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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

It is the aim of the management to secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it soicits the cooperation of
subscribers to that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure to receive the paper
on the morning following the omission, in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
abling the cause of the error TO be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
After the Nuts.
Montpelier Argus.

In the preparation of No. |, Vol. |. the
Office of Mr.. Ford's newspaper must be
busy place this ek.-Brattleboro Re
former
Busy doing what? Chasing out the
squirrels.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
VERMONT NEWS.

George B. Young Of Montpelier has
been chosen member of the executive
committee of the American Bar asso-
citation. Mr.. Young is the only member
on the executive committee from New
England.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
Member of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of ali news
dispatches credited to it and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

read of a big explosion in New Jersey
yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

John Jacobs, who was captain of the
Goddard seminary baseball team at
Barre last year when he signed with the
Detroit Americans, has now signed con-
tract for the coming season with the
Newark team, having been farmed out to
that team by the Detroit management.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

At last the youngsters can give those
Christmas sleds trial trip.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Fred Dukette escaped from the Bethel
lookup at an early hour Monday morn
ing, delaying the execution of his SEN
tence at the house of correction. A
charge of breaking jail viii be made
against him when he is again taken by
officers. His sentence to the house of
correction followed plea of guilty to
the charge of cruelty to animals, the
specific act being the throwing of sui
phurie acid upon the back of COW be-
longing to Fred Avery, as a result of
which the animal had to be killed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

1t seemed quite like old times to
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Damages of $4,000 are asked by Mrs.
b. Burke, administrators of the estate of
James Burke of Fair Haven, who was
killed in an accident at the sub station
of the Staso Milling Co. at Castleton last
October Herbert Allard being killed at
the same time. Papers in the case were
served Monday by Constable John Brown
of Fair Haven against the Rutland Rail
way, Light and Power Co. when the real
estate of the company and six electric
cars were attached
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

The Yorke Shirt Co. of Glens Falls, n.
y, which has operated branch factory
in Rutland for the past three years, en-
ploying from IS to $50 girls, and which
has been making army shirts for the
past year, will finish it's war order in a
week or 10 days and suspend operations
in Rutland for the present
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

III TIC nus rs, anu
Common Sense Di-
rections for Care of
Hearing" which ac-
companies each bot
tie, tells you exactly
how to take care of
your own case. Do
not be misled by sub
stitutes or limitations.
The only genuine
EAR OIL" is A.
o. Leonard Ear Oil.
1t is the original and
has been on the mar
ket since 1907, and
every year il has re-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
He Laughed Once Again.

of the barnyard had stopped to listen
to Mr.. BOOSTERS joke.
Well" said Mr., Rooster. "a hem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

rector of st. Johns parish, Poultney,
where he remained for 30 years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Rev Edward H. Randall is dead at
Poultney. He was born at Mortified in
1887 After graduating from Middlebury
college in 1858 he taught in various in
situations for number of years, and was
later ordained in the Episcopal church.
He became in 1866 associate rector of st.
Paul's church at Pawtucket, r. l.. where
he remained until 1869, when he became
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

States Attorney w. R. McFeeters,
Deputy Sheriff George p Catlin and DIR.
&C. F. Whitney of the state laboratory
went to Highgate Monday to hold Sc
cret inquest into the death of William
Craig, 80, who died Sunday at his home
in East Highgate about "a hours after
he had been picked up beside the road in
Franklin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Morris Geshlider, third year student
at the University of Vermont School of
Medicine. pleaded guilty Tuesday to a
charge of burglary and larceny and was
sentenced to not less than two and a half
nor more than three years in state prison
He was accused of stealing about $500
worth of microscopic lenses from the
laboratory of the medical college.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
A Testimonial That Has Been SWORN TO
Windows
It is a
LEONARD
EAR OIL
AGENCY

Dear Mr. Leonard-Having had my
hearing completely restored by Leonard
Ear Oil. l feel it an obligation to let
you and others know what it has done
for me. Ny deafness was caused by
catarrh and had been growing worse
considering giving up my regular bust
ness because of my deafness. 1t was
necessary for me to hear we'll in my
regular work After using less than
two bottles of Leonard Ear Oil ] hear
as we'll as ever and am still on my job.
Sincerely yours, JOSEPH A. STAF-
FORD, 53l West l45th ST., New York
I City.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01
LEONARD
EAR OIL
Relieves Deafness, Stops Head Noises

out tel o
the hean the
is not s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Adit. Gen. H. T. Johnson is getting re-
turns as result of recent article which
appeared in the state papers announcing
that four towns had not sent a man into
the service. The Kirby town clerk re-
ports that five men went from that town
while the records show that these men
went from Lyndonville. Fletcher reports
IA. these being credited for the most part
to Cambridge and Fairfield
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-01

Subscribed a II d
sworn to before
me this 18th day
o ( November,
1918. Joseph Bra
man, Notary Pub
lie, No. 221, City
and County of
New York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
PRICES ABOUT THE SAME
Not Much Of Dent Has Been
Made In Old High Cost
Octopus

In pace with the drop in the price
of hogs and a decrease in the retail
price of pork on the local market,
Mankato grocers stated today tnat
lard and lard substitutes have re-
Gently dropped about five cents a
pound. This is practically the only
product in the grocery line which
has shown any decrease. Fancy
hams. bacons, etc, sold by the pack
ers have not been affected by the
drop in the price of hogs.
Flour is now selling at ". 80 ana
$3.50 sack, eggs are at the same
general rate of forty five cents a
dozen, where thew have stood for
sometime past, brick butter is sixty
five cents a pound and butter sub
stitutes sell at thirty FIVE cents a
pound. Canned goods have shown
no decrease. In fact there is a
SHORTAGE in fancy lines of canned
goods that makes it almost impos-
sible to get certain varieties.
These prices are essentially the
same as they were six months ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
FRISC0cHEfREDWlsON
P0PULAcE RENT THE AIR WITH
THEIR LOUD ACCLAIM
President Was Enthusiastically
Receiped; He Enjoyed This
Welcome
HUGH eAlLLEE.

San Francisco, September IL
From the time President Wilson u
his foot Noff the ferry at the end CT
Market Street until he entered his
hotel there was no break in ~the
steady roar Of cheering which greet
ed him. Market street was massed
with people who shouted, clapped,
roared through megaphones. footed
horns. blew whistles, shrieked si-
rens, rang cowbells, threw flowers
and tossed paper in the air, making
gay carnival of the presidents visit
Enjoyed the Scene.
President Wilson stood in his au-
tomotile all the way up the street
waving his hat and smiling widely
He appeared to enjoy the situation
very much. Marines and sailors
stood at arms, as the president step
ped off at the dock. Secret service
agents swarmed along beside his car
along the entire route.
The, president has a slight cold,
Admiral Grayson announced His
proposed trip down the peninsular
wa sabandoned this afternoon that
he might get much needed rest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
BETTER BOOZE pARIORs
THEY WILL BE OF HIGHER
GRADE In ENGLAND
Geer Manufacturers See the
Necessity For Toniag Up
Their Business

London, August 81. -ECorrespond-
ence of The Associated Press. bet
ter public houses, an improved tone
for saloons, is the newly announced
policy of the British liquor trade.
Rear Admiral Sii Reginald Hall, a
member of parliament, who was re-
Gently elected TO the directorate OF
one of the leading brewing compan-
les of the kingdom. said that rep D.
sentatives of all sections of the trade
had drawn up biz embodying such
principles as promotion of sobriety
restriction Of drunkenness, reduction
of the number Of licenses where they
are excessive and enlargement OF
premises so as to provide greater
opportunities for social amenities.
Recreation, including reading
rooms, facilities for writing, music
and games, should be provided" Ad-
niral Hall said The entry into the
trade of those who would set up and
maintain a high social standard
should be encouraged to the exclu-
sion of those who might bring dis
credit on the i;dustry."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
UP MEMBERS
4
lHE toRENIz POST
Splendid Drive Is Being Made
Here For tho American.
Legion

Nearly one hundred new members
for the Lcrentz post of the American
Legion were secured yesterday. The
committee regards this as an eXcep-
tionally fine start and it is hoped the
campaign will progress equally well
for the remainder of the week. Men
should avail themselves of this OPP
pcrtunity to join the local post as il
affords chance to become charter
members of the organization.
Coloreo Posters Received.
!. From the national headquarters the
local committee has received sup
ply of beautiful colored posters which
are being put up in conspicuous places
about the city. The Lorentz post is
out to get the very maximum of mem
bers in this drive to boost the Min
nesota state organization as this state
is to be the host to the first national
convention of the American Legion at
Minneapolis in November and il is
hoped to place it as the foremost state
in the union
Where to File Applications.
Application blanks for member
ship in the post may be secured from
Ivan Bowen, POI l. o. o. F. building
Frank Morse, los l, o. %. F. build
ing, Harry Johnson, First National
bank building, B. p. Grogan, Regain
and 1Grogan offices, Engrel Nelson, of
fee j. B. Nelson company, North Man
kato. Present members of the posi-
are being given cards and asked tt
gtt { least three new members fol
the organization.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
PARADE IN THE CAPITAL
LONG GRIM LINE OF BAYONETS
POINT TOWARD SKY
CLINT OF BLUE IN GLARE
Washington Witnessed the First
Great Military Sight In
Many Years

Washington, September 17.-OveI
historic Pennsylvania avenue, the
American Way OF Victory marked
out mere than fifty years ago by tn,
returning blue clad legicns of the
Army of the Potomac, the First di-
vision, rican Expeditionary
Force, marched today. 1t was Wash.
ington's first great parade of the
war and it was conceived and car
ried out as the Nations tribute not
alone to the veteran fighting, men
who marched, but tc the whole great
army the Nation created TO make
certain the utter defeat of German
dreams of world conquest.
Marching in mass formation and
equipped with all the guns, gas
tbrowers and countless other death
dealing devices OF front line service
the First Division. fresh home from
France, moved along the broad ay-
enue, a living tide of sunburned
fighting manhood that filed the
street from curb curb In their
khaki and olive drab uniforms, the
men swung by as resistlessly as the
spring floods of the Mississippi.
Above each solid block of infantry,
rose the GRIM line of bayonets, the
blued steel glinting duly as it caught
the light. Farther back came the
long line of field guns. French "75's"
to which French officers have said
France owes her salvation and, aft
er all the trains and wagons had
rumbled by, came q battalion of
tanks, streaked and yellowed with
paint to conceal them from enemy
eyes, but now growing end clnnking
tl><sSsz .-as zfscz,lxz. t,sasf1 Gfp7 IN nofsy'
response to the cheers thar greeteu
them.
NOTHING Lacking In Parade. -
There was nothing lacking to
make the parade an epitome of the
whole vast army American skill and
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
SENATE UP ON TONNAGE
Proposes To Have Measure
That Will Meet Favor of
Lower House
UNITED Press Dispatch

st. Paul. September 17.-Senators
favoring tonnage tax bill declared
that they would have such meas
ure through before adjournment II
sch bin passes. however, it will
have to be retrned to the house for
concurrence.
The house this afternoon was in
a wrangle over proposed changes to
the primary election law. Chief dis
cussion conferred on plan to have
pre- primary election in March in
which all candidates would join for
free for all. The two highest
caffdidates of each party would then
be In the race for nomination in
June and the party winners here
Lend in the fight at the November
election, nearly year after the
first skirmish.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
SOCIAL WORKER COMING
MISS RUTH STRATT0N WILL
REACH HERE TONIGHT
This Young Woman Mas Had
Wonderful Experience At
Home and Abroad

Miss Ruth Stratton, who recently
landed in New York City, after hav-
ing spent a number of months in
France, is expected to arrive in Man
kato tonight TO take charge of the So
cial service work here. Miss Stratton
was for several months in charge of
work among the refugees in Central
France. She organized committees of
volunteers among the French who
bought and distributed large quaint
ties Of supplies among those who had
been rendered destitute by the war.
In one town Miss Stratton established
a clinic, where she did practical en-
Urgency work among the refugees.
Last, October she returned 10 Paris,
where she was made superintendent
Continued on Page Two.)q
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
is MIXING THINGS
LITTLE DAN STARTING TOO
MANY ILLEGAL TIEUPS
This Very Sad State of Affairs
Has Occurred In Old
England

London, August 20.-[Correspond-
ence of The Associated Press In
crease in b g nm u S marriages
throughout the U1ted Kingdom, much
more pronouncel since the end of
the war, is cauhg grave concern,
and there, is a srowing disposition
to treat bigamy yenial offence.
Sir Bernard hllet, the registrar
general, is creded with the state
ment that En-; Sh marriage laws
afford less sec,tty against bigamy
than the laws almost any other
civilized state. lis department has
prepared propods for their amend
ment. but noting has been done to
carry them init effect. A new act
of parliament necessary, and Sir
Bernard suggeH as a preliminary
that some PLANK outlined by which
accurate inforItion concerning the
principals in proposed marriages
My be obtaed by the competent
authorities befs the ceremony can
be performed.
For marriad By license in Eng
land it is reated that both parties
make decentralization that they
know OF no hpediment to their
union, that W have resided for fif-
teen days in P district, and, II they
are minors, ! consent OF guardian
or parents hi been obtained. But
no solemn ddnatien IS required for
such neutrality-suspicious. as name.
condition as marriage, age, rank
and residence
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
Chinamay,ieWas
Killed In His Bed
TUnited Press Dispatch.l

st. Paul, September 17.-PoIice
here today were endsa3oring to
find motive for the murder Of
Moy Lun, wealthy Chinese laun-
der, aged seventy, who was found
in his bed this morning, his skull
crushed by blow from heavy
iron pipe. The bed clothes had
been pulled up over the dead
mans head. Two cases of whia-
key which Lum was known to
keep in his cellar were missing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
ACCUSED OF A ROBBERY
TWO LEADING MEXICANS ARE
PUT UNDER ARREST
They Are Charged With Com
pIicity In Raiding Mining
Company Office
limited Press pispatch.l

Washington, September 17.-Chief OF
Police Perez of Tuxpam, Mexico, and
Lieutenant Colonel Rodiguez of the
Mexican federal army were arrested
today on orders of General Murgia.
They are accused of completely IN the
recent robbery of the Tuxpam office OF
the Pennsylvania Mexican OIL com
pany, an American corporation. DIS
patches say that practically all the
robber band, totalling about twenty
eight have been arrested. The rob-
,bers got aout $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
THEIR HAUL WAS LARGE
Captured Bank Bandits Had
Liberty Bonds and Con.
siderable Cash
UNITED Press Dispatch. ]

st. Paul, September 17.-Revised
figures today show the three bandits
captured here yesterday had in their
possession $1,000 in Liberty bonds
and $4,909 in cash. All was recov
cred. The men captured are Bud
Rogers, James Nicely, and Ernest
Holloway. They were taken to the
county Jail at Hastings by Sheriff
Dunn and four deputies. The date
of their trial has not been set.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
STRIKE ON MONDAY
steel Workers Will Walk Out,
Chiefs Declaration.

[Pittsburg, September 17.-John
Fitzpatrick, chairman of the national
committee for organizing the iron
and steel workers, arriving here from
Cleveland, told newspapermen that
unless a last minute telegram is re-
ceiyed from Ebert HI. Gray OF the
steel Corporation, the strike of the
iron and steel workers would become
effective on September %.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
SUIT FLOWS INJURIES
Echo of An Ito Accident Is Heard
IFairmont.

Echo Of An Ito Accident Is Heard
jFairmont.
Fairmont, eptember ia big
.personal DANE case has been start
ed for the ndsession OF the district
court.
1t will be lenlbered that in the
latter part 1916, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orville Mer1 were injured in an
automobile ddent.
A travelin|alesman by the name
of Stute. resenting wholesale
hardware firpf Duluth, ran into the
car occupietF Mr.. and Mrs. sMer-
rift. while hing a car going OPP
posite.
In the md Mr.. and Mrs. Mer
rift, it is Eed, sustained severe
. and permanl injuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
ACCUSE FORMER POLICEMAN
Frank Chase ofWinona Charged With
Theft; His Arrangements

Frank Chase, FORMER policeman
in Winona, is facing two counts and
will be arraigned to enter plea tonnor-
row. In one of these indictments he
lis charged with burglary in the third
degree in entering the ground floor
Of the building, occupied by Emil
Marks and owned by Fred He1ffnar,
with intent to commit larceny In
the other Indictment grand larceny in
the second degree Is. charged In the
taking from Emil Marks one. pair of
United States army shoes valued at
$3.50 and two sets OF rubber heels
at the value of about 20 cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
plane Making Tour.
UNITED Press DISPATCH.

at. Paul, September 1.-THE Mar
tif, bombing plane. making tour
at The United States, left sCurtiss
field here at 1910 o'clock today for
Mortevideo. c. tDennison. promi-
nef1t -four miller at Montevideo. was
a passenger aboard. The plane will
60 from there on to Fargo,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
Road Bond Elections

Pipestone. Mimi, September IL
Dates have been definitely set for good
roads bond election in two more
southwestern counties. Rock county
will vote October z on the issue of
100000 in road bonds, and Lincoln
county will vote on the issue of $780,
600 for a similar purpose October IA.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
PLOT MATCHED IN VENICE
Seizure of Fiure Was Conspiracy; Ar
ranged by D'Annunzio.
United Press Dispatch.

London, September 1.-THE plot
which resulted in Gabrielle d. Annun-
zie's. seizure of Fiume was Matched in
Venice according to- reports reaching
here today The project of Venice has
been dismissed, reports say. Fiume
has been isolated and. there are NO
news reports from there. Six regi-
ments of artillery, ready to join the
raiders last night, We're persuaded by
their officers to go back to their bar
racks.
Paris, September 1.-THE latest
official advices report the situation at
Fiume unchanged
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
After Msny Years.

Rev. ]. w. Nathan, pastor of the
Mckinley Methodist CHURCH of Wi
mona. is now full f1edged citizen of
the United States. He was granted
final papers in the district court be-
fore Judge C. E. Callaghan Monday
afternoon. He took the first steps to
becoming citizen twelve years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
FIRST DIVISION MARCHED over
THE AMERICAN WAY OF VICTORY
Going Ahead With
Steel Men Strike
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Pittsburg, September 17.-Dele-
gates to the steel workers con-
vention here today adjourned at
two o'clock this afternoon for
recess until four o'clock. No an
nouncement of their action will
be given out until late tomorrow
John Fitzpatrick, chairman, stat
ed. "Postponement of the strike
is a dream" Fitzpatrick said, 1--WE
are going ahead with Plans for
the strike"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
AGREE ON BULGAR PACT
Supreme Council Puts Stamp Of APP.
prevail on the Treaty.
limited Press DISPATCH. ]

"A d UNITED Press Dispatch.I
q Paris, September 1.-THE supreme
council ,of the peace conference has
approved the bulgarian treaty of peace.
The delegation from that country will
receive the terms at the French for-
eign office. There will be no cere-
mony marking the presentation of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-19
NEW FORD WAS STOLEN

Car Belonging to William Brandt,
Minnesota Lake, Taken.
William Brandt of Minnesota Lake is
minus an auto 1919 Ford car stolen
from the streets of that village last
evening according to reports received
by the local police this morning. The
minnesota license numbers on the
car we're 91433.