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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-23

unfamiliar Reviewing the itinerary chron-
ologically, in 1895 Spain ceded to France
the east portion of Santo Domingo island.
and Spanish admiral who visited Santo
Domingo city apropos of the cession or
dered opened the tomb in which the ashes
of Columbus were supposed to lie. Hence
the natural scepticism with which Cuban.
Spanish and Puerto Rican scholars and
publicsts should regard the surprising dis
coveries made in 1877.
AS already briefly intimated, In thatsyear
a party OF Dominicans, headed by Mgr
Rome Cocchia, Neapolitan of rank in
the Roman diplomatic service and a that
time the accredited Papal Delegate to Ven
ezuela, Haytl and Santo Domingo. began
digging In the presbytery of the cathedral
with the object of determining once for
all whether any important graves remained
under the concrete flooring.
beginning near the wall on the right
side Of the presbytery, the workmen dis.
covered a vault in which was found. much
to their as'tonishment, the remains OF Luis.
the grandson OF Christopher Columbus.
OF this grandson and his manner OF life
and death more will be told presently.
Several months We're spent in further ex-
cavatlons without any new developments
until, one day. Mgr. Cocchia reached a
second vault, This was on the left side Of
the presby.ary. though not AUDITING on
the wall. $ was the case with the first
vault discovered at that time. This second
receptacle, however. was empty, and. as it
developed was the vault which had been
opened and vacated In 1905.
a few days later the persistent eXcava-
tors We're rewarded by striking into a third
sGhterranean chamber, in which was
plainly seen a leaden box, SO securely
was the vault constructed and so firmly
were the stones and bricks embedded
around the mysterious box that a fort.
night passed before the explorers I'M
earthed the box itself, the receptacle
which contained, so far as my own con-
illusions go the real and only morlal re-
mains OF the First Admiral,
THE FRAUD CHARGES.
Reports of the circumstances surround
Ing the surprising and important discovery
of the box as described. together with the
Inscriptions and reyered contents, were
scrutinized with jealous eyes in Havana
and Madrid. In fact, the Cuban and Puer,
ia Rican press did not delay making direct
charges of fraud-charges which soon
echoed over the world, TWAS alleged that
the story was ridiculous on its face; that
the persons Interested did not agree upon
the reasons why the excavations had been
made; that they had a purpose in commits
ting and an opportunity to Commit a falsi-
ification. and that manifestly the DoMln-
lean priests had manufactured the box,
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the pittfully sparse,
estate permitted three chaplains TO 81.
masses for his repose. and for this pur-
pose to erect a chapel on the island OF
Santo Domingo. The next day Columbus
died. That was May %. 1906
Where is he buried?
That there should be any hesitancy in
answering is a most curious and extraor
binary indictment of history. Generations
OF experts in archaeology and eallgraphy
have supposed that all that remains OF the
great discoyerer was removed from the
Cathedral OF Santo Domingo to Havana
In 1928, or % years after the ashes were
transported from Spain TO Santo Domingo,
In accordance with the will. Nothing could
be more foreign 10 the fact. What really
were borne to Havana were the ashes of
his eldest son. that is TO say, in allproba-
b!lity, since there were no distinguishing
marks or Inscriptions TO substantiate even
that theory conclusively.
As for those of CHRISTOPHER Columbus.
however. there can be no question that
they still rest in the gray little Dominican
between tho years 1911 and l5ii of the
Julian calendar.
Inspired at first by mere passing senti-
nent and curiosity and then by doubt as
to the truth of tradition, and wishing for
absolute evidence in the premises. have
not only read and compared all available
publications on the subject. but have per-
-
which was unearthed few years ago and
has since been so strangely neglected:
have surveyed It's contents and inscrip-
lions. also the vault from which ii was
taken: have infinitely studied the cathedral,
its architecture, structural material. addi-
tons. foundations and surroundings; have
considered the different building materials
and styles employed in Santo Domingo
since the great landing: have verified the
decIphering of all the cathedral inscrip-
tons ana have searched the original
records. besides carefully and repeatedly
cross-examinins those who made the sub
excavations in 1877, as we'll as the older
residents of the region.
This review, with IT'S conclusion, is a
plain statementof facts susceptible of doc
umentary. physical or other valid proof. as
distinguished from differences and con-
lectures.
!. WHERE THE ASHES REST.
At tho lower end OF the cathedral nave,
Its top nearly touching the high vaulted
roof, is an elaborate monument OF white
marble. new and shining. Within the pill
lars at its base lies a bronze Golfer, care
fully sealed and containing the rude leaden
box in which repose the ashes OF Coum-
bus, In tho raised chancel at the other
end of the editice are two stone slabs
lying side by side, and still forming part
OF the flooring over the vacant vaults.
1t was not until recently that these vaults
were discovered, their very existence hav-
ing been unsupported previously. at least
within the memory of living men. From
the larger came the leaden sarcophagus.
which, as shown in the accompanying IL
Illustrations. has been found inscribed IN
this wise:-
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whicn, interpreted. Isl
DIscovEIsFR or AMERICAN, FIRST
ADMIRAL.
Illustrious and Enlightened Lord.
Doa christopher Columbus.

On silver plate carefully affixed cen-
turtles ago. as. the metal and markings at
test, are Inscribed in curiously abbrevl-
ated Spanish the authentic information
that the bones therein reposlng are
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bo s;e Gls aS sf psco1e s

Since the general reader has labored Sc
long and enormously udder the impression
that tho immortal Genoese has been en-
shrlned automatically In Havana, the de-
tails OF his ashen progress from Valladolitl
no Seville, thence to tsanto Domingo and
thence presumably to Cuba maybe equally
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-23

%. DE LA A. PER. ALE.
| ntrc. y Es'do. Baron dn Crstoyal Colon
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14

Ernest sleeper has been quite III the past
week,
Mary Duncan OF STAFFORD was in town
saturday,
Mrs, Mahala futile has been quite poorly
tor few days,
Oscar Ordway is not 50 well aud rs con
dued 90 the bed,
MT. King bid of the William Clark
farm last saturday,
Mrs. Winchester is visiting her dsugh'
ter, Mrs, A, NJ, Dean,
Fred slack Of NaFlhfeld is visiting his
mother, Mrs, r. slack,
W. NJ. HAYES has moved from the Bement
place 81 south R2NaltoR,
Fred Chapman u NuHipeiie. visited his
sisters bere the first Of the week,
Mr.. and AIRS. Royal Monkey Of Barre
called on several friends here last week,
MIR. aud Mrs. Waiter Cushmau recently
visited at Charles Rogers Ia Randolph,
The friends Of Mrs. q. ". Howe are glad
10 hear she is recovering from her illness,
Chandler Woodward Is improving so he
can watch the dogs chase toe foxes on the
all.
Several from here attended the musical
entertainment at South Royaltoa Saturday
uighI,
Mis4 Anne r. Howe is home on vaea-
lion ON account Of scarlet fever IN her
ichool
Mrs. Hattie Clark Is moving her goois
20 Mrs. Carrie Wlght's house in North
funbrtdge.
Frank Spaulding is saving wood up the
| spring road aud does good work with his
new engine.
Mrs. Rolla Pierce was taken suddenly
| Ia last Friday. Her mother, Mrs. Sargent,
is caring Tor her,
q renee Duttoa Of somerville, Mass,
| vas a recent visitor OF his uncle, A. G,
| Adams, aud wife.
| DR. Reynolds has so far recovered as to
chop what wood he has burned and that is
40 Joke this winter,
y. X. Goodwin is in luck. lie is over
| Is years old and the new service pension
| gives him an increase Of g month.
Mrs. Annette Rowell Chase of Eall River,
| Mass, and her husband were visitors at
aer brothers., George R0well, last week.
Ray T.. Rolfe Of Claremont, n. H., Joined
he Sons of Veterans camp here saturday
aight. He vas a guest at Charles Os-
| horne's.
/ :
night, Feb. II, at Town hall. Music, Nor
ulls orchestra, four pieces, Albert Dean,
manager.
There will be a dlnce on Washington
| Birthday, Feb. 22d, at the home of Cor
lclius Tucker. All are cordially invited
o attend. Music, Reynolds.
School in District No. closed Friday,
Feb S, With exercises in the primary room.
| those in the grammar room having no
marks were Willie farnhGm, BESSIE Farm
nam, Hattie Howe, Helen Howe, Harold
| Rice Hazel Hutchinson, Mabelle Osborne,
Mae Ordway and Carl Whitney. Harriet
| VI. Wood was teacher. Those of perfect
attendance in the primary room were Earl
Cushman, Clyde FarnhRm, Al Tucker,
Reeve Boulter, Frank Ordwsy and Ernest
| )rdway. Those absent but one day were
pearlie Davis, Leon Osborne and Allen
Fucker. Gertrude A. Montgomery was
.eacher.
|, Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland OF consumption, Weld to the
soothing, healing influences Of DR.. Woo DIS
| NOrUaV Pine SVTup
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
WEST EAIRLEE.

Mrs. c. B. Titus Of Vershire was in town
Saturday.
Lurana Dearborn is at home on two
weeks vacation.
E, f. Dudley and wife visited friends in
Fairlee over Sunday.
Mrs. Robbins and son, Will, have re-
turned from Lebanon, n. H.
Miss Sarah Dearborn was a guest at DR..
JEWELS in Corinth last week.
Mrs Sarah S. Gilman of Union Village
visited relatives in town recently.
Mrs. James c. Cook has moved into the
honse formerly occupied by Hugh Clark.
Mrs. Helen Smith is slowly improving
but is not yet able to be out, or to do any
work.
The dance at the hall last Friday night
was quite well attended, about 30 couples
being present.
Among the sick in town are Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul, Mrs. l.. A. Dear BORN, Mrs. r.
A. Knight and Miss Lucy A. Tarbox.
The village school taught by Miss Irma
Perry closes this week. We are sorry to
lose NJ ISIS Perry, and hope she will decide
to return to us.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
NORTH TuNsRIpGE.

York Whitney is quite feeble and under
The care of doctor.
Miss Anne Dutton Of Royalton has been
spending few days at the parsonage.
Mrs. Eunice Grant visited in East
Randolph last week at Allie Hay Yards.
Mrs. Hattie Clark is moving into the
house recently occupied by Elmer Durkee
in this village.
M C. Flanders is laid up sick,
being nti ed to the house and under
The DOCTORS care.
The village school closed last week.
The teacher, Miss Alice Brownell, re-
turned to her home in South Royalton.
Dan Roberts has recently purchased a
fine hack and is intending to do a
hourishing business the coming season.
Mr.. Caroline Grant has repurchased
the old blacksmith shop which she sold
last May to J. A. Merrill, who left this
place very suddenly in the night and has
not yet returned.
School in district No. 10 closed Friday,
Feb. s. Esther, Katherine and Charlie
Clark had no marks. Marion Clark was
absent Que and a half days because OF
sickness. There were no tardy nor dis
missal marks through the term. Ethel
Folsom was teacher.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
/ Give Honor to Whom it is Due.

N~ ''ShS' ~ HFho'' IL 10 CuS'
DR.. David Kennedy's Fayorite Remedy
of Rondout, n. Y, cured me OF Bright s
disease and gravel. Four of the best PHI -
sicians had failed to relieve me. | have
recommend d it to scores OF people with
like success, and know it will cure all who
try it, Mrs. E. 2. Miner, Burg II Ii, O.
Proe q, all druggists; 6 bottles IS.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
For Sale or 70 Rent

In Barnard, VT, house and one and one
half acres of land, situated / mile from
store and p O. on Bethel road. For par
ticulars address, Mrs. Z. IL. Atwood,
Barre, VT, Box 1873,
Col, Powers lost one of his driving
horses recently.
Frank Thayer made a business trip to
Boston reSently.
Guy Cleveland has sold his horse to DR..
o. ID. Greene OF Bethel.
Harold Gambell has bought a pair Of
heavy gray ", rk horses.
Mr.. snd Mrs. George Chadwick, sr :,
moved to Lynn, Mass, last week.
Parker Atwood was very sick last week
but is repo ted more comfortable.
Horace Larrabee aud Mrs. Ida Ellis
were married Wednesday, Jan. 80, al
Woodstock by the Rev. Charles +. Par
fridge.
Alfred Abbott has sold his farm to Mrs.
/ Mettie Bangs of Stoneham, Mass. MIR.
an Mrs. Bangs will move here about the
first of April.
Edward Macie and Miss Emma Powers
were married Thursday evening, Jan. 81,
at the home of his sister, Mrs, George
Chadwick, by the Rev, Howard Flowers.
DIR. Boyce of Woodstock was called to
! Mr.. BlaisdelPs last week and found one of
his horses very sick. The animal was not
able to stand for number of days. The
doctor put him in sling and the animal
is improving.
Mr. Hollis, who moved onto the Ed.
Durkee farm last fall, has returned to
Mansfield, Mass. Mr.. Burke, who came
with them, being now the manager, will
remain and saws he Is going to make that
farm cut an even one hundred tons of hay
before he quits,
MIR. and Mrs. George Chadwick gave a
reception to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mscie
last Saturday evening that was most en-
Iioyabl event, about 45 of their friends be-
ing present to welcome the bride and
groom. The evening was spent in games
and hearing graphophone selections.
Cake and coffee were served. The CON-
pany in the wee small hours wendell their
way home, leaving many hearty congratu-
lations and tokens OF their esteem foi
these young people, Mr.. and Mrs. Macie
are to reside at White River junction.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
NEWS IN TOWNS ABOul



! nave Esn oaAs Aa1 800 = M ,,lf
EolleARRs s+a## +- - 77S'
gloves, rs 4tst pr. :" 80 ,.tiea
loi tasstsa s7t $500 49, 49,. 5.s't'
~ ..ssrrr..a ta el,.e al 4os;l
w f.. ~. a..,. IL r.s.sHf r..as. REGULAR price.
- b. - gf M lat Rd5esa under
80 rrs.fsr ur.e- a-e. 10 close al z0e;
la gaaE~s underwear. gesu ag price, 69s, b.
CLOSE III sas. Do. quilts, Isl dis, special
ErIsas Ear FRIDAY aad Sa. aFaag Atiea
eam sts ra ..asrs. aaa aFs; cnged cora,
a ,.Hs. @5a.. esuaeA Tomatoes, 3 cans, 33s,f
eta ssItl#e- #yaaa' lae-
u, 81 hoo"NtAH'
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t.a3et ss+@8af" "4' d" "s""sA '''@'N
E@#A.
Muses. ava ana dnlla La@e were ~ 1e''''
SUNDAY.
Mrs, Charles Lowell Is spending tht
NrHs ta HlttsHel8,
Mrs r maine Holland has returned IA
hes home ia stock bridge,
T. Cyrrisr of lHlleyille Was a visitor
al s. Cullaris saturday.
~ ,4.tt..,t Nse,..u ~egs,.tl,
W ~" a. " = = 49,
= -. - ,,,,...n,a,,t. Nj.
Mfa, t+l'ts NHto has ~ NV ut,'N'''"' "a $50
80. 1000 t va
A son weighing IL. pounds was born 10
Mr., and Mrs, Nefnie Dumas the YIN
Tine Euxorlh league tonic for SUNDAY
,v.rls- .... b.. ~Ths Divine Purpose ion
u.s.
..,t,.. ts,r,,s,,..,-tt ~ tho west has
=. ~ ;,,, NJ ea,.in NJ May l.
u,,,h ''''''''s
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80. 49,, @ "a, . NJ ~ iast
49,. oSg'''' "''' ''s'''''' ~ ''''
",."' ,t-s
Mss Kate T., W iisoh hss hh'shea hei
hool IA STAFFORD aud returned homs
Monday
Roy aud Charles Vail OF Enaeld \. H..
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14

In Barnard, Vt, house and one and one
half acres of land, situated 1 mile from
store and p O. on Bethel road. For par
ticulars address, Mrs. Z. IL. Atwood,
Barre, VT, Box l73
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
VERMONT AT JAMESTOWN.
Six Vermonters to be Sent at no Elk.
pense to Them by a Little Effort.

Vermont will take part in the James
town exposition, which promises to be one
of the greatest undertakings of the kind
in the history of this country.
The Burlington Daily Free Press has de-
vsed plan whereby six Vermonters NAV
make the trip to the Jamestown exposi-
ton at no expense, and interesting side
trips thrown in.
In another part of this paper details of
the Free Press plan are set forth.
A little effort and you can attend the
great exposition without a dollar Of ex-
penditure on your part. Read the adver-
tisement carefully and if you desire fur
Their information write the Free Press.
Burlington, VT, and every detail of the
affair will be cheerfully given you.
Make up your mind to see Jamestown
and her great exposition.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14

. Coughs and colds, down to the very
1orderland OF consumption, yield to the
soothing, healing influences Of DIR. Woo DIS
Norway Pine Syrup,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
BARNARD

For SALE. Holstein steers, 3 years
old, handy and well matched. II
FRANK +. WHITE, Box %, r. F, ID. 3,
Bethel, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
CONSUMPTION NOT HOPELESS

A little book on this suoIecs Angeles
Gently been issued by the 10 To- Angeles
Olive Growers Association az az HV some very
California. This booR teli9 and furnishes
strong evidence in favor of the use discusses IL BooN
oil In the treatment of all wasting
No. IL may be had on request
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
eOUTH TUNgRtDGE.

Miss Clara Dickerman is with Mrs.
G ara Alexander for few days, to rest.
Miss Hannah Folsom is stopping for a
while with her niece, Mrs. Walter Howe.
Mrs. f. A Woodward has recovered
from her recent lines, and is able TO ride
out.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAMES Barney are in Ran
dolph visiting their niece NJ. IsSrgs
Slack. Ks
Mrs. Jonas Saunders OF NoHk%n-
bridge d Mr., and 10 Esnes Rouge
of Chelsea were guests at G. w. tFfx]NSSSS~'
last week. AN<>
School finished here last FridaN$.. sss44ie
teacher, Miss Anne Dutton, is, ut 1.-The
North village, the guest of MissesClara
and Ethel Folsom.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14

Only one remedy in the world that will
at once stop itchiness of the skin in any
part of the body; Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store, so cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-02-14
SAERBuRNE.

A. f. Pratt was in Rutland over Sunday.
Mrs. f. G. spauding is at North Bridge
water.
F. NJ, Plumley was in Rutland last
Saturday.
Ne'so1 johnson of Rochester visited in
town last week.
Eugene Haselton of Bri1gewater was
an town last Saturday.
There will be a Valentine party at
Frank HasetOn's Feb. IA.
Archie Johnson's friends surprised him
hast Thursday, it being his Goth birthday
Pearl Green and Mr.. Shepard of Stock
bridge were at W. 0. Bates last Thursdsy
and set up gasolene engine.
Mrs Frank Plumley entertained her
granddaughter, Miss Beulah Plumley,
and friends Feb. II, it being her 10th
birthday,
Bert Stafford and Robert Stevens OF
Bridgewater were at W. o. Bates last
Saturday. Robert Stevens has taken
Warner Bates colts to break.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
An Exclamation Wanted.

In your paper of Aug. II l saw an
article on Care of Manure, advising the
use of manure fresh from the stables,
spread on the ground daily or weekly.
am not farmer, therefore there is a
lot about farming l do not know; but l
live in farming district and although l
have number of times seen this advice
given to farmers, have never seen it
followed, and cannot see the wisdom or
even the possibility of doing it, and
would like to have the matter made clear.
Firstly, the manure have seen taken
directly from the stable is mostly straw
If this were spread thinly on the ground,
and then was rained on once or twice
and then had little sun and little
wind it would be about as hard to plow
under as a lot of feathers and would
seem about as useful as fertilizer; and
to compare this to the short, black,
strong-smelling stuff the farmer draws
out of his barn yard in the spring seems
absurd.
Secondly, where is the farmer going to
spread this manure which is hauled out
every day9 In this region the farmer
has all his fields in use most OF the time.
If he grows wheat, oats, potatoes, corn
and hay, and pastures some cows he will
have every field in use most of the
spring and summer and how under the
sun is he to haul out manure and spread
it in winter say with two feet of snow
on the ground, the thermometer at zero
and the wind 40 miles an hourP
This matter has puzzled me for long
while. and if some better informed per-
son will explain he will do favor to at
least one reader.-Walter Peirson in
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
NUMBER 81.

VINO wore the garments oi tramp.
"Good morning." he said pleasantly.
"You are punctual, / am glad TO see.
Have you been to Somerset House"
NO." said Philip.
"Why noti II you are going to con.
troll big capital, you must learn bust.
ness habits or you will lose 1t, no mat
ter how large 1t may be-"
would Somerset House compel you
70 pay me, Mr.. Isaacstefn"
"Not exactly, but the stamping Of
important documents is a means to-
ward an end I assure you"
II will see to It, but I wanted pri-
marily to be certain Of one Of two
things-Hrst, will you pay the 5000
as promised; second, will you give me
a fresh purchase note for my diamonds
which will not indicate so definitely
that | am the boy concerning whom
there has been so much needless pub
licity during the last few daysT
1t was Of no avail for Isaacstein to
handy words with Philip. A boy Of
fifteen who casually introduced such
a word as primarily" into a sentence
and gave shrewd thrust about need.
less publicity" to the person RESPONSE
BILE for 1t was not to be browbeaten
even In business affairs.
no BE CONTINUED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-09-10
no. enough in it to make it any induce.

not enough In 1t to make 1t any induce.
ment.
"They say they are not obliged to
make milk; they can live by cutting
down expenses, planting q few vege-
tables, sell of their hay, keep one COW
for milk and butter for their own use
and let the thing rest. Some are dis
couraged because their sons have all
left, but they say they do not blame
them.
statistics show that New York alone
has $4,000 abandoned farms and an
alleged decrease in agricultural popula-
ton of 40 per cent in the last 80 years.
This is not because young men want to
60 to the city for amusement, or the
competition of the west. The installa-
ton of modern conveniences, such as
the telephone and rural free delivery,
will not check it. The reason the young
people are leaving the farms is purely an
economic one.
"On the cverage the country over, the
farm laborer's productive power is one
fifth of the mechanics In some south
ern states it is only one-seventh. Only
in Iowa, which shows production Of
SlOSS for every worker on the farm, is
the capacity of the agriculturist equal to
the mechanic. You may say that this
may be corrected by intensified farming
that is to say, cultivate more acres
and make each produce more through
the sale of butter and milk and so forth,
but how can this be done when the
product when sold will not pay the
labor to produce it? The only answer is
higher prices; they are bound to come.
Turf, Farm and Home.