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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-29
Damage to Crops in South
en- Part Of Country to s
Run Into Millions.
THOUSANDS ARE AT
WORK ON LEVEEs
Refugees Flock to New Or
leans; Mississippi Report
ed Going Down.

New Orleans, April 29.-
Approximately $500 square
miles, equal to the combined
area Of the states of Dela-
ware and. Rhode Island, are
inundated and probably 75,-
600 persons either are home
less or residing in flooded
homes, according to incom-
plete unofficial estimates
based on reports from the
flooded areas in Arkansas,
Louisiana and Mississippi.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-29

Lei e 4 s. L.
Natchez, Miss, April o.
Approximately 1000 per-
sons are affected above Fer
riday from flood waters from
the Mississippi, Red, Black,
Little Tensas and Ouchita
rivers, * was estimated to-
day.
About $50, 600 acres will be
%overrun, it was estimated,
and the damage to crops,
highways and fertile lands
will run into. millions of dol
lars. 4 s3s u :5,.5 81
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-29
NO RESULTS
FROM IRISH
PEACE MEET
Several Prominent. Citizens
OF Cork Reported Killed
Friday.

Dublin, April 29.-The peace con-
ference called by Lord Mayor O'Neill
of Dublin held another meeting here
today, but after a three-hour session
it dissolved without any agreement
having been reached.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-29
RUSSIANS ARE !
DISSATISFIED 5
WITH DELAYS
Barthou to Lay Conference
Situation Before Cabinet
Sunday.
Special Committee Attempts
to Harrnonize British and
French Demands.

Or t. . b 7 b. e.
Genoa. April 29.--(By the Associ-
ated Press .)-Foreign Minister Tchit-
cherin Of Russia today sent Premier
Facta Of Italy. as president OF the
economic conference, note express
Ing the dissatisfaction Of the Russian
delegation with the delay in reply to
its note Of April 20 and saying the
note would be withdrawn and the
Russians would resume their initial
position unless they were assured
that the credits necessary to restore
Russia would be granted.
The sub-cOmmission on Russian
affairs this morning agreed on IN
pFeamble' To- the 4 RnssiAr proposals..
sa 7ssssas5s - eossds4 eaass .as Sor 9s
GUS articles Of the document. Tlse
eub-cUmmission announced that tAe
French and British drafts OF the
preamble had been haFmonized.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Louisville ~ s.. 4. Y. !; q
Estsli ana Nsyers Rosers and
Allen. 81, s5 (. s55s5;SS IN Il
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Inning,

st. Louis 49,. I. !. =. i.
Barf6ot ana Ainsmith; y Alridge an
O,Farrell. 55s fs iSs 81 38is 4 "
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-26

About 40 Tons No. 1 Horse Hay.
Three Barrels Stock Molasses.
Several Bags Meat Scraps.
% Bushels Whole Wheat.
Seed Winter Wheat.
Seed Field Corn.
Green Mountain Seed Potatoes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-26
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Miss Ethel AIillington has bought a
new bort touring car.
Mrs. w Renfrew went yesterday to
Boston to visit several days with rela-
tives.
Alice, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John
Mckay, who is i'll with scarlet fever, is a
little better.
Mrs. c. r. Prentiss went yesterday to
Putney to visit in the home of her dauSh-
ter, Mrs. Denton Smith.
Michael Jancewicz of Bellows Falls
was admitted to the Melrose hospital
yesterday for medical treatment.
Jerry Higley was discharged yester-
day from the MeIrose hospital where he
had been l. weeks, following an opera
ton on his left leg.
Mrs. John Mckay, who is in the Memo
rial hospital following an operation by
DR. g. 'R Anderson, is comfortable, and
her condition is satisfactory.
Rev. c. w. Bishop, who is confined to
his home with fractured rib, is gain
ing and expects to occupy the pulpit in
the Baptist church Sunday. Mr.. Bishop
was working in his yard saving limb
from the large maple tree which had
been cut down, and as he went to move
the limb into a better position he fell,
and a sharp end of a limb hit him in
the left side DIR. e. X. Lynch is attend
ing him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-26
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

The Durham Brothers Co.'S team and
the Goodnow. Pearson & Hunt team will
bowl a match Thursday evening on the
Odd Fellows alleys.
Henry Stockwell, who recently sold his
farm in West Brattleboro, has bought a
house at Is Chestnut street of George
z, Miller of Guilford. He will move there
soon.
Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps will
hold sewing meeting tomorrow after
noon in Grand Army hall, followed by
supper at 6 o'clock. The regular meet
ing of the corps will be held in the eve
ming at 7.30
The funeral of Mrs William r.
Stuart. who died in the Memorial hos
pital yesterday, viii be held at the home
at 73 Canal street Friday afternoon at
tor of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, will oficiate
Tomorrow is the last day on which
members of the Brattleboro Woman's
club can obtain tickets for the cafeteria
supper which will follow the annual
meeting May 3. They may be obtained of
Mrs r. d. Hawkins, Mrs H. A. Wood
or at the Brattleboro China Store.
An airplane was seen flying over Brat
tleboro yesterday morning about 10
o'clock, the first one in many months. By
some it was noticed to be flying exceed
ingly high, going southerly, but it evil
IDENTIFY came down later to a lesser alti-
! tude as it was seen by others flying low.
Four new tables were installed yes
terday at the Hall K Farwell lunch room
and new chairs will be put in in a few
days. The tables are oblong and have
white glass tops. They are placed
against the north wall of the room and
furnish seating capacity for 16 persons.
Some of the small round tables will be
removed.
Your blankets washed with Ivory
Soap" Nuf sed. Tel. ~. Sparks Laun-
Advertisement. 25eod
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-04-26

Your blankets washed with Ivory
Soap" Nuf sed. Tel. ~. Sparks Laun-
Advertisement. 25eod
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WelI-known Young People Married
Saturday Evening.

A quiet wedding took place at six
o'clock, Saturday evening. at the
Methodist parsonage, when the pas
tor Rev. J. l.. Cole united in marriage
Miss Clara Harrington, Oldest daugh.
ter OF Ernest Harrington of Shafts
bury, and Lynn Harrington, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Harrington of
Bennington.
The young people were attended
by Miss Marion Wood and Floyd Bron
son. both of Bennington The bride
wore blue tailored suit with hat to
match, and her attendant also wore
blue. The brides gift to her attend
ant was broach, while the bride.
groom's gift to the best man was a
Rstick pin.
Mr.. and Mrs Harrington left later
in the evening for Syracuse where
they will spend their honeymoon.
The bride has been employed at
the Allen A mill for some time and
she has made many friends there.
The bridegroom is employed at the
Putnam House garage. Their many
friends will Join in wishing them a
long and happy married life.
Upon returning from their wedding
trip, Mr. and Mrs. Harrington will
reside on Pratt street. where fur.
N shed home awaits them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
SKI TO BOX BECKETT
IN LONDON NEXT MONTH
ocncpale5c and English Heavyweight
TO Battle for Championship
Of Europe,

Paris, Oct. i6.-The next fight IN
which Battling Sikh will take part will
be staged in London. November %
On that date the Senegalese conquer
or of Georges Carpenter will meet
Joe Beckett, English heavywe ght, in
20.round battle for the heavyweight
championship of Europe
This was decided on yesterday
when Mai. Arnold j, Wilson, English
promoter obtained the signatures Of
both NJ. Hellers, Skis manager, and
sikh. to a contract under which XII
will receive G4550 for his end of the
purse. Sikh returned to Paris from
Holland Sunday and had long talk
with Manager Hellers prior to the
signing OF the contract.
SKI has signed contract with
Ilellers. who Is charged with the task
Of looking after the affairs of the
Senegal fighter until May 30, 1928
Hellers, not having heard definitely
from Tex Richard with regard to a
fight for his charge in the United
States. decided to accept the offer OF
Mai Wilson for bout in ,.ondor
with Beckett, who Thursday night IN
the English capital slowed ava,
Frank Moran. American heavyweight
IN seven rounds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
MAYFLOWER MATCHED
TO RACE BLUENOSE
Schooners viii Compete in Special
Contest for 5000 After
Cup Events,

Gloucester. Oct l6.-Added inter.
est in the international fshermen's S
races was created last night by the
announcement of tho American com
mittoe that a post-series contest for
a purse of $4,000 between the Bos-
ton schooner Mayhower and the Win
ner OF the international series would
be held two days after the completion
OF the big event The announcement
followed a meeting attended by Capt.
Angus Walters OF the Canadian
champion Bluenose, Leslie A. Davie.
son, representing the Bluenose own
ers, William j. Maclnnis. chairman,
and Wimot A. Reed, secretary of the
American race committee, and j.
Henry Hunt, A. h. Parker, Henry
Larkin and Fred Pigeon, represent
ing the Mayflower association.
1t Is understood that one of two
official observers, representing re-
spectively the United States and
Canada, and to be chosen by the
American and Canadian committees.
will be placed on the schooner carry
ing opponents colors. In this con
necton 1t Is expected that Secretary
of the Navy Denby, at his own re-
quest. will act as the American OBJ
server aboard the Bluenose. Besides
Secretary DENLY. Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge and Gov. Claiming Cox
of Massachusetts, have sent assur
ances of their intention to witness
the international contest.
The American race comm ttee Will
have charge of the special race
Chairman MacInnis has formally ac
cepted the post-series proposition and
preliminary details Of the event have
been discussed.
OF the $4,000 purse, $4,000 will &c
to the winner and $1,000 to the loser
The course of the race and the time
limit will be determined later. The
contest will be sailed off Gloucester
The American race committee to
day formally voted to name The
Henry Ford as the challenger of th'
Bluenose, following the recommends
ton of the subcommittee in charge
of the American elimination trials.
The Bluonose Capt. Walters an
nounced tonight will he sailed on
trial spin over the race course to
morrow, weather permitting. Toda'
a heavy fog lay over the course ant
Hate Indications were that the weath
er will be thick tomorrow also
Capt Walters said he was anxious
to go over the race route before th'
Bluenose Is taken out for final over
hauling Wednesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
GIRL
HEROINE 0FNEAR
TRAGEDY AT SEA
Betty Stanhope Stuck to Post
While Cleaner Burned
HELPS CHEER PASSENGERS
Her Cool Demeanor Materially
Assisted in Allaying Panic
Among the Women

At Sea, On Board United States
Army Transport, Oct. 10. Betty Stan.
hope. telegraph operator Is the heroine
of the steamship City of Honolulu
fire.
While the flames and smoke roared
through the burning steamship the
girl, unafraiG, reman ned at ner post of
duty to the last minute.
There, at the exchange board, she
held to the phone apparatus. receiving
and sending calls throughout the ship.
Without flicker Of fear, Betty
Stanhope handled the job as though
the ship were not doomed. She real
lied that lives. many OF them, were
at stake, and that her part was to
give every assistance she could In the
peril
She d d her duty and upheld all the
traditions of the sea. Just as did the
sterner members OF the steamship EN-.
ployes.
That it Is one of the big outstand ng
stories of the burning of the steam.
ship and the marked record Of fine
work which was manifested, say the
rescued passengers, In taking off the
passengers and crew from the vessel
amid fire.
During the fire. 1t is related, Cap.
tain Lester ordered half the crew to
work fighting the flames. while the
other half were busy getting the life.
boats ready.
The boats were ladon with food. to-
bacco and some thoughtful mind sent
good supply OF playing cards along.
In the fight against the flames,
First OFF Ger w. r. Brust, Gus Han
son, Boatswain, and Fred Little, a bus
bay were overcome by smoke, but
were soon revived.
Mrs Mabel Taylor, stewardess. and
Miss Betty Stanhope. the telephone
operator. deserve the credit for hand.
ling the women and keeping them in
good humor.
Chief officer Brust and Little, a bus
boy were overcome by smoke, but
were rescued wish groa. difficulty
by DR.. +. c. Kec OF San Francisco and
Dr. Frank Mullert. the ships doctor.
Both lost all their belongings while do
ing rescue work According to passen.
gers. Brust took charge OF tho lower
ing OF bolts and the handling Of the
fire lia'f OF the crew he had fight
ing the flames. the other hal lowering
the boats. When he left the Honolulu
all he saved wa n picture of his wife
and two canarics.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
FRENCH AVIATORS
FAIL TO BREAK MARK
Attempt to Shatter Endurance Record
Made by American Flyers
Failed.

LIE Bourget.. France, Oct. 16.-The
French aviators, Lieu. Bossoutrot and
NJ. Drouhin, who ascended in Goliath
biplane at 6.13 Saturday morning in
an attempt to beat the American du-
ration fight recently made at San
Diego, Cal. by Lieut.. John A. Mac
Ready and Oakley Kelly, landed in
the airdome here at APT yesterday af-
ternoon, having remained in the air
"a hours IA minutes and 80 seconds.
They thus failed to equal the record
Of MacReady and Kelly, which was 80
hours. 16 minutes and 30 seconds.
The French Aerial federation, how
ever, considers the mark set by
Bossoutrot and Drouhin an official
worlds record. contending that the
American fight was conducted under
such conditions as will not be accept
ed by the International federation, OF
which the United States is member.
Il have been to America and hall
way back again" Lieut. Bossoutrot
said on alighting from the plane. The
aviators were forced to land through
lack of gasoline, of which they had
taken 1900 ltres when they started
When informed that his performance
did not break MacReady's flight
Bossoutrot remarked
~ don see how he could do it with
the gas he is reported to have had
aboard
The Goliath Travelled 5000 miles, ac
cording to the instruments, which
were sealed before the departure, and
remained within 600 to 1000 feet alt
tude for the first II hours, Wher
the gasoline load lightened it ascend
ed to 5000 feet and remained there
throughout the day. 1t always KEEP
within sight of the walls of Paris
and was in constant communicating
by wireless with lie Bourget.
The French Aerial federation
through Paul Rosseau, announced
that there was not the slightest doub
that the record would be ratified. Th'
aviators complied with all the regula
tons of the Aero club and were II
communication with Eiifel towe
every half hour. While not question
ing the American record, the fedora
tion considers that until further ad
vices are received from America, tn
fight which ended here tonight vii
be regarded as worlds record.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
LEGION CONVENTION
TO BE OPENED TODAY
Many Matters Of National Import to
Be Discussed by Assembled
Veterans,

New Orleans, La. Oct. 16.-Soldlers
sailors and mareins OF four years ago,
members of the American Legion are
gathering here for their fourth an
nual national convention. which be-
gan this morning and continues for
five days.
1t Is convention which Is schedul-
ed to accomplish much business and
shape policies which will have a mark
ed effect on national politics as we'll
as the future course of the legion.
What the legion's future policy will
be on adjusted compensation, as le-
glonaires term and national bonus
legislation, and what, II any, criticism
will be levelled at the administration
at Washington because OF the defeat
of the compensation measure during
the last session of Congress when
President Hardngs veto was sus.
tanned, were, OF course, outstanding
questions. But they were by no
means the only questions OF import.
ance to be brought before the legion
convention.
i. Discussion OF the progress made in
caring for the disabled, the work OF
the United States veteran bureau
the part played by Brig. Gen. c. f.
Sawyer. the presidents personal ply
sician, in connection with hospitaliza-
ton were also scheduled for sharp
discussion
Col. c. r. Forbes, head of the vet
erans bureau. is here and his pres
ence has already brought the charge
from William F. Deegan. head of the
New York convention delegation, and
a candidate for national commander
to succeed Hanford MacNider, that
Forbes was here to influence the con
vention at the instance OF the repub
lican administration in Washington
a charge sharply denied by Forbes
who said he was here with staff OF
specialists to cooperate with the
legion on problems having to do with
disabled men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
LARGE BARN IN POWNAL
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Saved, But Automobile Was
DESTROYED.

A fire originating from an unknown
source completely destroyed large
barn on the Edwin +. Green farm ear.
ly Sunday forenoon Mr.. Green was
IN the basement of the barn milking
and heard noise which he attribut.
ed TO a rain or hail storm and II was
not until Mrs. Green warned him
that he realized his danger. The fire,
which seems to have begun In the
hay loft, was by that time well out OF
control. Alarm was quickly spread
by telephone and the inhabitants of
all the neighboring terms responding.
All live stock. cattle, horses and hogs
in the building were rescued and one
woman had courage to enter the
flames and save the harness
A Scripps.Booth touring car owned
by James Burdick Of North Adams,
a son.in.law OF MIR. and Mrs. Green,
which was stored for the night on the
first floor of the barn was total
loss, also all the farm implements and
wagons owned by Mr. Green. His car,
however, was kept in another build.
ing. A large stack of hay, besides
all the hay contained by the, barn
was consumed. While the loss has
not been estimated an inadequate in
surance of six hundred dollars was
on the barn and contents.
Through courage of Mr.. Green and
several who attended. the house and
other out hulld nrg were saved from
the names.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
PRIZES TO YOUNG vERMoNTERs
Howard and Donovan Houston, Cabot
Have Best Maple Sugar Accounts

Burlington, Oct. l6.-H. p. Young
farm management demonstration, Uni
versity of Vermont extension service,
announces the winners of the special
cash prizes offered last spring for the
best kept accounts in maple sugar
production.
This Is a part of plan suggested
by Mr.. Young in conference with the
state club leaders to make more eff
fective and efficient system OF farm
accounts.
These young Vermonters are the
winners. First prize $40. Howard and
Donovan Houston, Cabot, second
prize. SO. William Mccormick, Pitts
ford third prize, 81. Robert Macon
her. Westford: fourth prize, 81, Ken
meth Stevens. West Glover; fifth
prize, SO; Archie Bryant Woloott;
sixth prize, 81, Maurice Fish. Ira
seventh prize, 81, Harold Blakey. I'm
derhill,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
ASSISTANT JUDGE
HAD BUSY FORENOON
Thrsc Attempt, to Mix Booze and Gas.
ollne Bring Mixers Before
Judue Bennett,

Three attempts to carry booze and
gasoline in automobiles one in.
stance some OF the booze was outside
of the mobilists--resulted In
hearings before Acting Municipal
Judge Edward c. Bennett this fore
noon, Judge William j. Meagher hav-
ing put the head OF the court on
wheels and moved II to N~nchester.
Hugh Rice of Searsburg and Adel.
bert Il. Stone of Halifax were arrest
ed Saturday evening when they re.
fused to head orders of the traffic
officer. When their car was run
down by Motorcycle officer Goodbeau
II was found to contain a pint and a
quart of hooch and small quantity
of gin When arraigned this after.
noon, Rice waived examination.
A. ]. McGrath was fined Sl5 for =
second offense of intoxication with
costs of $40,
James +. Murray, who claims his
home is at Hinsdale, Mass, was fined
$50 with costs of slO45 for operating
an automobile while under the infu.
'ence Of intoxicating liquor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
HALL-MILLS CRIME NO
NEARER SOLUTION
Mrs Hall Appears After Days Of Sc
clusion, But viii Not Be
interviewed.

New Brunswick. N. j., Oct. 16.-Tbe
local authorities engaged in the in
vestgatlon OF the month-old Staying
OF the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and
Mrs. Eleanor Rhlnehart Mills were
practically idle yesterday, awaiting
the order of Supreme Court Justice
Parker, of Newark, which will decide
whether the case is to be continued
in their hands or to be put in charge
of State Attorney General McCran
If Justice Parker's order places the
invest CATION in the hands OF the state
authorities the leads which have been
uncovered by the three detectives
from the state constabulary will be
taken up by the state prosecutors
men.
The investigation by the state troop.
ers has been largely independent OF
that being conducted by the local au
thortes and far more secretive, but
one in which certain citizens OF New
Brunswick repose the greatest faith.
None of the trio of troopers were in
town yesterday but they were said to
be following clues In other cities of
the state. Their theory, in the MAN,
Is that the couple were not killed on
the Somerset county farm, where the
bodies were found. They also attach
Importance to the clue, first mention.
ed Saturday by County Detective Tot
ten, that when the bodies were discov-
cred the rector's eyes had been care
fully closed, while those OF Mrs. Mills
had been left open.
The local authorities who have ex.
pressed doubt about the statement Of
Mrs. Hall that she had never heard
any gossip regarding her husband and
the choir singer. are seeking an ex.
PLANTATION, II Is said, OF certain state.
ments appearing in the letters found
with the bodies. In one of these let.
tres. believed 10 have been written by
Mrs. Mills. the statement occurred.
Charlotte talks
Mrs. Hall was seen outside her home
for the first time in several days yes
terday. she worked In her garden for
two hours, but at the appearance Of
the newspapermen in the street. she
left her work and hurried into the
house. Inquiries there a moment later
ELECTED the statement that Mrs. Hall
was "indisposed and could not be
seen"
Countless tourists continue to visit
and inspect the Phillips farm. A re
suit OF this ceaseless visiting by the
curious was discovered last night by
Harry Leven. owner of the house on
the farm. Every knick knack and OBJ
, iect in his house. which could be kept
as souvenir" he said. had been
taken. Several chairs and small tables
he reported were among the missing
furniture. The house has now been
boarded up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-10-16
STATE WILL
BEGIN To EXACT
Vermont State Library lTn
2Oseptl8 E1
'i,---' """s. lainly2f I'LL
Death and Deportation for Po-
litical Offenders
AMNESTY LIMIT EXPIRES
Few Irregulars Took Advantage
Of Government Offer
In Ireland

Dublin, Oct. 1G (By the Associated
Press The free state governments
offer of amnesty upon their surren
der for persons illegally bearing arms
holding stolen property or retaining
premises unlawfully occupied, expired
at midnight
Beginning today military authorities
are. empowered to punish offenders
with death, deportation, imprison'
ment, or fine and constitution of the
new courts constituted to deal with
such offenses can proceed forthwith.
The governments offer apparently
has been almost ignored.