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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
GRAND JURY HEARS
YOUNG SCHNEIDER
Man Who Found Bodies of Rev. Hall
and Mrs. Mills First Witness at
Official Inquiry.

SOMERVILLE, y. J.. Nov. 20 CAS-
soeiated Press The Somerset county
grand jury convened at ten o'clock To-
day to receive evidence in the Hall-Aiills
murder case.
Raymond Schneider. who notified the
police that he had found the bodies.
Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs
Eleanor =. Mills slain under an old
crab apple tree on the Phillips farm Sept.
IL was the first witness called.
Schneider, who accused q companion
of having committed the double murder
and who later retracted. was brought
here from New Brunswick, where he
has been lodged in jail under perjury
charges. 1t was understood that he
would be asked to describe the finding
Or the bodies and to identify certain pic
lures of the scene of the murder. Schnei-
der was still on the stand at II O'Clock.
identifying pictures and diagrams,
Pparl Bahmer, 16. who was with
Schneider when he found the bodies. ar-
rived from Newark. where she he'd been
lodged in the House cf Good Shepard
after charges of incorrigihiHty lad been
preferred against her. She was taken
10 the jail here 10 await her call.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Modern Fire-.AIarm S.-stem for \. y.

Ner York city ms Just uaugurated a
new firc-alarm system for Sthe Borough
of Manhattan mt cost of 81 1.1O00O0
saws an illustrated article in the Octo-
Der Popular Mechanics Magazine The
system has been so perfected that it
takes only 10 seconds for an alarm 10
pass through tie central station and
reach the station intended to answer the
call.
The central station has 217 working
lex circuits connecting il with the los
strpet-corner alarm bcxes involving the
tise OF so miles of cable and 1000
miles of wire. ...
When il is desired To send in an
alarm. the person goes to one of the fire
alarm boxes and. noting the instructions
on the door turns the handle until the
hell rings. A mechanism is thereby set
III motion that transmits to headouar-
tefs four complete rounds of the code
signal indicating that particular box.
AFTER the first round has been received
at tie central station. the dispatcher
takes from file a perforated card cor
responding 10 the box sending in the
alarm. and places it in selectOr switch.
Directly after the second round from the
box. he presses q key and sets in motion
tile nutGmatic-tranSmtter control which
instantly sends the alarm 10 all fire
houses. during the day, and To all com
panies due mt the station ON the first and
second alarm. AT night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
National Association Op.
posed to Prohibition
Amendment Meets
PRINCIPAL ISSUE
IN 1924 CAMPAIGN
Delegates Deny Rumor of Forming Third
Major Political Party-HOpe to Get
Wet PLANK Inserted In Democratic
and Republican Platforms

ST LOUIS, Nov 20 tAssoeiated
Press Steps to organize the wet forces
in every state of the country TO obtain
modification ef the Volstead act were dis
cussed at Il two-day meeting of the Ma
tional Association Opposed to the Pro-
hibition Amendment which began here
today.
Predictions were made by delegates
that the liquor question probably would
De the principal issue of the 1924 cam
paign.
Denial that a third major political
party fayoring amendment of the Vol
stead law was planned, was made hy
delegates.
George 5. Vest, secretary of the Mis-
>eurI branch of the organization ex-
planned the purpose of the conference
was to give the state secretaries a chance
20 become acquainted lie said the dues-
ton OF what part the organization would
play IN the next presidential election
would be discussed
Secretary Vest said the chief aim of
the association was TO bring about the
insertion of wet planks in the plat
forms of both Demoerauc and Repub-
iican parties and in this way give the or
sanlZatlon the balance of power which.
he said. has been held by the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America.
William J.. Fish. who assisted in the
election of Governor Edwards of New
Jersey TO the United States senate on a
light wine and beer platform, empha-
sized that the prohibition question would
be the principal issue III the next gen
eral election.
The November elections proved the
large law abiding majority OF our popu-
lation wants a modification of the Vol
stead act. which will permit beverages
of light alcoholic content. he said
we have no desire to get anything
like a third party movement but be
lieve that the two great parties will see
their way clear to settle the wet and
dry question:. he said.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
MASCULINE MAKEUP.
Men Once Used Rouge and PIueled Their
Eyebrows

Plucked eyebrows may be an ornament
or n Disagreement, according to the eye of
the beholder The fact remains. however,
that in the time of Richard H. of Eng
land men piucked ont their own eyebrows
quite as faStidiouSly a. did the women
Strong men may weep or Shudder at
the above Indictment 1t is but the be-
ginning Of a longer one.
Madame's first rouge pot really was
not intended for her use ut all. The cave
man Of Europe followed it out of stone 50
that he could use it to grind ocher and
other colorS for the painting of his own
face. After he had finished. the stone-ago
woman could have what remained for her
self
Mascara, to make the lashes of the
eyes seem longer. blacxer and more
sweeping az they touch the cheek. is now
only feature of the boudoir dressing
table Yet who used it firstg Man
You've guessed it, Centuries before the
historic period the people who preceded
the dynastic Egyptians had ruler who
imagined he possessed fine eyes. He con-
ceived the idea of blackening the eyelIds
above and below to make the eyes seem
larger and more beautiful and brilliant.
Earrings were first adopted by men and
have been popular with them since prints
tive times They dangled in the first in
stances from the ears of savage chief
tains. The Ishmaelities of the Bible gave
the custom considerable vogue. And it is
time -honored and venerable superstition
among sailors and fishermen that piercing
the ears cures and prevents sore eyes.
Many famous men have Worn earrings
| Sir Walter Raleigh. VIII Shakespeare
and the Earl of Southampton.
| 1t is to be expected that man will enter
a general denial to all of the above accu-
sations. For inconsistency. like many
other things, was masculine first and fem
/ mime later-'Thp Designer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
THREE FINED AFTER
RAIDS IN HINSDALE
Officer Browning Assists Keene Officers
and Destroys Mash by Order of
Municipal Judge Pierce.
Especial TO The Reformer.D
HTNSDAIF. y. H Nov


Joe pelech who lives on the Arthur
Taylor place. Frank Sackoski of the
Mortified road. and Mike Biley. who
lives between HinSdale and Winchester.
appeared before Judge A. f. Pierce OF
the Winchester municipal court this
morning and pleaded guilty, through
their counsel Chester Il. Jordan OF
keene. 10 possessing home brew mash
Illegally. On recommendation of County
Solicitor Roy NJ. Pickard. Judge Pierce
fined them 500 and costs each, the. costs
amounting ta $50 in each case Each
was given suspended sentence of 30
days
Raids were made at the homo of each
Of the men Saturday night By deputy
sheriffS and police officers from keene
assisted by Officer Il. G. Browning Of
IIinsdaic. At the home OF pelech 12J
gallons of mash were found at the home
of Sackoski - gallons of mash. and mt
the home of Biley 200 gallons of mash.
After the hearing the court issued an
order 10 Officer Browning to DESTROY the
mash
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
NO FINGER PRINTS
ON AXE HANDLE
Authorities Fail to Connect
Oxford Suicide With
Davis Murders
INVESTIGATION IS
LEFT IN THE AIR
Examination of 10th and Buttons Found
In Hibbard's Shack Incomplete Au-
th0rities Divided Over Motive for Kill
ing of Davis Brothers.

ORFORD, y. H.. Nov. 20.-The inves-
tieation into the killing here 10 days
ago of Charles Davis and John Davis
aged brothers. was almost entirely di-
vorGed today from the subsequent sui
eide of Earl N. Hibbard. Except for un-
completed examination of cloth and but
tons taken from Hibbard's shack. every
effort to connect him with the deaths of
the Dayises has failed The official re-
port of the examination of finger prints
on the biood-stained axe-handle. which
VAS found in the Davis shack was mega
tive, County Solicitor John H. Noonan
announcing today that no clear finger
prints could BE- found on it,
The authorities are still divided on the
most likely motive for the crimes. rob
berry or revenge. The county solicitor
holds TO the latter theory, but admittedly
without definite grounds Other inyesti-
gators think robbery was the motive, hut
have been unable TO establish that
there was Il robbery
We are still very much in the air, :
was the official statement of the situation
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
THREE RRATLEBORO
PEOPLE IN SMASH
Injuries Mrs. Dalrymple and
DIR. q. t. Hunter Injured.

As the result of IN automobile aeci-
dent in Hartford this state. about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon Melvin Dai-
rymnle Of this place. who was driving
his Jewett car, is confined to his bed
with injuries and Mrs Dalrymple and
Dr. G. h. Hunter are somewhat bruised
The party was returning from Barre
who're they had been to see Mrs Har-
old Chase. daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Dalrymple. who IS i'll in sanitarium.
and We're run into ut cross roads Just
north of White River Junction hy a
Nash automobile driven by William
Dole of C1aremonts y H.. and bearing
4 Massachusetts number plate Mr.
Dalrymple did not see the car approach
ing and claims to have been well on his
own side of the road The New Hamp-
shire ear was tipped over and the Dal.
rymple ear was badly damaged includ.
ing the smashing of two wheels. The
Nash car also was somewhat damaged
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalrymple and DR.. Hunter
returned to Brattleboro last night by
train. Mr.. Dole had an automobile
come to take him and his party to Glare.
mont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday, Nov 20. 80 p. m-Special
meeting OF the official board in the league
room.
Wednesday. ? p. m-Regular business
meeting, and silver social Of the Ladies'
Aid at the home Of Mrs l.. R. Robinson.
10 Prospect street. All ladies of the
church are invited
the church.
Thursday. Nov. % 3 p. m.-The
Women's Foreign Missionary society will
meet with Mrs. +. E. Covey of 81 West
ern Avenue. Mrs. 4. T. Coolidge of Bel
lows Fails will be present and give a re-
port of the recent annual meeting held Mt
New Haven. Conn. All women of the
church are urged to attend as this will
be Il meeting of special interest.
Friday, 6-Luncheon for teacher train
ing class: 630-Training class; 7.30-
Prayer meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
CALLED FOWLS, BUT
THEY KNEW HIM NOT
Respondent Discharged. However i'm
Chicken Stealing Case-Court
AdjOurns to Box Stall.
Especial to The Reformer.) }
CLAREMONT. y. H.. Nov. !:

NA@~AlNIA11At-N1 l.. y. H.. NOV. II.
Judge Kinney III the trial here Satur-
day of three men for chicken stealing
took unique method of securing eyi.
dence. Nineteen fowls were claimed by
the complainant. who claimed that the
fowls knew him and his voice. They
had been brought to 4 local stable BY the
officer and the court was adjourned to
the stable and all hands. including Judge.
plaintiff. defendants and Policeman
Wheeler. went to the stable to witness
the test. The owner claimed that they
knew his voice and would follow him" :"
The fowls were in il box stall and after
oeveral trials ii was noted that If theg
we're not strictly impartial their prefer
euce WAS for Officer Wheeler The court
resumed its regular testimony cutting out
any secured from the hens themselves.
One accused was discharged. while Harry
Smith and Clifton 1saskey were bound
over to superior court. but not on the
evidence of the poultry
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
SLIGHT SHOCKS
FELT AT VALLENOR
Already 800 Bodies identified Expect
to Find More In Ruins of
First Disaster.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. %. (Associ-
ated Press. )-While President Allesandri
was visiting Nallenor yesterday another
slight earth tremor occurred, causing the
remains of a house to crumble near the
presidential party.
Medical officers at Eallenor state that
395 bodies of rictiTns of the recent dis
aster have been identified 50 far and ex-
press the opinion that many more viii be
found in the ruins.
4 dispatch from NallcnOr TO the news
paper AIurcurio says that several shocks
of some intensity were felt Sunday night,
causing The collanse ef rnimed wills.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
DEATH COMES TO
PROF. BUTTERFIELD
Was Specialist in Voice Culture and Ex-
preston, Formerly Associate of
Prof. Bell. the Inventor.

Prof. l.. Alonzo Butterfeld. 76. spe-
ciaIist in voice culture and expression
and former associate of the late Prof
Alexander Graham Bell of telephone
fame died about 4 o clock yesterday aft
ernoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
4. Gum Of 20 Elliot street, where he
was being cared for He sustained a
cerebral hemorrhage about three weeks
before. affecting his right side, and had
failed gradually.
Prof. Butterfieid was born in Will
mington July u. 1916, son of Ezra
Turner Bntteriield and Mary Leonard)
Butterfield lie attended the. Whining
ton schools. Wesleyan academy and Bos-
ton university. and for many years he
was a teacher III the Emerson School of
Oratory I'M Boston.
In the early part of his professional
career he was a very expressive and en-
tertaining dramatic reader. but his
tastes and natural talents soon led him
to devote his time more especially to
teaching While at Boston university
lie became associated with Prof Bell in
the department of oratory Prof. Bell
soon made him an assistant. and later
when Prof. Bell began to devote his time
more exclusively to the invention of the
telephone the greater part of the teach
ing in the department Of oratory fell to
Prof Buttcrtcld. When Prof. Bell and
his father established the Boston School
Of Vocal Physiology for overcoming de-
fects in speech Prof. Butteriield was
lnade assistant principal and later prin-
cipal and became a specialist in the pro-
feSsion.
From 1882 10 1891 he was made an
instructor in Dartmouth college and
from 1891 10 1895 he held the chair Of
rhetoric and oratory in Buchtel college.
Akron. O. For FIVE summers he had
charge of the department of physical
training and oratory at the national
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
VIII Have That Distinction
Unless Some Senator
Offers Objection
SENATOR-ELECT
GEORGE IS WILLING
Mrs. Huck of Illinois TO BE Sworn in as
Member of House-SenatOr Newbury' S
Resignation to Be Read In Senate -
Sends Resignation to Governor.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20.-With the
convening of the 9th congress in special
session at noon today. one precedent at
least in American history is broken.
while it remained to be determined on
the senate floor whether the day would
see another smashed. The extra session,
called by. President Harding primarily
10 consider the administration ship sub
sidy bill. with the regular session to fol-
low Immediately after insures record
total of four sessions for this congress.
including the special session called in
April. 1921. no congress before ever hav-
ing had more than three. And If may
have the further distinction of including
the first woman member to be seated in
the United States senate.
With neither house planning to get
down to work until after the President S
joint session address tomorrow, the SEN
ate. after the usual opening day formal
tiles, being prepared to adjourn ont of
On Daun
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Pretty Cold In Canaaa.

BOSTON. Nov 20.-Weathei- .candi-
tions: Weather Is cloudy with light rains
over New England and eastern lake region
and on the northern Pacific coast. and
light to moderate rains have occurred on
be Louisiana and eastern Texas coast d;
fair and generally clear weather pre-
walls elsewhere.
The temperature is near or somewhat
lolow the freezing point over the plains
states and Rocky mountain districts. and
moderately cold over Canadian districts,
the coolest ranging from 6 at Prince Al
hort. Alberto. to 10 at White River and
Cochran, Ont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
LARGE AUDIENCE
FOR BOUT TONIGHT
Bailey Preliminary Match to
Start at S15 O'clock.

Indications point 10 a large audience
at the wrestling match in the Auditorium
tonight. when the worlds heavyweight
champion. Ed Stranger Lewis. meets
the New England champion. George
Farmer" Bailey of BrattiehorO. The
preliminary. which starts at S.15 o'clock.
will be between Young Wood of this
place rnd Young Akeley of Greenfield.
Mass
In the main bount no holds arc barred
and the decision will go TO the one Sc
curing two falls ont Of three. catch as
catch-can style. Following are the com
parative measurements of the two wrest-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Centre Congregational Church

Tuesday. Nov. 21. at go p. m.-Sew-
ing meeting of the women of the church
in the chapel. Clothing for three boys
D. and 10 years of age-also is desired.
Tuesday. Nov. p. p. m.-Regular
meeting of troop j, Boy Scouts, in the
chapel.
The annual Thanksgiving food sale by
the women of the church will be held
Tuesday. Nov 2S. Orders may be sent
to Mrs G. A. Boyden. Mrs. r. G.. Aver
i'll or Mrs. F. c. Adams
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
EXPECTS CANADA
To BECOME DRY,
Anti-Saloon League C0un-
sci Addresses Union
Meeting
DRY WORLD IN
QUARTER CENTURY
Several Prohibition Speakers i'm BrattIe-
b0To Yesterday - B0yd r. DOty Re-
minds People that Is States Can Re-
tain 18th Amendment

The constant fight which the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America IS waging against
the liquor interests. the attempts that
are being made to further wet propaganda
and the future that lies before the United
States as far as prohibition is concerned
were some of the points intensified by At
torney Boyd T. Doty of Boston at the
union service last night at the First Bap-
fist church. in one of the ablest addresses
on the liquor question ever heard in Brat
tleboro. Mr.. Doty is general counsel for
the New England district OF the League.
The occasion was Law Enforcement
Fitld Day, which yesterday was called,
under the auspices Of the Vermont Anti
Saloon League, and at several of the local
churches yesterday morning, there were
other out-of-town speakers who spoke on
substantially the same subject on which
Mr. Doty spoke at greater length last
night. At the Methodist Episcopal church
at the morning service Albert E. Laing
of Burlington. superintendent of the state
Anti-Saloon League spoke in place of the
sermon, and e. ] Ferguson of Burling-
ton was the speaker in the Congrega-
tional church at West Brattleboro. Mr.
Doty spoke also in the morning at the
Centre Congregational church.
Last nights union service was attended
by several hundred persons. all of whom
aere interested listeners to Mr.. Doty's
arguments of the prohibition question.
On the platform with the speaker. were
Rev. c. G. Chayer, Rev. +. 2. Wood Rev.
H. p Woodin and Rev. G. T. Brownell.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Keeping Concrete Roads from Cracking

Flat sheets of heavy steel fabric are
now imbedded in the most improved
types of concrete roads to increase their
life. The state highway departments of
both New York and Pennsylvania have
been SO thoroughly convinced of the
value of the Innovation that hereafter
the fiat reinforcementS viii be specified
in all contracts let by them, says the
October Popular Mechanics Magazine in
an Illustrated article OF even greater
significance is the use of contraction
joint in the center of the road.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
First Baptist Church

Monday at 7,30 p. m.-Boy Scouts
World Wide Guild in chapel
Tuesday at 7.30 p. m.-Christian En-
deayor society.
Thursday at D. m.-Buffct supper
G. 6.3o-Mission Study classes; 7.30-
Church PRAYER meeting.
Friday at 7.30 y. m.-Sunday school
teachers and officers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Masonic emple

Tuesday evening at 7.3O-Regular
meeting of Bingham chapter, No. 80, O..
f. S Visitation of deputies and fam
lily supper at 6.15.
Thursday. Nov. 1G. at 7,30 p. NJ
Stated communication of Brattieboro
Lodge No. I02 F. aud A. NJ.
Friday. Nov 81. 7.30 p. m.-Special
communication of Brattleboro Lodge.
No. 102. f. and A. VI. Work: NJ. NJ.
degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Knights of Columbus Hall

Monday. Nov. 20. at 7.30 p. m. sharp
Regular business meeting of Ave
Maria circle. Daughters of Isabella.
Monday. Nov. 20. at p. m-The
Daughters of Isabella will hold the sec
ond of the series IF military whist
parties. Admission 80 cents. The pub
lie is invited
Tuesday. Nov. 81. = Regular meeting
of Leo Council.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20

times before Lewis won two of the
bouts and the other went the time limit.
This bout has attracted the attention
of the surrounding towns within Il
radius of - miles Bailey says he is in
good condition and will take the aggreS-
siye from the start and try 10 wear the
champion down. Lewis viii arrive on
an afternoon train.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
THE WEATHER.
RAN or Snow Tcnight-EFair and Co,dar
Tuesday.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20-Forccas
for southern New England: Partly
cloudy and colder tonight; Tuesday fair
and colder; strong westerly winds.
Forecast for northern New England :
Rain cr snow and colder tonight Tuee-
day fair and colder. Fresh shifting winds
becoming strong northwest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Bowling Schedule.

Rowling team captains are requested
to watch the schedule closely and have
their men on hand
Tuesday. Nov. 21-Americans team 1
and Nationals team 3.
Wednesday, Nov. 22-Americans team
and Nationals team f.
Thursday. Nov. 23-Americans team
Sand Nationals team 5.
FRIDAY. Nov. 24-Americans team 4
and Nationals team 6.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
Odd Fellows Temple

Monday. Nov 90. at 7.S0 p. m.-Roll
call meeting by Wantastiquet lodge. All
Odd Fellows gre invited. Refreshments
after the meeting.
Wednesday. Nov %. at s o'clock
sharp-Dennis Rebekah lodge will hold
military whist party in the temple.
Tickets 3!ja cents Prizes will be awarded.
The public is invited
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
St. Michael's S Church
(Episcopal.l

The Woman's Guild has voted to buy
100 new hymnals with music for the
church. Anyone wishing 10 order one for
personal use will please notify Mrs. w
III. Lane or Mrs. Carl F. Cain immedi-
ately.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20
All Souls Church
Mems Supper.

Friday, Nov. II, at 6.30 p. m.-All
men of the parish invited to meet for
supper and help organize mems club.
Edgar Burr Smith of Greenfield will be
the speaker. supper 10 cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-20

The curious misreadin@ OF news
despatch in SATURDAYS Ref0rmer made
il say that 10000.000 women are work
ing to prevent the enactment of any
prohibition legislation when ii should
have said that 10000.000 women are
working TO prevent the enactment of
anti-prohibition legislation