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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
GRANTS IT'S WORKERS
AN EQUAL VOICE
Pennsylvania Railroad Creates Joint
Committee TO Hear Working Con-
ditiOns Grievances and Rules.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-The Penn
sylvania railroad announced last night
that it has concluded a mutual working
agreement with the representatives of its
engine and train service employees re-
garding the settlement of future labor
differences, which, If lived up to in spirit
by both Sides should, in the belief of
the management" eliminate any question
OF strike on the Pennsylvania system, as
tar as train operation Is concerned.
The plan goes into effect today. The
Joint reviewing committee of the Penn
sylvania railroad system" has been es-
tablished as a medium to carry out the
purposes of the peaceful settlement.
Through this committee the employers
involved will for the first time In the
history OF the railroad have equal voice
and vote with the management. The
committee will constitute a court of re-
view, involving grievances, rules and
working conditions, including discipline.
The committee viii be composed OF two
representatives of the management from
each of the four regions OF the system,
and, on behalf of the employees, OF the
general chairmen of the men in the en-
gne and train service. All votes Will
be of equal power and not less than a
two-thrds vote will be necessary to reach
a decision upon any question presented.
Details OF the plan were gwen IN the
announcement as follows:
In all matters, except individual dlscl-
pline cases, the full committee will vote
and its decisions win constitute prece-
dents which viii be binding equally with
respect to similar existing or future cases
upon the management and the employees
in all four regions Of the system uni
formly"
In discipline cases the committee mem
bers from the region in which the case
arises shall not sit as members OF the com
mittee. but shall act as counsel Tor the
presentation of their respective claims,
and the remaining members viii hear the
case and determine the matter at issue.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Eight inches of snow fell Monday.
George Buckley was at home over Sun
day.
Miss Edith Harris is at her home for a
week.
Milford and Florence Herrick were in
Brattleboro the first of the week.
Miss Mildred Eddy of Newfane is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Ethelyn Grout.
The Ladies' Aid society viii meet this
week at the home of Mrs. Ann Carr.
Next week Wednesday evening the
prayer meeting will be at Archie Wheel
er's.
Taft's mill began to run on nine hour
schedule this week, beginning at $50 and
closing at $50.
Miss Edith E. Pendleton of New York
city is a guest at the home OF her sister,
Mrs Herbert +. Post.
Mrs A. f. Hadlock has been entertain
ing her sisters, Miss Addie and Miss
Grace Morse of Brattleboro.
The Christmas exercises. tree and sup
per were largely attended and were q
success. AT the close an offering was
taken for the Near East Relief fund
amounting to S13.54.
At the reorganization of the Sunday
school the following officers We're elected
Moderator, G. II. Grout; supt;. {; O.
kimball assistant supt.. c. w. Dunbar
sec. and treas, G. III. Grout; librarian
Herbert Burnap; teachers-men's class
G. w. Dunbar; ladies' class, Mrs. Q. o
Kimball young ladies' class, Mrs. Dom
III. Sprague; sunshine class. Mrs; Q. H
Grout true blue class, Kathryn Bishop
rose bud class, Vivian Decell. The year
has been a prosperous one and severa
new members have been added to begin
the new wear. The school voted to SEND
SO to the Near East Relief fund for the
suffering children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

was put over to next week Friday for
a hearing. Bail was fixed by Judge
John w. Mason at $4,000 at the re-
quest of the district attorney, who
pointed out that Lewis had not long
been resident of the city and was not
well known. Lewis was unable to fur
nish the bonds.
Lewis is "A years old and has been
employed as an electrician at the Mt
Tom power house. A brother of Lewis,
who lives in Maine, is expected to be
here in time for the hearing.
Mrs. Craft was said to be in favor
able condition in Dickinson hospital.
Three of the four shots fired by Lewis
took effect. One struck her in the left
breast, but did not penetrate the lung :
one struck her left shoulder and the
third grazed her neck.
Chilson reported that when he entered
the house Lewiss eyes looked wild and
he appeared beside himself. 1t does not
appear that there had been any immedi-
ate quarrel 1t is said by Lewis that
Mrs. Craft had brought discord into
the family and had urged her daughter
to leave Lewis and return with her to
Maine. Alleged nagging by his mother
in-law, it is said, had preyed upon
Lewis and he had become desperate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Many Start Their Work TO Fill Positions
Vacated by Men Going to War-Few
Are in Executive Positions But May
Enter Them Later
BOSTON, Jan. 1.-Onc thousand
women are employed in the banks OF
Boston. This would not be surprising
but for the fact that n large proportion
are employed as expert cierks-an elias
tie ternl-im all departments of the i'll
stitutionS.
The women were employed, in many
cases with reluctance, as u war emcr-
gency when the boys went marching
away, but they are said tos have shown
adaptabiity to the banking business.
Miss Caroline Z. Sickle. in charge
of the woman personnel in an institution
employing 3lS women, says that last
year 200 women bank clerks occupied
much OF their spare time obtaining
added knowledge Of the principles and
details of banking afforded by the even
ing courses conducted for the benefit of
the Boston chapter of the American
Institute Of banking. OF women in the
banking world She says:
Until within a few years most posi-
ti0nS open to women within banking in
situations have been largely in the nature
of Stenographic work. At present You
will find women i'll almost every depart
ment and when the department head is
consulted he will tell YOU that the wo-
man clerks work j. very satisfactory
indeed.
professionally. We hear of some wo-
nan who has attained an executive posi-
ti0u within the conservative circles of
banking although such attainments have
not been at all general. This is not a
bit disc2uraging, however. when We rea-
lie that what we have been given to do
we have done satisfactorily. We need
to realize that the future may bring
greater opportunities and To be ready for
these we cannot have too great knowledge
relating to the principles and details
of banking
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
80 FATAL AUTO
ACCIDENTS IN 1920
Vermont Total Of 2,tO0 Acct
dents Are Reported.

MONTPELIER, Jan. HARRY \.
Black, secretary of state. has compiled
motor vehicle accident statistics for the
wear 1920. The total number Of accidents
was 21OO. Thirty persons We're either
killed outright or died later. \ subdiyi-
sion shows: Killed as occupants Of auto
mobiles. II; pedestrians, s: occupants of
sleds , bicycle riders, > motorcycle
riders. = occupant of wagon, number
of persons injured, ~; estimated prop
erty damage, S1GO0UV; number of fatal
accidents per 100000 population, So.
The >, 100 accidents are divided as fol
lows. each one involving at least one auto
mobile, and the following objects, animals
and persons: Automobiles, lbs; teams,
200; poles, curbS, etc, %; dogs, 30; pc
destrianS u ; cows. b; motorcycles, 81 ;
trolley cars. 30 bicycles, 2G; bridges, Is ;
horses. IL: trains. ii; sIedS, 10; automo-
biles ditched, 30. OF these accidents
1910 occurred IN daylight and $50 at
night. Fourteen hundred and ninety acct
dents occurred in the open country and
Go within city or village limits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Louis Hush. -. was killed at Sand
gate Dec. - by load of log, tipping
over on him. He was found dead un-
der the load.
Four summer cottages owned by Rut-
land men have been broken into re-
Gently. three at Lake Bomoseen and one
at terrisbuTg on Lake Champaign. At
Ferrisburg thieves made u complete
cleanup.
\ meeting of the. managers and gen
eral agents of life insurance companies
in the state was held Thursday at Bur
lington. Plans were discussed by those
present for the observance of Jan. -
rs Life Insurance day through out the
state.
Henry Gagnon. who last Feb. 10
twice shot Robert Whittemorc, %. a
member of the Yankee division. follow
ing a quarrel caused by Gagnon's 1S-
year-Old daughter refusing to leave the
Whittemore home, pleaded guilty in
Lamoille county court Thursday after
noon to a simple assault. He was fined
soc, which lie paid.
Foster Spraguc. representative for
Randolph. was stricken with paralysis
Wednesday at his home in East Ran
dOlph and it Is understood has not yet
rallied lie is seriously i'll. Mr..
Spraguc was elected on the Democratic
ticket. many from the other party vot-
ing for him. because of the respect they
had for the man.
Arthur Thuren of Montpelier. nine
years of age, broke his leg while making
a jump on skis Wednesday afternoon
near his home on Foster street He
made an unusually long jump over and
down bank and landed in such a man.
ner that his leg was broken between
the knees and the hip. He was taker
to Heaton hospital. ....-.-
The street railway lines operated by
the Rutland Railway, Light & Power
Co, which includes two belt" lines o
four miles each in TINT city and th'
main line trolley road between Rutlaue
and pOultney-23 miles-will be sus
pended unless more money is raised a
once. For every dollar taken in las
month the street railway company wa
compelled to pay out S1.2T. accOrdin:
to Mr.. Menut, general manager.
The statement of transactions in tn
customs district, No. ,, of Vermont dur
ing the month ending Nov. 30 is: Ere
merchandise. S5.471 .026; dutiable mer
chandise, 1912, 65T !; total imports, 81,
7s3,6S3 duties collected, : 3s,S38. 6S
expectations. domestic merchandise. 81,
974. 12S; foreign merchandise. S4T6
16S; total expectations S5,450296. TIL
than the corresponding month of n YEA
ago. but the exports were about $4,000
600 less. >-..es.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
SHOOTER HELD UNDER BOND.
Harold Lewis Of Northampton Fired
Four Shots at M0ther-in-Law.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, Jan. l.
Harold b. Lewis of POI South street,
who fired four pistol shots at his moth
er-in-law, Mrs. Blanche Craft, while
the woman was seated at the supper
table in the Lewis home Thursday eve
ming. was arraigned in district court
yesterday morning, charged with as
sault with latent to murder. He pleaded
not guilty and at the request of District
Attorney Thomas ]. Hammond the case
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
PUTNEY.

Mrs. ID. Finno and two children re-
turned home Dec "a from Kingston, n.
Y. where she visited relatives whom she
had not seen for 10 years. Mrs. Ellen
Howard kept house for her while she was
away.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

The temperance meeting of last Sun
day evening was attended by a full house
and the proceedings characterized by a
good degree of earnestness and spirit. Re
marks were made by L. Campbell, DR.
Webster of Guilford, a Van Doom. w.
Fl. Alexander. f. Tyler, +. F. Bingham
and Mr.. Grogan. 4 beautiful ballad was
sung by +. \. Lewis, which added much
to the employment of the evening. High
authorizations were expressed in regard
to the future, which only needs the united
and persistent efforts of the friends OF
temperance to realize
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Mr.. L. w. Hawley. late paymaster of
the Windsor Manufacturing Co. at Wind
sor, Vt, now of the firm of Douglas &
Hawley, manufacturers of furniture at
West Brattleboro, has removed to this
place to assume charge of his business
Mr.. Iawley brings to his new sphere of
activity not only rare business qualifica-
tionS. but an experience which augurS
well for the success and prosperity of the
new firm. The friends of John Henkel
will also be pleased to learn that he still
remains in the employ OF the concern in
the capacity of foreman
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Meagher upon eight proprietors at whose
places of business nickle and penny slot
machines were seized in the raid on the
afternoon and early evening of Dec. -.
William Mayhem, Wallace Burritt,
Frank Somerville, Frank b. Healy,
James Burns and L. J. Cummings were
each fined 500 with individual costs
of $500. Archie King and Leonard
Lawrence were each fined $50 with in
dividual costs of $500.
Leon Shontell, the Mortified youth,
who has made more escapes from jail
in the past few weeks ehan probably
any other Vermonter in good many
years. was safely landed in the state
prison at Windsor Friday by Sheriff.
Frank Tracy Of Washington county.
Shonteu went handcuffed to the well
known sheriff and elaborate precautions
have been taken of late at the Washing
ton county Jail in Montpelier to prevent
ShuntCil from making another getaway.
He made an almost successful attempt Il
week ago when he had succeeded in
nearly saving through two bolts on the
cellar door. having used Il case knife
to make a saw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

The highest railway bridge in the world
is that built by the Cape to Cairo railway
across the Zambesi river close to the Vie
toria Falls. 1T stands over 400 feet above
the rushing waters IN The gorge below.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

The entertainment given at Gymna-
SUM hall at West Brattleboro Thursday
evening of last week was a success The
acting for the most part was quite praise
worthy. The tableau of the Virgins was
particularly deserving of mention.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Fines and costs aggregating over S700
We're imposed% IN -Renningtop. municipal
court yesterday ijy fudge William ].
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

The annual meeting of the Centre Con-
gregational church was held on Monday
evening last and the following officers
appointed for the ensuing year: Trus-
tees. Charles r. Rice. c. T. Frost. c. L.
Howe, \. ii. Wright, Il. w. Clarke
clerk. Malcolm Moody; treasurer, y. y.
Williston; auditor, ID. Il. Thompson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
VERMONT NEWS.

Louis Hush. -. was killed at Sand
gate Dec. - by a load of log, tipping
over on him. He was found dead un-
der the load.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

beginning today Mrs. Smiths Hat
shop. Barber Bldg. will run a bargain
window for one week.-Adv. 2JT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

y dog case came up before Justice New
ton last Tuesday which may be of interest
to owners of that quadruped. Frank
Lewis was arrested charged with having
cnticed away a shepherd dog owned by
John c. Tyler, and the complaint proven.
Lewis was mulcted to the amount of
SLID, including costs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
THOUSAND WOMEN
IN BOSTON BANKS
Large Proportion of Them
Are Employed as Expert
Clerks in All Depts.
GIVE SATISFACTION
IN ALL POSITIONS

Many Start Their Work TO Fill Positions
Vacated by Men Going to War-Few
Are i'm Executive Positions But May
Enter Them Later
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

-Four summer cottages owned by Rut-
land men have been broken into re
Gently, three at Lake Bomoseen and one
at terriSburg on Lake Champlain. At
Ferrisburg thieves made complete
CIean-up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

\ meeting of the managers and gen
eral agents of life insurance companies
in the state was held Thursday at Bur
lngton. Plans were discussed by those
present for the Observance of Jan. -
as Life Insurance day through out the
81 atn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01
80 Years Ago
Happenings of December, 1870.
Taken from the Files of
The Phoenix

Editorial: This is the first issue for
the year 1871 and begins the 3Sth volume
of the Vermont Phoenix. We thank our
friends and patrons for the kind words
they have said of our labors and the en-
enlargement and patronage they have
given us. We shall spare no pains to
keep up the reputation of our paper as a
useful interesting, wide-awake sheet,
fully abreast of the times in regard to
general and local news and holding an
advance position among our contempora-
rieS in measures for Improvement, needed
reforms and substantial progress. We
propose to keep our face turned steadily
upward and onward, not backward and
downward. Taking council from the past.
we intend to use it for the uplifting of so
ciety in the days that are to come.
We desire to help forward every measure
that clearly promises substantial benefit
TO the community and to help remove
every obstacle to the best welfare of our
fellow citizens. And now, friends, we
most cordially wish you all "a happy new
year
The gathering of the ice crop has COM
menced in this vicinity. The ice is about
a. foot thick and of excellent quality.
.
John Wood, Warren Eason and George
NJ. Colt have been reappointed as village
police for the coming year. The latter
will continue to discharge the duties of
night watch.
The ball given by the Fountain Engine
Co, No. 4, on Friday night of last week,
passed off very pleasantly, about 40
couples being present. Music was fur
nished by the Brattleboro Quadrille band
l. X. Allen has removed to the house
on Clark street which he purchased last
fall of John Il. Simonds. (We mention
this for the especial benefit of those who
may be owing Isaac for lumber.)
Messrs. J. Estey & Co. are about to
put a new COrlisS 75 horsepower steam
engine into their establishment on Birge
street, the old engine proving insufficient
to furnish motive power and warm the
buildings.
The pews of the Center Congregational
church were rented last Tuesday eve
ming. The appraisal was somewhat in
excess of that of last year, amounting to
about $500. The increased demand for
the higher priced pews indicates q healthy
condition of the society.
The rental of the pews at the Baptist
church took place Thursday evening of
last week. The appraisal footed some
thing less than SO, 800, but the premiums
offered will increase the amount raised to
more than that sum. There are but few
if any seats that have not already been
taken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-01

Messrs. J. Estey & Co. are about to
ut a new Corliss % horsepower steam
ngine into their establishment on Birge
rreet, the old engine proving insufficient
, furnish motive power and warm the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
AUSTGE:N
DENOTED
BY BROWN
HammOnd'S Mayor Gives Out
List of New Administration
AppOinteeS

Mayor Brown Of Hanmend has an
nounced his appointments
Most of these are appointments
The most notable change Is city gov
eminent during tho next four years
Will lie la the police department
Emil a. Bundc twice captain rs.
last time being appointed April d f29t
to fl the vacancy created when ap
tain Benjamin strong resigned. ard fol
more than 20 years member ~ ths
Hammond police department has beer
appointed chief of police
lie supplants chief Of Po1ce pefof
Austgcn the former ehier viii +,
reduced to captain. Pete Austgen
Tor Il yearS and nine months chief 81
police ana for more Tran y ycars
member 81 tile police Department La,
been remoRed for political reasons
no howerv bouquets of hypnotic ad-
gectives need he composed here Is eA-
press the regard Hammond neoric have
held ana Wiz hcld for "Pete" NuStgcn
ne has hcep called "TTammond host
poiice chies The crooR honored himi
thc dav n-ana-out sought hiu. and ths
peorle believed !n hiin lTe made Ffan-
mond thr best roHced city ID the state
John Nufz. former night sergeant.
a po'''e ae'''iasF'eIS. nSs eeen FRO.
Is patrol sergeant AS such ~ vIi.
actively aid the captaiu on risht dut
p hose worN it is to make tie rounds
= g re- l@,.ol.,g
iN'.'i~ t.''
81 night desk sergeant hss MT been
'i'no'
ne 'nsSoF n'''eo ''at o'ner ohatsfs
81 the Foilee aoPa ef'iei'' l'isas oe I0aae
LIONS It0h'eF mas oeen appolhted
lty sealei
No osner shhls H 'iie e''S paN f4
VII ~ made uuti .latei. according
tae maNor.
Rut there Will Re ether changes
me city government revised stai"7
as foli'"~
Daniel bfnWn--sleyoF-
Harry Froef les--e of'l1o''ef
Arnold kuner1--0aty tIeFK
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
(BuLLETINl

IE7NATlcNAL MEMS szR4cEf
NEW YORK, Dec %. The
Italian Discount & Trust Company
at 799 Broadway, was closed this
afternoon by Tie state BANKING
department following a run" on
It by depositors. The institution
was the New York agent of the
Banco Discorh Of Rome. which
suspended today. Tie Italian Dis
count and Trust Company has a
capital Of $i.o00.000 and de-
posts Of more than S12.000.O00.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
Latest
Bulletins
lBULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL news sERWcEl
PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec. %
A moonshne drunk during
Christmas drinking bout IS believ-
cd to Be the cause Of four deaths
IN Alleghen county, according to
reports made to Coroner Samuel
{. Jameson today By his deputies.
who found that all four deaths
were due 10 acute alcoholism.
Green whiskey was peddled IN
the upper end of the country at
Christmas time. the reports SAID.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
(BULLETTN)

LONDON. Dec. 2q. An Italian
giving the name ST Nerturio di
Scienzo has been arrested at Cam
pobasso. IN the department Of
Abruzzo and Noise. charged with
the murder Of Daniel kaber. pub
Usher. IN Cleveland, Ohio. in 1919.
said a Rome dispatch to the Daily
Express today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
BROWN MAKES FEW CHANGES ~ NEW CABINET
TEN Year NAVAL HOLIDAY Is SENT TO SCRAP Heap
7Ssss Sssss'-a--s ~
= x t.r' 2. J

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Dec. %
Quincy A. Meyers, former Judge Of the
Supreme Court Of Indiana and recent
ly associated with former Gov. Samuel
M Ralston in the practice Of law here
was IN a critical condition at St. Vim
cents Hospital here this afternoon fol-
loving a severe attack Of Ia grippe.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
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INTERNATIONAL EEws SERVICE
LISBON, Dec. 29 Two per
sons were killed and FIVE others
wounded when bombs which were
in the process Of manufacture on
the premises of the General Con-
federation Of Labor, exploded to-
day. Several arrests were made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
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INTERNATIONAL NEMs SERVICE
PEAR. RIVER. N. ", Dec. %
Bandits shot and kiIle dthe cash
Ter and the bookkeeper of the First
National Bank here today and
escaped in an automobile with
two or three hundred dollars taken
from the bank vaults.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29
lRuLLETINl

INTERNATIONAL News SERVICE
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. g.
julius A Schuler nationally
known authority on vines. died at
his home here today, aged "a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29

MISS IRENE VAN sLYKE. energetic
Young lady in charge OF Hammond
schools attendance department. inves-
gated case Of ineorrigible tardiness
of pupil from East Hammond. The boy
enumerated several tasks il was hts
duty to complete each morning before
leaving for school Miss Van slyke
among other things. learned that the
boys mother owned the three LATEST
buff hens in Lake county. Because"
said Miss Van slyle. the hens have
grown So fat ANA lazy tnat the boy
mas 70 put them UP on the roost in the
evening and take them down again
each morning"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-29

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