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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-03-05
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS


LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Drop into the Orpheum to night.
There was a jolly crowd at Wal
kiki yesterday.
Robert w. Wilcox is expected here
on the 18th inst.
A nicely furnished room to let at
No. Garden Lane.
The case of Geo. S. Houghtailing
is being tried before a Hawaiian
jury this afternoon.
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Don't fail to ring up Telephone
444, American Messenger Service, if
you have any messages or packages
to deliver.
Thirty members OF the Honolulu
Wheelmen's club took spin to
Waikiki yesterday. 1t was fine
procession.
Until further notice the Orpbeum
will be opened only on the nights
of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
OF each week.
The Inspectors OF the Citizens
Sanitary Committee are reque sted
to meet at p. m. to-day at the
committee rooms.
The City Carriage Co. is now in
the livery business. 1t has buggies
surreys, wagons, ETC., on hand at all
hours of the day or night. Tele'
phone lib.
The rubbish next to the Club
stables was burned last evening and
the stables are now open for bust
ness and no rats are permitted on
the premises.
McGuire's Express Co. will be
found from now on at the office
opposite P. d. Camarinos' California
Fruit Market, King street, near Ala
kea. Telephone 3S7.
Another big raid has been made
on the che IA bankers and gamblers
Owing to the plague the men must
have bean unable to "see" the right
parties and hence the capture.
Colonel w. FL. Cornwell is pas
seuger on the Mauna Loa. He is
practicing a serenade dedicated to
Governor Sam Parker the refrain of
which is $50 near, aud yet so far"
The rats at Kahului have the
plague. The flsas aud lice on the
rats not the rats carry the plague.
plague. Burn all dead rats with
out touching them with the hands.
y DR.. Monserrat has gone into the
lie saving business at Waikiki. He
feels safe enough as there is no
place where the depth Of the water
is sufficient to reach the top Of his
legs.
The guardian of Genevieve aud
Marion Dowsett and of the children
of the late James l. Dowsett, Jr,
has sold the interest of the wards in
the James l. Dowsett estate. The
purchasing price was $4,000.
ebert" Peterson has returned after
pleasant trip in the Norma in the
South Pacific. Bert" shakes his
head when asked questions in regard
to "Commodore' Weaver, and says
mournfully that his eyes have been
opened to the sad fact that there are
men in this world who are crooked.
1t is to be hoped that jolly Bert
didn't pay too much in gaining his
experience.
Born.
ELLls.-In this city, at the Ma.
ternity Home, March A, 1900, to the
wife OF j. S. Ellis, son.
Died.
\ KAuHANE In this city, March 4
l19OO, Priscilla Kauhane, beloved
Iwife of Noah Kauhane, aged q
years, and 6 months, and only
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-03-05

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07

Gen Benjamin E. Cook, father of Capt.
Francis A. Cook, who commanded the
Brooklyn at the naval battle OF San
tiago, died at his home in Northampton,
Mass, Sunday Feb 25, aged 81. He
was born at Hyde Park, December 81,
1903 When scarcely out of his teens he
became lieutenant of militia company
at Hudson, N. Y. Soon after he removed
to Northa mpton. In 1929 he served as
captain of the Northampton artillery.
He acquired the title OF general from
having been brigadier general OF the
Massachusetts militia from 1850 to
1856 He could recall when slaves were
owned in New York and when he dined
with La'ay ette at the Livingston manor
house on the Hudson.
Asahel Knowlton, the Oldest man
in southern Worcester county, Mass,
died at his home in Webster, Monday
Feb &c, at the age 81 years and four
days. The ancestors OF the deceased came
from England and located in Ipswich in
1912. Deceased was born in Newfane.
and was the 14lh child in family OF 16
children. He went to Webster in 1863,
but previous to that served the town Of
Auburn as selectman, tax collector
assessor and agent Tor the sale of liquor
under the old prohibitory law.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
An Inviting Gun.

The Hon. William Workman, long
state treasurer of Texas, was in a New
York jewelry store one day when he
noticed a showcase filed with splen-
did jeweled revolvers with silver and
gold grips and chased barrels, having
precious stones set into the butts.
"Lemme see one Of those guns" he
said to the clerk.
(which one, sir"
"The gold one with the big ruby in
the handle"
The clerk took 1t from the case. 1t
was marked $33, and it looked worth
even more. The Texan took 1t tender
ly in both hands and held it admiring-
ly up to the light. Then drawing him.
self up to his full height, which was
81 feet, he rested the revolver barrel
upon his left elbow, crooked for the
purpose, and looked over the sights
down the long store. Those persons
who saw him involuntarily lodged.
"Say," said Mr.. Workman, with
quiet but intense enthusiasm, as he re-
turned the weapon, "if | was to wear
that gun down in my state the people
would be falling down on their knees
begging to be killed with it."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
cau,ain and Four Children Drowned

Providence, Feb. H.-The barge Gen.
eral Wiley foundered off Narragansett
Pier Sunday morning, during south
east gale. Captain Harold and four
little children were drowned In spite Of
all attempts to save them. Tug James
Hughes, Captain George McGoldrick,
arrived in port and reported the loss OF
the barge. The Wiley parted her haw-
ser when she went down, and Captain
McGoldrick did all that was possible to
rescue the family on board, standing by
In hopes Of picking up the survivors.
AS the craft foundered she capsized,
this dumping out nearly all the coal,
and, thus lightened. she rose again to
the surface, and is now drifting out to
sea.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
DANVlLLE.

The great storm of the season and in
fact of many seasons occurred last week
beginning Wednesday evening and con-
tinuing until Sunday. During that time
about 26 inches of snow fell accompanied
by high winds, blocking the railroads
from Thursday until Monday and max
ing the country roads quite impossible
for most of that time. On Saturday
Dana Badger succeeded in bringing a
small quantity of mail from st. Johns
bury. As soon as the storm commenced
to abate the rollers were out and on
most OF the roads found it necessary to
double the usual number of horses.
The promenade that was to be given
tonight has been postponed until We'd
nesday evening, March IA.
The creamery made 1850 pounds Of
butter last month.
The following town officers were elect
ed yesterday: Moderator, John l. Frye;
clerk and treasurer, c. H. Mattocks;
selectmen, O. II. Stevens, w. P. Page and
S. H. Clement: overseer, D. P. Coveny:
school director, E. H. Smelling; road
commissioner, o. V. Gookin; constable
and collector, c. S. Ranney; listers. H
Fisher, Charles Smith. E. R. Mackey !;
auditors, c. D. Brainard, c. H. Wilson,
A. B. Hoyt; trustee of public money, C..
H. Mattocks; fence viewers, selectmen;
town agent, John l.. Frye; town grand
Jurors, G. |. Green, O. N. Drew; court
grand jurors, W. H. Stanton, ]. M. Dole.
Ii was voted to raise ST. 40 on the grand
list.
Additional items on page 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
CABOT.


Sherman Lyford and Mrs. Minnie
Hoadley were married at East Mont
pelier, Mar 1, and came at once to his
home here.
Mrs. Ella c. Elmer will be in Mont
pelier this week to attend the meeting of
the Twentieth Century Commission" Of
Vermont Conference of which she is
member. The other members are Revs.
w. M. Newton, c. S. Nutter and A. E.
Atwater, Hons. w. P. Dillingham;, L Nd.
Mansur, M. P. Perley and c. D. Spencer,
L. Bart Cross, Mrs. c. S. Richmond and
Miss Mary Pomeroy.
Walter Ford has bought the saw mill
at Lower Cabot of ]. A. Harrington and
is cutting and putting in $4,000 feet OF
hard wood lumber for chair stock.
Rev. Mr.. billiard preached last Sunday
evening at the church in Lower Cabot
and will continue to do so on each alter
nate Sunday evening until further notice.
The musical convention under the
direction of Prof. Dudley opens this
evening for three days session.
The lecture that was to have been given
by Judge thompson last FRIDAY evening
was postponed on account of the severe
storm and the condition of the roads,
Mr.. Thompson was in town but it was
impossible TO assemble an audience,
which was great disappointment to
the people as the lecture was to be the
last of the course and has been antici-
pated all winter. Hon. J. P. Lamson
has made a special effort to arrange a
course of lectures for the winter and
while the weather has been severely cold
or stormy nearly every lecture night the
course has been well patronized and his
efforts are greatly appreciated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
LYNDON CENTER.
TOWN MeefimR.

At the annual town meeting Yesterday
about 225 voters were present, including
10 ladies' who were there to show their
interest in matters pertaining to the
public schools. The following officers
were elected: Moderator, G. NJ. Camp
bell; clerk and treasurer, I. w. San5orn |;
selectmen, D. M. Silsby, George P. Ide,
Z. A. Whipple; constable and collector,
George W. Pierce; overseer of poor,
Jeremy Pearl; listers, E. H. Hoffman, H.
T: Bradley, A. E. Ruggles; auditors, E.
Bigelow, George c. Short appraisers
town farm, selectmen; fence viewers,
selectmen; inspector of leather, A. H..
Kennison; trustee of public money, H.
W. Lyster; surveyors of wood and
lumber. S. S. Mattocks, J. M. Weeks, c.
K. Hubbard, J s. Butler, D. M. Silsby |;
town agent, J. T. Gleason; library
trustee, FIVE years, Rev. E. V. Stevens;
school director, three years, H. W..
Lyster; sexton, appointed by selectmen !;
town grand jurors, E. ]. Bodwell, c. K.
Hubbard; court grand jurors, A. l..
ingalls,, W. P. Houghton.
G. M. Campbell made his initial bow
as moderator of Lyndon town meet
ing and proved an unqualified success.
The meeting was unusually orderly ow-
ing partially to the moderator's efforts
and perhaps to considerable extent to
presence of the ladies.
Appropriations are as follows: For
School Debt 10 per cent; For support OF
Schools so per cent; All other 80 per cent;
Total $50 per cent. An increase OF 10
per cent. over last year. $50 was ap.
propriated for Memorial Day and $3.50
for the Public Library. The motion to
build new brick schoolhouse, of suffi-
Gent capacity to accommodate both
Lyndon Centre and Lyndon, at a
cost not to exceed $4,000 was lost by
a large majority.
BY vote of 113 to 108 the poll taxes
OF 80 firemen at Lyndonvilie. IL at Lyn.
don Centre and IL at Lyndonville were
abated The school directors were au-
thorized to school the advanced pupils
Of the town wherever they considered it
best. 4,
Additional items on page 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
Richard Hovey, the Poet.

Richard Hovev the poet, who died Of
apoplexy Feb rs in the post graduate
hospital in New York, where he recently
underwent an operation, was born in
Normal, ILL.,, about SO years ago, but
was son OF Gen. Charles Edward Hovey
OF rhet'ord. who entered the Union SER
vice in the civil war as colonel otthe 33rd
Illinois regiment, rose to the rank of
brigadier general, and was mustered out
with the brew rank OF major general for
gallant aud merItorious conduct in
hattie. Alvah Hovey, president of the
Newton, Mass, theological seminary, is
an uncle OF the poet. He graduated at
Dartmouth in 1885, was the class poet
and the author OF famous song, "rhe
Men OF lmouth." Later he wrote
the dartmouth Ode" in a competition
b, Id open two years, in which he won,
He wrote several plays, some of which
are soon to be published.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
WEST DANVILLP,

When E. N Dunbar entered his mill
about seven O'Clock Wednesday morning,
De found it filled with smoke, and on
investigation it was found that the floor
over the stove had caught fire which had
spread to bin of oats where 1t had
smouldered as we'll as between the floor
and ceiling, probably all night. Had 1T
not been discovered it would have soon
worked up to the roof, but it was exIin
guished in the course OF an hour. The
damage is we'll covered by insurance.
Mrs. George Merrill, who was i'll last
week, is better.
There was no meeting at the church
last Sunday on account Of the condition
oil the roads.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
PRESIDENT COLE INDICTED.

A special dispatch yesterday afternoon
at the Metropolitan Stock Exchange
here announced that the United States
District Court has indicted President
Cole in rs accounts. 1t will be recallud
that he was arrested in Los Angeles a
few years ago and brought to Boston
for trial. The accounts include 16
charges for false entries, and nine for will
full misapplication of $1,00O,0OO from
the Globe National Bank OF Boston, OF
which he was president.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
A Sure Cure For Howls.

II say, mamma" said Charlie, who
was watching his mamma battle the
new girl baby, what would happen
If you would put her in the bathtub
and go away off and leave her to wash
her ownself, like meT
"I'm afraid" said mamma, "that lit
tie sister would get water In her mouth
and drown"
"NVould it fill her all up full with
water so she couldn't howl no moreT'
inquired Charlie.
Eyes, Pm afraid it would" said nam
ma, pleased with the interest Charlie
was taking in his sisters welfare.
II say, num-" exclaimed Charlie en-.
Enthusiastically, "let's put her in right
away."-Providence Telegram.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
Great Figures from a Great Company.

The condensed statement of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York,
published ia our advertising columns,
shows some great figures. Their insur-
ance in force has long ago passed the
billion dollar mark and their assets are
over 1901 100000. Their receipts last
year were over $5S,00O,OOO and their
disbursements 100000. ]. H. Hof-
man and John Hafford are the agents in
st. Johnsbury and vicinity with offices in
the Pythian block.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07

Mrs. Oscar Frasier, from Monroe, Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. c. Dickinson, few
days last week.
The entertainment last Friday evening
was postponed on account of the bad
travelling.
William Lindsay was in pursuit Of a
thief last week, but the last account was
he had not found him.
Mrs. E. 6. Newman is on the sick list
this week.
James Borland called on friends here
Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07

We have saved many doctor bills since
we began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in our home. We keep bottle
open all the time and whenever any of
my family or myself begin to catch cold
we begin to use the Cough Remedy, and
as a result we never have to send away
for doctor and incur large doctor bill,
for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
tails to cure. 1t is certainly medicine OF
great merit and worth.-D. S. Mearkle,
General Merchant and Farmer, Matte,
Bedford county, Pa. For sale by The
Stiles Drug Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
RYE0ATE.

The following officers were elected at
town meeting yesterday: Moderator,
W. ]. Henderson; clerk, ]. A. Nolan
selectmen, W. T. George, c. H. Mcclure,
q. A. Gibson; treasurer. N. H. Kicker !;
overseer OF poor, 6. w. Cochran; listers,
5. F. Nelson, 0. H. Renirew, A. H, Moore;
auditors, 7. A. Meader, H. ]. Park. d.
M Fuller; constable and collector, ]. D.
McAllister; trustee of public money, Mel
son A. Park; road commissioner, D. M.
Corliss; school director, F. r. McCote.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
PHOTOGRAPH OUTFIT
FOR SALE,

My entire Photograph Outfit. All
complete tor the Studio and view
work. Lenses (best in the market, J
Portrait and View Cameras, Stand,
Tripod, Burnisher, Globe Enam-
eer), Backgrounds large and small,
Head Rests tall and short, Screens
side and top. Trays and Dishes,
Printing Frames, Chairs, Art Square,
Fur Rug, etc. etc. The whole will be
sold at a bargain for spot cash if
sold at once as l must have the
money to pay my bills. Ifyou want
it come quick.
F. A. BALCH,
81 Main ST., ST. Johnsbury, Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
GREENSBORO BEND.

Mr.. Richards of St. Johnsbury was in
this place last week on a visit.
Mrs. c. A. Caswell, formerly of this
place but now of Warren, N. H., is re-
ported as being very sick.
The family of Bert Stevens are all on
the gain, especially Mrs. Stevens who has
been very low.
The ladies Aid Society met with Mrs.
N. A. Ross last Thursday. The weather
being unfavorable but very few attended.
Additional items on page 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
H. A. BELKNAP.
Probate of Will.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said district,
on the 2Sth day of February A. d. 1900
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of John Atwel, late
of Peacham in said district, deceased, being
presented to court by Charles A. Bunker, the
executor therein named, for probate:
1t is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said court, to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in St. Johnsbury, on the 10th
day of April, A. D. 1900, and show
cause, II any they may have, against the pro-
bate of said will. For which purpose It is
further ordered that a copy of the record Of
this order be published three weeks success
sively in the Californian printed at St.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed
for hearing. t
BY the Court Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
THE TOWNS AROUND.
WEST CONCORD.
Town Expenses.

The annual town report which was
printed last week shows the following
expenses of the town for the past year /:
Total expense OF roads, $26S0 "a; select
mems department, $S620,44; school
directors department, $2851 68; that
aside from the Judevine Memorial school
building which cost $5714 II; overseer
of poor department, 1887 03; other
town officers salaries, $155.14; liquor
agency run the town in debt, $210.4S;
total amount of indebtedness, $40 436.-
81; total amount of assets, $19S5.02;
which leaves amount of Indebtedness
over assets, SAT ,451.49.
Mrs. Hattie James of White6eld is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Warren Bing-
ham, and other friends in this place.
The public examination for teachers
will be held at the schoolhouse in this
village this week Wednesday and Thurs
day.
The Epworth League will give an
entertainment consisting of Rotations,
reading and singing. at the Methodist
vestry Thursday, March s. Refresh.
ments will be served. Admission is
cents. Every one is cordially invited,
The friends and members OF the E. L.
will meet at Mr.. Forsaiths Friday even
ing, March 8, for their business meeting
Mrs. Frank Hull of st. Johnsbury
called on friends here last week.
Warner Bingham called on friends at
East Burke last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jock celebrated
their thirtieth wedding anniversary last
week Monday evening. A very pleasant
social time was enjoyed by their friends
On account of the storm the farmers
club were obliged to postpone their
dramatic entertainment until Tuesday
evening of this week.
Miss Myrtle Joslin of St. Johnsbury
visited friends here last week.
Miss Lila Hicks entertained several o.
her friends at her home last Tuesday
evening. A very pleasant evening wa:
spent, and Miss Hicks was presented
with nice chair by her friends.
Last week Thursdays storm was the
worst in this section this winter, and th'
wind blew feariully through the night
Mr.. Cutting from Concord Corner wa:
obliged to walk down and bring the
mail as no team could get through.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
Additional items on page 6.
WALDEN.

Carl Scott and wife are visiting at A.
A. Scott's.
The oldest inhabitant fails to recall
anything equal to the blizzard and block
up OF the past week.
Tom Barrett walked up from Lanes
boro Sunday with the aid OF snow shoes.
On account of the weather and poor
roads the ladies intend to postpone the
supper they intended having at A. A.
SCOTS FRIDAY evening, to Tuesday even
ing, March 13
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
Bankrupt Burlington Brokers Charged
with Fraud.

E. E. Knott and 6 l.. Closson, jr., the
brokers who failed at Burlington re.
Gently, were arrested Wednesday, charged
with the transportation OF funds held
by them in a fiduciary capacity. Two OF
the writs also allege that the brokers did
not make purchases, but ''bucketed" the
orders themselves. -Four OF the com
plainants are women living in Burling-
ton Mr.. Knott made statement say
ing the actions were grounded on the as
sumption that Knott & Closson were
acting as agents and not as principals.
The writs are returnable to the county
court. Bail was furnished by B. B. Small
ley, ex Gov. Woodbury. and ] ] Flynn.
The claims against Knott & Closson
amount to SIS 0C0.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t
will not cost you cent lift does no good.
One application will relieve the PAIN 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns. frostbites quln-
ssey, pains in the side and chest glandu..
lar and other swellings are quickly cured
6y applying it. Every bottle warranted.
Price, rs and SO cts. At Stiles Drug
store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
Bankruptcy Notice.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITRD
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.


STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter of
Edward { Frost, ! In Bankruptcy. No. 4.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Edward c. Frost of
Lyndon in the County of Caledonia and
District of Vermont. a bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that Louis Smythe,
the Trustee of the above bankrupt, has
filed with me his final account as such Trus-
tee, and that hearing for the examinati ton
of and passing upon. such account will be held
at Webbs Hotel in the Village of Lyno on
willie in the Town OF Lyndon aforesaid on the
fourteenth day of March. A. d. 1900, at
eleven O'Clock in the forenoon.
Notice is also hereby given that a final divi-
dend will be declared and paid by the above
Trustee at the same time and place.
Notice is hereby given that the final meeting
of the creditors OF the above bankrupt will be
held at the same time and place, and that the
said creditors may then and there attend
and transact such business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Dated at Bradford in the County
Orange and District aforesaid this twenty
first day of February, A. d. 1900.
ROSWELL FARNHAM,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07
IVND0NVIIIR.

The Christian Endeavorers hold a
dime social at the Congregational church
tomorrow evening. Readings will be
given by Miss Blanche Campbell and
music and readings by other local talent.
Light refreshments will pc served.
additional items on page 6.1
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-07

Wilmington proposes having a reun-
ion the Fourth OF July, when for week
the hospitable homes OF the town will
be thrown open to receive former resi-
dents. From the responses received,
great crowd is expected.