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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
WEST BRATTLEBORO


Glen Roberts went Thursday to Bel
lows Falls to visit several days with his
grandmother, Mrs. Fred Penn.
Mrs. H. w. Carpenter and daughter,
Thelma, of Greenfield spent Thursday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. L..
Nichols.
Mrs. Henry Metzler and two chill
dren of Cheshire, Conn, came today
to visit her sister, Mrs. A. V. Wood
worth, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Mann returned
Wednesday night from Barre, where
they visited week with their son,
DIR. H. f. Mann, and family
Mrs H. H Ainsworth and daughter,
Miss Eileen, visited Monday with her
mother, Mrs. Morse, who lives with her
daughter, Mrs w. o. Buttstadt
Baptist church, Rev. Z. b. Cornell,
pastor. Sunday morning worship at
1890 with sermon by the pastor. Sun
day school at As; evening service at
O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ainsworth and
daughter Eileen, who have been Wis
iting several days with her brother, w.
H. Eddy, have returned to their home,
Miss Elizabeth Eddy accompanying
them for a week s stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Bruce and
daughter, Miriam, of New York, who
boarded four weeks with Mrs. John
Stafford, went Thursday to Pittsfeld,
Mass, for stay of 10 days before re-
turning to their home in New York.
Rev. w. s. Robinson and family, a
former pastor in West Guilford, who
with his family has been staying at
Green River Sew weeks, will come to
Arthur Lynde Is home Sunday to visit
week before returning to their home.
Congregational church, Rev A. V.
Woodwork, pastor. Sunday morning
worship at 1890. Sermon by the pastor;
Sunday school at ll.45; junior Christian
Endeavor at 4.30 p. M; Christian En-
deavor meeting at Z p. M. Topic, The
Beauties and Wonders of Gods World.
Leader, c. r. Prentiss.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
UN1vERsAL1srs AT GLOUCESTER
cvc- 5000 Attend Opening Session
Yesterdays Speakers.

GLOUCESTER, Aug. 27.-AIore than
5000 Universalists from throughout the
country arrived here yesterday to at
tend the opening session Of the 15Oth
anniversary of the founding of Universe
Lists by the Rev John Murray
The exercises yesterday were held in
the First Church, and the subject under
discussion was Jniyersalism in the Past
The Rev. Hal r Kearns of Bridgeport
Ct, presided aud the speakers were Ar
.thnr ~ Pierce, psSncipal of Dean Acad
envy the Rev Lewis II. Fisher, dean d
the Ryder DIVINITY school; William II
/ Mel aughlin- Of Scranton, Pa, and the
Rev Leroy w Goons of Havenhill !
During the afternoon the Massachu
sets Woman's Missionary association
gave jubilee, followed by welconl,
service conducted by Jeremiah Foster
president Of the Universalist Laymen1
society of Massachusetts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
Will Not Enter Contest for Town Rep,
resentative of Rockingham.

BELLOWS FALLS, Aug. 27.-Judge
7. E. O'Brien has withdrawn from the
field as candidate for town repre-
sentative and petition is being cir
culated for Harold A. Hatch, the only
other Republican aspirant. There is
talk that Hatch will also receive Dem
ocratic Endorsement. Judge o 'Brien
had secured rs signatures and was
looked on as a strong candidate for
the Office. He gave as his reason for
withdrawal the fact that he was I'M
willing to enter a contest if there were
other candidates. Sept. / is the last
day for filing papers at the town clerk S
office and no candidate has filed thus
far
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
LAND BANK EARNINGS GROW.
Expenses Are Reduced by Cuts in Per
sonnet.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Earnings
of the federal land banks established a
new record in July, their net return to-
falling s257, 203.94, approximately $4,000
more than in last February, the previous
record month
The increase is explained by the fact
that while the fixed gross income is the
same-new loans being temporarily sus-
pended as result of pending litigation
the land banks have reduced their op-
Grating expenses through reduction in
personnel Dividends viii be paid as us
ual, Outstanding loans aggregate S3I4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
Dry Goods Department, Downstairs Store

Women's $3.50 Isle Hose, in black only;
wonderful value, Sale Price CSC
Women's $1.3o Muslin Skirts, only small
lot at this price, Sale Price CSC
soc Kolynos Tooth Paste, not more than
two to a customer, Sale Price TIC
Women's SIPS Silk Camisoles; an excep-
tional value, Sale Price CSC
Wonen's 75c Mercerized Hose, in black and
colors; extra good quality,
bsr Sale Price soc
Childrens 4oc Fine Quality Hose. in black
only, Sale Price 20c
$1,000 Neverbreak Trunks, built for service
in the u S. Army Size 17x2Ox1o. Get
yours now, Sale Price $3.50
Womens $1.3o Envelope Chemises, big
value. Don't overlook these,
Sale Price CSC
25c Talcum Powder, several kinds from
which to make your selection,
Sale Price 15c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
Auction Sale.
SOUTH LONDONDERRY, VT.
AUGUST 80
At 10 O'clock A. M.

Household goods, and real estate, of
T.. d. Davies, cansistingYof l2-roem
house, large barn (stalls for cows and
horse), big hen house (large enoug1r foI
100 hens), big barn floor for auto, etc
Two acres of land running spring wa
ter to house. Also four acres of land
and new barn, about 200 yards from
homestead Both places about hall
milo from high school, churches, post
office, and r. r. station. The stately
maple trees and fine grounds make boil
places combined a beautiful summel
home, or splendid poultry farm.
Lunch at noon.
Auctioneer, Julian Johnson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27

Mems $500 Blue Chambray Work Shirts,
soft collars, 14-17 sizes, at $4,000. SLID
Mems $3.50 Negligee Shirts, collar band
style, sizes 14-17, at ............ $3.50
Mems SOC Fine Cotton Hose, all shades and
sizes .. $50 pr, 3 prs for S1.OO
Mems $500 Negligee Shirts, with and with
out collars, IA and 141z only -. $1.OO
Mems $500 Heavy Blue Overalls and Jump
erS ................. Sl.o0 each
Mems $3.50 Mesh Union Suits, sizes to ~,
Mems $500 Fine Ribbed Union Suits, sizes
up to 40, at ............. SI.oO
Mems $500 Cotton Sweaters. with and with
out collars; gray and brown, at S1.95
Mems SIPS Best Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, all sizes, at ........... Csc
Mems S1oo Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers,
all sizes, at 6oc
Mems $1.50 Balbriggan Union Suits, sizes
up to AZ at S1.00
Mems $500 Chalmers" Fine Ribbed Union
Suits, sizes to 46, at ...... S1.90
Mems SIPS Silk Fibre Hose, all sizes, CSC
Mems 35c Brown Mixed Hose, 10-11A sizes
az ,.ss+.. ..S.sc ). .......f -.-'..t-s% -oG
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27

Csc Cameo Cotton. extra fine quality and big
value, Sale Price 49c
45c Bath Towels, good size and weight.
Only small lot to sell, Sale Price 29c
Csc Bleached Crash, good quality,
Sale Price $50
6ec Shifting Madras pretty striped patterns,
Sale Price 49c
$500 Pink Batiste Corsets, all sizes,
Sale PRICE 81 40
soc Pillow Cases, sizes 42x36; made of fine,
serviceable cotton, Sale Price 39c
S2o8 Mating Suit Cases, an Inexpensive
case, built to Standard wear, {
Sale Price $2.49
CSC Fancy Figured Voiles, attractive pat
terms and colors, Sale Price $50
$1.es Fancy Figured Imported Voiles,
Sale Price ST 20
$3.50 CD Corsets, in large sizes,
Sale Price $2.95
Women's $175 Pure Silk Hose, in black and
white only, Sale Price S1.2o
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
WEST HALIFAX,

The town is putting on two cement
bridges near the May house, so-called.
Albert Cooke of Rochester, n. Y, has
been visiting his brother, Eli Cooke, the
past week.
Rev Clifford sitetson of Rutland will
preach in the Universalist church next
Sunday at go O'Clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
AUCTION
[ will sell at public auction
Saturday, August %,
at 70 Washington St., Brattleboro, VT.
at o'clock

the following household goods: 2 cham
Der suites, lounge, dining table, small
table, several stands, chairs, refriger-
ator, 2 bureaus, morris chair, uphol-
stored chair, child Is crib, 3 art squares;
sitting room stove, kitchen range, gas
stove, lot of dishes and tinware, pair
of portieres, lot of pictures, lot of
harness trimmings and many other
things too numerous to mention.
HIRAM HYDE,
A. G.. Gallup, Auctioneer.
w. A. Shumway, Clerk,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27

Ladies $3.50 Georgette Waists, in white,
flesh, navy and burgundy ....... S3.95
Ladies $500 White Wolfe Waists of very
fine quality, at ................ S1.oo
Ladies $500 Waists, of white wolfe,
trimmed with lace and pin tucks, $1.3S
Ladies' S1.50 Wolfe Waists, in both white
and colored, at ...............,... 95c
Ladies SIPS Waists of plain and crossbar
Volle ............. ............ S0c
Ladies soc, 75c and $1oO Bathing Caps
choice of the balance of our stock, all new
this year, to close out, at ......... 25c
Ladies $500 and $500 Worsted Bathing
Suits in many different color combina-
Ladies' $500 White Skirts of surf satin and
gabardlne, at ........-.-.. So.90
Ladies $500 and $500 Wolfe Dresses, with
white organdie collars ... $2.95
Six $500 and $3.50 Wolfe Dresses, in figured
and lowered patterns .......... $685.
Ladies' SOC Isle Thread Gloves, in gray,
black and white observation-disclosures. 25c
One Dozen Ladies' $500 White Skirts,
trimmed with white buttons. 49,. 79c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27

You car never be sure what impression
"a knock will make on your nearer as
to the one who is Knocked" but yoif
may he sure that his impression of the
knocker'' is always bad
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
JUDGE o'BRIEN wITHDRAws.

Dancing, Island Park, saturday.-adv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-27
Mems Department, Main Floor

Mems $500 Athletic Union Suits, "Mansco''
brand sizes to 46, at ........ SO
Mems SOC Ide Laundered Collars, 81 styles,
all sizes, including quarter sizes, at zoe
Mems o0c Silk Lisle Hose, all colors and
Mems $500 Pajamas, plain colors, all sizes,
at ................... S2.40
Mems zoe White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, large sizes, at ............ 12c
Mems $500 Night Shirts, all sizes, at
S1.45
Mems and Young Mems Suits
Marked Down
Mems $500 Suits, at .......... $3.50
Mems $4,000 Suits, at ... $23.75
Mems SIS and $40 Suits, at ,..t.. $3.50
Mems $45, so and 500 Suits, at. :. $3.50
Two-Piece Summer Suits 1
Also Reduced
$500 and $1,000 Suits, at ..... $11.9O
1900 and $500 Suits, at .... $1,000
$4,000 and $500 Suits, at ... $21.9O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26

those states to vote differently on the subject of ratification if they realized that the action in Tennessee was over shadowed by doubt as to its true ef- feet; and that the Tennessee legislators statement which met their specified tions, with the request that the secre- tary issue it.
 The secretary was presented with the statement, as he declares in his in terview, and when he read it, he stated that he saw no reason why he should not sign 1t, but would submit it to his legal adviser.
 "A similar request had been made orally the day before, which the secre- tary promised unreservedly to give, but in this he failed. The statement which we requested him to give, a copy of which he now has in his office, and which he says was obviously an i'm proper thing for him to do is as fol- lows:
 "At the request of certain representa- tives of the lower house of the Tennes- see legislature I give to the public the following facts with reference to the ac- tion of the Tennessee legislature on the nineteenth amendment:
 'On August 27, 1920 I received from the governor of Tennessee a certificate showing that the legislature of Tennes- see had ratified the nineteenth amend ment in manner and form appearing on the journal of the senate and house, true and correct copies of which were made part of the governors certificate Act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
ANTI DELEGATION
 ISSUES STATEMENT
Take Issue With Colby as to What He Had Been Asked
 to Give Out
By Associated Press

Nashville, September 25.-The anti suffrage delegation from Tennessee headed by Speaker Seth Walker which called on Secretary of State Colby. is- sued a statement today taking issue with MT. Colby as to what the delega- ton had recently asked him to give cut concerning Tennessees action on suffrage. The statement in part fol- lows
 Tn the Nashville morning paper of September 24 there appeared a news item' sent from Washington by the As sociated Press, in which Secretary Colby Is reported to have said, among other things. that the Tennessee legis- lators, who recently called upon him at Washington, had requested him to puphsh some statement in which the oplnlon was expressly or im- pIied conveyed that the action of the state of Tennessee was incon- elusive and that grave doubt existed as to the finality and legal effect 0. 1 it's vote on the nineteenth amendment and that their theory in so requesting was that political effect would b. obtained thereby in Connecticut and 1 Maryland, and might cause either
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
QUESTIONS MIR. HARDING

Cheyenne, Wyoming. September 25.- Governor Cox, during his presidential campaign today in Wyoming, askel Senator Harding, his republican op- ponent if he had not written to Sena- tor Johnson of California to hold Cali fornias support by giving direct un- reserved pledge" against the League of Nations.
 The democratic candidates question to Senator Harding were propounded at Laramie's late today piror to the governors address here tonight The interrogations follow:
 "On Tuesday Senator Johnson of California said that he was going to support Senator Harding because the senator intended to scrap the League of Nations. Senator Johnson speaks as though he has a very definite as- surance from Senator Harding and am prepared to believe that 1t amounts to something more than the declara- tion made in his formal speech of ac- ceptance. I would like to ask Senator Harding. therefore. this question:
 "Did you. or did you not write Johnson a letter? Did you or did you not in that letter say to Senator John son that his interpretation of your position as announced in your speech of acceptance was correct? In short did you or did you not by letter give to Senator Johnson for the purpose of houlding his support throughout the cam paign a direct and unreserved pledge that you were against the league as Senator Johnson is against the ieague?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
IMPORT TRADE GROWS
Imports First Eight Months This Year
 Exceed Entire 1919 Record
By Associated Press

Washington, September 25.-Amer- ica's import trade is expanding at more rapid pace than is it's export trade. Detailed figures were made public today by the department or commerce showing that imports for the first eight months of the calendar year exceeded those of the twelve months of 1919 by approximately s10O, ,o0O, 900. Imports in 1919 estab- lished a new high record.
 On the other hand, exports for the eight months period ending with Au- gust were $2,437, I'll, ,S89 less than those in the twelve months of 1919. and were only $211 100000 greater than the eX- ports for the first eight months of last year. The total of exports for the eight months was $5,4SS, ,254,121. The total of imports for the eight months was $4,000, e27445 as compared with $2,261, 1,550,440 for the corresponding period of 1919. The excess of exports over imports for the eight months cf this yer was $1,4S3. 900, which rep resents the trade balance in favor of the United States. The trade balance for the first eight months of 1919 ex- ceeded $3,000,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
FUEL CONTROL IN
 ALABAMA APPEARS ID BE CERTAINTY
Only Unforeseen Eleventh Hour Opposition Can Pre- vent Passage of State Fuel
 Administration Law
By FRED H. GORMLEY
 mentsomery Bureau The Aes-Hsrald


 Montgomery, September 25.-(Special) Unless unforeseen opposition develops at the elevnth hour, Alabama will have fuel administrator with power to di- rect the distribution of coal to all sec uons of the state before the end of next week. Developments during today ind;- cated that there will ben on serious opposi- tion to the bill introduced in the house Thursday and reported favorably Friday which gives the governor the right to make contracts with the coal companies for fuel for the general public and pro- vides for fuel administrator to direct the distribution of the fuel in the state. Coal operators have accepted the meas ure and about 90 per cent, including all large companies, have signed an agree ment with the governor to make avail able to the fuel administrator all sup plies which exceed the amount which is actually under legal contract at this time. This means that the public will know as soon as the law is enacted what prices will be paid for all grades of coal at the mines. In addition. Governor kilby will have the fuel administration to determine what additional charges shall be made for transportation and in cidentals in order that residents of any section may know what is the fair price for coal in their town.
 GOVERNOR IN EARNEST
 Governor Kilby is determined to do everything in his power to relieve the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26

ing thereon. I issued proclamation in , the discharge of a duty, ministerial only, the discharge of a duty. ministerial only, amendment.
 |" On September [, 1920. I received an other certificate from the governor of Tennessee, showing that the lower house had reconsidered it's former action, ana by a vote of 47 to A. twenty members present and not voting, rejected sad amendment.
 "It was not within the province ot my duties, and is not now, to determine whether Tennessee as matter of law adopted or rejected the nineteenth amendment
 "At the time the above paper was handed to Secretary Colby. Connecticut had ratified for the second time, the nineteenth amendment, which he well knew, for the reason that an afternoon paper published in Washington. carry ing this news item, was shown him. This fact is conclusive evidence of the truth as to whether the Secretary discovered that we thought the issuance of the statement requested would have any po- litical effect in Connecticut"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26

situation caused by the fuel shortage which has resulted from the strike and freight congestion. If the legislature should ajourn sine dine Saturday night, as the members now hope, without pass ing a law for the control of the fuel supply, Governor Kilby would imme- diately issue a call for another ex- traordinary session, which would as semble at once. His friends are con- vinced that he is in earnest about re- lieving the fuel shortage and that ne realizes that relief cannot come except through governmental agency.
 Members of the legislature who re- mained in the city through the week end favored the compromise bill of MT. Tcmpkins, which will take the place of the bill creating a coal commission and absolutely taking over control of the in dustry which was introduced last week and was returned to the house without recommendation by the judiciary commit tee Friday. This bill will receive the full support of the administration, and no effort will be made at this time to pass the original bill. However, Governor K;lby, in his message Friday, gave notice that if the compromise measure and the contracts with the coas operators are not sufficient to prevent fuel famine he will not hesitate to call another extra ordinary session in order that further ac- tion may be taken.
 Only three bills recommended by the governor in his call had reached the eX- exutive department Saturday. One was the bill requiring all state officials to live in Montgomery, while the other two were election laws passed to meet the new con- ditions resulting from the ratification of the woman suffrage amendment.
 TWO OTHERS NEAR
 Two other administration bills are scheduled to reach the governors of- fee by Wednesday, They are the public utilities bill and the blue sky measure. The former gives the public service com mission greater powers in regulating service and charges of public utilities, while the latter abolishes the present blue sky commission and puts the duties on the public service commission. Both bills have been passed by the house and are on the calendar of the senate TOT consideration next week.
 The bill included in the governors call which seems to have the hardest road tt travel is the one putting teeth into the law requiring owners of all dogs to pay taxes on them. It has gone no farther than the calendar of the house, having reached that position only Friday. An other bill recommended by the governor which is travelling slowly imposes tax of one-eighth of cent gallon on gas oline and other motor fuels It was re- ported favorably with a substitute in the senate Friday. A similar bill has been introduced in the house. Oil companies are opposing the measure. Opposition was so strong at the regular session ol 1919 the inspection bill was stolen two times.
 "A large number of local bills have beer introduced during the past few days and will be on the house calendar Monday Those who introduced them will attempt to continue the session until they have been passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
COX OPPOSED TO
 ARMENIAN MANDATE
tContinued from Page one)

troops into combat. Stop building bat tleships and maintaining large stand ing army and develop our natural re- sources"
 The governor will remain here over Sunday and on Monday will tour Ne braska with South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri to follow in the last week of his western trip, which closes next Sat urday at Kansas City.
 At Laramie Governor Cox referred to an alleged mysterious letter of Sena- tor Harding. He propounded a question to Senator Johnson of California, ask ing if Senator Harding had not writtra Senator Johnson letter in which, the governor said Senator Harding gave T "direct and unreserved promise" that he was absolutely and unreservedly against the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
Beaten and Robbed

R. L. Couch of Pinkney City was beaten over the head by thugs yester- day morning and robbed of his pocket book, watch and chain and was then left in the mouth of an alley near Fourth avenue and North Twenty-fifth street.
 In a badly bruised condition and with several cut places about his head, he was picked up at late hour and carried to the Hillman hospital. Last night he was in a greatly improved condi- ton, but was unable to give any descrip- ton of the thugs that had robbed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
DIE IN ACCIDENTS
Two Women Killed and Two Men Are
 Painfully Hurt In Atlanta
By Associated Press

Atlanta, september 35.-Two women. were killed and two men painfully in- jured in two automobile accidents here late today.
 Mrs. Carrabelle Holey White, forty. was run down and killed as she alighted from street car. The automobile that struck her hit the street car also. ca rooned off and collided with an ice wagon, injuring Louis Brown, negro dra,iver
 B. F. Mcdonald, 31, was held without bond as driver of the automobile.
 Mrs. John Marse, 4S, was knocked down as she and her husband started across the street. MT. Marse was taken to A hospital painfully hurt Police re- ports said a woman was driving the car that struck them, and that she had not been found tonight.
 Both accidents occurred in the semi. central district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-26
Tobacco Growers Organize Nv Associated Press

Danville. va, september Zo.-A state wide organization of tobacco growers was formed here today at mass meet ing attended by more than five thou sand growers It will be known as the Virginia Growers Association. and it's announced aim is to obtain some satis- factory explanation for the depression of the market. to aid small planters financially when the crop is marketed slowly and to get united order in crop curtailment next year. The local to- bacco market. suspended since Tuesday, on account of it's dernoralization, will resume Monday.