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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
CAN'T SIGN PACT
1T DISAPPROVES
Allied Supreme Council Has
Prepared Reply, But Will
Not Make Its Terms Pub
lie - Presidents Note Is
Treated as a Veto - He
Must Make Contents Pub
lie

WASHINGTON, Feb. l7.-President
Wilson in his memorandum" to the allies
concerning their proposed Adriatic settle
ment informed them that the United
States might have to consider withdraw
ing the treaty of Versailles from the sen
ate if the allies went ahead with their
plans without the consent of the United
States
This statement was made officially here
today with the further statement that the
American position was outlined not in the
nature of a threat, but as a statement of
a situation created mot by an act of the
American government but by an act OF
the British French and Italian premiers,
If it were party to the treaty of Yer
sailles of subscribing through the pact to
a right of sovereignty a.,d other agree
ments to which it was opposed"
The treaty of Versailles and the Anglo
Franco-American pact are considered in
separable as far as the question is con
cerned and if President Wilson should de-
termine to withdraw the treaty Of Yer
sailes it would mean that the American
Franco pact would be withdrawn at the
same time it was explained.
State department officials take the posi-
ton that the French press is .endeavorne
through setting up cry of threat on the
part of the American government to place
the blame for the situation which has
arisen at Americas door "instead of OF
the acts of the foreign premiers where i
belongs"
It was reiterated that on Dec. before
acting Secretary Polk left Paris the Amer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
DUTCH HOLD FIRM.
Will Not Surrender Former Emperor
Will Keep Him Guarded.

THE HAGUE, Feb l7.-Holland will
answer the second note sent by the en-
tente with regard to the status of former
Emperor William by reiterating her orig
inal position, refusing to surrender the
|ex-ruler, but acquiescing in the request
to guard him closely, it was declared here
today. The Dutch answer will be des-
patched within few DAYS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
Masonic Temple

Tuesday evening, Feb X, 7.3O o'clock
Regular meeting Bingham chapter, No.
80, o. E. S. A family supper will be
served at 6.l5.
Wednesday, Feb. ls.-Stated conclave
Beauseant commandery, No. I, X. I.
Friday, Feb 2O-Special communica-
tion of Brattleboro lodge, No. l02. Work:
f. c.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
LORD MAYOR ELECT FREE.
Conditionally Released from Long I'm.
sonment--Arrested in 1916.

LONDON, Feb 17.-Tom I. Kelly, lord
mayor elect of Dublin, was conditionally
released from prison Monday night and is
now at the home of a friend prior to his
removal to a nursing home He had been
under arrest since May 25, 1916, on char
ges arising out of the Irish revolt that
wear
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
FREE WIRELESS IN MARCH.
President Orders War Time Restrit
tions Removed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL. = All war
time restrictions on internal radio
communications in the United States
were removed, effective Feb. 20, under
an executive order signed today by
President Wilson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
FORMER PREMIER ON TRIAL.
Joseph Caillaux Charged with Conspir
acy Against His Country.

PARIS, Feb. 17--Joseph Caillaux, for
mer Premier of France was placed on trial
today before the senate sitting as high
court, charged with conspiracy against his
country in time of war. The accused man
entered the chamber accompanied by three
police officers There was large atten-
dance, very few of the senators being alb
Sent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy and Warmer Tonight and Tomor-
row-Probabiy Snow.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE wealth
er forecast: Cloudy and warmer tonight
and Wednesday, probably snow. Fresh
southwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
First Baptist Church

Tuesday, 7.30 p. m.-Christian En-
deavor meeting.
Friday, p. m.-Meeting of Junior En-
deavor society; 7.30, regular church
prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
MA Y WzIHDRA " TREATY
If ALLIES IGNORE Il. s.
IN ADRLA77C AFFAIR

President Wilson Hinted
Such Action In MemOran-
dunn to Allies - Ameri-
cans Position Is Not In
tended as a Threat, But
as Statement of Real Sit
uatiOn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17

Business and professional women of
Minneapolis have opened an up-to-
date clubhouse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17
FINE SPEAKER At
BOARD OF TRADE
Excellent Talk at Midday
Luncheon Today on
Team Work
WHY EMPLOYEES
LOSE INTEREST
Ralph E. Barstow, Sales Manager of
Greenfield Tap & Die Corporation,
Says Part of Responsibility Is
Chargeable to Employers.

An especially fine talk was given this
noon at the midwinter luncheon of the
Brattleboro board of trade in the Ma
sonic temple banquet hall by Ralph E
Barstow, general sales manager of the
Greenfield Tap & Die corporation Pres
(NapfipJad ON Doro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-17

Continued on Page 81
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-31

= EMEMBER that every article our six floors now
~ bears sensational Clearance Sale Price. Remember
that it makes difference what you need you will find it
at Hartmans and dollar saved dollar earned. Again
say remember bargains best proved by comparison
small deposit will hold any selection until you ready
to have it delivered By all attend this sale and
convince yourself eit ..
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-31

IT AVE you attended this greatest of all great bargain
IL eventsg If not you must make it point to be here to-
morrow The sensational bargains continue to make Hart
mans Winter Clearance Sale the talk of Omaha and
cny Hundreds of people saved hundreds Of dollars the
first few dayshere be hundreds of dollars saved toor
so take advantage of this opportunity to money in
,,le@op+ p+;,1
The herald., 1920-12-16
A Christmas Romance
By Mary Graham Bonner
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

&c. 1870, Western Newspaper Union)
The herald., 1920-12-16

taken with him a present which could
neither be divided and eaten, nor bor-
rowed and read.
Soon, soon he was going to give II
to her, and soon, soon he hoped to see
her wear ii.
Marjorie" he began, "the other fell
lows all like you. of course, but you
know I've been feeling for some time
kind of differently about things. And
before l went back to college again
thought perhaps-you know-I thought
Christmas eve would be such a nice
time to look back upon when we had
grandchildren as our engage"
The front door burst open after a
quick and vigorous knocking, and the
bunch" came in.
what! You here, JIM Stole a
march on us, eh?"
They gave their presents to Mario
rfe. Then they asked her to play the
piano. Then they sang. Nervously
Jim looked at his watch. 1t was al
most Christmas day-and he so much
wanted to be able to look back on
Christmas eve as the time of his en-
gagement. and somehow he had fan.
cied Marjorie looked upon him a
little more affectionately than upon
the rest. Finally he could bear 1t no
longer.
Il say, fellows" he began, at seems
to me that as long as the bunch wants
to hang around the best friend the
bunch ever had and won't give any
one fellow any more chance than an
other I'll just have to do my proposing
before the whole bunch
I've got little ring here I'd like
Marjorie to wear, and while I always
want to be one of The bunch and she
always wants to be a friend of the
bunch ! know, I'd like to have her
regard me as more than Just a friend I"
And I'd like to be more than a
friend to one Of the bunch" Marjorie
said.
Congratulations shouted the
bunch" "And Merry Christmas and
lots of them!"
But to think" one Of the bunch"
said to the rest afterward, shat one
OF us was able to put II over on the
rest OF us-and Marjorie, toop
And the next day. which was Christ
mas, the bunch" all came around to
see one of the bunch" kiss the friend
OF the bunch" under the mistletoe.
which favor was granted the bunch
very willingly.
The herald., 1920-12-16

mother and the others had placed their
little gifts in the stocking bearing a
card with Randalrs name. All alone
she kissed the precious envelope and
slipped II into the stocking.
"A necktie. gloves and a pen knife
That from aunty. Something ALWAYS
useful. A letter, mol a card Of greet.
Ing. mol Why. what does this mean 7"
spoke Randall Marsh. and read II as
they all gathered about the fire place,
and then he knew. Unselfish man that
he was, he actually blushed like a cul-
prit detected at the revelation of a
sleeping secret Of years.
1T means that I have the dearest,
most noble husband in the world ="
cried Eunice, her arms about him, her
lips raining kisses. "Oh. my brave one I
my true one! And who In the world
today deserves the blessings Of Christ.
mas more than you'll"
The herald., 1920-12-16

Many of them, coming home at the
same time, on the same train, would
agree to call together.
Then they would have a good time.
singing, talking, laughing. Marjorie
was such n good sort. The whole
bunch" liked her
She played the piano well for dane
ing and had the kind of voice which
made others want TO gather around
the piano and join in the chorus.
In truth, without Marjorie the
bunch" would have been Oftentimes
very lonely, very restless and wretched.
Marjorie danced well, too. and If one
wanted a girl to come up TO Il prom or
n class dance Marjorie would always
fit in anywhere. Then, too, she
wouldn't be mad If a fellow asked an
other girl.
Marjorie was an exceptional girl.
Marjorie wasn't jealous of any OF
them. She seemed TO regard them as
they regarded her-good sorts as she
was a good sort. They passed the time
for her merrily as she did for them.
They were jolly good companions as
she was a jolly good companion.
So it went on. And another Christ
mastime came along and MarjOrie's
house was the center of the gayety.
1t was the night before Christmas.
The bunch" were taking around their
Christmas presents. They were going
to call on Marjorie last because then
they would stay there for a while.
They all had presents for Marjorie,
typical presents from members of a
"bunch" to a friend of the bunch"
There We're several boxes of candy
(Which the bunch" would help eat),
and there were some books. which per-
haps some of the bunch" later would
borrow and read.
One of the bunch" has gone to Mar
jorie's earlier that evening. and had
The herald., 1920-12-16

life had been full of anxiety and strug-
homestead, and at one time 1t seemed
a foreclosure could not be avoided
Then in some way he secured the mon
ey to pay it off, and fortunately ii
was clear of encumbrance when he
died. That was just a month after
Eunice married Randall Marsh.
Her heart warmed as she thought
of the loyal, whole-souled man who
had come into her life at a critical
time. 1t had been generally supposed
that Randall had some little means,
for he was industrious and thrifty, but
when Mr.. RalstOn died Randall stepped
into his place, practical, hard working
and self-Sacrificing.
The tears fell as Eunice reached the
storerOom, and lifted the top of the
fancy box she had herself covered, in
which her father had been accustomed
TO store his extra clothing. Randall
himself had made the receptacle, and
together they had given it to Mr.. Raj
Ston on his last birthday. Eunice re-
moved some articles of apparel tender
ly and with care, placed them on a
chair, and discovered some handker-
chiefs and three pairs of stockings
rolled up neatly. She took the top pair,
undid 1t and with satisfaction noted as
ii unrolled that 1t was new and whole.
"Why, what can this bew she ut
tered, as an envelope fell from the re-
leased folds. Her wonderment in
creased as she picked it up and found
II unsealed and inside q written page
and a peculiar looking key. Then
with staring eyes, breathless, stirred to
the depths of her soul, she read:
after am gone see that this letter
and key are given to Randall Marsh.
1t has been q secret he made me prom
Use never to divulge, that he gave me
money to pay off the mortgage. Poor,
noble hearted fellow he had saved the
$1,000 to build little home, and gave
1t feely TO benefit us all. Month by
month have saved what / could, and
have placed the money In a safety de-
post box in the City bank, where there
is nearly the amount he gave me-"
Eunice with difficulty suppressed
great cry of Joy. She could scarcely
The herald., 1920-12-16

refrain from rush.
ing downstairs and
revealing her mar
velOus discovery to
her mother. AS she
r e fl e cite d how
much this gener-
Gus donation would
mean to them all,
In a transport of
happy tears she
sobbed forth h err
love for the wor-
thy helpmate who
had so W ell full
filled his duty to
herself a nd h r.
family.
Eunice was alive
with half-subdued
excitement all that
evening. She wait
ed when they had
rea ed Aunt
Mary'S until bar
The herald., 1920-12-16

mending yarn, and rounding one Of her
husbands stockings at the heel.
"There! that is done, and / hope It
will pass muster as half respectable
pinned up to Aunt Mary's maEtel."
Mrs. Ralston sighed, and Eunice did
not act any too cheerful. They were
The herald., 1920-12-16
A Christmas Stocking
By Bertha Esnond Ridgehy

URISTNAS and the higl
The herald., 1920-12-16

The peanut crop this year is said to
be 5000 100000 bushels larger than in
1919. but we suppose most Of the sur
plus will be used up In politics.
The herald., 1920-12-16

10 vable, generous
souls, and un tt !
tn e past year or
two had n We r
known what is was
10 skimp and watch
the corners close
ly. TIL e mother
pick G d up the
stocking L unic @
had placed on the
table.
Come to think
of it, Eunlce," she
said, 1--WE can do
better I h n that.
Just run up to the
stOrerOOm. Here is
the key. Y o u IL
ii n d fail err S
clothes and things
as they were when
he died"
The last years
of John Ralston's
The herald., 1920-12-16

The world doesn't remind us so
much of an oppressed tenant because
1t moves. 1t reminds us Of one be-
cause 1t keeps on moving.
The herald., 1920-12-16

HRISTMAS and the high
cost Of living do not make
a very harmonious cOmbi-
nation" observed Mrs.
RalstOn, in her quiet, pa
tient way.
81 was just thinking Of
that, mother" replied her
married daughter, Eunice
Marsh, who sat with her
work basket in her lap,
her needle threaded with
The herald., 1920-12-16

In some cities clothing Is now be-
ing offered at from 20 to so per cen,
on. At the bathing beaches it prom.
tses to be 90 per cent of.
The herald., 1920-12-16

Europe ought to cure herself of the
habit Of listening to every bumptious
Yankee that poses as confidential
agent Of the American people.
The herald., 1920-12-16

Victims Of the high cost Of living
will note with alarm that even the wa
ter In the Great Lakes is rising.
The herald., 1920-12-16

Captain Amundsen plans a new dash
to the pole, possibly to escape the po-
litical discussions are seen to be going
On everywhere else.
The herald., 1920-12-16

ARJORIE was the first girl
every boy called on when
he got hOme for the
Christmas holidays. Yes,
every boy who had gone
away TO school or to col
lege always came to Mar
jOrie'S house first when
the Christmas holidays be-
gan, though there were
exceptions, Of course.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20
DRUG ADDICT AGREES
TOLEAVE CHATTANOOGA

Milo N, Johnson, a drug addict said
To have come here to operate during
the fair, but picked UP by Detectives
Dodson and Paradise few hours after
his arrival, bade farewell to the county
Jail Wednesday morning ana shook the
dust OF Chattanooga from his feet
From his cell In tho walnut street
bnstllo johnson sent pathetic letter
TO Detective Paradise, In which he
begged for n chance TO leave town. Ho
Hnid he Ind been out Of federal prison
only flve weeks, was friendless, out Of
money and $500 miles from home. He
explained that Mr. Paradise impressed
him aH man who ala not desire 10
persecute n person who really wanted
To live down n shady past.
when the letter was shown to Judge
Martin Fleming he quickly decided to
give johnson tho chance he asked for,
and within fow minutes the stranger
passed through the heavy steel door
way OF tho jail proper = free man,
lie assured Detective Paradise he
appreciated his kindness. and he would
not have cause To regret that he had
helped him, In parting he declared he
would not betrny the consideration
shown him, and II would he a long while
before ho comes to Chattanooga again
The plainclotheH man gave johnson n
small amount OF money and sent him
on his way.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20
DRY SPELL SETS
UP new RECORD
No Rain Has Fallen Here Since
Sept. rs, Reports OBJ
server PindeII.
N 0 RAIN F0RECASTED

All previous records OF the local
United States weather bureau once
for a continued drouth Will have
been broken n there 10 no rain here
tooay or Thursday, II wac an.
nouneed Wednesday by Weather
Toreeaster L. NJ. Plndell, who added
tnat there was no rain foreeasted
Tor the immediate future.
Ihere has been no rain in Chatta.
noosa since Sept. 26. II is shown by
weather records. The present dry pc
Ilou Is equivalent TO the longest time
wlthout rain, which was from Sept, GO
lSS4, to Oct. 2l, 1884, covering a period
OF twenty-six days.
observer Pindell also pointed out that
inc least amount OF rain on record for
any month was for the month OF Octo
Der. 1892. when only 20 OF nm inch fell
during the entire month.
Follows Record Rains.
In accounting for. the unusually long
ury weather spell Mr. Pindell mentioned
that II has followed Immediately after
the record breaking rains which fell in
The Tennessee river at CHATTANOOGA
has been stationary for six days az p
stage OF S,S feet. Mr.. Pindell pointed
out that the lock and dam below Chat
tanooga would naturally hold the river
up above the low water stage.
This extended drouth is not a condi-
ION general all over this state or Sec
ion. On the other hand there has
been considerable rain in the western
lection. some in the eastern part OF
ne state, and also some recorded in
titles south OF here, including Birming-
IAN and Montgomery
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20

/ gotten, $4,000 on the representation
that the company was on q dividend
paying basis, or would soon be on II,
ana that the stock would sell at n large
premium. II Is charged.
Tho bill charges that as a matter of
Iact the Dayton Coal and Iron coms
pany had been organized by ii. S,
Mathews and others, and that Mathews
had paid $4,000 for the property and
had agreed TO pay $3.50. 900 in install-
ments and TO put on 100000 in im-
provements on the property and that
the full $4,000, 900 OF capital stock was
issued Tor this property, the new Day.
ton iron, Coal and Railway company
assuming all deferred payments and
even assuming to repay the $4,000
paid on account.
The bin sets out various alleged
methods used to induce the plaintiff
10 purchase the stock. II asks for an
of the contract OF purchase
and asks for Judgment against the
Dayton company, against each OF the
officers and directors. and against
FRIEDMAN & Co. on the grounds that
the complainant, who was old and in
experienced in business, had been In
iuced by fraudulent Misrepresentation
II Friedman q Co, backed by the false
'tatements made In the prospectus and
ndorsed by the officers and directors,
o purchase stock which was worthless
ma which has proven a total loss.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20
CHATTANOOGA WOMAN
HONORED BY REBEKAHS
Odd Fellows Assemble for
Session of Grand Lodge.
Big Parade.

Columbia. Oct 20.--(Special To-day
Is the big day OF the Odd Fellows gath
ering here an elaborate parade mark
ing the beginning OF tho grand lodge
session. Late Tuesday the Rebekah as
sembly elected officers az follows: Miss
Alma Smith, Jackson. president; Mrs.
Louise Kerr, Clarksville. vice president;
Mrs. Beuah Hughes, Chattanooga.
grand warden: Miss Annie Crosmass.
Memphis, secretary; Mrs. Maude h.
Mitchell, Knoxville. ,treasurer; Mrs.
Lucy Dunn, Knoxville, marshal: Mrs
Bessie Bishop, Memphis conductor; Mrs
]. G. Collins, Nashville, chaplain; Mrs
Sallie Mayo. Pleasant View, inside guar
dian; Miss Fannie l.. Jones Paris. out
side guardian; Mrs. Edna Uffleman.
representative to sovereign
grand lodge
The annual banquet for past Rrands
and past grand patriarchs was held
last night, twenty five members Rt-
tending. DIR. J. S. Shoft, OF Chatta-
noogn, was toastmRster.
The high school auditorium WINS
last night to witness the work
II the Olive Rebekah lodge in exemplify-
ng the Rebekah degree
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20

Delegates are arriving Wednesday 10
the Tennessee Mothers congress and
Parent Teachers association which
opens Thursday morning in the court
house auditorium, Mrs. Eugene Crutcher,
state president will preside.
Miss Evelyn Chase, OF the state board
OF health In Nashville, who was head OF
all of the child welfare work In France
for tho war period. In ut tho Hotel
latten. and win put on a health movie
Friday afternoon at the Bjou theater.
kosmos club and the Nancy Ward
chapter u. A. X. will entertain the dele
gates with a luncheon Thursday at the
First Christian church and In the even
ing the city and County Federation
Parent Teachers will give buffet sup
per at the First Christian church. All
who expect TO attend either or both OF
these affairs arc asked TO phone Mrs.
Ernest Spencer. chairman for tho city
federation, Mrs George Mncksnney, Mrs.
Joe '. Williams or Mrs. Janet Durand,
or make reservations Thursday morn
ing at the courthouse auditorium,
Homes were being assigned the dele
gates Wednesday MS they arrived. Both
Mrs. Herman Fergor. president OF the
city federation and Mrs Paul J. hruesi.
head OF the county federation. have
had large number OF homes placed
with them for the entertainment of
delegates. and tho school districts too far
removed to take delegates are paying
at their home for the entertainment OF
hotel.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-20
AGED PREACHER
sues FOR $4,000
'NRev. J. D. Perry Seeks to Re-
cover Money Paid for
Dayton Stock.
SUIT Is FILED AT DAYTON

Rev. J, DeWolf Perry. an Episcopa
mlnister Of Pennsylvania, mas fiied sIit
Wfough Attorney Samuel Bosvortt
ctnlth In the Rhea county chancery
court seeking TO recover money pa
!por stock In the Dayton Coal, Iron and
railroad company
The following are named as defend :
ants In the suit Dayton Coal. Iron and
Eallroad company: Harrison s. Math-
sWs, OF Dayton; James A, Green of
cincinnati; G. p. Ludwig. of Dayton;
george W. Tanning Hugh Mathews
shd Edward $. Spring. of New York
state, all of whom are officers and dl-
rectors OF the company, and Mitchell
M. Friedman. of Chicago and II. D.
Friedman, OF Hickman county, Ten
nessee. being partners under the name
OF Friedman & Co.
induced by, Friedman & Co. Phla-
deIphia brokers. to buy $3.50 worth
OF stock in the Mathews Iron and Steel
company. That the Mathews Iron and
Steel company had been organized
With a capital OF 100000 paid for
paid.
Exchanged Stock.
He later was induced, the bill
charges, to exchange this five shares
OF the stock for FIVE shares OF stock
VI 'iu lay lOIl NOdi ana iron company
and from this beginning Friedman &,
CO.. with the aid or a prospectus is
sued in the name of the Dayton Coal
and Iron company and accompanied by
q letter from II, s. Mathews, presi-
dent Of the company, and setting out
the names Of the directors, induced
him step, by step to sell everything
that he had in Dayton stock paying |
sS. so share for the common and $3.50 |
Ing SIS.
& The complainant charges that this
vent on until the defendants had |