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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
The Conauest of tbe sabara

\ French engineer has completed plans
with government backing for an automo-
bile route across the sand wastes of Sa-
hara Truck caravans with caterpillar
tread are to supplant the eushion-footed
camel along the tracklesS solitudes from
Touggourt to Buren, ON the Niger, via
Ain-SaIa and Kidui
Already in Algeria, Tunis and AIoroc-
co the automobile is a commonplace Al
ready airplanes traverse a regular route
between Timbuctoo and Dakar. cur
tanned with palms. and hydroplanes ply
back and forth along the River Niger
Slowly civilization and commerce. hand
in hand, are making their way into the
very core Of the Dark Continent.-Na
tional Business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
PAYS s2lO.OOo.oOo TAXEs.
Average of S54.5O Per Person i'm State
Of Massachusetts.

BOSTON, Jan. 24-Taxcs aggregating
S2l0,6S7 .S65, or an average of $3.50 for
every resident OF the commonwealth,
We're assessed in Massachusetts last year
for state and municipal purposes, ac-
cording TO the report of Tax Commiss-
iouer Henry f. Long, submitted to the
legislature YESTERDAY
OF this total. cities and towns col
lected from their inhabitants SI52. .65S.-
332 on real estate and tangible personal
property. s., 2,024974 in ordinary poll taxes
S3.OlS.32f in the special war bonus poll
tax, and S660N00 a. direct war bonus
tax. The rest was collected by the state
through income taxes on individuals
and corporations, inheritance taxes, and
other forms of taxes and exeises.
TIE total valuation of real estate and
tangible personal property i'm the state,
as fixed last year, was 81, ,53S, ,ISg. 900. and
the number of persons in the state. as
determined by local assessors. was ,, So. =
"7G
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
TUNNEL 1,60O FEET
LONG TO BE DRIVEN
Will Divert River So as to
Leave Bed Dry While
Dam Is Being Construct
ed-Tunnel to Be 25 Feet
in Diameter, Mostly in
Rock-Dam VIII Require
100000 Yards of Earth

In order to establish an immense stOr-
age reservoir on the Deerfield river from
Whitingham north to Wilmington the
New England Power Co. is making
preparations to build an earth dam 200
feet high across the river just below
Whitingham The first step, aside from
some preliminary work is to drive
tunnel through hillside in order to di-
vert the river, and the Power Co. has
Just awarded the contract for this work
to the Rollin Construction Corp. of
Boston. which is getting equipment to-
gether preparatory to starting the work
this week The R0llin Construction
Corp. recently built power plants in
Rochester. y Y. and Kansas City, and
its men all have been trained on New
York and Boston subways in work slmI-
lar to that of the Nottingham job.
The Rollin Construction Corp. Will
employ about go men and the New
England Power Co. viii employ enough
more to bring the. total up 10 between
GOO and 700 by next August month
after the tunnel is completed. Mean
while the Power Co has a good number
of men doing such preliminary work as
is necessary.
The tunnel viii be about 1000 feet
long and - feet in diameter. At the
upper portal there is about 100 feet OF
earth to be cut through, but aside from
that the tunnel will be driven through
n l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
CORCORAN READY
TO TAKE STAND
Attorney General Allen Says
He Was Ready to Tell
About Pelletier
TACTICS OF DEFENSE
PREVENTED MOVE
Presenting No Evidence There Was No
Opportunity to Call Corcoran in Rebuff
tal-Statc Finishes Arguments To-day
No Decision Expected for Weeks.


BOSTON, Jan. 24-Atty Gen. J. Wes-
ton Allen, concluding arguments before
the full bench of the supreme court today
in connection with his petition for the
removal of Dist.-Atty. Joseph c. Pelle-
tier for alleged misconduct, declared that
William J. Corcoran, former district at
torney of 8Iiddlesex county, named as a
co-conspirator with PelIetier, had been
ready TO take the stand for the prosecu-
ton. The attorney general was given no
opportunity to present rebuttal evidence
as Pelletiers counsel entered no evidence
in defense.
Arguments by counsel for Pelletier oc-
cupied all of yesterday. Attorney-Gen-
eral Allen was expected to speak all of to-
day. When he concludes the court will
take the case for consideration and its de
Cision is not expected for several weeks.
Allen argued that the bank records OF
Daniel II. Coakley, a Boston attorney
who also was named as a c0-c0nspirator.
and those of Pelletier constituted the rec
ords of division of profits of partner
shin i'm crime He urged the court to deny
the motion of counsel for Pelletier to eX-
clude them. He cited numerous decisions
to refute the claim of Pelletier's counsel
that the district attorney was authorized
by law to dispose of eases at his dlscre-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
ADVISES SPANKING FOR GIRL.
Court Tells Father What to Do If
Daughter Neds Again

WHITE PLAINS, y. Y, Jan. 24.-''If
your daughter ever gets married again
without your consent You spank her
good said Supreme Court JUDGE Seeger
yesterday to the father of Mrs. Marie Ste
yens. who obtained an anrulment vester-
day of her marriage to William Charles
Stevens of Portchestcr. After Stevens
had testified that he did not oppose the
suit Justice Seeger said to him:
Young man. don't you marry another
girl who is under Is years of age and tell
the minister that She is over that age
1on will get Yourself in trouble
Marie testified that She was Is years
old when she was married to Stevens. on
Dee. 10, 1920. She said that she gave
her age as 10. When asked why she did
this. Mrs. Stevens replied:
NV husbands mother put me up to do
ii. = She told me what to say
The action to annual the marriage was
brought by Marie's father. Paul Dimin-
tin of portchester
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
NEW HAVEN ROAD
TO REDUCE SERVICE
General Financial Condition" and
Decrease In Travel" Given
rs Reasons.

BOSTON, Jan. 24.-Giving as rea-
sons ''the general financial condition Of
the company and the decrease in travel
on certain lines the New York. New
Haven q Hartford Railroad Go. last
night announced revised train schedules.
effective the Doth. by which a number
OF trains are eliminated and existing
services rearranged, according to the
fompany's statement, to provide the
least possible inconvenience to the tray-
cling public
Careful studies have been made in
each case of reduced service" the rail-
road announces. 'and the requirements,
measured by travel from the various
communities involved, have been consid-
cred and adjustments made to the fullest
possible extent. In every instance the
service affected has been operated un-
prefitably."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
CARDINALS HURRY
TO ELECT POPE
Cardinal Maff Favored by Government
-InterInent of Benedict
Tomorrow.

ROME, Jan II tAssociated Press =
While thousands streamed past the bier
of Benedict XIV in the basciliea of st.
Peters today the cardinals Of the church
were on their way from many foreign
countries to participate in the election of
the new pope The convening Of the con
elave which has been set for Feb. will,
however. prevent some Of them notably
Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia and
the Canadian and Brazilian cardinals
from arriving in time to vete, unless the
election is unduly prolonged. Cardinal
OConnen of Boston has a possible
chance to participate.
Cardinal Maffi archbishop of Pisa, is
prominently mentioned as the govern
ment's choice The interment of Benedict
has been fixed tentatively for tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
The Farm Wifhnnt AnimaIs

We are so accustomed to think of live
stock when we mention farming, that the
mind is slow to nicture an immense agri-
cultural undertaking without COWS. sheep,
horses. or hogs Yet there is said to be
such farm near Winnipeg Canada. 1t
contains $4,000 acres of land, operates
forty power machines. and reports that
there has not been single head of live
stock produced on the place for the past
four years. Would you ike such farm?
We believe most people find more than
half their interest in husbandry depends
upon contact with the animal population.
This writer enee spent part of a summer
ON farm where there was only single
horse and one milk cow--the plough
land all being rented. 1t was dreary
place. Man is a sociable creature. He
likes 70 surround himself by other crea-
lures that depend on him for feed and
care--and much as he detests doing
chores. in theory. he would probably find
a choreless farm Il most uninteresting
spot. OF course. if man finds it profit
tble 10 use tractors in place of horses he
will be justified in doing it--but why be
without cattle and swine, sheep and poul-
ry?-Farm Life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
COLLEGE STUDENT
KILLED BY CHUM
Attempt to Tumble Wonder Linguist
From Bed Has Fatal Results at
Hamilton.

UTICA, n. Y. Jan. 24.-Wi lillian Dun
can Saunders. Hamilton College fresh
Tnap. y years I'D, the youngest student
at the college and son OF the desln, is
dead as Il result of a prank played by
n chum.
When Saunders was reluctant to
awaken for chapel fellow student
playfullv took hold of the mattress and
tipped him out. Duncan struck his head
against the wall in falling and fractured
his skull.
Saunders was a remarkable linguist
He was member OF the Alpha Delta
Phi fraternity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
ENGINEERS VISIT
THREE BRIDGES
Inspect Site for Possible
Highway Bridge Over
West River
FEDERAL AND STATE
OFFICIALS PRESENT

4
Single or Double Span-Highway
Would Pass Over West River Railroad
No Promises Made.
Both the federal and state governments
have become interested in the proposition
to erect a steel bridge over West river
TO the extent that engineers representing
both governments looked over the situa-
ton this morning. together with several
Brattlebero residents. most of them being
present in some official capacity.
Federal Engineer C. II. Stillman of
Troy. y. Y, who represents the national
government in federal highway work in
Vermont. and State Highway Commits
sioner Thurman W Dix of Montpelier
came here through the efforts of Repre-
sentative Frank T., Barber, acting for the
selectmen. and after visiting the proposed
location and holding a conference in the
selectmen's room they left on the 11.40
train north.
Besides the two engineers and Mr..
Barber those in the party were Select
men ), \. Richmond and W. +. Stellman,
District Highway Commissioners Il. f..
CoOmbs Engineer James E. Helyar, Ed
ward G. Crosby and a representative OF
The Reformer
The engineers inspected the old COW
cred bridge. which is guyed by steet
cables to keep il from tipping over. and
then went to the north bank 0f West
river. west Of the West River railroad
bridge. Discussion took place there as to
the deSirability of building a bridge across
to the Eaton place. now owned and occu-
pied by DIR. Il, Il. Lynch with the south
ern approach leading from the present
/ highway and crossing DIR. Lynch'S prem
iSeS \ ledge near the railroad. on the
north side of the river, west of the high
way. is especially favorable for the north
approach
The engineers were impressed with the
+ feasibility of the location and thought it
would not cost much more than another
plan which was suggested. which was to
build Il new bridge en the site of the
present one, building it high enough to
go over the West River railroad. while
the added advantages of the proposed new
location would more than offset the extra
cost.
4 No estimates were made of the cost of
the proposition. Engineer Stillman. with
out giving a definite expression of opin-
ion. not having given the matter thorough
consideration appeared to think that a
twO-Span bridge with 4 pier in the river
would be preferable to a single span and
would avoid narrowing the river channel
Mr.. Crosby. who had plans for bridge
in that location made number of years
ago. told of what was learned ut that time
us to the condition of the river bed, stat
3 ing that there were ledges on both banks
and the information which he gave was
of much value.
The site WAS viewed also from the
south side. after which conference was
held IN the selectmen's room and the
whole scheme was gone over carefully
The engineers will give the matter full
consideration, and if the project is adopted
as a federal project the cost to the town
should not be prohibitiye
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Irish TO Organize TO Fight British Propa-
gards World Congress Decides.

PARIS. Jan n Associated Press)
The world congress of the Irish race
decided at today,s session to organize an
international Irish league with branches
in all countries where there is sufficient
group of persons of Irish descent
The object expressed by Countess Mar
kieyicz at this mornings meeting is to
"counteract British propaganda which
pictures Irishmen as guerillas." Some of
the methods Of spreading knowledge Of
ireland and the Irish already decided up
on are publication of an international
Irish Who's Who"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
TAKES 5Oo-MILE TAM RIDE.
Montreal Woman, Suit for Bill DiselOses
Drove to New York

MONTREAL Jan. 24.-What appears
to be a world record for l0ng-distancc
taxi riding-a 500-mile jaunt from Mon
treal to New York-was disclosed in court
yesterday. when Frank Valentine, man
ager of local club, appeared as defend
ant i'm a suit for S453.73 bill.
1t was alleged that recently when Mil
dred Gillmour, connected with the club
balked at paying a $4,000 fine for viGlat-
ing the Quebec law, she jumped into a
taxi which Valentine had hired and
started for New York with woman COM
panion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
FEAR INFLUENZA
ON INCOMING SHIPS
New York Health Inspectors Watching
to Prevent Increase from Euro
pean Ports.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-Health depart
ment inspectors were watching today in
coming ships for eases of influenza. DIR.
Royal 5. Copeland, city health commits
Sioner. believes that New York's increas-
ing cases of Influenza may be due in part
To importation from Europe.
'Sixty-four cases of influenza have
been reported in the last two days DR..
Copeland said
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Red Men S Hall

Tonight. S O'Clock - Regular meeting
of st. AIichael's court. No. 514. G. o. r
Thursday. Jan. 26, s D. m-Regular
meeting Of pocahontas council. No. 4.
u. Of +. 4 good atendancte is desired
Friday. Jan. -. $ p. m-Reguiar
meeting of Quonekticut tribe No .. r.
o. r. NJ Chiefs degree.
Sunday, Jan. 20, s p. m.-All the
participants in the pool tournament of
the club will have supper at the Albany
cafe.
Dance every Saturday night
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Knights of Columbus Hall

Tuesday Jan. 24-ReguIar meeting
Of Brattleboro lodge. No. 903. Loyal Or
der Of Moose
Wednesday. Jan -. at 7.30 D. M
Protective Grange will hold a regular
meeting with installation of officers. after
which banquet will be served by the
men. It is essential that all the officers
be present on time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, Jan a 730 p. m-ReguIar
meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge.
Wednesday, Jan. ., at 7.30 p. NJ
Rcbeiah drill.
Thursday. Jan. DC, 7.30 p. m.-Regalar
meeting of Canton Palestine No. 3 Mat
terS of Importance are to be discussed.
Every Chevalier is requested to be pres
ent.
Thursday. JAN 26, 7.30 p. m.--Regalar
meeting of Ladies Auxiliary
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
SHIP 100000 BUSHELS.

Government Getting Grain to Starving
Russians.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-Since the
congressional appropriation of S2O,O00.0 900
for Russian famine relief was passed II
food cargoes consisting of 100000 bush
els Of grain, have just been shipped from
this country. according to a statement
made by Secretary Hoover yesterday.
He added that Is more vessels were load
ing which would sail within from three
to II DAYS. carrying Il total of more than
100000 bushels of grain.
Expenditures out Of the congressional
authorization to date. Mr. Hoover said.
amounted to about S12.000,0OO for the
purchase and transportation Of grain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
JOE" MELANSON
KILLED IN BOUT
Skull Fractured by ST Hilaire of New
HampsIire-Latter Held by
Police

BOSTON. Jan 24-Ambrose J.
t.Joe'g Melansor, former national ANA
telr boxing champion at 133 pounds. who
sustained a fractured skull last night in
Il professional bout with Joseph St Hill
aire of Somersworth. y. H.. died at a To-
cal hospital early today without regain
ing consciousness. Hilaire was detained
" police pending investigation.
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CONTINUED on Page s. }
Methodist Episcopal Church

Tuesday to Friday. inclusive-Evan-
gelistic meetings: Answering the Appeal.
Tuesday The Answer by Surrender
Wednesday. The Answer by Confession
Thursday. The Answer BY Enrolment
Friday, The Answer by Service. Time,
7.30.
Wednesday. Jan. -. at 3 y. m.-The
Ladies Aid society. viii meet in the
League room for its regular business
meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
ARTHUR NIKIsCH DEAD
Formerly Conductor of Boston Symph-
Ony Orehestra-Nyell- Known i'm America

LEIPSIC. Jan. 24 (Associated Press
Arthur Nikisch. former conductor of
the Boston Symphony orchestra died
here last evening of influenza He was
66 years old. Nikisch Hungarian. was
widely known in America. He conducted
the Boston Symphony orchestra from
1889 to 1893. He was also in this coun-
try in 1912 with the London Symphony
orchestra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Masonic Temple

Wednesday, Jan. -, 7.30 p. m.-Beau-
seant Commandery, No. Z, X. T. Knight
Templar degree
Thursday. Jan. 26, 7.:30 D. m.-Brattle-
boro Lodge, No. 102, F. and A. NJ.
Stated communication
Friday, Jan. ~ 7.30 p. m.-Fort Dunn
mer Chapter. No. u, r. \. NJ Work
II. A. degree
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24

Reports from Spain indicate that dis
satisfaction is becoming general among
employees in the important industries
in that country, due largely to wage re
ductions and the marked increase i'll the
cost of living.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
May Agree With Vatican.

ROME. Jan. 24-Reception at the
vatican of an Italian cabinet minister on
Saturday and half-masting of the flags on
the quirinal in mourning for the pope are
commented upon at length by the press.
There are many expressions favoring an
agreement between the government and
the vatican and these two events are being
pointed to as significant of such posi-
bility.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
St. Michael's $ Church
(EpiscopaI)

Wednesday at 1890 a. m.-Holy com
munion Conversion of St Paul.
Wednesday at 7.30 ~ m.-AnnuaI
meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the Presiding Bishop and Council. Elec-
tion Of officers.
Saturday. Jan. 2S, at 3 D. m.-The
Carry-On Club will hold food sale IN
the parish house
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Water 30 Cents Gallon.

Water Isnt quito up to the price Of
liquor, but it is almost there at Cow
Camp. the driest point on the Silver
peak range near Tonopah New They
are paying 30 cents a gallon for it. and
residents agree that it is cheap at the
price. There isn't any competition The
water man has a monopoly and no one
envies him his job. The nearest water
ing place IS IL miles away For FIVE
miles the water is carried in a buck board
drawn by horses. Then the road mar
rows to a trail and horses are unhitched.
the water bags tied over the backs. and
the mainder Of the trip is slow. IT takes
about a day to make the trip. In The old
days when saloons quenched thirsts there
wasn't the demand for water that there
is noW-Los Angeles Times.
Lord Fairfax of Cameron has the dis
tinction of being the only American-born
Innnlhpr of the British rannrarn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Centre Congregational Church

Wednesday, Jan -. 6.30 p. NJ
Monthly supper of the Brotherhood. All
men of the parish are invited There will
be an illustrated address on China's Great
Day.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 80 p. m.-The
| Woman's association will meet in the
chapel. There will be sewing from go
to $50. The missionary meeting will
then be held
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
THE WEATHER.

Generally Fair-Continued Cold Tonight
n and Wednesday
WASHINGTON, Jan 24-The wea-
ther forecast: Generally fair and con-
tinued cold tonight and Wednesday. Mod
crate northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24

An Eng1ishman claims to have discov-
cred a metal possessing the transparent
properties of glass, by which airplanes
could be made invisible
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Cardinal O'ConneH Sails.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Cardinal
O'Connen Of Boston was passenger on
board the Italian steamer President Viii
son sailing today for Rome.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24

Women pass through mental stages
at the ages of twenty-eight, thirty-five,
and forty-fyc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
UniversaIist Church
Hot Turkey Dinner

Served from 145 to 13O by the ladies
Of the Uniyersalist Society Thursday
Jan. 26
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-24
Chicken Pie Supper.

Served from to 80 by the ladies Of
the Tniyersalist Society Thursday. Jan.
26
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-09
A Bulletin Want
 Advertisement Win Get \

Copyright ss1s The Picture so-r-fi,c-r rc.r I-
 Qregon City, orerDr
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-09
FOR sALE-a0rss.
JUST ARRIVED.
POULTRY

FOR sALE-A few White Wyandotte cockerels for breeding exeptienal value at s5 each also White Leghorn bullets 3 months old Tel li0-S. A. G. Crickmore, south coventry. oet7d
 FOR sALE-White wyandotts cocker els for breeders. Arthur D. Barrett Ledyard. Tel 1S55-32. ect6d
 FOR sALE-Ftfty R. L Red bullets. mostly all laying. Delor Mosey, R. ED. g Telephone s2S-14. octsd
 FOR sALE-R. I. Red outlets. 5 I-2 pounds or more, $1.50 up. Box 134s. Jewett City. Tel. 12S-13. oct5d
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-09
DIED

HooDT-fn I,ouyiiie, \. T., Oct. 1. 1899, W,,tisu Woodiock. formerly of Nor wich.
 MARABTT0-Tn Norwich. Oct. $, 1929, Beszie Meratito aged IS years.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-09
STANTON L. BRIGGS. ..... .Auetioneer Telephone Lebanon 15-5.
 AUCTION { will sell at public auction, cn THERsDAY, OCT. 1a. 1saa.
 :. ,o a..,.,, .. j

at 10 o'clock a, ua., sharp, at the store on Lebanon Green. in the Town of Lebanon, formerly knewn as Fowler's store, all the groceries consist of all kinds, canned goods of the very best brands. spices, brooms hapazare, consisting of forks. hoes, shoveis. some grain, dry goods, toilet articles, soaps of all kinds candies, and everything of name and nature found in an up-to-date country store
 Several show cases and counters, oils R's'-.sF sACHNER & wESCHLER.
 Terms cash. Sale rain or shine. Ca terer in attendance.
 AuctioneeT's Notice The goods in this store are of the very best and are a bankrupt stock. and must be sold for the high dollar without reserve or limit. Come and enjoy good sale octsd