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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Only a Few Troublesome
Planks Remain Unsettled
- League of Nations
Plank Agreeable to All
But Mild ReservatiOnists
In. Sight - No Serious
Struggles On Platform
Expected

CHICAGO, June THE imminence
of the Republican national convention
which begins its sessions at noon to-
morrow apparently works today to fur
ther beeloud instead of clarity the ques
tion of who is to be the nominee for
president. Wood, Lowden and john
son supporters were driving hard for
the advantages and all of them were
claiming gains as the balance of unin-
structed delegates rolled into Chicago,
but the best claims for any of the
three amounted to little more than
one fourth of the total delegate
strength on the first ballot and it takes
a majority to nominate. With pros
pects of deadlock thus becoming bet
ter hourly, favorite sons and dark
horse possibilities increased their ae-
tivities and further tangled the knot
ted reins of control for which the
party leaders are struggling.
If the outlook over candidates and
organizations is uncertain, most of the
leaders agree that the situation as re-
CARDS platform at least is beginning
TO take form. Only few of the more
troublesome planks remain to be agreed
on and, although some sharp struggles
are in prospect, no one seems to think
that any of them viii lead TO serious
consequences.
There were indications today that 8
league of nations plank, over whlcl
one of the bitterest convention fights
had been predicted, might soon be given
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
PROHIBITION rs
CONSTITUTIONAL

WASHINGTON, June 7. - Both
the federal prohibition amendment
and the enforcement act passed by
congress were held constitutional
today by the supreme court.
The court dismissed petitions
filed by the state Of Rhode Island
to have federal officials enjoined
from enforcing prohibition in that
state.
The court also dismissed injunc-
tion proceedings brought by the
state Of New Jersey to prevent
enforcement Of prohibition within
that state.
The opinion was rendered by AS
sociate Justice Van De Vanter.
Injunctions restraining prohibi-
tion officials from interfering with
the Manitowoc Products Co., a
Wisconsin corporation, in the man
ufacture of beer containing more
than half of one per cent of alco-
hol were dissolved by the court.
The court upheld federal court
DEGREES dismissing proceedings
brought to enjoin the prohibition
amendment from being enforced
against Christian Feigenstan, a
brewer Of Newark, N. j.
Federal court DEGREES denying
similar injunctions, sought by the
st. Louis Brewing association, like
wise were affirmed.
The courts opinion was very
short, setting forth only the.
courts conclusion. Chief Justice
White rendered a supplemental
opinion concurring in the one rem
dered by Justice Van de vanter,
but going more fully into the issue
involved.
Federal court DEGREES dismissing
federal court proceedings, insti-
tuted by the Kentucky Distillers
and Warehouse Co. of Louisville,
KY, to enjoin enforcement of the
act was sustained by the court.
Injunctions sought by George C.
Dempsey of Boston, wholesale
liquor dealer, to restrain enforce
ment of the enforcement act
against him were also denied by
the court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
TWO VIEWS AS TO
SOLDIERS MEMORIAL
II. Q. Beckman Favors Monument :
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain Think
It Should Be Community House

Forum Editor of The Reformer:-
The Memorial in its true sense ought to
be of such as nature as to commemorate
the great conflict, This, to my mind, can
best be accomplished by a fitting monu-
ment, designed and executed in a most
artistic manner. This would indicate
most emphatically that we are above the
ultilitarlan and at the same time appro-
priately use the remaining War Chest
fund. A.. gymnasium is essential and de-
sirable, but for the life of me | cannot
conceive by any twist of the imagination
how it can suffice as memorial
III. o. BECKMAN.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
FIRE STARTS FROM
FIRELESS COOKER
Burns Down Through veranda at DR..
Noyes's Home Shavings Used
with Asbestos for Filling.

A still alarm about noon yesterday
called the fire truck to the home of
DR.. w. r. Noyes, who lives in the up
per apartment of A. L. Trips house
at 6 Cedar street, when fireless cooker
which was left on the back porch took
fire. DIR. Noyes's family was away,
with the exception of the maid, who
discovered the cooker smouldering and
sent in an alarm. The fire burned down
through the veranda floor, but did no
further damage. The cooker is one
of standard make and had been in
use 10 years by DR.. Noyes's family
Upon investigation it was found that
shavings had been used for filing with
the asbestos.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Will Take Up High Cost of
Living and the Irish
Question
ORGANIZATION SHOWS
LARGE GROWTH
Now Has 4,O73,74o Members = Money
for Conducting Steel Strike Still In
Treasury May Impeach Attorney
General Palmer

MONTREAL, June Z. - The Ameri-
can federation of labor. meeting for the
second time on foreign soil, opened its
10th annual convention here TODAY.
More than 500 delegates, representing
various trades in the federation. were
present when the convention was called
to order by President Samuel Gompers.
1t was announced that some of the
resolutions to be considered would deal
with the political situation in the Unit
ed States, the high cost of living, prof
iteering, Bolshevism and the one big
union, President Wilson S foreign pol
icy, industrial courts, public ownership
of railroads and the impeachment Of
Attorney General Palmer The Irish
question also viii be injected into the
convention by delegates of Irish de-
scent.
These delegates said they would hold
a caucus probably tonight to decide on
their program, asserting they will ask
the convention to endorse Ireland IS
fight for freedom and demand the with
drawal of British troops from Erin
SOIL
The federation membership is now
4,073,740. gain of S13,672 in the last
year. The recent steel strike cost the
federation $348, 500. According to a
report ON steel strike expenditures there
is still $69,63l available for steel or
ganization work.
Denunciation of Bolshevism, profit.
eering, the action of the United States
government in invoking the food con
troll law against the late miners strike
and the failure of the American con
gress to take action to control the cost
of living are among the outstanding
features of the annual report of tn,
executive council presented today.
As program of .sspeeific remedy
| for existing conditions the council Is re
port proposes the following:
| eve demand that the government b
4 fCopftp,1od f,o,,, Dar,a A \
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
WILL SUPPRESS
CRIME IN IRELAND
British Government Reorganizing Irish
Executives and Preparing to Stop
Organized Murder

LONDON, June THE government
intends to take steps to bring to justice
all persons associated with crime in Ire
land, Premier Lloyd George declared in
the house of commons today in answering
a question. He added that with this OBJ
ject in view, the government was reor-
ganzing the Irish executives and were
Strengthening the police, naval and mill
tary forces in Ireland. It would probably
also be necessary he said to strengthen
the law for dealing with crime. 1t was
the intention of the government he said
to put down the present organized cam
paign of murder and assassination.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
MAY PROSECUTE
SOME CIVILIANS
Report ON Escape of Rich Draft Evad-
ers Made-Disciplinary Action
Against Several.

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Evidenee
taken by the instructor general of the
army in connection with the escape of
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy draft
evader, will be submitted to the depart
ment of justice for determination whether
lit iustifes prosecution of civilians involved
in the escape Secretary Baker in max
ing this announcement today said the rec
| ommendaton of the inspector general IN
wolves disciplinary action against several
persons" No names were made public.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
TO RECOMMEND
JAIL SENTENCES
States Attorney Starts
Campaign Against
Cigarets
GIVES WARNING TO
LOCAL DEALERS
Complaint Received from Windham
County Sunday School Association -
One Dealer in Courtroom Today =
Ages Falsifed, They Say.

Jail doors viii yawn for violators of
the Vermont cigaret law in Windham
county, that is if States Attorney E. W.
Gibson has his way.
The law has teeth enough, but they
have not been brought into action to any
great extent, and recently Mr.. Gibson
has been giving the subject some atten-
tion on complaint of school authorities
and others, as the use of cigarets by
minors has increased noticeably and has
bad an effect on their school work.
At the recent convention of the Wind
ham County Sunday School association
the following resolution on the cigaret
question was adopted:
Resolved = That in view of the
alarming extent of the use of cigarets
by boys and the deleterious effects
| thereof, the states attorney be requested
to strictly enforce the law relating to
the sale thereof, and to this end a copy
of this resolution be sent to him."
| A copy of the resolution was sent to
States Attorney Gibson, and while he
already had given the matter some atten-
| IioH, dts sldteu, lie has Siuce given the
local dealers in eigarets due notice that
prosecutions will follow any further com
plants. One dealer was in the municipal
courtroom this forenoon, not uader ar.
rest but in order that he might be given
an impressive warning.
Later it was stated by the states at
torney that, having given due warning
he should ask that violators of the law
in the future be given jail sentences.
Dealers in cigarets claim that in many
instances persons under 2l years of agt
lfalsify as to their ages and thereby OBJ
tain eigarets that otherwise would not be
sold them
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
WHOLE FAMILY IMPERILLED.
Woman Committing Suicide Allowed
Gas to Escape In Room.

EVERETT, Mass, June Z. The
suicide of Mrs. Walleriza Doziadowicz
nearly caused the death of several
other members of her family today. Gas
from tube which she had placed in her
mouth while she lay in bed escaped and
overcame an eight-year.old daughter,
who slept with her, two sons who were
in a bed in the same room and her hus-
band and an infant son who were in an
adjoining room. Although the condi-
tion of the daughter and two sons was
said to be serious their recovery was
expected.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
MOVES CAPTAIN OF
1921 TRACK TEAM
Elected Today at Meeting of Letter
Men of Brattleboro High School
Is Au-Round Athlete.

In meeting of the letter men of the
Brattleboro track team this forenoon
Leighton Noyes was elected captain OF
the team for 1921.
Noyes was the highest individual point
winner at the last interscholastic invita-
meet on the Valley fair grounds and the
winner of the Edward b. Moran memorial
cup at the previous interclass meet, win
ming the most points
He is a fine all-round athlete and if all
goes right there is good prospect that
the 22O-yard track record will be broken
next year
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
MORE OPERATORS AT WORK.
National India Rubber Co. Increases
Operations

BRISTOL, R. l., June An increased
force of operatives went to work at the
National India Rubber Co.'s plant today
under the protection OF two troops of
cavalry and without any contact with the
striking employees, a few of whom were
on the streets. The gain IN the factory s
working force were considerable in all
departments. except the making room and
shoe departments. They extended to the
latter in lesser degree, according to COM
pany officials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
No Compromise at woonsocket.

WO0NSOCKET, r. l., June THE
American Wringer Co.'S plant here, closed
last Tuesday by strike of its $50 en-
ployes. was re-opened this morning but
only so workers, including foremen and
clerks, reported. The strikers held a,meet-
ing atAwhich the plant manager appealed
to the men to return under the company S
plan. A vote was taken 377 voting against
and Is in favor. The manager stated
there would be no compromise by the
company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
National Democratic Chairman Stopped
Off in Chicago to Get Ideas.

Los ANGELES, June 7. - Homer S.
Cummings, chairman of the national
Democratic committee, upon his arrival
announced he would take a few days
convention at San Francisco.
He said he had visited Chicago to
get a few ideas for the Democratic
convention hall at San Francisco.
II take it as an encouraging sign for
the Democrats he continued, that
the Republicans are investigating them
selves. Some of these campaign ex-
penditure revelations might make
some mighty interesting reading.'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
TENDERS VERBAL APOLOGY.
Secretary Colby Apologies for Outrage
to British Flag.

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Seeretary
Colby, on behalf of the American govern
ment, has rendered verbal apology to
the British ambassador for the burning
of British flag here last week by Irish
women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
sua Conference Postponed.

LONDON, June 7.-Con6rmation of the
Paris report that the Spa conference
would be postponed until July was given
today. In all probability there viii be a
discussion between representatives of the
allied governments at meeting in London
before the Spa gathering.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
TURKEY GIVEN MORE TIME.
Need Not Reply to Terms of Peace
Until June 26.

PARIS, June Turkey has been given
an extension of time of Is days in which
to make its reply to the terms of peace
presented by the allied nations. The reply
under the new arrangement will be due on
June 26
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
FIVE REPORTED KILLED.
Big Explosion in Tire Plant-Fire Fol-
lows Explosion.

CLEVELAND, June IA telephone
message from Kent, o., says five persons
are reported dead and as many hurt in
an explosion in the plant of the Mason
Tire Rubber Company. Fire is sweep
ing the plant and a company of the
Akron fire department has gone to Kent
in response to an appeal for aid.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Universalist Church

Wednesday, June 8, at 7.3O p m. "A
regular meeting of Boy Scouts, Troop No.
a.
Thursday, June 10, at s p. m. Enter
tainment by Miss Maxine Buck under the
auspices Of the Daughters Circle. Miss
Buck will give readings, a group of plan
ologues, and four-act comedy, Merely
Mary Ann. Tickets 35 cents. Ice-cream
and cake sold after the entertainment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Methodist Episcopal Church

Wednesday, June 9 A meeting of
Queen Esther Circle will be held at the
home Of Miss Glenna Blaidsdet, 3 Walnut
street There will be a mite box opening.
Friday, June IL, -730 p. m. Week
night service of prayer and praise.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07

Asbestos is the queerest mineral in the
world, and is rapidly becoming one of
the most important. 1t is impervious to
the fiercest heat. and can also Withstand
acids which would eat up almost any
metal. Today its principal value is for
packing marine engines, and there is
nothing else to compare with it for this
purpose.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Forum Editor of The Reformer:-

Forum Editor of The Reformer:-
We were very glad to read Mr. Clapp's
letter in regard to a suitable memorial
for our soldiers, for he exactly expressed
our opinion that community house
would be the most fitting one that could
be erected
As commander of the post, here, his de-
sire should carry some weight.
MR. and MRS. A. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07

Several sections of Iceland are rich
in agates and chaIcedony, which are
widely used in making Jewels for the
Earrings of watches and electrical in
struments.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Weeks Succeeds Crane.

CHICAGO, June Former Senator
John w. Weeks of Boston today was
elected national committeeman from
Massachusetts to succeed Winthrop
Murray Crane, resigned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, June THE first degree will
be conferred upon a class of candidates.
All members of the degree team and
brothers please take notice.
Tuesday evening, June 8,-Regular meet
ing Dennis Rebekah lodge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
BURLINGTON INCREASED 2.s11
Census Shows Present Population to
Be 22,77e.

WASHINGTON, June The census
bureau announced the following popula-
tion statistics for New England cities and
towns today: Burlington, Vt 22,779, In
crease 2,3Il or lib per cent; Waterbury,
Conn, 9l,4l0, increase 1920 or IS per
cent; Weymouth, Mass, 1867, increase
2,l62 or l6s per cent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday
Rising Temperature.

WASHINGTON, June THE weather
forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day. Rising temperature. Moderate
northwest Winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07

The present area of camphor affor-
estation on the island of Formosa is
1860 acres, and some of the trees
are from 500 to 1000 years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Centre Congregational Church

Monday, June 7.15. p. m.-Troop
No. /, Boy Scouts, will meet in the
chapel Bring lunch and prepare for
a short hike.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
First Baptist Church

Monday, 7.3O-Meeting of Boy Scouts.
Tuesday, 30-Christian Endeavor.
Wednesday, 10 a. m. and l.30 p. m.
Annual convention of the Baptist Sun
DIV schools of the Windham association.
Friday, 4 p. m.-Regular church
prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
CAR THIEVES INDICTED.
About 80 People Charged with Steal
ing S6,000,000 Worth of Raw Silk.

NEW YORK, June THE federal
grand jury today returned blanket in
dictment charging nearly SO persons with
engaging in conspiracy through which
Sc, 600, 900 of raw silk and other merchan-
disc has been stolen from freight cars in
this section of the country during the
last few months.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
Masonic Temple

Tuesday evening, June 8.-Regular
meeting of Bingham chapter, No. 30,
0. E. S. This meeting was postponed
from June I.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
DARK HORSE ACTIVITY
INCREASES AS LEADERS
LOSE THEIR STRENGTH

the approval of all leaders except a
small group of mild reservdtionist sen
ators.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-07
CUMMINGS TAKING REST.

Continued from Page A.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-12
Farmers Organizations
Deny Organized Workers
Possess Right To Strikes

-irfi EXISTS now. II IL economically
.r.uIua I'd the American people
. d viii work some other me'f,
.I for tho settlement OF such con
-orcrsies. No set of men has ever
hid the moral or legal righi 10 de-
roy pruperty or cause suffering
hv conspiring together and the wei
fare of an the people must ever re-
main superior to that OF any class
or rroup % people.
"Whl' would be the verdict of the
people II the farmers of ihe United
states should suddenly decide 20 so
on strike and refuse To supply the
wants and needs OF those who are
net IN q position 10 produce food and
clothing for themselves? They
would be- condemned from one end
of the country 10 the other and the
fact would be- pointed out that they.
as the owners aud tillcrs of the land
had no right. either moral or legal.
% bring about such y calamity. II
tho farmers who own and occupy
the land. hsye no such moral OF
legal rirhi. then why should u be
conceded by any one that those who
handle the farmers products have Q
right 70 block the transportation o'
industrial facilities of the country
aud thus iecpardize the food enc
clothing supply 81 the nation.
~ farmers have no such rights
those Who h"adie his products hev,
no such rights"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-12
EDWARDS ANSWERS
PERSONAL ATTACKS
MADE BY BRYAN
"FiNATiCS HAVE LAID HAND
UPON CONsTITCTiON," HE
DECLARES
., A..o-'a,.drrc..

~ n~.ai'd rrcss
TRENTON. Feb. if.-Answering
William ]. Bryan's latest attack on
hln ly declaring that personal lib
sic '8 involved IN the question OF
prOhib tion and not merely the abil-
nv ~ one TO get a drink. Governor
Edwards tonight issued statement
.ntimaiing thnt Bryan's mysteries"
about prohibition was simply a mask
70 cover an attack on Democratic
National Chairman Cummings. who,
the governor said, was formidable
obstacle" to the Ngbraskan's politi-
'al designs. Mr.. Edwards rcitera'-
ID his determination 10 take the
natter of prohibition before the
democratic national convention.
The governor said the question NJ
issue was whether the people were
90 dead to the spirit OF the consti-
tuition that they would allow their
personal liberty To be taken from
them.
Many were indignant. he said. he
cause fanatics have laid hands upon
The ark OF the covenant. the United
States constitution"
1.-THE spirit which gave MS life ~
a country a. sinking into extinction"
he said.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-12

Ht Associate Pres
WASHINGTON. Feb. il.-Denlal
That any group Of organized work
ors possess an inheriient right 10
strike Is contained IN memorial 10
congress. formulated today at a con.
ference here ~ representative of
four large farmers organizations,
he National Grange. the American
Fanm Bureau Federation. the Cotton
s.ntcs Board and the Association %
state Farmers union presidents.
innouncc Attitude
L. view of recent events and
happpnurE Representatives ~ the
four ORGANIZATIONS said 10 was agreed
that the attitude OF thr farmer
memhcrs hip Of their associations oi
tho rirht to strike should be- made
plain to congress and The country
Poiuiinr oui that the city popula-
fion nf the country b. dependent on
the farmer for food and that inter-
rupiion of this supply can b. bought
about through strikes of railroad or
other transportation unions. tho
memorial asserts.
Text of Memorial
"Thuse Who believe that labor has
M inherent right To- organize a
strike believe that such organization
have right TO siarye the people OF
the cities to death. on the one hand.
ANA 20 destroy the property ot the
farmers ON the other No such
right has ever existed and no such
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-12
P0NILLAs PLANS
To VISIT Mexico
BEFORE ELECTION
WILL MAKE ETrDN OF COMB
TIONS BEFORE AptEPTlNG
NOMINATION

" Associated prras
WASHINGTON. Fob. ll.-lgnacio
nonillls Mexican ambassador 20 the
United States will leave Washington
next month ON leave OF absence 10
investigate the political situation in
Mexico before deciding whether he
viii actcpt the nomination Tor the
presidency tend rei him hy mum
her ~ organizations The 1mh1s-
sador was said .n reports fro@ Mex
leo to contemplate lalviig today but
hn said tonight thg' thc time ~ hts
departure hls not irt been deter
mined The umhl dor sail be
would hold conferences with Cen
erals Ohrcgon aud Gonzales. active
asu.iauis for the presidency. as well
as with Officials oi iho governor and
influential private citizens before n'
announces uheth.r ha will d. q can
didltc. lie said 'hrrf was d iinet
movement in Mexico tor % civilian
president.