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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
WOMAN NAMEDAS
RIVAL F[AyS WIFE
Alleged affinity" Says She
q Gave Steel Magnate Home
That He Lacked.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. April zs.-'Tm
ready to return To Indiana with Ches-
ter II. Writ. proud rather than
ashamed OF my relations with him. i
resent the aspersions on my character.
Our relations. while strange. have at
all times been morally proper"
This WAS the answer Mrs. Jennie
Writ. OF this city. alleged affinity Of
the Syracuse and Gary. Ind. banker
charges OF improper relations made
by Mrs. Nellie Writ. OF Gary. Ind. who
Is suing for a ten-year separation
and $50. 900 alimony.
Mrs Jennie Writ declares the wife
deliberately turned aside love OF the
man in this unusual eternal tri-
angle" Writ, the Syracuse woman
maintains, Is "the finest In the
world"
As told today by Mrs. Writ her
story reads like a romance. Accord
ing to her statement, IL was she who
assisted Chester Writ to become 4
commanding figure in the Indiana
financial world. She maintains that
she has given him the one big thing
that his wife has not, and that Is
home.
He Wanted Real Horne.
Mr.. Writ Is a great home man."
stated Mrs. Writ. For years he has
wanted a real home, but was never
able to convince his wife of this
wish. She refused to help him In his
desire, and now that he has money.
she hopes, through asking for a sep
aration. to get a share OF II.
II have been a factor in making
Mr.. Writ the great man OF industry
has hA L. 4 nd \
have the right to be. shall face my
accusers with full justification for all
/ have done. / have been what you
might call financial secretary to Mr..
Writ, and at the same time have fur
nished him with a home In Syracuse.
though people might have regarded
me as indiscreet for having done so.
give years ago j came to New
York State with relatives and settled
near Cortland. i had been acquainted
with Mr.. Writ in Indiana, and shortly
after my arrival here he decided to
buy some property for investment and
asked my opinion about the deal. As.
pertaining that there was a farm for
sale on the Malloy roads. Mr.. Writ
and myself looked over the place and
decided II was a good buy.
"After closing the deal, Mr.. Writ
returned to Indiana and left me in
charge Of the place. I employed the
hands. paid them their wages and
transacted the business of the farm
successfully. Mr.. Writ had his bust
ness interests in Indiana and Illinois !;
he is a member OF the Chicago Stock
Exchange.
wife Wishes Her Success.
'T am the hardest worker on the
farm. From 4 in the morning until
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23

and Mrs. Writ alighted. She was
graciously received by her husband
and shown about the farm She
stayed perhaps an hour, and then
went back to the city, eventually re-
turning TO Gary. Since then, i have
heard little Of her.
MIR. Writ continued his visits, COM
ing to Syracuse solely on business
trips about once in two weeks.
Shortly after the arrival of Mrs. Writ
we decided to move to Syracuse from
the farm, and accordingly Mr.. Writ
and myself started to locate home
in the city.
ION securing an opportunity of pur-
chasing a residence and believing IL
a good investment, i agreed with Mr..
Writ when he decided to buy. ! per-
sonally have paid the taxes and some
of the furnishings are my own
property"
Denies Presents OF Gems.
Mrs. Writ was asked about the
lavish expenditure of money, which
Mrs. Nellie Writ says in her com
plant reached into the thousands
every year. and also about $500
lavelliere.
.sThree hundred dollar lavalliere,"
exclaimed Mrs. Writ. "He never gave
me a piece OF jewelry like that Why.
this is the only jewelry / have in
the world" showing a diamond ring
on one finger of her left hand. Then
the Syracuse alleged "affinity' be-
came defiant.
81 notice." she said, "that his wife
doesn't mention the $3.50 watch or
the $50 diamond ring or even the
$500 brooch which she bought and
charged to Chester"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
REIMBURSEMENT SAIL

Prices on every line have been cut to the low
est notch and you'll show wisdom if you'll provide
for the whole summers needs while this sale lasts
But you must hurry-men are coming from every
section of the city to get their share of these bar
gains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
MILLIONS INVOLVED IN
SUIT BY WESTERN UNION
Asks Telegraph Companies Be
Given Property Rights of Wire
Lines on Railroads.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany today fled mandamus proceed
ings In the District Supreme Court to
compel the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to nx the value OF all teIe-
graph lines on railway rights OF way
throughout the United States and ad-
Judicate them as the property OF the
respective telegraph companies in
stead or the property OF the railway
companies, which have held them
heretofore.
The proceedings are based on the
amendment TO the Interstate COM
merce act OF March,. 1918. commonly
known as the valuation act. Prop
erty rights amounting TO millions OF
dollars are involved in the proceed
ings, which were brought by Attor-
neys Clarence r. Wilson and Paul
Lesh, representing the Western Union
Telegraph Company
Justice Hitz issued an order requir-
ing the commission TO show cause why
the order should not be granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS
REBUKE SENATOR REED
State Convention Rejects Him as
Delegate and Endorses
Wilson Policies.

JOPLIN, Mo. April 23.-The Demo
cratic State convention today reject
ed United States Senator James A.
Reed as a delegate TO the national
convention because OF BIS stand In
opposition TO the League OF Nations,
Anticipating defeat in any attempt
to name Reed as a delegate at large
the firth Congressional district al
herents OF Reed named him as dis
trict delegate. but the convention re-
jected the nomination. The result
means that the convention STANDS
staunchly behind President Wilson
and his Administration, the peace
treaty and the league covenant
split having been threatened In the
convention on these Issues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
LONDON MEN DRIVEN TO
0VERAILS BY $3.50 SUITS
Brokers, Bankers, Lawyers, Refuse
to Be Shorn For Tailors'
Golden Fleece"

LONDON, April 23.-Five hundred
prominent London business men,
brokers, bankers. and lawyers pub
licly announce their intention OF
adopting the American overall cam
paign. 1t is their answer to the an
nouncement OF a new raise in prices
for mems clothing. Ordinary tailored
suits, which in pre-war days cost $40,
have jumped to $3.50.
oliver Parker, a broker, who was
appointed to head the movement. said:
beginning May we will turn up
in our Offices in blue or brown over
alls. We are convinced IT is the only
way to end the tailors' golden fleece,
and we are grateful to America for
showing us the way"
Heretofore the city, London's bust
ness district, has been renowned for
the artistic dress display, the "regu-
lation" consisting of morning coats,
cashmere trousers, silk hat, and spats.
Society men are reluctant to sup
port the overall movement, but are
gradually succumbing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23

roneous by Mai Gen. Inouye. military
4tt4ehs 81 the Japanese Embassy. fol-
lowing cable adyices from Tokyo TO
that effect
The dispatch adds that incidents OF
lighting did occur on April o and II
through attempted rescues OF a num-
Der Of Bolsheyik offenders In custody
Of japanese forces by Czech and Chin
ese soldiers. during which the Japan
ese suffered ffteen casualties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23
DENIES JAPANESE FIRED
ON AMERICAN BARRACKS
Manehurian Reports Erroneous. De
elares Major General Inouye,
at Embassy Here.

Recent reports that the Japanese
forces had nTed on the American
barracks at Hsilar. Manchuria. were
declared today to lie absolutely err
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23

sTke Salvation Army Iassie asks
NO ssestions, except Won't you let
me help your
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-04-23

sxs. today the s.ivatisa Array 4. a
seee.sity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
M!DDLEBURY SQUAD
is WORKING HARD

Middleoury. Nov. l0-In preparation
for The game with the University OF Ver-
mont Saturday Coaches Norsy and
Brown have been drilling sne Micdlebury
College squad hard, and sxpect tfat most
Of the fault. discovered In :he ealpes with
Norwich anu St. Lawrencs WI have been
corrected by them.
For the first time this aeason scrtm-
mage practise and har1 siynsl drIll Was
held this week on Monday after q
game. The second team lined up against
the varsity in an attsmpt TO block punts
And place klcAs. The varsity is perfect
t,g straight plays. anticipating a mud
dy. wet field. Then both teams were put
at tachlng and taking out the dummy
anG then were run through rapid signai
prasiicc until it became too dark TO see
MiGdlebury expects to show Vermont
the .i'and of football 1t was playing the
flrs: cart OF the season when II defeated
Bost,i. University and tied Springfield
College and Stevens.
All .ren that have been injured have
recovered and M'ddiebury will have her
complete squad in the pink OF condition
to draw from for Saturdays game
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
APPRAISE PROPERTY
OF CENTRAL VERMONT

Montpelier. Nov. 1o-Representatives
Of the Grand Trunk Railway company
who are travelling In the special car
Bonaventure, stayed at Montpelier last
night. They are making tour over
the Central Vermont railway looking
over the conditions rs part OF the work
being done previous to the hearing that
takes place in February before Sir Wal
ter Castel, judge of the ex-chequer, Do
rninion court. Sir Thomas White. former
minister of finance, and William Fl. Taft
ex-president of this country. as a board
of arbitration to hear evidence in regard
to the value OF the Grand Trunk rail-
way, of which the Central Vermont is a
portion; and having to do with the nues-
tion of whether the Canadian govern
ment will take over the railroad, En-
Hineers last summer We're here making
an appraisal of the property,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
VERMONT COAL DEALERS
MEET AT RUTLAND

Rutland, Nov. 10.-"There is a shortage
Of coal in Vermont" declared W. A.
Clark Of Boston, secretary OF the New
England Coal Dealers association, the
Vermont members Of which met in Rut-
land this afternoon. Maine and Connec-
ticut are worse off than any other New
England State, but do not think Ner
mont has as much coal in proportion as
Massachusetts,. The shortage is general
throughout the country and is due TO lack
of transportation facilities and to de-
creased production" Mr.. Clark explained.
About 30 dealers were present here to-
day from Claremont, y. H., White River
junction, Essex junction, Burlington,
Rutland, Windsor, and other places. y.
r. Pierce of Burlington. vice president
se the association, and ]. f. Higgins of
Barre, director from Vermont. were
present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
APPLY FOR POSITIONS
Scrgennt-at-Arms D,vincll Receiving
Requests for Appointments

Montpelier. Nov. 1.-THE usual number
of applications for positions during th'
coming session OF the Legislature ara
being made to Dwight Dwinc'l. sergeant
alarms, and il Is expected tnat W!.hc
the next few weeks scores OF petitions eI''
dorslnF the several candidates vii, oe
presented to Mr.. Dw!nei,. Probably us
rate Of wages that Is nTed ny n sef.
gehnt- at arms and the gover1Io, wi'l niva
much TO do about some of the applicants
accepting the appointments. Among ;ce
duties TO ne handled are doorl ,a-p@r3,
tanitors. pages, postofice help Goa, y"oIn
attendants. deputy sergeants-st arms sd
others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
ARGUE SIS CASE IN
THE SUPREME COURT

Montpelier, Nov. 1O.-Arguments were
made In Supreme Court this morning in
the case of Angelo Bottalico VS.. Aldo
pelini from Washington county by j.
Ward Carver and j. c. Fratini The case
only involves a sum oil $50 relative to the
making of Il suit of clothes in which an
appeaI was taken from tho Montpelier
seitv court by the defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
ADR|A1IC QUESTION
II REPORTED SETTLED
Istriar Frontier Decided in Fa.
vOr Of Jugo Slnvs and Fiur<
to Be IEdepcrdent Among
Other Things London Hears


Lopdor, Nov. N-A despatch 20 tnt
London Tines from ss.d.a MaJsnerts
says ths A5iatic question has hear aeJ
t,d Absorbing tc t.eoo ,iv.ces tAe pria,
c!ps! points in tho rrttIslntnt srs ~s fol
.o~R
us|.e l' VI ~ tSVoT of me JuSo-siaVs; second
u."e 10 |e i"oete''deht' with t"r.i''r'L
S,,y o'y ~ t"''y: t"itu' -'aie 9Aa@
', 1u"e ''ht' 1oH.th' ths ie'shG
80, A>use AhN Ih'o e'suted te 4's!yt
"""'i VIZ o'sl thH 'e7eetne'
~ 'pN "a oe''a!' G. Ita's,
,oA''e''"' u inc istr's AFch.' "t
,', ""to'' Ut" NA''''h' Jug SidV neS 'tiN"on
S'', ''-rt!eS' sa's ths A'D'eS' a.
sepsTa the 'ihe OF the treaty or London.
.o".ese!'ns' ' W'ae ieaVihg monte NeVla
ss-,' .ou"eu tns as'eei'aht ol any OK
, N''"' N't' LOT 'uso-SidF!a' Inc Ter
49, .A' -o...''u WIN pe accompanied oy
e eoii.ne'c'A' sac pr1naoiy political
A.,
Hoine' WV "'-frernier bIoHtI 10
~ i>Oi's ioE santa -"d erl'd'
y, 'o1"'HN'e' Va l'ais anu JuA"-
,. ,.aN 80" ''iiie' ms III "n 7li''t 10
sow 'he A'ria''c ptooleh'
i"eio vas d eener'l leA' IN rome tht-
'"o "es oV'"'''"s were apouC 10 oe inter-
'up'eu pu' tl's mas peen repi'ceu pE an
oP''iii'''c view IS Il Is argued thaV tAo
preiii'ei "ou'u not taKe such iohS
Journey unnecessarily especially whHe
'aii'@'ien' was S'''lhs'
Santa Margherita, Italy Nov 10. tBv
the Associated Pressl--It is reported that
Anton Trumbitch. head Of the Jugo- -Slav
delegates who have been comforting hero
with representatives. Of the Italian gov
ernment for settlement Of the Adriatic
problem has accepted all the Italian
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
Weekly Papers Combine

St. Johnsbury. Nov lo-Herbert A.
Smith, owner and publisher OF the Daily
Caledonian- Record, announces to.n,ph,
the consolidation OF the Weekly Gale
donian and the st. Johnsbury Republican
The two publications will be issued here
after under the title Of the St Johnsburv
Republican with Char es IT, Waltcr ,he
Republicans former owner ana editor as
editor of the consolidated weeklies. Mr
Smith will continue as business manaper
of both the daily and weekly papers and
Arthur +. Stone becomes editor of the
Caledonian- Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
HOMADE CANDY, INC.
Burlington Concern Is incorporated
with Capital Stock OF $4,000

Montpelier. Nov. 10-The Homade
Candy, Inc, of Burlington with capt.
tai stock of $4,000 has filed articles Of
association with the secretary of State
for the purpose of making candy buy
ing or selling real estate and do other
business
The South Barre Granite company
has filed a statement that 1t intends
to increase its capital stock from
$1,000 to $25,00O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
65 EX-SERVICE MEN
ACCEPT GOVT. OFFER

81. Johnsbury. Nov, o.-o"nr on. Eg:
drsd ey y.scrvice meU hht" viensG thJ
AriEory the past two day se"kiae % 'nhl
advantage of the governments vocatl"roi
education and the officer IN charge hal
placed CO of them in training. nloa;.y .
section two. Tine applicants have rorns
srum eight couutios in No~ttern Vo;-
mont ana New Hampshire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
z. X. GIBSON PROMOTEN
TO \ COLONEE.CY

Montpelier. Nov. ln.-rTAs,or Il Citsrn.
II spector-nAtcuctos ot i.e H'st'";. i
Guard IN Vermont hns br.Y r.oN.;'1
TO colonel, making hIs seoo vi pr'mo'''r
since coni!nS 20 Vermont. :!s WGa rf,nt Il
as major when ho wIs ass'x"eG - 'c;-
mott and soon took eyuL'aG,I"'S I. -
promoted him to leUtcVsnt ccion"i ans
ntI his examinations heUa PROJECTED hha
10 colonel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
DROVE INTOyICATED
Ward Q. P,-o1:y T',und Cu'ity by Iur~
aud Fined slGN--Ar->sre. In .In,y

Newport. Ncy. 10 -Ts,d G. Prouty As
jary trial in municipal court to-day -
sentenced by Jvdss Wiilsni NJ. W''Ert
90 pay roA .: $40 and costs for oaer.,-
ins an antomob'ie whre intoylca:eG. lE.s
li"ense was also revoked
Mr.. Prouty wac srrpsted lssi July ana
failed to put In ar appearances \, couT;.
He was re-arrss'ed Aus;sI y, th'es
weeks later, ~ tte trial he was ~ eva
LAWYER and h SO gave testimony. @cYA'a.
witnesses were Introduced 70 pro"e Sh-t
he drove his car 10 Derry Lire n..d Vs.,
at the Derby Line hote, wal!o lniAr'Na;el
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
SERIOUS CHARGES
AGAINST OFFICIALS
OF SHIPPING BOARD

Report of Congressional Committee Alleges
Gross Waste of Government Funds, Improp-
erly Drawn Contracts and Padding of Pay!
rolls by Firms Repairing Shipping Board
Vessels Corruption of Employees and Offic-
ias and Graft in Purchasing Supplies Among
a Maze of Accusations
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
FIND MISSING DOY
Spr4ngficld, Nnsr-. With -HN'cvereS
Neor T.~rcvN

Brandon. Nov. ~ FAM Ne,thoc. u
wears uf as= CT Gu''"S. S.'e'6. t6:s. wNn
had beer missing fran 7is Nct1s tos i'r's ,
slime was traced to NCw go: c!;! aUA
tror there to this tow7 Mr.. nni MI,.
YrsShot paiort, I'll tho ecy. csE.. hers
or :he s':.po: Surday ::rvtn'ng ar, VIA
,-ons:abie l.. F.. N.chc.s wen, 20 FcrrG.-
dale, vhars thsy fopnd the boy at tao
hcrns OF Tiil.sr, Bt,i All 'hree OF thay1
'e:t on the Aver Sunday afternoon 'os
thei: honIe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11

Don't put off inserting that classified
ad. It's tho thing you leave undone that
you regret
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11
IN VERMONT:
THE NEWS BY COZ sssnser yi,, m &

passing the summer ae Delaware an0 Il,
Lansing and Rattle Creek, Mich.--t,harics
Lot!bridse. Mr.. and Mrs Ausuntua
Oz'er and Nrs. James Ke:son have oesr
summoned here from shsir homm in
PittAford b. the death Of Gec~go Ls-ouue.
son-in-iaw os Mr. Le.htr1i5s, VIII ina
home was here and whIse funeral sary-
ices took place yes's,ylay forenoon in
Brnndoh.--Mrs. JoSeph Canon hae -e-
turned FROM DANNY, where. IN company
with relatives, she has fo- e7me ,in,e
teen 4 guest Mt the hons OF Mr. and
Mrs. Horny Stone. Jr The 3ey ard
Mrs. George w. Peek and 1e-ghter. M,ss
Margaret Peck, have returned 20 Rutland
arter Q visit to relatives in town - Mr.
and Mrs. Elton T. Chattortor Of Rutland.
VINO rerentiy purchased home here.
arc moving from Rutland. where they
havc resided FOR the past i5 ,eors. to
their new homo in th!a town.-The Rev.
E. J. Kiock hns returned 20 Walljng-
ford after = few days hero WITH his son,
Julian r. Kl3ck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-11

(Continucd o. rsEe -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-09
WILSON DECLINES TO
SEND u. S. ADVISERS
America Not to Participate in
Disarmament Meeting.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S. The United
States, not being member Of the
League Of Nations. cannot participate In
the deliberations OF the league council
or any commission acting under the
council, President Wilson has decided
in declining the councils invitation to
appoint American representatives to sit
on the councils commission on the re-
duction OF ornaments. The Presidents
decision was embodied in a communion
ton sent to Paul Hymans, president Of
the league council, and says in part
II have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your cablegram Of Decem-
Der inviting the Government OF the
United States to name representatives to
sit with the military, naval and air
commissions of the league in consulta-
tive capacity during the discussions by
the commission on the reduction Of arm
aments. the consideration of which Is to
be undertaken by 1t forthwith at the
request and on behalf OF the council.
1.-THE Government OF the United states
Is most sympathetic with any sincere eff
fort to evolve a constructive. plan for dis
armament, which is so necessary for the
economic rehabilitation, peace and sta
bility of the world The President of the
United States Is deeply interested in this
question, and is most DESTROYS of CO.
operating to this end. but as the Govern
ment of the United States is not a menu
Der of the league he does not feel justi-
fed in appointing n commission to take
even q de facto participation in the de-
liberations OF the council or of the COM
mission acting on behalf of the council In
the execution of provisions in the cove
nant of the league of nations"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-09
NO PASSPORTS FOR
HUNDREDS ENJOYS
British Officials Instructed
Not to Wise Documents
for Commission.

wAsHrNoroN. Dec s.--The special
committee OF six which the Commission
OF the Committee OF One Hundred had
hoped TO send to England and Ireland
to gather first hand information on the
Irish problem will not be permitted 60
visit Great Britain.
The commission was so informed IN q
letter sent to-day by II. l. Craigie. First
Secretary of the British Embassy. which
said In part:
with reference 10 your application
for wise OF the passports of certain gem
tlemen whom your committee have des-
ignated as their representatives TO pro-
coed to the United Kingdom, ! am d.
rected by his Britannia MaJesty's Am
bassador TO inform you that the pro-
posed visit 70 British territory In not
agreeable TO his Majesty's Government.
Visas will therefore not be affixed 10 the
passports in question. The Passport
Officer IN New York has been instructed
accordingly.
This decision has been reached after
full consideration Of the circumstances
of the case, and l am TO refer you TO
the Ambassadors letter of October 20,
in which he informed you that he was
unable 10 believe that the truth could be
established until there had been a period
of quiet In Ireland and then only by
persons of the greatest experience OF the
laws of evidence with power to compel
the production OF books, papers and rec
ords, and that any other form of in
curry would. in his opinion, lead only to
a mass OF statements unsupported by
facts being made for propaganda pur-
poses"