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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-24
M|DD'S CLASS DAY
Opening Event of Commandments.
underclasS Girls Form Daisy Chain
Concert in Evening

Middlebury, June 19-Commencement
exercises at Middlebury College opened
this morning with the class day exercises.
The exercises were held on the lower
campus and were well attended.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the underclass
girls formed the ivy chain in front of the
Egbert Starr library and marched toward
the platform erected for the occasion.
They We're followed by the seniors led by
the junior class marshals Miss Isabel
Bardwell and John w. Mead
The program opened with short ad
dress by Stewart Ross, the president of
the class, which was followed by an
interesting history of the class by Miss
Nadine Rogers. William A. Huggard gave
an Grafton while Miss Pauline Locklin
read the class poem. Perhaps the most
interesting part of the program was tho
class prophecy which was read by Miss
Florence Willard and Clesson w. Parker
They read the prophecy out of copy of
WHO'S Who in America in 1890 The
next thing on the program was an essay
by Miss Ruth a. Cambridge which was
we'll presented and then William f. Nc
Master read the class will. Announcement
of honors was then made by President
John NJ Thomas. The final part OF the
program was the tree planting with the
dedication by ID. Howard Moreau.
The committee n charge consisted OF
Joseph Il. Kasper, chairman, Miss Buena
Anderson, Miss Anna l.. Clark, Miss Emily
Willard, Ralph f. Sncerbox and Henry
S. Thomas.
Previous To the exercises chapel serv.
ices were held in the Mead Memoria
Chapel DR.. Thomas was in charge
At noon the annual alumnae luncheon
was held at the Addison House which was
followed by a meeting of the AlumnaC
association. At two O'Clock the annua
meeting Of the board Of trustees was
held at the National Bank. Several bust
ness matters of Importance were dis
c;.ssed The class of 1919 held its first re
union in the evening at a banquet served
at the Hepburn Commons. A large per
ccntage of the class was present
The commencement concert was helc
in the evening at he Mead Memora
| Chanel. Miss Roa Eaton soprano, ant
Samuel Gardner violnst. The two artist.
presented an interesting program which
| was well received by those present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-24
WEST POINT GRADUATES
CLASS OF 270 CADETS

West Point, ~ Y, June 13.-The
largest graduating class in tho history
Of the military academY-270 cadets,
to-day received diplomas from Secre-
tary Of War Baker, automatically
commissioning them second lieuten-
ants. II is probably tho last of the
war emergency classes which covered
two year period Of study and train
ing. The honor man was James r.
Cullum OF Pennsylvania.
General Pershing addressed the
graduates and Secretary Baker also
spoke briefly.
All of the graduating class left at
noon on furlough which terminates
in October when they will join their
regiments The summer furlough class
also left to-day and the third class will
co to Camp Dix, y. j., on Thursday
for two months intensive training.
The new "plebe" class will report
for entrance to tho academy on July /
General Pcrshing urged the grad
yates that they "be not swayed from
the path Of uprightneas by selfish mo-
tives OF political origin telling them
that these are troublous times with
unrest and uncertainty abroad and al
home.
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U. V. M. INSTRUCTOR
MARRIED IN MISSOURI

Fulton. Mo, Jui Roscoe Harris,
instructor in the C. 'trtment of physics
at the University Of Vermont, passed
through here on his way to Festus, MO-
where he married Miss Lenore Baker
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. warren
Baker. They will leave soon for Lake
Champlain to spend the summer MI
Harris is a graduate OF the STATE
Teachers College at Cape Girardeau
Mo, and has been at the University OF
Vermont since February. He will go 10
Chica go this fall where he will teach
in the College of Osteopathy and also
take special course in the university
of Chicago, working toward Pm. ID
degree.
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DISCRIMINATION IMPORTANT
President ThOmns of Middlebury In
Baccalaurcatc Calls Ii Guide-Book
10 Way of Life

Middlebury, June Gothic importance of
discrimination was urged upon the rs grad
yates of Middlebury College by President
Thomas in his baccalaureate sermon. He
said in part
"There is passage in an essay Of
A G. Benson which reports a discussion
Of a few friends on the subject of epitaphs
After various suggestions of Inscriptions
NJ merit more or less appropriate or
desirable for the purpose, one of the
group remarked that il IT could be said
truthfully, he would prefer to all other
characterizations the two words. Ho dis
eliminated.
"If it could be said truthfully Of one
that he Disseminated. there would be
need of no further testimony of strong
and upright character, Every time before
tha failure Of a weak will Is the con-
t,s;,n and tsplacy Of a weak mind The
hand follows the eye. You cannot strike
where YOU do not look. Unless the eye
holds clear and steady on the bulls eye.
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HAD TO PAY TAX
Massachusetts Man Mad Because His
Identification Was Useless

Montpelier. June PIE. Homer Marks
of Quincy, Mass, who was in the city
Saturday on his way to his home after
attending the American Federation of
Labor convention in Montreal, was much
peeved at the fact that the immigration
officers detained him at St. Adams until
he could cash check to pay an IS head
tax and detained several children. This
latter fact caused him more concern be-
cause they had to wait for money from
their parents in Massachusetts than the
fact that he was left alone and detained
there. He said if he had a birth certificate
of his own or somebody elses he could
have come along. but all the other
identification he had was useless and he
had plenty of it. He stated he was going
to take the matter up with that depart
ment and men of influence in Massa-
chusetts.
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NORWICH COMMENCEMENT
Clement Attends and Speaks-MOunted
Cotillion Drill, Feature

Northfeld, June 1s.-The last day Of
commencement week at Norwich Uni
versty dawned cloudy and chilly yes
terday The exercises scheduled to be
held outside upon the parade grounds
were ultima tely held in the chapel in
Dewey hall
At $3.50 a. m. the corps were marched
| TO the Park Inn to visit tie arrival of
Governor Clemcrt fro0. Nontpclicr t-pon
s arrival he was escorted to the seen,
! or the exercises. Que to illness in the
! family, Congressman Frank l.. Greene
who was to give the commencement ad-
! dress was unable to attend. In his place
the Rev. James b. Sargent, University
chaplain. kindly consented to give brief
talk. Following a few remarks Of the
governors. the award of the various
medals was made. The surprise Of the
morning came when the winner of the
/ troop trophey was announced. A troop.
tho "rook" troop was the winner
The afternoon continued cold with in
termittcnt showers At 2:15 b. Troop
went through mounted cotllion drill to
the enjoyment Of the guests. At the
same time the band played several selec-
lions.
! Immediately following this formation,
A. and c. troops went through the Butt
manual of physical and rife drills with
the band again furnishing music.
! Retreat and evening parade were then
held. for the last time under the command
lof the seniors This was followed by
the much looked for announcement of pro-
motions and final review of the squadron
under its new officers by the senior class.
The last function for the seniors to at
tend as undergraduates was the com
mencement ball. The decorations. fem
mime attractions, music and gaety help
ed the seniors forget that they were leav-
ing for good yet made them realize the
good times which they were leaving be-
hind
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DEMPSEY IS ACQUITTED
ON STACKER CHARGE

San Francisco, Calf. June 15.-Willism
Harrison CTack) Dempsey. worlds heavy
weight champion, was found not guilty
on selective draft evasion Indictment
by the jury in the United States District
Court here to-day.
The jury was out ten minutes and took
one ballot
Judge NJ. T. DoolinE's instructions to
the jury occupied twenty minutes. In
them he outlined the three counts in the
indictment against the champion. which
We're:
Direct evasion of the selection draft.
False statements in Dempsey's ques-
tionnaire as to his dependents.
False statements to the district draft
board here.
The court room was thronged with
spectators and many could not obtain ad-
mission.
Following the verdict Dempsey. his
parents and his attorneys were stormed
by friends wishing to offer consratua-
tons
Dempsey said later:
Il am mighty glad its over. | am glad
not only for the acquittal hut also for
the fact that the trial gave me an
absolutely clean sheet
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Grant Power Raise

Montpelier, June ls.-The public serv-
ice commission has filed its report on the
rate-mak!ng matter. The granite manu-
facturers of Barre about a year ago tried
to stop putting into effect of the rate
which the Tenney company received au-
thorization from the public service COM
mission and which would increase the
rates charged for power The report
showed that the company was not earn
ing over I per cent on the investment,
therefore it granted the increase asked
by the company The manufacturers
claimed that a part Of the increase should
he charged against the lighting and street
railway, but the commission found this
was not before II.
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tire Middebury spirit exemplifed in its
athletic contests. The same courage that
made its various teams fight to the finish
upon the field should be illustrated in the
battle of life. Live by your own best
Live to the highest level possible" he
told the seniors.
In saying that greatness serves in this
world" the speaker drew an example
from the town of Springfield that had so
lately risen from the position of a small
village to one of the busiest in the State
The change. he said, had been brought
about by the inventive genius of two
Yankees who had made a machine and
instead of selling the patent rights
started to manufacture it themselves.
Men who can invent, who can organize.
who can furnish employment for many
other men" are the great.
Humility in as much as II means
the belittlement of ones talents should
have no place in the world" said the
president. His counsel was that each
one should say to himself 81 will he
the largest possible man that it is in
mo to be. ] will not be content to dc
, the things that the millions can do"
After commenting upon the lives OF
Lincoln and Gladstone as bearing out
= in practice the theory he referred to
the sneaker by way Of peroration OK
horted ali to study the man God
wants you to be and be that man
! Opportunity will walt for your pre-
marathon he assured the graduates, He
warned that life should not merely HI
J the earning of a living hut movement
toward better things, that one and al
! should fight for Gods better kingdom
! He ended by the blessing that "th'
| great God bring each of you forwar'
to the highest place in which He cal
make you serve"
Honorary degrees were conferre,
upon the following:
Doctor of Divinity. Rev. Frank r
Seeley. 'o3, Kingston, n. Y
Doctor of Divinity, Rev. Vincent Raw
Booth, Bennington. VT.
Doctor of Letters, George Fl. Catlir
Scranton, Pa.
Doctor of Science. Louis NJ Austii
80. Washington. y. c.
Doctor of Letters, CASTOR Giehert
consul general from France to Unite
States.
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RUMOR JUDGE INDICTED
Essex County People Recall Seizure Of
Is Bottles of Booze at Assistant
Judge RichardSon's House

Canaan. June 2l.-That a side Judge of
Essex County court. had been indicted
by the federal grand jury charged with
smuggling booze into this country from
Canada. was rumored to-day. Up to to-
night no arrest had been made, hut the
rumor of the indictment has caused
widespread sensation
1t is known that customs agents from
Canaan and Beecher Falls descended upon
the farmhouse of Assistant Judge A, r.
Richardson's farmhouse near this village
in March, and made a search. They
found 70 quarts Of Canadian booze secret
ed there. When a customs man was
asked to-day how the officials got a tip
that booze had been smugGled across
the line, he replied that that was one
of their secrets
Mr.. Richardson was not arrested nor
taken before a United States commission
er at that time because. it was explained,
1t was known he would be on hand in case
he was ever wanted.
Only in cases where the officers feel
that the man will disappear is tho man
taken before Commissioner Clary at
Newport and bound over There has
been much smuggling across the Dor
der the past few months and some of
the men caught with the goods have
been from New Hampshire, notably
from Berlin. not far from the dividing
line.
Mr.. Richardson, who is said to have
brought in the liquor by automobile
is a well-to-do farmer living on a
good farm. He is married.
Another farmer living on Canaan
Hill. near this village, was recently
taken before Commissioner Clary at
Newport after his place was searched
The customs men, who are said ia
have got their tip in this case that
liquor was to be had there from a
rumor afloat, found between 40 and 50
bottles of the forbidden stuff. Prohibi.
ton officers from New Hampshire
were the instruments of discovery in
the Chase case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-24
PREM|ERS TO SEND
NOTE TO GERMANY
Refuse to Allow Late Enemy to
Maintain Army of 100000
Turkey Must Reply to Peace
Terms June rs

Boulogne, June 81. fRv the Associ-
ated Press 1.-The conference of the
premiers will tonight or Tomorrow
send to Germany a letter demanding
execution Of the clauses of the treaty
Of Versailles relating to disarmament.
The text will not be given out until
it is received in Berlin. but the letter
is understood to be a categorical re-
fusal to allow Germany to maintain
an army of 100000 mer
This letter. which Marshal Foch and
Field Marshal Wilson finished draft =
ing at their hotel while most of the
delegates attended a picnic lunch, was
taken up by tho council immediately
upon reconvening this afternoon. The
conference also discussed rcparations
and the Turkish situation at this ses-
sion, which was prolonged until a
late hour.
The premiers considered the reports of
the financial experts, as well as the re-
ports of the rcparations commission
which for the first time is sitting hore
concurrently with the peace conference
The experts fixed the maximum total sum
Germany is to pay with interest in annui.
ties of minimum Of three billion marks
gold, which is susceptible of increase in
proportion to Germanys economic recov.
cry and increased capacity to pay.
While the members of the conference
seem agreed as to the amounts and con.
ditions Of payment, they do not agree as
to the division of the reparations among
Themselves because of Italy's demand 70,
~ per cent of the amount instead OF
seven per cent originally allotted Rotr
the reparations and Turkish question!
Will be further considered tomorrow.
Although the Hythe meeting resulted
in an agreement regarding Greek militar,
! activities in Turkey. the conference ha.
not yet reached a decision on this sub
Ject, The delegates hope to conclude tn,
conference so that they may be able {,
leave Boulogne Tuesday evening
Boulogne. June 2l-Turkey will not b,
given an extension of time to consider
the peace treaty, according to a commun
'que given out by the delegates after thei
return from the conference at $50 o'clocl
tonight. The communiaue says:
| The Turkish question has been con
sidered and it has been decided To main
tain the date of June % for Turkey t,
submit her reply to the peace conditions
| Inc conference also approved the mill
tary measures agreed upon by Marsha
Foch and Field Marshal Wilson to NEE
the situation in the region of Constan
tinople and the Dardanelles
"A decision was then reached to cal
Greek. Polish, Portuguese. Rumanian
Czecho-S lovakian and JuEos,av delegate
! to the Spa conference to discuss witt
the allies the questions affecting then
which will be considered there.
Marshal Foch and Field Marshal 81
Henry Wilson obtained approval of tn
text of 70 allied notification to the Ger
man government regarding disarmament
the destruction of war material and tn
reduction with the least delay of troops
AS prescribed by the treaty Of Versailles
the clauses concerning which have no
been executed or which have been incom
pletey fulfilled thus far"
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REPORTS OF BAD
ROADS NUMBER 65

Montpelier, June ls,-Thus far 65 re-
ports of bad roads have been received
at the state highway commissioner s
office. OF these there have been reports
showing that u pieces of road have been
repaired, giving indication that the road
men are improving conditions as fast as
they can. Those repaired include Wood
ford, where the frost has come out;
Peacham, where the mud has dried up;
Victory, CRANKY, Newark, East Mont
peier Newbury, Thetford, Washington,
Wilmington, Barnet. Williamstown.
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SUES FOR $1,000
Victim of Assault Asks Damages from
Mnn Now Serving Time

Montpelier, June lS-W. c. White, an
attorney in Northield has brought suit
against Fred Lewis of Mortified, asking
the court to give him damages of $1,000
for assault and battery which 1t is claimed
occurred when Lewis beat up White IN
Mortified last Monday and which re-
suited in Lewis being sentenced to the
House of Correction for three years.
Whites face Is said to give very strong
evidence that he was beaten up, 1t is
understood.
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|. 0. P. CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE CHOSEN
as 81 Members Headed by
Chairman Hays-Seven Wom-
an Members - Selection APP.
proved by Harding

Washington, June Encouragement of
e national Republican campaign was
trusted to-day to an executive COM
fttee of 81 members, headed by Chair
an Hays of the partys national commit
f. Seven women have places on the
tecutive committee.
announcement of the membership of the
tecutive committee, together with the
imposition of two committees to arrange
+ the notification of Senator Harding,
e party's presidential nominee, and of
bvernor Coolidge, vice presidential can
date, ended a two days conference in
hich Mr.. Harding, Chairman Hays and
special subcommittee of the national
Pmmittee participated.
In the appointment of the executive
Pmmittee, the sub-committc diverted
om the usual practice of combining mcm-
frship to the national organization and
Iok in Harry NJ. Daugherty of Columbus,
ho. Senator 1Tarding's pre-convcntion
Pmpaign manager. The appointments
announced to-day included only 20
hines. but Mr.. Hays said the additional
Iember who also would not be a member
the national committee would he an
bunced as soon as he could communicate
it'll the prospective appointee.
The party leaders also disrega rded pre-
edent in naming seven women as mem
PRS of the executive committee and in
boosting woman, Mrs. Harriet Taylor
pton of Ohio as vice-chairman of the
bmmittee. This action was taken. 1t was
bid, in recognition of the increasing
ctivity of women in politics. Enlarge
BENT of The committee from ten to u
hembers was authorized at the recent
hicago convention.
The full membership Of the committee
las announced as follows: Will II.
lays, chairman: Mrs. Harriet Taylor
pton of Ohio vice-chairman John T
da ms. national comitteeman from
bwa Clarence f. Miller of Minnesota
fcretary of the national committee; Fred
n. Cpham of Illinois, treasurer of the
ational committee; Harry NJ Daugherty
T Ohio: Mrs. Katherine X. Phillips OF
fdson, Calf: Mrs. Manley l.. Fosseen oi
Minnesota; Jake l.. Hamon. national com.
hitteeman from Oklahoma: John W
art, of Idaho; \. r. Hert, national com.
hitteeman from Kentucky; Charles u
lilies, national committeeman from New
DIRK; r. r. Howell. national committee
nan from Nebraska; Mrs. Jeannette A
iyde Of Ttah Mrs Arthur l.. Livermore
New YORK; Senator Boes Penrose OF
pennsylvania; Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt
'oheson of New York: Mrs. Christin,
bradley South of Kentucky: former Sena
pr John w. Weeks of Massachusetts
nd Ralph +. Williams, national com
nitteeman from Oregon.
One member of the executive committe,
hartman Hays said, remains to be an
ointed. Mrs South in addition to being
member of the executive Committe,
as been chosen assistant secretary o.
he national committee.
In connection with the appointment nj
me executive committee Senator Ha ri
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ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
Central Association of Unitarinns and
Univcrsalists to Meet June 30

North Montpelier, June 21.--The annual
meeting of the Central Association of
Enitarians and Universalists will he held
here Wednesday, June 80. Tho Hon.
James b. Estee of Montpelier will give
the presidents address and the occasional
sermon will be delivered by the Rev.
W. s. Nichols of Montpelier The Rev.
A. Simmons of Washington will give an
address on The Message of the Church"
The afternoon program will include ad-
dresses by the Rev. C. l.. Paddock of
Northfield, the Rev. c. J. Staples Of Bur-
lington, the Rev. +. O. Hokerls Of Barre.
Mrs. George +. Fortier of Morrisvile and
the Rev. Mr.. Fortier
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DOZEN MISHAPS
Usual Weekend Grlst-Barre Ma
Backed Car Into Little Child

Montpelier, June 21.-There were about
dozen automobile accidents reported
Monday morning to the Secretary of State,
including that of William Abbiatti of
Barre. who stated that he backed against
Rino Bellorini. a child, while out de-
livering groceries recently and that the
child was hurt internally. It seemed that
the driver of the automobile told the chill
dren who were playing behind it that he
was going to back up. hut he did not
see this little fellow because he was so
small and was directly behind a wheel,
The child did not seem to be seriously
hurt.
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MILITIA MINIMUM
Fifty Men Now Necessary Instead OF
ION-Infantry Officers Training

Montpelier. June 15--H. r. Johnson has
received notice from the war department.
that the militia companies minimum
strength which has been 100 persons has
been reduced to 50 men so that it is the
opportune time for those towns which
want to organize company to do so
while the number is small Arrangements
also have been made whereby infantry
officers can have training at Camp Devens
and Captain Tenney of the Machine. Gun
Company in St. Adams has taken advan-
taee of that offer and is taking months
training,
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BULL RUSHED HIM
Henry Jones of shady RiiI WAS Tossed
Several Times-Leg Torn Open and
Hip Bone Protrudcd

Montpelier, June 2l.-Henry Jones of
Shady Itill is in Heaton hospital suffering
from injuries received when bull
rushed him last evening He was tossed
in the air by the bull several times before
help reached him. One leg was torn open
at the knee, the hip bone was protruding
and other injuries were received
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LOSE THEIR LICENSES
More Autoists Will BE Unable to Drive
for Varying Periods Of Time

Montpelier, June 17.-Harry A Black,
secretary of State. this morning cancelled
the following automobile operators IL
censes so they can not be used until
reinstatement takes place. NJ. L. Rooney,
Rutland. for careless driving. Indefinitely
suspended; Clyde r. Brown, Whiting,
same reason and length Of time; Almon
]. Bolles and Charles +. Davis, Bellows
Falls, same reason. suspended for 30 days;
Gerald Mckenzie of Burlington, revoked,
because of careless driving and also hav-
ing been convicted in municipal court