St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-09
NEWS SUMMARY.

Francs AlLWoOuJ dTlISl, WHoSe WOIh
as an illustrator has made him famous,
died al Boston.
John Clancy 4 Son of Brookfield.
Mass, boot and shoe manufacturers.
have filed a petition in bankruptcy, show
ing liabilities of $45,O43.
The Georgetown, Rowley and Ipswich
(Mass.) Street railroad line has been
formally opened to the public.
Lake Memphramogog is free from the
winters ice. The water is quite high
and has done much damage to wharves.
Yale students held an impromptu cele-
bration of the second anniversary of the
battle of Manila Bay. Students rep
resenting Admiral Dewey in full uniform,
Governor Roosevelt as rough rider, and
Dom Paul Kruger were in hack at the
head of a procession.
At a meeting Of the Arlington church,
Boston. it was decided to extend call
to Rev. Paul rockingham of New Bed
ford to succeed Rev. John Cuckson, who
recently resigned 1t is understood that
the salary is $4,000.
The celebration of the 50th anniversary
of the Incorporation of Melrose, Mass,
as a town began with a banquet, given
under the auspices of the Melrose board
of trade.
William b. Wickes, founder and editor
of the sharon Advocate, died at Sharon.
Mass, from rheumatism of the heart.
He was born in Wrentham, Mass, in 1882
Rev. Massana Goodrich, UniVersalist
minister of considerable repute, died at
Central Falls, r. l., of troubles incident
to old age. He was born in Portsmouth,
N. H., in 1919.
By the breaking of the front forks Of
his bicycle. Edward Sandland of Attic
horo. Mass, was thrown to the ground,
fracturing his skull and inhicting other
injuries. His condition is critical.
The Wayside Inn, at Pownal, N. H.,
famous in stage coach days, was burned.
The structure was built in 1912. The loss
was $4,000. 1t is thought that the fire
was incendary.
Daniel Carey was killed by falling into
a trench at Brookline, Mass
Fire in the drying room of the bleach
erv Of the Robert d. Mason company,
Pawtucket r. l., damaged the building
and a large supply of finished yarn, to the
extent of $1,000
At meeting of the Manchester, N. H,
school board School Superintendent
Buck. who has held the office % years,
resigned, owing to failing health.
James Harrington, 5 years old, was
drowned in the Quequechan river at
Fall River. He was padding about on
81 board and fell overheard,
Rev. William T. Hutchins resigned the
pastorate of the Evangelical church, Of
Indian Orchard, Mass. He gives as his
reason change in faith, and desires for
an opportunity to preach more liberal
doctrine.
William A. Jones, who enjoyed a con-
siderable literary reputation during the
4Os. died at his home in NorwichtoWn,
Conn, aged SO years. Death was due to
n complication Of diseases Incidental to
his advanced years.
Moses w. Lancey, a prominent lum-
Der dealer and well-known citizen of
Pembroke N H., died while on trip in
the lumber district, and his body was not
found until some time later. Death re-
suited from heart failure.
Joseph Nobre, for years past leader
of the Republican party in Philadelphia,
is dead, aged Ga, after long illness. He
was affiliated with the Quay faction
and he welded strong influence with the
Italian element.
Bayes' inn, together with two stables
| about six miles from Portland, Me, was
destroyed by fire. The property was
valued at $4,000.
The favorite wife of the Shah of Persia
q beautiful Circassian, will accompany
him during his forthcoming tour in Eu-
rope, disguised in male attire.
By direction of the secretary of wal
the present allowance of small arms
ammunition for target practice will bt
increased one-third during the presen
calendar year.
Herbert w. Bowen, United States
minister and consul general at Teheran
Persia has had conferred upon him b.
the Shah of Persia the decoration o
"The Grand Gordon Of the Lion and thu