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New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Lengthy Legal
Fight Expected
Over Kraus Will
Mrs. Thomas, Said To Be
Natural Daughter, and
Kin of millionaire Ready
for Prolonged Contes s t
Estate Set at $780, 600
analysis Made of the Stom-
ach of Dead Husband Of
Woman Named as Heir

A prolonged legal battle over the
disposition Of the large estate left by
Samuel Kraus, late ce-president OF
the Eagle Pencil Company, appeared
certain, yesterday regardless of de-
cision in Surrogates' Court either in
favor Of or against Mrs. Oscar B
Thomas, said to be the natural daugh-
ter of the millionaire manufacturer
The report of John Godfrey SAKE, ref
cree, which charges forgery of the first
page of the Kraus will in favor of Mrs
Thomas, whose husband, lawyer, of
$50 Broadway, died Unexpectedly on
Thanksgiving Day, is in the hands of
Surrogate Foley for an opinion as to
it's correctness.
The reported value Of the Kraus es-
tate was reduced yesterday from pre-
vious estimates OF $3,000,0O0 to $1,850,-
600 by attorneys representing Mrs.
Thomas. B. f. Norris, Of the law firm
of Bouvier, Catfey & Bealc, of 165
Broadway, who with Mr.. Beale is han
ding Mrs. Thomas's side of the litiga-
tion, said the value of the estate would
not exceed the latter figure. Under the
Kraus will as it exists Mrs. Thomas, as
the daughter of the manufacturer, is
heir to the entire estate, except for a
fourth, which is left in Mrs. Thomas's s
discretion to distribute among other
relatives of Mr. Kraus.
Bert Kraus, nephew Of the testator,
is contesting the will for himself and
other members of the family, said yes
terday to number between twenty-fve
Jonas & Neubergcr, of 115 Broadway,
who contend that Mr. Thomas, as CO.
executor with Mrs. Thomas of the es-
tate, altered the will in order that his
wife might be the beneficiary.
Cremation Plans Held Up
Pending decision from Surrogate
Foley as to the correctness of the
referees report Of investigation, d.
Charles Norris, chief medical exam
iner, assisted by DR.. Alexander O. Get
ler, pathologist Of Bellevue Hospital
is making chemical analysis of MIR
Thomas's stomach and intestnes to de-
termine whether his death on Novem-
Der "a was suicide or heart failure
This analysis had not been completed
yesterday.
1t had been intended to crcmate the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, West End
Saturday afternoon. On application
OF Louis Posner, associated with
Adolph Feldblum, of Jonas & Neuber-
ger, in the contest Of the Kraus will
plans for the cremation were stopped
by the District Attorney.
Mrs. Thomas was in conference with
her attorneys yesterday afternoon
One of these, B. r. Norris, said later
that she was greatly disturbed by her
husbands death and the nature of the
charges made against him by Mr.
Kraus's relatives and counsel. Mr.
Norris denied for his client that there
could be any real grounds for contest.
ing the will. He denied also that Mrs
Thomas was not the lawful daughter OF
The tcstator and said more than thirt,
witnesses had testified to Mr.. Kraus's
j marriage to Mary Gertrude Brummell
Mrs. Thomas's mother, now dead.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
General Weather Conditions

WASHINGTON. Nov 2s-The disturb
ance which was central over South Caro-
lima moved northwestward and increased
in intensity and tonight it's center was off
the Virginia Capes. This disturha nee has
been attended by gales off the middle AT .
lantic and New England coasts, by heavy
snows and rains in New England and New
York and by rains in the middle Atlantic
and south Atlantic states, Tennessee and
the Ohio VALLEY. Rains are reported also
from the Pacific states and local SHOWS
from the northern Rocky Mountain region.
There has been sharp fail in tempera
lures III the middle Atlantic, south Allan
tie and east Gulf states and the Ohio VAL
ley and rise in temperatures over the
plains states.
The weather will be unsettled tomorrow,
in the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic
states. followed by fair weather in these
regions Wednesday. Cloudy weather Is
indicated also for the region of the Great
Lakes, while in the Ohio Valley Tennes-
see. the south Atlantic and east Gulf states
the weather will be fair to o-morrow and
Wednesday. No decided changes in tenn
peratures arc indicated for the eastern half
Of the country during the. next forty
eight hours.
Storm warnings remain displayed on the
Atlantic coast at and north OF Cape Hat :
teras.
District Forecasts Eastern New York
New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and
belaware--Cloudy to-day. tomorrow fair
no change IN temperatures.
Southern New England-Cloudy and oc-
casioral rains day; Tomorrow cloudy:
no change IN temperatures.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Stoddard Insurance Head
Named by Gov. Miller to Sue
cccd superintendent Phillips

Governor Nathan L. Miller yester-
day announced the appointment of
Francis r. Stoddard jr., of New York
City, as superintendent of Insurance
to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation Of Jesse S. Phillips, of Steuben
County.
Mr.. ,stoddard is graduate of Har-
ward University. He was admitted to
the bar in 1902. In 1915 he was ap-
pointed Deputy superintendent of In
surance in charge Of the Office in this
city.
III 1910 Mr.. Stoddard served as spe-
cial Deputy Attorney General. In 1912,
1914 and 1916 he was a member Of the
Assembly. During the World War ne
saw service in France. Mr.. Stoddard is
the Republican leader Of the 10th AS
sembly District, a Republican strong
hold. 1t was one of the few districts
carried by Borough President Henry II.
Crrran in the municipal election this
fall
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Git Wbougbts
From The China Shop
ancy Glassware

Fancy Glassware
CZECHC- -SLOVAKIAN fan
- cy decorated glass-love-
ly things with color touches
vases, compotes, bon-bon dish
es, candy jars-a third to a
half underprice.
$40 Vases, now SIS
There arc SO of them-hand-
somely, deeply cut, in a rich
design-all IL inches tall. A
wonderful gift vase.
Black Glass
Fruit bowls Of so-called black
glass, glowingly iridescent-
every color in the rainbow
glancing from their surfaces
black stands to go with them.
$5 and $40.
Artificial Flowers
Large and small roses, single
chrysanthemums, poinsettias.
Flat table wreaths, clusters,
nosegays, chaplets--many col
ored flowers, variously COM
bined. SITS for d single flow
er to $25 for q wreath or nose
gay.
Gift Tea Sets. S.
A special purchase of tea
sets, II pieces each, including
teapot, cream-pitcher, sugar
bowl and six cups and saucers,
Of lovely Nippon china, white
with coin gold handles and
lovely design in a wide band
in gold Oh pale cream color.
Cereal Sets, $5, $3.50
Fancy decorated tea-pots,
soc, 81, sl.25. $3.50.
Linen teapot tiles. 75c, 81,
$l.25.
Second Gallery, New Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Newton to Probe
"Railroading of
Girls to Bedford
Miller Said to Have Become
Interested in Case; Re-
formatory Superintendent
Says Papers We're Proper

BEDFORD, N. Y, Nov. 28-Attorney
Supreme Court Justice Morschauser,
will conduct an investigation into the
arrest and confinement at the State Re-
formatory for Women of Margaret Bal
lard, eighteen years old, and her chum,
Ella Beattie, both of Saugerties, it was
learned here tonight. The two girls
we're sent to the institution, it is said,
without being given the semblance of a
hearing. The Ballard girl, after being
confined four and half months, was
released on habeas corpus proceedings
and has just returned to her home.
The case vi the Beattic girl will be
heard soon.
Governor Miller it is reported, has
become interested in the case and will
see to it that it is thoroughly investi-
gated.
1t is believed that Henry c.. Hender-
son, a Deputy Attorney General, will
become active Immediately in the in
vestigation at the direction of Attorney
General Newton. Amos r. Baker. su-
perintendent of the reformatory, had
no comment to make to-day. He has
taken the position that the commit
ment papers were proper, and intends
discussing the case with Justice Nor
SchduSer lhurSdaT.
1t was brought out at the proceed
ings before Justice Morschauser OH
Saturday that the two girls were COM
mltted to the reformatory by Justice
of the Peace Chidester in Saugcrtics
after Madison Ballard. foster father
of Margaret had instructed the Chief
Of Police Of SaugertIes to see that his
daughter was "sent away somewhere
because he considered her unruly and
disapproved of her companions.
From q stof Correspondent
SAUGERTIES, N ", Nov. 28.-Mar.
garet Ballard ate supper with he,
mother and foster father in the kitchen
of her home here tonight, and seemed
glad to be here. Madison Ballard sale
he was glad to have her and said hi
was conTinced she would be willing t.
stay homo hereafter and would NJ
longer he disobedient.
The BallarAs live on the top floor G
two-story frame house. They have
not been residents this place long
Margaret Ballard is dark-complex
ionel girl and wears horn-rimmet
glasses and has bobbed hair. She il
pretty and spirited and appeared to
night to be in good humor.
She said she was well treatcd at Bed
ford and was given IN opportunity t,
play the piano often. AT the reforma
tory she got plenty to eat and had
comfortable bed, but often becam
homesick, she said.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
James W. Osborre's Wife
brings Senaration Suii

James W. Osborne, a former United
States attorney and a nephew of the
late James w. Osborne, we'll know,
lawyer, was sued in the Supreme Court
yesterday for separation by Mrs. An
nettc Moore Osborne.
Mr. and Mrs. Osborne were married
in 1919. They have one child, Made
line Dubois Osborne, five years old
Mrs. Osborne alleges that her husband
whose income is between $4,000 and
$4,000 - year, abandoned her, ane
since last July has failed to support
her and their child.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Education Chief May Quit
Schools ard MANAGE Dock

Aiming S. Prall, president of the
Board of Education, was mentioned
Yesterday as likely to succeed Murray
Hubert, Dock Commissioner, when the
latter takes office as President of the
Board OF Aldermen on January l.
Ar. Pr&ll lives at Westerleigh, S. I.
His term with the Board of Education
does not expire until 1926. lie was
appointed to his present Office by
Msyos lIyisn.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

CHRISTMAS Books
for Cbtlnre1l
Boys and girls and the
little tots will be sure to be
made happy if their Christ
mas books are chosen in our
Book Store.
1t takes pride in sustain
ing it's reputation for hav-
ing one of the best collec-
tions of children's books in
New York City.
A young woman especially
trained and of long experience
is glad to give her service to
parents and friends in advising
and guiding them in the selec-
ton Of books for their chill
dren's and young friends
Christmas.
Suggesting
The BOY SCOUTS BOOK
OF CAMPFIRE STORIES
% d t d by Franklin K.
Matthews; $3.50.
PETER PAN and WENDY-
by J. M. Barrie; $3.50.
LORNA DOONE-by r. D.
Blackmore; $3.50. Edited by
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey; illus
trated in color by Harold Brett.
The PURITAN TWINS-bv
Lucy Fitch Perkins; $1.75. H.
lustrated by the author.
a TREASURY OF PLAYS
FOR CHILDREN--edited by
Montrose j. Moses; SO. With
Illustrations by Tony Sarg.
The Book Store,
Main floor. Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

Sun rises j.. :5S am ISun SETS 4:3o pm
Moon rises. 6:i7 a m.)Moon sets. 4:5s p m
New-York tribune., 1921-11-29

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New-York tribune., 1921-11-29
Weather Report

Sun rises. 6 5S am sun SETS. 40 pm
Moon rises. 647 am. Moon sets. $50 pm.
Local Forecast.-Cloudy to-day; to-mor-
row probably fair; strong northeast shift
Ing to northwest winds.
Local Official Record.-The following of
fetal record shows temperatures during the
last twenty -four hours, in comparison with
the corresponding date of last year:
1921 1920. 1921. 1920.
"a. M. 40 40 44sl p. M. a 20
a. M. ss 49 . p. m.. as IS
Il noon... 40 42ll1 p. m... SO &c
Highest, ~ degrees (at 1850 p. m) low
est. 81 Cat 1880 4. rn) average. 40; aver
age same date last year. 40; average same
date for thirty three years. So
Humidity
s a. m... 90 p. m... % p. m. . so
Barometer Readings
a. m. 9o75 l p. m 29.6S s p. M 90 10
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04

Mr.. Gordon Sclby. a most popular
and highly citizen 81 the Rock Point
section of our county, died suddesfIy
al his home late Saturday night or
early Sunday morning last from apo
plexy, aged - years.
Mr.. Selby, who had apparently been
in good health up 10 the time of his
his death. after going over some bus
mess matters and papers with his bro
Their, Mr.. Edward Selby, with whom
he was associated as dealers in farm
implements, about 10 o'clock T.. NJ.
went out to the barn, presumably to
look after his stock. His brother, in
the meantime retired, leaving the lamp
burning in the sitting room. His mo-
Their, who awoke about o'clock Sun
day morning and finding the lamp still
burning, proceeded TO make an inyes-
LEGATION. Upon not finding her son in
bed, a search was made, which re-
suited in finding him In the barn, ly-
ing down with one arm across a wheat
drill tongue. He had q slight scar
on his forehead and appeared as If he
had been vomiting. His body still be-
ing warm, DR.. 4. L. Higdon was SUM
moned, who, upon examination found
life extinct.
Mr. Selby was Of quiet demeanor,
courteous and polite TO all, and il he
had an enemy no one knew II.
His body was shipped to Sharptown,
Wicomico county, the place Of his ma
tivitv Mnndar and Vas informed Ia
the family lot there.
Surviving him. besides his mother,
Mrs. Margaret Selby, are four sisters
and one brother Mrs. Walter Crouch,
of Washington; Mrs. Eugene Higdon,
of Baltimore; Mrs. George A. Wade,
OF Port Tobacco; Miss Mamie Selby
and MrlEdward Selby, ofRock Point.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
Wedding Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Queen, OF
Bryantown, have sent cut cards an
nouncing the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Mary Louise, to Mr.. George Simms
Jenkins. The wedding took place at
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Wal
brook, Baltimore, Saturday last. The
ceremony was quiet, owing to mourn
in the groom's family being attended
only by members OF the Immediate
families Of the bride and groom.
Mrs. jenkins, nee Queen, is a most
popular and attractive young lady
and has host OF friends. She is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Queen.
Mr.. Jenkins is son OF Mrs. Antoin-
cite and the late John j jenkins. He
is well known here, where he was born
and where he lived until reaching early
manhood, when he took up his home
in Baltimore.
We extend the happy couple our
congratulations and best wishes for
bon voyage on the sea Of matrimony.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
AN APPEAL TO VOTERS.

To the Voters of Charles County
AS it is impossible for me to see each
and every voter personally before cleo
tion day, take this opportunity TO ap-
peal TO you, men and women OF Charles
County, for your vote for me for Coun-
ty Treasurer at the election on Tuesday
next. Having served as deputy under
Messrs. Thomas Norman and james
T.. RyOn, Treasurers, | appeal to you,
voters, regardless OF party aiiiliation,
to reward faithful service. / have
done practically all the work in the
Office during my term as deputy and j
believe that Ihave performed those du-
ties satisfactorily and beyond criticism,
In fact, have been commended by the
special representative of the State
AUTHORS office for my work and the
system established by me in the Office.
Assuring you of my appreciation,
and thanking you for your vote Of
confidence, am,
Yours very truly,
+. WILLS POSEY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
AN APPEAL TO THE VOTERS OF
CHARLES COUNTY.

Having been nominated by the
People of Charles County, as a
candidate for reelection as Regis
ter of Wills, l hereby appeal to
the voters OF Charles County for
their votes, not on my party atfil-
iation, but on my record as a
County Oificial
AS y member of the General As
sembly of 1914, | advocated and
voted for measures which l be-
lieved were for the best interests of
our State and County, some of
which have since been approved
by the voters OF this county.
AS Register of Wills, | have
tried TO serve the people of my
county in every way possible,
and to conduct tine office on bus
mess basis and by SO doing | be-
lieve | have reduced the expenses
OF said office-a saving to the tax
payers OF Charles County.
Therefore, l appeal to you, vo-
tiers OF Charles County men and
women--to examine my record as
a County Official, and if YOU find
me worthy OF your support, | ask
you to vote for me for reelection
as Register of Wills for Charles
County ON Nov. s.
CHARLES N. DEMENT,.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
Program For Memorial Exercises.


Friday, November 18th, the dedica-
tory exercises OF the Memorial Gate
in honor OF the boys from Charles
County who made the supreme sacrifice
will take place at La Plata. II Is hoped
that every person in the county who
can possibly get here that day will
come. IL is not holiday but holy
day in honor of our beloved dead Let
us come with that thought in mind.
The school children from all over the
county are urged TO come with their
parents and thus help to commemorate
not only the closing Of the Great War
but celebrate the unwilling OF the tab
lets in honor of those who died that
we might have life, liberty and peace.
Below is the program for the day
IL. 20 A. M.-Music by band.
u ~ a NJ Invocation BY DR. Lew
is II. lowering.
ll.30 A. Address by Congress
man Benjamin K Fockt. OF Penn.
1900 Noon--One tap Of the bell, at
which time all heads will be bowed for
Two minutes. One tap of the bell closes
the time.
1902 r. M.-Singing OF the Star
scnooi.
1901 P. NJ. Address by Cen. L. A.
Wilmer.
1926 p. Nj. REPRESENTATION ceremo-
MES. Service form a guard around
the memorial tablets. The tablets are
then unveiled. and presented to the
county by Senator Walter j. Mitchell,
and accepted for the county by Mr.
F. Stone Posey.
leo p. M.-Music by band.
LOS p. M Benediction by Rev. Fa-
Their J. Brent Matthews
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04

Editor OF Maryland Independent
R,udly allow me space for a few
words in regards TO my candidacy for
the Senate.
procured the nomination fairly, /
think, withholding until the last my
effort to obtain the same, In favor Of
thosc whom regarded as we'll or bet
ter qualified Tor the position than my
self. However, the brunt of the fight
seems directed against me. ! am the
target, not only OF the common enemy,
but am opposed openly as we'll as con-
vigorously, by Others within my own
party.
NJ fitness for the position is ques-
Toned -uneducated, they say. Il is
ttte that | am not n collegiate or a
skhted lawyer, but my conception OF
what sSould be law and what legisla-
ton is b,st for the people of my coun-
~, Is keen, the opinion Of my learned
opponent and the few ungrateful and
treacherOus Republicans who are fol-
lowing him, to The contrary, notwiih-
standing. Still, with all this to con-
tend with, | have hopes of winning,
believing, as | do, that there are yet
enough tair-minded and justice-loving
men and women in G aries County to
insure my election.
My experience two years ago In the
House OF Delegates has served me we'll,
and point with some little prideto my
record in that body, This, together
with my known fidelity 70 the interests
OF my county, should appeal TO the
better sense OF the elecrorate; and
think il will. 1 therefore make this
my last appeal to the voters of Charles
County, irrespective OF party afiilia-
tion, for their support Tuesday next,
and promise, If elected, not to repre-
sent any particular clio or clan, but
the people as whole.
Respectfully,
ALBERT J. IsoMAX.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
Senator Weller VIII Furnish
You Garden and Flower Seed.

Senator Weller will be very glad to
distribute, free of charge, his quota OF
vegetable and flower seeds for Spring
planting, to any resident of Maryland
who will write him, by postal or letter,
to Room 227, Senate Office Building,
Washington, D. c., on or before Nov
ember Is, 1921. He will send each APP
plicant one package containing five
varities OF seed, or larger number OF
packages, il requested.
Care should be taken to give the cor
rect name and address for mailing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04


The Halloween dance given by the
Woman's Community Club of La
Plata Monday night, at the town hall,
was wonderful success notwithstand-
ing the downpour of rain. The hall
was most artistally decorated with
Jack-o-lanterns Autumn leaves, fod-
der, black eats, owls and bats Many
guests were in masked costumes, and
all were hilarious and happy. Ice
cream, cake and fruit punch were sold
during the evening.
Mr.. Ruey Bowling and Miss Heiskell
won the cake by dancing the waltz so
gracefully. Many expressions of de-
light were heard concerning this ideal
way of spending Halloween.
The next meeting o. the club will be
held November 18th at the home of
Mrs. Burdette, in La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t is almost certain
to be needed before the winter is over
anu results are much more prompt anu
satisfactory when it is kept at hand
and given as soon as the first indica-
ton of Il cold appears and before il
has become settled in the sytem. There
is no longer danger in giving il to
children as it contains no opium or
harmful drug.-adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-11-04
K. of c. at Bryantown.

Sunday next, November 9th, will be
knights of Columbus day at Bryan
town. The day will be marked by the
administration of the several degrees
of the order to q large number of can
didates. The late Mass will be at 8
o'clock, instead of 10, the usual hour.
ana will be followed by special SER
mon by Father Bowling Immediately
thereafter the first degree of the. order
will be given, after which buffet
luncheon will be served. In the after
noon the second and third degrees will
be administered. II is expected that
between two and three hundred visitors
will be present, and arrangements have
been made to accommodate all.