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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
WARDSBORO LIBRARY
BEQUEATHED S2,5OC
Will of Miss Harriet 5. Hazeltine of
GrOtOn. Mass, Filed for Probate
Other BeuuestS

BY the will of the late Miss Harriet
S. Hazeltine of Groton, Mass, which
was filed for probate in Cambridge,
Mass, yesterday, $1,000 is left to the
public library IN Wardsboro, S25 900 to
Middlebury college, 5000 to the Yer
mont Domestic Missionary society and
$4,000 TO New York university besides
personal bequests
Miss Hazeltine formerly had relatives
in Wardsboro. but 50 far as is known
she has had no relatives there the past
40 years.
The library is located in the town
hall, where a room was fitted UP for &
some years AGO. 1t receives a very small
sum from the town and state for it
supnort. about SO from each, and the
interest received from a few hundred
Goliers which interested persons have
left to the library gees 20 pay the Ii
brarian The Hazeitine beduest win
he OF great assistance in building up
the library
John f. Gleason is chairman of the
trustees, who learned some years ago
that there was a possibility that the
library would receive a bcquest from
Miss Hazeltine but as to the amount or
whether she actually had made such be-
quest they had no information. The Ii
brarv is open Saturday afternoons and
evenings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
SHOE MAKERS STRIKE
AGAINST WAGE CUT
HaverhilI Union Violates Agreement to
Abide by Decision of State Board
of Arbitration.

HAYERHILL, Mass, July 27.-Ap-
proximatelY 300 employees of j. II. Win
ehell 4 CO.. shoe manufacturers, struck
today in protest AGAINST the recent de
cision or tue state board of arbitration
providing for q wage cut ranging from
s to per cent. The recent reduction is
the second made at the plant by the
state board within year. The workers
are organized by the boot and shoe
workers union.
Local officers of the union state that
although their contract provides that
the union abide by the state board de
cisions this recent decision is not based
on comparative and competitive evil
denee and they have petitioned for a
reopening of the case. This is he first
time strike has developed in this city
as a result of decision by the state
board.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
PRESIDENT MEETS
CUYLER AND JEWELL
Peace Negotiations In Rail Strike Center
at White House Little
Information

WASHINGTON, July 81 (Asso-
ciated Press. THE White House
again today became the center of de-
vclopments in rail strike and the TO
Gus of effort toward peace, Presi-
dent Harding, meeting in conference
first with T.. Dewitt Cuyler, chair
man of the Association of Railroad
executives, and then with the strike
leaders headed by b. NJ, Jewell, who
reached Washington early in the
day from Chicago. Mr.. Jewell and
his colleagues went into conference
with the President at IL O'Clock,
shortly after Mr.. CuyIer had con
cluded a discussion of the situation.
Mr.. Cuyler on leaving the White
House said ne had presented the
viewpoint of the railroad manage
ment and he would remain in
Washington TO await the pleasure
of the President, but that there have
been no new developments. lie indi-
Gated that he would return to the
White House for another confer
ence after the President had dis
cussed the situation with the strike
leaders. Asked for an opinion as
to whether seniority was the sole
stumbling block in the way of set
tlement, be said he had seen no state
ment from Mr.. Jewell on the point.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
Elmer Whittemore Thought
to Have Been Unable
to Swim

Elmer Whittemore, 26, a nephew OF
Deputy Sheriff i. A. Whttemore OF
Guilford, was drowned last evening
about S O'Clock in Benefits pond, one
or two miles from Sheriff Whittemore'
house. 1t is reported that young White
more misjudged the depth of the pond
where he was diving, and as he was not
considered good swimmer he was un-
able to keep above water and sank out
of sight in spite of efforts made to res
cue him.
In company with several other young
men, Whittemore went down to the pond
early in the evening for a swim. One or
two of the young men refrained from
entering the water. but Whittemore and
the others ventured out into the pond.
Whittemore was said to be OF. a courag ge-
Gus nature and derided to take plunge
from the spring board which extended out
from the bank of the pond. At this point
the pond is about i feet deep, and when
Whittemore dived he came up but was
unable TO remain on the surface.
His companions noticed his prediea-
ment and one of them went TO his rescue
but was unable to keep him on the sur
face. Whittemore went down three
times amt hnaliy disappeared. 1t Is
thought that the darkness at the time
prevented another possibility of the man
being saved.
Word was Immediately telephoned
from a nearby house to Deputy Sheriff
Whittemore and he with neighbor. Ken
meth Farnum, went TO the scene of the
derwning. Sheriff Frank l.. Wellman of
this town also was notified. the message
having been received by his son, Clar-
ence, who Immediately got hold of DR.
Thomas Rice, and they made a fast run
to Guilferd by automobile.
In the meantime Arthur Ogden. one of
the drowned mans companions. had
diyed several times in the vicinity of the
drowning but was unable to locate the
body. Upon the arrival of DR.. Rice and
Clarence Wellman, the latter d0nned
bathing suit and after several attempts
succeeded in getting a hold on the body
with hook fastened to a pole. The
body was taken from the water and
Dlr. Rice worked over the body for
long time without success. The body
was then removed to the deputy sheriff :
house. The undertaking firm of Bond &
Son was notified and the body will be
brought here this afternoon.
The young man had been accustomed
to visiting his uncle in Guilford several
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
COMPANY GAINS.
IN MEMBERSHIP
Three Re-enlistments and One Enlist
ment Up to Last Night-Capt.
Goodwin at Armory Nightly.

Company /, 172d Infantry, which has
just started recruiting drive, had Sc
cured three re-enlistments and one en-
listment up to last night.
Capt. G. A. f.. Goodwin says There
are lots of young fellows who want to
join but are somewhat timid. | am at
the Armory on High street every eve
ming and would like to have them walk
in"
Posters have been placed on Main
street
Company / expects to be the strongest
company at Fort Ethan Allen, and with
ID more men it can be done.
The next drill is Friday of this week.
Each member is asked to bring recruit,
which will enable buddies to go to camp
together.
''Only seven days remain before the
company leaves for camp Aug. - so
let's go" says Capt. Goodwin. Wonder
full air and outdoor life.
The men who are re-enlisted are Sgt.
Maxwell G. Boyd. Sgt. Richard G..
Chamberlain and Cook Floyd Whitney,
and the enlistment is Rupert W. Har-
ris.
There win be examinations for nom
commissioned officers Friday and Mon
day evenings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
One-Third of the Required
Funds Already Has
Been Pledged

ARRANGEMENTS for the proposed avia-
ton meet to be held in Brattleboro next
month are fast assuming definite form.
At meeting of the board of governors
of the Brattleboro Outing club last
night Fred II. Harris, president of the
club. said that it had been arranged
chat the first day of the three-day meet
had been assigned by Gov. James Hart
ness to Barre. the second day probably
10 Rutland, and the third and best day
to Brattleboro.
The question of whether or not the
meet would be handled by the Outing
club also was taken up at last nights
meeting. The possibility of securing
several planes depends largely on the
assistance that is given by the public
in general The Outing club passed a
resolution under which it viii undertake
to run and finance the meet, provided
reasonable amount of financial as
sistance is forthcoming from the towns
people in general. The expense of stag
ing the meet probably will be in the VI
cinity of 5000 to $500, which will be re-
quired for expenses of pilots, mechanics,
high test gasoline and special lubricat-
ing oils. If this amount can be raised
through the Outing club and the general
public, the meet Will be a certaintE for
the town.
Accordingly subscription papers We're
prepared at last nights meeting and
were taken by various members of the
board of governors, who will make
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
KEENE WHITE SOX
COMING SUNDAY
VIII Play American Legion Team on
Fair Grounds Legionaires Ex-
pect to Take Another Scalp.

The Keene White Sox will be seen in
action on the Valley fair grounds Sun
dav afternoon. when they meet the local
American Legion nine The Keene Sox
travel to Brattleboro every year and al
ways bring players capable of showing
some good baseball.
The locals showed lot of pep in de-
feating the Handy Kids of Springfield
last Sunday, despite the rain, their at
tack being stronger than in any other
game this season. The victory over the
Kids was a very creditable one as the
Springfield team stands in second place
in the Springfield Industrial league.
Burke should be particularly effective
against the Keene team as there are sew
eral ex-high stars on the roster who
played for Keene high school when Burke
helped Brattleboro high defeat them a
year ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
MISS NAVARRO WEDS
IN BELLOWS FALLS
Former BrattIeboro Girl Bride of Mont
real Merchant Niece of Peter
Biagietti of Bellows Falls.

BfdgR0III Oh DSilONS aus.
The wedding of Miss Minnie Nazarro
Of Bellows Falls. formerly of this place,
niece of Peter Biagiotti, who formerly
owned the Boston Fruit market in Brat
tleboro, and Anthony Decprio, we'll
known merchant in Montreal, took place
Yesterday morning at s O'Clock at st.
Bellows Falls. Rev. j. ID. Shannon Off
charmeuse with opaleScent trimming,
with veil, and carried white roses. She
was attended by her cousin. Miss Lena
Biagiotti. as bridesmaid, who wore blue
georgette and carried a bouquet of pink
roses. The flower girl was Marie Naz-
AFRO of Boston, cousin of the bride.
Azilda Dionne presided at the organ.
The bride entered the church on the arm
of her uncle. Peter Biagiotti, who gave
her in marriage.
A wedding breakfast was served at Mr..
Biagiotti's home at ; Rockingham street,
to a large party of guests. following the
ceremony and high mass. Mr.. and Mrs.
Decprio. after a wedding trip. which
will include Boston, New York and Chi
cago. will be at home Mt % Da Acque-
duet street. Montreal.
Among the out of town guests at the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Nazzaro and their daughters. Ida, Es
ther, Mamie and Marie of Boston, Mr..
and Mrs. A. ID. Agostine of birmingham,
Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Houpls of
Lowell, Mass, James Bardis. Mrs. Mi
chael Bardis and Mrs. Alec Panandies
Of Keene. y. H.. Miss Alice Racheotes
of Dorchester. Mass, and Anthony Seal
liza of Montreal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
Unit CAR PROVES
UNSATISF FACTORY
Use on BrattlebOrO-P almer
Railroad Section Is
Abandoned
TOO MUCH TROUBLE
WITH MECHANISM

Was Secondhand Car When Broght
Here = Railroad Officials Do Not Dis
close Future Plans with Respect to
Its Service.
The experiment of trying out the
single unit type car on the Central Yer
mont Railroad between Brattleboro and
Palmer, Mass, has been discontinued by
orders from the New London Office of
the railroad. The cessation of opera
tion as the elimination of a series of
unfortunate delays experienced in run
ming the car, due to trouble which de
veloped with its mechanism. The car
is now at Northfield Farms, where it IS
undergoing repairs, it having broken
down a few days ago.
Most of the trouble has been due to
the boiler which is thought to have been
Inadequate in several particulars. Ere
qucntly the car broke down while en-
route to Palmer or vice versa, and it
had to be towed to the repair shop or
else abandoned on n siding for time.
The last trouble occurred several days
ago when the engine section of the ma
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
MEADE STOCK IS
ORDERED SOLD
Arrangement Made with Chamberlain
Syndicate and Goods Are Being
Prepared for shipment.

The drygoods stock and fixtures of the
S. Winfield Meade store in the Wool
worth building on Main street have been
ordered sold by John +. Gale, referee
granted to q. B. Hughes. attorney for
the criditors.
4 deal has been made with the Cham
berlain syndicate. of which Frank Hunt
ress of Keene. " H., is the head. This
syndicate operates a chain of eight
stores in New England. The stock
of the Meade store has been appraised.
and J. G. Day. one of the appraisers. is
now preparing the stock for shipment.
1t win be divided among three stores of
the syndicate and will be sent to Keene
and Nashua, y. H., and Fitchhurg,
Mass.
The goods and fixtures will be disposed
Of by Aug !, at which time the store
will be turned over to the Woolworth
Co.. owner.
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GRAFTON, July 81.
Maj Gen. George O. squier. chief of
the signal service of the United States
army and the world recognized leader
of official United States government ac-
tivities in radio, will come from Wash
ington to Grafton, Aug. p for the spe-
eial purpose of participating in the Old
Home day celebration and dedication of
bronze memorial tablet in honor of
Grafton's contribution of soldiers to the
wars of the nations defense.
Information received today from John
Barrett. former director general of the
Pan-American union, now in Washing
ton and native of Grafton, who pre-
sented the invitation. on behalf of the
town, is to the effect that the general
viii not only assist at the dedication of
the tablet as the representative of the
United States government and army but
deliver an address which viii carry a
message of special import on the future
development of radio as It concerns the
average farmer and resident of isolated
or country towns. What he will say
VIII prove of direct interest to Vermont,
-NtN IIHSlaHu ana TIE MHoie COUNTY, DIS
he is today not alone officially the radio
head of the natien but an eminent in
yentor of radio processes. He is de-
clining nearly all other invitations, which
come to him from all parts of the United
States and foreign countries but has
consented to make an. exception for Graf
ton as a tribute to Vermont, New Eng
land. and those vitally interested in
radio development.
Governer HartneSs and Senator Dill
lingham strongly supported the invita-
ton extended by Mr.. Barrett and have
thanked General Squier for his accep-
tance. The governor. accompanied by
HRS. H9rtness. -adJutanf General and
Mrs. Herbert T. johnson, Henry b.
Shaw. secretary of civil and military af-
fairs, and Mrs. Shaw. Will be present
and extend the welcome of the state to
General Squier. Senators Dillingham;
and Page and Congressmnn Greene and
Dale also Will attend if official business
in Washington will permit. Addresses
win be made by Major General Squier,
Governor Hartness and John Barrett.
tho latter being honorary president of
the Grafton Memorial association which
has raised the money for the tablet.
(COntinued on Page g.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
STEVENSON NOT
BOY MURDERER
Man Arrested at South Royalton OF
Suspicion of Slayer of Salem Boy
Proves a Lunatic.

WOODSTOCK, July 27.-P. C. Ste
yenson, the stranger detained here last
night on suspicion is not the man
wanted for the murder of 12-year-old
Henry McAIahon in Salem, Mass. last
week. This was determined today when
Marshal Edward J O'Lcary of Salem
came here with Detective Behan and
Walter Cream, boy who saw McAIahon
in company with strange man two days
before the body was found. Cream said
the suspect was not the man he saw.
1t has been learned that Stevenson
escaped last Saturday from a private in
stitution near Providence Officials of
the Woodstock Jail said arrangements
had been made to keep him here until the
arrival of attendants from the institu-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
SAWYER DENIES
LEGION CHARGES
Says He Has Not Obstructed Hospital,
izatiOn Work for
Veterans,

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Brig- Gen.
Charles f. Sawyer. personal physician
TO President Harding last night issued
a reply to charges of A. A. Sprague,
chairman of the American Legion re-
hablitatiun committee. that he had de
layed and obstrueted disqualification
work has not been unduly DELAYED. and
also quoted numerous tciegrams and
letters from members Of the federal hos
pitalization board and others to show
that he has co-operated energetically in
the work
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
Spendthrift

Jeff DOakes was known far and wide
for his economical habits and gloried
in them.
I'm bet, Jeff" remarked an acuuain-
tance, that you didn't even spend mo-
ney to buy your wife a birthday pres
ent this year."
Well, yes" admitted Doakes regret
fully. Il weakened a little when her
birthday came around. ! went and spent
two dollars putin an ad in the paper
that she takes in sewin', American
Legion weekly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
DIRIGIBLE ENDS
1,100-MILE FLIGHT
Makes Only Two Stops ON Trip - Long
est Flight Ever Attempted by
Army Airship.

BELLEVILLE. H.. July 27-The
longest fight eyer attempted by the army
hghter-than-air service was completed
today when the dirigible balloon A ar
rived at Scott field near here from Lang
lev field, Va. distance of 1,100 miles.
The actual flying time was 40 hours and
40 minutes Two stops were made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
GuiIford Young Man Loses
Life After DiUing IN Pond

times during the year and this last time
he had been in Guilford for several
months.
He was born in Cushman. Mass.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore White
more. He was in the service five wears.
doing duty in Mexico and other places.
He was member of Broad Brook Grange.
Besides his parents, he leaves seven sis
teIs and one brother. One of his sisters.
Mrs. John Maosky, lives at Bernardston.
and the brother lives at New York city.
The other sisters live at home at Cush-
man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
win Not Grant More Police

BOSTON, July 27-NIayor Curley. re
plying today to the suggestion of Police
Commissioner Herbert Wilson that 100
patrnlmen be added to the Boston police
department, said that jim his opinion the
present force was adequate. Commits
sioner Wilson in a letter to the mayor
enumerated the Industrial trouble, the
number of hold-ups and large store rob
berries and traffic congestion as among
the reasons for suggesting more police.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
CAPTURE LUNATIC
AFTER BARRICADE
Kills One Man and Wounds -Four Others
Thirst Drove Him to Throw
TTn Hands

HINTON. w. Va, July 27.-John
Fredeking. the insane man who barri-
aaded himself in his house and for Is
days resisted the efforts of deputy sher
ifs and state police to arrest him after
he had killed one man and wounded four
others, this morning appeared at the
front door, threw up his hands and
asked for a drink of water. Two troop
ers got him the water and then led him
TO iail.
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Calls OF Convention.

ST. LOUIS, July n tAss0ciated
Press President Frank harrington Of
the Illinois miners today rescinded his
call for a state miners convention at Pc
oria Aug. /. He said this action was
taken because of what he termed "pre-
mature newspaper announcements" of
the convention.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
BruttIeb07O Likely to Be
Chosen for AUiatiop Meet
HINSDALE, y. III.
Mr. EIlen ReddIing


Mrs. Ellen Reddinr. 66, died at her
home on Canal street early Wednesday
morning from the effects of a shock.
She had been Ill nearly seven weeks.
She was born in ireland MAY l. 1856,
and had lived in this town 40 years.
She always commanded the respect of
her friends and neighbors. She married
William Reddiag in 1878 and was de-
voted wife and mother.
She leaves her husband and two
daughters. Josie of Gloucester and Eliza
beth. who always has lived at home.
The funeral services'will be held in st.
Joseph's church at o'clock Saturday
morning, and the burial will take place
in the Catholic cemetery in this town.
Henry Holman has had his home on
High street newly painted.
Mrs. Henry Dickerman aud Sylvia
are visiting Mrs. Dickerman's brother,
George w. Streeter in Springfield,
Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
PRISONERS BLOW
HOLE THROUGH JAIL
One Hundred Five of Them Escape =
Town Badly Damaged by
EXPLOSION

BELFAST. July 27-Through hole
blown in a wall by mine, los prisoners
escaped from Dundalk jail County
Lough, today The explosion shook the
town, shattered the windows of the
county hospital and the houses of the
towns best residential district
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
Striker Sent tn LaiI

FLORENCE, Mass, July 27-AIan-
soud Kali, a striker who said he had
been out of work for Is weeks and that
he was tired of seeing others work. while
he was loafing, was sentenced to 80 DAYS
by Judge Mahoney in district court to-
day. He was charged with assaulting a
Pacific Mill Office employe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
GOV. HARTNESS TO.
BE HERE SATURDAY
Accepts Invitation to Reception and
Luncheon to HOlstein-Friesian As
s0ciation President.

Gov. James Hartness has sent to Pres
ident Carl s. Hopkins of the Brattleboro
Chamber of Commerce his acceptance OF
The invitation to attend the reception and
luncheon in the Brooks House Saturday
afternoon to President Frank O. Lowden
IF the Holstein-Friesian Association of
America Governor Hartness viii be one
IF the speakers after the luncheon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
Within Reason.

just as the guards were leading his
client away. the lawyer stopped and
shook hands sadly with the recent de-
fendant.
I'm sorry ] couldn t do more for
YOU. old man. = he apologized.
Don t mention it. sir. replied the
prisoner, politely Ain It FIVE years
enough? ?''-American Legion Weekly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27

Society women are an important source
of income for the press-cipping bureaus,
for they are constantly wanting to know
what is being written about their social
movements. their daughters engage
ments and marriages, and so on.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-07-27
LIQUOR SMUGGLERS
RESUME OPERATION
Three Alleged Rum Run
ming Boats Seized Off New
York Last Night
GIRL IN CHARGE
OF RUMRUNNERS
Mrs. Edith Stevens, 10, Arraigned in
Brooklyn Charged With Conspiracy to
Smuggle - Directs Loading of Rum
Boats In Bermuda

Boats In Bermuda.
NEW YORK. July 27.-seizure of
three alleged rum-running boats over
night was declared by federal prohibition
agents to indicate a resumption of ac-
tivity by liquor smugglers, who have
been quiet for several weeks.
A romantic story of liquor smugglers
loading their cargo in Bermuda under
direction of a girl and making runs to
the shores of Long Island Sound, gun
lights and seizures by federal agents
have been revealed in the arraignmeut
Of Mrs. Edith Stevens - years old in
Brooklyn on an Indictment charging CON
spiracy to smuggle liquor into New
York. She was indicted as an accom-
pIicc of Antonio Cassese, charged with
being the owner of the yacht Edith,
captured by government agents here with
1000 cases of liquor aboard last month.
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Natural Choice.

The auto had skidded on the wet road
and upset. An Irishman came up and
said to a friend in the crowd, What's
the excitement, Pat ?"
"Shure its an automobile that's
turned turtle
Turned turtle. is it?' said the new
conner.
"Bedad. that must be the reason it
chose a mud puddle. Boston Tran
script.