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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
SAYS EASTMAN SOUGHT
HAMMOND TYPEWRITER
Machine Was Old One T,estifles Witness
Who Clerks In Second Hand Store

Machine Was Old One Testines Witness
Who Clerks In Second-H Hand Store
Rutland. March 2.-Only three wit
nesses were examined In the short session
Of Rutland county court which was held
Saturday morning in connection with the
George p. Eastman perjury trial.
Mrs. P. J. Kelley of this city, who as
sists her sister. Mrs. A. p. Foley in TAX
ing care Of q trade Of q secondhand store
in this city, testified that in November,
1916. Mr.. Eastman bought an old Ham,
mond typewriter at the store. This was
of interest In the case because it has been
commended that the disputed "2S-year old
document was typed with a Hammond
On cross-examined Mrs. Kelley said that
both Mr.. and Mrs Eastman had been at
the store on more than one occasion to
look at antiques, inQuiring in one instance
about an eight-day clock.
Harold Fish. formerly chauffeur for
Eastman. testified to driving Eastman
alone and also Mr.. and Mrs. Eastman to
the Foley store In the spring or fall OF
1917. On one occasion when they went
without Mrs. Eastman the respondent
came out with a package under his arm.
Attorney General +. c. Archibald read
to the jury many pages of EastInan's tes-
timony as to his whereabouts early in
May. 1917, given at the hearing before
Judge Fish Of Vergennes concerning the
validity of the alleged old agreement
This is the evidence in which it is alleged
the respondent committed perjury. He
stated among other things that he drank
heavily for q week while In New York at
this time.
Edmund r. Morse. treasurer of the Yer
mont Marble company, has testified that
he failed to find in the company's records
any mention of such transaction as was
contained in E,astman's document. He
changed evidence he gave some time ago
in which he said that he never employed
the late Joel c. Baker as attorney for the
Vermont Marble company In 1893, Attor-
ney J. c. Jones of Eastman's counsel hav-
Ing produced documents showing that
Baker did work for the concern the very
year in which the document 10 dated
Mr. Morse admitted, Just after the docu-
ment was made known to the company In
1917, offering the heirs Of ]. w. Howe OF
Worcester, Mass, $1,000 to $500 for theii
interest In the alleged transaction. II they
had any. He said that he was convinced
that the PAPER was az forgery however
when he did this. He admitted that the
Vermont Marble company hired Law
renee. Lawrence & Stafford of this city
lawyers. to assist the State in getting evil
dence against Eastman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
LEGISLATORS ENJOY
A SUGAR PARTY

Montpelier. March 24-Seven men,
bers of the Legislature went to Plain
field Saturday afternoon enjoying a
sugar party at the house of o. L. Mar
tin. In the party were General H. T.
Johnson, Speaker Dana, Representa-
tives Slayton. Dyer. Taylor, Foss and
Goss, while they were properly con-
Quoted by David Spicer of Montpelier.
Following the enjoyment at the sugar
bush they inspected the barns on the
Martin farm in that town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
ORDERS MRS. FELCH
ADMITTED TO BAIL
Supreme Court Decides Orangt
County Court Erred in Refus-
ing Her Release on Surety

Montpelier, March 3-The Suprem,
Court this morning called the attorneys II
the Anna Fetch case before II and Justice
Taylor, having read a lengthey opinion OF
the matter of the habeas corpus proceed.
ings. the court directed that the Orange
county court admit Anna (Felch) Dexter
to ball In the sum of 5000 and while the
court did not make a docket entry, It iad-
vised the attorneys that It being out Of
term time the matter could be taken be-
fore one Of the assistant judges and bail
furnished. The court in its opinion SET
forth that the lower court was in error
when 1t declined to admit the woman Il
bail as a matter Of law.
The order follows:
such bail not being offered here, the
prisoner Is remanded to her former Gus.
tody with an order that she be held to ball
in the sum of IS. ZOO. with two or more good
and sufficient sureties. the recognixance OF
bond to be conditioned as provided by Law
In criminal cases pending in county court.
for her personal appearance before the
county court next to be held at Chelsea,
In the county Of Orange on the first Tuoo.
day in June, 1919. and from term to term
thereafter to answer to the indictment
there pending against her for the crime
of murder mentioned above, in accord
ance with the law in such case made
and provided. to be admitted to bail an
aforesaid, pursuant to the provisions Of
section 2236 Of the General Laws of the
State"
The opinion discussed at some length
the questions of the discretion of the
court in the matter and the statute
provisions of bail had been made by the
lower court invoking it's discretionary
power under the statutes, the opinion Of
the court would not been what was read
this morning. The court explained the
law relative to allowing bail under the
statutes and stated that where the evil
dence. even in capital crime charges, IL
not convincing the court could allow ball
in its discretion and that it was custom
under the statutes to do this and the lower
court erred in not allowing bail.
The attorneys for the respondent stated
to the court that II they had anticipa ted
that bail was to be flxed by the higher
court this morning they would have had
bondsmen in court and that they could
have taken advantage of the court'a
decision at once. Justice Taylor who read
the opinion. for Justice Miles, stated that
it being out of term time the attorneys
, could go before one Of the judges of the
court and with sufficient bail and secure
the release Of the respondent.
The attorneys took exceptions to the
decision Of the case in which the court
held that it has a general Jurisdiction and
not specific Jurisdiction as the attorneya
had claimed and intimated that they in
tend to take the case to the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The Supreme
Court in fact sustained the decision that
1t made last fall when it remanded the
case for a new trial on tho grounds the
exceptions taken by the State were sus.
4, tanned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
ROAD MEETINGS
Com missioner hates Announces County
Gatherings In April.

Montpelier March A.-Commissioner
Stoddard Bates has announced the fol-
lowing dates for the county meetings of
the road commissioners and selectmen
Bennington county, Bennington, April 1;
Rutland, Rutland. April 2; Addison. Mid
dlebury, April 3; Chittenden, Burlington
April 4; Windham, Brattleboro. April 8;
windsor, White River Junction, April .;
Orange, Chelsea. April 10; Washington.
Montpelier, April IL; Orleans, Newport.
April Is; Caledonia. st. Johnsbury, April
lG; Essex, Guildhall. April Is; Lamolle,
Hyde Park. April %; Franklin. st.
Adams, April %; Grand Isle, North
Hero, April "a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
Gets CrOix de Guerre

st. Adams. March 25.-Pvt. Joseph 8.
Pelkey, a member Of Company b. 10ord
Machine Gun Battalion, 26th Division,
son OF Mrs. Martha Pelkey. has received
his honorable discharge and has returned
to his home In this city. Private Pellsey
was a liason runner 10 his battalion and
during the April cfensive he carried
messages back and forth to his bat
TALON In . heavy barrage. He escaped
unhurt. He was awarded the Crotx do
0usrre. He was gasssd in July, but
recovered and returned to his battalion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
GETS D. S. c. AND WAR CROSS
Capt. G. 3. Summer Only st. AIbsns
Man to Receive American and
French Medals

st. Adams, March A.-Capt. C. s..
Sumner, possesser of a distinguished
service cross and the Croix de Guerre,
has arrived at his home in this city. Since
returning from overseas he has been sta
toned at Camp Devens. Captain Sumner
is the only st. Adams man to have been
awarded the French and American medals
Of honor. Captain Sumner had been over
seas nearly a year, commanding Com
pany l., third battalion Of the 872nd
(colored) regiment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
Ray Fishers DiscOverer

White River Junction. March 2.-The
recent sale by the New York American
League baseball team Of its famed pit ch-
er. Ray Fisher. to the Cincinnati National
LeagLS team prompts an especial interest
In White River Junction for among its
residents is A. II, Stackpole, for long
known the country over as a college base
ball coach, and as an expert ball player
himself. In 1905 Mr. Stackpole went to
Middlebury College to coach its college
team and In that year Ray Fisher, the
son Of Mtddlebury OF nearby farmer.
was In it's high school and catcher for its
baseball team. At that time practice
games were played by the college and high
school teams and during these practice
games Mr.. Stackpole came to notice the
skill and tact Of the then high school boy
as a player. In this same year of 1906,
young Fisher was graduated from the
Middlebury high school and In 1907 en-
tered Middlebury College. Mr.. StackpOle
continued as coach Of the college team
and he was prompt In his decision to So
lect the new freshman as the college team
pitcher aand even In this first year he did
wonderful work. During the summer Mr.,
Stackpole, upon meeting Thomas Dowd.
the old-time center fielder Of the Boston
Red Soxs. and then manager of the Hol-
yoke. Mass, baseball team. told him OF
young Fisher with the result that In 1908.
when Dowd assumed the management Of
the Hartford club Of the Connecticut State
League. he obtained the Middebury Col
iege boy as member and so successful
was the new pitcher that at the close OF
1908 Dowd sold him to the New York team
of the American League with the result
that he has remained with the New York
Americans till his recent sale. or In other
words for nine years.
Mr. Fisher remained in kiddlebury Ooh
lege until the complstioa Of his four
years course. leaving at the end OF each
college year to play with his team TIL
new college year called him baek.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
BARRE MAN CHARGED
WITH LARCENY OF $50

Montpelier. March. 21.-E. o. Chester
was arrested here this afternoon by
Chief Connolly for the Barre Police
force on the charge of grand larceny
of $50 from Robert FieAs, who has
charge Of charging pictures in that
city. Trial will occur Saturday. Chss.
ter is alleged to have collected tbs
money and not turned the same to
Fields.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
VOTE ON LICENSE
QUESTION SHR|NKS
1920 Less Than 191S-'Wet''
Vote Increased by 901
over Last Year

Montpelier, March 0-Compiete stats
tics on the license vote in Vermont for
the year 1919. just completed in the once
Of the secretary Of state, show a failing
Off from 1918 In total number Of votes
cast Of 1880, with an increase In the yes"
vote Of sol over 1918. In 1918. total Of IS,
SlS votes were cast on this question. the
vote being: Yes. 12.ss3: No. 1855. This
year there were 81. DS votes cast as fol-
lows: Yes, 3.7S3; no, 1855.
Two counties, Rutland and Chittenden.
went license this year. while their votes
last year were good majorities against IL
cense. The vote In Chittendsn county
this year was: Yes, 2ss1: no. A6s3. The
Rutland county vote was: Yes, 2os6; no,
27l6.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
SAD HOMECOMING
Soldier Returns to Hear Father and
Brother Are Dead

Middlebury, March 21-Pvt. Carl Mo-
Master, who was with the goth Infantry
in France. and Pvt. George Gotta. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gotta of Seymour
street. arrived home from overseas last
night. An unusually sad case was the
home coming of Private McMaster. for
1t was not until he met a Free Press
reporter on the same train that he came
to town on that he learned of the death
Of his father and brother. William Nc
Master, the latter being a victim Of In
fiuenza about three months ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL
Atlas Sales Corporation Of Richford
Incorporates

Montpelier, March A.-Articles of as
ISOLATION of the Atlas Sales Corporation,
with headquarters at Rchford. and a
capital stock of $4,000. have been fled
with the secretary Of state. The purpose
Of this corporation is to buy and sell
veneers. panels. veneer packing cases,
lumber and any articles composed wholly
or partly of wood or wood products. The
subscribers are: Ralph M. Buck and S. r.
Boright of Richford and Charles Taylor
Hall of Montgomery Center.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
H. E. LUCE, MEMBER
OF LIBRARY COMMISSION
Pomfret Man L. Appointed By Cover

P0mfret Man L. Appointed By Cover
nor Clement
Montpelier. March 2l-Governor Glenn
ent yesterday appointed H. e. Luce Of
Pomfret a member of the free pubic
library commission for the term ending
January 81, 1924.
Mr.. Luce is a member Of the present
Legislature and has held several town
Offices, including that Of school director.
He is a trustee Of the public library Of
his town. 1t is expected that Mr.. Luce
will bring to the commission hrst-hand
information and experience relating to
library work in the smaller communities
Of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
MRS. ANNA BALESTTER
DIES AT BRATTLEBORO
One Of Her Daughters IL the wife Of
Rudynrd Kiplinx

Brattleboro, VT. March 23.-MrA
Anna Smith Balestier. about so. died
suddenly at her home Saturday night
OF apoplexy as she was seated at tho
dinner table Mrs. Balestier was born
in Rochester NJ Y. and married Henry
Wolcott Balestier in 1860. Four chil-
dren were born to them. among them
being Caroline Starr. wife of Rudyard
Kipling. Erasmus It. Smith, father Of
Mrs. Balestier. was considers for
many years one of the greatest au-
thorities on international law in the
United States.
In the early sixties he was sent to
japan to make treaties with that and
other nations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
GOES TO SUPREME COURT
Plaintiff Takes Exceptions to Judge
F1sh's Decision In 100000 Suit

Montpelier. March 25-General opin-
ion about the Washington county court
house this afternoon was that the de-
cision of Judge F. L. Fish in the case
Of Hiram Sparrow, Admr. VS.. the Yer.
mont Savings bank had taken the
teeth out of the specifications in the
case when Judge Fish ruled that the
plaintiff could not recover exemplary
damages. being an administrator. How
ever. H. c. Shurleff. attorney for the
plaintiff. took exceptions to this de-
cision, which are probably SUFFICIENT
to carry the case to Supreme court.
This decision leaves the case where
not over $1,000 can be recovered in
damages. the difference between that
amount of the 100000 for which the
suit was brought. being for exem-
plary damages caused by the worri-
ment Of previous cases to the heirs Of
Harriet Bailey Of whose estate Mr..
Sparrow Is administrator.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
RUTHERFORD AND
SIX OTHERS RELEASED

New York, March H.-Joeph E. Ruth
erford president Of the International
Bible Students association, which was
founded by the late Pastor Russell.
and seven other members OF the asso-
citation who were convicted recently IN
the federal court in Brooklyn on a charge
Of violating the espionage act. were or
dersd released by the United States CIR
cult court Of appeals in $4,000 bail each
to-day, pending the hearing Of a writ Of
arr,nr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

had sent out notice 1t did not want prac-
tloed. In the party was a woman, and
man In sailors uniform. Later. they
conferred with ]. G.. Brown, secretary
OF the public safety committee, ex-
planning that they were selling a maya
Zine. They only had one copy Of it and
they were advised that care must be
used in their statements.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
NOT SEEN SINCE 1905
Trustee Of Missing Funds Seems to
Have Disappeared

Montpelier, March A'-The trial of the
case Of Hiram Sparrow vs. the Vermont
Saving bank Is again In progress. Mon
day afternoon several prominent persons
were placed on the stand to show that
Harry Lowe, who was trustee OF the
fund which IL alleged to have disappeared
rror, the bank In Brattleboro. has not
besn aeon IN Montpelier for a great many
vears. Police officers testified to show
mat he has not been seen since before
io06. The suit 10 to recover 100000
malicious persecution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
CANVAsSERs STOPPED

Claimed In Montpelier they Wsss
Namelsss Of the Seth Division
Montpelier. March %.-Psrsons who
claimed to have been In the 16th Division
have been oanvassins for the sale Of
magazine in Montpelier and were warned
Friday by Chief Connolly against FUR.
Their continuation Of their wosk- II d'd
not appear they had authority from the
govsrnmsut to carry out this work and
v along the line that me government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
CUT THIS OUTFIT IS WORTH
MONEY

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip. en-.
close with nve cents to Foley s. Co.. 2Sa(
Bhsfield Ave-, Chicago. ILL.,. writing youi
name and address clearly. You will res
ooivs in return trial package containing
Volsy's Honey and Tar Compound. fo1
coughs colds and GROUP. Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley Cathartio Tablsts~J. w
O'euiiivan, % Church street. (Adv.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
MAJOR AMPUTATION
CASES ONLY 1904

Washington, March 3.-According to Of
cial advices. the total OF major ampu-
|tation cases" in the Unied States forces
Ito date is 1904, of which S,S0 are arm and
leg cases; and Of these Approximately GOO
ere arm aInputations. and 1,7S are leg
kmputauons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
INDIAN VETERAN DIES
Louis johnson. Formerly Of St. Alba.

Louis johnson. Formerly OF st. Albans.
Served In the Civil War
st. Adams, March aO.-News has been
received OF the death of Louis Johnson.
the old Indian veteran of the Civil War.
a former resident of this city. He died
at the home of his brother In Caugha-
waea. Canada. where he went last Sep
TENDER for treatment from his Indian
doctor. Mr.. Johnson was a member Of
A. r. Hurlburt Post. No. 60. @. A. r..
Department of Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
SHE HORSEWHIPPED MAN:
HE SUES HER FOR $1,000

Mrs. Bullock Chastised Geors,e Pixley
Because He Wouldn't Pay for Load
Of Wood
Hrattleboro, March A-Becauss Mrs.
Mary c. Bullock Of Guilford used q horse
whip on George Pixley, an employs in
Whites livery stable. Pixlsy brought q
WSndham county court suit against Mrs.
Bullock this afternoon to recover dam
asss OF one thousand dollars ana Sheriff
frank L. Wellman placed an attacnmsus
on Mrs. Bullocks farm property. Mrs.
Bullock admits whipping Pixlsy ana says
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27
VETERAN SLATE DEALER DEAD

VETERAN BLATE DEALER DEAD
Rutland. March N.-udwsrd McNamara,
q vstsran slate dealer, died ut his home
In Fair Haven to-day. aged 70 ysarv.
He hAA been associated With his brother
James NoNamAsA anos ~ when the arm
Of MoNamasA 1setAssv was organised
here,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18

(To Be Continued
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
B|TRO-PHOSPHATE
IS GOOD FOR Thin
NERVOUS PEOPLE
A PHYSICIANS ADVICE.


Frederick 3 Kolle, d. -, Editor Of
New York Physicians who's Who
says that weak, nervous people who
want TO Increase weight, strength and
nervo- force, should take a b-graln tab
let of Bitroa Phosphate just before or
during each meal.
This particular phosphate is the dis
covery OF a famous French scientist,
and reports OF remarkable results from
its use have recently appeared in many
medical journals,
II YOU do not feel well, II you tire
easily; do not sleep well, or are too
thin, go to any good druggist and get
enough Bitro-p Phosphate for q two
weeks supply--lt costs only fitty cents
a week.
Eat less, chew your food thoroughly,
and II Mt the end OF a few weeks you
do not feel stronger and better thar
YOU nave for months. II your nerves are
not steadier; IL you do not sleep better
| and have more vim, endurance and W.
| TALLY, your money will be returned. ana
| the Bitro. Phosphate win cost wv
| nothing. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
Won TIRPITZ STORY
OF GERMAN DEFEAT

comprehended that Sir Edward Grey's
desire for peace In the early weeks Of
July, 1914, could be attributed 10 the
gravity Of risklns a naval engagement
with our fleet. The chancellor made
the mistake OF assuming the exist
ence OF the same wish when England
had finally decided on war, He thought
his desire for peace would be %increas
ed through Germany's attainment OF
her early Victories, by the n~onoccupa-
ton OF the channel ports. by holding
back the German navy, and by the
events Of the Marne.
Great Britain, however, was nov fol-
lowing her traditional policy Of
STRENGTHENING herself by war against
her strongest and most dangerous rival
on the Continent. with P%urltanical
Pharisaism, the practical unitarian
British policy, controlled by the In
terests Of English capital, was
unitedly determined to combat Ger
many all the mere l~nexorably because
OF the events OF late July, 1914. The
chancellor could not be made 10 take
this point OF view.
England had long feared we were es-
tablishlng ourselves peacefully. NOW
that the war had come, she was de-
termined to smash us, The chancellor