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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
WANT HIS FTNGERPRINTS.

Detroit. Mich, May 25.-AuthOrities
of Shawnee. Okla. have been request
ed by the local police department to
forward fingerprints Of George Le-
roy" killed by a train last Friday,
and believed blythe Oklahoma au-
tn horities to be Eugene Leroy sought
in connection with the trunk murder
mystery here a year ago.
While the description of the dead
man is said to tally with that of the
missing Eugene Leroy. the police
Identification bureau here said finger
prints alone could definitely establish
his identity. l'.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
PETE EHERMAN TO SALE III NJ
FOR ENGLAND SOON

New Orleans, La. May 25.-Pete
Herman. former bantamweisht cham
pion, will sail for England June IA to
meet Jimmy Higgins. champion Of
France, in a 20 round. bout in London
July 4. according to advices received
here from his manager.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
Soldier Attacked,

Dublin, May 24.-Six soldiers were
attacked by thirty armed men at a
coast village in County Kerry today
according to statement issued by
Dublin Castle. One OF them escaped
by swimming out to sea. and another
by taking to the mountains. The re-
naming four were captured. three OF
them we're shot dead and the fourth
was badly wounded.
Three hundred armed Sim Feiners
seized the village Of kilmanagh, Kill
kenny. They fortified several houses
but fed when police forces ap-
preached. They were pursued and
overtaken one rebel being killed. an
other badly wounded and a third cap.
turcd ,.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
RAILROAD DIRECTOR DIES.

Detroit, Mich. May 25.-Henry B.
Ledyard. chairman OF the board of
directors Of the Michigan Central rail-
road. died at his home here today. He
was born in the American embassy
in Paris In 1914 and had spent the
greater part Of his life in Detroit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
TO DISCUSS RATES.

h Cleveland, May 25.-Railroad rates
are among the principal topics to be
discussed by the. National Industrial
Trafic League, which opened two
day convention here today.
Traffic experts for large industrial
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
RECEIVES CONFESSION

Akron, Ohio. May 25.-General Al
fredo Serratos. former Mexican min
lister OF war, has received his commits
sion from President Obregop As the
Mexican consul for western states at
Boise, Idaho.
Three years ago. General, Serrato.
fled from Mexico with his family to
Akron. where he obtained employ
ment in q rubber factory.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
French Deputies Meet Today.


Paris. May 24.-The chamber Of
deputies this evening took an adjourn
ment until Wednesday afternoon with
out having voted on the question Of
confidence in the government OF Pre-
mier BRAND with regard to his atti-
tude toward Germany.
The premier made 1t clear that un-
less there was some flagrant violation
Of the disarmament or reparations
clauses by Germany the troops on the
Rhine would not receive orders to
advance into the Ruhr. and then only
conditionally upon agreement with the
Allies. He contended that the mere
presence of 100000 men on the Rhine
was sufficient to make Germany full
fiji her obligations.
=. Silesfan Situation Clearing Up.
Concerning the Silesian. question. NJ.
BRAND said the situation was clearing
up and did not necessitate interven-
ton. He was satisfied that the Ger
man government would live up to Its
promises to close the frontier between
the plebiscite zone and Germany and
also looking to the disarming Of tho
bands now in Silesia, and that loyal
interpretation OF the plebiscite vote
would completely restore order in ST.
lesia.
Members OF the extreme right ex-
pressed their disapproval Of the pre-
mier's utterances as being "a move
toward the left"
Dilating on the situation between
Great Britain and France, M. BRAND
declared:
"It is folly to believe that after the
great storms which the Entente
friendship has weathered it would
founder on the Silesian question. upon
which all are agreed in principle"
He quoted Mr.. Lloyd George who
had said:
II should not like to be the man
who would have upon his conscience
the responsibility Of breaking up the
{. good accord between France and Eng
land"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
Wires Down
FIND FRANKLIN's LETTERs.

Prague. May 25.-Two letters writ
ten BY Benjamin Franklin. one in
French dated Paris In. 1892 and an
other in English: dated Philadelphia
in 1876. have been found among the
documents in the, Museum Of History
at Prague, an inventory of which is
being made for the purpose of draw
ing up q new catalogue,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
GROH QUITS REDS.

Cincinnati. May 25.-Henry Groh.
holdout third baseman Of the Cincin-
natl Reds. and Mrs. Groh left today
for Rochester, N. Y, where Groh said
he will locate permanently. Groh is.
sued statement thanking his friends
for. standing by him, paid tribute to
tho fairness Of the Cincinnati fans
and reiterated his decision never to
play another game with the Reds !.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
THE WEATHER,

Minnesota and North Dakota:
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; not much change In tenn
pex8ture.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
HOUSES DESTROYED
IN CORK REGION AS
OFFICIAL REPRISAI
| Six Soldiers Arc Attacked in County
i Kerry: Three Shot Dead. Two
Escape: Another Wounded,

Cork, May 24.-Several houses were
destroyed at Black Pool today in Of
fetal reprisal for recent bombing Of
the police.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
Italy 70 join France.

Paris, Nay 24.-The Italian govern
ment, replying to the French govern
ment's request that the Allies take
Joint action at Berlin to impress the
German government with the neces-
sity OF checking the movement Of vol
unteers to Silesia, says that 1t has in
structed Its AMBASSADOR at Berlin to
Join with the French ambassador n
the necessary representations. @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
FINED on LIQUOR CHARGE.

MIlWdukeV, w IS.. May lo.-MES
Anna Luke. Greenleaf, Brown county,
the first woman saloonkeeper indict-
cd in the eastern district of W1iscon-
sin on the charge Of violating the Vol
stead act, pleaded guilty in federal
court today and was fined $3.50.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
FORMER PREAfIER DUES.

Pons, France. May 25.-Senator
Emile Combes. French premier from
1909 to 1905, died today. aged 50
years. a 81 s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
Attack. Made at Booth.

London. May "a Attacks were
made at one OF the Belfast booths
today on anti-partition voters. accord
ing to advices to the Star. Several
persons were stabbed and beaten,
one so seriously that he is uncon-
ecious in a hospital. Two policemen
who came to their assistance also
were injured. Many Of the voters
had to be rescued from their assail-
ants by armored cars. j
Similar attacks were made on an
other booth, as well as in the Bally--
macarett district and the whole sec
ton became the scene Of terrorism
and intimidation, which completely
deferred the voters from attempting
to record their votes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
new PLAN FOR
SETTLEMENT
IN SLESlA
Commission Would Have
Control of Entire Terri
tory For 80 Years
Outcome of Recent Plebi'
scite Would Be- Basis Of
Settlement

Paris, May 25.-(By the Associated
Press a)-The latest plan for the set
tlement Of the Upper Silesia controv-
ersy supposedly British suggestion,
is to give Poland and Germany, re-
spectively, the continues that voted
in their favor at the recent plebiscite,
but to hold the entire territory under
control of special commission for
thirty years.
Under the plan this commission
would be appointed by the League of
Nations and at the end Of the thirty
year period tho population Of the
region would again be given the op-
portunity to express their wishes.
The exchanges Of views between
London and Paris on the question are
continuing. Notwithstanding the de-
bate in the chamber of deputies, and
the feeling in French official circles
this morning was that the Allies were
coming together.
Big Fine Planned
Berlin, May 24.-(By the Associ-
ated Press.)-A new government or.
der, operative today, imposes a maxi
mum fine Of 100000 marks for illegal
recruiting or for organizing military
bodies
Other orders issued completely
close the Upper Silesian frontier and
forbid the formation of armed corps
for action in Upper Silesia.
The miners in the Lower Silesiar
coal fields have struck and all mines
are idle. The trouble is due to a dis,
pute over wages.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
FIGHTING in
I ALEXANDRIA
BDECREASlNC
Large Number of Persons
Killed Recently; Hun
dreds Wounded

Alexandria, Egypt. May 24.-(By
the Associated Press. There was
only desultory firing on the streets
of this city last night, following the
recent riotous disturbances. in which
many persons. including twelve Euro
peans. were killed and nearly zoo
persons wounded. t ta
Looters and skulkers were RESPONSE
Bile for these disturbances.
Wires Down.
London. May 25.-Telephone wires
between Cairo and Alexandria. Egypt
have been cut says a Central News
dispatch from Cairo. No news j!
coming from Alexandria, and dis.
quietfng rumors are current in Cairo
the dispatch declares.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25
Reprisals Threatened.

lOn0On, May I4.-(By the ASSOcl-
ated Press received
from Paris representing Earl Curzon
of Kedleston, the British foreign sec
retary, as having addressed a drastic
note to Germany, threatening re-
prisals for failure to impose block
ade on arms and ammunition to Up
per Silesa. .
Germany's avowed willingness to
meet the demands to the extent of
her ability is regarded in Official cir
cles as the correct attitude. ..
Warsaw, May 23.-The cabinet met
in extraordinary session when news
was received that a German offensive
had begun in Upper Sileda, and that
there YAR T. discussion of '8.agsstt,sa-
the threatened cabinet crisis arising
from the resignation Of Foreign Min.
lister Sapieha and. the ministers Of la
bor and agriculture.
The resignation of M. Sapieha has
not been accepted, President Pilsudski
and Premier Witos having urged him
to remain in office until the Sileslan
situation is settled.
Dispatches Cause Excitement.
Great excitement was caused by dis.
patches reporting that from 10000 tc
. 10000 German regulars were concen.
trating from three directions upon the
industrial district Of Upper Silesia.
The Polish government, according
to reports in, diplomatic circles, ha:
taken strong stand and is doing ev.
erything possible to avoid a clash with
Germany, IT is admitted that the
Paris government has exercised some
pressure on Poland.
President Pilsudski is said to be de.
tcrmined to oppose any violation OF
the Versailles treaty by Polish armed
forces and to seek a settlement Of the
trouble by negotiation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-25

Paris-France must borrow 3d.
000, ,000, 900 francs to cover expendi-
lures this year, NJ. Chcron Of the
finance committee announced.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
MANCHESTER

The Foster Remembrance Shop has
been opened for the season. The shop
will be in charge of Miss E. Olson,
who had charge last summer, and who
has been here for several seasons.
She will be assisted by Miss Simpson
and Mrs. f. C. Jones. Miss Billings
Of East Middlebury, has been here
assisting in the opening.
The June term Of County Court con-
vened on Tuesday morning but was
later adjourned for a week to allow
the presiding judge, Judge Sherman
r. Moulton, to finish some work at an
other point. Assistant Judges Lafran-
ehise and Roberts, Deputy Sheriff
Purdy. Clerk Stakeholder and several
of the members of the Bennington
County Bar were present. 1t is
thought that the term will be a short
one.
Rev. F. S. Cookman Of New York
City. will be in charge of St. Johns
Church during the coming summer.
Mr.. Cookman was in Paris, and
after the armistice in charge Of the
American Episcopal Church in the
Latin Quarter and since his return to
this country has been assisting in st.
Thomas parish, New York City, un-
der Rev. DR.. Ernest NJ. Stires. He
will be a guest Of Mrs. John Hall
Watson.
The annual meeting Of the Manches-
ter Village Community Club was held
at their rooms on Monday evening and
there was an attendance of over so
members. The following were elected
as the officers for the coming year: A.
Z. Martin, president; Mrs. G. F. Law
renee, vice president; Mrs. c. A. Rich,
secretary; VIM. f. Pringle, treasurer.
The directors chosen were Miss Laura
Steel and Mrs. Albert Smith, NJ. c.
Bates and Frank Regan. These in
turn will later on choose another man
and woman TO the board. A small
balance was shown in the hands Of
the treasurer. so far as finances were
concerned. but by far the greatest
asset is the spirit Of good fellowship
enrendercd by and among the mem
bers. The sugges ton was made that
another block dance be held on the
evening of the Fourth Of July and this
natter g. now in the hands Of the
board AMI the entertainment commit
tee.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
CITIZENSHIP COURT
HELD IN BENNINGTON

Bennington, June "a session Of
the United States District Court was
held here this afternoon with Judge
Harlan G. Howe presiding when the
following men were admitted to citi-
zenship: August Himstedt, Kurt w.
Florestedt, Archelas Roy, Frank Al
fred Humphries, Joseph Halberdo' Ed
ward Thomas Telford, George Eadie
Small, Samuel Leware, John Robert
Cunningham, Michael Angelo Lieu
ranzi, Joseph Thomas Vachon and
Noise Pineo Of Bennington; Franz
Carl Lorenz and Joseph Arcus OF
Manchester; William Chamberlain of
Pownal, and Robert Williams of Ar
lington.
Henry Conlin, clerk, Miss Alice
Smith, assistant clerk, NJ NJ. Dodge,
federal examiner, A. s. Carpenter, I,
s. Marshal. were in attendance at the
session.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The special town meeting was held
Tuesday morning according to the
warning but did not bring out very
heavy attendance, only about a dozen
voters being present.
In the absence of the Moderator
Hon. F. c. Archibald, o. R. Bennett
was chosen Moderator while f. H,
Hemenway, deputy town clerk, assist
ed.
The warning was read and as all the
business before the meeting was the
voting of the state tax Of zoe, as laid
blythe Legislature, the business Of the
meeting was finished in short order.
The 20c tax was voted and it was also
voted to collect it at the same time
and in the same manner as the town
tax voted in March. The total tax for
the year is S2.05.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
NJ GRAVES RESIGNS
As STATES ATTORNEY

G. A. Ma,hers Anxious TO Succeed
Him as Bennington County Prose
cutor.
States Attorney Collins NJ Graves,
who Is serving his second term, has
rendered his resignation to Gov. James
Hartness. During the last few months
the business Of the Office has 50 in
creased that the states attorney has
had no time TO devote to- his general
practice. He will represent the prose-
cution In state cases coming before
the June term of county court which
opened here this week, and permit his
resignation to go into effect July ].
Il has been known for several weeks
that the states attorney would give
up the Office after completing the state
cases on the county court docket but
the first public announcement Of hs
intention was made today.
At present the only known candi-
date for the vacancy is George A
Mathers, young attorney who Is Q
members of the executive council OF
the Vermont Department, American
Legion. He was also a candidate for
the position Of Municipal Judge in
Remington to succeed William j.
Meagher.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
DORSET

Mrs. ]. H. Musser of Philadelphia,
Pa. arrived Tuesday and has opened
her house on Church street for the
summer. Other members of the fam
ily will come on later.
Berniss B. Sheldon, who has been
spending the past two weeks with his
family in Dorset, returned Sunday
evening to New York. Mr.. Sheldon
will be up again for Labor Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. N. Halsey and
C. N. Clark, who have been spending
the last ten days at the Halsey cottage
on Kent Hill, returned the first OF the
week to their homes in Elizabeth
N. ].
The community U. S. Flag is miss
ing from its accustomed place. Will
anyone having knowledge Of its
whereabouts please take note Of this
that its prompt return may be brought
about.
Mrs. d. L. Goodwillie and Miss
Goodwillie Of Chicago, Ill, arrived
Monday for the season and will be
Joined shortly by the rest of the fam
lily. They have rented the Lee home
on the West road.
Miss Babcock of New York, arrived
last week and has opened her cottage
on Dunton Hill for the summer. Mrs.
Foster Debevoise of New York, came
up with Miss Babcoek and will re-
main for short period.
1t is Of great Importance that all
members of the Church School should
be present at the rehearsal this Satur-
day at 9 D. m. Parents Of children IN
the beginners class are especially
asked to bear this in mind.
Master Dunning Harwood, who was
operated on a short time since, is
again at his home on Main street,
having returned from Troy yesterday.
The young man is recovering rapidly
and will soon be stronger and better
than ever.
Alan de Schweinitz of the west
road. and his friend Mr.. Booth, left
last week for Winter Haven, Fla, to
be gone about six weeks. Mir. de
Schweinitz has made the trip to at
tend to his orchards which at this
time of year need careful looking af-
ter.
Kknowlestead on the Hollow road,
was the scene Monday evening OF a
small celebration in honor Of the lady
of the house whose birthday II was.
A very pleasant evening was passed
and Mrs. Knowles not only received
congratulations but a number OF use
ful presents.
Tomorrow night our village schools
will have their annual exercises IN
School Hall. The program opens at 8
o'clock sharp as it is necessary that
the little ones be through 50 as not TO
keep them up too late. Parents and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
is YOUR BOY A SCRUB?

If not, then don't give him a scrub
calf to raise.
Does your boy sometimes question
your methods Of farming? Good
thing, don't youthink? If you can't
convince him your plans are sound
how do you convince yourself?
Are you an Indian? If not, don't
give your boy pig and have it later
be your bacon. The boy will not for
get.
Do you like to be your own boss
Sure, so does your boy and girl Then
why not give them a JOB Of their own
How did you learn the value Of dol
lars? By earning and spending them ?
So will your children. There Is no
other way.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
BENNINGTON COUNTY
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
Annual Convention to be Held Friday
June 2lth. in First Baptist Church,
Bennington.

Annual Convention to be Held Friday,
June 2lth, in First Baptist Church,
Bennington.
The annual convention Of the Ben
nington County Young Peoples Union
will be held Friday, June oath, in the
First Baptist Church, Bennington.
There will be afternoon and evening
sessions, and an interesting program
is being arranged.
There are about Is young peoples $
societies associated together IN the
county union, about evenly divided
among the Methodist, Congregational
and Baptist churches.
The county banner will be awarded
on the following basis at the Benning-
ton conventions:
Special Work-(outside Of Society
routine work)-Definite decision for
Christian life work, 10 points; special
community work, 10 points; special
church work, 10 points.
County Work-Delegates TO county
convention, 10 points; contribution to
County Union, 10 points; society re
port to County Union, 10 points.
Best Mission Work-Mission study
class 10 points; best contribution tc
missions and benevolences per mem
ber, 10 points.
Regular Society work-(In proper
tion to membership p)-Largest attend
ance at regular meetings, 10 points
largest increase in membership, II
points.
Every young peoples society ir
Bennington county is urged to com
pete for the county banner. The ban
ner award report should be sent tc
Miss H. lone Smith, chairman of ban
ner award committee, Shushan, N. Y.
not later than June 20.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
OPEN FEDERAL ROAD BIDS
Pascal Rioci Lowest Bidder for Rut-
land Concrete Road.

Montpelier, June Bids were open
In the highway commission Office this
morning on federal road projects, as
follows:
Rutland, concrete roads, IL miles
Pascal Ricei, Rutland, S39,0i0.64; I.
W. Earle, Rutland, S39,5S7.s4; Has
sam Paving Company, Worcester
Mass, S4l ,294.50.
Bennington, cement road, SO miles
r.. T. Ley & Co, Springfield, Mass.
$41, ,294.50.
Guilford, two miles bituminous ma
eadam, Louis A. LaFrance, Holyoke
Mass, s57, ,55S.56; Canton Engineering
Company, Canton, s75,019.s5; F. T
Ellis. Melrose, Mass, $5O199 20; Fall
kill Construction Company, Pough'
keepsie. N. Y, s56,199.2O; Arbirio
Road Construction Company, Hart
ford, Conn, $43,900.90.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
sANpGATE

(Received too late for last week.
A. E. Buck Of East Arlington, was
in town one day last week on business.
Mr. and Mrs. John MeClintock Of
West Arlington, were in town Decor
alton Day.
Ms. Nellie Sickle has been eonhn-
cd to the house FOR the past few days
with the grip
Miss Myrtle Boyd Of Wilmington
was the guest Of her cousin Mrs. Fred
Squires. several days last week.
Mrs. Sadie Morey and son Merritt,
and John Morey Of Rupert, were Sun
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Mears.
The many friends Of John Morey,
Sr., are sorry 70 learn that he Is not
improving very rapidly from his re
cent illness.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09
NEW TEACHERS AT
VERMONT ACADEMY

Prin. Raymond Mcfarland anroune-
e. he election Of Mis- Mi.licent L.
spafheId. industrial s. retary Of the
: W. C. A. at Holyoss Mass. as
.adv principal and head Of the music
department Of Vermont Academy.
Mss Suufield is a graduate Of the
Peidie Institute. New jersey, and re
ceived her musical training in the Nir-
gil Clavier School Of New York City
Studying also with John orth and Pro-
fessor Wilson in Boston. She has had
successful teaching experience as head
Of the music department al The Peddie
Institute. Colby Academy, New Hamp-
shire. and westbrook Seminary, Port
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-09

legal business Tuesday. He was the
guest Of J. +. Harrington.
All Odd Fellows are urged to meet
at their hall next Sunday, June 18TH
at p. m. 70 attend Memorial Ser
vices From there they will 90 TO dec
orate the graves Of he deceased mem
bers.
NOTICE-It has been brought 70
our attention that flowers have been
stolen from certain graves n the Cen
ter Cemetery. II the perpetrators Of
this offence are found out they will be
prosecuted 70 the full extent Of the
t.w Cemetery Commrs. adv
Owen z. Smith, an old and respect
ea resident Of this village, died at his
home here on Saturday after q short
illness with what developed into lohar
pneumonia. He was III but nine days.
Deceased was in his 74th year and fol-
lows shortly the death q his brother.
the late Dea. willsom Smith. He Is
survived By his wife