. c. L.
Test. End infantry. Texas, is first at
IS plus one.
At 1000 yards Sergeant a. J. Stark,
ard infantry, Is FIRST at 75 plus 3.
In tho expert riflemens match,
Pan-American shooting union, Tealdi
of Argentina, is first with 81 cartons.
In the 50-yard revolver match, Carriere
of France has the lead with 100 points.
In the miniature re-entry match in the
standing position the United States holds
first and second places, Busse having 4st
and Schnerring $50.
At the prone position the best scores
are: United states. King, 800; Miller, 800
w. A. Lee, 400; Schnerring, 497; Sweden
Lofman, 495; Carlberg, 491.
For standing and prone positions
Schnerring, United States, is high man
with a total of 977.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
CANADIANS BEST SHOTS.
Major NciIarE Wins the individual
Chnmpionship of World.

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept i.-By win
ming the individual Palma match with
an army rife. Major w. Hart McHarg OF
Canada becomes the individual champion
Of the world by having total OF 20
out of a possible 90 on the 500, 300 and
600 yard ranges Capt Neal Smith OF
Canada was second with r. score OF 20
and Lieut.. George Mortimer of Canada
third. also with 900,
Places were awarded according to
merit. The best scores on the long dis
lance range counted for first place, the
next best for second place.
The Palma trophy will be shot for on
Monday September S.
In the shoot to-day members of the
United States team, who will take part
I'm the international match Saturday
made the following scores on the 800
metre range Captain Eddy Cos; Lieu
tenant Kneubel, T01; Captain Heidenrech
! 80; Artifcer Sweeting, 617; Captain NIL
Ter. G5N; Lieut.. Colonel Tewes, 6G6, Ser
| geant Long, Cos.
| In the Palma team practice match
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

Albany. y. Y, Sept. 4-The State de-
partment of health to-day gave permits
sion for the operation of a santarium at
Harrietstown, near Lake Placid in the
Adirondack mountains Ut which 1t is
planned to use the Friedman tuber-
culoss treatment.
Swinemuende, Germany. Sept. 1.-THE
Russian Uopedo boat destroyer Novk
established record when she attained
maximum speed of S7.3 knots on her
trial here yesterday. Her average
speed over the measured mile was 81
knots. The Novik, which was built in
Germany, burns oil and has no fitted
smokestacks.
Briege, Germany, Sept 1.-Two r1ore
officers OF the German arrays dying
corps were killed In an aeroplane acct
dent here to-day. Lieut.. vor .Ec!ten
Brecher ana Lieutenant Prize. bo.h
young men, were testing n now aero-
plane over the military acrodrome when
the left wing collapsed while they were
at a height OF 100 yards, The aviatoni
were thrown TO the ground ard cr"shcd
to death
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
TAFT GUEST OF LINCOLN.
Former President Delighted with yhP
EkwnHok Golf Links.

Manchester. Sept. 5.-Former Preside
and Mrs. William II. Taft arrived here
this afternoon and will be the guests
over Sunday of the Hon. and Mrs. Rob
ert r. Lincoln at Iiildene. Within an
hour of his arrival Mr.. Taft and Mr..
Lincoln were enjoying a golf match at
the Ekwanok Country club. 1t was evil
dent from the start that Mr.. Taft finds
positive enjoyment in the royal and an
Cient game. Darkness prevented full
round and on the return to the clut
the former president stated that My
opia was the only golf course to be com
pared with FkWanok.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
POSITION TO BE FILLED
IN DIPLOMATIC SERVICE

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE third assist
ant secretary OF state ha. given notice
that October 20, 1919, an examination will
be held In the department OF state at
Washington Tor the positions Of secre-
taries In the diplomatic service, Full In
formation as to details can be obtained
by addressing the third assistant secre-
tary of state promptly. Representative
Frank L. Greene, Room $50, House Of
nee building. Washington, will be pleased
TO respond to any inquiries concernins
this matter that may be addressed to him
by persons interested in 1t, and will be
glad to do all that he properly may tc
promote the opportunity of deserving and
ambitious young men IN the first dis
trict to take this examination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11

New York, Sept. 4.-Henry Billings
Brown, aged IS, retired associate Justice
Of the United States Supreme Court, died
to-day at BronXville, n. Y. He had been
in failing health for more than year.
but the immediate cause Of death was
heart disease Justice Brown was APP
pointed to the supreme court in 1890 and
served until May, 1906. Previous to this
appointment he served as United States
circuit court judge in Detroit. In politics
he was a republican. He was born n,
South Lee, Mass, and was graduated
from Yale University In 1850
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
RECEIVES 100000 LEGACY.
Fortune Comes to Wife of Former
Boiler Maker In Rutland.

Rutland. Sept. Mrs. John H. Hol-
mes Of this city. wife OF n former boiler
maker here, has been left 100000 in the
will of her brother, Theodore w. Barhydt
of Delmar, Cal, who died recently Of
apoplexy while in an automobile. He
left an estate valued at a million dollars.
A sister of Mrs Holmes Mrs. Emma
Jasrnin of Schenectady, y. Y, also gets
10000. Mr.. Barhydt was born in
Schenectady in 1895 He made his money
in real estate in Iowa. He also built
several small railroads, including part
of the present Burlington system.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
DEATH OF FREDERICK MEAD.

Rutland, Sept, 4,-Frederick Mead, a
nephew OF Ex-Governor John A. Mead
of this city, died suddenly Of append.
citis yesterday at Tacoma, Wash, where
he had been three years as mill super
intendent for the Vermont Marble COM
pany. Mr. Mead was a son Of the late
r. H. Mood of this city. HIS wife, who
survives, with two daughters BY form
er wife Ia a daughter OF Mr., ana Mrs
Sylvester e. Smith Of West Rutland. Mr..
Mead before going West was a foreman
for the Vermont Marble company at Cen
ter Rutland. His remains will be brought
to Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11

the prohibited classes mentioned in Sec
tion three Of the immigration act, which
section provides that persons who have
been insane within five years previous
shall not be permitted to land in Can
ada or In case Of having landed In or
entered Canada shall not be permitted &c
remain therein.
And the said Harry X. Thaw is here.
by ordered to be deported to the State
OF Vermont. whence ne came to Can.
ada"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
KILLS AUTOMOBILE RACER
Front Tire Explodes and Chr Burls
Hurry Endicott to Death.

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 5.-Harry Dnd-
colt, IS, ofAnderson. Ind, who has been an
automobile racer for Is years, and Mary
Sarata Of Jackson, q 10-year-old spectator
were killed and three persons injured
here this afternoon when Endicott's au-
tomobile hurting around the race track
crashed through a fence after one of the
front tires blew up.
George Benedict. 2S Of Los Angeles
Endicott's mechanican, IL believed TO be
internally injured and may not recover
Endicott was driving n 10o-horsepower
car preparatory to an exhibition race
against Benedict here tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
SHELDON FAIR is OVER.
Small Field in Last Days Races-Pick-
pockets Made Good Haus.

Sheldon Junction, Sept with an at
tendance OF 5000, the annual Franklin
county fair closed a successful four-day
exhibition. The weather has been ideal
and this fact has helped to make tho
fair one Of the best in the history of the
association. There We're no aeroplane
flights as 1t was impossible to obtain an
airship after the fair had begun and
tho one engaged was wrecked the first
Of the week.
pickpocket. have been unusually busy
and among those who have been victims.
! according to report We're J. Barrett OF
St Adams who was relieved of 81; Sid
ney Reade OF Fairfield. sli Elwin Ash
! ton OF Rice Hill, Sheldon, 500; Bradley
Paradee Of Fairfield s25; John McFeet-
er. OF East Highgate, sa'; Roland Bard
Of Morrisvile sl5, and Byron Combs of
East berkshire. 500. a woman also lost
a gold watch on the grounds Thursday
and it is suspected that 1t was stolen.
one of the features OF the fair was the
exhibit Of silver Campines By A. D.
Bradford of St. Adams, the first Of that
/ breed seen here.
| The racing to-day was something OF
disappointment with only eight of the 81
| entries in the running Inc iFeS-i'i 'a'
was the only good race, the other two
being finished in one. two three order
| The summaries:
2:4o TROT OR PACE. PURSE $3.50.
Baby Ruth. b. M. Charles Mar
| telle OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. L
Lady Bird. b. M, F. B. Lang ...2 2
Rapidite, b. g., p. II. Post ."....3 5
Time. e4h, 216 1-6 and 2:l7la.
a:25 TROT PURSE $3.50.
Childs oh. >, r. r. Lang.......l
Lady Bird, b, m, c. B. Hobbs g
Time. ::3s. :37A. e:sbh.
FREE-FOR- ALL. PURSE 5000.
Reproachless, c. Woodwork 2 l
Black Twister, Il. II. Combs 2
Alca ndine F. B. Calkins. 3
Time. 2l4h, ::le14, e:l5, 2l7h.
Susie Nj. br, m, sunderln.....2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11

warn Murray that he wanted long flag
ging" on his train
Coroner Mix continued his private in
quest into the wreck to-day and late to-
night, He hoped to finish tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11

The healing demulcent qualities Of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are not
duplicated in any other medicine for
coughs and colds Any substitute offered
YOU Is an inferior article, Refuse to &C
cept it for it can not produce the heal
ing and soothing effect of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. Insist upon the genu-
inc, which contains no opiates. j. W
O Sulivan.--Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
U. S. REVOLVER TEAM FIRST.

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept. 1.-The United
States revolver team to-day won first
place with score Of 2,l30. The Argentine
republic team was second with 1000, and
Peru third with 1907
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-09-11
AVIATOR is RECOVERING.
Racing Results at the Dog River Val.
ley Fair, Mortified.

Mortified, Sept. at is not thought
that the injuries sustained by Charles
Baysdorfer, the aviator who was injured
Yesterday afternoon while making an ex-
hlbition flight at the Dog River valley
fair, will prove serious. He was in a
more comfortable condition to-day. To-
day races resulted as follows:
NAMED RACE, TROT AND PACE,
PURSE 5000
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-12-13
AM ORDINANCE

BY Mr.. LaCroix, of Ward One, Grant
parish, La,
the interference with the
drainage on the public roads of the
parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
and fixing the penalty for violation
thereof.
Section l.
Be it ordained by the police jury of
the parish of Grant, State of louisiana,
in legal session convened, That it shall
be unlawful for any person or persons,
CORPORATIONS. ETC., to interfere with or
cause to be interfered with in any man.
ner the drainage of the public roads OF
the parish Of Grant, State of Louisiana.
Section p
Be it further ordained, That any per.
son or persons or corporations interior.
ing with the drainage of the pnblit
roads of the parish of Grant, State Of
Louisiana, shall be deemed guilty of I
misdemeanor, and upon conviction be
fore the district court therefor shall b
fined in the sum of not less than tel
dollars and not more than fifty dollars
| or imprisoned not less than ten day
nor more than thirty days, or both a
the discretion of the court, subject :
work on the public roads of the parish
Read and adopted by sections and a
a whole this Nov. 4, 1918.
| r. w. RICHARDSON.
r. S. CAMERON, President.
Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-12-13
Mr.. Bryan's Paper. The Commoner.

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those who are opposed to Democratic
reforms, as well as the clever misrep-
rentations made by the organs of the
Especial interests. As an exponent
of the plans and purposes of the nation
al Democratic administration, The CON-
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and other departments. A CAREFUL,
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rious members of the Presidents Cabi
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year.
Many of our readers are already Com
moner subscribers; many others ma
desire to be. To make it convenient a
| well as inexpensive for our reatdrs
| send subscriptions to The Commonel
| we have arranged with Mr.. Bryan
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-12-13
Young Operator Arrested for EN-
bezzIement.

Shreveport, La, Dec, g.
Frank Fuller, a young telegraph
operator, who is in Jail here to-
night on a charge of embezzle-
ment, awaiting the arrival OF an
officer from Evangeline parish,
admits that he stole $500 while
depot agent for the Rock Island
Railroad at Pierre, La, in Octo-
Der, explaining that he needed it
to pay debts.
Fuller says he picked up
the receipts of three days, and
then, fearing he would be dis
charged because of lack of rec
concentration from the Iron
Mountain Railway, for which ne
previously worked at Polloc, La.
he skipped, and was a fugitive
until his capture here.
Recently he married, but KEEP
his wrongdoing secret from hi
bride, who was with him whel
Inc was arrested. After remain
ing with him at police headquar
tiers several hours she left for ne
! home in Corrigan. Texas. Flu
ller's parents reside at Galbreatf
La. near Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1913-12-13
AN ORDINANCE

BY Mr.. LaCroix, of Ward One, Grant
parish, Louisiana,
Prohibiting the passing of plows. discs,
or other machines over the public
roads of the parish of Grant, State
of Louisiana, and fixing the penalty
for violation thereof.
Section One
Be it ordained by the police jury OF
the parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
in legal session convened, That on and
after the PRONUNCIATION of this ordi-
nance it shall be unlawful for any per-
son or persons TO drag or cause to be
dragged over the public roads OF the
parish of Grant, State of Louisiana,
any disc or pillow in any manner SO as tf
cut or plow said roads
Section Two
ANY person or persons violating thu
foregoing section of this ordinance shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof in the dis
trict court shall be fined not less thai
ten dollars and not more than twenty
five dollars, or imprisoned not les
than five days nor more than thirt
DAYS, or both at the discretion of tn
court. subject to work on the publ
roads of the parish.
Read and adopted by sections and .
a whole this Nov. 4, 1913
s r. w. RICHARDSON,
r. S. CAMERON, President
Clerk.