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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
A Great Insurance Company.

The Prudential Insurance Company of
America with home Office at Newark, N.
j., has recently appointed a new mana
ger of its ordinary branch in this town.
The Prudential is one of the giant life
companies in the insurance field today,
and its policies are prominently twenti-
eth century contracts, as the figures in it's
26th annual statement would indicate.
This company confines it's operations
within the boundaries of the United
States, contrary to the practice of most
big American companies, which have
large business abroad. That it is not
necessary to go abroad in order to be
emlnentIy successful is abundantly clear
from the record Of the Prudential, espec-
tally that for the year 1901, the figures
tor which are published in this issue, The
Prudential wrote and placed during 1901
no less than $273,00O, 900 of new insur-
ance, an amount which has never been
equalled by any other company of the
same age, or by the Prudential itself in
any former year. 1t has four and one
nall millions of policies in force, and fur
nlShes life insurance protection for more
than one million families in the sum of
$703, 100000.
ihe managing officials declare that it's
policies are written with the idea OF furn-
lshing absolutely guaranteed Lille insur-
ance with cash returns to the policy
holder in the shape of dividends All
modern features conducting to liberality,
make these policies worthy of investiga-
ton. Write to the local manager for fur
tner information without mourning any
obligation whatever to the inquirer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
Presentation of Account.
WILLIAM f. GIBSoN's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, ss
In Probate Court, held at the probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the
18th day of June A. d. 1902.
William T. Nolan, Administrator upon
the Estate of William F. Gibson late OF Rye
gate in said District, deceased. presents
his administration account for examin-
alton and allowance, and makes application
for decree of distribution and partition OF the
estate OF said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof, to be held
at the Probate Office in said st. Johnsbury,
on the 22nd day of July A. D. 1902.
for hearing and decision thereon: And tits fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the CALIFORNIAN a
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury, previ-
Gus to said time appointed for hearing that
they may appear at said time and place, and
show cause, if any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
Church Notes.

Rev. Mr.. Duston will preach next Sun
day morning at the Free Baptist church
upon "A Coronation, and the Corona
ton" In the evening patriotic service
will be held in the audience room, appro-
pirate music will be rendered and an
address given upon Freedom" The
annual meeting of the "Crade Roll" will
be held in the vestry of the church, Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock. If stormy
Friday afternoon. A lawn party will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dus-
ton, IA Main street, Friday evening if
pleasant. Ice cream and cake will be
served.
There will be no service at the Advent
Christian chuch, Sunday, as the pastor
is absent,
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block, Sunday morning ser.
vice at 1916. Subject, christian Sci
ence." Children's Sunday school fol
lowing the morning service. Wednes
day evening meeting at 7.30. The read
ing room is open on Wednesday anC
Thursday from to 5.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society of Grace Methodist church
last week the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year; President
Mrs. s. d. Atwood ice-president, Mrs
T. X. Stiles; secretary and treasurer
Mrs. Edward Peterson; directresses
Mrs. D. Z. Gage, Miss Carrie B. Sargent
Mrs. c. H. Marshall; chairman of socia
work, Mrs E. N. Randall.
The topic of the sermon at the NORTH
church next Sunday evening will be Con
gregationalism "-what it means, what
1t has done, and what it needs to do.
At the First Baptist church the services
will be as usual next Sunday. Preaching
at 1870 a. M; Bible school at II m.
song and devotional service at p. m.
At Grace Methodist church Rev. ]. M
Frost expects to preach next Sunday ir
| the morning and lecture in the evening as
usual. All probationers are especially in
vited to attend the Wednesday evening
service. Last Sunday morning the In
dependent Order OF Foresters attended
Grace church, including the members O
the companion court. large audience
filled all the seats in the house. The ser
mon by Rev. j. M. Frost was upon The
Order of the Sons of God"
The Sunday school of Grace Methodist
church are planning for a picnic at Joe's
Pond Saturday.
Next Sunday at the Church of the Mes.
siah the pastor will preach on the topic
How to be Happy"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
A st. Johnsbury Singer in Elaine.

Mrs. ]. Frank Trull of Biddeford Me-,
entertained the Lotus Club of the city at
her home recently and among those
present was Miss Anna NJ. SomervilIe,
who sang several selections. In speak
ing of her work the Biddeford Record
says:
Miss Anna Somervlle of Boston ap-
peared for the first time before the club
and was received most enthusiastically.
She has soprano voice of that quality
which is hardly to be called mezzo, but
possesses the richness of the contralto
with the melody and brilliancy of So
prano. The first numbers were "Out in
the Open Meadow" by Stuart, and Las
sens Summer Evening"" which were
most seasonable and appropriate and
well sung. Later she gave "Arioso," an
aria by Delibes, which afforded an oppor-
tunty for the young lady to show her
style and training. For an encore she
sang Margaret Lang's Irish Love Song"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
The Century Book of Facts.

F. w. Dudley is in town for few weeks
introducing a book bearing the above
title. This useful work, endorsed by the
leading educators and statesmen of the
country has the merit of condensing into
few lines the information which is usu-
ally spread over several pages of the
larger works of reference, as well as sup
plying the reader with great many facts
that are hard to be obtained from any
other source. The buster a man is, the
more he will appreciate this work. TIC
teachers and students it will be OF specia
interest. Even few minutes spent il
looking it over, will convince one that il
is an unusually useful volume.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
The First Knitting Machines,

In the reign of Queen Elizabeth first
mention is made of hand knitting. Will
liam See in 1889 invented the first
knitting machine, called a knitting
frame or stocking frame. He was re-
fused a patent in England and went to
France and established a factory at
Rouen. This machine was introduced
into the United States shortly after
the Revolutionary war, was modified
and improved by Yankee and a fac
tory established at Cohoes, N. Y, in
1882.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
DaVie-DaVis.

John S. B. Davie of Concord, N. H., eld-
est son OF Mr.. and Mrs. {. P. Davie, OF
this place, and Miss Annie A. Davis,
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Charles G.
Davis of Penacook, N. H., were quietly
married at the Congregational parson-
age in Boscawen, N. H., Wednesday eve
ning June IS, Rev. Andrew Gibson being
the officiating clergyman. Miss Davis is
very estimable young lady and both
bride and groom have a wide circle OF
friends, who extend heartiest wishes for
their future welfare. For the present
they will reside at the brides home in
Penacook, where they will receive a
warm welcome upon their return. They
are now visiting relatives and friends in
this vicinity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
Words of Commentator.

In personal letter to Judge Henry c.
Ide' recently, the Secretary of War said
i wish TO congratulate you on your
good work, and toexpress a sincere hone
iof speedy recovery and your return to
the duties which you have performed so
admirably" He also enclosed a letter
from Cephas Barnard, one of the best
authorities on codifcation at the New
York bar, containing a reference to the
Code OF Civil Procedure TOR the Philippine
Islands which Mr., lde prepared, in which
Mr.. Brainard says, THE Code of Civil
Procedure in 796 sections, would make
our old friend, David Dudley Field, dance
ii he could see it. 1t seems to be re.
markably good piece OF work"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
The Best of All.

Everyone who has used Baxter's Man.
drake Bitters as a spring remedy, or for
constipation, biliousness, foul stomach,
sick headache, impure blood, pronounce
it the best OF all medicine" for those all.
ments. If you have not used it, ask some
of your friends about it; the chances are
that the first person you ask will tell you
that there is no medicine so good for
them as Bakers Mandrake Bitters. Get
it at any drug store for 25 cents. Guar.
anteed to cure or money refunded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

which cannot understand he failed to
notify me of my engagement last even
ing. Icount it a serious matter to dis
pp1int one individual, but when 1T
comes to disappointing perhaps several
hundred it becomes still more serious,
and for this reason l am always careful
never to disappoint an audience, no mat
ter how much embarrassment and extra
travel it may cause me.
Yours truly, (Signed) BOOKER T.
WASHINGTON.
Later: l have just found out that my
Secretary failed to copy the St. Johns
bury date when he was making new
list of engagements for me. This is
something, think, that has never oc-
CURED before. (Signed) B. T. W.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

The horns of the African rhinoceros
sometimes grow to the length of four
feet. In olden times rhinoceros' horns
were employed for drinking cups by
royal personages, the notion being that
poison put into them would show itself
by bubbling. There may have been
some truth in the idea, inasmuch as
many Of the ancient poisons were acids,
and they would decompose the horny
material very quickly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
The Meeting at Jay.

The services of the Danville Baptist
Association held at Jay last week were
very interesting and inspiring, Rev. c.
h, Brown, pastor of the Newport Bap.
fist church was chosen moderator and
Rev. A. c. Hussey clerk and treasurer.
Ten churches are connected with this as
ISOLATION, each of which reported to the
association this year. The First Bap,
fist church OF this town reported the
largest number OF baptisms for the year,
also the largest net gain in membership
OF any church of the ten. Present num-
Der Of local churches, i'll; paid for
benevolent objects in year past, $154,
and tor all purposes 1854.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
Modern Teaching.

How is it. my DEAR" inquired a
sehoolteacher Of little girl, "that you
40 not understand this simple thing?"
Il do not know, indeed" she answer
co. with perplexed look, "but 1 some
tlmes think l have so many things to
learn that have not time to under
and."-Schoolmaster.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
Anti-SaIoon Resolutions.

The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted at the recent Tooth ami
versary of the Wheelock association of
Free Baptist churches, at Lyndon Centre
Since the principal issue in our state politi-
cal campaign is the question of saloon or no
saloon, license or prohibition of the liquor
traffic also, inasmuch as the temperance
issue is rapidly becoming of great interest
throughout the world, therefore
Resolved, first, that we, as an association
reatfirm every position taken, and reaffirm
every sentiment expressed by this association
in the past, and pledge ourselves to all the
advance position taken by the Free Baptist
denomination on the temperance question,
and reconsecrate ourselves to hold up the
banner of prohibition as high, and carry it
20 the advanced front line as faithfully, and
defend it as vigorously as did the fathers.
Second, we deplore the position taken by so
many who count themselves and are counted
examples of Christian manhood, when they
advocate the licensing of the saloon.
Third, we esteem it the privilege, as we'll as
the duty of every Christian person to stand
for the principle of temperance as taught in
the Bible, reiterated by the church and en-
forced by the facts of experience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

For startling metaphor" take Sgd
ney Smiths when he saw a little girl
stoop down and stroke the shell of a
turtle.
"Why are you doing that, Belief" he
asked.
"To please the turtle"
"My child, you might as well stroke
the dome Of st. PauPs to please the
dean and chapter"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
An Old SmalIDox Cure.

The following primitive "cure" for
smallpox has been discovered by the
Leytonstone England Guardians in
one of their registers for the year 100:
"Take thirty to forty live toads and
burn them to cinders in a new pot;
then crush into a fine black powder.
Dose for smallpox, three ounces"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

The Lady-Jack, why don't you write
a book or paint picture or do some
thing clever?
The Gentleman-Because selected a
millionaire for father, and I think
that was clever enough to last life
time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
A Bit of Information,

The London Chronicle casually drops
the bit Of information that the people
Of Missouri are called Pixies, "after
their great peak" Thus is American
history made in the English papers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
ROCKER 7. WASHINGTON.
The Correspondence Relative 10 His
Engagement in 81. JOhusbury, June

The Correspondence Relative 10 Hi,
Engagement in 81. JOhusbury, june
rs.
The failure of Booker 7. Washington
to appear as advertised placed the com
mittee in a very embarrassing position
and it is due to them that the CORES
pondence leading up to the engagement
be published to show that nothing was
left undone on their part to bring about
the lecture as advertised.
CORRESPONDENCE
Booker T. Washington to Committee.
Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. &c, 1902.
have very carefully considered your
favor of some time ago, and in reply beg
to say that after considering the matter
in all its aspects l find that | can ar
range to speak to you June IS, if this
will be acceptable. l should like to have
a line from you confirming this date, so
that can enter it.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Committee to Booker T. Washington,
March 4, 1902
We are in receipt of your letter of the
26th ult. We find that June 18TH 1902,
will be very satisfactory to all concerned
and we are greatly pleased to have the
date definitely settled.
As the time for your journey to St.
Tohnsburv draws near we will write You
more fully as to route, time OF trains, etc,
Committee to Booker T. Washington,
May 23rd, 1902.
Referring again to our correspondence
relative to your coming to St, Johnsbury:
As Iune IS h drew near we believe we
were to write you stating information
regarding routes, etc. II you come to St.
Tohnsburv from Boston, a train leaves
there at 10 a. M, reaching St. Johnsburv
without change at four p. M, or you
may leave at one p. M, reaching st.
Johnsbury at 1885 with change at Wells
River. II this train is on time and you
are pressed for time elsewhere, you can
reach the hall by eight p, M. Ifyou come
via New York and Springfield, there is a
train that leaves New York at nine a. M,
connecting at Springfield with 1880
train over the Connecticut River division
of Boston & Maine Railroad and reach
ing St. Johnsbury at 1885. This makes
close connections all around, but has
risks. The Boston. Montreal express is
by lar the best train to come on, leaving
Boston at 10 a. III.
Booker T. Washington to Committee
May 81 1902.
l have your letter of May 23rd and
thank you for calling to my attention
the various trains reaching St. Johns
bury | shall make special note of your
letter and shall notify you.
With sincere thanks tor your kindness,
/ am yours truly,
(Sisned) BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Telegram Committee to Tuskegee Insti-
tute, Ala, 9 p. M, June IS.
Where is President Washington? Elk.
peCted here tonight. Audience fifteen
hundred assembled. Not arrived. No
tidings. Reply.
Tuskegee Institute to Committee, (Tele-
gram) 11.30 a. M, June 10.
"5u -te-zarc Ict-o--I o % th;n
r--lnfi @a.. tt &CH'h "a
.,nrr ss. ~ pgn'ntu,7,
iSgu rr....- T .c.rr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

Collector--I left bill here yesterday
for some shirts your husband got. Did
he look it over?
Lady Of the House-No; he overlook
ed il.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

.'.N& "'t - -
South Weyn Dpth. At~s lao p. m,
Tune 10.
1o-os ,u,,...., don't students
nuln t-eto fo. I,o,',
n, :SLt 49,
$500 W.
ian you CO '. mt, the lWen-
tleth II not wire reply
Booker T. to Committee
(Telegram), N.7 mouth, Mass,
Trre 10Th
JU"N
am very s. nlsunders'and'
ing Cannotu oW IL occurred;
Am to be IN | ly lst' Could
not speak 10 0eiore or night
alter us 1se'
to'gneu) WASHINGTON.
Committee I, Washington
(Telegram), .r..
lie "a c,.. nj.
10y co &c w ,,sstGl y, 'e''se
WIZ N0'-nl - W. ''Sc .l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
COMMENCEMENT VISITORS.

Among those from out of town who
attended the commencement exercises
were: Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Sherman, Mr..
and Mrs. Seymour Lane, Mrs. G. H.
Gaines, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Davis, Mrs.
{. M. Flint, Newport, Miss Grace Rouse,
East Berkshire, Miss Helen Bailey, East
Hardwick, Arthur Austin. Miss Grace
Austin, Barton Landing Miss Elizabeth
Jones, Island Pond. Miss Mary Darling,
Newbury, Miss Mary Nelson, Ludlow,
Miss Alice c. Hutchinson, Lyndonville,
Edward Adams, Lynn, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
THE CHOICE OF COLLEGES.

So far as known Is members of the
class of '02 will pursue college course.
and these will be divided among the col
leges as follows: Dartmouth, Smith,
Burnie, Adams, Carr, Howe, Sheaff,
Richie, Sleeper; U. V. NJ, Pierce, Ran
ney, Preston, Holbrook, Watson; Yale,
Curtis; Wesleyan University, Sherburne
Smith, Miss Kittridge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

Among those from whom greetings were
received were the following: Claude A.
Butterfeld, H. P. Patey, Sarah Carpen-
ter Bishop. Elizabeth D. Delano Under
wood, Florence Frost, George B. Knapp,
Tirzah M. Guy. Mary Alice Emerson,
Mrs. Ashton R. Willard, Mrs. Patience
Ford McClary, Sheldon R. Boright, Miss
Jennie A, Gale, Miss Helen Granger, Mrs.
Katie M. Stone, George L. Leonard, Mr.
and Mrs. P. F. Blodgett and Mrs. Eliza
beth w. Worthen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
ANOTHER COMMENCEMENT
rContinued from first page.l

shield which, with many other similar
class emblems, adorns the chapel walls,
adding much to the attractiveness OF the
hall.
Mr.. Comstock also spoke of the very
valuable and useful gift of Judge Ross, a
complete set OF the Records of the union
and confederate armies and naVles
during the civil war" In this set there
are 40 volumes, beautifully bound, and
three magnificent aliases, showing tlne
plans of all the battle6elds of the Civil
War together with mass Of other Valu-
able illustrative material. In these vol
umes is given all the original correspond
ence connected with the war, from the
Fort Sumpter chapter on to the close OF
the struggle. The collection must prove
of great value to both teachers and STU
dents in the misunderstanding and study.
President Cobleigh then read number
of letters from those who could not be
present. Among the number was the
following from President Fuller OF Drury
College, well remembered as a former
principal.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June II, 1902.
The invitation to attend the meeting
of the alumni association of the dear old
academy is before me. | wish | could,
But distance and hundred other duties
forbid. 1t is great pity that this coun-
try is so large and there is so much temp
tation to range so widely that it becomes
ex amicitiation. We cannot hide and we
cannot forget. Yet we cannot shake hands
or bow our congratulations 1t is all so
tantalizing. So near and so far. But
we all, the family, do wish you glad
reunion and beg kind remembrance to
every one we know or have heard Of l
wish had time to write you the good
things here and there pick up, concern
ing the graduates of the Academy. But
l must delegate to my later pupil and
good friend, Mr.. Stephenson, to speak
the rest for me. Mr.. Castor and he
were, and are, my pledges of good will
to you all, and convincing proof, that
the salt and SAVIOR of the earth is not
entirely confined to Vermont or New Eng
land. Out of Galilee, and even Sodom,
may come sometimes prophet. Old
Missouri is worth redemption, border
rufianism Notwithstanding.
Mrs. Fuller unites with me in most
cordial good wishes on this anniversary.
am yours most sincerely,
HOMER 7. FULLER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
CORRESPONDENCE.

Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. &c, 1902.
have very carefully considered your
favor of some time ago, and in reply beg
to say that after considering the matter
in all its aspects l find that can ar,
range to speak to you June IS, if this
will be acceptable. should like to have
a line from you confirming this date so
that can enter il
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
EFT ]. SCOTT,
lvate Secretary.

GU the following:
ls'actory. Please
advertisement"
lfter consultation
; messages by tel
elivered this day
t disappointment
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yer all the cores
with you we fail
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misunderstanding
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25

m this morning
our message de-
nlng. Principal
eymouth, Mass.
kept. | hope
'ou as sent and
pie to hear from
case he was not
ting. Some I'M
could have pre-
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there. | am very
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ing here at $50
have sent earlier
lone so.