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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
NORTHERN BANKERS MEET.
l.. II. Bixby Of Montpelier EIecte,
Member OF the Executive Council.

Wells River, March 16.-The 10th
annual meeting and banquet of the
Northern Bankers Association was
held at Hale's Tavern tonight. Over
100 bankers from Vermont and New
Hampshire were present besides Off
GERS of the leading banks of Boston
New York, Albany and one from Om-
aha, Neb. AT the business meeting
these officers were elected: F. W
Sawyer of Milford, N. H.. president;
A. H. Chandler, Bellows Falls, first
vice-president; A. NJ Heard, Manches-
ter, N. H.. second vice-president; II
r. Robbins, Newport, secretary anu
treasurer l.. H. Bixby. Montpelier, \
Bailey of Wells River and L. F. Thur
Der of Nashua, \. H.. executive coun-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
SEC. BALLINCER ATTACKED
Chief Engineer Of Reclamation Ser
vice Gives Rather Damaging Testi-
mOuy.

vice GivcS kathcr Damaging IeSu-
mOny.
Washington, d. c., March 11.--With
Arthur p. Davis, chief engineer of the
reclamation service on the stand, the
attack upon Secretary Ballinger con-
tinued today before the Congressional
committee of investigation. Mr.. Davis
was called as witness by Clifford
Pinchot and was examined by Mr..
Pinchot's attorney.
He contradicted fatty many state
ments made by Secretary Ballinger to
President Taft, revealing in detail
various interviews and talks he had
from time to time with Secretary Bal
linger, and ending the day by declar-
ing that the reclamation service is
still in danger of disintegration as a
result of Ballingers attitude toward
it, Mr.. Davis declared:
"In language as strong as politeness
and proper respect would permit, I
since he had been mentioned for Sec
retary of the Interior had been sub
versive to the best interests of the
reclamation service and had tended
to its disintegration.
"He asked me what | meant, and |
told him | referred to the many ru-
mors of changes that had been made
in the newspapers. He said the state
ments were net authorized. l told him
that nevertheless they were true, for
he had made the same statements to
me- / told him the public regarded
these statements as true
With regard to a statement by Mr..
Ballinger to the President that he had
restored many lands withdrawn by
Secretary Garfield on the strength of
recommendation from the reclama-
ton service thai these lands were no
longer needed fer reclamation pur-
poses, Mr.. Davis declared that all of
the recommendations made by the re-
clamation service were in response to
direct orders issued by Mr.. Ballinger.
These orders were repeated, he said,
many times, but were never put in
writing. Director Newell of the re-
clamation service protested vigorous
! ly against the secretary's action.
Mr.. Davis said Secretary Ballinger
| had written letter to DR.. Thomas f.
Hill of this city, repeating the state
ment that lands had been restored up
on recommendation of the acting dir
ector of the reclamation service that
they were no longer needed. The wit
ness said he was the acting director
referred to; that he had never made
any such recommendations.
Mr. Davis declared that early in the
present administration he had found
Mr.. Ballinger deeply prejudiced
against the reclamation service. He
asserted that Mr.. Ballinger had tolC
him to prepare the list of lands fol
reclamation slowly, SO as not to at
tract public attention
Mr. Davis asserted that Mr.. Balm
ger was wrong in stating to the Pres
ident that Mr. Garfield's withdrawal.
did hot truthfully show what they
were made for. There had been nj
subterfuge, he said, and if there hat
been any appearance of subterfuge /
was his fault and not Mr.. Garfield's.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
BETHEL MAN SUICIDES.
Andrew Stewart Shot Himself Yes.
terday Morning, Insanity Probably
Being Cause.

Bethel. March 1o.-Attracted by the
sound of a revolver shot, Loretta
daughter of Andrew Stewart, ran to
his room this morning little after 8
o'clock and found her father in bed
with a bullet hole through his head
and a revolver at his side. Medical
assistance was called, but the man
died at ll.30 O'Clock, Mr.. Stewart
had been in i'll health for some time
and it was thought that he was de-
mented. He lived in the Harry En,-
cry house alone with his daughter,
who kept house and went to school
and he was employed by the Wood
bury Granite Co. He has son in
Providence, r. l., and another in the
United States Navy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
REPAIRS ALMOST FINISHED.
Burned Portion of State Hospital for
the Insane Being Put Into Shape
Again.

Waterbury, March 1.-THE repairs
on the burned portion of the State In
sane Hospital have progressed so that
from Main street one would hardly
know there had been a fire The
mansard roof and tower have been
replaced and painted and at present
work is being done on the interior
A great deal of the interior below the
burned section had to be re-floored
because of the water. The floors were
of extra thickness to deaden noise and
jar, felt being used between the
boards. When these floors were thor
oughly wet it took a long time to
dry out, with the result that it was
necessary to replace them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
A Young Wonder.

Although but Is months old, Rob
Somerville OF Rutland, the we'll
known lightweight wrestler, is most
remarkable child. He takes great in
terest in his fathers profession and
can form bridge do a head
stand" and "chin himself" on a bar.
Young Bob takes a cold sponge bath
and does Marathon around the
breakfast table every morning,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
CLEARING UP DEBRIS.
Operations In Work OF Clearing Up
Collapsed Shed at NOrthfield Pro.
crossing Rapidly.

Northfield, March l7.-Work on the
ing rushed with all speed, but is slow
because of the large amount of rough
stock which was on hard at the time
of the accident. Spur tracks have
been build from the railway and one
of the Central Vermont wrecking
cranes has been secured to load the
stone on fiat cars. 1t is then taken To
the No. 3 Ellis shed. AS soon as this
stone and the timbers are removed
the work of rebuilding will be COM
menced. 1t is expected tharthe new
shed will be ready for use by early
summer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
WEALTHY FARMER ARRESTED.
Charged With Having Sold "Pure
Syrup" Containing Supply of Water.

Rutland, March 16.-C. w. Sherman,
a wealthy West Rupert farmer, was
arrested today by Deputy L. s Mars
hall E. S. Whitaker Of this city,
charged with selling a gallon of adul-
terated maple syrup on April 22, 1909
to Allen Slade and Company of Fall
River, Mass. The capias on which the
arrest was made alleges that the syr-
up was labelled Pure Vermont Ma
pie Syrup" although it was found to
contain water. Sherman was arraign-
ed before ]. A. Merrill of Rutland
U S. Commissioner. His attorney, e
II. O'Brien furnished bail of $3.50 and
Sherman will appear at the next ses-
sion of U S. District Court.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
DEMOCRATS CARRY BENNINGTON
Win All Contests Yesterday With The
Exception OF Two.

Bennington, March To- More votes
were cast today at the annual meet
ing that at any previous election in
the history of the village and in ev-
cry instance whic hthere was a con-
test, with two exceptions, Democratic
candidates were elected. Village Pres
ident Fred c. Martin defeated his Re-
publican opponent, ]. b. IIannon, b.
majority of 423 W. V. Hogan was
reelected clerk over the Republican
candidate. The Republicans elected
]. A. Ryan tax collector and Clarence
l.. Holden trustee of ward one
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
INK EXPERTS DISAGREE
Difference of Opinion Liable to I'm
dermine Aids Structure Of "DOc-
tOred" Check.


Albany, N. Y, March 16.-The de-
fense in the Senate bribery investiga-
ton closed today with disagreement
of expert witnesses which threatens
to undeRnine the whole elaborate
structure based by Senator Aids at
torneys on the alleged "doctored'
check stub. David n. Carvalho, the
New York authority on handwriting
and ink, who appeared in the Thaw
case, followed Expert Albert II. Ham
ilton of Auburn on the stand for
Aids this afternoon and declared that
he could find no sign that the 49,
500" total On the stub had been alter
ed Hamiltons opinion was that this
total had been raised from $4,000 to
the present figures.
This stub belonged TO the check
which Hiram G.. Moe drew on the
Groton National Bank on April 22
1901 to obtain funds he and Senator
Conger allege were carried to Albany
| Nixon and Assemblyman Burnett On
the strength of Expert Hamilton S
testimony, Aids attorneys were pre-
pared to argue that Moe had played
false with the Congers by writing the
stub for $500 less than the face of
the check and keeping the difference
They also held that to make the stub
valid evidence, it was altered to fit
the check before it was introduced
at this investigation.
Senator Congers counsel have two
ink experts of their own to call, but
tonight they declared that these wer1
hardly necessary after Carvalho S
| testimony. They believe that Aids
side would not have put Carvalho on
the stand after learning his conclusions
had they not feared that their oppo-
nents would call him.
| Mr.. Carvalho agreed with Hamilton
that the words Albany natter &c.
| 900" siSnifying the sum of the New
York draft and cash $500" were writ.
ten in an ink different from that used
1 in the check and the rest of the stub
but this does net worry the "prosecu-
ton" for Moe already has testified
| that he wrote these same words ant
| figures on April "a, after he returned
from his trip to Albany and two days
after the rest of the stubs were made
out
Expert Hamilton was on the stant
from the opening today until 1920 p
m, most of the time under what At
tcrney Osborne tried to make 'gru
elling" cross-eXamination. Mr.. Hamil
ton, however, showed a positivenes'
that could not be shaken.
Senator Aids returned to the stant
for few minutes late in the after
noon to explain a deposit of 81 900 il
cash made with his New York brok
ers soon after the legislative session
of 1901. He said that money cam,
from his aunt.
Senator Conger will face the Sen
ate as witness again tomorrow. II
addition TO Conger, the prosecution
will call two experts, Joseph d
Ghrue, New York chemist, and AL
bert S. Osborne, a handwriting au
thority of Rochester. The presenta
tion of evidence probably will clos
tomorrow.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
TO UNIONIZE BURLINGTON.
Mayor Burke Among Those to Address
Meeting Last Night.

Burlington, March 16.-Two hun
dred men listened attentively for two
hours this evening to addresses by
General Union Organizer l.. Stewart
Reed, Rev, E. G. Guthrie, pastor of the
First Congregational church and May
or Burke at mass meeting in the
interest of organized labor in Carpen-
'ters' Hall. Reed said ne begun the
campaign in Burlington and that he
meant to complete the unionisation of
the city before he finished MFR. Guth-
rie favored unions in large sense.
Mayor Burke unrged caution and not
to ask what is impossible
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
TARIFF QUESTIONS Up AGAIN
French and Canadian Matter Put Over
Until Presidents Return From
Western TriD.

Washington, March 15.-The French
and Canadian tariffs again were the
subject of conferences at the White
House today. Ambassador Jusserand
of France called to see the President
Immediately after luncheon and the
two talked for some time in tn par.
lors of the White House. Later the
President saw James Mcdonald of
Toronto and then consulted with
Secretary of State KEox and members
of the tariff board. 1t was said that
nothing definite would be decided un-
til the Presidents return from his
Western trip March 23.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
MASONS GIVE DANCE.
United Brethren Lodge OF White Ris-
er Junction to Entertain Guests
This Evening.

White River Jet, March 17.-Unit-
ed Brethren Lodge F. and A. NJ, holds
its second annual concert and dance
in Gates Opera House on Friday ev-
ening, March 18th. Leightsinger's Or
chestra of Brattleboro furnishes the
music, giving a concert from to 9
at which hour dancing will begin.
This orchestra has been here before
and given great satisfaction. Card
games and other social pastimes may
be enjoyed by those who do not care
for dancing. Lunch will be served
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
MANY WANT JOB.
Ofiice OF Judge of Probate Not to Go
Begging In Burlington.

Burlington, March 16.-There is
likely to be quite contest over sue
cessor to the late Judge of Probate
M. A. Bingham. The Governor will fill
the vacancy and among the candidates
are Orman p. Ray. J, H. Macomber,
C. s. Palmer ard A. Sherman
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
PLAYED With Matches.

A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hart, who
live about four miles out of the vii
lage of Randolph is in a serious con-
dition as the result of severe burns.
The accident was caused by playing
with matches, the child's side and
arm being horribly burned,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
UNSUCCESSFUL RAID.
Rutland County Sherifi's Department
Having Hard Time Trying to Find
Liquor ut Otter Inn.

Rutland, March 15.-For the third
time within three weeks the otter
Creek Inn at Pittsford was raided
this afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs
Pascal Ricci, d. A. Barker and A. A.
Leonard. Fer two hours the officers
searched the place for intoxicating
liquor, but the only suspicious things
found there were three empty bottles.
One pint of whiskey, which was clai-
med by the cook as his personal prop
erty, is the total result of the three
raids.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

Robert l.. Burnap, formerly general
freight agent OF the Grand Trunk rail-
way here, has been indicted In the
United States court charged with vio-
lation Of the Elkins rebate law.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

The register at Hale's Tavern,
Wells River, shows that last season
356 automobile parties put up there
which meant that i176 persons from
23 States of the Union were cared
for.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

Lake Champlain is now four feet
nine inches above low water. The
water has risen more than two feet
since tho warm SPELL
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
AN IMPERISHABLE TRUSTEE

an indestructivs friend, an ever
lasting servant. That is what life
insurance is, /. e., the way we do it.
61st year National Life Insurance
Company, Montpelier VT. (MutuaD.
S. S. Ballard, General Agent New
Langdon Block, Montpelier, VT.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

The vestry of st. Paul's Episcopal
church, Burlington, has decided to
rebuild tae parish house recently &c.
stroyed by fire.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

St. Bridget's Roman Catholic church
at West Rutland will celebrate its
golden jubilee this year,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17

Charles F. Smith was born in ST.
Johns, p O., March A, 1S47, and Is,
therefore &c years old. He came to
Burlington in mis- infancy and was
educated in the public schools OF
that city. For many years he has
conducted a -four and feed business,
but is better known as president Of
the Burlington Savings Bank, The
largest banking institution in Ver-
mont. He Is also a director Of the Ma,
tional Life Insurance Company and
OF the Central Vermont Railway Conf
pany, being considered one of the
ablest business men in Vermont. He
is n director of the Mary Fletcher
Hospital and a trustee of various
charitable institutions and is treas
urer of the corporation ola the Uni
yersity of Vermont.
Mr. Smith represented the city OF
Burlington in the Legislature Of 1894
and 1896, serving as chairman of the
Committee on Ways and Means. In
189S he was elected a member of the
State Senate from Chittenden county
and served as chairman of the Com
mittee on Finance. During his leg
isltive career he was counted as one
of the most useful and influential
members.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-03-17
CHARLESP.S P.SMITHS' STAND
VIII Not Enter Scramble for 0iiice
But win Not Refuse to Allow Use
OF His Name ii There Is Any Con-
ciderable Feeling That He Ought 10
nO So.

burlington, March 13.--ln view of
papers to the effect that Charles p.
Smith, OF this city, was not BONA tide
candidate for the Republican nomin-
alton for Governor, representative
of the Journal asked Mr.. Smith yes
terday to state his position. Mr.. Smith
did not hesitate to state his position
frankly saying in substance. {" do not
propose to enter into any scramble
for the nomination If, however,
there is any considerable feeling that
| ought to be a candidate | would APP
preciate the honor, and would not re-
fuse it if ii came in the right way
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notes
Of General Interest From
ThelGdS tieId
Utica Herald)

A we'll with one-million reported
volume was drilled in near Wildwood,
on the Hammond farm, several miles
from any other well.
The plant of the Granville Natural
Gas, Fuel and Light Co. was sold by
the sheriff Monday, to the Ohio Fuel
Supply Co. for $lS,525, which is al
most double the appraisement.
The well of the Logan company on
the Mrs. Leman Thrapp lease, four
miles eats of town, came in a couple
of weeks ago with cne-third million
volume. 1t was given shot and was
shut in at about one million.
Alva Alderman, T. rig builder, fell
60 feet while tearing down derrick
near Pleasantville, and alighted in a
pile of soft dirt where the forge had
been. He was shocked and bruised,
but was able to get out in day or
two.
The Kelsey company got dry hole
on the Harding lease northeast of He
bron, and one ON the McCreary farm
southeast of Granville. The North
American company also got dry
hole southeast of Granville, 'on the
Emma Jewett lease.
The magazine of the Marietta Tor
pedo Co and Lancaster Nitre-glycer-
inc Co. IL mikes from Bremen ex-
ploded Monday morning. Gas had
been turned on to prevent freezing,
and 1900 quarts probably became ov-
erheated Guy Nixon's house and
Henry Heyd's barn were badly injur-
ed Windows were broken in Bremen.
Driller Joe Stephens, who is work
ing on the new Utica company well
on the VIM. Smoots farm, said on
Monday that the tools were down
1850 feet and the well would be COM
pleted in two weeks if flood did not
occur. The location is on the south
east part of the Smoots farm, on the
low ground which is covered with wat
er az each Hood.
A severe explosion occurred at the
pump station of the Columbus Gas
and Fuel Co. near Appleton on last
Friday night The engine room filed
with gas from leak, and spark ig-
nited it. John Rowe was badly burn
ed about the head and hands. James
Farron was seriously burned on his
head, back, legs and hands, his cloth
ing being nearly all burned off his
body. Both men were hurled several
feet.
The artificial gas company in the ci-
ty of Hamilton, Ohio, last week cut
the price of it's gas from 70 cents to
80 cents per thousand, to meet the
price of natural gas. Fifteen years
ago the Hamilton people paid SO per
thousand for gas. The city then put
in a plant of its own. in competition,
and the price went down to 20 cents
and now to 80 cents. 1t is evident
that artificial gas can be made at rea-
sonable price, to take the place of
natural, if the supply of the latter be-
comes exhausted.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01
Entertained With
Dinner Party

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Miller enter
tained with dinner party at their
home in Millwood Thursday evening
about fifteen guests being present in
all. The out-oftown guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Scolds OF Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Lauderbaugh OF
Mt. Vernon, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Pipes
of Greersville and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ralston and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Engle of Howard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01
BANK
LOoter Gives Himself Up To
The Officers

Boston, Feb. 25.-George w.
Coleman, looter of the National
City bank of Cambridge, who is said
to have plundered that institution
of nearly $25O,OO0, was arrested
here this morning. He was taken
into custody by federal officers us
the railway station as he returned
to give himself up.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01
SOCIETY NOTES
Carpentcr-Wolfe

Oarucnter-MOlIe
Wedding
Burl Raymond Carpenter OF How
ard and Miss Elsie X. Wolfe Of Wal
honding were united in marriage
Wednesday afternoon by Rev. +. G.
Brininstool &C the Baptist parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter left over
the C., A. G. C. for Howard where
they will reside Best wishes OF
many friends go with them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01
Holzworth-Bowman
Wedding

Mr.. George Holzworth OF Harper
Ia, and Miss Jennie Bowman of
Fredericktown, were united In mar
riage Thursday afternoon about 2 o.
clock In Judge Berry's private Office
at the county court house. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed by the
Rev. A. 3. Williams. Mr.. and Mira.
Holzworth will make their home in
Harper, Ia
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+ 4. !. !. X !. !. i. !. i. i. i. !. !.
.& BIRTHS J.
1. i. i. i. i. !. !. i. i. 4 i. j. i.

A daughter was born Thursday ev-
ening to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fry
OF East Burgess street,
A daughter was born Friday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs j. V. Cochran.
of Danyille.
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And Want Share Of DiStrlbu
lion In An Estate
Court Is Asked To COnStruG
The Will
Other Items From The
Temple Of Justice

A most peculiar suit was filed in
the court of common pleas of Knox
county Friday morDing-peculiar on
account of the large number of de-
PENDANTS named in the petition, there
being 1919 in all.
The style of the case Is tnat of
George ]. Ewers, as executor of Jul
la A. Ewers VS.. Sarah Herendeen, ct
al. The action is brought to con-
strue the last will and testament of
Julia A. Ewers. According to one
provision of the will the testatrix
directed that upon the death OF her
husband, John G. Ewers, that the
residue of the estate be divided equal
ly among the nephews and nieces.
The plaintiff states that he has in his
possession the sum of $9,832.35 ready
for distribution and that the nieces
and nephews of the half-blood and
the grand nieces of the full-blood
have made demand for their share OF
the distribution and that the plaintiff
is unable to determine VINO is en-
titled to share of the distribution.
The 1919 defendants named in the
suit are nieces and nephews of the
half-blood and grand nieces and
grand nephews of the full-blood. The
plaintiff therefore asks the court
for a construction of the will ii
order that he may make distribu
tion that is lawful and according t.
the provision set forth in the will
The suit is most extraordinary one
and has required many months fol
preparation as the defendants are
located In Knox, Richland, Licking
Hancock, Williams and a numoer o.
other counties in the state. William
A. Hosack is the attorney for the
plaintiff In this action.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01

FOR SALB-118 acre farm, well
improved, close to town. $50 per
acre. W.. G. Rockwell & Bro.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, March 8, 1910, at 9 a. m:
First partial account OF VIM. and
Edwin r. Hamilton, executors Of
VIM. Hamilton.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-03-01

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
Tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, March 8, 1910, at 9 a. m.:
Third and final account Of 7. 8.
Pitkin, guardian Of Evangeline 8
Pitkin.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.