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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
FIRE DEPARTMENT
is INSPECTED
Commissioners Cail Out Men and Ap-
paratus in Presence of Member OF
InsuranrH Exchange

The fire department was called out for
inspection By the village commissioners
last night that it might be observed by
Walter H. Merchant, ir, Of Boston. Il
representative of the New England In
Surauce Exchange.
Mr. Merchant arrived in Brattleboro
Monday and uIr to last night had been
busy inspecting the tire station aud the
apparatus with the idea of furnishing
later report as to its condition and
.uggt stions that may lead to an improve
lnenc in the ire ii%htin~ apparatus.
About { O'Clock lass night, ali the
equipment was taken out on Elliot street
and in the alley west Of the station and
the apparatus and fire hose tested. Par
ticllar attention was given by Mr. Mcr-
chant 60 the time that was required by
the men in bringing the various equip
ment into action.
Not only the firemen who regularly are
at the station. but many of the call men
were on hand to take part in tie in
spection
Mr.. Merchant left for Boston this
morning and it is expected that report
will be received by the village commits
sioners as 10 the result of his obServa-
tiOuS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
SCOTTISH RITE
BODIES IN REUNION
SD Degree Deeoration-Reunion to
Close Friday Night

The FIRST meeting of the fall reunion of
the Masonic Scottish Rite bodies was
marked last evening by the presentation
Of the honorary 33d degree decoration TO
Major c. Houghton Of this town by Fer
riS Il. Vaughan. The affair took place
in Masonic temple ard Nas attended by
a large body of Scottish Rite Masons, in
cluding delegations from Bellows Falls,
Wilmington and other towns. Mr..
Houghton is the third Mason now living
in Brattleboro to receive the SD degree.
the two others being Christie B. Crow
ell and Ferris X. Vaughan. He is the
seventh Mason in Brattleboro TO have re-
eeived that degree the first four hav-
ing been Dan p Webster, kittredge
Haskins Isaac ID. Bailey and William
II. Vinton, all now deceased.
The fall reunion covers three days of
work The first session began yesterday
afternoon at $50. at which time the 4th
degree of Masonry was conferred on a
class of 10 candidates by the local de-
gree team of Webster Lodge of Perfec-
ion. Ferris r. Vaughan presiding. At
430 o'clock the 7th degree was conferred
by the same organization, Major G..
Houghton presiding.
AT 7.30 last evening the Sth degree
was conferred on the same class by the
Bellows Falls team, George p. Lowell of
that town presiding. and one hour later
he 14th degree was conferred, Christie
B. Crowell presiding.
At 73O tonight. William H. Vinton
Council. 18th degree, u. D., will confer
the 18th degree on a class of Is candi-
dates, and Il. G.. Gustafson viii preside.
On Friday night at T.30 Marsh o.. Per
kinS Chapter. 18th degree. r. d.. will
confer the 18th degree on the class of
candidates. Christie b. Crowell win pre-
side.
supper was served at the temple
last evening at $50 by ladies of the East
ern Star.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
DECENTRALIZATION
OF MISSION PLAY
Mrs. Elsie Powers C0rwin, Formerly of
Randolph, Tells WOman's Club of
American Passion Play.

The story of the beginning of the Cali
fornla missions and something of their
history was told interestingly by Mrs.
Elsie Powers COrwin of Lowell, Mass,
who also gave q dramatic presentation OF
The Mission Play before members of the
Brattleboro Woman's club in regular
meeting at All Souls parish house yeSter-
day afternoon.
That Mrs. Corwin, who formerly lived
in Randolph. has made an extensive
study Of missions throughout California
was demonstrated by the way IN which
she treated her subject. bringing to her
audience the most important phases in Il
graphic word picture which enabled her
hearers almost to sec the missions them
selves, the surroundings and those who
figured prominently in establishing them.
The Mission Play. which was given
first - years ago, which is staged each
year through the tourist season and is
known as The American Passion Play, is
a dramatizatien. OF the early HISTORY OF
California. 1t is presented by the peas
ants of San Diego and more than 100
persons are included in the cast Ii has
become IN institution of California and
is said BY DIR. Van Dyke 20 DE the great
ests pageant drama in the world. it is
visited each year by thousands of tour
ISIS from all over the country. and peo-
pie even come from Europe to see 1t.
Mrs. Corwin mentioned the leading
actors and told some of their character
istics. described the play house and stage
settings. the color schemes, folk dances
and songs. and followed this explanation
with dramatic Interpretation of the inn
portant characters of the pla-, taking up
each of the three acts in order
Previous to Mrs, C0rwIn's appearance
Miss Ruth Frederickson sang The I.lv-
ing God. and Dawn Light and Bird
song her accOmpainmentS being PLAYED
by her sister. Miss Ellen Frederickson.
In the business session the club voted
to offer the usual 81 prize TO the grade
i'm school selling the most Christmas seals
for tlc Anti-TuberculOsis assoeiatIon:
ard announcement was made of The MILF
tary whist party TO be held n. Odd Eel
lows temple FRIDAY evening for the hene-
fit OF the arent-TeachPr associations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
500 Glands TnIav-

BOSTON, Nov. 2-Weather eondi-
tions: The weather is fair in all sections
except considerable cloudiness with rain
~ scattered stations in the lake region
During the past ~ hours rains in light
80 moderate amounts have occurred in
the greater portion of the lake region,
Mississippi and Ohio valleys and eastern
Gulf states. and at scattered stations ia
Rocky mountain districts.
The temperature is higher in the east
ern lake region and Ohio valley and
without great change elsewhere. At s
a. m. III New England it ranged from
between 24 and 30 in the interior to
about 80 in southern coast sections.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
HUNT CLUB TO
HAVE FEED TONIGHT
Capt. MouseEey's Team Wins by Virtue
of Uncovering Nest of Turtles Count
ing 1000 Points Each.
Especial . The ReformerD

. y. L. ~
In the many annual contests of the
Walpole Hunt club. never has fun and
excitement run as high as this season.
which eliminates tonight in a turkey
dinner ut the Wentworth hotel TO be paid
for by the losing side. The contest was
won by Il large majority gained by Dr.
r. IT, MouScleF-s side over thar of Capt.
Walter w. Shackley each having 20
picked men. \ prominent point of the
contest was that members of each side
we're free to play any kind Of trick upon
the other.
five days Every kind Of game in open
season was included. each counting a
specified number of points In this lisf
mud turtles credited 600 points and
the cxcitement seemed To rcvoVe around
these az two members Of Capt Mouse
leys team worked on the farm OF Cop
ley Amory and Ia digging n ditch un-
c&rtlIed y nest Of Them 81 they secured
over 200, entirely Swamping Captain
Shacklcys team. the score standing
212009 TO 5000 points when the
judges committees reported The judges
were f. A. LebOurveau chairman
Charles l.. Angler secretary, and Fred ~
Ramsay treasurer.
Among the exciting incidents Of the
contest was the loss of Capt. MouseleyS 5
three rat traps bought for the contest
with the rats in them. He had boasted
Of his possessions and dared anyone to
take them from him. resulting i'm mem
herS Of both sides rolling i'm the mud in
the hotel yard in the struggle Gioating
over his turtles, Capt. Mouscley issued
advertising in the name OF Capt Shack
ley offering reward for the capture OF
turtles resulting IN 300 points added
ta the Shackley side.
An exciting moment was rs 6 o'clock
Friday approached. the time when all
game was To be at the town hail t. be
counted. Capt. M0uscley's men. having
reached there, spread themselves across
the street 10 prevent the Shackley men
from getting their game there within the
required time. The ranks were broken
and the other side reached there in time
An express team guarded by Policeman
Bat kiniry came with large box ad-
dressed 10 MouselcF and marked Rattle
snakes. which would count 10000 each
II was opened with much care and was
found to contain only excelsior
The losing side are good sportsmen.
and in addition 10 serving supper to the
winners they are to tender free dance
with a first class orchestra To all towns
people who come
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
SUGGESTIONS FOR
FARM BUREAU WORK
Eighteen of the ID Members Assemble
Here-System AdOUted for Collect
ing Memberships.

Eighteen of the - members of the
executive committee of Windham County
Farm Bureau met yesterday afternoon
at the Farm Bureau Office to discuss
various problems and suggestions for the
work of the coming year.
The women met in the forenoon with
Miss Viola Vi. Cameron. club agent and
outlined the home economies program ior
the coming year beginning Dec. i.
In the afternoon session it was de-
cided To employ the same method for the
collection of membership dues as has
been followed by the Windsor County
Farm Bureau. which consists Of 4 follow
mp system through the banks. and other
wise. The committee also decided 70 pro-
cure 4 display sign TO be placed outside
the door.
The opinion was expressed that there
should bp some Way of bringing the en-
ploying farmer and the man looking Tor
farm work in touch with one another.
As a means 10 this end It IS expected
that advertisements Will be carried III
several papers to the effect that the Bu-
reau would carry q list Of farmers want
ing help. also a list OF men wanting
work on farms.
In response to the request that every
committee member make a suggestion as
to what is needed most in his town the
coming year the following suggestions
We're received
Rockingham- a picture be shown
on the production of clean milk and at
the same time milk dishes be served TO
demonstrate how essential ii is To use
milk products enthusiastic for fertilizer
pool to be worked up.
Observation-Disclosures attention to fruit
trees.
Grafton-Boys and girls interested in
forming a pig club Prizes of 50. $3.50
and 81 already have been offered by
society in Grafton.
Nernon-E Educational moving pictures
as the best means of giving people an
.dea of what extension workers are doing
and 20 bring home the work in a way
that could not be done by a talk /: also
suggested that Farm Bureau do more TO
advertise the value of milk products.
Wilmington-SOme sort of spray ring
should be formed for the purpose OF
spraying fruit trees.
Marlboro More organization. Some
OF the farmers feel that the Bureau is for
the big farmer. whereas the small farmer
is entitled to equivalent service.
Putney-lf the dairymen are going TO
make milk at profit under present con-
ditions, they must raise more of their
own feed.
Westminster - women's department
and work with the boys and girls.
Halifax-Of the opinion that another
fruit tree pool should be run and should
be started at once.
Newfane- Educational work should be
done in teaching the farmer to raise bet
ter quality of products, grade them and
prepare for some sort of marketing facil
ities.
These suggestions will be taken into
consideration in planning the years pro-
gram.
Announcement was made that the
Eastern States Farmers Exchange al
ready has sent out its contracts for fer.
tilizer pool and farmers were urged to
take part in it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
PUBLIC BARRED At
WOODHOUSE TRIAL.
Attorneys Discussing Depo-
sition of Son, c. Doug
las Woodh0use
ELDER WOODHOUSE
DISINHERITED SON
Refuses to PAY Dressfnaker's Bill for
Daughter-inI.aw - Tells Woman
Douglas Might Pay ObIigatiOH-Long
Deposition Taken I'm Nevada.

BURLINGTON, NOV. 2--Th2 public
was barred from today's sessions of the
million dollar suit brought by Mrs.
Dorrit Van Dcuscn Stevens Woodhouse
while the court and attorneys for the
opposing sides discussed the deposition
taken in Reno. Nev.., from {. Douglas
Woodhouse. husband of the woman who
is suing Douglass parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenzo f. Woodhouse Of New
York. for alienation of their sons affcc-
tious toward his wife.
Lorenzo T.. WoodhouSe. father-in-law
of Mrs Dorrit Woodhouse, stated
early in October, 1921. that he had dis
inherited his son, Douglas. Dorrit's hus-
band: that he had nothing further to. do
with him. and that he hoped he would
be back in the fnnily at an early date.
This was the substance of the testimony
of Mrs. Catherine Pratt. a dreSsmaker,
in the trial OF the suit here yesterday
Mrs Pratt said she had done work
for the plaintiff aud was unable To col
lect her bill, amounting TO S3I.I3. from
Douglas WoodhOuse. The elder Wood
house, she said. was very courteous when
she asked about pay. but said he could
not pay the dressmaker's bill. He Sug-
gcsted that Mrs. Pratt try TO collect the
SJ775 from Douglas. who might pa 1t
if he wasn't destitute.
Mrs. Pratt was TIE only witness .eX-
amined following the completion Or the
testimony Of Lorenzo Il. NoodhOuSe.
4 large nart of the day was occupied
by the court in private session, the
courtroom being cleared Of all specta-
tors and the jury sent home. while the
denosition of g Douglas Woodhouse,
taken in Reno, New. in February, 1922,
was considered Objection to its admls-
wa
lCnntinuad ON Page Eight.l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Free Trade in Shoe Strings.

Telling story in the cotton goods
trade q man mentions that he broke one
of his Shoe strings and went into a down
town store to get "A new pair. When he
asked the price he was told that there
was no charge. He thanked the donor.
who was evidently manager of the store,
and went out.
\ few days later he had a similar eX-
perience with another pair of SHOES and
went to the same store 10 renlaee the
strings, with the same result tie was
80 pleased at getting the second pair of
strings free that he informed one of his
acquaintances of his experience.
Well" remarked the acquaintance.
II suppose that when YOU need shoes in
the future YOU will go there for them
No" replied the merchant seriously,
but | am going to give them all my
trade in ShoeStringS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday. Nov. Irregular meeting of
Oasis Encampment No. 8. good at
tendance is desired.
Thursday, Nov. 2-Bowling match
between Americans team 3 and Nationals
team 8.
Friday. Nov. 3.-Team A Americans
and team Nationals will bowl their first
match
Friday. Nov. 8. at $50 p. m.-Re-
hearsal of the Rebekah degree. Every
one please try TO be present.
Odd Fellows wishing TO participate in
the pool tournament should leave their
names with George d. Reed at the tenn
pie at once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
LABORITES BADLY BEATEN.
Lose f4a Seats in LONDON and $50 Seats
in Outside Cities.

LONDON. Nov. (Associated Press
stunned By the heavy downfall of
their candidates in the municinal elec-
tious throughout England yesterday. the
Laborites intensified their political cam
paign today with the hope of making Il
better showing in the general election
Tor parliament Nov II.
In yesterdays balloting the Labor
ties lost 149 seats which they had pre-
yiously held in London and about 100
seats which they had occupied in 80 Dor
oughs outside the capital. for the most
part in such large cities ~ Manchester.
Liverpool, Birmingham. Derby. Noting
ham. Plymouth, Southampton and Ports
mouth
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
The speed of the Fingers.

The fingers of the right hand are
quicker and more accurate than those of
the left
The ring finger of the left hand shows
speed whenever it can work with the
forefinger of the right hand; and it
slows down notieeably when it must
team With the middle finger of the left
hand.
Two fingers working together are
faster than ono going IL alone And a
combination of two fingers on opposite
hands is faster than two fingers on the
same hand.
Practice tends to increase the rate of
the slow ones more than the fast ones.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
DISCUSS SITUATION
AS TO BASKETBALL
About % Enthusiasts Have Smoke Talk
Practice Game Tonight TO Which
All Are Invited.

About - Iocal basketball enthusiasts
attended an informal smoke talk at the
Office of the Crystal Springs Ice Co, last
night and the basketball situation was
discussed to some extent. although
definite plans for the season We're not
materialized 4 practice game Is 10 be
PLAYED tonight at Festival hall and any
one interested in trying out with the
idea Of forming and boosting 4 local town
team is asked TO be present.
Henry T. Whitney, ir., is to manage
the local outfit and after n team has
been organized captain will be chosen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
MILLS THINKS WIFE
KILLED BY WOMAN
Jealousy of Beautiful Sing
ing Cause of Cutting
Her Throat
CONTRADICTS MRS.
HALL SOMEWHAT
lie Suggested EIopentent to Rector's
Widow - Officials Studying Her State
nent SAYS She Is Absolutely Ig-
nOrant OF How Husband Was Killed.

--N- NN'Ae VI AAph AANS''a3lN w ~
NEW BRUNSWICK. y. j.. Nov. >.
Looking up from work in a coal bin
in tie basement of the schoolhouSc where
he is iamitor, James Mills whose wife,
Eleanor, was murdered with the Rev.
Edward W. Hall on Sept II, today took
issue with some Of the statements made
yesterday by the cIergyman's widow in
an interview with newspapermen.
Mills said that he met Mrs. Hall ut
the church at $50 o'clock on the morn
ing Of Friday. Sept II. Mrs. Hall said
Yesterday that she was at tie church ut
o'clock
Il know it could not have been earlier
than $50. said Mills. because my chill
dr"" had already gone to school
The first thing Mrs. Hall asked me
was: Was anybody sick at your house
last nightT We then commented on the
fact that both my wife and her husband
were missing and / said:
Maybe they have eloped.'
d" No. was Mrs. Halls reply. / think
something has happened To them
At noon again Mrs. Hall came TO my
house. | told her / hadn't heard any
thing and she said she hadn't eithers
Then she went away. She is Incorrect
in her statement in stating that she did
not come 10 my house again at $50
o'clock. ] remember that | had Just re
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday, Nov. >, 3 p. n.-The
Womens association will hold its Noyem-
Der meeting at the chapel After the
business meeting there viii be a musical
program, arranged by Mrs. Elbert
Simons and Mrs H. p Woodin, including
piano, mandolin and violin solos. and
chorus singing Those taking part Will
be Misses Alice Boyden. Bernice Gobic.
Mildred Hardy. Dorothy Hebb. Evelyn
Mann, Ruth Reed Marjorie Pier,
Eleanor Rogers. Ruth Stockwcll and
DOrothea Vanderveer. Tea win be served
hv grNups 3 and ;. Mrs. Huntley and
Mrs. GoodelJ leaders.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
First Baptist Church

Thursday. p. m.-Buffet supper;
I. 6.3o-Niission study classes; 730-
Church covenant meeting
Friday. 1 p. m.-Junior Endeavor So
ciety.
Friday. Nov. 3, at 730-Silver social
by Christian Endeavor society.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Masonic emple
ran Reunion scottis., Rite Bodies.

Fan Reunion Scottish Rite Bodies
Thursday, Nov. William Vinton
Council 10th degree; 18th degree 7.3O
Thursday. Nov. >, at 7.30 p. m.-Reg-
Mar meeting of Connecticut Valley Coun-
ell. No. 16. II. and ) NJ.
Friday. Nov. 3.-Marsh @. Perkins
Chapter 18th degree; 80 p. m. 18th de-
gree.
80 H. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
THE WEATHER.
Probably Showers Tonight and TOnlor-
FOw-Warmer Friday.

WASHINGTON. Nov. Forecast
for southern New England Cloudy and
unsettled tonight and Friday; warmer
on the mainland. Moderate southerly
winds
Probably showers tonight and Friday !:
warmer, moderate variable winds beeom-
ing SOutherly
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
C0AL PRoDrCrroN REcORp.
6.97G Carloads OF anthracite Mined
Tuesday-32. ..3G Cars Soft Coal.

WASHINGTON. Nov. Goal pro-
dUction made another high record Tues
day. according ts returns compiled by
the American Railway association. The
days anti racite output amounted to s.
9T6 ears an amount greater than that
mined in any previous day since the con
CluSion of the coal strike. Bituminous
production amounted to 32.230 cars.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
All Souls Church

Thursday evening.-Mrs Flagg's Sun
day school class viii hold social in the
parish house. All members and associate
members urged TO be present.
The regular meeting of the Ladies' Cir
Gle and supper has been postponed from
Nov to Nov 9.
Friday. Nov 3, 9 p. m.-Regular meet
ing Of Freme Circle Alliance will be held
in the parish house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
ATTEMPTED HOLDUP.
Dr. Hazen OF Walpole Nearly Ran Down
Two Men in Road Near Putney.
.necfal to 'rhe Reformer. }
WALPOLE. Y. H. Nov.

WALPOLE. y. H.. Nov. ,.
\ few nights ago nr. Hazen of Wal
pole was driving north about two miles
north of Putney about a. m, when
three men spread across his road sig
nailed him to stop. but the doctor, in
stead of stopping. stepped on the gas
and drove ut them, barely missing hit
tipg two of them. lie was confident
they were hold-up men. young in years,
and evidently armed. He is very care
full sir, 10 keep up his speed in passing
through those woods, as several similar
incidents have occurred within n mile
OF two OF there within few months.
Half the homes in existence in Ameri-
con cities were built before 1880.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
FIND GOLD IN CELLAR.

Basement of Apartment House at Helena
Shews Vein of Gold Bearing Quartz.
HELENA, Mont, Nov (Associated
Press WOrkmen employed in exca-
waiting basement for an apartment
house in the fashionable west side res
idential district here, have uncovered Il
well-defined vein of gold-bearing quartz.
Cardinal Wolsey always held inter
views with a cat by his side
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Head of Railroad Executives Passed
Away i'm Private Car.
PIHLADELpHIA. Nov

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. Thomas
Dewitt CHyler. a director Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company and chairman
of the Railroad Executives association.
was found dead today in the private ear
of President Rea. of the Pennsy lvania, in
Broad street station.
Mr.. Cuyler was in Rochester. y. y,
yesterday and was apparently in good
hpaltlf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Harvest SUPPER

The Ladies' of the West BrattlebOrO
Baptist Church viii serve HAIR
VEST SUPPER in tic vestry.
Friday. November 3. from $50 to 8.
Adults. SOC; Children under II, 25c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
SENATOR LODGE Is I'LL.
Cancels Speaking Engagements on Ac-
count of LaISngitiS.

BOSTON. Nov. 2.-Senator Lodge
has been Obliged to cancel all immed-
late speaking engagements in his cam
palgn for reelection becauSc of iaryn-
gifts. il was stated today 1T headquar-
tcrs of tho Republican state committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
Knights of Columbus Hall

Thursday. Nov. >, S p. m.-Regular
meeting of T. C. B. ~
Thursday and Friday. Nov. / and p
Ave Maria circle. Daughters of Isabella,
will have benefit picture at the Prin-
cess theatre Miss Katherine Denning
VA sing at the evening performances,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-02
?. FATAL afro ACCIDENTS.
At Least Two on the Dangerous List
Total Accidents 2954.

MONTPELIER. Nov. Motor acci-
dents for the year totaled 1854 i'm which
% deaths occurred. according 10 the rec
Ords at the secretary of states office yes
terday morning. The fatality list may
be increased as there are two or three
on the danger lists in the hospitals.