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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29

called to Mr. Freeman to look out.
She said Mr.. Freeman vomited blood.
The third witness was Ralph Ferry,
who said he was in the shop in the
rear of the garage and heard the ail-
tomobile horn and then the crash as II
a machine had struck a wagon. He
came forward through the garage and
saw the automobile with Messrs. Parry
and Dodge r.yyVitness told Of marks
on the ground as ii made by some OBJ
iect which was showed along.
Gross examination was apparently
intended to impeach the witness BY
bringing out discrepancies between his
testimony and his letter to Secretary
Of State Black regarding the fatality.
When court adjourned for the noon re-
cess Attorney General Archibald and
Attorney Gordon were arguing over a
statement in the letter.
Judge Sherman r. Moulton excused
all the jurors except those sitting on
the case unless it is found necessary
to hold further session before the
March term, in which case the jurors
will be notified by the clerk OF the
county court. As the last case on the
jury list for the September tern
that Of r. L. Eatoi VS.. Fred Sweetse Z
has already been tried, it seems prec;
able that the jurymen will not -
asked to return. Following the
iournment Of court, Lewis c. Moody,
clerk of the court, paid off the excused
Jurors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
DIDN'T PROMISE ROAD.
Gov. Hartness Tells Rutland County
Men No Funds For 1t.

Rutland. VT. Nov. 29.-Stating pos
itively that he had never given the
Rutland COMMITTEES any promise to
build the so-ealled Gateway" road,
Gov. James Hartness last night in
formed members of that committee and
County Highway Commissioner w. r.
Bush at the Berwick that there were
no state funds available to match
the new federal appropriation and that
the road could not be built before 1923
unless funds were Forthcoming from
the towns Through which the road
would pass.
Il consider this most important
highway" said the executive. ~and en-
sirelv agree with the committee that
it would be Of great advantage TO the
state. but-fhere are no state funds
available for that purpose"
Explaining in detail what the situa-
tion was, State Commissioner Thur
". Dix said that all available funds
had been apportioned elsewhere and
that Rutland county had already had
all the state funds apportioned there
to.
Quericd as 20 whether 1t was cos
fomary TO have a survey made two
years before the work could be under
taken. Mr. Dix said that sometimes
that vas done in order to get the work
in line for future construction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
COMMUNITY HOUSE BENEFIT.
Will Be Put on at the Park Theatre
Monday, Dec. S.

The Community house of Barre
stands at present in such a position
that public backing is necessary for
its continuance as charitable organi-
cation of the city. Quietly working
at all times to supply aid to the needy,
considerable good is done, but passes
unnoticed by busy public.
A review Of the Community house
as going concerI- viii serve to call
necessary attention to its many actiyi-
ties. Its aim is to supply clearing
house for all charities of Barre. Steps
already taken in this direction are eyi-
denced by corporation with the city
poor department and the provision Of
Office headquarters for the Red Cross
nurse. As matter of fact the re-
making Of garments engages the at.
tention Of many Barre women who are
devoting their time to this purpose.
Hundreds Of garments are remodeled
and distributed.
The equipment of the Community
house consists OF a two-story build
ing on Spgulding street which is open
at all times and has head worker
Of constant availability to call. The
house itself furnishes a day nursery
for working parents, and an overnight
-refuge for stranded strangers, especial
ly girls.
The milliners ane dressmakers OF the
city have formed classes which meet
at the Community house weekly to
give instructions to girls in the making
Of the hats and dresses,
Also realizing the worthiness of the
cause. the Park theatre has agreed to
give benefit performances at the matt
nee and evening of Monday, Dec. 5.
The following prizes are offered TO
children who wish to sell tickets In
advance.
First prize So; second prize, SO;
third prize 81. The next zen per-
sons selling the most tickets will re-
ceive a kewpie doll apiece.
The Community house was begun
and fostered by Barre people; it has
a working organization which deserves
support. There is way for every
one to help.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
MORATORIUM FOR
GERMANY PROPOSED
BY Which Her Debt to Allies Might
Be Put Over for Two or
Three Years.

London, Nov 90 (By the Associated
Press) - Rumors OF a proposed mora
torium for Germany are revived by the
Daily Mail, which reported that Sir
John Bradbury, British delegate on the
Preparations commission, has drafted a
memorandum on the subject for the
consideration Of the cabinet.
The newspaper says, that as a re-
suit. the cabinet may urge morato-
rum on &c lany's debts TO the allies
Of two or three years, on condition
that she cease manufacturing currency.
DIR. Walter Rathenau, former Ger.
man minister of reconstruction, and
DIR. Walter Simons, former foreign
minister, arrived in London to-day and
ii is surmised that their visit is con-
nected with the reparations question.
Barren Edgar DArbernon, British ann
bassador TO Germany, is also here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
GIRL TELLS STORY
OF THE ASSAULT
Gertrude Butler Tainted Twice Before
She Got on the Stand at
New Bedford, Mass.

New Bedford, Mass, Nov. 20.-ln 6
highly nervous condition, Miss Gert-
rude Butler of Buzzards Bay took the
stand this morning as the first witness
for the government in the assault and
robbery case against John Dies, Benja
min Comes and Joseph Andrews ofAOn-
set. Before appearing in court Miss
Butler tainted twice, once while walt
ing in the Office OF the district attor-
ney, and again while on her way to the
witness stand, after her name had been
called. She was attended BY DIR. Henry
c. b. Snow OF Buzzards Bay, her fam
lily physician, and a witness in the
case.
AT the opening Of court this morn
ing the case of the commonwealth was
outlined by District Attorney kenney.
Mrs. Kenney said that he would show
that while Miss Butler and her escort,
William o. Eldredge, jr., whom Re de-
scribed as man large-in statuH, al
though he had not matured to the
same extent mentally, were on their
way from dance at Bournehurst, she
was held BY one of the defendants
with a revolver and ordered to enter
an sutoinobile- The two other defend
ants, both of whom had revolvers,
grabbed Eldredge and ordered him into
the car.
The party proceeded in the direction
of Plymouth, Eldredge and Miss But
ler being kept covered all the time
The three men demanded that Miss
Butler and Eldredge give them all the
money they hads the girl handed over
less than a dollar, and Eldredge about
FIVE dollars. Near the railroad cut.
which the jury viewed yesterday, Mr.
Kenney said. the defendants stopped
the ear to measure the gasoline in the
tank; finding the supply low, Dies aud
Andrews went to get some, while
Comes stood guard over Eldredge and
Miss Butler in the rear Of the ceme-
terry nearby.
Presently Dies and Andrews re-
turned without any gasoline and said,
s'She wouldn't give Us any go back
and make her give it to you," they
were told Mr.. kenney said he would
show that a Miss Kimball, near Lake
croft inn, was awakened twice that
night BY men seeking gasoline She
told them to 60 10 the next house.
The government would show that one
Of the defendants appeared later AZ
Lakecroft with five gallon can taken
from Miss KimbalI's premises, and
that morning an automobile left dis
abled nearby was found with the cap
of the gasoline tank and the tank
empty.
The gasoline tank replenished, the
party drove off. The met had prom
sed Miss Butler they would get her
home safely but later the car was
stopped, Eldredge was ordered out, and
the girl was assaulted by the three
men in turn. They then took her name
and Eldredge's, threatened them that
if they ever told they would be 'got"
and released them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
MOST UNwIsE DOCUMENT.
vanderlip chsracterizes the Treaty of
Versailles.

New York, Nov 29.-Frank A Wand
Rip New York banker, who has just
completed tour of Europe, declared, in
an address, before the Economic club
last night, that the treaty of Versailles
was "the most unwise document ever
struck off from the mind of man.
Before the world could be restored to
normal conditions, he said, the treaty
would have to be rewritten and the
map Of Europe re-drawn. The speaker
asserted that Germany would not be
able to meet her indemnity payments
and that when she failed to meet them
any thing might happen "from a re-
volution in Germany TO the break down
of civilization in western Europe.
As remedy than the re-drafting OF
the treaty and the re-drawing of the
map. he suggested a federalized Europe
something Ike a United States Of
Europe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
DIDN'T CALL CHICAGO
SIXTH GERMAN CITY
Attorney For Mayor Thompson Issued
Denial Of Report Despite Witnesses
to Contrary.

Chicago, Nov. Mayor William
Thompson Of Chicago did not classify
Chicago "as the sixth German city in
the world" his attorney, J. A. Jackson
declared in his argument before Judge
Brothers Of the circuit court on the de-
murrer of the mayor. on the latter's
$soo.000 libel suit against the Chicago
Tribune.
The judge took part in the discussion
when Attorney jackson reading quota
tions from the Tribune article which
formed the basis for the mayors suit,
came to the alleged quotations the
sixth German city.
is il your contention asked the
judge. that he did not say itf"
! .syes, it is,g replied Attorney Jack
son.
Attorney Weymouth Kirkland here
interiected that s.there were six people
present when he said it."
Attorney jackson said more than
once that reporters <had "coaxed"
Mayor Thompson into making state
ments that would suit their own pur,
poses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
ouTwITrED HIS GUARD.


Brattleboro. Nov. 90 No trace has
been found Of William johnson of Rut-
land. who escaped from the Brattleboro
retreat last Thursday night, although
a search has been made and officers in
surrounding towns have been notified.
johnson was not violent and might go
for some time without attracting at
tention, but he is afflicted with ball
lucinations that be is being followed.
Heeis slightly lame, but not enough to
prevent him from serving in the World
war. He asked to go out on veranda
and when ii was time 10 return he
showed the attendant into the building
and locked the door and before the at-
tendant could get outdoors the patient
had disappeared.
johnson first was detained in Wor-
cester.. Mass, Nov. 10 and was com
mitted in Worcester Later he was
transferred TO Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
YALE SOPHOMORE
MARTYR TO DUTY
Allen Keith Got Out of Burning The
atre Safely But Returned Again
and Again to Assist
Others.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 29.--Iwo
more persons, who were burned in the
fire which destroyed the Rialto the
atre Sunday night, died to-day, max
ing the actual death list six, the coro-
ner having eliminated the name OF
Timothy Hanlon, who was victim OF
heart disease. Those who died to-day
were Everett Case and Victor Cortei-
Ter, both of this city.
The deaths last night were those
of Allen Keith, a Yale sophomore,
whose home was in Southport, Conn,
and Miss Mabel Moran, a telephone
operator at Derby, Conn
The funeral Of Keith will take place
from Battell chapel tomorrow after
noon and his classmates will attend
in body.
1t is said of Keith that after get
ting out of the theatre unharmed he
returned and assisted number OF
women, returning again to search for
Others. 1t was on his last trip, which
he prolonged in order to grope about in
the smoke, that he was burned. His
mother, Mrs. r. G. Gilmore, of South
port was called to the bedside yester-
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
RAILROADS GET CHANCE
TO JUSTIFY CHARGES
Interstate Commerce Commission Sends
Out QUESTIONABLE to
Them.

Washington, d. C., Nov. 2o.-The
railroads will be given from Dec ~ to
2l to justify in hearings the present
level OF transportation charges, the in
tcrstate commerce commission an
nounced to-day in making public a
questionnaire to the carriers. Il is in
tended to guide all persons interested
in appearing in the general investiga-
tion the commission is to make.
The commission also invites argu-
, ments as to what rate of return rail-
roads should be entitled to earn upon
their property holdings after March I,
1922, when the transportation acts six
per cent standard of railroad earnings
expires.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
EIGHTY CATTLE
LOST IN FIRE
Total Damage Of $4,000
Done in Burlington
To-day
FIRE CHIEF CALLS
IT SUSPICIOUS
.e Barn and Several
Outhouses Were
Destroyed

Burlington, Nov. 29.A fire which
ire Chief Stockwell Of Burlington
,eharacterizes as of suspicious origin"
was discovered early to-day in the
barn on the farm adjoining Fairholt,
the summer residence, near here, OF
Henry Holt, New York publisher, and
before it could be gotten under con-
troll damaged property and livestock to
the amount of $4,000. The barn and
several outhouses were destroyed, the
garage and other nearby buildings be-
ing saved. About 50 animals, including
three pure bred Ayrshires, were lost
in the fiamA.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
GODDARD NOTES.

Miss Ann Morse, preceptress at the
school. entertained over the holidays
her sisters. Misses Madeline and Sally
Morse, of Wollaston, Mass.
The faculty win be entertained this
evening by the Woman's club Of
Barre at Howland hall.
During The Thanksgiving recess,
Miss Betty Brown Of the vocal de-
partment rendered a recital at the Wa
terhurv town hall. Miss Mary Lease
acted as accompanist. Miss Brown is
TO give a recital at Morrisville at an
early date.
Classes were resumed this morning
following the Thanksgiving recess.
Coach Aldrich has ordered all bas-
ketball candidates to report at the
Goddard gym this afternoon for first
practice.
Principal Russell L. Dawson has re-
turned to Thompson hall, after spend
ing the Thanksgiving vacation with
relatives al North Billerica. Mass.
Mrs. Davidson and son. Lewis, viii
remain there with relatives until after
the Christmas recess.
The girls baslethali team VIII start
practice tomorrow in preparation for
their next game.
Miss Betty Brown received the news
SUNDAY morning q the death Of her
nephew. Roland. son of Lewis d.
Brown of Waitham. Mass Mr.. Brown
Is a graduate Of Goddard. class of lsae.
Assistant Principal james l. WI
son had charge Of the Management Of
the school during the vacation.
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viii Meet in wnnamstOwu.

The Central Vermont Pomona
grange wsl meet with Williamstown
grange Thursday, Dec. !. The morning
session VIII open al 1880. all candi-
dates who desire vii be obligated in
the ffth degree. At noon will Be
social hour md dinner. Visiting mem
bers please bring whole food. This Is
one Of the pleasantest hours Of the
asv allowing old friends % meet and
renew acquainfances and to make new
ones.
At lss0 VIII Be given the literary
program to which the public j. vel
come. II l. expectel that A A. Priest,
worthy secretary cf THE Vermont state
grange. win he present and address the
meeting
e. y searrr q Soufh Barre VII give
q reading and the program includes
q discussion and other nrlsioal and
literary numbers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
CONDITIONAL PROMISE
To China to Remove Foreign Postof-
fees from That Country.

Washington, Nov. 20 lBy the Asso-
ciated Press Taking its first direct
action toward the liberation of China
from foreign influences, the arms CON
ference agreed yesterday on the with
drawaf Of foreign postofiices and pos
tai systems from Chinese soil
The decision was conditioned only on
The maintenance by China of efficient
postal facilities of her own, including
retention of the present domestic or
gsnization by which French co-direc-
tor general acts as adviser to the Chi.
&ese postal authorities. Jan. /, 1928
virtually was agreed upon as the date
of withdrawal, the Japanese alone
Withholding final approval on that
point pending consultation with Toxic
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29

Beiated Report By Warden Mccray
Tells of 10 Shot.

OF the - deer reports received to-
day. 10 came from Warden w. NJ. Me-
CRAY in Rochester, all for deer shot in
Rochester. -Four of the reports gave
the weigh of the bucks shot as geo
pounds actual. One 225-pounder -sas
credited to W. A Shampany. Another
weighed 2O5 and another 2l0 pounds.
A buck weighing 250 pounds. estimated,
was killed in Somerset on Nov. IL by
Charles NJ. Lund Of Worcester, Mass.
The s2 reports received to-day bring
the total for the season 20 1905. Ad-
olson county reported one deer to-day.
Remington two, Essex one, Nindham
Eve. and Windsor %.
The Norwich Fish and Game club is
TO hold a meeting at the grange hall in
Norwich on Saturday evening. Dec. 3,
according TO a notice received at the
Office OF the state fish and game COM
missioner to-day. The purpose Of the
meeting is the election of new mem
bers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
MANY BANK MEN PRESENT.
AT Funeral of A. w. Ferrin, Montpelier
Bank President.

The funeral of the late Albert w.
Ferrin. president OF the Montpelier
Savings Bank & Trust Co. at the time
of his death. was held at the Unitari-
an church in Montpelier this morning
at III o'clock following a prayer serv-
ice AT his rafe home. Rev. w. 5. Mich
ols officiated. The bearers were;
Charles +. Lowe. II G. Woodruff. w.
5. Smith and DR.. W W. Brock. Many
friends from outside Montpelier at
tended the funeral and the bank otfi-
cials Of Montpelier attended in body.
All the banks in Montpelier, the city
clerks Office and many stores were
closed during the service. IL is under
stood that burial Of the ashes viii
take place in Green Mountain ceme-
tery following cremation in Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
COWED THREE WOMEN
+. AND STOLE 500, 900
Four Armed Robbers Ransacked VIII
liam C. Proetor's Residence Near
Cincinnati, o.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 9o.-Four armed
robbers early to-day raided the resi-
dence of William Cooper Proctor, pres
ident of the Proctor and Gamble com
pany, in Glendale, a suburb, forced the
three women members of the house
hold, who we're alone in the house. to
become prisoners in the cellar. and
then ransacked the home. escaping with
jewelry, according to the police, val
ued at more than 100000.
The robbers escaped in an automo-
bile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
LOWELL NAN KILLED
BY FALLING LIMB
Clarence G. Coburn, II, Died of Shock
and Compound Fracture
of the Leg.

Lowell, Mass. Nov. 29.-One death
was recorded in this city to-day as a
result Of the severe snow and sleet
storm. Clarence g. Coburn, n years
of age, for many years prominent in
the local grocery trade, was hit by the
falling limb of a tree late yesterday,
and died at a hospital few bours
later as a result OF shock and com
pound fracture Of one leg.
Lowell is storm bound again to-day,
with hundreds Of trees down in all
sections Of the city, power, light and
telephone lines broken and many sec
tions Of the city without light or tel
ephone service. The continuance Of
the storm this morning is making con
ditions worse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
LEATHER WORKERS SILENT
On Proposed Reduction in Massschu-
setts Tanneries.

Peabody, Mass. Nov. pa state
ment issued by c. P. Kelley, superin-
tendent Of the National Calfslin CON-
pany. this morning, in regard 10 the re-
duction in wages December ). states
that the total average reduction viii
he about ten per cent and not 10 OF
l0 per cent as had been rumored-
The Leather Workers union held a
meeting last evening at their hall al
which the announced reduction IN
wages in all the tauneries Of salem and
Peabody were discussed. No state
nent was issued ~ 70 tie outcome
VI the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
POLICE RESCUE
BY BOAT
First November Flood in
Years Sweeps Down on
Pittsburgh
RAIN HAS FALLEN
SEVERAL DAYS
Ohio River Reached Flood
Stage Before Day
break

Pittsburg, Nov. 29.--The first No
vember flood in more than twenty
years was to-day sweeping down the
Ohio river from the upper reaches OF
the Monongahela and Allegheny, the
result of almost continuous rainfall for
several days. The flood stage was
reached before daybreak.
Scores OF persons living in the low
lands of the north side were taken
from their homes in boats b ythe po-
lice.
Reports said the damage would be
heavy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
ALLEGED SMUGCLERS
CAUGHT IN NEW YORK
Much Liquor and Birds of Paradise
Feathers Thrown Overheard,
However.

New York, Nov. 2e.-Seven alleged
smugglcrs were arrested by harbor po-
lice here this morning after an excit-
ing chase during which several shots
were exchanged. Before the capture
was made, the police declare, several
bags containing birds OF paradise
feathers and liquor we're thrown over
board by the accused men. Seven hun
dred cases of rum remained on board
their launch when it was towed to a
Jock.
The launch seemed about TO escape
when she collided with the submerged
top of a pile and was nearly capsized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
1NDIcr WINDOW GLASS MEN.
Action Against 81 Individuals and 50
Corporations.

New York. nov. 2o.-The federal
grand Jury late yesterday returned an
Indictment charging 81 individuals and
s3 corporations in the window glass
industry with violation Of the sher-
man antitrust law. Joseph NJ. Nee
nan. president Of the National Glass
Workers' union. also was indicted on
similar charges.
In naming President Neenan. the
Indictment charges conspiracy between
the labor union and the producers Of
glass to limit production. thereby en-
ahlinr defendants arbitrarily 20 main
tain excessive price, for the commoi-
ity.
The Johnston Brokerage company.
an ALLEGED selling agency. also wss
named ID the Indictment This agency,
thr Indictment detisres. vas part Of "a
afica scheme 70 enable the defcneants
h combine. 20 dictate terms of sale
and to animate c0mPstition.-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
BRITISH OPINION CALM.
Over the Situation in Ireland at the
Present Time.

London. Nov. % lBy the Associated
Press Political commentators in
morning newspapers view the Irish
situation with unusual calm. They
appear 10 adopt the view ascribed 10
official circles that, even though the
peace movement receives a setback. it
may ultimately reach a satisfactory
conclusion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
UTTERLY IMPOSSIBLE
For Ulster to Enter An-PsrIianent as
Proposed.

Belfast. Nov. 2s.-gBy the Associated
Press Sir James Craig, the Ulster
premier. speaking before the northern
psfliament here to-day, said he had
told Prime Minister Lloyd George that
the British governments proposals 70
Ulster for the settlement Of the Irish
question were utterly impossible he
said Ulster would enter an all-lrciand
parliament under the present condi-
tions. but was prepared 70 discuss
other avenues for settlement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-29
RUTLAND MAN ARRESTED.
James Hastings Said to Have Con.
.fessed He Shot Park Guard.

Philadelphia, Nov. 29.--James Hast
ings, who gave his home as Rutland,
VT, confessed yesterday, according to
the police. he fired the shot that killed
Vincent HanIey, park guard, here on
Saturday night William Present, said
to be from Boston, is held without
bail in connection with the shooting.
The men under arrest were suspected
by Hanley Al driving stolen automo-
bile and when he approached the car,
the driver fired.