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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
LEWIS GREENE PRATT.
West Brattleboro Resident Dies of Alb
seeSS of the Throat.

. Lewis Greene Pratt, 76, died at 1890
o'clock last evening in his home In
West Brattleboro of abseess OF the throat.
He had been i'll only three days, but had
not been in his usual health for several
months. Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt moved here
from Shutesbury, Mass, a year ago last
June. They formerly lived here for sew
eral years, during which time Mr.. Pratt
was employed by the Estey Organ COM
pany. Since returning to West Brattle-
boro to make their home he had retired
from active business.
He was born in New Salem, Mass. Sept.
5. 1874, and was the son of Martin and
Lucy Pratt. He married Amelia Harris.
daughter of the late Charles Harris of
West Brattleboro. Nov. Is, 1869. They
observed their golden wedding anniversary
in 1919. An adopted son, Leon Eugene
Pratt of New York city. arrived here
shortly before Mr.. Pratt's death last eve
ming.
After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt
lived here II Years, going to Jackson, Pa,
and then to Kansas to make their home.
They also had lived in Binghamton, y. Y.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
n. III. Fish and Game.
(Keene Sentinel0

1t is hoped that the fish and game bills
introduced in the coming session of the
legislature may be far fewer in number
and based more on common sense than a
good share of those which have impeded
the more Important work of legislatures
IN the past. Probably even now a fair
number of representatives-elect have in
mind proposed changes they will advo-
cate, but it may be that the sportsmen
of the state, with the fish and game
authorities, will see to it that all needed
bills are introduced.
For a good while there has been A
movement to increase the legal length Of
brook trout al inch to six inches, with
a view to protecting the young trout.
This ought to be- done. 1t is favored by
the commissioner. We understand, and by
a large number of true s~portsmen. There
is also said to be a move to change the
season by some means, to extend it far
Their into the summer. This. too, is not
bad judgment. Another thing considered
is cutting down the slaughter of deer.
Commissioner Bartlett IS said to favor
either limiting the kill to one, or shorten
ing the season to fifteen days, as it was
a few years ago.
We doubt if shortening the season, or
frightening it, has any effect on the num-
Der of deer shot. Cutting the limit to
one,, instead of two, would decrease the
number killed, without any doubt. With
a shorter season, those who hunt deer
would bunch their hunting and very
likely kill as many as if they scattered
their efforts over a month. If it is ALSO
lutely necessary to protect the deer the
authorities always have the prerogative OF
stopping northern lumber camps from
hanging up twenty-five or more. all killed
by two or three men. But this would
be difficult.
Altogether too much attention is paid
to fish and game laws and too many are
made. Some passed in New Hampshire
like that protecting that sporty fish the
bull head" make sportsmen in other
sections giggle heartily. There are even
some who contend that there would be
less hunting and fishing done if there
were not so many laws making omen and
closed seasons, and thereby calling at
~tention to the possibility of getting game.
This may be a radical viewpoint. but 1t
does take little suggestion TO make many
do things they might otherwise never
think of.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
BRATTLEBOR0 PERSONAL

Justin Moran is working during the
holiday season in the postofice.
Richard Lane is assisting during the
holidays in Moran & Rohde's store.
w. H. Proctor and George L. SHEER
man were in Springfield, Mass. lSatur-
day.
Avalon Converse came last night from
New York to spend the holidays at his
home in town s-
Lester Darling and George Kline OF
Greenfield, Mass, were at Frank c.. Oar
Kings YESTERDAY. -f|r,.
DR.. G. c. Berkeley of st. Adams was
in town Saturday to operate at the
Memorial hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph P. Churchill and
daughter. Lovisa, spent yesterday in Athol,
Mass, going by automobile.
Miss Mildred Martin of Putney visited
her grandmother, Mrs. s. J. Martin, a. II.
NJ Woods over the weekend.
Ms. John Vivier returned Saturday
after visiting 10 days with her son. w. II.
Niyicr, and Mrs. Eivier in Jersey City,
y. J.
John Heaphy came last night from
Montpelier to visit his sisters. Miss Anna
and Miss Regina lIeaphy. during the holi-
days.
jun " 4bdhtA dllh SiNttI. 4NllNS sIOlIdltld
Baker. have returned to their home after
spending several weeks in Springfield,
Mass.
Madison Horton, who had been i'll in
his apartments in the Manley building
and under the care of a nurse, is out
again.
Mrs. F. W. Jeffords of Hinsdalc. \.
II, who had been in the Memorial hos
pital for medical treatment, has returned
to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David CroIl and daughter,
Mabel, of Newark. \. T.. formerly of this
town, sailed Saturday for a threc-months'
stay in Scotland.
G.. \. Palmer, who had been i'll a week
with t0nsilitis. returned this morning to
his work in the retail department of the
Durham Brothers company.
Mrs. Ernest Young. who had been
spending several days here with her par
Cnts, Major and Mrs. F. w. Childs, has
returned to her home in Boston.
Dennis Bowen. who is employed at the
Ninton paper mill as fireman. has been
confined to his homo on Elliot street sev-
cral days by illness, but is out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. ReIph Lucies have
moved to PillSbury, \. H, where he has
taken the management of one Of the
Great Atlantic x Pacific Tea Cos Stores.
rank l.. hunt returned last night from
New York, whore he had been on business
for the 5. \. Smith Mig. Co. He also at
tended the toy makers convention there.
Mrs. Irving French of Lebanon. y. H..
will come this week to visit over the holi-
DAYS with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
L~eits'nger. Mr.. French will join her here
later.
Harry Thaver of Grove street was
called yesterday to Meriden. Conn. on
If the death of Mrs. Thayer's
Mrs. Thaycr is i'll and was I'M
able to accompany him there.
DR.. Elizabeth p. Bailey will close her
c~hiropodist parlorS tonight. She and Miss
Doris lIutchins. teacher of the Chase
street school. will go to Miss Hutchins's
in MiddlctOwH Springs to remain
until after New Years day.
Leo Gonycr has returned from West
Fafdsb6Tb, where ne Spent a few weeks
with Paul Robinson. and has resumed
work as bell boy at the Brooks House.
Frank Rose also has began working as
boy at the Brooks House.
Christmas wreaths, holly and Christmas
-rees. L. II. Messenger, IS Linden st. |
ADV. 243-248
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
Tnn Late

One wet night Pat and Biddy took
shelter in a hall where a temperance
meeting was being held. They were
both greatly impressed with the address.
and before leaving they were asked to
sign the pledge. Pat explained that he
suffered from internal pains. and had
to take a little whiskey for his stom-
ach's sake" The temperance worker re-
marked that taking ~stimulants medicin-
ally would in no way affect his pledge .
So on this understanding both Pat and
Biddy signed m"
On the way home the freshman sug-
gested to his wife that in case of emer-
gcncy they had better buy a bottle of
whiskey. Biddy acquiesced. The bot
tie was purchased, taken home and put
away. For three whole days Pat strug-
gled to be faithful to his temperance
certificate. At length he gould hold out
no longer. 50 he went to his better
half" saying, "Biddya l have got those
pains again: / feel J %ogH 1ike a drop
I'm sorry, Pat" said Biddy your re
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
THREATEN WITCH BURNING.
Italian Neigilb0Ts Flame g3-Iear-OLd
Widow fer Sickness and Death.

ELLNOOD CITY, Pa, Dec. %
Branded as IL witch, blamed for sickness,
Heath and misfortune in her neighbor,
hood and threatened with burning. Mrs.
Augustine Catario, aged IS years, and liv
ing alone, has appealed to the law for
protection.
So intense is the feeling e the case
p the Italian quarter that the police say
hey fear serious trouble between two
actions. One is composed Of persons con
Rnced that the aged woman really is a
witch and that she ought to be dealt with
accordingly. The other declares she is a
Elctlm of superstition and persecution.
In the meantime Antonio Capriano. ac-
used by Mrs. Catario Of starting the
Eitchcraft story is under arrest on a
technical charge OF disorderly conduct.
He will receive a hearing next Wcdnes-
lay before Justice OF the Peace !. d.
fwick. At a preliminary hearing Mrs.
%atario. trembling with terror and with
Eears streaming down her cheeks, told
Justice Swick OF the sliohts, insults and
hreats to which she had been subjected.
Friends Of Capriano ny.nt to her accuse
ions as further evidence Of malignant
bower.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
FRUSTRATED BY HICCOUGHs.
Acting Secretary of State Davis Quite
Iii ut Home in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Norman IT
Davis, acting secretary of state, has been
suffering since Tuesday from a severe at.
tack Of hiccoughs which exhausted him So
completely that he is confined to his
house. The attacks are becoming less
frequent, but he has been left in a
weakened condition.
The attack is attributed to overwork
with It's consequent physical exhaustion
and mental fatigue. In addition to press
ing duties as acting secretary Of state in
the absence of Secretary Colby, Mr.. Davis
performed exacting service as chairman of
the american delegation in the i|nterna-
-.ma- con-erenca ON COMMUNICATIONS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
When y Youngsters On His Kuee.

" hen a youngsters on his knee,
Man > as good as he can be:
Then it seems his soul takes hold
Of his tongue and turns to gold
All the words he uttcrs low
Telling tales OF long ago.
Then his. thoughts are always clean,
Never selfish, never mean.
And his touch grows gentle, too,
As lie runs his fingers through
Silky curIs like once he had
When he was a little lad.
When a Youngsters on his knee
Nam as fine as he can be,
Then the strong arms that have fought
Bittcrley for things they've sought
Ihrnb with tenderness ana love,
just like angel arms above,
And he's proud that he can place
Kisses on that little face,
And his sweetness bubbles up
Just like vine within the cup.
For those few glad moments then
lie is innocent again.
When a Youngsters on his knee,
Man is what he yearns to be.
Then he turns away from strife
To the happiness Of life
Turns away from selfish things
To the joyd which kindness brings;
Changes in that merry hour
From a man of force and power
To n teacher. wise and good.
Talking, living as he should.
Mans as great as he can be
With a youngster on his knee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
ASK GOVERNMENT BUILDING.
Danish Unions Want Relief from In.
employment.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 2O.-Trade un-
IONS comprising all the workers in the
househuiIding Industry, have adoptcd a
resolution demanding that the Govern
inent, without delay, commence the build
mg. OF dwellings, to mitigate the alarm
ing growth of unemployment, and the
lack Of housing accommodation. = ,. ,,t4,
Private, contractors have practically
ness is Improbable on account of the
high wages and the dearth of materials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
GUARD FEDERAL BUILDING.
Third Threat to Bomb 1t Received in New
York Today.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The federal
building in Brooklyn at noon was put
under heavy guard after receipt of a third
threat that the structure would be bombed.
The latest threat, sent on a post card to
United States Attorney Ross said the
building would be blown up between u
and / o'clock today. Women employees
were advised to vacate the building during
the noon hour and all of them left the
place. Two similar threats were received
in the last two weeks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
Accept Cut at WoOnsocket.

Rhode Island textile workers last night
at a mass meeting in Harris hall. at
tended by more han 1000 local opera,
tiycS were urgently advised by prominent
labor officials to accept the 221@ per cent
reduction which goes into effect today
in most of the mills of the state.
Vice President Thomas McAlahOn of
the United Textile Workers John II.
Powers, delegate to the national body
Of loom tiXcrs; Harry Eatough. New
England representative of the United
Textile workers. and Horace Reverb of
Manchester. \. H., were the speakers.
All made pleas for the workers to remain
work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
MRS. NC GEE.
Dies Of Complication of Diseases in Home
on Marlboro Avenue.

Mrs. AScnath (Robbinsl Niece. -. died
Saturday evening about 40 in the home
Of her son. Edwin Q. AIcGec of Marlboro
avenue. Death resulted from a compiled
ton Of diseases. She, had been i'm i'll
health about six months. She was the
widow of Nal NcGce Of Bolton and came
here about four years ago to make her
home with her son. She was born i'm Rich
mond Feb. 10, 1915. Mrs. McGee is sur
viyed by two sons. Edwin O. MCGEE of
Bfattleboro and Clayton \. MCGEE OF
Randolph. also one daughter. Mrs. Lena
N. Whalcn of this town. She also leaves
IL grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.
Viola G. Robbins of Boston.
There will be a prayer. service this after
noon at $50 in the home on Marlboro ave
nue., Rev. ID. L. Trout officiating. The
body viii be taken tonight by train 10
Bolton, where the funeral will be held to-
morrow at l o'clock. The burial will take
place in Bolton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
\ SEARCH TODAY.
Nc Trace of Three A~erOnauts Who Dis
appeared Last Monday.

ALBANY, \. Y, Dec. 2O.-,Search for
the three naval ]acronauts who left the
IIochaWay' naval station Monday after
noon in a balloon was to be continued
tody with the departure for Glens Falls
from here of the two army a~irplanes
which left Mineola for the Adirondack
region on Saturday. Repairs had been
made to the machines which crashed in
making a landing on a muddy field. fore
ing the searching party to ROMAN over
Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
VOTE NOT TO STRIKE.
Textile Unions at New Bedford Con-
tiHue Work Under Protest.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Dec. 20
The textile unions of this city voted last
night to continue work under protest
on the new wage scale, to go into effect
today in the cotton mills here. repre-
sentng a 22% per cent reduction in
wilgest A atwo-thnds vote of the 10
unions is necessary to declare a strike
and only one of the unions voted in favor
IF $ttclr action. ~.
Tho meetings Of the unions were fol-
lowed by a special meeting of the textile
late yesterday afternoon when
the result of the votes wars made known.
The council voted to abide by the deci-
sion Of the majority of the unions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

Experiments have shown that more eggs
win hatch if the hen is set when the
moon is new, or very close to that period
and that the young Chicks hatcbed at that
tire wild be stronger and more vigorous,
and viii grow more rapidly. On the other
hand. chicks Matched when there is no
moon are often more weakly, and do not
make such strong and vigorous fowls, nor
are thev such good egg-lavers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
WALK OUT OF CHURCH.
Pensioners of St. Finbar's Resent De
cree of BishOD,

CORN, Dec. 2O.-The decree authorized
by Manager CohaIan, bishop Of Cork. ex-
further ambuscadcs of crown forces in
his diocese, was read at each mass in
the churches of the Cork diocese vester.
day. In st. Fiubar's South church a
majority OF the congregation left the
church, amid considerable confusion, dur
ing the reading.
bishop Cohalan gave notice a week ago
II his intention to issue the dccrcc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
Rheuma Drives Out Pain

IF you want relief from agonizing
rheumatic pains (no matter what form
swift. gratifying relief-take a small dose
Of BheUma once a day for Il short time.
w. T. Root sells it on a money-back guar
antep. Powerful but harmless.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
AutOist Epitaph.

This is the grave
OF Samuel Grove.
Who hit it up
Whene'er he drove.
Were he content
With slower time,
He'd have no stone
With this here rhyme.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
To Stop a Cough Quick

take HAYES HEALING HONEY. It
Stops the Tickle, Heals the Throat and
Cures the Cough. Price sc. 4 free box
Of GROVES O-pEN-TRATE SALyE for
Chest Colds. Head Colds aad Group is en-
closed with every bottle,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
SIR HORACE PLUNKHTTE HERE.
Wants Rest in Anerica-Says Irish Bill
Is Unacceptable.

h GAAaNfBtdbtt
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The British
Eovernment's Irish bilT' may go through
Rt Westminster, but it will never be ac-
EePtable to ireland, Sir Horace Plunkett,
IRISH statesman and father of the do
|ninion solution bill" said here yesterday
Bn his arrival from Liverpool on the
EtcamshiD Baltic.
The trouble with the bill, Sir Horace
declared, is that it represents the inter
SITS of only about one fifth of the people
Pf Ireland, and is ~repugnant to the re-
banning four ffths.
1T is not the way to irish peaee,' he
Sir Horace said he would not appear
s a witness before the committee of 100
investigating conditions in Ireland, and
be explained his visit here as solely one
II recreation. $685.. ar.. .
q will leave New York, very soon for
he Vest he said. L viii lose myself
or about two months. L giant to he
uict, and compared with Ireland now,
america is a Wilderness"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

ton to his contention that the people Of
the earth are ordained to receive everlast-
ing life, liberty and happiness III 1925.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20
DEATHS END VERY NEAR.


BOSTON. Dec. 20.-Judge J. T. Rmher
ord, president Of the Watch Tower Bible
md Tract society. speaking yesterday
the dawning within five years OF
golden era which will bring the blessing
+ eternal lie to mankind and Danish all
PAINS and sorrows from the earth in full
Ildeut of divine prophecy.
TIE speaker. who appeared under the
of the Boston branch Of the
International Bible Students association,
'@eilvcred his address. Millions Now Liv-
Ia WIN Never DID" before an audience
vbief filed the auditorium to IFS capacity
.nl which listened witt ~respestiul atteu-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

loads in India arr. so used to snatch
ing at objects that they have been known
to map up and eat rcd-hot charcoal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

Lobsters can be hypnotized by stroking
their backs. When under the .'stroking'
influence they will not cast off their
but will stand on their heads or
tails, and only on being thrown into the
water will they regain their habitual fer
ociousness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

Instead of hunting all over
tOwn-yOu can find it in a
few minutes in an adver-
tisement.
Read the advertisements
every day. They tell you
where to shop and what to
buy.
And the best place to shop
and the best things to buy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-20

Where you can get practi-
cally everything you desire
and how much it costs.
That's advertising.
The Greatest help in buying
that the world has ever
known is advertising.
The advertising in newspa-
pers tell you where to get
what you want.
The Washington times., 1920-09-21
CURBOF BANK
CREDITS URGED
Federal Reserve Conferees In
Session Here Say "Undue ex-
pansion" Still Exists.

Steady saving by the people, less
extravAgance and greater productive
efrort are the vital factors, which un-
derlio a return TO normal credit con-
ditions, according TO leading hnsn-
ciers OF the nation attending the con-
ference between the Federal Reserve
Board and its advisory council
The consensus OF the conference
was that while there has been
steady contraction In an effort TO
restrict credit TO more essential
uses, there still exists undue ex-
pansion" which must gradually be
curbed.
The conferees expressed the
heartiest endorsement OF Governor
Harding's policy TO divert credit
from speculative to productive chan
neis. The view, in which the imam
ciers were practically q unit was
that while the hanks OF the country
are able 10 meet legitimate demands
for commercial credit although these
demands are unprecedented 'the ma
tion's banking system must not be
used as an instrument for pronteer-
ing or speculation.
WILL NOT ALTER POLICY.
There was much discussion today
of continued appeals from various
producing groups for still more I'D
eral consideration at the hands OF
the banks in the matter OF loans. But
the attitude OF the advisory council
appears to be that the board VIII not
change its present policy ana viii
leave to the individual, member
The Washington times., 1920-09-21

banks OF the Federal Reserve system
the question OF solving the temporary
difficulties Of the various groups.
These groups include the producers OF
many OF the nations staple crops, VINO
contend that the board should ap-
prove longer extensions on loans, TO
enable Ihe producers TO carry ther
crops over longer periods.
The advisory council, II Is SAID
approved Governor Harding's decision
that member banks should not use
credit that will encourage the hold
ing OF crops from the market for un-
reasonable lengths OF time. This is
said, to apply with equal force TO the
wool and cotton groups, as well as TO
the other interests identified with
grain. IL also was said 10 be ap-
pIicable to the cattle growers, inc
latest class to make an appeal to the
Reserve Board for measures OF imam
cial relief.
LIBERTY BOSDs ABSORBED.
The rapid absorption of Liberty
bonds by the investing public came
in for favorable COMMENT by the
bankers. Latest reports showed that
out Of a total of $4,000. 100000 Lib
crty bonds and Victory notes there
remains in the national banks less
than $4,000, 900, 900, including boncn
on which the banks are making loans
together with those owned by the
banks.
A serious displacement of credit
still exists. ii was declared, by virtue
of the $4,000, 100000 in Government
securities remaining in the banks. and
IL was freely urged that thrift and
saving by the people at large VIII be
one Of the means, probably the quick
est means. of bringing about more
normal relationships in the country's
n ial
The Washington times., 1920-09-21
.FLIER LOST IN DESERT
STACCERS INTO CAMP

cAI.ExICo. Cal. Sept. 2l.-Alnost
ON Inc verge Of collapse from . three
day tramp across the DESERT Flsins
cadet w. G. seams, u. b. A. staggered
INTO an irrigstisn camp near here yes
tcrday and brought TO an end the
long ssarch for him that has utilized
praotlcaily the military strength OF
the Imperial Valley.
Seams became lost when his plane
ran out OF gas during n border patro.
ana no was forced To land In the
hoart OF the Imperial dsssrt He sst
out 20 md relief. and for three days
The Washington times., 1920-09-21

tion from Russia OF diamonoa ano
ie~els in order 20 obtaiu foreign
crsdis fos tho soviet svs~sn.ooAt -
defended In a statement BY Leo
ksmeneff. head OF the Russian Boil
shovik trade mission, printed IN the
social Demokratsn. Although ~.
'kAmsnsn denies personal psrtioips-
tion In tho exploitation Of precious
stones he declares IL never has bees
a secret. inssmuch as all goods have
been nstionAIi&ed.
state ana crown Jewels. ados n. ks-
msneff. have not been offered for sale
because the stock OF diamonds on
hand. which he admits we're taken
from Russian shops and private
sources. have proved adequsts for the
purpose.