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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
CANCELLATION PLAN
TO BE PRESENTED
Hoped Senate Will Adopt the Under
wood Resolution Leadership
Contest Complicated.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Thc con
test over the Democratic leadership OF
the senate is getting more and more
the treaty fight. 1t is the understand
ing in some quarters that in the early
hours of the post holiday season the
Underwood resolution for appointment
OF a Cancellation committee between
the Republicans and Democrats will
come up and that it will probably be
adopted.
The purpose of the resolution, offered
some days before the recess, is to have
equal numbers of senators of the two
parties named by the vice president
and charged with the effort to form
ulate a basis of agreement on which
ratification shall be possible This
means that its business would be
through consultation and exchange of
views with all senators to produce a
revision of the reservations that could
command the votes Of two thirds of the
senators.
This resolution was brought forward
by Senator Underwood (AlaD without
consultation with Senator Hitchcock
(Neb), the acting Democratic leader,
Il was not pleasing at the time to the
latter and because of his objection went
over without consideration. Yesterday
il developed that there is disposition
among Democrats and some Republ
| cans at least to let it pass, and it was
learned that Senator Hitchcock had no
Objection to that course.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
DONALD HAMMOND
BACK IN PRISON
Son of Dean Of Cornell University Has
Bad Criminal Record-Has Oper-
ated In New Hampshire.

NEW YORK, Dee. 3l.-Charged with
violating his parole by forging checks,
committing the felonies and getting
drunk, Donald Hammond, "a years old !,
Cornell university, was sentenced yes
terday to a term of three to seven years
in states prison. Hammond was placed
on parole under q suspended sentence
last August after he had pleaded guilty
to forging check for 5000 in the name
of Norman Bradford, jr., a wealthy
Newport, r. l., man.
Hammond s eseapades since being
placed on probation took him to Allan
tie City, Maine and New Hampshire.
Finally his friends virtually deported
him to Canada in effort to make him
go straight The life in Canada proved
to be too tame for him, however. and
he went TO Boston where he stole Sl6,-
600 in bonds pleading guilty in the
name of an alleged murderer he met in
the Tombs prison and succeeded in OBJ
tanning suspended sentence under
that name.
Hammond has long war record.
He enlisted in the Canadian army in
1914 and was wounded at Ypres He
came back 10 this country without be-
ing discharged and later returned Ia
England where he joined the Royal
air force and was again wounded His
victims are said to include a number
of society people in this city, Newport
and Atlantic City
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
VISCOUNT GREY
SAILS SATURDAY
Has Failed In His Mission to America
Was Strong Advocate of the
League of Nations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. .3l.-viscount
Grey left Washington last evening, in
tending to sail from New York for Liv-
crpool on the Aquitania on Saturday.
In high officials circles it was de.
MED that Eiscount Grey was leaving
America in any unpleasant frame
of mind, though unquestionably disap-
pointed at his inability to accomplish
the purpose of his mission. Viscount
Grey being one of the leading British
advocates of the league of nations, it
was the plan that he should be in
Washington to represent Great Brit
ain i'll the negotiations which would
follow America S ratification of the
treaty concerning the calling of the
first meeting of the league and other
matters connected with its launching.
1t also was his hope, so it was ex-
planned, TO be able TO make speeches in
America in support of the league He
has been unable to accomplish either of
these objects, and now is going home
TO inform his government on the sit
uation here, about which there still
seems TO be great confusion in British
government circles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.


The Congregational Brotherhood en-
loyed an excellent supper in the chapel
last evening, consisting of creamed Do
tato, beef loaf, salad. roHs, doughnuts.
cheese, pie and coffee. Members of R.
c. Clark s class acted as walters, and
the service as well as the supper was
first class. Later Rev. DR.. Woodin. out
lined some phases of the Interchnrch
World movement, ana after the tables
were cleared Knowlton Woodin OF
Brown university, son of DR.. aud Mrs.
Woodin, entertained the Brotherhood
with talk on Pure Water and How II
Is Obtained. He mentioned some of
the different forms of bacteria, some
harmful and some beneficial, explained
by blackboard diagrams various forms
OF filters and carried on demoustrz-
tions which were enjoyable and in
struetiye. 3
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
Odd Fellows Temple

Wednesday. Dec. 31.--Teams + and
K viii bowl.
ATTENTION you SOC playersl Van
tastiquet lodge 500 party will be held
New Years eve instead of New Year q
night at Odd Fellow g Temple. Ad-
mission zoe plus Sc war tax.
Thursday, Jan. !. - There will be a
bowling match between teams | and L..
Friday, Jan 2 Teams a and f
will meet on the bowling alleys.
District Deputy Grand Master George
b. Bush OF Newfane will install the
officers OF Wantastiquet lodge of Odd
Fellows Monday evening. Jan. 5. 1t
is hoped that every brother will make
special effort to be present and give
the new officers n grand send off. A
buffet luncheon will be served after the
installation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
statesmen ARRIVING.
Dunham Brothers School Opens To-
morrow for Two Days.

The annual school for statesmen of
the Dunham Bros. Co.. will open at 9
o CLOCK tomorrow morning for two
day session and several of the sales
men and their wives already have ar.
rived.
Tomorrow, New Year s night, com
plimentary dinner will be served to all
the company $ employees, their wives
and husbands, at the Brooks House and
music will be furnished by Leitsing-
er's orchestra. After the dinner an
entertainment of songs and recitals will
be given by FL. A. Clark and Miss Mol
ly Mildram, with pianist, all from the
Red Path Lyceum bureau.
After the close of the school Friday
the statesmen will leave for their re-
spectiye territories.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
S10,000,000 BONUS
FOR FORD WORKERS
Company Will Sell Investment Certif-
Gates to Employee, 900 Work
ers Are Benefited.

DETROIT, Dec. 81. Henry Ford
and his son, Edsel Ford, president of
the Ford Motor company, announced
today a plan whereby between S,000,-
600 and $4,000 600 will be disbursed
in bonus money, along with an oppor
tunity for every Ford worker to pur-
chase Ford investment certificates
These certificates are TO be issued in
denominations of 800. $500 and 81 900,
and the employees will receive interest
based on the yearly earnings of the
Ford Motor company.
The plan will affect approximately
$4,000 Ford workers throughout the
United States.
The cash bonus of practically $10,-
100000 will be payable beginning Jan
uarv l. This is based on the daily in
come and length of continuous service
with the company before October !,
1914
The distribution of profits with
wages will continue as in the past. in
accordance with a plan in effect since
January -, 1914. In addition to this
it is the company's intention to con
tinue the annual bonus, if, in the judg-
ment of the directors, the earnings per
nit
The rate of pay on which a bonus is
based in all cases will be the rate an
employe is receiving December 81
1919.
In case an employe has returned to
the company after having been out of
the service for period of time, the
length of service will be reckoned from
the date of his return, except in ease
of employees who have been in govern
ment service or absent for reasons be-
yond their control
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
WOMAN SUES FOR
DAMAGES. OF $4,000
Mrs. Rna }. sittetley of Wilmington
Brings Action Against Verne L
Adams Of That Town.

Alleging that Verne L. Adams of
Wiip'in gtons 'seized her by bsr loft hand
and wrist and ts isteI, 1laar7 ,.sarii Z hat
aaF struck, 1Vonpaed; lfrigfteaed and
otherwise ih'treated her. with; his hands
and fists Mrs. Ella J. Sitteriey of vii
mlngton has fled a suit for damages
for $4,000 in the Office of County Clerk
+. ID. f. Stowe. The tort is alleged to
have occurred Sept. s. 1919
Sheriff Frank l.. Wellman arrested
Adams IN West Dover but released him,
L. A. Brown becoming surety for his
appearance in county court.
The plaintiff claims that she was per.
nanently injured, has suffered much
pain and always will be incapacitated
from earning what she otherwise would
be able to earn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
YOUNG WOMAN SUICIDE.
Was Unsuccessful in Getting Employ
ment in Boston.

BOSTON, Dee. 3l.-Agnes Christie,
n young woman who registered Satur
day at the Brooks settlement house in
Chandler street, died today from the
effects of an anaesthetic which she is
supposed to have taken with suicidal
intent. She was found in dying con
dition by her room mate late last night.
Little was known about her at the
settlement house except that she said
she had been i'll recently In 4 hospital
and since then had tried unsuccessful
ly to obtain employment. She gave
her home address as Tarsus, Turkey.
A brother. Paul Christie, teacher at
st. Georges school, Newport, r. T., was
notified.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
Four Pres Dental Candidates

PIERRE. s. D, Dec. 31.-Wood. Sen.
ator Hiram Johnson Governor Low
den Of Illinois and Senator Po;ndtxter
of Washington are avowed candidates
for party endorsement. at the March
primaries. Governor Frazier of Nor h
Dakota, who was endorsed for Presi-
dent by Q non partisan league, has not
filed notice for acceptance.
Major General Wood gave his home
city as Bourne. Mass, and his present
address as Chicago. No communica
tlon has been received from the Presi-
dent. James w Gerard of New York,
former ambassador to Germany, filed
ms petition as an independent candi.
date for the Democratic endorsement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
Supreme Council Not Sure
Peace Treaty Can Be
Completed Jan. 6.
GERMAN DELEGATES
LACK AUTHORITY
Technical Members Do Not Possess Full
Power Germany viii Be Ordered
TO Remove $4,000 Troops Before PIE
biscite Is Taken In Upper Silisia.

PARIS, Dee. 31.-Although the SUI
preme council today fixed Jan. as
the date for signing the protocol and
exchanging ratifleations of the German
peace treaty, complications are devel-
oping which it is thought by some per-
sons in council circles may again cause
the postponement of the ceremony Of
putting the treaty into effect
II has developed that the German
technical delegates, who are here to ar
range the multitude OF details con
nected with the plebiscites to be neld
in territories which must decide whether
they desire TO be detached from Ger
many, do not appear to have full power
10 act. The signing of the protocol on
Jan. 6, therefore, may depend upon
whether the Germans can obtain those
powers Immediately in order to COM
plete the arrangements which il is
thought in council circles ought to pre-
tede the exchange of rati6eations.
&. The council today agreed upon the
reply TO be made TO The note OF the
Swiss government applying for Swift
herland Hdm1sslon TO the league OF
nations with .reservathon The note
iRforms the Swiss authorities that the
council regards the application as o
question for the league itself to pass
upon when il is organized.
The fact that there are 10000 Ger,
man troors' in Upper Silesia where a
plebiscite is 20 be held was brpnght
to the attention of the council which
unanimously reached the opinion that
Germany should be informed that the
troops had better he withdrawn
The attention OF the council also was
called to the fact that Hungarian
troops continued TO occupy q part OF
Western Hungary which was given tc
Austria By the peace treaty. Il i,
proposed TO send a mission Of allied
officers there 70 supervise the with.
drawal of these tfoops.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
$4,000 Project Is to Be Dis
cussed at Dairy
Meetings
LOCATION NEAR
STATION DESIRED
County President Parmelee Asks z. D.
Lull of Worcester and County Agent
Frost to Speak = Meetings In -Four
Towns Arranged.

Plans are, complete for series of
dairy meetings in Brattleboro, Putney.
Westminster and Rockingham on Jan.
u, IA and Is, when the main subject
of discussion will be the construction
during the coming year of large dairy
plant, probably in Brattleboro. a
The meetings are called by the pres.
idents of the local organizations of the
New England Milk Producers, associa.
ton in their respective localities. Coun.
ty President +. L. Parmelee of Putneyl
has asked r D. Lull of Worcester.
Mass, and County Agent wayland p.
Frost TO assist with the programs.
While the location and size of the
plant are still undecided il is believed
that the plant will necessitate invest.
ments of $4,000, and if the desired
spot which has been chosen near the
Brattleboro railroad station can b.
leased from the railroad il is very like.
ly that the plant win be constructed at
Brattleboro.
A large dairy plant iss being con-
structed at Bellows Falls by the Whit
ing concern of Boston. and Judging
from reports from Richmond and other
points where cooperative farmers, en-.
terprlses are in contact with private
enterprises this will not in anvl way
interfere with the construction Of co.
operative plant as planned 1t is likely
that the Bellows Falls plant eventual.
ly will be taken over by the producers
or branch of larger plaat be con.
structed at that point. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
VALLEY DEVELOPMENT co.
New Concern Is Subsidiary of Grove
ton Paper Mill Corporation.

The information given The Reformer
yesterday that the Valley Development
Co. of Brattleboro, which fled articles
of association in Montpelier, was
formed to establish a paper mill in
Readsboro was incorrect and resulted
from .'.erossed wireso although given
in good faith. The Valley Develop
ment CO., of which Robert l.. Fits,
Miss II. c. Fenton and Miss G.. E. Muir
ply are the incorporators, is a sub
sidiary of the Groyeton, n. H.. paper
mill corporation in which the firm of
Harvey, Maurice, Whitney & Fits is
interested.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
Red Mems hall

Wednesday, Dee. 81, at S p. m.-Reg.
ular meeting of S. +. of A., No. 1913.
A good attendance is desired. Refresh
ments will be served.
Thursday, Jan. /. 5 p. m-Special
meeting of Pocohontas eouncil No. 4,
D. of +. Adoption. Corn and venison.
A good attendance is desired. :.
Friday, Jan. ., S P. m.-Special meet
ing of Quonektieut lodge, No. ., Imp d
o. r. NJ. Adoption degree.
Dance Saturday night.
Pocahontas Council, D. of p, will
hold a masquerade dance in Red Men ,.
hall Monday evening, Jan. IL. Every
body cordially invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
FUNERAL OF MARK s. MANN.
Held in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic
Church in Hinsdale.
Especial To The Reformer.)

H1NSDAbE, n. H.. Dec. 81. Z
The funeral of Mark s. Mann, who
died Saturday afternoon, was held
from st. Joseph's Roman Catholic
church at 9 O'Clock Yesterday morn
ing, Rev. Patrick s. Cahill officiating.
The burial took place in the Roman
Catholic cemetery. The bearers were
John f., Luke j., Paul H., Charles F..
and Patrick F. Mann, brothers, and
James McGuinnis, an uncle Aside from
the immediate relatives those present
from away were James MeGuinnis and
Miss Margaret MeGuinnis of North
Walpole, y H, Mrs. George Wilkins of
Putnam, Conn, Miss Jennie McInlear
and Miss Mary MeGuinnis of Rutland,
VI, Mrs. Owen Quirk of Pittsfeld,
Mass, Thomas c. Mann of Charles
town, Francis kirkpatrick of Fitch
burg, Mass, DR.. A. A. Pratt and Mrs
Samuel Thompson of Keene.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
GOVERNMENT AFTER
SUGAR PROFITEERS
Great Atlantic and Pacific Stores In
Boston Charged With Selling
Sugar for 13 Cents a Pound

BOSTON. Dee. 81 - The Great At.
lantic and Pacific Tea Co. was charged
today with exacting an excessive price
for sugar at its chain stores in this
city. special agent for the depart
ment of justice brought formal com.
plalnt as the company had sold 9O,-
900 pounds of sugar to customers at l3
cents Il pound. William j. Davidson,
local superintendent for the company,
entered plea of not guilty before the
United States commissioner, who or
dered the case continued until Jan. s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
PRESIDENT ovERDID.
Will Have Quiet Observance of
New Years AS Result.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81
While House officials disclosed o.
day that President Wilson over
taxed himself on his birthday,
Sunday, when he celebrated the
occasion by having the members
of his family present. Conse-
quentlv it is considered improb-
able that he will hold watch
party in his sickroom tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B. ,Sayre,
who came to the White House
for the Presidents birthday, are
expected to remain over New
Year, day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
MUST SIGN BILL TODAY.
Otherwise Sugar Equalization Board
Ends Tonight.

WASHINGTON, Dec 31.-Unless
President Wilson approves the MeNary
bill today, the sugar equalization
board automatically will be dissolved
at midnight tonight. 1t was said at
the White House that the President
had not yet reached a decision on the
measure which would extend the life
of the board year
Secretary Houston of the department
of agriculture was in Philadelphia to-
day conferring with members of the
board and was expected to make a re-
port to the President before night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
HOT WATER TANK ExpLoDEs.
Three Men at Worcester Injured and
$4,000 Damage.

WORCESTER. Mass, Dec. 3l.-The
explosion of hot water tank used in
con onneetion with the soda fountain in
the S. A. Easton Co.'S store here today
caused damages estimated at $4,000
and injured three men. Two of these
were passing the store when the ex-
plosion occurred and were severely cut
by flying glass from the big plate glass
window. Several customers in the
store at the time had narrow escapes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
Masonic Temple

Thursday, Jan. l, 7.30 p. m.-Regular
meeting Of Connecticut Valley council
Thursday, Jan. l.-Teams \ and D
will bowl.
Thursday, Jan. !, 7.30 p. m. - Stated
assembly of Connecticut Valley coun.
ell, No. l6, r. and s. NJ.
Friday, Jan. 2. - Bowling match be
tween teams + and +.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31

Thursday, Jan. !, 7.30 p. m. Miss
Bostwick 5 Outlook class will meet in
the chapel
Friday, Jan. ,. 3.45 p. m.-Meeting
of the junior Christian Endcavor so.
clety in the chapel
Friday, Jan. ., $50 p. m Church
night. Topic for discussion. What Do
l Believe About the Future Lifc9 S.lj
p m.-Teaehcr training class.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
FLOODS CONTINUE.
Inhabitants of France Moving
Out of Flooded Districts.

PARIS. Dee. 331.-Floods con-
tinue throughout France giving
much anxiety. The Rhine,
Rhone, Marne, Lise, Aisne and
Garonne rivers are bank full.
Navigation is reduced TO almost
nothing. More high water is ex-
pected today and inhabitants of
quarters which were flooded nine
years ago are moving out. Eff
forts are being made to save
quantity of coal and other mater
ial piled on the quays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
First Baptist Church

Thursday, Jan. !, at 7.l5 p. m.-Choir
rehearsal.
Thursday, $50 p m.-Supper for the
Sunday school Members of the
school are asked TO bring food. cspe.
cially pie and cake.
Friday, 100 p .m.-Prayer and praise
service Regular covenant meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
First Methodist Episcopal Church

Wednesday evening, 'eloek--Get-
together social hour for young and old.
Everybody welcome. Refreshments; IL
p m.--Deyotional hour. Calling OF
roll Renewal of covenant.
Sunday, Jan. A, 1880 a. m.--Reeep-
tion service and Holy Communion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
For Vice President.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dee. Sire
publican leaders in Kentucky are
grooming Gov Edwin T. Morrow as a
vice presidential candidate. according
to announcements here TODAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
THE WEATHER.
Probably Snow Tonight Or Thursday
Rising Temperature.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 81. - Weather
forecast: Cloudy, probably followed
by snow late tonight or Thursday Ris-
ing temperature. Moderate variable
winds becoming fresh southwest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
20 Cents the Limit.

NEW YORK. Dee. 81. - Food Ad-
ministrator Williams today announced
that dealers who retailed sugar of the
new Cuban crop for more than 20 cents
a pound would be prosecuted by his of
fee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
General Wood a Candidate.

PIERRE. s. D.. Dee. 2i-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood today filed formal an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
Republican presidential nomination
with the South Dakota secretary of
state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31
UmversaIisi Church

Thursday, Jan. |, at 4.3o p. m.-Reg.
ular meeting of the Ladies Circle. rub
lie supper served at 6.l5 r. III.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31

Turkish fans, though often deliberately
decorated, must never have upon them
the likeness OF any living thing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31

In the II provinces of Siam there are
nearly 10000 monks and nuns connected
with the temples of the native religion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31

The head of a man or woman in nor.
nal health contains something like
10000 hairs. t
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-31

Linseed is the nearest approach to
milk in composition of any vegetable
food.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-11
Cocoanut Oil Fine
for Washing Hair

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition. be careful what you
wash 1t with.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkall This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brit.
tlo' and is very harmful. Mulsified
cocoanut oil shampoo (which Is pure
and entirely greaselcssl Is much bet
ter than anything else you can use
for'shampoolng, as this can't possibly
inture the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with wa
ter and rub II In. one or two tea.
spoonfuls will make an abundance
OF rich, creamy lather. and cleanses
the hair and scalp thoroughly. The
lather rinses out easily. and removes
every particle OF dust. dirt, dan.
druff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and II
leaves It fine and silky. bright. fluffy
and easy TO manage.
You can get Mulsiflcd cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store. II
is very cheap, and few ounces ia
enough to last every one In the fam.
ny for months.