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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
BRATTLEBORO POST
NUMBERS ABOUT 40
Sixty Members Enrolled During
Two Days of Valley Fair-Legion
Buttons Delivered.

Sixty-four new members were enrolled
Ill Brattleboro post, American Legion
during the two days of the Valley fair,
bringing the total membership up to about
l7o, and it was the privilege of the mem
bership committee to deliver the legion
button.
The legion button is a handsome en-
blem with burst of gold around the
edge In the center is bronze star in
side a bronze wreath, which is the United
States service button. Between the
wreath and the gold edge is a circle of
dark blue enamel, on which are the words,
American Legion in gold. 1t is about
the size of two dollar and half gold
piece.
1t was found by the committee that
some OF the returned service men are in
clned to the belief that they will be sub
ject to quicker call to military service
If they are members of the American Le-
glon, but all were assured that this would
not be the case. The organization is pure
ly civilian organization for the men and
women who saw service either overseas
or IN this country during the recent war
and does not obligate the members in any
way Tor future government service.
On the basis of the present membership
OF l70 Brattleboro post is entitled to IL
delegates to the state meeting of the le-
glon, which will be held in Burlington
Oct 30. Vermont will be entitled to
four delegates and four alternates to the
national convention which will be held in
Minneapolis Nov. 10, ii and y.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
WOMAN'S CLUB
OPENS SEASON
Eleven New Members Voted Into Club
Talk by Mrs. E.. B. Smith-Re
ports of Federation Meeting.

Despite inclement weather good
number of women attended the first
meeting of the season of the Brattle
boro Woman S club in the Unitarian
parish house yesterday afternoon. when
II new members were voted into the
club
Reports of the state federation meet
ing in Barre in the early summer were
given by Mrs. Howard c. Rice, who
spoke about the work, and by Mrs. Will
B. Smith, who reported the social side
of the federation meeting.
Mrs f. Burr Smith of Greenfield, a
former president of the club, gave a
talk on the future of the Women's
clubs. of women in politics, and of the
seeming slipping away from religious
training in the family.
Pleasing piano solos were rendered by
Mrs Hazen Stockwell and the social
committee served tea. A social hour
was enjoyed during which an opportun-
ity was given for new members to meet
the old members of the club.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
AIRPLANE TAKES
10 THIS MORNING
Ten More on Waiting List at l O'Clock
to 90 Up with Lieut.. P. D, Lucas
This Afternoon.

len more persons qualified this fore
noon for membership in the Brattleboro
Alrplane club, and at o'clock there was
a waiting list of 10 who had signi6ed a
desire to make flights with Lieut.. p. d.
Lucas, who has been in town since the
morning of the second day of the Valley
fair.
Lieut.. Lucas did not start his machine
yesterday, on account of the rain, but
this morning the weather was clear and
warm, and towards 10 o'clock Lieut.. Lu.
cas- made his warming-up fight with Miss
Evelyn Harris as passenger Miss Harris
was the first passenger Wednesday
The other passengers this forenoon. in
the order of flight, were Jason f. Bush.
nell, Joseph Trahan, Miss Lillian Lawton
{. B. Crowell, Miss Inez D. Goodale. Mrs
Harold Z. Whitney, III. H. Thayer, Frank
Lazelle and Mrs T. T. Britain.
At l O'Clock the waiting list included
Joseph G.. Estey, T. T. Britain, C. A. Nc.
Rae, w. F. Spear, Arthur L. Clapp. J.
L. Helyar, Miss Bessie L. Farnum. John
B. Maniey, jr., Dana I'll. Stafford and Miss
II. c. Latchis.
Lieut. Lucas, whose home is in Schen.
eetady, \. Y, but who has been making
flights IN Springfield, Mass. plans to re-
turn to Springfield late this afternoon.
= Miss Addie B. Warren made a flight
yesterday instead OF Mrs. Addie War.
riner, the name furnished by the ayia.
ter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
SEARCHING FOR
NEGROES ARMS
Believed They Have Supplies Secreted
Near Elaine-Total Dead Is IA
Blacks and Five Whites.

HELENA, Ark, Oct 3.-Search was re-
sumed today by federal troops, local posse
men and state officers for arms and am
munition believed to be secreted by Ne
groes at Elaine, small town near here
fhere race rioting which started ON Tues
dav has resulted in l6 known deaths.
The race trouble, late reports indicated,
was started by agitators who had aroused
"the Negroes to participate in an organized
uprising and the authorities were deter
mined to prevent further trouble by OBJ
tanning possession of all firearms in the
hands of Negroes Announcement was
made at military headquarters in Elaine
that about 100 rifles had been taken. Ar
rests of Negroes numbered 285.
Two Negroes who failed to obey a com
mand of a military patrol early today
were fred on by soldiers and killed and
another was wounded a fourth member
of the party was arrested The known
Negro dead today was II and white dead
was five.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
BAPTIsTs REJECT UNION.
Decline to Enter Churches of Christ
in America.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. Oct. 3. -
The Baptist church is composed of
many Independent democracies. }, and
for that reason cannot become a party
to an organic union of the churches of
Christ in the United States. This an
swer was sent to representatives of Is
denominations who yesterday manned
out a tentative program for the union.
The conference was presided over by
Rev. William Henry Roberts of Phil
adeiphia, stated clerk of the Presby-
terian general assembly. The leaders
said the plan of procedure is not in
shape for submission to the denomina-
tions, put 1t IS hoped to complete it at
a further meeting in Phila delphia in
December.
1t was emphasized that the movement
IS IN no sense antagonistic to the fed
eral council of churches nor to the in
terchurch world movement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
UNIONS
WILL KEEP AWAY
Not Satisfied With Representation Civ
en- Them at Industrial Conference
Called By President.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Railroad
unions representing more than 2.000,-
900 workers will not participate in the
industrial conference called bv Presi
dent Wilson for next Monday unless
the basis of labor representation is
changed to include the chief executive
of all international and national un-
ions. Timothy Shea of the brother
hood OF flremen said the change in rep
RESERVATIONS had been suggested to di-
rector General Hines but that no reply
had been received and none was expect
ed. Because of this, he said. the four
brotherhoods did not expect to go into
the conference and it was thought the
IA other railroad unions affiliated with
the American federation of labor also
would not participate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
WHITE SOX ON
HOME GROUND NOW
Confident They Will Begin
"a Winning Streak In
Third Contest
BETTING STANDS
EIGHT TO FIVE
Not Much Chance Taken On the Game
Cincinnati Confident It viii Win the
Pennant This Week-Some Uncer
tainty About the Pitchers.

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-Carrying a two
game lead the Cincinnati Reds today
invaded the home territory of the White
Sox for the third contest of the world
series. This game, many baseball men
believe, will decide whether the Ameri
can league pennant winners are to be
serious contenders for the championship
or are to face an overwhelming handi-
cap during the remainder of the series
The weather forecast was partly
cloudy and somewhat cooler followed
by showers at night. Despite the fact
that the White Sox had lost the first
two games their followers We're conf
dent that today contest would be the
beginning of winning streak. On the
other hand the Reds and their followers
were confident that they would return
to Cincinnati Sunday night possessors
of the Championship.
Fans began gathering at the park
early last night waiting in line to pur-
chase tickets for the unreserved seats
placed on sale this morning Manager
Gleason announced that he would select
as his pitcher either Kerr. Cicotte or
Faber, while Pat Moran announced
that either Eller or Fisher would be the
choice for Cincinnati In what little
betting was reported today the national
league champions were eight to five ia
yorites. The probable line up for to-
day s game follows:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
T|GHE DENIES
.GARY'S STATEMENTS
The Steel Corporation Has
/ Jagged Behind Unions
in Wage Advances
HAVE NEVER FOUGHT
FOR CLOSED SHOPS
Head of Steel Workers Union Says All
They Desire Is Union Shops-Gary
the Company Employees.

WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-Giving a de-
tailed history of union activities in the
steel industry Michael F. Tighe, presi-
dent of the Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
union, today told the senate committee
investigating the steel strike that the
United States Steel corporation, instead
of leading the van in advancing wages as
Judge Gary has claimed, has Jagged be-
hind our organization
Information given to you by Judge
Gary" Tighe said, "was not hrst hand
evidence gained from practical knowledge
of the industry, but instead consisted Of
the statements made to him by his em-
ployes, foremen and superintendents. 1t
was far and away from being the truth
about the industry
Tighe repeated the charge that the steel
corporation early in its history had ap-
propriated s20,000,000 to fight unions and
gave names of his infonnants. The unions.
he said, had never fought for the closed
shop, but union shops when the man.
agement signs a contract as tc scales and
working conditions it is a union SHOP
he explained
The effect is the same as closed shop
isn't it, asked Senator Sterling. Repub-
hcan, of South Dakota.
No, we are not asking for closed shops
and never have said Tighe.
In refusing to arbitrate the steel strike
Ebert Gary, chairman of the board of
the Cnited~States Steel corporation lis
sowing the seed of anarchy" said Mr..
Tighe Il was very much put out yesterr-
day by Judge Gary's refusal to comprom-
lse or arbitrate this ISSUE" said Tighe.
He is sowing the seed of anarchy, pro
noting the insidious doctrine that there
is no way out of industrial difficulties ex-
cept by the destruction of one side or the
other Tighe reiterated that the closed
shop was not an issue and said that the
union leaders could not comply with Pres
ldent Wilson's request to postpone the
strike until after the industrial confer
ence next week because the I w. w or
ganizers We're active among the men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
Driver Held in Police Sta
ton for LeOminster
u Police
RETURNED HOME
WITH INSPECTOR
Gave Name Of VIM. White Of Ftchburg
Said Car Was Left With Him for
Repairs -Chauffeur's License Made
+. Out to James G.. Whitted.

An automobile alleged to have been
stolen was recovered yesterday after
noon by Chief Police George Wilson,
who took into custody the driver and
young man who was with him and
placed them in the lookup. The driver
gave his name as William White of Is
Carey street, Fitchburg, Mass, and the
passenger as George Valley.
The notification tha: the ear was
missing came to Chief Wilson from
the police of Leominster, Mass, and
after 1T was recovered the Leominster
officers said Valley was not wanted. so
he was released.
Last night Inspector James II. Me-
Carthy of the Leominster police depart-
ment and the owner of the car came
here, and White was turned over to the
inspector, having agreed to return with
out requisition papers. The car, which
had been placed in the Mosher garage
was turned over to the owner.
Yesterday morning White and Valley
appeared at the Mosher garage as soon
as 1t was opened and wanted some oil.
Later they returned for gasoline. w
~. ohdHHei WdIIeu on tnem and while
he was putting FIVE gallons of gasoline
IN the tank the two men talked quietly
some distance away. They acted SO pe-
culiarly that Mr.. ShafTner suspected
something was wrong, so he took down
the number of the ear, which was a
Chalmers with a Massachusetts license
plate 111,175.
In the afternoon Chief Wilson 10.
eelved telephone call from the Leo
minister department saying the car had
been stolen and that a report had come
to them that White had said he was
going to the Brattleboro fair. Chief
Wilson came to the business section and
started to make round Of the gar
ages. He visited the Mosher garage
and then started up the Main street
hill. just at that time he noted the
ear which he wanted going down the
hill. 1t turned into Flat street and
stopped at the garage again.
The machine hardly had stopped
when the chief was on hand and told
the occupants to come with, him.
which meant a trip to the police sta
tion.
In the car was a chauffeur's license
bearing the name of James G.. Whitted
of Leominster. White said the car was
left with him for repairs, but further
than that he declined to discuss the
matter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
WALES VISIT HERE BRIEF
Will Spend Three Days in Washington
and Sail from New York.

WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-The Prince
of Wales, who now is touring Canada.
will come to Washington in about
month for visit of three days; but he
will not make tour of the United
States, Mayor Babcock of Pittsburgh
has been Informed by Chairman Porter
OF the house foreign affairs committee
am reliably informed said Mr..
Porter, that it is the wish of the Brit
lsh government that the Prince of
Wales, upon leaving Canada, should
spend but three days in Washington.
returning to New York thereafter, from
whence he sails for Europe, and that
a tour of the United States should not
be made.1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03

WASHINGTON, Oct 3.-There was
no Improvement in President Wilson $
condition this morning and Rear Ad-
miral Grayson held another eonsulta-
tion with Rear Admiral Stitt of the
Naval medical school and DR.. Sterling,
Mrs. Wilson 's family physician, who
participated in yesterdays consultation
with Dr. Dercum of Philadelphia. The
President slept some last night. With
him is trained nurse, who is assist
ing Mrs Wilson in caring for the pa
tient. He has no temperature and his
heart action is good
Mrs William c. McAdoo and Mrs.
Francis d. Sayre, daughters of the
President are on their way to Washing
ton. Mrs. McAdoo viii arrive this
afternoon from New York Mrs. Sayra
is coming from Willamstown Mas. It
was said that while members of the
family had not been summoned to
Washington Mrs. McAdoo and Mrs.
Sayre had expressed a desire to come.
Miss Margaret Wilson, the third daugh-
ter, is now in Washington.
Orders of the physicians that the
President be kept absolutely quiet
would be strictly enforced, Secretary
Tumulty said today. No official busi-
ness will be brought to his attention
no matter how pressing and no one ex-
cept members of the immediate family
will be permitted TO see him.
The President was Informed late yes
terday of the defeat in the senate OF
the Fall amendments to the peace trea-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
Grave But Cheerful.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3.-Dr. Fran
els S. Dercum who joined in consulta-
ton at the White House yesterday said
today that the President 5 condition
was grave but that he was in cheer
ful frame of mind. eve merely con-
firmed Dr. Grayson' s diagnosis as
found the President very much in need
of rest, he said. He is very cheerful
and takes an interest in what is going
on. This IS an encouraging indication. =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
NO IMPROVEMENT IN
WILSON'S CONDITION
REPORTED AS GRAVE

ty and of the ratification of the trea-
ty by the French chamber of deputies
and this news apparently cheered him
considerably, Mr. Tumulty said
1t was announced officially that the
turn in the Presidents condition would
not interfere with the industrial con-
ference next week. In the event that
the President is not able on Monday to
address a communication to the confer
ence Secretary Tumulty will notify it
of the President s desires regarding the
selection of permanent presiding of
fcer
"The President 5 condition is un-
changed y Dr. Grayson s bulletin is
sued at 1915 said Admirals Grayson
and Stitt and Dr. Ruffin were in con-
sultation for about two hours and this
delayed the issuing of me usual 10
O'Clock bulletin as to the President 3
condition.
Supplementing his official bulletin
DIR. Grayson said that the President s
mind was keen and alert and his ply
sical condition fairly good. He also is
taking some nourshment
DR., Grayson talked with DR.. Dercum
of Philadelphia by telephone today. DIR.
Dercum will come to Washington from
time to time as DIR. Grayson feels he
needs him while Rear Admiral Stitt,
head of the naval hospital here, and Dr.
Ruhin, Mrs. Wilson s physician, viii
visit the President daily.
The consulting physicians have
agreed with DR.. Grayson that the Pres
ident is suffering from nervous ex-
h9ustion brought on by the strain of
his work at the peace conference and
his recent tour over the country.
DR.. Grayson said the President de-
sired to keep in constant touch with
official affairs and it was only with
difficulty that his mind could be divert
ed. Despite the strain Dr. Grayson has
been under since the President was TAX
en- i'll a week ago yesterday he is re-
naming in constant attendance of the
President, but when he needs rest Drs
Ruffin and Stitt will relieve him.
Scores OF inquiries as to the Presi-
dent S health are being received at the
White House from officials, diplomats
and friends.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
SCARCITY OF SUGAR
FOR NEW ENGLAND
Only rs Per Cent of Normal Supply
Avai1able-Too Much Used
for Candy.

BOSTON. Oct 3.-The available sup
ply of sugar for New England is about
% per cent below requirements and
consumers in this region will have to
limit their use of the product for at
least three months to three quarters
of the amount generally consumed
j ohm II. Sherburne, chairman of the
state commission on necessities of life,
said last night. He attributed the
shortage to increased demand for sugar
for candy, the deficiency in last year Is
supply and increased general consump-
ton.
In an effort to meet conditions Great
ed by the shortage Mr. Sherburne said
a committee had been organized in the
sugar trade, the duty of which would be
to equalize allotments among whole
salers and supply men. He said sugar
cards would not be used unless it be-
came absolutely necessary.
The coal situation was not alarming
the commission, Mr. Sherburne said
but it was certain there would be no
reduction in price before next spring
The commission advises everyone ia
place orders Immediately for the neces-
sary winter supply so that dealers may
know just what the needs will be.
With respect to prices of general com.
modities Mr.. Sherburne said the com
mission had found that since Septem-
Der 9, when its first fair price list was
issued, pork products had dropped in
price about 10 per cent, beef per cent
lamb 5 per cent, and general groceries
an average of $40 per cent He ex-
poets further advance in the prices
of butter and eggs, but in other com.
modities the commission looks for a
steady decline in prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
DR.. CARVER COMING HERE.
Originator Of Chiropractic Profession
Speaks Tomorrow Night.

DR.. Willard Carver of Oklahoma City,
the originator of the chiropractic method
of treating patients and the Oldest living
practitioner in that profession in the
world, will come here tomorrow and will
speak in Odd Fellows temple at O'Clock
tomorrow night, telling what the method
is and what it accomplishes. Dr. Carver
comes here at the solicitation of Dr. G.. F
Lane of Brattleboro, and admission will
be free. There will be singing by Miss
Edith Hammarlund and Miss Ruth Fred
erickson.
DR. Carver dictated the definition OF
the word 'chiropractic' to Webster's die
tionary. He is the dean of the three Car
yer schools, located in Oklahoma City,
Wichita, Kan. and New York city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03

Physicians Order He Must
Be kept Absolutely Quiet
His Daughters EnrOute
to the White House to Be
With Him-Trained Nurse
Assisting Mrs. Wilson in
Care of the Patient-An-
other Consultation of
Physicians
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
NAVAL THIEF SENTENCED
Admitted He Had Taken S1O0 From
Registered Letter.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 3.-Irvipg H.
Mitchell of New York was sentenced
to 90 days in the county Jail in the fed
eral court here today after he had
pleaded guilty to the theft of 500
from a registered letter in the post Of
flee at the Portsmouth navy yard, where
he was on duty.
Judge Hale was assured by repre-
sentative of the commanding officer of
the navy yard that Mitchell would
face court martial when he returns to
Portsmouth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
PERSONAL.

A. A. Wallace of Keene, former road
commissioner, is in town today
At the 18th annual meeting of the
Wlndham association of Congregation
al churches held in Wilmington yes
terday, George L. Dunham of this town
was chosen delegate to the meeting of
the Congregational National Council at
Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct 21,29. Rev.
Dr. Herbert P Woodin was chosen al
ternate,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
FOOTBALL TEAM TO
KEENE TOMORROW
In Spite of Broken Week Regular Prac-
tice Has Been Held-Brattleboro
Confident of Success.

The Brattleboro high school football
team viii journey to Keene tomorrow TO
play keene high school, In spite of the
broken week, regular practice has been
held. The team is confident of success
and is showing the Cincinnati Red
spirit. Those who saw the game played
with keene in the season of 1917 will
realize what scrappy bunch the Brat
tleboros team is up against.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
THE WEATHER.
Probably Occasional Showers Tonight
and Saturday-Warmer.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Tbe wea-
ther forecast: Cloudy with probably oc-
easional showers tonight and Satur-
day. Warmer tonight. Moderate vari-
able winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
HOLD ONLY TWO SECTORS
American Garrisons win Occupy Brest
md Paris,

WASHINGTON, Oct. s-Brest and
Paris will be the only sectors in which
the American garrisons will be main
tanned after Oct, 10, the war depart
ment announced TODAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
Odd Fellows Temple

All Odd Fellows are personally invited
by the bowling committee to join the
bowling tournament and please leave
your name with George Reed at the Tenn
pie by Monday, Oct. 6.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
First Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday, Oct. 3.-Regular midweek serv-
ice at 7.30 p. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
Centre Congregational Church

The Women s association will hold a
rummage sale Oct 10 and IL in the
store formerly occupied by c. S. Hop
kins
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03

The costliest watch in the world is a
Jeweled timepiece in possession of the
pope and which is estimated to be
worth 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
UniversaIist Church
Rev. Z. e. Trout, Pastor.
Sunday, October 5.

1870 a. m.-Divine worship with ser
mon by the pastor.
1l.45 n. m.-Sunday school session.
800 p. NAT Vernon, a service Of
worship.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
CHEERED BY NEWS
ABOUT TREATY

Philadelphia Expert Says
He Confirmed DIR. Grey
sons Diagnosis That the
President Is Very Much
In Need of Rest-Indus-
trial Conference Will Be
Held Regardless, of the
Presidents Condition On
Monday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-03
Red Mems Hall

Friday, Oct. 3, s p. m. = Regular
meeting of Quonekticut tribe, No. 2,
lmp'd 0. r. M. Adoption degree.