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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-17
Benefits of the League.

Benefits OF tne League.
lone thing is certain. There Is no
body of human beings so wise that
treaty could be made that would not
develop injustice and prove to have
been wrong in some particulars. As
the covenant stands today there is a
place at which redress can be found
and through which the goodwill of
the world can be enforced. The very
machinery by which the treaty is TO
be executed, and scores of points yet
to be solved, which have been referred
to the League of Nations as method
of securing more mature Judgment in
less heated atmosphere, justifies the
creation of the League.
''To abandon the covenant now
means that the treaty itself will col
lapse
1T would take the exposure of but
few documents at my hand to prove
that had been the most reluctant of
Americans to become involved in this
situation in Europe. But having gone
in with our eyes open and with a de-
termination to free ourselves and the
rest of the world from the dangers
that surrounded us, we cannot now
pull back from the job. 1t is no use
TO hold great revival ands then so
away leaving church for continued
services half done.
1--WE. have succeeded in q most ex-
traordinary degree in imposing upon
| Europe the complete conviction that
| we are absolutely disinterested. The
consequence is that there is scarcely
a man, woman or child who can read
| in Europe that does not look to the
| United States as the ultimate source
from which they must receive assur-
ances and guardianship in the liberties
| which they have now secured after
SO many generations of struggle.
This is not problem of protecting
/ the big nations, for the few that re-
/ main can we'll look after themselves
What we have done is to set up a
score of little democracies, and if the
| American people could visualize their
handiwork they would insist with the
| same determination that they did in
| 1917 that our government proceed"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-17
LOST.
FOR SALE

Forty-nine Holstein heifers, Guerh-
sey heifers, Durham heifers, "a cows
to freshen between now and November;
IL steers, 2 and years old; yearling
bulls; 5 Berkshire pigs, weeks Old
F. B. HOWARD
Tel. 80 Putney Putney, Vermont
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three were stricken with influenza
Alma died on Washington's Birthday.
This week Wednesday seems to have
been society's very busy day, with
Thursday running n close second
Wednesday was Lillian Barney's wed
ding day, II Is always Cabinet Day:
and 1t was the day OF the first two per-
formances. matinee and evening, OF the
entertainment for the British American
War Relief at Mrs. CATS
Mrs. Gregory had her final farewell
official at home on Wednesday, with
Washington turning out to speed the
parting. She had receiving with her
Judge Kathryn Sellers of the Juvenile
Coure, and at the table Nine Eken-
gren. wife OF the Minister of Sweden
and Nine. Zaldivar. wife of the Minis
ter of Salvador, and half dozen of
the wives Of men who have been
closely associated with Mr.. Gregory
in the Department of Justice. Both of
her daughters-Miss Jane and little
Miss Cornelia-were In evidence, the
latter, a schoolgirl, being kept in coun-
tenance by Miss Lilly Polk. daughter
Of the acting Secretary of State.
Lillian Birney arranged her wedding
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Miss Flora Payne Whitney Cat ef Miss Dawson
Miss Whitney is active in the National Womans executive
committee in Washington

died OF influenza in France. Mrs Bor-
lands last letter from him contained
no hint of impending disaster.
Another death that seemed particu-
larry pitiful was that of Alma Rugeles
who made her debut along with her
cousin. Golden Ruggles, at a tea given
for them by their grandmother just be-
fore Christmas. Alma was the daugh-
ter OF Charles Herman Rugg,es, who
has been living in Florida OF late. and
Golden is the daughter Of Gen.
Golden Ruggles. at that time overseas,
but now back in WASHINGTON. Both
were the grandchildren OF the late Gen.
George Ruggles, and II was Mrs.
George Ruggles who brought them out
together only a couple of months ago.
Miss Alma's engagement was an
nounced within a few weeks of her de-
but to Lieut.. Emory Stone of the
Aviation Service. The marriage was
to have taken place on February IS,
but was postponed. as the prospective
bride was Ill. She had gone to New
York along with her sister, Miss Anne
Ruggles. The two, chaperoned by
their elder sister, Mrs. Gallagher OF
Baltimore, went "trousseauing." All
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
PAWNED PLATINUM
UP FROM 81 TO $500
Astonishing Advance Shoun
in London Auction.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE price OF plati-
mum in Britain is sky high. and at the
same time 1t is even dlficult to get what
ever price is offered.
A south London pawnbroker has Just
sold quantity at record price. II APP
pears that in a parcel OF unclaimed
pledges were three ornaments which had
been pledged for less than 50. and ac-
cording to custom they were exhibited
III the window for sale at their approx
mate worth. !l.25. but failed to and n
purchaser.
On the calling OF the tradesman who
clears unstable stocks from pawn
brokers these ornaments were offered in
the transaction and 10 the surprise of
uncle" he got an offer OF $4,000 for
the three articles and to-day he is Won
dering how much the dealer obtained
out of his bargain.
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for the Frightening OF London by wash
Ing the fog CRIME from Its buildings
That this is taking effect Is shown
by the letters OF protest in newspapers
The old Londoners say that this wash
Ing UP and the greatly Increased use of
white paint Is killing the subtle, exclu-
siye charm of the worlds metropolis
One writer declares that II this thing
goes on London Will he as brazenly
snowy as Paris and New York in a short
time
''Our returning soldiers no longer feel
at home.' he objects. and for chief ar
gument urges all wash up" advocates
to study the mellow beauty OF certain
London buildings erected In 1910 which
never have been cleaned
In this connection II Is interesting to
learn that the London water board has
just fixed a charge of IS for scrubb.ng
the Griffin at Temple Bar every six
months.
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reports that some branches OF the local
trade have been stopped entirely, no.
tably the distribuuve wool trade. The
members consider that everything pos
sble should be done by the Govern
ment to encourage foreign trade. es-
pecialiy with France and the Allied
countries. The chief drawback to
the trade at the present time was the
feeling OF uncertainty in regard to sup
plies of raw material and the attitude
Of labor.
The foreign trade department has
been the subject OF n deal of criticism
by manufacturing firms. It is as
serted that after urging firms TO issue
Catalogues to foreign countries is a
means of developing trade the de-
partment prevented the execution of
the orders obtained by refusing the
Issue OF licenses for export. which re-
suited in the cancelling OF the orders
already obtained.
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Formal Affairs Are Relieved by Many
Dinners and Dances-Finkenstaedt-
Birney Wedding Weeks Event

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OF the Bradford Chamber of Commerce,
the most pressing need now is the re-
tnoVal or restriction on the export of
fully manufactured woollen goods. He
states that not only are exports Of niece
goods entirely prohibited or severely re-
stricted TO certain countries, but even
exports to France have been further cut
lately, thus aggravatng the position Of
piece goods merchants and manufacture
crs This combined with the removal OF
the United States restrictions on export
or woollens. will allow Americans the
Opportunity of cultivating the export
trade in foreign countries that are de-
MED the British people.
Representative manufacturers of Bir-
mingham report that the restrictions
Affecting the manufacture and Import of
raw materials and the prohibition Of ex-
ports are having a depressing effect on
trade, but they consider that before TIE
restrictions on the import of manufac-
tured goods should be removed the Gov
eminent SHOULD ts1e into corss citation
the commercial bodies interested.
Manchester firms are In favor Of the
withdrawal OF as many restrictions as
possible without hampering the Govern
ment and its policy They state that the
removal Of restrictions certainly would
help to put commerce on a more salts
factory basis and result In an Increase
OF manufacturing enterprise.
Conference Is Agitated.
Sheffield Chamber OF Commerce rem
resentatives are of the opinion that a
conference between the Government ard
the trade interests would help to solve
the problem. According to Peter Mac
Oregon. president of the chamber the re-
strictions on trade the Sheffield business
men have been experiencing during the
war period have been most vexatious and
should be removed as soon as possible.
hut there were many restrictions that
should be removed only after the most
careful consideration. He had found a
disposition on the part OF his members
TO meet the present and prospective con-
ditions in the fairest manner.
The Leicester hosiery manufacturers
are finding that the American imports
are affecting their trade. They criti-
else adversely tue charges that have
been made In the control OF all cotton
goods and suggest that in future changes
should be undertaken in consulta ton
with the business Interests concerned
and not at the within OF an official who
knows nothing about the trade con-
dittons
The members of tho Chamber OF
Commerce consider that the control OF
imports should continue unless the coun-
try Is willing to face a serious question
Of unemployment
The Huddersneld Chamber OF Com
merce has been considering the position
of tho wooiien trade. anu tine president
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
BRITISH PROTEST
BAN ON EXPORTS
Restrictions on Woollen Goods
Give Americans Advan-
tage in France.
MANY FACTORIES IDLE
Chamber Of Commerce Asks
Lifting Of Restrictions I'm
posed as war Measure.
spsetar Correspondence TO Tus sux.

hpoctdl correspondence 10 IHb Sun.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-British manufac-
turers resent the maintenance of Gov
eminent control of the import OF raw
materials. the supply OF raw materials
restrictions are paraiyzlng trade both for
homo and foreign countries. and at the
same time are making the Industrial
situation worse. They report factories
are working short time, and that in con-
sequence the reabsorption OF the de-
mobilized men into their establishments
Is being hindered.
During the war the number OF articles
that were entirely prohibited from ex-
port numbered more than 1000 Now
tho War Trade Department has placed
500 OF these articles on the list for ex-
port to certain countries. but the quanti-
ties permitted under license are too small
and the traders say the Limitation i'm
poses a restriction on their output OF
manufactured goods.
Exports to France Curtailed.
In London the Chamber OF Commerce
Is OF the opinion that while a certain
amount of control is necessary. the Gov
eminent control OF imports and exports
should be removed as soon as possible
in the interest OF the British trader The
:. stoppaee OF the ordinary business Of mer-
chents, brokers. agents and dealers is q
nIatter OF serious concern on all grounds
particularly as affecting both the import
of raw materials and the export OF the
manufactured goods, upon which to a
large extent the national interests must
continue to rely,
..cSordsns 10 J. II. Robinson, presiden;
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LONDON SHORT OF CLOTHES.
Derby Hats and Uniforms often
Seen on Street.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE cost and the
shortage OF civilian clothing combined
with the rapid rehabilitation OF the
army have resulted In the appearance on
the streets Of London of many make
shift combinations of clothes
This morning in the Strand a recently
demobilized soldier strolled along wear
ing derby hat. a lounge coat anu khaki
riding breeches and puttees,
Norfolk Jackets and khaki Stacks are
quito common wear. Several men can
be seen using service tunics as sports
coats. gray buttons having been sub.
stituted for the brass ones, Uniforms
are now regarded as personal property
and the War ONCE does not desire their
return, 80. apart from throwing them
away. It is difficult to know what use to
make of them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
GREAT TONI NOT IN ABBEY.
Famous BELL Hangs in Sc. PauI's
Cathedral.

LONDON. Feb. l7.--Westminster Abbey
bells. which are now being overhauled
against the celebration Of peace, do not
as many people think, include Sle ia
nous bell Great @rom of Westminster"
which was formerly rung on all impor-
tant occasions
Great Tom hung for centuries in the
clock tower OF the royal palace of
Westminster but when In MS the
tower was no longer strong enough to
stand tho vibration and was taken down
the bell was sent to st. Paul's Cathedral
instead of being taken to the abbey.
Great Toms duties are now confined
to striking the hours and tollinE for
royal and important deaths and burials
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
U-B0AT MAKES AN ECHO.
Scarborough Demands Govern
ment Remove sunken Craft.

Special Correspondence 10 THE Sun
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Harbor Com
missioners OF Scarborough. the famous
Yorkshire watering place. are threaten
ing to 60 on strike. 1t appears that
during the war timber laden steam
ship named the Trelyon was torpedoed
by a submarine and sank in the en-:
trance to the harbor. practically block
ing the port.
The commissioners requested the Gov
eminent, whom they consider liable, to
pay the costs OF removal but their claim
has been refused. Now matters have
como to deadlock and the commits
sioners have declined to carry on the
duties Of the office after the end of the
month.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
COMMONS KEEPS OLD HABITS
Ancient FormaIitIes Observed In
Election of Speaker.
Special Correspondence TO THE sux

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE election OF the
Speaker Of the House OF Commons was
caTied out with the ancient formall-
ties. Tho members named as mover
and seccnder of his nomination were
indicated by the clerk In the old custom,
the clerk pointing his finger at the per-
son appointed 10 move. indicating his
privilege, and after his speech doing a
like office for the seconder.
The House cheered each action. and
after voting the Speaker to his office
the mover and seconder seized the
Speaker and gently lifted him into his
scat the ceremony Mas over.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
OPEN BRITISH BAR TO WOMEN
New Movement in Parliament to
Admit Them to Practice.
Special COrrespoHdence TO THE SUS

LONDON. Feb. l7.---Lord Buckmaster,
who for short period was Lord Chan
cellor, will introduce to the House of
Lords bill enabling women to practise
both as 'barristers and solicitors,
In the House Of Commons a bill adj
hitting women as solicitors only will be
balioted for introduction at an early
date. It already Is backed by twenty
members. each OF whom will take his
chance In the ballot for private mem
bers bills with the object OF the intro
duction OF this bill.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-02
NO CLEAN FACE FOR LONDON.
Cleanliness Would Mean showi-
ness-Mar OF City's Charm Seen.

LONDON, March 1.-Among the thou
sand movements started by the general
yeafnihg foi the worlds .sbiilh is one
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14

Efforts have been tell wounded soldier either in
France the transport bringing him home upon his
country about the plans of his him
humanity possible and then refrain him for occupation
Pamphlets by the million have
OF their rights first the hospitals then
of vocational education act and finally the provisions
pensaion
In spite of these efforts Of these disabled
ca still think that the government plans their
penon that they have become permanently fighting
their country this country simply to throw them the
heap
These views due nsdous propaganda consciously
otherwise has been spread around
onearmed soldier who was
the Greenhut hospital in New York stepped
out walking.
"Whees your artificial arm?" asked the druggist
Haven't got yet from the government replied
NO. and will That's all bunk giving
better and buy Eaft for yourself"
Three disabled soldiers talking day.
said: 81 rode downtown with today his This fellow
there much red Washington that disabled guys
get pensions He also said fools believe
about being rtrained for jobs Guess going
get discharge and home and find before
gone"
Every patriotic citizen should stamp out such propaganda Just
thoroughly they did the Hun propaganda during the ggan-
tic task which confronted certain departments of the
have slowed them in the beginning but every agency
this work hitting its stride Our disabled soldiers
educated viii BE- furnished with the appliances they
ready for the viii be placed profitable employ
ment
IL and great
damn by faint praise but jump and help make high
realities
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14

pehds upon the soil and varies from
two TO four feet. In heavy silt loans
the depth should be from two to three
feet. In this case the laterals should
be placed from 30 to 40 feet apart In
open soils that give up water readily.
and where the drains are three to four
feet deep, the laterals may be from so
to $50 feet apart. In the more porous
soils the space may be even greater.
Secure Proper Fall.
The drainage should have a fall Of
not less than one inch to 100 feet II
possible and greater fall than this is
very desirable. Where little fall Is OBJ
tanned. particular care must be taken
to secure q proper grade. The drain:
age ditch should be started at the out
let and its course should follow a line
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14
Why Every Citizen Who Can Should Own
His Home and Should Build Now
BY GEORGE n. REYNOLDS. Chicago Bank Ps.sia.as

1t should every ambition his home In realizing
providing for the future his family and him.
doing than merely furnishing roof the
he viii be laying the foundation which
his children and nobility Of character.
the home the development
higher type citizenship the home have pride the
community They know that the general standard OF the community
interest lack of interest they take
affairs
Apparently much to be gained by waiting for decline in
prices building materials for authorities tell is impossible Tor
prices rcee any the face of costs of proue
likely without much change for at least
or two longer
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14
Application Tor Oyster Ground

C. II. Lewis, Wynne, ST. Mary's
Couoty. About acres.
Located in Smiths Creek, on the
southerly side thereof, beginning al
Miller's Wharf, running thence east
erly 70 the ground of +. ". Dunbar,
extending ont from shore 20 f..
depth, IS shown on published chart
No. "A and staked out by the appli-
cant.
Protests must be fled with the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court for st. Mary's
County on or before Sept. q, 1919.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF Nd.
Slit.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14

which has previously been laid out.
Keep the ditch clean cut and as
straight as possible. II the direction
IL changed II should be done by easy
curves. Sharp turns must be avoided.
Laying the tile, like digging the
ditch, should begin at the outlet.
Under ordinary conditions tile should
be laid and blinded or primed every
day after the ditch is made. ANY de-
lay in laying may cause injury 20 the
ditch by rain or by particles falling
into II. III the banks are likely to
cave. the tile should be laid as fast as
the ditch Is completed. The smaller
sizes are laid from the bank with a
hook. Large sizes must be laid by
hand from the bottor, of the ditch.
All misshaped and badly cracked tile
should be discarded. II a tile does
not join closely with the preceding
one, II should be turned over until II
fits at the top. Cover all large cracks
with pieces OF tile or with cement.
After the file are laid and inspected
they should be covered with a little
dirt from the sides. which process IL
called printing. and left 10 settle. The
purpose is TO hold the tile In position
end prevent breakage when the re-
nlainder Of the ditch Is filed. After
the tile are primed they may remain
without injury for several days or I'M
I'll all of the bitches are ready for
filling. II the soil is close and II In
desirable to aid the water In reaching
the tile quickly. the ditch can be par
tally Oiled with straw or brush or
with stones and pieces Of brick II
they are available. Under ordinary
conditions the ditch Is most easily
filed with turn-plow equipped with
an evener IL or II inches long. Az
other method Is to place the team on
one side of the ditch and pull the dirt
In with q scraper from the other side.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14
The cams,s suiftnesa.

Everyone has heard Of the swiftnass
Of the dromedary. that ON his native
sands he can travel faster than an
Arab horse. There Is a picturesque
Eastern proverb which declares:
swhen thou shalt meet camel md
say to the rider. good morning. before
he shall have answered, he will be far
or and out OF sight. for the eamei's
swiftness Is like the wind.s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-08-14
Youth WIN Seek Its Fortune

japanese are sturdy voyagers. Re
Gently. when many Japanese were go
Ing 90 BEnxil patriarch Of ninety
gathered his descendants to the number
of forty-four and at their head Jared
forth TO South America I'm search Of
new adventures and a fresh fortune ;
he already had a very handsome com
petence stored away.