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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
RANDOLPH.
Mrs. Maria Sleeper's Funeral Held
Wednesday Afternoon.

Mrs. Maria QLake) Sleeper, widow OF
the late Samuel Sleeper, died Monday
afternoon at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Julius Rattee, on Main street,
where she had been tenderly cared Tor
during the last few months OF her life.
Mrs Sleeper had passed the age of 10
years. She was born in Providence, II. ].
After marriage to Samuel Sleeper about
50 years ago, she lived in Vermont most
Of the time, Mr.. Sleeper having Been a
resident of Tunbridge. She had for
many years been a resident Of this viii
lage, and for the most of the time since
the death Of her husband, 80 years ago.
Mrs. Sleeper was the mother Of six chill
dren, all of whom are living. William K.
Sleeper, in Omaha, Nebraska; Alice, wife
of Julius Rattee, with whom she lived;
Fred Sleeper of Boston; Lena, wife of
Calvin Freeman of Lebanon, N. H.; Cal
vim Sleeper of Barnard; Florence, wife
of Henry Smith, living in Birmingham,
Wash. The funeral service was held ON
Wednesday afternoon at the Rattee
home on Main street, Rev. j. w. Ches-
bro officiating, and interment was, in the
family lot, in Southview cemetery. The
relatives present were Mr.. and Mrs. G.
L. Freeman of Lebanon, N. H., Fred
Sleeper of Boston, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim Sleeper of Barnard.
Mrs. Carrie Williams of Ware, Mass,
was the guest of Mrs. Ellen Lattimer on
Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Alden and daugh
tiers and Charles Andrews of Montpelier
We're entertained by Mr.. Andrews
daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Cushman, on Thursday.
One of the finest deer which was shot
during the season, was brought into
town by Van Clark and +. j. Archer of
the Center, who shot it on Granville |
and it weighed 225 pounds
and had IL points. Another shot by
Raymond Campbell in Rochester Hollow,
had i prongs to its antlers, and weighed
240 pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dixon and two
children of Boston were the guests on
Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. TewEs-
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
Danish ALL Foot Misery
SORENESS, BURNING, SWELLING
DISAPPEAR OVERNIGHT

The Red Cross Pharmacy, the reliable
drug store, is selling lot of EGO on
money back plan to people who must
have strong feet to do the days work.
Rub on EGO for weary, tender, burn
ing, aching, foul smelling feet. Get it
to take out the agony from corns and
bunions. It's always ready. Use this
delightful ointment for chapped hands
and face, for eczema, for rough or itch
ing skin and for chafing A jar for only
% cents everywhere.
Ask for EGO FOR THE FEET.-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
The Real Spirit of Christmas

How often have I heard the words
Il wish were rich at Christmas time.
for then ] could do so much for Others. .
writes Margaret Woodward in an article
On the problem Of Christmas giving. in
Suburban Life for December. How
strange Il is that we never seem to learn
the lesson that IL Is not the giving Of
things. but the giving Of self. which
counts. II 10 the spirit Of Christmas
which We must strive after,-not the
multiplication Of gifts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29

while the men were drinking about a
table at clearinghouse Nov. 10. Halas
was arraigned at the house of correction
and he pleaded not guilty, waving ex-
animation. Ernest Fl. O'Brien is his
counsel. 1t is understood that the de-
Tense will be that Halas struck the
blow with the knife in self-defense.
There is said to have been jealousy
between the two men over the victims
wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
LANTERN STARTS FIRE.
Upset in Barn at Bucksport, Me, Causes
Loss of $500.

Bucksport. Me-, Nov. 2o.-The house,
stable and outbuildings on Verona is
land owned by Albina Sawyer, were
burned TO the ground yesterday morn
ing, the fire being started by the upset
ting of a lantern, which set fire to the
hay. The loss win be $500, partially
insured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
GRANITEvILLE.

The high vice chief ranger and the
state chief ranger and the secretary and
other high court officers will visit Robt.
Emmett court, No. 564, c. 0. r., Satur-
day evening. Nov. 30. All members
please be present. Business of impor-
lance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
Ex-senator Jones Dead.

Los Angeles. Nov. 29.-Former United
States Senator John Percival Jones. who
represented Nevada in the upper house
OF Congress, died here Wednesday night
after a long illness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
sELF-DEFENsE TO BE USED
In Case of Charles Halas, Who Is Charged
with Murder.

Rutland, Nov. 29.--Charles Halas OF
Proctor, aged 10 years, was held for the
Rutland county court without bail, by
Justice E. 7. Butler of Proctor, under
the charge of having murdered George
Suvchan, Slav, at Proctor, by stabbing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29

well than fifty have guessed the
There
conveniently arranged well lighted and pasant furnace heat hot and
cold
large garden and plenty Of fruits large amount OF hrubbey Nearly double
being centrally located An IDEAL home and you can set the price 10 9e
lot of household furniture We will be glad to show the house before the
will
Sale positive afford it, Favor
able terms will be c. F. SMITH, Auctloneer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
EAST BARRE.

Coming! The always popular New
Chelsea Dramatic company, presenting
the three-act drama, "The GYPSY
Opera house, East Barre, Thursday even
ing, December 5. Social dance after the
play. Good music. Popular prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-29
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar, ii
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IL. 1912.
A COMM hfTY loss.

Great shock and grief that 1t is TO the large
circle Of bis personal friends, the sudden ana
saexpeeted death OF William Northrop. Presi-
dent OF the Virginia Passenger and Power
COMPANY. must rather ba considered as An
economic loss to the community OF Richmond
II ia true that such Judgment IL complicated
With personal feeling on the part OF the pub
lie generally wth respect to man whose
life and work were so intimately concerned
with the comfort and wei-beiug OF the city.
But William Northrop aud the important com
pany Of witch as was the executive head ware
inseparable during his life. they must be con
sidered together in his death.
In the MANAGEMENT OF the company upon
which Richmond is largely dependent for
transportation, heat and lighting, William
Northrop found it possible TO express through
o corporation his own character and ideas
He was clean; no one has charged otherwise
respecting his company. since his name began
TO represent It. He was progressive; the cor-
poration has shown in many gratifying par
eicnlars his large vision and his exuberSnt
faith He had power for friendship. habit
or less degree reflects those more intimate
qualities So IL happened that his nine years
% work In Richmond had resulted 10 the
whole people in the illusion OF personal &C
cuaintaneeship The city felt William North
rop IT win be long before it will cease acute
ir To miss him
Coming TO Richmond stranger and as the
representative of foreign capital, he so evil
IDENTIFY chose this city the scene of his life
work. he SO maDifest1y took root, he 80 cam
intuitvely into sympathy and understanding
with Virginia and Virginia people that the
pride which the city felt In his accomplishment
Included pride OF possession in himself.
William Northrop was one with Richmond and
Ricnmonds ambitions His passing In the
prime of manhood is one OF those strange sor-
rows that seem 10 lay finger on the power
for good just when 1t has become most evil
dent and useful
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
WILL OPEN FRESH
AIR CAMP TODAY
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN WILL
he. TAKEN. TO COUNTRY. Bx =
SALVATION ARMY.

AdJutant and Mrs. George n. Wig
gins. In charge Of the Salvation Army,
assisted by Mrs. F. w. Danner. viii
open the fresh air camp in Chester
field county today.
DR.. Russell Cecil will deliver an ad-
dress. This fresh air camp means
much for the poor. tired mothers aud
children. who rarely ever get o
breath OF fresh air. Girls who spend
the biggest part OF the year In fac
tories. and VINO often have no home
to go to for their vacation. will be
taken in at the camp also.
The home Is maintained by con-
tributions of the public.
I'VE hope to take care of six hun
bred during the summer mon hs
said Adjutant Virgins last night,
land we can only do this by the
III eraf assistance of the charitapfy
disposed About $1,000 will run the
camp for three months. and We are
still in need of about $500.
The camp can be reached by the
Atlantic Coast Line to Drewrys bluff
or by the Petersburg street car to
stop 81. Arrangements will be made
for carriages to meet the car leaving
South Richmond at 3 o'clock to tane
the visitors out TO the camp.
Donations of groceries, canned
goods, towels. etc. will be appreciated.
and can be sent to 91s East Broad
street"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
THE CRIME or HONESTY.

II would be we'll for the many who have
been hearkening TO the Roosevelt cry of rob-
berry by the National Committee in contest
eases at Chicago 70 consider the case OF Sen
afor Borah and the thirteen other Roosevelt
members, who deserted" the cause OF the
Rough Rider TO vote for tho seating of Taft
delegates from Indiana.
We use the word deserted" merely as 1t
expresses the Roosevelt idea Of The duty Of
those on the National Committee who favor
Bis candidacy senator Borah doss not con
slider it desertion. Instead, be puts the case
very plainly when, In explanation of bic vote
and That az MS associates, he Declares
would cu, off my right hard before would
fos% 8e esse@SFs4a W 1rfg se'e s@ys ~ Esefsr $or
Theodore Roosevelt or William H. TAFT, II Mr..
Roosevelt gets every delegate he IS entitled to he
will be nominated, despite anythingthnt mas hap
pened today. These delegates were not entitled
10 their seats. They siected In q regularly
called primary ~ majority ~ six thousand 10
fourteen hundred. Not over two hundred fraud
uIcnt votes were cast, not nearly enough to upset
me result / was voting for prin1ary--to seat
& certihcate-not any delegation.
II devoted and pronounced supporter OF
the ex=Presjdent finds one Of his most ardent
" pressed contests 10 have no more merit
than that, is IT not Just bit hasty to con-
elude that the other contests which have been
decided against him necessarily mean sharp
practice by The Committee? In the great ma
iority OF instances these contests arose In
the South where there if no Republican or
ganization except thai 90 the ofhcehol ders.
Naturally, their votes vent TO MIR. Taft In
the beginning, however they might have gone
had the Roosevelt campaign gotten earlier
headway. Tie assumption. therefore. is that
there is less reason behind these contests thaa
those arising In States Ike Indiana and Cali
fcrnia, where the Republican party IL strong
That be!ng true, it follows that the cry Of
robbery is no more than the reckless accu-
sation Of disappointment.
When the Colonel cries bloody murder tor
the motive OF highway robbery under such
circumstances ,one Is forcefuIly reminded Of
those merry times when enmeshed IN his own
conflicting statements, the Colonel wont
To set everything right by calling everybody
else ssar Hts keen disappointment that
one OF bis best friends should prove 20 be
honest would be revelation TO the country
II the country had not already been so often
hypnotized AZ TO become tacils 50 AFFECT;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

the court something far different from an
agency which would aid In the determination
Of disputes In traffic matters and between ship
aers and carrying companies.
When the court by its decisions showed that
T. held an exaggerated idea of it's functions,
Il lost it's usefulness; Il it was right IN it's as
symptoms il ought TO be abolished: IL il
was wrong, its grasp at Jurisdiction beyond
the purpose OF its creation showed that II had
been inaptly selected.
On top OF accumulated distrust and suspi-
cior OF the new court came the charges sup
ported by much prima facis evidence. against
Judge Archibald.
On top OF the Archibald charges came the
recent decisions of the Supreme Court OF the
United States, showing to what a ridiculous
extent the members OF the court had misun-
derstood their relation 20 the transportation
question.
In the face of all these things Congress had
nothing to do save to back water away from
mistake. The only way to do that was to
abolish what could not be mended What
will be done with the Judges remains 70 be
seen. They might be given police Jobs on the
Canal Zone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12

John ID. Rockefeller, after listening to Il
preachers plea for superannuated ministers,
declared OF himself that he, too, was has
been.''
We fear that the good John was referring.
not 10 what he has been, (nor even much
10 the fact that he has really quit being what
he once except within the limits OF the
Rule of Reason, but that his remark Was
merely regretful personal commentary upon
the truth that increasing years, tickle stom-
ach. and creaking knees render 1t dubious
whether he can long continue to be what ne
was. and what he has in spirit, always been.
This country agitators to the contrary. is
probably able TO stand the loss OF what the
Rockefeliers take What is much more i'm
portant is the effect upon those who have notA-
ing OF the methods which they follow in their
been TO be what they are that makes the
idol Of money and it's possession a dangerous
god. John D.. greatly fear. Is not mas
been" and never can be. He has been 100
much. and gotten entirely too much for II.
for the circles Of influence from his life ever
to wholly subside
Time was when this now humble has been
was cerking at a ridiculously modest salary
and saving enough out of 1t In a remarkably
short while TO invest considerable salary in
his first business venture. Time was when
partnership after partnership commenced to
find the astute Rockefeller sole proprietor.
Time was when after man. firm after
firm. corporation after corporation began ia
capitulate, or to go TO the wall Progressive
time found hisl branching out. with an in
finite capacity for ABSORPTION the sponge never
sucking up so much that 1t could not bold
more. Time was, and always was too when
the Qouynund OF business was the aesthetic OF
private life: when the financially hear.iess
the personally merciful: when the MnctiapelH
Of business pessmisms was the smiling pur-
ye3or OF pious saws
What time was, tins no doubt st!ll is. Ex-
tept as he approaches more closely the one
power that afford TO wait for ali other
power to come to it making obeisance, Rookie
Teller Ia no has heen.n
What he has been he Is; and so completely
that ~ " no doubt stili proud OF the fact
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
FOOTBAIIIsTs AS sTRIkEHREaKERS

il Ia to be regretted that the President of
Wesleyan University has caused the football
squad to give up their commissions as depaty
ers In an enthusiastic strike OF mill employees
Much has been said by those who have been
unable TO grasp the esoterics of football, and
who have long pretended to deplore the wasted
time necessary to the study of a science which
did not formerly figure in the academic
course. These critics have declared that In
crease in muscle and physical endurance neces-
sarily implied a mental iethargy. They have
commended, not only that education Was get
ting wrong emphasis. but that parents We're
being robbed They have utterly failed TO see
the economy OF football. despite the fact that
many football men develop ifrto business
fteam-rollers and oven ON occasion into pro-
fessional highbrows. How then. when means
OF getting ready money II. found to He at the
hands of the footballists In the off-season, this
official refusal to let the athletes cash in?
Or course, the strikers state that the foot
ball squad overly rough. They pirate
about them attacking women and children"
They dub them intellectual thugs" But all
this can be taken with large grain Of ga
line condiment. No doubt the deputy sherits
from the football team made good In their
new duties. Possibly the more pugnacious OF
the strikers found that there is the making
iof frst-cass scrappers in the up-to-date col
llcge curriculum. On an off chance, some
heads were broken, but the more pertinent
testimony is that order was preserved 1t is
a new use for football but all who have seen
strike in which the irresponsible element and
their sympathizers find themselves superior to
the forces Of law will wonder whether such
u use was not justinable.
| Before letting this incident found another
text for the denunciation OF football it would
be we'll to discover whether II was not case
! OF intelligent muscuarity winning it's usual
victory over that sort Of physical prowess
which depends on mere brutality 1t is signi-
fcant that, short time that the colegians were
on the Job, the strike itself has pretty thor
oughly petered out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
More insanity will probably attend the eff
fort of Harry Thaw to prove himself sane.
FORUM


Editor of The Virginian:
SiT,-may one who feels that all good and wor-
thy objects should have the support of the
pubic at large, venture to critcise?
The public tag day has been looked upon as the
especial way Of raising money for the Instruc-
tive visiting Nurses association, but this year
tag days have multiplied, until they are rapidly
Incoming nuisance.
First the Instructive Visiting Nurses associa-
ton to whom this method OF solicitation belongs;
taen Venable-Street Baptist church; the Mothers
CLUB, with their carnations tag day for the col
orcd hospital, and yesterday, the Woman's Chris
Vlan Temperance union! Cannot those who are
engineering these enterprises see that they will
eventually Kill this source of revenue?
While ], personally, endorse all these objects vet
there ara men and women into whose life has
not entered the love Of Christ who object to the
frequent recurrence of these days and Will there
fore not contribute to any
Now let me ask all that may contemplate a
tag day 10 let this method of appeal re-
main the exclusive property of. and be used sniy
Tor the -heneHt-ef- that worthy institution the
l. V. n. A. and let us all try to make that tag
day q great and glorious success. Let these other
worthy causes find some other OF raising
funds else there will be nothing In tag day
for anybody. and thus will be killed the goose
that lays the golden egg"
j. N BALDWIN.
Richmond, 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
CURRENT COMMENT
Richmond, 1919.

We frankly confess that We are disappointed
although not much surprised that the delegates
fran! The NeffettS- State Democratic convention
go to Baltimore uninstructed We had sincerely
hoped that they would go instructed and In
structed for Woodrow Wilson. But in view OF
the fact that the machine" would, In all prob
ability run the stean-roller. We were prepared
for much worse things than really occurred al
though We hoped for better things than in reality
a4d happen. AS the days so by and the develop
'iieh.s thlchen We are more ana more inclined
TO the belief that the only safe and sane thing
Tor the Democrats TO do is to center GU Wilson
AZ the I"slcai and most available candidate. ot
course, ar loyal Beuucrut1C PAPER winch has
sometimes gagged, but never spewed a Democra-
tic nominee out of lis mouth, We wiIl support
the nominee OF the baltimore convention be-
lieving. as we dc, that principles stand above
men and that, from our standpoint any Denlc-
Graf is preferable a Republican St4li-as VT.
LOOK at IT, 1t Is the logical and practical thing
To nominate Wilson in any event. We predicate
this statement upon two lnain grounds: First
tt1cre IS nothing IN wilson record, character or
mental makeup OF public utterances to make
MN unacceptable to the safe, sane and truly
conservative On the best sense) people of the
country. Nor Is there any reason to believe thar
he is a reactionary of the Harmon--Wall street
stamp. He should alike be acceptable to mill
tant. progressive Democrats of the Bryan stamp
and to those Independent business men whose
natural Affiliations with the Democracy, who
do not believe In monopoies high tariffs or trusts
but who do believe in q quiet, orderly and
stitutional administration OF the affairs OF this
country. Second, Mr. Wilson is acceptable to
the Hon. VIM. J. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan would be
our personal choice for president above all other
men. IL we thought he could win and that this
was a wise time to nominate him. But We
do not see 1t In that light at present II Is true
that Champ Clark will also be acceptable 10
Mr., Bryan. and right hero we want to stick
pin and say that there is nothing Inconsistent
or tricky In Mr.. Bryans attitude In this pseudo
double endorsement. Mr. Bryan is bent upon de-
da3 Of tEut fs1.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
FINALS HELD At
FREDERICKSBURG
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION DELIVERS AD.
DRESS TO GRADUATES.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
EREDERICkSBERG , VA June ii.
The final exercises of the first an
nual commencement OF the State Nor~
NAL school We're held in the audi
tortum Monday night Hon. j. ID. hs-
gleston, ir.. State superintendent nf
public instruction, delivered the ad
dress of the occasion. his theme being
The Purpose OF Public Education"
The speaker was we'll informed co.,
corning his subject aud In a scholarly
style expouuded tu his audience much
Information in regard 10 sarious
phases and functions OF education.
Alden Bell. OF Cuipeper. pleasingly
presented the athletic trophy, a sllve!
loving cup. to the third year class.
they having made the best record ia
physical culture.
Hon c. O'Connor Goodrich presented
Professor T.. II. Russell. president OF
the school. with tho spade that WAS
used 10 break the ground upon whicn
the administration building was erect
ed. In we'll chosen words Mr.. Cool
rick paid a high tribute to Professor
Russell for his notable work algnE
education lines In Virginia.
Two retiring members Of the t1cll.
~, DR.. Anne Humphreys. and Pro-
fessor II. i. Bird. we're recipients OF
hanssotne, gifts frDrls Ina stuJeais. az
tasens of their affection.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
Hpnors to MiIl~t.

The board OF trustees of the American Acad-
envy in Rome has voted to establish chair Of
fine arts in memory of Franci. David Millet
the painter. who lost his lie the Titanic.
II is planned 10 raise fund of 800. 900 FOR this
purpose. Mr. Milict was the chief administra-
tive off1cer OF the academy.
The academy. which the outgrowth of
the Chicago Worlds fair and the necessity for
a postgraduate school In Rome for the benefit
OF American painters sculptors ard architects.
WIS er@cv'~' -'-tti, 81 100000 s~rnne thoss
who gave 100000 each are J. Pierpont Nor
gan Henry Walters William X. Vanderbilt
James Stillman. henry &. rick and Harvard
university through Henry Higgirson.
The home OF the academy In Rome is a re-
modelled villa. The site was presented by Mrs.
Heyland and Is valued at $250,00o.-New York
American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-12
ADLER, TO THE COMMERCE COURT

No tears Will be shed over the action Of
the Senate In agreeing TO a House amendment
10 the appropriation btu by which the Com
merce Court Is abolished
The court was born under an unlucky star
The intention with which It was created. to
provide speedy method Of appeal from quss-
lions Of law Rsssed upon By the Interstate
tbs powers granted rsrs Of = sort 10 make