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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
JUDGE AYERS
ON THE BENCH
NEW DISTRICT JUDGE MAKES ONE
ORDER AND THEN AD-
JOURNS COURT.
THE BAR ASSOCIATION
Adopts Resolutions on the Retirment
of CheadIe and the Advancement
of Ayers-Are Ordered Spread Up.
on the Court Mnutes-Changes at
Courthouse.

The most interesting incident con-
nected with the change in officials at
the courthouse yesterday morning oc-
Cured in the district courtroom,
where the bar association assembled.
The following resolutions, prepared by
committees previously appointed, were
reported and adopted:
Retirement of CheadIe.
Whereas, The Honorable E. X.
Cheadle this day retires from long and
useful service on the bench OF the
Tenth Judicial District OF Montana;
And Whereas, The said e. X.
Cheadle retires with the best wishes
of the bar OF Fergus county, Montana,
and his services have been by this
bar appreciated;
Now, Therefore, Be it resolved by
the Fergus County Bar association, in
meeting assembled, that we hereby
publicly express our appreciation OF
his services while occupying the
bench, and extend to him our best
wishes for his success as a practitioner
at the bar over which he has so long
presided.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That a copy
of this resolution be spread upon the
minutes of the FERGUS County Bar as
copy thereof be delivered to said e.
K. Cheadle.
H. LEONARD DeKALB,
j. c. HUNTOON,
VIM. M. BLACKFORD,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
A TOUCH OF WINTER,
Thermometer Falls After a Heav,
Snowstorm-change Today.

"SH0TH--~t'dH9c IOUdy.
Following the heavy snowstorm last
week, the fall here being five inches,
the thermometer took drop Satur-
day night, registering twenty-six be-
low zero, and continuing very cold all
through Sunday. Sunday night the
mercury went down to twenty-four be-
low zero and last night it touched
twenty-five below zero, this being ac-
cording to the government Their
mometer, reported by w. w. Watson,
This morning there was a marked
change. The weather moderated with
sunrise and it has been bright and
fairly warm.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
Taken to Insane Asylum.

John Hanson, a tailor who has been
employed at local shops, was taken
to the insane asylum Sunday morn
ing by Deputy Sheriff William Lacock.
Hanson, who is a single man, about
thirty-five years of age, has been in
poor health for some time and last
week developed marked indications of
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
of for Scotland.

j. II. Fowls, the well-known Lew
istown contractor, left today for his
old home, Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scot
land. It will be Mr.. Fowls first visit
to the old home since he left there
twenty years ago, fifteen years of that
period having been spent in Montana.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
H, LEONARD DeKALB,
J. G. HUNTOON,
VIM. M. BLACKBOARD,

Committee.
With the adoption of the resolutions,
the association adjourned, and Judge
Ayers, coming in from the court cham
bers, took his seat for the first time
on the bench.
H. L. DeKalb, on behalf of the bar
association, reported to the court the
adoption of the resolutions and passed
them up to Judge Ayers. The latter
directed the clerk to spread the resolu-
tions on the minutes, and the court
then adjourned.
Takes Their Offices.
James l.. Martin, with his chief
deputy, Louis Pratt, and Deputy John
son took charge of the office of clerk
of the court in the morning. For the
present, Mrs. Minnie Ritch, for eight
years chief deputy under John B.
Ritch, will remain to complete certain
records. Sheriff Firman Tullock, I'm.
der Sheriff L. P. Slater, Guy Tullock,
the new jailer, and Deputy Sheriffs
Phil MacGowan and James Blevins,
relieved w. R. Woods and his force in
the morning. The new men were at
once on the jump attending to the
service of papers, etc. e. P. Durnen,
the new auditor, has not yet an
nounced his choice of a deputy.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07

Advancement of Ayers.
Whereas, This day marks the be-
ginning OF new regime in this dis
trict, in that Honorable Roy E. Ayers
has been elevated from the bar to
the bench of the Tenth Judicial Dis
trict of Montana;
And Whereas, 1t is the desire of
this association to extend to him the
congratulations of this association, be-
cause of such elevation;
Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that
We hereby express our hearty con-
gratulations and good will towards
him, and we further express the hope
and belief that the spirit Of comrade-
ship now and heretofore existing be-
tween him and the other members of
the bar will not in any way become
impaired; that we hereby assure him
of the desire Of this association and
it's respective members to at all times
cooperate with the court, to the end
that the cordial relations existing may
not be terminated; and we further ex-
press the hope and belief that his in
cumbency will add to the laurels al
ready won by him in his practice;
Be 1t Further Resolved, That copy
of this resolution be spread upon the
minutes of the Fergus County Bar as
sociation, and that a duly engrossed
copy thereof be delivered to said Roy
E. Ayers.
H. LEONARD DeKALB,
7 q JJINT0ON
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1913-01-07
RumIey Company to Locate Here.

II Is reported that the Rumley COM
pany contemplates opening an estab-
lishment in Lewistown within short
time. Manager Mcintyre, of the Bill
ingS house, was in town last week
looking over available locations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
LIGHT FINGERED eYPsIEs
Get Essex Junction Liveryman's Roll
of Bills

Burlington, March 13.-Two Brazil
ian gypsy girls were in City court to-
day charged with picking the pockets
of Moses c. Fisher, an Essex Junction
liveryman. They got s64. Neither of
the girls appeared to be more than IS
years old. They have been in the vi
cinity for several days together with
other members of their band. The
roll of bills was found on a brother of
one of the girls who attempted to pac-
ify Fisher by Offering the money back.
Fisher objected to this way of set
Ting the difficult and the girls were
brought to Burlington by officer De-
mag. They pleaded guilty to petit
larceny and were fined IS each and
costs which they paid. Fisher got his
money back but he passed an uncom-
Portable half hour in the court room
where the two girls poked fun at him.
and said they hoped he would choke
II he ate anything. One of the girls
declared dramaticly that Fisher would
die in three days, but Fisher only
laughed and said he was feeling pref
ty healthy just at the present time.
The band of rovers were ordered out
of town by Judge Palmer and left on
the afternoon train.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
SOUTHERN STATES
SWEPT BY FATAL
WIND STORM
Thirteen Killed and Several
Reported Missing
THOUSANDS LOSE PROPERTY
Large Area Visited by Gale Which
Demoralizes Both Telegraph and
Telephone Service.

Memphis, Tenn, March 14.-Thir-
teen persons are reported to have been
killed and property valued at several
hundred thousand dollars destroyed
by wind and rain storm which swept
portions of louisiana, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee yesterday. A
deluge of rain extended over more
extensive area and practically demon
allied the telegraph and telephone
service for several hours.
Only meager reports from the
stricken district were obtainable.
Greatest property damage and loss
of life was reported in Provencal and
Many, La. The town of Provencal
practically was wiped out.
The property damage at Brookland,
Texas, near the louisiana border,
was estimated at 100000. While on
ly one person was reported killed at
that point many were seriously injur-
ed.
Reports from Galden, Ala, told of
one death, one person missing and
destruction of property in Etokah and
Calhoun counties All wires in the
path of the storm in that section were
blown down or put out of commission
by lightning.
Pleasant Grove, Maury county
Tenn, was struck by the storm and
it was thought the death list would
amount to four persons at that place
Lexington, Chattanooga and Camden
Tenn, are said to have suffered dam
age, although no loss of life is re-
ported.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
"THE LITTLE MILLIONAIRE"
Popular Musical Comedy May Come
to Bennington.


An opportunity has been offered
10 the management of the Benning-
ton Opera House to secure the much
asked for musical comedy, Geo. M.
Cohan's THE Little Millionaire" for
a date in early April at large guar.
antee.
Messrs. Cohan and Harris, manag-
ers of THE Little Millionaire. are
known as one of the largest, if not
the largest producers of the best
musical comedies and "The Little
Millionaire" is claimed to be one of
their top lines. They have spared no
expense in order to put ''The Little
Millionaire" on the road in the same
excellent manner as it was originally
produced in New York. Should the
music lovers of Bennington care to
see THE Little Millionaire" it will
prove treat not soon forgotten.
The management not desiring to
have an attraction of this magnitude
appear in Bennington to a partly fill
ed house has opened subscription
list at Woods Printing office and at
Coles Drug store. If enough tickets
are pledged to guaranteed such an
enterprise, "The Little Millionaire
VIII appear here in early April for
one night. The list will close Sat
urday evening, March 20. in order To
give the management plenty of time
to secure another place, should the
people of Bennington decide they did
not care to see it.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
SULzER RE MOVES
SUPERINTENDENT
JOS. F. SCOTT
Governor 0verrides Unanimous
Vote of State Senate
CHARGES OF INEFFICIENCY
COL Scott Says Governors ACT is
Prompted by Personal Political
Reasons.

Albany, N. Y, March 14,.-Col. JOS
eph F. Scott, superintendent oNstate-
prisons, was removed from Office yes
terday by Gov. Sulzer. Charges
against the superintendent were pre-
ferred to the governor Wednesday
and the accused was given until noon
yesterday to reply. Col Scott filed a
written answer The governors ac-
ton was announced less than two
hours after the Senate by an unani-
nous vote had adopted resolution
requesting the superintendent ito an
impartial tribunal for consideration
and determination.
Gov Suffers order for removal says
that Col Scott has been inefficient
incompetent, derelict and neglectful
of duty" In statement accompany
ing the order the governor reviews
the charges and Col. SCOTS reply TO
them and adds. II consider that the
answer of Superintendent Scott evades
rather than meets these serious and
substantial charges"
Col. Scott issued statement after
his removal, in which he said in part:
THE charges upon which the COVER
nor has removed me from Office are
trivial and in no way personal to me.
They involve no neglect of duty or
incapacity to perform the duties of
the office. In no way do they blind
the public eye to the fact that my re-
moval is for personal political rea-
sons of the governor"
At one point in his statement Col.
Scott said 81 have been accused by
clique of self-styled medical experts
of organizing Matteawan state hospi-
tai in the interests of Harry X. Thaw.
/ deny these accusations as absolute
ly false. The men who have made
them in the past and whoever may
make them in the future, will have an
opportunity of proving them in a
court of law"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
FRANCES KETCHAM
ARRESTED FOR
HORSE THEFT
Also Charged with Taking Sum
Of Money
CAUGHT IN GREENWICH
Deputy Sheriff Gardner Has Long
Chase Across country-Boy Has
Record.

Francis Ketcham, aged II, was ar
rested this forenoon at Greenwich, Z
N. Y, on the charge of stealing
horse and wagon and S3S In money
from Harry Gore.
Ketcham has been in the employ Of
Harry Gore who conducts meat
market in this village Yesterday
afternoon the boy was sent to North
Bennington with load of beef. He
sold the beef and collected the
money. When Ketchum did not re-
turn last evening, his employer natur-
ally became anxious and laid the case
before States Attorney w. J. Meagh-
err. By the use of the telephone the
states attorney learned that the boy
and the outfit had passed through
White Creek on his way west. The
telephone was used to obtain further
trace of the alleged thief but without
results and this morning Deputy
Sheriff Gardner and Mr.. Gore secured
a double team in North Bennington
and took up the trail.
The states attorney kept in touch
with the deputy by means of the
telephone and during the forenoon
learned that Ketcham was on the
way to Eagle Bridge. Deputy Gard
ner was accordingly instructed to
proceed to that village but before he
reached that point the states attor-
ney received word that Ketcham was
in the custody of the chief Of police
at Greenwich.
On May II, 1912, Ketcham was con-
victed of stealing a watch from the
vest pocket of neighbor in Airing
ton who had hung the garment on
fence while at work in field. The
boy was sentenced to pay a fine of
SIS and costs which he worked out"
under the charge of Sheriff Godfrey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
BURLINGTON MAN DROWNED
Peter Dorey Lost Life When Ieeboat
Was Wrecked.

Burlington, March 13.-Hurtling
across the ice at more than a mile a
minute, four Burlington men on an
ice boat plunged into open water in
Lake Champlain today about five mil
es from the mainland. Peter p. Dorey
of this city, one of the men, shot
straight into the icy water and never
came to the surface again. The other
three, Frank Seymour, George ]. LAS
Sc and Edward Church, narrowly es-
capped with their lives and all were
injured.
The four men were bound for Platts
burg across the lake on the ice boat
you Go, / Go" and were about five
miles west of Appletree Point There
was a stiff wind and the boat was
making high speed under a double
reef. All the men were straining
their eyes for open places, but the
hole into which the boat plunged was
covered with a layer of snow.
Church and Dorey were lying on
one side OF the boat with Seymour on
the other side and Liasse in the rear
In going down Church grasped the life
rail of the boat and rose with II. but
Dorey's grip must have weakened for
when the boat came to the surface he
had disappeared. The water is said to
be about so feet deep where the acct.
dent occurred
The three survivors made their way
across the ice to the mainland at Ap-
pletree Point, five miles distant, where
they were cared for at the home of
f. F.. Nash and later made their way
to Burlington. Seymour and Liasse
are both suffering from injuries about
the legs and back and all required the
services of a doctor.
Dorey wore a heavy fur coat and in
the pockets were some heavy wrench.
es and bolts. He was 33 years old
and had lived in Burlington all his
life. He is survived by a wife, his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dorey
and two brothers, Edward of this city
and Charles of Montpelier. The body
was found tonight by John l.. Powers.
Joseph Liasse and Herbert Pashbv.
The first two we're coming home from
an ice boat trip when they saw Jos.
eph Liasse on the ice near the scene
OF the accident He had gone out
from Burlington to look for Dorey's
body. The three men succeeded in
pulling the wrecked ice boat out of
the lake and found Dorey fast in the
rigging. He had bad fracture on his
head and probably could not have
been saved by his companions.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
DEATH STILL A MYSTERY
Expert Silent as to Examination Of
Admiral Eaton's Stomach.

Boston, March ,13.-No word throw
ing light on the sudden death of
Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton
came today from the laboratory of
the Harvard Medical school, where
Prof. William H. Whitney is supposed
to be engaged in an examination of
the stomach which was removed from
the body at the autopsy. To all in
quirers Professor Whitney had moth.
ing to say. His report when complet
ed will be sent to District Attorney
Barker of Brockton and, it is general
ly believed, will determine the furth-
er action of that official.
From the maze of speculation
which the strange case has excited
nothing is made clear beyond The
fact that some one reported to the
authorities suspicion that the ad-
miral had been poisoned. No tangible
motive has been suggested.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
SEEKS FOURTH DIVORCE
Mrs. Frances jackson Of Rutland Has
an Unusual Record.

Rutland, March 12.-Thirteen new
divorce cases have been filed since
Rutland county court opened yester-
day. One is of unusual interest in
that Mrs. Frances Jackson of this
city sues Alden B. Jackson, a men,
Der of the Rutland street cleaning
department, it being her fourth pc
tition to dissolve a marriage con-
tract. Jackson has been married
three times. Another petitioner is
Gladys Beardsley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Finney of this city,
age % years, who wants a divorce.
on the ground of refusal to support.
from Don l.. Beardsley of this city to
whom she was married on August IA.
1912.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14

The Paige "36" Automobile. The best buy
OF the year. This car has the Gray Davis
electric starting and lighting system. silent
84x4 inca tires left side drive, center control,
aluminium crank and transmission else, sx6
motor multiple disc cork insert clutch, Is inch
steering wheel. gasoline tank under cowl dash.
The equipment is unusual, ventilating wind
shield Quilt into body silk mohalr top Itan
lined) tor boot and curtains, Stewart revolving
dial speedometor. 10 inch upholstering. ~ inch
electric head light, electric side ana tail light.
Bosch magnetic, 5 demountable rims. robe and
foot rails, extra tire iron Qn rear,) license
brackets. horn, pump, jack and tools. All trim
mings heavy nicsel plated. and the cost is only
f1M5i We expect our demonstration about
March LIST. A. G. Parker & Son, Pownal, Vt.
Agents for S juGhshire Bennington Co. sstf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
MORGAN WILL RECOVER
Financier Arrives in Italy from Egypt
Looking Well.

Naples, March 13-J. Pierpont
Morgan arrived here today on board
the steamship Adriatic from Alexan-
dria, Egypt. He appeared to be in a
satisfactory condition of health when
he landed. Shortly after his arrival
he left for Rome on board a special
train.
Pro. Giuseppe Bastianelli, the Ital-
ian specialist, declared that in short
time Mr.. Morgan would have entirely
recovered his usual good health and
vigor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
JUVENILE COURT
Henry Van ow Sent to the Industrial
School for a long Sentence.

Judge e. C. Benefits juvenile court
had an early morning session today.
Henry Van Ow, aged 10, was brought
before the court by Truant officer
Richard Hurley and upon a hearing
of the case was sentenced to the in
dustrial school at Vergennes for the
remainder OF his minority.
The court was convened at o.
clock in order that there might be no
necessity to confine the culpit over
night and that he might be taken to
the industrial school on the morning
train. He left at SIS in charge Of
Sheriff Godfrey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
JUDGES ARE REAPPoINTEo
c. S. Palmer Of Burlington and Henry
Conlln Of Wlnooski Honored.

Montpelier, March Ex-Governor
Fletcher has re-appointed the Hon.
c. S. Palmer of Burlington as Judge
Of the municipal court in that city.
The Governor has also reappointed
the Hon. Henry Conlin as Judge OF
the municipal court in Winoosh.
A number Of municipal judges re-
main to be appointed on the west
side Of the State, but as the present
officials hold offce until their success
sors are named, court procedure is
not interfered with.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14

LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
No Charge Made in the Board at
Present Serving in Bennington

The assistant judges, Charles B.
Kent of Dorset and Crosby A. Perry
of Readsboro, who arrived here We'd
nesday for that purpose, have appoint
ed the present board of license COM
missioners for the coming year and
consisting of Frank E. Battles, Will
ton A. Wall and DIR. Fred S. Pratt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
Foe SALE "a farm in the , town II Of I. Ben e

FOR SALE "A farm in the town of Ben
Il nington. Vermont, en- south slope OF Mt
Anthony, i-2 mics from village of North
Pownal and the Boston & Maine X. X +, five
miles from the village of Pownal Center and
the Berkshire trolley line, seven miles fro n
the village of Bennington. The farm proper
consists OF 1886 acres and in addition there is a
forty acre wood lot, well timbered with oak
and pine timber. On farm and wood lot COM
biDed there are about 90 acres of well timbered
land, the timber alone would pay for the farm
IL cut of. Seventy i've acres good tillaole
land. From 800 to 400 apple trees on the place
and In addition "A considerable quantity OF
small fruit. Farm well watered, running
water at house and barn. Good pasture. A
sugar brush of about 800 trees. Buildings
consist OF a l-2 It ny, ten room Duse and
four barns, all the buildings are In good condi.
ton. Farm would bs sold without the wood
lot. On account of IT'S sheltered position this
farm Is well adapted TO poultry raising and
fruit growing, no better fruit can be raised in
this section than in this immediate locality
Price OF farm very reasonable. Possession
could be given Immediately In case of sale.
For further particulars enquire OF G. N. Pow
ers, Savings Bank Building, Bennington,
Vermont. 2stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
Three Generation s Have Passed

eincs the discovery OF powns'
Elixir for coughs, colds and lung
troubles, but thousands remain 70
tell ths story Of its wonderful cures.
boif everywhere
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
"In the Lonn Bun Men

hit only what they aim at There
fore, though they should fail immed-
lately, they had better aim at some
thing high" A good-sized Endow-
ment policy, for instance. National
Life 1ns. Co, Of VT Mutual
Earle s. Kinsley, General Agent.
Mead Building, Rutland, VI Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
seLEcrMEN ORGANIZE
Frank NJ. Crawford Elected Chairman
for the Coming Year

The board Of selectmen at its reg
lar meeting Thursday afternoon, or
ganized for the coming year by the
reelection OF Frank NJ. Crawford as
chairman and Walter R. White as SEQ
rotary.
The board of health elected Frank
Cromack president and Joseph N.
Ayres secretary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
MAcHINlsTs WERE WINNERS

Catamounts Made Poor Showing on
the Alleys Last Night
Cooper Machine Co.'S bowlers won
from the Catamounts on the Y. M. C.
A. alleys last night.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14

Cor SALE-The uicesi and best kent cot
L tage with about one acre of good land. on
River road in West Arlington, about 3ls miles
from station; house pal TED and slated.
rooms, summer kitchen and pantry on first
floor, j bed rooms with closets on second floor;
fne barn. 2!x36. that Is tinted and slate !; 20
apple trees, variety of other fruit carpenter
shop and other outbuildings; plenty of room
for auto. Nice summer home for someone.
Price 1880. Nash & Hutchins 24tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Stewart OF
Depot street are receiving congratu-
lstions over the birth Of a son, born
this morning.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14

EOR SALE-Fruit trees of every variety
Il apples, pears. cherries plums, currants,
grapes and straw erries. Roses, clematis and
proper time aud fully guaranteed. Call OF by
card on Chas. Ainsworth. Park st. Extension,
Bennington. 7tA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-03-14
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for this section for the
Next ~ Hours.
For eastern New York and western
vermont unsettled weather with rain
tonight or Saturday. Warmer south
portion tonight colder Saturday night