St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-01-13

revised laws. You will examine all ho-
tells, public halls, places OF amusement,
factories. mills, workshops or other
buildings coming under the provisions OF
these sections. and see that they are not
only provided with fire escapes as re-
quired by law, but that such ladders or
other means of exit from such buildings
are in perfect working order. That the
Jan1tors and other persons connected
with the care of such buildings are IA
miliar with the way by which they can
be reached. That all passage ways are
free from erfAumbrances. That during
the hours of day or night when such
buildings are occupied, the doors or
openings open out from the rooms, and
that the means of exit are so arranged
that they can be readily opened from the
inside by any person. Per Order of State
Board of Health, Charles S. Caverly,
president Henry D. Holton; secretary,
Truman r. Stiles.
George. NJ. Rowell of Burlington, who
was arrested some time ago on charge
of having sold fraudulent insurance poll
cies, was released from jail Thursday, on
bail, H. W. Spafford, his father in law,
having become surety. There are two
cases against Rowell in that county and
there will be a hearing on them in city
court January &c.
The estate left by Lorenzo 6. Wood
house, a retired merchant, formerly of
Burlington, who died in New York city
in September. amounted to $2,924,213.
He left $1,000,O0O TO his widow and
large sums to relatives in Burlington.
A car containing two dead cows and
between 25 and 80 others nearly dead
from exposure arrived in Burlington,
recently. from Swanton. The cattle had
been condemned as disc ased and were on
their way to the Swift Rendering Com
pany's plant to be taken care of. The
humane agent, Mr.. Fuller, was informed
of the fact that two Of the cows had died
on the way. He is investigating the case
with view to finding out who is respon-
sible for having them shipped in an open
car.
Myron ]. Horton died at Poultney,
Thursday. He was born in Mount Holly
in 1871. He served in the civil war in
the 51st Massachusetts,, going from
Westboro, Mass. Since going to Poult-
ney in 1877 he has been one of the lead
ing citizens and merchants; was for 1 5
years town treasurer; in 1873 through
his efforts Joyce Post 6. A. R. was or
gained and he was elected commander.
He was a prominent Mason and Odd
Fellow, and in 1890 was appointed by
Gov Page as an aid on his staff with
rank OF colonel.
At meeting of the Second Congre-
gational church and society of Benning-
ton, Friday evening, it was unanimously
voted to extend call to Rev. George E.
Mills of Belfast, Me-, to become pastor.
Mr.. Mills is a young man and a grad
uate of Dartmouth College, the present
being his first pastorate.
James Evans of Mortified, popularity
known by the Norwich University cadets
as "Uncle Jim,'' died Friday morning. He
was born in Ebb Vale. Monmouthshir
South Wales, June 26, 1888, and came
to this country when ~ years old. He
has been janitor of the University since
1869, though others have performed the
duties for the last few years. He was at
6. A. R., and was an Odd Fellow.
Ray c. johnson, 81, of Burlington,
shot and killed Mrs. Sadie Peters, "A,
waitress, at an early hour Wednesday
morning in Boston. Johnson admitted
the killing and is under arrest. Mrs.
Peters had husband living somewhere
in Nova Scotia. She leaves two small
children. She was a native of Prince
Edward Island. The woman received
four bullets from 80 calibre revolver
and it is believed that death was instan-
famous. The tragedy occurred at 1885
Washington street in the room of Jennie
Mcleod, a friend of the murdered wo-
man. Mrs. Peters had been living with
Johnson as his wife more than a year.
but her refusal to return to- him led to
the murder.
Senator W. P. Dillingham; has been re-
quested by the war department to NOM
mate a candidate for appointment as
cadet to the United States Military
Academy from the state of Vermont at
large. He will make selection of such
candidates through a competitive ex-
state superintendent of education in the
capitol building at Montpelier, Saturday
morning, Jan. 80, at nine O'Clock. Can
didateS under IL or over 22 years of age
will not be considered.
The resignation of Rev. Fife K. M.
Jones of the Universalist church at Barre
has been accepted and a committee APP
pointed to look for a successor. The
resignation will take effect not later than
March list, aud earlier if the church can
decide upon a satisfactory pastor.
Amy Sigourney Stone, aged 80, wife of
Robert Gordon Hardie, the noted artist,
died Wednesday at Brattleboro, of
hemorrhage of the brain. She was born
in New York city and was the daughter
of the late DR.. Robert Stone. Her mar
riage to Robert Gordon Hardie took
place in October, 1899, since which time
she has lived in Brattieboro. She leaves
besides her husband, an infant son, born
Sunday, also her mother, two sisters,
and brother.
The annual meeting of the Rutland
Agricultural Society was held Wednes-
day moring. The treasurer reported
about So, 1000 on hand. The expenses OF
the state fair exceeded the receipts by
$947. The Indebtedness at present is
81 ,621.5S.
DR.. George Stephens, V. S., of White
River Junction, whose term of service as
a member of the state board of cattle
commissioners expired December 81,
1908, has been reappointed by Governor
MrC ril01roh fO Serve three