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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
PREPARING FOR AID
(COnUfnued from Rage 1. }

C}ined. The mine workers declined as
a body. The majority of the bituminous
operators pledged unqualified acceptance.
The anthracite operators filed uncOndi-
tional acceptance. minority OF the
bltuminOuS operators accepted the pFln-
Ciple of arbitration. but made speciiica
tiuns which could not be considered.
had proposed that the operators and
mine workers in dispute should imme-
diately resume coal production under
the wage scales and working conditions
which prevailed at the time of the strike
on last April /: That every question in
dispute should go to national commits
sion to be composed of three representa-
tveS of the mine workers. three repre-
SentatlvcS Of the operators and i've
representatives of the American people,
It was proposed to make the commission
the final authority on all disputes until
next March. and meanwhile the commits
sion was to inauguEate a searching in.
quiry into every phase of the coal indus
try, in order to recommend the way to
maintain understandings between work
men and employers, to promote steady
employment and assure continuous and
ample fuel supply.
THE failure to secure the acceptance
Of this proposal for voluntary adjust
ment left no other course but to invite
the mine operators TO return to their
mines and resume activities.
Il trust you will find it consistent to
second this invitation. if you have not
already done So with the invitation TO
all miners and operators to resume their
work. This invitation should be accom-
panied by such assurance OF maintained
order and the protection of lawful en-
deayor as viii give assurance to every
body concerned. / want to convey to YOU
IN this message the assurance of the
prompt and full support of the federal
government whenever and wherever you
find your own agencies of law and order
inadequate to meet the situation.
Your state government and the fed
eraI government are Jointly responsible
Tor maintained conditions under which
Tree men. willing to work. NAV work in
safety. We are responsible for the pro-
duction and the transportation of a fuel
supply ample for the necessities of the
American people and the public utilities
which serve them, particularly the rail-
ways engaged in Interstate commerce
We must have ample coal to maintain in
necessary to health. security and the ac-
tiyity of all the people / recite to Won
these details because it is important to
have it understood how far the federal
government has gone in seeking a yolun.
tary adjustment. Thus far there has
been no challenge Of the right of workers
to decline employment or the right of the
employers TO hire as they elect
Our present duty is to guarantee
security in the exercise Of these rights
security in all lawful operations. and
afford a sale opportunity for that pro-
ductiOn and distribution demanded BY the
necessities of the American people
There has been no government as
sumption of part in the dispute between
organized workers and organized en-
ployers. / did offer the only available
agency which | know TO effect a settle
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
WEST BRATTLEB0R0

The Needleeraft will meet with Mrs
W. Il. Bartlett Friday.
Rev. and Mrs. Powers of Boston, who
had been guests of Mrs. Jennie NJ.
Cheney, returned home yesterday.
Mrs H. f. Weatherhead returned
Monday after a visit of several weeks
with relatives in Canton, \. Y, and
other places.
Mrs Flora Adams of Mortified, Mass
who is visiting friends at the east viii
lage, has been calling on acquaintance
here this week.
Mrs. Hattie Staples, who had been
boarding with Mrs. Il. A. Knight nearly
seven weeks, returned today to Mrs.
Weatherheads.
Miss Alicia Bishop and Miss Hazel
Boyd have returned from the Green
Mountain camp in West Dummerston,
where they spent two weeks.
Mrs Ida Winter of Greenleaf street,
who was injured Sunday evening when
she was hit by an automobile, is still
in the Memorial hospital but is doing as
well as could be expected.
Mrs Wiifred Major of Hinsdale was
discharged yesterday from the Melrose
hospital where she had been following
an operation for appendicitis David
Denton of Guilford was also discharged
yesterday from the hospital where he
had been for medical treatment. John
Code. an employee of the Champlain
Realty company, was admitted Monday
to the hospital for medical treatment and
observation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19

ment. and these good offices have not
availed
1T becomes necessary, therefore, in the
name of common welfare, to invite pro-
lection in the fulfillment of that obliga-
ton which attaches to an American in
dustry engaged in providing any public
necessity and to afford security to all
men alike who are ready and willing to
work and serve the common need. No
cause is 50 important as that of common
welfare and there must be the suppress
sion of every unlawful hindrance to the
service of that cause. To the task of
lawful protection and the maintenance
of order the federal government pledges
to YOU every assistance at its command.
WARREN G. HARDING"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
WEST MARDSBORO.

Mrs. L. G. Moore and three children
visited few days last week at j. 4.
Strceter's.
Several of Leon BLISS family are i'll
with measCls, and Miss Corene Pike is
caring for them.
Mrs. James Guiifoil and two children
of Poughkeepsie. \. Y. are spending a
few weeks at A. c. Robinson's.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Carlson and
three children Of Brooklyn and Mrs.
Fred Meter and two children of New
York are guests at 5. A. Selfors's.
Charles Armstrong. who was resi-
dent of West Wardsboro p years, died
ut the home of Edmond Roberts, where
ne had been cared for during several
months illness. Mr.. Armstrong was
born in Sweden MAY "a. l949. He leaves
his wife and one son. Carl.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
TEN INDICTED FOR
WAR LUMBER FRAUD
Conspiracy in Sale of Surplus Lumber
Charged - First Bill Under Con-
gressiOnaI Appropriation.

WASHINGTON, July l9.-An indict-
ment against 10 persons charging con-
spiracy to defraud the United States
out of more than $1,000 in connec-
ton with the disposition of govern
ment lumber following the war, was re-
turned yesterday by the special federal
grand jury which has been in session
since June |, investigating the transac-
tions.
The Indictment was the first to be re-
ported by the grand jury impanelled to
investigate war frauds, for which in
curry congress appropriated $500, 900
Tor use by Attorney General DaughertY
and special corps of assistants
Names and addresses of the men in
dicted were given by the department of
Justice as follows:
John L. Phillips, Thomasville. Ga;
John Stenhens, Jacksonville, Fla; Ernest
c. Morse, New York city, formerly
Springfield, Mass; Charles S. Shotwell,
New York city, George NJ. Chambers.
Newark, n. j., Frank T. Sullivan. Buff
falo; Roland Perry, Washington ID. c.;
Charles Phillips, IT., Atlanta, Ca; Gus
Eitzen and Mitchell A. Touart, lr., Pen
sacola, Fla.
Morse. as assistant director of sales
and subsequently director of sales, the
Indictment charged instead of ssfaith-
terest of the government, was, under
the arrangement, knowingly Sto aid and
assist" Phillips and Stephens in unIaw-
fully and corruptlY preiudicing and
otherwise defeating the administration
bv the government of the law providing
for the sale of the lumber
Shotwell. as materials disposal and
salvage approvals officer of the air serv-
zee. the INDICTMENT said, was CONTRARY
to his said duties" knowingly to pro-
cure and permit and approve the max
ing of clearance and sales at less than
the market prices through the agency
of Phillips and SteDhens of large guam
titles of surplus lumber and also of
lumber which he knew to be not surplus
lumber and thus aid in defeating the
administration of the law.
Chambers. as a lumber expert. ac-
cording to the Indictment. was from
time to time to Grade. apDraise and fix
he minimum prices at which the lum-
Der was TO be sold through the Phillips
and STEPHENS agency and under the ar
rargement at "much lower grade. values
md prices than pertained to tho lum-
bnr ard thus unlawfullv and corruptlv
aided in defeating the administration of
the law"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
LONDONDERRY.
Death of Eugene Bigelow.

Eugene Bigelow, rs. died early Thurs
day evening" July Is, at the home of
Carl Wright where he had lived several
months. lie had been in i'll health sew
eral years.
The funeral was held Saturday at the
Wright home, Rev. G. NJ Ellenwood
officiating. The burial took place in
Riverside cemetery. Mr. Bigelow al
ways had lived in this town but had no
relatives living.
Mrs. Maggie Utley of Rutland is Wis
iting at Mrs. Saville Gibson's.
Mrs. Hattie Strong and daughter,
Ruth, are visiting her daughter in Ches-
ter.
Bowen Shattuck and friend of Keene,
y. H., visited his grandparents over
Sunday.
Miss Pauline Slate of Springfield.
Mass, is visiting her grandmother. Mrs
Ella Clark.
Charles Laeore of Northampton,
Mass, is spending his vacation with his
parents here.
Mrs Lila Pike and daughter Of
Brattleboro are visiting her daughter
Mrs. Herbert Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stillman Childs and
daughter. Goldena. We're weekend guests
OF his brother in Newport y. IL.
The worlds coal fields cover at least
100000 square miles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
THREE CORNERED
FIGHT IN MICHIGAN
Congressman Kelley and
Major Emery COntesting
Senator ToWnshend
SEATING NEWBERRY
LEADING ISSUE
Townshend Opposed Because He Sup
ported Colleague - Major Emery APP
peals TO American Legion Men =
Formerly National Commander.

NaktOndI COMMANDER.
DETROIT, July 10. ASSOCIATED Press
-Michigan's Republican contest for the
United States senatorial nomination at
the state wide primary September y
regarded by Michigan politicians as one
of the most important campaigns IN
the country this year, is in full swing.
Three candidates are in the field. Sen
ator Charles L. Townsend. veteran sen
ator from Michigan, exponent of a
lakes-to ocean waterway and one of the
most prominent members of his party
in Washington, is defending his seat
against two aspirants.
One of these is Patrick II. Kelley of
lansing, congressman from the sixth
congressional district.
The other is Major John G. Emery
of Grand Rapids, former national COM
mandeT of the American legion. The is
sues in tile Michigan campaign promise TO
be sharply drawn, with the seating of Sen
ator Truman ii. Newberry, junior SEN
ator from Michigan, as one of the chief
battle cries of Senator Townsend's OPP
position, especially in the camp of Con
gresham Kelley. The senior Michigan
senator upheld his rival in the senate
when he was under fire following
charges Of unlawful campaign eXpendi-
lures.
Townsend Stands on Record.
Senator Townsend is seeking renom-
nation on his record at Washington.
His supporters hail him as the father of
the lakes tO-Ocean waterway idea and
point out that he has worked long and
earnestly in behalf of this project. Among
his friends are many Of long time Re
y s,F# fafn hsa- hssay
strongly Republican. <s
Friends of Congressman Kelley are
campaigning with the assertion he Is
of the progressive" type Of Republican.
MT Emery hopes for the solid support
Of former service men. He came into
prominence when chosen head of the
American Legion upon the death Of
Frederick W. Gaibraith. IT,, last year.
serving in that capacity until the last
national convention of the legion.
Major Emery is d former service man,
having served as an officer with the y
L. f. Before entering the service he
was in business at Grand Rapids.
To Make Lively Campaign.
Each of the three candidates proposes
to enter every county in the state dur
ing his campaign. Major Emery at pres
ent is conducting his campaign in the
upper peninsula. Congressman Kelley
has opened his campaign in the southern
part of the state. Senator Townsend
has given his first campaign speeches
in southern Michigan, and plans a whirl-
wind campaign during August.
Senator Townsend in a recent Detroit
address. answered those who have criti-
cized him for his stand on the New
berry question saying:
1T is not the use, Int the abuse OF
money that should be and is condemned
in election campaigns. Expenditure of
a single dollar to bride a single voter Is
a detestable crime Expenditure of Il
single penny to correctly inform a single
voter is a commendable and iutifiable act
of good citizenship"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
sunday School Contest Completed

The exciting Sunday school contest
closed last Sunday with an attendance
Of 1I3. the largest number ever known
to have been in attendance here. both
ships entering the home harbor together
although the Lincoln side had a larger
number of points over the required num-
Der. The contest began last November
and interest has not Jagged from that
time on. Some people scoff ut such con-
tests but surely it has done much good.
OF course many have been present for
only one Sunday, but the majority have
had steady attendance. and large num-
Der have joined the Sunday school who
otherwise would not. Much credit is
due Supt. L. f. Emo, the captain, Frank
r. Adams, and the leaders of the two
sides. Mrs. Hugh Vale and Mrs Frank
Adams. and not little to each member.
During the contest over 400 different
members have attended. As soon as hay
ing is over the close will be celebrated
by a picnic, to which everyone is in
vited. from this town and surrounding
towns the place to be determined upon
soon. Last Sundays report was: For
the WashingtOns-New members, 13:
attendance IS; collection S4.24. The
Lincolns-New members 81; attend
ance 105; collection, $11 81. Total at
tendance 173 and collection $15.91.
What country school can beat that?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19


Ellen futile of Manchester is visiting
relatives in town.
Leon Fellows of Boston has been Wis
iting at ID. l.. Benson's.
Mrs. Mary Pierce is visiting her son.
Howard Pierce, in Newfane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert French are
camping out for the summer.
DR.. A. c. Walker has returned from
his vacation in Dandy and other places.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. 7. Landman went
TO Wolfeboro, y. H., Tuesday for a va
cation.
On Thursday afternoon the Ladies
Aid society viii meet with Miss Minnie
Tyler.
Miss Elsie Crowninshield of Hinsdale.
Y. Il, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Della
Cummings.
spent Sunday with Mrs. Styles's sister,
Ruth Phelps.
Wesley Severance has closed his
meat market under l.. T. Landmarks
clothing store.
Herbert French and Arthur Torrey
attended the American Legion meeting
in Putney last week.
Gertrude Wiley of Manchester spent
Sunday and Monday with her mother,
Mrs. Carrie f. Wiley.
y
is spending the summer at the home of
his cousin. Lawry Churchill.
Mrs. Flossie Tracey and children have
moved into the old Solan Underwood
farm owned by Nelson Smith.
Harrison Kingsbury has sold out his
stock Of store goods to Raymond Jones,
who runs store in Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Stuart of Spring
field (Vt.) spent Sunday with their par
ents. Mr. and Mrs Omer Stuart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace f. FELTON, have
bought the Ralph Wheeler home in ia
maica. They have not sold their farm
here.
The stercopticon slides. Beautiful Yer
mont, shown Sunday evening on the
church ground were much enjoyed by a
large crowd,
Master George Sparks and sister,
Mile. have spent a week with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Sparks
| of Weston.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dudley and two
! falo, \. Y. are spending their vacation
with their parents, Col. and Mrs. IL. y.
| Dudley.
Rev. Mr.. Dunlap. Methodist minister
of Weston. and Rev. Mr.. Emo will ex-
change pulpits Mr. Dunlap is to unite
several young people with the Methodist
church of this place.
| DR.. and Mrs. Haynes Buxton of Okla
| homa City are spending their vacation
at their old home at &. Il. CroSsman s.
| Mrs. Carl Kilburn and three. children
of CoIIinsvilIe. Conn. are having their
vacation at G.. NJ TuttIe's. DR.. Kill
burn viii come up soon to take them
home. leaving Carl, jr., there for the
summer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
Island of New Caledonia.

New Caledonia is a mountainous IS
land in the South Pacific ocean, en-
tirely surrounded by large coral reef
which lies from FIVE to fifteen miles
from the shore. 1t is the southern
most of the Melanesian islands and is
$50 miles east of Australia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL

Gov James Hartness, President
Charles Plumley of Norwich university
State Auditor Benjamin Gates and ex-
Senator Sanford Daniels are on the pro-
gram as speakers on governors day, Aug
II, at the statewide religious Chautau-
qua at Riverside grove, Sheldon, Aug.
800. There will be many speakers from
outside the state at the meetings, includ-
ing Rev. George Spencer, ID. D., of Bos-
ton. The conference is held under AIetho-
dist auspices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19

The worlds coal fields cover at least
| 100000 square miles
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
AnproprlaLe oeIeeuon.

Having just finished his sermon on
Gossip and SANDER" a mipister in
the suburbs announced the hymn, Il
Love to Tell the ory,"-Boston
Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19
Smoke Rock Maple Cigars. Hip:

The Business & Professional Women's
club will sell Posts ice-cream at the
band concert Thursday evening 11S-I19
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-19

The sootfall in London amounts to
more than 10000 tons annually.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-04-28
HEALTH TOURNAMENT
CLOSES APRIL 2s.
Reports to be Submitted May 18th:
$4,000 Children Take Part.

April % will see the close of the
second annual Modern Health Cru
SADIE Tournament conducted in Okla
homa by the Oklahoma Public Health
association.
The tournament started February
20 and has been carried on with zest
in many Of the schools of the state
since that time. More than $4,000
children took part in the tournament.
While this number is less than the
enrolment for 1921 enthusiasm and
energy of the participants more than
made up for the lack of numbers.
The tournament is based on the
ability of the children to observe
series of health building rules call
ed Health Chores! Credits are de-
termined by the regularity with
which each child in School carries
out the various chores.
Reports made out by each superin-
tendent showing the record of their
schools are to be submitted immedi-
ately following the close of the tour
nament and must be received at the
office of the state association not
later than May Is.
The reports will then be checked
and announcement of winners made as
soon as possible. Prizes consisting
of silk banners bearing the name of
the winning schools and loving cup
offered annually by Governor Rob
ertson will be awarded to winning
schools at the annual Public Health
Conference to be held in Oklahoma
City this fall.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-04-28
GOVERNMENT HEADS FLEE
FROM FIRE IN A HOTEL

wee President Coolidge, several
members of the Senate and House of
Representatives and many other per-
sons prominent in public, business
and social life were among some 600
guests of the New Willard Hotel at
Washington. d. c. who were routed
out Of their beds early Sunday by a
fire which swept the top floor of the
hotel.
Ihe blaze originated in the ball
room on the tenth floor, where a
few hours before President Hard
ing Mr.. Coolidge. members of the
Cabinet, Senators and Representa-
tives' foreign diplomats and others
had sat around the bankuet board as
guests of the Gridiron Club.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-04-28
PUBLIC UTILITY
ASSESSMENTS MAY 2

Public utilities having objections
Rgainst the tentative assessments
bls,ed upon them by the State Board
4 Eoualization, have been notified
" STATE AUdto, Frank Carter. to
kppear hefare the Board on Tuesday
Riay 2nd. The railroads will be
heard Oh May lSt. and the public
kdnie> on the following day.
The aadi,or has also invited the
bounty and city officiali, CONNER
sia organizations and interested
'axpayvrs TO come before the Board
kn May ls'. or 20 submit in writing
Dny data that might be useful to the
Board in arriving at fair valuations
E all pVhic service property. Tena-
(ve increase, on public utility val
patton. range from per cent to 80
ber cent. and average about 80 per
bent. Thee Increases include i'm
froyemcu;> made by the utilities
within ,h, last year.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-04-28
|,.p,<r 10 VOTE ON TEN
'vItI SCHOOL LEVY MAY 4
Ic,, Necessary To Operate
h"' rn,r, Schools Next Year

r..j II Education of Durant
i' ,',G -prcial election to be
p ;, ~" ~" r.,.o. IN May 4. The pur-
eu .. election is to vote on
F ,iun of making an addi-
k,.i -, m.l tax levy to raise suf-
'n, n, fad, 20 operate the local
'|" N' ..,.H. for the fiscal year
W." n,., .,, .Iuly /, 1929 and ending
Isne 80, ,?23. 10
'It For tn, lvriod mentioned $93,277.4s
.I,j 10y the operation of the
,H..+ .uiyh $79,9S4.41 must be
I.;.ed I by taXation. The ten-mill ex-
|" low ,- necessary to raise this
' r;,., vald voters will vote at the
-. ward school house. Election Of
EA"r. will br for that ward, Inspec-
Ipr " \. Webster; Judge, H. Hay;
Earl Jack Beckam; Counter, o. d.
kS,e; Counter, Sam Leach.
Serord ward voters will vote at the
E,omher # Commerce rooms with
l9ir.rs a, follows:
Ir.ror,or. &. W. White; Judge. j.
| Scott; Clerk. W. F. Grafa; Coun-
Esr Tom Smith; Counter, W. NJ.
Leonard
Third ward yoters will vote at the
L.r hall. With officers as follows:
in.r,c,or, V. L. Downing, Judge
t,srE Brooks: Clerk, A. B. Ruther-
|ord. Counter. Ralph Laurence;
Fainter. Martin Haggard.
Fourth ward voters will vote at
bod Top store. Officers for that
rsrd arp l',uector, S. l. Watson,
Ivdre. {. \. Woodward; Clerk, c. G.
sbane: Counter, Wade Daugherty;
rornter G. B. Eeager.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1922-04-28
HALF-MILLION ACRES ARE
INVOLVED IN RIVER SUIT
Briefs Filed BY Oklahoma and Texas
Before Supreme Court

Whether 100000 acres, $4,000
acres or no acres of land heretofore
considered a part of Texas will be
added to Southern Oklahoma depends
upon the U. S. Supreme Courts de-
cision in the Red River boundary case
in which briefs for the State of Ok
lahoma and the United States on
one side and Texas on the other
were filed recently.
In April, 1921. the Supreme Court
decided that Oklahoma territory ex-
tended to the south bank Of Red
River, but did not decide the loca-
tion of the south bank. The ques-
tion now at issue is the location
of the south bank, whether it is
marked by the Texas bluffs, two to
five miles south of the water; by
the cut bank, from one-half to three
miles south of the water, or by the
southern edge of the water itself at
ordinary stage of the river.
Texas contends that the south
bank for purpose of fixing the
boundary is the edge of the water at
its ordinary stage. because no bound
airy south of the edge of the water
would permit Texans access to the
water of Red River all the year
round as guaranteed by the treaty
between the United States and
Spain. If this contention is upheld
Oklahoma will get no Texas land.
Should the bluffs be adjudged the
boundary. Oklahoma would get about
100000 acres. Should the cut bank
be adjudged the boundary, Oklahoma
would get about 5O,0OG acres.
Oklahoma and the Federal Gov
ernment contend that the Texas
bluffs approximately mark the boun-
Diary.