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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-07
TEACHER KILLED HERSELF.
Miss Alice Aldrich of Lebanon, N. H.,
Threw Herself in Front of Train.

Lebanon, n. H., Jan. Miss Alice
Aldrich, teacher who jumped before
a train near the Riyerdale crossing on
Monday night, died at the Mary Hitch
cock hospital in Hanover yesterday
Miss AIdrich had been suffering from
a nervous breakdown and was under
the doctors care. She wandered more
than mile from her home to the spot
where she threw herself in front Of the
train. Miss Aldrich was 40 years Of
age
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-07

Benjamin Phelps, for 25 years keep
err of Sand Bar bridge in South Hero,
died Dec, "a, aged SO years and 10
months He represented the town in
1871 and served in the Civil war. For
some time he had been i'll with rheuma
tism.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-07

OF those roseate predictions. If any
such measure should pass the legis-
lature the demand for moderate priced
farms and homes would be given and
artificial impetus of extraordinary pro-
portions, Owners of such properties
would demand high prices We would
soon have a merry carnival of specula-
'tion. Whoever might benefit, il is al
together certain that the returned sol
der would not The recent state con
vention of the American Legion showed
good sense in declining any such wild
cat proposition. Boston Herald.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03
METAL POLISHERS
& BUFFERS UNION
Local No. III, indianapolis
Indiana

TO All Members of Organized Labor,
Their Friends and Sympathizers,
Greetings
Local III, of the Metal Polishers
and Buffers International Union of
indianapolis, Ind, were forced on
strike at the Leedy Manufacturing
Company, October Is, 1920 This
company manufactures musical instru-
ments; from their start in business
and all during their growth from
small shop into a large manufacturing
! concern, have been well pleased and
fully satisfied with union polishers
and buffers, until the Employers AS
sociation and Chambers of Commerce
throughout the country (as all think
ing people know started their big
drive for the open shop.
The Cause of the Strike
Something like three years ago the
Leedy Manufacturing Company were
in need of foreman to take charge of
the polishing and plating department,
and brought man here from Elk
hart, Ind.--a man who had before
been unfair to our organization
When he came to work the men i'm
mediately sent a committee to Mr.
Leedy, explaining the mans past rec
ord. and informed him they could not
work under such man. And after a
conference the firm agreed to send
this new man away and hire union
foreman, SO the present foreman, who
had been a lifelong member of the
Metal Polishers' Union, was employed.
to the evident satisfaction Of all con-
cerned All went well until the Uni
versal Open Shop Movement was in
augurated with this city as its base),
when suddenly this foreman decided
to drop his card and enlist under the
banner of the manufacturers, which
he did; and from what evidence we
have been able to obtain (and we
know of no other reason for his ac-
tions) he has with a glib tongue,
which he is known to possess, enticed
five workmen under him to follow his
lead and remain working, placing
in his own class, unfair to
themselves, their fellow workmen and
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03
OLD MINER PASSES

Westinghouse Samuel Lord, aged 72
years, died in this city at the home
Of his son, James Lord, president Of
the A. +. of /. mining department.
The remains were inferred at the late
nome of the deceased in Pennington,
Ill. Deceased was born in England.
He was a miner and was one of that
rugged band that launched the United
Nine Workers of America
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03

call on the dealers in musical instru-
ments in your vicinity, and request
them to write a letter of protest to
this firm Hoping you will not table
this communication, but will take ac-
tion on it at your next meeting.
Thanking you in advance for the
support We feel sure you will grant
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03
Publicity Committee

?. $ Workers, don't let the open
shop seed, 50 carefully planted in In
dianapolis, have a chance to sprout,
grow and mature into plant to scat
ter its own seed of discomfort broad
cast throughout cur fair country.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03

all that stands for right, fairness and
manhood
Now, brothers, We are not asking
financial aid, but sincerely trust that
you will realize the Importance Of this
trouble and give this strike every bit
Of publicity possible, and appoint an
active committee from your local to
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03

us, and wishing you success in al
your undertakings, we remain,
Fraternally yours,
BERT LYNCH,
HENRY HANSEN,
FRANK DAVIS.
HARRY POWERS,
HOMER HINCHMAN,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-12-03

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New-York tribune., 1920-10-03
"How do you like our
new Duplexalites, dear?"

"Why, think they are perfectly Won
derful, Jim. can hardly realize there is
light in the room, it is SO like daylight.
"And I'm so glad to get rid of the de-
pressing shadows cast by the old fixtures.
"Why, only the other day when
Mildred called she remarked what an
Improvement it was, and how our
Tiffany vase and French clock stood out
to better advantage.
"Then, too can sit in any chair in
the room and read or sew without eye
strain''
You also will find Duplexalite the
ideal light for every room in your home,
for Duplexalite gives in an unique way
New-York tribune., 1920-10-03

a combination of direct and indirect
lighting
1t makes practical for the first time
the use in the home of the Mazda c.
the most powerful and economical lamp
ever devised. 1t gets rid of both glare
and gloom, lighting up the entire room
with a mellow radiance, and giving an
area of increased intensity directly be-
low for reading.
1t can be made to harmonic with the
decorative scheme of any room by the
use of beautiful shades of silk, cretonne
or parchment.
Duplexalites, with beautiful shades,
cost no more than the usual Fighting
fixtures"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
ACADEMY HEADS TO
START ON VACATION

Rear-Admiral A. H. Scales, Super
intendent of the Naval Academy, and
his aide, Commander John S. Abbott,
two of the chief officers in the hub of
officialdom at the Naval Academy, will
start from Annapolis on Monday on
their annual vacations. Each will be
gone for over a month.
Admiral Scales, with Mrs. Scales
and their children, will spend their
time visiting relatives at Asheville, N.
C. The "Tarheel'' State is the native
heath of Admiral Scales. Commander
Abbott and Mrs. Abbott and their in
fant child will spend six weeks at
jamestown, r. /.
In the absence of these two officials,
Captain Wat T. Cluverius, Command
ant of Midshipmen, will assume the
double role by acting as superintend-
ent also, while p. H. Magruder, secre-
tary of the Academy, will be acting
aide in the absence of Commander Alb
bOtt.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
SEES NO DROP
IN SUGAR PRICE

The sugar supply is increasing, but
there is little prospect of a decline
in prices for a long period. DR.. C. C.
Townsend, sugar expert of the Agri-
cultural Department, Washington,
said yesterday. The United States,
at best. only grows about 25 per cent.
of its need, he stated.
This year" DIR. Townsend said,
sugar growers planted one of the
largest beet acreages in history and
the cane planted is about the usual
acreage. totaling more than 100000
acres. Last year the sugar crop fell
short more than 20 per cent. of the
estimated total. Under conditions
that prevail this year the loss should
be less than 10 per cent"
This large acreage and good condi-
tions will not lower the price of
sugar, but it probably will make
sugar easier to purchase. Townsend
said.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
TO AID LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, d. c., July To-
The Executive Council of the National
Federation of Federal Employees,
representing seven geographical reg
ions of the United States and 1872 To-
cal unions, has been called 10 meet
in Washington Monday, July u. and
will probably be in session through
out the week. The meetings will be
held at the headquarters of the Fed
Grafton. at 1923 New York avenue
The major work of the Council will
tion's policies in view of the action
of the last Congress on measures af-
fecting the Civil Service. Reclassifi-
cation of the entire civil service, with
the Nolan minimum of So a day as
the basic principle. is expected to be
declared the first goal of the organi-
zations efforts, and toward the at
tainment OF this end a 100000 mem
bership drive has already been launch
ed by Secretary Treasurer e. J. New
myer
1t is proposed by thus strength
ening the organizations own lines to
make possible a nationwide educa-
tional campaign to convince Congress
that the only way to secure adequate
and efficient service is to adopt fair
and business-like policies with refer
ence to the Government workers.
Secretary Newmyer has prepared
for the Council diagram of the To-
calities where there government of
fees all over the country thus far in
completely organized, with the num-
bers of employees in each and the
service in which employed, so far as
ascertainable.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
CHARGES SUFFRAGE
COARSENS WOMEN

Miss Annie Book, of Los Angeles,
formerly an equal suffrage leader, in
letter to w. X. Anderson, represen-
tative in the lower house of the Ten
nessee Legislature, and a candidate
for another term, urges him not to
support ratification of the suffrage
amendment
Suffrage, she says, coarsens and
cheapens women, and she expresses
her regret at her former activity in its
behalf. She says that since suffrage
there has been an alarming increase
in immortality, divorce and murder in
California
The letter follows:
Il was one of the prominent work
ers who helped to bring suffrage to
California, and / regret it.
"a year in politics has taught me
that women are intolerant, radical,
revolutionary and more corrupt in
politics than men, also all this So
called reform leads to the socialist
cooperative commonwealth.
"Since suffrage there has been an
alarming increase in immortality, di-
vorce and murder in California.
Woman suffrage has made towards
and puppets of men. 1t has coarsened
and cheapened women. Were the men
to vote on woman suffrage in Califor-
MIA today it would not carry.
"Suffragists asked suffrage that
they might put only good men in Of
fee; now they clamor for fifty-fifty
show for all offices.
II shall do penance forever for the
part l played in bringing suffrage in
California.
please urge your colleagues not to
do what will bring regret and disas-
ter, but to stand for that 80 per cent
of the women who do not want suf-
frage, but are glad to trust all politics
and governmental affairs to their be-
loved husbands, fathers, sons and
brothers.
ITO the South, woman suffrage
would bring more than calamity
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
THIS JUDGE RULES
VS.. MOTHER -|N-LAW

"No man is required to live with
his mother-in-law"
Judge Robert r. Henderson made
this ruling in the Allegany Circuit
Court in session at Cumberland, when
he refused a divorce to Mrs. Myrtle
Brant, wife of Howard Brant, of Ell
lerslie, Md Judge Henderson stated
the plaintiff had failed to prove her
allegations of desertion and infidelity.
The mother-in-law featured strong
ly in the case, three bus loads of
witnesses being brought from the viii
lage of Ellerslie. where the couple
resided. to testify. Mr. Brant fought
the case vigorously, his attorney con-
tending that the trouble between him
self and wife was due to "a meddle
some mother-in-law," Mrs. Maggie
Lowery. mother of the plaintiff.
BY a pre-marriage agreement, fol-
lowing the ceremony the young
couple went to live with the brides
mother, who, according to the testi-
mony, some time later when their
first child was about to be born, be-
came estranged, continually quar-
relied with her son-in-law, and then
went so far as to compel her daugh-
ter to occupy a room with her (the
mother) away from the husband.
Mother and daughter sided together
against the husband, according to th~
testimony until finally Mr. Brant was
ordered out of the house and as ne
did not "beat it, as quickly as the
mother-in-law thought he should, she
collected his personal belongings and
threw them out. Then the husband
followed the clothes and left.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
THE" MR.. MILLER
WHO WON THE PASS

Some concern has been manifested
in which Mr.. Miller it is who was the
lucky winner of the six-months' pass
to the Republic Theatre, offered by
the proprietor and manager of the Re
public to Independent Fire Company,
No. 2, at their recent carnival.
The pass was won by Philip j. Mil
ler, of Murray Hill, father of Mrs.
Cochran, wife of Commander Schmayl
Cochran, u. S. n, and not by the pro-
prietor of the Republic, whose name
is similar to that of the winner, except
for the middle initial.
Mr.. Miller, the owner of the Repub-
lie, who presented the pass to the fire.
mems carnival, did not purchase a
card for the drawing. much less win
his own present. 1t was Philip J..
Miller, of Murray Hill
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
W, B. & A. GETS
MOST OF INCREASES
But Communication Rates To Dis
trict Line Remain Unchanged
In P. S. c. Ruling
ORDER EFFECTIVE 10 YRS.

In a decision handed down yester-
day by the Public Service Commits
sion in the case of the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad
Company, which petitioned for a uni
form increase of rates TO and from all
stations on its lines between Balti-
more, Annapolis and Washington. the
ule,. as between points from Baltimore
and Annapolis, but directed there be
no increase in the 54-trip monthly
communication tickets between the Dis
trict Line and Annapolis and between
Camp Meade Junction and Annapolis,
these rates remaining unchanged.
There had been a difference of 50 as
between the Baltimore and Washing
ton ends and this is now brought
down to ST. To have granted the in
crease asked from Annapolis to the
District Line the commission thought
would be too much of discrimina-
ton. Straight fares will be at the rate
of three cents a mile, just as they are
on the Short Line, so that one fare
from Baltimore to the District Line
will be advanced from 85 cents to
$101 and the round-trip from $1.50 to
$190. The company will add to this
street car fare from the District Line
into the city proper, which on a
round-trip ticket amounts to 16 cents.
1t is understood, however. that the
fare will be placed at 50 fiat, plus the
war tax.
The order will become effective to-
morrow and remain in effect for 10
years.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
CR|T|C|zES RAY FOR
ACTION ON ROADWAY

]. Enos Ray, former auditor OF
Maryland, was criticized at a mass
meeting in interest of the National
Defense Highway at Lanham Thurs
day night by John Riggles. president
of the Good Roads League of Prince
Georges county.
Mr.. Riggles scored Mr.. Ray for al
lowing the State Roads Commission
to use Prince George county's road
money in other counties; that by so
doing there is no money available
to build the Defense Highway to Lam
ham a distance of two miles
In view of the fact a contractor
is working on the highways last year
contract with a big force of men and
good equipment, Governor Ritchie
will be asked to let out one more mile
of the highway as the citizens be-
lieve the state can save $4,000, with
a crew on the ground to bid. The
meeting was called by the Lanham
Citizens Association, Good Roads
League. and the Lincoln Citizens AS
sOciation
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
GOVERNOR R|TCH|E
HOMEWARD BOUND

Secretary OF State Philip B. Peril
man, who has been holding down
the lid during the absence of Gov
ernor Albert c. Ritchie. who has been
attending the Democratic National
Convention at San Francisco, said
yesterday at the executive offices in
Baltimore. that he had received a
message from Governor Ritchie say
ing that he would leave Los Angeles
yesterday. This means that he will
be home next week, probably Thurs
day, if he spends day at the Grand
Canyon, as he is expected to do.
On his return the Governor is ex-
pected to take up the filling of the
three places on the State Racing ConN
mission, and after that he will have
to look after the organizing of the
State Purchasing Bureau, which in
cludes the selection of a purchasing
agent. He also is yet to name the
State Employment Commissioner,
who, however, will not take office till
October 1, as the appropriation for
the place does not become available
till that date
There is considerable interest in
the selection of a military staff by the
Governor. Under the law he is per-
mitted to name a few generals and
more colonels, and these places are
usually much in demand. Not only
is there no salary attached, but. on
the contrary, the appointees have TO
buy expensive uniforms. Some years
ago the Army bill passed by Con-
gress contained a provision forbid
ding anyone not in the military serv-
ice of State or nation from wearing
a military uniform, but means have
been found to get around this in the
case of the staffs of the Governors
of the various States.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
DEATH CLAIMS
M. POLUYANSKIE

After a long and painful illness,
Michael Poluyanskie. passed away
yesterday afternoon shortly before 6
o'clock at the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Stehle, 1853 West street.
The deceased is survived by a
widow and three children; R. j.
Poluyanskie, Mrs. John Stehle and
Miss Helen Poluyanskie. Four grand
children also survive. and brother,
Rev. Father Cassimer Poluyanskie, a
priest at Curtis Bay.
The deceased was a native of Po-
land, but has been in this country
for many years. He was. until the
past year or so, owner of the beau
tiful historic estate "Belvoir,' near
Woytych Station on the W, B. & A.
which he sold to Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Coleman Rogers. Mrs. Rogers
is a daughter of Pay Director Samuel
Bryan, U. S. n.
The funeral of Mr.. Poluyanski will
take place on Monday morning, July
u. from St Mary's Church. with Sol
emn Requiem High Mass at 9 o'clock
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
BLAMES PHONE FOR
LACK OF SUGAR
FOR COFFEE

The Public Service Commits
sion. yesterday gave over
much time to the hearing of
the proposed incresaed rates
of the Chesapeak and Potomac
Telephone Company. Patrons
from various counties were
before the officials to register
their complaints.
An Annapolis protestant was
all worked up because the
supposedly poor service of the
company compelled him to go
without sugar in his coffee.
He explained that the commits
sary department of the Naval
Academy wouldn't supply him
with sugar unless he got his
order in by 4 O'Clock. He
didn't. He tried, but the
pesky telephone company fell
down on its part of the job.
And what is worse, the COM
pany went and transferred to
another job the one telephone
operator who had sweet
voice" "She was too good for
Annapolis" the correspondent
concluded, with sorrow.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
ROAD COMMISSION
OF EASTPORT WILL
PROSECUTE OFFENDERS

The new Road Commission of East
port, composed of Henry Boettcher,
Sr., chairman; Otto Brown, Jesse
Clark. Grover Merrick and A. E. Mar
TAX. are getting down to business, roll
ing up their sleeves, so to speak, and
preparing for hard work.
The commission held an important
business meeting on Thursday night
and considered and took action upon
many important matters. No longer
will the lot on First street be a dump
ing ground, and 1t is the intent and
cut offenders
In addition TO matters pertaining to
the repairing OF streets and laying of
curbing, many other matters were
brought up for discussion. Complaints
regarding the throwing of rubbish and
garbage on sidewalks and streets at
dumping grounds were discussed and
steps taken to prevent the complaint
of conditions i'm the future.
If necessary the Commissioners will
and prosecute offenders.
People will be asked to cooperate
with the Commissioners by removing
grass and weeds from sidewalks and
streets and to keep cutters clean, es-
pecially where curbing is in place.
In order to complete matters per-
tanning to the repairing of streets
special meeting will be held Thurs
day, July 10, at which further business
along these lines will be considered
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-07-10
FlSTPORT WOMAN
FLIES HIGH AND
SAYS SHE LIKES Il
u,s Lena Jess, Of Bay Ridge
Avenue. Makes Air Flight In
Airplane With Aviator At
Laurel Park And Tells Her
Experience
FORGOT ALL FEAR WHILE
ADMIRING THE SCENERY

Ms Lena Jess. of Eastport, wife OF
r.,,Ies y Jess. OF Bay Ridge avenue,
-r.racior and builder, has the honor
.sf distinction Of being the only East
,.y, woman who has taken fight in
sa airplane.
vrs Jess. who is modest and un-
...uming. when asked TO tell of her
.,oerlcnce. said she did not expert
.s-4 the least fear. and liked 10 fly
tfb In the air She rather enjoyed
s. experience Of last Monday. July 5.
Mrs Jess. her husband and children
cent 10 visit her sister, Mrs. Jonah
g5yle. at Laurel, Md. on the fifth,
rhch was celebrated as the Fourth Of
JsIy. the party went to the Laurel
ru,rack grounds, where among the
mans attractions was an airplane,
r5nuyered by a regular aviator. who
sss making flights, accompanied by
ts meChanician. and was seeking
mssengers from the crowd at the race
rack grounds. taking one passenger at
.le time
There was difficulty in obtaining
usstngers for the flight, probably
because the fee was large. and prob
iay because none i'm the crowd had
nerve enough 10 fly upward, until Mrs
lr,. stepped forward and told the
1Iator she would go up with him
Ihe crowd Of men, women AMI chill
.ren gaZed az her as though they
bought sre was very venturesome,
DO she said she meant II and was lac
rfaid and stepped into tho plane for
be one passenger preparatory to max
Hg the flight.
Up and up she flew" until she says
'he people on the ground looked like
Mere pin points.
Weren't YOU afraid?" she was slsk-
Cd This morning by an Evening Capt.
al representative. "Why, no." she re-
Piled IL had so much to look at | for
200 every sense of fear. 1t was de-
.ghtIul this sailing or flying in tie
ir lt seemed the air just lifted us
sp The air seemed warmer the high
f We went or at least | was warmer.
One thing I noticed" said Mrs.
Jess. Il could not hear. The aviator
would say something to me. but it was
81. lost Once, however. | did make
'l' that he wanted me to show him
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