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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
PASSES DRASTIC
+. NARCOTICS BILL
House Votes Unanimously and Sends
Measure to Senate Prohibits All
Narcotics Except Crude Opium Leaves

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Miller
bill. designed to shut the gates against
the import and export of all narcotics
except crude opium and cocoa leaves and
providing for creation of a federal mar
cotic control board to administer the
law as frightened up, was passed unani-
mously yesterday by the house and sent
TO the senate.
Crude opium and cocoa leaves could
be imported only for medicinal and le-
gitimate uses and under regulations pre-
scribed by the board. The bill would
permit shipments from the United States
only to those countries which have rati-
fed the agreement of the International
opium convention of 1912, for suppress
sion of opium and other drugs. Trans
shipment through the United States
would be prohibited and aliens convicted
of violating the law would be deported
at the expiration Of their prison term.
Heavy penalties are provided for citi-
zen offenders
The control board would be composed
of the secretaries of state. treasury and
commerce.
Representative Watson, Republican,
of Pennsylvania. said that reliable re-
ports based on reports from New York
city, showed an increase of nearly 300
per cent had been noted in the number
Of drug addicts since the advent of pro-
hibition. He estimated there were
400O.000 persons in the United States
subject to addiction" to drugs and
100000 confirmed addicts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
OVER TWO INCHES
OF RAIN FALLS
Unusually Heavy Storm Swells Tribu
taries TO Connecticut, but Main
River Is Under Control

More than two inches of rain has
fallen in Brattleboro since the storm be-
gan about l O'Clock yesterday morning
Up to o'clock yesterday morning the
rainfall was 81 inch, and from then until
this morning 10 inch fell, as shown
by measurements at +. X. Faughan's on
High street. making total of 222 inches,
which is unusual for so short time.
Reports at the power plant of the Con
necticut River Power Co. at Vernon up to
the middle of the forenoon showed a rain
fall of nearly two inches Mt White River
Junction. North of there the rainfall was
much lighter.
At the West DummerSton dam of the
Twin State Gas & Electric Co. IS
inches of water was going over the dam
in West river, or about 15 inches more
than normal.
The Connecticut river has risen a little
but the height of water at the Vernon
dam is being regulated by the gates and
is under control MILESTONE brook and
other brooks are badly swollen. and vari-
Gus waterfalls have been created on the
hillSides and mountainsides, those on
Wantastiquet mountain being especially
noticeable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
CONFERENCE NEAR
CLOSE OF IT'S WORK
Only Political Questions After Today
French Delegate to Meet
with Germans

GENOA, May , (Associated Press)
The Genoa conference today expected
to conclude its deliberations on tinan-
cial, economic and transport questions.
This will leave only political problems
to be settled. The Russian question and
proposed non-aggression pact are tax
ing even the ingenuity of Prime Minister
Lloyd George of Great Britain. 1t is
reported that NJ. Barthou. head of the
French delegation, upon his return from
Paris Will join in the conference with
the Germans which Mr. Lloyd George is
arranging. Many of the new members
of the Russian delegations are leaving
today, Only the delegates and a few as
siStants win remain to discuss the issue
over the naturalization of foreign
owned property in Russia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
OBSERVANCE OF
SD ANNIVERSARY
Meeting of Ladies' Catholic Benevolent
Association Addressed by Miss Cur
ran, Supreme Deputy.

At the regular meeting held last eve
ming in knights of Columbus hall the
l.. G. +. \. celebrated the 32d anniver-
sary Of the founding of the Ladies' Cath
Ollie Benevolent association. Miss Anna
Curran of Springfield, Mass. supreme
deputy, was present to install the Off
GERS recently elected. \ luncheon of
grapefruit. chicken and potato salad.
rolls, iee-cream and assorted cake were
served Beautiful bouquets were pre-
sented to Miss Curran and the retiring
officers, Miss Bertha Pellerin and Mrs
NJ. j. Lynch. The committee in charge
Of the affair were Mrs. T. w Rancourt
Mrs. Thomas Guiheen, Miss Mary Pei
lerin, Miss Marion Miles. Miss Loretta
Baker and Miss Elizabeth Griffin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
UNITARIANS HOLD
LAST SERVICE ALONE
viii Attend UniversaIist Church Until
Unitarian Premises Are Ready
for Combined Societies.

The Unitarian Congregational society
held its last service in the parish house
on Sunday. the building now being closed
for enlargement and repairs At this
meeting Il cordial invitation was extended
70 the society by the Universalist people
- worship with them in their own
church until next fan, at which time
the two societies expect to join forces
under the name Of Ali Souls church and
hold services in the Unitarian meeting
house as a permanent arrangement The
utmost harmony prevails between these
two representative bodies of the liberal
faith and it is confidently believed that
their consolidation will work to the adj
vantage of the entire community.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
WI PE|-FU TAKES
CITY OF PEKING
Forces of Chang Tsao-Lin
Reported In Flight to
Mukden
AMERICANS SCARED
BY NIGHT ATTACK
Guards on Wall Disperse Assailants
Admiral Strauss en- Route TO Tien-
Tsin-Believed Chang's Collapse Will
End HOStilities.

PEKING, May ). ASSOCIATED Press.)
General Wa Pei-Fu was in control of
Peking at noon today and General
Chang Tsao-Lin, whose forces he routed
Yesterday in a fierce battle south of the
capital was reported fleeing to Mukden.
Chang's army is retreating in disorder
toward Tien-Tsin. Observers here be-
Heve Chang sudden collapse has ended
the hostilities. All fighting in the vicinity
of Picking had ceased this morning.
General WI Pei-Fu early today was
quoted as saying he never would be CON
tented until he had either captured
Chang or driven him to Nukden.
After Chang Tsoa-Lin's 5 defeat Thurs
day his purpose apparently was to rally
his forces and prevent Wa Pei-Fu ; ad
vance upon Tien-Tsin.
The gates OF Picking continued closed
over night. During the night the section
of Peking occupied by the Americans be
came greatly excited by an attempt OF
the soldiers outside to ram the gate and
gain entrance. The guards on top OF he
wall dispersed the attacking troops
Admiral Strauss. commander of the
American Asiatic feet left in an auto
mobile hving a white flag this morning
for Tien-Tsin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05

and Is Given Suspended Sentence -
Jeffrey ON Trial.
In Windham county court at Newfane
yesterday Augustus Rocker of Bellows
Falls changed his plea of not guilty and
entered a plea Of guilty to the charge of
attempting to intimidate an employe Of
the International Paper Co. Judge
Stanley G. Wilson sentenced him to not
less than six months nor more than two
years in the state prison at Windsor.
but suspended the sentence and placed
Rocker on probation at the pleasure of.
the court. States Attorney Harold f.
Whitney of Brattleboro and Attorney
General Frank c. Archibald of Man
chester appeared for the state and At
torneys Joseph Jones of Rutland and
Fred B. Pingree of Bellows Falls for the
respondent. Rocker was arrested last
November, pleaded not guilty and was
placed under bonds of $500
In the case of Amasa Grout against
the town of Dummerston two argu-
ments were made Wednesday afternoon.
Frank T. Barber for the plaintiff anE
Homer Skeels for the defendant ard
next morning Walter G. Fent0n closed
for' the defendant and Mr. Barber for
the plaintiff Judge Wilson charged the
jury and gave the case to them at 113J
o'clock.
Early in the afternoon the jury brought
in verdict for the plaintiff. who is
Wilmington man, to recover 5000 from
the Fallill Construction Co. which built
the federal highway through the town
Of Dummerston, where the injuries COM
planned of were sustained.
Ernest Leno of Stratton was sentenced
by Judge Wilson yesterday afternoon to
serve not less than three years nor more
than four years at hard labor in the
state prison at Windsor, having pleaded
guilty to the states charge of an assault
IN his conduct with two girls States At
torney Harold r. Whitney mol pressed
charges Of statutory rape against Leno.
The respondent was represented By At
torneys f. w Gibson and c. s. Chase.
Isay jeffrey who left putney recently
end was found BY officers in Fitchburg.
Mafs where he has wife was placed
on trial yesterday afternoon on the charge
Of Statutory rape. having pleaded not
guilty. Attorney General Frank c. Arch
ihald and States Attorney Whitney are
for the state and Il. w. Gibson for the
respondent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
NECKLACE RETURNED
TO MRS. STROMBERG
Brattleboro Summer Resident Gets Back
Part Of Seized JeweIry-Rest
Under Investigation.

Mrs. Henrietta Stromberg. widow of
Gustaf Stromberg, wealthy manufacturer.
whose jewelry was seized by the customs
men on her arrival in New York last
week by the Cunarder Aquitana, yester-
day received her pearl necklace. one of
the collection in dispute. Cancelled bank
check showing that the necklace had been
bought in New York Arthur Kilpat-
rick and w. II. Woodin, jewelers. of that
city. corroborated the evidence of the
check.
The other jewelry is still in charge of
Appraiser kracke and investigation as to
its origin will be continued
Mrs. Stromberg owns a summer resi-
dence on Ames hill, the former w. B.
Houghton place
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
MAKE RAPID FLIGHT.
Army Airplane Covers 1900 Miles in II
Hours and 80 Minutes.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. May 5.-Lieut.
J. H. Doolittle and L. l. Andrews, fly
ing in an army airplane, flew here yes
terday from San Antonio, Tex, in y
hours. 80 minutes. The start was made
at 4.25 a. m. Pacific coast time, and the
airmen landed at Rockwell Field at
400 p. IN. The distance is about 1900
miles.
Lieutenant Doolittle and Andrews
made only two stops, once at EI Paso
and at NOgales Those were for taking
on fuel and consumed an hour, 50 that
the actual fixing time was approximately
II hours. The airmen are attached to
the 90th aero squadron
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
FAVORS INVESTIGATION
OF COAL INDUSTRY.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-FayOr-
able report was voted by the house
labor committee today ON the Bland
bill to create 4 fact findings commits
sion for the coal industry. The COM
mission would consist of 10 men,
berS representing miners and the
public and government agencies di-
rectly concerned i'm coal. Reports to
congress with recommendations
would be required within two years
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Infant Terrible

Ma, can't l give baby bite of my
apple?'
He has no teeth to bite with vet,
dear
.'Can t I get him yours, ma? They re
on the bureau. Boston Transcript
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05

Mems starched white collars were un-
known before 1926, when blacksmith $
wife of Troy, n. Y, in washing her hus-
bands shirts, which had the collar at
tached, as was always the case then, de-
cided to save work by separating the
collar (Which got dirty sooner than the
shirt and prolong its condition by
starching it. The idea gained immedi-
ate popularity and soon Troy became the
great center of the collar-making indus
try
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
STUDENT BURGLAR CLOTHES
HIMSELF IN ARNOR PLATE.

Los ANGELES, May 5.-A man
wearing % pounds of armOr plate a
quarter of an inch thick beneath his
shirt was arrested here today. lie
also had typewriter instructions
from burglars correspondence
school, and was armed. The arlnOr
was found when policeman tapped
the man and heard the ring OF metal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
ROAD CONTRACT AWARDED.
Rhode Island Firm to Build Rest of
Mohawk Trail in Shelburne.

GREENFIELD. Mass. May st. J.
Quinn < Son of Providence. II. l.. have
been awarded the contract for building
he remaining four and a half miles Of
The state road in Shelburne. This road
: the continuation of the four miles of
'oncFete road of the Mohawk Trail be
-ween Greenfield and ShelbuPne Falls
ompIeted last year. The new portion
# the road will be bituminous macadam.
GLOWING the general line of the old
road. but eliminating some of the bad
rades and curves.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
WANT GUARANTEED WAGE.
Ladies' Garment Workers Union Pro
poses Fund for Dull Times.

CLEVELAND. o. Maya plan pro-
viding regular workers of the garment
industry with a guaranteed yearly mini
mum wage was before delegates to the
convention of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers union today Under
the proposed plan both the workers and
employers would contribute to Il fund
out of which the workers would be paid
during the dull season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
AVERAGE LIVING COST CUT.
March Prices Only Are Higher Through
out U. s. than in 1913.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The aver
age cost of living in the United States
decreased IL per cent in the period from
December, 1921, to March, 1922. and
22.9 per cent from June, 1920, to last
March, the bureau of labor statistics of
the department of labor announced yes
terday. The level of prices in March,
however, according to the bureaus fig
ures. was G69 per cent higher than in
1913. Four cities cited were 'Philadel-
phia. Atlanta, Birmingham and San
Francisco.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Avalon Converse of New York is vis-
iting at his home on High street.
Purle L. COvey resumed work this
morning for the Vermont Printing com
pany after several days absence. Mrs.
COvey IS i'll in her home on Highland
street with scarlet fever. Mr.. Cdvey and
two oldest daughters are staying with
his parents in West Rrattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05

The Wakikuyu tribe of East Africa
believe that death is catching" and
therefore that no one should touch a
dead person. If one of the tribe is about
to die, he is carried out of the village
by his relatives and is left to die in the
open
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
THREE MEN DEAD,
TWO MORE DYING
Armed Posse Breaks Up Gang Riding in
Stolen Automobile Near
Canton

CANTON. O.. May 5-Thrce men
were dead and two bandits dying today
after a gun battle five miles north of
here between an armed posse, and four
gunmen. The gunmen, police say, had
come here in a stolen automobile to as
SiSt in the release of a member of their
gang who is in the local workhouse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Odd Fellows Temple

Friday, May 5-Rebekah drill. All
members of degree staff are requested to
be present as this will be the last re-
hearsal before initiation
Monday, May s. Regular meeting
of Wantastiquet lodge, No. 5. The sec
ond degree will be conferred. Members
please come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
BURN NO MORE BRUSH
Maine Taking Precautions Against Fur
tIler Forest Fires

AUGUSTA, Me-. May J-As a pre-
cautionary measure. Forest Commits
sioner Samuel T. Dana today instructed
the selectmen of all towns in Maine to
issue no permits for the burning of
brush. slash or blueberry land adjacent
10 forest growth until the leaves are fully
out and heavy rains have decreased the
ire danger This will be about June l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
AUTO TRACKS LEAD
TO OLD QUARRY HOLE
Officers Employ Diver to See If Any
Lives Are -Lost-Resident
Heard Crash.

PAWTUCKET, R. l.. May 3
The tracks of an automobile leading
to a water-filled quarry hole at
Lime Rock caused Chief-of-Police
James H. Axon of Lincoln to en-
ploy a diver today to ascertain if
there were any lives lost. Howard
Richardson, after hearing crash
near the ledge rock hole. found the
fence carried away and the automo-
bile track leading to the hole
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Discoyer Bic Silk Thefts

BOSTON, May "a series of thefts
of silk and other cloth aggregating $780,
900 in value during the past six months
was believed by the police to have been
solved today patrolman William ]. o.
COnnell, suspicious of the actions of two
men who We're loading silk bolts ON
wagon arrested David Rubin of the South
end. while the other man fled. The silk
came from the stores of the J. Brener
Co
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Universalist Church
Sunday, May Z.
Rev. Edwin p. Wood, Pastor.

1880 a. m.-Morning worship and ser
mon. The pastor will preach on
The Meaning of Prayer.
11.4J a. m-Sunday school.
The pastor and members of the Unita-
rian society are cordially invited to wor-
ship with the Uniyersalist church during
the reconstruction of the parish house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Cheaper.

Esther" questioned the teacher of
member of the juvenile class. what is
the difference between electricity and
lightningg'
You don't have to pay nothing for
lightning. came the prompt reply
Every b0dy's Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Centre Congregational Church

Friday and Saturday, . n. m. to $50
p. m. Rummage sale in the chapel
under the auspices of the Woman's as
sociation. Articles for the sale should
be left at the chapel Thursday between
go and p. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
Red Men S Hall

Friday. May 3, s p. m-Special meet
ing of Quonekticut tribe, No >, l. o.
II. ".
72S7 NJ. w. A.-Special drill and re-
hearsal for the whole team and camp
officers at Z p. III. Friday in G. A. r.
hall.
Dance every Saturday night
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05

Some 2J0 years ago children in Eng
land were sent to school with pipes in
their satchels, and the schoolmaster
called halt in their studies while they
all smoked.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05

Or. Harvey, who discovered the cir
culation Of the blood. is said 70 have
been the first coffee-drinker in England.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
DEMPSEY EXPECTS FIGHT.
win Meet Carpenter If Satisfactory
Purse Is Provided.

PARIS, May (Associated Press -
lack Dempsey told the Associated Press
today it was almost certain he would
meet Georges Carpenter in London or
Paris late this year. if Carpenter de-
feats Ted Lewis in London May II, and
provided the purse is satisfactory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
BOY FALLS FROM TREsTLE.
Arthur Carr Drowned i'm North River
Canal at Salem

SALEM, Mass. May 5.--Arthur Carr,
young son of Martin +. Carr, was
drowned when he slipped and fell from
a railroad trestle over the North river
canal today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
THE WEATHER.
Probably Rain Tonight and Saturday
MOrning-Warmer Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The weather
forecast: Rain tonight and probably
Saturday morning Somewhat warmer
Saturday. Increasing east and north
east winds, becoming strong.
Leather coins were used in northern
Europe in the 18th century.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
POLICE CAPTURE
LONE WOLF BANDIT
Has Raided Score of Boston
and Cambridge Homes
i'm Month
SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN
is UNDER ARREST

Police Say He Admits 40 RObberies, II
of Them i'm Cambridge-Part of These
Grimes Credited to Lone Wolf
Two Others Arrested.
BOSTON, May 5.-The "Lone Wolf, 8"
daring burglar who has raided a score
of homes in Boston, Cambridge and other
nearby cities in the past month, was be-
heved to be in the tolls of the police to-
the West end, admitted about 40 rob
berries. the police said, II of them in Cam
bridge which had been included in the
long list attributed to the Lone Wolf"
Two other men were arrested on suspi-
eion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
BEvERIDGE's LEAD 2o.47a
Associated Press Gives Unofficial Figures
of Primary Contest

INDIANAPOLIS. May : (Associated
Press Former Senator Albert j. Bev-
eridge defeated Senator Harry ). New
by 2O,472 in Tuesdays primary for the
Republican nomination for United States
senator. according To complete unofficial
figures tabulated by the Associated Press.
One-half of the area of the United
States is unused and waiting to be devel-
oped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-05
LENOi IS SENTENCED
TO THREE YEARS
Pleads Guilty to Assault
on Girl-Rape Charge
Mol Pressed
ROCKER PLACED
ON PROBATION

Pleads Guilty TO Attempting to Iatimi-
date International Paper Co. Employees
and Is Given Suspended Sentence -
Jeffrey ON Trial.
The Washington herald., 1922-09-18
Chicago Makes Ready
For Racing Season

CHICAGO. Sept. 17.-Hawthorne
raCetrack is fast taking on Il gaia
complexion. The historic oval is
about ready to do it's part in Chi
Cago's racing revival. scheduled to
start September 30. Morning work.
outs already have been held and by
mid-week the checkers can work
with some degree OF certainty.
All this indicates that the new
Illinois Jockey club is quite in
earnest about bringing back tho
running race game to Chicago and
Illinois. Horses have been arriving
daily for more than a week. and
800 laborers are rushing the racing
plant repair work.
Judge Joseph NJ. Murphy. who is
to be general manager of the Haw-
thorne meeting. is to arrive to-
morrow morning and will take COM
pletc charge Of all advance arrange
ments. lie has already sent word
that leading owners and breeders
throughout the country are taking
an interest in the Chicago meeting
and will ship many of their best
horses here.
The Washington herald., 1922-09-18
MARINES SNAG
SERVICE TITLE
Down Third Corps Area
Team, 5 to 3, Before
High Officials.

The St. Mihiel campaign was
pretty tough but the drive and
smash of the Yanks there was
merely comparative to the snap
and kick displayed yesterday af-
ternoon at American League Park
when the Quantico Marines copped
the service baseball championship
in the rubber" contest with the
Third Corps Area army nine. The
Marines won, to 3.
From Gen. Pershing to private
the army men were there. In the
opposition stands and roofing"
just as hard were Secretary of the
Navy DENLY. Mai. Gen. LeJeune
and a corps of navy and Marine
officers.
1t was a battle royal with Wat
son. hurting for the Marines. hold
ing the edge over Henderson
mOundsman for Buck Herzog's
squad. The Marines hit in ever,
inning but clever playing kept the
score down.
The army scored first in the sec
ond, aided by an error. Marines
came back with two in the third
an easy fy which all three fielders
kept away from, starting the
works. Freeley, Lewonis and
Miller showed the Marines to the
van for good in the fifth.
The Marine and Gen. Pershing's
own" bands were on hand.
The score: