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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
INNOCENT "STILL"
PLACED ON TRIAL
Used for Making Maple Syrup, rot
Booze, Yet Owner Pleads Guilty"
to "Saye Expenses"

HARTFORD, Jan 6.-When is still
not still?
The question confronted Judge Thomas
in the United States court when Felix
Garceau of Franklin pleaded guilty to
having a still in his possession and then
explained to the court that the still was
not a utensil to make liquor, but kettle
in which he manufactured maple syrup
from the sap of his ca maple trees.
Attorney Douglas of Norwich who rep
resented Garceau, told the court that
Garceau had pleaded guilty as a matter
of economy both to himself and the gov
eminent. He wanted to save them both
the expense of trial. Anyway, he had
a copper kettle and the agents said it was
a still and probably would stick to it.
But regardless of what it might be called
technically it was a maple syrup kettle
and that was all Garceau had ever used
it for.
Under plea of guilty there was no
alternative for the court but to fine Gar
ceau, and Judge Thomas indicated that
he did not wish to sentence a man for
possessing a maple syrup kettle, even
though the kettle might bear a family re-
semblance to a STILL so the court ordered
the plea of guilty erased and a plea of
nolo contendere entered. Then he found
Garceau not guilty. Judge Thomas in
formed him that the kettle would be re-
turned by the government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
BOY SAYS HE AIDED
AT STRANGE BURIAL
Police Scour North Wilbraham Section
for Grave Dug Two
Weeks Ago

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Jan. 6-Peter
Rucci. aged 30 of Wilbraham, was being
detained in police headquarters last night
having been arrested on suspicion by
state detectives. after Springfield and
Wilbraham police had passed the after
noon searching for a grave in lonely
section near North Wilbraham, where
Matter CepIik, AN 11-year-old boy, says
he assisted two weeks ago in burying
something which he believes was human
body.
For two days operatives of a detective
agency have been investigating the boys
story and when it was learned that Albert
Kiwacz.. 25-year-old former member of
the Polish army during the World war,
had been missing from his old haunts in
that section local and state police acted.
The investigation consisted Of futile eff
forts of 40 men digging around the spot
indicated by the boy as the place of burial
of the strange bundle, from which the
lad says he saw feet protruding as it was
being lowered into the improviSed grave.
Rucci strongly denies of the statements
Of the boy When state officers went to
his home after supper last night Rucci
said that he had been expecting them all
afternoon. having heard that they wanted
him. and expressed a willingness to ac-
company the officers. He is in the cement
block manufacturing business with a
brother.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
SHIPS RAISE RATES
ON RUSSIA'S GRAIN
Hoover Condemns Increase Since $780,
100000 Appropriateness Above
Foreign Rate.

WASHINGTON, Jan 6. - American
shipping interests have increased their
rates for the transportation of grain
10 the starving population of Russia by
80 per cent since congress on Dec -
adopted legislation appropriating 500
100000 for relief work in Russia and
stipulated that the food must be car
ried in American ships, Herbert Hoover,
secretary of commerce, said yesterday.
Secretary Hoover, who also is chair
man of the American relief committee.
which has no official connection with
the government. but is arranging for
the transportation and distribution of
the grain under the provisions of an
executive order, said that the increased
rate would not be paid except where no
other course was possible
The first duty of those who were at
tempting to aid in preventing suffer-
ing in Russia. he said, was to devote as
much of the available money as possible
to the purchase of food stuffs, and OBJ
tain transportation at the minimum
rate. Grain bought with the money ap-
propriated by congress. he said must
be moved To Russia in American bot
toms. and this would be done He did
not believe, however, that the Ameri-
can people would expect the relief
committee to use American vessels and
pay SO more n ton than was charged
for the movement of the grain by for
eign shipping interests. where the pri-
pate funds of the American relief COM
mittee were involved.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
RESERVE BANKS TO
HALT ON BUILDING
No New Contracts Till Congress Acts on
EsilI to Regulate Con-
StIIIction

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Chairmen
of all federal reserve banks were advised
yesterday by Governor Harding of the
federal reserve board to stop all construc-
ton work for which contracts have not
been let pending the outcome of the legis-
lation before congress to require congress
Sional authorization for building opera
tons by federal reserve banks.
This action. Governor Harding said.
Will stop building operations planned in
st. Louis. Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Balti-
more, Jacksonville, Detroit, Louisville,
Denver, Oklahoma City and Salt Lake
City.
Action Of the board in stopping pro-
posed building operations was conveyed to
the - chairnen of the reserve banks by
Governor Harding in letter made pub
lie yesterday which called attention to
the amendment to the federal reserve act
proposed by Senator Harris. Democrat.
of Georgia, which would forbid the federal
reserve board to erect any building with
out the express consent of congress.
Although the amounts involved in the
erection of federal reserve bank build
ings," the letter said. represent invest
ments eff the banks own funds and not the
expenditures of public moneys. the board
feels, nevertheless, that no attempt should
be made by any federal reserve bank to
anticipate any action by congress which
may tend to restrict or modify its present
authority"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
HARDING ATTACKS
FARM BLOC PLAN
Would Not Give 1t Representation On
Federal Reserve BOard-Bill
lad Precedent

WASHINGTON. Jan 6.-President
Harding was said last night by members
of the senate agricultural bloc to have in
dictated to bloc leaders at conference
yesterday his disapproval of bloc-spen-
sored legislation providing for farmer rep
resentation on the federal reserve board.
The views of the President with respect
to the legislation, which is to be taken
up in the senate for final consideration
Jan. II, were outlined to Senators Ken
Won of Iowa and Capper of Kansas, both
at the white house, accompanied by Sena-
tor Kellogg of Minnesota, a Republican
member of the senate finance committee.
None of the three senator's who con-
ferred with the President would discuss
the white house visit. but other members
of the agricultural bloc said it was their
understanding that the President had in
dicated his emphatic disapprOval of the
legislation.
Some of these bloc members said the
President went so far as to indicate he
might veto the bill if passed but other
members said this was not their under
standing.
The President. it was said by bloc
members other than those who took part
in the white house conference, declared
interests Of the farmers of the country.
but that the pending legislation would tie
the hands of the executive with respect to
appointments.
He was represented as having declared
further that the bill would set a precedent
in the direction of appointments from
particular interests. which he did not re-
gard as a desirable development in gov
ernmental affairs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
LOGO ATTEND CAUCUS
CONTINUED from Page ID

balcony We're striking employees and their
friends from North Walpole, 4. II.
Moderator futile called the meeting
TO order promptly at O'Clock and read
the call. Nominations for moderator for
the coming year were called for. j. e..
Byrne, an organizer and hacker of the
Good Government club, at once pre-
scented the name of A. f. Tuttle. whose
name also was filed yesterday by the
Law and Order faction No Opposi-
ton developed.
$. J. Cray was next nominated bv II.
y. Bulger for village president. There
was roar of ayes" while the contra
minded, many of whom were present out
of curiosity. were represented by a single
loud voice. +. C. Howard, a Law and
Order bucker.~ who was well forward
in the house and shouted a No which
brought laughter from the whole house.
The Law and Order" faction. in keeping
with its vote of Monday, did not partici-
pate in the caucus.
The rest of the meeting passed rapidly,
little of note occurring. ]. j. Long was
nominated for clerk with no opposition.
DR. ]. I. Ridden, a supporter of the
strikers ticket. arose to nominate j. E.
Byrne for village treasurer. After pre-
senting the name DIR. Ridden expressed
a few opinions as to the opposing ticket.
He considered that the opposition was
decidedly out of order in not presenting
us CanUludIeS at tue GduCUS. anu Lt lldti
his doubts as to whether they repre-
scented the law in all particulars.
w. II. Savage, collector of taxes. was
nominated for the same office by ID. H.
Cray Fremont +. Edwards of the strik-
ers was nominated by J.. +. Byrne- for
trustee for two years. and Michael j.
Manning of the PapermakeFs' union was
nominated for second trustee. (. c. Hill
dreth. Miss Margaret ]. Neyland and
Philias 4. Grignon were nominated as
candidates for auditors.
Suggestions for a name by which the
ticket should go before the voters Jan. %
led to q disagreement between DIR. Rud-
den. who suggested Citizens Ticket" as
the proper title. and 7. f. Byrne and
H. y. Bulger, who favored Citizens
Good Government Ticket DR.. Ridden $
selection was backed by the meeting. A
motion to adjourn was then carried.
The "Law and Order" faction fled a
ticket with Clerk f. c. Bolles yesterday
as follows: Moderator, A. f. futile. ;
clerk. f. ]. Piper; treasurer. \. IL.
Chandler: president. ]. c. Dennison
trustees. G.. +. Kent and F. \. Whit
aker: auditors. T. c. Hildreth, II. X.
Burt and Mrs. J. III. Eastman; tax col
lector, w. s. Severance.
The village check list has grown rap
idly the past two weeks. due to the ac-
tivitips of both sides. When posted Tues.
day the list contained the names of 1000
men voters and 69j women voters. To
this list 81 names were added Wednes-
day. 1t is estimated that the vote Jan
% will be about 500
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

Pomona Grange viii meet in Guilford
Jan. 10. There viii be election of officers.
II. f. Taylor & Sons insurance
agency has adjusted the claim on the loss
by fire at the Princess apartments, owned
by Charles Miner. and have paid Mr..
Miner $3.50 in settlement.
District Deputy +. +. Houghton and
Grand Junior Warden Daniel Martin of
Bellows Falls were the installing officers
at the regular meeting Of Oasis encamp-
ment. l. O q. T.. held last evening. The
following officers for the coming year
were installed Chief Patriarch. G. w.
Gushing: high priest. II. ]. joy; senior
warden VI H. Douglas: recording scribe,
W. J. Cain financial scribe, G. \. Moran
treasurer. c. q. Staples; junior warden,
G. f. Hawkins. After the installation
lunch was served.
The annual meeting Of the Friendship
Circle of Dennis Rebekah lodge. was held
yesterday afternoon in odd Fellows tenn
pie. and the following officers We're elected
for the coming year; President, Mrs
Frank Strong; vice president, Mrs.
Charles W. CleaveIand secretary, Mrs.
4 4 Chamberlain; treasurer, Mrs. Bert
Wood: directors, Mrs. George Bishop,
Mrs. Albert Thomas. Mrs. c. W. Davis,
Miss Eva Reed. Mrs. Isa Evans. Mrs.
AIvra Stone After the meeting the Cir
cle's monthly supper was served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
METHODIST PASTORS
MEET HERE TODAY
Rev. w. II. Davenport, District Super
intendent, Presiding-PubliA Meet
ing Tonight at 80 O'clock.

Rev. w. r. Davenport. superintendent
of the St Adams district of the Vermont
Methodist conference, is presiding at a
conference of the ministers of this local
ity at the First Methodist church. The
conference began at 1.30 this afternoon,
and will last through the evening. Ad-
dresses by ministers from surrounding
charges will be delivered on the following
subjects: Overcoming Obstacles; Our
Victorious Faith Passion W. Profession;
Personal Evangelism; Five Hundred
Practitioners in This District This Year /;
Light in Dark Places. Each presentation
viii be followed by open discussion, that
the ministers present may obtain much
inspiration for their own work. The
meetings are open to the public. At the
close of the evening service, which begins
at 80, the superintendent will hold the
last quarterly conference of the local
Methodist church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Mrs. George Hill is confined to her
home on Frost place by illness
Miss Rita Eckels is working in the
Office of the Crosby Milling company.
Lawrence Gorborino has begun work
for Ernest NJ Goodenough, electrician.
Miss Susan Hanrahan went last night
to New York on business for the Speciality
Shop.
Mr.. ingalls, and family have moved this
week from 3 Church place to 126 Elliot
street.
Miss Lillian Tunney, who visited a
week at her home in Waterbury WI,
has returned.
DR.. G. r. Anderson has returned from
Boston. where he had been few days
on business.
Mrs. Thomas F. Clifford of Franklin,
n H.. is visiting her parents, DR.. and
Mrs Henry Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbert Simons are in
Springfield, Mass, today, Mr.. Slmons be-
ing on a business trip.
Miss Elizabeth NJ Crane and Miss
Julia NJ Simonds returned yesterday to
Mount Holyoke college.
Homer Corliss has returned from st.
Johnsbury, where he had been spending
two weeks with relatives
Charles E. Glidden has closed his
nome IN NUllI0fU anu Is stay Ing luL tuc
present at the Brooks House.
Mrs. Arthur White Of BlakesIee street,
who underwent an operation this week IN
the Memorial hospital, is comfortable.
Rev. and Mrs. E, 2. Wood announce
the engagement Of their daughter. Helen
Alice. to Raymond L. Brown Of Brattle-
boro.
Mrs. Thomas J. Goodwin, who spent
the holidays here with her mother, Mrs
Sarah Dunlcvys has%Fetarnea to her-home
in Columbia, s. C.
Eugene Haskell viii finish work today
as craftsman with the Estey Organ COM
pauy and wiki leave tomorrow for his
home in Philadelphia;
Miss Leila Barber resumed work this
morning in the office Of the Durham
Brothers company, after having been con-
fined to her home a week by Illness.
Leighton Noyes and William Defiance.
who had been spending the vacation at
their homes in town, left yesterday for
Ossining \. Y, where they attend the
Ossining military school
#. W Richardson and family moved
Yesterday from IS South Main street to
the Stebbins house on the same street
which Mr. Richardson recently bought
and which he improved and altered, in
Guiding the building on of an addition Of
five rooms.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
NO GENERAL WAGE CUT.
New England Textile Operatives Given
Assurance by Manufacturers.

BOSTON. Jan. Announcement that
no general reduction in the wages of New
England textile operatives would be made
ut this time was issued yesterday after Il
meeting here of textile manufacturers
representing both the cotton and wooden
divisions Of the industry in various New
England centers. The statement follows
AT 4 largely attended meeting of New
England textile manufacturers. represent
ing various lines in cotton and wooden
it was decided that no gem
eral reduction of wages be made and it
was understood that no further considera-
ton be given to the subject
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
Very Successful Year For Rutland County
asricullHraI NneietY

RUTLAND. Jan. 6. The Rutland
County Agricultural society had cash as
sets Of 81, 1882 at the close of the 1921
fair. it was stated by Observation-Disclosures
Will L. Davis at the annual meeting
which was held here Wednesday, The
gate and grandstand receipts of the Sep
TENDER exhibition totalled So. 3S925 and
the total amount of money on which the
society had to do business was $50. 3J9.-
II. including a balance of $9.949.33
from 1920
VIII l.. Davis was reelected president
Extensive building operations and ground
improvements for 1922 were discussed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
BACK IN RAILROAD SHOPS.
Boston & Albany Put 400 Men at Work
i'm Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Jan. 6.-Four
hundred men employees of the West
Springfield locomotive shops of the Boston
& Albany railroad. resumed work today
when the shops repOened after two weeks
shutdown. due to to business conditions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
DARTMOUTH GETS $50. 900
General Education Board Gives That Sum
To Help Pay Salaries

HANOVER. y. H.. Jam 6.-Announce-
ment was made here yesterday from the
presidents Office of Dartmouth College of
gift of $4,000 year for two years.
from the General Education board. This
sum. which is the first ever received by
Dartmouth from the board, was given to
help defray the increased costs of salaries
and instruction. which viii fall on the
college due 10 its great expansion and
general conditions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
DTNNERsTON.

On Thursday evening, Jan. u, there
will be a straw ride to the carnival to sec
the parade and fancy skating on the Re
treat meadow VIII those who can go
please notify Miss Ruth Walker as soon
as possible and arrangements viii be
made to accommodate everyone
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Mrs. Edward \. Fits, who has been
confined to her bed with a severe attacl,
of neurjtis and under care Of a phy Sicion,
is naw able ~ be about the house
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06

Sister to brother who has taken her
to see a game of baseball: "'What
makes you think l do not understand
B~65fher ldisgnstedl because You
fell in love with the umpire. Judge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
MARRIAGES.

In Green River. Jan. 1, by Rev. \. v.
Woodwork of West BrattleborO, vii
liam f. Higley Of Guilford and Miss Bes-
sic Davis Of Green River
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
News
ANTS CUT FR0s' LEAD
Team = Defeats Team LEADERS Now
Have Margin Of Only 20.

The Ants cut the Pros lead down to
~ pins in the Masonic bowling tourna-
ment last night. when team Of the An
lis won from team 4 of the Pros, 1882
10 1923 Thompson Of the winners had
Of the winners had the best three string
total. The pinfaiI total for the tour
nament now stands 36. Os6 for the Pros
ard 56,gG5 for the Ants. The score:
Antis Tnan y
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
BIRTHS.

In Westminster West, Dec. -, a
daughter. Gertrude May, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Hitchcock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06
nEATIIS.

At Yakima, Wash, Dee. 20, Frank j.
Wilcox.
At Fverton. Mo. Oct. -, Lieut. Joshua
C. Morse, formerly of South Newfane.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-06

FAIR HAS SIt.fs5.g2

Totals, 4Ol 42S GEL, 223
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
Couple Is
Married On
Wednesday

Independence, Jan. 20.-A we'd
ding Of interest to many people
in this vicinity was solemnized at
the Methodist church wednesday
evening at eight O'Clock, when
Miss Madeline Kramer became the
bride of Wayne w. Hanna. A
beautiful form of the ring cere-
mony was read by Rev. H. e. Ros-
sell of the Monmouth Christian
church. Miss Gretchen Kramer,
the brides sister, was bridesmaid
and Claude Brown acted as best
man. The wedding march was
played by Miss Florence Hodge
and Miss Lena Belle Tartar OF
Salem sang appropriate selections,
Ushers were Beula McCord Bov-
ingdon and Mrs. May Duvaul.
| After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o
A. Kramer, which was attended
by a large number of friends OF
the young couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanna are both
popular young people Of Independ-
ence. They will make their home
ON a farm near Monmouth which
Mr.. Hanna has recently purchas
| ed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
Reception is
Compliment to Visitor

Mrs. Rose d. Rittman, past high
chief ranger of w. C. o. F., form
erly Of Chicago and now of Port
land, was honored on Wednesday
night by Mrs. j. g. Nadon who
held a reception for her bidding
members Of w. G. o. F. attend.
During the evening Mrs. Rittman
spoce on forestry. A musical pro-
gram was given and included a
piano solo by Miss Mary Lebold,
vocal selection by Miss Viola
Vinney and Mrs. Paul Re'dy and
a reading by Miss Theresa AL
brich.
The decorative color scheme
was Of yellow and white, the col
ors of the order. Mrs. Nadon was
assisted in serving by Miss Leah
Sueing, Miss Mary Mellon, Mss
Honora Reidy and Miss Vivian
Nadon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
Mrs. Huckestein
Is Wednesday Hostess

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Huckestein
sponsored very pleasant dinner
party on Wednesday honoring
Mrs. Rose d. Rittman, of Port
land, past high chief ranger of
w. G. 0. F., who was present in
the city where she was also com
plimented with a reception. For
eleven years Mrs. Rittman was
nation head Of the order and un-
I'll two years ago made her home
in Chicago. She came west in
search Of health.
Mrs. Huckestein invited as
guests for the evening women who
had met Mrs. Rittman when dele
gated attendants at national con-
yentions. Those present at dinner
were Mrs. Rose D. Rittman, Mrs
J. @. Nadon, Mrs. M. Lane, Miss
Wilda Huckestein and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. e. Huckestein.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
Highland Mothers
Plan for Entertainment

Highland Mothers club is plan
ming an evenings entertainment
for Friday, January 27, at the
school and for this the public is
invited. Proceeds will go for the
benefit of the North Salem branch
library. Miss Kathrine Arbuth-
not, of the Oregon state normal
faculty, will give impersonations.
Lunch will be served.
The program will include the
following numbers: Reading, Miss
Arbuthnot; violin solo, George
Stoner, of Highland school; solo,
Miss Kathleen LaRaut; reading,
Miss Arbuthnot; song by the
"Imps" with accompaniment by
piano, mandolin and guitar; read
ing by Miss Arbuthnot.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
O. Gregory Hostess
For 3. B. A. Sewing Club

The S. B. A. Sewing club met
at the home OF Mrs. p. M. Greg
ory on Wednesday afternoon. The
pastime for the afternoon was a
quilt piecing contest. Mrs. Her
mann Schellberg won first prize,
Mrs. "A. G. Foor, second prize, and
Mrs. F. G. Brock, third. The
hostess served refreshments. The
club will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. William Hagerdorn.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-01-20
E0ciety and Club Ne7vs
Mr.. and Mrs. Riches
Are Hosts for Dinner Party

Mr.. and Mrs. George Riches
were hosts last night for din
ner party for Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Jacobs, who will depart in a few
days for Stockton, California,
where they will make their home.
Mr.. Jacobs is manager of the To-
cal Woolworth store and his trans
fer is in the nature of promo
tomas the store at Stockton is a
very large one. The notice Of the
transfer came suddenly and rap
i'd preparations are being made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs to leave the
city on Sunday.
Dinner table decorations were
in red carnations. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jacobs,
Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Brophy and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Riches. Al
ter dinner conversation was the
diversion.