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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
In the DAYS News

Henry L. Doherty of New York city.
who celebrates his 5Oth birthday TODAY,
known as one of the largest operators
OF public utility companies in America
Mr.. Doherty grew up in Columbus. O..
worked as an office boy, and ultimately
got recognition for business ability that
has made him very wealthy, as he has
Ealned control of large number of pub
nc utility companies, in Wisconsin. Texas.
dorado. Minnesota, Ohio and other
states. His inventive ability and mastery
the technique of the manufacture of
Electricity and gas have aided him in his
ventures as a capitalist, and also have
won for him high honors in the group OF
xnerts who serve as manufacturers of
light, heat and power In 1898 Mr.. Doh
arty was the recipient of the first Beal
old medal awarded by the American Gas
sight association for paper on the use
# gas as fuel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
How to Get Pctatoes-Raisc 'em.
CThe Review.

The small householder who buys po-
'atoes by the pound is now paying at
the rate of more than 500 barrel Two
wears ago, when the price of potatoes
was less than half this dizzy height,
everyone in the country who could com
mand a plot of ground was earnestly
urged to raise them. Why has not
the government issued similar slogan
this year? Two years ago, it is true,
potatoes were to win the war. But if
an abundance of that staple would this
wear win a measure of contentment for
a thoroughly disgruntled nation. some
one in authority has Numbered. No
doubt we all, including the powers at
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
SATURDAY, MAY Is, 1920.
A TEST OF AMERICA.

One reads of the industrial chaos of
Russia and says it is the condemna-
ton Of Bolshcvism, class autocracy and
the spirit of destruction. At the same
tine the American press is telling OF
the nomination of Eugene Debs, a fed
eral convict, for the presidency by the
Socialists who seek political power tina:
they may crush the capitalistic class
that the production of food will be re
duced at least quarter this season
because labor to cultivate the land can.
not be secured; and that hundreds o.
thousands of freight cars are tied VI
along the railroads, which are unable tC
move the crops of last year to the mar
kctS, and chat many industrial plants
may be compelled to close because they
cannot get fuel and material for opera
ton. There is too much similarity il
the news from Russia and here in
America Yet we congratulate our
selves that Bolshcvism does not pre-
vail here.
While American conditions are not
the result of Bolshevism, they present
q serious problem to the American PEG
pie. IT must soon be determined
whether or not this country can endure
the present concentration of its popu
lation in the industrial and mercantile
ccnters and the abandonment of agri
culture for the high wages offered Ia
bor in industry, whether or not tn
labor of America can perform the nee
essary labor of industry, agricultur
and transportation in the abbreviate,
days and weeks it demands. Russian
are learning they cannot live withou
working and American laborer
may learn the same lesson. In othc
countries classes are learning they car
not live at the expense of other classe
that an autocracy OF destruction is a
fatal as any other autocracy, and it
Just as true in America as elsewhere
Our country is facing difficult tc.
in the next year but it is hoped tn:
the forces of reason and Justice wi
protect it from the folly and failu
that the radical elements would sure
bring if given an opportunity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Graduation Expenses.
beverly Tines.)

When the poor mans daughter gets up
to the last year of high school. the ques-
zion arises whether the family can afford
to give her the final year. They might
perhaps get along without her earning
capacity But when it comes to the
heavy cost of graduating, the situation
looks different. Many struggling families
feel it can't be afforded SO the girl
misses the most fruitful year Of her edli-
cation, and her whole life is stunted
Graduating expenses have always been
| burden but are even more SO on present
,osts The girl who used to want a
;25 dress, will desire one costing $50 now
md that is only one Of long list OF
expenses.
Teachers say that costly graduating
lothes are often purchased by families
# struggling wage earners. They have
natural pride in ability to keep up Their
md, and dislike to see their daughte,
appear inferior Sometimes she spends
more than children of the wealthy, who's,
position is assured without display.
The schools are the foundation of de
nocracy, and their benefits should be en-
Dyed to the full by ALL When incidenta
expenses become so heavy that many chill
lren are either barred out, or else com
relled to spend beyond their means, de
mocracy ceases to exist.
The schools that influence their senio
iris to make their graduation clotbe
themselves out of simple materials. teacl
me of the most valuable lessons provide,
v the curriculum A class thus attire,
would arouse more applause than on
igged out in the most costly gowns tb,
| metropolis could afford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

In the current issue of the Bellows
Falls Times the editor, w. G. Belknap
gives a review of his twenty-five years
service with that paper. He admits
that when he first came to Bellows
Falls he believed that within five year.
the village would have 10000 inhabi
tants and he could start daily PAPER
This ambition has not been gratified
but Mr.. Belknap made great improve
ments in the Times since he took it anC
he has been financially successful il
publishing the improved paper. Mr.
Belknap's modest statement on this
subject is worth repeating He says
''Of course the paper must provide ;
living for its publisher and those whc
work for it, yet making the business
pay is only part of the game. Service
to the community is the keynote Thi
doesn't mean wealth, but does brins
real satisfaction into life Edito
Belknap certainly can feel a great dea
of satisfaction with his quarter of
century of newspaper service. Asid
from his attachments as an editor MI
sBelknap was unanimously elected repre-
sentative from Rockingham to the leg
islature of 1919 and attained such a
influential position in the house that
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Library News

Some of the fiction ordered long age
has arrived
The Matrix by Maria Thompson
and Nancy Hanks.
allegro. Continues the adventures of
Jane Ann in Mr.. Wycherley's Wards.
Mary Marie by Eleanor H. Porter J.,
little girl whose influence reunite
those she loves
Soul Scar, by Arthur B. Reeve. Thc
mystery in the story is solved by tho
psyco analysis of the dreams of a beauti
full woman.
Our Little Old Lady. by Eleanor Hoyt
Brainard. A pretty little story of tn.
little old lady's youth.
David Vallory, by Francis Lynde. I
story of civil engineer in the West.
Woman Triumphant, by V. Blasct
Ibanez. Pictures a great artists life anC
career.
The Fruit of the Vine, by the sam,
author is story of the Spanish vine
yards.
Unbroken Lines, by Harriet There's;
Comstock. The domestic life of Colo
RADIO mountain girl married to a capital
list and their differing opinions on labo
questions form part of the story.
| Blacksheep Blacksheep! by MEREDITH
Nicholson. An American mystery stor,
with surprise on every page.
Ancient Allan, by H. Rider Haggard
More of Allan Quartermains experience
!. in ancient Egypt.
| The Old Girl, by James b. Hendryx
Tells of a lost mine in the West.
! oh, You Tex! by William Mcleo'
Raine. A Texas ranger in Civil wa
days has many thrilling adventures.
| The Voice of the Pack, by Edison
, Marshal. A good nature adventure
love story about man given fou
months to live who goes to the 0rego
! forests.
] The Worldlings, by Leonard Merricl
One of his earlier novels. The openin
chapters find the hero in the SoutI
African diamond fields.
| Hills of Han, by Samuel Merwin. Som
of Mr.. Merwin's personal experiences an
acquaintance in China have been Yove
/ into dramatic story of adventure.
Sherry, by George Barr McCutcheor
The hero after wasting legacy of ses
eral hundred thousand dollars finds EN-
ployment as secretary and guardian t
], an old miser.
]. The Beach of Dreams, by II. Deyer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Little Benny's
Note Book
BY Y.EE pApr

BY LEE PAPE.


Spoarts. Lew Davis took the inside
werks out of old clock last Satid-
day morning, and spent the rest of the
day trying to make a perpetual mo-
tion masheen, witch at last he decided
he dident have enuff weels and things
and he better wait until sumbody gives
him another old clock.
Exteri Pubs Simkins slipped on sum-
thing slippery last Wednesday and sat
down so hard he thawt sumthing seri-
Gus had happened, but he found out
1t was Ony tomato he had in his back
poekit to eat later, the tomato being a
compleet loss.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
THEY WAS USING MARBLES
boys was playing billiards
As well as they was able,
Witch wasent very well because
They had no billiard table.
1ntristing Facks About Intristing
People. Artie Alexander was sick last
week and thawt he mite haff to have
his appendicitis removed but it was
ony pane in the stummick caused by
eating a combination of froot cake,
hot dog sanwitches and too soft to-
mato.
| Sissiety. Miss Maud Jonson has had
her hair bobbed, and she likes the eff
feek SO mulch she is thinking of be-
coming moving pickture actor
Lost and Found. Lost-Nothing.
Found-Nuthing.
Weather. None today.
Miss Minnie Keseberg is the new city
treasurer of Ludington, Mich.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
As to Delegates.
bennington Banner.l

Nobody cares for an instructed del
egation from Vermont to Chicago, pro-
vided that we and few others, can
pick out the delegates. Some of the
talk about the matter, however, is mis-
leading, to the point of humbug. An
uninstructed delegation that is secretly
hand-picked to aid in putting over some
clever scheme should not be permitted.
Better be tide to tailender than be
used as tongs to pull somebody S chest
nut out of the fire
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Stockpole. The experiences of a society
girl cast adrift from the wreck of a
yacht ON to a desert island with two
men, both of whom she outhves.
A Place in the World, by Henry Hast
ings Turner. An unusually well-written
story of beautiful, cratic young Rus
sian woman living in London suburb
at the time of the war.
Simple Souls. An earlier story by the
same author
September, by Frank Swinnerton A
delicate and subtle study of two wemel
of contrasting personalities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Today's Anniversaries.

l820-A new charter was granted to the
city of Washington. providing for
the election of mayor by the peo-
pie.
lS47-Daniel O'Connell, Irish patriot and
statesman. died at Genoa. Born in
County Kerry. ireland. Aug. 6. I775.
'siS-Four hundred lives were lost in an
instruction in Naples.
'S52-Charlette Cushman gave a farewell
performance in New York city.
'S73-Dedcation Of the Sage college for
women at Cornell university.
'S86-John Newland Maffitt, ir., famou.
confederate privateer, died at VII
mington. y. c. Born at Dublin
ireland, Feb. %. 1919.
'S95-Catholics were forbidden bv thu
Pope to take part in the parliamen
tary elections in Italy.
'9lS-Opening Of the POW state barre
canal connecting New York city
with the Great Lakes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleooro, Brattleboro News Co., c. w
Cleaveland, s. l.. Purinton (Esteyville)
Brooks House Pharmacy. Aliens Depot News
stand, George J. Bower, South Main St
Fort Dummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwell.
East Dummerston, NJ E. Brown.
Putney, NJ G. Williams
Newfane, N. M. Batche1dcr
West Townshend, c. H. Grout
Jamaica, R J. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. H. Tyler.
South Vernon. E. Il Buffum.
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros,
West Chesterfield, N. H., Mrs. W. Streeter
Hinsdale, NJ H., w. II. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, C. A. Hays
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Aliens are arriving in this country
It rate three times greater tha.l they
ire leaving, the steerage accommoda-
tons of all incoming vessels being
taxed to capacity May there be q
few farm workers among them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II is the aim of the management IN secur.
cfhcient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicts the cooperation Of
subscribers to that end. Prompt reports should
be gwen OF each failure TO receive the paper
on the morning following the omission, in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
abling the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the &c
sired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

A truck driver who at the time of q
recent fire in Marlow,N. H., was sent
in double quick time to Gilsum for all
he soda to be found in town to replen.
sh the chemical fire extinguishers, re
turned with 81 eases of ginger ale
birch beer. sarsaparilli, etc. ellis moi
to reason why, his but to do or die. >
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Washington, have been too obsessed by
the thought of profteers and of ways
to smash them to consider helping our
selves to potatoes by the only sort of
direct action that really pays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Prohibition Notes.

The swallows made their appearance
here the middle of last week.-Bull Run.
The dandelions have come. The village
stores have on hand an extra supply of
yeast cakes Newbury.
The Charles Holton estate is putting
in first class soda fountain. This viii
fill long-felt want since prohibition
has come into effect-Newbury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Down in Havana the men are cam
paigning against the high cost of cloth
ing by dyeing their last years straw
hats black. This is a discovery worthy
Of the Ladies Home Diary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Word from Grace Munk speaks of he
marriage to Mr.. Smith of Washington
That means another dollar for the Smitl
college fund.-Fairview item.
In event of contribution wouldn't il
make Grace a c,lip Munk?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

The old saying that "a wet May fills
the barns with hay should make the
rain doubly welcome, for according to
the predictions of the farmers their
barns won't be filed with much else
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Overcome by the High Cost of Shoes.

A horse owned by Mrs. Andrews from
Berlin gave men considerable trouble in
the Cohen blacksmith shop Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Cohen had started to
shoe the rear feet when the horse lay
down and would not get up.-Barre
Times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

4 maiden made her debut
And lost the heel of one shut.
Her face it grew red
When an onlooker said.
"She walks like blamed kangarut
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Lucky Guys.

Lucky Guys.
Adam and Eve
Didn't have to grieve,
There was no H. G. of L.;
They sure played in luck,
They could go out and pluck
A leaf ana be dressed fairly we'll
%. g., in Springfield Union.
And Just turn over a new one once
in while
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Beaten by Four Points.

Noticing in the North Pomfret items
of someone having dandelions May |, w
would like to say that Mrs. Rober
Lewis enjoyed fresh dandelions Apri
26.-North Pomfret item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

The state secretary of the Connect
cut temperance union reports that $50
pounds of 500-pound consignment of
brandy drops were seized en- route from
New York to Hartford What is he
going to do with the other 40 pounds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Speaking of musical comedies, a writer
in the Boston Transcript makes the OBJ
servation that "legs are not the treat
they used to be-" He has doubtless dis
covered that beauty is but shin deep
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

And now someone asks if those
booze filled torpedoes shot across the
Detroit river from Canada were fred
from 2.75s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Let Joy Be Uncon6ned.

James Muck is spending his time joy
riding on new manure spreader
Jewell Republican,.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
TodaY's Birthdays.

Rear Admiral George A. BicknelI. L. s.
Y, retired, born at Batsto, \. J., "A years
go today.
Sir Bache Cunard, grandson of the
'ounder of the Cunard Line, born 60
ears ago today
DR.. Edwin A. Alderman, president of
he University of Virginia, born at Viii
nington, \. C., 50 years ago today
Cora Urquhart Potter Mrs James
Brown Potter, formerly well known
actress of the American stage. born in
New Orleans, 81 years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Despite the High Price of Grain.

Our old neighbors, the Ovitts, went
through Felcherville A nice pair OF
mules. George showed good care
Felcherville item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

No wonder the Russians wear wills
kers. A shave costs 70 rubles i'll the
land of the Soviet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Member of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-.
tiled to the use for publication of all news
dispatches credited to it and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
"0nWard" Is the Word.

Great encouragement is felt that as a
result of the Clean Teeth campaign many
homes have been induced to install q
family toothbrush-Ma Herald.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
One Year Ago Today.

Air mail service inaugurated between
ohicago and Cleveland
Edith Cavell's body was returned to
England from Belgium.
Council of four declared Germany must
'ign peace treaty as drawn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Tulip has returned from tour in the
interests of the Duplicate club. She for
titled herself by running down into
Massachusetts and listening to sermon
by Rev. j, Ullery and then proceeded on
tour of Vermont. She dominates for
membership Frank Shea of Barre, Harry
Lawrence of Gaysville, Frank Reed of
Poultney, Bert Ware of Coventry and
Carl Mitchell of Hartford.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only Caption.
New Records for Old.

Report has it that Sheriff Allen has
put victrola and so records in the Chit
tenden county jail to entertain the prs
oners.- Burlington Clipper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Noticing in an Ohio paper that VIII
+. Pickett has a lemon tree which has
lemon measuring | inches in diameter
the small way around moves us to won
der if he will.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

to go. Never mind,' said friend
when you 90 back, you will get hom
half an hour before you start from
here !"-Jaffrey item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

If the prodgal son were to return to-
day he would be lucky to get one veal
outlet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Why Ye Ed Spent the Afternoon in TIL

The ladies of the Methodist churcl
win hold another fool sale Thursday
on-Harvestville item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Suggesting Changeable Weather.

(NOrthfleId NeWS.J
Little question for this week: Is
Emery bone dry when he speaks in
Waterbury and damp when he talks
to the Italians in Barre?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

has been suggested that he be chosen
county for the legislature of 1921.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Men in overalls and chorus girls il
automobiles made up the parade.-Wash
ington Post
Probably they wore second hand Fords
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
The Wonders of Daylight Saving.

A man went over to Winehendon the
other day. When he got there, he kicked
because it took him an hour and half
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Cuban sugar is selling in England to
lay for 16 cents a pound.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper. so cents
an inch tor first insertion, rs cents an inch
tor each subsequent insertion Limited scace
on hrst page at double rates
Space rates on application
Classified advertisements-Five cents a line
hrst insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change Of
cory. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash witt,
order.
Reading Notices-Twenty cents per line first
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
Survival Doubtful.

DR. Russell was called to see Mrs
Ledgerwood Tuesday He gave her sev
eral doses of medicine and thinks She
cannot surviye-Mill Creek item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15

Albert Shell fell out of tall null
berry tree Thursday afternoon while
trimming it. He fell slowly and ESCAPED
unhurt.-Fairview item
Learn to fall slowly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-15
If You Find a Good Place Let Us Know

! Adv.-Lady would like to join jolly
family for dinner every night.
Evening star., 1920-09-14
Governor Fails in Effort
to End B. R. 7. Strike

NEW YORK. September 14.-Gov
smith announced. after conferences
with Representatives OF strik;n1
Brooklyn Rapid Transit ComnanS
employees and with Federal Judra
Mayer, legal custodian Of the com
pany,. that his efforts to bring about
settlement Of the strike had faiied.
Gov. Smith conferred frst with
samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, and
James II. Vahey of Boston. xeneral
counsel for the Amalgamated Assocf-
ation OF Street and Electric Railway
employees. Later he went to Judge
Mayors office.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany' whose employees walked out
more than two weeks ago, announced
To-Day service would be resumed ON
an additional surface line each night
operation, however, will not be begun
tonight because many policemen on
strike duty have been withdrawn for
primary day service.
surface cars were plentiful this
morning on both the williamsburg
and Brooklyn bridges. and elevated
trains brought workers to Manhattan
at hve-minute intervals !
Assertion that public opinion is 'ina
named against the strikers was madc>
by counsel for several strike SYM
path1zers indicted on a charge of
murder in the first degree for the
killing of Ferdinand Friedman during
the recent stoning of Sea Beach
train. He said he probably would
ask for change Of venue.