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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Little Benny $
Note Book
By LEE PAPE.

Last mite me and pop and ma was up
IN the setting room and ma sed to non,
Well Nlllyum, now that you've enioyed
your supplr | can tell you the bad news.
Izzent that cheerful and homelike. sed
pop, and ma sed, The fact is, Willyum.
the landlords agent was GROUND this aft
lrnoon and he told me the rent will be
~ dollers a munth more after next
munth
Well izzent that sweet, confownd all
landlords, sumbody awt to stand them
all up agenst a wall and then take the
wall away, l wish Id bin home wen the
rufilan called, that's all, sed pop.
wy William, you coodent of done eny-
! thing, sed ma, and pop sed, The doose
l coodent, | Good of done everything, I
/ Good of prevented the rent frum being
raised, that's wat / Good of done, / sip
pose you jest stood there like statue
of butter refusing to melt.
| did nuthing of the kind, / stood
there ike eny other woman having her
rent raised, sed ma.
| Well | wish Id bin there, that's ALL III
never Geese regretting that / wasent
there, sed pop, and ma sed, Well wy
don't You call up the landlord himself
| If you're so powerful and influential and
everything?
! That's a good suggestion and I bleeve
! Ill accept it, Ill call him up rite now at
his home, sed pop. And he looked in the
book for the number and called it up,
saying, Is Mr.. jenkins there? Is this Mr..
jenkins? o, is it? Well, Mr. jenkins,
this is Mr.. Potts. Mr. William Potts 1t
has jest bin called to my attention that
! my rent has bin raised 10 dollers a
munth and / wish to demand an explina-
shun and | wish to state that | consider
it an unwarranted imposition and absi-
/ Watts that? You say it will Be Is
nsted of 10? Watts that? Wait a minnit
wait a minnit, confownd it he's gone.
And pop banged the telephone down, ma
saying, Hee-hee, hee-hee.
1 beg your pardin, watts the ioak? sed
pop.
| No joak, hee-hee, sed ma.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

Governor Holcomb, who was as irrec-
oneiliable as our own Governor Clement
when the issue was burning, gave 1T
an unexpected opportunity to act.
Connecticut s action comes late, but
it is evident that the lateness is no
fault of the people who were willing,
through their representatives., to rat
ify, but was due to one man alone,
just as the hold-up in Vermont was
the work of the governor and not of
popular opinion.
However, Connecticut s action is
not wasted. 1t clears the atmosphere
great deal. There is litigation over
Tennessee s action, but now that an
extra state has been added, equal suf-
frage is here regardless of what the
courts might hold on Tennessee. Wo-
men are assured of their opportunity
to vote at the November elections.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT OPEN
Enrolment Will Be 1000 or More-Ma
bel Nelson Cup Awarded

BURLINGTON, Sept. 23.-The Uni
versity of Vermont opened its 130th
year yesterday. More than 900 per-
sons were in the academic procession
that wendell its way to the gymnasium
to hear the address of the new presi-
dent, Guy W. Bailey, on The Day s
Work. Definite figures are not avail
able yet, but indications point to an
enrolment of 1000 or more, the larg-
est in the university's history.
To date there are 235 freshmen en-
tered, with prospects of many more.
1t was announced yesterday that the
Mabel Nelson cup for the fraternity
or sorority having the highest scholas-
tic standing is awarded to Pi Beta Phi
sorority for the work of the first half
year and to the Alpha Phi Delta So
rority for the work of the second half
year of the year 1890.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Today's Anniversaries.

1806-Lewis and Clarke exploring ex-
petition returned to st. Louis.
l822-William A. Camp, first manager
of the New York clearing house
born at Durham, Conn. Died in
New York city, Dec. 10, 1895.
1S23-Sara j. Lippincott Grace Green
wood, author, born at Pompey
n. Y. Died April 90, 1904
1S36-Marie Felicite Malibran, one of
the most famous singers and
tragediennes of her time, died
at Manchester, Eng. Born in
Paris March "a, 1903.
1S45-Alonzo Potter was consecrated
third Episcopal bishop of Penn
sylvania
lS70-The French government ordered
a levy en- masse of all men un-
der % years
1SS0-Return of the Franklin search
expedition under Lieut.. Schwat-
ka.
1S96-Washington State Federation of
Women s Clubs organized at
Tacoma.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

publicans adopted a resolution declaring
for the league of nations so strongly
that Senator Lodge in his address be
fore the convention boldly declared nc
one could dictate to him what his at.
titude towards the league should be and
that he should fight it to the end
While his courage was admired his
sentiments were coldly received.
The fact this years resolution OF
endorsement was adopted with a spon-
taneity and sincerity that brought tears
to the eyes of the venerable senator
shows a great change in sentiment by
Massachusetts Republicans. Possibly it
is only an illustration of the change OF
sentiment that has taken place through
out the nation and the public consid-
ers those senators who have fought SO
obstinately against the league as
worthy successors of the great Amer
leans who founded this country,
framed its constitution, and laid the
foundation of the republic which now
lights the way to the peace and ad-
vancement of the world
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Study the Candidates.
Barre Times.)

Having virtually picked their own
immediate servants for the next two
years, Vermont voters can now pay
more attention TO the choice of presi-
dent and vice-president. The women
in particular, who are newcomers in the
field of politics, should study the can
didates as best they can through the
newspaper and magazine reports con-
corning the candidates and through a
reading of the speeches of the eandi-
dates. They probably will have little,
or no other, chance to become CONVEX
SAINT with the qualifications of the can
didates in any other way.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Bratt1eboro Brattleboro News Co., c. w.
cleveland, s. L. Purinton (Esteyville),
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, George ]. Bower, South Main st.
Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwell.
East Dummerston, NJ. E. Brown.
Putney NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, N. NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. Fl. Grout.
Jamaica, r. ]. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. B. Buffum.
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, n. H, Mrs. w. Streeter.
Hinsdale, N. H, w. H. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
The Modern-And Youthful-Jehu.
(From the Worcester Telegram

(From the Worcester Telegram.)
In an effort to reduce the number of
accidents caused by automobiles there
is being considered the changing of the
present laws to make it impossible for
anyone under 81 years old to obtain
a license to drive any kind of motor
vehicle.
There need be no lengthy argument
to prove the necessity of such amend
ment. Never was a boy placed at the
wheel of an automobile who didn 4
want to ''give her the gas" Every
boy driver delights to tell how he hit
'er up and describes any car he
"can't get so out off, as an cold
tin PAM Every boy, also, in driving
lacks the balance which only exper-
fence can bring, the caution and con-
sideration for others which the adult
and the adult alone, has.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
SAYS CLOTHING WILL DROP.
Volland Says They Will Be a Third
Cheaper Next Spring.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Good news was
brought to Chicago yesterday by the
1000 delegates TO the annual convention
|of the Retail Clothiers' Association of
America.
Mems clothes are slated for drop in
price of 80 l-3 per cent, or more next
spring. In some instances the slashing
of wooden prices will be even greater, ac-
|cording TO Fred Volland of Topeka, ma
tional director of the association.
There is bound to be decided reduc-
ton in prices by spring if the American
public keeps up the plan which it has
instituted against the high cost of liv-
ing" he said. THAT is, not to buy the
high priced woolens. These are not be-
ing bought now, and are accommodating in
the warehouses. When this surplus
reaches certain figure prices are bound
to Drop"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
MADE THOUSAND A DAY.
Butchers Helper Tells of Profits In
Working for Ponzi.

BOSTON, Sept. %. - John A. Don
dero of Quincy left a job as butcher g
helper at $18 week to act as an agent
for Charles Ponzi's quickrich scheme
and made more than 81 900 a day in
commissions during the latter part of
July, according to his testimony yes
terday at hearing by the receivers
who are endeavoring to run down Pom
ri g assets.
The receivers introduced cancelled
checks and deposit slips on two local
banks and asked Dondero the source of
the money involved. He said the sums
represented commissions. Counsel for
the receivers referred to them as gifts,
but the witness replied that he felt he
had earned all he got for talking peo-
pie into investing in PonZi s scheme.
The witness, who is a cousin of John
S. Dondero, alleged by creditors to have
been a partner in Ponzi's Securities
Exchange company, said he invested
$4,000 with Ponzi in March. He al
lowed the investment, with the inter
est which accumulated at the rate of
so per cent in As days, to stand and,
with additional investments from time
to time, said it had paper value of
$16,500 when Ponzi's scheme collapsed.
He now holds a note for this amount.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
HARDING'S ITINERARY.
To Make Two Speaking Tours During
October

MARION, Ohio, Sept 23.-Plans for
two campaign trips for Senator Harding
during October, made public here yester-
day, are as follows:
The first trip will start Oct. and the
nominee viii deliver addresses at the fol-
lowing places: Des Moines, Iowa, fore
noon of Oct. Z; Omaha, evening of Oct
II; Kansas City, Mo-, evening of Oct s;
Oklahoma City, Okla, evening of Oct. 8.
Leaving Marion again on Oct. u, Sena-
tor Harding will speak at Chattanooga.
Tenn, on the evening of Oct. 10; at
Louisville on the evening of Oct. IA; at
Indianapolis, Ind, on the evening of Oct.
Is, and at st. Louis on the evening of
Oct. 10.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

Out in a California town they are
building "teacherages, a shortage of
teachers having decided the educational
authorities to build free bungalows for
its teaching corps. The day may not
be far distant for many other towns
when teacherages'' win be as neees-
sary as garages.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

of Texas, born at Granada, Miss, 70
years ago today.
William Brace, prominent labor MEM
Der of the British parliament, born So
years ago today.
Henry Abrahams, Boston labor leader
and publicist, born at Buffalo, N. Y, IS
years ago today.
William Archer, celebrated dramatic
critic and author, born at Perth Scot
land, ga years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

The Connecticut legislature has for
the second time ratified the suffrage
amendment. Those Woodworking Tenn
essee antis might as well picR up their
dolls and dishes and go back home and
make up their minds how they are
going to vote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

A drunken automobile driver has
just been sentenced to 90 days in the
Chittenden county Jail. Even if it
should not act as a deterrent to Others
of his class it viii at least keep this
one particular menace to life and limb
off the highway for time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Have A Heart.
Barre Times. J

Three people out of every ten mis-
pronounce the name of Vermont IS Re
publican nominee for governor, call
ing it Hardness instead of Hartness.
If they remember there IS heart in
Vermont 3 next governor they will re-
call how to pronounce his name
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
And 1t Isn't Settled Yet.
lBoston Glnhe

The Vermont state law provides that
women may vote on certain questions by
paying a poll tax. The Nineteenth
amendment to the federal constitution
provides that suffrage shall not be re-
stricted on account of sex. Now up in
Guilford they want to know whether
women who haven't paid a poll tax
have the right to vote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Works No Longer.
BARRE Times. J

That once workable plan of showing
an American birth certificate belonging
to someone else in order to make easy
entry into Vermont is not bringing the
results sought. The man who tried it
at Newport is now under charges
perjury and fraud. The immigration
officials are accustomed to that dupli-
city and are looking for it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
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sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

Yes, it may be q bit early, but We
flatter ourselves that we are for once
the first to remind a forgetful public
that there are but IS more shopping
days before Christmas.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

1t is good advice the Holyoke Tran
script gives when it says: Everybody
ought to, go see at least one county fair
a year, if for no other reason than that
it shows how much the farmers do
while other folks talk"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

The extremely small campaign ex-
pense account filed by the Democratic
candidate for governor of Vermont is
an indication that he might have
thong what s the use9"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

It is a foolish moth that win estab-
hsh himself in any last summer IS
bathing suit unless he plans to end
with hunger strike.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Member Of The Associated press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of all news
dispatches credited to il and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Connecticut Ratifies.

w
Connecticut becomes the 37th state
to ratify the equal suffrage amendment
to the federal constitution, the legis-
lature voting in approval as soon as
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Rather Those Who Want More.
burlington News. J

The Agan vote, we assume, repre-.
sents the number of people in Vermont
who haven't anything in their cellars
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
One Year Ago Today.

Paderewski asked peace council that
Galicia be assigned to Poland.
The World Cotton conference be-
gan its sessions in New York city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23

According to true Japanese etiquette,
a fan must never be used in the presence
of cut flowers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-23
Today's Birthdays.

Today's Birthdays.
E. Temple Thurston, an English
writer of popular fiction, born Al years
ago today.
Joseph D. Savers, former governor
Evening star., 1920-06-15
PHONE Co. HERE AIDED
i c. &P. IN BAL T|M0RE
Made Leans, Which Are Being
Repaid, President of Both
Z Branches States.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company of Washington lent
money TO the Chesapeake and Poto.
mac Telephone Company OF Baltimore
city when il was in need of financial
relief. but these loans are being paid
of both branches of the system. stated
today.
AIR. Berry made the statement to-
day to clarity his testimony before
the Maryland public service commits
sion yesterday, when he was quoted
as having said that a large part Of
the money used 10 operate the tele-
phone lines in Baltimore had been
coming from the Chesapeake and Po-
trict of Columbia. His testimony yes.
terday was very brief and WAS con-
fined to the financial status of the
Maryland corporation.
In his statement today Mr.. Berry
said:
.The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company Of Baltimore bor-
rowed some money from the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany Of Baltimore city. being In
Strengthened financial circumstances,
had to borrow money from several
sources and I said so to the Mary
land commission yesterday. Some OF
the money was borrowed from the
Washington company and Is being
suggestion to the Maryland commits
sion that the profits. II any. in Wash
ington were being used to bolster the
Maryland company. There have not
been any profits in Washington to
amount to anything"
Evening star., 1920-06-15
PLANS TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR D. C. FAIRGROUNDS

A 'children's festival will be held
Saturday afternoon and evening. Juna
26. in East Potomac Park, proceeds
from which will be devoted to weekly
outings and picnics for the children
Of the municipal Fairgrounds during
the summer. Plans are also being
made to hold a tag day throughout
the city for the same purpose.
This plan is fostered by Mrs. Will
liam Belden Noble. 171O NJ street, who
10 being assisted In making arrange
ments by Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes.
superintendent Of the District play.
grounds. Mrs. Noble recently con.
tributed 800 to Mrs James wads-
worth for the national playground
fund with the stipulation that her
money be used for the children Of
this city. It then occurred to her that
some sort OF benefit should be siyer,
to enable sufficient funds to be raised
adequately to care for the youngsters
OF this city and provide recreation
for them.
Plans for the festival are now being
completed and tentative provisions
have been made to have a varied form
OF entertainment al fresco. with the
sale of all kinds Of refreshments, in
cluding candy. cakes. Ice cream and
cooling drinks. In the evening the
park down on the point" will be
changed to one resembling q night in
Venice. with gondolas decorated with
lanterns. water pageants and fairy
dances to grace the scene.
Evening star., 1920-06-15
S|DDONS
TALKS ON LOYALTY

There ia no room in this country for
any group which proposes form of
different from our own,
Justice Frederick l.. Siddons of the
District Supreme Court said in his ad-
dress last night at the Central High
School. His speech was in connection
with an entertainment by the public
work in the District of Columbia.
mo small minority should try to
force change except through orderly
and regular processes" said Justice
Siddons. we hear great deal about
in Russia. We shall be
prepared to resist it here if it ever
comes to the United States.
'Americanization means no more to
the foreign born than it means to
the native, but it should mean no less.
In q way. we are all foreigners.
Preparation for citizenship should be
the same on the part of the native
as on the part of the foreigner Not
long ago we found that many were
their colonies. and after living here
a while, leaving for their native lands
again, carrying with them money they
had earned in America. They soon
forgot all about America.
Welcomed Strangers to U. $.
so we began to pay more atten-
tion to the stranger within our gates
We woke up, and welcomed these
strangers to America And very soon
we found that citizenship could not
be had for the asking; that prepara-
tion for citizenship was necessary.
has come to mean
1t never meant before. An
applicant must understand the prin-
ciples OF Americanism in addition to
knowing how to read and to write
the English language.
Here in the District we are giving
preparation for citizenship in our pub
lie schools. and the work is consid-
cred 80 important that now we have
more than 600 enrolled in our Ameri-
canization work.
Teachers Are Needed.
New naturalization laws are worth
less unless there are teachers to carry
out their purpose, Justice Siddons
said, and he paid tribute to the Dis
tricf women who are engaged In this
work. After the teachers are through
their part. he said. citizens must for
get thu word foreigner" and take
these new citizens into their commu-
mites, to teach them the benefits of
real Americanization.
The Washington College OF Music
Orchestra entertained the audience
with a number Of selections. led by G.
y. Christiani, director. and William F.
Santelmann, violinist.
Evening star., 1920-06-15
URGE 0PToMETRY LAWS.
D. C. and Two States Only Places
Practice Ungoverned.

Laws governing the practice Of op.
tometry were urged for the District
Of Columbia, Missouri and Texas at
the session Of the twenty-third an :
nual congress OF the American Opto-
metric Association at st. Louis yes.
terday.
Delegates from this city to the con-
vention include Louis Kraskin. e. H.
Silver, Martin A. Loose and Sidney
Selinger.
The three places named are the only
ones where the requirements OF tho
association are not recognized. 1t was
urged at the convention. Speakers
declared that until proper laws are
enacted "quacks" will be allowed free
rein in these sections OF the country.
Speakers declared that the friction
existing between optometrfsts and oc-
culists. due to the claims Of the lat
ter that the optometrists are invad-
Ing the pathological field. Is responsi.
BILE for tho lack of laws Efforts
should be made to adjust these Diff
ferences, they said.
Evening star., 1920-06-15
MONDELL FOR HARDING,
THINKS TICKET WILL WIN
Believes Lenroot Better Choice for
Vice President, But Supports
Coolidge.

Republican Leader Monden OF the
House is Harding man. He return
ed to Washington late yesterday and
VIII be here for a few days.
L have been for Harding for Presi- g
dent from the start of the pre-conven
uon campaign" said Mr.. Mondell.
The selection was a good one think
that with Harding and Coolidge as
their ticket the republicans should
win overwhelmingly at the polls"
Mr.. Mondell said that he thought in
might have been wiser to select a
man from the west as the vice presi-
Dental nominee and that the leaders.
had attempted this in offering Senator
Lenroot p
But the convention In this instance
would not follow the leaders," said
the speaker "It. took the bit in its
teeth and voted for Gov. Coolidge
There Is no doubt but what the Mas
sachusetts governor has a strong hold
on the imagination of the American
people. He became very popular after
the firm manner in which he handled
the Boston police strike last year"