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New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
" aning Strength Deserts
Him and He Is Forced
to Forego Attendance at
Inauguration Ceremony
BY Arthur Chapman

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Woodrow
Wilson, outgoing President of the
United States, furnished much Of the
dramatic element for to-day's inaugural
ceremonies, which were among the
simplest and the most gripping chat
Washington has ever staged. 1t was
not the sort of drama Mr. Wilson
would have chosen to furnish. No
doubt to go out of Office in an atmos-
phere of pity would have been the last
thing he would have wished. Yet there
was no choice in the matter. Up to the
last minute he had thought it would be
possible for him to go through with all
the inaugural formalities, which are
nearly as exacting for the retiring as
for the incoming President. But with
the inauguration hour near, and with
his successor at hand, manifesting
grave concern lest the stricken man at
tempt too much, Mr. Wilson was COM
PEELED to admit that he could not 60 on.
Mr.. Wilson, despite physical hard
ships, has not lost his sense Of humor.
In telling Senator Knox that he would
be unable to climb the stairs to the
Senate chamber, the scene of peace
treaty battles, to witness the Inaugural
tion of Vice-President Coolidge, the
outgoing Chief Executive said: ".The
Senate has thrown me down, but I'm
not going to fall down"
Walks With Marked Limp
few minutes later Mr.. Wilson.
walking with decided limp and paus-
ing once as if to gather failing reserves
of strength, made his way out of the
Capitol. He walked slowly on this last
trip, surrounded by members Of his
official family, and followed by Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Winner of Bet Joins
''Electric Plate Order''
Gets Wheelbarrow Ride, but
Scars When Loser Turns
On the Current

CALDWELL, N. j., March 4.--Joseph
Moore, boss plumber and Democrat,
observed inauguration day by paying
an election bet. The rest of the town
observed the day by watching him do it,
Moore wheeled the winner of the
bet, Harry Williams. boss carpenter,
from the birthplace of Grover Cleve-
land, on Bloomfield Avenue, to the eni
Of the trolley line. distance of half
mile, in wheelbarrow. An artificial
elephant and a fife and drum corps
took part in the parade.
1t took place at $3.50 p. m, and in
the course Of it summons was served
on Moore for failing to have a tail
light Oh the wheelbarrow. Unknown TO
Williams, however. he had an electric
plate on it connected with q storage
battery, and as soon as he reached the
reviewing stand he turned on the cur
rent. The winner of the bet scared
upward with an expression of dismay
on his countenance and the brand of
the electric plate imprinted elsew acre.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Crowds Gather at His
New HomeWith Flowers
and Cheers, but Voice
Cannot Make Response

dent and Vice-President had been
sworn in without his presence, Mr..
Wilson was the center Of asdemonstra-
tion which apparently was planned a.
an enthusiastic outburst. but which
only succeeded in adding moro Of the
pathetic to that which had been heaped
up at the Capitol
committee from the League Of
Nations Association made an official
presentation of a basket of flowers TO
Mr.. Wilson. The presentation was
scheduled for 3 o'clock, but long before
that time crowd of several hundred
persons had gathered outside The vii
son home on S Street, where he had
oeen taken after leaving the Capitol at
noon.
The house is red brick, built close
to the street. Across the way there Is
vacant ground, which, with the trees
that overhang the street, give little
touch of the rural to the scene. Down
the hill came the committee and their
followers, mostly women, with two
stout boys ahead, carrying the big
basket of flowers. AS the crowd ap-
preached the Wilson home it might
have been taken for merrymakers going
along "a suburban highway to a fair.
Way was made for the flower hearers
and the committee, and the visitors
stopped in front Of the Wilson home,
where the gift and the banners could
be seen from the front Windows.
Greets Crowd From Window
Mr. Wilson presently appeared at
one of the windows, where he had
shown himself occasionally, in answer
to cheers from those outside. He was
greeted with cheers, and he and Mrs.
Wilson nodded in pleasant asknowl-
edgement. A window was opened and
the former President appeared at it,,
bowlng again and again in answer to
cheers. Some one called for a speech,
but others in the crowd cried "Hush"
and "Shame" and "He can't. Mr.. Will
(Contnued on uaoa sixl
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Gives Away His Surplus
To Avoid Saving Money
Philadelphia Transit Head
Wants Son to Have Fun of
Making His Own WAY
Ipcckdl Dtspdtch to The Trfhnn

PHILADELPHIA, March 4.--Thomas
Mitten, president of the Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit Company, told
committee representing the cooperative
organization of the 'company's en-
ployees tonight that he had no desire
to accumulate money, and that at the
end of every year he gives away what
ever surplus he may have accumulated
"Too much money is a bad thing"
Mr.. Mitten told his employees ~ have
all the money l need, but like the bat
tie of life. l have no desire to pile up
great amount of money"
Mr.. Mitten added that he does not
wish to deprive his son. DR.. A. A. Nit
ten, of any of the pleasures of fe or
of making money. Therefore, I will
not leave him any when l die Mr..
Mitten said.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Atmosphere Less Strained
Special Cable 10 The Trsbune

Copyright, 1921 New York Tribune Inc.
BERLIN. March 4.-Germany is
sdamant in her refusal to yield to the
.ntente's reparation demands. With
ul reports Of yesterdays proceed
lnngs at the London conference at hand,
mere was every indication to-day that
Germany will reject the Allied ultima
,um and submit to the penalties threat
ened
The German press is unit in urg-
,,a1s the government not to yield
vnanimity on this point Is striking in
ne comments Of this morning's news
9apeFs. Both the Majority Socialists
and The Independents join strongly in
me chorus OF no surrender. The Com
nnun'sts, through their organ, the
Mothe fahne, call upon the working
lass not to yield, to rise in revolution.
.oVer,hrow the present government and
conclude an alliance with Soviet Rus
sia against the Entente.
everywhere is displayed determina-
1lon TO endure the worst the Entente
gan can infilct. Occupation of Duisburg,
Aunrort and Dusseldorf and the es-
Ina.ohshment Of tariff frontier on the
Nhlhe are recognized in all circles as a
tremendously serious blow to Ger
manys economic recovery, but arc ac-
SSepted as things that must be en-
tu'ed rather than accept the Ententes
:erms. Nothing could be more strik-
ag man the contrast between the
SPIRIT OF the German people in the
present crisis and the time when the
peace treaty was ratified Vorwarts
M ms morning lays special emphasis on
'''ls point, saying:
Labor Backing Government
+,u mere is a gratifying contrast be-
Tt 1weeh to-day and the days of Weimar.
nne working classes are now turning
UNANIMOUSLY aa, against the Paris pro-
t.a. v0rwarts clinches this by noting the
Ssnssn dom. shat the Freiheit, organ of the In
pehuents, ssp', which ciamored vocif-
s..ousiy Tor the ratification Of the peace
- f'y' mas now rejected the thought
Entente" ~ sho
aC' 1e rrelhelt comments thus:
Chaos and misery are aca;n threat-
sAlng the world as a result of the inn
ssllailstlc policy of force. The war
snaed with vast social conclusions. hut
o resumption would only produce an
smn0fmous sm increase of social tensions IN
ws; countries, and the governments
nroSf,are nn,Sh are negotiating in London today
sa,,iy ss,Uuaoiy will in short time find them
ffo,ses fo,se impotent in the presence of the
ton lions = which they are setting in mo-
Warns Allies of Peril
vorS! rSfwarts says that the German
spsr,n people, without distinction Of
d. are fully aware Of the enormous
tas layers sa that the Paris decision entails
Of ,ha h'aeir existence. "This fact alone
msu a'e unanimous resistance of the Ger
Sss;. proletariat," says the Majority
thu tbs's.ist ras organ, Should suffice TO show
to snate nasente what a mistake it would be
srenss tseulate upon repetition of the
Vos.of WIS OF May-June. 1919"
Gsors"S reminds Premier Lloyd
hsr hsvsss e. that "Germany's recognition of
Il. sole responsibility for the war. in
sssce treaty. Is without moral OK
scsstiausd sa sass aiss)
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Wilson Pathetic Figure as He Retires
In an Atmosphere of Deep Sympathy
DO Justly, Love Mercy
Text Harding Chose

WASHINGTON, March 4.
President Harding in taking the
oath of Office to-day pressed his
lips to an historic Bible used at
the inauguration Of George Wash
ington. He had chosen the eighth
verse from the sixth chapter of
Micah, saying;
"What does the Lord require of
thee but to do Justly and to love
mercy and to walk humbly with
thy God?'
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New-York tribune., 1921-03-05
Germans Preparing to
Meet Ultimatum With
Proposal to Raise More
Revenues, London Says
Anxious to Prevent
Heavy Punishment
Press, However, Clamors
for Government Reiec.
ton of Entente Demand
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LONDON. March 4.-The Berlin dele
CATION. through one Of its members,
indicated tonight that the German
government was looking forward to
meeting the Allied ultimat turl, when i.
expires Monday. with a new offer FOR
the payment OF the reparations bill.
There will be TO abrupt termination
Of these negotiations" this member
said to The Tribune correspondent.
Although the nature of the new offer,
which the Germans believe was made
possible by Premier Lloyd Georges
speech yesterday, is matter Of con-
lecture, one of the German delegates
explained that the Berlin government
gas comforting with financial experts
IN a new basis OF taxation in Germany
upon which more revenues might possi-
big be raised. Thes sGermans may en-
deayor to play for time by asking for
m extension OF the Allied ultimatum.
Berlin dispatches, while rejecting
consternation at the irm attitude Of
The Allies, indicate ttat the German
government is most anxious 60 pre-
rent the application Of the punitive
measures threatened.
Atmosphere Less Strained
There Is a distinct air Of rclaxa-
lion at both German headquarters and
in Allied councils to-day, contrasting
sharply with yesterdays strained
atmosphere. The Germans In London
lay special stress upon Premier Lloyd
Georges references 20 the RESPONSE
oility for the war, which have ap-
2arently struck deeply. and part Of
Foreign Minister Simonds's speech
Monday undoubtedly will be devoted to
IN attempt to disclaim too great 2
measure of blame on the part Of Ger
many However, the Germans are
eheerful and are again smiling
It looks now as if the preliminaries
we're over and that both sides are
ready TO get down to business.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-05

Warmer. with rain or snow to-day;
unsettled and warmer with rain
tomorrow; fresh winds.
Full Report On Last Page
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
PROHIBIT USE OF SUBS
AGAINST MERCHANTMEN
That is One of the Proposals Now Be-
ing Worked Out Before
Arms Conference.

Washington, ID. c.. Dec. 81, tBy the
Associated Pressl-The end OF the
naval limitation work OF the arms con
ference was definitely in sight to-day
as the naval experts of the powers
turned TO the task Of working out de-
tailed agreements on the program
now virtually disposed of by the full
naval committee which was in ad-
iournment to-day until next week.
The Root subcommittee took up to-
day the drafting of the Root proposal,
agreed TO in substance by all the pow
crs to reaffirm existing rules of naval
warfare against merchant craft and
declare their application to submarines
and invite adherence Of all nations.
Agreement by the naval committee
yesterday on aggregate tonnage limi-
tation for aircraft carriers left for dis
position on the limitation program
only the proposal to limit future auxil-
iary craft to 10000 tons and their
armament to guns of not more than
eight inches. Approval was given this
proposal by an delegations but the
French who deferred formal answer
pending advices from Paris which are
expected to permit the committee to
complete the naval limitation agree
ment next week. II will then take
up also the second Root proposal 20
prohibit entirely the use of submarines
against merchant craft
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
BALFOUR GOING HOME
ON JANUARY IA
Will Be Accompanied BY Lord Lee, a
Member of the British
Delegation.

Washington, d. G., Dec. 81 tBy the
Associated Press) definite decision
has been made by Arthur j. Balfour,
head of the British arms conference
delegation, to sail for home Jan. Ia.
He will be accompanied by Lord Lee
of Fareham, first lord of the British
admiralty. leaving Sir Auckland
Geddes, Britain's ambassador here, TO
wind up any remaining conference
matters.
The decision, announced by Brit
ish delegation spokesman, was inter
preted as further indication OF the
early conclusion Of the conference.
In British circles to-day il was said
that much further progress in the set
tlement of far eastern questions was
not to be expected inasmuch as the
conference has clearly indicated its adj
herence to the general principles set up
in the four Root resolutions.
Some adjustments already have
been made under those resolutions such
as provision for the gradual abandon
ment of extra territorial jurisdiction
in China and OF foreign postal services
in China; for at least limited with
drawal OF foreign troops from Chi
nese territory, and probably for an in
crease Of the Chinese customs tariff.
Beyond these matters, the British
spokesman said, it was not expected
the conference would proceed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
aENGLIsH IMPERIALISM"
Is the Way Some Of French Press
Refer to Situation.

Paris. Dec. 81. tBy the Associated
Press) The French press has taken
little editorial notice of the proceed
'ings at the Washington conference, its
comment consisting OF brief references
to the general situation and being
usually critical OF England's position.
There has been no detailed comment
since early this month, and the news OF
the conference itself has been held to
brief agency dispatches.
The following from the Figaro Is an
example Of the editorial opinion;
England considers her friendship
cannot be too dear, and the French
certainly place a high value on the
British alliance on the condition they
are not treated as brilliant seconds "
English imphrialism--to to call il by its
real name--is unsatisfied at obtaining
endorsement by the so.called disarma-
ment conference of its right TO keep
the most powerful feet in the world !;
II demands the navol disarmament of
France, as if France had neither
coasts nor colonies. 1t will ask to-
morrow If we do not react, that we
renounce the war reparations and the
occupations of the left bank OF the
Rhine"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
BONDS WE'RE LOST
ON JULY IS, IT
is NOW STATED
Postofice Inspectors a n q
Police Bombing Squad
Have Been Engaged on
the Case and Have just
Worked Up Case Against
the Trio

New York, Dec. 3l.--A mail theft
Of ST ,5O00 900 in bonds on July IL, l9zli
became known to-day with the arrest
Of Mrs. Abe Attell, divorced wife OF
the former pugilist, Sam Gold ana
Harry Cohen by postoffice inspectors
and members of the police bomb squad
The bonds we're stolen somewhere en-
route from the Federal Reserve bank
New York, to the treasury department
in Washington.
The charge against Mrs Atteil was
attempting to pass altered govern
cent bonds The two men were
charged with conspiracy.
Postal officials said Mrs. Attell went
To delicatessen store on Seventh
avenue and left $500 Liberty bond
,with the manager for collection. He
deposited it with a bank here, which
became suspicious and notified secret
service agents. Mrs. Attell said she
bought the bond from a moving pic
ture actor for $500, and thought the
transaction legitimate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
THREE OLD RESIDENTS GONE.
Waterbury Center Called Upon te
Mourn Prominent People.

Waterbury, Dec. 3l.--Mrs. Sarah
Robinson, widow Of Amos Robinson,
died at her home at Waterbury Center
Tuesday, aged so years. She was the
daughter of Jacob and Roxanna
fKnapp) Guild and was born in Stowe.
She was married over GO years ago.
She leaves one brother, Liscomb Guild.
and four children. Elmer Robinsos OF
Elmore, Ernest Robinson Of Water
bury Center. Della Robinson OF the
Center and Justin Robinson of Stowe !;
also two grandchildren. The funeral
was held at the Waterbury Center
Methodist church Thursday, Rev. J.
Garfield Sails officiating, and the bur
iaI was at the cemetery there. The
bearers. were the three sons and one
grandson, Roy Robinson.
Another old resident of Waterbury
Center, George Grover, died late yes
terday afternoon at the age OF 1s. lie
had been prominent man in Water
bury. having served as selectman.
He was twice married, his first wife
being Addie Robinson and his second
wife. Della Watts. The latter sur
wives. together with two children, Mrs.
.Iesse Pike Of Waterbury and Mrs.
Willis Barrows OF Stowe; also four
grandchildren and three great-grand-
children.
Still another old resident of the
Center, Mrs. Emma May, died Thurs
day morning at the age of So years,
and her funeral is being held this aft
ernoon. She leaves two daughters,
Miss Olive May and Mrs. w. A. Nor
cross. besides one brother. Frank At
Eins IL Louisiana and seven grandchil-
dren and six est-grandchildren-
Word has been received here OF the
death. at Salem, Mass. Of Walter X.
Bigelow, native Of Stowe, who has
relatives in this town. Mr.. Bigelow
was so wears of age and was for many
years one Of the prominent business
men of Salem.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
RUM RUNNER
WAS FINED $500
Major Rene La Rock Of st,
Johns, P. O., Forfeits
Auto and Liquor
He WAS CAPTURED
IN EXCITING CHASE
La Rock Was Wounded in
Head at Bakersfield,
Dec. 10

st. Albans, Dec. 3l.--Major Rene La
Rork OF st. Johns, +. O., who was ar
rested near the village of Bakersfield
Saturday night, Dec 10, BY a q. s.
customs officer and two Franklin
county deputy sheriffs after chase Of
automobiles and running gun fight,
was arraigned before Judge Nathan
N. Post this morning and paid fine
Of $500 and costs. He also paid the
costs of the destruction of the liquor
found in his automobile when it was
seized. His automobile and the liquor
were forfeited
After his arrest he was arraigned
before Judge Post on charge Of bring
ing liquor into this country contrary
to law. Bail was fixed at 81 900 which
he was unable to furnish and he has
been in the confines Of the Franklin
county jail since that time.
10 Rock was wounded in the head by
shots from one of the officers gun and
the officers attempted to pierce the
gasoline tank of his auto. La Rock Is
d veteran of the World war. having
served with the Goth French Canadian
regiment. At the time Of his arrest lie
stated that he would return again
after he got out Of this trouble but he
would have a driver with him and do
some OF the shooting himself.
He was apprehended in an attempt
to pull as Colt revolver on the df-
ficers after he had been placed in the
officers car.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
AGREEMENT FOR
REBUILDING EUROPE
Economic Conference Proposes First
to Build Up Public Utilities,
Railways, Etc.

Paris. Dec. 81 tBy the Associated
Press Tho economic conference Of
allied bankers and manufacturing in
terests which has been considering
measures for re-establishing the in
lernational credit of Europe agreed
To-day upon the draft OF project for
an international consortium which will
be submitted to the allied supreme
council at Cannes A representative
of Japan today joined the British,
Italian and Belgian delegations in the
conference.
The rroiec, as drawn up in London,
has been modified slightly as the re-
suit Of discussions between British
and French interests here. II is based
partially upon the international credit
scheme Of Dr. J. Ter-Meulen, the Dutch
economist, which was approved by the
financial conference at Brussels last
year.
The idea j. first to upbuild the pub
lie utilities, railways and kindred agen-
cies in countries wire economic stag
nation is due to lack of transporta-
tion. The assets OF the countries thus
aided, will. as provided in the Ter
Meulen scheme, he pledged as security
baor the loans involved in cases where
the consortium has not given a con-
cession for operation
Austria is expected to be the first
beneficiary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
MRS. MERLE (MoRRIsoN) CLOSE.
Former Barre Woman Died Suddenly
in Cambridge, Mass.

Mrs. George N. Tilden received q
telegram to-day from Willard ). Mar
tin Of Cambridge, Mass. announcing
the death this morning Of Mrs. Merle
(Morrison) Close, widow Of the late
George Close. The cause Of death was
not stated but the telegram said the
end came very suddenly. The funeral
is to be held at the Mount Auburn
chapel, Cambridge, Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the
Mount Auburn ccrne-ery beside the
body Of her husband, who died in Barre
in 1918 while on visit to the Morri-
son farm.
Friends Of Mrs. Close were very
much shocked to learn Of her death.
Mrs. TiIden had received 4 letter from
her only yesterday morning, and it
was thought she was in good health,
having recovered, apparently, from Sc
rous illness of a few years ago.
Mrs. Close was born in Barre about
1880, the daughter, of Mr.. and
Mrs. Miles Morrison, who resided on a
farm on the west hill which now forms
the main part Of the well known Nor
rison farm. She spent her early life
in Barre and attended Goddard semi
nary, from which institution she was
graduated in 1900. On May II, 1908,
she was married to George Close Of
Cambridge, Mass, a member Of a
candy manufacturing firm of that city,
and She had since made her home there,
although coming to Barre seach sum
mer to spend the entire summer at the
Morrison farm. Mrs. Close left Barre
last September to return to Cambridge.
She leaves her two daughters. Emily
and Lucille Close, aged Z and ID, Of
Cambridge; one sister, Mrs. Willard 8.
Martin Of Cambridge; and two half
brothers, John G, Morrison of Cam
bridge, Mass, and Eugene Morrison of
Chicago. j. NJ. Taft Of Barre is an
uncle Of Mrs. Close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-31
81, 100000 BOND THEFTN
MAIL s BECOMES KNOWN
AFTER THREE ARRESTS
HOLDING TITO OFFICES
WILL NOT BE PERMITTED
Interlocking Directorates of Railroads
Allowed by Interstate Com
merce Commission.

Washington, Dee 3l.--All persons
holding two or more places as officers
and directors of interstate railroad
corporations were given legal permis
sion by the interstate commerce COM
mission to-day to hold their various
positions indefinitely.
The commission, in an order which
did not name the individuals or rail-
roads concerned, said it appeared that
neither public nor private interests
would be adversely affected by the re-
tention of the posts as sought in the
applications before it.
Under the transportation act the
commission was given authority to de-
termine by to-day whether it was com
patible with public interest that in
terlocking directorates be maintained
by railroads in any given instance.
The commission in an order last
week passing upon several of the in
dividual applications before it required
William Rockefeller, George r. Baker
Of New York, and Harold s. Wander
bilt, to withdraw from several boards
of directors and the order to-day did
not affect these cases in which specific
action was previously taken. These
are practically the only cases in which
the commission has objected to the
retention of multiple directorates.