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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
Prosecution Tries to Prove
in Court That Pettibone
Gave It to Wife
AFTER CONFESSION
HAD BEEN ADMITTED
In Confession Pettibone
Said He Did 1t Because
Worried by Debt

%'i"thSbN7S''f
Byron NJ Pettibone for the murder OF
his wife at Bennington on April @,
entered its sixth day to-day with the
prosecution still presenting evidence
in an attempt TO lestablish that the
defendant killed Mrs, Pettibone by ad-
ministering strychnine in dose of
salts.
The state had expected to conclude
its case before noon, but arguments be-
tween opposing attorneys over the ad-
instability as evidence of confessions
and statements alleged to have been
made by Pettibone consumed an unex-
pected amount of time The confes-
sons finally were admitted yesterday
by Judge Stanley NJ. Wilson.
The alleged confession admitted IN
evidence is as follows as the state de-
clares it was made through Pettibone's
answers to questions by States Attor-
ney Graves from the stenographer's
transcript of the proceedings;
Now, Byron, understand that you
want to make statement with ref
erence to the death of your wife; that
YOU make it understanding that | am
NOT in q position to make promises; I;
that | am not the court but the states
attorney Now where did you obtain
any strychnine prior to the death of
your wife?"
AT Dan Wards drug store and no
,ra Gpo.xs shat 7 not ~ "
Was Mr.. Ward present at the
time"
"Nr. Ward was not present at that
time"
How did the label read on the bot
tle?"
"Stryehnine sulphate."
How long did you have it in your
possession before your wife's death? y
1.-TWO or three days"
The night that your wife died, did
YOU suggest taking some salts?"
Il got the salts and was going 10
take some | did not have the least
idea of doing anything
And after the salts were prepared,
how much OF the strychnine sulphate
that was in this bottle did you put in
the salts that you prepared ?"
"All OF it. The contents of the bot
tie"
did you know at that time that it
might kill your wife!"
mo, sir. My intentions were 10
make her good and sick.
"Did she take the salts ?"
"She must have"
did she see you dump in the bottle
Of stryhnine sulphate?"
"No, sir"
Did you suggest her taking the
ssltsl"
mo. sir"
You knew she was to take it?'
Yes. because she wanted it
After she took the salts, what did
you doF"
u went to bed was undressing
when she took the salts"
did you 90 TO sleepl"
Il dozed off
How soon after you went to bed
did your wife follow -
Ten or l5 minutes
How soon after she got into bed did
she speak to you with reference to
feeling
Ten or Is minutes
Did you call the doctor then =
Yes, sir"
why did you give your wife the
I strychnine
dwen. it is a hard question to an.
swcr"
Just state it as you told me-
Just simply because ! was hampercd
Z a.. ,xfFvhf FThnrr
was not a thing she did not want to
buy; she got me into a 81 900 proper
ty; no pleasure; no comfort; hampered
with it."
Then IL was due 90 the extreme
worry on Your part for the reason that
YOU had purchased such a large piece
/ of property and could not swing itf
That's H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
HOUSES DEMOLISHED
And Several People Hurt During Storm
at Ebenezer, NJ. Y.

Buffalo, n y. Jsly 24.-Consider-
able damage was done in the fruit belt
of Western New York by a severe elec-
tricsl storm last night. In the village
of Ebenezer, houses were demolished
by the high wind and several persons
were injured. Buffalo was without
street car service for three hours and
much damage was done to telephone
and electric light systems. A score OF
places were struck by lightning,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
ADD GIANT PITCHER.
Red Sox Take on 8 Ft., J In. Man
Weighing 2i5 Pounds.

Boston. July 24-"Al" Clayton Of
DAYTON, O., who is six feet, seven
inches in height and weighs 2l5 pounds,
has been added to the Red Sox pitch
ing staff. Manager Barrow received
word TO-DAY that the Noung giant who
has been playing with semi-profes-
sioual team in his home city. had been
signed uo by Scout Holley Of the Bos-
tom Americans and would report to the
team at Cleveland next Wednesday.
CLAYTON Is 2l years old and has not
lost : game in two years, II - re
ported. His most recent accomplish
meut was the winning of four games
in one week IN a throwing match a
short time ago Clayton hurled a base
hall 3a7 feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
Jumps" The PIRATES.
Pitcher Johnny Meador Goes to OIL
CITY Team

Pittsburgh. July 24-George Gibson,
manager of the Pittsburgh national
league baseball club. announced to-day
that he had been informed that johnny
NIea8or. pitcher. had left the team 70
play With an independent club ~ vi
CITY. Pa. Meador joined The PIitsbilrzh
team this season. coming from the i'al-
ss-ton club Il the Texas league
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
NEW THEATRE CORPORATION.
Interstate Amusement Co. of Barre
with $4,000 Capital Stock.

The Inter State Amusement com
pauv of Barre has filed articles of assoc
citation in the office of the secretary OF
state for the purpose of conducting
moving picture places and other forms
of entertainment/ The capital stock
is $4,000 and the papers are signed
by John f. Hoban, John b. Eames and
George w. Gorman of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
TREMBLAY is WINNER.
Defeated Joe Paris, Two Out of Three
at St. Adams.

st. Alhans. July 24-Eugene Trem-
blay of Montreal. lightweight cham
mon of the world defeated Joe
Paris of MaAchestcr. \. H.. at the city
hall last night. getting two ont of three
falls. Paris won the first fall in 45 sec
onds with a half Nelson and armlock.
Tremblay won the second fall IN ~
minutes. with a deadlock. and got the
third in II minutes with flying arm
and nalf Nelson. There was not mucn
of a crowd TO witness the bout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
TARTARs BEING USED
Together With Other Estionalities N
Drive Against Poles

Warsaw. July = By the 4. Pm
their offensive against Gaiicia, the bci-
.hsviki are reported "a ~ bringing up
Tsrtsrs aa.a Kubau and Terek cossscks-
Who have entered the line focT reg
mruts q Tariars already haNa teen
Identified p H. forces driving toward
LemksTg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
DIDN'T NEED HANDICAP
Resolute Crossed Line Yesterday Win
ner BY Actual Elapsed Time.

sandy Hook. \. J.. July 24-De-
fender Resolute tossed her n minute
and 20 second handicap overheard yes
terday and defeated the British chal
lenger. shamrock ~. boat for boat IN
the fourth race of the 1920 regatta for
the America cup.
Yesterday race was the fastest %
the series 10 far. Rrsolute completing
the 81 mile triangular course IN three
hours. s. minutes and = seconds.
Shamrock "a followed three minutes
a seconds later. but the aetual differ
rrce in calling time vas only three
rninutss and - seooud-. Eeselute hst-
frr Ted scrsss the starting Iiue by -
seco71s-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
ISOLATED FIGHTING.
Characterised the Situation in Belfast
This Forenoon.

Belfast, July 24-Aside from few
cases of isolated fighting the city was
quiet this forenoon although this was
regarded generally as merely lull in
the storm.
Military reinforcements were expect
ed to arrive to-day and the military
patrols were continued in the affect
ed areas. The police have created SEN
sation bysalleging that the Sim Fein-
ers Thursday night employed explos.
sive bullets, which terribly wounded
their victims.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
AMERICAN APPEAL DISMISSED
Claimed Three Ships on Ground They
Were Property Of German.

London. July s3.-The Judicial com
miitee Of the prity council has dis
missd the appeal Of the American
Trans Atlantic company from the prize
court Judgment condemning three ships
claimed by the company on the ground
ths, thew were really the property q
Huro Stinnes. the German coal mag
..aaa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
BOLSHEVTKI READY
TO NEGOTIATE
Commander of Army Threatening Pol
and Has Been Ordered to Con-
sidet Armistice.

London, July 24-The soviet govern
ment of Russia to-day notified Poland
that the soviet army command had
been ordered to Immediately begin ne
cotiations for an armistice. This Is
announced in dispatch from Moscow
to-day.
The telegram was sent by George
Tchitcherin, soviet foreign minister, at
l:I5 this morning to Prince Sapisha,
Polish foreign minister, at Warsaw.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
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Are you a. s1r.rt = ssnAn -
asked the maus scr
can seI anything irozi IN - picS
q, A. automobile For instance, lat
car 81 vours outside
Yes YES
wei. I soc it 20 a rly 80 Tts
-asslr=" Boston Trsnsrr -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
Genius.

Church Hes an inventor.
Gotham Oh. indeed.
-Yes. and IN sas hrs right up 20
date
WHY. he's working nou - . ncN
kind q seapiane for ayinE hsh- Yea
kcIs Stztssmsn-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
EXPRESS TRAIN DERAILED
Few Passengers Aboard the Bar Har
Dor Express, Westbound.

Dayville, Conn, July 24.-The Bar
Harbor Expresse, westbound. was de-
rallied here early to-day. Few passen-
gers were aboard, but none Is reported
hurt. -Four sleepers were partially top
pled over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24

London, July "a. - Private cables
from Warsaw this morning say there
is a strong report that Moscow has
replied to Polands representations for
an armistiee as followsf
1--WE have directed our field command
to arrange an immediate ar1nistice
with Poland"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
Big Metal workers Strike in Spain

Bilboa, Spain, July 24.-Twenty
thousand metal workers struck to-day,
demanding an 10 per cent increase in
wages.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-24
Pa. Reaav Ansxer.

-Pa. uhat Is the minority party
That's me. son. said pa. when
mother and the girls are in the tor
usau telling me hcw % drive --i'-
troit 1f0ioF News-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21

The names Of approximately 700
candidates, all members of the Re
publican or Democratic parties viii
appear on the ballots In the 16 coun-
ties in the primary election whichi
will be held Monday. Naturally the
chief interest Is in the Republican,
primary, for there are no contests in
the Democratic primaries for Gov
ernor, State auditor or representa-
tives to Congress. -Four candidates
are in the field for the Republicans
nomination for Governor. Gov Carl
Z. Milliken. who is seeking q third
term. State Senator John P Deering
of Saco, Louis A Jack Of Lisbons
Falls and Col Frederic H parkhurst
of Bangor
Naturally there is some interest IN;
the contest in the Republican pri-i
mary for Congress in Tom Reeds old
district, the first. the present Con-
gresham, Louis B GoodaH of San
ford, not being candidate for re-
nomination. The district comprises
the counties of Cumberland and
York, and the candidates are Mayor
Charles 3. Clarke of Portland. Car
roll l. Beedy Of Portland, county at
torney Of Cumberland county. Ex-'
Senator Frank D Marshall of Port
land and Senator Howard Davies OF
Yarmouth, from Cumberland county.
and State Treasurer Joseph w.
Simpson Of York and Horace Mitchell
of kittery, from York county.
OF course there are the usual num-
Der of candidates for the county Of
fees. including for instance. eight
candidates for the Republican nomi-
nation for sheriff of Aroostook coun-
~, and eight candidates for the Re-
publican nomination for county COM
missioner Of kennebec county
Congressman Wallace H White.
Jr., Of lewiston. John A Peters uf
Continued on Page eCol. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
TWO WHITES KILLED AND SEVERAL
BLACKS WOUNDED FOLLOWING
BURNING j. s. FLAG IN CHICAGO

Chicago, June 20.-Two white men
and several negroes and negro
policeman were injured tonight in
e riot N the heart Of the South
Side 'sBlack Belt," following the
reported burning Of an American
flag by band OF negroes who were
said 10 have paraded IN the interests
of black 10 Africa" movement
The dead are z. Z. Rose, white. a
sailor; Joseph aov1, white, a cigar
dealer
Rose was shot through the heart
dying Instantly Els head was split
across the brow, apparently by & blow
from an axe. Later investigation.
however. brought the conviction that
MS skull had been crushed by q dunn
dunn bullet. The outbreak occurred at
Thirty fifth street and Indiana av-
enue near the scene Of last years
race riot. IL which more than thirty
whites and blacks were killed and
hundreds injured. Several hundred
policemen were rushed 10 the district
and succeeded in restoring order be
fore the disturbance spread. More
than d thousand negroes gathered
but no general riot occurred.
Several negroes who witnessed the
flag burning, ran 10 d pool room at
seth street and Indiana avenue and
asked aid Of persons II the place IN
preventing The act.
Rose who was in the pool room and
q number Of other negroes proceeded
toward the gathering of blacks. They
were Joined by Policeman Owens.
who attempted 10 arrest one of the
group. Owens started TO search the
man for the weapon when other
negroes III tine crowd were re
ported TO have pistols.
II was not known who fred the
first shot Owens was wounded in
the back and Rose, VINO had just left
d cigar shop, was shot through the
heart.
According 10 the statements Of the
spectators, the paradIng negroes dis
banded in circle around an Ameri
car flag which they set on fire. After
II ha dbu-ned little they stamped
on II and then several drew revolvers
and began firing at It.
The sounds Of the shots attracted
many negroes vino were not in the
parade and they rushed into nearby
pool halls and cigar stores for assist
ance according to statements made 20
the policemen. The police said to-
night that they probably never would
know the exact number wounded
Several were carried off by friends
it was said. for the pa-ading negroes
disappeared RAPIDLY after the first
few shots. Estimates ranged from
one 10 a dozen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
5 DEAD, 100 WOUNDED
IN FACTION CLASH
LONDONDERRY, IRE.
7avlessness Reigns for Several Hours in Irish
C4ty-Fierce Battle Between Nationalist
and Unionists- Several Attempts at Incedi-
arism During Fightin Several of Wound
ed v Ill Probably Die -Rioting is Continue
non of Friday Disturbance
BYSTANDERS KILLED

McNeiEh- d quny laborer was on
his way To q butchers shop when
reaching the end of Long Tower
street bullet struck him IN the
throat. He struggled in a dying con-
dition toward a public house nearby
where he fell. Owing to the fierce
fusilade II was Impossible to 20 TO
his assistance but eventually a man
pushed through the shower of bull
letsand dragged him to q shelter. No
ambulance was available and an al
tempt WIS made 10 carry him TO an
lnfrmary on q shutter. He died on
the way.
Farren, the other man killed. was
standing in the doorway Of his lodg-
ing when struck by two bullets. One
entered his stomach, proving fatal
almost Immediately.
Almost IN the midst Of the melee.
a man who knocked down small
boy was chased by an angry mob
and ne sought shelter N the City
club. Immediate demands for MS
release being refused the mok stoned
the club.
A large crowd assem- bied II the
nnn-residential quarter IN the center
of the city where fierce fighting also
occurred. Two girls were among
the combatants here. Armed police
on duty were compelled to call for
military assistance but before reen-
forcsments arrived the riot ffared 10
greater intensity and the firing by
Unionisrs became SO fierce that the
people who had been seeking shelter
in doorways were seen to be crawl
ing along the ground TO places OF
greater safety. Gradually the In
ionists gained control of their entire
district in the center Of the city,
chasing the Nationalists into their
own locality. In their retreat the
latter fired vollegs into the Masonic
hall the windows Of which were
broken. The Unionists posted small
groups at vantage points, and kept
up q continuous fire. II was here
that Price was killed as he entered
the doorway of the Diamond hotel
where he lived The bullet entered
his abdomen, pierced a two-inch
door and finally became embedded
in q wall
Price served with an ambulance
corps in the Ulster Division through
out the war. having come from
America to enlist. Ee was waiting
an opportunity to return
The military arrived III the center
of the city at about II o'clock and
an amored car was moved TO Shops
Gate wherefrpon the rioting sNbsid-
ed, although occasional shots were
still heard The Unionists left the
neighborhood. siging and cheering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
Busy Week i'm
Prospect for
Candidate Harding

Washington. June 20-In anticipa-
ton Of a coming busy week. Senator
Harding, Republican nominee. receiv-
ed no callers but spent the day rest
ing. He did take advantage of the
and later in the day went motoring,
accompanied by Mrs. Harding and
several personal friends
Tomorrow Senator Harding will
meet Chairman Will Il. HAYS. and
members Of the sub committee Of
the National Republican party to fix
q date for nw notification and other
features Of ms campaign. This con
ference is expected To occupy prac-
ticaIIy the entire day With the ex-
ception Of Mr.. HAYS who will arrive
early tomorrow, ali members of the
committee were today in Washington
and held Informal conferences during
the Gay without reaching any final
plans, however
In addition 10 Mr. Eavs, those who
will attend tomorrow's conference
win be Charles D. HiIies of New
FORK. John w Weeks Of Mass. A. T.
Herto of Kentucky. J. L. Hammond
of Oklahoma, Ralph Williams of. Ore
eon. all members Of the National
committee Fred W Upham, treas
urer and Clarence z. Miller. secre-
tarv of that body
1t is said that commission viii be
named tomorrow TO work out plans
for the notification ceremony.
he determined tomorrow il was stated
tonight viii be the appointment Of
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
KENNEBEC CONTESTS

Within the past few days the con-
test for the nomination for sheriff of
kennebec County in the Republican
primaries on Monday has taken the
pole as far as the interest goes in
county politics. There are three can
didates in this lineup, Edward D.
HARDWOOD OF Augusta, the present
sheriff. who is serving his second
term; Henry f Cummings Of Man
chester, former member Of the
board of county commissioners and
a former member of the Legislature.
and William Y. Nash of Vassalboro,
a former deputy sheriff
Eight candidates are in the field in
the Republican primary for the office
Of county commissioner. This Of
fee Is supposed 10 be a good one IN
this county rs political jobs go. prob
ably because the term is for six years.
and the duties are not said TO be very
brain -rackine. The position pays q
salary Of $1,000 per annum and the
work does not interfere with a per
Sons private business. But no man
mas ever held the Office more than SIX
years in the history of the county. al
though several have tried TO serve
another term only TO be defeated in
the old days IN the county convention
and in later days at the primary
or al the election. The new county
commissioner viii succeed Morrison
Libby of Oakland
The eight candidates for the Office
OF county commissioner are Oscar A.
Anderson, William s. Knowles and
William Fl. Austin OF Augusta. Theo-
dnre W. Longley Of Sidney. Fred Z.
Potter Of Gardiner. Arthur Holt of
Clinton and Edwin Bullock Of Wind
sor, and Orrett J. Hussey of yassal-
boro.
The names Of four candidates will
appear on the Republican primary for
Continued on Page S-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
Funeral Services
Perkins on SUNDAY

New York, June 20.-F1ags were
at half mast throughout the day TO-
day during the funeral services Of
George ". Perkins. philanthropist
and financier. who dIed Friday Other
marks of tribute included the stop
ping Of engines on every Hudson
River day line steamship. connfem-
Grating the late financier's aid IN
beautifyIng the Hudson
Among close personal friends who
attended the services. which were
from the Presbyterian church Of
Riverdaie. a suburb, were CYRUS Nc
Cormick Of Chicago. former Senator
Albert J. BeveridEe of Indiana and
Senator Frank B. Kellogg Of Min
nesnta. nterment was made at Wood
lawn cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-21
himself to that department.
that Congress:
His Recommendation

FElS
Create a true budget system not
the small beginning already attempt
ed.
Consolidate the appropriation in
one general committee with sub
committees to deal with separate
subjects
Put into law the general princi-
fications recommended by the com
mittees' report, together with the
authorization Of adequate salaries TO
government employees.
Invite a conference with the exc
cutive branch Of the government,
looking To q Reconsideration and re
distribution Of the work of the de-
pa~rme
Give by law greater authority to
the heads Of tho departments IN con-
Meeting the executive branches at
the same time holding these heads
more directly responsible for the
successful administration Of their
work
Mr. Roosevelt said that the en-
tire system of the relationship which
exists between Congress and the
executive council is wronr "
Congress for various reasons, ne
said ''iIas tied -he MUS 81 lee ez,-ctl-
tiv. efficers Of the government than
they have no discretion in the funda-
mental questions OF employment, ] DO
not believe. Of course. that the civil
service system should be wiped out or
Continued an Page -Coi. 81
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Coal Movement
To New England
Points Begins Today

Washington, June 2t-EalirGads
east Of the MISSISSIPPI river al the
direction of the interstate commerce
commission will enter tomorrow on
an attempt TO relieve coal shortages
existing in the east and notably in
New England. The commission or
der provides that railroads east of
the Mississippi for 30 DAYS shall give
coal mines preference TO ali other in
dustries IN the supply of cars
Another order issued yesterday by
the commission and effective Thurs
day requires railroads IN the eastern
and southern territories TO accord
priority to coal consigned for ship
ment by water to New England or
any other domestic. destination This
order is to he effective until orders
by the commission.