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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
RAID ON y. Y. CHINATOWN.
Large Quantities of Opium Found After
Gun Battle.

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-Rudely dis
turbed in the peace that for years has
brooded over its crooked streets and
mysterious dwellings, Chinatown awoke
at dawn yesterday to the sound of pistol
yolleys and the rending crash of barri-
cade doors as police raiders stormed a
succession of long-suSpected opium dens
Eight persons were arrested. including
young woman whose back was thought
TO have been broken in leap from a
second-story window. \ man, whose
frantic plunge for freedom she initiated
was only slightly injured.
Two of the storming party had mar
row escapes from injury Bullets fired
by unseen defenders passed through the
hat of a detective and grazed the shoe
of a federal narcotic agent.
Large quantities of opium, with pipes
and other paraphernalia, were conhs-
Gated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
TOWN POOL PLAY
TOMORROW NIGHT
ment - Games Scheduled by All
Six Teams in Contest.

The fifth night of match play in the
town pool tournament comes tomorrow
night, when the following matches will
be played:
At Masonic temple: p. mo-. Whit
ney (Ol VS.. Mellen-(V), Stearns (M)
VS.. Davis (V); s p. m.-Estey (A0 VS..
Shaw (O), Young (K) VS.. Bradley (V) ;
9 p. m.-Fex (O) VS.. Greene (N).
Woodland (R) vs.. Thompson (V).
At Odd Fellows Temple: { y. M
Aher (K) vs. S. Graves RI. Hawkins
(O) VS.. Orlin Whitney (R); s p. M
Manning tK( vs.. Il. Chandler (O). Pike
(O) VS.. c. Graves (R) 90 p. m.-Voetsch
(MD vs.. Ellis (V), Haus (K) VS.. Has
kell (O).
At Vermont Wheel club: Z p. NJ
Fairbanks tO) vs. Hinchey (R), jus
cen (Kl VS.. Dugan (M) s p. m.--AIof-
fatt (AD vs.. Bracket fV), Wentworth
tO) ". Parsons fR): Q .p m.-Denning
* vs.. BOYD (R), Brouillette (Kl VS.
Thomas (A4. 1888
At Knights of Columbus: s p. M
H. Chandler (Ol VS.. TaskeF ty1; o p
m.-LawsoH (ADE VS.. f. Whitney (R)
AT Red zNfen's hall: Z p. NJ G.
Whitney (AD vs.. II. Whitney .(y0;
p. m-Bavis (K) VS.. Taylor my:
p. m.-0'Connor (K) VS.. Merrill (Rl
At StralIb's; Z % ur-+Fennel (R'
VS.. II. J. Chandler eva as p. m.-Bakel
tK) Us. Stlaub tM).
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20

Bellows Falls quintet in Festival hall to-
night. The game is sure to be hot
one from start to finish. The Company
+ team of Bellows Falls is one of the
best hoop aggregati0ns in the state, and
the Athletics will have 10 show all they
have got 20 Trim them.
Manager Whitney is having bleacherS
erected in the corners on the north and
south sides Of the stage, in order to in
crease the capacity of the hall. Com
pany | win play the Cadets tonight in
stead of the Bay Path team, the Bust
ness Institute boys having a dance sched-
uted for tonight which win keep them
from playing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
What Modern Schools Require.

Wnnted-For n rural district
Angel from the realms above.
Who will have for little torments
In her charge the fervent love
Deemed in pedagogic rule
Requisite to teaching school
She must make examination
OF the eyes whose every pair
Watches her in one unblinking
And uncompromising stare.
Perching glasses as she goes
On most every little nose.
Next, to dental observation
She should earnestly attend
That she may all needful filings
With decision recommend.
Charting in the children's throats
Any adenoids she notes.
lis. besides. her bounden duty
Through her pupils hair to roam
On tour of exploration
With a very fiue tooth comb,
Having remedy in mind
For whatever she may find.
Further. in her splendid courage
And audacity complete,
She must tell the parents plainly
What their offspring ought to eat.
Aud thus earn her princely pay
Of some hundred cents a day.
Georgia White in Springfield re
porter. "-t@
Japanese women usually begin smokin
at the age of 10. .t
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
Valuable People.

The value Of a single man or woman
Of open mind, independent judgment
and moral courage, who requires TO
be convinced and refuses to be cajOled,
is only concerned to be right and not
afraid to be singular, defeTTlng TO
reason but not to rank. true to their
own self. and therefore not false to
any mar-the value of such a man or
woman, 1 say, is priceless; nation
Of such would Ieaven and regenerate
the wOrld.-Professor Jnmes Ward.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
Old Court Has Much Power.

In Liverpool (Eng.) there still exists
one of the very few remaining medi-
eval borough courts of record. At one
time there were 215 in various parts
OF the kingdom. The Liverpool court
OF passage, as it is called, has prac-
tically unlimited jurisdiction In caus-
es of action arising within the city,
and has more power than has the City
of London court which has jurisdic-
ton only when the defendant is en-
ployed IN the city itself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
ANTS TEAM 3.
WINNER JUMPS 81 FEET.
Anderson Takes Ski Event at Montreal
Carleton 14th.

nOunced victor in the amateur ski jump
ing contest at Montreal Saturday. with
a jump of % feet. The distance of last
years jump was 9S feet. G. Nicholson,
1G-year-old teammate of Anderson, was
second. J. Carleton of Dartmouth fin
ished 18th, and Nansen of New York
18th. E. O. Sandberg, the Canadian anna
teur champion, finished 10th.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
Please Remit.

The married marine in the cline"
had failed to send his wife her reg
ular monthly allowance. Shortly af.
ter pay day he received very solicit
Gus letter: Dear Bob" she wrote,
INC letter came today. Maybe you
are sick, so be careful TO eat good,
sleep good, live good and send home
a money order by return mail. Your
anxious wife."-The Leatherneck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
RUM IN HOT WATER BOTTLES.
Containers Used to Supply North End
Dances in Boston.

BOSTON, Feb 20.-Hot water bot
ties were used as containers for moon
shine bOotlegging traffic that supplied
North End dances for several weeks
notwithstanding police efforts to sup
press it, officers learned early yesterday
In 4 raid on house at Carney Place
where they found Is gallons of moon.
shine and several barrels of mash, they
discovered a number of hot water bot
ties suspended on a line to dry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
sTREETER SETS ia MARK.
Highest Single in This Years Bowling
Tournament ON Masonic Alleys.

Although the Pros team 1 set up a
new high single string record for this
years Masonic bowling tournament in
their match with the Antis team ; Sat
urday night. they were defeated by a
1913 to 1,30S score. This is the first
match Of this years tournament in which
both teams have bOwled better than l.
300. Streeter of the losers had the
highest single string. ia. while White
of the winners had the best hree-string
total. go. The scores:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20
ERECTING ELEACHERs.

Greater Capacity Needed for Basketball
Games This Evening
The local Athletics will meet the fast
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-02-20

Japanese women usually begin smoking
at the age of 10. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Urge Registration
Law Aimed at K. K, X,

White Sulpher Springs, w. Va.
Dec. 13-Enactment. by Congress of
law requiring registration of all
members of secret organizations was
sponsored by Governor John NJ. Par
ker. Of Louisiana tonight, as one
method of controlling such organiza-
tons as the Ku Klux Khan. An
other method suggested by Governor
Parker. in statement made public
preceding the opening tomorrow of
the fourteenth annual conference OF
governors here, would be the hold
ing Of officers of the organization
responsible for the acts of any men,
Der OF members.
Although no discussion of prohibit
ton was listed on the official pro-
gram, Governor Parker announced
that he intended to inject the oues-
ton into the conference at the first
opportunity.
He referred to President Hardins's
intention to summon meeting Of
the governors in Washington next
moth to discuss prohibition enforce
ment and declared that the question
should be taken up by the governors
here. In January, he pointed out.
state legislatures would be meeting
and the governors in many cases
would be required at their own capi-
tails.
Messages received here show that
the chief executives Of at least half
OF the states will attend the gather
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Owsley Announces
Legislative Plan
| American Legion

Washington, Dec. ia legislative
program which the American Legion
will seek to have enacted by Con-
gress before March 4, including pas
sage Of the bonus bill and the ship
ping measure, was announced to-
night by Alvin NJ. Owsley, national
commander after two days confer
ence with past national commanders
and committee chairman.
Legislation for relief of disabled
former Service men, action ''to pro-
tect the interest of veterans" in the
civil service, suspension of all immi-
grafton for 4 period Of years and en-
, actment of the bureau bill providing
for retirement of moro than 1000
emergency army officers disabled in
the World War. also will be sought.
Legislation for the disabled" was
given first and supreme Importance
in the outline of purposes.
With reference to the bonus, it was
determined that the five-fold adj
justed compensation bill be pushed to
ciamatbn feature. preferably BY the
Smith McNary amendment.
Suspension of immigration will be
sought for such a period Of time as
will enable the formulation of a def
mite and constructive plan for the
protection of our people and our ma
ton from the dangerous influx En-
actment of Muscle Shoals legislation,
as recommended at the recent ma
tional convention at New Orleans al
SO will be urged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14

by Mrs. Bates and that she threat
ened to throw the baby down stairs.
Mrs. Bates said that she did not
touch Mrs. Willette but that she did
say that she would throw the baby
down stairs.
Profane language, according to the
testimony, seemed to be the legal
tender of the argument. No testi-
mony was given, other than that of
Mrs. Willette, showing any assault.
A Scotch verdict" was given by
Judge Atkins, when Mrs. Bates was
discharged. His honor said that he
was not prepared to say that the as
sault did not take place and warned
the respondent to control her tenn
per better in the future. He stated
that complain had been made that
Mrs. Willette did not give her child
proper care and that an investiga-
ton would be made. Such investi-
cation Mrs. Willette said she would
welcome.
The next case was that of William
Ridley, who had been brought from
Lisbon by Deputy Robinson. on COM
plaiht of Ridley's sister. Mrs. Eliza
Alexander, charging him with the
larceny of household goods to the
value of $50. Just before the case
was to come to trial, the complaint
was withdrawn and the complainant
was held for the payment of S19.97
in settlement Of expense to which
the county had been put.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
BRIEFS

Dublin,-fBy A. P)-The cost of
installing the new governor genera,
or the Irish Free State In the former
Viceregal lodge was the subject of
strong protests from the Laborites
IN the Dali Eireann today.
London-For the first time in ,bre.
and half years, the dollar dropned
TO par on the Amsterdam Bourse
says a despatch to the Times from,
Amsterdam.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have
been made to the Chinese government,
by Minister Schurman at Peking in
connection with the serious shooting
and wounding by Chinese soldiers, Of
Charles-Goltman. an American NOR
chant. at kalgan, town nortbwes,
OF Peking, just beyond the Great
Wall. Demand was made for the ar
rest and trial of the offenders.
westerly. II. 1.-The jury in the
second trial of Maurice Handlem.p
arrested as Robert b. Kicker, of Bos-
ton. for larceny Of s7s5 from the In
dustrial Trust Company Office here
on August II, returned verdict Of
guilty today. The Jury was out oplv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Daughter Slain
Snowman TeStifeS

Mount Holly, n. j.. Dec 13.-Tak-
ing the witness stand today for the
prosecution In the trial Of Mrs. Doris
Brunch and Harry c. Mohr. her broth
CT charged with the murder of Hon
est John L. Brunen, circus owner, Ha-
Eel Brunen 1S-year-old daughter of the
slain Snowman, testified that Mrs. Bru-
nen had cautioned her sister, Matte
Nohr. on the day Of the murder not to
be surprised if she received a tele-
Ihone message that John has been
killed"
Her testimony caused q stir in court.
Mrs. Bessie NIohr. wife of one of the
defendants. cried out: IN smack you
dead for that" NIohr jumped to his
feet, advanced toward the witness and
exclaimed: You lie" He had to be
pulled back to his seat. Mohrs wife
vas elected from teh court room.
Hazel Brunen followed on the stand
Charles NJ. Powell. confessed SLAYER Of
Brunen. who said that he had fired the
shot ct the instgation of Mohr and
Mrs. Brunch. During HIS cross-exam-
nation today Powell rcenacted for
Justice kalisch the details of the shoot
ing.
Hazel testified that tie day before
the funeral of h er father, Mohr said
TO her, The guy that killed your
Iather ought TO get gold medal" She
told OF frequent quarrels between the
Snowman and his wife. She said that
On Christmas day, 1921, Brunen and
Mrs. Brunen exchanged pistol shots
-lrs' Brunen was hit in the stomach.
rhe pistol duet. Hazel said, grew out
OF quarrel over her eIopement and
marriage with William Parkstrom. a
lion tanner with the circus. Mrs. Bru-
nen sided with her, the girl said,
against her father, who objected to the
marriage. The marriage was later an
RULED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Clemenceau Sails
On French Liner

New York, Dec. dissatisfied that
he has accomplished his mission in
America, Georges Clemenceau sailed
for home today on the French liner
Paris. He was up early as usual.
ready to find place on the steam
er's deck and wave farewell to the
country he wishes to join with
France in working out Europe's
after-the-war problenas.s
Last night he delivered his final
address in America-the briefest Of
all his American speeches-at din
ner arranged by the committee for
Devastated France. He prefaced his
remarks by the statement: why
should I speak? am tired, am old,
and 1 want very much to go to bed
He spoke only 15 minutes, repeat
ing his plea for American co-opera-
ton. IF you think you are not
quite at the end of your duty, it is
for you to decide" he said.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Mrs. Smith Hostess At
Delightful Afternoon Tea

The home of Judge Fred Emery
Beane, on Second street was the
scene Wednesday afternoon of de-
d. Smith. The glowing open fires
and the cut flowers that decorated
the living room made the keen win
ter chill a thing forgotten by the
fortunate group within.
The afternoon was passed in
needlework and conversation. The
guests We're Mrs. Emery Beane and
Mrs. Coombs of Augusta, Miss Plant
OF Gardiner, Mrs. f. Morris Fish,
Mrs. Charles E. II. Beane, Miss Has
kell, Miss Amy Tilden, Mrs. Frank
Babbitt, Mrs. Elmer Yorke, Miss
Christine Carey, Miss Helen Chad
bourne, Mrs. George Vigus. Mrs. Ar
thur Moore, Mrs. Harold Tibbets and
most delightful of all, Master Will
bur Edwin Tibbetts, aged six months.
Refreshments We're served in the
dining room, where another open
fire glowed. The table was decorat-
ed with white crysanthemums. Mrs.
Emery Beane, and Mrs. George vi
gus poured. Miss Helen Chadbourne,
Miss Christine Carey, Miss Amy il
den and Mrs. Frank Rabbit, assisted
i'll the serving. Tea, coffee, sand
wiches, olives, cake, fancy cakes,
candied nuts and candy were among
the delicious things served.
The company was honored for a
brief time by the presence of Justice
Fred Emery Beane, whose cordial in
terest added to the welcome of the
hostess. The affair was one Of a
number of extremely attractive teas
given by q group of the younger
people Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Baptist Christmas Sale

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
list church are to hold their annual
Christmas sale, Saturday afternoon
Dec. 16 at 2 O'CLOCK in G. A. r. hall
There will be japanese table and
home made candies. A miniature
Cobbossee Lake will be in charge OF
two fish maidens. who will allow
anyone to fish for large or small
catches for a small fee. Supper will
be served from ST o'clock.
Committees in charge are: general
chairman, Mrs. John Mari; apron
table, Mrs. Henry Bates; candy table
Miss Zelma Littlefield; fancy work,
Mrs. w. 1. Guild; fish pond, Mrs.
Helma Lambert: supper, Mrs. 0. L.
Sawyer; tea table, Miss Rena Speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
BUSY DAY IN
MUNICIPAL COURT

Wednesday was the busiest day in
the Gardiner Municipal court that
has been had for many weeks. First
was the liberation of four wayfarers,
who had sought warmth and shell
ter for sthe night. Next came the
case of en- old soldier who was out
on a ten days furlough. He paid
SAL for over indulgence. in alcohol,
water and burnt sugar, combined and
taken internally.
Alexander Hickey. who makes his
appearance in court at more or less
regular intervals, was charged with
the non support of his children. He
was brought over from Lewiston by
Deputy Sheriff Robinson and as a
result OF the hearing was placed UNI
der bonds Of 5000. Hickey it seems
Is out Of work. His wife and two
children were with him in Lewis
ton and as it costs money to live
there. Hickey was unable to pay the
Si0.50 for the support of three of
Ei@ children, now in the custody of
the state. He was just about to sally
forth in quest of employment when
SiShhh 1sOpihSc1 put III APPEAR
ance and "queered" the thing. Hickey
was given a severe grilling by AL
derman Noyes of Public Safety and
Charities. 1t was not as alderman
Of the former but of the later that
he appeared. 1t seems that Hickey
is indebted to the city for something
like 5000, which he was to make
good. Mr.. MOVES stated that he had
sent no money nor word: that every
, time Hickey was before the court it
was the same old whine" He said
he had no sympathy for him. II am
convinced" he said to the respond
cnt, "that you haven't done the best
You can"
The next case was when Mrs. En-
ma Bates was charged with assault
and battery on Mrs. jeanette Will
, cite. Mrs. Bates was represented by
Ernest l.. Goodspeed and discharged
| because the evidence did not support
tn charge. Mr.. and Mrs. Willette
had housekeeping apartments at Mrs.
! Bates home. The latter claimed that
4 matter OF IS for rent remained un-
, paid. This the Willette disclaimed
! Mrs. Willette said that on the day
she was moving she was assaulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Entertains School Friends
At Birthday Observance

Miss Grace Blake, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Blake, celebrated
| Wednesday evening her fifteenth
birthday by entertaining a large par
ty of her school friends at her home
on Central street.
The house was attractively decorat-
ed for the occasion with Christmas
| colors Of red and green and was the
scene Of an evening of enjoyment.
The guests were Catherine Wood
side, Lawrence Woodside, Harold Lee,
Delphene Andrews, Frances Fuller,
Arland Smith. Gladys Cooke, Ken
meth Cooke, Doris Smith. Alice Ste
vens, Garfield Wall, Katherine Nc
CHM. Lois Gum. Alfredo Masciadii,
Francis Greeley. Pearl kellogg, Dom
aid Hughes, Hazel Gray, John Lister,
Velmer Lucas. Myron Lucas, Lillian
Dawbin. Helen Dawbin, Melvin Head.
and Carroll Crimmins, nearly all
from the junior class Of the high
school, Of which class Miss Blake is
| member.
Games OF all kinds, particularly
action and group games, music, and
| dancing made the evening pass swift
1y and delightfully."-. The roomy Blake
homestead is particularly we'll adapt
ed for an occasion of this kind and
the young people made full use Of its
opportunities.
Refreshments Of ice cream. cake.
punch, and fancy cookies were served
by the hostess, assisted by Mrs Blake
and by some of the members OF the
class of 1924 A feature was the huge
birthday cake with its glowing can
dies.
The guests had so delightful a time
that the party lasted decidedly late.
and all went away with the impress
sion that the Blakes were delightful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Middies Punished
For Recent HaZing

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 13-An order
carrying into effect the decree of
Secretary Of the Navy DENLY, direct
ing that three midshipmen Of the
senior class be dropped back to the
next lowest class for gross derelic-
ton of duty" as a result Of the re-
cent hazing trials, was issued today
by Rear Admiral Henry b. Wilson,
superintendent OF the Naval academy.
The three midshipmen thus pun
ished are: Thomas ]. Casey, Rox-
bury, Mass; Thomas f. Royce, Mt.
Vernon, Ind; and Howell c. Fish,
Bath, n. Y.
Papers in the cases of Stuart H.
Hawkins, Springfield. Mass, and
Bruce Robinson. Chandler. Ariz,
convicted by court marital for haz-
ing and directed to be dismissed
from the academy by President
Harding have not as yet been re-
ccivCl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-14
Two Year Old Youngster
Has Birthday Party

An extremely interesting birthday
PARTY was held Wednesday afternoon
, at tho home of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
| III. Gray, when Master Charles Thorn
as Gray celebrated his. second birth
day by entertaining eight children
These tots came accompanied by their
mothers and had a most delightful
afternoon.
The guests were Mrs. Harry Bal
lard of North Augusta and her small
daughter, Dorothy, Mrs Irving Bal
! lard and sons Robert and Richard.
Mrs. Ruby Schaffer. her daughter
Doris and son Raymond. Mrs. Gus
tavus Hague and daughter Anita,
Mrs. Harvard Gray aud daughter
Agnes, and Mrs. Homer Ahcorn and
son Philip,
Each small guest brought as gift
to the young host some attractive toy
and with these the children played
! happily all the afternoon. At four
O'Clock in the dining room, which had
been specially decorated for the &C.
casion, refreshments were served.
The diningroom presented AN ex-
trcmely attractive appearance with
Christmas DECORATIONS. In the center
was large red bell, from which fes-
toons led to, the four corners of the
room.
But the browning touch was the
small guests themselves The row of
tiny heads bent over the plates was
one worth recording In photograph.
The refreshments were simple as
befitted the youth Of the company.
but were delicious and were heartily
enjoyed Ice cream. saltines, fancy
cookies and birthday cake as good
as it was handsome, made one and
all happy.
Surely no "grown-up' party could
have been half so nice And no
guests could have been more delight
full to look at and to play with. This
was an occasion to be remembered.