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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
P. o. CLERKS ATTACK UNIoNIsM
Resent Federation's Refusal to Anal
gamate With Them.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. 4.-Del-
egates to the annual convention of the
United National Association of Postoffice
clerks in session here bitterly resented
yesterday the refusal OF the National Fed
GRAFTON of Postofhce Employees, now meet
ing in Washington, to consider their over
lures for an amalgamatlon of the two
bodies as the first move toward merging
all postal workers into one body 100000
strong in order to present united front
in a campaign to secure favorable legisla-
ton from congress
Vicious attacks upon u.ionism weIe
made from the floor by many speakers.
Resolutions were adopted favoring time
and a half pay for all overtime, shorten
ing the hours for night work so that 40
minutes shall constitute sfull hour
between p. M and a. M. and for the
filing of vacancies entirely by seniority
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
WAR MOTHERS OF
AMERICA TO MEET
Will Propose Organization of Women
Relatives of Men and Women Who
Served in War

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept 4.-Amalga
nation of all organizations of women rel
atives of the men and women who served
in the United States army during the
world war will be proposed at the second
annual convention of the War Mothers
of America which will be held here Oct
7, s and g. The call for the convention
of the War Mothers, just sent out, in
vites all organizations of a similar nature
to attend the convention and join In the
formation of a new body for which a
new name may be selected
Representatives of five other organiza-
tions besides the War Mothers, including
the Daughters of Libesty, Women of
American Patriots, Women's Patriotic
League of America, American Mothers of
National Defenders and Sammies' Moth
ers have been asked to participate i'll the
movement for consolidation.
The Baltimore chapter of the War
Mothers of America is making prepara-
tions for entertaining the convention
Several speakers of national prominence
will be included in the program and there
will be several social features
Mrs A. w. Roach, acting national pres
ident, of Richmond, Ind, reports that
large delegations will represent all the
chapters of the War Mothers and she has
been in communication with officials OF
the other organizations urging them to at
tend the meeting here. Twenty-seven
states were represented by delegates sent
to the first annual convention held at Ev-
ansville, Ind, last September.
Among the social features already
rIanpad b,. tho Baltimore ehanfer Is a WIS
it to Annapolis and the governors home,
automobile rides to Evergreen, the Red
Cross school for soldiers blinded during
the war, trip through Druid Hill park
and visit to Johns Hopkins university.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
START IN
SATISFACTORY WAY
Little or No Changes in Schedule to Be
Made-Locations Found for Teach
ers from Away.

In the high school this morning. where
335 pupils were registered yesterday with
freshman class of Il9, the regular
schedule was followed. but with 3O-min-
ute periods instead of the regular 40
minute periods, and there will be little
or no changes in the schedule hereafter.
That the school, with the largest regis
tration in its history, could have gotten
under way so quickly is gratifying to all
members of the faculty.
Members of the high school faculty.
who have come here from out of town,
are located as follows: Miss Orlana Ran
nev, with Mrs. II. f. Houghton of High
street; Miss Helen Wallace, with Miss
Izetta Stewart of the Manley apart
ments; Miss Bethania Tucker, with Mrs.
Katherine Utley of Linden street; Miss
Amy Holland, with Mrs. Mary C. Piper
of Oak street; Maurice Crosby, with Mr..
and Mrs. '. o. Jones of Chaplin street );
Miss Maude Glazier, with Mrs. Lillian C.
Royce in the Colonial on High street !;
Miss Bertha. Piggott, at the English Tea
house on Terrace street; Robert Holmes
and Arthur Kelman are not located per-
manently.
The new teachers in the schools of Miss
Florence NJ Wellman's district have been
located as follows: Miss Doris Hutch
ins and Miss Nina Hughes, with Mr. and
Mrs n. A. Howe of 20 Oak street; Miss
Cecile Peterson and Miss Mildred Spoon
er, with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Howard OF
50 Green street; Miss Mildred Gilbert
with Mr. and Mrs. Austin w. George OF
81 Green street: Miss Leah Parks, with
Mrs. J. w. Gregg of Northern avenue
Miss Clara Ranney and Miss Ruth Bruce
with Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Leach of 3t
Prospect street; Miss Helen johnson
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adams of II
Pine street; Miss Addie Maynard. Miss
Katherine Exert and Miss Leota McKin
stry, with Mrs. f. A. Knight of West
Brattleboro; Miss Grace Horton, district
No. l, with Mr.. and Mrs. George Her
rick of Putney roads Miss Clara Whit
ney, district No. 6, with Mr.. and Mrs. A
J. Tate of Dummerston road Miss Eliza
beth Risdon, district No. Z with Mr. anC
Mrs Fred A. Fox of West Brattleborot
Miss E. Dora Cutter district No. 10, Will
Mr. and Mrs. Morris f. Chamberlin, Sun
set lake road, West Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
FURTHER EFFORT
TO SECURE BRAVES
Manager Austin of Athletics Writes to
See If They Have Open Date
Money to Be Refunded.

Many persons have asked the question
of whether the cancellation of the base
ball game which was to have been played
here yesterday between the Boston Braves
and the Brattleboro Athletics meant that
the Braves would not come here at all.
In reply to this question it may be said
that Manager Thomas A. Austin, jr., of
the Athletics has written the manager OF
the Braves to find out whether they have
another open date
Manager Austin will be at the Brattle
boro Drug Cos store tonight and tomor.
row night from to 9 O'Clock to refund
the money paid for tickets for the game
set for yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
WAS NOT OVER
MEXICAN LINE
American Airplane Fired at
at No Time Was Flying
Over Mexican Territory
MEXICAN TROOPS
DID THE SHOOTING
This Is Admitted by Officials on the
Mexican Side-Major General Dick
man Sent First Official Information
to Washington Today.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The Ameri-
can army plane fired upon by Mexicans
Tuesday was at no time over Mexican
territory, the war department was in
formed today by Maj. Gen. Dickman
commanding the southern department.
Mexican officials claim the machine had
crossed the international boundary line
before the Mexicans opened fire wound
ing Capt ID. W. McNabb.
The message was the first received
by the department regarding the Incl
dent and did not attempt to identify
the Mexicans. Officials on the Mexican
side have admitted, however, that the
shots were fired by Mexican federal
troops who, it was claimed, were act
ing without orders.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
Mexico Expresses Regrets.

Regrets over the firing at an Ameri
can army airplane on the border Tues
day has been expressed by the Mexican
government, 1T Is announced at the state
department. Assurances were given that
an immediate investigation would be
made with a view to a satisfactory ad
justment. The expression of regret was
made by the acting minister of foreign
affairs after the American embassy at
Mexico City had formally called atten-
tion to the report of the incident by the
American consul at Nuevo Laredo.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
PERSHING MADE
PERMANENT GENERAL
Senate Unanimously Confirmed His
Nomination-FirS Since General
Sheridan to Hold Rank.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Amid ap-
plause from senator's and spectators the
senate today unanimously confirmed the
nomination of John J. Pershing to the
permanent rank of General of the reg
ular army as a reward for his services
as commander of the American expedi-
tionary forces. As special honor a
rising vote was. taken. The special act
revising the rank for General Pershine
makes his title General of the armies
of the United States and provides
that no officer shall take precedence in
rank over him. The rank has not beer
held since the death of General Sheri
dan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
i
SUGAR SHORTAGE
WILL CONTINUE
Refiners Unable to Supply
It Fast Enough to Fill
the Demands
INFORMATION SENT
TO SEN. HITCHCOCK
President of the United States Sugar
Equalization Board Gave Informa-
Relief for Some Time to Come.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-Sugar
shortages now experienced in many
parts of the country cannot be relieved
for some time to come, according to a
letter from the president of the United
States Sugar equalization board received
today by Senator Hitchcock.
''The demand is enormous and large
" in excess of refners ability to sup
ply it at this time he said. ssCom-
plants regarding the sugar shortage
come from all sections of the country
and we fear it will be practically impos
sible to relieve the situation for some
time to come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04

HARRISBURG, Pa. ON BOARD
PRESIDENT WILSON IS SPECIAL
TRAIN. Sept. 4.-On his way to ap-
peal directly to the people for accept
anee of the peace treaty President Will
son was speeding westward today on
the first leg of his 10000 mile speaking
trip His special train which left Wash
ington at O'Clock last night had a
clear track most of the way and made
quick time The first day of the trip
was one of the most strenuous of the
26 which will elapse before the Presi
dent returns to Washington.
Speaking in Columbus, o., before
noon he had arranged to go on to In
dianapolis in time to address a meeting
there at night. He appeared in good
trim for his arduous speech making
schedule and was said by his physician,
Rear Adm, Grayson, to be in excellent
health He retired early last night aft
er talk with Secretary Tumulty re-
garding the points to be covered in the
Columbus speech. The speech at Colum-
bus being his first utterance regarding
the treaty addressed directly to the
people was expected by his advisers tc
strike the keynote of his entire tour.
When the train stopped for a fcw
minutes at Dcnnison, Ohio number of
Red Cross workers ard some town folk;
were at tho station and the President
came out oa the platform cf his car. III
greeted the small crowd and chatteC
with the Red Cross workers for mo
ment. He made no address
An elderly grey bearded man got il
conversation with the President just be
fore the train pulled out of Dennison
81 wish you success on your trip" h
said. cit means great deal to me a
| lost two boys in the war and hav
only one left ! am looking to you t
prevent future wars so he won't hav
to GO
Another man in the crowd reminde
the President that Dennison had vote
against him in the last presidentii
election, but would be for him in 1872
"Oh, no, replied the President, laugl
ing and struggling his shoulders.
President at Columbus.
Columbus, o., Sept. 4.-Presidel
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
SHORT TRUCE IN
BOSTON POLICE WAR
Commissioner Curtis viii Hold His
Findings Until Monday-Mayor
Hopes for Settlement.

BOSTON, Sept. "A crisis in the po-
lice situation was averted today when
Commissioner Curtis agreed to withhold
until Monday his finding in the eases of
q patrolmen charged with violation of
department rules by their joining the
new union.
The request for delay was made by
Mayor Peters who said he hoped the
citizens committee might make prog
ress meantime toward settling the con
troveTsy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
WILL GET !.
ADDITIONAL TIME
Will Not Answer Terms of Peace Until
Sept. "a Benevolent Attitude
By Allies.

PARIS, Sept 4.-The supreme council
has decided to grant the request of the
Austrian peace delegation for two days
delay in the time for presenting the an
swer to the terms of peace The answer
was to be in the hands of the conference
on Sept 7.
Before leaving for Vienna Tuesday night
DIR. Karl Renner, head of the Austrian
delegation, said in an interview that the
communications made to the Austrians
by the peace conference showed that the
allies understood perfectly well the eco
nomic situation of Austria and had adopt
ed a benevolent attitude.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
Expects to Erect One with
Capacity of 900 on
Hooker Lot
ARCHITECT HAS .
BEEN HERE TO-DAY
Mr.. Manley Says It Will Be Best in
State-Plans for Two Stories 60 Feet
Deep on Street Floor with Parking
Place for Cars in Rear.

Place for Cars in Rear.
1t is the plan of John B. Manley to
erect theatre on the Hooker lot next
north of the land he sold Houghton &
Simonds at the corner of Main and
High streets, and while Mr.. Manley has
not made an absolute decision to that
end he will build a theatre if the cost
of such building as he desires is not
too large to prevent reasonable income
on the investment. An architect has
been in Brattleboro today to look over
the situation and discuss the plans with
Mr.. Manley.
Mr.. Manley expects to be able to
make a definite announcement within a
few days, and plans to begin work
without delay, first tearing out the
Hooker house.
The lot has frontage of about 80
feet on Main street, and it runs west
200 feet OF more. The plans contem-
Elate building three stories high on
Main street. On the ground floor there
will be two stores having a depth of
go feet and north of them will be an en-
trance leading up to the theatre. Back
of the stores will be parking place
for automobiles, to be reached by
driveway between the theatre building
| and the First Baptist church.
| Over the front end of the stores will
be rooms on both the second and third
| / floors, and the theatre will extend west
from them, over the stores and the au-
tomobile parking place. -.
The theatre will have a capacity of
about 900 persons, which is larger than
the Auditorium, and it viii be equipped
for both moving pictures and dramatic
| performances. SO
Mr.. Manley says the theatre will be
the best in Vermont, as he believes the
best house in any place is the one that
| draws the business
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
STRIKERS TO GIVE BENEFIT.
Want to Aid the Three Orphaned Tan
ner Children.

CHICAGO, Sept 4.striking actoss an
nounced today that they would give
benefit for the three orphaned Tanner
children whose parents were killed by a
tram on Monday evening. Mrs. Tanners
loot caught while crossing the track and
her husband, William Tanner, unable to
save her from a fast railroad train died
with her clasped in his arms,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
MORE MEAT FOR SALE.
Government to Deliver Frozen Meats
by the Car Load

WASHINGTON, Sept Alive million
pounds of frozen meats, now in cold stor-
age in New York and Chicago, were Of
fered by the war department yesterday
to municipalities for resale. The offer
will remain in effect until Sept 25, at
which time other methods of marketing
such portion of the stock as remains will
be resorted to.
The meats in storage include about l.
100000 pounds of frozen poultry at New
York and more than l,000,00O pounds in
the Chicago zone This will be sold at IS
cents per pound. Large quantities OF
, frozen mutton and pork shoulders and
loins also will be offered at from l6 to q
cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
Red Mems Hall

Thursday, Sept. 4, at p. m.-Spccial
meeting of Poeahontas Council, No. A.,
ID. of p. Let every member make an
effort to be present.
Friday, Sept. 5, 8 p. m.-Regular meet
ing OF Quonektieut tribe, No. 2, Impd
o. r. NJ. Warriors degree.
AL members wishing to attend the c.
v. r. NJ. c. meeting in Hinsdale, n. H.,
Saturday, Sept. 8, are asked to notify
F. NJ. Holiday, X, of r., without delay.
Telephone TOM.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
AUDITORIUM LEASE
NOT YET DECIDED
Selectmen Expect Question Will Be De-
termined Saturday Night-Lawler
Brothers May Make Bid

Mrs. +. c. Farrington's lease of the
Auditorium expired a few days ago, but
it has not yet been renewed as the Sc
lectmen have desired few days to con-
slider the matter They have received
inquiries from other persons, including
the Iawler Brothers of Greenfield, Mass,
and it is expected that definite PROPOSE
tions will be in hand so that the question
can be decided Saturday night of this
week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
COMMITTEE ACTS
ON TREATY TODAY
Republicans Will Prepare a Resolution
of Ratification with Reservations
This Afternoon.

WASHINGTON, Sept. final ae-
tion on the peace treaty by the senate
foreign relations committee late today
was planned by Republican leaders. 1t
was proposed that resolution of rati>
fcation including reservations be adopt
ed and the treaty ordered reported to
the senate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
WOMEN BEAT FRIENDS.
Turned Down Atlanta Democratic Com
mitteemen in Primary

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 4-Members of
the city Democratic executive committee
which recently granted Atlanta women
the privilege of voting in the Democratic
primary, appeared today to have been de-
feated to man and according to E. G.
Buchanan, chairman, the result was due
to the women's vote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
POST OF AMERICAN
LEGION TO ORGANIZE
All Men and Women Who Have Been
in the Service Asked to Meet To-
night in Grand Army Hall.

Every man or woman In this locality
who has been in the service of this coun-
try in the late war is asked to meet at
s O'Clock tonight in Grand Army hall,
when Brattleboro post, American Legion,
will be organized The charter for the
post came few days ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
PRESIDENT WILSON
OPENS NATIONWIDE
APPEAL FOR TREATY

Opening Speech at Colum-
bus, O., Today the Key
note of Whole Campaign
Owes a Report to the
Citizens of the United
States-The League of
Nations the Fulfillment of
a Promise to End the
Business of War-NOt to
Establish League Would
Be Unfaithful to the
Dead
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
NATIONAL DEBT GROWING.
Totalled s26,5s6, 7ol, ,s4s at the End of
August.

= WASHINGTON, Sept, 4-The United
States owed s7O666S, Ill more at the close
of treasury business Aug. 80, than on the
last day of july making the total ma
tional debt s26,596, ,70l ,648. Issuance of ad-
ditional treasury certificates in anticipa-
tion of forthcoming payments on taxes
and the Victory loan accounted for the
large increase.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
TO HOLD MORE TERRITORY.
Americen Forces Will Have Larger Re-
sponsibility in Germany.

COBLENZ, Sept 4 ASSOCIATED Press)
Marshal Foch has decided upon the ex-
tent of the territory in the Rhineland to
be held permanently by American forces.
1t will be twice as large as that which
has been under American jurisdiction
since the last combat division left for
home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
A. P. Morrill, Will Try to Head New
Hampshire Government.

CONCORD, n. H., Sept Arthur P.
Morrill, of Concord, president of the state
senate, announced today that he would
be a candidate for governor in the Repub-
lican primaries in 1920 He was speaker
Of the house in 1917 and served as acting
speaker in the closing days of the session
of 1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04

Mrs. Sarah Bernhardt, the great French
actress, will celebrate the Goth annivers-
ary of the beginning of her stage career
next year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04

Another mystery is why anybody with
a pleasant home in which there are no
flies, bugs nor ants and where there is
clean table linen and chairs should ever
go picnicking.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Cooler Tonight and Friday
Northwest Winds.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The wealth
er forecast: Fair and cooler tonight Fri
day fair. Moderate northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, Sept 4.-Regular meeting of
Oasis encampment, 7.3O p. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04
PROGRESS OF TRAIN
ON FIRST DAY OF TRIP

President Had Good
Nights Rest and Is in
Good Condition for the
Campaign-Chatted with
Red Cross Workers and
Old Men in Ohio Town
Declares the Treaty an
Attempt to Right the
Wrongs of Europe - APP
peals to Audience to. De-
mand Acceptance of the
Treaty
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04

When he plays on your emotions he's
working on your pocketbook.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-09-04

A cheerful and hopeful mind will put
to rout host of 81 cant s.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-03-20
CAYCE NEWS.
Interesting Items by the COurieris
Special Correspondent.

Raleigh Peregin visited his grand
parents last week and also accompaui-
ell Mr.. Burns 20 Jackson. Tenn. where
Mrs. Burns was attended hy am eve
spccialist-Mr and Mrs. Kent Bur
cham moved 10 the Mrs. joe Jones
place last "Wednesday Mr. and Mr..
: r. Johnson moved back o. their old
home Thursday -Mr. and Mrs. Hovt
Nouree moved 20 the old Arfebcrry
place "Wednesday Ray Thomas got
his foot badly cut with an AK Friday
while cutting down tree Or q. A.
Wright attended him.-Mr. and Mrs.
Bernice White were I'm Hickman Wed
ncsday.-The school party was quite "a
success considering the bad night.
The cake-walk was very much enjoyed.
Misses Mary Archery and Marie Bin
ford were the lucky couple. The net
proceeds were S2927 which goes for
Identifying our school building-Mr
and Mrs Overbey of Memphis. Tenn
are visiting their son. A. II. Ovcrbcy.
They also spent Tuesday al Hickman.
Little Misses Louise and Evelyn
Powell spent the week end with Miss
Lois and HAZEL Mayfiend.-Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Burns Of near Oakton
are visiting relatives here.-Dr. J. W.
Naylor went 10 Hickman Tuesday on
busineSs.-JesSe Tucker left Tuesday
for a camp near New York where he
will be stationed for some time. Re
was I'm France twelve months and on
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1919-03-20

Charlie Thompson. Of Kenton. Tenn.
spent few days last week with j. X
Scott and family.-Mr and Mrs. Ray
Adams and son. Raymond. visited his
sister Mrs. J. r. Maddox and family
one day last week Mrs. Frank Henry
and daughter Margaret visited Mrs.
Fannie Henry Tuesday and Mrs.
Will Fields and children. Fife and
James. spent from Thursday until
Monday with Mrs Fields parents, Mr..
and Mrs T. W Mitchell near Belmont.
Mo.-Miss Allie Thomas Of Cayce.
visited Mrs j J. Thomas one night
last week Mrs. J. y. McGchce and
sister Miss Irene Cr0stic were in
Hickman Tuesday Fields Wis
ifcd relatives On Mayiield from Satur-
day until Tuesday JEFF Davis
and daughter. Miss Emnu. visited Mrs
Elmer Robertson Tuesday and
Mrs Lee Henry ana son. Dan Sterling
came down from Fulton Monday and
are now an the home of his mother
I Mrs. Fannie Henry and Mrs. J
II. Scott and children and Mrs. X. 4
Fields and daughter we're ia Hickman
Thursday evening Urea.
spent from Saturday until Monday