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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06

in his handling Of the trust fund Of the
Edward Wells estate. and other matters
which had been touched upon in the cross
examination.
The proponents offered in evidence the
cash book and ledger Of the trust fund
under the estate Of Edward Wells, call
ing Frederick II. Wells to the stand for
this purpose. BY these books. the propo-
nents offered to show that there was a
segregation Of principal and interest In
this fund, It being charged by the audit
account which the contestants produced
in the cross-examination that there had
been no such segregation. Tho contest
ants objected to the admission of these
books, claiming that they were imma-
terial in the connection for which they
were offered. Attorney Sargent finally
withdrew his offer, saying that he would
take It up later.
In connection with the audit account
referred to, MFR. Billiard said that the
contestants would attempt to show that
| every single statement made In the letter
| of Mr.. Gushing to Mr.. Ward, which was
based upon this audit account was true,
and that Mr.. Ward had tried to mislead
| Mrs. Wells In regard to the matter In
order to influence her In his favor and
against Mrs. Sykes.
Another charge brought by Attorney
! Billiard in his further cross-examinatior
was that there had been an attempt to
cover up the transfer of $4,000 from Mrs
Wells to Mr.. Ward. Mr.. Ward declared
that there had been no such attempt
but Mr.. Billiard displayed to the jury ar
item on the back of one of Mrs. Wells
check stubs In which she had evidently
| charged $4,000 to the purchase of bonds
Mr.. Ward was asked II $1,000 of thai
amount had not really been placed on his
order at the bank. Mr.. Ward said thai
was So and started to explain further
but was interrupted by Mr.. Billiard
This $4,000 Is the same deposit Which
has been mentioned previously in the cas-,
AZ having been left with Mr.. Ward b,
Mrs. Wells TO carry out certain matter,
while she was away Later, she per
suaded him to use part of this amour
to pay some Of the expenses Of replacin,
the lost bond
Several papers were offered by the pro
ponents to show some of the reasons
why the Sykes family wanted Mr.. War,
to resign. 1t being claimed by the pro
ponents that there were other reason
besides the matter Of audit report OF
the objection of the contestants that thes
papers were not admissible at that time
they were excluded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06

and Fred Kimball on the afternoon Oh
october 4, 1917. Mr.. Cowlos had previous
~ made three drafts of the document III
the process of getting all the provisions
straight and Mrs Wells had copied the
will In her own handwriting, and hna'iS
re-copied 1t after some corrections mao
been made. 1t was executed on the date
above noted, with Mrs. Wells. Mr.. Cowies
Mr.. Kimball and General Jocelyn pres
ent Mr.. Cowles said that when com
plcted. the will contained requests OF
$4,000. exclusive of the beqquest to the
residuary lcgatee.
In reply to Mr.. Darlings question, Mr.
Cowles said that he represented Mrs
Wells and nobody else, In drawing the
will. that he followed her instructions
entirely, and that she appeared to he OF
sound mind and memory in all his deal
ings with her. The will was admitted
in evidence and read to the jury.
In INSTRUMENTATION. Attorney Brown
brought out the point that Mrs. Wells
told Mr.. Cowcs, when the Sykes children
were mentioned as benefciaries under the
will. before any provision for them hat
been made In the will, that she had talk
ed that matter over with Mr.. Ward. ant
that she knew that he would do VIVA
was right by the children. Mr.. Brown
also asked Mr.. Cowles II he knew tina
Mrs. Wells had been at the homo OF MIR
Ward on the day that she told the wit
ness this about the children. Mr. Cowle
said that he did not know that
III you had found that she had beef
at Harry Wards the day that you talk
ed with her about the will you woul'
have warned her against 1t, would VOL
mott" asked Mr.. Brown.
Mr.. Cowles said that he did not know
what he might have done under thos
circumstances. Mr. Brown asked MI
Cowlos If he had not been chosen to draw
tho will in order that no suspicion of un
due influence might develop IL Judg
Mower drew it, Mr.. Mower being closet
associated with Mr.. Ward. Mr.. Cowle
said that Judge Mower had told hin
something to that effect. Asked II h
knew that Mr.. Ward was to be the resid
uary legatee under the will which he wa
to draw, Mr.. Cowles said that he kne'
that Mr.. Ward was the residuary lcgatc
under some will of Mrs Wells.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
MIDDLEBURY VOTES TO
PURCHASE FIRE TRUCK

Middlebury. April 3o.-At a special yil-
lage meeting in the town hall this eve
ming. the voters authorized the expenditure
Of not more than $500 for the purchase
Of Ford truck for the fire department.
President John NJ. Thomas declared that
the college would donate 500 toward this
purchase. and w. H. Stokes, from whom
the truck will be purchased. offered to
donate another 500. committee COM
posed of C. E. Pinney. Carl o. Frost and
Chief Engineer Edward Higgins was cleo
ted to take charge Of this matter. After
some discussion regarding the matter of
putting in a suitable fire alarm, it was
voted to appoint committee to look in
to this matter and report at later meet
ing. This committee is made up of C. c.
Wells. Edward Higgins and George Sham
DO. In the discussion regarding the fire
alarm. President Thomas also made the
statement that the college would pay one
eighth of the cost of this. This special
meeting was called to order by Modera-
tor ]. E. Weeks, and Clerk j. NJ. Burke
read the warning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
MUST Be PROSPERITY DRIVE
Hnrtness Tells Club vermOnters Must
Realize the Opportunity to Go
Forward

Enosburg Falls. April 30.--James Hart
ness of Springfield. candidate for the re-
publican nomination to the office OF gov
ernor. was the guest at the annual meet
ing Of the Enosburg Falls Commercial
and Civic association this evening and In
the course of his remarks on the develop
ment of Vermont declared that the situa-
ton at the present time Is too critical
for temporizing, that Vermonters must
realize that :he opportunity to go for
ward is not to be found in a standard
political campaign for votes. but that the
campaign must be a prosperity drive and
that the plan of progress should prevail
over pipe line for votes. Mr.. Hartness
expressed confidence that 1.-The malignan,
process Of diverting attention from real
progressive policy cannot hold out to the
end of the campaign and that Vermonters
will refuse to run into the traps set fol
them by the wet and dry discussion. We
can spend the rest of our days crying
over split milk or booze, but that will
not release us from the dire bondage OF
our present short-sighted scheme Of State
politics." he declared.
I'VE must remove our politics from
personal basis and put it on a progressive
basis. We have talked much about get
ting a business management for tn,
State. but thus far 1t has only accom-
plished slight refinement of methods
1t has not had any of the bigger element.
of true management. True management
considers the destiny of the State and tn,
major policies. True management will
set about increasing the prosperity Of tn,
State and the betterment of the oppor
tunities of the people at home" Mr.
n hap &c
ress on which he is making his campaign
showing how it fitted Vermont. how /
| would create new values and afford
| normal tax revenue by which the Stat
can undertake the construction and main
| tenance of suitable roads for all bette
schools and other State efforts. TIL
| creation of new values which give add
tional revenue without any additional ia.
burden for the individual is the only wa.
Vermont has to solve the problems whicl
confront her. Mr.. Hartness said.
This plan will release us from on
political bondage" he declared, land vii
bring us into our heritage In this age o
the science Of mechanism and the me
chanism of science. 1t will increase tn
income Of the people Of the State.
will greatly multiply the opportunities O
our people. 1t will provide money for al
betterments without increasing the ia
rate. 1t will release us from advers
economic conditions. 1t is Of. for an
by the people, 1t rests on sound eco
nomic basis and it fits our needs"
In closing Mr.. Hardness said: "Ver
monts opportunity lies in giving oppor
tunities to Vermonters That Is the basil
OF the plan Of progress advocate. Tha
| is wnY / call IL the paOn1a'a MI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
BIG SEIZURE OF WINE
Sixteen Gallons Found on e. v. Freight
Three Of Train Crew
Arrested

st. Adams. April 3o.-When the way
freight over the Central Vermont arriv-
ed at st. Adams tonight. about nine
O'Clock, about 16 gallons of high wine were
seized and three members of the train
crew. Conductor Crawford and two brake
men whose names could not be ascer-
tanned this evening. were arrested and
taken to the Franklin county jail. The
wine was found concealed in the van of
the train. This train is known as the Ca
madam way freight. 1t runs from Mont
real to st. Adams. and is due here about
five O'Clock, but was delayed tonight.
The seizure was made by Inspectors Har-
ry c. Mcclellan, w. G. Handley and
Burke Finn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
Standardizing Wool

Montpelier. April 3o.-William r. Doble
Of the Bureau OF Markets. and wool
specialist, from Washington, b. C.. In In
Montpelier In conference with members
Of the AGRICULTURAL department and Is
conducting meetings with the view of
standa rdizins the grades of wool through
out the country. Thursday evening. Mr..
Doble. MFR. Mulholland OF the State de-
partment and H. r. Bramer addressed a
gathering of l25 at Prosper. VI. near
Woodstock, speaking before the Prosper
Farmers club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
WELLS WILL CASE
II. L.. Ward Continues Testimony
Standard Time Good Enough for Jur

II. l.. Ward Continues Testimony-
Standard Time Good Enough for Jury
1t was practically unanimous on the
part of the jury in the Wells will case
Monday afternoon that the trial con-
tinued under the old standard time. in
stead of adopting the new time. as has
been done in most places throughout the
city, This will mean that court will be
In session by the new time from ten
O'Clock in the morning until one In the
afternoon. and from three until six In
the afternoon.
Henry l.. Ward was on the stand for the
greater part OF three hours Monday
afternoon, and during that time an
swered questions of Attorney Sargent In
direct examination, and of Attorney
Bullard in further cross-examination.
Very few new points were brought up
the examination being In regard to the
bond matter, the audit account In which
charges were brought against Mr.. Ward
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
PERSHING HELD UP BY MOB

Panama. May 2. (By the Associated
Press)-Several thousand Panamanians
tonight marched through the streets in
a torchlieht parade as a protest against
the acquisition by the United States Of
the major part OF Taboga Island for the
purpose OF Notifications as a part Of
the Pacific defense scheme of the Pana-
ma Canal. An automobile in which Gem
eral John j. Pershng was driving 10 n
ball In his honor at the Union Club was
halted by the procession and forced to re-
turn to the Tivoli Hotel.
Mobs later formed in the streets and
irresponsible persons threw rocks at
prominent Panama officials. a number
Of whom were injured. Mounted police
men, acting on orders of Mayor Boyd.
charged and dispersed the demonstrators.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06

land- Mrs. Ella Brown Bailey. Dr. A. q.
B'sbee, DR. j. II. Bodgett, f. II.
p-ooks, Or. ". N. Bryant, Mrs. George
Z. Chaffee, Supt. NJ D. Chi.tenden. s..
s. Cushing. Newman X. Chaffee DR.. G..
r. Dalton, c. III. Darling, DR.. S. e. Oar
hing, Mrs Gilbert F. Davis, Curtis S.
Emery. Miss Margaret Evarts, II. f.
Field Mrs. G. c. Fits, G. W. Gates, DR..
H. S. Goodnl. Dr. G.. ". Gorham, Rt.
Rev. A. C. A. Hall, James HARNESS, A.
w. tIill, DR.. Milo b. Hlllcgas. II. l..
Hindcy. +. A. Rowland, T.. G. Rowland.
II. S. Howard, T. +. Howe. Alexander
Ironside. s, .Hollister Jackson, William
II. jeffrey, DR.. f. n. Kidder DR.. II. A.
Ladd. +. Il. Langley. Thomas Magner.
Dr. Henri l.. Pache, II. c. Partridge.
Mrs. w. S. Phelps. Miss Emily Dutton
Proctor, DR. Edward j. Rogers, Or.
Grace w. Sherwood r. w. simonds
Capt. w. T. Sayton, Mrs George II
Smile, J. l.. Southwick Mrs II. II.
Stone. Pres. John NJ. Thomas. Or. II. c.
Tinkham, Miss Bercn.cc futile. Charles
Tuxhury, Mrs. w l., Wasson, John Il.
Weeks.
CAMPAIGN FOR s5oo0j
Tho Hon. r. A. Rowland. chairman OF
the $4,000 drive. gave talk to tire ccun-
" chairInen on the methods to pursue.
Tho first thing is to get the best men in
the county and see that they accept the
appointment nc town chalrnen. With
the right men behind I, there only re-
mains the detail work, as tho organi1a
ton Is the principal thing. 1t is hoped
that the canvass can be closed NJ in a
day. Ho outlined the strong points IN
this campaign. 1t Is to save The lives OF
our own boys and girls Then there is
the magnificent gift of the Prootors
hanging in the balance. Hundreds OF
thousands of dollars have been spent by
Vermont IN Graduating tuberculosis from
cattle and it is time that money was
spent on the people In the state. Pledge
cards will be given where the money is
not contributed n. once. 1t will be tho
aim 20 see everyone who is capable OF
giving IN Vermont. There Gid NOT seem
to be the slightest doubt about the sue
cess of the campaign. which will COM
mence the frat of June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
Teeth Caused Death

Waterbury. April 2S.-Charles from
bley died to-day at the HeAton hospital
in Montpelier, He was taken i'll a week
ago following the extraction of some
teeth. He grew steadily worse and was
taken to the hospital a few days ago
The immediate cause Of death was pneu-
monia. but the contributing cause was
the trouble with his teeth. He Is sur
vived by a wife and three small children.
The funeral and burial will take place
in Northheld, his former home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
Is YEARS FOR BURGLARY
Louis Shamb0. IL, Pleads Guilty t1
Robbing Montpelier Stores While
on Probation

Montpelier, April 3O.-Louis Shambo the
youth arrested the first part of the week
on the charge of breaking and entering
Montpelier stores and stealing money
from the cash registers. pleaded guilty
in city court to-day to the charge of burg
larry and was given sentence in the
State prison at Windsor Of not less than
four years nor more than 10 years by
Judge E. NJ. Harvey. Shambo was on
probation before the recent breaks. hav-
ing been convicted of a similar charge
In the winter. He Is only II years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
RUTLAND BUSINESS MEN
MAY TURN FIREMEN
Volunteer to Sleep at stations In Case
Strike situation BECOMES Serious

futiand May "A number of Rutland
business men. have volunteered to Mayor
James &. Dunn to sleep at the fire sta
lions at night II the situation becomes
critical because of the strike of half of
the paid fire department. so far Mayor
]. c. Dunn and Commissioner of Public
SAFETY Fred c. Roberts have been able
TO get sufficient men with some expert
ence In former years to man the appara-
tus should their be a fire.
II was stated today that Chief A. A.
Courseiie who has resigned will not be
taken back on the rolls. No negotiations
nave been made with the other men who
quit on three hours notice after having
agreed TO remain at their jobs until next
MONDAY when the board of aldermen was
10 consider their application for $500 more
pay year for each man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
c. V. TRAIN OFF
So-Calied Sunday Paper Train Between
Burlington and CAPITAL Ceases

Montpelier, May 2-Beginning with the
new schedule that went into effect on
the Central Vermont railway the accomo-
dations between Burlington and Mont
pelier that have been enjoyed on the So
called Sunday paper train and returning
train In the evening have ceased. but there
IL some agitation to petition the COM
pany to attach a car to the milk train
Tor that day northbound between Mont
pelier and ESSEX Junction, which would
help out. The paper train beginning Sun
day terminated in Barre. 1t is the first
time that main line train of the Central
Vermont has been terminated In that city
so old employees, while in the evening a
train will leave Barre for White River
Junction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
C. L. O'Clair Dies

Waterbury. April 9.-News was re-
ceived In this place tonight of the death
In a Montreal hospital OF c. l., O'Clair
His death occurred this morning follow
ing an operation. Mr.. OClair was one
Of the older granite mon of this place.
He Is survived by wife. Mrs Ollie
Somerville O'Clair. three children, Mrs.
Paul Course OF Detroit. Mich, Clifton
of this village and Ella Of Hardwick;
also his mother. Mrs. Julia O'Clair of
Hardwick. The body will be brought
here for burial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
YEAR AND HALF TO TWO
YEARS FOR FORGERY

st. Adams. April 29,-In Franklin coun-
ty court to-day, Benjamin Tangro of Rich
ford. who was recently found guilty Of
forgery, was sentenced to serve not less
than a year and half nor more than
two years in the States prison. Tangro
has made restitution to the Richford mer-
chants who cashed his checks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL
'seaver shoe Co. OF Bethel Files ArticIeA
OF Association

Montpelier. May 1.-The Seaver Shoe
company Of Bethel has fled articles of
association In the Office of the secretary
of State for the purpose OF conducting q
shoe manufacturing business In Bethel
Its capital stock Is s25 co., while the
papers are signed by G. f. Seaver Of
Chelsea, Mass. j. A, Healey of Stone
ham. Mass. ], n. Ellis of Belfast, Me-,
Il. N. Washburn, w Il, Briggs and
Charles Ratche,der Of Bethel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
Dies at 81

Montpelier, May 2-Richardson j. olea.
son of Waitsfield father Of II. C. Gleason,
merchant and Miss Louise Gleason, a
teacher In the public schools here, died
to-day at the age Of 81 years. He was for
many years town clerk in Waitsfield. as
well as a merchant, and had held other
town offices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06
cUTTHIs OUTFIT is WORTH MONEY

Cut out this slip. enclose with SC to
Foley & Co, 1885 Sheffield Ave, chicago,
ILL.,, writing your name and address clear
iy' You will receive in return a trial
package containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for coughs colds and
Group Foley Kidney pills and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. J. w. O,sulliyan. 30
Church st. adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-05-06

FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-08
Rates Declared Illegal

A decision has been rendered 10y
the Public Utilities Commission in
the cases Of J. l.. Katterlinus, E. III.
Macomber and others against the
Bar Harbor & Union River Power
Co., declaring that the rates. sched-
ules and practices of the company as
regards electric lighting are anlaw-
fully discriminatory.
The decision orders that on or be-
fore April 1, 1920, the Bar Harbor
and Union River Power Co. file with
the commission a schedule Of rates,
services and practices, the sam3 to
be effective on or before May l, 1920.
and therein provide that the lighting
rate for a so called seasonal GUS
toner shall be 20 cents per killwatt
hour, and the lighting rate for q so
called "year-round" customer shall
be IS cents per killwat hour. re-
classification Of customers to whom
it offers service Of any sort. clearly
setting forth in sufficient detail the
time, condition and other elements
relative to the use of servlc" upon
which each such elias ;ification is
based and the rate at which any
service will be rende,ei, and such
changes as may be necessary in any
of the SO called terms, conditions or
rules relating to any service offered.
If the company desires, it may at the
same timt revise or amend it's sched-
ule of rates, services or practices in
the SO called Ellsworth" district,
and on or before Feb. Is, 1920. the
company is to notify the commission
whether or not it will comply with
this order.
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STATE HOUSE
Meeting neil P N, Wednesday, "a

! the State contingent fund to the ap-
preparation for board and care of ne
elected children. for payment Of bills
properly chargeable to this account
in excess Of the appropriation.
That $6S4.95 be transferred from
the State contingent fund to the ap-
preparation for maintenance, Bait
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum
to pay bills Of 1919, charges to that
amount in excess of 1919 balance OF
the appropriation.
That the State superintendent OF
public schools be authorized to make
trip to New York. Washington and
Atlantic City to attend conference
OF State superintendent and con-
ferring with the members Of the Ma
tional Bureau of Education in con-
nection with Names program for
physical education and also with the
Federal Board for Vocational Edit
cation.
That there be paid Alphonso Jor-
dan; an employee of the State High
way Commission, injured October Is,
1919, the sum Of $10.3S per week
from October Is, until disability
ceases. also IS on account Of doctors
charges.
That the insurance commissioner
and deputy be authorized to attenl
the session Of the Insurance Commits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-08
The weekly session of the Governor

The weekly session of the Governor
and Council was a brief one Wednes-
day afternoon, nothing but routine
matters occupying the time. Adj
journment was until P. NJ. Wednes-
day, Jan. IA.
The following warrants were zap
proved: Weekly salaries $16.140.sO;
highway payroll $s9ss.s7: Blaine
Mansion payroll $ss4.s5.
The following orders were passed:
That based upon the employment
of Mr.. Chester S. Kingsley as health
officer Of the city of Bath the action
Of the State Department OF Health
in employing Mr.. Kingsley as direc-
tor Of the Bath Branch Laboratory
on a salary Of $66.66 per month. from
Jan. l, 1920. is hereby approved.
That $2S59.49 be transferred from
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