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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
KNEW IT'S DESTIN ALTON

A younEster on his initial visit to
church was extremely interested when
his father started to take up the col
lection. Unable to stand the strain, he
deftly eluded his mother and attached
himself as convoy to papa, following
him down the aisle, with his eyes grow
ing larger and rounder as the money
flowed in. This method of obtaining
wealth was new to him, but he thought
he knew its destination. and as the
ushers reached the rear of the church
and turned for the solemn march to the
pulpit his voice rang over the room
Give it to me, dad / can take it to
mamma r'-San Francisco Chronicle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
POST OFFICER KILLED
Colonel Sumner, Formerly Mt Ethan
Allen, Dies in France


Allen, Dies in France
Lieut-Col Z. V. Sumner, Jr. Air Serv-
ice, U. S. A, commanding the aviation
depot and camp at Romorantin, France,
was killed in motorcycle accident in
France June 3. Colonel Sumner was we'll
known in Burlington, having been sta
toned at Fort Ethan Allen for some
time as a captain in the cavalry. He
will be remembered as manager of the
18th Cavalry baseball team. Colonel
Sumner left Burlington in the fall of 1911
and went to France in April, 1913. At the
time of his death Colonel Sumner was in
command of the largest airplane plant
and camp connected with the \. l.. +.
in France. At one time Colonel Sumner
had 300 officers and over 1900 men under
his command
Colonel Sumner was awarded the d. S.
NJ. as per following citation: Lieut.. Col
f. " Sumner, as commanding officer
air service production and assembly CEN
ter at Romorantn displayed peculiar
administrative ability in co-ordinatng the
work Of the many different elements at
the largest air service project in the A
Z. F. The satisfactory results obtained
at Romorantin were due largely to his
tireless energy and skill in supervising
and directing its operation" He also
received the French Legion of Honor in
appreciation of the work accomplished
Colonel Sumner leaves a wife. well
known in Burlington. and two small chill
dren. the younger boy who was born
after his departure for France. THE
sudden and distressing death of this
young officer" writes an officer. 'leaves
a sorrowing family and host of friends
who had every reason to expect a brillian,
and successful career in the army"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
PIE AT HOME

There was only one piece of pie left on
the plate and Willie's mother pressed the
visitor to take it. He declined. but she
insisted Willie had had no pie. and this
was more than he could stand. In voice
of bitter sarcasm he howled out;
Keep on worryin' him, ma-keep on
worryin' him. He'll take it after a while!"
Elk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
THE STORY TELLER
A GREENHORN FROM THE HUI

A Boston man who was passing the
night at a hotel in a Southern town told
the colored porter he wanted to be called
early in the morning. The porter replied
say boss, All reckon yo' amt familiar
with these heah modern inventions. When
yo' wants to be called in de mawnin' all
yo' has to do is jest to press de button at
de head of yo' bed. Den we comes up an
calls you. Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
WANTED.
STATE SALARY GRAD

Vermont has had varied experience with
measures affecting the pay of legislators
and other public servants. We have talk
ell about bulk sum as n substitute for
the daily wage for our lawmakers. and or
an increased pay per diem. In the mean
t,mo the pay OF our legislators has been
Increased TO a q day, and still further
increase held possible each session by re-
moving tho time lock from the longth OF
tho session. A stated salary for the scs-
crease with the extending of the length Of
the session.
Massachusetts has just passed through
an interesting experience with this guess
ton OF compensation for lawmakers. The
Legislature passed bill providing for all
increase in the salaries of lawmakers
from $1,000 to $3.50. Governor Coolidge
vetoed the salary grab. Among other
other things he said the legislative posi-
ton is neither obligatory nor a means of
gaining livelihood.
The legislative grabbers began to hunt
through the records and made the inter-
csting discovery that Governor Coolidge.
while legislator a few years ago had
himself voted for an increase in salary.
Thereupon the legislators chortled in great
glee, holding that a statesman should
never change his mind or admit a mistake.
or vice versa
The members of the House after bitter
debate in which they denounced the press
for condemning the salary grab, passed
the measure over the governors veto by a
vote of 1873 to II. The Senate on Thursday,
with one vote to spare. also passed the
bill over the executive veto, the vote
standing q to H.
resident of Cambridge in a letter to
the Boston Herald dealing with this whole
situation. is worth quoting in this con.
nection:
Loyal Massachusetts, republicans COM
mend Governor Coolidge for his action in
vetong the bill designed to raise the sala
ries of our Massachusetts legislators from
$1,000 to $500 year. His words to the
effect that the legislative positions are nei-
Their obligatory nor a means of livelihood
are significant and are characteristic of
his political courage. But his veto is even
more significant in that it establishes. at
least in Massachusetts, the decided
stand the Republican party. must take
against extravagant spending of public
money.
Those who hope for a republican presi-
dent in 1921 realize that the Republican
party must demonstrate to the people that
it will not approve extravagances and I'M
necessary expenditures. The Republic
can PARTY cannot successfully attack the
record of the present federal admnistra-
ton as regards extravagant war expendi-
lures. If its legislators and executives
pursue parallel course"
The question of governmental economy
is conspicuous political football Cover
nor Smith of New York made a demand
Tor economy one of the principal features
of his campaign. yet he has just made a
strenuous argument for the largest bud
get in the history Of the Empire State.
Vermont has repeatedly passed through
"a similar experience. Yet there must
manifestly be some limit to public expendi-
lures some time. or somebody will reap
the whirlwind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19

did wrong in the manner of handling my
salary and official expenses, and for this
! am extremely sorry.
1T has just come TO my attention that
some Of the vouchers, and in two instances
the files themselves, have been taken from
the office. ] have never taken any files
vouchers from the office Of the audi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19

People OF Vermont" and signed Horace
F. Graham. The statement issued in
August 1918, read as follows:
Inquiry having been made concerning
my conduct of the Office when auditor of
accounts, | feel that should say some
'lirc' NV tn 9uhfn"t 7 realize that I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
A BUSINESS REASON

'Hensler is greatly perturbed over the
prohibition measures"
Il did not know that he was addicted
to the use OF intoxicants"
'oh, he isn't, He's president Of a cork.
screw factory "-Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE
INCONSISTENCY

Yes, l was fined 500 for putting color
ing matter in artificial butter"
We'll. didn't you deserve it?'
Perhaps. But what made me mad was
that the magistrate who imposed the fine
had dyed whiskers ''-Mlestones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
A DIPLOMATIST

You used to say l was perfect"
II was mistaken"
you brute!"
Il mean. dearest. that you couldn't
have been, because since then you have
steadily improved. Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
IMPERATIVE MOOD

Nurse-Marjorie, you mustn't slam your
doll down like that. It's just as easy to
lay her down gently.
Marjorie-It isn't when you're mad
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
ALL BUT THE IMPOSSIBLE

you seem to have to tinker a greas
deal with your motorboat."
Il do"
She never has tire trouble. That's
about all l can say"-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19

0OOth
". 4. Cooke
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
Noske May BE Chancellor.

Weimar, Thursday, June 19.-The
German cabinet will fall tonight, it is
learned from authentic sources. Count
Won Brockdorff Rantzau, the foreign
minister, and Fhiipp Scheidemann. the
chancellor. With few others, will re-
sign because they will not sign the
treaty Gustave Noske, minister of de-
fense, or Herman Mueller majority
socialist leader, will be chosen chancellor
by President Ebert, it is said.
Noske is very popular, not only with
the right wing of his own party, but
with the conservatives since he was
able to protect property during recent
disorders in Berlin. He is unpopular
and even hated by the radicals of his
party and the independent socialists be
cause of the rigor with which he sup
pressed disturbances. A meeting will be
held late tonight to determine the men,
bers of the new cabinet, and it is said
that the choice of u chancellor will be
reported by midnight.
The new cabinet according to re-
port. will sit until 3 o'clock Friday
morning and presumably will settle the
question of signing the treaty. 1t is
expected to accept the allied terms, al
Continued on Page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
IMPROVED SLEEPING CAR
SERVICE FOR ARDMORE
AND VICINITY AGITATED

Oklahoma City. June 20.-Resdents of
the southern portion of the state who
travel the Santa Fe i'm order to trans
act business at the statehouse and with
other business calling them to Oklahoma
City. are endeavoring to bring about
an agitation for additional sleeper serv.
ice between Ardmore and Oklahoma
City. This service, those who discuss
the matter insist, should be in addi-
ton to the proposed observation-disclosures
Hugo service which has been under dis.
cussion recently.
It is pointed out that Wichita Falls,
Texas, secured relief upon its applica-
ton for through sleeper service to the
Texas oil fields, and the absence of
equal accommodation to the Healdton
and other southern Oklahoma fields is
regarded as discrimination. At present
there are only five berths available out
of Ardmore on north bound trains and
these are always taken long before train
time. The inconvenient hours of ar
rival and departure at the Carter county
seat are urged as additional reasons
why a "set.out" sleeper should be pro
vided. Passengers coming north are
obliged to run chances of securing a
berth and if not successful are up
virtually the entire night. Southbound
passengers, although able to enter the
sleeper here early in the night, are
obliged to leave it on arrival at Ardmore
at 1858 O'Clock in the morning.
There is a welldefined movement to
bring the matter before the corporation
commission at an early date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
HEALTH ENGINEER
SUBMITS OPINION
ON WATER SUPPLY
FOLLOWING REQUEST OF MAYOR
FREEMAN SURVEY OF ARD
MORE FLUID Is MADE

In the interest of the general health
of the people of Ardmore, Mayor Free
man some time since addressed a let
ter to the state health commissioner
asking that Il sanitary condition OF
the Ardmore water supply be investi-
gated.
Health Commissioner Lewis, re
spending to the call, sent j. w. Evans,
state sanitary engineer, to Ardmore
with instructions to make II complete
survey of the conditions and submit
his report.
Following the survey Mr.. Evans, up
on his return to oklahoma City, has
submitted to the mayor and commits
sioners of Ardmore a report setting
forth in detail the conditions as he
found them and making suggestions for
their bctterment.
In brief the report states that the
Ardmore water supply comes from a
lake wich is fed by the surface drain
age from water shed of approximate
ly miles area; that the drainage
area is composed of farm and pasture
lands; that several dwellings, are To-
Gated upon the water shed; that the
water shows quite lot of suspended
organic matter in its volume; that a
careful analysis of the water, how
eyer, shows no intestinal organisms
likely to spread disease; that while
typhoid and other diseases might be
spread through drinking water coming
from a water shed whereon dwellings,
are located, yet the history of Ard
more shows that the general health of
the community is above par.
The report recommends the don-
struction of a dam on Hickory creek
10 augment the water supply and
states that the water stored in the
reservoir must be used until this dam
may be constructed, but asks that the
water be treated, in the interim, with
liquid chlorine.
The report further suggests the sus.
pending of fishing in the lake until
such time as the water may be treat
ed. prior to getting water from Hick-
ory Creek. with liquid chlorine and
that coagulating basin and sand fill
Ter be arranged and constructed to re-
place the settling basin recently built"
The report closes by suggesting that
the construction of the basin might
prove a makeshft for some time or
until the Hickory Creek reservoir may
be constructed.
Mayor Freeman, in speaking of the
matter stated that he favored the dam
ming of Hickory Creek and the turn
ing Of the present reservoir, with its
surrounding grounds. into a city pleas.
ure resort to which the toil-weary ones
may 20 and spend a pleasant day in
fishing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
SENATOR SHEPPARD
PRAISES COVENANT
AS WAR PREVENTATIVE

Washington, June 20.-Supporting
the League of Nations, Senator Shep.
pard, democrat, of Texas told the senate
today that objection to any waI.making
power of the league was entirely ground
less. The covenant only pledges the
member nations to cooperate in repell.
ing invasion, he said. 'but confers no
powers to the league" in that regard.
ain viewing the covenant as a whole"
said the Texas senator lit may well be
characterized as the most effective in.
strument for the maintenance of peace
and the prevention of war the heart
and brain of man have vet produced. 1t
has not attempted the impossible. It
has based on a clear recognition of the
fact that we have not vet reached that
stage where war may be entirely sup.
pressed 1t makes war remote and i'm
probable however by organizing the
public opinion and the moral force of
civilization in one great international
unit pledge to the peaceful settlement
of international controversies.
But we are told that the United
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
FROM VILLAS
COMMAND SEEN AT VARIOUS
POINTS ALONG THE BORDER

FL Paso, Texas. June 20.-With MeX-
can federal troops moving TO u mum
Der of places in districts where Amer-
cans are at work on mining and other
projects in Mexico, and with local of
ficials of both sides taking a more opti-
mistic view of the situation as n re
suit of announcements from Washing
ton that the Mexican government would
act to protect Americans from any pos
sibe violence, the situation on the bor
der appeared more quiet today than for
some time past.
Five hundred Mexican federal troops
who started yesterday to protect the
American Mormon colonies near Casas
Grandes, We're well on their way today
in that direction.
On the American side of the border,
military dispositions remained much as
they were yesterday. Scattering bands
Of Villa men have been reported from
various points along the border, but
little importance is attached TO their ap-
pearance. as it is not thought they are
acting according to any o"e-arranged
plan, but merely as stragglers from
Villas command, dispersed by American
troops earlier in the week.
With a force of airpanes here, it
was expected that scouting flights would
be undertaken on considerable scale
today, the first flight yestecdly by Maj.
Edgar Tobin having located Il small
number of men supposed 10 be Villa
adherentS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
Daily Summary
of Peace News
BY the Associated Press

Growing belief that Germany
would sign the peace treaty was
strengthened today by news of
the fan of the Scheidemann ministry
in that country. The premier had
been one of the most outspoken of
German officials in his opposition
to the treaty. Paris advices indi-
cate the expectation there that the
cabinet formed by his successor
will be one that will accept the al
lied terms. 1t is reported that
Gustav Noske, the minister of de-
fense, will head the new ministry.
From the current German dis
patches it woulO appear that the
majority socialists, the indepen-
dent socialists and the centrists are
in favor of signing the treaty,
with German national and demo
cratic parties opposed to accept
ing the terms. As the first three
organizations form an overwhelm-
ing majority in the national assem-
bly,, it appears that the new cab
met will in effect receive a man
date to meet the demands of the
entente.
\ sitoation has arisen in Italy
that threatens to complicate the
work of the peace conference. Pre-
mer Orlando last night submitted
the resignation of his cabinet, from
an adverse vote in the chamber of
deputies on a motion by the pre-
mier for a secret session at which
the foreign policy of the kingdom
would be discussed.
The resignation has not been
accepted by King Victor Emman-
uel as yet, however, and it may be
that Signor Orlando will remain in
office to carry on the work of the
peace conference. in which he has
been one of the most prominent
figures.
Should Premier Orlando quit of
flee, there apparently would be a
considerable delay in the settle
ment of the Adriatic problem. In
his address before the chamber
prior to the vote, the premier said
that the situation at present is
grave and that Italy is facing the
most acute phase of the immense
crisis arising from the war"
Meanwhile, Notwithstanding the
signs that Germany will accept the
peace treaty, the allied forces are
prepared for her refusal of it. Mar
shal Foch, it is reported, will be
in command on a front extending
from the Rhine to the Danube
should forward movement be nee
essary.
Swiss advices say that Italian
forces have begun to occupy Vor-
arlberg, i'm the extreme western
part OF Austria. in anticipation of
refusal on the part of either Ger
many or Austria to meet the allied
terms. Switzerland, in the mean
time, is prepared to maintain her
neutrality, having called out troops
to guard the northern frontier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
26,45O TROOPS TO Be
RECRUITED To SERVE
ON MEXICAN BORDER

Washington, June 20-Announce-
ment was made today that Secretary
Baker had authorized the recruiting
of 26,45O men for service on the MeXi-
can border. They will replace men. en-
listed for the war emergency and now
eligible for discharge. Men will be en-
not to exceed the numbers indicated:
White infantry. 5000; infantry me
gro), 1000; cavalry. 10000 field artil-
lery, 1000; engineers, 500; medical
corps 1900; ordnance, $50; signal
corps. 800; air service, 500. and quar-
termaster corps, 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
ST. LOUIS BREWERS WILL
FILE PETITION TO ENJOIN
WARTIME PROHIBITION

St. Louis, Mo, June 20.-Attorneys
representing the ST. Louis Brewing
Association and the Independent Brew
cries Company, it is announced here.
are preparing to file a petition in the
United States district court asking an
Injunction restraining the government
from enforcing prohibition of the sale
of 2.75 per cent beer after July /. The
action, brought in the interest of IA
ST. Louis breweries, is similar to that
taken by eastern brewers to test the
question of whether production of beer
of 275 per cent alcoholis content will
be permitted after July 1.
Norman Jones. secretary of the st.
Louis Brewing Association, announced
that members of the association will
continue with the manufacture of 2.75
per cent beer after July l unless the
United States supreme court has ruled
adversely on the question before that
date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
GERMAN CABINET RESIGNS AS PROTEST AGAINST SIGNING OF TREATY
100000 OFFERED FOR
FLIGHT ACROSS PACIFIC
IN Z DAYS OR LESS

Los Angeles, June 2O.-Licensed aN'
iators of any nationality may com
pete in the proposed transPacific air
plane flight, for which Thomas IL.
lnce offered a prize of $4,000, accord
ing to rules governing the contest made
public today.
The flight may be attempted from
either side of the Pacific, but II made
westward. Venice. Cal, must be the
starting poin, and the landing ON the
mainland of Australia, the japanese
Islands or the continent of Asia. IT
made westward, Asia. Australia or ia
pan may be the starting point and the
finish made ON the mainland of the
United States.
The contest will be in the open from
next September to February. 1920. The
flight must be completed within II
days. If the flight across the Pacific
is not completed. Iuce said. the avia-
tor reaching the Hawaiian Islands in
the shortest time will be awarded $lO-
600. If no contestant shall reach the
Hawaiian Islands. the aviator who shall
fly the farthest in that direction will
receive 50 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
RECORDS SHOW LITIGANTS
BUSY IN DISTRICT COURT

The records in the court clerks of.
flee shows the following new suits filed
in the district court:
Joseph Lawrence VS.. j. S. Mullen,
by J. r. Wood. attorney, for the re-
cover of rentals: Cole johnson VS.. II.
f. Mitchell, by Eddlemann & Sneed.
attorno ;, for cancellation of lease; j.
II. Smith and L. f.. Cantrell. by Bass &
Hardy, attorneys, for recovery of dam
ages in the sum of $4,000; l.. w.
Crutcher VS.. X. $. Bruner. by Sigler &
Jackson, attorneys. suit in replevin;
Newton Ashcroft VS.. Maude Ashcroft,
by Champion & George, for divorce.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
PRISONER
FINDS BOY CHAINED:
PROTESTS; IS SHOT

Leavenworth, Kansas, June 20
C. w. Wilkes, a prisoner released
from the Kansas state penitentiary
on a harvest parole, is in danger
Gus condition today following his
being shot last night by c. w. Ray.
a farmer living on Steigers Island
in the Missouri river near the
prison.
The shooting came as a result
of Wilkes finding small boy
chained in room in Rays home.
The boy, according to sheriff VIII
son, who found the body still fas-
tened when he arrested Ray, had
a loop of the chain about his neck,
with the lock under his chin. The
two ends of the chain were secured,
one to a room wall and other TO a
door. Ray said he was breaking
the boy of running away.
Wilkes argued that the boy be
released and, following a contro-
versy, he was shot twice with an
automatic shotgun by the farm
er.
Ray was arraigned today on a
charge of assault and attempt to
kill. He is being held here be-
cause of failure to furnish bond.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
FRENCH DEPUTY RENEWS
PRO-RATA PLAN TO PAY
THE COSTS OF THE WAR

Paris, Thursday, June 19.-Speaking
today in the chamber of deputies on the
budget, jacques Stern renewed the
proposition that all outlays for the war
be proportioned among the allies.
1T is the duty of the allies said
NJ. Stern, ito help France. Great
Britain and the United States should
DO for us what they have done for
such countries as Greece and Turkey
The United States has spent only the
equivalent of 1OO, 900 900 900 francs dur
i'm gthe war. while before they came
in they delivered supplies of war ma
terial to the allies to the amount of
12O. .0O0, 200, 900 francs"