Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

The will of William L. Clarke is to be
 contested by his niece and only heir-at-
 law, Mrs Alexander Ferguson, on the
 grounds of testamentary incapacity, as
 by reason of advanced age MT. Clarke
 was not mentally capable of conducting his own aaffirs for some time previous to his death, and beNre the execution of his will. The claim is made that the will is not in keeping with his expressed intention, when he was of sound mind,
 and good judgment
 According to the terms of the will one-third of all his property, real and personal, is bequeathed to Alfred Uni versity, of which he was a graduate. One-third is given to the Seventh Day Baptist Missionary society, of which he was president many years, and was president emeritus at the time of his death. The other one-third is bequeath ed to his niece, Mrs. Alexander Fergu- son.
 It is claimed that Mr. Clarke, some
 months before his death, prepared
 complete list of all his property, per
 sonal and real This list he took to his attorney, Samuel H. Davis, asked that his will be executed, specifying the di- vision into thirds and named the three benefciaries. John W. Ferguson, a broth er-in-law, is counsel for Mrs. Ferguson,
 who seeks a larger proportion of the es- tate than is set aside in the will. MT. Clarke was long a resident of Westerly, his home being at Varietyville section, and he served several terms as a member of the town council and as president of the council. By reason of failing health he withdrew from politics | about six years ago and took up his residence in Hopkinton, returning later | 10 Westerly.
 While returning from Watch Hill to his home in Providence, Morris Rotmer, | accompanied by two men in his automo- | bile, was held up and robbed. as were al so a man who was in a smaller autono- bile, and a truck driver. These five men, | so the story goes, were held up by a | lieved of s1,000, and then the highwayman
 masked man, so the story goes and re- rode away in the Rotman automobile There had been engine trouble in the
 Rotnan machine. Repairs were made and the three men sat in the car enjoy l ing the refreshing breeze preliminary to
 the start for homes Some thirty feet away was small car. At the rear of that car stood an auto truck. The driv- CTS of these two vehicles were talking with Mir. Rotman and his two friends when suddenly Q masked man emerged from the bushes and, with revolver pointed at the group said: T need money and have got to have it; so throw up your hands, or I'll shoot to kiu!' The highwayman handed his hat to one of the men and compelled the five to contribute. He then forced the men to the side of the road and drove away in the car.
 This all happened on Nooseneck road,
 two miles west of Washington village at
 g o'clock Tuesday night. The Rotman car was found abandoned in Westcott in front of the home of Stanley E. Moore. The highwaman is said to be about 30, poorly dressed, slim build. smooth face and about five feet five inches in height MT. Rotman says he did not know the names of the two men in the car with him or the names of the other two men.
 The Ayrshire Breeders association, of
 Rhode Island, has organized and elect
 ed these officers: George H. Peter, of Providence, president; Joseph E. Flet- cher. Providence, vice president; J. Foss Magoon, East Greenwich. secretary and treasurer: J. F. Comstocll, Cranston, au-
 ditor. The executive committee is com
 posed as follows: Harvey Perry, West
 erly; R. L. Knight Hope; Frank L.
 Nichols, Narragansett; William Green,
 Oaklawn; Addison s. Hawkes. East
 Providence William A Soddar, North
 Scituate; G. L. Church, Lincoln George
 C. Kenyon of Hopkinton and R. H.