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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
HOLDS
35 AMERICANS
Regarded as Hostages While Trying to
Force Recognition by the
United States.

TERIJ0KI, Finland, Russian Frontier,
Aug. (delayed).-A thousand foreign
ers, including 35 Americans, are now at
Moscow hoping for action by their gov
ernments to get them out of Russia be-
fore winter sets in. They include, be
sides the Americans, 200 French, 100
British and 100 Scandinavians.
Aside from the 35 Of undoubted Amer
ican citizenship there are a large number
claiming American citizenship who have
gathered from all parts of Russia because
Of the impossible living conditions and
who are awaiting Bolshevik permission
to leave They are the last of Russia S
prewar foreign resident population.
Inquiries by the Associated Press cor
respondent prior to his deportation to
Finland from Moscow because he had not
received advance Soviet authorization for
a trip from Nladivostok to the Soviet
capital developed that many foreigners
have been refugees in Moscow for more
than year A trainload of French once
was sent to the Russian frontier and
then returned because of the attitude Of
the French government toward the Boil
sheviki
The Americans in Moscow say their
status is worse than that of the citizens
of any other country They are held
virtually as hostages while the Soviet
tries to force Washington to negotiate
officially with Moscow or the Bolsheyik
agents. The officials Of the Bolsheyik
foreign office consider the United Stases
the most uncompromising Of all nations
in her attitude toward the Soviet, al
though not as antagonistic as the British
or French
Five Americans are known to be i'm
prisoned in Moscow. Among them are
DIR. A. ". Sticlney, geologist, and his
wife, who recently arrived in Moscow
from Siberia. The others are Royal G.
Keely, man named Lamard and a
naturalized American Greek named Cah-
midianov, who has been imprisoned a
year and half charged with being a
spy.
The prisoners are inaccessible and lit
tie is known of their condition. II ID.
T. Reynolds, an American mining engi-
neer, is not permitted to leave Semipal-
atinsk. Siberia, the Bolsheviki demand
ing his services there A half dozen
other Americans have been imprisoned
in Moscow at different times the last
two years.
The Americans stranded in Russia arr
who did not leave in the fall of 1915
whea the United States diplomats with
drew Some lacked the finances neees
sary for the trip TO Siberia and the Fax
East, which was the only exit, while
others were i'll or lived in distant prov
inees.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
RIVER PIRATES TRY
TO STEAL LIQUOR
Driven OFF BY Watchman With Pistol
Believe Some of Thieves
Were Drowned

NEW YORK, Aug. ia band of
river pirates early today attempted to
loot North River pier where S500,00
worth of liquor was stored but were
driven off by watchman with pistol.
Several of them jumped overheard from
a launch in which they drew up to the
pier. Two were thought by the police
to have been drowned.
A man believed by the police to be a
member of the gang was later arrested
in a hospital where he appeared asking
for treatment for a gunshot wound.
The police say river thieves recently
have made several attempts to steal
liquor stored on piers awaiting shipment
to foreign ports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
DARTMOUTH STAR
WINS IN HURDLES
Earl Thomson Makes New World s
Record In Olympic Contest
Other Victors.

ANTWERP, Aug. ls.-Earle Thomson,
the Dartmouth college star, who is rep
resenting Canada in the Olympic games,
today won the final heat of the llo-metre
hurdles, hanging up new worlds rec
ord of il 40 seconds H. +. Barron of
the Meadowbrook club Of Philadelphia
was second and Fred S. Murray of the
New York American club, third.
America was represented by only two
of three qualified entrants in the final
heat of the 10000 metre walk in the
fourth days contest Of the seventh Olym-
piad The event was captured by Friegio
of Italy who won by three quarters OF a
lap from j. r. Pearman of the New
York A. c. in 43 minutes, 10 seconds.
The final of the shotput was won by
Porkola of Finland who put the l6-pound
shot 1882 metres
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Tennessee Ratifies
Suffrage Amendment

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 18.-
Ratification of the federal suffrage
amendment was completed today
with favorable action by Tennes-
see house. The vote of the house
was 49 to AZ. The senate ratified
the amendment last Friday by
vote of 25 to 4. Speaker Walker
in an attempt to have action re-
considered changed his vote to aye,
giving ratification majority of so
to 46. Mr.. Walker is privileged to
call up the resolution for recon-
sideration at any time within the
next two days. Adjournment was
taken until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
CROWD AT OPENING
OF CHAUTAUQUA
First Performances Looked
Upon as Guarantee of
Successful Week
HOURS CHANGED TO
8 AND 8 O'CLOCK
McGrath Batting Mailer Entertainers
Give Concert and Chancellor George
H. Bradford Gives Address on This
Way Up.


Chautauqua in Brattleboro in 1920
is sure to be a success if the attend
ance. and enthusiasm at the two open
ing performances yesterday and the
fact that sufficient season tickets were
sold to cover the guarantee and all
expenses can be looked upon as a fore
runner of the interest which will at
tend each entertainment. The an
nouncement last evening that Brattla-
boro had gone over the top in the sale
of tickets was greeted by enthusiastic
applause.
The large tent which was pitched
yesterday forenoon on the high school
grounds, where Chautauqua in previ-
Gus years have been given, was well
filled both in the afternoon and even
ing, the program at clock being the
opening of the Americanadian Sevens'
season here. The hearty applause
which greeted the McGrath Batting
Mailer entertainers in their two pro-
grams and the enthusiastic support
given the lecturer, Chancellor George
II. Bradford in his address, This Way
Up, indicated in a marked degree the
appreciation of the audience in hear
ing talent of such high class.
In the opening session Rev. Arthur
Y. Woodworth, president of the local
organization, made a few appropriate
remarks and then introduced Mrs. f.
f. Gregory, the circuit director. Be-
fore each of the programs yesterday
she congratulated the guarantors on
their work. gave a review of the ORR
- La 80.
which she declared not to be a money
making institution inasmuch as all the
receipts are consumed in the salaries
of the artists. expenses and improve
ment of equipment. and when a balance
is found it is used to secure better tai
ert for the next season. For the past
few years, however, there has been a
deficit each year in practically every
town where the Chautauqua has been
conducted, but it is hoped this year to
make up the deficit and to be able to
conduct the circuit on the $500 guar
antee basis another year although it
may be necessary to raise this in order
to meet the additional travelling costs.
| In the afternoon session also the
Junior superintendent spoke of the pro-
posed activities for the juniors, who
will meet each day at o clock at the
| tent.
The selections on yesterdays musi-
| cal programs covered a wide range,
| from grand opera to popular numbers
including operatic medley overtures
and medleys of southern airs. The mu
steal program was varied by pleasing
vocal numbers by Miss Ethel Batting,
| Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
ANOTHER PONzI
AGENT ARRESTED
Head of Boston Branch Of
flee Is Charged With
Larceny of $500
NO PROGRESS IN
BANKRUPTCY CASE
Judge too Busy and Petitions Against
Old Colony Company Go Over Until
Tomorrow - Talk that Bankruptcy
May Be Averted.

BOSTON, Aug. lS.-The continued in
vestigation of Charles Ponzi's get-rich-
quick operations led today to the arrest
of Henry F. Nielsen of Cambridge on the
charge of larceny. Nielsen was alleged
to have served as one of Ponzi's agents
in the conduct of the business of the Sc
curities Exchange company and to have
had a branch office at 25S Washington
street this city. The warrant against
Nielsen charges larceny of $500 from
some person unknown on July 20.
Counsel for the Old Colony Foreign
Exchange company, against which re-
ceivership decision is pending, conferred
today with Attorney General Allen and
attorneys for the creditors with a view,
it was said, of reaching some agreement
by which the assets could be conserved.
By arrangement with Judge Morton of
the federal district court the hearing on
three bankruptcy petitions set for today
was put over until tomorrow and it was
announced that a further postponement
might be made should the attorneys de-
eide that this course would be for the
best interests of the creditors. 1t was ex-
pected that Judge Morton would name a
receiver in the Ponzi case at the opening.
but no mention was made of it and the
judges attention was occupied with other
matters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
S. A. SMITH MFG. co.
CHANGES HANDS
Important Brattleboro Industry Sold
to New York Bankers-PIan is p
to Extend Business.

The sale of the S. A. Smith Mfg. Co.
to New York bankers is reported this
afternoon by the Brattleboro Trust Co.
The factory is one of the important
industries of the town.
1t is the intention of the purchasers
to increase the business, which will mean
the employment of additional help. The
company is fortunate in owning addi-
tional land for future extensions.
The sale of the S. A. Smith Mfg. Co.
was brought about through Charles A.
Boyden, treasurer of the Brattleboro
Trust Co., and c. L. Skerry of New York,
formerly of this place.
The announcement comes too late for
any extended statement today concerning
the business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
REPUBLICANS PAY
COOLIDGE TRIBUTE
Great Gathering of Massachusetts, Re-
publican Clubs at Newton Today
Governor Morrow Speaks

NEWTON, Mass, Aug lS.-Tribute to
Governor Coolidge as the Republican
nominee for vice president marked the
mass meeting Of Associated Republican
clubs of Massachusetts, held al Norum-
bega park today. The governor presided
over the gathering, which included car
loads of political clubs from eastern part
of state and some from more distant
points. The principal speaker was Gov
ernor Morrow of Kentucky who at
northampton few weeks ago officially
notified Governor Coolidge Of his choice
for the vice presidential nomination.
Others were. Lieutenant Governor Cox,
Charles Sumner Burns and Mrs Alexan-
der Carlisle Pfeiffer a Massachusetts del
egate to Chicago convention who sec
onded the Coolidge nomination.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Danzig Corridor Cleared OF
Russian Troops, Accord
ing to Report
SOVIET TERMS OF
PEACE ARE READ

Polish Answer to Be Given Tomorrow
France Will Protest Refusal to For,
ward French Munitions From Dan
zig to Poland.
PARIS, Aug. lS.-The Polish counter
offensive with Thorn as its base has sue
cessfuily cleared the Danzig corridor OF
Russian troops, according to reports
from the French mission today. The
Polish forces are still driving eastward,
the report says.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
AIR SERVICE ACROSS CANADA.
Passengers, Mail and Freight to Be
Carried on Express Planes.

OTTAWA, Aug. lS.-A transeonti-
mental air route, with express airplanes
offering 50-hours' service between Hall
fax and Vancouver, viii be established
soon by the Canadian Air Board, it was
announced here yesterday.
Utilizing seaplanes for the eastern
portion of the route and land machines
for the west, where water landings are
said to be not possible, the air line will
offer complete passenger, express, mail
and light freight service. Control sta
tions are TO be established at intervals
of 20 miles, with air ports at all prin-
eipal cities along the route.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
NOW SELL THEIR ToMBSToNES.
Hungarians, Once Well to Do, Offer
Anything for Food.

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Aug. IS.-''Nice
family tombstone; little used; for sale, /"
an advertisement published in the news
papers here, has directed attention again
to the poverty Of the formerly well to do
families. Many of them early began to
sell rugs, furniture and iewelry to get
food, but some now have nothing left
but heirlooms.
Lieuts. Bowden and Davidson of the
American Relief Administration found it
necessary recently to select from 152 900
Intellectual applicants those who
should be given 1000 available relief par
cells,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
WEST TOWNSHEND.
Mrs. Eliza P. Kingsbury.

Mrs. Eliza (Powers) Kingsbury who
had been in i'll health and a great sufferer
for some time, died Friday night. Mrs
kingsbury was born in Enfield, Conn.,,
Apr 10, 1858 and is the last of family
of six children. She married Arnold
Kingsbury who died about 20 years ago.
Two children born to them both died in
infancy. Mrs. Kingsbury had been
housekeeper for her nephew, Homer Il,
Burroughs, since the death of her sister,
Mrs. Nettie Burroughs, whom she so
tenderly cared for during the many
years of Mrs Burroughs illness The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
the house, Rev. Huntley Sprague of Ja-
maica officiated and Mr.. and Mrs. G. O..
Kimball sang two selections. The many
flowers were silent tokens of respect of
the deceased. The bearers were Frank
w Aldrich, George w Aldrich of Spring
field, Mass, Alfred Patch of Newfane
and w. w Van Ness. Burial was in
Round Hill cemetery. Those who at
tended the funeral from out of town
were Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. Aldrich,
George w. Aldrich of Springfield, Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Patch of Newfane
and Mrs. Ernest w Robinson of Ches-
ter.
Mrs. c. H. Grout and Mrs. Dunbar
We're in Brattleboro Friday
Vivian Decell' has finished work in
Brattleboro and is at home.
Mr. and Mrs. C. w Keach of White
River Junction have been guests at the
Lawrence homestead.
Mrs William T. Wheeler is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs. L. J.,
Vincent of Townshend.
Frank Howe and w. A. Lawrence mo-
tored to Boston last week and spent a
few days with friends.
Floyd Holden, who has been very i'll
for few days. was taken to Memorial
hospital, Brattleboro, Tuesday.
Mrs. Austin and two sons and Misses
Abbie and Ethel Follett of Weston
We're callers at c. @. Kimball's Tuesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Sue Manchester Agent.

MANCHESTER. y. II, Aug. ls.-Four
suits against Joseph Bruno, local agent
for Ponn Securities Exchange Co, have
been filed by Manchester investors it
became known today. The attachments
are for a total Of $500 Bruno, pros
porous fruit merchant, still professed his
belief in Ponzi
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday, Aug. 20.-Prayer netting at
7.30 p. m.
Aug. 22-27.-The Claremont Junction
camp meeting Among the speakers
will be Bishop Hughes, Dean Beebe,
Professor Sitterley, and Rev. r. H.
HuSe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
MEXICO DISSATISFIED.
May Reject Colby Proposal for Recog-
nition

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1S.-Proposals
reported to have been made by Brain
bridge Colby, United States secretary
of state, as to conditions upon which
recognition may be extended the pres
ent Mexican government may be re-
jeeted by Mexico. it is indicated in an
interview with the private secretary to
Provisional President De La Huerta
printed in newspaper today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Poles Hear Peace Terms.

MOSCOW ASSOCIATED Press), Aug. is.
The Russian Soviet peace terms were
read to the Polish delegates at their first
meeting with the Soviet representatives
in Minsk today The Polish answer will
be returned tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
MILLIONS OF ORPHANS.
Red Cross Officials Say 100000 Chill
dren Have Lost Father or Mother.

PARIS, Aug. lS--Twleve million chill.
dren in Europe lost one or both parents
during the war, it is shown by compiIa-
tions gathered by representatives of the
American Red Cross in eighteen coun-
tries.
Russia leads with four million such chill
dren, Germany follows with three mil
dion and France has one million. Al
bania is last on the list with 1900.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
THE WEATHER.

Fair Tonight and hursday-Moderate
Temperature
WASHINGTON, Aug. lS.-The weather
forecast: Fair tonight and Thursday
Moderate temperature. North and
northeast winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
First Baptist Church

Friday at 7.3O-Regular church prayer
meeting.
The J. Z. Hall class will hold a food
sale on the lawn Of the Baptist church
Saturday afternoon, Aug. q, at 3 o'clock.
Qce-eream will be on sale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
MORE ALCOHOLIC CASES.
Number of Patients in Bellevue Hospital
Is Increasing

NEW YORK, Aug ls.-The number of
cases for alcoholic treatment in. the
Bellevue hospital has increased within
the past few weeks
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18

Greek and Roman wines were per-
fumed generally by sleeping the leaves
of roses or yiolets in the liquor until it
had acquired the odor of the flowers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Red Men S Hall

Friday, Aug. 20, at p. m-special
~ meeting of Quonekticut, tribe No. ,,
lmp'd Or of r. NJ.
Saturday night dances are discon-
tinued until Oct. 2
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
Masonic Temple

Wednesday, Aug Is, at 7.3O p. m
Stated conclave of Beauseant Command
cry, No. 7.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18
FOR SALE

Two Winchester rifles; one pair port
ieres; one carpet sweeper and vacuum
one front room table; one hat rack
two stands;, three old rocking chairs;
four hens; six chickens.
L. R. MORRILL,,
Home ST., Near Oak Grove School.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18

Shabbiness is inexcus-
able.
A bad bargain in clothes
not only keeps making faces
at you, but frightens away
the folks who would like to
be friendly toward you.
You can improve your ap-
pearance at the cost of little
money if you will visit our
clothes shop.
We're handling a line of
snappy suits that will put
you in right with the folks
that are worth while.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-18

Continued on Page 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

decided TO abandon the idea q at
tempting 20 have another Ghautauqua
session and a resolution was adopted
authorizing the conversion Of all prop
erty on the historic camp grounds De-
longing to the Mississippi Chautauqua
association 10 cash TO the end that out
standing obligations against the Chau-
auqua assembly might be lQuidated.
While Il had previously been agreed
by the Camp Meeting association TO
mer Il was decided that the days for
tion authorizing the sale Of the entire
After the legal status Of the property
has been determined it will be put upon
the market.
So that in the next few days this fam
Gus religious and educational Mecca,
which has attracted the pious and liti-
Tati Of the state for so years will be
sold TO that person offering the COM
mittee the best price and converted to
commercial uses. The property Is sit
uated just one mile from the Illinois
Central depot here, contains 40 acres Of
beautiful woodland. Is skirted by an
artificial lake covering 20 acres and Is
conceded to be one Of the prettiest
spots in the state.
II is probable that stock company
will be organized to take the property
over and make 1t one of the play
grounds of this section of Mississippi
The city is ready TO cooperate with
the purchasers to this end, whoever
they may be.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
FORESTRY BILL
IN MISSISSIPPI
FAILS Of PASSAGE
Roberts Bill, Authorizing $25,-
100000 Bond Issue for
Coed Roads, viii Be Voted
on in House Thursday.

JACKSON, Miss, Feb 26. (Spl)--The
subject Of forestry conservation is dead,
insofar as this session is concerned,
the judiciary committee, division c,
having adversely reported the four
pending measures. This action was
taken after lengthy hearing with the
lumbermen.
The Roberts bill passed by the SEN
ate, authorizing a $4,000, 900 bond issue
for good roads, win be taken up as
the special order in the house Thurs
day morning. Chairman Mitchell is con.
fident of its passage.
The principal fight in the house We'd
nesday was on the Kiger bill, passed
by the senate, authorizing the two
levee boards to take over the Bruins
wick levee system. The bill had been
shot to pieces with amendments by the
committee on levees, the most impor-
tant being that levees i'm the two dis
tricts must be first brought to stand
work is undertaken, and limiting bond
issuances to not more than 100000 per
year.
Several minor amendments from the
floor were accepted by Chairman Sill
lers who gave a terse description Of
the situation, showing that backwaters
from the Warren county district now
flood moro than a million acres OF
delta lands. The federal government, he
said, has offered to double whatever
expenditure may be made by the two
levee districts.
Several delta members discussed the
bill, the debate running the entire
gamut Of the levee system. An amend
ment by Mr. Anderson that would have
virtually destroyed the bill was tabled
and the bill finally passed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
HISTORIC CAMP
MEETINGS WILL
Be DISCONTINUED
Famous Chautauqua Property
Near Crystal Springs To Be
Sold as Summer Resort Was
Maintained for 80 Years.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. Feb. g.
(SpL)-A full attendance Of the Hem
ington Camp Meeting association met at
the office Of the secretary, S. H. Ably,
Tuesday, where it was met by dele
cation from the Mississippi Chautauqua
assembly, the purpose being to decide
definitely the future Of the camp meet
ing and the Mississippi Chautsuqua.
After some discussion 1t was definitely
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

After any serious illness, the first
thing you notice when you begin to
get around is your lack OF strength
and enerEy-a tired. weak feeling
The sooner you get your strength
back the better. The thing to do Is
TO eat plainly OF good, nourishing food,
get an the fresh air you can, exercise
conservauvely, and take Ziron Iron
Tonic three times day.
Your doctor viii tell you this is
sound advice, and urge you TO follow
Read this letter from Mr.. J. b Kelly,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
Bank Vice-President
Tells HOw ZirOn Iron Tonic Helped His
Daughter After Operation for Appendicitis

vice president Of the First National
Bank. Graceville, Fla: My daughter
had been in bad health since last April.
She was operated on for appendicitis.
She has been taking Ziron for two
weeks Her appetite is better than Il
has been. Her nerves are better, and
she says she feels better know
that Ziron Is good for weak and feeble
people"
Ziron Is a scientific. reconstructive
tonic. prepared from valuable strength
building ingredients, for weak people
with thin blood. Druggists sell ziron
on a money-back guarantee. Try II.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

Nr Hourh touched upun during the in-
taryiew was the falling off in demand
for books ia America The American
people. ne said are reading fewer books
BY many thousands than they did sew
eral years ago The best seller Of this
year, be declared, win aggregate a sale
Of approximately one-third Of the copies
OF some Of the best sellers Of II years
from books TO the devotion OF the
American people TO automobile Joy rid
ing and moving picture shows, Instead
OF spending his evening reading books
as he used to do. the average American
takes a spin in his car or goes TO q
movie show.