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New-York tribune., 1920-02-15
Scoft's Letters Found in West

SCOTS Letters Found in West
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14.-Hugh
Walpo!e, English novelist, announced
to-day he had found in a San Francisco
bookshop original copies of numerous
letters and memoranda, in all about
15O pages, written by Sir Walter Scott
to John Gibson, his attorney. This
literary find" he said, was the result
of . search Of many years.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-15
Volunteers Give Gallant All,

Continued on page ten
New-York tribune., 1920-02-15
THE WEATHER

Rain in early morning, turning to snow
and much colder to-day; Monday
fair and colder
Full Report Last Page
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
BILL OF PARTICULARS !: :::: 3:
NAMES GRIEVANCESOF
BRATTLEBORO WOMEN
MARRIED 60 YEARS
AGO ON CHRISTMAS
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Turner Made
No Observance as Not ALI of
Family Could Be Present.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Turner of
l72 Elliot street were married 60 years
Christmas. There was no celebration,
as some of the members of the family
were unable to be present
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner have two sons
living, Cecil of Keene, n. H., and r.
Frank of California, also three daugh-
ters, Nellie, wife of Edward Griggs OF
this town, Mrs. Sara Hapgood of Bos-
ton and Lucretia, wife of DR.. R. A. Me
Gillicully of Turner's Falls, Mass. There
are six grandchildren, Mrs Eugene
Callahan of Keene, daughter of Cecil,
and Mrs j. Willard Cobb of Greenfield,
Mass. daughter of r. Frank, and Helen
Madaline, Martha and Richard Mo
Gillicuddy of Turner's Falls, also three
great grandchildren, Janet and Cath
crime Cobb of Greenfield and Robert
Cecil Callahan of Keene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner have been re-
spected residents of Brattleboro many
years They have been cordial and
friendly neighbors, with the latch
string of their home always out, and
their home has been the scene of many
happy family gatherings. Many fam.
lies have the kindest of sentiments To-
ward Mr. and Mrs. Turner for their
ministrations in times of illness OF
bereavement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
WATCH NIGHT AT
METHODIST CHURCH
Social and Devotional Service Well At
tended-Dancing in Parish House
Swedish Meeting.

A social and watch night service in
the Methodist Episcopal church last
night were participated in by good
number. The first of the evening was
taken up by social hour, in which an
entertainment was given, consisting of
readings by Mrs Cola Morse and Miss
Sarah Winslow and vocal solos by
Archie Adams. Refreshments were
served by the Ladies Aid society
From J. to l2 o clock devotional ser
vice was conducted. The roll was
called and the covenant of service was
renewed
Seventeen boys held a party in the
Unitarian parish house, inviting an
equal number of girls Dancing was
enjoyed from Sis TO 1915 O'Clock,
music being furnished by three piece
orchestra. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. G. B. Hunter and Mrs. w. II.
Haywood were the chaperones.
The Swedish Luther league observed
the occasion at the Swedish Lutheran
church. \ musical program was rem
dered by the First Baptist Bible school
orchestra, and there We're vocal selec-
tions and readings. Refreshments
were served, after which devotional
service was conducted until the New
/ Year
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
DUMMERSTON.
Reception to Soldiers.

A public reception TO the returned
soldiers was held in Grange hall in
Dummerston Center Tuesday night,
when about 200 persons were present,
including about n dozen of the re-
turned soldiers of Dummerston An
excellent turkey supper was served.
and there were addresses and dancing.
The occasion was very successful. The
hall was decorated in green and red
Before the banquet u program was
Given in charge of c. G. Laughton and
w. F. Walker H. w. Sargent of Brat
tleboro gave the address of welcome
and George Willard, a returned sol.
der. responded Then A. ?. Fit OF
Northfield, Mass, told of his experienc.
es overseas in Y. NJ. c. A. work. Mr.
and Mrs. L. II. Miller sang
Six couples carrying an arch of ever
green led the march to sumner and tn,
soldiers marched nndnr the arch as
they entered the dining room. Their,
| was q box of cigarets for each sol
dier and box of candy for each lad,
at the soldiers table, and later Mrs
W. F. Walker presented each soldie
| with a silver pencil The supper com
mittee consisted of Mrs. w F. Walker
| Mrs. Emma Downs and Mrs. Mar,
| Walker. and the solicitors were Mrs
Harold Reed and Miss Helen Evans.
Dancing followed the banquet. musi
heinz furnished bv Lyman S orchestr
of Hinsdale n H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
Put His Name On the Nc
Nary Measure Before
Midnight
PURCHASE OF SUGAR
is IMPROBABLE
No Single Control Over Cuban Sugar
This Year-Government Could Not
Prevent an Advance in Price to the
American Consumers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. President
Wilson has signed the McSary bill con-
tinuing the United States Sugar equaliza-
tion board through 1920 This was an
nounced today at the White House and
it said that his signature had been attach
cd before midnight last night Sec.
Tumulty in making the announcement
issued this statement.
The President has signed the sugar
control bill. The bill confers discretion
bn the President in the matter OF pur-
chasing sugar 1t is doubtful whether II
will be practicable or wise for the Pres
ident to exercise the power conferred 81
iar as the purchase and distribution oi
sugar are concerned.
"Some Of the Cuban sugar has already
been purchased and there is no single
control over sugar in Cuba as there was
last year and it might therefore be i'm
possible for the Government TO now steT
in and purchase the sugar without IN
creasing the price to the consumer"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
SOUTH WINDHAM.

The community dinner was we'll at
tended Christmas day.
Miss Bernice L Smith is at home
indefinitely from her school work in
Hartland.
Mrs. l. E. Smith recently visited in
the home of her son, Frank W. Smith,
in Brattleboro.
A G. Burbee motored to Springfield,
Mass, Sunday to take Master Stewart
back to enter school.
Mrs. F. H. Robbins recently visited
her Dieces, the Misses Jessie and Clara
Pierce, in Brattleboro.
Henry H. Jenison and Mrs. n. r.
Howe visited at Bert F. Howe's in
South Londonderry Sunday.
Frank Lambert has returned from
| Hoosick Falls, n. Y, where he went tc
spend Christmas with his sister, Mrs
Ben Irish.
! Leta G. and Bernice f. Gibbs anC
Ella NJ. Howe, who were at home fol
Christmas, returned to their work ir
! Brattleboro Saturday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
STRUCK IN EYES
BY MOLTEN METAL
Frank Prescott Was Pouring Babbitt
In Mould-Suffers Pain, but Sight
VIII Not Be Affected.

Frank Prescott of Pine street, chief
mechanic at the Brattleboro Lumber
Co. s shop, formerly the last block fac
tory, received bad burns in and about
his eyes yesterday while at work in the
mill.
He was pouring molten babbitt into
mould when an explosion occurred,
throwing hot metal into his face. Some
of the metal struck him in the eyes and
remained there until removed.
DR.. Harry p. Greene was called and
had to cut away large pieces of metal
which were held by the eyelashes and
cut the lids apart in order to remove
pieces which struck the eyeballs.
Mr. Prescott was taken to his home
where he suffers considerable pain, but
his sight will not be affected.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
Filed in Supreme Judicial
Court of Massachusetts
in Boston-Says that Un-
der Item of Money Ex-
pended in Brattleboroi in
One Year it Appears that
Over $4,000 Was Not Ex-
pended Here

Backing up their allegations with de-
sewing women and shop girls who are
seeking to oust from Office Trustee Rich
ards NJ Bradley of the Thomas Thomp-
son trust fund Of over 81 900 900 filed .
bill of particulars in the supreme judicial
court in Boston yesterday, afternoon.
The document, which was prepared
with much care and kept the Brattleboro
attorneys for the petitioners busy sever.
al days and well into the nights last
week and the first of this week, was
taken TO Boston Tuesday night by At.
torney o. B. Hughes and fled late yes
terday.
The trustees, after the removal of Mr.
Bradley was asked for, moved for an or
der that particulars be furnished Now
they have them, and it is the trustees
next move.
Attorneys Frank E. Barber and o. b.
Hughes for the sewing women and At
torney Arthur P. Carpenter for the town
have prepared highly interesting doc
ument, and they have had the hearty
cooperation of the sewing women. The
case necessarily involves publicity, but
the benefciaries and their counsel and
hundreds of Others feel that the cause of
the women is just. that they are seeking
what is theirs by legal right, that the
trouble which has been smouldering for
years will not be settled until it is set
tied right and that the women are taking
a commendable attitude in coming for
ward freely and voluntarily for the gem
eral good.
There are in the bin of particulars
nearly 30 names of women who have
or have had grievances against the trus-
tees, especially Trustee Bradley, be-
cause of what they considered improper
or inadequate in the Administrations of
the Thompson estate. the income OF
which is willed and decreed TO the de-
serving seamstresses. sewing women and
shop girls of Brattleboro and Rhinebeck.
\. u, and for kindred purposes.
Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
BAILEY FUNERAL IN
MASONIC TEMPLE
Knights Teinplar Conduct Service and
Among Those Present Were Sew
eral SD Degree Masons.

The funeral of Isaac d. Bailey, who
died Monday, was held at 3 3.o'clock yes
terday afternoon in Masonic temple, the
service being conducted by Beauseant
commandery, No. II, Knights Templar.,
Oscar T. Benson eminent commander and
Rev. Delmar T.. Trout prelate. Members
of Beauseant commandery acted as escort
as the body was taken from Bond &
Sons undertaking rooms to the temple,
where the service was largely attended.
Members of Columbian lodge, No. &C. act
ed as ushers. Walter S. Stearns sang
one selection and rendered organ selec-
tions at the beginning and at the close
of the service
The burial took place in Prospect Hill
cemetery. The bearers were Major c.
Houghton, grand commander OF the
grand commandery of Vermont; Frank
B. Putnam, past grand commander of the
grand commandery of Vermont; and Fer.
ris r. Vaughan, Christie B. Crowell
George NJ. Clay and William A. Shum
way, past commanders of Beauseant
commandery, all If Brattleboro. There
we're many beautiful flowers, including
set pieces from the Supreme Council OF
the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General
| for the A. and A. s. R. for the Northern
Masonic jurisdiction of the United
States, from the Masonic bodies of Yer.
mont, from grand officers in Burlington
and from the Masonic bodies of Brat
| tleboro
Masons from out of town who attend
ed the service were Rev H. l. Ballou o.
Chester, deputy for Vermont of thc
Northern Masonic jurisdiction; Frank j
Clark of Rutland and Frederick II. Bah
Hitt OF Bellows Falls, past grand com
manders of the grand commanderv O
Vermont, all 33d degree Masons; and L
j. Egelston of Rutland, who was ap
pointed this year to receive the 33d de
gree in 1920.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
SOME ANXIETY
IN BUSINESS FELT
Reduction of Production
and High Cost of Living a
Commercial Menace
RETAILERS AND
WHOLESALERS BUSY
Increase In Business Is In Dollars
and Not Production Uncertainty
Over Next Three Months Is Retard-
ing Trade Expansion.

WASHINGTON, Jan ! American
business feels anxious over what the fu-
ture holds, the federal reserve board an
nouneed in its review of December bust
ness conditions The continued advance
in prices, the reduction in production and
the high cost OF living are regarded az
commercial menace.
Although the retail trade showed great
activity and wholesalers and manufactur-
ers are piled with orders the growth in
business, the report said, was III terms of
dollars and not i'll production. High pric-
ed labor refuses to work regularly and
demands short hours with the consequ-
ent falling off in production Uncertainty
as to the development of the next three
months Is retarding expansion i'll trade,
the report added
In face of heavy demands, cautious
manufacturers were described as disin-
clined to commit themselves far in ad-
vance. Credits have been shortened and
uncertainty as TO charges which may come
within the next three months is forestall-
ing the expansion in trade naturally to
be expected as the nation gets back more
nearly TO its peace-time activity. The
high cost of living was referred to as an
| 'unquestionable menace"
| The board noted that real estate values
IN hundreds of communities seem to have
reached the peak or at least the advance
! has been checked. This was said to be
particularly true of the Chicago district
With the stoppage in the increase os real
estate values, building operations are ex
pected to be stimulated
The housing situation was said TO have
| reached critical stage resulting in al
increase In rents Belief was expressed
that the combination of anticipated great
er returns on investments with a proabl,
drop in raw site values would bring new
construction and thus relieve tenants.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
NEW WORKERS DRINK
THROUGH THE NIGHT
Reveners Considered It Last oppor-
tunity to Hold Hilarious
Celebration.

NEW YORK, Jan. L--Celebration
Of the advent OF the new year contin
ued until dawn in the hotels and res
taurants along 'the great white way
the jewellers taking advantage of what
they considered the last opportunity
TO celebrate in the hilarious manner
traditional 10 New York.
While unnumbcred thousands parad-
cd the thoroughfares with all sorts OF
noise makers, other thousands made
merry with liquor which they brought
70 hotels and restaurants. Many thous-
ands attended watch night meetings IN
the churches.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
WTNDHA
Irs. George Holt is i'll.

Mrs. George holt Is ILL.,
Irene Ingalls, returned Monday to her
school in Attleboro, Mass.
Mrs Leona Stone i iiving with her
son, Charles Morse, on the Farnsworth
place.
Elizabeth McKillip is at home from
Brattleboro, where she worked a few
weeks.
Mae Ingalls, entertained her class of
1917 of Leland and Grey Seminary at her
home Dec. p.
The taking of the census begins Fri
day, Jan 3 Paul p. Jones in enumerator
for Windham.
James NJ Eastman is at home after
a few days visit in Gloversville and
other New York points.
, Monday. Mrs G. T. Fales of Boston,
former Windham resident, returned with
her for few days visit.
The West Windham school opened
Monday after weeks vacation, which
the teacher. Miss kilburn, spent at her
home in Poultney.
The Sunday school Offering for Arme
nian and Syrian relief amounted to
since been added
| Mrs. Freeman Ingalls, visited in Ches-
| ter Monday. Mrs c. T. Fales of Bos-
! ton, n former Windham resident, re-
turned with her for few days visit.
The Center school closed the fall term
with a low attendance record, owing
chiefly TO whooping cough. Greta
Bridgeo and Ruth Giles were absent but
one day.
Harold Eddy has finished carpentry
work in town and returned to his home in
Bellows Falls. His last job in town was
laying hard wood floors in kitchen and
pantry and making other repairs in the
parsonage.
Christmas week seemed unusually
| quiet, with no public Christmas tree OF
exercises at the church. owning to whoop
, ing cough. The school, however had s
tree Wednesday afternoon and there
! were more home Christmas trees thar
!, usual.
!, Ice harvesting has begun on Burbee'
pond and several farmers have fillet
. their ice houses the past week. The ic
:, is from 10 to l3 inches thick and of ex
tepeioudilS poOu 4udiilN. IL Is EatHe
q unusual in Windham to have no sled
/. ding during the ice season.
f The Sunday school elected officers Sun
: day as follows: Supt l.. B. Chapman
+. asst, Paul p Jones !; sec and treas, Win
fired E. Chapman; asst. sec. and treas
:. Stella Hawkes.; primary supt., Mrs. G. |
e Dutton; home dept. supt., Mrs. l.. I
s Metcalf; cradle roll supt, Mrs. HAITI
-e 2. Jones.
= AT the last Grange meeting D. B. For
y taine was elected treasurer, Lewis Hu
;. as gatekeeper and Mrs. Charles Fontair
: as lady assistant steward in place of I'll
= officers previously elected, who decline
- to serve. Lewis Half and the lecture
: Mrs. Earl Holden, have been present
every meeting during the year. Mr.
- Holden has not missed a meeting fl
70 two and one-half years, and the maste
Earl Holden, has missed but one in thi
time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, Jan. /, 7.30 p. m.-Reg-
ular meeting of Oasis Encampment.
Thursday, Jan. l. - There will be q
bowling match between teams and l..
Friday, Jan. 9. Teams A and +
viii meet on the bowling alleys.
District Deputy Grand Master George
3. Bush of Newfane will install the
officers Of Wantastiquet lodge of Odd
Fellows Monday evening, Jan. 5. 1t
is hoped that every brother will make
a special effort to be present and give
the new officers a grand send-oh. a
buffet luncheon will be served after the
installation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
WILL ASK ROOT
TO HELP ON PLANS
American Jurist to Have Part In Or
ganizing International Su-
preme Court.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l-Elihu Root
former secretary of state, will be called
upon to give his assistance and advice
in the creation OF the great international
supreme court provided under the league
of nations.
OF the instrumentalities which are to
be set in motion almost Immediately up
on the proclamation of peace, the inter
national court of justice is regarded by
the supreme council as of ranking import
ance Consequently, that body, through
its secretariat in London already has gone
as far as possible in advance OF the act
ual declaration of peace towards the crea-
ton Of the court.
Information now has come to hand
that the plans have been so far perfect
ed as to permit Of the extension TO GER
tain jurists cf international fame invita-
tions to form managerial committee to
plan the details of the permanent court
of international justice and to define the
scope OF its activities.
In the beginning at least only men OF
wide reputation from few OF the en-
tente nations and the United States have
been selected but it is probable that ad
ditions will be made to the list, even
to the point OF assimilation of great ju
rists from enemy states, provided theu
governments have adhered meantime tc
the league The purpose is TO name sicf
members OF the committee, not with re
ference TO their nationality but solely up
on the basis OF reputation as great IN
ternationai lawyers and judges which
would make it possible to include so,ne Q
the Latin America countries regardless q
the political Importance Of their nations
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
FIREMEN CAUGHT
UNDER FALLING ROOF
Heavy Damage In Portland High
School Building Today-Other
New Years Fires.

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. damage
estimated to be in excess of 100000
was caused today by the fire in the old
section of the new $l,000,0O0 high
school building. Three fremen were
injured, one seriously, when the roof
fell in. Edward A. Flaherty the most
seriously hurt, was taken to a hospital
with serious injuries to head and
ankles. Desks which supported the
falling timbers of the roof probably
saved the lives of several firemen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
NEW YEAR CASUALTIES.
Twenty New Yorkers Treated for AL
coholism-Two Killed in Accidents

NEW YORK, Jan. Twenty per
sons were treated for alcoholism and
10 others were attended by ambulance
surgeons for injuries received in street
fights during the New Year s celebra-
tion between midnight and a. m, ae.
eording to police reports.
Other incidents of the celebration re.
ported by the police include two per.
sons killed and FIVE injured in automo.
bile accidents. Fourteen alarms of fire
including five false alarms and three
OF suspicious origin. Two persons were
shot and one man rescued from drown
ing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
MILLION UNDER ARMS.
British War Office Gives Esti-
mate of German Forces.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-Germany's
armed forces are estimated by
the British war Office to total
close TO a million men. These are
divided into regular army of
100000, land forces of regular
army of 100000, land forces of
regular navy 10000, non-consta-
bulary $4,000, temporary vol
unteers for regular army reserves
$50. 900 to 100000, civic guards
100000 to 100000. The figures
with regard to last named are
estimates, the exact figures being
unknown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
POPE FOR PRISONERS.
Will Urge Repatriation Of 200,-
900 In Siberia.

ROME, Jan. LIN reply TO
the letters from international
committee of the Red Cross at
Geneva, urging him 10 use all his
influence to hasten the repatria-
ton of 100000 still in Siberia
who are suffering the greatest
privation, Pope Benedict stated
that he enthusiastically agreed
with the sentiments expressed.
The pope said he would ask the
authorities concerned to cooper
ate for repatriation of the pris-
oners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
Red Mems $ Ran

Wednesday, Dec. 81, at s p. m.-Reg-
ular meeting of s. f. of A., No. 1873.
A good attendance is desired. Refresh
ments will be served.
Thursday, Jan. l, s p. nL-Special
meeting of Pocohontas council No. 4
D. of P. Adoption. Corn and venison
A good attendance is desired.
Friday, Jan. 2, p. m.-Special meet.
ing of Quonektieut lodge, No. ., Imp q
o. R. NJ. Adoption degree.
Dance Saturday night
Pocahontas Council D. of p. viii
hold masquerade dance in Red Men I
hall Monday evening, Jan. l2. Every
body cordially invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
LESS DRESS FOR WOMEN.
Extremely Short Skirts and No Stock
ings Is Paris's Decree.

NEW YORK, Jan. l. - The cost of
women 5 clothes may be reduced con-
siderably because there will be consid.
erablv less of them. if the prediction OF
u fashionable Fifth avenue hat milliner
and dressmaker, who arrived from
Paris yesterday, are correct. The latest
modes France is sending to the United
States, he said, are:
No stockings.
Extremely short skirts
No sleeves
Sandals
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
GRANGE INSTALLATION.
Pomona and Fall Mountain Oranges to
Meet in Bellows Falls JAN 10.

Saxtona River Valley Pomona Grange
will meet with Fall Mountain Grange in
Bellows Falls Saturday afternoon and
evening, Jan TO- The meeting is called
at o'clock for business. Supper will be
served at 6. Visitors are requested TO
bring pie or cake. At 80 Fall Noun
tain Grange will hold a short meeting.
At 8 there will be joint installation
of the officers of Fall Mountain Grange
and Saxtons River Valley Pomona
Grange. T. N. Farr of Chester, steward
OF the state Grange, will be the installing
officer A short program will follow the
installation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
snlythe Hotel Burned.

HAVERHILL. Mass, Jan. l.
Smythe s hotel was destroyed early to-
day by fire which sent score of
persons into the streets. Miss Alice
"Twombley and Frank Ryan, guests who
were overcome in their rooms. were
brought down over ladders by firemen.
The loss was estimated at 10000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-01
Fire and Explosions.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. Fire
wrecked the restaurant known as Sab
atini s, close by police headquarters
early today after the departure of
guests who had watched the dawn of
the new year. Several explosions fol-
lowed the discovery of the blaze by a
waiter in lunch room. For a time
the fremen had task to save the
building. The lower flours will have
be replaced.