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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
I'BLUEBEARD OF
GAMBAIS" ON TRIAL
Charged With Ii Murders,
10 of Them Women, One
a Boy
ALLEGED HE BURNED
ALL THEIR BODIES
Detectives Unable to Find Trace of Sim
BILE Body COurted Women for Time
and None Ever Seen After They Enter
His Villa at Gambais.

VERSAILLES, Fr., Nov. THE trial
of Henri Desire Landru. the Bluebeard
of Gambais' who is charged with II
murders, began today. Ten of his alleged
victims were women to whom he is said
to have proposed marriage and the 18th
the son of one of them. He is alleged to
have burned his victims bodies. Landru
appeared pale and haggard from his 81
months of detention, but he was self
possessed and calm.
Landru was arrested in April 1919 and
has spent his time for the past two and
one half years in answering or eyading
questions of the police, the investigat-
ing magistrate, and other court officials
as to the fate of his 10 tiancees. He has
proved a most stubborn as well as a
very clever prisoner and the police ad-
NIT that their case against him is not as
strong as they should like it to be.
The so-called Blue Beard rented a
small villa at Gambais, few miles
from Paris and it is there that the police
charge he did away with the 10 women,
all trace of whom has been absolutely
lost 1t IS alleged that he advertised In
various matrimonial agency papers and
chose from the letters received those
signed by women with a httRe property
and no near relatives.
A. short courtship would follow, then
a journey to the Gambais villa in the
company of the fancee. The accusation
SAYS that Landru always returned
alone. The police claim to have proof
that women were seen to enter the villa
but none were heard of afterward. A
few weeks later, whatever bonds, stocks,
furniture, or iewelry the women pos
sessed would be sold.
The villa at Gambais has been
searched, ransacked, and practically de-
molished by the police in an effort to
find the remains of the missing women.
A few bones were found, and some hair,
but not enough to form a ''eorpus del
icti'' Rabbit and mutton bones, -
says Landru. ''Why don't you bring
your former faneees forward?' asks
the Judge.
How can / when vou keep me in jail
for years2i counters Landru. - If you
and your hundreds of detectives cannot
locate them how can I?'i
4 dark visaged man, with shining bald
head and long black whiskers, Landru
has become a familiar figure by imper-
sonations on the stage. He is already
under sentence of FIVE years imprisOn-
ment for forgery. growing out of one of
the cases where murder is also charged
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
THINKS SARGENT
WILL COME HOME
Spiritualistic Medium Is In
terviewed by Mrs. j.
S. Morse
NO NEWS FROM
MISSING FARMER
Search of His Papers by Sister Reveals
No Suggestion of Reason Why He
Might Have Gone Away-Sister Gets
Letter from Buffalo

Relatives of Carl Sargent of West
Brattleboro, the young and prosperous
farmer who has been missing since Oct.
u, are still without information as to
where he is, but they believe he will re-
turn when he sees fit. They do not think
he is victim of foul play.
Mrs. j. $. Morse of West Brattleboro,
aunt of Mr.. Sargent, went to Keene, n.
H., Saturday to consult a Spiritualistic
medium relative to her nephews disap-
pearance, having learned that he had
given information that proved to be cor
rect in other mysterious cases. The me-
dunn said he was not able to trace Mr..
Sargent south of Springfield. Mass. He
felt certain that the missing man has not
passed over" and that he would re-
turn home.
Selectman W. f. Stellman visited the
Sargent farm again yesterday and had a
talk with MIR. Sargents sister. Miss A.
Belle Sargent. Miss Sargent said she had
just been through her brothers papers
to see if she could find anything that
would suggest a reason for his going
away, but she found none.
Miss Sargent has received a letter from
the young woman in Buffalo. N ", who
spent the summer of 1920 on a, farm adj
joining the Sargent farm and who became
acquainted with Mr.. Sargent She said
she had not seen Mr. Sargent since his
disappearance and had no knowledge of
his whereabouts. This was in substance
what she telegraphed The Reformer last
week in response TO an inquiry. She said
she had not written Mr. Sargent for some
time and did not invite him to come to
Buffalo,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
ARM|S1ICE DAY
TO Be OBSERVED
Col. Keville of 101st Ammu-
milton Train to Be
Speaker
MOST OF STORES
TO CLOSE AT 1870
Public Invited to auditorium at in
Afternoon and to Dance in Festival
Hall in Evening - RefOrmer to Be
Issued as Usual.

Brattleboro post, No. ), American Le-
seryanee OF Armistice day in this town
this week Friday, Paul a. Chase being
chairman of the committee
The observance this year will be- in
doors and win consist of a program of
speaking in the Auditorium in the after
noon and an Armistice dance in Festival
hall in the evening, to both of which
events the public is invited
Col. William j. KeYille of Boston, who
commanded the 101st Ammunition Train
in the World war, will be the principal
speaker in the afternoon. Col. KeviIle
is the present United States marshal for
Massachusetts. 1t is probable that there
will be some local speakers also. A large
number of World war veterans in this
locality We're in the 101st Ammunition
Train, so it is especially appropriate that
Col. keville should be the speaker.
The afternoon program will begin at
O'Clock. The dance in the evening will
begin at 8 o'clock and will continue until
o'clock. Vigneault.s singing orchestra
of 10 pieces, of Keene. n. H, has been
engaged for this occasion. The Woman's
auxiliary of the post will serve refresh
mepts throughout the evening.
Col. heyllle already has come to Brat
tleboro, a guest of Capt. Roy b. Miner
who was in the 101st Ammunition Train.
and Mrs Miner With Col Brown, chief
ordnance officer for Massachusetts, who
also is guest of Capt and Mrs Miner
Col. keyille and Capt. Miner have gone
to Nindham on a deer hunting trip.
While no definite agreement has been
made by local business establishments in
regard to the observance of Armistice
day, canvass of merchants indicates
that most of them will keep their stores
open until 1870, closing for the re-
mainder of the day. The banks. it is un-
derstoOd, win be closed all day, and there
will be 70 school sessions. Contrary to
the arrangement of last year. when there
was general celebration of the holiday
locally, The Reformer viii be issued on
Friday of this week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday, afternoon and evening-Sun-
day school institute at Bellows Falls
Church and Sunday school workers
urged to attend. If you can arrange to
go notify Floyd j. Fairbanks, or Mrs.
Harland Wentworth on Sunday. Cars
provided for transportation.
Wednesday evening, 7.30-Meeting of
the WOman's Home Missionary society
in the League room.
Friday evening, 7.30-Regular prayer
meeting in the vestry. This is Fill the
Empty Seat night, when every seat in
the prayer meeting room is to be util-
ized.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
STRIKE CASES TO
START TOMORROW
County Court at Newfane to Take Up
Trials of Former International
Paper Co. Employees.

Windham county court will open at
o clock tomorrow morning after a re-
cess since Saturday and will take up the
state cases involving some of the former
employes of the International Paper Co.
who are on strike and who are charged
with assault, intimidation and distur-
bance of the peace.
Attorney General Frank G.. Archibald
of Manchester came to Bellows Falls
this morning. and he is expected here
this afternoon. He will assist State s
Attorney Harold Z. Whitney. Jones &
Jones of Rutland are counsel for the re-
spondents, and other lawyers may assist
them
The state has secured the assistant
clerk of the Vermont supreme court to
act as interpreter and he is expected
here this afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
MIX Riots in Cleveland.

CLEVLAND, O., Nov. 7-One man
was reported to have been seriously in
jured and more than dozen arrests
were made yesterday as result of
marked efforts of the Telling Belle Yer
non Co., to deliver milk
Delivery of milk to baby dispensaries
by the city was inaugIrated following
the continued refusal of the company to
arbitrate working conditions with its
500 striking milk wagon drivers. The
deliveries were made in the city owned
trucks bearing signs Emergency City
Milk Delivery which drove up to the
company's plant and gathered the milk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Red Men S Hall

Monday, Nov 7.-Poeahontas council
No. f. is invited to neighbors' night
with Swanzeka council, No. 81, on the
hunting grounds of West Swanzey, reser-
vation of New Hampshire. Supper from
Z to 8 after which the degree will be
conferred on a class of palefaces. 1t is
and go early.
"Wednesday. Nov, 9. p. m.-Triumph
lodge, No. 1873. 5. F. of A., viii hold a
regular meeting. Preparations viii be
made for the coming anniversary and
members are urged to be present.
Dance every Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, Nov. Z, 7.30 p. m.-Regular
meeting of Wantastiquet lodge. Rehear-
sal of initiatory degree.
Tuesday. Nov. s, 730 p. m.-Regular
meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge. with
roll call. A large attendance is desired.
Supper will be served to members of the
lodge at $50.
Thursday, Nov. l0-Regular meeting of
Canton Palestine, No. 3. Nomination
of officers for the ensuing year.
The meeting of the Past Noble Grands
association of Dennis Rebekah lodge
has been postponed a week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
UNKNOWN DEAD IN STATE.
Casket of American Soldier VIII Rest in
Capitol Until Friday.

WASHINGTON. Nov. THE body Of
the unknown soldier will arrive in Wash
ington Wednesday afternoon or evening
and will lie in state in the rotunda of the
capitol until Friday, it was announced
today The public win be admitted at
the rotunda from a. m until 10 p. m.
Thursday. Four American Indian chiefs
each tribal hero. viii pay to the un-
known dead the highest honors known to
their race. by placing upon the casket q
coup stick and war bonnet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
AMERICANS HAVE
FORMULA READY
Will Make Definite Sugges-
ton for Limitation of
Armament
DELEGATION IN
SESSION TO-DAY
Meet Alone In Secretary Hughes's Of
fiee-Premier BRAND Declares France
Is Ready to Avert War liz Her Sc
curity Is Assured-WeIc0me Cut Short

WASHINGTON, Nov. THE Ameri-
can conference delegation was again in
session today in Secretary Hughess office.
Senator Lodge was detained at the capi-
tol, but was expected to join his fellow
delegates later. The delegates met alone
and there is reason to believe that the
delegation has now arrived at the formula
for limitation of naval armament which it
will present to the conference as an
American suggestion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
PRESIDENT sUAREz RESIGNS.
Could Not Face CoIombias Opposition
To Treaty With United States.

BOG0TA, Colombia, Nov 7 (Asso-
ciated Pressf-0pposition in the Colom-
bian chamber of deputies to ratification
of the treaty with the United States
reached such a point today that Presi--
dent Suarez decided to resign Congress
viii meet tomorrow to elect a previ-
sional president.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
SEAT IN EXCHANGE TAXABLE.
Supreme Court Decides Case Brought by
j. NJ Anderson.

WASHINGTON. Nov. IA seat upon
the New York stock exchange is subject
to state tax, the supreme court held to-
day in deciding an appeal brought by
John NJ. Anderson from a decision of the
Ohio supreme court which held seat
upon the exchange property within the
tax laws of that state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
cox PROCLAIMs HOLIDAY.
Asks People of Massachusetts to Give ST.
lent Prayer at Noon

BOSTON. Nov. Residents of Mas
Friday, Armistice day. as a holiday in a
proclamation issued today by Governor
Cox The governor recommended that
bells on public buildings and churches be
tolled at intervals between IL A. and noon
and that from noon until 1902 citizens
give silent thanks to God for the lives
50 generously given in our defense and
pray for divine mercy and blessings on
the country"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
SECRETARY WEEKS
APPEALS TO LEGION
Wants Facts Relating to Charges of Un-
authorized Hangings by Senator
Watson.

WASHINGTON, Nov THE Amer
lean Legion was asked by the war de-
partment today to assist in obtaining all
facts relating to the charges made by Sem
ator Watson of Georgia that soldiers
were frequently shot and hanged without
court martial during the war. Secre-
tary Weeks in his appeal said Senator
Watson's charges coming so long after
the commission of alleged crime consti-
tutes reflection upon the entire person
mel of the American Expeditionary
Forces"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
FIRST SNOW OF
SEASON TODAY
From IL to Inches Reported From
New England POints-Light
FURRY In Boston.

BOSTON, Nov. THE first snow of
the season fell in various parts of New
England today. Early this morning there
was a light furry here in the northern
part Of the city and enyirons. Burling
ton, VT. Lowell. Mass, and Portland.
Me. reported initial falls of from ] - to
. inches
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
TWO EXPLOSIONS
WRECK COAL MINE
Had Been Operated BY Owners In Spite
of Strike - Indiana Strikers
Back at Work

of the Burgess Coal Co. south of Null
berry, was wrecked bv two explosions
early today. The mine has been operated
in spite of a strike kight nen. COM
prise the company. all of them miners,
and they have done all of the work at
the mine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
MARSHAL FooH AT DETROIT.
City in Gala Attire in His HOnOr-Also
Visits Camp Custer

was in gala attire today in honor of Mar
shall Foeh. Respects were paid him earl
ier in the day at Camp Custer and at Ann
Arbor. The marshal and his party ar
rived at Camp Custer from Chicago early
today. He viii depart tonight for Ceye-
land
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Injunction On Strikers.
NEWAl

NEWARK. n. j., Nov 7.-An in
junction forbidding striking milkmen to
interfere by act, word, or conduct in the
distribution of milk was signed today by
Vice Chancellor John E. Foster.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
MRS. soUTHARD SENTENCED.
Must Serve from 10 Years to Life Impris-
onment for Numbering Husband

TWIN FALLS, Idaho Nov Mrs
LYDIA Meyer Southard convicted here last
week of the murder of Edward +. Meyer.
her fourth husband. was sentenced today
in district court to serve from 10 years
to life Imprisonment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
First Baptist Church

Monday, 730 p. m.-Teachers' class.
Tuesday, 7.30 p. m.-Christian En-
deavor meeting.
Thursday, p. m.-Choir rehearsal I;
S d. m-0rchestra rehearsal.
Friday, d. m-Junior Endeavor:
p. m.-Buffet supper and mission study
classes 7.30 D. m.-Regular church
prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Centre Congregational Church

Monday, Nov Z, 7.15 p. m.--Meeting
of Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts, in the chapel.
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7.30 p. m.-Social
gathering for parents of children in the
primary and beginners departments of
the Sunday school An entertainment
will be given and any members of the
congregation are invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
MILLERS FALLS co.
CLOSES FOR TIME
Hopes to Open with Increased Force in
Two Weeks or So-TOOl- Making
Business Dull at Present.

The Afillers Falls Co. has closed its
tool-making shop on Elm street for two
weeks or more on account of the dullness
in the tool-making industry in general
and the fact that it wishes TO dispose of
its surplus stock before the end of the
year.
The company has been employing about
30 hands. 1t hopes to open up with a
larger force. but of course is unable to
give any definite assurance of what will
be done in this respect.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
GERMAN MARKS DROP AGAIN.
Sell for .se1a Cents at Opening of To-
DAYS Exchange

NEW YORK. NoY. 7-German marks
for the fourth consecutive day today
opened at a new low record, selling at
.3615 cents This was a decline of 22
points from Saturdays low.
At midday there was a further drop
to "a cent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
All Back in Mines.

TERRE HAIFTE, Ind, Nov. RE
ports indicate that without exception
the miners of the Indiana district have
followed instructions and returned to
work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
All Working In Ohio.

ATHENS. o., Nov. I'm compliance
with orders from officials of District No.
6. United Mine Workers of America,
practically every union miner in the
Hooking coal field has returned to work,
according to reports received today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
Escort at Sea.

NEW YORK, Nov. Five destroyers
left here today to escort to Washington
the cruiser Olympia, bearing to the home
rior.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
According to Plinv.

According to Pliny, the lady of ancient
Rome used perfume SO extravagantly
that attention was drawn to her approach,
if for no other cause, by the fragrance
that streamed from her hair and clothes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07

Mrs OrikO Komatsu, wife of one of
the prominent members of the japanese
delegation to the Washington arms par
ley, has been called the most beautiful
woman in Japan
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-11-07
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and TomOrrOw-COntin-
ued Cool

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Weather
forecast: Cloudy tonight. Probably
snow in eastern Maine. Tuesday cloudy
and continued cool Fresh southerly
shifting to northwest winds.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-26
Mathew Simpson

Mathew Simpson passed away at
the home of his daughter Mrs. B. P.
Kelly last Saturday afternoon. Death
was not unexpected as Mr.. Simpson
had been failing for some time having
passed his eighty-third birthday sew
eral months ago. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at the
Kelly home with DIR. A. w. Ross of
the Presbyterian Church officiating
Interment was made in the Redwood
Falls cemetery.
Mr.. Simpson was born in Ireland
and came to America in 1892, living
for several years at Aledo, III. About
five years ago he came to Redwood
County with his family and has since
that time made his home here. He is
survived by his wife, four daughters,
Mrs. Carpenter of Chicago and Mrs.
Floyd Reynolds, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs.
Hubert Whittet of Redwood Falls and
two sons, John of Redwood Falls and
David of Portland Oregon. He also
has one sister residing in Ireland.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-26
Special Delivery Mail.

The postal regulations have been
amended in so far as effecting the de-
livery of special delivery matter to
the extent that no signature is re-
quired by the addressee or the one or
dinarily receiving his or her mail.
Under the former regulation requir-
ing the signature for this matter it
frequently occurred that the messen-
ger found no one to receipt for it.
The matter was then returned to the
office and treated as ordinary mail and
sent out by carrier on his next regular
trip, thus causing delay and much in
convenience. With the present ar
rangement provision is made that
when no one is present to receive the
mail personally it may be deposited in
the mail box when possible and it does
not appear that the occupants will be
away for an extended period. An of
fee record is kept of all special deliv-
cry mail received for delivery.
The public should bear in mind that
the special delivery service is intend
ed to expedite delivery and not to pro-
vide safety. All valuable fourth class
matter except small and valuable ar
ticles like jewelry should be insured
and money, valuable papers and jewell
ry, etc., should be registered and may
also be sent special delivery.
c. A. Lauterbach, P. M.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-26
Choral Society
PledSeS Audience
WEDNESDAY EVENING CONCERT
is PROCLAIMED BIG SUCCESS
BY AUDITORS.

The first public appearance of the
Choral Society of Redwood Falls was
made at the armory Wednesday night
when in conjunction with the Com
munity Orchestra the Society gave a
program of musical numbers. The
large attendance signified the interest
the community is taking in the work
OF these two organizations and every
one present expressed great enjoy
ment OF the program.
The orchestra played the opening
numbers and several selections during
the program with very good effect. A
cello solo by Miss Rose Adele AISLE
son was well played and received
great applause. The vocal selections
of Mrs. George L. Grapp were also
very heartily approved by the audience
who always delight in the voice of this
talented singer. The chorus sang
well and it's rendition of the selections
made the listeners anxious to hear
this group of singers in the numbers
planned for future programs. Rev.
Burdette L. Main gave two interesting
and entertaining readers which the
generous applause they received. Mr..
Mains impersonations showed both
dramatic talent and fine training and
his numbers were delightful addi-
tion to the program.
Much of the success Of the evening
was due to the fine work of Geo. Bit
trich, Director, and Miss Maude Peter
son at the piano.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-26
Rep. Bendixen
Will Change Bill
REDWOOD co. REPRESENTATIVE
WILL ACCEPT AMENDMENT
TO TONNAGE TAX BILL.

Representative C. M. Bendixen, au-
thor of the first tonnage tax bill in
troduced in the house at this session,
said in the house Friday that in order
to avoid the possibility of double tax
alton which is charged against his
bill, that he will be willing to accept
an amendment inserting section five
of the bill Of two years ago.
This section provides that where an
ad valorem tax has been levied against
quantity of ore in the pile, and this
ore has been shipped, making it ia-
BILE to the tonnage tax, the amount
paid as ad valorem tax on this parti-
cular ore is to be deducted from the
total Of the tonnage tax assessed
against the company by the tax COM
mission.
Mr.. Bendixen indicated that he is
willing to accept this amendment on
condition that his bill shall be made
the committee bill. The Wilkinson bill
increasing the assessment rate on the
ad valorem value of the ore from fif-
ty to one hunded per cent and making
the rate for local taxation forty per
cent of the real value, has been criti-
cised in quarters as unconstitutional
because of the double rate provided.
Representative Bendixen offered
another criticism on the bill that it
would prevent the development of the
ore fields, and besides, would cause to
be shipped out Of the state as quickly
as possible in order to avoid the high
rate, on all the ore now above ground.