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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
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INVESTIGATION
NOW IN PROGRESS
Federal Authorities Will Try to Find
Where Profits Came From-Run Is
over and Ponzi Plans to Resume Or
Sell His Mysterious Business.

BOSTON, July 31-Charles Ponzi, man
of mysterious millions, stood aside today
in the offices where he has handled the
investments of thousands of persons in
his international postal exchange, while
federal auditors went oyer his books TO
see how much he owed and how much he
had with which to pay. The United
States attorney said that he hoped to es-
tablish beyond question whether Ponz
had made the multimillions Of profits
which he has claimed or whether he has
been paying returns of 80 per cent to
one set of investors with money obtained
from another. Also the inquiry will be
directed to learn whether it was by IN
ternational reply coupon exchanges eN-
clusively or in some other form that such
profits as may be shown were gained.
Ponzi, having paid without question or
delay every claim made against him to
date without income from the public since
he shut off investments by agreement
with the authorities last Monday, the pub
lie has apparently taken for granted his
ability to make good his promises and
interest in official quarters and on the
streets today had turned to consideration
of his methods.
After a period of uncertainty marked
by a four-day run PQnzi pointed to a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
RIFLES RECEIVED
BY COMPANY /
Shipment of 10 from Springfield, Be
sides 10 Browning Machine Guns
Uniforms Expected Soon.

Members of Company /. Vermont Ma
tional Guard are happy over the arrival
yesterday of new fremarms direct from
the Springfield armory. The shipment in
cluded 10 rifles, 10 Browning machine
guns and two indoor target rifles, besides
cartridge belts They are being unpacked
and cleaned in the company headquarters
in the south store of the Barber building.
Government uniforms and other equip
ment are expected soon.
Capt. Roy b. Miner expects to begin
company drills with the new rifles next
week, either Tuesday or Wednesday eve
ming.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
Power Co. Offers to Settle
With Hinsdale on
$3.50 Basis
WITHDRAWS IT'S
TAX PROTESTS
Plans for Approaches to New Bridge
Made by j. E. Helyar and Discussed
by selectmen of Both Towns - Ex-
pense of Temporary Bridge.

All the members of the Brattleboro
and Hinsdale boards of selectmen met
in the selectmen' s room here last
evening to consider details concerning
the approaches to the steel bridge which
is to be erected across the Connecticut
river at Brattleboro on the site of the
bridge destroyed by the freshet of
March %. Other interesting facts
concerning the proposed structure and
the temporary bridge already erected
were discussed.
The town of Hinsdale is to have
special meeting next Tuesday at 8
p. m, called by the seleetmen at the
instance of the Connecticut River Power
Co. 1t is to see if the town will settle
with the Power Co. for Hinsdale' s
share of the loss of the bridge by ac-
eepting so per cent of the damage.
Hinsdale's tax assessment against
the Power Co. this year is nine-six-
teenths of the whole tax of the town,
so that if the town votes to settle on
$3.50 basis the company not only viii
pay half the town s share of the dam
age but nine-sixteenths Of the remain
der to be raised by taxation, and mas.
much as Hinsdale g share Of the cost
of the new bridge is only. one fourth
ana that of Brattleboro three. fourths,
the expense to Hinsdale property own
ers outside the Power Co. on the basis
proposed would be comparatively
small
The Brattleboro selectmen would like
to see the Power Co. s liability or non
liability established so that for all time
the voters would have some definite
knowledge of where they stood on ques-
tions of this kind.
In connection with the Power Co.'S
proposal the interesting fact was
brought out that within short time
the company has withdrawn its pro-
tests against its tax assessments bv the
town of Hinsdale. Ever since 1912, in
cluding that year, the company has
paid taxes in Hinsdale under protest,
claiming that it was inequitably as
sessed as compared with other property
owners.
The bin of the Fred T. Lev Co. of
Springfield, Mass, for building the tenn
porary bridge, enlarging the east abut-
ment and grading the approaches is a
little over $4,000. The United Con-
struction Co, contractors for the new
bridge, would have to erect temper.
ary structure to work on while erect
ing the new bridge, so they will allow
the towns an amount between the min
imum of $4,000 and the maximum of
$4,000 for this work. Besides this the
bridge company will allow the towns
$4,000 for putting on the floor of the
new bridge, and all the floor lumber
of the temporary bridge viii be used
in this connection, so the net cost of
the temporary bridge is not large.
Engineer James Z. Helyar has worked
out all the problems with reference to the
approaches to the new bridge involved
by the plan TO build the new bridge at
six feet higher elevation than the old
one, and all the property owners con-
Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL

James Carroll, James Tracy and
Joseph Dacci. Wilmington men who
were arrested in Bellows Falls Thursday
night, were brought here last night by
Sheriff Frank L. Wellman, and placed
in the lookup. They viii be given n
hearing in the municipal court this af-
ternoon before Judge A. e. Cudworth
on the charge of the larceny of dresses
from the home of Mrs Charles Ather
ton of Wilmington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
ORDERS COAL MINERS
BACK TO THEIR WORK
President of United Mine Workers
Asks Every Local Union to As
sist In Restoring Mining.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 3l.-Striking
mine owners in Indiana and Illinois to-
day were ordered back to work by the
president of the United Mine Workers of
America. In telegram directed to
every local union in the affected district
he instructed that immediate meetings be
called and steps taken TO get the men
back to work. This action was in com
plianee with the wishes of President Will
son.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
Christian Science Church

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Sun
day services at 1916 a. m. Subject, Love.
Wednesday evening testimonial meeting
at 745 Reading room open daily, eX-
cept Sundays and legal holidays, from
3 to ) o'clock. All are welcome. Emer-
son building, Elliot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
REACH EAST PRUSSIA.
Bolshevik Cavalry Is Advancing-H
Long Front

PARIS, July 81, ASSOCIATED Press).-
Bolshevik cavalry forces have advanced
to the East Prussian frontier according
to a report from French military mis-
sion in Warsaw to the French foreign
office The Bolshevik line extends from
Suwalki 80 miles northwest Of Grodno,
more than 60 miles to point almost di-
rectly north Of Warsaw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31

Miss HiIda Hitehings, who was born
with only left arm, became an expert
lawn tennis player and succeeded IN
winning many championships III her
native land of New Zealand Miss
Hitchings, who Is at present hVng IN
London, still plays a fine game.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
HAM LEWIS FOR GOVERNOR,
Former Senator Hailed by Caucus of
Illinois Democrats

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, July 31.-Former
United States Senator James Hamilton
Lewis was drafted at a caucus of Dem
oerats from every county in the state
here Yesterday afternoon to be their
candidate for governor.
His name, which heads complete
state ticket selected by the conference,
was greeted by prolonged applause.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31

The new executive board of the Gen
eral Federation of Women : clubs will
hold its first meeting in Washington,
d. c., Sept 14-16.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
THE WEATHER.
Probably Local Thunder Showers To-
night and Sunday.

WASHINGTON July 81. The
weather forecast: Local thunder show
ers probably tonight and Sunday. Mod
crate to fresh south and southwest
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31
Odd Fellows Temple

The past noble grands will hold their
picnic July 81. Details will be announced
later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31

1920 a. M Morning worship. Sermon
by Rev. w. R. McNutt, pastor First
Baptist church, Worcester, Mass.
1l45 a. m.-Bible school.
7.3O p m.-Evening service in chapel.
Leader, c. Warner Hopkins. Sub
ject, Self Improvement.
A group of men viii go to East Dover
to conduct service at 80.
Friday at 7.3O-Regular church prayer
meeting.
Saturday, July 81, o'clock-The
Women s society will hold a food sale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-31

Friday at 7.3o-Regular church prayer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
INK ON WAY
 ) IRELAND IN l SPITE OF ORDER
of .Brawls Between
 Sympathizers and 'Onents Precede De- |parture of Ship
By Associated Prs.

ork, July 31.-Daniel Mannix, |pp of Melbourne, outspoken ad- | f Irish freedom, tonight was ! ay at sea aboard the liner Bal hing eastward toward whatever bits him in Ireland-his native | isit to which has been forbidden
 the British government on his to Rome to see the Pope. His |ld fellow oountryman, Eammon Ia, president of the Irish re- who was suspected to be plan accompany the Australian prelate |xpedition of defiance, was left on the shoulders of a great Irish sympathizers-who yelled es hoarse in tribute to their two |after engaging in a series of fghts on dock and ship with op- |of their cause.-the Irish "prest- |tched the great white ship being | to mid-stream and, from afar, | a final benediction from the ven- I.ther, whose air of calm, devoted brought volley after volley of rom sympathizers ashore.
 before the ship sailed men, wom- Ehildren were carrying American h flags and signs mocking Pre- |oyd George, assembled at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
"Yo OFFICERS ELECTED

Anniston. July (Special)-J. w Mallory was elected president F. l. Fields vice president, Evan Moon re cording secretary and Dr. F. c. Ander- son treasurer of the local Y. M. c. A organization at a meeting of the board of directors held in the office of Mir Mallory yesterday.
 Announcement was also made that permanent offices had been established in the Nonnenmacher building on West Eleventh street.
 The arrival of Raymond C. Yeoman the newsboys work secretary durins the week. will be followed by the es- tablishment of a permanent programme of effort to be directed toward the community welfare work recently de- cided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
Pan-American College
 of Commerce to Open
 at Panama City Jan.
By Associated Pres,

BY Associaieu rfess
 Washington. July a.-To stimulate commerce and create closer understand ing. the Pan-Ameriean College of Com nerce will open at Panama City Jan uary l, next. under patronage Of the government of Panama. students Will be enrolled from chambers of commerce and other commercial organizations of both continents, it was said at the Panama legation, the college offering two six months courses each year, with training in every phase of Pan-American commercial and economic relationship.
 John Barrett retiring director-general of the Pan-Aneriean union will be president of the administrative council of the college. and Clarence J. Owens, director-general of the Southern Com mercial Congress and former economic commissioner for Pan-America, it's ex- ecutivh director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01

brings in a revenue of S2OQ.0O0 per year. Birmingham has many more parks than Memphis These two facts, according to Commissioner Brown, explain the reason why one or two of Memphis parks may be in a higher state of development.
 For the past three years l have re- ceived about s13000 per year for park purposes" says the commissioner. This would not much more than pay for pick Ing up the paper and trash in our parks.
 During Birmingham commissioner s term of office, North Birmingham park has been converted from almost wilder ness to well-planned park. Walks and driveways have been provided and flower beds have been placed at suitable places The park is now considered one of the most valuable possessions of the city.
 In the past two years twelve up-to-date playgrounds have been equipped at the different parks of the city. Many other park improvements have been made by Commissioner Brown, despite the small appropriation set aside for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
wIKLE ENTERS CONTEST

Anniston, July -(SpeciaL) Mayor J. L. Wikle Saturday made his formal an- nouncement and qualified as candidate to succeed himself as chief executive of this city, two other candidates, Dr. A. l.. Scarbrough and H. B. Rudisill, having already entered the race
 Dr. Wikle is now serving his tenth year as mayor of Anniston and his support era are urging their friends to return him to the office of mayor for the sixth term. l The city democratic executive commit
 tee has set August r as the date for the
 holding of the city primary and spirited
 contest is promised in the three-cornered
 race between the three business men of
 | the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01

to smuggle himself overseas and run a British gauntlet.
 Excitement increased as the last call ashore was sounded and de Valera still remained, for time and again he had re- fused to say whether he planned to sail.
 Suddenly, escorted by a steward, he went below to stateroom, and observers cried:
 See, told you so.''
 But in the course of few moments he reappeared and stood with the arch bishop on the promenade deck until a few minutes before the gangpank wal hoisted aboard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
ANNLSTON
CHURCH BUYS PROPERTY

Anniston, July 31.-(Special.)- )-The St. Paul Church property, built on the corner of Leighton avenue and Four teenth street several years ago by Northern Methodists, and which has been idle for the past few years, has been purchased by the congregation of the First Christian Church. the an nouncement of the transfer causing considerable local interest.
 The new owners of the church prop erty will make extensive repairs and improvements on the building and ex- pect to occupy it as a place of worship in the early fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
MATTER OF MONEY,
 SAYS PARK CHIEF
Memphis Pays $2OO,0O0 a Year for Upkeep-Bir-
 mingham S13,000

Superiority of Memphis parks to those of Birmingham is due to the difference in appropriation for park purposes and not to the form of management, says Commissioner J. Ellis Brown. He was referring to the fact that the parks of the Bluff City, are in the charge of a special civic committee.
 Memphis has a special park tax that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
RECEIVERS NAMED
 FOR HUGE MACON
 CANNING CONCERN
By Associated Press

Macon. Ga, July S1.-J. W. Streyer, formerly general manager of the Ma con, Dublin and Savannah Railroad and Jesse B. Hart. banker, were named receivers late today for the R. P. Will lingham Corporation, a half million dollar canning concern.
 The canning corporation was one of numerous properties headed by Rich ard F. Willingham. Three petitions in voluntary bankruptcy against the canning corporation were filed in the United States district court here this afternoon
 The Shippers Compress Company, in which Willingham figured until re- gently, has been reorganized in At lanta. and will continue operations it was anncunced late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
Jap Press Angry

Tolio, July 2o.-Members of the house of Representative are attacked by the press for their conduct during the recent sessions of the house. when discussion of the charges made against several of the ministers of having participated in stock gambling led to violence. The newspa- pers say they were the most disorderly sessions in the history Of Japan and de- nand the election of a body of higher standard. Otherwise. one of the papers contends, the cause of the constitutional development of Japan is doomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
Papers Increase Price By Associated Presa

Cleveland, O., July 31.-The price of the two afternoon daily newspapers, the News and the Press, and the morning daily, the Plain Dealer, will be increased from to cents, commencing Monday. August ?, because of the increased costs of newspaper production, it was an- nounced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
PREACHER TURK COMING

Anniston, July a.-(special)-Staif Captain J. Garabad known throughout the nation as Joe the Turk, and a Salva- tion Army evangelist of considerable note will spend three days in Anniston during the week and will conduct special sery- ices during that time.
 The opening service Wednesday eve hing at the Mccoy Memorial church, at 7.90 o'clock, will be followed by the hold ing of services at the same hour in the Army hall on East Tenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
BODY TO. BE SHIPPED

Annston, July S1.-(Special.) 1.-The body of Edgar Caldwell the negro soldier hanged in the county jail yard here Fri day for the murder of Cecil Linten, will be sent to Atlanta Sunday morning for irterment in the Gate City cemetery Sunday afternoon Caldwell's wife, who has been making her home in Birming- ham, reached the city Friday night and will accompany the remains of her hus- band to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
Population Figures
By Associated Press

Washington. July 31-Albuquerque, N NJ. 15167; increase 4137, or S7.5 per cent.
 Ishpeming. Mich. 10,5Oo; decrease 1,94S or 15.6 per cent.
 Wocester county, Massachusetts, in- cluding Worcester, 455,136;- increase 55,47S or 13.9 per cent
 Montgomery county, Ohio, including Dayton, 409, ,532; increase 45,769, or 27.9 per cent.
 King county. Washington, including Seattle. S9240; increase 104,602. or 367 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
POstoffice Clerks Threaten to Quit
 nv Associated pres.

Chicago, July 3l.-Four thousand clerks in the Chicago postoffice today threat ened to resign if P. F. Butler, presi- dent of their union, and ten others, who have been mailed charges from Wash ington, are dismissed. This action from Washington, it is said is radically a dismissal, as employees are not given the right to a hearing. The clerks have called meeting for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
ORGANIZERS MEET TUESDAY

Anniston, July 3L-(speclal)- "A meet ing of the organizers and charter mem bers of the machne-gun company now being formed in Anniston will be held in the offices of The Anniston Star Tues day evening, at o'clock.
 The new members are enrolling steadily in the organization and the organizers are meeting with considerable encour- agement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
MRS. FITZGERALD LEAVES

Anniston, July 31.-(Special.) Mrs. John $ FitzGerald and little daughter of this city, and Miss Vera Jobson of Oxford, left Saturday morning for an extended visit to relatives and friends in Fort Worth, Tex, and different points in Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01
ELEVEN

cratic governor of Michigan from 1915 to i97- today consented to enter the gubernatorial race for a third term. ln- dications are that he win be unopposed for the democratic nomination in the primary August 3i. Eight republicans are seeking the nomination. Time Tor filing petitions expired this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01

pier. The prelate was forced virtually to fight his way through the throng to get from his automobile to the gangway.
 SERIES OF BRAWLS
 Then trouble began An Englshman standing on the upper deck hurled taunt at the archbishop In a second, husky longshoremen climbed up the sides of the ship like flies, surrounded the pas senger and punimeled him. Only cor don of detectives, with revolvers pressed into the ribs of the fighting huskies, brought relief to the stranded Britisher This was the most spectacular of series of brawls. Every insult to the Irish re- public was met with punch and there was many a sore head when the day was over.
 Ordinarily only those who have passes from the American customs authorities are permitted within the fenced enclosure around the gangway on sailing days Today. however, the friends of Arch bishop Mannix defied customs and all other regulations. They rushed from their feet the regular guards, and De- fore police reserves could arrive, they were all aboard ship. Only prompt preparations to lift the gangway pre- vented many of the enthusiastic demon strators from actually getting aboard
 PRESIDENT EXPECTED TO SAIL Suspicion that de Valera would sail with the archbishop ran high until just bfeore the ship moved out. Escorted by his secretary, the Irish president stepped aboard the liner more than an hour before sailing time and took hls place with the prelate A dozen spe- cial detectives surrounded the arch- bishop and a number escorted him as far as Sandy Hook returned by pilot boat Appearance aboard ship of de Valera instantly aroused the crowd to nervous enthusiasm Admirers passed along the word that the Irish president planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01

Ferris Enters Race Grand Rapids. Mich, July 3L-Wood- bridge NJ Ferris, of Big Rapids, demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-01

pier. The prelate was forced virtually to fight his way through the throng to get from his autorn obile to the gangway.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
HAD SUBLET THE CONTRACT
And Douehboy Was Satisfied His
"Hole" Would Be Finished With
out Too Much Delay.

The restless individuality Of the
American soldier, who was always
seeking shorter way to do things
made him appear to the French aud
British as hopelessly undisciplined
Even in battle the doughboy hated to
follow precedent.
A unit Of the Seyenty-eighth dlvi-
sion, pressing on under shell-fire in
the battle of the Meuse-Argonne,
finally stopped under orders to dig in
as fast as possible. In few mo-
ments dirt was flying along the whole
line.
"Out in front, however, just behind
a slight natural mound, one doughboy
lay motionless with his rifle slanting
toward the enemy.
Make hole! Make holel" yelled
the lieutenant, coming up.
"Sh.h, don't excite my contractor"
the doughboy replied.
Over the edge Of the mound the lieu
tenant saw a German prisoner fever
lshly digging almost at the end Of
the doughboy's gun. = The Home
Sector.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
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GOT BACK AT CARIcATURlsT
Laundry People Evidently Have
Their Bump of Sensltiveness
Quite Well Developed.

Herbert Johnson, ihe humorous H.
illustrator. said at dinner in New
York.
Laundry people ,are the most SEN
sltive folks on earth. Other classes
are good natured when 1 cartoon
them. but anything against the laun-
dress causes the whole trade to get
Its back up.
II did a comic once about the way
some laundries wreck a mans shirt.
Well. a laundry trade paper came out
the next week with a twO-cohlmn at
tack on me. One sentence 1 remem-
Der was:
Probably this artist never wore a
shirt in his life"
"And then. apropos of a thumb
nail sketch about the way a Iaun-
dry had wrecked a white dress tie,
the paper added:
eff thesartist knew anything about
fashionable society he would under
stand that gentlemen do not tie their
own ties, but buy them ready made +"