davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
CARRIE GAIT
A DEFENDANT.
New Attempt to Set Aside
VIII of the Late Mrs.
Frank Leslie
SUFFRAGE CAUSE
MAY LOSE MILLION

Baroness Salvador, a Hollander, Claims
to Be Beneficiary Under a Former
Will-Says Mrs. Gait Was a Great
Flatterer and Cajoler.
NEW YORK, April 17.-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, suffrage leader, has an
other legal fight on her hands if she
wishes to retain for the cause she rep
resents the $1,o0o,00O bequeathed her
by the will of Mrs Frank Leslie, also
known as the Baroness dc Bazus, who
died in September, 1914.
Another attack on the validity of the
document was opened Yesterday when
Surrogate Fowler signed an order for
the issuance of citation by publica-
ton directed to Mrs Carrie H Wrenn
of Crawford, n. j. The order was OBJ
tanned on the petition of Althea, the
Baroness Salvador, a subject of Hol-
land, at present residing in Paris, and is
the first step on the part of the Baron
ess to contest the will. which has been
admitted to probate The court is now
asked to set aside this probate.
The claim put forth by the petitioner,
| who is no relation to Mrs. Leslie. id that
another VIII is in existence, made by
| the decedent when she was in full pos
session of her faculties and uninflu-
enced in any way, in which the Bar
oness is 4 legatee to the extent of So
600 in cash and $4,000 diamond neck
lace. Mrs. Wrenn is made a party TO
the proceedings on the ground that
she is the sole next of kin Of Mrs. Les
lie, being q niece of the latter
Explaining the delay in bringing the
action, the petitioner states that she
lacked the necessary funds, as her es-
tates are in northern France and Bel
GUM, having been for four years under
the dominion of German military forces
land being greatly impaired in value as
"a result of the depredations of the in
lvading army.
In her allegations the plaintiff states
that Mrs. Leslie was under the influence
land control of the suffrage leader anG
also her attorneys, William Nelson
Cromwell and Louis II. Cramer, wht
are the executors and trustees under
the viii admitted to probate. Sht
charges that the attorneys represented
to Mrs. Leslie shortly before her deatl
that her estate, amounted to only 800.
600, whereas, she says, ut was wortl
81, 0,000..r
The existence of previous wills wa
|, also known to the lawyers, the Baroness
charges. but this was concealed wheI
the will making the large suffrage he
quest was probated She alleges Mrs
!, Leslie was easily influenced by. fiatter'
and eaiolery, Gin the exercise of whiel
Mrs Gait exeelled,' aud also that Mrs
Leslie had an insane passion for notori
Iety.
Among other allegations made by tn
! Baroness are that while Mrs. Leslie wa
of sound mind when she executed othe
Wills, at the time the one probated wa
made, she was an ego maniac and wa
suffering from senile dementia, locomo
" tor ataxia, paresis and paranoia
For these reasons the Surrogates
: court is asked to set aside the probat
and submit the trial of the validity Q
the various wills to a contest before
:, jury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
For the Liver and Bowels

Tell your druggist you want genuine
California Syrup of Figs" Full directions
and dose for babies and children of all ages
who are constpated, bilious, feverish, tongue
coated, or full of cold, are plainly printed on
the bottle. Look for the name California
and accept no other Gig Syrup
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
TO SCRUT|NZE
ALL LEGISLATION
League of Women Voters
Announces Plan to Study
All Proposed Laws
HOLD WEEKLY MEETS
IN WASHINGTON
Secretary Lane to Address the First
On Reconstruction-Wid Variety of
Subjects Already Selected for Dis
cuSsion.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE
League of Women Voters, representing
100000 women of the National
American Woman Suffrage association,
in st. Louis, Missouri, has announced
its purpose to scrutinize all proposed
Legislation. AS preliminary, there is
TO be urged thorough study of leg
islation already enacted which is of
particular interest to women, to the
family, and to the community. This in
wolves the institution of a department
of research, through which conditions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
Recipe for Happiness.

This gospel of happiness is Ole
which every one should lay to heart.
Set out with the invincibIe determine
ton that you will bear burdens and
not impose them. Whether the sun
shines or the rain fails, show glad
face to your neighbor. If you must
fail in lifes battle, you can at least
fall with q smile on your faee.-Well-
spring.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
TO FEED RUSSIA
IF WAR is STOPPED
Allies Agree on Plan but Will Not Give
Recognition to the
Government.

PARIS, April l7.-An agreement was
reached yesterday by the Associated pow
ers to send food to Russia under neutral
control, but the French representatives
made several reservations, which will be
considered today
1t seems likely, however, that the OBJ
jections will be overcome and that the
relief work will be pressed rapidly.
The agreement stipulates that the Boil
sheviki must cease hostilities.
The relief work will he IN charge Of a
commission headed by DR. Fridtiof Nan
sen, the Norwegian explorer The other
members will be citizens of Scandinavia
and Switzerland.
The revictualing plan is not acceptable
to NM Bakmetof, Sazonoff, Lvof and
other Russians forming the commission
representing the Kolchak and Denikine
governments, who regard it as reeogni-
ton OF the Bolshevik government and as
giving the Bolshevil7 authority to spend
money from the Russian treasury But
the members of the council took the po-
sition that the better class in Russia, who
are being starved by the BolsheviiSi, must
not be allowed to die, as they are neces-
sai.y for the regeneration of that country
The various political objections to send
ing food to Petrograd and Moscow have
gradually been weakening recently and
fhe members of the Supreme Economical
council take the position that the mil
lions of Russians about to starve must be
fed on humane grounds, regardless Of po
litieal considerations This position has
been strengthened by the general indis
position of the entente powers and the
United States to send more troops into
Russia. l8
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
Huntress-Adams Company
This Store Is AH-AgloW with the Correct
Fashions for Easter
Vests Are All the Fashion

And these new ones of Satin and Fancy
Silks will lend just the right touch to the
Easter Suit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17

One Of the most remarkable dances ever
held was that given in a coal mine near
Newcastle, England. The ballroom was
1000 feet beneath Che surface, and was
paved and tagged specially for the dance.
1t was brilliantly Illuminated, and dane
ing continued for hours.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17
BOYS ~ YEARS OLD OR MORE

can be insured with MS. We advise such
action as practical business. The boy
will appreciate the insurance when he
is able to carry il. National Life ms.
Co. of VT. Mutual. EARLE s.
KINSLEY, General Agent, Rutland, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17

Probably without parallel in the his
tory of municipal legislative bodies in
America is the record OF Edward F. Gull
lcrton, who has been membe, OF the
Chicago city council for As years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-17

When a boy arrives at the age Of four
teen or SO be begins to revise his carly
estimate Of His father as the most bril-
liant man in the world. 81
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
WINTER HAS BEEN FINE FOR ALL
WOODS OPERATIONS
TIES ARE THE BEST PROPERTY
Labor Can Be Had Readily AItho
Wages Are Still Maintained .
at the Nigh Rate

What was thought would be bad
winter for logging operations has
proven to be very good one so far.
True, an early breakup would wipe
out all Of the good features OF that
part OF the season that has passed,
but most operators are OF the opin-
ion that there will be several weeks
Of such weather as will admit Of
hauling ere the snow disappears.
The soft weather OF the past week
has interferred with roads in swamps
to some extent but the logger who has
been operating upon high ground has
not been bothered.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
ENDORSED CADY.
Iron County Republicans In Conyen-
tion Approve His Selection.

A county convention Of Republicans
OF Iron county was held at the city
hall in the city OF Crystal Falls last
Tuesday afternoon. The attendance
was not as large as expected, those
present being f. c. Bowers and John
Purcell, Iron River; Charles r. Law
renee, Palatka; w. ]. Perkins. Alpha !;
NJ. +. Richards and Thomas Conlin,
Crystal Falls township. NJ. H. Nor
iarty. X. b. Webb. John Mason and
Prof Tiegs. Crystal Falls city.
The convention was called to order
by Cairman Bowers OF the county
committee. and upon motion he was
chosen the permanent chairman and
NJ. +. Richards permanent secretary.
The following delegates TO represent
Iron county at the convention at Lans-
ing next week were elected:
=. O'Brien. Charles r. Lawrence. M.
IL Moriarty. +. C. Bowers, NJ. +. Rich
ards and f. s. Coe.
The chairman and secretary of tho
county committee were instructed &c
add a woman to the committee in each
township and city in the county
A resolution was introduced en-
dorsing the action OF the state CEN
trail committee in selecting Burt Cady
for chairman. On motion the conven-
tion unanimously endorsed II. l.. Hub
bard of Houghton for nomination tc
succeed himself as regent OF the
University OF Michigan
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15

COLLECTIONS SUSPENDED.
War Chest Governing Board Took
Action TO That Effect Saturday.

At one OF the largest attended
meetings OF the local War Chest
board IL was decided by unanimous
vote TO suspend monthly collections
with Feb. /. The collections may be
resumed at later date II It is found
necessary 10 do So but the managers
are hoping that such action will not
be necessary.
The meeting was held Saturday af-
ternoon SO as 20 allow OF an attend
ance OF membera 'som Alpha and
Amasa. Both of $50 outlying places
were represented.
President Mason read a statement
OF collections showing that after all
demands are made upon the chest
for moneys voted there will be left
1000 for local relief and to take care
OF calls that may be made later ON.
The exact number OF contributors
entitled 10 Red Cross membership was
ascertained at / 1896 and an order was
ordered drawn in favor OF the Red
Cross for sl.s96.O0.
The directors placed $50 in the
hands of the Alpha directors to be
disbursed among the wounded soldiers
of that place as the exigencies OF the
cases demand and the directors think
best A like sum was given the ANA
sa directors for similar use among
their wounded soldiers and the pres
ident was instructed to hand Norman
Olson a like sum, the aim of the dr.
rectors being to cheer the wounded
men up while they are in the hospital,
not making them in any way objects
Of charity. The directors took the
position that the War Relief fund is
raised for that purpose.
a committee was appointed TO meet
with a like committee from the Iron
kiver-Stambaugh association to con-
slider the question OF an appropriate
memorial for the soldiers from Iron
county The committee consists OF
Thomas Conlin, NJ. f. Richards and
Arvid Bjork.
The question of receiving the SOL
diers as they return from camp and
providing entertainment was taken
up and a committee OF five consisting
OF Il. $. Bridges. w, j. Perkins. Chris
Rowe, NJ. II. Moriarty and c. T. Rob
erts was appointed, the understanding
being that none of the funds OF the
chest are to be used in an entertain
ment that may be undertaken.
Prof. Bishop of Bates, member OF
the committee on memorial from the
West Side chest, was present and
spoke to the directors telling them OF
the steps taken by the west side di-
reciors in the various undertakings.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
IMPRESSIONS CLEANED FROM THE
WEEKLY ROUNDS OF OUR CITY
PUTTING OVER '7e STUFF
How a Stranger Learned There
Was a Bakery in Crystal Falls
and the Editors Dream

II there's one calling more than an
other that is calculated to put one
wise TO the whims and short -comings
of human nature II is that of the re-
porter. The banker may get closer to
the financial standing OF his clients,
the doctor be better versed in the
health and home conditions OF his
patient, but it's the reporter in the
small town that gets under the skin
OF the whole community; who coddles
the coddible, because they like it--and
oh, how many there are that take To
that dose, sympathises with the
sorrowing, rejoices with the fortunate
or takes one on the fellow who is look
ing for something.
It's a great lfe-this reporting
game. The whole trouble with IL is
that the training of the average re
porter has been too brief. TO put one
in real good shape to tackle the job
one ought TO have preparatory
course of at least fifty years, and half
of that time should have been spent
in mind reading.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
MOURN DEATH or LITTLE son.

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Johnson, oi
the Tobin location, mourn the death
of their little son, Reginald. who pass
ed away Friday. February 7th. He
was born at the Falls location Novem-
ber Both, 1917. and at the time OF his
death was three years and two months
old. Funeral services were conduct.
ed Sunday afternoon, Rev Rosander
officiating. The sympathy of friends
goes out to the parents in their sad
bereavement.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
WOMEN URGED TO VOTE.


The following statement is issued
by the Michigan Equal Suffrange AS
ISOLATION:
Use your vote. II was hard to get
Three statewide campaigns within
six years make a wonderful record (
devotion, generosity and unselfish la
bor, which many Michigan men and
women contributed for the principles
OF true Democracy. Those who did
their bit toward this high patriotism
esteem II to have been glorious priv
ilege
Now comes the time when all wom-
EN- can have a part in using the sym
Dol of our republic. Your first step
is to register.
This is a very easy proceeding. 1t
means that you go to the clerk OF
your city. village or township, and
have him record your name and ad-
dress. There is no charge for this,
but you must go in person. You can
not register your name by mail.
Unless you registered you cannot
vote. Candidates for county and
certain local Offices are nominated at
the primaries, March 5th. Do you
want able creditabIe candidates, then
go TO the primaries, and help TO name
good men for your ticket, Induce
women to register. Some of them
may not know how necessary this pro-
ceeding is in citizenship. BE a vote
booster-that means civic patriotism.
You will want to vote on election day,
April 7th, when all earnest patriots
strive to 90 to the polls.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
FOR WOMEN VOTERS.
\ school of Instruction WIN BE Held
al City Hall Wednesday Evening.

The Diamond Drill will hold a schooI
of instruction for women voters az the
city hall next Wednesday evening.
February l9.
All women who feel the need OF in
formation upon the method OF voting
or who wish information upon the
primary and its workings are invited
70 be present at this school OF in
struction. The affair will be entirely
free and women OF all walks, creeds
or political affiliations are welcome 10
come.
supply of ballots will be on hand
and the women will be privileged To
cast ballot Just as they will be re-
quired TO do at the primary election.
Tho clerks of Crystal Falls city and
the township of Crystal Falls will be
on hand with registration books and
those who have failed TO register may
make provision 10 have their names
added to the list. Remember. that all
are welcome. The school viii start
promptly at 500 o'clock
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15

John Mason. present county com
missioner Of schools. is to have appo-
sition for reelection. His opposition
is TO be Mrs Robinson OF Iron River
who was a candidate against Mr. Ma
son four years ago. Mrs. Robinson
fled her petition with County Clerk
Wall last Tuesday.
Mr. Mason is also a candidate and
has fled his petition for nomination
at the republican primary which will
b held on primary day. March 5. Mrs
Robinson has fled upon the rcpubli-
can ticket also.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
TO sTOP TRAIN SEARCH.
Consiabulary Instructed Warrants Are
Necessary 10 Search Passengers.

According TO reports coming from
Iron Mountain there will be no more
searching OF suit cases on passenger
trains without a warrant. The report
says that the passenger train men
operating in this district have receiv-
ed orders not to permit members OF
the state constabulary to invade their
trains and search the baggage OF
passengers. If the constable insists
upon action II will lead TO their ar
rest. 1t Is the contention that the con
stables have no legal right to search
baggage without warrant.
According to Sergeant Palmer IN
charge of the force at Iron Mountain
he has received orders from Lansing
% discontinue the practice of search
ing trains The interstate bridges
will be guarded as in the past
The lawyers az Lansing say that
the troops have no right to search
automobiles. They base this assertion
on Section 10 OF the second article OF
the state constitution which says nc
warrant to search any place or tC
seize anything shall issue without de-
scribing them, or without probable
cause supported by oath or afilrma-
lion"
However, the foregoing does not help
the fellows who are hauled from
trains and sent to prison for having
booze In their possession.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
DEATH OF MRS. ATmERroN.

Mrs. Martha Atherton passed away
Sunday at the home OF her son. John.
at the age Of 80 years. months and
% days. She had made her home here
with her son since the death OF her
husband last August At the time
OF his death. MIR. Atherton. Sr.. was
also past 80 years OF age.
The remains we're taken TO Gaines
Genesee county. for burial. This wat
Mrs. Atherton's old home and there
her husband Is buried. Mr.. Atherton
accompanied the remains OF his moth
er 10 Gaines.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
Input VIII BE Large.

The input in the territory adjacent
to Crystal Falls will be fully as large
as in other years. South Of here
there is less snow and loggers in the
Menominee section have been hamper
ed a great deal for lack Of snow
However, there are few large opera
tors in that section most Of them hav-
ing been crowded north by the dlsap-
pearance Of timber.
There seems to be a greater effort
to get railroad ties out this year than
ever before and loggers say that thai
branch of the lumber industry is the
only one that is showing life Just now.
The railroads all seem to want ties
and they are paying high prices for
them. Cedar seems to be kind Of quiet
just now.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
BEAUTIFUL LIFE ENDED.
Miss Rose Bjork Answered Final
Summons Tuesday.

Rose Eugenla blork, uduBhiei VI
supt. and Mrs. Arvid Bjork, passed
away at her home in this city Tuesday
morning, Feb 11th. after a lingering
illness due to diabetes.
She was born at Commonwealth,
Wisconsin, April 9th, 1892, coming
with her parents to Crystal Falls few
years later. Here she grew to young
womanhood and was graduated from
the high school in 1910 The follow
ing year she entered the university
OF Michigan to fl herself for the pro-
fession OF teaching, and in 1914 was
graduated from that institution with
the degree OF Bachelor OF Arts.
Miss Bjork taught in the local high
school and also at Ironwood, and on
account OF i'll health was Obliged to
give up teaching.
She has been III since the fall OF
1916. Her family and physicians made
hard and determined fight for her
life, and their efforts had been sup
plemented by their patient in a most
wonderful manner, her bravery and
eheerfulness. prompted by love for
Ter parents. brothers and sisters pass
ing all bounds. And at times the
fight seemed won. but the most loving
care and the best of medical attention
at her home here and at sanatariums
were of no avail.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday afternoon from the home,
Rev. w. b. Coombs. of Iron River, as
sisted by Rev. Edward Bickford, Of
hciating at the services The floral
offerings were profuse, mute tributes
Of the esteem and love in which the
deceased was held.
The pail bearers were: Herbert
Larson, Joe Leonard, William oliver,
John Bauer, William Jacka, G. a
Burkhart.
Thus we laid at rest one who In
life ranked always as a lady of cult
ure and refinement, devoted daugh-
ter and a true friend. To the parents.
three sisters and three brothers the
sympathy OF our people goes out in
their bereavement An were with her
at the parting excepting Wagner
Clarence A. Bjork who is with the
army OF occupation in Germany
Out of town attendants at the funer-
al we're: G. A. Alvar, A. +. Bjork,
Hanna Bjork, Mr.. and Mrs. Swan An
derson, Supt and Mrs, G. j, Borchardt
and Miss Evelyn Bond Of Norway; MIR.
and Mrs. Werner Bjork and Sam Al
var Of Iron Mountain; Mrs Anna s.
schleitweiler and Oscar Schleitweiler.
Stambaugh.
Deceased was a member of the Gam
ma Phi Beta Sorority OF the Universi-
ty OF Michigan and a member of the
Order Of Eastern Star, Crystal Falls
chapter.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
AGlTAT0RS FROM IRON RIVER
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
THREE OF THEM ARE IN JAIL
Are Suspected Of Circulating the
Anarchistic Literature All
About the County

Capt II. +. Marsh and members of
the state constabulary raided Bruno
Hall at Iron River Sunday night and
arrested a party of Italians for hay-
ing anarchistic literature in their
possession. The men arrested are al
so suspected OF posting bills, signed
American Anarchists" throughout
the county the past week. 1t is said
that the arrest OF these men has led
other suspects to leave that part OF
the county.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15

Pity the Poor Reporterl After he
Gallops round town All Day running
down News. the man who Never gives
him mn Item growls, SAY, why didn't
you Mention me being out of Town
yesterday The poor GazoOpus must
think the Reporter is n Mind Reader
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Johnson take
this means OF expressing their thanks
TO friends and neighbors for all tho
kindness shown them during the i'll
ness and after the death OF their lit
tie son. Reginald; also for the beau
tiful flowers.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
The Wise GUYS We Meet.

And then, there's the wise guy you
meet. We have him in this town.
He's the II told you SO" fellow who
knew II before il happened. Ever met
him? Hes frequent traveller along
this weekly pathway. A regular
fountain OF information. he's the poor
est source OF news one meets. He
knows II all. but forgets to tell It in
time to give one scoop.
The diamond drill., 1919-02-15
Penalty OF MoIestatIon.

The compiled laws OF the state OF
Michigan, Act 1863. an act TO protect
mechanics and laborers in the quiet
and peaceable pursuit of their avoca-
ton says:
The people OF the state of Michi-
gan, enact, that II any person or per-
sons shall. by threat, intimidation or
otherwise, and without authority. of
law interfere with, or in any way mo-
lest, or attempt TO Interfere with. or
in disturb. without such authority, any
mechanic or other laborer in the
quiet and peaceable pursuit OF his
lawful avocation, such person or per-
sons shall be deemed guilty OF a mis-
demeanor, and on conviction by a
court OF competent jurisdiction. shall
be severally punished by fine OF not
lass than ten dollars, nor more than
one hundred dollars, or by imprison-
mnet in the county Jail where the Of
fense shall have been committed. not
less than one month nor more than
one year. or by both fine and imprls-
onment. In the direction of the court: !:
but II such punishment be by fine. the
offender shall be imprisoned in such
Jail until the same be paid. not ex-
ceeding ninety days