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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
The Geneva Talking Machine

II The League OF Nations does not sur
viye tho Geneva gatherings a fit epitaph
may be, Talked to death by its friends"
We ye ;-ard @! the diplomat who could
i,ee3 sii.n. n seven languages. but he
WIS &c. rep, cecnted in the Assembly.
Tic ;r.:b,e with :he Gcrcva conclave Is
that II cal, sesticulAte in no less than
20 odd different dialects Moreover. not
A few u the ',sriuus different members
can talk in ii numter OF the different Ian
guages Under these circumstances, ana
with new-broom enthusiasm generally
prevailing what could one expect?
The chief advantage seems to have been
gained by the nation whose language the
smallest proportion of the members could
understand China succeeded in securing
admission to the council in spite of the
opposition of Japan Four new members
were also admitted. including Austria, the
first enemy country to be thus honored.
Whether France will consider this to be
a fore-runner of the admission of Ger
many and carry out it's threat to drop out
of the League a la Argentina, II Ger
many were admitted remains to be seen.
Whether most of the talking has been
done in Geneva to conceal thought Is
question. Probably most of 1t was done
in accordance with the supposition by
representatives that their nations must
In prestige. Be all this as it may. the net
effect of the overwhelming Of the world
with a sea of verbiage from Geneva has
unquestionably been to impress the pub
lie at large with the help'e~- and i'm
practical nature If the whofe affair. The
most sensible thing suggested was dis
armament and it was agreed that this
could not be brought about for years.
On the other hand and in striking con-
trast we have seen at Marion the kind
of talk that means something. President
elect Harding is talking with the leading
thinkers on public affairs in both polit-
ical parties with the idea that he can
ment on the League Of Nations Issue,
and reach working basis for the real
promotion of peace. He is laying the
broadest kind OF foundation by the ex-
emplification of complete and thorough
democracy in the getting Of this reflec-
ton of the public mind.
Governor Coolidge. who has shown him.
self to be fairly correct Judge of pub.
lie opinion as well as Of individual
achievement, says that Mr.. Harding Is
getting on in the direction intended and
desired. In our humble opinion. Harding
talking at Marion will do more for the
real peace of the world than all the
words of all the sages who have beer
spouting language in Geneva for weeks
Common sense Is stu at dig premium
throughout the nations
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

wealth In Vermont which escapes prac-
ticaliy all of Its share Of the burden OF
government protection, public improve
ment and the general weight Of taxa
ton. In various ways.
In the light of these and other develop
ments we are prepared to appreciate this
comment by the esteemed Brattleboro
Reformsr on tho statement made by Tax
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

and on each niece was an engraved PIC
ture of the White
Her boilers were manufactured especial.
ly for her. There We're ten OF them, a
feet long. Her water wheels were 45 fee,
in diameter and each wheel had 19-foot
buckets.
Old river men claim that ]. NJ. White
made faster time In her regular runs from
New Orleans to Vicksburg than was made
by either the Robert II. Lee or the
Natchez For n big steamer she was
easily handled responding to her rudders
quickly, and was easily turned In the
river.
She was run in the trade between New
Or cans and Vicksburg for some time. but
was too large for the dwndling business
She lost money most every trip. She
burned in the lower bends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

burdens will be possible until some GEN.
trail authority has the right to enforce
n uniform system of property valuation.
1t is common report that many towns
set their valuations with a deliberate eye
to making their share of the State tax as
small as possible and without State
equalization board there appears to be
no remedy for this unsatisfactory situa-
ton"
at the same time we must not over
look the individual tax dodger. All the
other States are after him and we should
not give him asylum in Vermont under
tho mistaken idea 1t will pay to discrim-
inate in his favor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

The ta;,uietcd statement u the popu'
iation ~ the various States aant out By
the Ascoc.a,cG pces3 last week ,)a' os
tne nunoor OF Vernonte people at 8A'
42s This Is n loss OF 1888 as com1~rec
with .hc States reputation in 1910. which
was $50 9aG In 1850 our population was
n41%: IA 1850 3I5.oss; II 1870. 3ao65A, in
1880. s,s. 2s6. J., lseO. 332 IL; in 1900, S43644
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
A SILENCE STRIKE

ventriloquist went into saloon with
small dog. Putting the dog on the bar
he ordered n glass of beer. When il was
brought the dog remarked: "Ain't there
no beer for me? Give me sip" The
saloonkeepor was much impressed and
eventually succeeded In buying the dog
for sl25, The ventriloquist stood talking
for while and then left the bar. but
before he went the dog said: Well. (
do call that a dirty trick to do on a pail
I'll be darned II speak again for 10
months. boston Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
WHY FLOWERS WILT

On the authority of Hindu professor.
we announce that plants become tired in
uncongenial company. and droop with
sheer WEAKNESS. The shrinking violet,
instead of being modest and shy, Is really
bored to death. Don't blame the florist
If flowers don't last. It's yoursef.-Ar-
thus II. FolwelI in Lesiie's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

Commissioner Morse before the tax
gathering In Burlington last week:
THE hope expressed by State Tax
Commissioner Melvin G. Morse that the
State would be given authority to mako
reassessments In towns where valuations
appear to need It Is hope to which
The Reformer has frequently given
voice. No equitable distribution Of tax
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

According to the Geneva correspond
.,, Of the Men Yo-k World many ~ TIE
smaller natiUno are ready to Quit tho
League Of Nations, II Britain, France
and Japan continue to dominate ina:
body. Evidently ere little fellows want
Al, .oual yoicn with tho Mig Three y"
I'D AN. 40 STOCK III brltain'o all-gcc
d--1c craco
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

Give this: TT pays to read the ads a
fair test. Study them for say month
or six weeks and then honestly compare
the advantage you have gained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

vr., y,u War, nny,n,ng ad, er.,se N IN"
,neol., O., vr,- = t7ls ra.'or see ptSe W..
sn-,e b.,r in. are offered thn-o this weeS
wb,,t II viii uey y,u to read nron'.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

TERMS s,.5o vcnr In adrsnrs
RATE IN CANADA:
yrErV:Y s2Oo = year tp advance
FREE PHESS ASSOCIATIONS. Fubhshc"'
Bur:.nSL,n W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23

~. ,r'rrr,- FREE PRTss. three eem NJ
.sr .o-.. ~ ,e,,s tor SIX months 'i''' '
ysa, ythiage sac. 49,. ..c.,ved
IT tho o.flcn 1Sp CoI,ere street. ru" "
v.-tis ~ rates rcrt On application ~...,,
Accnv-ts carrot bc crcrcd TOT gu. len
or1ec Nnmrs ar, o,, entered untii cay.
,rri' :, ,-ocivei. All all pan'rs ave S''P'
AZ t.c ~, 60 the time NJ IA Ger. ...,Ns,
ker .tihtc" .. enc riaS OF me SUI" sss,,s
unias. rnrde Is -cg's'cied 'et"r or Vy ,.s.,s
or ooA,a, .,or, na~ar.e tc tho rutnsue', !.
TIE da4c '-ncr tnc Subscription oNu ,hs
- thu address Label n! coch pe?e. ~.
etnnro ~ Hh'cn 10 srhseoue"' ~. o,hev
eorr.s n rrNs,-' for r'mttcrce. ir.,c,
rsos'rt ir ennt Ii,e1s requested. II' ,hs
* N. rav-r 70 a sutf;cicf.' fcee'r' -"' "
6Ist snAsc,,ptlon. -. ,,.s
the old ana nev, .dd~cSs.s should be s'Ve'-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-12-23
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BURLINGTON VT, DEC. g, iso
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
Useless Regrets

Pm old and badly on the
blink; | have no brains with
which to think, no teeth with
which to eat; my head is bald,
my ears are blind, and rheuma-
|tiz, the compound kind, is siz-
cling in my feet. l often gnash
my toothless jaws, and wiring
my hands, with ample cause, re-
GREETING past mistakes; I once
was quite a husky lad, who didn't
need a liver pad, and knew no
pains or aches. l didn't guard
my precious health, which was a
better thing than wealth, a bet
ter thing than fame; l logged
along with needless fools and
violated all the rules, and now
I'm stiff and lame. / trace each
ailment to its source, to conduct
foolish, vain and coarse, in days
when l was young; because of
breaks made long ago / now
lave corns on every toe, SPAWN
ON each lung. I see the young
;olks go their way, and turn the
night time into day, where
sports chase by in streams they
paint the town three shades of
red when they should safely be
IN bed, and dreaming moral
dreams. And when they're old
they'll pay the bill; they'll look
back from life's western hill. re-
GREETING conduct wrong; and
there would be no bills to paw
had they but walked the narrow
way when they were young and
strong. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
FAMOUS CHEF OF
PRESIDENTS CAR
QUITS SERVICE

When Delefosse Green, who, for a
number of years has been chef for the
presidential private car, walked into
the executive offices of the White
House today and announced he was
retiring from the government service
he said he did not want the public to
get the impression that he was one
of the rapidly forming Lame Duck
Club"
He was merely retiring from official
life to enter the private catering
business in Washington, this popular
and famous coiored chef said.
Not only has Delafosse travelled many
thousands of miles in the capacity Of
cook for presidential parties during the
administrations of President Wilson,
but he has cooked for many high gov
eminent officials, diplomats, persons
of the nobility and even for royalty.
He was loaned to the Pullman service
during the tours of this country mad a
by the King and Queen of Belgiurn
and by the Prince of Wales. DelefossS.
is modest, but admits receiving a
decoration of honor from King Al
bert in recognition of the highly
pleasing and efficient manner in which
the royal meals were prepared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
AGRICULTURAL EXPL ORER BACK
- FROM 9,OoO-MILE AFRICAN TRIP

In order to obtain new products for
cultural explorer. botan tst of the Of
fee Of foreign seed and plant intro
duction of the Department of Agri-
culture, has recently returned from
a s,000-rnile trip with the Smithsonian
African exploration.
The principal purpose of DIR. Shantz's
trip was to study thsb native agri-
culture with an eye for new fruits,
chose adapted to our south and wesD.
aew sorghums. and Especially wild
sorghum grasses of types similar to
.oudan grass. which h;E proved such
an important forage crop in the semi
arid districts of the WESTERN part of
worth OF il was grown last year
The party. which left New York
July 16, 1919. sailed directly to the
Cape Verde Islands. OF the coast of
Africa, and from there ITO Cape Town.
where they arrived August IS. Thence
the journey of nearly 1900 miles was
made almost entirely through the
heart of Africa, someti ines 1000 miles
Inland. with occasional! expeditions to
the coast for observations of Zanzi-
par and other islands, and at Lou
renco Marques and Bel Ia
Much of the country. which Living
stone painfully travelled a half CEN
fury ago is now open TO the traveller
with comparative comfort on the
south African railway according to
Dr. Shantz. There arei still fastness-
es. however. where the party was
compelled to go 7O0i to 500 miles
away from railways and often through
the jungle where improved roads were
unknown.
The Cape to Cairo road is still to
a large extent as much a creature of
the imagination as when conceived in
the mind of the South African devel-
oper. Cecil Rhodes. Long stretches
were covered by steamer, many of
them primitive, wheIe the traveller
merely bought passage providing
himself with a bed. SHELTER, food and
even the wood with W hich to cook it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23

The expedition has given to the
| Department of Agriculture rather
intimate knowledge of the agriculture,
not only of the white but of the
native tribes of the regions visited.
Many of the practices there observed.
it is believed will prove helpful in
connection with practice in this coun-
I try. DR.. Shantz also formed the ac-
Quaintance of many agriculturists
and men in various sections of the
dark continent who can be useful to
the department in sending plants
which are desirable and which could
not otherwise be obtained. The direct
tangible results consist of seeds or
living material of more than one thou
sand different species or varieties of
plants, many of which had not pre-
viously been imported into the United
States. and from which it is reason
able to suppose some important grain.
forage or fruit crops may be de-
veloped.
In Cape Colony, DR.. Shantz went
east to Port Elizabeth. Many plants
were obtained, one. of the most in
teresting being the speck boom. which
is one of the most important foods
of the elephant. 1t covers whole hill
sides with its succulent growth.
Cattle and. sheep are fond of it and
there is a chance of it's becoming OF
value in southern California. Speck-
boom will grow under practically the
same conditions as the utterly worth
less chaparral of southwestern cali
fornia.
The karroo desert was passed over
and the agricultural departments of
the Union of South Africa were visited
for comparison of notes on agri-
cultural developments of the two
continents and to arrange an ex-
change of plants.
The route then lay to the seacoast
at LOurencO MARQUES and nv OCEAN
steamer to Reira. DR.. Shantz ar
ranged there to get some desirable
East African mangoes. which the de-
partment has wanted for several
years. He then travelled to Bulowayo
and Victoria Falls. Seeds and fruits
were sent from there to the de-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
PACKERS PLANS UNDER
AMUSEMENT BY COURT
Justice Stafford Considering Pro-
posal for Disposition of Subsidi-
airy HOLDINGS.

Justice Stafford of the Supreme
Court or the District of Columbia yes
tercay took under Amusement the
plans Of Swift & Co. Armour & Co.
to divest themselves of their interests
IN stockyards and stod kyard termi-
mails and the opposition of the De-
plans
Arguments were concluded yester-
Gay afternoon on ttse Norris and
Cudahy plans. The merits and objec-
tons Of the Swift-ArnjDur plan were
discussed previously.
The principal objectiNn of the gov
eminent advanced by Assistant Attor-
ney General Sapinsly. ito the Morris
plan OF trusteeship for i've years of
the stock holdings of that group was
that 1t furnished no concrete method
Tor divesting the packers Of their
holdings. and amounted to a request
Carrying out OF the codrfs decree Of
last February. The trusteeship. it
was contended, did not 30 far enough.
because it leaves the pkckers stin in
control Of tho stock. when it should
give the trustee power 10 sell without
regard to the wish OF the Norris
people. - =
The Cudahy plan to retain $500
shares Of the stock for q period Of two
Jea<D nearly meets with the approval
OF tno department Mr. sSapinSky said
50 far at least az the stocl<yards at
Wichita. Kan. are concerned. II the
plan were modified so that the reten.
ton should be limited to six months
instead OF two years. Ind that the
stock should during that time be in
fhA custody OF the court, tho govern
nento counsel intimated there would
oe NO objection On the part Of the De-
paftmeat Of Justice.
Some discussion was had on the
power OF the court to make and en-
the scope Of the decree of Februarv.
Counsel tor the packers contended
that tho court il limited by the terms
of the decree. while thu government
claimed that the court has Inherent
pover to do anything needed to cary
aeut the intent Of the decree reouirin1
the packers to withdraw from aU- cor.
Dof1ttons conducting businesses not
1elated to tho meat industv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
AT BUSINESS H1GH

Students at Business High SchiSd yes
terday afternoon presented IYLgeant
The Faith of Our Fathers" las part
Of their celebration of the tkrcente-
The pageant was given at noon and
repeated at 1:15 pm. in order that
the entire student body aud faculty
could view it. Many OF the costumes
worn by the participants in the
pageant were the handivtork of the
students. The musical program was
furnished by the Business High School
OriheStra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
% NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The names OF twenty-five members
were approved at meeting of the mem.
oesship committee Of the Washington
Board OF Trade Tuesday, Charles ].
Waters. the newly appointed chairman.
gtesi1ne: announcement was made to-
Gay or the appointment of William G.
johnson to head the industrial interests
committee Of the board by President
Thomas Bradley,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23

AN ARTISTIC
GEM AMONG
CURRENT
PHOTO.
DRAMAS

The charming story |
relates the JGscinGt-
ing experiences of a
pair of devoted young |
iorerS.
The scenic inpesti-
ture presents q series
of magnificent out
door rtetcs, each in
terprefdtire of its
particular portion of
the Narrative.
The cast includes
many stars and all
play NTH a. natural
ness and convincing
sincerity that further
dignifes this disttn-
gMished Offering.
The combined effect
rs a cGptiUdttng film
play, as pure, as
street. and as sL,liUer-
sally opeGltng as the
spirit of Christmas
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23

Saunders Majestic Jazx Orchestra
Wednesday. Friday, Saturday
Make reservation for New Years Eve cole.
bration-Jazz, Fun. Favors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23

Ak ono time young men might take
rs many kisses frUm a maid .. 49,
veFe berries ON the mistletoe bon@h
M smother kissing fancy was fhat he
mient 60 on kissing until a herr
zen. mad he q mind to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Continuous
10: 80 AM.
to IL Pm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-24
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
Are a Harmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets ne the
result Of Dr.. Edwards determination
not to treat liver and bowel complaints
with calomel. For II years be used
these tablets "a vegetable compound
mixed with olive oiD in his private
practice with great success
They do all the good that calunel
does but have no bad after effects. No
pains, no gripping, no injury to the
gums OF danger from acid foods-yet
they stimulate the liver and bowels.
Take Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
when you feel .''logy" and heavy. I"
Note how they clear cIouded brain and
puk uo the shirts. 10c and 25c a boz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-24
bACI.ACaD
U3ber Up VIM PeoeRnGlP
| HAn6AaS W1n1 O.


AAo1Aless and e1bcttye prena5n,
deo - ralieve the pains e rhe1na-
,tiAn. 8cfaklea, Lama Back ~
Lnbago u HHnlin's Wlsara on.
u psoetratas quickly. Ax9Ves oct
ssceoeas. and ltmbees NJ SUI -aod
aching Joints and mnecloa,
You Lave NO Nea hoW 11aek1.&
will be found in cases okvSeey day
aiiment or uaishap. WHEN there il
need Of IN immediate healing. anti
septic aDp11ea&inn, - n onses Of
sprs.ns hsaises. euss. -h hises
Get # 0oD. 1tug1D e -
eenAa. II net satisfied return the
bottle End ct yu1r nancy hack.
Ever consdpatsl q haye sick
Aeadaheadache7 h& Try WlUEd
Liver WhiDa. ylsaaaat Lite ~
n61a - -Ee1 0naGH21ao1 -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-24
MOTHERS, D0.TA|S
When the Children Cough,
Rub Mustefuae ON Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms
my develop into Group or WORSE. And
then's when you're glad you have Z
jar of Musterole ut hand to give
prompt, sure relief. It does not blister.
A. first I'D and q cert1in remedy,
Mustnole il excellent Thousands Of
mothers know it. You should keep
jar in the house, ready for instant use.
It is the remedy for adults. too. Re
lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonslitiA,
Group, stiff neck, asthma neuralgia
headache. congestion. pleurisy, rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches Of
back or joints, sprainA sore muscles,
chilhiainS frosted feet and colds of tina
chest III often prevents pneumonia.
Soc and o0c jars hospital size $250
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-24

nAW. 0no hnS honn mn0n oyn8y
yeor Tor 3looo YEAR. III thoefy
has been trio6 from every aag1e
and BY sseFy class and onn1itiOn
Of people. Il always regisfeeod
failure. Communities with Il - =
basis have invariably starved out
Il n - Impractical - perpetuai
motion.
DR.. Hills declared that the Unit
"A states II II Z most serious stu
alton. After the Civil war, when
~ found. ourselves With. s., 000,-
900 go Of debt, W began m un-
precsdented era d expansion and
by opening up territory In many
states We created vast new wealth
and paid on the Obligation Some.
thing like that viii have "a ~ Aone
now.
p..,..x p,.........
Aeo.eV.
7 England ID lar more heavily IN
debt than We and some ray England
can never pay out. Yet the Brit
ish have not been asleep. They are
starting out to do sxactly what
this country did after the Civil war,
Iney are gong % open up Africa.
m.;r. =. 49,. .nu o.asI 70
~ v..t rst,,.i .s.s.. M
resAv th.v 49,. ..s.,."S ..., ~
control ~ m.nv ss..ss $3.50 - 80
Aurticr rh.~ -. sr ~
the netro,.rr. - ~. -.s,1 - .s ~
hands The h.,s ~" ~" :. .ne..
g.rtir. ~. 80. - ~ u ~.
scrth.rr hsn;.rn.s ~ ~. g.. no.s
poinr aftsr tha 49,. ~ n. ny = :.
II. rr;.s... ~" ouseeo -
mo.t - 49,. my p.opose :" uo
.rt., ill., rh;es e'o Y.,, WIN oll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-24
IaLISM IS
MENACE
nan GERMANY


socialism II . menace .
~ times more serious TO this
- thaa German autocracy
-. Rotarians Of the four
we're assured last night st
.eoad annual inter-city meet
y ~ Dlackhawk hotel in Dsv-
The two main speakers.
ssvell Dwight Hills Of New
"a r, G. r. Gordon, also IN
-, nan and who declares he
himself into the Socialist
y IA reasoned himself ont. "
.aauts OF the visitors struck :
1870 chord in the audience.
n spplauded freely.
,svssn three and four hundred
.sars crowded the banquet
4 \ lie hotel. the dinner being
i a6air. The meal was inter
"a With music, vocal and in
ssantal, and stunts Of various
but when the formal pro-
= began levity was forgotten
i Vas a very serious and at
N, audience which heard the
slers through. Rotarian Lee
sherty. otherwise known as
A. o. Davenport, presided.
Not Awake to Danger.
A. Hills began by saying that
!. rriousness OF the situation in
country is greatly under-esti.
n BY most people. There were
M N riots in the United, States
wear $4,000 men and SO fal
year the rate promises a total
1870 Of 10000. This country Ii
tur with sedition. There ara
ryiets in Detroit alone. All the
4, cities are full of bolshevism
socialism, which he defined Al
s,ly an organized effort of those
b lave nothing, to take property
IA those who have. Socialism
]pvs the will-o'-the-wisp of self
ness. II demands abolition O
fdon Of every form, end Of au
fty based on law and the aban
rneut of every form of constitu
ii government.
ncisiistic experiments are no