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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
GRAFTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. l.. Walker went
to Northampton Wednesday.
Willrick Kilner went to Easthampton,
Mass, Tuesday where he is pupil in
Williston seminary.
Mrs. George Grafton Wilson closed
her summer home here Tuesday and has
returned to Cambridge, Mass.
Miss Josephine Frisbee who had been
guest of Miss S. f. Daniels two weeks
returned to her home in New York
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Daniels and three
children. who had spent the summer in
town, left for their home in New Roch-
ellie, n. Y, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Wilson, Miss
Miriam Wilson, Miss Rose Wilson and
Breyton Wilson returned to their home
IN Cambridge, Mass. Sunday
Mrs. Charles Daniels gave party al
her nome Friday evening in honor OF
Miss Winifred Kilner and Miss Joseph
Inc Frisbee. About 80 were present.
musical and literary program was giveI
consisting of popular songs. solos by
Mrs. John Daniels, and piano selection.
by Mrs. S. E. Daniels and Mr. Drop
pers. A recitation was given by Mis-
Miriam Wilson. Hon. John Barrett Of
| washington gave a most graphic ant
entertaining account of General Per
shing s arrival and reception in New
York. Mr.. Kelsey of Washington spolS,
very interestingly of his experiences il
Yucatan. Mrs. Daniels read interest
ing facts of the early history of Graf
ton. Refreshments were served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

shop except through and on the terms
and conditions imposed by the labor
unions. He is compelled to join the I'M
ion and to submit to the dictaton of
its leader before he can enter the place
of business. If he joins the union he is
, then restricted by its leader as to place
of work, hours of work, (and therefore
amount of compensation and advance
ment in position, regardless of merit !;
and sometimes, by the dictum of the
union leader, called out and prevented
from working for days or weeks. al
though he has no real grievance, and he
and his family are suffering for want
I of the necessities of life. In Short, he
is subjected to the arbitrary direction
OF the leader, and his personal indepen-
dence is gone. Personal ambition to
succeed and prosper is stifled.
/ This country will not stand for the
E'closed shop" 1t cannot afford it.
j In the light of experience, we know it
would signify decreased production, in
creased cost of living, and initiative
development, and enterprise dwarfed
1t would be the beginning of industrial
decay, and an injustice to the work
men themselves, who prosper only
when industry succeeds. The .'open
shop" will generally be approved by
them, for this permits them to engage
in any employment, whether they are
or are not members of labor union.
1t is appropriate to further empha.
size what has been said many times in
regard to our employees. Every one
without exception, must be treated by
all others justly and according to mer-
! it. In accordance with our established
custom, one of our workmen, or mum
Der of our workmen from any depart.
ment will continue to be received by
the management to consider adjust
ment of any question presented.
! 1t is the settled determination of the
United States Steel corporation and its
subsidiaries that the wages and work
ing conditions of their employees shall
compare favorably with the highest
standards of propriety and justice
Misrepresentation have already and
will hereafter be made; unfavorable
criticisms may be INDUCED in by out
siders, especially by those who have
little knowledge of the facts; our EN-
ployes may be threatened and abused
in the effort to influence them to ioir
the unions against their own desire
but, whatever the circumstances may
be, we should proceed with the conduc
of our business in the usual way ant
Ishould give evidence to our employe.
that we mean to be fair with them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
WEST GUILFORD.

Newton Hastings is i'll with a stomach
trouble.
W. f. Akeley and o. j. Hale attended
the Springfield fair Wednesday.
Edward Reed of Spofford, n. H., spent
the weekend with his mother, Mrs. sum
ner Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Fisher and daugh-
ter of Haverhill, n H., spent a few DAYS
last week with his son, Hosea Fisher, and
family.
Mr. and Mrs F. C. Wright and two
sons, Chaplin and Sherman, and father,
Edward Chaplin, have gone to the Spring
field fair
Rev. W. H. Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. w
{. Phelps, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Thorn.
as attended the Baptist association meet
ing in Townshend Sept. g.
Mrs. Della Nolan of Easthampton
Mass, come Saturday to care for her
father, A. p Blanchard, who fell and
broke his collar bone Sept. 9.
Baptist church, Rev. w. H. Bishop
pastor. Morning worship at IL, sermon
by the pastor; Sunday school at noon;
evening service at 7.3O o'clock.
MISS Florence FISHER, who worked SIX
years III keene, went last week to Bel
lows Falls to take position in the In
ternational paper mill Miss Fisher had
been visiting few weeks with her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. Hosea Fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Thomas o
Ware, Mass, came by automobile Sunda,
to spend the day with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. K. b. Thomas. Mr.. Thomas
car broke down and he returned HON,
by train Monday Mrs. Thomas remains
through the week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
VERNON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kent of
Northampton and Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott
Stone of Greenfield were recent visitors
at Addison Brooks s.
Miss Elizabeth Richards of Chicopee
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Barney and
Mrs. B. s. Miller of West Brattleboro
recently visited their cousins at the
SteLbins farm
Mrs. Guy Tudor of Brattleboro was
guest Tuesday of Mrs. r. d, Sherman.
Fred Stone has finished work at the
Snowflake canning factory and returned
to his work on the railroad.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
SOUTH WARDSBoRo.

Mrs. P. r. Knapp spent Sunday with
Mrs. Nellie Shampine.
Eugene Duby is working on the lum-
Der job on the Toby farm in Dover.
Mrs. Olin Cole is entertaining ner
mother from Easthamptcn, Mass, a
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hall of West
Dover visited his mother, Mrs. J. B
Sage, the first of the week
Mrs. Martin Plympton returned Sun
day to the home of her daughter, Mrs
Don Butterfield, in Wilmington. NJ. H
Stocker carried her in his automobile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
CORK NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSED
Had Printed Prospectus of Republican
Loan in Ireland.

DUBLIN, Sept. 1S.-The determination
OF the authorities to repress all nantes
tatIons of Republican activities is shown
by the suppression yesterday of the Cork
Examiner, one of Ireland's. chief daily
newspapers
Although it is a constitutional organ
and opposed to the Sim Fem, the Exam
mer printed full page prospectus of the
Republican loan, assuming, il is declared
that the prohibition of references thereto
which existed under the censorship lapsed
with the withdrawal of the censorship
The military authorities, however, retair
full powers and raided the premises and
removed part of the plant.
The same advertisement was offered tc
the Dublin dailies, which refused the risk
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
STEEL WORKERS MUST STRIKE
viii Quit Until They Are Recognized
BY the Corporation.

PITTSBURGH. Sept. 1s.-Before re-
Stunning discussion today on matters in
connection with the steel workers
strike called for next Monday the ma
tional committee for organizing iron
and steel workers announced that since
the workers had failed to obtain a con.
ference with the United States SteeI
corporation their last and only hope
was TO strike until such time as the
corporation would meet representatives
of the men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

A meeting Of the Woman's guild will
be held in the Episcopal parish house
tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The hike CT the boys of the Centre
Congregational Sunday school has been
postponed to Saturday, Sept. 81.
F. r. Vaughan S official thermometer
last night went the lowest thus far this
fall registering SO degrees above zero
There was little damage to gardens from
frosts in the village however, but in
some places above West Brattleboro the
gardens suffered to some extent In the
west village, where the land was more
sheltered, practically no damage was
done:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
STEEL STRIKE ORDERED.
President Wilson Or President Gompers
Cant Stop It.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 1S.-Henry w.
Ralsse, editor of the Cleveland Fedora
zionist and chairman of the local steel
organizers committee said today that
orders had been sent to all union men
IN the steel industry in Cleveland in
strueting them to fail to report for
work Monday morning. Neither Pres
ident Wilson nor President Gompers can
stop this strike" said 'Raisse "we will
win.''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

Earl P Bailey has bought new Oak
land touring car.
A dance will be held in Foresters hall
Thursday evening, Sept %.
Miss Nellie Cooper of Lebanon, n. H.,
is visiting Mrs. f. W. Cotton.
Perry Day of South Ashfeld, Mass,
recently visited at d. p Welch's
Mr.. and Mrs. John Raleigh of New Ha-
ven, Conn, are visitors at Mrs Bridget
Raleigh's.
The missionary society VIII meet at the
home of Mrs. A.. A Bailey Friday after
noon at 8 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Smith attended the
Eastern States exposition in Springfield
Mass, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. Wilfred Dashner of Springfield
VT, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Philbert Lefebvre, few days.
William Higginson of Meriden, Conn.
Is a guest for two weeks of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Higginson.
Mr.. and Mrs Harrington of Lynn
Mass, were recent guests of the latter,
mother, Mrs. Ella Z. Marden, at j. NJ
Lambs.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Adams of New
fame are guests at Henry Barrett's Mrs
Lila Lyon, who was in Newfane visiting
returned with them.
Judge and Mrs Stanley C. Wilson o
Chelsea, Vt, and Mrs. Dean of Lebanon
\. H., have been guests few days o.
| Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Mcintyre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Ballard and two
| children of Barre, Vt, were guests sew
eral days recently of Mrs Billiards. par
ent's, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Stearns.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

One hundred housewives in Winnipeg
are financing a cooperative store which
will handle all staple lines of food
without profit, to provide cheaper food
for the homes represented in the con-
Germ.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
DEATHS.

In Windham. Sept, 10, Asahel Upham,
In South Newfane, Sept ID, Mrs. John
S. Stratton, 20.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
RATIFICATION NEAR.
French Chamber of Deputies May Vote
on Treaty Tomorrow.

PARIS, Sept. lS.-The chamber of dep
utles is expected to ratify the treaty with
Germany tomorrow night or on Saturday
at the latest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
MARRIAGES.

In Westminster West, Sept. Il, by Rev.
w r. Curtis, Leslie A. Wood and Miss
May S. Hulett,. both of Putney.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
DUMMERSToN.

Rev. G. A. Furness will preach as a
/ candidate next Sunday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
BIRTHS.

In South Londonderry, Sept. IA,
son to Mr.. and Mrs. d. Boynton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

You can always judge the wheels in
a man s head by the spokes that come
from his mouth
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

One ton of water may be colored by
single grain of indigo.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

There are fewer daily newspapers in
Spain than in any other country of Eu-
rope.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
HINSDALE. N. H.
Post Of American Legion Formed.

A preliminary meeting fort the forma-
ton of a post of the American Legion
was held in Grand Army hall Wednesday
evening, Sept. 10, When Major Cane,
state commander of the American Legion,
and DIR. Walker, head of the Keene or
ganization, were present to aid in form
ing Hinsdale post
The first meeting of Hinsdale post was
held Saturday evening and these officers
were elected: Commander, c. Edward
Maynard; vice commandment, John G. Mar
shall; historian, John F. Corkey; treas
urer, Charles NJ. Taylor; adiutant, j. B.
Sawyer; executive committee, Edward
Planter and w. T. Robertson. Over
60 per cent of the men already have joined
and it is hoped the 100 per cent mark will
be reached soon. The charter is expected
in short time
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
RECEIVE BIDS FOR
COUNTY ROAD WORK

Bids arc now being received by
the Indiana state highway commits
sion for the construction OF ap-
proXimately eight miles of roads in
St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.
The commission will receive all es-
Inmates up TO and including July 10
Proposal blanks and specifications
for the roads may be obtained upon
application 10 the state highway
commission in Indianapolis. Bids
Will be received for three distinct
types of roadway-glain, concrete,
monolithic brick and bituminous
concrete, all of which are prescribed
in the specifications As in all state
contracts the road estimate will be
given TO the lowest and best bidder,
bat the right is reserved by the COM
mission to reject any and all bids if
any cause exists therefor A state
law provides that bonds shall be
filed with all the bids
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
WORKING YOUTHS MUST
ATTEND SCHOOL WEEKLY

according TO the present state
law, all youths between the ages OF
Il and 16 regularly employed are
required TO so TO school al least
four hours a week between s O'Clock
enc O'Clock. A resolution was
passed by the school board when In
session on June so that this statute
Will be enforced in South Bend be
ginning with the next semester
starting in September.
They will be taken care Of
through the vocational department
which has operated along these
lines in South Bend for the past
several years AT the present time
there are 1880 permit workers. that
is youths under the age Of 10 and
over the age Of Il who ny securing
z permit from the school authorities
are allowed 10 work outside without
going 10 school
Because of the added number Of
pupils that Will be required 10 take
the sch - work under the present
law Miss Adelaide Lamport Of
South Bend has been added 10 the
vocational force. The vocational
work this fall will be under the di-
rection OF George Weber.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
GAS AND ELECTRIC
RATES MAY CONTINUE

Unless a petition for readjustment
is made 10 the public service COM
mission of Indiana, the prevailing
gas and electricity rates in South
Bend and Mishawaka will continue
in effect. Such is the substance Of
a statement made by Carl II. Mote.
secretary Of the commission in In
diana, Monday
The present rates went into effect
almost "a year ago when the North
ern Indiana Gas and Electric Co
asked 10 increase its rates They
were to continue until July of the
present year
Now comes the commission with
the following:
The commission is of the opinion
that the cost OF labor and material
Of all kinds which enter into the
maintenance and operation Of all
utilities have not been reduced and
that said rates and charges should
he continued until the further order
of the commission"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
INSTALL OFFICERS OF
KNIGHTS OF PYTHI&S
FOR COMING YEAR

Installation Of officers for the
coming six months was held Tues
day evening 10y Crusade lodge. No.
II. Knights Of Pythias. at Temple
hall
Clifford DuComb was Installed as
chancellor commander: w l. Hen
derson as vice chancellor: 4 y.
Stamra as prclate: L. NJ Crawford
as master at arms; Rollin whittier
as inner guard: VI. ". Dooder as
outer guard and carl swanson as
master Of ceremonies
The report of the membership
committee for the drive just recent
ly finished was read. A new mem
Lership Of SEQ VAS added. making
the total reach LOSE, about 80 less
than The largest lodge in ,he world
The new chancellor commander is
going out for enough new members
during his aoministratio to place
the South Bend lodge al The top OF
the list with the largest member
ship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

come in from the 8 .. s areas 70
take their places in this camp All
the divisions with the exception or
the five in Germany, have sailed.
There remain now. therefore only
these five divisions in the army OF
occupation. and about 400. 900 :. .
). troops TO go home.
Yesterday l had the privilege Of
speaking three times at Camp Pom
tanezen-in the Liberty. the Ala
bania, and the Butler huts-and at
each place l was heartened not only
by the fine attendance. but by the
splendid response CT our American
soldiers 10 the message OF the Cos
pei OF the Son OF God.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
81 Mss JESSIE GIEHDiSIiho

Miss Jessie Glendinning. an Eng
lish actress. who has obtained
marked success on the American
stage. has just n arried Lieut.. Ralph
L. Baggs. who returned a few days
ago after nearly a years service
with the United States forces in ST.
IBERIA. The marriage took place in
New York and came as surprise
TO many friends Of the actress.
Miss Glendinning is a daughter
OF the late John Glendinning. we'll
known for several years on the Eng
fish and American stages. Her
brother. Ernest Glendinning. also
has met with success on the stage
here in many roles. Miss Glendin-
ning's last important part was the
lea ding role in Love Laughs" which
ran for some time last winter in the
Bijou theater.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
Underwear

Girls and Boys Mime
apolis Union Suits with but
ton attachments. at $1.00
and $1.25.
Girls and Boys Mime
apolis Union Suits, drop seat
and open back. at Use.
Boys Dimity Suits. with
Isle insert at waist line, 75c.
Boys Allheneeds - have
button attachments, at 75c.
Carriers Union Suits for
girls and boys. at $1.00 and
SIPS.
Girls Umbrella Pants
regular 29c quality for lee.
Boys Athletic Shirts. reg
ular Csc quality for 15c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

channel and the Adriatic. and flo
tia Of submarines. seven being
based from Ireland and five from
the Azores Five American battie-
ships served as a distinct unit with
the British grand fleet, and at least
on two occasions this squadron was
IN its assigned place IN the battle
line. when il was thought that the
German feet was coming out A
division OF l. : dreadnaughts
crUised for months of the west
coast OF Ireland. ready at all times
TO protect conveys or engage enemy
raiders or cruisers.
And in summing up the work OF
the Amer can navy in the war, l
must not forget that il was a com
pany Of marines who. in July, 1918.
helped turn apparent defeat into a
glorious victory at Chateau Thierry.
by driving back the brutal Hun. This
victory won at sue IA terrible sacrl-
flee, marked the beginning OF the
end Of the power of Prussian mil
itarism in Europe.
Y. VI. G. A. Serves Sailors.
am glad TO record that the Y.
VI G. a. in France has not neglected
our brave American sailors. In the
center Of Brest there is located a
large Y. NJ. c. A hut. known as
THE Flag Hut" which was erected
primarily for the benefit Of the
members Of the American navy.
This hut has a splendid auditorium.
seating $500 10 5000 persons. where
every afternoon and evening some
entertainment or religious service is
held In this hut there is 10 be
found "A finely equipped reading
room and library which is patron
lied every day by hundreds OF
sailors. There is also in connection
with Flag hut. bath house. where
free baths are 20 be had. and
cafeteria where every day over
1000 meals are served. And. may I
add that nowhere i'm France or
England have l secured for the
price better meals han at this cafe
terra
am booked TO speak TO sailors
in the auditorium Of the Flag hut
next Wednesday and Sunday eve
nings. and I expect. from what I
already know Of those fighting men
Of the sea. the same hearty response
] have had from our American sol
diers. wherever 1 have been priv
LEGGED To speak to them in England
or in France
Lives Near Famous Chateau.
A few blocks from my dwelling
place" in Brest is located a noted
chateau, which was built in the 18th
century to replace an ancient Ro-
man castle. the remains of which
are still TO be seen m one Of the
towers. In this old historic chateau
1.60O Anne Scan sailors are at present
quartered.
Troops Going Fast.
During thespast week over $4,000
troops have left Camp Pontanezen
and sailed home from Brest, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

Hose, in black, white and
colors, seamless, with hem
med top, at $1.00.
Women s Fine Isle Hose,
black, white and colors, soc.
Women s New Fashioned
Isle Hose, black, white and
colors, at 75c.
Children s Fine Mercer
lied Hose, black only. soc.
Childrens Pony Hose,
black and white, from 45c
to 79c.
Infants Pony Hose. white
and black, at sec.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
COMPLETE COMPLAINTS
OF RURAL CITIZENS

Complaints of property owners OF
Portage township living outside of
the city Of South Bend have been
completed by the board Of review.
Grievance OF the South end prop
erty owners will be heard Thursday
morning and will continue until July
21 Few complaints were made IN
the township and it is expected that
the board OF review Will have a light
session.
In former years attorneys repre-
seating the property owners pleaded
their cases, but this lHlr the land
holders are presenting their own
pleas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
SCHOOL BOARD LOOKS
OVER APPLICANTS FOR
SCHOOL HEAD POSITION

Fhve Of the 80 applicants for the
superintendency OF schools we're cx-
amined BY the members Of the
school board "Wednesday eveninG
All OF these men were from out o.
town. The new superintendent 10
succeed the late John Franklin.
Nuner Will not lie selected until
after all Of the applicants nave re
ceived consideration.