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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

OBJECT TO NON
UNION EMPLOYEES
Will Not Allow Company to Hire Them
to Work On Branch Tied Up by
Strike-Second Wage Advance De
MED.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-A threat to
call general strike of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad if the
non-unlon men are employed to re-
place striking motormen and conduc-
tors of the New York, Boston and West
Chester railroad, an electric line sub
sidiary to the New Haven road, was
made today by officials of the brother
hood of locomotive engineers and the
brotherhood of railway train men who
are conducting the strike
The general strike threats followed
announcement by the company that it
would employ outside workers if
necessary in order to resume operation
ON the road which had been tied up
since Thursday and insertion in news
papers of advertisements calling for
men to replace the strikers.
This morning new effort had been
made to restore the service The walk
out occurred after the company. which
recently granted % per cent wage in
crease, refused to meet further demands
for 80 per cent raise. The motormen
in asking for higher pay asserted they
were entitled to as much as engineers
on steam roads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
HOLDEN & MARTIN
ON 9-HOUR BASIS
Men Worked 10 Hours While Mr.. Hol-
den Was Away and Will Receive
Extra Pay for that Period.

When L. f. Holden started West on his
automobile trip June ) agitation of the
question of shorter hours for the employ
es of the woodworking plants of Brattle-
boro was under way, and in most of the
factories the change from a l0-hour day
to a nine-hour day went into effect June
T.
The Holden & Martin employees stuck
by on l0-hour basis, and now that Mr.
Holden has returned the working day is
reduced to nine hours, beginning today
and the men are to receive pay for an ad
ditional hour a day above the 10 hours
for the time they have worked since the
other factories adopted a nine-hour day
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
FIELD DAY DRAWS
ATTENDANCE OF 800
Big Farm Bureau Success in Brookline
Flowing Demonstrations, Speak
ing and Other Features.

County Agent W P. Frost's efforts to
produce a first-class Farm Bureau pic-
ME and field day reached a verv suc-
cessful climax yesterday. about SOC
persons assembling on the Howe Bros
farm IN BrookIine, formerly the home
stead of Hon. H. H. Howe 1t was a
great day all around, with fine
weather, an enjoyable picnic dinner
excellent speaking, instructive tractor
demonstrations and much enthusiasm
and 1t is stated that the field day will
be an annual event
The program started about 10 clock
and lasted until f. Tractor plowinp
demonstrations being held first. To
most of those present this afforded the
first opportunity to see tractor in
operation. Three tractors were used
the Moline, /. II. c., and Fordson. Rep
Iresentatiyes of the manufacturers oper
ated them for the most part. but the
t'ordson was operated for a time by
Mrs Fayette Miller of Brattleboro
showing that they can be handled by
women as well as men. Horsepower
plowing with multiple hitch. such as is
used effectively in the West. also was
an interesting feature.
A special program for women con
sisted of a talk on clothing by Miss
Bertha NJ. Holden of the home econom-
les department of the extension service
III Burlington, a talk on school lunches
by Mrs. Henry Frost of East Putnev
and canning demonstration by girls
Then came a recess, about | clock.
for the basket picnic dinner. hot cof-
fee being furnished by H. H. Howe
and during this and the speaking which
followed the tractors were silent.
President A. A. Dunklee of South
Vernon presided at the afternoon pro.
gram and opened it with short talk
on the value of the Farm Bureau to
the community and the opportunity for
Its growth and future service.
He presented Secretary Harold T.
Moffitt of the Brattleboro board OF
trade, who emphasized the Importance
to the farmers and others in the com
munity of the Valley fair and the board
of trade. E. B. Cornwall of Middle.
bury, New England representative ia
the national Farm Bureau federation
outlined the work and aims of the fed
Grafton. At this point County Agent
Frost led in three cheers for the Howe
brothers.
|. The last speaker was Frank w. Clark
of Vergennes, ex-president of the New
England Milk Producers association
He brought to the audience the neces-
, sity of organization in agriculture. Ag-
rieulture in New England is dairying
and organization must therefore be
among the dairymen.
After the speaking the tractors were
started again, and from this attraction
the spectators drifted to their homes
well satisfied with the days outing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
MISS. MARY L. WIGHT.
Graduate of Brattleboro High School
Was Teacher 40 Years.

Miss Mary L. Wight, ~, for 40 years
years teacher IN the Indian Orchard
schools, and member of one of the
mont prominent old-time families of
that section, of which Ralph X. Wight
and II. K. Wight were also members,
died in her home. COG Wilbraham road,
yesterday morning. She was appoint
ed teacher in Myrtle street school in
December 1874, and retired in 1914.
She taught three generations in many
of the Orchard families and was held
in the highest esteem, both by the
school officials and the residents of the
section. She served under three prin-
cipals, Rebeeca Sheldon, Dwight w
Clark and Wellington Hodgkins, in
Myrtle street school
She was born in Wales and attended
thes grammar school there. She gradu-
ated from the Brattleboro high school
The only near living relatives that she
leaves is a niece, Mrs. r. A. Hubbard
of Florida street, Springfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
BOSTON ORGANIZING
NEW POLICE FORCE
Will Serve If the Union Policemen
Attempt to Walk Out - Used
Only in Emergency.

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 23.-Organi-
zation of voluntary police force for
service in the event of a strike or a
walk-out by the policemen of this city
in connection with the refusal of Com
missioner Curtis to recognize the union
wpe announced by the committee today.
The emergency police will be recruit
ed from former members of the force
for regular positions. Former Superin-
tendent William H. Pierce will be in
charge of the organization and train
ing of the emergency body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

yet regarding the material for the
base, but hammered granite, native
boulder, and a composite of materials
from the ruins of the old south bar
racks have been discussed.
The day will be of interest to the
survivors of the old Norwich, and it
is the aim of the committee to make
it an inspiration to those of Northfield
days, TO whom the brave days Of
yore' have been rather vague tradi-
tion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
WAR CORRESPONDENT
TO SPEAK TONIGHT
d. Thomas Curtin to Be Heard in Chau-
tauqua Tent-Also Will Speak
Tomorrow at 4.3O p. m.

Following is the calendar of Chautat-
Qua entertainments from this afternoon to
Monday night, inclusive, at the tent on
the high school grounds:
Saturday afternoon, 3 o'clock-Concert
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, Aug. 26-Regular meeting
Dennis Rebekah lodge.
Dennis Rebekah lodge will hold a
rummage sale next Friday and Satur-
day in the old Western Union office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

The first commercial shipment of wheat
out of Manitoba was made from Winni
peg in 1876 The shipment was made to
Toronto, for seed purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

1870 a m.-Morning worship. Ser
mon by Rev. David Lee Jamison,
pastor of Memorial Baptist
church, Albany. N. Y. Subject
The Peace Which Jesus Promised
ll.45 a. m.-Bible school.
80 p. m.-Devotional meeting in the
chapel, led by Mrs B. G. Bald
win.
group from the church will 90 to
Brookline to assist in service at the
Baptist church there at p. m. Sunday
The woman s society will hold a
food sale on the church lawn Saturday
afternoon, Aug. %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight-Partly Cloudy Sunday
Temperature Unchanged.

WASHINGTON, Aug. % The
weather forecast: Fair tonight. Sun
day partly cloudy Not much change in
temperature Moderate west to south
west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

Wise men make opportunities, and
weak ones wait for them to turn up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

A locomotive going at high speed is
said to give |, 056 puffs each mile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
Centre Congregational Church

Rev Herbert P wood.n, Z. D., Pastor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23

Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-23
DR.. B. E. WHITE

BARBER BLOCK
ROOMS 2o5 -206. TEL. III
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
WOMEN TO ATTEND
REVIVAL SERVICES

Members Of the order Of Pocahontss
will be the guests Of EpwoYth NJ. Y
Church tonight at the evangelistic ser
vices being held in that church. The
order will attend the meeting in q
body. Special music will be given and
a special address will be made by John
f. Brown, the evangelist in charge Of
the series Of meetings.
Last night Mr. Brown pictured The
tragedy and loss Of the man who turns
away from God. His subject was
Running Away From God" Richard
smith, leader of the chorus Of men al
the Pennsylvania shops, sang a solo
The Rev. George A. Cooke offered pray.
er.
EpwOrth Church has gained severa
members as result OF the revival ser.
vices thus far and large returns are
certain to be realized as the meetings
continue.
Thursday afternoon at the church.
meeting will be held al 3 o'clock for
women.
Friday night will be Sunday School
night Epworth Sunday School will at
tend in classes and Mr.. Brown will givf
his famous address, THE Little Blac.
Pig
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
ANOTHER MURDERER
GETS LIFE SENTENCE

Convicted by jury OF murder in the
second degree, Charles Mulaquafti was
sentenced by Chief Justice Pennewill
and Judges Conrad and Heisel in Court
Of oyer and Terminer yesterday after
noon to life Imprisonment and TO pay a
line OF $50 and the costs of the case.
The jury arrived at its verdict after one
hour and fifteen minutes delfberation.
Mulaqualti. on the night OF Septen-
ber 70. stabbed Frank Surowiec's. known
as John Smith, in the abdomen with A
large bladed penknife, which resulted
in his death on September 81 al The
Homeopathic Hospital The assault was
entirely unprOvoked. it appeared
The prisoner claimed that he was in
toXicated at the time and did not know
what he was doing. He did not know
Of the crime until he awoke IN a cell
in the police station the next morning,
he declared.
The assault occurred in Walnut street
near Second. about i2.i5 O'Clock in the
morning Of September i5. SurowieeS
had been with John J. Hughes, a sol
der. and had Just left him and started
TO his home when, as he passed by
the latter dived at him and
plunged the knife into his abdomen.
outery wS heard by
Hughes. who. upon discovering blood
gushing from The injured man, gave
chase to the Italian. capturing him after
3 short chase.
Mulaquatii received the sentence
without a show Of emotion. and as he
passed out the door Of the court room
between guards. ne turned around.
With a smile. and waved his hand at
riend in the audience
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
WANTS CIVILIANS TO
DOLE GERMAN FOOD
Il, RnRERT / RENDER
7nlted Press STAN Correspondent.

lNlNtu EIfcH Cidn correspondents.
PARIS, Jan. 10 President Wilson is
determined, so far as possible. that
civilian representatives shall control
the machinery for feeding GERMANY
But, If the Germans fail to agree TO the
proposition advanced by the civilians,
Marshal FOch will dictate the terms.
Edward Hurley and Admiral Benson.
representing the United States, in COM
pany' with the allied commissioners,
were enroute to Treves today 10 meet
the German delegation and take up with
them the proposition OF turning over
German merchant ships 10 the Allies for
transportation Of food
When the question came up at the
conferences OF the associated powers
the President maintained that the best
results could be obtained by executing
of the plans in the hands Of civilian
instead Of military officials. He OBJ
tanned sufficient support, particularly
from Great Britain TO carry his point
One OF the principal American objec-
tives Just now is to get American sol
diers back home Wilson hopes 10 oh
tain German acquiescence TO the Allied
so that German ships will
relieve the present transportation bur
den.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
LEGAL NOTICES


NOTICE.. WILLIAM SHIELDS. THE
~ owner and occupant Of the house
situated at the s. y, Corner Fifth and
Madison streets IN the Third ward
Of the city OF Wilmington. county
Of New Castle and State OF Delaware, III
compliance with the requirements OF the
Acts OF the General Assembly In such case
made and provided, do hereby give motto,
that ! shall apply In writing 10 the Cour
I or General Session, of the State of Della
ware, In and for New Castle county. OF
Monday, the third day OF March, A. u
| 1919. being the next term Of said court
for a licence for said house. as an Inn
or tavern, for the sale therein Of intOxi-
eating liquors. In less quantities than one
quart 20 be drunk on the premises; and
the following respectable citizens OF said
ward, nc least twelve Of whom are sub
stontial freohoiders on said ward recon-
mend the said application. viz
James Monahan, Thongs NJ. Monaghan
Charles Demel Henry Kinks
Michael r. Carney Julius Juresco
VIM. Abberger X Abberger
John n. McNabb Frank Garner
Nicholas \. Davis George w Bader
George W Stewart gloyed H. Myers
Dominic Pirrala John r. Deutel
George j. Bacon Edward C. Robbins
John T. McGoldricx Jr
Jacob ostro Samuel Iutz
Michael Haitsch Richard Lawler
Thos n. McEvilly. Harry &. Hates
Louis Cognaccl John X. Brown
John Forrest
janis at. WM. SHIELDS
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
SCHOOLS WILL TRY TO
MAKE UP LOST TIME
Special to The Evening Journal.

special to The Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY. Jan. i5.-In the
Century Club. Friday afternoon, Mrs.
speakman viii give talk on her ex-
periences while in France.
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society
OF the Presbyterian Church will be
held Thursday evening at the home Of
the president, Miss Caroline Clark.
AT a recent meeting OF the School
Board II was decided to make up the
time lost on account of the influenza
epidemic after the usual time for clos
ing next spring.
Harry C. CLARK and family and Miss
Emma Clark left today for Palm Beach,
Florida, where they will spend the re-
mainder OF the winter.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
Free Employment Ads.
For War Heroes!


10 returning Soldiers securing employment
Any former Soldier ADVERTISE
position without charge his
from the service or his enlistment oma
when he win he out.
These advertisements houtc in
order TO aid the who
ihe nation has assed
All residing community, Delaware
not are invited 10 take Of oR at
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

EOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
gentlemen only. Apply GIG French st.
Jan1J-12t
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
PUBLIC SALE

DUBbIC SALE or PERSONAL PROP
erty. near Corner Ketch. on Eastburn
Farm. Thursday. January iG at 10 a. NJ
horses. IS Holstein cows some fresh
now, rest springers. fun line of farm
ing implements. all new Corn. oats. hay
turkeys. chickens and ducks Terms cash
rHOS MABONEN.
W. S. ARMSTRONG. Auct iantb- n
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
TRANSPORTATION.
To Philadelphia
and Chester

From Fourth st. Wharf
Schedule in effect Monday. Oct %
Subject to change without notice
Leave Wilmington for PHILADELPHIA and
Philadelphia for Wilmington. daily excent
Saturdays, az 500 A. NJ. II o'clock noon
and 4.15 p. NJ
ON Saturdays, Sundays and "Wednesday
mington and Philadelphia at 73O. 1890 A
NJ. 1.30, 4.f5 and 700 r. NJ
WILMiNGToN-PE>Ns ROUTE.
Schedule in effect Sunday. Oct 20
Dnily, including Sundays
Leave Wilmington at $50. 500. 1000 A
NJ, Il O'Clock noon. 200, 100, q 90. 500
1000 and II o'clock midnight
Leave Pennsgrove 715. 900. I1OO A NJ
LOO: 500 800. 200, 900. 1tO0 7. VI. and
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
GREAT BENIFIT OF
TOBACCO FUND
lContInned from page one


When it is taken into account that M
requests were made for large contribu-
lions, that the total contribution Of
Si44o made to date literally represents
thousands OF individual contributors
dent p'''"'s w
hundreds Of postcards have been re-
celyed, both by The Evening JournaI
ana by contributors TO the fund. from
men or the lighting forces expressing
tlelr appreciation and thanks upon re-
receipt or the tobacco. The following
are tne ilrst 30 papers on the list with
the amounts contributed 10 December
1, 1918: i'D''
providence Journal, r. L.. .ss7 O2f 10
Seattle Star, Wash Ee 91set
San francisco bulletin, Cal. =. 33O63. 81
chicago Tribune. III 4, 10 ca
Ellzabeth Daily Journal, N. ]. i5.2796s
Cleveland News. O. a. s-5 %
oklahoma Times, Okla. - A. 034 81
hartford Times, Conn. 49,. oi557i
Nllinlngton Eve. Journal, Del. 7.tsS 2s
Scnenectady Gazette, n. y. 7i5sO7
MllWaukee Sentinel, Wis.,. 5223 "a
LOUISVILLE Courier Journal, Ky. 4sG2 %
Detroit Free Press, Mich. 4OO0OO
Jersey Journal. n. J...... 267O6i
Richmond Times Dispatch. Va 26i7 90
Toledo News Bee, O... a5ss o7
Butte Miner, Mont. t........ g3q 9o
Leader Rep. Gloversvile, ". Y. iss5.5i
Arkansas DEM. Little Rock. 1850 rs b
Rochester Post Express. N. Y f.76f 06
Worcester Evening Post. Mass. ie6l 40
Eve. Herald. Shenandoah. Pa. 4 eco OF
Motion Picture News, n. Y. f.57e %
Telegraph, n. Y..... i.5i93i
Passaic Daily News, n. J.... 1905
Perth Amboy Evening News. 1872 X
Roundup Tribune. Mont. - i2q3 on
Eve. Day, New London. Conn. f.267 SO
salt Lake Tribune, Utah ... f25l y
Everett Daily Herald, WASH. i.2O3.2s
Nuskogee Phoenix, Okla....... i.is5.S3
Montana Daily Record. Helena, i.i76.H
Tacoma Daily News, WASH. i.O7793
slkhart Truth, Ind. i033 y
Harrisburg Telegraph, Pa. i.Og765
Previously acknowledged ..... s7,4i5.OO
Delaware Club, sis Market st. 25.00
'hos. Shannon, S33 w. Sixth st. 100
Total to date................ s7.i7i.OO
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

THE EMPIRE PIPELESS FURNACE
contains the latest and most scientific prin-
ciples applicable to the installation Of a
one pipe system Of house warming All
pipeless furnaces look alike when cased
ready for use. Whats inside" the cas-
ing Is the important part Of the heater
We invite inspection and comparison on
the Empire. A large stock Of all sizes No
waiting after giving order. Also Ajax
warm air turnice that heats the home with
large volume Of warm air All work in
stalled by expert workmen.
SAMUEL g.. WILLIAMS,
decl6 tf 519 Orange ST.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

SEWING MACHINES-50c WEEK
- White. Standard and Golden Star. $23
up Machine parts. repairs. Hemstitching
fhone IBIS Rockefeller's. 2i4 W Seventh
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
HELP WANTED

s"ANTED-MAN OR WOMAN TO Az
W sist in sale campaign In wilmine.on
Wnoic or part time. selling experience NOT
necessary profitable opportunity for ac-
tive worker. Call y TO II A. NJ George
Hsrren $50 Market ST. nov20-eod n
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
KLAIR'S BAZAAR.
SATURDAY. JAN 1S.
AZ ~ O'Clock.
i2i head horses aud
mules Special nttrac-
tiou nc n o'clock.
BRITISH


GOVERNMENT HORSES HEAD.
OF choice young sound well broken ami
mails. Selected by experts for the British
Government. TO be sent over sen The sign.
ing Of the armistice has caused the govern
ment 10 change plans and sell the stock In
this country. The horses were selected from
among thousands. None were accepted but
a genuine straight sound young good
working horse Every horse had to be up
TO very strict requirements.
Don't compare these horses with the stock
that has been selling at the various camps.
British horses are much superior sort.
Have more shape aud class 10 them. are n
better size and broken. Younger and
sounder In every way. Have better bone.
feet and legs IN fact are real No I work
horses, ranging IN age from 10 Z Years
and 200 20 500 pounds in weight Nauy
mated teams. All will be guaranteed
NOtico-l1 head from one contractor.
good useful horses Five dump wagons.
One farm wagon. Two single wagons Five
sets double harness in head from Penn
sylvanin. Z head from Maryland 80 head
from Philadelphia. 90 head from private
parties. Bring your horses in aud get the
cash. Wagons. harness and blankets
Poultry of All kinds. More good Irish col
iars thnn all the other places in Whining
ton combined. 5000 worth Of auto tires Ia
stock
Notice 500 bushels good Pennsylvania
potatoes must be sold as 7 need the room
Tbis Is n chance for the farmer 10 get his
seed potatoes. az about one half what YOU
viii pay IN the spring. win start sale at
jan15-f7. WM n. KLATR.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
IN TESTIMONY
HUHman.
SEWING MACHINES.

EVERETT c. JOHNSON.
jan15-1t Secretary OF State.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

CONSULT THE EASTLAKE REPAIR
- ING AND ALTERATION co FOR
ALL KINDS OF WOODWORK REPAIR
INC AND ALTERATION A SPECIALITY.
SEE US ABOUT ENCLOSING YOUR
PORCH, STORM DOORS, ETC. OFFICE.
2300 JEFFERSON ST. Jan11-1m.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
LIFE AND CHARACTER READING
JANUARY IL.


In this character you will find that
Mars, the governing planet, makes the
Capricorn business traits aggressive, in
dustrious and active.
u gives deep love of home and chill
dren with generous over-indulgence
and a disposition to overlook all faults
in those whom it loves
1t leads in scientific invention, in
education and reforms. It is gainful.
severe in business transactions and
successful. The birthstone is
a moonstone.
Real estate deals viii be made with
=Taf}t hS the nntliim Of the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

STUDENTs FROM THE BOYD BIrgT.
=, ,pess Colleges Of Delaware. are now
saklng Splendid positions that pav from
80 a.. 70 SlO0 per month after from a. 10 90
-ass STUDY ihe Boyd System Of stenog-
All AN AZ once at 1909 Washington street In
99l.oiuusl 9lo instruction. Tuition Tor rourse
~ oay and night sessions. mav22-fvr
Evening journal., 1919-01-15
APARTMENTS ron RENT.

EOR RENT-THIRD FLOOR APART
Il ment. four rooms, bath, porch: central
location; no children; $40 per month :
possession at once. Address R-67, Evening
Journal Office. tan15-6t
Evening journal., 1919-01-15

1--WE PASSENGER TOURING CAR TO
hire by hour. day or week. Call CHOW.
or apply h. q o. Station. dec1g-im =