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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
ARBUCKLE MURDER CHARGE CUT TO MANSLAUGHTER:
FILM COMEDIAN OBTAINS RELEASE ON $4,000 BAIL
Reduction of Charge as Climax
of Hearing Assailed by
District Attorney
EARLY TRIAL IS SOUGHT
"Fatty" May 60 to Trial on an
Original Charge on Octo.
Der Third

San Francisco, Sept. 29.-Roscoe G..
FATTY Arbuckle is to be tried on a
charge of manslaughter in connection
with the death of Miss Virginia Rappe,
film actress, within few days if pres.
ent plans of District Attorney Mat
thew Brady materialize.
A murder charge sworn out against
Arbuckle by Mrs. Bambina Maude Del
mcnt, companion of Miss Rape at 4
party in Arbuckle's room Yesterday
was reduced to manslaughter charge.
This came as climax TO preliml-
nary hearing which laA been in pro.
gress nearly two weeks and evoked
bitter comment from Brady. s
Arbuckle gained his freedom short
ly after the preliminary hearing was
ended. He already had on deposit
$4,000 bail in connection with an in.
dictment charging manslaughter re-
turned against him in the same case
by county judge and This was trans.
ferred to cover the proceedings aris-
ing from Mrs. Delmont's complaint.
On the grand jury accusation he was
placed "On his own re:0gnizance" to
return October 3. That date had been
set sometime ago, but Brady announc-
ed last night that If he coud he woull
utilize it to bring Arbuckle to trial on
the belmont complaint as modified
yesterday.
IN JAIL 1S DAYS
Arbuckle had been incarcerated
since Saturday., September 10, when
a charge of murder was sworn out
against him by Mrs. Bambina Maude
belmont. This charge was reduced
today to manslaughter by Judge
Sylvan Lazarus at the end of pre-
liminary hearing in police court and
Arbuckle was released on his own
recognizance to answer it. The
charge on which he furnished bail
was manslaughter Indictment re-
turned against him by the county
grand jury.
Arbuckle remained in the prison
for several minutes after his release,
chatting with his brother, A. C. Ar
buckle Of this city. He did not an
nounce his plans.
Not enough evidence was intro
duced to warrant Arbuckle being
held to answer for murder, Judge
Lazarus said in reducing the charge.
There was enough in Arbuckle's con-
duct at the drinking party at the
Hotel St. Francis which led to Miss
Rappe's death to justify his being
held for manslaughter, however, he
announced.
Smile Returns
A trace of Arbuckle's famous mo-
ton picture smile was restored to
his face by his release but he had no
statement to make beyond saying
"thank you" to various, people who
shook his hand and said "congratu-
Iations, Roscoe" He left the prison
in company with his brother, A. c.
Arbuckle Of San Francisco and went
to a hotel
Assistant District Attorney Isadore
Golden and Milton r. U'Ren, who
prosecuted the police court hearing,
objected vigorously to Judge
Lazarus decision saying they felt
Miss Rappe's screams Il am dying!
he hurt me!" when she was found in
agony were sufficient evidence alone
to warrant Arbuckle's being tried on
a murder charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
PUBLIC TO
PROVIDE JOBS

Des Mcines, Ia, Sept. 39.-Governor
Kendall issued proclamation today
appealin to Iowans to exert every ef.
fort to relieve unemployment in the
state 1t is conservatively estimated
he stated, that $4,000 men in the state
with families are deprived of the ordi-
nary means OF subsistence.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
SHOCK is FELT
IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. ga slight
earthquake shock was felt in the
southwest section of Los Angeles early
this morning The tremor lasted but
a few seconds and no damage was re-
ported.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
DEMOCRATS FOR
DISARM PARLEY

Washington, Sept. 20. Senate
Democrats at conference today adopt
ed resolution expressing the hope
that "the fullest measure Of success
attend the disarmament conference
called by President Harding"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
SCOUT CRUISER :,
SLAUNCHED

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 29.-Tne
light scout cruiser Richmond was
launched here today. The sponsor
was Miss Elizabeth Scott, of Rich
mOnd, Va.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
TOO ANXIOUS TO QUIT

Shanghai, Sept. 29-Yen Heng.ti,
employed by NJ. Hampton, showed
such anxiety to resign that Hampton
became suspicious A search Of
Yen's luggage revealed several pieces
of clothing belonging to his employ.
er
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
REWARD OFFERED
BY GOVERNOR

A reward of 5000 has been added
by the state To the reward already Of
f. ed by the Grand Forks city COM
mission for the apprehension of the
murderer of Mrs. 'Bloona Seliger, aged
woman, found slain in her own home.
The reward was offered by the Gov
ernor on request of the city attor-
MY of Grand Forks, it was said at his
Office
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
PAINTING IS IDENTIFIED

London, Sept. 29-One. of the best
examples of the art of Vandyck, fam
Gus painter, has been discovered In
Kinks college. 1t had been hanging
on wall there and had not been iden-
titled until taken down to be cleaned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
Dairy Meeting

The second dairy meeting to COM
plete plans for organization of dairy
circuit in Burleigh county will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the Commercial club rooms.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
u, s. TREATY
IS RATIFIED

Berlin, Sept 29.-(By the Associated
Press.--The foreign affairs commits
sion of the Reichstag today gave its
approval to the ratification of the
peace treaty with the United States.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1921-09-29
GOVERNOR SPEAKS
AT VALLEY CITY

Governor Lynn J. Frazier will speak
at Valley City Saturday afternoon, Oc-
tober l., it was announced at his Of
fice.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
HENRY {. ROY
RISKEDLIFE TO
SAVE ANOTHER
Additional Details of
Tragedy That Cost 3
Lives at Pierce's Mill

The Caledonian-Record is only
too glad to make amends for its
failure to find another real hero of
the terrible drowning tragedy at
Pierce's Mills on Saturday after
noon, July I'd, when three lives
were sacrificed. According to let
ter received from West Barnet,
Henry G. Roy, risked his life in a
vain attempt to save Miss Bennett,
one of the victims of the tragedy,
and is even now suffering from the
effects of his great eXertion OH
that dav in SAVING a human life.
The communication which the
Caledonian-Record is very glad to
print is as follows:
West Barnet, Vt. July II, 1921
Dear Sir:
After reading the account of the
drowning accident that occurred at
Pierce's Mills, July I'd and pub
lished in the Daily Caledonian on
the 9Th, the people of West Barnet
came to the conclusion that the re-
port was written by one who had
but little information concerning
the tragedy or by one of a jealous
disposition and wanted to reserve
all the bravery for one person.
However, it is not the intention of
the writer who was an eyewitness
to this awful calamity to detract
one iota from the bravery of any
person who made an effort to save
life upon that occasion, but rath-
er to add a few words in recogni-
ton of the bravery Of Henry P.
Roy, who was the first to go into
the murky waters of the Passump-
sic, perfectly willing to sacrifice
his life if need be in order that
another might live, which was pro-
ven when without an instant of
hesitation he plunged in after the
girl who was struggling for life
but she proved too heavy for him
as he was handicapped by having
shoes on and would have paid the
penalty of death if Providence had
not interviewed and placed a rope
within his grasp and he was pulled
ashore in q semi-conscious conul-
ton. Since then he has been unable
to perform his usual duties and it
will be many months before he is
to the degree of health
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY

Mrs. Geo. Babcpck is expected
to return home this week from
Portland, Maine, where she has
been spending several weeks with
her son, John Babcock.
Mrs. A. C. Tingley and daughter
Ruth of Tewksbury, Mass, have
been visiting, Mr.. and Mrs. |. M.
Locke.
M. L. Hovey of st. Johnsbury
was here sunday morning.
David RaTage, Jr., returned to
his work in Cincinnati, Ohio Sat-
urday. Last Sunday evening July
10, he had charge of the evening
meeting. His many friends en-
joyed his leadership very much.
Frank Justin is taking a vaca-
ton from the road patrol work
and is cutting his hay.
Russell Griswold visited his
mother, Mrs. Flora Griswold, one
dav last week.
Miss Edith Rudd of Nashua, N.
H., who has been visiting the past
week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Steve Rudd, returned home
Sunday.
Gardner Shores has been work
ing at Fitzdale the past week.
The c. E. Society gave an apron
social at the vestry last Wednes-
day evening. Cake and lemon sher-
bert were served, and a good time
enjoyed. About $11. were added to
the treasury.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
Rural Schools of Vt.
To Be Standardized

Continued from page one)
should assist in general state pub
licity.
Frequent and helpful press
notices should be provided, giving
attention not only to desired ends
and to plans for improvement, put
also to reports of achievements
and to lists of schools and towns
that secure worthy results
Booklets and circulars should be
prepared for distribution. Especi-
ally we recommend issuing a
pamphlet on rural schools as a
handbook for the inspector and for
school authorities.
Meetings in local communities,
oranges, church societies, enter
tainments for the public in the
school buildings, etc, should be
planned for.
School exhibits at town meet
ings, public stores, and at school
should be arranged.
3. Administration. The admins
tration of the plan would include:
1. Personal work of the super
visor.
2. Office and clerical work. This
would be done in part by local SUI
perintendents and other school
officials, and in part by the cleri-
cal force in the commissioner
office. 1t would include distribu-
ton of circulars, correspondence,
tabulating results, keeping re-
cords Of standard and non stand
ard schools, awarding and distrib-
uting plates, buttons, ETC., and
keeping account of disbursements
and expenses.
This work could be done with
out increasing the present office
force.
4. Incentives and Inducements.
These would be of two kinds.
1st. Honor rewards. Standard
and superior schools should be
awarded suitable plates and pupils
and teacher might well be awarded
buttons. Suitable complimentary
certificates should be sent to school
authorities preferably directors)
and an honor list should be kept |
at the commissioners office and be
published from time to time as
occasion might require.
2nd. Financial rewards. Our
present law regulations provide |
for certain state aid that will apply !
toward establishment and !
of standard school. |
Such aid may be classed as fol
lows:
I. State aid for teachers salaries
from $500 to $500 per week.
2. State aid for repairs ETC., up
to maximum of $500 for each town.
3. Disbursement for current eX-
penses varying from nothing to
possibly $50 per school.
In addition to this aid there
should be some plan devised that |,
would serve as a direct inducemeut i.
to establish and to continue stand-
ard schools. Such aid should be
automatically available for every
school that is standardized, be
simple in its administration, and
be planned so as not to exceed a
set, reasonable sum of money. On
this point the chairman's report
should be given favorable con-
Finally your committee recon-
nends the immediate Inauguration
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
BOURKE COCHRAN SPEAKS

The parliamentary tactics of the
so-called Steering committee
in the House Of Representatives
do not always merit the approval
Of Congressman Boulke Cochran
OF New York city and in a recent
speech in the House he voiced his
protest as follows:
How many of the Members
around me now are known to the
country at large? | repeat this
question with mournful realiza-
ton that the answer can not in
spire US with pride in our situation.
Why has this House shrunk so
low in public esteem? Why are
our proceedings no longer import
ant enough to obtain even mention
IN the newspapers? Why are gen
tlemen as soon as they reach a
conspicuous place here, ready to
give up that which formerly was
the dearest aspiration of genius
and patriotism in order to seek
elsewhere success which they con-
slider more valuable and more
crcditablc? / will tell you. 1t is
because by rules and procedure
uch as his you nave so hampcred
the House that it has sunk into in
capacity and therefore iias ceased
to be regarded seriously by the
people.
What is it that has atrophied
this House--rcduced it to such
stclility? l have heard it said that
the reason for this decline of the
House in Importance is decline in
the ability of its Members. Moth
ing, in nv judgment, could be
further from the truth. | have
known the House for "a years, and
now on my return, after an alb
sence of II years, have been pro-
foundry impressed and immensely
cheered by the high order of abili-
ty displayed in debate on this floor.
There should be open to every
one of you here the same oppor-
tunity that came to Blaine, that
came to Bryan, that came in the
early days to Henry Clay. Abili-
ties just as shining are possessions
not few but of many among you.
Especially the younger men. What
you lack is a theater for exercis-
ing them equally favorable. OF
this you are deprived by rules and
procedures which have emasculat-
ed the House.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
PASSUMPSIC

Miss Martha Granger is spend
ing some time with her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Welch.
Dorcas Judkins is spending her
vacation with her sister, Mrs. Al
bert Granger.
Mrs. Ballou is quite sick and has
a nurse caring for her.
Miss Paro is working for Fred
Labay.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
EAST RYEGhTE

Mis- jean Smith Of Woodsville,
N. H., was the guest of Mrs. L. W.
lChambellin.
South Ryegate played the local
team on Buffers field Saturday
afternoon the score was six to
three in favor of South Ryegate;
A lawn party was given Friday
evening by Junior c. E. Society.
About SIG was taken in.
Mrs. Eugene Field was the quest
of Mrs. G.. B. Wallace a few days
last week.
Irene Roberts entertained par
ty of little friends Thursday after
noon. The occasion her fifty birth
day. Delicious refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Arthur Judd and daughter
Martha spent Wednesday at l.. r.
Harvey's in Passumpsic.
Mrs. Larkin Hosford of Woods
vile N. H., spent one day recent
ly with Mrs. Otis Hunt.
Arthur and Grace Shortsleeves
Of Burlington are spending some
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1921
LET'S START SOMETHING

Why do not the powers that be
have the lettering on the soldiers
monument in Court House park
touched up so that the admiling
present generation can read the
names of the heroes of the Civil
War enumerated thereon?
Then, why does not some pub
lie spirited citizen Or citizens start
fund to provide for series of
cluster lamps to beautify the park
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19

time with their father George
Shortslceves.
Miss Verna Roe of Peacham wa IS
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j. R.
Alger part of last week.
Miss Dorothy Franklin of
Woodsville, N. Fl. is spending the
week end at her home here.
George Cinnamond returned
home Saturday from Canada ac-
companied by his uncle and aunt
of Canada.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19

CAMPS TO RENTAL Pond
side two furnished cottages, one
small and one large enough for
two parties on state road IL miles
from st. Johnsbury on road going
from Danville to Barnet. Good
fishing and boating, telephone
connected and mail delivered. For
further particulars see A. B. Dow
Agency, office over Bailey's Music
Rooms, st. Johnsbury, VT. Ills
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19

and make it more attractive, both
by day and night!
W by not start something, even if
it il hot weather!
EDIT
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19

of the plan, so that definite work
may begin before the opening of
the fall term.
Respectfully Submitted,
DOROTHY CAN'T ED FISHER
CLARENCE II. DEMPSEY
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-07-19
that he enjoyed before.

About the time Mr.. Roy became
exhausted from his struggles with
the Bennett girl, Mr.. Wheeler went
out and heroically tried to save
her life but sank beneath the water
and was never seen alive again.
Now, as far as the writer knows
Roy and Wheeler were the only
persons to attempt to save the
lives of the drowning victims, al
,though after it was too late,
stranger, to the writer, swan out
and rot the bathing cap belonging
to the Bennett "irl.
With these facts before the eyes
of all who witnessed this catas-
trophe you can readily see why the
friends Of Henry c. Roy are at
loss to understand in the Caledon-
ian's account of this accident. why
his name received no mention fer
he certainly acted the part of a
hero.
Yours truly
A. w. HASTE.
The story of the drowning acct
dent at Picrce's Mills was covered
by Arthur F. Stone, editor of the
Caledonian-Record and one of the
best known newspapermen in Yer
mont. Mr.. Stone needs no apollo
gies for his story. He went to the
scene Of the accident when the
body Of the Upper girl was still
in the water. The excitement at the
scene was intense. AS everyone
knows at such time it is hard to
collect an entirely complete and
accurate account of so great a
tragedy. Everyone was unnerved
Out of the conflicting statements
Mr.. Stone wove a story which in
the main details told the story. We
are glad to have brought to our
attention the heroic deed of Mr.
Roy. 1t was a pardonable oversight
that this did not get into the ORR
ginal story in view of the condition
under which the news was gath
cred.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17
Seeks Yard For
Criminal Insane

More adequate provision for the
care of oregon's criminal insane
will be sought by DR.. r. e. Lee
Steiner, superintendent OF the
state hospital for the insane here,
at the next meeting Of the state
board OF control. A ward for the
criminal insane to be operated In
connection with the state prison
here is DR.. Steiner's solution Of the
problem. Such a ward, he con-
tends, could be provided at very
small expense.
Under present conditions at
tendants at the hospital are In con-
stant danger Of their lives from
the criminal insane. Numerous
instances are recorded on which
dangerous weapons and tools have
been smuggled In through the iron
bars of the criminal ward at the
hospital here by friends on the
outside, such a practice being Inn
possible to prevent under the pre-
sent arrangement, DR.. Steiner
states.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17
Road Work In
18Counties Up
For Contracts

Road improvements in 1e o
oregon's SO counties. involving al
expenditure OF approximatei,
$500.ooo viii be up for considera.
tion by the state highway commits.
sion at its meeting in Portland on
August 30. This, according to Roy
Klein, secretary to the commission
will represent the last big let
ting" OF road Jobs for this season
The program for the session fol-
lows:
Clackamas county---Mt. Hood
Loop highway, Multnomah coun-
ty line to Salmon river, divided I'm
to three units. Multnomah coun-
ty line Sandy. 6.5 miles macadam;
Sandy Cherryville, 6.7 miles ma
cadam; Cherryville Brightwood,
5.s miles macadam.
Clatsop county-Coast highway,
Youngs Bay bridge and north ap-
proach. paving.
Crook county--Crooked River
Prinevilie- Bear creek,
Deschutcs county-Central Ore
gon highway, Bend-Horse Ridge
section, graveling, 1913 miles.
Douglas county-Roseburg- Coos
Bay highway, Winston-Camash hill
section, lis miles grading.
Grant county-John Day River
highway, Wheeler county line east
liza miles macadam.
Hood River county-Mt. Hood
Loop highway, Booth hill section.
miles grading.
Jackson and klamath counties
--Ashland-Klamath Falls high,
way. Jenny creek-Hayden creek
section, two units, 14.3 miles grad
ng.
Jackson county--Pacific high
way, Ashland Talent section,
present roadbed; Pacific
Central Point-G Gold Hill
section, widening present roadbed.
Josephine county--Pacific high
way, Wolf creek Graves creek sec
ion, widening roadbed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17

Malheur county-Centra1 Orc.
gon highway. Vaie-Burrel section
6.5 miles grading and graveling
John Day River highway. Jamie.
son-Brogan section. 6.2 miles
grading.
Umatilla county--Guard fenc<
on state highways, approximately
10000 lineal feet.
Yamhili county - West Side
highway. McMinnville-Amity sec.
tion "a miles graveling; Yves,
Side highway. Yamhill City sec
tion, 5000 yards OF pavement.
Bridges.
Baker county-Four culverts
and two short trestle spans on the
Huntington-Nelson section.
Lane county - Superstructure
only for a bridge over the william
ette river between Cottage Grove
and Latham.
Malheur county-A 90 foot
steel truss span with wood ap-
proaches over Bully creek near
Vale.
Morrow county-Three bridges
1T the town of Heppner; a 80 foot
concrete span In the town OF Lex
Ington.
Umatilla county-A bridge over
Stage guich at Stanfield.
Wa1. .ngton county, concrete
bridge of three spans totaling rs
'eet in length over Scoggins creek
near Forest Grove.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17

the proposition of paying the con-
tractors, Pugh & sauer. the bal
ance due on their cement side
walks contract which they par
TALLY completed this spring was
again discussed, but, upon the re-
port Of the city engineer the
amount was not paid as the con-
tract has not been completed ac-
cording to plans and specifica-
tions.
Abount $1,000 was allowed str.
Lee on work which has been COM
pleted thus far this month In that
section of town where the concrete
streets are being laid.
The report from City Engineer
Hines in regard to a visit by one
of the state health officers was
submitted TO the council. The
council was informed that the Of
ficer was investigating the sani-
tary conditions Of the sewage sys-
tenn and reported that he would be
glad to cooperate with the city in
tryinEt rebuild or improve the
condition but particularly the sep
tic tank.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17
Lodge Named
For Conference

washington. Aug. 1e.-Henry
Cabot Lodge. chairman OF the SEN
ate foreign relations committee.
has been definitely selected by
President Harding as a member
OF the American delegation to the
disarmament conference.
The senate voted Ss to Is to-
day to recess from Wednesday
August "a to Wednesday Septem-
ber 21.
The senate today passed biz
making 1t possible for the presi-
dent to appoint Major General
Leonard Wood governor general
OF the Philippines.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-17
Camp Grounds Are
Commended by Doctor

Commendation OF Salem's auto
camp grounds was made by DR.. f.
q. Sticker, state health officer,
after a tour Of inspection, follow
ing meeting of the state health
and eugenic board this morning at
the state hospital.
Accompanying DR.. Sticker was
DR.. w. b. Morse, who suggested
the tour. Or. Sticker said that the
grounds were in better shape than
any he had thus far seen through
out the state and his experience
has been quite general In this re-
gard.