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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
Welcome Home to Soldiers
in Progress Today
in Hinsdale
SPECTACLE LONG
DREAM OF BEAUTY
Many Decorated Cars and Floats Rep
resenting Historical and Other
Scenes-Address by Prof. Patterson
Concert by Band.
Especial to The Reformer.)
HINSDALE, n. H., Sept.

h1ANCDhbL, ~ L., Acpt ios
Hinsdale's welcome home celebration
for her returned service men opened soon
after 10 o'clock this morning with par
ade which is believed to have been the
largest and most beautiful that ever took
place here Favorable weather conditions
brought visitors from all the surrounding
towns, and it is estimated that the spec
tacle attracted about 1900 persons. Some
80 men in uniform participated in the
parade and there were other returned SER
vice men among the on-lookers.
The column formed with the leaders in
front of the G. A Robertson Cos mill
and marched down Main to Brattleboro
street, thence over High and down Main
street to Riverside park for the afternoon
program. Throughout the line of march
there was loud applause, and the hand
some decorations on the buildings, done
by professionals, added to the beauty of
the scene.
Lieut. John Marshall in uniform and
Winfield Brooks in Indian dress headed
the procession, mounted on horses
Two decorated automobiles, owned by
James O'Brien and Mrs Anna Tilden re-
spectively, carried Civil war veterans.
Back of them was the Brattleboro Mill
tary band, which furnished stirring music
for the occasion.
Members of the Grand Army post
marched next in line, as escort
Hinsdale post of the American Legion
and the Hinsdale soldiers of the world
war then came in uniform and received
enthusiastic applause.
a decorated float carried E. c. Rob-
ertson, president of the day, and Prof.
Charles H. Patterson of Amherst, speaker
of the day
| A real army tank decorated with the na-
tional colors was an object of attention.
O. c.. Robertson's decorated ear was
followed by decorated car representing
the Victory Girls, and back of them were
the Victory Boys marching and carrying
banners which spelled the words, "Vic-
tory Boys"
School children carrying flags were
welcome addition to the line
St Mary's drum corps of Turner's Falls,
Mass, headed the second division and af-
forded much pleasure.
In the order in which they appeared
the remaining features were as follows:
Sixteen members of Golden Rule lodge
of Masons In regalia.
A delegation of the local lodge of For
esters of America on decorated truck.
About 25 members of Squakheag tribe
of Red Men marching in single file in re-
gala,
The family of Antoni Borisczinski on
float representing Poland.
Several members of the fire department
with the fire engine.
A new wagon from NJ. S Leach's car
riage shop, bearing the legend. Welcome
/ Home"
| Float from Arthur Sargent's farm, dec
GRATED with corn and wheat.
| Girls from the finishing department OF
the Brightwood mills ON float repre-
senting Betsey Ross making the flag.
| Spinning wheel, etc
New England Tobacco Co. float decorat-
| ed with tobacco.
| .-- Continued on Page g. ~
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
CHAPTER OBSERVES
CONSTITUTION DAY
Rev. @. T. Brownell Addresses d. A. r.
Delegates to CONFERENCE.-The.
Estey Honorary Regent.

Constitution day was fittingly observed
by Brattleboro chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, yesterday afternoon
in the Unitarian parish house. Rev. Clark
T. Brownell, pastor of the First Baptist
church, gave an address in which he fol-
lowed the history of the constitution
from May, l7S9,, when representatives
from the different states gathered and
formed the constitution in Philadelphia,
and of the sessions until Sept. II, 1889,
when it finally was adopted and signed.
new committee was appointed by the
chapter, to be known as the constitutional
committee, with Mrs. j. Z. Haynes as
chairman and Mrs. A. V d. Piper as the
other member Delegates were chosen to
attend the state conference in MiddIebury
next Wednesday Those elected were:
Mrs. Clark I. Brownell, Mrs. A. w. Rock
well, Mrs. Julius J Estey, Mrs W. F.
Root, Mrs. j. E. Haynes, Mrs A. Y. d.
Piper, Mrs. III. III. Thompson group of
songs were sung by Miss Katherine Den
nlng and resolutions were presented on
the death of Mrs. Ella G. Starkey. Mrs.
Julius j. Estey, past state regent and
past national officer, was made honorary
regent of Brattleboro chapter by vote
or the chapter. A letter was read from
the chairman of the state patriotic edu-
cation committee and it was stated that
printed copies of the constitution had
been placed in the library, the postoffiee,
and the town hall building, also in the
hands of school officials for distribution
among the school children Several guests
were present from out of town
The next meeting, in October, will be
held with Mrs George C. Wright OF
Westminster, Mrs. Wright being mem
Der of Brattleboro chapter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
PRESIDENT STILL
ANSWERS QUERIES
San Francisco Organization
Quizzes Him on League
of Nations
GREAT BRITAIN CAN'T
OUTVOTE U. S.
dered Abroad by Foreign Govern
ments-League Would Help China to
Get Back Shuntung.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept ls-Re-
plying in statement to a list of questions
put to him by San Francisco league of
nations organization, President Wilson
declared today Great Britain could not
outvote the United States in the league,
that foreign governments could not
under the covenant order American troops
abroad, that the league would have a pow
erful influence toward the restoration of
Shantung to China, that the United States
would not be obligated by article 10 to
aid Great Britain in suppressng a revolt
IN ireland and that under article IL there
would be created a new forum for ques-
tions of self-determnation.
Discussing at length the Shantung
provision of the peace treaty, President
Wilson said in an address here vester-
day that he had been assured by the
great powers that under the league of
nations there would be a new interna-
sional policy for the protection of
Chinese integrity.
The powers, said Mr.. Wilson. had
japan's promise to return Shantung to
China and intended to see that it was
fulfilled under the league He said he
had asked his colleagues at Versailles
specifically whether they meant under
the league to inaugurate new policy
toward China and they told him they
did.
Far from being detrimental to China :
interests, declared Mr.. Wilson, the
treaty really was the first in the world :
history to do something for China 5
benefit. In all previous instances of ae.
1uisition of Chinese territory, he said
| the United States had not even protest.
ed.
The President S declarations were re,
ceiyed with applause and cheers by the
| l,oD0 women present at the woman :
luncheon at which he spoke. There were
| cries Of "No, no,' when he asked
whether it would be wise to 90 to wal
| over Shantung. There is no other way
| he said, to secure the immediate return
| OF the province to China.
| Mr.. Wilson also discussed the Monro,
| Doctrine, Article 10. and the right OF
| Withdrawal from the league, repeating
| previous arguments against reserva
tons on those points and declaring some
OF the changes proposed involved mere
ly question of literary style.
Turning to the objection that Grea-
Britain has six votes in the league as
sefnbiy, Mr.. Wilson said it so happened
that our one vote is Just as powerful
as their six There is no case in whicl
the assembly could vote on any impor
tanf subject except admission of new
members without decision first having
been made by the council in which Their
was an equality of votes.
| Denounclng "hyphenated Ameri
cans the President repeated his charg
that a pro-German. propaganda agail
was spreading in the United States. II
SAID opponents of the treaty were de
slrlng the same ends Germany was de
string but asserted in confidence tha
the treaty would be accepted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
GREENFIELD PASSES GOAL.
Big Increase In Membership of It's
Chamber of Commerce.

GREENFIELD, Mass. Sept. ls.-Green-
field went over the top Yesterday. the
second day Of the chamber of commerce
membership campaign. The original goal
set was 400 and 437 memberships were
reported at the noon-day luncheon. An
impressive feature of the meeting
was visit from $50 boys of the
Greenfield high school. They entered the
room singing their school songs. Francis
st. Lawrence made short talk and pre-
sented membership from the student as
soeiation of the school, He urged a con
tnuation of the good work in the interest
Of Greenfield's future men and women.
captain Perry's team still leads with &
memberships.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

BOSTON, Sept. ls.-A statement by
Guy Oyster, secretary to President
Gompers of the American federation of
labor that the federation stood solidly
behind the striking Boston policemen,
coupled with his earlier intimation that
he did not favor general strike at this
time left the public in the dark today
as to what would be the next move of
organized labor to aid the policemen in
their fight for union recognition.
Secretary Oyster made his declara-
tion as he was boarding a train for
Washington to report to his chief on
conditions as he had found them here.
He spent much of the day yesterday
in conference with union leaders and
counsel for the strikers and it was ad-
mitted that the question of taking the
cases of the 10 men discharged for
union affiliation to court was discussed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
Red Mems Hall

Friday, Sept 10, p.m.-Reguldr meet
ing of Quonekticut tribe No. 2. I'mp'd
o. r. Nj. Warriors degree
Thursday evening, Sept IS--pccahontas
council, No. 4, will hold ten-cent social
in Red Mems hall. Progressive pitch will
be played from 20 10 O'CLOCK, after which
refreshments viii be served and social
time VIII be enjoyed. Everyone come
and bring yolr lreLds
All members Of Quonekticut tribe wish
ing transportation to the outing Sunday
Sept. Il, are asked to notify the commit
tee or telephone TOM.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
WITNESSES IN WILL
CASE EXAMINED
Evidence in Effort Of Peoples Bank to
Establish Validity of Will Taken
in County Court.

Evidence in behalf of the Peoples Ma
tional bank, executor of the will of John
Nesbitt, is being presented in county
court at Newfane in an effort to establish
the validity of the will.
The witnesses examined yesterday after
noon were John r. Ryder, cashier. John
L. Stewart and Hazen E. Stockwell, en-
ployes of the bank who were witnesses
to the will, Charles Nesbitt, John Nesbitt
and Mrs Walter Leavitt.
This forenoon the witnesses were Mr.
Ryder, Russell H. Briggs and Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Leavitt.
The highest railroad bridge in the world
is the Gokteik Viaduct in Burma. 1t is
500 feet above the water.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
NEW COMMERCIAL TEACHER.
Francis G.. Lee Succeeds Arthur X. Kel
man, Resigned.

Francis G. Lee of Boston has been
appointed teacher in the commercial
department in the high school, succeed.
ing Arthur R. Keiman, who resigned to
take similar position in the high
school in Dedham, Mass
Mr.. Lee is a graduate of Boston col.
lege and the commercial department OF
the Salem high school He was in the
navy two years and taught commercial
subjects in connection with his naval
service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
SHIP WITH 1000
PASSENGERS MISSING
Feared It Was Disabled in Last Week IS
Hurricane-Overdue at Havana for
Week.

NEW YORK, Sept 1S.-The Spanish
passenger steamer, Valbanera, owned
by the Pinillos line and now more than
week overdue at Havana with large
number of passengers is believed to
have been disabled by the hurricane of
last week and stranded on some shoal
or coral key, according to Captain Mil
Ter, master of the Ward line steamship,
Mexico, which arrived here today from
Havana.
Definite information as 20 the num-
Der of passengers on the Valbanera
could not be obtained Capt Miller
said, but it was placed as high as 1000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
McENELLY's CONCERT PROGRAM
Which Will Be Rendered Preceding tn,
Dance at Festival Hall.

March-Welcome
Overture-Summer-nig night Dream
Cornet solo-Brilliant
w. Kauppi
Descriptive selection-The Forge
Duet for flute and saxaphone-S -Serenade
Messrs. Valva and Lynch
Trombone solo-Theme and Variations
III. Green
Finale-Scouts' Patrol
f. J. McENELLY, Director.
ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
UmversaIist Church

Thursday, Sept. Is, 7.3O p. m.-The
annual roll call and covered dish supper
of the Daughters circle in the church
vestry.
Monday, Sept %, at Bellows Falls,
a rally and mass meeting of the young
people of the southern part of the state.
under the auspices of the state Y. p.
C.. u.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
MAY WAR BRIDES LAND.
1O6 Aboard Transport Mt. Vernon Here
from Brest.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s-One of the
largest single contingents of "war
brides arrived here from Brest today
on the transport Mount Vernon which
had Jog on its passenger list. The
transport also brought several hundred
troops of scattered units.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
THE WEATHER.
Fair, Slightly Warmer Tonight Blu
More Frost-Warmer Friday.

] WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-The wea-
ther forecast: Slightly warmer tonight
Probably light frosts in interior Fri
day warmer in interior. Gentle to
moderate winds becoming south.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
First Baptist Church

Miss Helen Monroe, teacher in
Yokahama school, viii speak Friday
evening after the regular prayer meet
ing. A large Attendance is desired.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18

Gomper's Secretary Left
City Today to Report to
His Chief-Declares Fed
Grafton Is SOlidly Behind
the Policemen but Does
Not Favor a Strike at
Present-Discussed TAX
ing the Dispute to the
Courts but Makes No An
nOuncement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, Sept. IS, 7.3O p. m.-Regu.
lar meeting of Oasis Encampment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
SIX GUARDSMEN
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Were Not Seriously Injured
Hurry Call for Ambu-
lance Caused Some Ex-
citement - Trial of 10
Members of Metropolitan
Park Police for InsuhOr-
dinatiOn Commenced To-
day. Before the Park
Commissioners - Presi-
dent Firm in Washington
Case
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-18
DEFICIT S363.93
FOR CHAUTAUOUA
Each Guasantor to Make Up 1884 :
President Roberts Sends Out Finan-
cial Statement for 1919.

Each of the 80 guarantors of the
Chautauqua course for 1919 has just
received a financial statement from
President A. F. Roberts of the local
association. 1t shows deficit of $685.
.93, and each guarantor is asked to re-
nit his share, 9.34. Following is the
statement:
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
RECORDS SHOW BANNER
BUILDING BOOM HERE

Never in the history OF South
Bend has this city experienced such
a building boom as IL has during the
past seven months. and which is in
creasing daily instead of showing
any falling OFF.
The estimated value OF structures
erected in South Bend from Jan.
20 Aug. / OF this year. according TO
the official report OF the building de-
partment. is s2,744,S06.
July however. shows quite a fall
ing on. when compared TO the month
of June, although there were Al
more structures erected during July
than in June. This is because dur
ing the month just passed many per-
mits were issued for garages and
smaller buildings. and because OF
the granting of the permit for the
big Studebaker buildings now in
course of construction. The valua-
tion OF buildings for which permits
were issued during June was $751;
57S, while the July valuation was
hut S251,3s7, a difference OF S710,-
491. The number of buildings for
which permits were issued from Jan
to Aug. l is 96S.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
COURT HOUSE ISSUES
Def TO CITY HALL

'Tenshion. city hall ball tossers.
The court house officials and en-
ployes hereby officially challenge the
officials and employees of the city
hall policemen and tiremen in
cluded) to a game or series of in
door baseball games for the cham
pionship Of the city.
The court house club, which is
quite confident of victory. have such
men as Edward Turk Coffey, for
mer Chicago White SOX and South
Bend Central league player, and
Joey" Claftey. former member of
the Green Bay, Wis, league team
i'm their lineup. Besides these men
they have the following players:
Lapierre. 20; Mike Hanley. township
trustee, CD; William Butler former
college player, RI; Segety, cf; Ed
ward Keller. county treasurer. 1b;
Christ z. Gorbitz. Roscoe Truax,
county assessor; Joseph Voorde.
township assessor; Arthur r. Wolf.
county auditor. will be utility play
ers. Armand ]. Horn will be water
boy, and Miss Gladys Monroe of the
recorders office will act in the mas
cot capacity.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
evi =. Morton. former vice presi-

Levi p. Morton. former vice presi-
dent OF the United States. and ex-
governor OF New York state Is criti-
oallv ill al his home on Rhineclin-
on-the- Hudson. New York. Mr. Nor
ton is q his 96th year and his health
has been failing for some time. par
ticu!arly since his wife's death last
October. fle recently retired from
active dictatorship in the many or
sanizations in which he was inter-
ested- Mr. Morton was the 22nd vice
president OF the United States. the
running mate OF Benjamin Harrison
in 1SSS. AT the age or II years he
rounded out his political career as
governor OF New York state. lie
was born IL Shoreham. Vt. in 1924.
the son OF "a clergyman He started
hts banking career at the age OF IS
as a partner % Junius s Morgan.
father OF the late J. Pierpont Nor
gan. 10 years later founding his own
house or I. =. Morton & Co.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
FREE CARS SUNDAY
AT 2:l0 P. M.-RAIN OR Shine
To Show Those Beautiful Garden and Home Sites for
SOC and 75c Week
Two Big Tents Protect from Sun and Rain Boxes of Fine
Candy Lady Visitors and Fine Havana Cigars the Men,

the West Side of South Bend.
right on the Northern Indiana
Electric Railway with convenient
service TO business.
If you are a rent payer. do you
realize that rent is a debt that is
never paid?
You can pay rent all your life
and when old age comes. IL you
cannot pay your landlord will
turn you into the street. although
YOU have paid him the price of
your house every ten wears.
a rented house is not a home.
The ancient Talmud said: "He
that owns no land is no man
Henry Clay said, when "A man
becomes the owner Of his own
home. a new patriot is born to the
nation"
Perhaps YOU have never felt able
TO own a homesite.
With these easy terms there is
no longer any excuse for your not
being a land owner
This property is being offered by
G. y. Lodge & Company, America S
Leading Home Makers.
They represent over 1000 lots in
so American cities. and not a prop
erty sold by them anywhere has any
mortgage against it,.
They consider beautiful Portage
Gardens one of the biggest oppor-
tunities which they have ever
offered the public.
Their office is with W. X Nc
Henry. No. 220 Farmers Trust
Bldg, and is open from 500 A NJ.
to 500 Z. NJ.
Their phone is Lincoln 5733, and
they will be pleased 10 give any
further information in regard to
this attractive proposition.
Remember you and your family
are just as welcome 10 visit the
property as our guests Sunday
whether you desire TO buy or not.
If you desire lot, however
kindly bring your dollar with you
and avoid disappointment as nC
land can be reserved without a
deposit
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
MACCABEES WILL HOLD
WATERMELON PICNIC

tent No. l held a meeting Friday
evening at which another applica-
ton was received. A committee was
appointed to arrange for water
melon picnic which will be given
during the latter part Of August at
Frank Bauer's home on Division
I'd. The committee. consists of w.
j. Wright, chairman, assisted by c..
L. Black and 4. S Strickler.
Frank Andrews was elected cap
tain Of the degree team. The next
meeting will be held Aug. Is.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02

Free cars will leave the Northern
Indiana Interurban Station, corner
Washington Avenue and Michigan
Street. at 2:1O p. NJ, tomorrow,
Sunday. for Portage Gardens
Cars will carry our banner and
will stop for passengers along
Washington Avenue.
The biggest chance of ycar life
to get "A garden and home site is
now offered you.
One of these beautiful lots at
Portage Gardens is yours for one
dollar down, then only fifty cents to
seventy-five cents per week.
a pair of lots gives you a little
garden farm with room for chick
ems. fruit and garden for two
dollars down. then only 81 to $3.50
per week.
There are absolutely no taxes and
interest for two years. and only five
per cent after two years.
Payments are suspended during
illness or loss of employment and
there is absolutely no danger OF
losing your land on his account.
This land was secured at a great
bargain and you get the benefit.
These beautiful garden lots are
offered at s119, 1929. $149 to s195
per lot, except corners.
These are the biggest bargains in
the history of South Bend real es-
tate.
This is positively your last chance
70 get a garden and home site al
these figures as absolutely no more
land can he bought around South
Bend 10 sell lots on this basis
Ten per cent discount is allowed
for all cash within thirty days.
The title OF this property is per
feet and you get a warranty deed
and abstract Of title free OF cost.
The Citizens Trust & Savings
Bank is depository for this fine prop
erty.
All your payments are made al
this bank, except the first dollar
which is paid at the grounds
Portage Gardens are located or
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
NE VI SCHEME FOR
SUNDAY CONCERT
Band VIII be Placed in Eastern
Section of Leeper
Park.

An innovation viii De introduced
at Sunday nights band concert,
which is to be given II Leeper
park. according 10 an announcement
lnade Friday night by Richard Ill
bel, president of the park board.
The bandstand viii be changed
from the western 10 the eastern sec
tion of the park. and the band
stand will ne situated on top OF the
old reservoir. This change is being
introduced so rs TO give autoists
more parking space in the streets
surrounding the eastern section of
the park. and also to place the band
10 a more elevated position, there
by giving a larger number of peo-
pie the benefit Of the concert.
Issue Warming.
The park board also issues a
warning TO ell automobile and mo-
tOrcycle owners who drive 10 tho
concert, asking them no: to start
their motors while the band is rem
dering a piece. The noise Of 4 mo-
tor clashes with the music OF the
land, making ii unpleasant for the
music lovers who attend the sunday
night concerts.
There is no objection 10 an auto
leaving. but the time tc do this is
between pieces, not when the band
is playing. Police officers have been
instructed TO prevent motorists from
starting while a piece IS being
played.
+. L. Wolfe, municipal recreation
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02

director. and H. L. Smith Howard
park playground director, appeared
before the board and asked its Co
operation in staging an aquatic meet
in the St Joe river near Howard
park on saturday. Aug. 10. The
playground men asked that a special
band concert be given that evening
TO ronnd out the days entertain
nent. Their request was granted
by the board.
The contract for laying a cement
sidewalk on limerick av., formerly
Niles av., was awarded to Harry NJ.
Earnes
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-02
TRAVELLING MEN WILL
ARRANGE FOR PICNIC

At a smoker 10 be given by the
Travellers Protective association in
the oliver hotel Saturday night. for
NAL arrangements for the annual
outing will be made. Members Of
the association from South Bend.
Laporte. Elkhart and Goshen will
attend tho picnic this year. The
outing will be held ON Aug. at
POttowatonie park.