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porters had no political prestige. their
government being built only on ma
chine guns.
The statements made at these con-
ferences gave strange impression
and caused suspicion that the cry
of alarm about the Bolshevists was
preliminary to the announcement Of
retreat, The chief of the press bureau
warned the correspondents against
showing themselves in the streets as a
communist revolt was expected hourly.
That any kind of compromise is out
Of the question now is undoubted.
President Ebert of the old governmen
is strongly entrenched at Stuttgart.
whore. according TO semi official ad-
vcies the council of the empire met to-
day and unanimously approved the old
government and strongly condemned
the military coup at Berlin
Frightened Berliners last night were
asking: The white or red terror!
which, This was in consequence Of
an official announcement that the reds
were planning rising and calling
upon the people to save the country
from Bolshevism.
Government officials said to the As
ISOLATED Press:
I'VE fear bloodshed tonight it is diff
ficult for us to hold the troops back"
In preparation for the expected rising
officials camped in their offices all night
When the correspondent left the chan
celery at night fall into the darkening
Wilhelmstrasse. soldiers were bringing
huge boxes Of food and cases of wine
Berliners generally scurried to their
homes. apprehensively seeking refuge and
locking their doors.
Notwithstanding DR.. Kapp's resigna-
ton, Berlin seems destined to have troub-
lous times. An influential member of the
government, talking with the correspond
ent Tuesday, insisted upon the urgency
of suppressing the strike movement and
communist opposition. He added: Time
Is on the side Of the communists, and
every hour We let slip weakens our posi-
tion We may expect great events between
now and tomorrow
The great events. beginning with the
retirement Of Kapp are evidently moving
to climax. Ebert sent an airplane over
Berlin dropping leaflets and predicting
the early collapse of the Berlin govern
ment
The utter tie-up Of the city continued
to-day and there Is no evidence OF the
breaking down Of the strike. So far as
is known. no fresh supplies Of food have
been received, and prices are jumping
almost hourly. The striking water plant
employees released a sufficient amount
to flush the sewers. to prevent the out
break Of disease, but little is available
for drinking purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

Berlin. March IL. by the Associated
for less than five days. DR.. wolfgang
Kapp. the self-apponted chancellor and
dictator. has retired from Office and con-
troll He resigned to-day, and an OFF,
ciai communication explained that the
chancellor considered his mission fulfilled
when the old government decided to meet
the most essential demands addressed to
it, He also vas moved to this action by
the extreme necessity OF tho fatherlant
which demanded union against the dan
eers OF Bolshevism.
Tie Official communique announcing the
resignation of Chancellor Kapp, endeav-
ors to give patriotic aspect to his with
drawal says:
The Bauer government having voIun-
tarily decided 20 fulill the most essen
tial political demands addressed to it. the
rejection of which on Saturday led to the
establishment of the Kapp government
Chancellor Kapp considers his mission
fulfilled and retires. resigning the execu-
tive power again into the hands OF the
military commander-in-ch!ef.
In this he is moved by the conviction
of the extreme necessity OF the father
against the annihila,ing dangers of Boil
shovsm.'
The real circumstances of kapps re-
tirement are still shrouded in mystery
An important factor undoubtedly is to be
found in the deliberations of the under
secretaries and imperial council yester-
day. which Major-General Won Luettwitz
attended. The views Of this conference
were that both Kapp and Won Luettwitz
cradle position.
Won Luettwitz agreed to this, but when
he returned to the chancellery he allowed
himself to be persuaded to change his
mind and retain office. To him has been
delegated the executive power Of the for
mer revolutionary chancellor. and it is
difficult to say what will happen now that
Won Luettwitz remains the military dicta-
tor of Berlin.
1t is reported. however, that Gustav
Noske. minister of defense in the old
government, is coming here tonight, and
that Won Luettwitz PERHAPS will transfer
his new-found authority 10 him
In conference with the foreign corre-
spondents yesterday, Kapps press chief
made play with the Boishevist danger.
In a second conference an attempt was
made to conceal the fact that the Berlin
government was likely to be of only short
duration.
Although the general strike dealt
this government a mortal blow, the de-
cisive fact is that Kapp and his sup
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
GIBSON OUT FOR CONGRESS
Rumor He Il Candidate to Succeed Dale
-Amey Also May Seek Same
Nomination

Montpelier March 17-That f. W. Glib
son is to become a candidate for Con-
gress to take the place Of Porter II.
Dale is the feeling that exists about the
State House. although nothing certain
can be learned about the matter. There
is a rumor that he obtained petitions from
the secretary Of State recently and IT Is
known that Mr.. Gibson was at that office,
but no information was forthcoming from
that department relative to the matter.
There is also a rumor about the capitol,
that Harry B. Amey of Island Pond will
be candidate for the same nomination
and that he will oppose the 18th amend
ment. II this occurs it will make the con-
gressional nomination fight Interesting on
the eastern side of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
License" Reports In

Montpelier, March T.--Wth the excep-
tion OF the town OF Addison county every
town clerk in the State has made a re-
port to the secretary of State relative
to the license vote in their town. In
Thetford, Landgrove and Belvdere town
meetings are yet to be held and notice
to that effect has been received by State
omcials' This morning in addition to
tnose towns which have been reported
th's week Duxbury reported yes" q,
no o. Grafton yes" IL, mo" IS. When
Addison reports the results OF that town
'ne deputy secretary of State will COM
p'le the data again. thus showing the
,ota' on each side, aside from the three
towns IN which no vote has been taken.
morgan has reported that there was no
balIots cast on the license question
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
MOTHER SUES FOR $1,000

Bennington, March 7.--Papers were
filed to-day in a suit for $4,000 damages
against the Manchester Lumber company
Of Manchester by Mrs. Julia Shepard of
Manchester in behalf OF her 14-year-old
son. Arthur Shepard. The plaintiff al
leges that while employed in the defend
ant company's mill and while operating
circular saw the boy lost four fingers
from his left hand and sustained Grip
pling injuries to the thumb. The plain
tiff claims in addition that the boy was
under the employment age permitted by
the laws of Vermont. The writ Is re-
turnable at the June term Of Bennington
county court to be held at Manchester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
TWELVE CARS DERAHED
AT ST. JOHNSBURY

st, Johnsbury. March 17.-Twelve cars
on an extra Boston & Maine freight
south bound were derailed Just about
st. Johnsbury Center late Tuesday eve
ming by spreading OF the rails. Four
cars loaded with pulp and lumber plunged
over the embankment and were embedded
in the ice in the Passumpsic river. The
others. including the caboose, stayed on
the ties, but tore up the track for 90
feet before they stopped. The wrecking
crew worked all night and had new rails
laid at eight o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. The wreckng crew will salvage the
property Thursday The loss to the rail-
road Is placed at about 5000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
RORS EXCUSED ON
ACCOUNT OF ROADS

|. Adams. March H.-When Franklin
|nty court took recess late this after
In the Jurors OH the case of George f.
fker VS.. William A. Decker, which
J begun Tuesday, were excused untfl
bay morning az the bad condition of
roads makes 1t impossible for some
the witnesses In the case to come here
be present in court Thursday.
|lvorce cases probably will be taken
Thursday. All jurors not on the
|ker panel have been excused until next
hday afternoon at two o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
FUNDS NEARLY GONE
1919 Legislatures Provision for State
DeDartments Thrce-Quarters Used

Montpelier March 1.-THE contingent
fund which the Legislature of 1919 pro-
yided for use In the several State de-
nartments under the supervision Of the
BOARD of Control is three quarters gone.
Some of the departments expenses have
run so much higher with the advanced
cost of living that the board has had to
enportion to some of the departments
certain sums of money to help them
,hrouph the fiscal year Now about s75,-
ooo has been apportioned Some of those
who are most interested are inqulring
whether any appropriation legislation
could occur IL a special session was held
and II is understood from what has ap-
reared in one Of the state papers that
a special session VIII be called II YER
mont is needed TO MAKE .he 18th State on
the suffrage amendment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
BEAT HORSE, FINED
Reno Pays Sls.sO-ss. Albans H,mnn NJ
Society Made Complaint

St Adams, March H.-On complaint of
the ST. Albans Humane society. William
Peno was arraigned before Judge y. n.
Post in city court Wednesday afternoon,
charged with cruelty to animals. He
was found guilty and fined $40 and costs.
amounting to $3.50. 1t was alleged that
Peno. who is employed as driver by Will
liam G. Wry. was seen beating a horse.
States Attorney A. B. Rowley prosecuted
and Roswell NJ. Austin appeared for the
resDOndent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
COLLEGE GIRL HAS
THREE-STORY FALL

Chicago, March 17.--Miss Elizabeth
Chapman, president of the freshmen
class of Northwestern University, was
in a hospital to-day seriously injured
as the result of fall from a third
story window of an apartment build
Ing where she was imprisoned by
members of the sophomore class, 10
prevent her appearance at a st. Pa
tricks Day party of the lower class,
Miss Chapman was abducted from
her home Monday and taken to the
apartment house where girl students
stood guard over her. In an effort to
escape, Monday night, she made a rope
of sheets and attempted to a descent
from a window. She lost her grasp on
the improvised rope and plunged to
the sidewalk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
ILL MANUFACTURE
[ONOGRAPHS IN RUTLAND

'utlend, March ia phonograph is
be manufactured in this city and it
be known as the Vermont, Charles
es Of Rutland. mechanician. and
Pest II. SENEGAL. a local photographer.
badly have begun to make the machines
will give demonstrations beginning
III Is. They have rented store as
manent headquarters
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
WANTED FOR FORGERY
Richardson BEING Held at Lowell.
Mass, for Montpelier Authorities

Montpelier, March T.-Stephen Richard
son Is being held in Lowell, Mass. for
the Washington county officers on the
charge of forgery. 1t appears that some
two years ago a man appeared in Mont
pelier seeking funds In connection with
some Christian Science organization and
that complaint was rnade about the mat
ter to the States attorney.
The man was traced to Lowell and it is
understood that Richardson was the mar
He has been serving two years at Deer
Island and was retained by the Lowell
officers upon the original request made
by the county officers some two years
ago. What action will be taken in the
matter is not yet decided.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
YOUNG MOTHER ARRESTED

ewport. March H,-Miss Alice Stone.
Foung woman of 25 was arrested at
rton to-day on the charge of killing
infant child. The baby was born at
j Proctor's house, where the girl
|rded. Sunday. It's body. which had
n thrown down an embankment. was
lowered by Proctor's little boy and n
vmate. Miss Stone claims the child
dead when born. She was arrested
(he Peerless factory. where she Is en-
Red, this afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
KICK
COMRADE TO DEATH

Puebla. Colo, March 17-Five school
boys arrested in connection with the
death of Ted. the 1l-year-old son of Mrs.
II. A. Kuykendall, confessed, according
to the police. that they Kicked the hoy
to death this morning because they were
Jealous of his high standing in the school
the boys attended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
BOTTLE DRIFTED 1000 MILES

New Castle, y. H., March ia mes.
sage which Dorothy Il. Becker, IL years
OF age. threw into the ocean at New
Castle beach two years ago, was returned
to her to-day in letter from the Farce
Islands indicating that the bottle drifted
1000 miles. The letter signed by Joen s.
Jonansen said that he picked up the
note In bottle But the date was nooi
given. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
DISCOVERS NEW STAR

cambridge. Mass, March l7.-Discovery
OF new star, the sixth in the constella
tlon Sagittarius, was announced by the
Harvard College observatory to-day. The
new star was found by Miss Woods of the
observatory staff on Photographic plates
taken IN 1907. 1t does not appear on re-
cent plates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

Roanoke. Va, March T7.--Virginia re-
publicans laid plans for the presidential
campaign in convention here to-day. with
Will II. Hayes. national chairman, as the
principal speaker.
I'VE have heard it suggested that the
South needs the republican party" Mr..
Hayes said. This is true. but I say that
the Republican party needs the South, that
we may fulfill our avowed purpose and
function in our faithful performance as
a real national party"
Mr.. Hayes made bitter criticism OF Pres
ident Wilson's administration, declaring
the President had zone track mind and
a side track cabinet" He referred to
Ba,nbridge Colby, nominated for secre-
tary OF State as mot diplomat. but a
doormat."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
VA. G. o. P. DELEGATES
INSTRUCTED FOR LOWDEN

Roanoke, Va, March FIN one of the
stormiest scenes that ever attended po-
litical gathering in the state. Virginia re-
'hhicans In convention here tonight
elected four delegates at large and four
alternates to the national convention in
Chicago and instructed them to support
Governor Frank O. Lowden Of Illinois,
for the presidential nomination. The OPP
position fought for uninstructed dele
gates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
KAPP GOVERNMENT
COLLAPSES AFTER
ENDURING 5 DAYS

Self Appointed Chancellor and Dictator and His
Supporters Lacking Political Prestige, De-
eide to Quit,-People of Berlin Fear Some
thing Is Going to Happen-City Still Tied Up
By Strike
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There may be some agreeable price,
surprises for you In to-day's ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

bndon. March 17.-Andrew Bonar Law
Iounced in the House of Commons to-
that the Turkish government had
h warned that the occupation of Con-
htinople would continue until the terms
The peace treaty were duly executed.
further, If outrages against native
istians continued the terms would be
Re severe.
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(CoatinueA ON page two,
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with encouragement. He proved his
actions. When you were boy l ad-
vanced you. l interested myself in you.
You climbed high. and you tried to re-
pay me by ousting me from my lands
and stepping into my shoes. You
sought to dishOnor us through my
daughter. who was wiser than In her
recognition of what you were.
thought that you were only ill-bred.
but you have proved yourself a scoun-
drel as we'll. You will repay me
everything you have stolen or go to
jail. Good-day, monsieur"
That's all, guess" said Lafe, and
opened the door.
Brousseau dashed through and along
the corridor. Lafe followed him at an
interval; but Brousseau did not wait
for him. He pulled the front door
open and slammed 1t behind him.
When Lafe reached 1t BrouSseau was
already dragging his horse. already
harnessed to his sleigh. out of the sta
bles
Lafe watched him drive away and
turned back into the hall. He hesitat-
ed TO return into the room. but as he
stopped uncertainty in the corridor be-
hind the entrance Madeleine came to-
ward him.
my father thanks you. Mr.. Con-
nell" she said. and though the tears
rained down her face she smiled. TT
is like the lifting of a nightmare" she
whispered.
"Yes, mademoiselle." said Lafe. But
it was you l wanted chiefly to see"
You saw me. What else is there to
say? Mr.. Connell, If you have come
here on any other mission it is hope
less. Why did you let him send you
for-for that?" she continued, reading
his face.
Because he's my friend" said Lafe.
"But he didn't send me here He's
talking of going away. That's why l
came"
He saw her start. then control her.
self.
Pm forty years DID," said Lafe. and
conscious Of the ineptness of the be
ginning. hesitated. I'm forty years
oi'' hC 'ohtilueu .Nol olO eHOuxn
to be your father. mademoiselle. but
old enough to be sort Of uncle,
though l amt got your education. That
don't matter. It's experience that
counts, and knowledge of the world.
And I seen a good bit more Of life
than you. mademoiselle.
Il seen enough to learn one thing.
and that is that Misunderstanding are
the cause Of nearly all the trouble in
the world. When Mr.. Askew come
here I wasn't altogether too much
pleased. I'd been meshed into the
crooked work that Morris and Mon
sieur Brousseau was doing with the
seigniory lumber. Then when I got
to know Hilary Askew I saw that he
was clean straight through"
He let his hand fall lightly on the
girls shoulder. The gesture, which
might have been an offense In some,
was instructive. and. like most in
stinctivs actions. 0ttinE. Lafs. un-
The Dolores star., 1920-07-09

the fellow Is. All, keep your hand
down, Mr.. Rosny. I'm telling you what
| think of him. That's what / came
here for. And II you'll excuse me for
referring to your mortgage. which
everybody knows, II he doesn't turn
that in to you by tomorrow Mr.. Askew
will sue him criminally as well as civ
lily for what he's done to u.s. because
we've got the confession of the man
that sawed the boom for him"
Brousseau swung on his heel sud
denly and strobe toward the door. He
turned and shook his fist at Lafe. I'll
pay you for this, you and that other
blackmaIler!" he swore. "Fll smash
your rotten concern. I'll"
He broke of with q derisive snort
and made toward the entrance. But
Lafe strode past him and blocked his
way.
Just moment" he said. "Mr.
Rosny's got something to say to you
Brousseau tried to fling himself
past, but Lafe. standing like an iron
sentinel. completely filed the open
Ing.
Monsieur Brousseau." said the
Seigneur. there are just a few words
to say before you go. When Monsieur
Connell came here he did not meet
The Dolores star., 1920-07-09

20. and then I'll think about 1t. He's
speaking for YOU. You ain't in on this
deal Mr.. Rosny. And now I've ante'd.'
he ended defiantly.
Madeleine came forward quietly.
"You can 20, Mr. COnnel." she said In
voice vibrant with restrained anger.
1--WE do not permit Monsieur Brous-
senu to be insulted. here or anywhere.
Your conduct Is intolerable. Leave In
stanty, and II you have anything to
saw to him In accusation say 1t when
he has not woman and sick man
present to restrain his resentment"
Lafe flushed. And you amt in II
neither, Mumzelle." he answered.
"What got to say say TO Mr.. Rosny.
I come here to say 1t and I'll go when
l said IT.
"Oh, let him spenk." snarled Brous-
.eau "Monsieur Askew Is afraid to
co,oe here with his lies. so he has sent
his man."
MndeIeine's eyes flashed. '"This Is
no place for personalities. Edouard."
cried the girl. perhaps you will n''
company Mr. Connell to the door nn'l
let him say what he v lshes to say out
side"
The Dolores star., 1920-07-09
An Eve for 4 Tooth.

In a certain part Of our African do
minions is n doctor who acts as un-
derstudy to the magistrate. Recently
each was conscious of having trans
gressed by riding bicycle without a
light. They decided that the ma jesty
of the law would best be vindicated ny
each appearing before the other. The
magistrate, taking precedence. first
tried the doctor and fined him Ave
rupees. Then the doctor tried the
magistrate and fined him 100. Ths
reason he gave for his severity was
that the offense was becoming far too
common.-London Morning Post
The Dolores star., 1920-07-09

s,eish had been there that day; pos
s'p'y II was In the stables now. He
rang the bell. nodded to Robtallle.
VINO opened the door. disregarded his
'hcoinprehensible address. which
seemed to negative Lafe's wish TO en-
Ter and went BY instinct into the liv-
ing room at the end of the hall for the
first time in his life.
lie Tapped at the door but there
came no answer. He knocked more
loudly, and went In without waiting
Tor any. He discovered the Seigneur
IN big leather chair before the huge,
glowing fire. Madeleine standing be-
side him and Edouard Broussenu n
snort distance away. There was an
atmosphere of Immediate constraint,
as II Lafe's appearance had interrupt
ed tense interview. Lafe sensed It,
but he did not care. He could hardly
believe his luck. He had wanted
Broussenu there badly, but he had not
hoped TO meet him.
Brousseau was the first to sneak.
He may have guessed the nature of
Lafe's errand from Lafe's attitude,
though not Its fullness. He scowled.
ITS the man from the mill" he said
In sneering tone to Monsieur Rosny.
Madeleine raised her eyes and Lafe
read In them the same intuition that
was In Brousseau's. and also her chal-
lenge. She was armIng to oppose him
In his fight for Hilary, she was prepar-
Ing to fight against all that she held
dearest. for the sake Of the swIndler
across the room. Lafe admired her
courage. but this he had expected.
MY business Is with Mr.. Rosny,"
he said.
Don't let that trouble you. speak
for Monsieur Rosny," answered Brous.
seau
you'll hear for him. too then" re,
torted Lafe. "Mr Rosny, that man Is
liar, a thief and a swindllng rogue
That's what I've come to prove"
Brouseau started forward. his face
pale with rage. AS he placed himself
In a fighting attitude Lafe calmly as
Sumed that of defense, the left fist
ready. the right arm across his chest
turned outward and slightly upward
Brousseau was no coward, but he hesi
tated. and his moment passed.
The Seigneur's face grew dark with
anger. mo man can say such things
Of guest OF mine" he cried, and
gripped the arms Of his chair us If try
ing to rise. Madeleine bent over him
and restrained him. Her face was
flushed with resentment.
81 told you my business was with
you. Mr.. Rosny." said Lafe, unper
turbed. 81 aIn't speaking to him. Goo
knows I don't want to speak to him
He says he's speaking for you, so lei
him speak to this. He's swindled the
st. Bonlface lumber company out Of
eighty thousand dollars. so far az
we've learned yet and maybe more
But I guess he's heard enough. I got
the proofs. but maybe it's painful lis
tening"
Leave the Chateau Immediately
Monsieur :" thundered the Seigneur.
Not till I've finished speaking" an
swered Lafe. UNLESS he asks me tt
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CHAPTER XIV.
Iafe Takes 4 Hand.

Lafe was surprised to feel the bitter
tang Of the air when he left the mill
ONCE. It was going to be winter now
he reflected, and. II Hilary could oe
held only three days. there could be
no question Of an immediate journey
to Quebec.
Reaching the waste Of open ground
befors the Chateau, he saw that