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the friends Of this distinguished! and venera.
bic institution, 10 learn that every depart
ment is prosperous beyond all former peri
DDS. Each department is unusually full,
and the Freshmen class numbers among
The largest that has ever entered the institn.
ton. We understand there are now over 70
in the Divinity School. The Law Students
number nearly 50, and the Medical Depart
ment may be put at 60 students. More or
less are added to each department every day
so that the nu nber is rather below than
above what will be exhibited by the cata-
l"guc. Over 70 students have been added 10
the Sophomore Glass; and the Freshmen
Class now consists Of one hundred and ten.
~ II. Courier.
DEATH OF TuroR Dw1GHT.-We have TO-
day to perform the melancholy duty of am
nounCing the death of Mr.. JOHN BREED
DWIGHT, Tutor in Yale College, caused
by one Of those unfortunate freaks which
agitate the younger members of Yale Col
lege after their annual admission to the In.
stitu;ion. Immediately after the commence
nent Of the present academic term, some
young rowdies of the advancing classes were
paying their respects to the Freshmen in q
course of induction prohibited by the rules
of the institution, which Tutor DWIGHT, with
Torrance of this duty, he seized Il young
man named LEWIS FAss1TT, OF Philadelphia.
and was in the act of drawing him to the
light, in order 20 recognize him, when FAs.
sITT drew knife or dirk, of some kind, and
gave him three successive stabs near the
groin, and almost penetrating the femora
artery. which would have been instantly fa-
tai. Tutor Dwight has been suffering ever
since, and Notwithstanding all the exertors
of the Medical Faculty and the kindest asi.
duty of his family and friends, fever en-
sued. which, after intense suffering, has ter
minated in death. 1t is sad calamity,
| which not only calls forth the warmest
sympathes Of our community for the suffer-
ers. but deep and damning apprehension
of any ones carrying deadly weapons about
his person, especially young mel whose
passions are not soolhed or regulated by the
calm dictates of reason and experience.
Tutor DWIGHT was son of Mr.. JAMES
DWIGHT, Of this city, late Of Richmond, Va,
and grandson Of the late President Dwight
lie was only 81 years Of age, and graduated
! at Yale College IN the class of 1910. He
was gentleman of fine promise and his loss
will make serious void IT, the sociul and
literary circles to which he was attached.
FAssIrT, the young man, who now stands
guilty of perpetrating the highest crime
known 10 our laws, has left the city, and
will probably espape. We understand, how
er that measures have been instituted for his
apprehension, and that requsition will be
made to the Governor of Pennsylvania Tor
his surrender to the hands of justice.
Nes1 Haren Herald.
The Courier states that the weapon which Fassitt
used, was placed in his hands but few minutes be.
fore the outrage by classmate for the idle purpose
r 81. Il
that his father is deacon in the Rev. Mr.. Barnes
Church, Philadelphia.
All Meeting of the Students Of Yale College, cal
led in consequence Of the death Of Mr. John B. Dwight
latea Tutor in thus lns,t1,ion the meeting was or
chair THERON G.. CoLToN was chosen Secretary.
On motion Of John MsLoud. that committee Of
hve be apPolnssd by theGhairman to draf! resolutions
following gentlemen WIRE appointment to serve as
the committee: John McLoid, Pennsylvania; Ar.
chelans Wilson, New Hampshire; Thomas Kenne-
James Fitch, Ohio:
The Committee Immediately Withdrew, and after a
short consultation, reported the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, we are called in the ll-wise Providence
Of God. to mourn the melancholy death Of MIR. JOHN
B. DWIGHT. late Tutor in this Institution and much
esteemed both as a gentleman and as a christian:
and whereas, il is feared that his death may have
been fastened by wound inflicted upon his person,
whilst in the discharge Of his duty officer Of the
CoIege-Thercfprc
Resolved, That we, tho Students of Yale College,
do hereby rende: to the friends of the deceased our
heartfelt sympathies in view of this bereavement:
And Furthermore
Resolced, That whether or not il shall hereafter
appear that the death Of Tutor Dwight was caused
by q wound inflicted upon his person from a late
member of College, we, as body, do and will irown
upon any individual Of onr number who shall be
known to wear about his person deadly weapon of
anv description.
Resolued, That copy of the above resolutions be
transmitted TO the friends Of the deceased and also
that they be published in the papers Of this city,
signed by the officers Of this meeting.
THERON G. CoLToN. Secretary.
Yale College, Oct, 81, 1912.
FUNERAL OF TUTOR DWIGHT.
The funeral ceremonies Of Tutor Dwight were
performed on Sunday at The College Chapel very
large concourse Of citizens including the officers and
students Of the institution was present. all of whom
were apparently deeply impressed with the solemn.
ty otthe occasion
The Funeral Discourse of Professor Fitch vas liza.
tened to with deep and solemn attention '''
ARREST OF YOUNG FASSETT,
This young man, recently member of the Sopho.
more Class, in Yale College, arrived in this CITY YES
terday noon, u company with his brothers from Phil
a9elphla. Othcer Carr who went on at the request
OF the friends OF the deceased Tutor DWIGHT rcncbeI
that place on Saturday morning and arrested vomnU
tasSett tie went before the Recorder with his
counsel VIM Meredeth Esq, accompanied by his
friends, and after a hearing of the case he was mt
under bonds OF SoOO to await the rcousjtion of the