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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
MORE OIL BROKERS
ARE INDICTED
Charged With Committing Mail Frauds
Exceeding $4,000,
Before the Court.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-Three New
York brokerage houses were included in
the supplementary indictments unsealed
by special court order today which al
legged mail frauds teNceeding 500, 900, 900
in connection with the sale of stocks in
the Tuxpam Star Oil Corp, supposed to
have wells at Tampico.
Members of the three firms, 0'Brian &
Co., Low Bros, and Samuel S. Camp
bell & Co, have been summoned to APP
pear for pleadings before Federal Judge
William b. Sheppard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
STEP-FATHER
SAYS NOT GUILTY
Charged with Killing Child Who Was
Found Dying from Supposed
Fall from Roof

t}QS1pN, Sept. 24.-CharleslH. Rogers.
the negro step-father of six-year-old Doro-
thy Rogers, pleaded not guilty today to
a charge that he had killed the child
who was found Tuesday dying alongside
a house in the south end district from
the roof of which it was thought she
had fallen. The case was continued I'M
til Oct. on request of counsel for Rog-
ers who said he wished further time to
clear up apparent inconsistencies in Rog-
ers stories to the police
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Sept. "a, 7.8o p. m.-Chureh
night. Topic for discussion, Spiritual
Power and It's Secret.
Saturday, Sept. 25.-The boys win go
on hike, meeting at the parsonage at 10
in the morning.
Saturday, Sept. 25.-"The Clean" of
the Congregational Sunday school viii
hold a sale of children's out-grown cloth
ing and household articles in the vacant
store at Is HIGH street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24

A new carpet has been laid by the jan
itors in the state house in the central
part of the representatives hall. 1t will
cost about $500. Probably the carpeting
of the central portion of the hall cost
as much as it cost to carpet the whole
floor some years ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
POSTPONE STRIKE A WEEK.
British Coal Miners Have Conference
With Lloyd George.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-The coal min
ers of Great Britain have decided not
to strike next Monday as threatened
as a result of a meeting between Pre-
mier Lloyd George and the miners ex-
ecutive committee The strike has
been postponed a week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
CAPIToL's COAL BURNING.
Spontaneous Combustion In Storage
Chambers at cheyenne.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept "a. - Coal
in the bunkers of the state capitol has
been burning for more than II hours
and today laborers removed hundreds
of tons from the storage chambers just
outside the capitol walls. The building
is not considered endangered. The fire
is said to have resulted from spontane-
Gus combustion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
ooUNTERFEITER IN JAIL.
Glad to Go On Account of Good Treat
ment There.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "a. - Will
liam Minsk, alias Robert Bosom, 49,
year-old counterfeiter today was put
under Jail sentence of one year and a
fine of 81 imposed in the federal court.
When he pleaded guilty, he said he had
passed bad money in the hope of get
ting into Jail as he was well treated
there
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
M'swINEY MUCH EXHAUSTED.
Severe Pain In Head Returns After &
Bad Night

LONDON. Sept. 24-Terence Mac
Swiney, lord mayor of Cork, was in a
very exhausted condition this morning
at Brixton prison, according to bulle-
tin issued by the Irish Self-Determina-
tion league He spent a bad night, the
bulletin declared and the severe pain
in his head, of which he has complained
frequently, began again this morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
WANT MORE FUNDS
FOR ENFORCEMENT
Secretary Houston Says Congress VIII
Be Asked to Appropriate More
Money for Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Congress
win probably be asked for more funds
for the enforcement of prohibition,
Secretary Houston said today. He gave
no Indication of the amount that would
be needed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24

HONOLULU, Sept. 24.-Cable ad-
vices from Toxic to japanese language
newspapers regarding anti-Japanese
legislation in California report that the
diplomatic council has decided to in
struct Ambassador Shidehara to regis
ter vigorous protests against California
passing the japanese land laws on
which there viii be a referendum in
November.
The protests will be based on the
ground that such legislation is uncon-
stitutional and violation of Japan s
treaty rights. Japan 8 original plans,
according to advices, was to ask the
United States to appoint members TO
an American-Japanese commission
which would effect a settlement of the
problem and ward off possible anti
japanese legislation. This plan was
abandoned because it was claimed it
was too late for it to achieve any re-
suit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
BABBITT'S EXPENSES
AGGREGATE S6,942.94
Total Expenditures of Four
Candidates $52,361.54,
Agan's Being S5,059.52
and Emery's S1,798.O9-
Salary of Governor $4,000
-Hartness Pays Hays
S19,155.sO

Campaign expenditures for the $4,000
job of governor of Vermont By the four
Republican candidates up to the time of
the direct primary aggregated S52,36l.54.
This is shown by the statements of cam
paign expenditures filed by the candi-
dates with the secretary of state as re-
quired by the state law.
James Hartness of Springfield. the
nominee, filed his statement this morn
ing, showing expenses of S3S,56099, the
bulk of which was spent in campaign
of publicity, the issuing of bulletins
through the mails. The Hays advertising
agency of Burlington was paid Sl9,l55.80
and the St. Adams Messenger Co.
$lO,6s5.s5 for paper, printing, etc, these
two items aggregating nearly $4,000.
Frederick H. Babbitt of Bellows Falls
filed his account yesterday afternoon,
showing expenses of S8,942.94. 1t was
day by day account, fully itemized. The
expenses of Col. Curtis S. Emery of
Newport were 81 l,798.09, as published in
The Reformer yesterday, and Frank w.
Agan, the Ludlow candidate, whose state
ment was published last week, spent
So, ,059.52.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
Red Men S Hall

Friday, Sept. "a, s p. m.-Regular
meeting of Quonekticut tribe, No. 2,
Imp'd Order of Red Men. A good attend
ance is requested. Business of impor
tance will be transacted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
INVESTIGATING
| DENTON'S DEATH
Body of Wealthy Mining
Promoter Found Buried
i'm Cellar
LEFT PROPERTY
TO HIS DAUGHTER
Is Daughter of Divorced Wife - Now
In School In Arizona - Los Angeles
Friends Unable to Say When Man
Disappeared

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24.-A pre-
lminary post mortem examination of
Jacob Charles Denton, found buried in
a sealed room in the cellar of his home
having disclosed no marks of violence,
detectives searched today for evidence
as to how the wealthy mining pro-
moter came to his death. Stories by
Los Angeles friends as to when Denton
was last seen differed as to the date.
Some place it at June 2, while Others
named Aug. 10 as the time he dropped
from sight.
Judge Ross Avery of the Los An
geles superior court, friend and at
torney of the dead man. made public
portions of a recent will drawn by
Denton. This document disposed of
the bulk of his property to Frances
Denton, daughter of his first and di-
voreed wife, now going to school in
Phoenix, Arizona.
The police characterized the case as
the most wierd murder mystery in the
history of the city.
Physicians said Denton had been
dead about three months. The body
was found by a private detective en-
gagged by Denton S attorney.
The house in which Denton S body
was found was his property, but had
been occupied by tenants for some
time The present tenant took the
property through an agent about a
month ago. The former tenants were
the subject of search yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
MAKES 5OTH HOME RUN.
Babe Ruth Scores in First Inning of
Today's Game.

NEW YORK, Sept 24-Babe Ruth
made his 50th home run of the season
in the first inning of today's game with
Washington at the Polo grounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24

Balmoral King Georges estate in
the Scottish Highlands, covers more
than $4,000 acres.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24

London has an average population Of
Al 900 to each of its 10 square miles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Enthusiastically Showers
Saturday
Showers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-The
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Saturday. Probably showers Saturday.
Gentle to moderate variable winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
First Baptist Church

Friday, p. m.-Junior Endeavor meet
ing; 7.30-Church prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday, Sept. "a, at 7.3O p. m.-Pray
er meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-24
Attempting to Prevent En-
actment of California
Land Law
CLAIMS VIOLATION
OF TREATY RIGHTS

California Referendum Will Be Held In
November - Too Late Now for the
American-Japanese Commission to
Consider Case. q.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27

Parker, Earle Teal and Lee Griggs
spent few hours most pleasantly
Sunday evening at the home of Miss
Minnie Winfree of Snow Hill.
Mrs. Henry Smith and children
spent Monday with her mother, Mrs.
j. w. Gulledge.
1t was our pleasure to attend SER
vices at Vaughndale Sunday after
noon. The surrounding community
has a reason to feel grateful for the
live Sunday School they have there.
The new Baptist church, David's
Grove, is near completion and when
finished will be one of the best
church buildings in the county.
The pastor, Rev Clayton Jenkins,
deserves a volume of credit for the
noble work he is doing in the estab-
fishing of church there. We al
ways appreciate seeing "the wheels
of progress ROLL" yet the revolution
often brings to bear changes tho for
the better, that brings over us a
feeling that can't otherwise be des-
cribed than sadness.
We enjoyed the services at Waugh
dale Sunday afternoon, yet a pang
was felt when we looked around at
the great changes that have been
made since the days of our child
hood school days. The old school
building that is held precious to
memory has been torn away and re-
placed by modern structure of far
greater convenience. A nice piano
has been placed for the benefit of the
school which means much for the
real interest of the children. The
school grounds too, have undergone
great changes, yet the old oak trees
under which we used to sit and enioy
the lunch mother prepared are still
guarding the sacred grounds. "Bill
Arp" ever kept at heart divine
feeling for the old school days For
ne often spoke, with apology to "the
old oakcn bucket" about
The little tin bucket, The bright
shining bucket, The little tin bucket
] carried 20 scnool. How dear to my
heart are the scenes Of my child
hood, When fond recollection pre-
sents them to view"
The most cherished of all mer.o-
rioa, save home and loved ones, is
that of care-free school DAVIS OF
childhood
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27

tie Rickland County man. Mr.. Rcnet
vas ren!inded by Mr.. Pollock that
twice Governors had appointed him
(Bcnet to Office and that on both Of
these occasions the people rcpudatcd
the Governors choice and refused TO
continue Mr.. BcnCt in office. "If am
self appointed spokesman for the
women, what commission has Mr.
Benet ever held except an appoint
mcnt by a Governor for whom he was
an Office boy?" asked Mr.. Pollock.
Continuing Mr.. Pollock said: lie
says | am on tiptoc waiting to an
nounce my candidacy as soon as the
women can vote. Iwonder if the poll
tical bee is buzzing in his bonnet. al
though the South Carolina electorate
has twice repudiated him"
SGuirming under the severity OF
Mr.. ''oilock's verbal iashing Mr.. Ben
ct appealed to the convention for
protection.
who started this ?" demanded
Mr.. Pollock. @,
NJ. Benct's answer WAS, 81 have
ncHer had cat named afET me-"
Il wonder if you can Sd as much
as to the yellow dogs" NJ. Pollock
retorted.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

The Middle West is being visited
~ 135 business men from Souptb
Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and
Florida, whose mission is to convince
the Shippers of the big cities in that
region that the seaports of the South
a'e at their disposal for sending goods
to AL parts Of the world. The visi
tors har" met with fine receptions at
ali the cities so far and it is consid-
cred certain that the trip will have
much influence in diverting mucn
freight to Southern ports for ship
mcnt over the seas.
James w. Clyburn, son of the
Clcrk Of Court of Kershaw County.
has been awarded scholarship at
West Point. Clyburn is first year
man at the Citadel.
J!m Adams, driver of the Camden
nose wagon, was found dead in his
ed at the fire department last Sat
uurday morning. Heart disease caus-
his sudden taking off.
fes.' c'tual drilling for oil is in prog
~, at Summcrville by company
r. 1ized and largely financed in
'leiton. Work was started
n m \ depth of several hun
- I, ENcD reached, the
hours boring resulting in twen-
I hrec inch hole being sunk ten
I :. 1t is planned to 90 several thou
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
and attempt to overthrow the pres
ent Government.

ent Government.
The treachery of Herrero is said
to have revenge as its inspiration,
Carranza very recently having had
Herrero's father and brother execu-
ted as traitors.
In Mexico the political effort of
Carranza's taking off will probably
be neither deep nor lasting The
dead pass with uncommon speed in
Mexican public life. Nothing can now
stay, seemingly, the rapid march of
the Obregon revolution to complete
triumph. A decent respect to the
opinion of Mexicans and of the out
side world will be paid by going
through the forms of an inquiry into
the circumstances of Carranza's
death. The last honors will be record
cd him with every mark Of private
and official sympathy. Then will swift
ly follow the procedure of placing in
power, under an ingenious color of
organic law, what will call itself a
popular Government, but what will
be in reality military oligarchy.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
the honor of their country"

the honor of their country
The convention adopted the com
mittee's unfavorable report on the
Christensen resolution proposing to
enfranchise the women of the State
by vote of 245 to 68.
During the debate which preceded
the vote warm alteration took
place between Hon. Christie Benet,
of Columbia, and Hon. w. p. Pol
lock, of Cheraw, both former United
States Senators.
Mr.. Benet stated that the ':self an
pointed spokesman for the women"
had reasons for their actions other
than disinterested ones. He said that
certain of these suffrage champions
were only waiting to see if suffrage
should be adopted before announcing
their candidacy for office, intimatiny
that if suffrage carried certain of
these suffrage advocates would ex-
pect to be elected as reward for
their espousal of the cause.
Mr.. Benet also charged that those
women most active in the State in the
suffrage work were paid for their
services.
This statement was hotly resented
by Senator Christensen, the author
of the resolution favorng suffrage.
MIR. Christensen then asked Mr.. Ben
ct if the charge of having aspirations
for office via the female vote had
reference to him. Mr.. Benet said that
he had not intended to charge Mr..
Christensen with such intentions,
but that he had meant Mr. Pollock,
the Chesterfield delegate. Mr. Pollock
lost no time in paying his respects to
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
FRIENDSHIP

Sunday School day will be observ.
ed at Friendship next Sunday morn
ing, the fifth Sunday, service to be-
gin at 1890 not II o'clock.
Mr.. Lamun A. Garner of Julian,
N. c., was in this community last
week
Miss Lucy Hinson of Pine Grove,
spent Sunday with Miss Era Gardner.
Rev. c. P. Chewing and little son
spent noon hours Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. j. p. Parker.
Mr.. I. r. Melton spent Saturday
in Pageland.
Mr.. Bccd!ey Pames has been very
sick, but is some better.
Mrs. and Mrs. r. H. Sowell visited
relatives ncar Chesterfield Sunday.
VI. and Mrs. Tommy Sings, of
McHarl2n, spent Sunday with thefor-
mers father, Mr.. w. p Duncan.
Nrs J. \. Rivers and children Of
":"new2!I and Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
ilin.on of Pine Grove spent Sunday
"ltn Ny. and Mrs. |. r. Melton.
NJ. aHd Mrs. Alb. Hall of Morvcn
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs"J
~. CHNe!ga.
Miss Evelyn Gaddy has been right
sick but we are glad she is much
better.
Mrs. H. A. Watson and caildren of
Chesterfield visited Mrs. Paul Park
er Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs! Lonnie Mowcry of
Morvcn and Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha
Dawkins of Mt. Croghan, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant Daw-
kins Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Ellie Gullcdge and sisters, Misses
Jessie and Ola and Messrs Dennis
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
CARRANZA MURDERED
DEPOSED PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
DIES AT HANDS OF
PROTECTORS
Was Fleeing The Country And Had
Accepted The Protection" OF
The Friends" Who Killed
Him

One more bloody chapter has been
added to the story of Mexican political
history.
This new chapter is Identical in
plot and development to several that
have gone before.
President Venustiano Carranza
whose government had been over
thrown by the revolutionists, had re-
fused to surrender and was fleeing
to the mountains in an ATTEMPT to
reach seaport and escape to Spain.
With party of friends, who were al
so compelled to flee the country, he
had reached place of apparent safe
ty.
His party had been approached by
General Herrero, former officer in
Carranza's army. Herrcro offered to
escort the deposed President through
the mountains to the coast or the
American border. This offer was ac-
cepted by Carranza and his party.
At four o'clock in the morning the
Herrero party nred upon and killed
General Carranza and eight of his
party.
General Obregon, who led the. revo-
luton that overthrow the Carranza
administration, is said to be furious
at the assassination and mas ordered
the arrest and execution of Uerrero
and his followers. Herrero has taken
to the mountains.
On Monday an election was held in
Mexico City an. Adolfo Do la Euerta,
Governor of Sonora, was elected
President to serve until the election,
which has been postponed from July
q to September 5. 1t is thought that
the new Government will have scri-
Gus trouble on it's hands as tncrc i
indication that Villa, the rcDel leader,
will take advantage of the situation
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Stockholders in the Square Deal
Drug Co., will take notice that a
stockholders meeting will be held at
noon on Monday, June the 2Sth, 1920
at their store on Main street, Ches-
."ricld, 5. c., 20 consider the matter
of dissolution of said corporation.
May 27, 1920 ID. II. Teal,
ft26 President
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-05-27

1t early in the put reduction sale on Millinery
ever, order help you reduce the high cost Of living as
reduce stock, making reductions follows:
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-08-08
SCHOOL CHIEF
 WAS A FIGHTER

From grize fighter, through a divi. nity school and the University Of Arizona 10 principal of the new Ben son high school. is the record of Fred R. Wedge. who is now here securing teachers for his school. He worked his way through a divinity school in Chicago by fighting in the prize ring and although 39 years Of age. he has several recent knockouts to his ere dit
 Wedge, better known in Tucson spor; circles as the fighting parson" graduated from the University of Ar. zona last May and has recently been appointed the principal of the new high school al Benson. He made his way through the University by work. ing in the Southern Pacific shops n Tucson. He had to support a wife and son while finishing the work fo- the decree, but he won.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-08-08
TRIED TO CARRY scY TO HILLS

MIAMI, August 4.-Jaan Ramos
 temporarily and possibly permanent. ly insane, created a great deai of eX- citement in Turkey Shoot canyon at a late hour last evening. when Ee seized an eight year old Mexican boy and attempted to carry him off 10 the hills. The child screamed and struggled and managed 10 escape from Ramos after he had carried i. a few hundred yards up the oAsyon. and immediately fed home Ramos escaped into the hills. but was found and captured by depu- ty sheriffs shortly after midnight, az he was prowling in an alley in the Mexican quarter O. the canyon. When arrested a package Of Indian Cannabis was found in his pos session which Ramos had been smoking in the form Of cigarettes. and which hal set him crazy, for the time al least. Ramos was placed in the Miami jail, and was this morning still showing considerable effects of the drug.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-08-08
TENTH CAVALRY
HOLDS PAGEANT

The 10th cavalry. stationed at Fort Hlachuca, Arizona, celebrated the 54th anniversary Of the organization of the regiment on July 2s by holding a pageant of various events connect ed with the history of the regiment The affair was in charge Of Colonel George F. White and was complete success. Among the scenes enacted were the following: The frs: engage. ment the 10th cavalry had with hos. tile Indians at Saline river. Kansas in 1867; the winter campaign of 1867 under Sheridan against Black Ret tie's Cheyennes; the fight at San Juan Hill various engagements in the Philippines; the scrap at Car;zaf, and Q demonstration of the work of modern soldier. All were v!vidly portrayed. During the pageant the original regmen;al colors that were carried up San Juan Hill were used AS well as native flag captured in the Philipines in the engagemen. tna. cost the natives over leo lives.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-08-08
WINsoR DENIES HE IS
 SEEKING lAsoR's o. K.

PHOENIX. Aug. 2.-Following a meeting last Friday night of the Winsor executive committee for Mar. icopa county. at which features of th. pre-primary campaign were discuss. ed. Mulford Winsor. candidate for the democratic nomination for gov ernor. issued statement today deny. ing he had sought endorsement at the labor convention in Tucson last week.
 ''I did not seek, request or suggest the endorsement of the convention and had no knowledge, or intimation that it was to be accorded me-" the statement said, adding that T made no promise of support or allegiance to organized labor and no representa- tions with respec, to my views on any question affecting the administration of the ofice Of governor that l will not make to any citizen of this state that l have not, in fact. already made in my letter of announcement"