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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-12
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MONDAY MORNING
Strike at Woons0eket Is Over - Inten-
sive Pieketing at One Law
reupa AIiII

WOONSOCKET, r. T., April 12.-
The strike of weavers at the Dunn Wor-
sted Mills was ended today by agreement
and the operatives will return Monday
morning after four weeks of idleness.
The walk-out followed differences over
the operation of looms on plain and fancy
goods.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-12

A Pan-American conference of women
is to be held in connection with the third
annual convention of the National
League of Women Voters in Baltimore
this spring.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-12

The Great Western Railway company
of England has asked its 10000 en-
ployes to save one penny per day per
man. General compliance with the re-
quest would mean an aggregate saving
Of nearly 100000 a year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-12

Miss Sarah Smith, a public school
teacher of St John, \. B., has resigned
her position after Al years of continuous
service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

had a thousand pens, reams Of pa
per years of time. 1 could not be-
gin to tell you how happy I am IN
my new home Now please don't
think know you'd never say, an
old maids rhapsody upon securing
man-but even If you do. 1 don't
care. For 1 am glad I have my man
at last glad l can make up to him
for the awful life he so unseldshly
endured so many years"
''No Real Harm"
A little feeling Of establishment
crept over me. 1t increased as /
ran over the pages Alice Hol
combe. witty. clever as she was. had
been reserved and conventional
Alice Stockbridge evidently had
burst the bonds of repression which
had held her during her long years
of school teaching. the necessity Of
keeping secret her feeling toward
Kenneth Stockbridge, was revealing
in the abandonment OF living her
real self, speaking her secret
thoughts could imagine the
wealth Of affection she was pouring
out upon the man who had won
her love years before he dreamed
she cared.
on and on through the many
pages, read. through descriptions
Of her pretty little cottage which
was her new home. Of the attractions
Of the western town in which she
was living, and then I came to a
"a 2
my attention unpleasantly. I read
it three times in succession without
realizing that I was doing so.
Il was so sorry you could not be
at my wedding. Bess Dean was my
only attendant I do wish you
could be better friends. you two. I
am so fond OF both Of you Now.
! this IS strictly confidential, but she
seems to feel that you bear her some
grudge for something she has said
or dOne-what IL is, she says she
cannot imagine. If you see her this
summer or fall I am sure you will
remove that feeling. for I know you
to be incapable OF holding a grudge.
And she-while, I admit she is try
ing, and a bit unscrupulous-ther s
no real harm in her. and she has
been my only friend since you left
Bayview. In fact. think her
championship OF me cost Bess her
place for she was not asked 10
come back this year. But she i'm
mediately found a better situation in
an exclusive private school, which
does not open until two weeks after
the public schools"
I'll tell the world, Alice Stock
bridges letter is nothing 10 moon
over like that" a gay voice said az
my elbow. Now II il were an
epistle from some interesting
man
1 looked up. startled Bess Dean
stood laughing down at me.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

TITO break something which HE gave Sister and
to have it happen George Washington's
birthday, with Father, cannot tell lie,
cut the cherry tree down with my little hatchet!"
ringing in her ears-WELLl It requires as much
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
Revelations GA Wife 87oA 4SR5

, then box with them as It rolled over
on its back. we applauded dutiful-
~, md Marion. pacifed, picked up
her kitten again. Rugged It ecstau-
cIlly. and renewed her request.
did you say we might go. moth
err"
Not so loud that anybody could
( hear" Dicky began teasingly. but
I interrupted him peremptorily
stop teasing her Dicky." ] said.
Come with me- Marion. Your
mother and 7 do not like YOU 20 go
alone down the road-there-there's
too many motors But I'll walk
down with you"
There's q wife for YOU" Dicky
apostrophized my retreating back,
as holding Junior by the hand
ard with Marion-the kitten tucked
under one arm-taking little joy
Gus dancing steps at my side.
started toward the winding state
road which led past the Cosgrove
farmhouse. I made saucy moue
at him over my shoulder, heard Lii
/ Ian caustically commenting upon
his Incidence. and rejoiced at this
additional evidence that my loved
( friend is coming back 10 the en-
/ ergy which had been hers.
Mail time is the gala social hour
of the day at the mountain post
office. The office occupies tiny
corner of a general store. where one
can procure any summer necessity
from an ice cream cone 20 a fishing
rod. not forgetting the ubiquitous
picture postals. But its greatest
charm lies in a little clearing Of
woodland just outside. where the
stumps Of trees which had been cut
down afford delightful seats beneath
forest monarchs still standing. and
where one has a delightful view Of
the beautiful Esopus as IL rushes
swiftly over the huge stones that
form its bed. Here people who are
in a hurry 20 read their mail linger
before the return journey. And
here Having seen that Marion
and Junior were ecstatically pro-
vided with plates Of ice cream-re-
paired with the envelopes which
We're directed TO our household.
Ii was a motley collection, sever
al professional-looki envelopes
bearing magazine names for Dicky
and Lillian. some letters with vary
ing state pOstmarks for the other
boarders a thick letter from Mother
Graham. addressed 20 Dicky, and a
single letter for me This was in
a handwriting which for a moment
puzzled me- but which. after a sec
onds scrutiny. my memory idend-
fed as that OF Alice HOlcombe for
several weeks now Alice stock
bridge.
The year Of waiting which they
had set themselves finally had roll
ed around for Kenneth Stockbridge
and the girl who had loved him so
truly through such trial as comes
but 10 few. In the summer follow
ing the close OF the Bayview school
they had been married. and had
gone away 20 the new home Kenneth
Stockbridge had made in the west
for the woman he had loved for so
many years
I had not been able 20 go 20 their
wedding, though Alice earnestly had
desired my presence. But Lil,ian's
illness and my own condition after
Junior was restored 10 me had pre-
vented me from going And this
was the first word I naI heard from
her. save her formal announcement
card and a short heartfelt note OF
thanks for the gift D.cky and had
sent them
Dearest Girl" she began, ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

Celebrating their birthdays. the
Misses Ruth Hesse and Freda Peters
entertained the members Of the 1921
Confirmation class OF St. Peters
church Sunday afternoon at the
home Of the former 1913 S Walnut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
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Miss Helen Louise Hardin, 513 s.
Lafayette St, left last Saturday for
Grand Canyon. Ariz., for an extend
ed visit with her brother, A. f. Har-
bin
Mrs. q. f. Schafer oliver annex.
has gone to Flint Mich. for a three
weeks visit.
Miss Leonore Smith or Chicago.
was the week end guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward L. Mack, 123 North Shore
DIR.
Mrs Fred Dennis, III Marquette
av.. has returned from Pittsburg
Pa Mrs. Dennis will spend several
weeks IN the city before taking UP
her permanent residence in Pitts
burg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Sophomore class OF Notrs
Dame university will entertain with
"a dance next Friday evening in the
Tribune building.
Mrs. T. W. Peters. 1864 Wood
ward av.. viii be hostess Wednesday
afternoon 10 the members of the
Souux club.
The Department Of Literature.
Section OF the Progress club, will
meet wednesday afternoon at 3:45
o'clock in the club rooms. The pro-
gram will be in charge OF Miss Anna
D0bbins. who viii discuss Captain
Stromfeld." and THE Recent Crime
In Connecticut" by Mark Twain.
The clio circle will meet this aft
esnoon with Mrs. James Taylor. w.
washington av
The Goodwill Bible class OF the
Sunnyside Presbyterian church will
meet next Friday afternoon with
Mrs. A. Wimberg. 1877 Pennsylvania
av.
The wednesday Luncheon Bridge
club which was TO meet Wednesda
afternoon with Mrs. Edgar Myers.
723 w. Colfax av.. has been post
poned until the afternoon Of Mar. s.
The Children OF Mary viii give a
concert Friday evening at ST. Pat
rick's hall Those who will ap-
pear upon the program are Mrs
Marjorie Galloway. Miss Florence
Guthrie Miss Josephine Decker and
Miss Maude Weber.
The Overcomers class OF the
United Brethren Conference Memoir
ial church Will meet this evening
18th Mrs. Edward Harmon. ga
Haney av
st. Joseph Valley Grange will hold
their annual Washington Birthday
dinner at noon Thursday at Beyler
hall An attractive program has
been arranged for the afternoon.
The Womans Foreign Missionary
society of Lowell Heights NJ r.
church will entertain with a silver
tea this evening at the church.
A play The Missionary Clinic" will
be given 10 be followed by a social
hour with refreshments.
The Volunteer class of Conference
Memorial church will entertain
this evening In the church par
lors for their husbands and families.
Tie AFFAIR VIII be in the nature OF a
Washington birthday party. with a
pot luck dinner at O'Clock.
The Ideal Embroidery club will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
oscar Bayman. 507 Riverside dr..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

81 The home was made attractive
with decorations suggestive OF wash
inEton's birthday and flowers taste
fully arranged. Games and contests
were featured. the favors being
awarded 10 Miss Annie Rhode. Miss
Elsie Dollye, Miss Esther Steiner.
Arthur Wendell and AKRON Weichert.
The l. A. L. A. Drill Team enter
lalned with a Colonial dance az Bey-
Ter hall Saturday evening. Seventy
FIVE couples enjoyed the program OF
dances as played by Debards orches-
ira. The team gave a drill during
the evening Another dance will
be given on the evening OF March IS.
The class anniversary OF the
Hoosier Boys was held Sunday after
noon at the home OF MI and Mrs.
Edward Hardy, 1912 9. Michigan st.
The afternoon was spent with games
and contests and dinner was served
at o'clock % IS guests. The table
was conferred with basket OF pink
sweet peas The next meeting viii
De held with Mr.. and Mrs. L. c..
Eaton. 100 Ninth St. March 4.
Mrs George Carpenter, 31S Ham,
den ct, entertained informally at
her home Saturday evening in cele-
bration OF the birthday OF Misses
Thresa and Betty Carpenter. The
table was centered with a low mound
Of pink carnations and tulips out
lined with greenery. Dancing was
the feature OF the evening Tae
guests included Miss Lucille Ger
brick Miss Bertha Cowhan. L. Jean
Carpenter, Albert German, Il. b.
Carson. A. c. Atkins NJ. Cowhan and
B. D. Roth.
AIr. and Mrs. NJ u. Ackles. 1913
S Glover ST.. entertained as guests
at a dancing party Saturday evening.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac williams. OF Niles, Mich. Mr..
and Mrs. William Rolf and Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ Michaels, OF Mishawaka.
Miss Resale Singler, 315 S. Hill
ST.. entertained at dinner Sunday
evening the members OF the D. and
ID. Bunco club. The aaffir was in
the nature OF a George washington
party Following dinner the 10
guests attended the theater.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
AdUice to Girls
D. ANNuE LAURIE

Dear ANNE Laurie-We are two
girls in high school and recently had
engagements with two boys but our
house was placed under quarantine
early that evening and my friend was
at our house. We tried 20 reach the
boys by telephone, but could not and
when they came and found the
quarantine sign they We're insulted
and now neither one OF them viii
speak 20 US Would Il be the proper
thing for US TO ask their pardon?
Blue Eyes and Chestnut CuTls.
Blue Eyes and Chestnut Curls-If
you have not offered them any eX-
PLANTATION before, It would be perfect
~ proper for you TO write them a
note in regard 10 It. They were
probably offended because YOU allow
ed them 10 come. not knowing Of
your endeavor to reach them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
SEE II YOU THINK so.

Leading fnanciers. professional
and business men declare our new
policy 10 be IN all features the bes,
ssu@d. Your opinion Is desired.
send postal giving &c and a speci-
mel will be mailed Better still.
cali WALTER FEGAN. ]. NJ. g.
BLDG. 27-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21
BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and RMS. S. B. Gregg,
Sf3 Park av., a son born Sunday
morning.
Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs Russell
Sheetz. Kaufman hoteei. a son born
Sunday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

No creditor car touch the pro-
ceeds o. a life insurance policy. The
wife and family have a prior at
tachment; that is If Issued by WAL
TER FEGAN. J. NJ. S. BLDG. 27-tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

Who's going for the mail?" Dicky
asked lazlly.
That means you're clinging TO
your perch with both feet Dicky-
bird praying YOU won't draw the
lnlucky number"
Lillian drawied the words from
the reclining chair on the veranda
of her cabin only a few feet from
our own. and every face IN the group
around her frightened For II was
the first speech which had sounded
like the old Lillian since her ter
rible nervous collapse following
Marion's accident.
We were all outdoors enjoying
the brilliant September sunshine, in
that lazy hour which appears in
variably to follow breakfast at
summer resorts. while people make
up their minds what particular form
Of amusement they Will choose for
the day.
There had been many changes in
the Cosgrove place since 1 had first
seen It. Robert Savarin's sister, and
her husband. with the sturdy indie
penGence Of their Scotch ancestry.
had refused TO give up their summer
boarders. as the famous artist IN his
restored prosperity had wished
them to do. But they had cOmprO-
missed by allowing him 10 have
erected in the picturesque grounds.
quaint. comfortable cabins, each
with a small living room and two
"a
house for their own family.
We had been most fortunate in
our fellow-gue for invariably
they had been comfortable. we'll
bred. unobstrusive people who ex-
changed the usual courteous ameni-
ties with us, and then kept to them
1elves and their own scheme Of
amusements.
Marion got up from the grass
quickly at Dicky's question and her
mothers answer. and crossed 10 US,
Guiding a glossy black kitten in
her arms. while Junior trotted after
her. as a devoted roly-poly puppy
might have done.
Wen go. mother" she said
eagerly, Junior and Baghsera and
l."
"Dooner and Badeera, do. too"
Junior echoed faithfully. while Lii
Ian and I flashed a maternal mega
tive 70 each other. and Dicky asked
idly:
why Bagheera. sweetheart?
Couldn't you find less OF a Jaw
breaker I'm that beloved Jungle Book
your misguided parent has brought
you up on? Why not Ram or
Maug or Kaa? You could say any
OF them in one mouthful. and my
che-ild wouldn't run any danger Of
lockjaw in trying to enunciate
them"
"Did You Say"
Junior can say Bagheera' beau
tlfully Uncle Dicky" Marion re-
torted Indignantly. voicing her
greater grievance frst-any fancied
slight Of Juniors vocal powers
brings her frenzedly TO his defence.
And I wouldn't insult this bee
yew-tifUl kitten by calling him aft
er an old kite or bat or horrid snake.
Besides don't you remember what
a lovely black color Bagheera. the
black panther. was? Just ike this
kitty. and then he always played
with the leaves in the sun. and so
does this Bagheera Watch hlrH'
she put the kitten down. and the
little thing. as II il understood her
and meant 20 show of, began 90
scamper among the brilliant scar
| let maple leaves. first heralds OF
autumn. 20 toss them upward and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

Dry wood for sale. Hard and soft
stove length. South Bend Dowel
Works. Main 2143. 33tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

While the Boss Is gone the clerks
at Nernon's are practically giving
clothes away. 45-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

Swank Dyes Clothing-Main 7s1
3s-tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-21

bravery to be little A.as Washington m 1922 as
It required to be heroic little George in say about
1740 doesn't it
But deep down in her heart she just knows that
Sister Northumberland and be very sweet TO her.
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27
Probst, Amorous Butler.
Ordered Deported May 6
Department of Labor Sets the
Date. Subject to Disposal of
Charges in PENNSYLVANIA

The Department Of Labor has set
May as the date for the deportation
Of August Probst, Swiss butler who
alleged he was kidnapped from the
Rolling Rock Country Club near Pitts
burgh, according TO dispatch re-
ceived from Washington yesterday.
A special board of inquiry which in
vcstigated Probst's case reached the
decision that he entered the country
Illegally and ordered him dcported. \
certificate of Public Health Service ex-
amincrs attached to his record de-
clares him to be insane, but The special
board of inquiry did not pass upon this
point.
probst sought his release BY writ OF
habeas corpus, asserting that wealthy
members Of the country club had had
him kidnapped and started back to
Europe because a wealthy young woman
who was member Of the club had
fallen in love with him.
In deciding that he must be deported
and fixing the date as May 6, the Fed
cral authorities said that an extens ion
of Probst's stay IN this country would
be granted ii prosecuting officials in
Pennsylvania or elsewhere desired to
press a charge against him, but that
civil proceedings in his case would not
constitute grounds for delay.
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27
Policeman Halts Panic in Train
Caught at Blazing S'L'' Station

The down town station of the Sec
ond Avenue elevated line at Grand and
Allen streets burst into flames last
niGht about II o'clock just as a train
was drawing up TO the platform.
Charles Ostrander, the rnotorman,
jammed on his brakes with a force that
jolted many of the passengers from
their seats. The first car was the on, y
one that reached the platform.
Posse neers became pane stricken at
ght Of the flames and believing thai
the trim was doomed to destruction
along with the station, tried to Chamber
OF upon the platform or down s,on
the tracks. Guards were having fl
Guilty in restraining them when Edward
Flynn. g ratrolman on his way to re-
port fer duty st the Oak Street police
station. took the stuation in hend.
He jumped on seat in the first car
and delivered sort but vivid speech
in which he said there was no danger
whatever if everyb ody sat tight. but
the first person that tried to get ont
a dor or window would be arrested He
vent from car to car repeating his
aimonition and ,eassuring w9men.
The fire started, it is believed, in D
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27
NotcdCleyelantI
Beauty Dies in
Seventh
Mrs. Janet Nickel, Daughter
of II. II. Fletcher, Michi-
gan Cubcrnatorial Candi-
dale, Ends Life by Poison
Ex-Wifc Of State Official
Suffers Nervous Breakdown
After Her Divorce and
Kills Self i'm Chicago
Specfal Dtspotch TO Inc Tribune


CHICAGO, April 26.-Mrs Janet
Nickel, forty years old. for many years
known as the "most beautiful woman
in Clcvcland,' daughter Of Richard II.
Fletcher, of Bay City, Mich, cand date
for Governor in the September prma-
ries, was successful to-day in her sew
enth attempt at suicide. She died in
the Chicago General Hospital from an
overdose Of vercnal.
Mrs. Nickel was divorced from her
hu band, William ]. Nickel. an official
in the Food Department Of the State
Of Michigan.
Friends said she was a cousin Of
Rear-Admilal William Fletcher, Of the
United States Navy, and n relative Of a
Senator. She was a graduate Of Miami
University, Miami, Ohio.
Over the long distance telephone Mr.
Fletcher verified the fact tnat Mrs.
Nickel was his daughter. 81 am com
ing to Chicago he said, "and will ar
rive some time in the morning. 1t has
been about six months since [ saw my
daughter. She was in poor health. I
do not know whore hcr former hu,-
band is
Both Mr.. Fletcher and Mr.. Nickel
were sentenced to the Lcavenworth
penitentiary, the sentences being later
reversed by the United States Supreme
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27
'Nick Corter's' Creator, Expert
In Violent Deaths, Kills Self
'an,t Stand Calf, So I'm Going Out Last Note
OF +. '. H. Dey, Inventor of Fictiona Detective
round Dead With Bullet Wound i'm His Head

Frederick Van Rensselaer, Dey. of
Nyack, author of the Nick Carter de-
tective stories. shot and killed himself
IN the Hotel Broztcll, East Twenty
seventh Street, yesterday afternoon.
News Of the suicide reached police
authorities through letter Mr.. Dew
wrote TO friend several hours earlier
in which he told of his intention. ex-
planning that the act was inspired bv
financial worry. He was fifty five
years old. His widow lives in Nyack.
Dey registered at the hotel last Sat
urday as J. w. Dayer, of Nyack. Frank
Pierce, manager OF the hotel, said he
received note from Dey yesterday to
be delivered TO Ormond G.. Smith, presi-
dent of Street & SI-Ath publishers.
Mr.. Smith visited the hotel and Dey's
room door was forced. He had shot
himself in the right temple. BY his
SIDE lay an automatic pistol.
Mr. Dcy's fame as a writer rested
large y on his extraordinary achieve
ment in writing among ether things,
once week for fifteen years a 10000
word Nick Carter story for Street
& Smith. He wrote 60,0O0.O0O words
in all. The first of the Nick Carter
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27

pile of papers in the trackman's room
Of the station, next to the waiting
room. There is little business at the
downtown station at that hour of the
night and the fire was not discovered
until it had broken through into the
waiting room and tie mnaret above
it was wrapped in flames.
Frederick Cole. the ticket seller, and
George Huber. the ga.ekeeper, discov-
cred it simultaneously then. Huber
had no time even to get his coat, in
which was his gold watch ard chain.
Cole grabbed what money he could
from the cash drawer and ran.
When the fremen arrived flames
were licking the sides of the tenements
on Allen Street, which crowd close to
the elevated structure. The power was
turned off and several firemen were
sent to the stalled train by Battalion
Chief Martin to help convince the
passengers there was no darger.
The fire was eXtingu shed after
about twenty minutes of brisk work
and the passengers were helred across
the tracks to the uptown station. from
which they reached the street. Service
on the line was suspended for ahout an
hour. The station was virtually de-
stroyed. A fireman found Huher's
watch and gave it to him,
New-York tribune., 1922-04-27
Scf1RAFfrS
Snberb ConEctions at Emiabi. Prces

Court Mr. Fletcher had been seu-
fenced 70 serve one year and three
months and Mr.. n excl had been SON
fenced 70 serve two years on charge
Of violating the corrupt practices act.
Mr. Fletcher has been State Labor
Commissl loncr in Michigan for ght
years. His Office was abolished last
July, and recently hc announced tina
he would be a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for Governor Of
the state, in the September primaries.
Mrs. Nickel for the la two week
bad been living at a rooming house
She came to Chicago from Cleveland
year ago.
Or. Henry Oliver, whose wife "a =
sister OF Mrs. Nickel, was called after
she took the poison. He discovered
an empty vcronal box by the beds de
confirming his d iagnosjs that she va
suffering from the effects Of hoavv
does of the drug. Mrs Nickel wa
taken to the hospital and vain fgt
Tor her life was conducted
She would give 10 aid to the doctor,
and plainly wished to die. Dr.. Olive
said snc had suffered nervous breai
down two years ago. some time aft
her divorce, and since that time hal
made seven attempts at suicide, aiway
with the samo drug