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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
STETSON DAMAGE
CASE AT NEWFANE
Trial Starts This Afternoon in County
Court - Kimball- -Dawley Assault
Case Is Settled.

Is on account of the disposition of cases
there was no case ready for trial this
forenoon in Windham county court, but
this afternoon the suit of Fred Cressy
of Brattleboro, administrators of the es-
tate of Walter L. Stetson of Halifax,
against the town of Marlboro will be be-
gun. This is a suit to recover damages
of $4,000 for the death of Mr.. StetsOn,
who was killed in an automobile accident
in Marlboro. The plaintiff claims that
by reason of negligence ON the part of the
town in not providing a suitable railing
for bridge Mr. StetsOn'S car went of
the bridge with fatal results. Barber
Barber & Miller appear for the plaintiff
and Attorneys NJ. Z. Maurice and Z. w
Gibson for the town.
The case of Mary Kimball against
Perry g. Dawley, both of Westminster,
in which damages were claimed for al
legged assault has been settled and dis
continued This was set for trial this
week and would have taken two or three
days. Attornew w. A. Graham was
counsel for the plaintiff and Attorneys
G. Fl. Thompson and f. W. Gibson fol
the defendant.
On Monday afternoon the case of John
W. Adams against James Thompson,
both of Brattleboro. was taken up. This
was a suit for S210 for labor performed
on the defendants farm in GHilfoFd The
defendant confessed Judgment and the
clerk was directed to assess damages. At.
torney f. w. Gibson appeared for the
plaintiff and Barber, Barber & Miller
for the defendant.
The divorce case of Walter Shaw
against Effie Shaw, both of Brattleboro
for alleged tlesertion, was heard Monday
afternoon and was uncontested. No de
cision was rendered. Attorney f. w
Gibson appeared for the plaintiff.
Judgment was confessed in the bas
tardy case of Jennie l.. Henry against
Frank Wilcox. both of Westminster. yes
terday afternoon and the court rendered
Judgment for the plaintiff to recover $400
Attorneys T.. w Gibson and T. X
O'Brien appeared for the plaintiff and
Attorneys w. A. Graham and G.. III
Thompson for the defendant In the
forenoon the defense asked for a contin
uance. which was denied.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Red Men S Hall

Wednesday. Oct. -. p. m-Triumph
lodge. No. 133, S. f. of A., will hold a
regular meeting Refreshments after the
meeting.
Thursday, Oct. 3.-Pocahontas coun.
ell. No. 4. ID. of p, will have neighbors
night with supper at Z clock. The reg
ular meeting win be at 8 clock and
will be short, after which there will be
entertainment and music by an orches.
ira for dancing. Visitors are expected
from Springfield (Vt0. Charlestown
Hinsdale, West Swanzey and Keene
Council members are urged to attend
and help entertain the visiting members
and enjoy themselves.
Dance every Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
CONFERENCE IN
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Information Men to Be at Parish House
Friday to Tell of Activities of Ma
tion-Wide Campaign.

The nationwide campaign inaugu-
rated by the General Convention of the
American Episcopal church at its trien-
NAL session held at Detroit in October,
1919, is beginning its third year with
increasing gigor As part of the cam
paign activity this month information
mens are being sent out to hold confer
ences in as many parishes and missions
as possible. Rev. j. G.. Currier, rector
of Emmanuel church of Bellows Falls,
and Rev. r. E. Armstrong, rector of st.
Luke s church of st. Albans, are due to
visit St. Michael s (EpiseopaD church
this week Friday for this purpose as in
formation men. They viii have some
thing to tell the people of ST. MichaelPs
about what is being done for the fur
theranee of the churches work in the
mission fields ef-the dioeese,--thee ma
tion and the world. The conferences
viii be held in the parish house at g 80
and 730 D. M, and it is expected that
the people of st. Michael's win give the
visiting clergy a welcome reception.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

That Jolly Little Fellow,
with the rotend shape, who
made his debut as an end man
in Happy Valley at the Audi
torium last night. Mr.. Gilbert will
sing What You Going to Do
When There Amt No Jazz?" and
will also appear in the musical
comedy. Mr.. Gilbert is unde-
cided whether to follow a legiti-
mate business like the theatrical
profession or the law business.
The public will decide tonight.
Curtain at 8.15. Phone Box
Office for seats, 631-M.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
GIANTS CONFIDENT
IN TODAY'S GAME
Winner Today Will Be Only One Game
From Victory Higgins Makes
No Comment.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-The Giants
and Yankees were keyed up above normal
today for the seventh game of the world
series, tied at three games all by the Gil
ants victory yesterday. the winner today
win be only one victory away from the
throne while the losers must take the
next two games in succession to become
champions of the world
Clear cold weather was indicated for
todays game. Heavy rain for a time
threatened to cause Il postponement, but
it had ceased before any of the fans were
on the way to the polo grounds.
The Giants are going to lead the Yam
KEGS Il dogs life from now on said
Manager McGraw today. Commenting
on the fighting spirit of the men, Me
Graw mentioned their having won three
of the last four games, after the Yankees
had twice downed them at the start.
Manager Higgins of the Yankees made
no statement. concerning the game.
prOba hlp batting order:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
HAPPY VALLEY
PLEASES CROWD
Large Audience Shows It's
Approval by Hearty
Applause
THIRD NIGHT is
DECIDED UPON
Director Nolan Plans to Remain Over for
Thursday Night PrOductien-AIany
New Faces in Cast and ChOruS-Big
Crowd Tonight

thursday Night PrDductl0n-1anY
New Faces in Cast and Chorus-Bfg
Crowd Tonight
Happy Valley, a musical comedy and
minstrel extravaganza produced for the
benefit of Company /, 172d Infantry (1st
Vermont). was given it's first perform
ance in the Auditorium last evening, and
the generous applause accorded it by
an audience that filled the house left no
doubt as to the public verdict concern
ing the merits of the work of the COM
pany, which was composed of Brattleboro
amateurs The verdict was that it was
excellently done, and everybody con-
nected with it is entitled to a share of the
credit. Painstaking work on the part of
both those who produced and staged the
entertainment and those whom the man
agement relied upon 70 make it a success.
and this embraces the entire company
was evident all the way through and the
fact that they pleased the audience that
they attained the end sought from an ar
tistlc point of view, is a sufficient re-
ward for their labors.
The production. which is called the
Brattleboro Follies of 1921. was under
the personal direction of John ]. Nolan
of Boston, who has put on several en-
tertainments here successfully, and he
had the cooperation of the Happy Valley
committee. Col. E. W. Gibson. Mai. L.
ID. Taylor. Lieut. A. j. Exner, Freder-
lex Johnson. James #. Long and Theo-
dore Gustafson. Not little of the sue
cess is due also to E. j. Fenton. one of
those behind the guns
Very few of those who have been
prominent in previous local productions
were behind the footlights last night.
most of those taking the leading parts
this year appearing in solo parts for the
first time. They justified their selection.
however, and no doubt will be heard from
Continued on Page 4.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
i. S. DELEGATES
HOLD FIRST MEET
Gathered at Stale Depart
ment to Begin Prelimi-
nary Work
HARDING'S LETTER
INDICATES PLAN
Declares Absolute Disarmament Beyond
Hope Of Realization - Reasonable
Limitation" Practical Proposition and
May BE Secured

Limitation" Il Practical Proposition and
May Be Secured.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l2.- Formula
ton of policies to be pursued by the
American delegation at the conference
on limitation of armament and Far
Eastern and Pacific questions was be
gun today when the four delegates Sc
lected by President Harding to repre-
sent the United States held their first
meeting at the state department.
Diplomatic, military and naval data
Of a specific nature already had been
complied for the guidance of the delega-
ton
Some hint of the President 5 hopes
for the armament conference were gwen
an q letter the President had written in
reply to a prayer that he work for uni
ycrsal disarmament -. Absolute dlsar-
mament, Mr. Harding wrote, was 9 be-
youd hope of realization' - and perhaps
not even desirable, but a reasonable
limitation of armament was a prac-
teal proposition with. some hope of ac-
complishmenG. .a
4 letter from President Harding to
Governor Harrington of Hawaii, read at
the opening of the press congress of the
world at Honolulu yesterday, and made
public here, attracted attention because of
its warning against the excessive use of
propaganda and its expression of hope
that the newspapers of the world would
help to promote international goodwill
and further the great aims of the disarm-
ament conference He referred particu-
larlv to the problem of the Pacific and
said it was hard to imagine justifcations"
for conflict among the peoples on OppO-
site shores of that ocean.
The Presidents 5 statements. ii is under
stood. have brought much satisfaction to
foreign diplomatic representatives. At
the White House it was said that the
President preferred to have the letter
speak for itself
Elsewhere ii was looked upon as u
state paper. having an important bearing
on the Washington conference President
Harding and Secretary Hughes have been
working TO create a world sympathy for
the objects of the conference and they re-
ard the press as a vital factor toward that
end
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
ATTEMPT TO GET
ELIZABETH TYLER
Head of WOman's Depart
ment of Ku Klux Klan
Fired On
FIVE SHOTS FIRED
IN HER BEDROOM
Police Have No Clue But Bullets and
Foot Prints to Road - Man Notified
Newspaper of Assault and Says Colonel
Simmons Next.


Newspaper of Assault and Says Colonel
Simmons Next.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. l2.-Seyeral 30
calibre steel jaeketed bullets and the
trail of footsteps that ended ct the road
were all the county police had to start
on today in their inquiry into what they
characterized as an evident attempt last
nioht to assassinate Mrs. Elizabeth Ty-
Ter, head of the woman 5 department of
the Ku Klux Klan.
Five shots were fired into . the bed
room windowsof Mrs. Tyler : home here,
she Exported to police headquarters.
A mysterious telephone call was re-
ceived bv the Atlanta Constitution
within an hour after the shooting and
a man voice said, ~ Just want to say
that we got Mrs. Tyler tonight and we
viii get Colonel Simmons tomorrow
w. J. Simmons, imperial wizard OF
the KIan, is in WASHINGTON attending
hearings by which the house rules com
mittees expect to decide whether to rec
ommend congressional Investigation OF
the klan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Masonic Temple

Thursday, Oct Is, at 7,30 p. m.--State
convoeation of Fort Dummer chapter,
No. u, r. A. NJ.
Friday. Oct 14-District meeting of
district No. ,, o. f. s. opens at p, m.
with school of instruction. Banquet at
$50 Evening session at Z O'Clock.
Grand officers are expected to be present.
Music will be furnished by the Lotus
Male Quartet of Boston. All o. E. S.
members are cordially welcomed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
MARION MARBLE
IS ACQUITTED
Three Women ON Jury Solid for Aequit
tai - Eight Ballots
Necessary.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 12.-Marion
McArdle, 20 year old daughter of Mrs.
Eva Catherine kaber was found not
guilty of completely in the murder plot
of Daniel Kaber, her step-father. by a
Jury today. Miss McArdle was permitted
to leave the court room free girl I'M
mediately after the jury reported.
The jury of nine men and three women
had the case under deliberation since
late Yesterday afternoon. Eight ballots
were taken, the three women members
of the jury standing solidly for aequittal
throughout.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Knights of Columbus Hall

Wednesday. Oct. II. 7.30 p. m.-Spe-
cial meeting of Protective Grange to
work the first and second degrees
Thursday. Oct IL. 7.30 p. m-Re-
hcarSal of Protective Grange third and
fourth degree teams and marching staff
All members of these teams please be
present
Friday. Oct. Il. at p. m-Regular
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
DELAY FIsHERMAN's RACE.
Conditions Unfavorable Today-WiI Try
Tomorrow

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Oct. u. =
Postponement until tomorrow of the
fishermens race to determine the vessel
to defend the International trophy
against Canadian challenger was neces-
STATED by heavy fog and lack of wind
today Barometer conditions were ac-
eepted by the fishermen rs an Indication
of racing weather tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Odd Fellows Temple

Rehearsal of Fun on the Bingville
Branch will be held Wednesday and
Thursday at 7.15.
Thursday, Oct. 13-Regular meeting of
Canton Palestine Complete arrange
ments of auxiliary. Please come.
There will be an Old Folks dance at
Odd Fellows Temple Friday evening,
Oct. IA. Come and have good time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
First Baptist Church

Friday. / p. m.-Junior Endeavor
1.3O-Church prayer meeting.
aturday-Rummage sale at parson-
age barn on Walnut street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

Lady Cathcart, a woman well known
in English society, is reported to have
made a record winning of little more
than S3500O during a recent two-hour
visit to the gambling casino at Deauvllle
France.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

If the cause of friction could be en-
tirely removed. perpetual motion. would
be an accomplished fact. for it is friction
alone that finally brings all machines to
a standstili
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

Mrs. lydia Adams. prominent writer
and lecturer, formerly with the depart
ment of agriculture in Nevada, has an
nounced her candidacy for the United
States senate at the next Nevada elec-
tion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Universalist Church

Boy Scouts, Troop 1. will meet in the
vestry Wednesday evening at &.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

The song Home, Sweet Home' was
written by an American, John Howard
Payne. and composed by an Englishman,
Sir Henry Bishop.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight-Fafr and Colder Thurs
day

WASHINGTON. Oct l3.-The wea-
ther forecast: Cloudy and cooler to-
night Probably rain i'm northern and
eastern Maine. Thursday fair and
cold,r. Fresh shifting winds becoming
west
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
COUNTY BAPTISTS
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Accept Proportion Placed at 225, i'm State
Drive for 1,00a New Members
the Coming Year

Delegates and visitors estimated TO
number about 100 attended the annual
meeting of the Windham Association of
Baptist Churches held in the Baptist
church in West BrattleborO yesterday.
Work for the coming year was outlined
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12
Methodist Episcopal Church

Oct 10-14 Hear Mr.. William B. OIL
iver on The Gospel of St. John.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-12

TTmDires: Quigley at the plate, ChlIT
at first base, Rigier at second base, Nor
iarity at third base
The Washington times., 1921-04-29

when his queries were tinsed with
insult. asI
"Did you think the hotel registers
In Colorado were altogether inno-
cent7"
The purring note that creeps into
Mrs. Stokes voice on occasions was
marked, as she counter thrust gently:
"Er-r-r--just what do you mean
by that, Mr.. Smyth?"
And the lawyer gave way before
her. framing another question. to
which she replied that Hal Billig was
The Washington times., 1921-04-29

THAT IL q tremendous lie. was
not considering my husband when
he was framing me-
He read = letter written by Mrs.
Stokes to her mother. In which she
said;
III II had not been for VIII. don't
know what ! would have done during
my operation"
Supervising q smile. the witness
answered:
"Yes, 1 wrote that-but II was just
after i had come out OF the ether"
Rasped by his inability TO get direct.
The Washington times., 1921-04-29

merely q brother to her. whom she
might kiss at parting. but never with
affection. Smyth reminded her that
after papers were served on her In
the present suit she had entertained
Billig and Miller. two OF tho core
spondents. for days at Stokes home.
She said they were relatives 20 close
as to be virtually brothers to her and
there was no wrong in II.
'Discarding courtesy. Smyth asked
pointblsnk IL Billig was not taking
her husbands place In the house. and
she flashed back:
The Washington times., 1921-04-29
DOUBLE PARACHUTE DROP
MADE BY BRITISH FLIER

LONDON. April Ga double par
achute descent has just been male by
Major T. Orde Lees.
Taking two Guardian Angel para
chutes with him in his airplane, he
jumped with one of them from a
height of ! 800 feet. When about ZOO
feet from the ground he cut himself
free and began a new fall with the
other, which opened after a drop of
only 100 feet. Major Lees landed in
the topmost branches of a tree.
The Washington times., 1921-04-29
Find Hermits Wealth.

RED CLIFF. COL. April 29.-Near-
'ly $4,000 in cash hidden in q cabin
owned by Charles Miller. aged re-
ciuse. who died recently. was dis
covered by Eagle county ofncials.
The money was secreted behind
picture frames, utensils. crevices and
pigeonholes
The Washington times., 1921-04-29

decisive answers. smyth finally capit-
ulated and said:
"Oh. Mrs. Stokes. won't you be
generous for once and answer yes or
nor"
Mrs. Stokes will continue on the
witness stand. under cross- axamins-
ton today.
The Washington times., 1921-04-29

very heavy frost May 9 and one Of
lighter character on May %.
The Washington times., 1921-04-29
MSS ALLISON McBAlN,
Of SherbroOke, Quebec, who

was selected by Cole Phillips,
the noted artist, as the most
beautiful girl In New York
university circles. The selec-
tlon was made at a beauty con
test held by musical clubs In
New York.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
POSTAL THIEVES HUNTED.
Sledge Hammers Used in Attempt
to Batter Combination.

:. DASvlLLE. Va. April 2s.-search
oeinE made by city and county
authorities for thieves who have been
roob!nE nearby post oflces within
the last few nights. "''"'"
siedse hammers were used bv
th!eves ,h IN a vain effort to batter oil
~. eomoIhaIion OF the safe in the
otce at Pelham. n. c., near here. was
roooeo or a small sum Of money. Re
Waros totalins $4,000 have been OF.
Tered by the Kovernment
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Villa, Giuen Full Title to Ranch,
Continues at Peace IN Mexico

come general causing a virtual cessa-
tien OF transportation throughout the
eastern half Of the island. according
to press dispatches received today
from, GAnaguey and other rail osnterR
Tho Cuban Hallway Company an
nounoed that employees who did not
report for duty last night might con-
slider themselves dischRrErd.7
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Australia Wants. Economy,

ME11BOURNE-Re Austria
lia's economic position in statement
to the house Of representa- tives.
Premier Hughes said thes government
recognized the necessity for economy,
but that he would not vote for curtail-
ment Of the expenditures for defense
unless ASSURANCES were forthcoming in
respect of the Pacific
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Ffume Situation Taken I'D.

ROME.-Premier Giolitti has con-
voked the council of ministers to dis
cuss the situation in Fiume. which. it
is said has taken such a turn as to
OF Italy.
No announcement has been made con-
corning the decision reached at the
council. but the Epoca concludes that
measures must be adopted in con-
formity with the pledges undertaken
by Italy in the treaty of Rapallo. un-
der which Fiume was made an inde-
pendent state.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
L. $. Opens Quarantine once.

1RlSTlANIA.-In order to secure
compliance with American quarantine
requirements by emigrants, the United
States health service has established
its own quarantine office in Christiania
for the examination of second and third
class passengers who desire to proceed
to the United States. DR.. OnSum has
been appointed to supervise Sthe OBJ
servance of the American quarantine
regulations in Norway.
Evening star., 1921-04-29

MEXICO CITY. April 2s.-Francisco
villa, former rebel chieftRin. now
holds absolute title to his ranch In
the state Of Durango. Final payment
Of 100000 pesos to the former owners
Of the ranch was ordered by President
ObreEon yesterday.
Villas activities have figured con-
sptcuously in newspapers here recent
ly. 1t being declared that he seeks the
governorship Of the state Of Durango.
His crops are all planted and the har-
vest is several months away. and 1t 10
said the former bandit leader seeks
diversion and will wage an active
campaign for political honors. News
papers hero also assert he was re-
gently approached by agents OF men
planning revolutionary activities. who
sought his aid. villa Is reported. how
ever, to have sent the agents away
with q curt answer. and to have re-
sumed the dispatching Of humorous
post cards to government ofhcinls
here. which appears to be his latest
wlim.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Worlds Youngest Arcnb,.hon.

ROME.-Mgr. Carabelli. who was re-
Gently designated Archbishop of Syra-
cuse. is only. thirty-five years of age.
and is. therefore. the youngest arch
bishop in the world. He will be con-
secrated in May. Mgr. Carabe was
decorated during the war for meritous
services.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
DanxiE Workers Strike.

LONDON-A Eanzig dispatch to the
London Times says the lockers there
went on strike this morning after ac-
tion by the security police who caught
some of the workers wearing boots
from Polish transports and compelled
them to take off the boots. and idenri-
fed the men for prosecution.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Chile to Honor Ambassador.

SANTIAGO Chile.-A number Of Of
fetal and social fetes are to be given
in honor of Joseph H. Shea, the United
States ambassador, prior to his de-
pa rture for home.
Mr.. Shea will sail on the steamer
Ebro May from Valparaiso He will
land at Antofagasta and make a fort
nights trip in Bolivia. His sister and
his niece will accompany him back to
the United States.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Legion Opposed Release.
WOULD RECOGNIZE IRISH.

MADISON, Wis. April 29.-The Wis
consin senate passed a resolution call
ing on President Harding to "recog- :
nize the Irish republic as a free and
independent nation
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Jewish Conference Called.

LONDON. The Federation of
Ckrainian Jews in England has issued
a call for conference of all Jewish
political and phila anthropric organza-
tions in this country to decide upon
measures to be adopted in aiding the
Ckrainian Jewish pogrom victims.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Sir Edward Carson Amounted.

.LONDON-Sir Edward Carson, who
recently retired from the leadership Of
the Ulster unionist party. has accepted
the post of lord Of appeal, according to
the Daily Mail.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Fusion Movement Spreads.

v1ENNA-Cpper Austria has joined
the fusion movement. tho diet adopt
ing a resolution demanding that the
central government Immediately hold
national referendum: otherwise up
per Austria will initiate Tyrol with a
separate vote.
The Salxburg diet, which Cancelled
it's referendum at the request OF
Vienna. has decided to proceed with
it on May 20.
Evening star., 1921-04-29
Belxiu,n Faces Rail T1e-up.

BRCSSELS.-The railroad men have
decided to do no work on May l. This
will cause a complete tie-up Of the
Belgian railroads. The Brussels tram
ways also will suspend operations on
that day.