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TRACE NUMBER
OF DEATH CAR
D. c. Auto With Four Seen by
Farmer Near Where Mans
Skeleton Was Found.
FORM THEORY OF CRIME
Believed Conspirators Returned
With QuickIime Ten Days
After Ravine Killing.

A Washington woman and three
men are responsible for the murder
of the man whose badly decomposed
body was found in the ravine near
the Georgetown Preparatory School,
according to the authorities of Mont
gomery county, Md.
So strong is their belief that
Washingtonians committed the homi-
eide, and returned to the scene of
the crime within the last ten days,
that they made secret investigation
at the District building today as to
the owners Of cars bearing certain
District of Columbia license numbers.
SEEK AUTO OWNERS NAME.
IF We can get the name of the
owner OF an automobile which bore
a certain humber last September, we
will have an important clue to the
identity of this dead man and his
slayer or slayers," said States At
torney Thomas L. Dawson, OF Rock
willie today "The best thing the
woman and three h1en who were in
the car near the spot where this body
was discovered can do is to confess
all they know, otherwise it will go
hard with them"
Here is the theory upon which the
Montgomery authorities are now
working: A
Last September there was a man
in Washington that one woman and
three men wanted to get rid of. They
got him drunk but he reacted from
the intoxicants and they decided to
chloroform him. They took him out
on the Rockville Pike, somewhat stu
pefied, and rolled him into a gull
ly. He still showed signs of life,
whereupon the woman offered her
handkerchief, it was saturated with
cloroform and it was smacked across
the victims mouth. He did not sue
cumb to the effects Of the chloro-
form soon enough and one of the
three men jumped on his chest, frac-
turing three of the victims ribs. The
jagged edge of his fractured ribs
runctured his lungs and he died rs
the woman and three men looked
on.
RETURNED WITH QUICKLIME.
"Ten days ago, fearing the body
might be discovered intact, the
woman and three men returned to
the scene with a can of quicklime in
the hope of sprinkling it over the
corpse and having the bleached bones
quickly consumed"
A Maryland farmer whose name
State Attorney Dawson refuses to
divulge saw a District of Columbia
automobile parked on the roadway
directly opposite the spot where
the body of the slain man was
found. '..
States Attorney Dawson said
today:
"The two most important clues
we have are the facts that q man
saw an automobile bearing a Dis
trict of Columbia license parked op-
posite the spot where this body
was found, and that the can in
which the quicklme was found was
comparatively new--showing conclu-
sively that the persons who mur-
dered this man returned within the
past ten days, perhaps on Palm
Sunday, to sprinkle the body with a
substance which would consume it
and eradicate the evidence of their
crime.
81 have never for a moment en-
tertained the idea that this man
committed suicide. From the first
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according to stories told by Bertha
Potter, companion to Mrs. Leeds since
Miss Potter's return from the South.
the former Century Roof girl fed be-
cause she feared Mrs. Fin" Potter
Stillman would seek to detain her
legally in proceedings against the
banker growing out Of her alleged al
lance with Stillman.
In between the time of her disap-
pearance from Palm Beach end her
arrival in the vicinity OF New York.
believe Mrs. Leeds went
to Albercuque, N. NJ. Philadelphia.
New York. and possibly Washington,
d. c,
ARRIVED IN WASHINGTON.
Some days before her departure. a
very fetching young woman, who said
ler name was Carolyn Potter. arrived
at a Washington boarding house.
Following the young woman's arrival
in Washington came an immense
wardrobe trunk. billed through from
Miami. 1t was so heavy that the ex-
press charges were nearly SO.
Carolyn said she had come to
Washington to work as a hairdresser,
but never said where she was en-
ployed. further, than down on F
street" She kept irregular hours
and never received a caller. She re-
ceived several letters and then left
on March 20. saying that she expect
ed a parcel post package and that
1t should be forwarded to a New York
address. She In believed now to have
been assisting Mrs. Leeds in her trips
to gain privacy.
The package came and was duly
forwarded. She arrived at the New
York address on March "a.
Bertha Potter soon after her arrival
in Florida made the acquaintance of
Mrs. Leeds. The hair dresser. she
told friends In Newark recently, sup
posed Mrs. Leeds was a member of
the famous Leeds family.
SHE GETS CONFIDENTIAL.
Mrs. Leeds. while Bertha was curl
ing and shampooing her lovely locks,
got very confidential, according to
stories told friends by Miss Potter.
Once she said:
my husband Is a New York bank
er. He gives me thousands to spend"
Five dollar tips from Mrs. Leeds
were common. She said she got her
allowance, each month from the
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BEER REGULATIONS TO
AWAIT new DRY CHIEF

Tentative regulations for the pre-
scribine Of beer and wine by physici-
ans. which have been drawn by Pro
hibition Commissioner Kramer's legal
staf. will not be approved by Revenue
Commissioners Williams, he stated to-
day.
Commissioner williams said he
VI ould consider.t the regulations, which
are Understood to limit beer prescrip-
tions to two bottles q day. but that
approval would be left To the new
conmisAionAr.
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Berlin AGAIN SEEKS
U.S.AD IN WAR BILL
Tries to Obtain Intervention,
Says Pertinax-France Firm
on Reparations.

PARIS, April s-The new customs
sssetioas agreed upon by the coun-
ell Of Ambassadors will become op-
erauve tomorrow morninx. II was
announced today. Under the sys-
ten arranged between the Allies and
Germany, German castous Officers
controlled BY the Allied commits
sion will hold up German goods in
transit by road. rail. and river, and
levy taxes ~ stipulated In the sane
tions.
PARIS, April S.-Germany has be-
gun a new attempt to obtain Ameri-
can Intervention in the reparations
issue, according to Pertinax, recog-
nized as the best Informed French
commentator on foreign affairs.
Herr Bergman. chief German
regotiator on the subject of repara.
tions, according to Pertinax, is try.
ing to confer with Colonel Boyden
u. S. A., who recently withdrew from
the reparations commission on orders
from Washington, but who is keeping
in touch with the activities Of that
body.
Coionel Boyden has been In the
Balkans. for the last ten days and
his assistants here said they did not
know whether Pertinax's story has
any foundation in fact Bergman
has been In Berlin for more than a
week and his assistants here declared
themselves equally ignorant of any
new German proposals.
Pertinax In his article declares that
Nut tv.
and England, and is glad to conclude
an amicable accord. but that she will
not yield on the reparations ques-
ton.
I'VE are resolved" he adds, ito pro-
ceed with the military occupation OF
the Ruhr district. IL Germany refuses
to pay. Our leaders are now makine
economic and military preparation.
which will assure the enterprise.
prefer not to reveal any secrets, bu,
the decisive hour lie about to arrive"
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R|SQUE FILMS
.BANNED|ND.C.
Commissioners Will Revoke
Theater Permits for vioIators
Who Offend Twice.

Moving pictures which "shock the
ordinary sensibilities" are barred in
the District of Columbia by new reg
ualtions approved by the Dis.ric
Commissioners effective one montI
from todd~
MAIN THRUST At SEX.
Five restrictions are placed upor
moving pictures in the new regula-
tons. The restrictions bar the fol
lowing type OF movies:
'In which sex relations arc shown
or depicted I'm . manner tending TO
the corruption of morals.
"Or which nre based upon white
slavery or procurement of wo-
men.
.which depict nude persons, ex-
cept children. or persons as nearly
so as to shock ordinary sensibih-
ties.
tions of passionate love or scenes
Of vice.
(Which use titles and ssb-titles
containinE saIseious sugGestions.
or use In connection Herewith ad-
vertisinE matter, photographs or
lithoGraphs Of this character.'
TO REVOKE PERMITS.
The Commissioners provide a fnt
of from IS to $45 for the first of.
fense in violation of these regula'
tions. On second offense the movie
theaters permit Is revoked.
The new regulations were recon.
mended by Frank II. stephens, Dis
trict Corporation Counsel. who de
clared that the moving picture mel
approved them 81. .-'Fs-
A Recommendation of DR.. Luciu.
Clark. secretary OF the Federation OF
Churches, and Charles Mcmahon. oi
the National Catholic Welfare Coun
Gil. that new regulations provid:
against the exhibition of Aims ridi
culing or deprecating any religion ol
minister. was turned down.
The commissioners feel they would
be treading on very delicate ground
by making such a regulation and be
lieved that 1t would be best to leave
this matter to the good taste and
discrimination of the producers.
The present regulations, which
govern exhibitions in theaters. wers
amended so as to be applicable tc
moving pictures.
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BRICK PRICES TO FALL
81 PER 1000 IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. April s.-Prlces OF
brick will drop from SIG to s12 per
thousand here Monday. according to
announcement by leading brick
makers today. This Is the first sub
stantial reduction in the price of
any building material to be an
nounced hero
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North. To some of her Newark
friends, Bertha said that Mrs. Leeds
expressed a desire to retain her as O
companion. She promised her wealth
and a beautiful home in the South.
On one occasion she spoke of building
q bungalow for her companion.
Several days prior to March IA Mrs.
Leeds made numerous attempts to get
into communication with Bertha and
her chum, Carolyn. She finally found
Bertha at a dinner, and told her she
was in terrible trouble" At this
point Bertha's stories to friends diff
fer.
To some the girl said Mrs. Leeds ex-
pressed a fear that she would be ar
rested and asked her to accompany
her to Cuba. Bertha was charmed
and agreed to go. The fag end OF the
resort season was at hand.
SAILED FOR HAVANA.
On March IA the two sailed for Hs-
vana. They spent the night in Cuba
and returned to Miami the following
day. Their baggage had been left
overnight in the customs house at
Miami. In Miami Mrs. Leeds care
fully avoided the "love nest"
one planned 10 go NOrtn. mrs. LeeOs
called another person into conference
and perfected some kind of an ar
rangement. Then Bertha and Mrs.
Leeds motored to Palm Beach. Here
Mrs. Leeds sought to arrange with an
aeroplane concern for a plane to take
her away from detectives she believ-
ed were following her.
Mrs. Leeds was not afraid of pub
licity. She did fear she would be in
volved in some charge that might be
lodged against Mr.. Stillman and
which might Affect her and her son.
Here Bertha's stories to friends differ.
One version was that she left Mrs.
Leeds dsring the aeroplane negotia-
tions and s4me North.
WENT WEST FIRST.
Another story she told was that
from Palm Beach, Mrs. Leeds went
West and then came North. But to
several people in Newark the hair
dresser said Mrs. Leeds either came
with her to New Jersey or arrived in
Asbury Park shortly after Bertha re-
turned home.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08
SEEK WOMAN AND 3 men IN GULLY SLAY|NC
HARDING WILL SLEEP
In EIGHT FOOT BED

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich,
April 8.-President Harding
will sleep in a bed five feet
wide and eight feet long, six
inches wider and one foot eight
inches longer than a standard
size bed.
The bed, rushed through by a
furniture company here on a
special order, has been sent to
Washington, where it will be
set up in the Presidents bed
room in the White House.
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STANDARD OIL COMPANY
PAYS2OOP.C DIVIDEND

OMAHA, Neb., April S.-The Stand
ard oil Company of Nebraska yester-
day declared stock dividend of 200
per cent. 1t is believed the disburse-
ment will amount to approximately
$40 noOQ, 900.
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PRESIDENTS PROGRAM

ley, OF New York.
1000 a. m.-Frederick w. Up
ham, treasurer of the Republi-
can National Committee.
Senator Jones TO present the
president of the Chamber Of
Commerce Of Seattle, Wash.
10:30 to IL a. m.-Senator
Townsend and committee.
IL a. m.--Cabinet meeting.
3 p. m.-Reception by the
President and Mrs. Harding to
the delegates to the national
conference of social officers of
the Salvation Army.
4 p. m.--washington news
paper corresponds
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TO FIGHT
STRIKE
King Asks Parliament to Call
Out Reserves Alliance
: To Join WaIkout.

The United Kingdom II on . war
footing.
King George has called up army
and navy reserves.
He also has called volunteers for
active service and citizens emer-
Kency force to aid the police aui
keep national services going.
Triple alliance Has decided to
strike the moment the miners say So.
such q strike will mean 5,OOO.OOO
workers idle by midnight Sunday.
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Mrs. Leeds Quit Cozy
Florida tLoue Nest in
Fear of Mrs. Stillrnar,

NEW YORK, April 8-The real reason for the sensational
flight of Mrs Florence H. Leeds tanhared charme of James
A. Slman her luxurious little Glove nest in Manu. Fla,
became known today.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08

Tcnorrow's Bowie entries will be
feanA sa pASe 2. ..........
The Washington times., 1921-04-08

WEATHER

Rain tonight and Satur-
day with rising temDers-
ture. Moderate east to
south winds. Tenpera-
ture at . q. -, - de-
f. grees.
The Washington times., 1921-04-08

This Is Welcome.
What Did She Fear7
Strange Judge Lands.
The New Day and New
Way"
BY ARTHUR BRISBANE
Copyright. 1911

At last an AMERICAN policy
for the United States. II you
have read Secretary Hughes let
ter to England on the subject Of
the Pacific Islands and Japan, you
know that this country has walked
mp to the fact that it is a nation,
not a British colony.
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Y, BRADFORD "
ASMS&

Mr. and Mrs II c Clark of Woods
Vile spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs c ID Slack.
John II Strong of Bellows Falls
spent Sunday with his parents Mr.
and Mrs John G Strong.
John c Strong has been visiting
his son, Mr. and Mrs Aubrey Strong,
in St. Johnsbury this week.
Forrest Meade and wife of Lisbon,
N. II. are visiting a week with his
mother Mrs Harry Renfrew.
Misses Mary B Murphy and Ruth f
Cunningham spent Sunday with Mrs
w Taplin in East Corinth.
Mr. and Mrs F B Champany were
in St. Johnsbury Saturday TO attend
the NJ. Of w. Ball and supper.
John NJ Stillwell Of Windsor has
been spending a few days with his
parents Mr. and Mrs II Stillwell.
J A Aldrich and crew of men are
filling his ice house this week with a
good quality Of ice about twenty
inches thick.
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GRACE CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday, Feb. 9Th will be observed
throughout the country as China
Famine Sunday. China's dinner bowl
is empty. Ten million children are
facing death by starvation. Let the
attendance be the best of the year
for the sole purpose of sharing in a
generous offering for these unfortu.
nate people. Come Save a Life in
China Every minute Counts Offer
ing for this purpose will be received
at the close of both the morning and
evening service.
At 1870 a, M; the theme will be,
Gifts"
Bible Study at 11.45 a. m. Subject:
"The Great Invitation"
Service at 2.30 p. m. in West
Bradford.
Z p. m. Evening Worship. Theme:
"Bountiful Sowing"
Epworth League service Tuesday at
7.30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve. at
73O p. m:
The Ladies Aid will meet Wed. p.
m. at 8, Feb. 8.
o. J. Anderson. Pastor.
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COMMUNITY NURSE FUND.

At recent meeting of the Local
Red Cross organization the Chairman
of the Ways and Means Committee
was requested to procure a petition
to present to the Selectmen, for in
sertion in the Warrant to the town
for an appropriation of $1,000 to help
defray the expenses of our COM
munity nurse for one year. The ask
ing for this sum is based upon the
experience Of one years running ex-
penses. The nurses salary last year
was $1,000. The cost of transporta-
tion additional Her fees of fifty
cents per visit, sometimes less, plus
the funds in hand now, we hope will
provide sufficient funds for next year.
Since the nurse is at the services of
all people within the town, it ap-
pears more equitable distribution
of the cost TO have the funds pro-
vided in this way. Thirty-six citi-
zens have signed the petition al
ready. We trust the proposition will
meet with a generous approval.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Services next Sunday: Morning
worship at 1870, with sermon on "The
Hardest Commandment" There will
be a special offering for the famine
sufferers of China.
Bible school at noon.
Illustrated service at Z o'clock. The
subject: "Old and New China" with
splendid pictures. The lecture will
be given without manuscript and
will prove interesting to all.
On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. Sth,
the Ladies Society will meet with
Mrs G A jenkins for a Valentine
Social. Everyone is cordially invited
and another good time is anticipated.
Boys Club Tuesday evening at z
o'clock. The horizontal bar and mats
are in use. The boys are preparing
for an exhibition in the near future
A Girls Club, under the leader
ship of Mrs Poole, is being organized.
Prayer service Thursday evening at
7.3O.
The music for next Sunday.
Morning
Prelude, Offertoire in Z fiat Batiste
Anthem, 20 for closer walk with
Cod Foster
Solo Selected
Mrs B S Hooker.
Ofertory, Invocation Lynes
Postlude, March in c Faulkes
Evening
Pre- lude, At Twilight Sellars
Offertory, BY Cool Sloan Reynolds
Postlude, March Romaine Gounod
When the world sees a person at
tending divine worship il under
stands him to say, by his action, 81
believe in God" Think it over.
There is a welcome here for all.
J. A. Lytle. Pastor.
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THE MEMORIAL TABLET.

The committee from Liberty Coun-
Gil S. & d. of l.. appointed to raise
funds for the Memorial Tablet in
honor of Bradford World War Vet
Grams are receiving much credit for
the work the organization have un-
dertaken. A telephone call from
one of our citizens informed the
chairman of the committee that he
wished to be placed on the list of
subscribers to the fund. Another, in
presenting his check, said if that
amornt was not enough to call on
him again.
The committee so 4ar are receiv-
ing only voluntary contributions, and
any who wish to make such will
kindly send to any member of the
committee, John H Stillwell, chair
man, Andrew Mumler or Mrs H E
Prescott.
The play to be presented by mem
bers, the receipts of which will be
placed in this fund, promises to be
a pleasing event. Those taking part.
are working hard to make it a sue
cess. Watch for announcement of
date
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-02-04
BRADFORD ACADEMY NOTES.

Mid Year Examinations were neld
last week and the report cards, show
ing the results of the work for the
first half year, will be 0iven out this
week These cards bear an i'm
portant message and it is hoped that
parents will examine them with
care.
The prevailing mumps are claim
ing many victims among the students.
This Friday evening B. A. plays
Newbury High at the Armory and it
is hoped to arrange a girls game
also, probably with Woodsville girls.
The Basket Ball season will soon be
over so come out and see the team
in action while you can-and in
cidentally hear the cheering by the
student body.
B. A. 80 Wells River %
B. A. succeeded in taking the
measure Of the Wells River High
team last Friday evening at the
Armory by a score of SO to 81. Rare
ly is a game seen that is so full Of
action as was this one. Basket fol-
lowed basket in rapid succession with
first one side and then the other as
the lucky ones The locals took the
lead at the start and were never
headed, although forced to extend
themselves by the visitors. Gale,
with six baskets to his credit,
featured for B. A. while Wilbur
starred for Wells River.
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GOLDEN WEDDING.

Tuesday evening about so of the
friends of Mr. and Mrs John G Stick
ney of Indian Pond met at their
home in honor of the 50th anniver-
sary of their wedding. A four-horse
team carried thirty from Piermont.
After extending congratulations to
the couple, Mr. o B Stanley in be-
half of friends presented Mr. and Mrs
Stickney a purse of gold. Many
other articles were also given them.
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake
and coffee were served. Mr. and Mrs
Stickney extend their thanks to their
many friends. Among those from
Bradford present were Mr. and Mrs
H E Prescott.
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LAST NUMBER OF THE ENTER
TAINMENT COURSE.

Next Thursday evening, February
10th, Carleton , Chamberlayne will
appear as the fourth and last num-
Der of the Entertainment Course.
Mr. Chamberlayne was formerly
editor of the Schenectady, New York
Union STAR He has won recogni-
tion in many sections of the Unrted
States as an eloquent speaker in
political campaigns and one of the
best lecturers on the American plat-
form. He appears in Concord, N. H.
the night previous to his engage
ment in Bradford. The subject of
his lecture is Tomorrow" Here is
a chance to hear something worth
while.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-02-04
UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING.

Furniture, auto tops, curtain lights,
cushions etc. Full line samples
leather, imitation leather, Cane; Tap
estries, Damasks, Velours, Corduroys,
Repps; Cretonnes etc. Leave your
name and address at the Farmers
Exchange/Store and we will call with
samples. or address, Geo. E Bassett;
South Corinth, VT. 20tf.
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FIRE INSURANCE.

Vermonters will be proud of the
record made by the Green Mt. Mutual
Fire Ins. Co. Of Montpelier, VT. this
past year. Their report shows near
ly four millions Of dollars of insur-
ance written the past year, showing
that Vermonters appreciate and pat
roniZe home institutions, especially
as the cost. is less than elsewhere
Policyholders for dividend policies
are receiving POO dividends making
a very low net cost to them.
The Company have for the protec-
tion Of their policyholders, $500, ,0O0.-
90 and their officers and Trustees are
all well Known and successful Yer
monters.
Policies are issued by this Com
pany upon the Assessment, Dividend
or Stock plans, upon all classes of
desirable property, including that of
automobiles, thus meeting with the
wish of the insuring public for any
kind Of policy that they desire.
The Companvs motto is SERVICE.
and they pride themselves upon
orompt and liberal adjustment on all
honest losses
Thew are willing 20 answer the
questions Of the public in regard TO
fire insurance. whether they are in
sured with this Company or not.
They are a home Company and
worthy - YOUR patronage.
The following are agents in this
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Special Announcements.

Obituary Notices, Poetry and Resoiu-
tiOns, 8 cents per line. Reading Notices
under Special Announcement 10 cents q
line, each Insertion; among locals 20
cents. Card OF Thanks, so cents.
4uI purely business notices published
In our reading columns, and all adver-
tisements of church, Sunday school and
other fairs, excursions, etc. where money
In expected TO be realized, will be charg-
ed for at our regular rates. Editorial
notices of such affairs Will be published
free.
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PAPER MILL FELTS

For chlidren's garments, wcolen
blankets and all household needs.
Heavy and light 1000 Pure Washable
Wool Sent parcel post from our
Maine Mill, SOC per pound, any width.
About seven pounds per large blanket.
Pontiac Woolen Products, s East 34th
New York. 1922.