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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07
FATHER OF THE LATE
PRESIDENT MAOER0
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Fled to New York after Assas-
sinatiOn of His Two Sons
Once Owned Vast Es-
tates in Mexico.

New York. Sept. 3.-Francisco
Madero, father of the late president of
Mexico. one of the largest land and
mine owners in that country. was found
dead in bed at his home here to-day
from heart disease. He was 81 years
old.
Mr.. Madero fed to this city after the
assassination of his two sons. Fran
cisco. Jr.. then president of Mexico. and
Gustavo. who had been financial agent
for the revolutionists. President
Madero was killed on February FL.
1918. and Gustavo. two days before.
The family estates, said to have been
valued at 100000, including large
hold ings of land in northern Mexico.
were confiscated by the Huerta govern
ment. hut three weeks ago the Car
rama government informed Mr.. Madero
that his property would be restored
to him. Julio Madero, a son. is now
In Mexico arranging with the authori-
ties there for the transfer of the
estates.
Mr.. Madero was born in Parras.
State of Coahuila. He accumulated his
fortune through investments in farm
lands and in mining and banking. The
body will he taken to Mexico for burial.
according to the family.
Friends of Mr. Madero assert that
after the tragic deaths Of his sons. he
never discussed Mexico with them or
members of his family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07
J. f. CROSSETT DIES.
Represented Duxbury In Legislature
Of 1890.

Waterbury, Sept. 3--.Iames f. Cros-
sett, who represented Duxbury in the
Legislature in 1890. died this morning
about 80 o'clock at his home on
Crossett Hill after weeks OF Illness.
His death removes the last of his name
from the town. Hc was born Decem
her 6, 1854, on the farm where he lived
all his life and where he died He was
closely identified with the best inter
csts of the town. He made q speciality
OF fancy butter, and he had large lum
her mills ana lumber tracts
He was the son of Janus and Euretta
Crosby Crossett, was educated in the
public schools, and was early ASSOC
ciated with his father in the farm and
lumber business. on December o.
1874, he married Mary J. McMullin
who survives him, with one daughter
Tenie May. wife of Philip Shonjo,
two grandchildren. Janus G. Shonic
and Euretta Crosby Shonio. His onl,
sister. Mrs. f. w. Huntley, died Il
years ago
Mr.. Crossett was a strong factor II
the town government and was a strone
republican. For IS out of 26 years he
served on the board of selectmen. mos
of the time as chairman. He was or
the board continuously for the last /.
years. resisning on account OF IL
health. TIe was a Universalist. TIL.
Rev. j. &. Reardon of Barre will off
ciate at the Slneral. which Is to b,
held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clocl
at the house, with burial at Duxbur,
Corners
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PllBIN HELD IN $4,000
Hearing on Charge of Assault with In
tent to XIII Continued TIL Monday
brother Held TIL December.

Morrisville, Sept l--Daniel Pilbin, who
Is alleged to have shot twice at Wilson
Nigeant and once at his sister. Emily
Vigeant, at Elmore Thursday morning.
was given a hearing this morning at the
office of states Attorney NJ, p. Maurice.
The hearing was continued until Monday
morning at ten o'clock and Pilbin was
sent back 10 Jail unable to secure the
hail of 5000
Charles Pibin, charged with assaultns
Wilson Nigeant Thursday night. waived
examination and was bound over till the
December term of Lamoille county court
The assault upon Mr.. Vigeant occurred
about $50 last evening, when, II is said,
that Charles Pilbin came up 10 the wagon
in which ViGeant was riding and struck
him In the head, stunning him. Mr.. VICE.
ant was badly cut and bruised in the en-
counter.
The Pilbin men are tall and of the noun
tain type Of man. Daniel. 1t is said. has
tried to marry Miss Viseant for some
time She said in an interview that he
had made her life miserable for the paet
II years, threatening every little while to
shoot her If she did not marry him
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FAIRBANKS ACCEPTS
NOMINATION AS
v|CE.PRES|DENT
Prominent Republican Leaders
Attend Notification Ceremon-
les Which Are Witnessed
by Large Crowds.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 31.-For the
second time in his public career Charles
Warren Fairbanks to-day accepted the
nomination for vice president of the
United States on the republican ticket in
an address delivered on the lawn % his
home Republican leaders gathered from
all parts Of the country to witness the
ceremonies Mr. Fairbanks was first
nominated and elected vicepresident on
the ticket with Theodore Roosevelt in
1904
Former Governor a, o. Eberhardt OF
Minnesota was chairman Of the notifca-
ton ceremonies and introduced United
States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman Of
Illinois. who made the formal speech In
which Mr.. Fairbanks received official
notice Of his nomination at the republican
national convention in Chicago last June
The addresses were comparatively short
and all three speakers agreed in saying
that there will be republican victory
at the election. Democratic acts and
policies were condemned and the asser-
tons made that the Republican party
offered the only relief for the conditions
described.
Among the national leaders who wit
messed the ceremonies We're National
Chairman William r. Wilcox, A. 7.
Hert, the western campaign manager.
and Ralph D. Cole, chairman of the ma
tional speakers bureau. Mr.. Wilcox
conferred with Indiana leaders of the
party and heard reports of what has
been done. He expressed himself as
pleased with their actions.
rally iCh uhic1, WILL
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Noon-Betterley Marriage.

Brattleboro, Sept. "A pretty out
door wedding was solemnzed this aft
ernoon at three o'clock on the lawn of
the Rice farm, when James Arthur
Noon. a teacher in the government
service in the Philippine islands. and
Miss Helen Marietta Betterley. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Betterley.
were married. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Alfred Noon. Phi. D.,
of Lunenburg. Mass. assisted by the
Rev. Thomas w. owens, pastor Of the
Methodist Church Of Brattleboro. The
bride wore a gown Of materials brought
from the Philippine islands trimmed
with white satin and mechlin lace. She
was attended by her sister. Miss Maisie
Betterley as bridesmaid. and a niece.
Miss Margaret Betterley, as flower
girl The backgrounds attendant was
John Eliot Noon. a twin brother.
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FAIR IS CANCELLED
Health officer Orders Calling on Of
Valley Fair Associations Exhibit
at BrattlebOro.

Brattleboro. Sept. 2.-Acting under or
ders of Health Officer DR.. Henry Tucker
the directors of tho Valley Fair associa-
ton this morning cancelled the dates for
the 3lst annual fair of the association.
which was scheduled to have been held
September 10, % and u. Ii is the first
time in the 81 years history of the aseocia-
ton that the fair has not heen held
The reason given was the prevalence Of
infantile paralysis IN sections from which
the attendance of the fair is largely drawn
especially from towns in western Massa-
chusetts where there have been and Are at
present numerous cases Of the disease
The order of the health officer was In Ac-
oordance with the belief OF the members
Of the directorate and they cheerfully
COMPLIED with II.
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markedly we'll and this fact was remark
ed upon by the regular officers. THE
daily hikes are fast getting the men in
to first class condition. and no doubt
they will show UP to advantage in the big
manoeuvres later on
Chaplain Thomas, who has been given
a discharge will be surely missed. He
has been an inspiration and help to every
man in camp and the men all wish him
Godspeed,
To-day stamps the two months mark
since the Vermont troops left Fort Ethan
Allen. and the Improvement in marching,
drilling and general military conduct is
apparent to all. The fact. however. that
there haa not been a single case ot con-
tagious disease contracted while the
men have been here In camp is quite re-
markable, and is to be contrasted with
the mobilization in 1895 when "A high
percentage Of the men had contracte ed
typhoid fever at the end of a single
month our medical officers have learn
cd by experience and are determined to
make a health record this time
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man telephoned Oficer sisco to detain
Richards until the Salisbury officers
could arrive. Richards was arrested.
but was allowed to remain here over
night and this morning went to Sails
bury with Attorney w. A. Atwell as
his counsel. where a hearing was held.
Mr. Richards was put under bail to
appear September 0. when another
hearing will he held. He left for Rut-
land in the afternoon, hut it is under
stood that he was detained there by
the police and that his automobile was
attached by request of Goddard. The
last reports were that Richards was
trying to get in communication with
Attorney Atwell.
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TERM OPENS SEPT. IL.
Washington Co. Court Has 81 Jury
Trial and ~ Court Cases.

uontnelier. Aug 31.-The jury and court
o,,ordar for the September term of
washington county court issued to-day
hv ,be county clerk, contains a list of SO
ca es for trial by jury and a court cases.
Judge Frank l.. Fish is to preside at the
co,nirg term which opens Tuesday, Sep
,o,.hor 70 The jury. however, will not
49, a,,,.d IN report until the following day
,nas,,,cb as the primary election occurs
~, ,he 18th and the cases have been set
for trial accordingly
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BURLINGTON BANKRUPT.
Victor ". Rogare Files Petition--Has
Liabilities Of Al, oe1. 90.

Rutland. Sept. 3.-Victor r. Roeare
Of Burlington, merchant. has filed a
petition in bankruptcy with Clerk r. s.
Platt of the United States court. He
has liabilities of $1.091.63 and assets of
1925 with $50 exempt. F.. A. Ashland
is his attorney The largest creditors
are; o. C. Taylor e. Co. s133; Bur
lington Drug Co. 1881; c. L. Soule &
Co. $50, all of Burlington.
A petition has also been filed by
George :. Clark of Bennington through
y. a. Guiltinan as attorney. He owes
S.aS2,6O. and has assets of S695. with
$3.50 claimed exempt.
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SEES LOST SONS FACE
WHEN KINDLING FIRE

New York. Sept. Mrs. Frederick
Tiers of Paterson, n. j., was unfolding
an old newspaper to start the kitchen
fire when her glance rested on A pho
tograph of some young soldiers with
Pershins's army in Mexico. One face.
long missing, caught her eye
Inquiry at Washington through Rep
resentative Dow H. Drukker. proved
that her son Fred Martin had enlisted
from Kansas City with a cavalry troop.
He has been gone from home eight
years. A reunion will follow Martins
discharge.
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Find Whiskey and Brandy.

Middle bury. Sept. 3.--Chief Of Police
George II. Chaffee and Officer Fremont
Abbey raded an Italian house on
South Pleasant street, known as the
old bakery last evening and found 10
pints of whiskey and one pint of
brandy. which they seized The Ital-
ian, who cannot speak English enough
to give his name, was taken to Jail
and will probably have a hearing to-
daY.
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FATALLY INJURED.
HurIey's Clothing Became Caught in
Shsftinc at Marble MIL.

Rutland, Aug, 3l.-Dennis Hurley,
aged as wears and a widower was prob
ably fatally injured at the plant Of the
United Marble companies here to-day
when ne received a fracture OF the left
arm. A broken jaw and internal in
iuries while at work. When he failed
IN blow the seven o'clock whistle to
sln,mon the men to work Office attaches
went 10 the engine room, where he
was working alone. and found him un-
conscious on the floor 1t lis supposed
that his clothing became caught in the
shafting and that he was whirled
around and thrown violently to the
floor. He is at the Rutland hospital
and is having severe internalThemor-
rhages. MI Hurley was formerly a
Rutland railroad engineer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07
COCHAT0 MAID
WINS 2:20 TR0T At
M|DDLEBURY FAIR
Addison County's 72nd Annual
Exhibit Comes to a Success
full End-All Races
Run.

Middlebury. Sept. This was the
last day of the 72nd annual fair Of the
Addison County Agricultural society.
The weather was of the best and there
was another big crowd
In tho 2:2O trot, $1,000 purse, Cochato
Maid of Winter Hill stables. Somcrville.
Mass. won with three firsts In the
free or-all, the winner was Fred w.
owned by +. u. Whtcomb of Spring
field. Mass. The 2:15 trot was won by
Baron Leyburn.- owned by Frank
Wicker of Ticon9eroga. N. Y.
Our Colonel. a fast horse, entered in
the free~for-all, sprained one ankle and
was withdrawn lest it suffer further
injury.
a riding race for purse of $25 this
afternoon resulted as follows: First.
r. r. Parker: second, Fred Nash; third,
Edwin Gardner.
The summaries:
ego TROT, PURSE $1,000.
Lizzie Worthy, b. M. Pine Needle
stable, G. Darlington. Mast 2
Cochato Maid. Winter Hill
stables. Somerville. Mass. ....1 l l
Nelson Todd, b. h.. Winter Hin
stables, Somerville. Mass. DIR.
Billie Burke. b. e., Deveson-
Burke, Inc, White Plains.
n. y. ................... 8 J
Grant Mckinney. b. e.. c. F, Car
penter. Port Henry, N. Y. ....5
Grace Flagler, b. M. W. p.
| Booth, Poughkeepsie. N. VI 4
Early Morn. ch. g., Brown &
/ Mosher .................
+ Time, 2:17, 2:16h. 2:17A.
FREE-FOR-ALL, PURSE $40,
Fred W. b. e.. Weeks & Dwyre,
Fitchburg, Mass, ........,....l
B. NJ, b. g., F. u, Whi'comb. Spring
| field, Mass. ....,.,.. ......,.....2
Our colonel, b, h., Lester Dore, Hav-
erhill, Mass. ......... ..,..... ......3 dr.
Time, 200 IL, 210, 2:l1.
2:l5 TROT, PURSE $500.
Baron Leyhurn, CHI. e., Frank
Wicker. Ticonderoga. n. Y........l /
La Rustina, blk. m, by Moko, Les
ter Dore. Haverhill Mass ,.........2 4
Woodlawn Girl, b, m. f. f. June,
Canistota, n Y.,..,.,,..".........3 3
Prodgal Bingen, h. e., by Bingen,
Pottle Stables. Portland, M,..e...i
Time, 2;23 10. 2;lS Ia. 2:ls1-2.
In the baseball game played this morn
ing between Middebury and Crown Point
Mddlebury won by score Of 5 to T.
Officer Henry Of Burlington came aeair
TO Middlebury to-day to watch automo
blists and discovered many violations
Of the law both by motorists and motor
cyclists
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AUTO CLUB ELECTS.
Dr. Is. T.. CIcaves Again Presidential
". Greene northumberland.

Montpelier, Sept 3.-Thc annual
meeting of the Vermont Automobile
club was held yesterday afternoon in
the memorial room Of the city hall and
DR.. X. l.. Cleaves and Lester II. Greene
of Montpelier were reelected president
and secretary-tr easurer. respectively.
Secretary Greene reported the mem
bership to he LOO and the receipts for
the year in cash amounted to $4,90632,
of which there is a balance Of 81 36933.
The cost of printing the registration
book, which was issued in June.
amounted to sSS0.04.
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SUCCEEDS REV. KELLOGG.
Rev. j. F. Virgin of Elizabeth, y. j., to
BE Rector Of ST. MichneI's at
BrnttlebOrO.

Brattleboro, Sept, 3.-The Rev. Nelson
Kellogg, who concluded to-day his pas
torate of St Michael's Episcopal Church.
announced from the pulpit at the morn
Ing services that the Rev. J. Frederick
Virgin of Elizabeth \. j.. had accepted
the call to the church and would begin
his duties September L. The Rev Mr..
Virgin has been the rector of Grace
Church in Elizabeth, He has a wife and
three children The Rev. Mr.. Kellogg
goes to Portsmouth. n. H.. from which
city he received call several weeks
ago.
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VASSAR COLLEGE POST
PONIES ITS OPENING

Poughkeepse. n. Y, Sept 1.-Vassar
colleges opening has been postponed
two weeks because Of the infantile
paralysis epidemic II was announced
TODAY Recitations will begin Octo-
Der 4, and October and 3 will be reg
istration days.
september % wash originally set as
the day for the opening OF the college
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HELD IN $1,000.
Daniel Pilbin of Elmore Charged with
Assault with Intent to XIII.

Hyde Park. Sept. 4.-Daniel Pilbin
of Gilmore. charged with assault with
intent to kill. was given a hearing
before Justice Lafountain and was held
for action of the grand jury in the
sum of $4,000. Being unable to furnish
bail he is now in Jail Charles Filbin.
charged with attacking Wilson
Vigeant the same evening, was released
under $50 bail.
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STEERING GEAR BROKE.
Morris Abbott Escaped with Bruises
Although Pinned beneath Car.

Manchester, Aug. 31.-Morris Abbott
of this place escaped with minor bruises
when the stearng gear gave way in an
automobile which he was driving this
afternoon, the car turning turtle be-
fore he could stop it. Abbott was pin
ned under the machine until help ar
rived, but apparently was not seri-
ously hurt. The machine belonged to
r. ID, Brown of Philadelphia. one Of
Manchester's summer residents
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PRESIDENT SIGNS
CHILD LABOR BILL
Says That lie Does So "With Justi6-
able Pride"

Washington, Sept l.--President Will
son to-day signed the child labor bill.
The ceremony was witnessed by Sec
rotary Wilson, Miss Julia Lathrop,
chief of the children's bureau of the
labor department, and large group
of men and women interested in the
legislation
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GOES TO ST. ALBANS.
The Rev. John u. Magee Accepts Call To
Succeed the Rev. r. A. Iendrum.

st, Adams, sept 3.-The Rev. John
H. Magee, prominent member of the
New England southern Methodist CON
ference has accepted the call extended
MN by the Methodist Episcopal Church
IN inns city to take the place made
vacant by the resignation of the Rev.
DR., r. A. Lsndrum. Mr.. and Mrs. Magee
VIII come here this week and Mr.. Ma
gee VIII begin his new duties next
sunday
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II want to say that with real emo.
ton, l sign this bill" the President
said, because I know how long the
struggle has been to secure legisla-
ton of this sort and what 1t is going
to mean to the health and to the vigor
of the country and also 10 the happi-
ness OF those whom It affects II is
with genuine pride that play my part
in completing this legislation. con-
graduate the country and felicitate
myself"
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REFUSES TO BE CHAPLAIN.
Rev. Fraser MetEger Asked to Succeed
Pres. Thomas with Vermont Militia.

Randolph, Sept THE Rev Fraser
Metzger was asked to act as chaplain in
place OF John NJ. Thomas. who has re-
signed to take charge Of Middlehury Col
lege, of the Vermont troops at Eagle
Pass, Texas Mr.. Metzger, after consult
ing his church committee. decided to re-
main aa home and has declined the honor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07

The Hindoo troops have been removed
from France. They were great fight
ers but had not the constitution to stand
the nerve racking from the big shell
fire. This was more destructive to them
than last winters cold They can do
better service at the Suez canal Never
theless, India continues to pour forth
her treasure for the defence of the
British empire without whose strong sup
porting arm India would he as helpless
as Mexico.
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LsMO|LLE COUNTY FAIR
Crowds of between 5000 and 1000 See
Races ut MorrisvilIe-Rain Inter
feres hut Once.

Morrisville, Sept. 1.-Crowds Of he
tween 5000 and 5000 have daily attend
ed the Lamoille county fair, which
closed its three-day session yesterday
The races included some of the fast
est horses in the state Because of
severe storm the races Wednesday had
to he postponed until yesterday. only
one heat being run in the 2:2l trot
and the 2:16 trot. The weather for the
closing day was ideal.
The races yesterday We're decided
before noon and more than the usual
third day crowd witnessed the events
The win of Hector King. in the 2:3O
class. was popular one, as he is
owned by Moody and Eaton Of Water
bury. Owing to the embargo to be
placed on freight many of the herds Of
prize winning cattle were removed for
shipment early in the day. conso-
quently there was no cavalcade of
premium stock.
The summaries follow:
2:3O TROT OR PACE. PURSE $3.50
Hector King. b. s. CEaton) .....1 1
Lady Walnut. h. m. Utton) . .
Alexander Isle, oh. e. McFar-
land) ..........,....,,.,2
l1,
| Ucan. h, $. (Rurr) sdr.
Dora Isle. blk m. (Phelps) IS dr..
Time 2:17I, 2:l7%, 2:lSia. One heat
Wednesday.
, o:21 TROT OR PACE. PURSE s25O.
pt. ,r,.,., .,
49, ~ Ie,a q
NO. p,i,s,. IL So ,, n..as >'"' .
| Alden. Jr (,tarteuI
S.urner Boy. b. e. (Mullen) ...5 : s
| Time, 2:1s14, PISA. 2:1St. One heat
Wednesday.
| o.t6 ,rpoT oP pACr rr-pcE sozo
ran. r-.,
n ~ > ''''
-" '''uih' ~ = 'HSoh'
~ >" ''' '.h'', - '''o
r,tha, g e|''I"' -" NJ, .areSoy'
r,nei - ca. m 'MarteIl) .'''.'4
- -'i'' A. -'io' O"e meat
"
@'28 TROT, PURSE $3.50.
Gil Reaper, h. s. tGilherD..2 / l
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REV. II. A. CRANE DIES.
Supt. OF OIcan. n. ", Gcnessc Confer.
cnce Buried Mt New Vaven.

Buffalo. n V. Aug. 1.-THE body of the
Rev. Horace A. Crane. superintendent OF
the Olcan n. Y, District. Geucsec Con
ference, Methodist Episcopal church. was
shipped this afternoon to New Haven, Vt,
Mr. Cranes birthplace. for interment. Mr..
Crane died Monday night following an
operation for appendicitis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07

Count the separate and distinct facts
stated in the various real estate ads in
this Issue. You'll decide that the best
ad is the ono which gives the creates.
number of facts. Write your ad ac-
cordngly
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Sc NEW CITIZENS.
Naturalization Court Ends Session at
Montpelier.

Montpelier, Sept. Judge Harlan b.
Howe Clerk Plat and United States
Marshal Carpenter have returned to their
respective homes after having been in
the city since Tuesday holding sessions
for naturalization purposes. A total Of
rs new citizens were made during the
courts stay in the city and many more
would have been admitted had they not
temporarily been removed from the state
because OF lack OF work IN this vicinity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-07

Nav york consumes 100000 quarts Of
lii nor day, and it is estimated that
95 nor cent. of this total goes direct to
hah,es and another % per cent OF chill
dren who Depend largely on milk for
foNd.
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SMITH COLLEGE OPENING POST
PONED.

Northampton, Mass, Sept. Smith
College authorities announced tonight
that the opening of the college would be
postponed from September q to October
J. because of infan+ile paralysis