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The Arvada enterprise., 1916-05-04

possible 1t seemed to devise any
scheme that could be carried out In
time to help Rhinelanders fight that
| night at Oceanside.
But what Helen could noc devise
herself. was being already devised for
her. Following up what Spike-an
unconscionable liar-had declared a
fiattering reception of the picture,
Seagrue resolved to seize a moment
while the going was good to forward
himself with Helen.
She was studying the telltale print
when she heard footsteps and, startled,
looked out. Seagrue was coming up
the platform. She felt frightened.
Could he possibly have realized his
b!under and come to demand the re-
turn Of the picture She was resolved
she would not surrender it in any
event. Force, she was hopeless of
as a possible aid in her difficulty.
Stratagem and woman's weapons
alone remained to her.
Her wits rapidly cleared. She
snatchcd the photograph. Seagrue.
opening the door. caught her, picture
in hand. He walked forward pleased.
1t was not hard for Helen to counter
felt an embarrassment; nor was it in
the least unbecoming to her. To Sea
grue her look came like burst OF
sunshine after many chilling storms.
What do you think OF my construc-
tion headquarters? he laughed.
Helen's gaze rested modestly on her
table. She seemed to contemplate the
picture with quiet pleasure. Then
she looked slowly up at Seagrue.
This doesn't show very much OF the
camp'-she drawled the words the
very least bt-"you are awfully busy
over there. | suppose"
Never too busy to welcome our
friends. Come over sometime"
What, to construction camp"
asked Helen, feigning just enough
amazement.
why not? Talk about Rhincland-
er's steam shovels! I'll show you
shovels that can do everything but
vote. Come on along"
For an effective moment she hest
tated. Il couldn't possibly" she de-
clared with decision, but she allowed
note OF regret to linger an instant
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-05-04
SYNOPSIS.

Little Helen Holmes. daughter Of Gen,
era! Holmes, railroad man, Is rescued
from imminent danger on scenic rail.
road, by George Storm, II ncWsboy. Crown
to young womauhOod Helen makes a spec
tacuihr double rescue OF Storm. now "A
freight fireman, ani of her father and his
friends. Amos Khlnclnndcr, nnancicr. nad
Robert Scagruc. promoter from "A threat
cned collision between n passenger train
and n runaway freight. Safcbr"aiscrs en-
ployed by Seagruc and Cap.lc his law
yer, interrupted by Helen while stealing
General Holmes survey plans Of the cut
on line for the TIdcwater, fatally wound
General Holmes and escape. Storm and
Helen chase the murdcrcrs on "A Hight on
gine and capture them. Spike has hidden
the plans and manages TO inform Seagrue
where they are cached. Her fathers "H-
tate badly involved by his death, Helen
goes to work on the Tidcwatcr. Scagruc
helps Spike to break jail and uses him
To get rre to n powder train hauled by
Storms engine. Helen saves Storm from
horrible. death
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21

who go to college, as distinguished from
those who are sent to college; those who
affirmatively seek an education as an in
strumentality to aid them in their life
work. Having gone OF their own Volt
ton for the purpose OF getting an edu-
cation, they get il and do the work neces-
sary for the purposes college to them
means a sacrifice and struggle and is
immune from the enervating influence
that follows plethoric purse at home.
They may not suffer frcm cerebral exu-
dation, but think it is generally agreed
that the quantity and quality of the
work they do exceeds the average work
done by the students of Weather par
ents in our larger and more popular
universities.
There is much reason for giving sup
port to the small college. There is every
reason for supporting and feeling proud
of Middlebury with ll6 years of useful.
ness to her credit, especially in view of
its exceptionally able administration I'M
der President Thomas and his faithful
and efficient co-workers."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21
Of the Number Seven Were
Honorary and Remain
der in Course
NEW HEPBURN HALL
WAS DEDICATED
Structure Is to Be Used as
Dining Hall for Men
of the College

Middlebury, June Middlebury col
lege conferred II degrees in course to.
day. seven masters of arts and ga bach
elors OF arts and sciences. The honorary
degree of doctor of divinity was CON
ferred upon Rev Thomas G. Thompson
OF Schenectady, n. Y, and upon Rev. Ar
thur II. Bradford of Rutland Professor
Albert d. Mead of Brown university, a
graduate of Middlebury, received the de-
gree of doctor of science. Howard FL.
lot, president of the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad, received the de-
gree OF doctor of laws, as did also John
Godfrey SAKE, of New York, the college
thus recognizing the centennial of the
birth OF the poet of the same name, who
graduated in 1889.
At the corporation dinner, addresses
were delivered by Mr.. Bradford, Mr. Ell,
lott, and Mr.. SAKE.
Middlebury, June 2l.-Hepburn hall
and commons, dining hall for 100 boys,
with social rooms, was opened here yes
| terday. 1t is a fireproof building of
most approved construction and arrange
ment A letter from the donor, Hon. A.
Barton Hepburn of New York, was read.
Mr. Hepburn explained that he was in
terested in Middlebury college not mere
ly as an alumnus, but because his father |
was born in the village in 1898 and his
mother in the adjacent town of Sails |
bury. In speaking Of his motive in Civ.
ing the building he said;
Il look upon the small college as
most important factor in tho economy of |
our nation. ] believe the small college
has call and responsibility might
almost say mission to perform-in our
educational system. If we may credit
current criticism, it possesses a freedom
not shared by the larger institutions,
both those privately endowed and those
by the state. The reflex gloryi
of giving to small colleges does not at
tract plutocracy and hence there is no
claim that benefcient donors seek to con.
troll their curriculum or influence the
principles of economics or sociology
which they teach to their students. Such
charge is made against some OF our large
however well or ill-founded
it may be witness the controversy of
Prof Nearing and the University of
Our state-eontrolled uni
rersities, not only controlled but sup
ported by the state, have politics to con-
end with at all times and at all angles
witness the recent experience of the Uni.
yersity of Wisconsin, the Investigations
Ind report. The teachings, the writings
md public utterances OF the PROFESSORS
n state-owned universities are scruti-
lized and criticised by the deyotees of
and the advocates of freer
rade, by organized labor, by many in
erests, and most Objectionable of all,
" the politicians. The small college has
10 such embarrassment. 1t is left free
o teach pure science, the generally ae- =
epted principles of economies and So
iology, in short to teach things as they W
re. u
The small college has another advan- al
age, and it is most important one. st
he student body is composed OF people W
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21
GROTON

| +. NJ. Wild of Berlin was a visitor il
town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Welch of st. Johns
bury were in town Friday and Saturday
DIR. Guy N. WEIGH, Charles A. Plumley
tax commissioner, and sons, Allen and
Fletcher, and Clyde NJ Coffrin OF North.
/ field were in town Friday.
Miss Julia Foster of Melrose, Mass,
arrived here Friday on visit to her
brother, Ralph Foster.
| Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rylander of Mont
pelier were in town yesterday on their
return from Canada, where they were
called by the death of their brother.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Miller were visitors
in Barre Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foley and Mr..
and Mrs. NJ H. Whitehill were at Peach
am Saturday TO attend the funeral of
William Orr.
Mrs. Jessie Corwin of Bradford arrived
in town Monday and will pass the week
with Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Darling.
R. L. Heath has purchased the tene
ment house of the Groton Manufacturing
company, now occupied by Mr.. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Frost went to Can
ada saturday afternoon, where theyAvls-
tied Mrs, Frost's daughter and family, re-
turning home yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. Bernard Smith and Err
nest Richards returned from Canada yes
terday, where they We're called last week
by the death of their brother.
Mrs. Emma J. Clark, Mrs. +. f. Clark,
Mrs. b. S. Eastman and Mrs. George
Clark were in Barre Yesterday. shopping.
There was large attendance at the
Methodist church Sunday morning, the
occasion being children's day exercises.
The church was beautifully decorated
with white spirea and red peonies. The
singing by the choir and children was
good and much enjoyed by all
present. -Four children were baptized and
this service was followed by short pro-
gram by the children of the Sunday |
school
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21
EAST ORANGE

James Cummings, Mrs. Edwin Barrow'
and daughter Agnes, OF Lancaster, n. H.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Alera
Carroll Button was in Bradford re
Gently on business.
+. A. Burroughs and son, Arthur, Wis
tied Arthur Mason and family in Brad
ford Saturday.
Harley Hood has returned to his work
at j. A. Dsshner's after spending week
with relatives in Groton and West Tops.
ham.
A. r. Beede's mill is about to start
work again, with Mr.. Bowen from East
Topshsm as engineer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Kicker Miss
Wayne Rouhan and their mother, Mrs.
James Rouhan. motored from Groton
Sunday to visit Mrs. A. G. Palmer and
daughter. Mrs. Nora Jesseman
Mr.. and Mrs. g.. II. Bohonon visited at
Charles Hulls in Washington Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Patterson Of
Washington called on Mrs. A. c. Palmer
Sunday.
Henry Hood Of West Topshsm was
business visitor here Monday.
Charles Dow was in Barre recently.
Frank Bowen was in Webstervil.e re-
Gently on business.
Mrs. John O'Mera and son. Lawrence.
were recent visitors in Williamstown and
Graniteville.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Felch were al
their home here Sunday and also visited
Frank Burroughs and family.
Miss Ethel Hamilton arrived to-day
from her school in Wsyland. Mas. to
spend the summer.
DR.. Bailey Of Graniteville was in the
place recently 70 see Mrs. A G. Palmer.
Arthur Prescott was in East Barre the
first 81 the week on business.
Mrs. p. ri Dickey visited friends in
East Barre she last ID the week.
Ora Hutchinson is building . new
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21
GAYSVILLE

The home of DIR. and Mrs F. c. Fletch
err was very prettily decorated last
Wednesday evening, the occasion being
an informal reception given in honor Of
Mr.. and AIRS. Benjamin L. Goddard, who
were married June A. and returned that
day from 10 days wedding journey to
points in the state of New York. The
young couple, standing beneath an arch
of bridal wreath, received their friends
who were introduced by Lawrence and
Irene Fletcher. Dainty refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served Many
gifts of linen, china and silver testified
to the high esteem in which these young
people are regarded. They are to live on
the farm on Taggart hill, where Mr. God
dard has spent the greater part of his
life.
Mrs. Lucy Mills of Pittsfeld, 81 years
of age, is enjoying visit among rela-
tives and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore White OF Roch.
ester were guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walden White, the first of the week.
Mrs. Walter Blanchard and two chill
dren spent the Week END with relatives in
Bethel
Joseph Counter of Bethel spent Sunday
with his mother, Mrs. Fred Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs B. L. osgood were in Ran.
dolph Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry E. Wilson were at
home from Woodstock from Friday until
Monday.
George Judkins has been in Boston and
vicinity for a few days.
Mrs. Oliver Luce and small child of
Windsor are visiting at c. A. Luces.
Miss Leda Smith attended the gradual
ing exercises of the high school in Roch
ester last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Osgood of Sandown,
n. H., arrived Monday to spend few
weeks at B. u. Osgood's.
Funeral services of Herman Barnes |
were held last Wednesday at the Univer
salist church, Rev. V. NJ. Martin officiat- |
ing.
Lewis White and Gladys Williamson,
both of this town, were united in mar
riage by Rev. " NJ. Martin at the home
OF the grooms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Or
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21

H. Blake returned home Sunday from
Marshfeld, where they had been to at.
tend the golden wedding of their broth
er, Henry Blake, and wife. They report
ed a very enjoyable time, with large
company present. Their nephew, Ar
thur Blake, came after them and brought
them home with his auto.
A. f. Prescott and son, Earl, were in
Waits River Sunday.
w. NJ. Prescott and Mrs. Belle E. John
son visited their sister, Mrs. Fannie Cook,
and family in Orange Sunday.
Frank Wilson went to Granville Sun
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21

day after his wife and children, who had
been visiting Mrs. Wilson's parents Tor a
few weeks.
Mrs. Earl Dickey spent the week lend
with her husband at East Barre.
Mr. Crowley OF East Barre was at f.
L. Sanborn's few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Simpson were
Barre visitors recently.
Earl n. Prescott is visiting relatives
and friends in Bradford and Fairlee this
week.
Arthur S. Prescott was in East Barre
on business Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21

barn. A. f. Prescott, with other help, is
doing the work.
Archie Button and family visited rela-
tives in Corinth Sunday.
Glenn Hutchinson was in East Barre
Monday and in Washington Sunday.
Alfred Folansbee of Waits River was
in the place Monday.
f. l.. Sanborn was in East Barre Fri
day on business.
Miss Christina Richardson visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Richardson,
in Waits River recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Hamilton and r.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-21

son White, June IA. Only few rela'
tives and friends were present.
j. Harwood Eggleston of Fayetteville
y. c., has arrived in town and is spending
the summer at j. ID. Blackmer's.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
MOTET CHORAL SOCIETY
WILL SING WEDNESDAY
Concert to Be Held at Memorial
Continental Hall Under Direc-
ton of Otto T. Simon.

The Motel Choral Society will give
a concert at Memorial Continental
Hall on Wednesday evening at S:le
o'clock The concert will be given
under direction of Otto Torney Simon.
The program will include five mum
bers. Mrs. Otto Torney Simon ana
George H. Wilson will be at the piano
and will be assisted by piano ana
string trio, composed of Lenore BAKER,
pianist; Samuel Norman. violinist' ana
Richard Lorleberg, cello
Seven choruses including the Lana
of Amorea," The World Is Too Much
With U.s." THE Awakening OF spring
Blossoms Born OF Springtime, the
SOUNDS of Evening" The star OF
the Evening" and Hail, o Noon VIII
be rendered. The other numbers VIII
be a trio. allegro, elegia, and allegro
non troppo and two solos Adaglo
Cautabile" and "Gavotte.'
The concert will be given under the
PATRONAGE of Mrs. Larz Anderson, MRS
sidney Bellou. Mrs. Thomas Ewing
Mrs. Franklin X. Lane, Miss Laura
Harlan, Mrs Henry Peckham' mrs
Buckner Randolph, Rev. F. WARD
Denys, Admiral Charles II. stockton
retired, and Mrs. Walter Dwlgh'
Wilcox.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
GOVERNMENT CLERKS
NOMINATE OFFICERS
Members of Union Prepare for Elec-
hon-Nominations Close Tomor-
row-Meeting on Friday.

A great deal of excitement and interest
has existed during the last three days
In the government departments. on &C
count of the open nominations of candi-
dates for election as officers and COM
mitteemen OF the Federal Employees
Union.
The nominations were opened Thurs
day and will close tomorrow at p. m.
The five persons receiving the largest
number of nominating votes for each Of
nee will qualify as candidates for the
positions. As soon as the nominating
votes are counted. ballots containing the
names Of the candidates who have quail
fed will be distributed and the voting for
the election will begin.
The polls for the election will be open
until midnight on Friday
At the meeting on Friday night in the
National Rifles Armory the constitution
Of the organization will be adopted and
the nominations and elections ratified
This meeting will be called to order at
7:3o p. m.
The union will be represented on Fri
day at hearing before the House Com
mittee on Reform In the Civil Service,
having under consideration the Heating
bill providing for a civil service court
Of appeals.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
HEAR BILLY SUNDAY PREACH.
Three Hundred Capital Presbyte-
rians Visit baltimore.

A delegation OF 800 Presbyterians
of Washington went to Baltimore yes
terday to attend the evening service
at the BILLY" Sunday tabernacle
Nearly every Presbyterian minister in
the District was in the delegation.
Leaders in the movement to or
ganize the excursion, in addition to
members Of the committee. included
Rev. DR.. T. +. Davis. Westminster
Presbyterian; Rev. DR.. Bernard G
Brashamp. Gurley Memorial: Rev. An
drew r. Bird. Second Southern; Rev
DR.. Charles f. Wood, Church OF the
Covenant: Rev. Dr. James X. Taylor
Central Presbyterian: Rev. DR.. John
B. Clark. First Presbyterian; Rev. w
II. Bates, Bethany; Rev. DR.. hubert
Rex Johnson. Chevy Chase: Rev. Henry
f. Brundage, lexington; Rev. DR.
Joseph T. Kelly; Rev. DR.. George NJ
Cummings. Garden Memorial. Ana
costa; Rev. DR.. c. Everest Granger
Gunton- TempIe; Rev. DR.. Paul R
Hickok. Metropolitan; Rev. w. I
Campbell, Sherwood Memorial: Rev
Douglas Putnam Birnie. Sixth; Rev
w. W. Logan. United Presbyterian
Rev. J. Alvin Campbell. Wallace Me
mortal; Rev. DR.. John c. Palmer
Washington Heights. and Rev. DR.. J
X Durham, Western.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
WooDMEN CELEBRATE.
Talbot Camp Addressed by Repre-
sentatives DoweII and smith.

A. r. Talbot Camp. No. 1872, Modern
Woodmen Of America, was host to a
large number of Woodmen and their
friends Thursday evening. March 90 Dis
trict Deputy II. H.. Willard, chairman
of the entertainment committee, intro
duced State Deputy William A. McCaf-
frey. who presented the camp with the
membership banner on behalf of Head
Consul A. r. Talbot and the executive
council. Chairman Willard received the
banner and responded for the camp.
This banner is presented each year to
the camp securing the largest number Of
new members and has now been held by
Talbot Camp for seven consecutive years.
The "Woodmen trio" composed of ]. A.
Trunnell. of Georgetown Camp, and A.
F. Dobrowolski and r. F. Mason. of
Talbot Camp. entertained with vocal
selections. The guests of honor were
Representative Addison T. Smith, Of
Idaho. and Representative Cassius c.
Dowell. of Iowa. Representative Smith
delivered an interesting address on THE
Successful Man." and Representative
Dowell held the close attention of the
assembly with an enthusiastic address
on The Merits of Woodcraft."
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
.MONTEVIDEO FETES
u. S. TRADE ENJOYS
McAdoo and Other Members Of High
Commission Entertained by Gov
eminent of Uruguay.

The government of Uruguay extended
a reception to Secretary McAdoo and the
other members OF the United States Sec
ton of the International High Commits
sion. who visited Montevideo en- route to
Buenos Aires to attend the meeting to-
morrow OF the entire commission, COM
posed of nine members from each republic
OF the western hemisphere.
The United States Cruiser Tennessee,
bearing the American party. was met by
a Urugusyan gunboat and escorted into
the harbor of Montevideo. The Ameri-
cans were enthusiastically welcomed. and
the capital city of Uruguay was brilliant
ly Illuminated in their honor.
The President of Uruguay gave a
banquet and ball to the commission. and
the minister OF finance of Uruguay de-
livered an address on the question OF
establishing stronger and closer financial
and trade relations among the American
republics. The minister particularly
pointed out the great need OF transporta-
ton facilities between the United States
and Latin America,
The government of Argentina sent a
cruiser to Montevideo to escort the ship
bearing the commission to Buenos Aires.
Several thousand people gathered at the
dock at Montevideo at midnight to bid
the visitors farewell and to wish success
to the meeting in the Argentine republic.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
SUFFRAGISTS OF ELEVEN
STATES TO FORM PARTY
Will Organize Here April 8 and 9.
Large Delegation from
New York.

Many prominent women will gather at
the national headquarters of the Con-
gressional Union ON Lafayette Square.
April s and 2. to perfect plans for the
formation Of a woman voters party. In
answer to the call sent out by Miss Alice
Paul, national chairman of the organiza-
ton, members of the union in New
York, Pennsylvania. Delaware, New
Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia,
Ohio, MassaC husetts, Tennessee and Cali
fornia announce they will attend.
One of the largest delegations will come
from New York Headed by Mrs. o. H.
p. Belmont. Mrs. Harriet stanton Blatch
Mrs. Inez MilhOIland BOissevain, Mrs
John Rogers. Mrs. Henry Bruers and
others. the New York party will reach
Washington early Saturday morning on
Mrs Belmont's private car.
Mrs John Rogers, OF New York, suf-
fragist and society leader, will preside
at the business sessions Of the meeting.
Speeches will be made by Miss Alice Paul,
national chairman; Miss Lucy Burns
vice chairman; Miss Anne Martin, ma
tional legislative chairman; Mrs. William
Kent, of California; DR.. Cora Smith
King. of Washington State; Mrs. S. B.
NJ. Young. Of Montana, and Miss Maud
Younger, OF California.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
PAINTINGS WILL BE
SHOWN AT HOME CLUB
Exhibit of Work in Oil. Wster-color
and Pastel by Wel-known Artists
Opens Wednesday.

Lovers Of paintings in oil. water color
and pastel will be given an opportunity
TO view such works at the Home Club
from April S to April II. inclusive, where
the best works from Washington studios
and from out-of-town artists will be on
exhibition Admission, by cards obtained
from members. Willie from 10 a. m. to
10 O. m. each day until the close of the
exhibition. Catalogues may be obtained
at the desk
This exhibition will be somewhat of
an innovation among the numerous pub
lie entertainments given by the club,
which was inaUgursted two years ago
by Secretary of Interior Lane How Mr..
Lane arrived at the conclusion that such
a club would be useful TO the large
number OF government employees residing,
some OF them temporarily. in Washing
ton. is probably now wen-knoyn to the
public and the club has proven to be a
great success
The Home Club is not an organization
OF artists, but holds within its member
ship men and women too OF almost all
professions and occupations. During the
life OF the club some OF the best talent
obtainable, including lecturers, must
clans and other entertainers Of renown,
have appeared in its public hall
The present art exhibition Is the first
Of a series Of similar affairs which il
The Washington herald., 1916-04-02
DESPITE OBITUARY HE
CONTENDS HE'S ALIVE
Rev. Dr.. Samuel V. Leech Says He
Has No Recollection of Dying,
Despite C. W. U. PAPER.

Rev. DR.. Samuel V. Leech, of the De
Soto apartments, for sixty years a
minister OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church. says he is still alive, despite
the fact that the Hatchet, student pub
location OF George Washington Uni
versity, has printed his obituary.
In a recent issue the Hatchet an
nounced that DR.. Leech. 20, a graduate of
George Washington. had died at his
home here. DR.. Leech has written the
following note to the editors of the
Hatchet:
In a recent issue you announce my
death. l celebrated my seventy ninth
birthday on March II, but to be per-
fectly frank with you, ! have absolutely
no recollection OF dying on that date. !
appreciate the kind obituary notice. but
trust that you will never have the op.
portunity to reprint 1t. Please be kind
enough to say. at any rate, through your
columns, that 1t is alleged that l am
still living"