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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
Calvin 2. Gilson,s Funeral.

The services of the Grand Army and
knights Templar, the two organizations
in which the late Calvin p. ellison had a
deep and abiding interest, ittingly form
ed a part of the tribute to his memory
at the funeral held last Sunday afternoon
at . o'clock. Prayer was offered at the
house in Esteyville by Rev. f. IL. Buff
FUN of Winchester, n. H., and the body
was then taken to the Universalist
church. The church was filled with rel
atives, old comrades and friends Of Mr..
ellison, the knights Templar and the
Grand Army veterans being seated in a
body. Rev. II. *. Marvin, pastor of the
church, read the scriptures, and the la
dies quartet-Mrs. Lima r. Hubbard.
Miss Emma Gregg, Mrs. Alice Landry
and Mrs. Georgianna Bacon-sang "One
Sweetly Solemn Thought" Mr.. Marvin
offered prayer and the quartet sang
abide with Me"
Rev. r.. II. Buffum, who served with Mr..
ellison throughout the civil war in Com
pany + of the 18th New Hampshire Vol
unteers, spoke in warm terms Of his old
comradc as a brave and faithful soldier
and OF the genial, warm-hearted quail
tiles which distinguished him. and in
closing addressed remarks briefly to the
family and to the knights Templar. The
ritual Of the Knights Templar was con-
Quoted impressively. James b.. Randoll
acting as eminent commander and Rev.
l.. y. Mathison as prclate. During this
service the quartct sang Nearer, MY
God, to Thee" The casket Was covered
ana surrounded by a profusion of beau
tiful flowers. including pieces sent by
Golden Rule lodge. +. n y. NJ, Of Hius-
dale; the Grand Army post of Hinsdale,
and by Sedgwick Relief Corps and Beau
seaunt Commandery. Is. r, Of Brattle-
boro. The burial was in the family lot
in the West cemetery in Chesterfield.
y. IL. where the burial service Of the
knights Templar was conducted, and at
the close the last honor for the soldier was
sounded in taps"
The bearers were Sir knights from
Beauseant COMMUNICATE. Z. Taylor.
j. y. Taylor. c. l.. Piper, W. II. Ninton,
Albert Crouch and J. H.. Pratt. The hon
orary bearers were these Grand Army
mcn-D. II. Thompson Of Winchester.
y. II. George Z. Dickey of Alstead, y.
H., II. p. Hunter of B~rattlehoro, T.. X.
Thayer Of Greenfield. c. \. Bancroft OF
Worcester, George II. Lyons of Holyoke,
all members of Mr.. Gilson's regiment.
Among those who were here to attend
the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred G..
ellison Of St. Johnshury. Henry l.. ellison
Of Brooklyn. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II. Gil
son of Ashburnham, Mass. Mrs. T.. l..
RoSemann Of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
II. Lyons and daughter Of Hoiyoke. Mr..
and Mrs. y. IT. Thomas and Capt. and
Mrs. l.. w Wright 70 Winchester, y. H..
G. y. Bancroft Of Worcester. George T..
Dickey Of Alstead, II. O. Stratton. Keene.
T.. Il. Thaycr of Greenfield. O. Il. Eucll
and 4. :. Buell. Of Wilmington. Many
people were present from Hinsdale. Ches-
tertield, Dummerston, Putney and other
nearby towns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Exercises in the Opera House Friday
Evening, and Reunion of the Alumni
Monday Evening.

The commencement exercises of the
class of 1904 of the Bellows Falls high
school were held in the opera house on
Friday evening. The han was very taste
fully trimmed with ferns, evergreen trees
and flowers, the class cOlors, pearl gray
and crimson, being much in evidence.
Rustic seats, added to the trees ana seem
cry, made a sylvan scene. At the rear Of
the stage, the motto, "Ad sidera per as
pera," was arranged in crimson letters IN
a gray background.
AS has been customary in recent years,
the entire high school marched in over
the stage and took seats across the front
of the hall, followed by the members of
the faculty, school board and graduating
class, who seated themselves on the stage.
Music was furnished by EXner's orches-
ira. After prayer by the class chaplain,
Rev. j. T. Stocking, the salutatory address
was delivered by Bertha Bodine, followed
by the class history and will by Henry
Joseph NORM. An Grafton entitled Does
the High School Afford a Practical Edu-
cation" by Timothy Joseph Shea, proved
by it's common sense argument that, in
order to succeed in modern life to any
extent, one must have as his equipment
at least a high school education.
Cora Alma Houghton delivered a very
practical essay on The Disadvantages
OF too Many Advantages" arguing that
only as we have to fight are We made
StrOnB. Inc CLASS pIOIlSCyt DIS given ny
Walter Edgar Martin, was of especial in
terest to the class.
The commencement address was deliv-
cred by Prof. j. X. Lord of Dartmouth
college, who took as his subject THE
Duty of the Individual to Society," and
gave a very able and scholarly exposition
of this subject. The valedictory address
was given by Helen Winifred Ryder, and
the diplomas were presented to the grad
yates by II. d.. Ryder, chairman of the
board of education. After the singing of
the class song, written by Miss Sheri-
dan, the benediction was pronounced by
Mr.. Stocking.
A reception was rendered the friends of
the graduates in Union hall following the
exercises in the opera house. The hall
was simply though tastefully decorated
for the occasion. EXner's orchestra fur
nished music throughout the evening, and
dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
The fifth annual reunion of the Alumni
association of the Bellows Falls high
school was held Monday evening in Union
hall, over 100 members being present,
A reception was held from s TO 10 o'clock
in Union hall, followed at the latter hour
by a banquet in the dining room of Hotel
Windham. The post prandial exercises
consisted of short addresses by Rev. ID.
L. Sanford and C. w. Osgood. Mr.. San
ford took as his subject The duties OF
the alumni association to its Alma Mater
Mr., OsgOod spoke in a lighter vein or
Good Appearance" and brought dow
the house" with some of his illustrations
Exner's orchestra furnished music during
the banquet and for dancing afterwards
Following are the officers elected for the
ensuing year; President, Walter c. Smith
vice presidents, DIR. James F. O'Brien
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
congregations Schools of County Fa-
vor Joining With Other Denominations
in lnterdenominational Work.

Ideal weather conditions prevailed dur
ing the 3lSt annual convention of the
conversational Sunday schools of Wind
nam county, which was held in the
church IN West Brattleboro yesterday.
ana there was a fair-sized. but not large
audience. Rev. l.. NJ. Keneston. pastor
or the West Brattleboro church. spoke
words of greeting and conducted a de-
Notlonal service. Rev. c. L. Hayward of
Futhey was CHOSEN moderator. After the
report OF the secretary and treasurer.
tnere was a discussion of the subject
The Revised Version in the sunday
SchooI' IN which Rev. II. R. Miles took
me leading part. After singing by Rev.
George Prentiss of New Haven. Conn
rfed RANDALL of Townshend save a paper
on home Mission Work by the Sunday
School for Those Distant from the
Cnurch,' This and the other phase of
the question, mission work for those
near the church, We're discussed at length.
AFTER dinner a praise service led by Fred
hahdaH was followed by an address by
NeN' Ar, on The Opportunity
OF the Sunday School" Discussion was
lea by Rev. w. p. Jackson of Dummers-
ION Rev. Mr.. Prentiss gave another Sc
lection and then Rev. Mr.. Miles conduct
ed a very helpful question box. A con-
traIto solo by Miss Laura Leitsinger Of
nrattIeooro preceded the last address,
w nat IS the Chief Purpose of the Sun
day SCHOOL, by Rev. Mr.. Prentiss.
At a business session these officers
We're elected: Executive committee.
Rev. e. G. Fisher of Westminster West
C. l.. Hescock of Newfane. and w. A.
Gilbert of Brattleboro; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Anna w. Smith of West
Brattleboro. 1t was voted to have the
secretary send to each school,. with the
endorsement of the convention. literature
concerning the coming -Sunday-school
conference in Mortified.
" mort NJ at.
adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Windham county
congregational Sunday-school convention
sees in the organization of the Inter-
d|enominational Sunday School Union in
the county the most hopeful agency for
n union aggressive missionary work 10
cover the whole territory of the county.
We believe that the districts living he
tween and beyond our parishes can best
be reached by an INSTRUMENTATION
work. This could canvass the county,
establish Sunday schools and enlist the
heIp OF the neighboring churches in their
behalf. Believing that such an inter-
d"enominational effort offers the best CEN
Ter Tor the spread of Sunday-school
work, the Congregational Sunday School
convention favors the discontinuance OF
It's senarate meetings, in order to throw
all effort into the union work. as soon
as 1t appears that other denominations
VIII join in pushing the new organization
Tor Il more wide-reaching eVangelization
or the county through the Sunday
schools. We favor preserving our de-
nominational Sunday-school organization
and making a place for presentation of
our SundaY-school work on the program
or the county conference of our churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
Was 1902 Years Old.

Prosper Morris. who made his home
with his son, Sabin Morris of Bartons-
vile. died June s, aged 1902 years and II
months. He was a native of Canada but
had lived in Vermont many years.
When over a hundred years old he would
go on the train unattended to visit some
of his children. lie was confined to the
house by illness only nine months. He
is survived by nine children. eight Of
whom attended the funeral; also 81
grandchildren and SO great-grandcnil-
dren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24

Runs. Stolte, l.. Allen 2, March, Waite,
L. Ellis 2. Tucker. Ferriter. r. Allen .,
Grady =. McCoughern 3, Mullet 4, Reno s..
Qualters ., r.. Sheridan ., w. Sheridan,
Sherman, Doucette 2, Bresnahan. Stolen
bases, l.. Allen 2. March ?. Two-base
hits. J.. Allen, Ferriter, Ellis, Reno, Dou-
cette. T~hree-base hit. Reno. Home run,
r. Allen. First base on balls. by Ellis 3.
by Grady >. Struck out, by Ellis 3, by
Grady l, by Bresnahan 4. Batter hit. by
Grady Z. Double plays, Sherman to Dou-
cette; Waite to Allen. Time, Oh, SIN.
Umpires Darcy and Hewett,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
For Over 60 Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over go years 10y millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect sue
cess. II soOthes the child, sOftens the gums.
allaYs all pain; cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhRa II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world. Pc a
hottie. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing syrup" and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24

Charles II, Spooner, now Of st. Louis,
Mo. has been elected by the trustees
president of Norwich university, to sue
coed the late Rev. Allan D., Brown. Maj.
Spooner is a native of Charlestown, N.
H., born in 1858. He graduated from
Norwich university in 1873. He taught
in California two years, coming then to
SaXtons River where he taught eight
years and was inspector of rifle practice
on Gen. Greenleaf's staff. For 10 years
past he has taught in Washington col
lege, st. Louis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
eo7 Bodies Recovered.

Over 900 bodies of victims of the dis
aster to the excursion steamer Slocum
have been recovered. 1t Is thought that
at least 1000 persisted. The investigation
shows the life preservers were old and
useless, that the fire hose burst and
water was never sent through it, and that
the government inspectors and company
officials and employees We're grossly neg
linnnt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
Railroad station Restaurant Too Small.

The increasing travel of the past few
weeks develops the fact that the %restaur-
ant facilities at the railroad station, as
newly arranged, Ia been much de-
creased and seem totally inadequate for
the needs Of the travelling public at this
point. The space now given to this
department in the north end of the station
is almost exactly the same as was used
by 1t from 1865 to 1870, when it was run
by DR.. O. NJ, George. During the last
few years much more space has been
given, and it has been possible to seat
70 at a time. by the present arrangement
the seating capacity, and room at the
counters, only accommodate about 30 at
a time. The reason given by the rail-
roads is that the request of the board Of
trade for adequate waiting room facilities
did not leave enough room in the build
ing for larger refrcshmcnt quarters. Mr..
Noseley says he has the best arranged
kitchen and cooking arrangements down
stairs of any railroad restaurant in New
England, but that he Is going to be wholly
unable to serve his customers satisfac-
torilY in the cramped room devoted to his
use on the first floor. Eating facilities
are a necessity to passengers i'm all di-
rcctious, but especially to the patrons Of
the Rutland line. Those going up the
Connecticut valley, or coming down can
plan to patronize the White River June
tion restaurant, but there are no such
facilities ON the Rutland line for pas
sengers going in either direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24
SLUGGING AT ASHUEGOT.
Ashuelot 10, erattleboro H..

Ashuelot defeated B~rattleboro Satur-
day at Ashuelot in IA game of smuggling
combined with errors. B~rattleboro lost
several chances to score by dopey base
running. l.. Allen, Stolte and Reno's
work was excellent, and Il. Aliens home
run was "a long drive To the woods in left
field. The score
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-24

Mary A. Reed, Mary Wells Clair; secre-
tary, Gertrude S. Hayes; treasurer, Nell
son s.. ODER; executive committee, Selah
T.. Hartman, Mary Il. Baker, Margaret
Sullivan, Ned c. Bollcs, Joh Kiniry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
NOT TN CITY HALL PARK.
But Best's Bridge Extension Would
Use Sub7cay Entrance Space.

Bridge Commissioner George E. Best said
yesterday that his revised plans for the Brook
Iyn Bridge terminal improvements at Park Row
did not contemplate encroaChing upon the City
Hall Park.
The original plan.' said Mr.. Best, "contem-
plated temporary structure leading UP toward
the City Hail, covering the grass plot for about
one hundred feet. and would have made neces-
sary the cutting down of tree. This was OBJ
jected to strenuousy and the plans were
amended so as not to exit proposed ter
minal the grass plot OF ~ Hall Park
The new plans do. however, So-template using
considerable space near the entrances to the sub
way The plans were turned in TO the Board Of
Estimate and Apportionment by US. and l was
told the other day that they had been for
warded to Park Commissioner Pallas for his
opinion They go to him because the Park De-
partment has jurisdiction in the parks. and the
new terminal would run right up to the edge OF
the plaza near the subway entrances 1t would
be we'll il the terminal could be improved ana
enlarged without extending the steel structure
further toward the City Hall Park The engi-
neers find that to allow the running OF longer
trains the terminal will have to be extended
Calvin Tomkns. president Of the Municipal
Art Society declared yesterday that the pro-
posed enlargement of the terminal was unwtse.
He said
believe that no adequate solution Of the
bridge congestion problem will be secured until
such time as the bridge tracks are projected by
subvays across Manhattan Island ! do not ne-
lteve that the extension proposed by the bridge
Department is likely to be of a temporary char
acter if once erected II will remain there for
the same reason that the ugly elsvated railway
structure continues to d;sfgure Battery Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
DIR. CARTER'S REPLY.
Ready to Reopen Westminster Con-
fession Argument-"Lost Cause"

The attention of the Rev. DR.. Carter, Of Hunt
tngton. Long Island, who was recently before the
Nassau Presbytery for examination as TO certain
views regarding the Westminster Confession. was
called last night TO the resolutions adopted by
committee Of the presbytery the text Of which
was printed in yesterdays Tribune, in which it
was said that the action of the pTeshytery in
continuing its relations with DR.. Carter and the
laying OF his letter the table did not sanction
all Of the views expressed in his letter DR.. Car
ter. at his home, No. 80 West Eighty -second-st.,
gave out the following statement:
I think there has been general satisfaction
with the outcome of the matter before the Pres
bytery of Nassau, and I think that the COM
mittee has made great mistake in making an
tx parte statement in regard to a compromise
srranged by the presbytery and itself. They
had no authority from the presbytery TO do
this thing.
Further If by this action the conservative side
of the house wish 20 open again the discussion
ss 10 the Westminster Confession, can assure
them that am quite ready TO meet them upon
that issue. There be no question as to
which side the victory has inclined in the last
ten years discussion. and in the great forum of
he people. The cause Of the Westminster Con-
fession is q lost cause already.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
BOY IS LOST IN SWAMP.
Runs About Al Night to Keep from
Freezing-He Escapes Death.

Charles Brantjen. ten years old, of Mr. and
Mrs, Carl Brantjen Of No 4S6 CoIumbia-ave Hud-
son City. n j.. was found yesterday afternoon in
a half frozen and famished condition the Hack
ensack Meadows Brantjen bearme separated from
his companions on Thursday afternoon and had
been exposed for twentv-four hours.
The Brantjen boy, with four companions, started
for the Hackensack sWamps Thursday. 1t being
the intention of the boys make their way across
frozen waste a distance of about four miles. to
the elderberry swamps, which are near Secaucus
There We're many intricate paths TO follow in the
tall meadow grass and numerous small creeks to
get over. At times during the journey some of the
members of the little band OF explorers became
more daring than the Others and wandered of from
the main body. Charles Brantjen strayed away
twice before he was lost, and each occasion he
warned.
When he was missed the third time. the other
members of the party began TO CALL and although
there was faint far off response they n
able to tell the direction Of the reply. The boys
finally retraced their steps and told the missing
youngsters parents. Carl Brantjen organized
searching party. With lanterns to guide them. the
searchers hunted about the frozen waste all night
Yesterday morning Carl Brantjen and the men
who with him returned home tired and dis
appointed Every boatman along the Hackensack
was warned. and shortly after daybreak more than
one hundred men locking for the boy. Many
said the boy couldn't live all night wandering
about the meadows. It was the general impression
he would fall into one of the many small creeks
He seemed delirous when found but on being
wandered about until dark and then made up his
mind that he would not wander fdr from where he
in the small open all night. He decided IL he kept
moving he would not freeze TO death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
TO BRING 1T UP TO DATE.
ELIHU ROOT IN BOARD.
Reorganization of Washington Life
John Tatlock Its President.

The reorganiza ton of the Washington Life In
surance Company was corrD!eted Yesterday after
noon at a meeting of the directors. held at the
companys Offices, No 141 Broadway John Tai
lock, of No. $40 West End-ave.. was elected
president, vice William a. Brewer. tr.. who re-
signed Mr. Tatlock formerly an actuary
for the Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr.
Brewer remains member of the board OF d.
rectors.
The Washington Life Insurance Company has
been for some time in state of reorganization
Not long ago the company applied to the Com
missioner of Insurance of this State for thor
ough examination. 1t is said that Il commits
sioner for Western state probably Wisconsin,
demanded an examination. and that the COM
pany preferred one by the New-Tork Commits
sion Yesterdays reorganization. however. is
not result Of the examination, according to
company officials Ex-Governor Levi P. Morton.
who for forty-four years has been director in
the company. and for many years leading
figure in its management, is believed to have
been behind the movement. The time was op-
perfume as there were five vacancies in the
board of tventy-seven directors. Among recent
resignations were those of Morris &. Read.
Henry H Cook and Charles P. Brtton. Mr..
Cook retired on account of advancing age. He
has sold his stock.
The new directors elected yesterday were
Winthrop Rutherfurd. son-in-Iaw of ex-Gov-
ernor Morton, ". a. Street. Elihu Root, eX-Sec-
retary of War, Thomas F. Ryan, Harry PAYNE
Whitney. Charles H. Allen, vice-president of the
Morton Trus+ N-.r-pany. and John Tatleck the
new Krestdeat &
The action o2-le directors of tie Washing
ton Life Insurance Company to-day simply
means that the company is to be brought up to
date" declared Elihu Root last night to
Tribune reporter. at his home. No. % East
Sixty-ninth-st. "It is one of the oldrime COM
panies, and It's business metnoos had become
antiquated. Mr.. Tatlock chosen for the
presidency because IL desired to have an
active insurance man at the head Of the COM
pany. The fact that he formerly Mutual
man does not mean virtual taking over of the
Washington by the Mutual Nor has the Nor
with the insurance company except that ex-
Governor Morton is president of the Morton
Trust Company
John Tatlock vas horn in Massa achusetts
March u. 1860, and is a son of the Rev. DR..
John Tatlock. He was educated at Williams
College. graduating from there in 1882. After
his graduation he became astronomer at the
Washburn Observa tory at Madison, Wis. resign
ing from there TO become professor of astronomy
at Beloit College. In January, 1889. he was ap-
pointed actuary of the Prudential Insurance
Company of Newark and in March 1889 was
He elected secretary of the Actuarial So
ciety of America in May. 1899 and editor of it's
Transactions" In the fall of 1889 he was ap-
pointed associate actuary OF the Mutual Life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-31
PARKER LOSES CASE.
Former Associates Decide Against
Him-Judge Martin Retires.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

Albany. Dec. 30.-The hard luck that has been
the portion of Alton 3. Parker. the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency, has not ended. for
to-day the Court of Appeals. made up of his
former associates. ruled against him in his first
case Beyond the fact that it was argued by
the former chief Judge. the case was of little
Importance 1t involved value Of about S3S,-
600 and affected a Long Island property The
case came the Court of Appeals on a motion
to set aside the decision of the lower court. and
Judge Parker argued in favor of such an action.
His appearance in Albany was attended with
reunion Of the members of the Court of Appeals.
but the decision was against the attorney, who
is reported TO have taken the case mainly
result of a personal acquaintance with the ap-
pellant
The meeting Of the Court of Appeals to-day
was also marked by the rather pathetic leave
taking of Judge Celora Z. Martin. whose term
expires o-morrOw and who retires because OF
age. Judge Martin said goodby TO all the court
attendants at the close Of the extended session
of the court. His place will he filled by Judge
William F.. Werner. who was elected in No
venlber.
Celora f. Martin born in Newport Herliuner
County. n, !. on August o. 1884 He educated
in Newport and at Fairfield and Holland Patent.
Judge Martin studied Law Newport. and was ad-
nlitted to the bar In july. 1886 He practised
whitneys Point and Binghamtor. In 1877 he
appointed, later in the year elected JUS
tiCe of the Supreme Court. being reelected in 1891.
In 1887 ne designated rs Justice of the general
when he resigned to accept the office from which
he Is nAw retrlng