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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
$50 BODIES
THUS FAR FOUND
In the Ruins of Oppau,
Germany, Destroyed BY
Explosion
DEATH ESTIMATE
AS HIGH AS 1900
French Troops Engage In
the Work of
Rescue

Mayence, Sept, % by the Associat-
ed Press While estimates OF the
number of dead from Wednesdays eA-
plosion which destroyed the Badisehe
Co.'S great chemical plant at oppau
continued to-day at approximately y,
800, the total of persons actually found
to have been injured exceeds the hrst
figures BY wide margin. Already 2,3oo
persons have received treatment Tor
hurts sustained through the effects OF
the explosion. !,
Bodies of. the dead TO the number OF
$50 had been recovered this forenoon.
The French and German authorities
in the district were continuing the res
cue work to-day in the closest collabo-
ration. A German hospital train has
arrived at Frankfort and French
train at Treves with injured from the
scene of the disaster.
The zone of the explosion was more
than three miles from Mannheim, but
every window OF that city was shat
tered by the coneussion. The shock was
felt in toyus 80 miles away.
Immediately after the blast, which
occurred at 1880 O'Clock, every means
of rescue was utilized, but several mi
nor explosions prevented workers from
entering the grounds for long time.
Great clouds OF chemical fumes hung
over the CHASTITY scene, and the ilrst
men to enter the place were compelled
to wear gas masks. The fumes spread
as far as Mannheim and LMdwigshafen,
and tended to heighten the fears Of the
frightened people.
An investigation of the explosion
has been ordered by the authorities
but those who have visited the ruins
declare there Il little upon which a
finding can be based. The buildings of
the Badische Co have disappeared and
only a great hole in the ground marks
the site of the main structure.
It is theory of those familiar with
the plant that at least two gasometers
exploded, and that nitrogen compounds
stored in the buildings, or in process of
manufacture, were detonated. Nitrogen
products are unstable as a rule, and 1t
is believed the first explosion, which
was relatively light set off masses Of
chemicals Another theory is that a
nitrogen tank let 60, and that four
Others were set off by the conclusion.
Order is being maintained in the
town of oppau and vicinity by French
soldiers, that district being within the
French zone of occupation.
This is the second time oppau has
been destroyed. In 1883 a dam burst
above the town and the place was
swept by a fall Of water.
General Degoutte. in command of
French forces of occupation. went from
this city to 0ppau, and Immediately
sent for the sanitary staff of the army
on the Rhine. He has organized kitch-
ems TO feed the families of victims of
the disaster. and the high commission
er has given $4,000 marks to the work
ers' syndicate to alleviate distress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
MRS. KETTELLEvS BODY
FOUND IN LAKE; SHE
WAS ON HONEYMOON
$4,000, 900 LIBEL SUIT
STARTED IN CHICAGO
Counsel for Chicago Tribune Asks for
Demurrer on Constitutional Right
of Freedom of Press.

Chicago, Sept. 22.-The ten million
dollar libel suit of the city of Chicago
against the Chicago Tribune opened TO-
dav with counsel for the newspaper,
asking the court to uphold genera
demurrer based on the constitutional
right of the freedom of the press
ii granted, the demurrer would nave
the effect of dismissing the suit on the
grounds of insufficient evidence.
The suit involves the question oil
whether "a newspaper may be sued Tor
libel to the extent OF its total vaiue
and virtually be put out OF business
if the suit is won.
The libel action grew out OF state
ments made by the Tribune IN the last
election, criticizing the present city ad-
ministration for the manner in which
municipal finances were handled.
The city contends that the articles
and editorial expressions on which the
suit is based damaged the city's credit
in disposing of municipal bonds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
ARBUCKLE
In A HEARING
Charge Of Murder Brought
Up In San Fran
cisco
MEN EXCLUDED
FROM THE COURT
Judge Lazarus Has Au-
thority to Fix Degree
of Murder Charge

San Francisco, Sept %. The pre-
liminary hearing of Roscoe tFatty)
Arbuckle on charge of murder, IN
connection with the death of Miss Vir-
ginia Rappe, before Police Judge syi-
vain Lazarus, occupied the attention OF
all connected with the case to-day.
Men were excluded from the hearing
under an order issued last night, the
authorities ruling that as Judge Laz-
arus' court is a woman's courtroom, no
men except witnesses, court ofiieiais
and newspaper reporters should be ad-
mitted.
The prosecution will endeayor to
prove at the hearing. District Attorney
Matthew Brady has announced, the
contention that Arbuckle attacked
Miss Rappe in his suite of rooms in
Hotel st. Francis Sept. 5, and caused
injuries which resulted in her death
four days later.
Brady said he believed the prelimi-
nary hearing would occupy at least
three days. i.
The preliminary hearing will be held
on charge of murder, but it is with
in the discretion of Judge Lazarus TO
fix the degree of crime he believes Ar
buckle to be guilty of under the evil
dence.
Arrangements were made to open thf
hearing at | p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
MRS. LOUIS MAYO.
East Montpelier Woman Died Quite
Suddenly.

Mrs. Louis Mayo of East Montpelier,
the mother of five daughters, died sud
denly yesterday afternoon before the
arrival of DR. William Lindsay of
Montpelier, who had been summoned
when the condition of the woman was
seen to be serious Mrs. Mayo mad
three commissions and between them
she told one of her daughters that
she had taken three heart tablets ;
but there is doubt whether the tab
lets would have caused her death. She
had been troubled with headaches and
heart trouble for some time and had
been taking tablets for the latter. DR..
Lindsay stated to-day that he was un-
able to say what was the cause OF the
womans death inasmuch as he arrived
after the death.
Mrs. Mayo was seen by neighbors
at work in her garden during yester-
day morning and as late as early ait
ernoon. Her death occurred at 2:3o
O'Clock
She was born in Bangor, n. y, 81
years ago but had lived since five
years old in East Montpelier.
Her daughters are irene, beatrlce
Hazel, Doris and Ruby Mayo, all liv-
ing at home. Her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barney Abare are also living, as
are the following brothers and sisters :
Henry Abare of Springfield, Mass,
Israel OF New York, Andrew of San
Antonio, Tex, Fred and Barney OF
Waterbury, Mrs. Mary Duprey OF
Websterville, Mrs. W. A. Curtis OF
East Montpelier. Mrs. Lizzie Daven'
port of Springfield, Mass, Mrs. Henry
Dolan Of Petersboro, y. H.. Mrs. Eta
Rorry ~ South Straderd and Mrs
Jennie Merchant of Waterbury. HeI
husband, to whom she was married is
years ago. also survives.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at o'clock at st. Monica
church in Barre, and burial viii be in
st. Moniea's cemetery. Friends are
requested to omit flowers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING FATAL.
William w. Patten of Boston Died On
Mt. Mansfield.

Burlington. Sept. 22,--William w.
Patten Of Boston died suddenly Tues
dav evening. Mr.. Patten with a party
of friends and relatives had assembled
Mt. Mansfield, going up the Haselton
trail. They were ON the return trip
coming down the Taft trail, when as
they neared the Barnes camp, MIR. Pat
ten collapsed and expired instantly.
Mr.. patten was born in Wllliston
April 2, 1870, the son of George W, and
Margaret w. Patten, and was well
known in this city. He was in the
automobile business in Boston and had
always spent his summer vacation
with relatives here.
He was a member of Paul Revere
lodge. |. o. o. f., of Somerville, Mass,
an attendant at st. Paul's Episcopal
church of Brookline, Mass.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Anna Z. Newell of Brookline,
Mass, by six sisters, Mrs. S. +. Pine,
Mrs. Arthur Hill and Mrs. William
Levings of California, Mary A. Patten
of Burlington, Mrs. c. F. johnson of
Williston Mrs. Warren M. King of
Northampton, Mass, and by one
brother, Charles Leland Patten of Cali
fornia.
The remains were taken TO the
funeral parlors of r. w. Gurney and
funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later, the services and inter
ment to be held at Williston on Fri
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
EDUCATION A RESPONSIBILITY
Declared President Moody TO Students
of Middlebury College.

Middlebury, Sept. % President Paul
Dwight Moody, the newly elected head
of Middlebury college, delivered his
first address before the college this
morning at the exercises marking the
beginning of Middlebury's l22d year
1T is not only to see things as they
are that we come to college. II is to
see things as they may be-" he de-
clared. The address was a stirring ap-
peal for breadth of vision and earnest
ness Of effort in attempting TO under
stand the problems the world Is facing.
Not to study conditions as an end
in themselves, but TO study conditions
that we NAV have our share in right
ing them" President Moody declared is
the purpose Of college education. "Edu-
cation is a responsibility, not mere
privilege. You are concerned not alone
with being better of by means of an
education. Iou must also be better.
The kind Of papers which measure sue
cess by dollars are often pointing out
10 us that many Of the wealthiest men
in the country never went TO college.
They fail 90 point out that these men
MeAhAAN rENA AaAtAA TVAA~ u AnNN AeAs
And they do not always tell us what
Is also true that these same men not
infreqHently give largely that other
boys may have the chances they did
not have II you are not a better man,
better citizen in the eogmunity. better
member Of society because Of your
having your mind broadened. it may
well be asked If il was worth while to
educate you after all
This Is what education does or
ought to do. II takes men out from the
narrow valley to the hilltop where long
looks into the past snd eontempla-
tions Of the future prepare him better
for the duties q the dsy. Il is the po-
sition where We can see ahead that we
need. and this college Will give us II
u-r are wffifr-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
GATHERED AT MONTPELIER.
District Meeting of Eastern Star With
$50 Present

The 2Sth annual meeting of district
No. 4, O. f. S. was held yes
terday at the Masonic hall in Montpeh
ier. There were about 250 present, about
$50 from out OF town; nearly all the
grand officers were present. AT l;30 the
eighth annual school of instruction be-
siding, and Mrs. Kate l.. Hall grand
lecturer conducted the meeting with
the assistance of the deputies and
worthy matrons of district No. 4. Ques-
tions concerning ritual work were dis
cussed and other members came and
took an active part, thus making the
school both instructive and interesting.
At 4 p m the opening in form by
the Robert Morris chapter, No. "a, of
Montpelier, took place; Miss Bertha
Buzzell, worthy matron, and Irwin Hen
son, worthy patron. This consisted of
the reception of the grand officers and
an address of welcome by Miss Bertha
Buzzell, w NJ, Robert Morris chapter,
and the response by Mrs. Allie ID.
Stone. p G. NJ, Ruth chapter; flag
presentation, Ruth chapter, Barre, then
came the recreation or social hour.
At 6 banquet was served at the
Odd Fellows hall, AT s came the confer
ring of the degrees by the Queen
Esther chapter, No. Z, Waterbury, Mrs.
Mary Putnam, worthy matron, and
Ralph Putnam, worthy patron. Re-
marks by Mrs Kate L. Hall, grand lee
turer. Mrs Josie H. Fay and Dir. John
Fl. Miller were made. DR. Harley W.
Holden d. ID. g. p, was presented with
a token by the Randolph chapter, Ben-
lah, No. l5 The Addenda, "Sir Knight
of the Chapter" by the Beulah chap
ter, No Is, Randolph, was worthy of
praise il received and was done TO per-
feetion. Then came the review of the
work by Mrs Kate l.. Hull, G. l..
Good of the order, grand officers and
others. and then the closing ceremonies
by the Naomi chapter, No. Is. North
field, Mrs. Belle Sawyer. W. NJ. and
George II. Cross, w. p. Mrs. Ella n
Pitts of Temple chapter, No. Is, Bur
lington. was the soloist. Closed at 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT
Ordered in the Case of N. Pelaggi & Co,
VS.. Central Vermont R. R. Co.

I'm county court this morning Judge
Sherman X. Moulton announced that
at , O'Clock Monday afternoon States
Attorney Fred Thomas would begin
the prosecution of the states cases
against Frank Calevro, Frank Csleyro.
jr.. and Mary Calevro, all of Barre. for
grand larceny and against Arthur Desi-
let's for burglary The next case TO fol-
low these on the docket j. that Of H.
w. McAllister v. John r. Benjamin for
tort
The jury in the case of \. Pelaggi q
90. vs.. Central Vermont Railway Co.
brought in a verdict for the defendant
at the direction Of Judge Moulton this
morning. Exceptions were entered by
Theriaut & Hunt, attorneys for the
plaintiff
The case Of George Abaire vs. Clin-
ton &. Downing for breach Of con
tract will begin this afternoon at ,
O'Clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
BLAMED THIRD DRIVER.
For Causing a Collision with a Second
Vehicle.

Willis II. Rice OF st. Albans was
thrown from his Ca and dragged some
distance in collision with car driV-
en- by G. X. Frazier of Montgomery,
on Sept. Is, according to report to
the secretary of state. The collision
occurred in st. Albans, and according
to the report, was in part caused by
the fact that third car, driven by
a man named Hobbs of st. Albans,
who passed as the collision occurred,
did not turn out far enough.
Mr.. Frazier was bruised about the
face and Mrs. Frazier was cut over
one eve. Damage TO the Rice car
amounted to about $50 and to the Fra
zier car to about $40.
Mrs. Catherine Sawyer of East Rich
ford has reported that her car lost
one wheel and that spindle and the
radiator were damaged when car
belonging to George Hanna OF Burling-
ton. coming out of the Nutting bridge
on the Berkshire road. collided with
her car yesterday. Mr.. Hanns's car
was following another car through the
bridge. Mrs. Sawyer estimates DANA
ages to her car at $50.
Abner Lord of Montpelier has re-
ported that his Overland ear was dam
aged to the extent of sl5 in eolli-
sion with Velie, Vermont license
2sO54. in the Taylor street bridge, on
SEPT. IL. One mudguard, light. ard
the rod connecting the light was brok-
en-. The accident occurred when the
weather was foggy. The other car
made right angle turn into the
bridge and struck Lords car and tie
other side of the bridge at the same
time. according to the report.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
ENDED WITH A DANCE.
Second Annual Field Day of National
Life Co.

The second annual field day of the
National Life Insurance Co, employees
was brought TO a successful close last
evening with a banquet, attended by
about 800 in the Montpelier armory.
followed by a dane in city hall. Car
rolls orchestra of Barre furnished mu.
sic during the banquet and for the
dancing.
Following the banquet President
Fred A. Rowland voiced his appreci-
alton for the loyalty shown by the
company's employees and his interest
in the annual field day. He was fol-
lowed by II. VI. Cutler, vice president
Of the company, who spoke in the same
vein.
A report on the Langdon meadow
athletic field was given by Loriman
Brigham, president Of the n. L. l. c.
Athletic association. A committee will
be appointed to create a new associ-
alton to have charge Of the field.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
ARBUcKLE KEPT KEY.
To His Cellar Which, Says Report, Was
Generously Stocked.

Los Angeles. Cal, Sept. 22.-Only
Roscoe c. FATTY Arbuckle himself
had the key to the cellar of his resi-
dence here, according to Miss Katherine
Fitzgerald, housekeeper of Arbuckle,
in testimony given 20 Ralph Camarillo,
assistant district attorney.
Miss Fitzgerald said. according TO
Camarillo, that she understood Ar
bckle's cellar was generously stocked
with liquors, that he alone entered il.
that she did not know whether he had
taken any with him when he started for
San Francisco on the trip which re-
suited in his arrest for the alleged
murder of Miss Virginia Rappe, film
actress, and that while she arranged
for the payment of other household
expenses, she never had seen a bill for
liquor among them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
LAND LIGHTHOUSES"
NAV Be Stationed On All Main High
ways Of Vermont.

The installation of highways light
houses at dangerous crossings. bridges
and turns on all the main highways
of the state will be considered at a
meeting of the state highway board in
Burlington tonight. Highways Com
missioner T. Dix stated that one such
lighthouses. flashing a red beam every
second. has been in operation at
Dodge's crossing on the Montpelier
Barre raod for some time, and has been
of favorable comment. These light
houses are run by acetylene gas and
will flash for any period up TO two
years without any care whatsoever.
In this state such lighthouses would
probably be run. for a period of nine
months without care Commissioner
Dix said. During the day. he light
is bulky enough with its large dan
ger" lettering TO make an excellent
warning signal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
BRIDGE WHIST PLAYER
HELD ALL DIAMONDS;
NATURALLY HE WON

New York, Sept. %. Enthu-
siasts of bridge whist were en-
vious to-day on learning OF
game at the New York Bridge
Whist club in which one player
held all the diamonds and scored
7l6 points. Experts said it was
the first incident of its kind on
record. That the greatest mum
Der of cards of one suit prevl-
ously known to have been held
in one hand was ten.
Henry G. Dottenheim was the
fortunate player. He bid seven
diamonds. and was doubled by
his opponents after they had bid
six hearts. He redoubled and
scored as follows: 1876 below the
line on game; 100 for a grand
slam; 100 for keeping his con-
tract redoubled; 20 for five hon
ors in one hand, and $50 for win
ming the rubber.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
DOLLAR DAY VAS
4 GREAT SUCCESS
Barre Merchants Saw Their Stocks Of
Special Bargains Depleted-Some
Took Orders at Same Prices.

Yesterday was simply grand clean
up for the dollar and to say it was
huge success would be putting it mild
ly. Mighty few there are in and around
Barre who will forget the affair for
many long day, for, from the looks
of the streets during the day and the
emaciated condition of the stocks of
the merchants at closing time last
night, mighty few there were who
didn't carry home something. II was a
day overcast in weather but bright and
shiny with bargainey. And, by the
way, right here it might be just as well
to call attention to the fact that it's
been quite a while since the old wealth
er man received snubbing like that
handed him by Barre and district yes
terday.
Windows neatly trimmed Tuesday
with aluring offers gave melancholy
testimony, as early as noon. OF the
rush of dollar mad throngs. Practically
every store ran out Of specials so soon
that ii was found necessary to take or
ders, as no one could be sent home
disappointed. BY doing this. one store
took orders for three times as much
as had been sold over the counters.
Mind you at the Dollar day prices, too,
these orders.
No one dared make an estimate of
the number of people who took part in
the affair but IL seemed from the mum
Der Of machines and wagons parked on
all the side streets that there were
hundreds from the country side in town
for the day. One party from Woods
Vile was seen making the rounds and
having a gay time while crowds from
the districts closer to the city were
recognized Montpelier turned out big
representation. A party of tourists
from Maryland passing through in the
afternoon asked the cause of the cele-
bration from people at the curb and,
upun learning thag il was all because
OF Dollar day, the man who was appar-
emily the head of the family remarked,
in sort of awe, 1T sure must have
To be some cold up here to chill the
enthusiasm Of these good people!"
II was revelation to everyone, il
must be admitted. A sort OF cynical
attitude toward the idea seemed TO
prevail for the past few weeks but it
was wonderful surprise for everyone
and particularly for the merchants.
I'VE knew ii would be success" they
murmured when they caught their
breath last night, but we certainly
didn't expect landslide or whiri-
wind" Then they'd turn away with a
tired but happy look on their faces and
head for home for a much needed
though far from anticipated rest.
At 2:30 O'Clock in the afternoon
Duke Bunnell. standing on top of the
Howiand block sang in competition
with the Barre City band on the street
below. Despite the blare of the band
and the purring of many automobile
engines every word of Bunnell's songs
was distinct and plain to the several
hundred who gathered 20 hear and see
the contest. The band then played sew
eral numbers in the band stand in City
park and then Bunnell's orchestra en-
tertained in front of the Magnet thea
tire. Bunnell again sang.
About 4 O'Clock the exodus back
home started and as they left they all
had to say il, and they did, Some
Day."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
ISLANDER CASE DISAGREEMENT.
Jury Reported Second Time and Was
Discharged.

The Jury in the slander ease Of VIII
liam n Wesoott vs.. Alfred A. Boyoe, IN
which 50 900 damages were sought re
ported a disagreement for the second
time at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
in Washington county court and were
discharged by Judge Sherman r. Moul-
ton from further consideration Of the
case. Mr.. wescott sought 10 recover
on statements alleged 10 have been
made bv Mr.. Boyce to the effect that
the former was a thief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
suPERINrENDENTs' CONFERENCE
Was Held at Cabot With Supt. and
Mrs. JacII1nan Entertaining.

A meeting Of the school superintend
ents Of the WinOoski Valley district
was held at Cabot yesterday when ten
superintsndents were the guests Of
Snpt. and Mrs. Harold +. Jaekman. A
feature Of the conference was paper
on Mental Tests" by Supt. George W.
Patterson Of Randolph. An appetizing
dinner was served BY Mrs Jackman.
Those present. besides persons al
ready mentioned. were Supts. Merle H.
Willis Of Waterbury. Maurice Outland
Of Williamstown. Waldo =. Glover Of
Barre Town. Walter B. Lance Of Plain
6rld. Sherburn G. Hutchinson II Mont
pelier. Philo 6. Noon Of South Royal
ton. Burnham A. Colby of Sherburne.
Edward l. Clark Of Richmond and Car
roll n. White of Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
NEARLY 400 FRESHMEN
Expected at the University of Vermont
Gift of $4,000 Announced.

Burlington, Sept PA class of
nearly 400 freshmen was indicated at
the opening of the lSlst year of the
University of Vermont yesterday. En-
roIlmont was far from complete yes
terday, and more than 300 freshmen
were present at the opening exercises
when President Bailey spoke on The
New Vision"
President Bailey announced the gift
of $4,000 from Miss Susan, Landon of
Washington, ID. G., in memory of her
brother, Sealand Whitney Landon,
class of 1874, the money to be avail
able this fall as a loan fund TO both
young men and young women.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-22
FIRE IN RIcHFoRD SCHOOL.
Damage of $4,000 Done, Fire Started
In Coal Pit

Richford. Sept PA $1,000 FIRE
broke out in the junior senior high
school building here yesterday morning
at ? O'Clock and greater damage was
prevented by the quick resppnse Of
the FIRE department. The blaze started
in the coal pit and had burned through
into the study and commercial room
when discovered.
The school will b. discontinued Tor
the remainder Of the week