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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
THE WORLDS eLoR,Es


1ooosole's brow is high and broad:
IN the murmur OF the brook
he can hear the voice of God:
When he lifts his gaze to look
AT the cleaning stars he sees
Other worlds where man NAV know
1nlngs that still are mysteries
TO us gropers here below:
de regards each fragrant rose
AS a miracle: he hears
MUSIC when the west wind blows
through the rushes: he reveres
every little blade of grass
AS a wonder work. but men
See no greatness in him when
Ihey, by chance. behold him pass
he can't make money.
bruhtsworth knows the sky Is there.
But he doesn't question why.
AND In fact, he doesn' a care;
In the water flowing by
he sees power. nothing more;
Flowers he regards as things
10 be bought and sold; the roar
OF the tempest never brings
wonder to his soul; he sees
In the grass blades future hay,
NOT soul-Stirring mysteries;
If the stars were golden. they
Might enchant him with their CLEANS;
Where he passes, people bow
For the reason that somehow
everything he touches seems
To turn TO money
S. E Kiser, In Chicago Record Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
DEATH OF GEN. j. 3. GORDON
Confederate Leader Succumbed to At
tack of CONGESTION of Stomach.


tack of Congestion of Stomach.
Atlanta. Ga, Jan. IL. - Lieutenant
General John Brown Gordon died at
his winter home near Miami, Florida.
His fatal illness. which overlook him
last Wednesday, was CONGESTION of the
stomach and liver, following an acute
attack of indigestion, to which he was
subject. General Gordon had been I'M
conscious nearly all day. The begin
ming of the end occurred when serious
complications set in and his physicians
had abandoned all hope, as his kidneys
refused to secrete and the symptoms
OF uraemic poisoning were very de-
cided. His death was quiet. He fell
peacefully to sleep and all was over.
General Gordons remains will
reach this city tomorrow Def
mite arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made. but ii
is stated that the body will lie in state
In the state house for several days pre-
ceding the funeral, the family OF the
deceased cheftain having agreed to the
request that the former followers OF
General Gordon may view his remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
A TELLING REBUKE.

THE Richmond, Va, News. LEADER
m its issue of the 9th inst, under the
caption of Fight to the Finish" said:
lit is evident that the Western I'm
On Telegraph Company has resolved ON
. fight to the finish with this commun-
Ity ON the question of the color of the
messenger boys. So be it.
Richmond is the sixth or seventh
Southern community in which white
messenger boys have been replaced by
eolored men. Apparently this change
Is part of the titled policy of the COM
pany. To res. ut and resist the change
should be the settled policy Of every
Southern community In that matter
all of us feel alike, our interests are the
same and all of US should stand togeth-
er. Ii this corporation succeeds in the
substitution of cheap colored for white
labor and the Southern people submit
patiently, other corporations will stand
ready to follow that evil example to
miserable results.
The Western Union challenges and
defes Southern sentiment and flaunts
its contempts 70. Southern interests.
Every Southern community and bust
ness establishment should unite in re-
sentiment and punishment. The feel.
ing on this subject should not be per-
mltted TO die out. It should be kept
alive until the company manifests de-
cent Difference for the wishes of the
people who are it's patrons in this part
OF the country. We should make it a
night to the finish, whatever occasional
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Ex.secretary Foster Buried.

Fostoria, o., Jan. 13.-The funeral of
the late ex-secretary of the treasury
and ex-governor of Ohio, Charles Eos
ter, was held here. the services be-
ing conducted at the Methodist Epis-
copal church, in the presence of a
large congregation, including many
distinguished men of Ohio and other
states. The services were conducte |
by Rev. ]. w. Hyslop, rector of Trim
Try Episcopal church, of Tifin. who
read the Episcopal service for the
dead
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
JAPAN'S ANSWER
TO RUSSIA READY
Believed 1t is so WOrded as to Pre-
vent Immediate Rupture.
WAR WOULD BE A LONG ONE

Toxic. Jan 13.-The final conference
before the throne TO decide upon the
response to Russia has been held. 1t
was attended by ali the members of
the cabinet. five of the elder states
men, AimiTais Ito and Ijuin and Cen
eral Kodama. The conference was of
long duration and it's result is I'M
known. 1t is said. however, that the
response which was drafted was ap-
proved, and that it Will socn be de-
livered to Baron de Rosen, the Rus
sian minister.
This answer of japan is regarded
as the final step in the negotiations.
Public interest in the outcome is at
fever heat, and developments are anx-
iously awaited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
10000 Rabbits Killed.

Echo, Ore, Jan. II. The rabbit
drive on Lower Butter creek was the
largest in the history of the northwest
200 men, women and children partici-
pating. Ten thousand rabbits were
killed. The rabbits came in such
droves and with such a wild rush that
they could not get into the corral fast
enough. and they piled up fully two
feet deep, HUNDREDS smotherins to
death. Two persons were seriously in
iurpd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
$4,000 For Breach of Promise,

Philadelphia. Jan. 12.-The jury ia
the suit for breach of promise of mar
riage of Miss Margaret Watkins, of
Shamokin, Pa, against Frederick
Graeber. formerly of that place, but
now of Philadelphia, returned a YER
dict of $4,000 for the plaintiff Grae-
Der, the defendant, was not In the
court room at the time, and there were
few spectators present as a verdict
was not expected. The amount named
Ia Miss Watkins suit was $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
COASTERS HIT BY TROLLEY CAR
Eight Young Persons Seriously In
iured at Newark NJ J.

Newark, n. j., Jan. 13.-A bob sled
laden with 10 young persons was hit
By trolley car at the intersection OF
Washington and Court streets. All
on the big sled were more or less in
jured. Eight were seriously hurt. or
these five were taken to hospitals and
three of them went home
The most seriously injured are: Fred
Lessner. aged 16, right foot crushed
and head injured; Henry Shaffer. 10
years old. skull fractured; Peter
Smith, aged IS, head crushed, not like
1y to recover; John Boyd, aged IS.
scalp torn; Margaret McHugh, aged
10, right leg broken and also badly
bruised.
The car was on the Kinney street
line. Charles Pettigrew was conductor
and Michael Mulvihill motorman. It Is
charged that an attempt was made
to cross ahead of the sled. Lessner
was steering the sled Lessner at
tempted, it is claimed, TO swing around
the corner. but the momentum was
too great, and he could not turn
squarely. The front sled was on the
car track when the collision took
place. All Is persons on the bob were
thrown out. Lessner was pitched for
ward and fell under the car.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

st. Petersburg Jan. 13.-Mr Kurino,
the japanese minister, in ar interview,
declared that if war should come ne
believed it would be prolonged one.
1t was difficult now to see how it could
be decisive, he said considered solely
from military point of view THE
majority OF the people of Russia, F"
added the minister, and many per-
sons abroad, have underestimated ia
pans strength, the idea prevailing in
some otherwise well-informed quarters
that Japan would be unable to put
more than 1000 soldiers in the field.
This idea is entirely erroneous"
Minister Kurino said he still was
hopeful of peace. but was confident
that if necessary the Japanese army
of more than 100000 men would give
a good account of itself and do credit
to Japan's military system and system
of compulsory education. He pointed
out that Japan's coast defenses were
so strong that General Kurepatllin. the
Russian minister of war, had freely
admitted that even a coalition of the
powers would be unable to effect a
landing on Japanese sell
The opinion prevailing abroad that
the termination of negotiations would
necessarily mean war is not held
strongly here, as Russia has never de-
clared what she intends to do.
If Japan occupies Corea the belief
prevails in some quarters that Rus
sia would not risk a naval engage
ment, but would occupy Northern
Corea, japan meanwhile possibly en-
trenching herself on the southern
slope of Gonsan, lis miles northeast
OF Seoul While this is merely specu-
lated on in diplomatic circles, it is
given as one of the reasons for be-
lieving that even in the event OF the
failure of the present negotiations the
desire of both sides to avoid the odium
of an attack might lead to a final de-
limitation of the boundaries on the
basis of the territory occupied
Japan's reply is expected in two or
three days. according to reliable in
formation received here. and there is
good reason for believing that the
reply will be so worded as to prevent
an Immediate rupture. leaving both
governments in position to continue
negotiations looking to a pacific set
Element.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
MAD MULLAH LOST 1000 MEN
Rebel Forces AnnlhIlated BY British
Troops In SonaIiIand

London. Jan. 12.-The war office
gave out the following dispatch which
had been received from Major General
Egerton. commanding the Somaliland
expeditionary force, and which is dat
ed from Jidballi. Somaliland, January
IL:
Advanced this morning II miles to
yidballL First Brigade commanded by
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

WE return thanks for an advance
copy of the Cornell University Register
For the year 1903-'04. 1t shows re-
markable progress by this institution
1t has S91 professors. The information
given is highly instructive and maaks
Cornell as being one of the most up TO-
date universities in this country to day
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
An Assurance.

Landlady-May be you t'ink dere vos
a lot of money in der boarding house
peeZness?
Boarder-Vell, Mrs. Hashenstein, We
wouldn't do you der inchustice to sup
pose dot you would be in it if dere vosnt-
Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
A Great Essential to speed.

Flewent-I don't know what ails mo
lately that stammer so.
Mrs. Flewent-It's because you talk
so fast
Flewent disgustedly)-Talk so fast7
can't even start-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
Judging by Appearances.

Does the drum major belong to the
band, pop?"
'Well, to judge by appearances, my
son, l should say that the drum-major
imagined the band belonged to him
Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
A VIndication.

| Red compilations are all the rage In
New York. Prof. Starr. remarks the
Chicago News, who pointed out that
we were gradually growing into In
| dams, doubtless feels indicated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

WE received an invitation to attend
the second annual X. of P. Smoker
Saturday. End inst, in honor of the
Board of Directors, X. of p. at Austin,
Texas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
SLAIN PLAYING SOLDIERS
Little Brother and Sister Killed BY a
Girl With a Gun,

Girl With a Gun.
Cory, Pa, Jan. 11.-"Wem play sol
diers, and Pearl. with papa's gun, will
be the captain said a little brother
of Pearl. the 13-year-old daughter of
Fletcher Sparting. az Blue Eye, a ham.
let eight miles from here. To this
childish suggestion there was a ready
assent all around. and two children's
lives have paid the penalty OF playing
soldiers"
The father had returned from a
hunting trip and had set his gun UP
near the spot where the children were
at play. One of them, as quoted, pro-
posed that they would play soldiers,
and Pearl picked up the gun, gave a
command to halt" and pulled the trig-
ger, with terrible results.
Her little brother, in the lead. was
killed almost instantly his head being
blown off.
His next younger sister. directly be-
hind him, had an arm torn off and was
so badly injured that she died soon
afterward. and a still younger sister
was injured. but will live.
Pearl is heart-broken. and claims
she did not know that her father had
left charge in the gun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
TERMS IN ADVANCE

gPOSTAGE STAMPS OF a HIGHER DE
NOMINATION THAN TWO CENTS NOT
RECEIVED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16

Entered ,S in the Post Office at Richmond, IA.
SATURDAY = JANUARY 16, 1901
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
COLOMBIA MAssINe TROOPS

our Naval OfticerS al Colon convinced
Attack On Panama Is imminent.
Colon. Jan. 13-United States naval
authorities here appear to be con-
WINGED from the tenor Of the reports
which are continually brought in that
Colombia is determined to send an
army to attack Panama.
The Panamanian authorities receiv-
ed official confirmation of the fact that
the Colombian troops at Titumati num-
Der at least 1000 men. under the COM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
OUR ISTHMIAN
POLICY DEFINED
Reports of War Preparations Against
Colombia Officially Denied
ROOT ISSUES A STATEMENT

Washington, Jan. 13.-Shortly after
the cabinet meeting Secretary Root is
sued the following statement regarding
the isthmian policy of the administra-
ton:
The publication in various quarters
of news indicating that the government
is preparing to send troops to the 18TH
mus to carry on military operations
against Colombia has been the source
OF considerable annoyance to the en-
ecutive and TO the war department. No
state of war exists between the two
countries; no Inauguration of hostili-
ties is contemplated by this govern
ment; no preparation for war is being
made. 1t is not believed by the presi-
dent, nor by the secretary of state, that
any occasion for the employment of
troops on the iSthmus is likely to arise
They have used their utmost efforts to
convince General Reyes and the Bo-
gotta officials of the friendly intentions
of this government toward Colombia,
and of their readiness to use their good
Offices in the settlement of any ques-
ton in dispute between Colombia and
dAdLu<i II 10 lOi luclu u .Ds-
lieve that the authorities in Bogota
can be so blinded by passion and pre-
Judice as to declare war against us;
and even If this ruinous step should be
taken by Colombia this government
would be in no haste to respond to her
challenge. The president makes all
possible allowances for the natural ex-
element in Bogota over a state Of
things for which the Colombian gov
eminent is alone responsible, and of
which it was fully forewarned. But
the Colombians must sooner or later
recognize the irresistible force of ac-
complished facts. and the sooner this
is done the better for all parties. We
have done them no wrong; we would
like to be of some service to them; if
they are wise they will not put it out
of our power to help them by any act
of rashness and violence"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-16
s0HN HITInELL, JR., EDITOR,

Al communications intended for publication
should beser;t 50 as to reach US by "Wednesday
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Exsmi tions for Rhodes Scholar
ships January II and 10, 1905.

The next qualifying examination for
Vermont candidates for Rhodes
scholarship in Oxford University will be
held at Middlebury College, Tuesday and
Wednesday, January II and 10, 1905.
From candidates who shall have success
fully passed this examination, one will
be selected for scholarship of $500
yearly value at any Oxford college for
three consecutive years. Candidates
must be unmarried, must have made
such progress in education as to be able
to complete sophomore years work be-
fore going to Oxford, must be male citi-
zens of Vermont, or have acquired a
large part of their educational qualifica-
ton in Vermont, and must be of an age
not younger than nineteen nor older
than twenty five on Oct. l, 1905.
For any further information, inquiries
may be addressed to President Ezra
Brainerd, Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Edwin r, CLAW,

Mr.. E. r. Clay, who died December
the seventh, was born in Lincoln seven
ty-two years ago. His early manhood
was spent in the wooden business in
Lawrence, Mass. In 1855 he came to
Middlebury, where he raised fine horses
and engaged in the sheep business, at that
time in its most flourishing state,
He also engaged in the millinery bust
ness, his store being on Main street,
where by the courteous address and
excellenttaste he built up prosperous
business. Eight years ago he retired
from business to spend the remaining
days of his life in the quietude of his
home, which he so greatly enjoyed
Mr.. Clay was a man of dignified bear.
ing. courteous and gentlemanly, of q
bouyant, hopeful nature, fond Of read
ing, flowers, and especially of little
children, who were naturally drawn tc
him. During his last days he was sur.
rounded by a large circle of friends, who
ministered to his wants.
Last spring disease OF cancerou'
nature manifested itself near his right
hip. At the Burlington hospital al
operation was performed but recur
rance of the disease took place, which
gradually Slapped his strength. BLOOD
poison setting in fastened his end.
Mr.. Clay was twice married, to Miss
Julia LOOMS of Middlebury, and in 1885,
to Mrs. H. S. Langdon of New Haven
who survives him. Besides her ht
leaves one sister, Mrs. Jarvis Farr o.
Weybridge the last of a family of si2
children.
The funeral services took place in thu
Congregational church on Friday after
noon, Dec. TO- and was conducted b,
the Rev. Thomas Simms assisted by tn,
Rev. w. T. Forsythe.
A large number of sympathizinl
friends were in attendance. The buria
was in the West Cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
a Sound Financial Institution.

The board of trustees of the Marble
Savings bank has voted a dividend to
the depositors at the rate of three and
one-half per cent per annum, payable
January 1, 1905. This will be the 44th
semi-annual dividend paid by the bank
during the % years of its existence. In
case any depositor does not call for the
dividend, or interest, when due, the
same will be added to the principal
of the account, making a new principal,
which will draw interest to July /, fol-
lowing, if not disturbed, and so on. The
bank, under the present efficient man
agement, is in very healthy condition.
During the past year the deposits have
increased over $4,000, and the surplus
proportionately. The funds of the insti-
tuition are invested in high grade secu-
rites, consisting of first mortgages upon
real estate, and in municipal bonds, and
the bank is one of the safest mediums Of
investment for the individual investors.
Rutland News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1904.
Let the Organic Law Alone.

Vermonters should never forget the
the warning given by Senator Dilling-
ham, in his great speech two years ago
before the joint assembly, when he said
that if the great states like New York,
PENNSYLVANIA, Illinois, ETC., should sue
coed in changing the basis of represen-
tation in the United States Senate, the
whole policy of the government of the
country would be changed, and the
small states, like Vermont, would prac-
tically have no voice in legislation and
would be at the mercy of the masses of
the great centers of population that
control the destinies of the great States.
The same principal applies to the
question of a change in the basis of
representation in the Vermont House.
The Senate, in this State, represents the
whole people, as its members are appor-
toned on the basis of population, while
the House represents the towns, the unit
and basis of government in New Eng
land. One body is check upon the
other and the wisdom of the founders
of both the State and National govern
ments has been demonstrated by over
one hundred years of the most stable
and prosperous system of government
the world has ever seen. No change
should be made in this organic law.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Continued from Page ~
County Court.

This case took up the time of the
court until o'clock Wednesday, when
the testimony for both sides had been
got in, and then during a brief inter-
mission the whole matter was settled in
conference between the counsel who
were Judge w. II. Bliss of Middlebury
for the plaintiff and Rufus f. Brown Of
Burlington and J. w. Page of Bristol for
Mr. Norton. BY the terms Of the settle
ment Norton is to pay Doty S15 and his
costs. The jury were at once discharged
from the further consideration of the
case and as there was nothing further
ready to be taken up a recess was taken
to Thursday morning.
Previous to the break down of the
Dotv case Grant Allen of Panton, who
was under $500 bail on the charge of
assault upon one Henry Spalding, of
Addison was brought into Court, his
bail having been surrendered. and gave
new bail, which the court fixed at 5000
Ira II. LaF'eur of Middebury represent
ed the respondent and States Attorney
l.. G. Russell of Mddlebury looked after
the interests of the State.
There was only ten-minutes session
| of court Thursday morning, and in that
brief time what was left of the civil jury
calendar went by the board. The case
scheduled for trial first was Michael j.
Fitzpatrick, administrator, VS.. James B.
Tully, in which John j. Enright of Bur
lington was counsel for the plaintiff and
Cushman and Russell for the defendants;
and it was settled by agreement of coun-
sci, The entry was discontinued as per
stipulations on file.
The next case in order was Button x
Button VS.. the Middlebury Electric Co.
and this was continued on terms as to
the plaintiffs; LaFleur for the plaintiffs
and Davis for the defendant company.
Frank n. Hill VS.. Margaret Garland,
the last case open, was entered con-
tinued, with a prospect for a non-suit
and the jurors were then excused until
2 o'clock.
Court was constructively in session
during the remainder of the forenoon
ready to take up any matters of business
which might come up.
After an intermission of ian hour the
sitting was resumed and the criminal
docket was called over. These cases on
the old docket were marked for trial
State VS.. Almer HER, alias Elmer Her
and State vs.. Emma Waterman The
two indictments against James b. Don.
oway, brought against him in his oflicia
capacity as States Attorney for Addison
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Estate of W. JudsOn Mead.
Order of Motherhood of VIII.

STATE OF VERMONT, fn,, o.,
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. 'N N'"i'
Be IT remembered, that at n session OF the
Probate Court, holden ri Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 9th
day of December, A. ID. 1904.
Present, william Ii. Bliss, Judge
Whereas, n certain instrument OF writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of W. Judson Mead, late of
Middlebury in said district, deceased, having
been this day presented to said court for pro-
bate, and duly filed in the registers office ::
Therefore, IL is ordered, that all persons inter
ested in the estate of said deceased be notified
to appear before said court, AT the probate
office in Middlebury, in said district, ON the End
day OF January A. d. 1905, by publication Of
this order, three weeks successfully previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, a news
paper printed at Middlebury, to show cause,
II any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed,
the last will and testament OF the saio
deceased.
true record, MABEL \. BLISS,
81 Register.