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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
TEMPEST
SUBSIDIES.
Dancing Breeze In South Roy
alton Blows Over.
SCHOLARS TO RETURN.
VIII Not Apologize to Principal But
Cannot Hold Their Commencement
Dance--Supt. Of Education
Called in as Referee.

South Royalton, April 12.-The tenn
pest aroused by the disobedience Of some
Of the high school in holding dance,
resulting in their being suspended from
school, has been adjusted temporarily
at least by the state superintendent of
education, Walter E. Ranger. The
scholars return to school without max
ing an apology and they will be de-
barred from holding their commencement
ball, 1t Is understood that they will
be allowed to hold dances.
Supt. Ranger was invited bv the
school authorities to come here, and
endeavor to settle the trouble. The prin.
cipal, Mr. Howe, does not believe in
dancing and sought to prohibit the
scholars from holding dance after the
presentation of drama recently. The
scholars insisted, and the principal told
them they could have a commencement
ball if they would give up their drama
dance. The night of the presentation
Of the drama dance was held, although
it is claimed that it was given by dis
interested parties. The high school
scholars attended and found themselves
suspended. They went to school but
Tue pIHtcipdl MOWunC allow Lnem 10
continue. At this time the trustees
were called in. They couldn't adjust
the trouble and as last resort the
superintendent of education was called
upon.
Yesterday afternoon Supt. Ranger met
the scholars, the parents, the trustees
and the principal. AS a result it was
agreed that the scholars should return
to school unconditionally, but that they
must have no commencement ball. They
viii not have to apologize to the prin-
cipal. A special school meeting which
was called for last evening for the pur-
pose Of acting on the tangle met and
affirmed what had been decided at the
afternoon session. And the thing is
whitewashed over,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
TO RIPE OLD ACE.
Ransom S. Slack Died Yesterday at
Randolph, Aged 90 Years.

Randolph, April IL. Ransom S. Slack
died yesterday at his home on the Center
road at the age of 90 years. Mr.. Slack
was born in Plainfeid, N. H., but moved
to Washington, this state, with his par
ents when about four years old. There
he grew TO manhood and was honored
with several town offices By his towns
people, including that of justice Of the
peace. He lived in Northfeld several
years, but came to Randolph about So
years ago, and had since resided on his
hill farm about two miles from this
village. He was sbrewd sturdy farm
er and accumulated his thousands while
others were wrestling with Vermont
mortgages. Mr.. Slack was thrice mar
ried. His first wife was Hannah George
Of Washington. by whom he had one
son, Royal p, deceased. His second
wife died six weeks after the wedding
day. His last marriage was Lucinda
Il. Bannister Of this town, who died
about three years ago. OF his eight
children five are living, George Fl. Slack,
Mrs. w. ?. Flint, Mrs. r. w. Allen
of Randolph, Mrs. ). J. Leavey and
Mrs. X. p. Leach of Marshall, Mich.
In his long life Mr.. Slack has known
little Of doctors, being blessed with re-
mafkabe robust health. He was quick
witted man, gifted with a keenness of
perception and his quaint sayings have
been appreciated and quoted by many.
He used tobacco since he was ~ years
old and was reared in the days before
prohibition was the thing in Verne i I.
He considered himself temperate man,
but has used liquor since his early youth
and used to say with twinkle in his
eye, Rum was better in those days.
The funeral was held at the house
this afternoon at 1880.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
RUSSIAN FLEET
is NOT DIVIDED.
Lloyd's Has Information that the Fleet
Which Passed Singapore Satur-
day Consisted of Seven
Battleships.

London, April 12.--A despatch to
Lloyd's from Singapore states that Rus
sian fleet which passed there on Satur-
day consisted Of seven battleships,
two armored cruisers, five unarmored
cruisers, seven destroyers, Il steamers,
one hospital ship and one tug. The
reports as to the number of battleships
in this neet have been contradictory. A
report to the Reuter- Telegram company
said that there were no battelships
in the squadron and this led to the be-
lief that Admiral Rodiestvensky, with
tleet OF his strongest vessels, had TAX
en- some other passage himself into the
China Sea.
The despatch today to Lloyd's con-
tradicts the Reuter- message. The Jap
anese embassy is inclined to believe that
the message to Lloyd's is correct and
that the Renter message is wrong.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12

WILL EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
Fair Haven Citizens May Also Ask for
Expert Accountant.

Fair Haven, April 12.The annual
village meeting held in the Powell Opera
House last night was one of the Iiveli-
est ever held here, many of the points
in the warning causing warm and inter
esting discussions. On the motion of
Jacob Warner a committee Of three
was appointed to examine the accounts
Of the village trustees and the water
and sewer commissioners and if neces-
sary to employ an expert accountant
and report at q meeting on April rs.
It was voted to refer the matter OF
appropriating an additional $4,000 for
completing and paying for the construc-
tion of sewers to a committee who will
report at an adjourned meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
NOW HAVE $4,000.
Not Enough to Warrant Opening of
Bishop Hopkins Hall.

Burlington, April -. .-It is probable
that the girls school at Bishop Hop
kins' hall will not be reopened the COM
ing fall as had been anticipated, but will
Be opened BY another year. Rt. Rev.
Bishop Hall has made the following
statement in reference to the endow-
ment fund: The fund has made dis
tinct progress. We have now over $751;
900 in money and pledges; and of this
$55,000 is in the hands of the trustees
and earning interest. It is clear that
this would not warrant lis in reopening
the school next fall Engagements with
teachers are commonly made. by Easter,
and the principal when chosen would
have to gather staff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
GOOD BUSINESS STANDS.
Six License Applications in Northfeld
Designate Same Building.

Northfeld, April H. OF the eight
applicants for liquor license of the
first class, six have designated their
place for a saloon in room in one
story building situated east of the Mayo
block and on the south side of East
street. The two applicants for sec
ond class have both applied for IL
cense to do business at the same stand,
on the corner of Main and East streets.
Both buildings are temporary structures
owned at present by Dr. Mayo but will
be wholly remodeled before being oc-
cupied.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
FORM A NEW CAMP.
Montpelier Veterans of Spanish Ameri-
can War Form an Organization.

A meeting Of the men who served
with Company H, Y. n. G., of Montpelier
in the Spanish-American War, was held
last evening for the purpose of forming
a camp OF Spanish war veterans. A
temporary organization was effected by
the election Of ex-Capt. w. A. Pattee,
chairman, and w. N. Theriault, secre
tary. The 20 men present voted unani.
mously to apply for charter. The ap-
plication will at once be forwarded To
Il. II. Prouty at Burlington and il ap-
proved by him will be sent to headquar-
ters at Indianapolis.
Committees on hall and bylaws were
appointed, they to report to future
meeting. 1t was voted unanimously to
name the new camp Oliver j. Gisborne
Camp in honor Of Lieut.. Osborne who
died two years ago. 1t Is expected the
charter win be received IN about two
weeks,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
Left $3.50 for Funeral.

Wilmington, Del, April IA man
about IS years Of age who registered
at a hotel here on Monday as Fl. Mills
of Buffalo, committed suicide yester-
day in city park by shooting himself
through the head. He left $3.50 in cash
and sealed envelope which opened was
found to contain note stating the
money was to be used to pay the ex-
penses Of bis burial
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
COUNTY BASE BALL LEAGUE.
Five Towns in Franklin County Are
Planning for 1t.

st. Albans, April 12-An effort will
be made this evening for the organiza-
ton Of a county base ball league and a
meeting has been called at the city
court room at 7:s0 o'clock for that
purpose. The discussion Of ways and
means for clearing up the old base ball
debt will also come up for considera-
ton.
Ii is expected and hoped that a FIVE
team league, to be made up of clubs
from Swanton, Enosburg Falls, Rich
ford, st. Albans and Rouses Point, may
be formed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
Orthodox Nerves Shocked.

The nerves of the orthodox received
a bad shock this morning, says the
Montpelier Argus, as the branch train
was coming in front of the Junction.
On the train was a poker game in full
swing with the varied colored chips and
money on the board, one man standing
over as the apparent cashier. There
were several road commissioners from
the outlaying towns on board and the
sight Of such thing almost gave them
a bad attack of heart failure
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
HIT BY TRAIN.
George Farnsworth Fortunately Escaped
With Only Broken Arm.

Swanton, April 12. George Farms
worth was struck by the passenger train
on the Central Vermont railway yester-
day morning and was fortunate enough
to escape with only broken arm. He
was returning from fishing at Charcoal
Creek, on the track When he stepped
aside for the train to pass he miscalcu-
lated the distance and received the in
iurv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
JEWEL cAsKET FOR CARNEGIE.
People of Northampton, Mass. Honored
the Man of Steel Today.

Northampton, Mass, April 12.- Car
negie House, the latest addition to the
group Of buildings devoted to the work
Of the Home Culture club here, and to-
ward the building of which Andrew Car.
negie contributed $4,000, was formerly
opened today. Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie
arrived this afternoon and were greeted
by all the former mayors of the city and
number of Others interested in the
clubs work.
Mr.. Carnegie was presented with a
jewel easket. A reception in the
Academy of Music viii follow, at which
Mr.. Carnegie, George Cable, the founder
Of the Home Culture clubs and Others will
sneak
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12

MAN, HORSE AND SLEIGH.
Rolled Twenty Feet Down Mountain
Bruises the Only Injury.

Bethel April While coming
across the mountain from Rochester to
Bethel Monday afternoon the Rev.
Homer w. Ilildreth met with bad ac-
cident- His horse slipped on some ice
while coming down the mountain and
horse, sleigh and man then rolled down
an embankment for twenty feet AL
though they landed in heap the Rev.
Mr.. Hildreth was able to extricate him
self. He went back to a farmhouse and
secured aid, 50 that they got the horse
and sleigh riqhted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
No Confirmation of Report.

London, April 12.--There has been
noconfirmation Of the reported naval
engagement off Amanda Islands, The
message came from Batavia, Java, and
as there is no cable connection with
those islands near which the fighting
is supposed to have taken place, it is
hard to understand how Batavia should
have received the news ahead of Singa
nfre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
ENTERS BUSINESS AGAIN.
w. D. Smith Buys Into Firm Of 0. c
Russell & Co.

W. d. Smith has bought half in
terest in the firm of @. c. Russell &
Co. and viii enter into the conduct of
the business with MIR. Russell. The firm
name will be Russell & Smith. They
now do plumbing and heating and will
later put in stock Of hardware. Mr..
Smith recently disposed of his interest
in the store OF Smith Bros.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
TRIAL WAS STOPPED.
Juror in the McKane VS.. Mari & Gordon
Suit Was Unable to Attend.

The trial of the Barre case of Ter
renee McKane against Marr 6 Gordon
was stopped in county court when it
was found that one Of the Jurors, A. N.
Pollard Of Waitsfeld, was Ill with the
grip and unable to be in attendance at
court. Court was adjourned from yes
terday morning to the afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
Dead at Age of 94.

Rutland, April 12.--Mrs. Nancy A.
Ross, one of the Oldest women Of this
city, died last night, aged 81 years.
She lost a daughter few weeks ago,
whose age was rs. Mrs. Ross was born
in Surry, N. H., but spent the most Of
her life in Weston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
REPORT OF BATTLE.
Amsterdam Gets a Telegram Announc-
ing Collision.

Amsterdam, April IA telegram has
been received from Batavia, Java, say
ing that fight is now in progress be-
tween Russian and Japanese vessels,
near the Amanda islands. The details
regarding the reported action are lack
ing. Five Dutch vessels are reported
to be watching the battle.
There is no confirmation of the Ee.
ported fight, and the battle may be an
attack by destroyers on stragglers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
"Put EN- over. vickers."

Cincinnati, April 12. The national
base ball commission has made formal
announcement that Player Nadeau of
the Portland club and Pitcher Viekers
of the Holyoke club will be ineligible
to play with national agreement club
until money due from them to the
Brooklyn club shall be paid. vicbers
ended last years season by working
with an independent team at Burling-
ton. VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
MAY BE F0RM0SA.
Russians Think Big Meeting of Fleets
May Be There.

ST. Petersburg, April 12.-Whether
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's battleship
division has passed through the Straits
of Sunda or the Straits OF Malaeca, it
is practically certain now that he is
moving to effect juncture with the
division which passed Singapore April
5. 1t il possible that this may not
take place until the two divisions reach
ed Cape Padaran on the east coast of
Cochin China.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
Preparations for M. E. Conference.

Enosburg Falls, April 12.-Prepara-
tions are being made for the sixty
first session Of the Vermont Confer
enee of the Methodist Episcopal church
which win meet here Wednesday,
April 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-04-12
Arbor Day April as.

st. Johnsbury, April 12- Governor
Bell has named Friday April 2s, as
Arbor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28
FOOD IN SERMONS,
Feed the Dominic Right and the Ser.
mons are Brilliant.

A conscientious, har l-wOrkine ami
eminently successful c. rgyman writes:
Il am glad to bear testimony to the
pleasure and increased ,rcasure of off.
cheney and health that have come to ne
from adopting Grap2Erts food as one
Of my articles OF diet.
For several years l wcs much dis
trcssed during the early part of each
day by indigestion MY breakfas.
usually consisting of oatmeal. milk and
eggs. seemed to turn SOU end failed to
digest. After dinner the headache and
other symptoms following the breakfast
would wear away. only to return. how
ever. next morning.
Having heard of Ora ce- Nuts food ]
finally concluded to Civ. II n fair trial.
quit the use OF oatmea Il and eggs, and
made my breakfasts of Grape-Nuts
cream. toast and Postum. The resul;
was surprising in improved health ana
total absence Of the distress that had,
for so long 4 time. rollGwed the morn
ing meal. My digestion became once
more satisfactory. the headaches
ceased, and the oil i.rlmg OF energ +,
returned. Since that time, four years
ago. have always had Grape Nuts
food on my breakfast table
Il was delighted to find also. that
whereas before l began 10 use Grape
Nuts food l was quite nervous and be-
came easily wcaried in the work of pre-
pairing sermons and IN study. a marked
improvement in this respect resulted
from the change in my Iict. am con-
WINGED that Grape Nuts food produced
this result and helpel me TO a sturdy
condition Of mental and physical
strength.
Il have known Of several persons who
were formerly troubled AS was, and
who have been helped az I have been.
by the use Of Grapc-Nuts food. on my
recommendation. among HON may be
mentioned the Rev. row a mis-
sionary to China" Name given by
Postum Company. Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason
Read the little book. 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in each pkg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28
The Beta Kappa Grafton.

ina Phi Beta Kappa grafton was de-
iivercd. Tuesday evening. before a
large audience in the First Baptist
church. The speaker was Prof. Walter
L. Bronson, A. NJ, Lift. D., Brown Uni
versity.
Professor Br onson spoke in substance
as follows:
Fidelity to the fathers--what is it ?
is IL 10 hold fast the truths our fore
fathers held; to keep and transmit the
liberty-individual, religious. national
which they won for us. sometimes by
agony and bloody sweat: TO exemplify
III our own lives the high ideals which
animated theirs. In short, 1t Is to be
true to our trust. and pat to good use
| our magnificent inheritance from the
past.
Fidelity to the fathers-what is the
worth of it? 1t is stimulus and it is
guidance. Each is Invaluable. The
stimulus from a great past is one of the
strongest motive powers for a man or
nation of men. We have reason t.
thank God daily that We are not a gen.
GRAFTON of Hottentots, but the latest
born of 4 long line of natures noble
out Of laXiness, cOwardicc, vice and
stupidity and exhOrt us all to nobility
of thoughts and deed. The worth of the
fathers as guides-here we are on more
| deLatable ground. But in this respect,
| at heart, modern science, with its doc
trine of evolution, is on the side of con-
cervatism, teaching that human
thoughts and practice tend most surely
| toward perfection when thinker and ac-
| tor build the new upon the foundation
| of the old. Voltaire snecred at revealed
| religion; the modern student does not
sneer at anything, not even supersti-
| tion--he investigates, instead, patient
~, cordially. looking for the grain of
truth in every bushel Of error. Oar
| fOrefathers We're not fools. There must
have been large measure of truth in
| the idea according to which they built
or repaired the grea, social, political
and religious institutions which We
have inherited and in which we still
live and worship. 1t is reasonable, there
fore, to take them as wse though not
| infallible guides, avai!int, ourselves of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28

uations OF its members, It was voted tn
nave an organization within the osso-
e.ation which should. be composed of
.ne members residing in Wateryille. Tn
ms way the Inconvenience occasIoned
oy distance would partly be overcome
az the central body could assemh,.
more frequently and at stated inter
na's. This plan seemed to meet with
'"e general approval and 1t is expected
soon to materialize.
II was voted that the trustees he re-
quested that committee OF the osso.
H'ioii ne allowed to confer with a
oIhihlttee appointed by themselves for
discussing plans relative to tho INV
''ishinE Of Foss hall.
me following officers were elected 70
replace those whose. terms had expired
PRESIDENT. Miss Hattie Parncnter
o. wee presidents. Miss Grace Getch-
Cyl. "a and Miss May Harvey. 'O,. sec.
'ary. Miss Caro- Hoxie, SO: execn-
,,. v committee. Miss Mary Helen Cas-
w., m.h' Va, Mrs. Della Hiscock Hedman
W. and Mrs. Marion Reed Winter
Drew 'O2. The business transactiors
VI the meeting We're preceded bv the
customary luncheon at which round
Vi i,erriment was quite as memorable
az the pleasures Of the repast The
i's was adjourned at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28
Senior Class Exercises.

~ TIE AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock. the
senior class exercises were continued
on inc campus. Miss Elizabeth Pierce
biaisdeH Of WATERFORD deliyere. tho
piop;iecy -or women, and Axcl Johar
Upwall for the men.
Inc pipe ole was sung and tho nina
OF peace smoked,
MISS lua Phoebe Keen delivered the
ADDRESS to undergraduates.
The parting ode to the air of "paoey
Brady" was then sune .na 80
Kempton Maxwell delivered tho nartino
address.
Inc theme of Mr.. Maxfield's address
was growth. He very skilfully woye
together i'm philosophical web the
relationship of the class of 1905 TO the
college and to life. Lii, is a series of
spheres which as fast as we outgroy
we leave behind. He spoke of the sor-
rows and joys Of each sphere and en-
phasiZed the endeariny ties of the asso-
cations. College was a sphere which
the class of 1905 had cutgrown. IL
pointed out the difference between tho
college education as il looks to those
| outside and to the college men and
women. There Is sonnet :inr i'm a course
| outside Of the books and grinds. 1t l.:
| valuable also for its memories. He
spoke of the responsibilities of the
class in holding up the reputation OF
| the college. He paid FITTING tribute
| to the memory of the late Samuel
Osborne. the colOred janitor, who was
co beloved and had served the college
so Well. He aimed number of delicat,
thrusts at the professors. He spoke 81
success as the world judges it, defining
it in the language of growth in spheres
showing that it is neither wealth. fame
nor popularity. Then in behalf of the
class he babe farewell to the college
and to those connected with it, ending
with this quotation from Oliver Wen
| dell Holmes:
Build thee more stately mansions, o m,
| soul,
AS the swift seasons roll
cave thy lOw-vaulted past,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28
Ayers :!
q (s.--.r.,- cine Best nerve tonic o:AYsscs

Peavy. Boston: Herbert Tilden, SAN
ford; T.. A. Read. Martins Ferry. Ohio;
Edward IL. Smiley, Hartford. Ct; l. IL
Cox, Harwich. Mass; Henry Hudson
Guilfcrd; James Brownvilie, Fairfield;
c. X. Merriam. Spokane. Wash.
The class of "a was another served
at The Gerald. and among the men,
bers Of the class present were DR.. Al
fred King. Portland; Wilfred G. Chap
man. Portland; A. !. Noble. Worcester
Mass. and Asher c. Kinds, Portland
This was served at $50 o'clock.
AT 7.3O, the third class of Colby to
dine at tho hotel. that Of 'S5. sat down
to fine spread in The private dining
room. There were 10 present at the
banquet, as follows: Frank X. Ed
munds. New York City; Chauncey c.
Adams. Concord. N. H.; F. G. Cnutter,
LittletOn. n. H; George r. Berry,
Hamilton. N. Y; Rev. F. A. Snow and
daughter. Sarah. Old Town; Mss Der
tina Soule. Bangor; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Carroll. Houlton, and w. II.
Snyder. Worcester. Mass.
The reunions were all Very pleasant
ana all seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-28
The Alumnae Reunion.

The meeting of the organized Colby
Alumnae was held at the same hour
as the one above mentioned, and the
alrgest attendance yet reported among
the women graduates of the college has
been placed on record. Naturally the
most pleasant theme Of discussion was
the new ladies' dOrmitory, Foss hall.
which was dedicated, last Monday.
Pr esident Charles L. White and Dean
Grace r. Berry were the first speakers
and paid a glowing compliment to the
prospects Of the Women's division of
the college which had been SO much
enhanced by the decent erection of this
splendid edjfice. 1t was straightway
voted to extend a vote of thanks to the
donor Of the building, Mrs. Eliza AIDE
line FOss Dexter. and also to the class
Of 1905, for the gift of the Persian vase
as an ornament to the building.
In view of the fact that the Alum
nae Association is not a we'll united
body owing to the widely scattered sit