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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12
Representatiye-GOyernOr-SenatOr
Willis.

Among the new members of the
Senate as a result of the recent cleo
ton will be Frank B. Willis, Of Ohio.
Senator Harding will resign in jan
uary, after Republican Governor has
ben installed land Willis will be ap-
pointed to fill out that term and will
begin his own term on March A. Willis
is an orator of high standing, and is
credited with making the best speech
heard at the Chicago Convention last
Jun Willis is lawyer by profess
sion, served two terms in the Ohio
House of Representatives, two terms
in the United States lsslse of Repre-
sentatives, and one term as Governor
of Ohio.
Another Friend For Sheep.
Robert N. Stanfield, Republican.
who has been elected to the Senate
from Oregon to succeed George f.
Chamberlain, Democrat. is farmer,
engaged chiefly in ssheep raising but
dealing in sheep and wool on the side.
His election was one Of the surprises
of the campaign, for his opponent,
Chamberlain, is not only widely
known and personally very popular
but had made a hit with the people
by his open denunciation of the in
competency Of the War Department
Stanfield's thorough familiarity with
the practical problems with which the
farmer has to deal will make him a
particularly valuable member of the
Senate.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12

The married Kaffir women are COM
pelle dto speak language different
from that Of their husbands. They
may not even pronounce their hus-
bands names, but commonly refer to
them "the father of So-and-so."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12
.Barkley's
Shoe Store
(Incorporated)
HARRY BARklEY, President
Maysyi!le, Kentucky, Agency

one hurt the Democratic party more
than the members of his cabinet. Cox
did the best he could under the cir
cumstances. He played small politics
the only kind he knew no VITO play
and he had no one to help him do
differently.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12

I'm these days 1t is a pleasure to meet
a boy who works for his boss first
Furthermore, l am going to put him
o nthe payroll"
And he did. - Wall Street Journal
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12

Mrs. Preston formerly Mrs. Gro
YER cleveland) has the distinction OF
being the only lady to marry Presi-
dent of the United States In the White
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12
RUSSIA TO PURCHASE
MUCH AMERICAN GOODS.

An International News dispatch
from Moscow says that through the
syndicate headed by W. ID. Vanderbilt,
of California, the Russian government
has contracted to purchase a billion
dollars worth of American merchan-
disc.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-11-12

Philadelphia North American Can
anybody swing the labor vite? Ask
Gompers. Somebody swung 1t right
on Sans jaw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1920.
ASSESSING WEALTH.

Hon Charles 4. Prouty, director Of
valuation for the interstate commerce
commission, in recent interview in
Burlington is reported to have said
that the one and the main trouble was
that the country had too much money.
Things will not get back to normal un.
til foreign competition comes in and
equalizes business. He is heartily in
favor Of paying off part Of the war
debt by assessing those who made
great fortunes out of the war. This
could easily be done, in his opinion. by
congress. The statement has been
made that war made 10000 million
aires. This is probably about true.
These with the hundreds OF thousands
who made fortunes which did not reach
a million, could do much TO pay of the
debt, and pulling down some Of this
wealth which was made over night
would be good thing for the country.
If 10000 people had $20,0OO,00 900
NhSI ing ltllt III DIlh NiullS II Wouiu
be an easy matter to assess half of it
and apply it to the extinguishmcnt of
the war debt But their wealth is not
maintained in cash. Assuming it 20 be
true that they have made such an i'm
mense amount of wealth out Of the
war, it is not reasonable to expect the
property is in the form of cash. Bill
| lions of II has been invested in indus
tries and is now aiding in the produc
ton of goods this country so urgently
| demands; and TO take it from the own
ers for the government would. seriously
curtail the industrial business of tht
country. Such reduction in III,
working capital of industry ana com
merce would affect the consumer quit,
as seriously as the capitalist and shoul'
not be undertaken without careful con
sideration of its full effect
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
RAILROADS NEED THREE BILLION.
Immense Sum Required for Cars, Loco
motives and Shop Facilities.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 3.-Three bill
lion dollars must be spent by the coun-
try's railroads within the next few
years to provide first class passenger and
freight facilities, Howard Elliott, pres
ident of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
declares. Mr.. Elliot came from New
York for conferences with prominent
railroad officials
Difficult and serious as is the plight of
the railroads and of the owners OF $40,
100000 0t worth of property, it Is not
more serious than the condition facing
the country" he said
Transportation facilities must be
made available not only for the present
volume of business, but for the increases
that progressive nation like the United
States needs each year.
"Sinee the government took control
only 100000 new freight cars have been
bought SO that AT the end of 1919 there
probably are not more than 3.400,00C
freight cars in the country-slightly
more than in 1918. 1t is not too much 10
say that probably S3,000,000,000 should
he spent for cars, engines and shop ia
cilities by American railroads within tbs
next few years if the country's trans
probation needs are to be met
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
oday's Events

The new Hungarian parliament has
been summoned TO meet today.
Senator's and representatives will re-
turn TO Washington today in readiness
for the reassembling of Congress.
General Pershing is to conclude his Wis
it in Lincoln today and on Monday he
will resume his tour of inspection of
military posts in the West.
Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts
has been invited to address special
convention of the Massachusetts branch
OF the American Legion, to be held today
in Boston.
The automobile show season will be
ushered in today with the opening of
the national exhibition of passenger cars.
motor trucks, and accessories, in New
! York city.
Delegates representing many American
colleges are expected i'll Des Moines to-
day TO attend the biennial national con-
yention of the Intercollegiate Prohibition
Association.
Jess Willard, former champion heavy
weight pugilist, is to be given Il hearing
in court at Kansas City, kans.. today on
a charge of profiteering in wood from his
farm during the recent coal shortage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
NEW YEARS AND THE CHURCH

The first week of the year will see
many good resolutions made. Some
will be kept, many will be broken. For
those not in the habit of attending
church, why not resolution for u
more frequent appearance in some
place of worship. The church has ex-
listed for good many centuries. It
would not have existed for all this
time without having some place in the
scheme of nature and for benefit TO
humanity There are churches in every
community for all; there is some one
church for each Of us and which we
can accept, each according to his in
dividual belief That great American
Theodore Roosevelt, once gave the fol
lowing eight reasons for going to
church.:
l. In this actual world, a ehurchless
community, community where men
have abandoned and scoffed at or ig'
nored their religious need, Is 4 com
munity on the rapid down grade.
II. Church work and church attend
ance mean the cultivation of the habit
of feeling some responsibility for 9th
ers.
Ill There are enough holidays for
most of us, therefore on Sunday go to
church
". Yes, | know the excuses. know
that one can worship the Creator in q
grove of trees or by running brook
or in u mans own house just as well
as in church, but | know as a matter
of cold fact the average man does not
thus worship.
V. He may not hear great sermon
at church, but he will hear sermon by
! a good man who is engaged all tn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
SENATOR PAGE ON TREATY.

The Springfield Reporter publishes Z
letter from Senator Carroll s. Page
written in response TO the Reporter S
invitation TO the Vermont senators to
explain their position on the peace
treaty. It is very characteristic let
ter giving little definite information,
some taffy about Vermont, says he
would like to give details but hash I
the time, and pleads for patience on
the part of the press. The closing
paragraph reads:
Will you not try to be patient for a
little while and see if the views of
Senator Dillingham; and myself are not
found 70 be in substantial harmony
with q large majority of our Vermont
constituents.
We believe that the league of nations
compact should not be ratified with.
out such reservations and interpreta-
tions as shall properly safeguard the
American people.
No reply has been sent by Senator
Dillingham; and the Reporter concludes
he must be buster than Senator Page
While there is a difference OF opinion
in Vermont regarding the treaty
further waiting on the treaty dispute
is not likely to place Vermont senator.
in substantial harmony with large
| ents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Little Benny's
Note Book
Ry LEE PApE
BY LEE PAPE

Exter New Candy Store Going to
Open y big new candy store IS go
my 10 open next week. according to
the sine in the window, but there wont
be eny samples gave out free the ferst
day. amung those who went in and
asked about it being Benny Potts,
skinny Martin, Leroy Shooster and
Sid Hunt.
Spoarts. Pubs Simkins and Sam
Cross was in the Crosses house last
see how neer they could come TO a
Chinee vase By throwing pillows at it
without hitting il, Pubs Simkins com
ing so necr that the vase fell over
and 4 peece broak off OF the top, Sam
Cross sticking it back agen 80 good
that nobody hasent noticed il yet
Intristing FackS About Intrsting
People. Ed Wcrniek has n little red
note book with calender in the bael;
with all the dates III it. and he 5 all.
ways pulling it ont of his poekit and
| telling peplc wat date it IS whether
/ they wnnt 10 know or not.
romc by skinny Martin.
People VIII Think You're Krazv
Always 90 crround lafiing,
And wen you feel panefill smile,
And YOU II never notice vour trub
bles
/ Before or after OF vile
Wat goods clock that wont 90
We will fix your clocks for YOU cheer
and If we fale We will take them K
the clock store free Of charge The +.
Wernick and Lew Davis Clock Fixins
Compinny.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

Here it is in 4 nutshell. the solution
to the problem that is worrying us all:
+" Every worker that speeds up produc-
tion,'' says the New York Sun, "does
his part to cut the cost of living for
the American people; and when their
cost of living is cut his own cost Of
living is cut. If all the workers in
the United States speeded up produe-
ton this week to the full capacity of
what they can do when they get down
TO brass tacks and are working TO de-
liver the goods. the bottom would drop
out of the high cost Of living next
week -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
From Here and There.

Harvey Sell called on Miss Sadie
Dunton Sunday evening.-Aurora.
Win Miller has joined the left-hand-
ed club as the result of carbuncle on
his right hand.-Braymer.
Mrs Della Smith is helping out at
John Smith S in Eden and good help
she is.-No. Hyde Park.
Jerry Thurston s hog which met with
sudden death last week tipped the
beam at 532 pounds.-Conway.
Mrs. Mike Setter has been quite
poorly for week or so. She and Mr..
SETTER are also in California. Bray
mer.
Alvey Emerson was kind enough to
have the school house warm for the
services Sunday. Thanks Alvey. m
Feleherville
Charles Lamer s big Cadillac was a
victim to the sudden northern last
night. The ear froze up and the entire
head of the engine bursted.-Salina.
At the old Plastered house the fattcd
goose was killed and all seemed to act
as though they were having n good
time, too. Soon evening came and the
good byes had 10 be said.-Felchervillc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Take Care of the Machine.
Rutland News. J

An unusually large number of sud
den deaths have taken place in Yer
mont and elsewhere within n week or
two. No engineer who understands his
business thinks of keeping his engine
running continuously without an occa-
sional overhauling. He does not wait
until it breaks down. The human body
is very complicated and delicate ma
chine, yet lots of people seem to think
it can get along without any attention
whatever. 1t is foolish TO delay till the
body breaks down. Most chronic dis
eases can be prevented if only taken in
time. The wise person doesn't wait
until the symptoms are well developed
that is usually too late. Long before
one suspects there is anything wrong
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Today's Anniversaries.

lS20-U. S. House of Representatives.
passed bill for the admission of
Maine to Statehood
lS25-The parliament buildings in To-
ronto were destroyed by fire.
lS45-B. T. 0nderdonk, bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of
New York, was suspended from the
ministry.
1853 Madame Rachel, the great French
tragedienne whose stage career
came to an end in America, died
near Toulon. France. Born in
Switzerland. March "a. 1921.
l9G4-British consul and all British sub
jeets and missionaries imprisoned
in Abyssinia.
l9l5-Day of prayer observed through
out the British empire for the sue
cess Of the Allied cause in the war
l9l7-Nilla's forces met with sever,
defeat at the hands OF Government
troops at ,Jimenez
l9lS-Guatemala City was severely shak
en- by earthquake shocks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
WATSON OUT OF RACE
Senator Promises to Support Any Indi
ana Man Chosen for President.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan, 3.-Holi-
day week was made cleanup week by
Indiana Republicans and with the begin
ming of the new year a good many diff
culties are out of the way. All of them
We're removed under the direction OF
National Chairman Hays, who came TO
indianapolis and had conferences with
Senators New and Watson and mum
Ter of oHtstate party leaders. The up
shot of all of il was that Senator Wat
son made it clear that he would not be
a candidate for the presidential nom
ination and he would give his sincere
support to any Indiana man who Is in
dorsed in the primaries The general
assumption is that the man who will
thus be Endorsed will he Governor Good
rich. although there has been no an
nouncement that the name OF Goodrich
will go on the ballot.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
TodaY's Birthdays.

Franklin Murphy, former governor of
New Jersey. born at Jersey City, y. j..
"a years ago today.
Richard Henry Dana, well known pub
licist and civic worker born at Cam
bridge, Mass, 50 years ago today.
Herbert Brenon, noted as director
Of motion picture spectaclcs, horn il
Dublin. Ireland, 40 years ago today.
Lee S Oyerman, senior United States
senator from North Carolina. born al
Salisbury, y. G., GG years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Our Fair Price Commissioner.
(Barre Times.

Vermont s 'fair price commission
en-, whoever he may prove 70 be. has
important work cut out for him. He
must be man of active participation
IN affairs, not cloistered man. His
work demands someone who has been
in close touch with his fellow men and
with more or less intimate knowledge
of marketing conditions throughout
Vermont and the nation. If such there
be in the state of Vermont, let him be
chosen as the state s fair price com
missioner
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Getting Used to Thincs.

Some of us find il so easy to get
used to things. that Ihe benuty with
which we are familiar grasses 10 thrill
rs, and the blessings which rnss,. -
us every day cease to impress = -
something 10 l'e grateful for. II ,hr..
were no other argument against H. this
easy getting used to things. robs ..le
of much Of its joy.-Girls' Companion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
In the DAVIS News.

Admiral Austin NJ Knight, chairman
OF the Navy Departments Board of
Awards, which is about to undertake a
thorough revision of the recent recon-
mendations as to naval awards, is a
veteran officer of long and varied expert
enee. His naval career began in 1878,
when he left Annapolis and went on the
Tuscarora, to the Pacific station. In
he years that followed he had the usual
tour of the fleets, interspersed with shore
duty in the shape of responsible teach
ing or administrative positions. From
Narragansett Bay naval station, and
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
week in making hard lives a little

week in making hard lives q little
easier.
VI. He will listen TO and take pas
sages from the Bible. and if he Is not
familiar with the Bible he has suffered
n loss.
VII He will meet and nod and
speak to good neighbors. He will come
away feeling little more charitable
toward all the world. even those ex-
cessively foolish persons who regard
church going as soft performance.
VII. l advocate n mans Joining the
church for the sake of showing his
faith by his works
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

The Reformcr is on sale every evening BY
the following news dealers
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co, c. w.
cleveland s. L. purinton (Esteyviliei.
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert Pollica. w South Main St.
(Fort Dummcr district.
West Brattieboro, T. L. Stockweli
East Dummerston. NJ. Z. Brown.
Putney, NJ G. Williams.
Newfane, ~ NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend. c. II. Grou,.
Jamaica. J. Daggett
South Londonderry. r. II. Tyler.
South Vernon, +. II Buffunl.
Northheld, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, N. e.. Mrs. w. St.eetcr
Hinsdale, N. H, w. IL. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Not Many of Them.
(St. Adams Messenger.

(St. Adams Messenger
The man who had so lived his life
in 1919 that il wasn't necessary for
him to turn over any new leaf in 1920
was, of course, the best situated of all.
But among mortals, how many such
men were there?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Sure Mother Was In.

4 small boy Was sweeping on he
steps of his home when a visitor cu.led
rs your mother in" asked lie
caller.
DO you think I'd he swllin' 'he
steps if She wuzn'i:"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

The president of the American poul-
try association advises all city people
to bring down egg prices by keeping
a half dozen hens. He offers no sug
gestions, however, as to the best place
in city apartment to stow away six
biddies
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
The FUZZY One.

Who can describe a cat, rp.liar:"
asked the teacher.
II can. teacher" shouted Tommy!
We'll. Tommy, what is it?'
An upholstered worm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
omitting the Regulation Black.

After the church services a bounte-
Gus dinner was served at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. \. l..
Pierson, which was attended by about
80 relatives and friends. The groom was
prettily decorated with pink and white
ehrysanthemums and roses.-Delayan
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
TO ADVERTISERS.
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

Ii is the aim of the management to secrre
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night and il solcits the cooperation Of
subscribers 10 that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure TO receive the paper
on the morning following the omission. in
person, by telephone postal card. thus en-
abling the cause Of the error 20 be promptly
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by Iris
method that The publisher can secure the Dc.
sired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
East Hebron News Budget.

Harry Morgan got deer the last
day of grace
Arthur Blodgett got bob eat in a
trap last week
Christmas is here once more.
A dearth of news just as present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

\ news item gives the information
that the year 1919 had 53 Wednesdays,
which can happen only once in seven
years 1t will be of more interest to
superstitious persons to know that 1920
will have SO Fridays, two of them fall
ing on the 18th.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

Getting only four cents a person,
the census enumerator will not have
much left of his salary after replacing
the shoe leather he wears out.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

4 careful examination will disclose the
beginning of the disorder. 1t can then
he easily remedied. The human ma
chine deserves as much attention as the
well-kept automobile, at least.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
BRArIIEBolso sATUKDAY JANUARY

president of the Naval War College, at
Newport. His last command was that of
the Asiatic fleet, which he held at the
time of his retirement from active ser
vice about year ago. Admiral Knight
has written several books on naval al
fairs and is regarded as an expert in
the field of ordnance and ammunition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
with Their Best Girls on Their Knees

The kneeland boys went down to
the village Sunday evening. We pre-
sumo to attend prayer meeting.--No
Hyde Park item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Higher Mathematics.

North Adams computes its popula-
ton at $4,000, againstM Ah
at $4,000, gain of 1000 since the last
census.-Holyoke Transcript
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
May Not Be Matter of Hens.
(Springfeld Reporter J

Eggs in Nebraska are reported to be
down TO SIS cents dozen. If that is
30. some of these disloyal, shiftless
Rhode Island Reds better he deported,
and the Nebraskan biddy enticed to
steal her nest in Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
CLIPPINGS
With Now O Comment and Then
Only q Caption.
The Regular Saturday Night

Hugh Poland returned Saturday
from Bangor and passed the weekend
in bath with his family Kennebec
Journal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

just as an illustration of the fitness
of things, Tulip has just Informed US
that Miss Marie Stout is stenographer
for the E. Z. Waist Co., at Bennington.
We trust she finds it an Z. 2. job.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Member of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively Gu
fitted 20 the use for publication OF all news
credited in this paper and also the local n4,ys
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
Sloan Springs Casualties.

Hog killing time is here and many
hogs are being killed-Siloam Springs
item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03
That's When We Always Give 'em.

E. Bozardt is sporting 4 new watch
chain, birthday present from his
wife and daughter, in honor of his :. :.
irthday.-Aurora Advertiser.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-03

misfortune to fall and break his leg,
q compound fracture. It was his wooden
leg-East Conway item