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New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
100000 Tons
Of Shipping ON
Ways in U. S.
Amount of Tonnage Being
Constructed Nearly Equals
That of Entire Country
at Outbreak of the War
All Private Contracts
Government Orders Dwin-
died and Low Exchange
Cut Off Foreign Contracts

The Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders' AS
sociation, in a statement issued yester-
day, said that almost 100000 gross
tons of steel steamships, not including
those being built for the Shipping
Board, are now under construction in
the shipyards of the United States.
The tonnage actually being con-
structed on the order Of private enter
prises, according to the statement, is
almost equal in volume to the entire
seagoing shipping of the country at the
outbreak of the war and "is seven times
as great as the ship construction of all
types under wav in this country at the
beginning of hostlities."
The statement reads:
For months past Shipbuilding to
government order has been steadily
dwindling, and these months have been
crucial ones for the American ship
yards. With the chaotic condition of
foreign exchange, rendering it practi
caly impossible to secure orders from
foreign sources, American yards have
faced the necessity of obtaining con-
tracts from private enterprise at home
or ceasing to operate, as Shipping
bOaiO oiNClo were NoiiIQiSNS NdHSSlSO
or suspended.
Situation Serious
"The seriousness of the situation was
accentuated by the fact that the gov
ernnent had upon its hands millions of
tons of completed vessels, for which it
was seeking purchasers on easy terms
an additional element of competition
for the shipyards to ~ace.
Under these circumstances it is in
teresting to note that the private con-
struction of steel steamships now un-
der way is practically equal TO the full
decrease in the work of similar type
for the Shipping Board. In other
words, the yards so far have been able
to replace with private orders the
shrinkage caused by the completion Of
government steel contracts, and if this
can be kept up the future of American
shipbuilding on its present basis is as
sured.
Summaries prepared from the Of
fetal records of the American Bureau
of Shipping and Lloyd's Register, the
leading Justification societies, show
continued progress in the amount of
tonnage being built. In the last month
the gain has amounted to nearly 49,
600 gross tons and since last September
to more than CPS, 900 tons. How steady
the increase has been is shown by the
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Is Sunk
So Low 1T Won't
Buy Jewelry
Berlin Merchants Refuse to
Deal With thAmericans Who
Offer German Money in
Payment for Diamonds
Gloomy Feeling Prevails
''World Speeding, Unawares,
Into Chaos,'' the SsFrank-
. furter Zeitung'' Says
New York Tribune


Copyright, 1920. New York Tribune Inc)
BERLIN, Feb. 1.--German currency
has deprecated to such a low point
that some merchants have begun to
refuse"to take it. Americans here have
had such experiences with jewelers. ON
Unter den Linden and other principal
streets. The Americans planned to
make profit by converting their dol
lars into marks at the present rates
and Buying diamonds here to take back
to America. The would-bc BUYERS.
however, met with fiat rcfusals everv
where. The jewelers. refused to ac-
'cept marks for diamonds or other
jewels.
Although the value of the mark has
improved within the last two davs.
bankers continue to regard the situa-
ton as extremely dangerous for Ger
many because it has become we'll nigh
impossible for Germans to import for
elgn raw materials and foodstuffs
1t is understood that the so-callcd
Valuta Commission, which is deliberat
ing on the situation in search of a
remedy, soon will propose that an in
ternational financial congress be called.
The commission already has worked
out a plan which it is believed win
permit immediate action by the ma
tions in concert
Berlin's chief bankers continue to
prognosticate only the gloomiest and
most dismal developments for the
future not only in Germany but
throughout eastern and southeastern
Europe. THE Frankfurter Zeitungn
to-day says; "The world is speeding.
unawares, into chaos"
BERLIN, Feb. (By The Associated
Press).-Commenting on reports that
the German nation is planning to stop
paying interest on national, war and
state loans, the "Lokal Anzeiger" ex
cuses the Independent Socialists of be-
ing the "wirepullers" who are re-
sponslble. 1t says these rumors are
an attempt to frighten the general
public and come as a sequel to the
failure two weeks ago of an intended
uprising.
Cancellation of interest on loans.v
the newspaper says, would cause the
collapse of the nation and the com
plete ruin of the German neonle.
Despite the fearful financial situation.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Millerand to Continue
'STiger's'' Fiunc Policy
Premier Declared Ready to
Carry Out Plan Agreed
On With Britain

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The French govern
mcnt has not changed in any way it's
attitude on the Adriatic question
adopted in conformity with the dcci-
sions of the Supreme Council January
20, it is declared in the best author
lied circles here. The French delega-
TONS decision was taken after the re-
ceipt of the note from Signor Nitti. the
Italian Premier, and was in full agree
mcnt with him.
1t was added to-day that M. Mile
rand, the French Premier, stands
ready to carry out the unders' anding
agreed upon by the French and British
governments. While abstainng from
any initiative in the matter, M. Mile
rand is welcoming any suggestion from
Rome and Belgrade in the interest of
prompt solution of the Adratic
question.
ROME, Feb. In an editorial deal
ing with the Jugo Slav answer to the
ultimatum of the Supreme Council oil
the peace conference, the "Giornale
d'ltalia" says:
eve will see whether America will
take upon herself responsi bility for de-
laying peace, for the Adriatic question
has become devoid of any Importance
since sovereignty over the state of
Fiume has been excluded from it.
President Wilson showed he was sid
ing with Jugo- Slavia, but now he does
not have a majority with him, and
his verdict would not be ratified by
public opinion in his country or in
Congress-
Belief is expressed by the "Tribuna'
that Jugo-SIavia cannot appeal to
America because the proposed com
promise was presented by the Allies
without participation by the United
States 1t says this was due to the
defeat of Prcsidcn Wilson in his own
country and the virtual withdrawal o
America from the peace conference"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Three-Cent Envelopes to Co
L. S. Authorizes Sale at Present
Letter Postage Rate

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-On account
of the prevailing paper shortage as we'll
as for the sake of economy the Post
office Department has authorized the
sale, after special cancellation, of all
unsold three-cent stamped envelopes
for use at the present letter postage
rate.
With the restoration of two-cent
postage large unused supply of three
cent envelopes was left on the hands
OF the postmasters and, as the demand
tor new envelopes was greater than the
available supply, it was decided to con-
vert the three-cent envelopes by a can
ceiling process in form to meet pres
ent needs
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02


we have no reason to look hopelesslv
tho future, if two conditions are
irresIstlbly fulfilled by the German
poople-work and economy by state
and individuals. Naturally they are
necessary for foreign recuperation.
France is apparently beginning to
see mat Germany must be kept. in a
pos'tion TO pay her debts since the
stoppage of interest payments would
bring about the financial collapse of
France, too. This should be considered
by the unthinking, who are giving ere
dence TO reports about the stoppage of
interest payments"
PARIS. Feb. Proposals by Fred
erlck Francois -Marsaf, Minister Of FL
nance, 1or an international conference
on the exchange situation has been ap-
proved in principle by the Council of
Ministers.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Tailor's Parrot Proves
Perfect Burglar Alarm
Eight Times PoIly's Cries
Frigh.en Away Thieves From
Pearl Street Home

Sam Sherman's parrot, for the eighth
time, frustrated an attempt to ROB
Sans tailor shop and living quarters,
at 391 Pearl Street, last night.
The Sherman family's dining room is
on the ground floor behind the shop,
while the other living rooms are on
the floor above, whore the parrots cage
hangs
Last evening Sam, Mrs. Sherman and
their daughter Celia, twenty years
old, were just sitting down to supper
when they heard series of piercing
shrieks from Polly. They rushed out,
Celia in the lead, and discovered :.
young man fleeing from the hallway.
Celia gave chase and overlook him af-
ter two blocks, hanging on until De-
tectives Rowan and Riley, of the Oak
Street station, came to her assistance
The prisoner was taken to Police
Headquarters. He described himself
as Frank Fabelo, twenty-five years old,
with no fixed abode. The detectives
say a jimmy was found on him and
that it fitted into newly made dents in
Sherman's door jamb.
Seven burglars who preceded last
nights intruder in trying to break into
the Sherman home have been scared
away by Polly's outcries, the tailor
told the police.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Flu Wanes in Chicago;
Death Roll Also Falls
Officials Cheered by Decrease in
Number of Victims Over
SATURDAYS List

CHICAGO, Feb. New cases of in
fluenza and pneumonia and deaths from
the diseases in the last twentyfour
hours showed sharp decline from Sat-
urday, and Health Department officials
announced tonight that the outlook
was encouraging.
Influenza cases reported to-day num-
bered SOL, against $50 Saturday, and
pneumonia cases decreased from 352 to
246 Influenza caused ninety ight
deaths, as compared with 122 yesterday,
and seventy-five persons died of pneu-
monia, decrease of ten from the pre-
vious day.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
total under construction for the last
four months, as follows:
Distribution of Tonnage

'In the amount of tonnage being con-
structed the Federal Shipbuilding Com
pany leads the way with thirty-hve ves-
sells of 2os.276 gross tons. composed of
twenty-six freighters aggregating 1885,
PIG tons, five tankers totaling $4,000
tons, and four barges of 1000 tons
total. The Bethlehem Shipbulding
Corporation follows with twenty four
vessels of 1S4,8SS tons, Of which TWEEN
ty-three are tankers of an aggregate of
177,73S tons and one an ore carrier Of
7,150 tons. The Sun Shipbuilding Com
pany has under way thirteen tankers
of ,017 tons and freighter of 1900
tons.
"The largest amount Of freiehter ton
mage being built for one concern con-
sists of twenty vessels, aggregating
120 900 tons, for the United States Steel
Corporation.
Especially gratifying is the con-
tinued increase in the number of yards
engaged on private contracts. In Octo-
Der these totaled twenty seven, in No
vembcr thirty-one and in December
thirty-eight. For January the figure
has risen to forty-three."
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
Every Brunswick
a Big Value in
Tone, Size,
Appearance

The Brunswick in it's gener-
Gus size and splendid appear
ance is typical of it's Western
origin-the wide spaces and
magnificent vistas. So-not only
is it's size conducive to richness of
tone-but its general good looks
make it a noteworthy acquisi-
tion to the most elegant room in
the most elegant home. The
sketches convey a slight idea OF
this characteristic.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
he Shape of the Brunswick
Horn Means Superior
Tone

One of the secrets of the Bruns-
Wlck's wonderful tone on All Rec
ords IS the exclusively patented
Oval wooden tone chamber and
throat. 1t actually does eliminate
all harshness, all stridency and So
called "tlnny' sound that you have
always thought a necessary evil of
the old style Talking Machine"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-02
The Ultona - The Exclusive
Brunswick Reproducing
Device

The Brunswick Ultona, all rec
ORD reproducer, and the new all
wood Tone Amplifier bring out
tones hitherto lost. Each record
is played at it's best. So faithful is
the Brunswick Method of Tone
Reproduction that one marvels at
it's clearness, it's richness, it's melo-
diO1snpSS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
NnRTHFIELD. MASS.

DR.. A. L. Newton spent the past week
in New York.
Forrest Estabrook plans to go to Flor
ida soon for his health.
The children of DIR. George T. Thomp-
son have whooping cough.
Shows orchestra will furnish music
for a dance in the town hall Nov. II.
Miss Ruth Roberts was home for the
weekend from Mount Holyoks college.
Miss Jennie Roberts. sister of Mrs.
H NJ Bristol, is living with Mrs.
Charles Kelton.
Rev. and Mrs Buffum ed soA of
Winchester, n. H., have moved into the
White house on Highland avenue.
Gordon Moody spent the weekend
with his brother, George Moody, at Nes-
leyan university, Middletown, Conn.
The freshmen of the high school gave
a reception Saturday night to the soph-
omore class in the hall in the public Ii
brary.
Principal Marshall Of the high school
attended the meeting of the Head Mas
ters' club at the new high school building
in Chicopee last week.
Miss Isabella Thompson will enter
tain the Evening Auxiliary of the For
eign Missionary society at her home
Friday evening, Nov. 10.
Mrs. A. G. Moody went Monday to
Montclair, y. J., in the interest of for
eign missions. She will visit her daugh-
ter, who teaches in Edgewood, n. ].
Wayside Inn has been rented to Mrs.
Nellie A Rorback of Sheffield, Conn,
who takes possession the middle of No
vember. Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Cham
berlain will move to their home on South
Main street.
Next Monday evening at the Audi
forum McGregOr Jenkins of the Atlantic
Monthly will lecture on The Making of
a Magazine This promises to be one
of the best lectures of the seminary
course.
Miss Emma NJ. Bassett, for 80 years
teacher in Mortified seminary. died
in Norristown, n. J., Tuesday, Nov. ).
Last spring she suffered a nervous break
down and was obliged to retire. hoping
years rest would restore her. For
many years she had been at the head
of the history department, and her thor
oughness and abundance of knowledge
in this line were factors that kept the
school at its high standard. Parts of
two years were spent abroad by her, Sc
curing first hand information from ruins
and relics of the former empires Her
| funeral was held Friday at Cooper's
| Plains, New York. Miss T. Hunt of
the seminary represented the faculty.
| Prof. +. l.. Duby is taking Miss Bassett's
classes in ancient history this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Bragg is visiting in Jacksonville.
Charles Starks is working for the Me
lendy Telephone Co.
Mrs. George McNichols has returned
from New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rounds were in
Brattleboro over Sunday.
Albert Stevens has gone to the Kurn
Hattin Home in Westminster
Mrs. Addie Allen has come from Brat
tleboro and is with her son. Clarence
Marden.
Several from here attended the Odd
Fellows meeting in Brattleboro Satur-
day evening.
Miss Clara Aarden Of Manchester was
a weekend guest of her brother, Clar-
eHce Marden.
Judge f. w Gibson and family were
guests of his mother, Mrs. Seville Glib
son, Sunday.
Mr.. Smith of Norwich university was
weekend guest of his wife, the gram
mar school teacher.
Mrs. G. l.. Parker and sister. Mrs.
Jennie Lake, took an automobile trip to
Saxtons River Sunday, it being Mr.
Lakes 9lst birthday anniversary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
HINSDALE, n. II.
Deeme-Neber Wadiling.


A very pretty wedding took place in
st. Josephs rectory Tuesday morning
at 7.30 o'clock, when Miss Elizabeth
Irene Weber, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis L. Weber of this town. became
. the wife of Frederick T.. peone. of this
, place, son of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph De
ONE of Ashuelot.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
p. =. Cahill. They were attended by
AIr. and Mrs. Louis ]. Deome Mr.. De
ONE beng Il brother If the bridegroom.
The rde was d Gel in white georg-
| cite ami gore. white feather hat She
carried nste pink aarnatians Her travel.
ing GUT blre serge and her bat
was dsrs hl1e velvet The bridesmaid
wore t,~> taffets dress with coral
trimming and carried dark pink carna.
tions.
The brides gift to the bridesmaid
was gold brooch and the bridegroom
gift to the best man was a pair of gold
cuff links.
ding breakfast, consisting Of baked
| chicken, with ice cream, cake and fancy
cookies, was served in the home of the
brides parents on Main street. to the
immediate relatives and friends.
Those who attended the wedding
from out of town were Mrs Joseph De
ONE and Mr.. and Mrs. William Bushey
of Ashuelot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deome received many
and money.
After the wedding. breakfast. Mr.. and
Mrs. Deome left for New York. From
| there they will go to PHILADELPHIA. Pa
and will locate in another part of that
state later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
PUTNEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. H S. Harris went Sat
urday to visit their brother, l.. w. and
A. g. Houghton. and sister. Miss Lizzie
Houghton, at Fitchburg, Mass.
Remember the play to be given by LIE
giOn post the evening of Armistice day.
Thursday, Nov. II, after which there will
be supper. Supper win be followed
by dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Page enter
tanned a party of friends at their home
on West hill Thursday evening. Re
freshments were served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Page 60. this month to work at Eimleigh
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Buxton enter
tanned at military whist about 45 people
Saturday evening. The first prize, q box
OF chocolates for each. was won by table
No 3, while each of those at table No.
10 received a lemon for the lowest score.
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and
coffee were served.
Miss Elizabeth Rowe, field representa-
i've Tor Vermont, spoke to members of
the Red Cross, who met at the lower Ma
sonic hall Friday afternoon for the an
nuaI meeting. She presented interest
lngly the needs of the work to be done
and enthused those present. At this meet.
ing the following officers were elected ::
President and chairman of supply com
mlttee, Mrs c. l.. Thwing sec, Mrs. III
q. Everleth; treas. Miss Nellie y. Clark !;
nome service, A. E. Robbins.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
FELL DOWN STAIRS
Bad Injury to Knee
Fixed Up i'm Two DAYS

Mr.. Charles o. Chatterton. writing
from his home at 800 Pawtucket Ave,
Pawtucket, Mass, tells how he started
for the basement to fill the heater and
fell down the stairs hurting his knee
used he says 1T came in time, applied
it, and it did wonders. Had to remain
in the house only two days. / will not
be without it if possible to obtain it."
The ointment was that celebrated
Pain Ease.
Its users will tell you it win relieve
the pain of lumbago, muscular colds
where the shoulders, chest and back
muscles are in pain. neuritis, neuralgia
stiff neck, pains arising from infamma-
ton, muscle cramps, rheumatism and
sprains of all kinds
Mysterious Pain Ease is sold by lead
ing druggists or they can easily get it
for you Adv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
NOSE CLoGGED FROM
A COLD Or CATARRH
Apply Cream in NostriIs To
Open Up Air Passages.

All! What relief. Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages of
your head are clear and you can breathe
freely. No more hawking, snufling, mu-
cous discharge, headache, dryness-no
struggling for breath at night, your cold
or catarrh is gone.
Don't say stuffed up! Get a small
druggist now. Apply little of this fra
grant, antiseptic cream in your nostrils,
let it penetrate through every air passage
of the head; soothe and heal the swollen,
infamed mucous membrane. giving you
instant relief. Ely's Cream Balm is just
what every cold and catarrh sufferer has
been seeking. It's just splendid ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
EAST PUTNEY.

At the close of a successful Halloween
entertainment given Oct 80 by the No. 7
and No. 8 schools of East Putney a club
was organized to be known as the East
Putney Community club. The objects OF
this club are to be along the line OF ed.
ucation and amusements. 1t is earnestly
desired that all people of this community
avail themselves of the opportunity given
to become members. The first entertain.
ment given for members will be corn
husking, Saturday evening, Nov. 10. at
Each lady is requested to bring lunch for
two as there viii be a box social after
the husking
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
BROOKLINE

e.. L. Bush is putting a pipeless fur
mace in his house
Roger Ware il spending several days
at the home of his father, George Ware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Bishop of Bel
lows Falls were recent visitors at George
Allbee's.
Mrs. Irving Grout of East Arlington
spent several days at the home OF her
brother, A. A. Austin. last week
Those who attended the funeral of
Hugh Adams Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank POtvine. Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Puff
fer and Henry Wilson and family.
Mrs. Bert Smith gave her daughter.
Mrs. Monroe. a birthday party Satur-
day evening, friends from Newfane were
present. Refreshments were served. in
Guiding birthday cake decorated with
candles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
HALIFAX.

Mrs. Rose Butterfeld is not as we'll and
her daughter has come from Wilmington
to care for her.
Mr.; and Mrs. Myron Crosier and
friends of Shelburne Falls, Mass, spent
Sunday at Hillside camp.
Mrs. Eunice Whitney and Mrs. Emery
OH old friends Friday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10

each Job than there are Jobs to be filled.
The process of elimination will probably
not be commenced for some days yet.
The wages will also have to be under con-
sideration later and doubtless with the
advanced price of everything in living ex-
penses the appointees will expect an in
crease in wages over that provided by
law two years ago. although the legisla-
ture made some changes last session. aft
or the Maoes had been fixed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10
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no cutting-a harmless internal tablet
remedy that is guaranteed to quickly ban
ish all misery or costs nothing. The Brat
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-11-10

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