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Show BURDEN OF CHILDREN BECOMES TOO HEAVY Salt Lak Oct. 18. Amanda Vanco Ward, olster-ln-law of tho alleged murderer, mur-derer, Thomas Vance, who was dls-vorci.d dls-vorci.d from George W. Vance, shortly short-ly before sho played such a prominent part In her brother-in-law's trial. Is in ill health and has found the burden of caring for the five rnlldren, whose costody she was awarded when the divorce was granted, too heavy, she ald in a petition filed in the district court Monday for a modification of the decree. When the divorce was entered Vance was ordered to pay $10 a month for tho support of the children, but Mrs. Ward offered Monday to accept ac-cept ?100 In lieu of all back and future alimony and $10 attorney foes and give up the home at 737 South K'ghth West street, which Vance has been providing for her and the children If Vance would agree to enre for the children, and the offer was accepted. Mrs Ward retains the rlrht. however, to visit the children at all reasonable times. The couple wa divorced November 2S. 190S. The youngest child la 8 years old. |