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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Catholic Order of Foresters
Invade the Town.
FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION
Banquet Held Last Evening Was the
Big Event-was Attended by
400 Delegates and
Visitors.

Middlebury, June 1.-THE big event
Of the convention Of the Vermont Juris-
diction, Catholic Order of Foresters,
which is being held here, was the BAN
quet served at the old st. Mary's
church. There were 400 persons present,
and the occasion was one long to be
remembered The hall was decorated
with flowers and the national colors.
Frank l.. Graves Of Winooski was the
POSTMASTER Of the evening
Toasts were responded to as follows,
after remarks by Rt. Rev. j. S. Nichaud,
bishop: Cur Order a. Catholic Organi-
zation,D the Rev. ID. J. O'Sulliyan, st.
Adams; "Fraternal Insurance" John
Calvin, Brattleboro; "The American
Catholic" the Rev. r. A. Lynch, New
York; Our Holy Father" the Rev. w.
j. 0'Sullivan, Montpelier; "The Green
Mountain State" French, Louis n. Pro-
vost of Rutland, English, the Rev. P. j.
Long, Proctor; Our Country the Rev,
G. L. Pontbriand, Lyndonville; Fedora
tion," Thomas A. Austin, Brattleboro;
@The Church" the Rev. J. A. Lynch,
Waterbury: The Clergy" French, the
Rev. T. A. Nezina of Shoreham, English,
the Rev D M. Brown Of Pittsford /;
sThe Medical Examiner" DR.. J. L.
Walsh, Proctor; @The Spiritual Direc-
tor" the Rev. j. D. Shannon, Middle
bury; "The Vermont Jurisdiction j.
II. Talbot, Northfield; kindred Organi-
zations,H the Rev. L. A. Vezina, Shore
ham; "The Press T. W. Sault, Essex
Junction; @Ihe Ladies'" George E. Le-
eour, st. Adams.
The business of the convention was
started this morning, after the celebra-
ton of mass by Fr. D. J. Shannon.
AS the guests reached Middlebury
yesterday they were met by the Middle
bury court and other Foretsers who had
arrived earlier. A procession was then
formed, and the march led to St. Mary's
church, where solemn high mass was
celebrated. The Rev. d. j. 0'Sullivan
Of St. Albans preached. After the SER
vice the line of march was again taken
up and the Foresters went to the opera
house for the opening Of the conven-
tion.
The afternoon session was called to
order by High Chief Ranger John Gal
vim of Brattleboro, and the organization
was completed. The following commit
tees were appointed: Finance, j., B.
Beamegard of Burlington, G. F. Nc
Kenna OF Montpelier, Cyrelle Lavally OF
Shoreham, Fred Lockwood of Brandon
and Alberta Gotta Of Sandy Hill, N. ";
bylaws, F. G. Bundv of ST. Johnsbury
Hugh P. 0Neil of White River June
tion, j. F. Fitzsimmons of Underhill
II. P. Butler of st. Albans and G.. w
serbiertz; petitions, G. Blair of Og-
densburg, j. +. Mason of Island Pond
G. H. Bird of yergennes, j. McGee OF
Milton and A. f. Goyett Of Essex juno.
ton; state of the court, the Rev. l.
A. Vezina of Shoreham, G. j. Cocklan
of Rutland, I. Ryan of Richmond, j
w. Ryan of Northfield and Henry Bur-
ritt of Bristol; resolutions, H. Conlin
Of Winooski, G. Kidder of Middlebury
I. ]. Murphy Of Orwell, G. E. Denovelle
of Richford and C. Allen of Rutland.
The reports of the officers show that
the order is in good standing and stead
lily gaining. Every court in the juris-
diction was represented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
PRESBYTERIAN SALE.
Will Be Held in Church vestry Tuesday
Afternoon and Evening.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church will hold sale of work
in the basement of the church, beginning
Tuesday afternoon and lasting through
out the evening, June 20th There will
be no admission in the afternoon, but
in the evening there will be an admis-
sion of 10 cents as there will be pro-
gramme given.
The following will be on sale; A fine
line of stone cutters's aprons, kitchen
aprons, all sizes and colors, children's
dresses, sizes from to 10 years; some
very nice white aprons, linen handker-
chiefs, hand made, (only one dozen Of
these, so come early to get your choice)
home made candy, paste buns and short
bread, ice cream and waters, strawber.
ries and cream, and cake. Make no en-
gagement for June goth but come down
and encourage the ladies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
FIRE IN HIS FACE.
Foster Johnson Lighted Fire With Kero
sene, With Bad Results.

Foster johnson of North Main street
tried TO light fire with kerosene yes
terday, and is wearing his face and one
hand in bandages today, at the same
time congratulating himself that it was
no worse. He poured kerosene on fire
at the North Main street foundry and
the fire blazed up unexpectedly, the
flames going directly into his face. His
entire face was blistered, and the epi-
dermis pealed off in spots. The left
hand did not escape.
DIR. Sticxney dressed the wounds, and
this morning the patient was doing we'll.
His eyes were not affected, and there
will be no serious results. The burns,
while not deep, were painful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
CLASS DAY PROGRAMME.
Will Be Carried Out at School Tomor
row Afternoon.

The Glass Day exercises of the
Spaulding high school, class of 1905, will
be held at the chapel tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock. The programme is
as follows;
Address of Welcome .....s ....,
~ ....... Grace Judith Worthen
Glass History .......... Inez Vaughn
Glass Prophecy 80. Evelyn z. Phelps
Essay Honorable AIention), The Art
or Right Living Mamie Nj. Mackenzie
Music
Glass Will .......,. William Cordiner
Address to the Middle Glass ...
...... ..,s..-.,...... Clara Purvee
Presentation to the School ........
....s ............. Monti Audgett
Address to the Graduating Glass
-.,..,....... Blanche Bradford
Music
Then viii follow the presentation of
gifts to the members of the graduating
class by the Middlers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
WANTS A BATTLE.
0yana Thinks He Can Lick Lineyitch
Easily.

Toxic, June 1.-THE government
maintains absolute silence on the sub
iect of peace negotiations. The news
papers have all taken stand against
an early armistice, saying that such an
action would deprive 0yama of VIC
tory which is now within his grasp.
The public would welcome peace only
on condition that Japan is able to re-
ceiye everything she may demand, and
any compromise would be very unpopu-
lar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
ATTEMPT AT CAPTURE FAILS.
Washington Still Stands in Spite Of At
tempt to Capture 1t.

Fort Hunt, Virginia, June 14--At
daybreak this morning Admiral Dick.
ems secondary squadron was ignomini-
,ously defeated in an attempt TO take
the national capital. He drifted down
the Potomac. Every vessel of his fleet
was "put out Of action last night by
the magnificent gunnery Of the artillery
in Forts Washington and Hunt, accord
ing to the army version.
The fight lasted 25 minutes, having
opened at eleven o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
A NEW GROCERY STORE.
Park g. Stephens Open Up for Business
in the King & Reed Block.

Messrs. Park and Stephens opened
up a new grocery store in the King
& Reed block, Sc North Main street,
this morning with full line of standard
groceries.
The firm members are Alex Park
whose ocupations has always been that
OF a grocer, and David Stephen, although
engaged in granite cutting since com.
ing to Barre, was formerly grocer's
clerk. They viii carry a full line OF
good groceries, and buying and selling
groceries, and buying and selling fol-
cash, will sell at the smallest margin
Of profit. They already have one order
team busy and will put on others as
business demands them The store will
be connected by telephone in a day or
two.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
oYAMA WANTS TO FIGHT.
Would Like to Duplicate Togo's Feat on
the Land.

London, June 14.-Today's news sub.
stantiates the information sent out Sat
,trday to the effect that at heart the
Japanese want peace postponed until af-
ter another land battle has been fought
field Marshal Oyama is now arranged
in a preliminary movement for general
offensive demonstration A battle is ex-
pected TO begin soon unless there is an
immediate baekdown by Russia.
0yama has his forces arranged in the
shape o. a hslf-moon along the entire
Russian front. II ID believed that he is
now in a position TO administer as de-
cisive a blow on land as Togo did on
the sea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Montpelier Appoints Com.
mittee of Fifteen.
TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
For Properly Observing in the Fall the
Anniversary of Montpelier's
Becoming the Capital
of the State.

Montpelier, June 14.-At a citizens
meeting held in the city court room last
evening, the entire work of preparing
for and carrying through the celebration
of the Tooth anniversary OF the choice
Of Montpelier as the state capital was
delegated to a committee Of fifteen who
We're nominated by committee. The
managers are: Mayor F. NJ. Cory, c.
P. Pitkin, F. E. Smith, 0. D. Cark, j. A.
DeBoer, George L. Blanchard, j. H. Sem
ter, L. B. Cross, A. J. Sibley, j. G.
Brown, B. F. Fifeld, G. O. Stratton,
G. w. Wing, H. A. Kemp, j. NJ. Bout
well and A. d. Farwell
The celebration viii be held in the
fall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
WILL HAVE A RUN.
Vermont Autois.s Are Going to Mount
Washington in July.

At the informal meeting Of automo-
bilists from various parts Of the state
st Montpelier last evening, it was decii-
ed to have big run to Mount Washing
ton some time in July, the date to be
announced soon. Montpelier will be the
meeting place for antoists in the north.
ern part of the state and White River
Junction for the others. It IS probable
that the two parties viii meet either al
Wells River or Lisbon, N. FL, and pro
ceed together to their destination. From
so to 100 machines are expected to take
part
The gathering last evening INDUCED
in debates over the merits of the diff
ferent makes OF machines. There were
about 25 persons present, besides those
from this city and Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
PURCHASES TELEPHONE co.
E. H. vancor of Burlington Buys Line
in Morrisville.

MorrisviIle, June 14.E. H. Vancor
who has been manager OF the Citizens
Telephone company for several years
has purchased the stock Of A. A. Pike
of Stowe and w. s. Benson of Morris
vile in the company and now has the
control Of it. Two years ago the Citi'
zens company leased the privileges of the
New England company in that vicinity
and the new owner will carry out that
contract.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
NEW CORPORATIONS.
-Four Concerns Registered With State
Tax Commissioner Cushman.

-Four new corporations haze been re-
gistered in the office of j. F. Cushmar
State tax commissioner. OF the number
he Taconic Valley Railroad company
mas the largest capital stock, the amount
being S270.000 Pelham Lincoln of Bos
ton Is treasurer of the company. This
company proposes TO build o road in
Bennington county.
The w. A. Choat Manufacturing Co
has capital stock of $4,000, The in
corporators include ". A. Choat of Al
bany, n. y, L. T. Page, 0. o. Ware Of
Wilmington and % Others.
The yergennes School Seat company
is organized with capital stock of S12,-
600.
The Vermont Purple Slate company
organized for quarrying slate. Is located
at Castleton and has capitol stock OF
$1,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
FAITH IN ROOSEVELT.
In Vienna 1t rs Believed That He Will
Garry Peace Through.

Vienna, June officials here assert
their faith in the ability of President
Roosevelt to overcome all obstacles thai
may arise in the peace negotiations, and
they believe that the movement will sue
coed. The president is called a dip
lomat with his sleeves rolled up, in con-
tradistinctioD 10 European diplomats
who are pictured as wearing coats so
az to be able to conceal their cards
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Inspection Of Company A.

Rutland, June 1.-THE annual in
spection Of Company A, V. N. G., was
held today, Major c F. Burnham of Bur-
ington and Major HI. Z. Dyer Of Rut-
land being the inspecting officers. The
company turned out forty strong. Man
oeuvers were held out of doors and din
ner was served in the field. Rife prae-
tice was held this afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
DIDN'T USE PROPER CARE.
Central Vermont Railroad Is Charged
With Negligence.

Suit was brought yesterday against
the Central Vermont Railway company
for the recovery OF damages of S10,-
900 for the death of Martin 4. Flint OF
Randolph, who was killed May IS last
at West Berlin, while crossing the tracks
of the company.
The snit is brought by w. J. Blodgett
of Randolph, administrator Of Mr.. Mar
iin's estate. The papers were served
on the defendant yesterday at st. AL
bans, the case being returnable at the
September term of Chittenden county
court. The claim of the plaintiff il
that the company did not use proper
care in running its trains and several
line law points are involved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
INSTALLATION SERVICE.
Rev. c. C. Conner Will Formally Assume
Local Pastorate.

Rev. Charles G. Conner will be in
stalled as pastor of the Uniyersalist
church tomorrow evening, the 18th.
Rev. DR.. Conklin of Boston will preach
the sermon; Rev. DR.. Wright of Mont
pelier will give the charge to the pas
tor; Rev. Walter Dole Of Mortified will
make the address to the people; Judge
Alland G. Fay will welcome the new
pastor to the parish; Rev. Mr.. Kinzie
of the Baptist church will speak for
the fraternity Of the churches and Rev.
Mr. Smith of Plainfield will make the
prayer OF installation. The public is
invited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
YOUNG LADIES GAVE DANCE.
Twenty Couples Had Fine Time in K
Of G. Hall

The young ladies' private dance in
the X. of c. hall last evening was a
very enjoyable occasion. There were
twenty couples. present. GiIbertson's
orchestra furnished music The dance
was concluded at midnight. Punch and
waters were served by Miss Ethel Even
and Miss Annie Barclay. The young
ladies who gave the dance were the
Misses Agnes Higgins, Nellie Corskie,
Margaret, Wood, Alice Haley, Nellie
Foley, Mary Fitzgerald, Elsie Even and
Grace McSorley
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Is This .Dana of Local Fame?

Daniel Mccormick, the New York
State League Umpire, who was mobbed
on the ball grounds in Binghamton Mon
Jay left there yesterday ard announced
that he vii, send his resignation as
umpire to President Farrell
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Late Reports Say That Peace
Negotiations Are On.
JAPAN WANTS A BATTLE
Choice of Meeting Of the Plenipoten-
tiaries Has Narrowed Down to
Geneva and The Hague,
Report Says.

Washington, June 14Count Cassini,
the Russian ambassador, had confer
enee with the president today.
When he left the White House he
declared that there was no hitch in the
peace negotiations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
IINEvITcH SURROUNDED.
This Story Says That Russia Must
Make Immediate Peace.

St. Petersburg, June 1.-THE Gazette
today publishes a sensational interview
with the secretary of the Chinese lega-
tion, to the effect that Russia must con-
sent to immediate peace as General
Lineviteh's army Is entirely surrounded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
MAsoNs HAVE ELECTION.
Knights Templar Yesterday Afternoon
Mystic Shrine Meets.

Burlington, June 1.-THE second
days programme Of Masons' week was
devoted to the Knights Templar OH
GERS We're elected in the afternoon as
follows.
Grand commander, G. A. Calderwood
of st. Johnsbmy; deputy grand COM
mander, Elihu B. Taft Of Burlington; I;
generalissimo, j. Henry Jackson of
Barre; captain general, Fl. G. Pierce of
Barton; senior warden, g. f. Flanders
Of White River Junction; junior warden,
G. Fl. Gorham of Bellows Falls; prelate,
Isaac S. Yerks of White River juno
ton; treasurer, c. ". Whitcomb of
Protorsvillei secretary, H. HI. Ross of
Burlington; standard bearer, T. d. Dew
ey of Montpelier; sword bearer, d. S.
Danforth of st. Albans; warder, G. f.
Root of Newport; captain Of the guard,
+. i. Clark Of Rutland.
Royal and Select Masters.
The send annual melting of the Grand
Council of Royal and Select Masters
was held last night and officers were
chosen as follows:
Grand master, o. C. Baker of Bran
don; deputy grand master, G. F. Root
Of Newport; principal conductor of
work, G. r. Cheney Of st. Johnsbury;
treasurer, G. H. Heaton OF Montpelier;
recorder, II. H. Ross of Burlington;
captain of the guard, D. A. Elliott of
White River Junction; conductor, S. H.
Danforth of st. Albans; chaplain, the
Rev. Isaac s. Yerkes of White River
Junction; lecturer, Isaac D. Bailey of
Brattleboro; marshal, H. D. Fillmore of
Bennington; steward, D. G. Noble Of
Niddlebury; sentinel, G. +, Morse Of
Burlington.
At the Mystic Shrine meeting last
night there were 800 present, and 35
new members were taken in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
DEATH WATCH SET
A Woman Keeping Guard Over Mary
Rogers in Prison.

Windsor, June 14.--Tlie dea5h watch
was placed over Mary Rogers, sentenced
to be hung ten days from yesterday.
his time woman has been placed on
guard over the prisoner, but the officials
co not make her name public.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
Famous Slave Trader Dead.

Zanzibar, June 14.-Tippao Iib, a
slave trader who gained considerable
fame through his connection with Henry
NJ. Stanley in his African explorations,
Il dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
CADETS AT MONTPELIER.
Norwich Students Will Camp There Over
Night on Their Way Home,

Montpelier, June 1.-THE Norwich
University cadets arrived in town this
noon on their way home to Mortified
from their practice march of week.
They camped last night near Elmore's
at Bolton Falls, and will remain in
camp on the seminary campus tonight,
starting for home tomorrow morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
PLAN FAILS.
To Release Receiver Of Peoples National
Bank of Swanton.

Swanton, June 1.-THE plan for re-
leasing the receiver of the Peoples Ma
tional bank has fallen through on ac-
count of the refusal of some of the
stockholders to sign the petition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
ANNUAL MEETING.
Cobble Hill Creamery Reflects Old Off
GERS

GERS.
The annual meeting Of the Cobble
Hill Creamery Association was held yes
terday afternoon at the creamery. The
reports for the years business were
very satisfactory to the stockholders.
The old board Of directors were re-elect-
ed, who at a subseuent meeting elected
L. A. Averill president, John Trow vice
president and G. H. Anker secretary
and treasurer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
CHOICE NARRows DOWN,
Place of Meeting Now Lies Between
Geneva and The Hague.

Washington, June 1.-THE peace sit
uation today is that matters are pro-
crossing slowly but favorably. At the
present time the selection of a place
of meeting seems to have narrowed down
to Geneva and The Hague.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
A RUSSIAN pLENIpoTENTrARY.

Is the Ambassador to France, Says Re-
port from Toxic.
Toxic, June 1.-THE report of the
Japanese minister at Washington that
NJ Welidoff, the Russian ambassador to
France, had been appointed Russia's
chief plenipotentiary, has been received.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
FLAG DAY OBSERVED.
Commemoration Ceremony in Washing
ton Today.

Washington, June 14.--Flag Day, eel
ebrated in commemoration Of the adop.
tion of the red, white and blue as the
national emblem, was formally observed
todav
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-26
TAPESTRIES ron THE GOULDs,
High Prices at the Last Day or the sale or
Benguiat Collection.

The sale Of the Bengiiat collection came
10 an end yesterday afternoon at the Ameri-
can Art Galleries, with the biggest crowd
OF the sale and the highest prices. Tho
total for the day was Sal 9l0 and for the
three days. sos ,305 The articles which
brou zht out the most spirited bidding were
Royal Indo Porting uese yellow Tortiero
of Rem aissance design, l1xs, sold TO a.
Jones for 81 100.
Italian Gothic red cut velvet cope, with
eight panels Of circular centre medallions,
sold 10 Mr.. Winthrop for 5000
Mr. Winthrop also bought n Spanish
Gothic two pile red cut velvet, wall hanging
for 81. 400. a piece Of point de venise la
rose for g.. 600. and rose point de venise
(gros poinD train or coverlet for so.00o,
the top price Of the sale.
Mr. Winthrop was buying for the GouldE
and secured about $1,000 worth of fabrics
at Yesterdays sale.
A Jewish altar hanging Of unique Italian
needle work chef 'nuvre Of the Renaissance
rariod. worked on Genoese cut velvet,
went 10 c. B. Alexander for 5000
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ode FLEDERWAus" and "AIDA."
strauss in the Afternoon and Verdi In the
Evening AT the Onera.

The matinee performance Of Die Fielder
maus' at the Metropolitan Opera House
Yesterday called out a large audience. 1t
was good humored audience too. and it
enioyed every minute Of the delightful
operetta The performance was full Of
spirit. and the members Of the company
seemed to have quite as good time as the
audience Mmc. Sembrich did not seem
10 be in her best voice, but she sang charm
inCly and acted with infectious humor,
Mr. DIPPED was again irresistible as
EisenStoiH, and Mr.. Goritz as the governor
Of the prison showed distinct improve
ment The others were up to their pre-
yious level and the delightful finale Of the
second act went eXcellenty.
Last night an audience that tested the
capacity Of the house heard Verdi's Aida.
The title role was undertaken Tor the hret
time here by Nine. de Macch. II il this
sopranos misfortune that she cannot look
the seductive Ethiopian slave, and 1t is her
fault that she does not sing ana act better.
Sho has a good natural voice, but she pushes,
pinches and shakes the beauty out OF nearly
every tone. Her acting consisted largely
Of facial contortions which expressed moth
ing and were not pretty to look at.
Mr.. SalGza was fine Rhdddme9 He
was in good voice and sang all his music
artistically. His Celeste Ada was vocal
MASTERPIECE. and his beautiful diminuendo
ON the final A fiat was a triumph Of de-
livery He dressed the part most taste
fully and acted It in manly and ardent
Nine Homer as Amneris was n bewitch-
ing picture. Mr.. Giraldoni gurgled up-
comfortably through, Amonds1o ana MT, nj
orchestra was noisy and vulgar Mr..
[igna conducted.
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RUSSIAN SYMPHONY SOCIETY.
First Performance Here of Composition
by kalinnikon.

The fourth concert Of tho Russian Sym
nhouv Society took place last night at
Carnegie Hall The programme consisted
of Kalinnikof's first symphony, D minor;
the Introduction and dance Of the Persian
women from Moussorgsd's opera, "Khov-
anschchinA." the same composers Turkish
march. an air from Borodine's Prince
Igor and Aronsh's second suite, "Sil-
bouettes.' Francis Archamhaut was the
singer, 800,
and f. a follower Of his native predecessors.
Iii symphony Is pretty and pleasing. but
hy no means profound, He uses themes
II Russian character. orohestrates we'll.
but develops chiefly by change OF key:
The performance Of tho composition had
much moro vieor than pollshN