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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

Walking feebly with the aid Of
cane. the outgoing president had
persisted in carrying out SO much
Of his part OF the program as call
ed for him to accompany his sue.
cessor In the Knitted inaugural pro-
cession from the executive mAnsion
to the capitol. ss' =
When he departed from the
White house, it was necessary for
secret service men to place his feet
on each succeeding step as he de-
scended, and it was apparent to all
that it was next to impossible for
him to take part in the ceremonies
at the capitol.
MIR. Wilson had been warned that
he would do so at the risk Of los
ing all the gains he has made to-
ward health if not indeed his life.
Persistent at first. he yielded at last
and quit the capitol before the in
augural ceremonies actually had
begun.
Mr.. Wilson departed from the
capitol about IL o'clock noon, when
the ceremonies in the senate cham
Der were about to begin.
Both houses Of congress at that
moment were marking time wait
ing for the incoming vice presi-
dent to take the oath.
Pressing his lips to an historic
bible, used at the Inauguration OF
George Washington, the new presi-
dent took the oath administered by
Chief Justice White. He had cho-
sen the eighth verse from the sixth
chapter Of Micah. saying:
what doth the Lord require of
thee but to do justly and to love
mercy and to walk humbly with
thy God"
Immediately after the admins
tration of the oath Mr.. Harding
turned to the vast crowd which
stretched across the Capitol plaza
and began the delivery Of his in
augural address.
Sound amplifiers carried his
voice to the outskirts Of the big
assembly.
A chill wind feebly warmed by a
bright sun swept the broad space
which appeared strangely in con-
trast with other years when it has
been Illuminated by the uniforms
Of West Point cadets, midshipmen
from Annapolis and troops.
Pledges Faith.
Pledging his faith anew to Amer
ican institutions, President Hard
ing reiterated a plea for a return
to "normalcy," for industrial peace.
for friendship with the world. and
spoke of his promise to work for an
association of nations to bring
about peace and approximate dis
armament. But he coupled his re-
newed declarations with a fresh
pronouncement against "entangling
alliances.
America" he said :. can
enter into no political commitments
nor assume any economic obliga-
tions which will subject our decis-
ions to any other than our own an
thority."
Il am sure our people will not
misunderstand nor will the world
misconstrue.' said the new presi-
dent. I'VE have no thought to i'm
pede the paths to closer relation
ship. We wish to promote under
standing. We want to do our part
to make offensive warfare so hate
full that governments and people
who resort to It must prove the
righteousness Of their cause or
stand as outlaws before the bar Of
civilization"
Then speaking Of his determin-
alton to enter no "entangling alli-
ances." Mr.. Harding declared:
This is not selfishness; it is
sanctity. 1t is not aloofness; it is
security. It IL not suspicion Of
others; It is patriotic adherence to
the things which made US what we
are"
V-->ly~Anl~ ~ thA r0n r1n af0va n
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
END
TO REGIME
OF WILSON
Retiring President Pre-.
sents Tragic Figure -
BE Leaves Office.
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The ArEus.)


Washington, March with flags
and bunting hanging limp in the
drizzle Of a dreary day, the admin
istration Of Woodrow Wilson comes
to a somber end. Death casts its
melancholy shadow over the capi-
tol where Champ Clark, who might
have been Democracy's leader in the
trying years since 1912, lies in
state, mourned by all who knew
him, irrespective Of party. The
tragedy Of q broken figure at the
White house is in the minds of pas
sersby as they look curiously at the
executive mansion where by the
mandates of the people q younger
and more vigorous man takes up
within q few hours the awful re-
sponsibihties of government at Q
critical moment in American his
tory.
Jealousy and bitterness over the
defeat last autumn have mellowed
and the atmosphere Of the closing
hours of the Wilson administration
is one Of depression not unmingled
with the sincere hope that the great
desire of Woodrow Wilso.- for q
partnership of nations to preserve
peace will be achieved and vindi-
cation. much more satisfying than
electoral votes or political omces,
will come with the passing Of time.
Perhaps more significant than
any other thing about the ending
of this administration is the abso-
lutte confidence Of the outgoing ON
cials that when President Harding
and Secretary Of State Hughes be-
gin to examine first hand the facts
OF our international relationship
they will find themselves confront
ed on every side by q compelling
hand which will point the way to
American entrance into some
League of Nations as the only way
to stand on an equal footing with
other countries In the trying prob
lens of world reconstruction.
Happy To Go.
Most of the cabinet officers and
ofncials are happy to be relieved at
last Of the peculiarly harrassing
difficulties which inevitably go with
q war administration and which
were perhaps more burdensome
than at any other time in history
because Of the colossal nature of
the European war and Americas
signal part in winning the victory.
Well-wishes for their successors
came from the lips of the Wilson
officials. Typical, indeed, were the
parting remarks of Joseph P. Tu-
multy, secretary to President Will
son, as he bespoke the cooperation
Of the newspaper correspondents
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
INAUGURAL CEREMONY
AT CAPITAL WITNESSED
BY CHEERING TnRONCS
New Chief Executive Takes Oath on Bible Used at
Induction of George Washington Illness
Obiges Wilson to Miss Final Rite.
che fun Of President dnss inaugural address print
ID page 17-Edtsr ArgasJ

Washington, March 4.-Warren G. Harding of
Ohio and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts were in
augwated president and vice president of the United
States. Mr.. Harding took the oath at 1:18 p and
Mr. Coolidge at IL 21 p. m.
The president and Mrs. Harding reached the
White house at 244 o'clock and Immediately greeted
number Of guests from Marion, Ohio, who had been
invited to luncheon.
Yielding to last minute entreaties of his family
and physicians President Wilson took no part in the
inaugural ceremonies, other than to accompany
Presdentelect Harding from the White house to the
capitol.
The outgoing president witnessed neither the
ceremonies in the senate chamber which attended the
Inauguration of Vice Presdent-elect Coolidge, nor the
ceremonies the plaza outside the capitol where the
incoming president took the oath.
Immediately after signing some bills in the pres
ident's room, Mr.. Wilson returned to his motor car
and drove to his new home on street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
WORK OF OLD CONGRESS-.

Washington. March 4.-Rejection
of the treaty of Versailles. sharp
fight ON President Wilson BY Re-
publican leaders, adoption Of the
woman suffrage constitutional
amendment and passage Of the pro-
hibition enforcement act were out
standing features Of the sessions
Of the Sixty-sixth congress which
passed out today to make way for
the Sixty-seventh congress, soon to
be called in extra session by Pres
ident Harding,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
|IREWELL
ADDRESS BY
MARSHALL
he President Delivers
Eloquent and Patri-
otic Speech.

Washington. March 4.-Following
/. The text Of the address Of Vice
p,.sident Marshall on his retire.
psut from Office:
Very shortly / shall have ended
M oficial life as the constitutional
rs,ding officer Of this body. That
roment, when it arrives. will not
psfk my demotion into the ranks
A the average American citizen,
+. for | never arose above them.
Il spring from the loins Of men
iylo helped to lay the foundations
Id the republic. At my birth my
hther placed upon my baby brow
I he coronal OF a free-born Ameri-
un citizen. In my youth l was
taught that if l wore it worthily,
10 prince nor potentate nor elec-
,urste could add to or detract from
The honor Of that royal cOronet.
Il may have failed, but l have
TIED to keep the faith. l have new
Il doubted that, SO far as the peo-
Jlss Of civil government are con-
ssned, the pillars Of Hercules rest
upon the declaration of independ-
nce and the constitution of the
United States.
"Is No Beyond"
TO my mind, there is no beyond
The forms under which the princi-
pies Of the republic are administer.
d may need changes to meet
changing conditions, but the under.
lying idea does not, for truth IL
unchanging and eternal. What was
10 when the morning stars sang to.
gsther will be SO when the ange,
Of the Apocalypse appears.
4 venture to express this much
0 that idea: In a government ded.
inted to the inalienable rights ol
man to life, to liberty and to thu
pursuit. Of happiness can Ind It.
lprfect accomplishment only in re.
plblics brave and strong enough
10 rise above the ambitions, pas.
duns and prejudices of individual.
and groups. Representative gov
eminent was intended to guarante,
this inalienable right of mel
through the enactment and enforce
|ment Of laws calculated to preserv,
and promote equal and exact jus
tics to all men. Religions die be
cause priests humble their creed
but have no faith in their Gods
Governments 60 to wreck becaus,
their statesmen shout aloud theil
ihibboleths but let q friendly en-
emy pass the ford.
Right to Change
7 freely grant the right Of thi,
people to change our form Of gov
spment and to adopt other bash
principles, but, If it is to be done
let It be done decently and directl!
y that all of US may know it. Tn,
Old faith has already too man,
.leek and smiling Joabs asking o
II, Is it well with thee, my broth
Wr
While the old order endures, le
representatives represent the ole
IDEALS; let it be understood tina
!ley are not mere bellboys, subjec
% calls for legislative cracked ic,
every time the victims of Q debaucl
a greed. gambling or improvidenc,
'eel the fever Of frenzied need.
The life is more than meat ant
mo body more than raiment. It 1.
OF minor importance who holds tn,
sealth Of the nation II the heartl
U all It's people beat with true his
uric American throb. The clothes
may mark but the clothes can no
make the gentleman. The ecOnomi
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04
REPEAL WAR LAWS.

Washington, March 4.-Repeal Of
war time laws and . number Of ap-
preparation measures, were signed
by President Wilson, but the army
appropriation bill was still before
him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

sine die at 1880 p. m, the clock
having been set back in the senate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

lContinued on Page Fourteen.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-04

Continued on Page S;xteen.)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
Running AmucIk.

According to the story from the Bur
| hngton News, published elsewhere in
this issue, 1t is becoming highly danger
Gus for peaceful citizens to be on some
OF the roads of Vermont after dark.
rms remarkable condition is said to
be due to what Mr.. Nolstead would prob
ably term the commendable vigilance of
the enforcement officers, but it seems to
be a trifle uncomfortable and a trifle
perilOus for the wayfarer.
According TO Rollin Perry of Essex
Junction, he was held up by armed men
IN the town of Colchester, who had piled
distractions in the road. Relieving
| them to be robbers, Mr.. Perry stepped
| on the gas and got away amid fusi-
lade, one shot passing through the top of
the car and one lodging in the side.
Another man, accompanied by his wife,
was fired on, the bullet passing through
the wOman'S hat and SCATTERING the
windshield in front of her.
Judge Shaw of the Burlington city
court was also fired on and came to the
stop. Needless to say none of these
victims was carrying liquor, and in the
! case of the man and woman. they were
| not even travelling in a direction leading
from Canada but toward the North
These people say they could not tell
the officers from hoIup men and endeav-
| Ored to escape accordingly.
| Such reckless and irresponsible shoot
ing may, be carrying out the principles
of the law, but clearly not with the best
OF. judgment. How long will it be before
some nervous citizen either shoots an
officer in self-defense or is himself shot
1t may be said that such night travel
ers should halt when so commanded. but
what if this were done only to be at the
mercy of highwaymen?
| Surely some distinguishing uniform
| could be adopted or some other method
employed that would inform the inno-
cent citizen whether he is being called
upon to stand and deliver" by the Off
GERS of the law or by the common or
garden variety of holdup artist
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
SATURDAY. MAY 81. 1921.
ORGANIZED PUBLIC TALK.

\ new organization known as the
Commonwealth Urion of Wisconsin has
been formed for the avowed purpose of
raising the standard of intelligence
throughout the state. This is to be ac-
compIished by means of public discus
sions led by able and well informed speak
ers and dealing with timely, and import
ant public questions.
The Commonwealth union prepares
lists of men and women available for
speaking on payment of expenses only.
In doing this it is not conducting any
sort of propaganda. 1t does not urge the
selection of any particular speaker nor
the choice of any particular subject. 1t
asks the public to communicate directly
with any speakers it wishes to engage.
The unions work is mainly to discover
the speakers and enlist their interest in
/ the cause, then to make them known to
the public. In a leaflet sent to clubs
and other groups the Union states the fol
lowing among its objects:
ITO foster the organization of discus
sion in every community of the state
rural, industrial ana otherwise, IN when
representative organizations of citizens
do not now exist; to urge provision for
a hall suitable for public use in all public
buildings in all communities which lack
+ these facilities now, and as fast as new
public buildings are planned
( This sounds like an excellent project.
There are many questions of civic and ma
tional government and welfare which
need the sane intelligent judgment of
( the public in their solution. Impartial
/ informative discussion Of these matters
would be a real benefit to citizens and
public officials alike. Promoters of the
plan, however, need to be very careful
that the facts presented are honesty of
fered and that no narrow, limited inter
/ est is served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
PRICE PUBLICITY.

"Ectal prices on manufactured goods
are unreasonably high in many lines" re-
ports Secretary of Commerce Hoover.
Wholesale prices show deep cuts, but
the consumer is long way from getting
the benefit of corresponding reductions"
This is merely an official statement of
what everybody knows. The department
the publication of fair price lists as a
guide to consumers. This would no doubt
be effective, if continued efforts to hold
prices at an artificial and unjustifed
level should make it necessary. The pub
lie may be trusted to regulate prices sat
isfactorily, when once it is in possession
| of the facts. Failure of the fair price
| list" plan in some cases heretofore has
been due mainly to a lack of accuracy in
the lists or a lack of confidence in them
on the part of the public. 1t viii be diff
ferent if authoritative price bulletins are
issued from Washington.
| The federal trade commission is asking
for legislative permission to gather and
publish information as to the "owner
ship. production, distribution, cost, sales
and profits in the more basic industries
as one means of forcing fair readjust
ment of prices. Such an undertaking OF
the part of the trade commission coulC
fit in nicely with the sort of publicity pro
posed by the department of commerce
The public would like to see prompt &C
ton along that line.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
DIN l.. French. Editor.
(Barre Times. }

The late Olin L. French of BrattlebOro,
for many years publisher of the Brattle-
boro Phoenix, was a frst-rate newspaper
man of the generation that has passed
out. He was a worthy opponent in a
newspaper debate and was strict in his
observance of the ethics of the combat,
so that when Arthur Ropes. once the pub
Usher of the Montpelier Waterman, re
ferred to his Brattleboro contemporary as
the 'Flee-niX' Mr.. French felt very much
aggrieved and in his next issue deplored
such a manner of newspaper debate.
French and Ropes were both-skillful news
paper builders in their own peculiar styles
and both were ready writer's. The latter
long since laid down his earthly cares
after having brought up school after
school of newspaper men under careful
even though sometimes querulous direc-
ton; and most of the graduates of his
school gained considerable proficiency in
the field of newspaper work. Likewise
with Mr.. French's school of instruction
his course of instruction was strict and
thorough, aud many can bear testimony
today TO that fact.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
Vermont Syrup Guilty?
(St. Adams Messenger

t'b- AAbdlAs AItSSeHSeI.J
In the April issue of a certain maya
zine one finds this request for informa :
ton:
Last fall / purchased gallon can of
Vermont maple syrup of best quality.
Practically all of it has since been al
lowed to remain in the tin container
and in a warm room. 1t now has very
pronounced alcoholic odor. Will you
kindly tell me how it might be restored
to its original condition."
The answer given is as follows:
L think that you could dispose of the
gallon of maple syrup with its alcoholic
content at a price which would enable
you to buy several gallons of the fresh
article. You could probably remove
the alcohol by diluting the syrup and
boiling it down again to its original
consistency, but alcohol is something
like the rose:
You may break, you may shatter, the
vase as you viii
The scent of the spirit will hang round
thee still. -
There has been some complaint about
the maple syrup market by our produc-
ers this year, but if letting the com
| modify stand in a warm place works
one of nature 3 marvels in the way in
| dicated, owners of sugar bushes can
] look forward to a period of thriving
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21

The Reformer is sale every evening Dy
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co, c. W.
Cleaveland, S. L. Purinton (Esteyyllle)'
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert ]. Pollica. 297 South Main st.
(Fort Drummer districts
West BrattIeboro, J. L. Stockwells
East Dummerston, NJ. E. Brown
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Eewfane, N. NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. II. circuit
South Londonderry, F. H. Tylers
South Vernon, E. B. Bufuu.
Northfeld, Mass Thompson Bros.
west Chesterfield, N. h, Mrs. w. Streeter.
Hinsdale, N. H, w. II. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co
Greenfield, Mast, {. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
a New Concern.
springfield Reporter.)

NopI uIgneiu reporter
The Times Publishing Co. Inc. il Ia
succeed W. c. Belknap & Co, publishers
of the Bellows Falls Times for the last
% years. The new concern w'1l- consist
of w. c. Belknap, editor and general
manager; his son, Paul Carpenter Bel
KNAPP. who will be graduated from Dart
mouth college in June and is to be local
editor and assistant manager, and Ralph
Bresland, linotype operator on the
Times for ten years, who will continue
as operator and also be foreman in
charge of the printing and mechanical
end of the business. With two Bel
knaps on the job, the rest of the state
press will have to lengthen their indi-
vidual strides to keep up with the
Times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
Today S Events

Birmingham, Ala, celebrates its semi
centennial today.
The American Red Cross is 40 years
old today, having been organized May Il,
1881.
Nine. Curie. the famous French scien-
fist and discoverer of radium, is TO be the
guest of Vassar college today.
Mount Holyoke college alumnae from
oil parts of America are to gather today
for a celebration in honor of Miss Mary
f Woolley's twentieth anniversary as
president of the college.
The duke of Deyonshire. governor
general of Canada, is to unveil a memoir
ial today at Stanley Barracks, Toronto.
i'm memory of the members of the regi-
ment who fell in the World war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
State Spelling Contests.
Randolph Herald.)

People who are urging the return of
the old-time spelling school as method
of attaining proficiency in the art of
spelling will give their approval to the
state wide contest now in progress In
dividual schools choose their best spell
ers; these contest for town champions.
who, in turn, meet in a county spell
down. The county leaders finally Join
in an elimination match for the state
championship. A great deal of interest
and some keen rivalry are stimulated
The result should be a gain in spelling
ability. The contests are conducted un-
der the direction of the state depart
ment of education, through the super.
intendents. and with the hearty and
valuable cooperation of the local school
authorities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
In The DAYS News.

Alumnae of Mount Holyoke college
have planned a celebration for today in
honor of Miss Mary f. Woolley's TWEEN
tieth anniversary as president of the col
lege Miss Woolley is a native of Con
necticut. and the daughter of a clergy
man. She was one of the first women to
be admitted to Brown university. from
which institution she has her \. b. de
gree. After career as a teacher at
Wheaton college and at Wellesley col
lge lasting from 1856 to 1900, in the lat
ter year she was chosen president of
Mount Holyoke college. During her ca
reer as an educator she has identified her.
self in positive ways with civic move
ments. and has become an affective shaper
of public opinion. both in New England
and in the nation. Miss Woolley has
been a prolific swriter for the press, and,
earlier in her career, was writer OF
SCHOLARLY monographs. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
Today's anniversaries.

1S33-Chile adopted constitution mod
eled after that of the. United
States.
IS55-The ship canal around Sault Ste.
Marie was completed.
1SG0-One hundred and fifty lives lost
and a million dollars worth of
property destroyed in a tornado
along the Ohio river
1S74-United States military prison es-
tablished at Fort Leavenworth by
act of congress.
1S94-Six anarchists executed at BARGE
Iona for completely in a plot to as
sassinate Captain General Cam
pos.
1S96-The car and czarina made their
official entry into Moscow.
1900-Secretary Hays informed the Boer
ENJOYS that the United States
could not intervene in the war in
South Africa.
1919-U. $. house of representatives
voted to submit the woman suf-
frage amendment to the states.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-21
TnhaY'S BIRTHDAYS

Philip l.. Hale. Boston artist. son of
the late Edward Everett Hale, born in
Boston. So years ago today.
Gustav Lindemthal. the engineer who
built the great He'll Gate bridge, born at
Brunn, Austria. Il years ago today.
Augustus o. Stanley. junior United
states senator from Kentucky, born at
Shelbyville, Ky, 81 years ago today.
DIR. Edmund J. James. former preSi-
dent of the University of Illinois, born
at Jacksonville, H., GO years ago today.
Ellen Wilson McAdoo, the eldest OF
ex-President Wilson's grandchildren
born in Washington, ID. O., years ago
today.