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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
MARCH MEETING
WARRANT POSTED
Not Necessary This Year
to Vote on License
Question
TWO CONCERNS
SEEK EXEMPTION
List of Articles i'm Warrant Numbers
2i-One Relates to Appointment of
committee by Selectmen to Secure
Data as to West River Bridge

Copies of the warrant for the animal
town meeting Tuesday, March |. begin-
hlng at a. m, were posted TODAY in
various places about town. The war
rant this year contains u articles
which Is about the usual length. II i
not necessary this year to vote ON tho
lieense question. that necessity having
been eliminated by the enactment Of \
national prohibition law.
Under article +, besides elecfin tbroo
trustees of the library for three years
one trustee viii be elected for two vaars
TO MI the vacancy caused BY the rasion.,
ton OF Rev. d. E. Trout. who i 70
ieaNe Brattleboro soon. The other ar
ticieS down to article Is are of rout =
Inc nature.
Because OF the fact that water eattIos
near the hImball house on Putnev rooJ
eaGi4 spring and makes trayeiiua difii
cut an article, -, has been inserted to
"a tHe town VIII vote to coustr1lrt
V-l1.e VilIve water drain from the common
APPROXIMATION. 1's'Ne an
4e West Brattleboro Cemeter,- assn
cation wants to buy a strip of land m
seet by IN feet from the town farm
property Tor the purpose of building n
town VIII vote to authorize the select
men 10 convey the land and If so To an
bolnt an agent to make the convpvanca
ne town needs a little more land there
Ior burial lots, so it NAV be possihIo
TO make some exchange with the Gene
tery association.
Article II Is to see if the town VIII
aulh9rlze the Selectmen to sell the tri-
angular striD OF -and bouaht from Dan
sullivan aud bounded by Oak Grove
avenue, Mount View avenue and Bart
lett street. This Is a part of the land
bought by the town when il acuuirad the
gravel deposit of Mr.. Sullivan. and it is
suitable for building lots. for which II
Is understood there Is market.
ne next article is to see if the town
WIZ authorize The selectmen TO appofnt
a committee OF three to confer with
state and federal authorities and secure
DATA and formulate plans for rebuild
ing West river bridge.
Article 10 j. To see If the town will ex-
empt from taxation for FIVE wears the
property of the White Mfg. Co. Inc
which is the handkerchief concern of
winch Fred G. Clark Is the head: and
article % l. to see if the town will eX-
empt from taxation the new factory
nlant and equipment of the Windham
County COOPERATIVE Milk Producers
Inc. not to exceed 10 years.
The last article is to transact anv
other business that legally may come be-
fore the meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
NJ. LURE & co. TO
OPEN STORE HERE
Obtain Lease of Corner Store i'm Barber
Building for Ladies' Ready to-
Wear Garments and Furs.

Announcement is made today of the
leasing of the southeast corner store of
the Barber building to NJ. Lurie < com
pany, operating department stores at
Albany, y. Y, Amsterdam. y. Y. GlOv-
erSville. y. Y. Little Falls. y. Y. Her
kImer, y. Y. Baltimore Md. HOosic Falls.
\. \, Bennington, Vt, pittsfield. Mass
North Adams. Mass, and Fort Plain,
This firm intends opening an exclusive.
carrying complete line of new styles in
coats. suits, dresses, skirts, waists and
furS
Operating. as they do. their own New
York office with a large force of men do
ing nothing but buying for the entire
cham. their announced purpose is to give
their customers in BrattleborO and vicin-
Ity metropolitan style selections at prices
rendered possible through a tremendous
chain store buying power.
1t IS the intention of the new comers
TO open up for business by March II in
tlme Tor the Easter trade. Carpenters and
decorators VIII soon be at work remodel
ing the store for the firms purposes
The firm of vi. Lurie & company is
committed to q definite policy of exnan-
sion for 1921, and anticipates opening up
TO a dozen new stores during the year
Abraham Ferber field representative
Tor NJ. Lurle * company. who negotiated
the lease, stated today that buying would
begin at once for the new store so that
by the time the alterations are complet-
ed all the new spring merchandise will be
ready to be placed on the racks. The store
VIII be IN charge of an experienced man
ager whose name will shortly be an
nounced
The announcement authorized bv w G.
CuShman in The Reformer Monday that
he had leased this store while made by
nm IN good faith proved to be an error
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
POST CONDEMNS
SENATE ACTION
BraftleborO Members of American Legion
Criticize Failure to Confirm Ap-
pointment of Sheldon.

| In largely attended meeting of Brat
! tleboro post, American Legion, last
evening the members of the post expressed
| their disapproyal of the action of the
| Vermont senate in declining to confirm
Governor Hartness's appointment of Cap
| tain Harold Il. Sheldon of Fair Haven as
| state fish and game commissioner by
adopting the following resolution by a
unanimous vote:
Resolved. by the members of Brattle-
boro post, No. D, American Legion, depart
ment of Vermont, in regular meeting as
sembled, that the act of the Vermont SEN
ate III refusing, to confirm the nomination
of Harold Z. Sheldon as fish and game
commissioner of the state of Vermont is
condemned as being against the best in
terests of the state. Captain Sheldon, for
merly of the 102d machine gun battalion
served with distinction in the World war
and his record was such as to merit the
confidence and support of every loyal YER
monter."
Another resolution was adopted to the
effect that the executive committee CO.
operate with a similar committee of the
Womans auxiliary to help that organiza-
tion in securing members and in any way
required for the good of the organization
Announcement was made that Lieut.
Fred w. Caswell, in charge of diStribut-
ing Victory medals throughout this dis
trict was making arrangements with the
local American Legion officers to distrib-
ute medals here Thursday, March 3. At
that meeting a representative from the
Albany, y. Y, Office will be present All
ex-army men are requested to bring their
discharge papers for examination. These
are returned Immediately after the proper
notation Is made on them. Medals for
men who participated in major operations
will be mailed direct to the applicants in
about eight days after applying No ap-
plications. are received from ex-navy or.
marine men.
The post made arrangements for the
Percival Vivian Players to give three en-
tertainments in the Auditorium before the
end of June. about two weeks apart. The
plays will be entitled. Fine Feathers.
Her Own Money. and The Three Bears.
At the next regular meeting. March II.
there VIII be a Sparrlng exhibition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
EXTENSIVE RAID
ON IN DUBLIN
One Thousand Crown Troops Partici-
pating in Carefully Planned Effort
Against Rebels.

DUBLIN. Feb 1S.-The most extern
Sive series of raids as yet carried out in
Dublin began early today. One thous-
and troops participated, equipped with
motor lorries. machine guns and armored
cars. Districts around Mount Joy
square and the approaches to that sec
tion of the city were barricaded and
machinegun posts were established. y
search for arms was instituted and the
extent of preparation made for the raid
indicated there was no expectation on
the part of the authorities of finishing
it quickly.
The military isolated about two
square miles of the city for an exhaust
i've house-to-house search Popular ru-
NOR attributed the operations to a
search for Frank feeling, who escaped
recently from Jail but it probably was
only repetition of similar raid
which lasted 80 hours some weeks ago
during which the church free district
was visited in a search for arms and
ammunition. Other districts, it Is
thought. probably will have the same
experience later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
LEOMINSTER MEN GUILTY
Were Charged With Assault With In,
tent to Murder.

Sealed verdicts of guilty were reported
today in superior criminal court against
Leon Berry and Theodore MARQUIS. both
OF Leominster who were Indicted for
assault with intent to murder Dosylva
Cote. Worcester taxicab driver in
Boylston Sept. ). 1919. Cote's dead
body was found hy the roadside two
days later after he was attacked bv
Berry from the rear seat of his car while
he was driving the two men to a boxing
bout in Clinton. Berry removed Cote's
BODY from the ear and left it by the
roadside and the two Leominster men
drove the machine to that city. Sen
tence will be imposed later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
HUNT FOR MISSING EDITOR.
Man Who Tried to Interview Ford Not
Seen Since Sunday.

DETROIT Feb. 1S-At the request
IF Henry Ford the police today dragged
the river. Rouge in a search for NJ. H.
Potter. editor of the American Publish
ing association of Philadelphia. who has
been missing after visit here to inter
view Mr. Ford 1t is believed he may
have fallen through the ice in the river
i'm an attempt to reach the Ford estate
MIR. Potter has been missing since sun
day when he made an Intellectual effort
to see Mr.. Ford at Dearborn. Denied
entrance to the Ford company property
by guards. according to Ford employees
he remarked that he would see Henry
Ford if be had to swim the river.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
FREMONT TRUST
DOORS CLOSED
Boston Bank Now Closed
Following Action of
Commissioner
SWIG PROMISES
100 CTS. ON DOLLAR
Asserts That Capital Is Not Impaired
as Commissioner Allen Alleges and
Says Closing Is the Result of Con-
spiracy.

| spiracy.
BOSTON, Feb. IS The fremont
| Trust Co, which has aggregate deposits
OF $l7,000000 in savings and commercial
accounts from many parts of New Eng
iahd, Kept its doors closed today as a
result Of the action of Bank Commits
sioner Allen in taking over its affairs
yesterday afternoon. Although it was
the fifth institution of its kind to be
closed by the commissioner in the mast
hive months the suspension had no not
Iceable effect upon other banks of the
city, by which ii was regarded as an in
dependent
The posting of a notice after banking
hours yesterday had discounted the
closed doors OF today and only a few de
posltors and others passed through the
police lines in front of the bank offices
IN NcOllay square to look at the brief
/ statement. Bank Commissioner Allen
said he had nothing to add to supple
ment his statement OF yesterday that
violation OF banking laws and impair-
ment OF the capital had made his action
necessary.
Simon Swig, vice president of the
bank and it, most active spirit. an
nouHced that depositors i'm both savings
and commercial departments were Ger
| tam Ia get 100 cent. ON the dollar He
asserted the capital was not impaired
and chat the closing was due to con
splracy.
The bank commissioner statement
follows:
The fremont Trust Go. is closed a. a
result of unsomd and Unaut horized
banking methods. Ny action has be
come necessary for two reasons First.
on account OF violations of the banking
laws of the commonwealth: second. be
cause the total of bad and doubtful
/ loans is such that the capital of the
bank Is seriously impaired. 1t l. for
{ he protection of the depositoTS. stock
holders and all concerned that | have
taken possession in accordance with the
duty imposed upon me BY law
The commonwealth has had no money
| in the fremont Trust Go. since Nov. %.
according to State Treasurer Jackson.
/ When he took office last September, ~Uc-
| ceeding Fred j. Burrell. who retired "un-
/ der fire." the state had Sl75.O0O on de
! poSit there At one time. BuTrcll had
/ = $4,000 of state funds in the Swis
| bank
| Gov. Cox made this statement: Il am
sorry that the fremont Trust has not
! been able to overcome its difficulties,
/ but | am confident that the bank com
missioner has acted i'm the best inter
eets of the commonwealth and its peo-
| ME. | do not think there * any occasion
| for the public to become alarmed over
| the condition Of other banks"
! The city of Boston has no funds i'm
| the Swg bank City Treasurer Thomas
! w. Murray said last night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
ENORMOUS LOSS
Of BIC TIMBER
Eight Billion Feet De-
stroyed on Olympic PENN
sular in Washington
30-MILE PATH
FOR IS MILES
Made by CycIone Jan. %. According to
Forestry RenOTts-Wind Registered
1872 Miles an Hour Before Instru-
ments Were Destroyed

mtntS were destroyed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Eight bill
lion feet Of timber were destroyed by the
cyclone that ripped Il 75-mile path 80
miles wide through the forest of the
Olympic peninsula, state of Washington,
ON Jan. %. Reports from the forest ser
vice made public today class the storm as
the greatest disaster ever recorded in
the annals of forestry and numbering"
The wind registered 132 miles an hour
before instruments at the weather bureau
station were destroyed. 1t Is estimated to
have reached 100 miles thereafter Prac-
tically all standing timber over 2250
square miles went down in tangled mass.
obliterating roads and telegraph lines and
with little chance of salvage. Most of it
was western hemlock and spruce. Acting
Forester Sherman reported.
No human lives were lost. but buildings
We're destroyed and many animals per
i~hcd including elk. Hundreds Of animals
We're penned in by the tangle of debris
To die Of hunger
IF fire should gain Roadway in the de-
vaStated area" the forester reported. the
most StnpendouS confagration ever known
i'm this country would result. Fifteen bill
lion feet of timber is exposed i'm the ad-
Joining part OF Olympic national forest
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
FRENCH TROOPS
READY TO MOVE
VIII Start Toward Secret Destination in
Case Germany Fails TO Meet
Treaty Terms

PARIS. Feb. IS-Measures to be
taken in the event that it is necessary
To coeTce Germany TO fulfill allied repar-
alton and disarmament terms were dis
cussed at yesterdays conference. SAYS a
Paris newspaper. The military experts
of France already have planned down to
the smallest detail the advance of
French troops toward Il secret destina
tiou in case of such an eventuaIity. it
* declared Arrangements have also
been made to extend the French occupa-
ton area into the Coblenz district
Should the Washington administration
decide to recall American forces from.
Germany.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
AFTER PONzI BENEFICTARIEs.
Trustees Intend to Pool All Money and
Distribute 1t Equally.

BOSTON. Feb. 1S-The millions
Charles Ponzi paid out in order to es-
tablish the confidence that would keep
more millions coming in in his quick-rich
scheme are to be claimed by his trustees
in bankruptcy. The trustees said today
they intended to go TO court to compel
restitution to every person who gave
money to Ponzi. With the assets now in
hand the money regained and other sums
will be pooled under the trustees plan
and out Of the combined funds those
who had dealings with Ponzi will obtain
only their proportionate share on the
basis of original deposits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
20 p. c. CUT NECESSARY
State Board Says Manchester Concern
Can Reduce Wages.

CONCORD. y. H.. Feb. 1S.-A wage
reduction of 20 per cent is necessary for
successful operation of the f. NJ. Hoyt
Shoe Go. of Manchester, the state board
of cohciliation and arbitration ruled to-
day. Called upon to decide a contro-
ycrsey between the company and the
boot and shoe workers union over pro
posal to cut wages 20 per cent. the board
found readjuStment of labor costs was
essential to profitable operation and an
nounced that the proposed reduction
would be Il benefit to all concerned. Its
decision. however. said that the cut
should not be made at ono time. 10 per
cent to be taken from the present rate
March l and the additional 10 per cent
May l. The board said both sides had
agreed to accept its decision.
Newfoundland. Britain'S oldest colony,
is considering the granting of the parlia-
mentary franchise to women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
ELL FOR L. :. AID TO CHINA.
Kenyon Asks S5O0,O0O for Shipment oil
Grain 10 Relieve Famine.

WNSWINGION. Feb. Is. = IN aN-
preparation of 100000 to cover the eN-
pcnse~ of carrying to China grain given
by American farmers for the relief of
posed in resolution introduced yester-
day by Senator Kenyon la, Rcpuh-
lican.
1t is the plan to use shipping board
vessels to carry the grain and TO man
them with volunteers from the naval re
serves whose expense would be paid
employees have agreed to carry the grain
10 the Pacific free of cost and elevator
interests alSo have offered to assist in
the movement without cost. Senator Ken
Won said.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
CARUSO BETTER
THIS MORNING
Passes Restful Night and Seems
Stronger Than at Any Time Since
Relapse

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Reassuring
reports were brought from the sick bed
of -Enrico Caruso early today He
passed a fairly restful night His fever
was somewhat reduced. his respiration
decidedly better and he was able to take
some liquid nourishment several times.
1nquirers were told today that Caruso
was stronger and that he appeared to be
better than at any time since he sUf-
fered the relapse He has lost 10 or 50
pounds i'm weight, however.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
First Baptist Church

Friday. 4 y. m-Meeting of Junior En-
deavor: 7.3O-Regular church prayer
meeting 3.3O-Union prayer meeting for
missions by womens societies of Brattle-
boro in Congregational chapel
Monday. Feb. 21-Philathea class so
cial at Mrs. Frank Harmons. All mem
bers of the class are asked to meet at the
church at o'clock, where conveyance
viii be provided.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Centre Congregational Church

Friday. Feb. Is. 7.30 p. m.-Church
night meeting, continuing the study of the
first chapter of Mark.
Friday. Feb IS, $50 D. m.-The wo-
men of the churches of the town will
prayer for missions in the chapel. An
offering will be taken for the famine
stricken people of China.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Odd Fellows Temple

Friday, Feb. lS.-Old fashioned dance
under. auspices of Wantastinuet lodge
of odd Fellows Music by Shows or
chestra Mems tickets soc. including
war tax; ladies' tickets SOC. including
war tax
Monday, Feb. q. D. m.-Rehearsal
of initiatory degree. 80 D. m.-Regu-
lar meeting of subordinate lodge The
initiatory degree will be conferred
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
COLDEST OF THE WINTER!
Weather Bureau Predicts Frigid Temper
atures Within Next Week.

weather Of the winter may be expected
over much of the country east of the
Rocky mountains during the next week.
according to a special bulletin forecast
issued today by the weather bureau.
At Nicksbur Miss, it was once the
practice to fire cannon every moTnin.
and evening, with a view to purifyin.
the atmosphere.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Universalist Church

Next Sunday morning, Feb 20. the
pastor will hold a christening service.
All those who intend to have their chill
dren christened. please notify the pastor
at once
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
WOULD CURB /. c. c.
Iowa Senator Would Prevent Interference
With State Railway Rates

WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-A bill to
repeal interstate commerce commission
powers to deal with state railroad rates
was introduced today by Senator Ken
drick. Republican, of Iowa, and referred
80 the Interstate commerce committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Red Men S Hall

Rehearsal of the Adoption degree af-
ter the regular meeting Friday night
A good attendance is desired.
Friday, Feb Is. at s p. m.-Special
meeting Of Quonekticut tribe, No. ,, Imp'd
o. r. NJ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
HIGHWAY RIDER FAILS.
Efforts to Include SiGO, 100000 Appro
priatiOn i'm POstOfIice Bill Unsuccessful.

WASHINGTON, Feb lS-Efforts to
attach as a rider to the nostoffice bill
an appropriation of sl00O0G,0 600 for road
construction failed today i'm the senate.
A motion to insert the appropriation
was lost on vote of Al to SO. or nine
less than the required two-thirds ma
iority.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
ILL WITH SLEEPING SICKNESS.
President of Bronx Borough Has Strange
Disease

NEW YORK, Feb. Is. - Henry
Bruckner president of the borough of
the Bronx. today was found to be i'll
with sleeping sickness. There have been
200 cases of the disease in the city since
Jan. /.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday. Feb. IS, 7.30 p. m.-Prayer
meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
THE WEATHER
Fair Tonight and Tomorrow. Colder To-
night.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-Thc wealth
or forecast: Fair tonight and Saturday.
Colder tonight Fresh northwest winds
becoming easterly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-17
ELEVEN

be superfluous. but there liz In ,ho'
Chinese mind a vivid connection bs. :
tween loss Of territory and wars to
winch she was not n party. nurIi,i,
the Russo-Japanese war tbs Jana.
nese navy pursued into Chinese I'M
land water ways the Russian WAR
ships that had taken refuge there
and before the incident was closed
the Picking government found Man.
churin largely under japanese con-
troI. Similarly. China made tornai
protest that her neutrality was in.
Vaded by the military operations In
c"ent to the Japanese CAPTURE OF
Shantung! ~
Would Have Heartening Eject. Is,
What theory is behind the.s,,gros-
ton for future continuing confer.
ences Of the powers to consider IN,
Ear Eastern situation has not .bc9n
revealed by the Chinese group; nre
1t was Indicated tonight that the chi
nese delegates might re seeking ~
Ibis method to throw behind their
government the moral support and
ENCOURAGEMENT her statesmen all
ways have sought from the stronger
nations. To thus publicly demon
strate the sympathetic interest OF
the dominating group OF powers Il
was pointed out. might have a heart
ening effect on the Chinese. people
and might even move them to- com
position OF their internal differences
and strengthening Of national pride
and purpose.
such strengthening, indeed, is re-
gardcd by many of those who sit In
the armament conference as the ele-
ment most to he desired to give sta
biiity 10 the whole Far Eastern sit
uation. Should the Chinese nation
be brought to realization OF its
power. say many of the delegates,
the spiders web of alliances and
agreements and guarantees that en-
! mesh that republic would melt away
without the necessity for world con-
fercnces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-17

direct violation of both tho spirit and
the letter OF the open door,"
In asking that reasonable, definite
terms of duration" be fixed for all Of
China's commitments, which do not
include definite time limit, it is In
dictated that the Chinese mean to
strike directly at the Shantung and
Manchuria leases. The Afanchurian
lease, issued originally to Russia and
acquired by Japan during the Russo
Japanese war, Is for ninety nine
years. but Japanese officials have in
dicated that they regard 1t as having
virtually perpetual character. The
Shantung lease, which Japan claims
similarly to have acquired from Ger
many, also is for ninety-ninc years
and Chinese statesmen are anxious to
make certain that no attempt is made
to apply the rule of perpctuity to It,
TO Halt Future Grabs.
The policy of political integrity for
China is one TO which nll the powers
have subscribed in principle, and it's
reaiiirmation at the head OF the
Chinese plan was given no particular
significance. except as another vchi-
Gle BY which the cases of Shantung