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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
TWO COMPANIES TO
HAVE MARDI GRAS
Company l and Headquarters Company
Appoint General Committee and
Plan Four.Day Aflair.

At a meeting of Company ] and the
Headquarters company last night pre-
liminaTy plans were made to hold a
mardi gras in Festival hall four nights,
beginning Feb. and ending Feb. 4.
Free dancing will be enjoyed each night
and high class entertainment is prom
ised. Special door prizes and novelty
nights are planned. Five useful prizes
will be given away as follows; First
prize, two tons of coal: I'd, barrel of
flour: Sd. ham: 4th, lady's or man 5
shoes and a Waterman fountain pen.
The hall viii be made to look as at
tractive as possible and the committee
win spare no effort or expense to make
this mardi gras a big success. The mardi
gras general committee has decided to
have a popularity contest in conjunc-
tion with the mardi gFas. To the most
popular young lady. in town viii be
given a diamond ring: I'd prize. a gold
wrist watch; Sd prize, 2l-niece mani
cure set.
The general committee consists of l..
y. Cundiff. chairman: \ J. EXner, treas
urer: g.. +. GuStafSOn, secretary /;
Charles A. +. Goodwip> and Roy B.
Miner.
The receipts from the mardi gras will
be used for furnishing rooms for the
companies in the memorial armory and
community house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
MALE CHORUS NEEDS
PLACE FOR MEETING
'BOardin' Round Not Way to Get Best
Results Director Dugan Con-
tributing His Services.

The Brattleboro male chorus met Tues
day night at the Methodist church with a
record attendance Like the old-time
teacher. this organization has been
'boardin' round which is not the way
to get the best results. Each member is
taxed small amount to cover incidentals
and music. This seems to be all that can
be- done at present in the matter of ex-
penSe.
\ regular place Of meeting is necessity
if the chorus is 10 become Brattleboro
asset. but this needs little money ftom
outside sources. 1t j. the hope of the
chorus that some of the public-spiIited
people will come to the assistance of the
chorus and in this way make it possible
for il To be vital factor in the community
life of the town. For the present Mr..
Dugan. the director, is giving his services
without compen>a tion and only asks that
some definite object be i'm mind.
At the next meeting. the date 70 be
announced. each man whose name is i'm
the membership list is urged to be on
hand to help roll the ball
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
PLAY BY MEMBERS
OF WOMAN'S CLUB
Audience of Club Members Greatly
Amused by Presentation of The
NeighbOrS, by ZOna Gale.

Despite the storm good number of
the members of the Brattleboro Wom-
an 5 club gathered at Odd Fellows tenn
pie Yesterday afternoon and were
greatly amused by the presentation of
Lhe Neighbors, written by Zona Gale,
by a cast composed of club members,
under the direction OF the dramatic
Every part was well taken Mrs. Ed
mund r. Pratt as Mis- Diantha Able,
in whose home the scene was set, and
Mrs Louis D. Greene as Miss Elmira
Moran. one of the neighbors, were par
ticularly good and kept the audience in
laughter. Mrs. Arthur p. Carpenter was
especially well fitted to take the part
Richardson as Peter, the grocery boy,
who was in love with lneZ Mrs. Ernest
V. Barre but was too bashful to tell
her so. carried out the purpose of her
role with good effect, and Mrs Barre eff
fectiyely performed her part of the plot.
Mrs Harry G. Freeman was a typical
grandma. who could do nothing but cut
and vino. rug rags -. Miss Trot, in the
person Of Mrs. William H. Haywood,
was ready with suggestions to help plan
shower for Miss Carry Ellsworth
Miss Izetta Nj. StewartD, who expected
her orphaned nephew from the West TO
care for and upon whom her neighbOrs
felt great burden had thus fallen al
though she looked upon it as an oppor-
tunify and pleasure.
Previous to the presentation OF the
one act comedy Mrs L. P Lord read a
sketch of Zoaa Gale 5 life.
Following the play the club appropri-
ated so for Near East Relief.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
social committee served tea and the
members Joined in general sociability.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
THREE DEATHS IN STORM
One Sailor Drowned and WOrImen Killed
BY Train.

BOSTON. Jan. 12-The storm which
rushed up the Atlantic coast yesterday
brought the heaviest gale of the winter to
New England. accompanied by rain. Sleet
and snow. In its course it smashed into
the Provincetewn fishing feet and piled
up two fishing sehooners on the shore Of
Cane Cod. besides sinking two power dor
les One man was drowned. 3Nvo Boston
& Albany railroad workmeu were killed
bv an express train rear birmingham.
North and west of Boston a heavy
snowfall was reported, and in Maine and
New Hampshire trolley service was inter
rupted at sereyal points and trains We're
DELAYED In Boston the storm started
with snow which changed to sleet and
then ia heavy rain, making the streets
and sidewalks a mass of sluSh and water
for several hours. Shipping had been
warned well in advance aud kept close
to port
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, jan 12-Regular meeting
of Canton Palestine, No g. Installation
of officers by Major Gushing and staff
Banquet at $50 As members of the
ladies auxiliary are to be our guests,
every chevalier is requested to be present.
Thursday. Jan. Irregular meeting
of the Ladies' auxiliary at 7.30. The
members of the auxiliary are to be guests
of Canton Palestine at IL banquet at $50
O'Clock and at the installation of officers
later. 1t is hoped a full attendance will
be had.
Dance Friday evening, Jan. Is.
Wantastiquet lodge, l. O. o. L. with
supper at $50, followed by installation
of officers: also a matter of interest to
| all members. A good attendance is de-
sired this meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
POLISH DISPUTE is UP.
Council of League of Nations Having
Trouble With Lithuania

GENEVA. Jan. II ASSOCIATED Press
The dispute between Poland and Lith
uania over Wilma came before the council
of the league of nations today. The sit
uation in Albania and Danzig also was
on the program. but the wilma problem
held chief place. 1t is one of the most
difficult problems confronting the council
The league of nations has already evolved
n solution. but this was rejected by both
countries.
An offer by the council of the league of
nations made to the allied supreme coun-
ell at Cannes to cooperate in organizing
the Genoa economic conference has been
declined by the supreme council acting
on the suggestion of Prime Minister
Lloyd George. it was announced here to-
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
CHARGES BREACH
OF LIQUOR LAWS
States Attorney Whitney Has Adam
ROder Put Under Bonds TO Appear
MOnday-HOOeh Seized.

Adam Roder. -. of North Hinsdale.
y. H. is under bonds of $500 to appear
in the municipal court here next Monday
10 plead to the charge of transporting in
toxicating liquor. of the home brew
variety.
The young man had been suspected by
States Attorney Harold T.. Whitney of
furnishing home brew to some of the resi-
dents of the southern part of the village,
so he and Sheriff Frank l.. Wellman went
by automobile to the island at the New
Hampshire end of the new steel bridge
and waited
After a time Mr.. Roder drove past from
North Hinsdale and crossed the bridge
into BrattleborO The sheriff and states
attorney followed and were met by Chief
of-police George Wilson and Policeman
w f. Tyler and on South Main street
Mr.. ROdeT was arrested and two jugs of
hOoch were seized.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
CONDITIONS IDEAL
FOR BIG CARNIVAL.
Snow Cleared from Kinks
Moderation in Tenn
perature
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
MADE POSSIBLE
Second Days Program, Tomorrow,
Opens at 2 O'clock - Concert at 7.3O,
Followed by Ice Fete, Including Co.'S
tune Skating Party.

No better weather and snow condi-
tions for winter carnival could possibly
be desired than those which have been
brought about by the snowfall of yester-
day, followed by clearing in the night and
the moderate temperature which marks
today the opening of Brattleboro's first
tWo-day winter carnival.
Everything is in readiness for the
events. the rinks having been cleared this
forenoon. also space ON the ice for the
horse racing. Between u and 10 men
were at work in good season this MORN
ing and Frank 4. Larrow. who is in
charge of the horse races, had the town
road scraper in use to clear the ice
The deep snow also will have the eff
feet of adding TO the carnival setting.
making it desirable for the spectators To
wear winter sports outfits or other
"roughing" clothes The snow at the
rinks IS perfect for snOwshoes or skis and
spectators can wear these things il agree
able TO them to do So
II HOrSe-racing~will begin the carnival at
o clock Ii Will be followed by ski-ioring
hockey game between Springfield and
BFatUcaoro teams. skating races ana DOS
sibly other features for the afternoon. 1t
also is expected there will be some skiing
OH the Retreat banks
band of % pieces will give a con-
cert and start from the town hall build
ing at 80 o'clock this evening. leading
a narade of sleighS and groups to the
Kinks. where the fancy exhibition skating
will be done TO music by Nat" Niles.
Mrs. Niles and Mrs Blanchard all of
Boston, who will arrive on the $50
O'Clock train TO participate in the sports
of the carnival tonight
The new snow also has made possible
additional races for the second day of the
carnival: and II. \. Wood is enlisting
people for snGwshoe contests tomorrow
These probably will include obstacle
races, dash and a cross-country event.
The crOSS-cOUntry skiing and snOwshOe-
ing events will begin and end at the Kinks
TomorrowS program will open at 2
o clock with horse racing at the rinks
followed by ski races at the rinks at 3
O'Clock. The next feature of the program
VIII be a hockey game. and fancy skiing
exhibition by Fred H. Harris and Paul
C.. Estey.
In the evening a band concert will be
given at the Kinks at $50 O'Clock. An ice
fete viii be staged at 5 o'clock to include
costume skating party for which
prize VIII be offered for the best man and
woman costume skaters
The pageant of fireworks. which has
teen designed by F. X. Brown. viii in
clude an attack on a hattleship. staged
with fireworks. There will be - kinds of
fireworks and with the snow as a back
ground wonderful picture will be pre-
Sented. There also will be monster IL
Elimination. The fireworks viii be shown
at $50 o'clock. There also will be skat-
ing TO band music.
Spectators viii be able to see the horse
racing and ski and other snow events
from the highway as well as from any
position on the rinllS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
NEW FEDERAL DRY CHIEF
II w. Caswell Succeeds Rev. j. =. Lewis
In New Hampshire

CONCORD, y. H.. Jan. 12-The COVER
nor and council yesterday accepted the re-
signation of Rev, Johnathan :. Lewis as
state law enforcement officer and ap-
nointed 70 fill the vacancy Ralph w Cas-
well of Dover. Mr.. Lewis deputy for the
past two years.
the appointment of Mr.. Lewis as federal
prohibition director for this state all Iia-
nor enforcement in New Hampshire might
be left in his hands and the state Office
allowed TO lapse but Mr. Lewis himself
and the State Anti Saloon League asked
for the promotion of Mr. Caswell
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
DECISION FAVORS
RAILWAY WORKERS
Entitled to Free Transportation When
Granted Leave of Absence ON
ORGANIZATION Work.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Railway en-
ployes granted leave of absence to do or
ganization work for labor unions are
entitled to free transportation on the
roads until the leave is officially Cancelled,
il was held by a decision of the railroad
la Dor hoard yesterday.
Holding that No orderly adjudication
of differences arising between. employees
and carriers can be had if the carrier de-
clines to meet representatives of the en-
ployes' organization interested in dis
pute." the railroad labor board yesterday
directed the Interstate Railroad Co. to re
instate two employees dismissed for fur
nishing their unions with railroad in
formation.
The two, s +. Arnold. switchman,
and H. +. Silvers. a fireman. were gen
eral chairmen of their line for their re
spective unions and were dismissed,
March Is. 1921. and they were ordered
le-employed and paid for lost time since
their dismissal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
HARDING TO SPEAK
AT FARMERS MEET
Will Outline Need of Relief at Opening
of Conference - No Govern
menf Aid

WASHINGTON. Jan. l2--The critical
financial condition of the farmer is en-
gagine a growing share of President
Harding's attention in connection with
the agricultural conference which meets
here Jan. D.
He considers the situation so serious
that he is planning to appear in person
and open the conference with an address
outlining the need of relief. -....
President Harding is of the opinion
that measures of relief will have to be
of voluntary. private nature for the
Jaost part rather than governmental.
There Is Il strong feeling in official cir
cles that the government has extended
al the direct financial aid TO agriculture
that Is wise in the present state OF nj
fairs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
RANDALL & SON NEW
FIRM OF JEWELERS.
Succeed Randall & CIapp in Business. at
Corner Store Near Town Hall
o. T.. Randall Here 40 Years.

Ovando f. Randall and son, Harry K.
Randall. have formed a partnership
under the name of Randall & SON TO carry
on the jewelry business heretofore owned
by the firm of Randall x Clapp, in the cor
ner store near the towa hall building.
The senior member of the firm is one
of Brattleboro'S veteran merchants, hav-
ing been in the iewelry business here 40
years He came here from Woodstock in
1882 and formed Il partnership with Ar
thur b. Clapp, which continued until MIR.
Clapp's death in April, 1921. His son.
Harry r. Randall. has had "A position in
the store since 1902.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
AGREEMENT ON RUSSIAN RATES
American shipping Board Brought To
Terms On carrying Grain.

WASHTNGTON. Jan. 12.-Secretary
of Commerce Hoover and A. ID. LaSker,
chairman of the shipping board, in a
conference with President Harding at the
White House yesterday reached an ''amic-
able agreement" on the question of rates
for the transportation of famine relief
supplies from the United States to Rus
sia. it was learned at the close of the
meeting. ..a. -
1t was not disclosed whether Hoover
and Iasker came TO a voluntary agree
ment or whether the rate was fixed arbi-
trarily by the President.
The rates are to be announced later
by the secretary of commerce.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 12.-Martial law
at AIextia, Tex. and the surrounding oil
fields was proclaimed today by Governor
Neff. Brigadier- General Wolters of Hous-
ton will assume command at Mextia and
has power to call on such Texas national
guard forces as may be necessary to en-
force the law.
Texas rangers have. been on duty in the
MCxtia oil fields since Saturday. when in
cooperation with other officers they in
augurated cleanup campaign against
alleged saloons and gambling resorts.
Martial law became effective at >
O clock today under the proclamation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
RADICALS MUST
Be DEPORTED
Judge Anderson Decides A
gainst Bunch Released
At Boston
NEW ENGLANDERS
ARE AFFECTED
Three Massachusetts and One New Hamp-
shire Person Must Report at Boston
Immigration Authorities for DepOrta-
ton on Account of Radicalism

BOSTON, Jan. l2-The circuit court
of appeals today overruled a decision by
Judge Anderson of the federal district
court by which liberty was given a
group of radicals who had been ordered
ldeported. As result of the circuit
court : decision, Mr. and Mrs. William
I. Colyuer of Wellesley. Frank Mack OF
this city and Lew Bonda of Nashua, \,
H.. will be required to submit them
selves to the immigration authorities
again for de2ortation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
SCHOOL TEAMS TO
PLAY TOMORROW
Turner's Falls High and Brattleboro High
Have Basketball Game Scheduled
in Festival Hall

The Brattleboro high school quintet
will meet the fast Turner's Falls high
school five in Festival hall tomorrow
night The locals have been improving
rapidly since their last game, and the
contest should be hot one.
Turner's Fails always has a good team.
and the locals broke even with them last
year. beating them here and losing to
them at Turner's Falls These two facts
should aid in making the game an inter
esting one for the fans. The following
local high school players are eligible to
play tomorrow night Kenneth Babbitt.
George Daley. Harold Deyo. Harry Har-
low, Eugene ATcGarrigle and Fred Rob
bins.
There will be preliminary game be-
tween high school pickup team and a
combination faculty and alumni team.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
GENERAL AMNESTY
BY KING GEORGE
All Political OffenSes Before
Truce In Ireland
Forgiven
BRITISH EVACUATE
DUBLIN CASTLE
Release of Prisoners to Begin at Once
Probably 1.O1O Persons Will Secure
FreedOm-Twenty- Six of Them Charged
With Murder

LONDON. Jan. II tAssociated Press
King George has granted amnesty in
respect to political offenses committed in
Ireland prior to the operation of the truce
last July, it was announced today. The
release of prisoners will begin at once.
The British authorities began the evac-
uation of Dublin castle this morning.
Figures indicated that 1.010 persons
probably would come under the classified
tion of political prisoners. This number
includes 26 persons charged with murder
and 121 with attempted murder.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
SEEKS $4,000 DAMAGES
Farmland Trys To Recover For Injuries
By Bull. %

BOSTON. Jan. 12-Seeking compen-
satien tor injuries received when he was
gorpd by a bull. Fred j. Neiss of Ash
land filed suit for $4,000 yesterday after
noon in the superior court, East Cam
bridge. against J. T. Stevens of Leicester,
owner of the bull
Neiss alleges that he entered the EN-
ploy of Stevens on Sept. 13, 1920, and
that on the following day he was gored
by the bull, of whose wild nature he had
not been appraised Neiss claims that he
was unable TO work for considerable
length of time because of the injuries he
sustained.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
CABINET WITH BRAND.
French Premier to Meet Deputies This
Afternoon.

PARIS. Jan. II (Associated Press -
Premier BRAND arrived here this morn
ing and will speak on the Cannes nego-
tiations in the chamber of deputies this
afternoon with the full support of his
cabinet behind him. IT was stated after a
cabinet meeting.
NJ BRAND convinced the cabinet it is
learned. that the Anglo-French pact was
the best thing obtainable in the way of
them what / did at Cannes, not what
am reported to have done, NJ. BRAND
said. Il was not playing golf there"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
GRANITE WORKERS STRIKE.
VIII Not Accept Wage Cut at Quincy
QuarrieS.

shops of this city were virtually without
cutters today as the result of the protest
by the Granite Cutters union against a
wage reduction of 50 a day. Approx
mately 500 men were said to be affected.
Union officials said any reduction of
wages at this time would be a violation
of the working agreement which runs un-
til April /. The present wage is $S a day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
SENTENCED TO MONASTERY
Patriarch of ConstantinOple Convicted of
Trying ia G~eate SchisIn
ATHENS. il

ATHENS. Jan. II Associated Press)
An ecclesiastical court presided over by
the AIetropolitans of Athens today found
most Reverend Meletois Metaxakis. re-
Gently elected patriarch of CONSTANT
nople, guilty of attempting TO bring about
a schism in the church. 1t ordered that
he be deprived of his every rank and Sc
cluded as a monk in the monastery at
Zante Archbishop Metaxakis was not
present at the trial
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
Red Men S Hall

Thursday. Jan u. s p. Regular
meeting of Pocahontas Council, No. 4. d
of F. At $50 supper will be served to
members of the Council preceding the rails
ing of the chiefs by the deputy, Mrs. liza
Spaulding of Springfield Vt All mem
berS are urged to attend
Friday, Jan. 13-Quonekticut tribe No
,, J. O. r.. NJ Raising of chiefs \
good supper will be served at $50. Every
member is urged to be present
Dance every SATURDAY, night
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
EMPLOYEES GIVEN
LIFE POLICIES
BrattlebOrO Trust Co. Takes Out Group
Insurance for rs Employees, Pay
ing All Premiums

The Brattleboro Trust Co. has just pre-
sented 10 its 16 employees life insurance
policies of substantial amounts. taken
out as group insurance through the Brit
tan & Howe agency. The policies are of
the straight life variety, and. the Trust Co
pays the premiuna long as the policy
holders remain in its employ This is
said to be the first instance of its kind
in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
TRANSPORT CROOK
RIDING OUT GALE
Vessel Reported Leaking Yesterday Oper'
ating Under Own Steam-I- >.
Soldiers Aboard

NEW YORK, Jan PA wireless
message received by the army transport
service in Brooklyn said the transport
Crook, carrying United States soldiers
from Germany, was riding easily under
her own steam through a moderate south
west gale The Crook reported yesterday
that she had sprung leak, but later said
repairs had been made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
TWO MEMBERS OF
CREW DROWNED
Left Sinking Ship in Small Boat During
Last Nights Gale and Boat
CapsiZeS
ASBTRY PARK, Y. J., Jan. Il

ASBURY PARK, y. J.. Jan. 12.-Wil-
liam Johnson of Wareham, Mass and a
Philadelphia man. members of the crew
Of the barge Havana, are believed to have
been drowned during the gale last night,
when a small boat in which they had set
cut from the sinking barge capsized in a
heavy sea. Captain Cecil Johnson of New
Bedford, Mass. master of the Havana.
and Herbert LaChance of FAN River,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
GOV. HARTNESS ILL
WITH PNEUMONIA
rival in Montpeier-Has Had Cold
for Several Days
Especial to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER. Jan. /.

Gov. james Hartness was taken with
chill after arriving here Tuesday night and
was very i'll during the night, and next
morning his illness was pronounced
pneumonia.
He is at rooms in the home of Frank Z.
Lowe on Main street. Mrs Hartness is
with him.
Governor Hartness has had a cold sew
eral days and was not feeling we'll when
he came up on the train
Mai II. B. Shaw, secretary of civil and
military affairs, acted in the governor 5
place at meeting of the state board of
health yesterday in Burlington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12

Football for women has become an or
ganized sport in England, under the
name of the English Ladies Football As
Sociation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-01-12
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Jan. l3. 6IJ p. m.-Annual
supper OF the church Tor all members
and their hunbands and wives. II is
hoped that every member will try to at
tend. The annual meeting of the church
will. follow the supper.