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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
AFTER CHILD'S RELEASE
FROM INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Resorted 10
in Husband Court

Rutland. Nov. 17.-An unusual process
In Vermont courts, q writ of habeas cor
pus to secure the release of child from
the Vermont Industrial school at YER
gennes. was heard here this afternoon
by Judge Frank l.. Fish of Nergennes
when the case of Milford Duclo of West
Rutland. aged 10 was taken up The
petition Is brought by his mother. Lena
Bowen Duclo. through Charles r. Bur-
CESS as attorney.
1t is set up in the petition that the boy
was arrested in April, 1919. by Deputy
Sheriff p. NJ Patten and Constable Ralph
Crawford of West Rutland and was sent
to Nergennes by Justice T. 3. Wheeler as
an INDECENT child; that the mittimus Is
faulty: that there Is no such crime as an
INDECENT child; that the statutes provide
that dependent child's care shall be re-
ferred 10 the Beard OF Charities before
he is sent to any HON, or institution and
that the West Rutland charities board
was not consulted in the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
TO INVESTIGATE
RUTLAND HOSPITAL
Aldermanic Committee Appoint
ed-Canadian Nurse Slurred
u. S. Flag 1t Is Said

Rutland. Nov. 1.-THE board OF alder
men tonight appointed a committee con-
sisting of Mayor J. G Dunn and Alder
men j. c. Temple, stephen Cragin and
c. w. Spencer to investigate the Rutland
hospital. 1t was stated at the meeting
that some very bad stories, too black to
be related in public" had been told about
the institution. The appointment is the
outcome of the slur upon the American
flag by Miss Anna McLane, a Canadian
student nurse, which aroused indignation
on the part of American girls taking the
course who have made the statement that
Miss Anna A. Aitken, superintendent of
nurses, herself u Canadian, discriminates
in favor of girls from the Dominion when
there are dirty Jobs to do. This is not
the first time that the public had had
complaints to make about the head OF
the institutino who is 4 sister of Lord
Beaver Brook Of the English Parliament,
formerly Sir Max Aitkcn of Canada
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
WILLIAM 7. MAIDEN DIES
Former Athletic Star OF u. v. VI. Sue.
cumbs TO After Effects Of In
fluenxa

Barr, Nov. l7.-Willam r. Maiden, one
of the star baseball men of the univer-
sity of Vermont, and one of the leading
athletic coaches in the State, died ut his
home in this city yesterday morning. after
an illness of sevsral months with largyn-
gifts. His death. was unexpected. His
Illness was the result of influenza con-
tracted a year ago, the disease badly af-
fecting his throat. He would have been
SO years Cd November 22.
He was graduated from Spaulding high
school in 1911. taking part in all athletics
during his four years there. He then on
tererd the University of Vermone, grad
uating in 1915 There he played halfbace
and end position in football and generally
shortstop in baseball.
With high academic standing he was
appointed principal of Cabot high school
Q ter graduating from college. but resigned
for facu'ty position at Montpelier Semi
nary. There he was instructor in mathe-
MATES and coached all athletic teams.
BY every opposing player, says the Barre
Times, to-day he was considered one OF
the most clean and fair sportsman ever
met in athletic; and his mauiiness and
character wwas of the highest at all
times. He was a great favorite through
out his whole school and teaching career.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
CHARGE PERJURY IN DIVORCE
Ambrose K. Carr WIN He Tried in JAM
unry-Wife Wins Suit and Gets
Major Portion of Property

st. Adams, Nov. H.---Ambrose f. Carr
OF Eason, Pa, formerly of Swanton. was
arrested this morning on an information
ied by states Attorney A. Il. ROwley
charging perjury in connection with testi-
mony given by Carr in the divorce suit
brought by his wife, Mrs. Teresa Carr
and in court just before the recess this
noon furnished bail of 5000 for further
appearance. Mr.. Cars brothers, Henry
and John Carr Of Swanton. were his
bordsmen. The respondent was repre-
scented by ID. G. Furman Of Swanton and
G. q. Austin d Son as counsel
The case is set for trial January g,
1920
AT the opening of this afternoons ses-
sion Judge Chase announced that Mrs.
Carr had been granted a divorce on the
grounds of adultery and that she should
have the major portion Of the sl9,5o0 prop
erty owned by the couple in this State.
Her portion snail be real estate in Swan
ton valued at 5000 subject to a $500
mortgage in notes and the personal prop
ierty now in her possession. A piece Of
property in Pennsylvania Is left to the
ownership of Mr.. Carr,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
POINDEXTER'S BILL
AIMED AT RADICALS
Provides $4,000 In Fine or 20 Year. In
Prison for Adv locating Overthrow
OF Government

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE writing.
printing, circulating or utterlng of Ian
guage urging the forcible overthrow
or the government would make a felony
punishable by a fine not excee ding $4,000
or ~ years Imprisonment. under a bill
introduced to-day by Senator Pondexter,
republican. Washington. The measure
was referred to the judiciary committee.
Persons convicted of destruction Of pri-
vate property or injury to a person, while
engaged In an attempt against organized
authority would be sentenced to not
more than 40 years Imprisonment or
fined $4,000
property owners permitting meetings
where overthrow of the government was
advocated would also be punished under
the act which also provides n penalty OF
death for any one who by violating the
act causes the death Of a person
The BILL" Senator PoindeXter said. is
intended to enable the United states to
protect its functions ana agencies from
anarchy and Boshevism. 1t is aimed at
organizations such as the Industrial Work.
ers of the World and other unlawful or
PLANTATIONS in the United States, which
have been particularly active in recent
months"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
Of WALES
CALLS0N PRESIDENT
MIR. Wilson Propped Up in Bed
Greets Heir to British
Throne

Washington, Nov. 13.-President Wilson.
propped up In the great mahogany bed
In which Baron Renfrew, later King
Edward VII sept when he visited Wash
ingtOn in 1860. greeted to-day the grand
son of that British King, in Albert Ed
ward. Prince Of Wales.
The Prince Was taken TO the President 8
sick room after he had tea with Mrs.
Wilson and the Presidents daughters.
Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Francis
b. Sayre. The visit to the White House
followed motor trip TO Mount Vernon
where the youthful British heir laid a
wreath on Washingtons tomb and planted
a young cedar before the resting place OF
the leader of the American colonies in
their struggle with England,
Soon after the President and the Prince
had exchanged greetings. the President
noticed that his visitor was booking close
iy at the massive old bed and told hin,
its story-how the Princes grandfather
had slept in it when he was entertained
at the White House by President
Buchanan and of II being the same bed
in which President Lincoln slept during
mis- years in the White House.
The President inquired of the Prince
AZ to his father, mother and grand
mother and mentioned particularly the
pleasure with which he received cable
gram from Queen Mother Alexandria.
Tho meeting between the Prince and
the President was much the same as
might occur between any healthy normal
hoy with n keen sense of humor and q
middle aged statesman whose cares have
not driven the gift of laughter from him
The President laughed heartily a: the
vivid and humorous account the Prince
gave Of his experiences SINCE his arriva
on the American continent The ish
heir was very enthusiastic at the nh
OF the reception he had received ~ tbs
United States. The conversation between
the two covered wide range of subjects
and after the Prince had left Rear Ad-
miral Grayson, the Presidents physician
said that the Presidents spirits had
risen rs the result of the visit and that
he enjoyed It greatly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
SAW MANY VERMONT
WOMEN MAKING VINE
Speaker at W. G. n. u. Convention
Says She Was Surprised nj the Number

Says She Was Surprised nj the Number
St Louis. Nov. 17.--Announcing that a
large number of women were making wine
and other intoxicants OF ederberries,
dandelions. cherries and other fruits and
plants, Miss Cora Stoddard. director of
the bureau of scientific temperance in
vestigation In an address before the Ma
tional Women's Christian Temperance
Union convention here to-day said:
I'VE must go after these women as
well Az the men
When | was in Vermont this sum
mer." continued Miss Stoddard, 81 was
surprised at the number of women maxi
Ing wine out of plants and fruits. We
must keep up our campaign against beer
and wine as well as against whiskey. A
great deal of froth has been whipped up
ty the breweries but there is "A residum
OF sound belief that beer is not harmful.
We must teach the fundamental truth
that fermented liquor contains the same
kind of alcohol as distillers liquor. God
has sent US scientific men to meet all anti
prohibition arguments
| A jubilee session of the convention was
held this afternoon at which plans were
formulated for the raising Of 81 100000 by
next March and the increasing of the
membership rolls from 100000 to 1000 900
by 1924.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
Board of Control Meets

Montpelier, Nov. H.--1ne board of con-
troll held Il short meeting this morning
at which all of the members excepting
william l.. Davis Of Rutland were pres
ent. Minor matters were discussed and
some disposed Of although 1t was stated
at the governors office this afternoon that
nothing for publication was doLe. How
ever. it Is known that the secretary of
state was authorized to engage extra
clerical assistance when the rush Of au-
tomobiie business which occurs each year
shows its need and that the board refused
to grant the raise in salary OF Miss Iva
Poore asked by the Board of Charities
and Probation. at least for the present,
although ii is not understood that the
matter Is fully closed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
j. S. PROHIBITION y
WORKER MOBBED
William F. Johnson Seized, Bea-
ten and Paraded on Plank
in London Streets

London, Nov. 13.--Wiliam II. johnson.
an American prohibition worker and Anti
saloon League organizer Familiarity known
fere and elsewhere as "pussyfoot." was
dragged from a patform from which he
was speaking to-day, severely beaten and
paraded two miles of crowded west-end
streets on n plank.
ms assai-iants for the most part were
,neuica' students. and, against them at
times ne put up a strenuous fight receiving
oadiy damaged eye and other injuries
80 that finally owing to his weakened
physicai condition ne was Obliged to sub
nit to the indignitv
Eventually johnson was rescued hy
the police, who, during the early mart of
.le fharch simply kept the crowd moving
lie was rushed to Bow stree, station
where his injuries were dressed and he Wa.
then able to go horne.
Ihe occasion of :he attack was a meat
ing Ia. Essen Hail, Just off the Strand
at which debate had been arranged IN
der the auspices of the Overseas club and
Patriotic League, between Mr. Johnson
and r. Mitchell Banks, a lawyer on "tbe
how and the why of American prohibi.
ton"
The chairman OF the meeting was F. A.
Mckenzie. He, too was .eized nv The
crowd but soon was re- eas.d The meat
ing had no sooner opened than here was
an uproar, due 70 the activities of few
young men who Immediately engaged IN
heckling both prohibitonists and anti
prohibitionists pleading for order.
outside the building there were potent
signs of pending trouble. \ great crowd
OF students had gathered and after Mr..
johnson began to speak, hundreds of stu
dents who evidently were organized broke
dntyyF
the hall, brushed aside the police. charged
down the aises and seized johnson and
Mckenzie These two they peted with
bags Of flour. They hoisted them into a
wagon and proceeded to KINGS College
nearby, where both were invited 20 state
their case for prohibition to the students
but were not allowed to proceed because
of the howls
The rioters then discarded Mckenzie
and mounted johnson on plank This.
stalwart group mounted on their Shout
ders and marched through the Strand,
Covent Garden, Leicester square. Picca-
diiy Circus and oxford Circus to Portland
street. where the police interviewed and
effected a rescue.
AS the procession passed through tho
streets with banners adorned with blacl,
cats, pictures of beer stems and other
decorations, there were frequent cries OF
| We've got pussyfoot. Bat Londoners
accustomed 10 studel marches recently
did not really believe that 1t was john
son and the march did not cause as much
excitement in the streets as might be ex.
pected.
| Some of the prohibition campaigners.
mostly Americans, declared to the Asso.
ciated Press that they did not belieye
the police had made sincere effort to
break up the crowds. and contenGed that
they could have rescued Mr. Johnson
much sooner II they had so desired
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
CAMP WESTM0RE SUEO
Nine Suits Against New York Corpora
tion--One Is for 100000. Another
for $4,000

Montpelier, Nov A.-Several suits have
been brought against the Camp Westmore
company. a New York corporation that
fled articles of registration with the
secretary of State last spring to operate
camps In Westmore. These plaintiffs in
the different suits are: c. f. jenkins.
$l,2U; II. f. and II. l.. Jackman $500;
B. II. and +. NJ. Calkins. 5000; G. c. Lang.
500; &. O. Stone & Son, s30OO0 Joe Wills.
SlW; c. s. Pierce VS.. F. Jennings and
Camp Wesimore company. 5000; Ava l..
Peene of New York in chancery on a
mortgage of Slo,0C0: Laura Joll of Compton.
+. @, in chancery, 81 go.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
N. Y. BOYS RUN STOLEN
CAR TO BENNINGTON
Two Arrested and Held in Hail Until
Officer from Their State Arrives

Remington, Nov. 17.-Three young
men, William Harrison, Harry Macau-
ley and John McGrath all under 20
years of age and living in New York,
are in the county jail here charged
with the theft of an automobile In
New York on Saturday. The car. which
is the property of a New York physi-
clan. was taken from in front OF a pa
TENTS residence and driven to Benning-
ton. Here the actions of the trio ex-
cited the suspicious of Chief Of Police
Hurley who made the arrests. Later the
officer established the ownership of
the car through battery card When
arraigned to-day the young men plead =
ed not guilty and stated that they
would return to New York without ex-
tradition for trial. They were put I'M
der bonds of $1,000 each to await the
coming OF "A New York officer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
PLANNED AT DETROIT
inmates Plot 20 Release 800 Prisoners
Including Some Radicals Is Fooled

Detroit. Nov Bone of the biggest
jail deliveries ever planned. involving 800
prisoners, including many radicals lately
taken. was frustrated at the Wayne
county jail yesterday afternoon through
information given the sheriff by a
"trusty," 1t became known to-day.
The plot, according to the sher.ff's In
formation, was conceived by seven in
mates.
1t was planned that heavily armed
accompllces should come to the Jail dur
ing visiting hours, bringing for the ring
leaders basket too large to pass through
the bars. This would necessitate OPEN
ing the door leading to the ward occupied
by the conspirators. Then il was planne ed
that the conspirators overpower the
guards other accomplices raiding the Jail
offices and selling keys to the cell locks,
the sheriff was told,
Destruction of telephone communca
ton and seizure of riot guns and other
weapons to hinder successful pursuit also
were contemplated.
The jail recently was the scene of a
delivery that liberated about n dozen In
mates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
ARRESTED ON
WEDDING TRIP
Got Husband Through Matri.
monial Bureau, Mrs. Els.
mond Sues for Divorce

ST. Adams, Nov. 16.-From the matri-
monial bureau to the divorce court Ia the
four and a half years history of the case
Of Mrs. Martha Esnond vs. DR.. Henry
B. Eemond, trial Of which was suspended
In Franklin county court late yesterday
morning when a recess was taken to the
first Monday In January. 1890, after the
libeilant had rested and the libeee had
stated that It would be impossible to put
In his evidence in less than two days.
Judge Harris B. Chase, who Is presiding.
was obliged to leave here yesterday and
his time will be occupied In other courts
until next year. After the libelant rested.
the libelee made a motion for dismissal,
which was denied.
Trial Of the case was begun last Thurs.
day afternoon. The grounds alleged are
intolerable severity and neglect and re-
fusal to support, and Mrs. Escond bases
her accusation OF intolerable severity
partially upon the Doctors alleged decep-
ton and fraud regarding his past life.
It appeared. according to the libellant's
testimony, that although DR.. Esmond
represented himself. when he replied to
her matrimonial advertisement. as a man
of good character and standing, he was
arrested while he and Mrs. Esmond were
on their wedding trip to Toronto. and also
various matters regarding her husba nd s
past life have come to Mrs. Esmond' 8
attention from time to time. She testified
that on her second visit to him when he
was in jail she received message before
she reached him telling her to call for
Marcus Eastman. In the trial of the case
Policeman Dawson Of Toronto testified
that the man gave the name of Marcus
Eastman when he was arrested. Mrs,
Esmond testified regarding to the use of
profane, abusive and vie language as
the result OF which she suffered from loss
of sleep, could not eat. her nerves were
impaired and she was obliged to seek ad-
vice from doctors 1t was brought out that
to this date she does not know on what
charge her husband was arrested at
Toronto.
A series Of exhibits were offered by
the libellant ms fol.owws:
A copy OF an indictment filed in 1890 in
the United States district court in Bos-
ton, containing q plea of guilty, by Henry
Freeland Bradbury. setting up that Brad
bury undertook TO make fraudulent use
OF the mails by sending out pamphlets
advertising falsely that there was a
medical school at Bennington, Vt. known
at Trinity University, of which he was
dean. The purpose was to get people
to purchase from him bogus certificates
and diplomas to practice medicine.
A certificate OF probate records in Bos-
ton, subsequent to the plea of guilty.
whereby Henry Freeland Bradbury chang
ed his name to Henry Bradbury Esmond
Copy of a decree OF divorce secured at
the June. 1907 term of Bennington county
q i,t n Ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
ESCAPE INDUSTRIAL. SCHOOL
May Powers, who Told Druggins story
In burlington, and violet Prisette.
Steal 500 in Furs and Sweater,

Vergennes, Nov. lS.-May Powers and
Violet Prisette. inmates Of the Vermont
State Industrial school, escaped at one
O'Clock this morning from the Proctor
cottage and went direct to the store Of
Chamberlain. Foote & Co, into which
they broke, effecting an entrance by
side window on Greene stree, and stole
furs and sweaters valued at Sl00 On
learning of their escape, Superint endent
Wilson started in search Of them and APP
pretended them in New Haven, with ths
stolen property. The Powers girl was
committed to the school from Burlington.
and Is the girl that created quite sensa-
ton In Burlington by claiming that she
had been drueged The Prisette girls
home is in Cavendish The stolen prop
erty has been returned to the owners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
MANY DEER ILLEGALLY
KILLED IN VERMONT

Montpelier. Nov. 17.-Reports being re-
ceived by the Fish and Game Commits
soner Linus Leayens are that many deer
We're Illegally shot during the heavy fall
Of snow that occurred last week In YER
mont. From near.y every country. there
come reports of deer being killed. There
were several killed in Washington county
and investigation is being conducted rsia-
tive TO the crime which has been COM
mitted While it Is very difficult to gather
the information that brings about
prosecution, every effort is being put
forth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
X. C.'s Confer Degree on so

Montpelier. Nov. l5.-The third degree
was conferred tonight by the Knights
OF Columbus upon about so candidates,
Preceding the work. the members attend
ed benediction at st. Augustine's Church.
Following the work. luncheon was served.
State Deputy T. b. Wright Of Burlington
was In charge OF the work. There was
n large attendance to see the degree
c0ncurred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
BARN, 2 HORSES AND
20 TONS OF HAY BURN

Waterford, Nov. 1.-THE big barn on
the farm of Victor Lawrence was burned
to the ground Thursday night with two
horses. Twenty tons of hay and all its
contents were lost. The family was
awakened by the barking of the dog, but
II was too late to save the property.
The loss will exceed 5000 above the in
surance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
RANDOLPH, MASS, BANK
LOOTED BY BANDITS

Randolph Mass. Nov 1.-THE RAN
dolph Savings bank was raided to-day by
four armed men who bound Treasurer N.
Irving To.man, woman clerk and
customer, stripped the vault of bonds,
cash ana valuables estimated at 81, 900 TO
$4,000 and fled In an automobile in which
they had come. They left no clue except
the automobile registry number which
is assigned to n man at Greenfield.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20

the World who wero reported en- route
to Centralla bearing arms
The failure Of the coroners jury to fix
responsibility for the deaths of the four
former soldiers, c. u. Cunningham, assist
ant county attorney. declared. would not
affect the cases of the I. w. w. held in
jail. He said the prosecution had wit
nesses who were in the front ranks of the
parade and who insist shots were fired
from the I. w. w. hall before any OF the
marchers started toward the building
DR.. Frank j. Bickford testified at tho
coroner's inquest that one of the march
ers had put his foot against the door Of
the l. w. w. hall before shot had been
fired,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
FILE MURDER CHARGES
AGAINST IL /. w. WIS
Men Accused Of killing Soldier" In
Centralia Armistice Parade

Centralia. Wash. Nov. H. tBy the As
ISOLATED Press) .--Arrangements were
made tonight to file murder charges
against eleven men, ten of whom have
been arrested following the attack by
alleged members of the Industrial Work
ers of the World on the Armistice day
parade which resulted In the deaths OF
four former service men. Public memorial
services for the four victims OF the shoot
ing were held to-day under the auspices
Of the American Legion.
Search was continued in nearby towns
for sixteen alleged Industrial Workers Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-20
Find Stolen Camp Articles

Middlebury, Nov, S,-Chief OF Police
George n. Chaffee and Officer Amos
Wilson OF this village, armed with a
search warrant issued by States Attor-
ney Allen II. Sturtevant, went to East
Mlddlebury yesterday and searched the
house of Henry Taylor. They found
some sllverware. crockery. kettles and
many other things which. 1t Is alleged. he
took from the camp OF A. J, packmer
and Fred c.. Brookins on the mountain,
Mr. Taylor was brought to Middlebury
and placed In the Addison county jail.