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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
FIND WOMAN SHOT
Getghbors Discover Miss Flora Gris-
void. 60. In Brandon Home with
Bullet Wound In Side

Brandon. Oct. 2o-What looks like a
|sse of attempted suicide was discovered
hst evening when neighbors Of Miss
Flora Griswold, about 60 years of age.
|pund her in bed with a bullet wound
her left side. Miss Griswold resides
.n Union street. Neighbors went to her
ouse Tuesday morning, but could arouse
o one. A milk bottle was on the front
|teps and persons returning to the house
hst evening. found tho milk bottle still
n the steps. On further investigation, a
| ght could be seen from a bed room
yindow and Miss Griswold WAS asked II
he was IN. She replied that she was.
The neighbors got into the house and
discovered her condition. A bottle partly
He'd with chloroform was found on a
tand near the bed and 1t is thought she
ad made use of this before using the ro-
oliver. Just what happened is not
nown as Miss Grswold states she does
ot remember. Miss Griswold lives alone
nd was apparently in her usual health
br. J. w. Estahrook was called. The ro
oliver was n 32-csllbre and the bullet
ntered her left side coming out just be
bw the shoulder blade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
ARRA|GNS ADMINISTRATION
Manchester. n. H.. Edttor Flaws tuef-
1ciancy and Extravaganza of the
Past Seven Years

Montpelier Oct. 20.--About 500 persons
attended II Republican rally tonight at
which Major Frank Knox, owner of the
Manchester Union, was the principal
speaker. Miss Alberta K. Shpley Of
Tennessee and James Hartness also
spoke.
Mr.. Knox arraigned the Democratic
administration of the past seven years
for It's gross inefficiency and extreme
extravaganza in the mannersir which 1t
conducted the war. He was a year in
France and gave statistics to substantate
conditions. He later spoke upon the
League of Nations moro particularly
upon the IA points which President Will
son promised. but did not obtain
Miss Shipley was new feature in
political speaking, her discussion bearing
upon the humorous nature, in which many
of her points weer made in poem or song
Mr.. Hartness made n clcan-cUt address
bearing upon the labor Industrial situa-
I'tion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
WANT FARMERS TO
REDUCE MILK PRICES

New York. Oct. 19-Both farmer and
consumer would benefit if the farmer
would reduce the price of fluid milk to
distributors in line with the trend of fall
ing costs, it was stated to-day by repre-
sentatives of tho New York MIX Con
florence Board in conference with the en-
ecutive committee of the DairSmen
League. The league officials declared they
would present the suggestion of the mix
distributors to their board of directors
tomorrow.
reduction from the October price OF
s365 a hundred pounds Is warranted ny
present. market conditions and decreased
costs of production, the distributors as
ssrted and II would be passed on to the
consumer unless offset by compulsory
increases In wages to labor. Tho farmer
would profit, II was explained by in
creased consumption az between one
fourth and one-third of the milk produced
In the territory feeding greater New York
is now unsold.
Judged by the way prices of other
commodities are tumbling." I. Elkin
Nathan secretary of the conference board
declared. "it would not seem unreasonable
to expect a decrease in the price to the
farmer of as much as two cents a quart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21

stops we're scheduled, but where crowds,
one with a band and red torches chcercd
the passing cars.
Governor Cox made apparent refer
ences to to-day's denial from Marion
that Maurice Dekobra, a French author
and humorist identified yesterday by the
Governor as tho Frenchman who has told
Senator Harding that France was recep-
tive toward o new fraternity Of ma
tions had seen Senator Harding. The
Governor said that since Senator Hard
ing's "blunder," the senator had been
"locked up on his front porch"
Asking who would protect the Ameri-
can people from other bunders If the
senator were elected Governor Cox said
he noted that Senator Harding declined
to give the name of his French visitor
Delaware and Maryland will be visit &c
tomorrow by Governor Cox. Leaving
here late tonight he will speak at vii
mington. Del, tomorrow morning ant
holding afternoon and evening meeting,
at Baltimore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
PLACES INJUNCTION ON
CEN. N. H. POWER CO

Brattleboro, Oct. 20.--In Windham coun-
ty court this afternoon. Chancellor Sher-
man r. Moulton granted the petition Of
Attorney A. V. N. Piper, council for Jesse
r. Grimes of Dumont. n. j.. formerly Of
Montpelier, for an injunction order re-
straining the Central New Hampshire
Power company. whose head office Ia
here. from encumborng or transferring
It's holdings Of stock in the Central Light
and Power company of Boston. Mt.
Grimes has sued the company for $25.oN
on certificates of indebtedness and
claims that the companys entire assets
are $500 shares Of stock in the Central
Light and Power company. on which
the officer has been unable to place an
attachment for security. Attorney r.. w.
Gibson appeared for the defendant COM
pany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
bEvEN ARE KILLED
IN ERIE WRECK
Car on East Bound Cleveland
Buffalo Express Leaps From
Rails and Crashes Into Side of
"A West Bound Pullman

Erie. Pa, Oct. 20.--Sever persons
we're killed and 30 injured. three
probably fatally when New York Cen
|raI train No. so, eastbound. side
Iwiped train No. 23, west bound. two
hundred feet west of the Union depot
! |ere at noon to-day.
switch. thought to have been
brown by members of a section gang.
Working at the scene of the wreck, Is
believed to have caused tho accident.
The west bound train had Just left
he depot and the east bound train. a
I'leveland- Buffalo express. was coast
Sng into the station when the crash
lame. A car on the eastbound train
|uddenly leaped from the rails and
rashed into the Pullman. tearing Its
eel sides away as If they were paper.
}he occupants of the car were hurled
rom their seats and thrown into a
1ass as the steel car tore into the side
Sf the Pullman. Suddenly the heavy
Pullman toppled over with the open
! ide up In the air.
| Police and firemen were forced to
Sc ladders in taking the dead and in
ured from the wreckage. All of the
cad were badly mangled and identifi
alton of three of the dead will not he
Established until the Pullman list can
10 checked up.
The crew of the eastbound train de
Jared that the switch was all right
when they looked at 1t. Road officials
re of the opinion that IL member OF
he section gang believing the switch
pen and seeing the rapidly moving
rain, threw the lever thinking to
lose it. Others are of the opinion
hat as the section gang was working
n the switch that they may have
oosened the bolts in some way.
New York Central officials tonight
nnounced that an Investigation woult
be made Friday morning. Corone
rardot will also hold an investigation
Interstate Commerce Commission of
icials will hold an investigation will
hc railroad Officials. it is believed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
SKUNKS WERE EXPENSIVE
Two Wcybridge Men Pny Heavy FINES
One Dny Before scnsop Opens

Middlebury. Oct. 20.--Deputy County
Fish and Game Warden a. L. Austin
arrested two men in Wcybridge last
night on n charge OF catching skunks
out of season. They had two in "A bag
at the time and upon search Austin found
1S moro which they had In a pen. The
men are Wesley Sturtevant and William
Naylor and the officer brought them TO
Middlebury this morning. Before Mu-
nicipal Judge A. w. Dickens both pleaded
guilty and each was f1ned 800 and costs,
Sturtevant's costs being ss.65 and Nay
lor's sS.25. Judge Dickens remitted one
half the fine IN each case. making Stur-
tevant's fine and costs $685. and MAYORS
$5s2S. Each paid and thought that he
had paid pretty we'll for catching skunks
just one day before the season opened
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
SUPREME COURT ADjOURNS
lctoher Term Falls to Pieces Because
No Cases Are Ready for Argu-
mrnt

Montpelier Oct 20.--The October term
If Supreme Court was adjourned with
but day this morning. the docket having
|sllen TO pieces. There was no case ready
.or argument.
The Windsor county case of Matthew
Hannah VS.. John Hannah. a petition for
new trial, was argued this morning.
he plaintiff helped his brother come to
his country, paying the passage of his
.arily to America from Scotland The
SIsintiff seeks new trial. The case has
Seen tried once In tho lower court and
.,on by the defendant.
. The Essex county water storage case
! vas submitted to the court on briefs and
|ho adjournment then took place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
TO FACE PUNISHMENT
p'our Men Taken Back to Fort Andrew.
UOstou Harbor, VIII Get Company
Discipline

Newport. Oct. 2O.--A detail Of SOL
diers. Sergeant John Scott. Corporal
Francis Vaughn and Private William
Hemmng from Fort Andrews, Boston
Harhor. arrived In Newport Tuesday
to escort back to headquarters the
four army deserters who were arrest ed
here a few dave ago, The four men,
who gave their names as r. i. Hill,
Joseph Hussay n. A. Weeks aud n,
w. Louis. will receive company punish
ment on their return
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
SENTENCE ROUSSEAU YOUTH
Attempted Robbery Of Girl on Lonely
Road, Gets Five Yenrs-NOw ut
Waterbury

Newport, Oct. 20.--,Tames Rousseau. the
17-year-old boy. who assaulted IN an at
tempt to rob, Miss Ann Rowen, of AL
bany. while she was driving on lonely
road last week. was sentenced to-day to
five years in the state prison at Windsor.
by Judge Frank l.. Fish in Orleans coun.
try court.
Rousseau is at the State hospital at
Waterbury for observation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
CHARGE GRAND LARCENY
Avery Blair Of EnOsburE Falls Being
Tried in franklin County Court

st. Alhans Oct. 20.-In Franklin County
Court to-day the case of the State of
Vermont VS.. Avery Blair of Enosburs
Falls. who is charged with grand lar
ceny. was taken UP before Judge Zed
s. Stanton of Roxbury. The divorce case
of John LaRock VS.. Edith NJ. LaRock
was heard and decree was granted on
the grounds Of wilful desort:on. II. F.
Brigham of Bakersfield appeared for the
libellant In the case OF Joseph ]. Girard
and Georgianna Girard VS.. Peter Jerry
the Jury brought In a verdict for the
plaintiff to recover s56l. Attorneys H. r
Dee and NJ. Fl. Alexander appeared for
the plaintiff and Elmer Johnson and
Phillip r. Johnson for the defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
DECLINES TO RUN
Nontprliev Woman. Against Suffrage.
Says Those who Worked for II
should Have Honor

Montpelier, Oct. 2c.-Harriet Smile,
whose name was placed on the Justice
ticket In Montpelier when the nomina-
tions were filed Monday night. to-day
declined to allow the use of her name
and tonight stated that the reason she
did this was because she had been op-
posed to suffrage and believed that those
who have worked so hard for the suffrage
are entitled to the honor of early ap-
pointments. She has friends in both fac
tions and did not feel that she could
justify her actions If she accepted the
nomination and election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
Highway Work Reports

Montpelier, Oct. @-The reports of fall
work on highways continue to be made,
showing that there is a volume of high
way Improvement taking place this fall,
Bridport reports l0 rods; Addison 100
rods on one Job and 10 on another: Dan
Wills 80 rods; Barnet 10 rods; Milton 40
rods; Westford 80 rods; Undcrhnl 40 rods
Essex Junction Is rods. including con-
crete bridge; Eden the same; Derby a
like job Clarendon one-half milo; West
Haven 10 rods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
cox GETS A ROOSTER

Providence. X. T., Oct. 20.-A large
pure white rooster was presented to
Governor Cox by admirers after his
speech and he fondled the bird in his
arms while the crowd cheered. He
said he accepted the rooster as IAN
omen of victory"
The governor had the bird taken
aboard his train and berthed in a COM
partment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
hrs. MASON TESTIFIES
AGAINST HUSBAND
dn,its, However. She Called On DugnD
about Contract for Whiskey

Rutland Oct. 20.-Mrs. Alexander e.
hason, wife of well known Rutland
Insurance man, testified against her hus-
and In Rutland county court this after
oon when she took the stand in behalf
q Michael Dugan, eX-saloon keeper,
ho has been sued for $25000 by Mason,
tho alleges that the defendant stole his
ife's affections away. Mrs. Mason
enied any immoral acts with Dugan.
Tho js 30 years her senior but declared
nat she went to his place of business
nder cover of darkness. as Dugsn had
limited she did, to obtain whiskey.
he had contracted for a supply before
he advent of prohibition and part OF
he contract was unfuhled. Mrs. Mason
.tif,ed that her husband had abused
er often and was frequently violent
bward her. Contradicting evidence given
hrIier in the case by her husband. she
hid that she had seen him playing
oker for money, sometimes at their
ome. She remembered one Sunday
Rternoon when he played at the house
hat morning he had passed the plate
tho Congre gational Church In TINS
ty.
Mrs Mason was visibly affected when
be spoke Of their pleasant early mar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
LET BABY DIE
Susp~rded Sentence Given 1S-N enr-Old
Girl Of UndevelOped Mentality !"
IlIegitimscy Case

Newport. Oct. 20-Alice Stone Of Bar
ton. the 1S-year-old girl who was last
April convicted of allowing her illesiti-
mate child to die of neglect, was given
a suspended sentence in Orleans County
Court to-day and win bo placed on pro-
baton and cared for
Miss stone was sent 10 Waterbury for
observation and found to hc undcvc)oped
mentally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
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INSURANCE CO.'S MEET
Vermont aud Union Mutual Fire Con-
Germs Rc-eIect OFFICERS

Montpelier. Oct. co.-The annual meet
tngs of the Vermont and Union Mutual
Fire Insurance companies occurred at
their respective offices In this city this
afternoon. The same board Of officers
were elected in the Union company,
while one change appears in the Vermont
company. namely IT. II. Lewis was elected
for Orleans county In place of J. N.
Webster. who has been long time direc-
tor and whose advancing age Is why he
Is not candidate for the board again
Both companies have seen very pros
porous year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
NEARLY 1900 ACCIDENTS
Total Receipts Of Auto Department
$3U,OOO More Than Expected

Montpelier. oct. 2O.--Harry A. BLACK,
secretary of state, has received from
municipal courts two reports Of con
victionS Lean S. Gay of Cavendish
was convicted in Fairlee on the charge
of not stopping his machine to see
what damage had been done after an
accident occurred and was fined $40
and costs Burt Smith of Manchester
Center, was fined like sum for opor-
ating an unreg stored automobile. '
The accident reports are nearing the
800 mark. The total receipts In the de-
partment from automobile business are
s54S,S7324. or some $4,000 more than
expected the middle of the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
ACCIDENT CAUSES SUITS
Frank Donnh. Jr., Asks x5OO Damages
--Defendant Sues Plaintiff

Montpelier Oct, 2.-The case of Frank
Donah. Jr.. VS.. George Brown was com
menced In Washington County Court this
afternoon. This II n case to recover
about $500 alleged damages for an auto
mobile accident The mans father also
has a case for damages. While Brown
brings n suit against the Donahs for
damages to his automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
SAVED FROM DROWNING
Little Girl Fell from Ferry scow HUI
Padded TIL Rescued

st. Adams, Oct. D.--Litte Mary
Whalen had a. narrow escape from
drowning at West Swanton Sunday at
ternoon when she fell from a ferry scow
which plies between West Swanton ana
Alburg. The scow was half way across
the lake when the child fell overheard.
The child had presence of mind enough
to keep padding until she was pulled out
of the water Beyond a severe chill, she
suffered no i'll effects.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21

ried life and she turned her face from
the curious throng Of spectators to hide
her emotion.
The plaintiff rested In the case this
morning and before calling Mrs. Mason
the defendant introduced several wit
nesses to show that. even when not
lighted, the Dugan saloon. where Mrs.
Mason met the defendant was fairly
well illuminated by an electric light out
side In the street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
SW|NDLER GETS FIVE YEARS
lusseIl q. bancroft, who "F'inanced'
Camp WcstmOre. Makes Restitu-
ton to Newport Bank

Newport Oct. o0.-Russell G. Bancroft.
lamp Westmore swindler. was sentenced
o-day by Judge Fish TO not less than one
or more than five years at Windsor. He
,as convicted of swindling the Newport
Rational Bank of 5000 and has made
&estitutiOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21

Your merchant Is putting UP a big fight
to serve you. Are you on the Job, keep-
ing abreast of the times and the day,
news?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21
VERGENNES

on account of the entertainment given
this evening at the opera house. under
the auspices of the Vergennes entertatn-
ment course the meeting of the Woman'5
Christian Temperance Union, which was
TO have peon held tonight with Mrs T..
~ Graves Is postponed until Tuesday
evening Mrs. II Leonard of Rutland,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-21

Classified ads reach many readers
Have you a story to tell of something
to sell7
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CONTINUED on .nage ~
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
CADMAN MUSIC FEATURE
OF AUTHORS CARNIVAL

Charles wakefield oadman's group
of American Indian Songs" will be
one of the musical attractions Of the
authors carnival ball and book fair
to be given by the League Of Ameri-
can Penwomen on April "a, at the
home of Mrs. Francois Berger Morar.
2315 Massachusetts averue. y Mrs.
Wayne b. Wheeler will sing, Miss
Daisy Fickenscher will play the vio-
lin, and Mrs. Gertrude Bonnin Git
kala-Sa) will be at me piano, all in
Indian costume. '-...s
Music will be, interspersed through
out the afternoon from-1t to g. Miss
Elizabeth Howry. soprano. will sing,
and. in addition. Miss Howry will offer
for sale personal collection of au-
tograph copies of songs by leading
American Composers. In some in
stances the American composer-es-
sentially a product of the day-will
be present and will sing his own
songs. .r, -
In addition to the special Indian
feature an Indian viotinist will be. at
the Indian booth. being heard in solos
and serving as salesman for Indian
music by Charles Wakefield Cadman.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
COMING HERE In MAY
Noted Authority on Voice Culture
TO Be Guest of Pupil and Give
Two Lectures.

william Shakespeare. OF London.
England, will visit WShington the
irst week In May. The announce
ment. coming during the very sue
eessful fortnight OF shapespearean
revival OF plays by Miss Marlowe and
Mr.. sothern. sounds rather startling
william Shakespeare OF London Is
today, however. the most noted au-
thority on the art of singing ana
voice culture. lie will arrive I'm this
city on Sunday, May End. and remain
until May 9th. as the guest OF his
pupil. sydney Lloyd wrightson.
on the evenings OF May and L.
Mr.. Shakespeare will give two lee
lures on ''The Art OF Singing TO the
combined classes OF Mr.. Wrightson
and his assistant teacher, Mrs.
Downsl During his short stay In the
city he will instruct few private
pupils from these classes.
Mr.. Shakespeare was born In Croy-
don. England, in lS+s, A virtuoso
youth, as organist aud later as com
poser, he began his musical career
as a scholarship pupil of the Royal
Academy In London. Later he went
to Leipzig.
While at Leipzig he developed
voice OF suCu pfoHlisc ttidt hS "SHs
TO Milan. Italy; to study with the
great singing master. Francesca Lam
peril. with whom the famous Ameri-
can soprano. Albani, and the celebrat-
ed tenor robusto, Campanini, were
studying at the same time. After
several years he returned to England
and Immediately became in great de-
mand as tenor soloist for festivals
and concerts.
For several years he conducted the
concerts OF the Royal Academy and
the orchestra OF THE Strolling Play
ers." He rapidly grew to be great
authority on the art OF Singing"
until he stands pre-eminently as the
greatest living teacher of singing to-
day. His articles on this subject are
eagerly read by all lovers OF voice
development and his great work.
"The Art OF Singing" Is the most
coveted exercise book and teachers
guide published.
Among his fayorite pupils and ex-
ponents OF his ideas are David Bis
pham. the great American baritone,
and Sydney Lloyd Wrightson, of this
city ri z..sH -
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
A Russian Genius of Song.

Out from the, steppes OF Russia n
year ago came Ia little singer OF re-
markable personality and accomplish
ments to create a sensation In New
York as an interpreter OF Russian
folksongs. So wonderful was her art
that after her first concert little Mile
Nina Tarasoya had at once IeapeI
into the ranks OF the celebrities OF
the concert stage, position which
she has held without a rival In her
line ever since. Many OF the great
critics likened her to Yvette Guilbert
at her best. for she seems To he q
mistress OF the wonderful art of that
Incompatible artiyt.
Mile. Tarasova will make her
Washington debut at the New Ma
ional Theater Friday afternoon of
next week. under the local manage
ment Of T. Arthur Smith. at whose
offices, 1905 G street. seats may be
had. tt p
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
COLUMBIA FEATURES TWO
OLD-TIME FAYORITES

."Oid Black Joe" and .Massa's s in the
Cold. Cold Ground" are especially well
rendered by Oscar Seagle in this
months Columbia records. Oscar
Seagle, baritone, has a special appeal
to lovers OF song Interpretation. He
looks into the very heart of a song
finds what the composer means, and
brings to the music the full value of
both melody and words.
In these American negro songs the
plaintive quality needs this heart ap-
peal. Mr.. Sesgle, who is well known
in Washing tomas a concert artist, has
this quality. His voice Is rich,
resonant. and the negro cadence is
well suited to his plant baritone.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
All Souls, Unitarian Church.

Easter music for All Souls Unitari-
an Church. the services of which are
held every Sunday morning at the
Knickerbocker Theater, was. given by
an augmented choir. with Char es
Trowbridge Tittmann, solo-precentor
Of the church, and Lewis Corning At
water. at the organ.
The assisting artists were Miss
Helen Howison. soprano, who gave
as solo Wells 20. Sing Unto the
Lord" with violin obligato by Harry
Waller; Mrs. Flora Brylawski con-
tralto, who sang the incidental solo
of a quartet. with Louis Thompso on,
tenor. and Mr.. Tittmann, bass.
Harry Waller. violinist, played two
solos with organ. proving the purity
of his tone and its musicianly feel
ing that have made of this young
Washington violinist an artist whose
field Is constantly extending. Profess
sional engagements in and around
New York, In concert and in many
drawing rooms. are bringing recogni-
tion to another young Washington
musician.