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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
Justices of the Peaee-

Wallace s. Allis, rep. ....., Telley E. Babcock. rep. =. Albert J. Bailey, rep. ..... John H. Barnes. rep. ..... Allyn L. Brown, rep. ..... Charles ". Cassidy, rep. :. J. Frank Corey. rep. Andrew E. Davies, rep. -. Frank N. Gardner, rep. -. John D. Hall. rep. -. Edwin ". Higgins, rep. ... Charles z. HoIbrook, rep. Henry H. Pettis, rep. :. Harry l.. Peterson, rep. =. Lee Roy Robbins. rep. Charles l.. Stewart, rep. :. George ". Weller, rep. Edward T. Burke. dem. Patrick T. Gonnell. dem. |. John ]. Corkery, dem. :. Jeremiah J. Desmond. dem. Roderick M. Dougiass. dem. .I9bn F. Fitzgerald, dem. :.
 Joseph T. Tanning. dem. !. William E. Hill, dem --.-. Charles V- James, dem .. i. Thomas ]. KeIiy. dem. Earl Mathewson. dem. .... Gilbert S. Raymond, aam-. l. Thomas M- Shields. dem {. William H. Shields. deW- :. William Weldep. dem ---- HarpH F. Rehmsrn. dem : scattering ..... .......
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c. Harold Gilpatric, rep. ...... Emil Marzano. dem. .......... William F. White, soc. ........ Theodore T. Phillips, pro. -.... John p. Johnson, soc-labor =. Jesse T. Gardner, fsrner-labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-03
State Senator
Rerresenta.tires-

Allyn L. Brown, rep. ..... Charles s. Avery, dem. .... Albert Boardman, soc. .....
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY X. OF
7. MEMBERS
Iovalty Resolutions Adopted by Show
hogan Lodge No. 70 knights of Py-
tbias Mt the Regular Convention
Held in Sk0whegan Feb. 26, 1920

Whereas. the Order of Knights of
pvthias has justly been called an Am
arican order. whose loyalty to prin-
eiple. to family, to friends, to their
country, and to the constituted au-
tboritv under which they enjoy citi-
zenship. is undoubted;' and
Whereas, There are now within our
Country certain individuals organiza-
tions that are endeayoring in various
way; 10 undermine and destroy the sa-
cred principles of free government
and personal liberty under law; now
therefore
BE il Resolved, That We, the mem
hers of Skowhegan. Lodge No. 10
knights of Pythias in convention as
eembled. do hereby renew our VOWS
and declare our loyalty as individuals
and as a lodge to the Constitution and
government of our Country.
Be it further Resolved, That we con-
denim as disloyal and un-American
any individual. group, or organization
that endedavors in any way to spread
doctrines that seek to disturb the har-
mony and safety of our Country and
its government.
Be it further Resolved, That we res
nectfully recommend that our Cong
ress should enact statutes that snail
prohibit the formation and continued
existence of all organizations OF ques-
tionable character, that may tend 10
the advancement of un-Amerlcan doc
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and officer of the law. He went to
Jackman about 10 years ago and mar
ried two years later Miss Flossie
Williams. He first became acquaint-
ed with Nelson BARLEY about Il years
ago and the next year after he went
to Jackman. he thought, he became
employed by BARLEY at the hotel doing
general work He stated that he
tended bar there while BARLEY was
in Jail as the result of a liquor in
dictment After leaving the hotel he
became engaged in guiding and rail
rOading and was appointed deputy
sheriff the last of June 1916, Nelson
BARLEY and William Murtha going his
bonds at that time. When he became
deputy sheriff, liquor was prevalent
in Jackman and during the year 1916
and 1917 he executed all warrants
placed in his hands as Deputy Sheriff
He remained deputy until 1919. He
was tax collector al Jackman
during 1917 and 1918 eeasing
these duties in April, 1919. Again
his bondsmen were Nelson Bart
lev and William Murtha. Dur
ing the period of his living in Jack
man and thru 1917 and 1918, and pre-
vious thereto he and BARLEY had been
the best of friends he stated. About
the middle of October 1918. he thought
BARLEY had called him in and said
to him Jack, don't you want to go
into little business deal? He told
him 1t was a whiskey deal. Burke
said according to the testimony that
he. himself, hadn't got much money
BARLEY stated that he had gotten
something like $4,000. to $4,000 and told
Burke If he had as much as that they
together could do a pretty good thing
and double their money later. Burke
replied that he didn't have but 5000
or 5000 at that time and BARLEY sug-
gested he said that he take the towns
money. Burke stated that he scrap
ed all the money he could together
and he and BARLEY went to Quebec
the 10th of November. While Bart
lev was purchasing the liquor Burke
according to the testimony went TO
the garage to have his car overhaul
ed as the trip was made in the Burke
automobile. They met at about II
O'Clock and BARLEY said. Jack,
have made good trade They plan
ned to start homeward after dinner
and while eating BARLEY suggested
their taking a chance in taking some
liquor over in the car Burke said he
replied I'm game and they Loaded
eight cases into the Burke auto be-
fore leaving Quebec. On their home
ward trip they stopped at ST Francis
and Burke stated that he let him have
about 500. and they bought four cases
more,
BURKE TOOK ABOUT $1,000 WITH
HIM TO QUEBEC
Mr.. Burke testified that he took
about $1,000 with him to Quebec and
that the most OF it was collected tax
es, and the rest was the money he
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had on hand. He testified that Bart
ley believed the liquor could be
bought for SIS a case and that it
would bring 81 or SIS a quart when
they sold it,
Mr.. BARLEY told him of the arrival
of the liquor sometime in December
saving Jack, the stuff is landed O.
X" he stated and BARLEY told him
upon inquiry as to where it was. that
it was down to the farm" Later
Burke went into the Barn and estimat-
ed that there was 240 or $50 cases.
In January. 1919 BARLEY called him he
said and asked him if he had been to
the barn and telling him that the Ii
quor was missing. Burke said g,
you don't believe | took the stuff do
you and BARLEY, he testified repli-
ed. 40. don't. They decided to
keep quiet and hunt for it. In Jan
uary or February, the two men had
talk about money. Burke remind
ing BARLEY that he had taken the
towns money in order to make the
deal and at that time BARLEY said he
would see him thru. Matters con-
tinued as they were until it was near
" time to settle with the town. when
he tBurkel said. that he told Bart
lev that Piper was after him. Bart
lev told him he was going to Holeb
but they would fix the matter up all
right. Finally BARLEY told him that
he couldn't come across and pay him
because he had lost as much money
as had Burke and said Il can't help
Won according to the evidence. Fin
ally Burke accompanied by BARLEY
went To the assessors and gave r. A.
Piper. the town treasurer. the books
telling him that he was short. He
made up his mind he said that Mel
son knew more about the liquor than
he told me about" He didn't exact
w know the amount Of shortage, but
gave the town a second mortgage on
his home for $500 and turned over
his automobile being allowed $500 for
the car and as much mere as the car
would bring.
BUILT BUNGALOW IN lalf
Burke testified that he had built his
bungalow in 1917, having borrowed
the money of a Mrs. Cole for lis CON
struction, giving her moteac' IN
the property. This settlement Win
the town so far as the mortgage and
automobile were concerned occurred
about ten days after his talk With the
assessors.
DECIDES TO MAKE a CLEAN
BREAST OF EVERYTHING
Burke stated that he didn't remem=
Der just when IL was but in May he
told BARLEY that he had decided 10
make clean breast of the whole mat
ter and let the whole town know.
When you go to Jail, go" Burke said
he had told BARLEY and said that
BARLEY had replied. IF you feel that
way about it, I'll try to fix it up and
Continued on Page Four
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luke REILLY Says, "The Rat Died Be-
fore Reaching the Riyer7

Since moving near the river two
years ago, we've always used RAT
SNAP. Watched a vicious water rat,
nibbling at RAT-SNAP outside the
house About Is minutes later he
darted off for the water. to cool his
burning stomach, but he died before
reaching it," Three sizes. 25c, soc
s1.00. Sold and guaranteed by Bow
man Hardware Company, w. G. Lord,
]. F. Pooler, Lashon & Butler. John
Currier, Steward & Smiley Grist Mill
Farmers Union, fash & Groder, s
w. Gould.
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BURKE MURDER TRIAL
Continued from Page One)

DEFENSE RECALLS WITNESS
The court room Thursday morning
was crowded to hear the testimony of
John A. Burke, whose name has been
on the lips of Somerset County peo
pie almost continuously since the Sat
urday last October when Nelson W.
BartleYs body was found stiff and
cold in the lonely cave in the Sugar
Berth Woods Judge Dunn allowed
the defense to recall several witness
es the first thing Thursday before
Burke took the stand to testify rela-
tive to the questioned notes and to
which the state objected the day pre-
yious with the presiding Justice sus-
tanning at that time their objection.
Leo jackson was the first witness re-
called stating that he saw the two
promssory notes pHrporting to be
signed by Nelson " BARLEY the last
part of May or first part of last June
while at the Burke's home lie was
paying attention to Miss Ida Moore,
the niece of Mrs. Burke who was there
at the time and Mrs. Burke had shown
him the notes. Arthur Libby who
was also at the Burke home had seen
the notes bearing Nelson w. Bartleys
signature and it will be recalled that
these notes were exhibited during
Bartleys lifetime, which in the opin
ion of the defense bore strongly
against the forgery phase of the case.
Mrs. Lepha Moore of Jackman was re-
called and stated that she had been
employed at the Moose River House.
She was asked the question if at some
time in the summer of 1919 if Mrs.
BARLEY made any statement about any
notes held by John A. Burke against
her husband. This was objected to by
the attorney for the state.
JOHN BURKE TELLS HIS STORY
John A. Burke took the stand at
1912 in a self possessed manner and
told his story substantially as related
in the following sentences. He gave
his age as 35 yrs. and stated that he
had been employed as common
woodsman, river driver, at railroading
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trines or beliefs, and that each offend
er shall be made to suffer a severe
penalty, according to the individuals
circumstances.
Be it Further Resolved. That CO.
by of these resolutions be forwarded
to our President and Congress, the
Governor of our Commonwealth, the
Mayor of our City, Tor Selectmen Of
the Town. the Supreme Chancellor,
and the Grand Chancellor of our Do
main.
BY vote of the lodge,
f. W WESTON
Chancellor Commander
L. E. THOMPSON
knnner of RncnrdS and Seal
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Cease Search for Burns

Keeper of Records and 5
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\. Portland. Mar. S-The party that
has been searching for the body of
Wilson Burns, who was drowned a
week ago have given up.
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1886
ut-=r-
INSURANCE AGENTS
Massachusetts, Fire & Marine In
surance Company
Boston, Mass

ASSETS. DECEMBER =. 1872
Collateral Loans .......... $4o.ooo.oa
stocks and Bonds ......== I4f7.5a933
cash in Office and Bauk= Gfs.42l.27
Agents Balance ........ lS3=444.46
Interest and Rents -....-=a la.3al Is
All other Assets. .....z 7.f14.36
Gross Assets .......... Slt55a73.5S
Deduct items not admitted 5a=aHf so
Admitted Assets ,......Sl. S76.-69.os
LIABILITIES DECEMBER 81. i9l9
Net unpaid Losses ...... $2eh.3s7.47
Gnearned Premiums .....= >na.l-l e1
All other Liabilities ....#. -fsHf> %
cash Cauital " iaa. aub. u7
Surplus over all Liabilities -2'.i -
Total Liabilities and Sur
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
MORE ROOM
TO STORE LIQUOR
SEIZED in EAST
All Sorts of Booze, from Aged High
Class Drinks to Rankeet Kind of
Home Brew, Held by Officials.

New York, Dec. $50 many liquor
seizures have been made in New York
city where observance Of the prohibi-
ton law is said by government agents
to be almost nil, that the storage of
c~onfiscated liquor presents a serious
problem, Knox B. Phagan, temporary
enforcement agent announced today.
One huge warehouse and many gov
eminent Offices already are full. of
contraband stock.
The government cache represents
everything from registered and moon
shine wihskey to. the most deadly of
home brews, Mr.. Phagan. added, and
is packed in every conceivable sort of
carrier, from hot water bottles to wa
ter carafes.
Mr.. Phagan announced a plan to
apply for a federal court order direct
ing sale by auction to legal permit
holders.
We've got to make room for new
seizures" he added.
,Restauranteurs failed to appear to
press a petition for special permits
which would enable them to purchase
liquor for S in mince pies. cakes and
other deiicacies, postponed their en-
gagement until Decembers 3. 1t was
stated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
WILL REOPEN e
BANK AT RHAME
Plans Made to Raise $4,000.
to ReplenishfD Depleted
Reserve. !.

Bismarck. N. D., Dec. 1.-Farmers
and business men Of Bowman county
have Joined in a plan to assure the
early reopening Of the Farmers State
Bank of Rhame. which was closed
because Of a depleted reserve. The
organization, effected at a meeting
hfld to consider the situation. assured
would raise $4,000 for the bank.
Committees were named at the
meeting, and the territory in Bowman
county served by the bank was divid-
ed as had been done during a war
drive. Teams were selected from
among the farmers and they started
a canvass Of the territory assigned to
them, Three of them came to Bis
marck to interview state officials and
inform them of their plans. They
do not van a receiver named forHthe
bank.
Alfred Anderson, one Of those who
came to Bismarck. said that w mon
volunteered to put in the bank $4,000
and $4,000, respectively, as soon as it
is reOpened.
The statement of Cashier Will Shaw
of the bank convinced the farmers
that this bank is affected by the de-
probation of farm products prices,
but that with cash it is sound. Many
of the farmers agreed to dispose of
products at a sacrifice to produce
their apportionment Of the money
needed.
State Treasurer Obert Olson de-
clared that the state treasury balance
will increase with the payment of
taxes after today. There now is a bal
ance of about SO, 500, 900, he said.
Prompt payment of taxes is to be
urged in various local communities by
officials, it is said here, and this mon
ey would go into banks where it may
be used to good advantages .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01

fanceA. % unqualiaedly given in your
letter, Of Mexfco's regard for the dis
scharIgeAOf |. her obligations and .of her
respect for the principles Of interna-
ttonal law. Your suggestion OF a
Joint arbitration commission to adj
Indicate the claims presented by citi-
szens OF other countries for damages
sustained as a result of disorders in
your country, and the further proposal
to enlarge and strengthen existing
treaty provisions for the arbitration. Of
all controversies now pending or
which may arise between our respec-
tive nationals, bring convincing sup
port of your declarations. IL tina were
needed. ~ :
Past Misunderstanding.
"You refer at length to the misun-
Outstanding that has arisen, and which
has widely prevailed, as to the true
Mexican federal constitution. That
such misunderstanding has existed,
and has exercised an unfortunate re-
straint upOn the impulses of friendly
governments in their desire to CO
Operate with the Mexican people in
the recovery of the full measure of
their material strength and prosperity,
can not be denied. But I can con-
cejve of nothing better calculated to
- AAAN Sl0IlulhE IN W
allay the fears Of those who have ac-
CURED valid titles or who have made
substantial investments in conformity
with Mexican law. n in reliance up
on it's protection, than the statements
OF your letter referring to the declar-
atlons OF President de la Huerta and
President-elect Obregon to the effect
that article 81 is not and must not be
interpreted as retroactive or violative
OF valid property rights. q.
The interest of other nations in this
subject should not. and l am con-
WINGED it Is not. attributed to any de-
sire to influence or interfere with
Mexico in the adoption and pursuit Of
any policy with regard to its land and
resources. which expresses it's aspir-
ations and satisfies it's people. In
deed. 7 may remark that there is wide
sympathy for the apparent desire Of
your country to inaugnrate a policy
which shall protect its great
against waste, dispersal or other i'm
provident treatment. The freedom to
do this, which no one can dispute or
even criticise, is in no sense comprom-
ised by the due respect for legally
vested interested which you so fully
avow, with a convincing sincerity
which is beyond question.
1T only remains to give these un-
derstandings a form which is usual in
dealings between friendly states and I
nave the honor to suggest as our
fruitful discussions draw to a close,
that commissioners be promptly desig-
mated by both Mexico and the United
States to formulate a treaty, embody-
ing the agreement which have been
reached as h result of your success
f; full mission"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
Practice OF Internal
Securities DealingSl
Resumed In New fork

New York. Dec. 1.-The practice of
internal dealings in securities under
joint amount arbitrage arrangements:
suspended by the stock exchange in
1913 was revised here today. The
only difference between the practice
az revived and that before 1913 is that
dealings o n the London and Amster-
dam exchanges will be conducted di-
rect from brokerage houses instead
of on the floor of the stock exchange.
Brokers said tha. business Of this
nature is likely to be more brisk with
Amsterdam than with London, since
rules in London restrict such trading
to actual cash transactions, thus pre-
venting profits by "short" transac-
tons. Cable transmission to Amster-
dam also is swifter. they said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01

PROCLAMATION
FOR OBRECON
People Of Arizona Join in
Sending Message to New
Mexican Chief.

Nogales, Ariz., Dec. 1.-Governor
Thomas e. Campbell Of Arizona today
delivered to Alvaro Obregon on his
an executive proclamation Of friend
snip and, goodwill from the chief ex-
ecuttve OF this state n the people
thereof to the new chief executive
and people of Mexico.
Delivery of the proclamation was
made for Governor Campbell by. his
personal representative at the Obre-
gon inauguration, Colonel William A.
Thompson Of Phoenix, Ariz., who trav-
"obregon Home Folks Inaugural Spe-
clal," arranged by the chambers Of
commerce of Nogales. Ariz., and No
gales. Sonora, the home of Obregon.
The proclamation follows:
ITO General Aware Obrsgon. Presi-
lent of the Republic of Mexico, and
to the Mexican People.
Greeting: - a,
1T is with especial pleasure that l
send my official n personal greetings
and congratulations to the. distinguish
ed statesman and soldier who mas been
chosen as head of the Mexican repub-
lie n as leader Of its people in their
progress. toward peace, development
and prosperity.
- oSS" AHAPtCoSCu Ny IL CAcdE
sincerity and fervent patriotism Of
General Obregon. 4 am confident of
his great ability and of his stern in
tegrity of purpose. I know that he
will surround himself with officers of
high ideals and Of devotion such as
his own to the welfare of a people
whose opportunities have been tori
from them by years of devastating
warfare.
prom this day onward. wonderful
progress may be expected within YOU
land, upon which nature has bestowed
such rich bounty of soil and climate,
rare and valuable products and of
mineral wealth. Back of these, hence
forth, will be the bulwark. of a strong
government eager for the advance
ment Of it's people.
For the people. in turn. I feel sure
there will co1ne fullest support of the
strong and courageous men who are
taking up the heavy task of Mexican
administration. From a people united
car be expected great achievement.
This message of good will goes at
the hands of a large deputation of
Arizona citizens of high standing. l
ask that they be considered ambassa-
doris of this state, carrying to Mexico
all assurances Of our fervent wish
that the flags of the two eagles hence
forth will be Joined in evidence of the
brotherhood of the two republics.
(S:gned) -"Thos. E. Campbell.
Governor of the State of Arizona
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
CHAMPIONSHIP
FIGHT WANTED
BY TOLEDO MAN

Toledo, Dec. Negotiations were
opened between Jack Kearns, mana
ger Of Jack Dempsey. worlds heavy
weight champion pugilist, and Ad
Thatcher, Toledo promoter, today with
a'view to staging the proposed Demp-
ey-Carpentier match in Toledo.
Thatcher received n message from
Kearns in New York city asking the
promoter to 'tlook over the grounds
here and report to him by telephone"
The two men are expected to confer
later in the day. i.
According to .Kearns, it does not
look probable that the bout can be
staged in New York, and that there
seems to be no logical location else
where at present.
Thatcher was Tex Richards assistant
in promoting the Willard-Dempsey
bout here a ear ago last July 4 when
Dempsey won his title.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
RELATIONS WITH 1l||'I]||'|H
MEXICO MAY Be
RESUMED SOON
Colby Sends Note Urging
Formation Of New Treaty
With Southerners.

Washington, Dec. IA formal
proposal from Secretary Colby that
commissioners b. appointed by the
United States and Mexico to draft a
treaty upon which can be based re-
sumption of full diplomatic relations
between the w governments has
been taken to Mexico City by Roberto
". Pcsqueira, Mexican confidential
agent in Washington.
This was disclosed last night when
the state department. made public Mr..
rolby's answer to Mr. Pesqueira's re-
cent letter urging recognition by the
United States of the new government
of Mexico. Ii was handed to the
Thanksgiving day to attend the in
auguration Of .P~resident-elct Obregon
of Mexico December l.
AS to article 81 OF the Mexican con-
stitution. long a stumbling block to
complete understanding between the
two governments, Mr.. Colby said the
statement in Mr.. P~esqueira's letter
that it lis not, and must not be inter-
preted as retroactive or violative Of
valid property rights should "allay
the fears Of those who have acquired
valid titles" in Mexico, adding:
II can conceive of nothing better
calculated to correct this misunder-
standing"
Text OF Letter.
The text Of Secretary Colby's letter
lated November 25. follows:
The conversations which we have
mad since the receipt of your notable
letter Of October &c. I am very pleased
to say have been entirely in keeping
with the spirit of the expressions. it
contained and have quite confirmed
he agreeable anticipation it aroused.
results of these discussions, that no
doubt can reasonably be entertained
Of the high and enlightened purposes
that actuate the present government
OF Mexico and I am fully persuaded
that YOU realize the friendship and dis
interestedness towards your country,
which animate. this government.
I'VE have not required the assur-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-01
SOLDIER CHAMPION
HEAVYWEIGHT TRIES
TO REGAIN WEIGHT

C~larksburg. w. Va. Dec. bob
Martin, heavyweight champion of the
A. f. F., is spending a vacation in
the mountains at Terra Alta, w. Va,
in an effort to regain weight lost with
in the last six months. ~
When Martin won the inter-allied
championship he weighed 1876. At the
present time he weighs It's pounds
and he fears that unless he can inn
prove his weight he will be forced to
drop from the heavyweight class.
The soldier champion declares that
he has been impaired by man. jour-
ney to different sections of the coun-
try. y ~ S ~