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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
LIVELY DEBATE IN
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY
Charges Of Coercion in the Matter of
Mandates Made by British
T2nt.ves Nv = q, five

GENEVA. Dec Is Associated Press. .
Charges by 4. J. Balfour British mem-
bcr of the council of the league Of nations,
that attempts were being made in assembly
circles to c0erce the council on the ques-
tion Of mandates. featured a spirited de
bate in the assembly of the league today.
The assembly eventually adopted the re
port of its mandate committee, which de
clared the council had adopted such a pol
icy regarding mandates that there WIS no
opportunity to discuss them publicly be
fore they went into force.
The report also declared against the
recruiting of soldiers by mandatory ma
tions in territories they We're administer
ing and against the exploitation of the nat
ural resources Of such resources for the
benefit Of the mandatory powers.
Lord Robert Cecil criticised the cOun-
ellis refusal to communicate to the assem-
bly, the text Of the various mandates for
the administration of former German cal
Ouies. c. J. Dohcrty of Canada expressed
the disappointment felt by the Canadian
delegates that no opportunity had been
given the assembly t. examine the man
dates.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
WILL SEND HORSES
TO TEXAS CITIES
Morgan Horse Club Has Call for Car.
load of Young Northern Stations
Endurance Test Discussed.

The Morgan Horse club board of gov
crnors, of which II .R. Lawrence of
Brattleboro is a member decided mt a re-
cent meeting In New York city, which
Mr.. Lawrence attended. to send a carload
of year-old and two-year-old northern
stations to Fort Worth, Amerillo and
San Antonio. Texas. the first week in
February to fill a demand from that sec
ton
Anyone owning Morgan stallion
which he is willing to sell is asked to
notify c. G. Stillman, secretary and
treasurer Of the Morgan Horse club, at
3 Fast 44th street, New York. without
delay.
The board of governors discussed the
long distance endurance test of cavalry
mounts. which takes place each year be.
tween Fort Ethan Allen and Camp Dev.
cnS. and it was the prevailing opinion
that the weight which the horses carry
should be reduced from 245 pounds to
30 or 225 pounds, but no action was
taken in the matter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

reward for the capture and conviction Of
the murderer or murderers of Edwin w.
Andrews. Fifth avenue jeweler on Thurs
day afternoon.
Hundreds of stores displayed firearms
today within easy reach of statesmen and
in plain view Of customers. The MPr-
chants association called a meeting for
Monday night to discuss the situation. The
Brooklyn chamber of commerce took simi-
lar action.
In the face of a storm of protests-prO-
tests coming from Il score of sources, in
Guiding the judiciary-agains the carni-
val of murder, robbery and thuggery that
for weeks has ridden New York with ter
rOr Mayor Hylau issued a statement last
night. in which he declared that there is
throughout the country great criminal
army who care not what means they use
to ply their nefariUuS trade, and called
upon citizens TO protect themselves. In
the same breath he declared the police are
fully capable to meet and compete" with
the situation.
The mayor advised, as a means Of CO.
operating with the police department. mes
Sengers carrying money or valuables be
armed through permission of the police
department; that business houses lock
their outer doors and notify the police
when they contemplate moving vauabes,
and that hotels urge their guests to keep
their doors locked against burglars and
murdererS.
Yesterday was a continuous procession
OF gratuitous and scathiug denunciation
of rhe crime conditions in this city bring
ing everything but a formal demand for
Enright's resignation. Chief Magistrate
William McAdoo and Judge Rcsalsky of
the criminal bench protested against such
situation, the latter recommending the
organization of a citizens posse OF $4,000
women's organizations asked that the mill
tia be called out; merchants associations
and chambers of commerce called meetings
t. provide protection
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
STEWART MADE
STATE FAIR HEAD
Lyndonville Man Made President at An
nual Meeting in White River
Junction,
-MHITE RINER LUNCTION. Dec.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Dec. Is,
The annual meeting of the Vermont
state fair commissioners was held Thurs
day in the office OF Secretary Fred L.
Davis, opening at l30 and continuing till
> p. IN. President James b. Estee OF
Montpelier was present and the members
Of the commission present were Thomas
Bradlee of Burlington, Charles l. Stew
art of Lyndoaville, Willis y Cady of
MiddIebury, Luther A. Cobb Of Island
Pond. George II. Tirell of Morrisville
and T. H. Brigham of Montpelier. The
ex-officio members of the commission
present We're Secretary Davis and Treas
urar George T. Mann Of Quechee.
Charles l.. Stewart Of Lyndonville was
elected president to succeed President Is
tee. Who declined a reelection to the
office he had had for seven consecutive
years. Fred l.. Davis was reelected sec
rotary for the 18th consecutive time, and
George Z. Mann treasurer.
1t was voted to hold the 1921 fair in
White River Junction September l3, IA,
ID and Is.
While the commission spent its appro-
priation of 5000 this year. it took III
funds enough so that it viii have some
thing to turn back to the state treasurer
The books were audited by the auditor OF
accounts at the end Of the fair.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
President of Barre Bank
arrested for EmbeSzIement
Head of Institution Recent
ly Closed Taken Into
Custody Today

BARRE, Dec 1S.-Senator Frank 6.
Rowland was arrested today charged with
embezzlement of SD, $50 from the Barre
Savings Bank & Trust Co. of which he is
president The bank was closed Nov. %
by the state bank commissioner.
Mr.. Rowland has been resident OF
Barre since 1885 and has occupied a
prominent place in the affairs of the city.
He was representative in the legislative
sessions of 1892 and 1917 and senator in
1906 and 1919. He was formerly con
nccted as cashier and then president of
the National Bank of Barre. Mr.. How
land was president of the Granite Mutual
Insurance Co, trustee of the Barre city
hospital and the Aldrich public library.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

William c. Bull, an architect long en-
gagged in his profession in Bennington,
but who moved few years ago to New
York. has been made an officer in the Or
der Leopold III by King Albert Of Belgium
for distinguished services in the rP-estab-
lishment of the metal industry in the little
country that was the first to suffer
through the ravages of the German armies
i'm the World war Br. Bull has also been
decorated at the Belgian embassy in
Washington with gold cross in apprecia-
ton of his services. He has also received
a second decoration fy La Construction
Metal que BRUSSELS for services in the
rehabilitation of the machine industries
of Belgium.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
HEYWOOD CAPTAIN
OF FOOTBALL TEAM
Elected TO Succeed Capt. GOrborino :
Seven of This Years Team Not to
BE in Next Line-Ip.

Lester Haywood, who will be sen.
ior next year, has been elected captain
Of the Brattleboro high school football
team to succeed Capt. Lawrence Cor.
borino. who has finished his four years
of play Haywood played as substitute
the first and second years and was sub
stitute halfback the first of the past sea
son, but beginning with Armistice day
he played regularly at center.
Graduation will prevent the majority oI
this years team. from participating next
year. Seven men of this years team whC
win not be in the lineup next season arr
Gorborino. Lynch, Nixon, Richardson, Mel
son, Wells and Sterryove.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
FATALLY SHOT
THROUGH HEART
Brother-in-Law of Mrs. Mae Davis of
Is Reed Street Victim of Accident
in Cuba, Despatch Says.

Mrs. Mae Davis of Il Reed street,
who came here from Burlington 4 year
and a half ago. has just received a tele-
gram, which was sent TO Burlington and
forwarded here. telling of the death OF
her brother-in-law, Lieut.. Charles Bret
on. who was accidentally shot through
the heart in Cuba the first of this week,
according to Mrs. Davis's information.
Mrs. Davis. who formerly was Miss
Mae Wood of this town says her broth
er-in-law was a lieutenant in the 18th
cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen, but of late
has not been in the army. He owned
some property. which the message said
would come to Mrs. Davis, she being his
nearest relative.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
BIENNIAL EXPENSE
SET AT S6,7O6,478
This Much Needed to Meet
Recommendations of
Budget Board
AVAILABLE FUNDS
TOTAL S5, ,35O,95O
Committee Recommends Expenditure of
$3.50, GOO in Special Appropriations
for Extensions and Improvements in
Various State Institutions.

MONTPELIER. Dec. lS.-The secre-
tary of the committee on budget has pre-
pared for publication the biennial report
of the committee which is sent to each
member-elect of the legislature in advance
of their coming to Montpelier, and fur
nishes the members a somewhat complete
statement of the finances of the state,
showing the amount of revenue received
for the two fiscal years past and the
amount expected for the biennial period
ending June 80, 1928.
1t also furnishes statement of the
appropriations asked for by the various
departments and institutions and the rec
concentrations made by the budget com
mittee The statement shows that there
will be a surplus of cash of Sl.l0O,00O
that will be available to meet appropria-
tionS made by the next legislature. The
estimate of expected general revenue for
the biennial period ending June 30. 1923,
is S424G.030. making Il total of $3.50
go available funds to meet the expenses
of the next biennial period. This is
shown by Part ].
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

the power to employ paid canvasser for
the membership campaign to be conducted
through January and February.
q Strong interest was Manifested ia tho
renewal of the home demonstration work
and of the employment of a club leader
and the conduct of club work, which would
be a new line in this county. Due to the
unsettled condition of things, however, it
was thought wise to postpone the matter
until another year, but it doubtless is true
that the Farm Bureau viii be expanded
into larger organization in 1921 employ
ing three paid leaders, including the coun-
~ agent. woman home demonstration
agent and a club leader.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Governor p. w Clement and Governor
elect James Hartness have been invited
by Vice-P President elect Calvin Coolidge to
attend a dinner at Boston Dec. %. Plans
for the reception and dinner are under
way which will be the first of its kind,
according to press notices, that has taken
place in New England. Invitations will
also be extended to certain public officials
throughout the New England states.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
Christian Science Church

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Sun
day services at 1916 a. IN. and 730 p. III.
Subject. Is the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force? Wednesday
evening testimonial meeting at 7.45. Read
ing room open daily, except Sundays,
Wednesday evenings and legal holidays,
from II to l, 3 to >, and Z to . O'Clock.
All are welcome. Emerson building, FL
liot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
HOUSES AGREE
ON IRISH BILL
Amended Home Rule Measure Likely to
BE Adopted PrOmptiy-GOvern-

LONDON. Dee. lS.-When the
amended Irish home rule bill reached the
house of commons from the house of
lords this afternoon it was announced
that the government accepted the pro
posal framed by the upper house regard
ing the Irish council. This removed
the only outstanding difference between
the houses and indicated the speedy adop-
ton of the bill The house of lords last
night agreed To virtually all the amend
mcnts to the bin made by the house OF
commons.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Through the efforts of the Salvation
Army of Rutland, merchants of that city
have dubbed together to pay the fine of
$50 assessed against John Hart for an
assault on an officer and the man has
been released from the state prison that
he may work and support his family,
which was in need
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
SEARCHING FOR BALLOON.
Army Airplanes Start Hunt for Missing
Navy Gas Bag.

NEW YORK, Dec lS-Two army air
planes started for Albany from Ahneola
today to search for the naval balloon
missing since its departure from the
Rockaway air station Monday on a
weather observation trip.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
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HOLD UP TROLLEY CAR.
Two Masked Bandits Collect $500 Of
Ten Passengers.

MORRISTOWN, y. j.. Dec. Is.-Two
masked bandits today held up a trolley
car operating between this CITY and Eliz-
abeth and obtained about $500 from the
10 passengers. One of the robbers pulled
cred the motorman Of the one-man mar car
while his accomplice menacing the pas
sengers with revolver went through
then pockets. The robbers escaped al
though motorcycle police gave chase.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
Police Commissioner Sends
Out Flying Squadron of
Detectives
HUGE REWARD FOR
ANDREWS'S SLAYER
Hundreds of Stores Display Firearms
Within Easy Reach of Statesmen -
Merchants Association Plans Formal
Action-Talk of Forming VigiIantes.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-A flying squad
ron of so detectives was sent out today
ny Police Commissioner Enright to aid in
combating the crime wave which has
called forth expressions of alarm from
judges, city officials and numerous civic
and business organizations The detec-
tives were ordered to tour the city in auto
mobiles in day and night relays on the
lookout for gangsters
The jewelers. Security league drafted
protests to Mayor Hylan and to Governor
Smith and in addition offered a $50, 1000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

The women of the parish are asked to
wait in the church directly after the Sun
day morning service.
Monday, Dec. 20, 7.1j p. m.-Troop 1,
Boy Scouts will meet in the chapel.
Tuesday. Dec 21, to 80 p. M
Christmas party for the beginners and pri-
mary departments of the Sunday school,
in the chapel. The children of the cradle
roll and the mothers of all are especially
invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
Uniyersalist Church
Rev. ID. T.. Trout. Pastor.

Rev. ID. f. Trout Pastor.
Christmas Sunday Services. Dec. 10.
1870 a. m.-Divine Worship with
Christmas sermon and music Sub
ject of sermon, Gods Gift to the
World The choir viii be assisted
by Alison Dugan, violin.
40 a. m.-ChriStmas concert by the
members of the Sunday school, in.
Guiding songs, recitationS and So
los. The concert will be given in
the church auditorium.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
MAY EXPAND WORK
OF FARM BUREAU
Members Hopeful of Home
Demonstration and j
Club Work
TWO MORE PAID
LEADERS PROBABLE
Membership Fee Increased and Canvass
viii BE Made-TwO Addresses at Aft
ernOOn SessiOn-Annual Report Of
County Agent w. =. Frost

A decision to make the annual members
ship fee So, which is SO more than at
present, was reached in the closing session
of the annual meeting of the Windham
County Farm Bureau members yesterday
afternoon, the motion being carried after
considerable discussion and President A.
A. Dunklee, who was reelected yesterday,
was empowered to appoint a ways and
means committee of three who should have
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
Masonic emple

Tuesday, Dec. 81, at 7.3O p. m.-Reg
ular meeting Of Bingham chapter, No 30
%. Z. S. Initiation. Supper viii be
served at 6l5.
Friday, Dec. 24. 730 p. m-Special
communication of Columbian lodge, No.
SO, +. and A. NJ Work: L. A. degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Work on Rutand's Memorial armory is
progressing more rapidly than on any
other building in that city and it will prob
ably be ready for occupancy by next
March. The main drill hail will have Il
floor space of 10000 square feet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
NEXT WEEKS WEATHER.
Cold with Probability Of Snow Tuesda,
or Wednesday

WASHINGTON. ESc IS. Weather
predictions for next week in the North
Atlantic states are cold. generally fair
but with a probability Of snow or rain
Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and TomOrT0w-Not
Much Temperature Change.

WASIIINTIUN, DEC. Io.--IIit
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Sunday. Probably light snow in north
orn portion of Maine. New Hampshire
and Vermont. Not much change in tenn
peraturc. Fresh west and northwest
winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Miss Ruth Hinckley left this morning
for New Bedford, Mass, where she will
spend the holidays with relatives.
Miss Mary ii. Dinsmore visited over
last night with Miss Ruth Il. Bigelow
on her way from East Orange. \. J.,
to her home in st. Johnsbury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

1890 a. m.-Subject of sermon, The Pill
grim Story.
Il. 90 m.-Sunday school.
700 D. m.-The young people will meet
for sing, after which the third IL
luStrated lecture on Pilgrim history
viii be given. entitled The Pilgrims
in the Wilderness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Is it hard for You to think what to
give? Read BARRIERS advertisement on
Page adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Tuesday, 73O p. m.-Christian En-
deavor society.
Friday, 7.30 p. m.-Regular church
npavpr meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18

Sunday, December 10.
1920 a. m.-AIorning worship Christ
mas service. No Room In the Inn.
1900 m.-Sunday school.
6.45 p. m.-Epworth League service.
Subject The Spirit of Generosity.
Leader Miss Corena Bell.
7.30 p. m.--Evening worship. Sermon
subject, Emmanuel.
Monday, Dee. 20. 7.3O p. m.-NIeeting
of the Sunday school board in the
League room.
Thursday, Dee. %, 6 p. IN. Christ
mas supper in the vestry, for the Sunday
school children only; Z p. m.-Christ-
mas tree, to which parents and friends
are invited.
Friday, Dec. 24-Prayer meeting with
drawn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-18
Sunday, Dec. 10.

10. 30 a. m.-MoPning worship Sermon
Americas Foundation.
II A. a. m.-Bible school
700 D. m.-White Gifts Christmas exer-
cises by the Sunday school,
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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-10-14
DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE FOR
1917 TAXES, PAIETTE
COUNTY. IDAHO.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that on the 14th day of January, A.
D. 1918, taxes on the hereinafter
described real property located in
the County of Payette, State of
Idaho, were entered as delinquent
for the taxes levied thereon for the
year 1917 and the delinquency certifi
cate therefor was purchased by Pay
cite County, Idaho, on the said 14th
day of January, 1918; that the
said property for the said year was
assessed in the name of Giesler Bro
theirs.
The property above referred to is
described as follows, to-wit:
Merchandise, Furniture and Fix
lures, Valuation S24S0, ordered
transferred and attached and be-
come a lien to Real Estate as fol-
lows Lots 16 and II, Block g.,
Masters Original Addition to City
of Payette.
That the time for the redemption
of said property from such delin-
quency will expire on the 14th day
of January. 1921, and unless re-
deemed on or before that date tax
deed therefor will be issued to the
said County of Payette pursuant to
the provisions of the statutes in such
cases made and provided.
Dated at Payette, Idaho, this 29th
day of September, 1920.
l.. RUDOLPH HOLLENBECK.
Tax Collector of Payette
County, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-10-14
DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE FOR
1911 TAXES, PAHETTE
COUNTY, IDAHO.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that on the 14th day Of January, A.
D 1918. taxes on the hereinafter
described real property located IN
the County of Payette, state OF
idaho. were entered as delinquent
for the taxes levied thereon for the
wear 1917 and the delinquency certll
cate therefor was purchased by Pay
cite County, Idaho, on the said 14th
day of January, 1918; that the
said property for the said year was
assessed in the name OF Edward
E. VanBuskirk.
The property above referred TO IS
described as follows, to-wit:
NW4 of the NWA Of Sec. SO, T..
S, n. R. 5, W. B. NJ.
That the time for the redemption
of said property from such delin-
uuency will expire on the 14th day
of January, 1921, and unless re-
deemed on or before that date a tax
deed therefor will be issued to the
said County of Payette pursuant to
the provisions of the statutes in such
cases made and provided.
Dated at Payette, Idaho, this 18th
day of September, 1920.
L. RUDOLPH HOLLENBECh,
Tax Collector of Payette
County, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-10-14
DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE FOR
1917 TAXES, PAEETTE
COUNTY IDAHO

PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given
that on the 14th day of January, a.
D. 1918, taxes on the hereinafter
described real property located in
the County OF Payctte, State of
Idaho, were entered as delinquent
for the taxes levied thereon for the
year 1917 and the delinquency certifi
cate therefor was purchased by Pay
etc County, Idaho, on the said 18th
day OF January, 1918: that the
said property for the said year was
assessed in the name Of Edward Van
Buskirk.
The property above referred to is
described as follows. to-wit:
SWh of SWA of Sec. rs, T. s,
n. R. 8, W. B. NJ.
That the time for the redemption
of said property from such delin-
quency will expire on the 14th day
of January, 1921, and unless re-
deemed on or before that date a tax
deed therefor will be issued to the
said County Of Payette pursuant to
the provisions of the statutes in such
cases made and provided.
Dated a. Payette, Idaho, this 29th
day of September, 1920.
L. RUDOLPH HOLLENBECK.
Tax Collector of Payette
County, Idaho.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1920-10-14
DELINQUENT TAN NOTICE FOR
1917 TAXES, PAYETTE
COUNTY, IDAHO.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
that on the 14th day of January, A.
d. 1918, taxes on the hereinafter
described real property located in
the County of Payette, State of
Idaho. were entered as delinquent
for the taxes levied thereon for the
year 1917 and the delinquency certifi
cate therefor was purchased by Pay
cite County, Idaho. on the said 18th
day of January, 1918; that the
said property for the said year was
assessed in the name of Payette Val
ley Orchard Company.
The property above referred to is
described as follows, to-wit:
So of SO of SEA of NEA OF
Sec. Is, T. Z, n. r. 4, w. B. M.
That the time for the redemption
of said property from such delin-
quency will expire on the 18th day
of January, 1921, and unless re-
deemed on or before that date tax
deed therefor will be issued to the
said County of Payette pursuant to
the provisions of the statutes in such
cases made and provided.
Dated at Payette, Idaho, this goth
day of September, 1920.
L. RUDOLPH HOLLENBECK,
Tax Collector of Payette
County, Idaho.