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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-17
PROBATE COURT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the following named administrators, executors. curators and guardians have filed their settlements in the probate court of Faulkner county. Ark. and that same have been continued for inspection and pub ication. viz:
 Eau kner County Bank & Trust Co. adnin- istrator estate of J. F. Ledrick deceased final settlement.
 H. c. Kelley. administrator estate of W. C. Kelley, deceased annual settlement
 A. r. Bush. guardian of Earl Bush ct al.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
YEARS PENSION BILL
CARRIES S265, 800, 900

Washington, Dec. 22.--Carrying s14,-
600 600 less than was appropriated for
this year. the anual pension bill was
reported out to-day by the House ap-
propriations committee. The total in
the bill is S265.5O0. 900. House leaders
have agreed to consider the measure
to morrow with the expectation that 1t
will be passed before adjournment to-
morrow evening for the Christmas re-
cess.
The bill was drafted by a sub -com
mittee headed by Representative Can
non of Illinois. The estimated pension
disbursements in the bill as given by
the committee follow
Civil War s251,G12,192; War Of 1912,
s21l45; Mexican War sS40,439; Indian
wars, $2l6S,9l5; Spanish American
War, S5.S4i36o; World War. $ss, 724;
regular establishment, s44TS.2l5.
During the year the number OF pen-
sioners decreased s52.23-.
Tho subcommittee estimated that
in tho pension bill. the government
during the next fiscal year aoulc ex-
;end $3.50 So5.Se0 in war risk COM
pensation, maintenance ot soldle; g
homes. medical ana hoF;5.thi trratrl~nt
for war veterans and vocational train
of the coming fiscal year the govern
ment would have paid out s5,SSb,sl g..
11I.oi Ia pensions since 1890.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
HALIFAX MEN FINED S1O0
FOR VIOLATING DEER LAW


Brattleboro. Dec. 2.--Arthur Tower of
Halifax and Walter L. Stetson of the
same town by whom Tower is employed
and at whose home Tower lives, were
fined 500 and costs each by Judge A. e.
Sudworth in the Brattleboro municipal
court this afternoon in deer shooting
case. They were placed on probation un-
til further order of court.
Tower pleaded guilty to shooting a
deer last Sunday and when asked why
he shot the animal, he replied that he
guessed the "Old Nick" was in him
which led States Attorney Il. w. Gibson
to remark that from the number Of cases
on the criminal docket he should think
the devil had taken up his permanent
residence in Windham county.
Stetson pleaded guilty to the charge Of
having in his possession the meat of the
deer shot Illegally. The two men We're
arrested by Constable Harry A. Leonard
of Halifax following raid at Stetson's
house by County Fish and Game Warden
f. II. Metcalf of this place. At first the
men denied that they had a deer. but
the officer found evidence to the con-
trary and they finally confessed Stetson
produced the meat from the attic The
Officers were escorted TO where the pelt
had been hidden by Stetson. 1t was
brought out that Tower was cutting pulp
wood for 81 day and his board which
caused Judge Cudworth to remark that
Tower must be in need of a guardian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
CALEDONIA COUNTY COURT
RECESSES UNTIL JANUARY
Three i1en Sentenced for stenIiur Com
mercinI Travellers Samples

st. Johnsbury. Dec 22.-Caledonla coun.
ty court presided over by Judge Harrle
B. Chase OF Brattleboro has taken "A re-
cess from Thursday until the second
week in January On Tuesday, Honore
Demers, Antonine Bordeau, Alfred Des-
rochers and Walter Coburn who claim
lontrcal as their residence, were ar
raigned befo~e -" "Na7e. The quartet
as charged with stealing clothing sam
pies from commercial traveller whose
car was stored in Il Lyndonville garage
last September The first three pleaded
guilty. while the fourth. Coburn, pleaded
not guilty. Demers was sentenced to not
less than two and half years nor more
than six years at Windsor, Bordeau tn
not less than two nor more than five
years. Desrochers to not less than three
nor more than seven years. Coburn was
placed under $500 bail, but being unable
to raise II was returned to the custody OF
the sheriff. The Jury business of the
term has resulted in three PLAINTIFFS
verdicts carrying a total of S70O1 out NJ
81 divorce cases, four have been discon.
tinued and the others heard Eight new
petitions have also been entered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
KU KLUX KLAN N
PARADES STREETS
Peculiar Demonstration at Jack.
sonville, Fla.-No Explana-
ton Is Given

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 22.-More than
200 members of branch of the Ku Klux
klan silently paraded the streets of South
Jacksonville last night. completely dis
guised In white caps. masks and gowns
and headed by herald bearing a flaming
cross. No explanation of the display was
given.
In a recent similar parade in Jackson
Vile, one Of the advance riders announced
that "a band of solemn, determined men"
would pass and wanted mo one to follow
them" When the Klansmen reached the
trees of the city park. every light in the
business district snapped out. They were
switched or again few minutes later
and the riders had vanished.
w. j. Simmons, of Atlanta. imperial
wizard of the Klan, recently announced
that one of its purposes was to maintain
white supremacy" but that 1t would sup
port constituted authority and not tolerate
lawlessness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Harding's World Peace
Plan Taking FERN
COntemplntcs L. S.-Britisk- Fr en- ch -Ital-
ian-Japancsc Exchange First

Marion. Ohio, Dec. c2.--Athough many
important decisions remain to be made, It
became known tonight that President
elect Harding's series Of conferences here
have brought him much nearer to the
solution of the big problems of his
administration. a world peace plan based
on the united moral influence Of the great
powers Is taking more or less concrete
form in his mind as he gathers advice on
the subject from every viewpoint.
Available material for the cabinet has
been sorted painstakingly and although
no appointments have been offered the
field of possibilities has been narrowed
sharply. Definite announcement of selec-
tions for two or three Of the most i'm
portant portfolios may be made early in
the new year.
on the problem of reorganizing the
elaborate executive machinery at Wash
ington the plans of the presidcnt-elcct
are less complete. but he at least has
gathered much information and advice
and has settled upon a central scheme
of procedure. He proposed TO build his
cabinet from the very beginning about
the idea of readj jus ted jurisdiction among
the respective executive departments.
These are the outstanding accomplish
ments of the delbera tons about Mr..
ftarO1nE councll DOdru mere, Dut t1e
discussions also have developed many
policies of lesser prominence. He Is keep
ing an ear TO the ground for Information
on the labor situation and on financial
conditions. He has inquired into the
question of agricultural relief and has
sought for the real story % he nations
military and naval status.
So far as the world peace plan is con-
cerned, Mr.. Harding still remains free
from final committal to any definite and
detailed program. During his conferences
here, however. he has placed upon the
table an outline of procedure which he
formulated long before the campa ign was
over. In an avowed spirit to give and
take he has filled in feature here and
there and has erased others at the sug-
gestion of his conferees. Much still Is to
be done, but the President-elect views
the progress already made as insuring
success.
Roughly, the plan as it now shapes up
is understood to contemplate diplo-
matte exchange with Great Britain.
France, Italy and Japan soon after the
new administration begins on March 4,
asking that they consider the possibili-
ties of an agreement between them and
ti6 United States to exert a united moral
force for world peace. 1t is not expected
that the proposal will suggest in any
respect n political alliance though 1t may
reiterate the faith Of the United States
in "A world court in which all nations
might voluntarily become litieants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
NO FINDING IN GARROW CASE
Authorities Not Ready to Announce
Whether Franklin Woman Commit
ted Suicide or was Murdered

Enosburg Falls, Dec 22.--No in
formation has been forthcoming from
the inquest into the death of Mrs Ed
ward Garrow OF Franklin. which has
been conducted here yesterday and to-
day. States Attorney a b. Rowley Of
Richford said to-day that he was not
yet ready to drop the case nor make
any announcement. Several lines of ir-
investigation In the death OF Mrs Gr--
row, who was supposed TO hare shot
herself November 30. will be followed
up. Mr.. Rowley said
A rigid .nves'i igation has bcen CO.
ing Oh with the hope of running down
the .Lmors If .oul play and establish
ing the guilt of. or generating tho
persons connected with the reports.
Af.Hr following to an end certain
phases of the case Mr.. Fowley said he
would ts rcady to make definite
statement rs to Whist manner MIS-. Gar
row met her dt@.th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
NEW TARIFF BILL
PASSES IN HOUSE
Fordney Measure Supported by
154 Republicans, al Demo-
Gratis and 1 PrOhibitionist--
Bitter Protests by Minority

Washington. Dec. c2 - Over the p' ot.stt
OF defiant ;.inority the House 10 r.gnt
adopted the Tor1no, emergency tariff bill
by a vote Of 1876 t. sc. The vote was taken
at S'45 o'clock ate. e!.,lt hours Of ,etatc.
Po.itioal lnes were swept A-ide or the
hnal vote, Al Demo rats and ono Pro-
hioItionist 'oml ming with ~, Republicans
in supporting The measure while IL Ee-
public,-ns lined up with % Democrats
against the bill
1t was evdeat long before the vote was
taken that suppo, tells Of the measure,
designed TO pro,ect some twenty odd
fam products for teI months period,
had C,e situation well in hand. But Rep
resentatve Henry r. Rainey. Democrat,
Illinois, leading the opposition, opened n
bitter attack which increased in Intensity
as tho debate wore on.
Faro graph by paragraph ne assa,led the
measure, while the Republicans with
loud roars Of Noes" sent his proposed
amendments down to defeat. A few Re-
publicans supported him in his attack,
but score Of his own party turned from
their traditional stand against high
tariff to join the majority.
Opposition speakers charged that the
measure would send the cost of living
higher and branded it as class legisla-
! II.
hand. said 1t would save the agricultural
industry.
Chairman Fordney of the ways and
means committee. which reported the
measure, in opening the debate. declared
the measure was not scientific and adj
mitted it was hastily drawn, but assert
ed that it was the best that could be had
at this time.
Representative Garner. Democrat,
Texas, speaking in support of the bill.
said he felt it was the only way in which
Congress could extend the relief so ur-
gently needed by the farmers.
Representative Madden, Republican
Illinois, however. assailed his colleagues
for Opening the way to renewal of
prohibitive living costs Pointing his
finger at the majority leaders desk, he
said
You men will make two lamb chops
cost $.3O again and you will make our
suits of clothes cost 100 per cent more. -
Representative Garrett of Tennessee
said he saw in this hill determined
effort to divide the Democratic party
to make members of that party turn
, their backs on every principle of taxa
tion for which the party had stood in its
whole history
NuIlDol DellfVe lHe lNtpuDllCdn ledueIt
seriously hope to get this bill passed" he
added II am convinced it il fine piece
Of political strategy"
During the dav a 7umher II aenators
entered the House chamber and theil
presence led to reports that they were
prepared to talk the bill to death in the
Senate. Many Republicans said tonight
they were almost convinced that the bill
would not be passed by the Senate.
Mr.. F'ordney said in the course of the
debate. however, that he hoped to see
Congress at the extra session substitute
for this bill relief measure which would
remain in effect until a scientific tariff
schedule could be worked out.
II expected" he continued. ito see Con
gross react either the Dingley or the
Payne -Aldrich schedules
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
High School Burns; Two
Students Lose Lives
Christmas Decorations Catch Fire from
Cigarette Stub in Waste Bnskct

Lyons, y. y. Dec. 22-Two students
members of a party rehearsing a Christ
mas entertainment, are believed to have
lost their lives late to-day, when fire
destroyed the Lyons High School, a
$20o,00o structure.
A cigarette stub. carelessly thrown into
a waste basket set fire to Yule-tde
decorations and threw the rehearsal into
"a panic.
Many other students, playing basketball
on an upper floor hurried from the build
ing on fire escapes. The Christmas re-
hearsal was held on the first floor. All
students were accounted for tonight with
the exception Of the two, who may have
been trampled in the rush for safety
Sparks, carried by the wind. set fire to
nearby buildings. The Newark fire depart
ment was called but heavy rain began
falling after darkness, which smothered
the flames.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
HARDING AND WILSON TO
DINE AT WHITE HOUSE
Usual Form alitics OF Inauguration Day
to DC Observed

Washingon. Dec. 22.-President Wilson
plans to accompany President elect Hard
ing from the White House to the Capitol
on March and back again to the White
House for luncheon as is the usual Gus
tom when a new chief executive is inau-
gurated.
Joseph p. Tumulty. secretary to the
President said to-day that Mr.. Wilson
had outlined to him yesterday his plans
with regard to Inauguration Day AS
is the custom. Mr.. Harding will call at
the White House just before noon and
will be received by the retiring executive.
They then, under present plans, will ride
down PENNSYLVANIA avenue to the Capt.
toll whore the President-elcct will take
the oath of office and deliver his inau-
gural address.
The new and retiring president will
lead the usual parade up the avenue to
the White House where Mr.. Wilson will
entertain Mr.. Harding at luncheon. I'M
medately afterward, President Wilson
will retire to his new home on S street
to take up his life private citizen
after eight years in the White House.
The continued steady improvement in
the Presidents health according to Sec
rotary Tumulty, will make the contem-
plated visit of the President with Presi-
UPIlt I1dTulnS 10 lIc tdpllOl pDSSl-
BILE even in the event of the most intem-
pcrate weather
Mr.. Tumulty said to-day that when he
visited the President yesterday he found
him in better spirits than at any time
since he was taken i'll more than year
ago. They discussed variety of topics
but Mr. Tumulty said the President did
not bring up the subject of the Treaty
of Versailles and did no indicate In any
way what disposition he was prepared
to make of it,
The President, Mr. Tumulty said stated
that he was not greatly interested in the
writing of memoirs for an autobiography
as il was form Of literature which had
never greatly appealed to him. 1t has
been generally understood that when Mr.
Wilson retires from office he will take
up the preparation of a history of the
World War.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
CANDIDATE FOR CHAPLAIN
Rev. Joseph Wills Hns Been Chaplain
Of House Of Representatives

Montpelier, Dee, 22.-The Rev. Joseph
Wills, who was chaplain of the last House
Of Representatives, is said to be cam
didate seeking the position the coming
session, Mr. Wills has been chaplain two
sessions and has made "A good impression
by his short prayer and other services in
connection with that body. Among other
candidates mentioned for different ap-
pointments are: For second assistant
clerk, John II. Stone of Montpelier. oliver
Cameron of Island Pond, l.. II. Edgerton
of Springfield and Ray Twitcheil Of
Bellows Falls; official reporters, i. A.
Kelly of Montpelier, Roy Johnson of Ran
dolph Charles Walters Of st. Johnsbury.
The Rev. Joseph Hamilton of Randolph,
who was chaplain of the Senate in the
last session Is candidate for re-appoint-
ment in the same capacity and as far as
can be learned here there is no opposition
to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
WAR DEPT. DEFICIENCY
ESTIMATES $76,278,127

Washington, Dec. 22,-Deficiency cs-
Inmates aggregating 1N will be sub
mitted by the war department for the
present fiscal year, Secretary Baker an
nounced to-day, The figures We're made
public, he said, in reply to statements
that the department deficiency would
amount to as much as sl50,0000C0.
OF the amount to be asked si2 573 900
represents pay, subsistence and similar
expenses for the army of 175,O00 men
which Congress appropriated for, Mr..
Baker said, as current appropriations
were that much short on that basis The
remaining $S4,ooO0o0 deficiency was due
TO recruiting to strength of more than
175 600 men, he added.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
DE VALERA SAFE
If IN IRELAND
No Attempt Would Be Made to
Arrest Him There Says
Dublin Dispatch

London, Dec. 22-The Central News in
dispatch from Dublin says tina: should
Eamonn De Valera, president of the
Irish republic" arrive in Ireland. no at
tempt will be made to arrest him. This
statement is attributed to officials In
Dublin. The dispatch adds that conver-
nations regarding possible peace In Ire-
land continue and that new Developments
In tho situation are expected
New York. Dec. %. --Mouey raised in
his country on irish republic" bonds
Is In the control ana at the disposal Of
the minister o: 1nanss Of tNe irish .ar-
lament" Harry Boland. serro;T-y 10
Eamcnn Ec Valera, stated her. tonight.
The statement Was n reply to u de-
man9 en- lie Valera made by 5re 10, al
council OF the Friends of irish Freedom
that the money be forwarded Immediate
ly to Ireland ito relieve distress aud aid
in the work Of restoration and recon =
struction."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
LEFT OUT PITTSFORD
Belief That Census Bureau at Washing
ton Mixed Up Proctor and IittsfieId

Montpelier, Dec. 22.-Rawson Myrlck,
deputy secretary of State. is correspond
ing with the census bureau at Washing
ton. ID. c.. to ascertain what happened to
the census taken in the town Of Pittsford.
In the official list that came to the sec
retary's office. Pittsford was left en-
tirely out of the Vermont towns, while
the population of Pttsfield was materi-
ally increased over the number OF res
idents In that town. In fact, it looks as
though the population credited to Pitts
field belongs In Proctor and that another
error In figures was made In the copy
Ing Of thA records.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
"CHRISTMAS BURGLAR
WITH A HEART" FOUND

Chicago, Dec. ga Christmas burg
lar with a heart needed the pleas Of
Ruth Mailey, aged 10. not to take her
Christmas when she found him in her
home yesterday on her return from
school for lunch.
The burglar was eating ner lunch.
which had been left by her mother be-
fore going down town shopping. He took
her to the parlor and played little jngles
and Christmas songs on the piano for
her.
Tell your mother I'll return some day
and steal everything In the house." but
he left without taking anything
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
CHECK UP XMAS TREES
Nuch More Than the 3ONCOO shipped
Thn, Dealers Reported

Montpelier. -. - The dealers in
Christmas trees l. On claiming to the
forestry departing. vat they bought
only 300,0O trees for hipment this year.
w. G. Hastings, the state forester, has
been checking ap and finds that the ship
nents by dealers from Central Vermont
railway stations alone amount to over the
800. .O00 while there are all OF tho other
railroads in the State to make n report
Therefore the shipment OF Christmas
trees bids fair to be much larger than the
dealers claimed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
VOTE AGAINST GAS
CO.'S SERVICE CHARGE

Montpelier, Dec. 2.-The city council to-
night voted three to two against granting
the Capital City Gas company a 5O-cent
service charge in connection with the
service to patrons In this city. Those vot-
ing against the service charge were
Aldermen Bowers, Kelly and Maroni:
those voting for were Aldermen Yeti and
Stratton. Mayor Shurtleff also cast vote
which tied the situation, but which did
not affect the motion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
DUXBURY LUMBER co.
Formed TO Take Over Elliott Lumber
nterests-Capitalixed mt S2OO,OOO

Montpelier, Dec. 22.-The Duxbury Lum-
ber company of Burlington has filed
articles of association in the office of the
secretary of State for the purpose OF TAX
ing over the Elliot lumber interests in
Duxbury. it is understood. from the
papers. The capital stock Is 5000, 900 while
the papers are signed by w. Il. Howe,
j. S. Flint, II. #. Rutter. II. S. Weed,
a. W. Young, +. II. Shepardson j. +.
Whalen and G. +. Black of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Deer Slaughter Mounting

Montpelier, Dec. 22-The total number
of deer killed during the open season in
the state has now reached 4,3S7 against
4,156 killed in the same period last year.
Grand Isle county thus far has not re-
ported single deer killed. There seldom
il one killed in that county, although one
year recently one was reported. OF the
83 reports last night. 81 were from Ben
nington county; II from Windham and 30
from Windsor counties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
WOULD INCREASE PRICE
OF MARRIAGE LICENSES

chicago, Dec, 22.-Because brdegrooms
are so full of JOY and hope they won't
object, Robert NJ. Sweitzer, county clerk,
proposed to the finance committee to-
day that the price of marriage licenses
be raised to the same scale as dog IL
censes,
a marriage permit costs $3.50 and dog
license 49,
81 don't see why the fee for marriage
license should not be raised to the dig
nity of that for dog license" Mr..
Sweitzer said. "a young man about to
be married is so full of joy and hope that
l am sure few, II any would object"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
FOUR KILLED IN EXPLOSION

Scranton. Pa, Dec. 22.-Four men were
killed and two injured in an explosion to-
day in the pressing and packing mill Of
the Du Pont Powder company at Berlin
Village, near Moosic, seven miles from
here. The property damage amounted to
about $4,000, The plant handles COM
mercial powder largely for the anthracite
industry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

Good money is often obtained for used
articles The buyer Ii found through the
classified ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
PRESENTS CHURCH WITH ORGAN

The Congregational Church at Lyndon
VILE has been presented an Estey organ
by Ray Newell of Duluth. Mimi. as a
mamorial to his father. Oliver Newell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

DO you realize that there Is news yalus
In advartisAmAntA7
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-06

FOR SALE-2O0. 900 late summer, fall and winter cabbage plants, now ready s5 per 1000. 75c per 100. F E. Peck ham. East Side. jy3STuTh
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-06

FOR SALE-1s12 Cadillac with truck body. equipped with electric lights and starter, in perfect mechanical order, very cheap; we need the room. The Plaut-Cadden Co, Norwich. Conn. jy1d