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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
BURLINGTON MAN HEADS
THE MYSTIC SHRINERS
VI. q. Clark In Elected Illustrious Po-
tentate at Annual Meeting

Rutland, Dec 1.-THE annual meeting
of Cairo Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine. was held at the Masonic Temple
this afternoon and the following officers
elected for the coming year; Illustrious
potentate, NJ, G. Clark of Burlington:
Industrious chief rabban. Allen ID. Ball OF
Ludlow; illustrious assistant chief rab-
ban, +. w. Crannell of Burlington; illus
trious high priest and prophet. Roger S.
Pike of Rutland: illustrious Oriental
guide Frank w. Corliss Of Springfield.
illustrious treasurer. Frank L. Allen OF
Fair Haven; illustrious recorder l.. J.
Eggleston OF Rutland; representatives to
the imperial council, NJ. G. Clark and
Noble Bissonette of Burlington and T. A.
Davenport of Bennington. At Els o'clock
the mobiles held a grand banquet at the
Hotel Berwick, The Shriners initiated 50
candidates at the country club, This
evening they are being entertained at
the Strand theatre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Forbes Executive Messenger

Mop:3elie". Dec. lG.-Acl!ng on the rec
"'nmendatiop Of Governor .lect James
HARNESS, Sesgeant-at-Nrins Dwight j.
l'w.nel has appointed Charles s. Forbes
at ST Adams executive messenger Cor
the coming legislative session AT COM
pensAtion Of 81 a day.
Tho position designated will carry with
1t such duties as pertain to the cleric al
and other work OF the executive depart
mel', Which at one time WAS done. by a
man OK experience in public lie. Mr.
FORBES mas had nearly 20 years experi-
ence at the State House during sessions
of the Legislature as a press representa-
tive or in official capacities. His first of
ncial position was that OF executive
clerk Tor GOV. John l.. Barstow in 1882.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
TO HOLD INQUEST
IN W0MAK'S DEATH
Ugly RumOrs That Mrs. Edward
GarrOw Was Not a Suicide
to Be Sifted

Richford. Doc. N.--T'welve witnesses
nave been called to appear at an inquest
10 be held tomorrow at Enosburg Falls,
called by States Attorney A. Il. Eowey
OF TINS place. who will conduct rigid
investigation into the rumors regarding
the recent death of Mrs. Edward Garrow
Of Franklin. Ugly stories have been cir
culateG since Mrs. Garrow's death No
venbor 90 and irsistent limitations have
been made that the woman did not shoot
herself but was murdered
The gossip that represents the supposed
suicide OF Mrs. Garrow as murder will
be sifted to the bottom. States Attorney
Rowley said to the Free Press this eve
ming. The investigation will he continued
until he Is completely satisfied. In addi-
ton TO the ~ called fer tomorrow. addi-
tional witnesses will be called as the In
vestigation proceeds. Mr.. Rowley said this
evening. Everybody likely to shed any
light on the matter will he called those
to appear tomorrow being persons direct
ly connected In one way or another.
The inquest is being called to put ~
rest the rumors that have intimated at
murder. so that any innocent person or
persons may be freed of suspicion.
Mr.. Rowley said that DR.. Ray Thomas
Of Enosbure Falls. who had attended
mTS. IdfIOW. BHu tne doH'
Gibson, a man of much experience, had
said the case was undoubtedly a suicide.
Selectmen had also said the same.
Mr.. Garrow, the husband of Mrs. Gar
row. is said to have some enemies.
The case was not reported to the states
attorney until Friday evening. when Or.
". J. Howard, health officer of this
district. reported the talk as coming to
his attention through selectman. II is
understood. News stories OF the suicide
said that Mis- Garrow had shot herself
twice in the head with an automatic re-
volver while alone in the house, i'll health
and dependency being given as the cause.
She was about 40 years OF age and beside
her husband was survived b. son and
daughter.
After the funeral. rumors began to cir
culate and came to the attention of the
authorities. II is said that the doctor
in the case. the selectman and the un-
dertaker were so thoroughly convinced
that II was a case of suicide that they
did not consider It necessary for any
further investigation TO be had.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
LUDWIG MARTENS
TO BE DEPORTED
Unrecognized Soviet Ambassa-
dor to U. S. Ordered Out
of Country

Warrington. Dec. 16..-Deportation of
Ludwig. C.. A. Is. Martens, unrecognized
soviet ambassador to the United states.
was ordered to-day by Secretary Wilson
of the labor department.
The labor secretary holding that Mar
tens is an alien, citizen of Russia and
member of and affiliated with an or
ganizaton advocating the overthrow OF
the government of the United States by
force. directed the commissioner general
OF immigration to take the Bolshevik
agent into custody and TO deport him to
Russia at the expense of the United
States government. MIR. Wilson in his or
der added that Martens should he
treated with the utmost courtesy and
given the best available accommo da lions
in transit"
Government officials anticipate that an
effort Will hc made by Martens counsel
to stay the warrant by an appeal 20 the
courts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
CONTRASTING ASSOCIATION


since 1
.gran
sc was on record for days and
hlced Ic3 POUNDS M bu'ier
the Thue az PRODUCT was i' Lowing S2 above
oil
Wv
following Of
80, "" Wv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
WAS BORN IN VERMONT

Concord, n. H.. Dec 1.-THE death
occurred here early to-day of DR..
Orlando h. Douglas, for years one OF
the best known physicians and eye, ear
and throat specialists in this State. Born
on September H. 1896, in Cornwall. Vt.
he moved az young man to Missouri
and had part in the disorders in that
State at the beginning of the Civil War
He gave gallant service In the conflict
between the States and was twice wound
ed After the war he practiced his pro-
fession in New York and New Hampshire
lie was member OF many scientific so
cieties patriotic and fraternal societies,
had held office in most OF them. and was
an active worker for years IN the Young
Mems Christian association. lie had
written much on medical and surgical
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
INVESTIGATES Vt. ACCOUNTS
New York Accountant Reports To Board
OF COntrOI-Wtli Soon be
Printed

Montpelier. Dec. 1.-THE New York
accountant. Mr.. Buck. who recently
made an Investigation Of the account
ing system Of Vermont has made his
report to the board Of control by
which he was engaged.
1t is II interesting document, which
probably, for the most part Will be
printed shortly. One of the most in
teresting parts is the fate that blue
print shows the increases in expenses
in the last 20 years. One OF the pc
Culiar things is that the health de-
partment, although 1t has increased
its activities materially. remains the
lowest while education and agricul-
ture have materially increased
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
MANS LEG BROKEN IN
DISPUTE OVER DOGS

Barre, Dec. 9.-i1omer Metz has COM
planned to the States attorney about the
treatment that he alleges Peter Adams
gave him last evening Tho story. as re-
cited, Is that Metz stopped Adams dog
and another dog fighting at the risk OF
being injured. After separating the can
ines Adams reprimanded Metz for abus-
ing his dog and then pushed him out of
the house and off the steps with the re-
suit that the bone in Mets's left leg snap
ped In two places above tho ankle. lilo Is
now at the Barre Hospital
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
DIES AFTER EATING OYSTERS
Three-Nrar-Uld Girl Hns COnyuIsions
After P"rtakins Of Broth with Two
Three Oysters in 1t

81. Adams. Dec. 1a-Phyllls. the three
yea--old daughter OF Mr.. ana Mrs. W.T.
!ia;n Marquette OF Bishop street. died Of
commissions this morning at AS O'Clock
as result OF eating oysters. Friday
night for her supper she had some oyster
broth in which there were TWO or three
oystars. Late in the evening she became
III and suffered a CONFUSION. Early this
morning she suffered another CONFUSION
from which she never recovered.
Besides her parents. she is survived by
An infant sister, Elizabeth. The funeral
arrangements have no tbaGn conple led.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
INCREASES TO Sl5O,OOO
burlington Drug Go. Amends Capital
StOck-Othcr Firms to Issue Stock

Montpelier, Dec, 1.-THE Burlington
Drug company has filed with the secre-
tary of State a certificate that the COM
pany will amend its capital stock, in
creasing the amount from s65 600 to sl5O0
of which $50 are common and $50 preferred
stock
The Rlamy Hatch company of Windsor
has filed a similar paper in the same
office. in which the name is changed to
the Blamy Markham company.
The Demeritt company of Waterbury
has filed a similar paper. in which II IN
creases its capital stock $50 shares at sl5O
share. The company's assets are Sc,
up as sl04. 500s8
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
The Howard National Bank
Two Keys

When you have safe deposit box in our
fire and burglar proof vault it takes two
keys to open it. You have one key and the
bank has the master key. Neither one of
these alone will open your box. Even if
YOU lose your key your valuables are safe.
There are many more burglars busy now
than usual. Rent IS year; larger boxes
q bit more .,s,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
RAN INTO TROLLEY
AU,oist Says slipper. street. Cnu.-d
NtishnIp---RepOrt On burlington Inuu~xt

Montpelier, Dec. Hilary n. Law
renee OF Springfield has reported to the
occrctary OF State thar his automobile
ran into trolley car Ia that town the
eth OF the month, due 10 the slippery
condition of tho streets.
The report OF the inquest that was -e-
Gently held by the Burlington city court
relative TO the accident when the Il. T.
Murphy automobile ran into a team has
been filed with the secretary OF STATE.
showing the responsibility OF the acct
dent when according to the report indi-
Gates that the driver Of the automobile
was at fault.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL
l.. u. GObie Press Of Bellows Fall. Ii
Incorporates at Montpeiier

Montpelier. Dec, 1s.--The p. II. Gobie
Press, Inc. OF Bellows Falls har filed
articles Of association in the Office OF
secretary OF State FOR the purpose OF
conducting printing bus1nesa in Bel
lowe Falls The capital stock is $50
700, while the papers are signed by p.
II. Gobie. +. w. Sweet, W. T iAage
and = $. Gobts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Bandits Get $4,000 in
Toledo Street Hold-Up
Crime Is on Main ThOrOug hfare -Four
Blocks from Police Headquarters

Toledo, O.. Dec. 2O-Six mon armed with
shot guns and with the lower part OF
their faces covered by bandanna hand
kerchiefs overpowered ten guards of the
American Railway Express company here
early tonight and escaped with safe
containing about $4,000 in cash and
Liberty bonds.
The hold-up took place on Summit street
the city's main business thoroughfare less
than four blocks from police head
quarters. The Express company guards
were conveying the safe on wheel
barrow to a truck in the rear OF the store
preparatory to taking II to the Union sta
ton, a mile away, for shipment East.
When the guards stepped outside the
store the six bandits drove up in two auto
mobiles. beat two Of the guards senseless,
loaded the safe into one of them and
escaped in both cars.
All available policemen In the city have
been armed with shot guns and are in
search for the bandits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
CARPENTER ASKS NEW
EXECUTOR FOR TRUSTS

Montpelier, Dec. i6.-George b. Carpen-
ter, wno Is receiver of the Barre Savings
Bank e Trust company has pstitioned
tire probate court asking that the court
appoint socie other person than the bank
OF wh,ch no Is receiver as executor or
administrator of Hesitate or trustee of any
funds which the bank was custodian and
the court has sent notice to parties IN
terosted of his desires in the matter. Mr.
CARPENTER feels that he mas enough work
without assuming that which others can
do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
SILENT MIKE" NOT GI,IITy

Bennington Dec 7.--Early this evening
q Bennington county court Jury brought
in verdict of not guilty in the case of
Silent Mike" Doran. nlddleweight
boxer who has appeared In bouts in North
Adams. Pittsfeld and Bridgeport. Conn.
and who was charged with assaulting two
police officers here on the night of August
-. Both officers who were hampered In
their efforts ny crowd of men and boys
were badly battered before they landed
DoEAA " Nv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
HARDING TO REVIVE
THE INAUGURAL BALI.

Washington, Dec 1s.-Revivai Of the
historic inaugural bali as feature or
the inauguration Of President elect Hard
ing has been definitely decided or by he
Washington COMMITTEES arranging for thu
festivities :ncidsat to tic induction into
oHce Of :hs rev President naxt MARCH, T.
The Inaugural ball was orc OF tho chl.c
events on the Inauguration program unNi
the nrst inauguration of President W.
son. who rsnuc;.ad tina. It be Gispcled
with.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Marriage

The most important thing for young man 70 uet
who intends to marry is the girl But right next in
Importance comes money enough TO support her. It
easy to save, if you have something to save for
are you saving up IN the bank SO that when the
''me comes you will feel like when you ask
her? Highest interest rate allowed by law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
Farmers Relief Bill
Ready for President
senate ConcurS in House Amend
mcnts--Possibility Of Veto

Washington. Dec. 20.--Legislative cnsct-
ment of the joint resolution directing
revival of the War Finance CORPORATION
as measure OF relief for farmers against
falling prices was completed to-day when
the Senate without n record vote, con-
Cured In House amendments eliminating
the section suggesting that the Federal
Reserve Board extend liberal credits to
farmers
The resolution now goes to the Prcsi-
dent. Senator ana representatives were
divided to-day in their opinion as to u
possible veto. Some believed the Presi-
dent still would veto the measure. while
others were inclined TO the belief that
with the elimination OF advice to the Fed
eral Reserve Board. approval of the ex-
ecutve would be given the measure
Leaders who We're responsible for the
final enactment of the resolution how
ever expressed confidence of their ability
to override veto both in the Senate and
House. They were assured they said.
OF votes from southern members in such
contingency.
Washington. Dec. 20.-First action since
the Johnson bin restricting immiyra ton
for one year was passed by the House
will be taken tomorrow by the Senate
immigration committee, Chairman Colt
Republican, of Rhode Island announced
to- night.
The committee will be asked to decide
whether IT shall open hearings or report
the bill at once, but Senator Colt said
that inasmuch as he had received a num-
Der of applications from societies and in
dividuals to he heard. he would urge the
committee to begin hearings the first week
OF the new year
Wide differences of opinion exist among
senators regarding the immigration
question and 1t is probable that the COM
mittee will decide to hold extensive hear
ings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
THREE KILLED IN
KANSAS RACE RIOT.
Whites and Negroes at Tnde-
pendence Start Fighting Fol-
lowing Killing of Grocer by
COlOred Assailant

Independence. Kan. Dec. IG-Race riot
Ing IN connection with the killing here
this morning of r. r. Wharton. a white
grocer. by negro, broke out mere to-
night and fighting In which revolvers
r1fles and shot guns are being used by
both sides is going on in the streets. AT
least three persons had been killed at nine
y. M. it was reported Shortly after nine
y. m, Chief OF Police T.. H. Hall an
nounced that a request had been sent to
Topeka urging that National Guardsmen
be sent here.
Members of the home guard and of the
FOCAL post or the American Legion turned
out to assist in quellng the disorder
wharton was killed in his store early
to-day by negro who escaped with
about $500. Shortly afterward the alarm
was spread and hundreds of men gath
cred hurriedly. some of them armed to
seek for the robber. The search kept up
Tor hours without any definite results
Race FEELING was stirred /up by the in
sistence of the searchers in trying to find
the slayer of Wharton in the houses of
other negroes
various minor clashes resulted from
the aggressveness Of the man hunt and
open violence broke out in the evening
Shots We're fired in many of the streets
anu houses were punctured with bullets
the struggle becoming more violent with
each succeeding volley.
All sorts of weapons were brought into
play by both sides and the streets were
Hghted by the flames of fire arms while
men and even women and children rushed
through the thoroughfares into the negro
quarter fighting and shouting.
One man is known to have been killed
ana two wounded fatally as the result Of
Inc riot. Two negroes are believed to
have been killed. according to announce
nent by Chief of Police Il. H. Hall. who
stated at 9:40 that the situation was under
control.
Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 16-Fighting was
in progress between whites and negroes
on the streets of Independence. Kansas,
and there has been much shooting accord
Ing to telephone message received here
tonight. from Independence. The report
@aid at least three persons had been
killed. II was denied that an attempt had
been made TO lynch a negro accused of
shooting n white man.
The message which cains fro:r a tele-
phenc operator at Independence said the
Aro'i2'a broke an SI.d.rI, and .ni' owe
q CAV OF sH I,tnmeD. over TIE shooting Of
p white man. P-,oar. :his morning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
FAMILY HAkDSHIPS

'!s your wife q moving picture fau?"
''L!! sa" so. Sometimes we have 10 drive
povs- or eight miles away from meme
% HHd show she hasn't seer."- Detroit
FREQ Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

DAUGHTERS OBSERVE HOMIE DAY
The Vermont Daughters of Boston OBJ
served home day" Friday at the Hotel
Vendome. Two short plays were given
LbX members dressed in Colonial costumes,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

il. W. KELLER. SssrstAxA
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-17
tBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 16.-MOre
charges against Senator Harding Of
vacillation On the league Of nations,
"of somcrsaulting, wiggling and
wobbling," were made by Governor
Cox in a statement issued tonight
and in five speeches closing his
three days Ohio campaign.
Senator Hardings address yester-
day at Indianapolis was the basis of
Governor CoX's renewed assault.
The governor declared it was the
senator's twelfth flop on the
league issue and he charged his Op-
ponent with attempting to wiggle
himself into the presidency"
That the senator's Indianapolis
speech was a plea to league advo-
Gates, after rejection" of the
league in his Des Moines address,
was asserted by Governor Cox, who
pictured the senator as leaving his
dugout" and crying "Kamerad,
kamerad to the hosts of peace"
People Are For League.
"a great principle has been vim
dicated in the hearts of the Ameri-
can people, said the governors S
statement. They are for the league
of nations"
when the senatorial oligarchy
wrote the republican platform, it
was deliberately made meaningless
and vague. IT was the vehicle
which was to enable the senatorial
candidate to ride through the cam
paign assuming the attitude of all
things to all people. To Johnson
followers he said what they desired
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-17

ito hear, to the lGlenu VI INt'h, lN''"
land WiCkeraham, his speech was
yelled innucndo and implication. In
the face of the greatest issue i'll all
history, it was unfortunate that a
great political party did not take a
more definite stand. 1t was pa
! thetic to see it's candidate attempt
ing to wiggle himself into the pres
| idency.
Storm of Protest Is Here.
Il was convinced, when | left the
great western country, that storm
of protest and indignation was
growing. 1t is here. Senator Hard
ing is helpless in No Mans land
bereft of public confidence. WITH
| in a week Judge Taft sent forward
a flag of truce from Vancouver
stating his candidate had seen the
light. Yesterday, Judge Root ana
thirty-one associates in New YORK
came forward with another flag OF
truce. This morning Senator Hard
| ing leaves the dugout and comes 10
! the hosts of peace, with his hands
to high heaven, crying 'Kamerad,
kamerad America has heard this
cry before. and has found that it
came from those who could not be
trusted. even after they surrender
ed, Speaking plainly, Senator
Harding deserves his present plight
No man who in the midst of grave
conditions. exhibits only words
words, and then more words, when
| mean HotiililS, ucoVl NSS Wv
,dence of the people.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-17
t.y THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Ottawa, Ont. oct. Is, British
authorities in ireland are "puttinS
everything the Germans were ac-
cused of to shame" Eamon De Va
lera. president Of the Irish re-
public" declared in letter read
here today at a conference of the
Canad dian Selt-Determlnation
league, for Ireland.
The letter which Mr.. De Valera
sent from Washington appealed for
self determination for ireland, and
also charged the British admins
tration with "indulging in an orgy
of frightfulness."
mo peace can last which fails
to recognize as universally appiica-
BILE the right of nations to choose
the governments under which they
are LIVING 1t added
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-17
DOCTORS SELECT
ALBUQUERQ As
CONVENTION CITY


Roswell, n. NJ. oct. I6--The
New McXjcan Medical association
decided 10 hold it's next annual con-
vcntion in Albuquerque, either IN
April or May. The present Conven-
lion in Roswell has been a success
in every way,
Or. e. A, Russell, Artcsia, is the
new president elect, and will sue
crcd Or. II. V. rail Roswell. Tne
rcWly elected vice presidents are pr.
j. S. Cipes, Albuquerque; Dr. G. NJ,
Yatrr Roswell; Dr. W. i, Witt
wer. Las Iunas, secretary DE-.
Frank T.. Tull, hlbuqucrauc, treas-
mer, j w. Elder, Albuqucrdu".
The delegate to tho American Ned
zeal association convention will be
Or. W. r, Joyner, Roswell, toe al
tcruatc, Or. G. T.. Churchill Mad
rid.
The members Of the council Sc
Iccted today are nr. J, w. III s'Srr'
Roswell Or. II. \. Miller, Clovis
Dr. A. G. Shortlc, Albuquerque; br.
Il. +. Mcbride, las Cruces; DR.. C.
S. I.osey, Las Vegas; Dr. {. y.
Waller, Santa F.. The m'n'hHrs
Of the scientific research comm T.
SN~~~.~~e-~N--~-~~ ~~-~~-~~~~-;[sT7r ~>N'-~~>-~->~
CONTINUED on Page Three,l
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-10-17

here this afternoon to an audience
which was not large at the Lyceum
theater. Interesting to the Clovis
people and people from all over
Curry county gathered here to at
tend the fair to find both candi-
dates for governor in Clovis today.
Speaking of Judge Hanna, Me-
chem was as courteous as Judge
Hanna has been Throughout thf
campaign in speaking. of .Mecnen,,
rio sald of Judge Hanna:sS's' 4 -.
"As far as Hanna is concerned. I
should say he is my friend ana an
honest, straightforward gentleman,
and no one viii make a mistake in
voting for him if he is in favor Of
tlanna's policy"
Hpth caudidatcs will probably
spend the greater part Of Sunday
here resting and tHkiug verbal
fast for twelve hours