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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
WOMAN ADMITS SHE
SHOT PUBLISHER
A Miniature OF George Washington the
Cause Of n Murder

A Miniature OF George Washington the
Cause Of n Murder
Chicago. May 6.-Mrs. Vera Trepagnier
Of New Orleans, who shot and instantly
killed Paul F. Volland. a publisher, at
his office yesterday talked freely to-day
OF the shooting the cause Of which was
a miniature Of George Washington. The
painting, which is more than a hundred
years old was known as the John Trum-
bell Miniature" she said. 1t was pre-
sented by Trumbell to Virginia bride
as a wedding gift. and many years later
came into the possession of Mrs.
Trepagnier now widow sixty years
old
I'm my State they do not lay hands
on woman" she said. 81 can not deny
shooting Paul Volland; he choked me. I
not remember firing but | recall his say
ing you've killed me- his finger relaxed
from my throat and he fell before me.
Then i grew faint and fell too. had not
meant to shoot him. He had robbed me,
/ felt, Of the only dear thing left to me-
He had evaded me for two years" She
said she was born In Belfast. Ireland, the
daughter OF shipbuilder and came to
America whom a small girl She married
Ellis Trepagnier of New Orleans, IA sugar
planter, who died after the loss of his
fortune. Friends obtained for her posi-
ton In Washington. she said. where she
met Volland. He was reputed a con-
noisseur on art, and as she had studied
art In her early days she showed him
the miniature.
She knew he wanted the publishers
rights OF reproduction and they reached
an agreement as to royalties. Thereafter
she said she could get no satisfaction
from the publisher.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
MAY CHARGE HOLD UP
tephcn McLachlen Alleged to Have
demanded Money Of Marshall TrOmbley

Demanded Money Of Marshall TrOmbley
Montpelier, May 4-Stephen McLachlen,
! native of Scotland, was arrested to-
hight on the charge Of breach of peace,
Fhioh probably will tomorrow be
hanged to that of attempt at highway
obbery McLachlen was lodged in Jail
await hearing.
1t is alleged that about II o'clock this
norning while Marshall Trombley, who
Ives near Montpelier Junction, was COM
ng to Montpelier, he was stopped while
bout half way between the city and the
JUNCTION by McLachlen, who asked him
he time of the departure Of the next
rain for Boston. The young fellow said
lie did not know. whereupon McLachlen
Is claimed, pulled gun from his
light hand pocket and told Trombley to
hive up what money he had
Trombley replied he did not have any
With him and having a bicycle jumped
IN it and started riding away. 1t is
laimed McLachlen shot at him and that
Inc bullet hit the handle bars of the
Machine. Trombley then went back and
fight occurred in which Trombley's
lothes were torn.
Trombley did not report the matter
Until six o'clock, but about seven o'clock
e identified the man again in the vcin-
by and called the police. He was lodged
Jail. He said he had been in the
Merchant marine service and was going
Boston to get into the service again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
WITNESS ARRESTED
Husband Charges w. G. Knight with
Alienation of Wife's Affections

Montpelier, May 1.-The case of Mary
Ethel Button VS.. Worthen Button, libel
for divorce. came to sudden stop
Thursday afternoon and shortly after
ward w. G.. knight one OF the principal
witnesses for the plaintiff, was lodged
in Washington county jail on a civil
process. charged with alienation of affec-
tons. the claim being made by Mr..
Button. the defendant in the suit
Papers were served on Mr.. Knight while
he was carrying the plaintiff and her
witnesses to their home Friday after
noon. He was driving his automobile
near East Barre when he was stopped
by Deputy Sheriff II. 7. Slayton, who
served the papers on him and then in
stead Of giving the man chance to carry
his party home, only allowed him to
drive the machine to the side Of the
road and brought the man to the county
Jail. The suit Is to recover $4,000
knight did not try to secure bail that
night.
The suit brought by Mrs. Button is on
the grounds OF intolerabe severity and
her witnesses tended to show that she
had been abused, but when her case
was completed the court did not hear
further evidence and it looks as though
the case would be continued or dis
missed
The case of John A. Parker VS.. the
estate of James Demeritt. one of long
standing on the docket. as we'll as that
Of estate of Mary A. Town vs.. the estate
Of James Demeritt, have been settled and
discontinued.
The case of II. w. Kemp We. the
estate of James w. Brock will 20 to
t1a Gun
In court this morning. This is an
action brought as a result OF the dis
appearance of a trust fund created from
the last will and testament of C. C.
Putnam in favor of Harriet Putnam.
When Mr.. Kemp was appointed trustee
following a change in trustees he found
the fund had disappeared and he claims
that the bondsman of the former trustee
ia liable for the fund. Mr.. Brock was
bondsman. He has died and therefore
it is claimed that the fund must be re-
placed out of his estate.
The judgment in the case Of Nichols VS..
Foley was entered on the docket this
morning in which the defendant really
wins. although the plaintiff is given a
judgment for $25 This sum the defend
ant admitted ne owed 1t for wiring
garage, but that he had not received
any statement for the same. The plain
tiff brought suit to recover $l96sS on
wiring and electrical job. There was a
contract between the two parties for
s92. this the court held covered all work
done, while although the plaintiff
claimed the amount Of the suit was due
him for additional equipment. The
court found that none of the $l96SS need
be paid the plaintiff except such part
as related to the garage. which was
SIS job, some OF which was in the 1896. SO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
|M|LL|ONTH Man ON
WAY HOME SOON
Troop Movement Toward Amer
lea Progressing Most Satisfac-
torily, Says Secretary Baker,
Who Arrives in u. S.
100000 A MONTH IN JUNE
(ccretnry Says Our Third Army Now
on the German Frontier Is BeyOnd
All Doubt the hest Equipped Army
in the World

New York. May 5.-The one millionth
nan of the American Expeditionary
Force will embark for home next week,
ecretary of War Baker said to-day
n his arrival from France aboard the
transport George Washington. The
3omeward movement of troops, Mr..
Baker said. is progressing in most
satisfactory manner" and he added that
he 10000 month mark would be
ca ched in June.
Secretary Baker left here April Z,
accompanied by Warren Pershing, Gem
raj Pershing's only son. He visited
farious points in France where Ameri-
an troops are chartered, going also to
|he German line, whore he reviewed the
Third Army. Secretary Baker said:
The American army abroad is in
.plendid condition. The Third Army,
which l inspected on the German from
Her, is beyond doubt the best equipped
rmy in the world. 1t is everything
hat an army should be, in all it's de-
Sartments.
1.-THE men are anxious to get home,
nd we are moving them as rapidly as
possible. I expect to see the 100000 a
Month mark reached in June and the
Sne millonth man will embark for home
)ext week.
Secretary Baker said he visited but
Sne embarkaton camp, that at Brest.
Hts condition is simply IDEAL" he as
erted. land you can get the same ex-
PRESTON from any doughboy on this
3hip. 1 did not see any Of the others,
put am informed that the same good
condition prevails at ALL"
Mr.. Baker will remain over in New
York to review the parade of the Tth
Division tomorrow, after which he will
.eave for Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
JAPANESE PRESS
ATTACKS AMERICA
Evidence Exists That Newspaper
Agitation Is Inciting Popular
Feeling against the United
States
CALLS WILSON NAMES
"Man with the Voice Of an Angel hut
with the Deeds Of the Devil. IL One
Of the Many Choice EpIthets Hurled
AT American Executive

Toxic, May G. (By the Associated
Press.)-The anti-American campaign In
the Japanese press continues with re-
newed force. Up to the present no seri-
Gus overt acts have been committed
against Americans or American prop
erty. Evidence exists. however, that tho
newspaper agitation, which has spread
to virtually all the leading journals Of
the empire, is melting popular feeling
against America and thus paving the
way to possible open demonstrations.
Representative Japanese deplore the
press campaign and have begun to criti-
else the government for its failure to
check the literary outbursts on the
ground that they are going SO far that
they are liable to engender i'll feeling.
The participants in a mass meeting
held Sunday, at which some anti -Ameri-
can speeches were delivered, announced
their intention Of continuing the demon
stration in front Of the American en-
bassy. The police, however interfered
and prevented this STEP
The belief is expressed here that the
basis for the agitation is fear of the grow
ing influence of the United States in in
ternational affairs, as evidence by her
position at the peace conference, and that
it will act as a curb on what are regarded
as Japans legitimate aspirations in China
and Siberia
After declaring that renewed attempt
for anti-Japanese legislation on the Pacific
slope indicate that the Americans perse-
cute Japan in everything. while wearing
the mask of liberty and fairness, the
Hoch Shimbun charges the Americans
with having melted the Chinese to make
the secret treaties public and also accuses
American missionaries of fomenting the
Korean insurrection.
The Yorodzu Choho says the Americans
responsible for attempts at anti-Japanese
legislation are nothing better than
barbarans; that their actions are more
despicable than those of the Germans.
whose barbarities they attacked.
"Hypocrite," "Despot" transformed
Kaiser" man with the voice of an angel
but with deeds of the devil" are some
of the epithets applied by the newspaper
to President Wilson.
To-day's newspapers print articles &C.
cuslng Americans and British in China
with exciting the Chinese to the recent
Chinese-Japanese agitation in Peking.
based on the japanese victory at the
peace conference on the question of
Shantung. The aim is declared to be the
roofing out Of Japans superior rights in
China and substituting their own in
fluence.
AT meeting of the Kokuminto party
held in Osaka resolution was passed
declaring that recognition Of the Monroe
doctrine by the League of Nations should
be interpreted as recognition Of Japan's
predominance in the Far East.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
w. b. Albert Dies

st. Adams. May 4.--W b. Albert died
at six o'clock this evening after a 10 days
illness. He was 70 years old March II.
He is survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters Mrs. NJ. j. Bascomb and Mrs.
Frances Hazelton; and one granddaugh-
ter. Velma Hazelton. He has been town
clerk ever since the city and town were
divided in 1897. with the exception Of one
year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
IT. JOHNSBURY VETERAN
DIES AT AGE OF "a

st. Johnsbury, May 4-Oliver c. Hall.
lged "a, died at St. Johnsbury hospital
hills morning after long illness. He
WAS a native of Sheffield and when 81
vent to DeKalb. ILL.,. where he was many
FEARS connected with the police force.
Later he went to Nebraska and twice
represented his town in the Legislature.
He returned to st. Johnsbury about IL
ears ago and was several years chief
N police Of this village. He was a
|eteran of the Civil War and vice. COM
handler of Chamberlin Post, G. A. r.,
N this town. He also was member
N the Junior Order of American Me-
|hanics. He had lived on a farm the
hst few years and leaves a wife and
wo sons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
PROF. STANLEY GALPIN'S
WIFE GETS DIVORCE

Brattleboro, May A divorce on the
grounds of intoerable severity has been
granted in Wlndham county court to
Mrs. Winifred Galpn of Brattleboro
from Prof, Stanley Galpin, professor of
romance languages in Trinity College.
Mrs. Galpin was given the custody of
her daughter. Is years old. The case was
not contested. When the case was tried
some time ago the court said the
evidence was not sufficient to warrant
granting divorce but the case was held
open for further evidence which was
produced. Mrs. Galpin has gained a
residence here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
BUTTER BALLS

A woman and her four-year-old son
were on visit to her brother-in-law In
London. One morning at the breakfast
table the uncle said to the boy, Here
Frank. Is something you don't see In
Lancashire" at the same time placing
some small balls of butter In front of
him. Don't us, though" said the boy.
"There are three balls of butter hanging
outside the shop where mother takes our
clothes every Monday morning, amt
there. mother?'-London Ideas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
NOVEL; APPOINTED
Boston Man to Head Mechanical DE.
partment Of Central Vrmont

st. Adams, May 5.-H. T. NOVEL; of
Boston has been appointed as head OF
the mechanical department of the Central
Vermont shops here to succeed W. II.
Gillespie. who resigned his position. For
the last year and a half Mr.. NOVEL; has
been in charge of the ammunition plant
of the New York Air Brake company of
WATERFOWL, N. Y. Before that he worked
for the Boston & Maine railroad, start
ing from the bottom In the mechanical
department and working to general fore
man of the shops at Concord. N. II. He
was later made assistant superintendent
of the New Billerica shops. He has been
connected with the Boston & Maine rail-
road for 10 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
Bankruptcy Petitions

Rutland, May Al. II. w. Strubbe
of this city has filed petition in bank
ruptcy in the office of Clerk Henry
Conlin of the United Stats court. He
has liabilities of S1529.25 and assets Of
s2b all claimed exempt There are
~ unsecured creditors. A petition has
also been filed by Lewis A. Day Of
Westminster, laborer. who has go I'M
secured creditors. largly in Bellows
Falls His liabilities are $1612.68 and
he has assets of $500, exempt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
APPEALS FROM DECISION
IN INDUSTRIAL CASE
Dependent of Antonio Natal not Satis-
fed With Mr.. Simonds' Judgment

Especial to the Free Press)
Rutland, May 4.-The first case ap-
pealed from the decision of the commits
sioner of industries, r. w. Simonds, ever
entered in Rutland county court, is now
docketed. The alleged dependent of
Antonio Natal, formerly track laborer
for the Rutland Railway, Light and
Power company, brought a petition be-
fore Mr.. Simonds which was denied on
the ground that he found no connection
between an accident in which Mr.. Natal
was hurt and the disease from which he
died. Natal was hurt about the stomach
and back when the street railway COM
pany's work car collided with an express
car at Castleton, September ., 1915
Early in October the man, who had been
recovering nicely, was taken i'll with
pneumonia and he died on the fourth
His relatives claim that his injuries had
so weakened his constitution that he
could not withstand the ravages of the
disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
LABOR WANTS $4,000
VERDICT SET ASIDE
His Council Thinks Heart Balm Award
to Miss Dyer Is Excessive

Rutland. May 4.-Arguments on the
motion OF the defendants counsel to set
aside the verdict of $4,000 given Miss
Anna F. Dyer Of this city. former Rut-
land music teacher, against Charles H.
Lalor. for many years proprietor of the
Hotel Bardwell, in a breach of promise
case short time ago, were made in
county court Saturday.
Attorney Marvelle c. Weber for Mr..
Lalor said that the verdict would set a
high water mark in a case of this charac-
ter. where the damages We're compensa-
tory. He contended that the jury was
actuated by passion and prejudice
Attorney Edwin W. Lawrence for Miss
Dyer argued that Miss Dyer had lost a
life home. comfort and even luxury
which Mr.. Labor had promised and she
had seen it given to another to enjoy.
The court reserved decision.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
RUTLANDER HAD TRIP
IN BIG SEAPLANE

Rutland. May l.-Charles J. Regan of
this city. I. clerk In the Wilson Cloth
ing Co. store, has made trip In the
naval alrpane mel, which will be used
in the attempt to cross the Atlantic
from the Rockaway naval station In the
near future. Mr. Regain was a mechanic
in the naval service and was at Rock
away six months, He went as mechanic
when the mammoth plane sailed 100 miles
TO sea to convoy feet OF transports to
port.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
MATTISON GAME WARDEN

Rutland May 5.-Harry A. Mattison of
this city has been appointed Ash and
game warden by State Commissioner
Linus Leavens to succeed Fred w. Hay
ward of this city who has served eight
years Mr.. Madison has been deputy
warden for three years and has been
acting chief of police OF this city eighteen
months. He has been on the editorial
staff Of the Rutland Herald since 1905.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
BRUTE GIVEN 20 YEARS

Albany, n. Y, May 6-Edward Lawton
Of this city was sentenced to 20 years.
Imprisonment to-day after having been
convicted Of first degree granddaughter.
Lawton confessed that he shook his six
months old baby until it's neck was broken
because the little ones cries disturbed
his seeD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
BREAK ALL RECORDS
FOR LOAN BUYING

New York, May 4.-Breaking all records
for subscriptions received at Liberty
Loan rallies an audience at the Hippo
drome tonight subscribed for $l1, 100000
worth of Victory notes.
The nearest approach to this mark was
made in the Fourth Loan campaign when
S,500.0O0 was subscribed at the Metro
politan Opera House rally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
WHAT ONE MOTHER DOES

Mrs. p. Bennett. wawayanda Place,
Middletown, N. Y. writes: II have
given Foley's Honey and Tar to my lit.
tie boy. and cannot recommend It too
highly as ! think 1T is the only medi.
cine for coughs and colds" Fine for
Group and whooping cough. as well as
coughs and colds. Contains no opiates
y w. O'Sulliyan. 80 Church street.
(AdV)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
BURLINGTONIAN INJURED
DURING PAINTING SPELL
David Smith Sustnins Severe Cut over
the Right Eye

Montpelier May david Smith Of
Burlington, a representative Of the Fire
stone Tire company, suffered a fainting
spell or an attack Of indigestion while
calling On J. j. Williams & Sons shortly
before two O'Clock this afternoon, and fell
heavily to the floor of the store. He sus-
tanned a severe cut over his right eye
and bled profusely from the wound. By
ISLANDERS and employees of the Williams
garage applied first aid and Smith re-
covered to a considerable extent, al
though it was necessary to have the serv-
ices Of a physician. Smith was recently
discharged from the service, according
to a companion salesman, who said he
had known him but a short time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
HE DOES HEAVY WORK

81 do heavy work. and that is n
strain on a mans Kidneys" writes Bert
Dawson. Canton, Ill. My trouble started
with severe. sharp pains over my back. I
bought a bottle of Foley Kidney Pills.
and before 1t was gone, my pains had
entirely left me-" They Danish rheu-
matte pains. backache. soreness. stiff
ness--J. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church
street (Adv.) 6
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

II you have property to rent your neg
iect to use the classified columns now
may prove expensive later on.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

Mr.. Smith his been brought to his home
at 204 King street in this city and last
night was reported as resting comfort
ably.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

HEE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
The Washington times., 1919-04-16
.RAYCALDWELL DONE
WITH BARROW CLUB

RICHMOND, Va, April 16.-Ray
Caldwell is done as a member OF the
Boston Red Sox. Ed Barrow has
asked for waivers on him and he will
figure in a trade in the near future.
When he reported, Caldwell prom
ised Barrow TO do his best, living up
to the training rules OF the club in
every particular. He has failed TO
act according to his promise. At
Tampa Barrow had TO call him 10
task, and the break came here, re-
sulting in a special meeting of the
champions.
Barrow told the players that he
had to apologize for making it neces-
sary to hold such a meeting, but that
one of the members of the club had
gone back on his word and would be
let out Barrow gave all the reasons,
though he did not name Caldwell, and
then called Harry Frazee on the long
distance telephone, asking him to
arrange a deal involving the crratic
twirIer.
1t is not any secret that Barrow
is trying to land a left-handed pitch
er and also a right-handed oUtfielder
to alternate with Ruth in left field
The Washington times., 1919-04-16
FFEXPECTANT
OF TAKING SERIES

NORFOLK. Va. April 16.-Unless
rain intcrvenes. the Griffmen and
Giants will collide here today in the
third contest ftheir 1919 spring &c
ries. Yesterdays triumph for the
American Leaguers at Petersburg, &c
to 5. has evened the count and nov
Clark Griffith is sanguine OF atking
a majority OF the victories. johnson
is expected to perform a while today.
The Petersburg victory was per
sonal triumph for Sam Rice, the
Washington outfielder. Though ne
faced the jinx accompanying the
presentation OF a handsome travelin :
bag, Rice produced two hits m
pinches. The first was a rousins
triple in the opening frame of Barnes.
1t brought over two men, and sam
Tailed a moment later himself.
In the third Sam came up with two
down and Judge on Third. A slash
ing single scored the frstsacker. All
in all, Sam was having a merry after
noon.
Grir sent Hovlik and Thompson,
rookie twirlers. against Barnes and
Schupp. two Giant veterans. and the
kids had the edge all the way
The Washington times., 1919-04-16
WANT STRONG CLUB
FOR GOVT. LEAGUE

The Government League is looking
for three strong clubs to fill out its
roster. President {. e. Dean is cast
ing about for service teams to take
franchises in the circuit.
At present the Naval Operations,
Marines, and Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing teams are lined up for
the season. II is thought that at a
meeting to be held at Spalding's
store on Friday the necessary number
Of teams will be forthcoming.
"A good many terms have been
scared off because they think the
clubs already in the circuit are too
strong" says President Dean. Naval
Operations won the District title last
summer and will have a fine team
this year.
The Printers will be represented
by a first-class club and the Marines
will have another exceptionally
strong team. If possible l wish any
team representatives who want a
franchise would attend the meeting
at SrauIding's on Friday night"