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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
$25,OOO FIRE AT FARNAM'S s
SEVERAL HORSES DESTROYED IN
 THE MAIN BARN.

Confiagration of Unknown Origin
 Swept Away Barn, Sheds, Blacksmith
 Shop and Threatened Other Property
 but Sum is Not Definitely Known
 Engine Company No. 2 Sent to the
 scene--Departmen Compelled to Get
 Water From Brook.
 Fire from an unknown cause yester- day afternoon resulted in damage of about $25,000 to the property of A. N. Farnham, the market gardener on Crescent street, Westville, The fire broke out about two o'clock in the main barn of the estate, large struc- ture 155x4O feet in dimensions The building burned rapidly, the oonflagra- ton spreading to number of other buildings on the estate The barn had a number of horses in it, and despite the efforts made to save them several were burned. Tn addition to the barn which was destroyed, the blacksmith shop, store house and three wagon sheds were all burned.
 The hour of the fire was fortunate, inasmuch as many of the horses which are usually kept in the main barn were out at work, 50 that not so many were burned as might have been if the fire had occurred at night.
 Help was called for from the New Haven fire department, and engine 5 went out. Water was obtained from the brook on the premises and the en- zine rendered as much aid as was pos sFble. The Westville fire department was also on hand with its best assis- tance. One large horse barn was saved by the firemen, but the density of the smoke made 1t difficult to do effective work. The strenuous exertions Of the Westville department was applauded by the spectators.
 The loss is estimated at about $25,OOO. There is some insurance, but how much it amounted to could not be definitely learned last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Rev. MT Lockwood VIII Leave.

Naugatuck, March 16.-Rev. J. H. Lockwood pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. although extended a unanimous invitation to remain here another year, has announced that he will close his pastorate here April l. He expects to go to a New York church. He has been here three years and is well known throughout the state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Greatest Production of Anthracite.

Washington, March 16,-The produc- tion of Pennsylvania anthracite coal in 1905 as reported to the United States geological survey was the largest on record, amounting to 69,939,152 long tons, valued at $141, ,S79,O 900. The produc- tion in 1904 was 65,91S, 490 long tons, valued at $138,974,O20.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
British Steamer Ashore.

Atlantic City, N. J., March 16.--The British steamer Cearence from Parafor, New York, struck on the shoals near Toms river life saving station early to- day and tonight lies fast in the sand. The steamer had thirteen passengers on the cabin list and twenty-five in the steerage. All were taken off.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Hepburn Not Satisfied.

Washington, March 16,-Chairman Hepburn, of the house committee on foreign and interstate commerce, is not satisfied with the Panama canal hear ings of the senate committee on inter oceanic canals, and, if MT. Hepburn's committee shares his opinion on the subject, canal hearings before the house committee are not unlikely.
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MRS. WILLIAMS INSANE,
Woman Arrested on Complaint of J. Y,
 Morgan & Go.

New York, March 16.--Mrs. Ellen Bars bara Williams. committed ito the Psy- copath1c ward at Bellevue hospital, last Wednesday on complaint of J. Pierpont Morgan & Co.,, who alleged that she vas of unsound mind, was pronounced Insane by Dr. Gregory, alienist in charge of the ward, to-day He has ap- piled to the supreme court for a com- mitment in her case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
MITCHELL SAVES MIR. DOLAN
ALSO MR. BELLINGHAM FROM
 EXPULSION FROM ORDER.
Personal Pleas Made Before Miners Convention by the President and Sec- retary Wilson--IIlinois Delegate Wanted to Know if 1t Would be q violation or the Laws of the Organi- zation to Hang DOlaA.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 16.-The special national convention of the Uni- ted Mine Workers of America this af- ternoon indorsed the action of the ex- ecutive board in sustaining the finding of President John Mitchell in busting Patrick Dolan and UTiah Bellingham from the presidency and the vice. presf- denoy of district No. 5, western Penn sylvania. As far as the national or ganiZation is concerned this is the end of Dolan's case.
 Only the pleas of President Mitchell and of Secretary w. D. Wilson pre- vented the expulsion of Dian from the organization. Mitchell said he had been grossly wronged, but he could for- get this when the good of the order was at stake. Dolan was seated as dele gate in the convention, as was Belling- ham. The two actions followed imme- diately on the partial report of the credentials committee which included the names of Bellingham and Dolan as delegates.
 Delegate Walker, of Illinois inquired whether it would be violation of the laws of the organization to hang Do- Ian.
 President Mitchell suggested that this statement might be differently construed when read in cold type. Walker replied. T don't care how it is construed"
 "The organization cares replied President Mitchell.
 Vice. President Lewis made an ern- phatic protest against Delegate Walk CTS language. On vote the motion to unseat Dolan was lost, and by a sub sequent action the language of Walker was stricken from the record.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Japnnese Railway Bln Passes

Tokio, March 16.-The railway nation- alization bill passed to the house of representatives to-day without amend ment by a vote of 243 to 1OS. It is ex- pected that the bill to purchase the Seous- -Fusan railway also will pass. The cost of the purchase of home rail- ways is estimated at $25O,OOO 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
RHODES SCHOLARS CHOSEN
Three Americans to Represent Oxford
 in Inter-University Sports.

London. March 16.-Three American Rhodes scholarship students have been selected to represent Oxford in the in ter-university sports which are to take on March 24. P. M. Young, university of South Dakota, will compete in the high jumping; Warren E. Schutt, Cor nell, in the one mile run and Albert M. Stevens of Willimantic, Conn, in the hammer throwing.
 In the Balliol college sports to-day Stevens won the broad and high jumps and the 12O yards hurdles
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Ciniltx of Murder in Second pegreee.

Norwich, March 16.-George Gleason was found guilty of murder in the sec ond degree to-day by the jury in the superior court and with Manuel Silva, who was convicted a week ago, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Case. The men murdered Charles H. Wftter of New London on March II last. one year ago tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Hartford waiter Arrested.

Hartford, March 16.-Frank Dido, waiter, was arrested tonight on a charge of violating the United States postal laws. He was given short hearing before United States Conmts- sioner Edwin E. Marvin who continued the case under $500 bonds to March 22.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Mrs. Roosevelt Visits Groton School.

Groton, Mass, March 16.-Mrs. Theo- dore Roosevelt, who came here to-day to attend the confirmation service at the Groton school. Bishop William Lawrence confirmed a class of twenty three boys, including Kermit Roosevelt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Cashier Accused of Stealing sse,oOo.

Hazleton, Pa., March 16.-F. N, Bve- rett, cashier of the First National bank of Freeland, was arrested here tonight on the charge of embedding S56, 300 from the institution. William Beckley, a lawyer, of BIoomsburg, also was ar rested on the charge of conspiracy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
Defense in Gaynor-Green Case.

Savannah, Ga, March 16.-After six ty-seven days of the Greene and Gay nor trial, for alleged conspiracy against the government, the government to-day closed its case. The defense immedi- ately began to introduce it's evidence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
To Manufacture Aerial warships.

Berlin, March 16.-An airship compa- ny having as it's definite object to con- struct and experiment with war craft has been formed here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
sudden Death in Forestville.

Forestville March 16.-Mrs. Mary Green Culver, aged forty-seven years, a professional nurse, died suddenly to- day of heart disease at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Warren Warner,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
The EnterprIsing Japanese

vladivostok, March 16.-Most of the merchandise arriving here is consigned to the Japanese, who are opening many shops.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17

Many friends of MT Howe, of Howe 6 Stetson, called at the firms place of business yesterday to sympathize with MT Howe and to tender him substan- tial financial assistance if he needed it. MT. Howe was gratifled by this evidence of good will, but declined all offers made by his friends.
 MT. Howe was early at his post of duty in the morning. He found two people who had heard of reports of the embarrassment and who wished to draw out their bank accounts. They were paid at once, and during the fore noon about forty other persons came in on similar errands. All were paid in full. At noon there was no demand from depositors.
 Later in the day rumors of the fail- ure spread among those having deposits in the private bank of MT, Howe, and by o'clock the run on the bank be- gan in earnest. From this time until 5 o'clock and after there was long line of people waiting their turn to be paid. The crowd was an orderly one and there was no excitement. As soon as the books were balanced the amount called for was paid, and the depositors l filed out with satisfied air on their countenances.
 The embarrassment of the company has been known for some time. Colonel Woodruff attributed 1t yesterday to an attempt to do too much business on a limited amount of capital. He could give no idea when the firm would be reinstated upon it's former basis, but he said that the outlook was decidedly fla vorable.
 The total indebtedness of the compa- ny is supposed to be about $200,0 ,000. Of this amount about $94,5O0 Is due New Haven banks-the Yale National, the Merchants National and the New Ha- ven Tradesmens. The latter has com paratively small claim.
 l Providence, R. l., Is hit harder than l New Haven, the national bank there holding about $1O,0oO of the company's s paper, and President Knight of this bank, who is a friend of Mir. Howe, be- 1 ing in it to the extent of $20,000. This makes total of $64,5O0 and there are merchandise creditors in New York, Boston and Philadelphia who have claims enough to bring the total amount of claims up to the sum first in- dicated.
 There had been efforts in this city, among friends of the firm and some of the banks, to provide loan of $5O,OOO to tide the firm over in it's difficulties. but no agreement was reached as to the sums to be furnished by the different parties, and the matter fell through.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17

Hartford, March 16.-Counsel for H. B. Clafiin & Co. and H. A. Ceaser 6 Co.,, both of New Jersey, to-day filed a petition in the United States court here to have Howe & stetson, the New Ha- ven dry goods dealers, declared bank rupt, claiming that the New Haven firm owes more than $1OO,Ooo. The Claf- lin companys claim against the New Haven merchants Is $1,Ss7.s4, and the claim of the latter company Is for $71L50.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-17
HOWE & STETSON AFFAIRS
APPLICATION MADE TO DE-
 CLARE FIRM BANKRUPT.

Depositors iA Mir. Howe's Private Bank Receive Deposits--Many Friends of the Firm Extend Sympathy and Offer Financial Aid Several Banks Creditors of the FIrm---Yale National and Merchants National, of this City, as We'll as Providence National Bank Hold Notes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07

Several of the Rebekahs 60 to Lisbon,
tonight to visit the lodge.
Capt. and Mrs. Burnham Cowdry are
visiting relatives in Windsor.
Mrs. E. P. Norcross has gone to SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, to spend the winter with her
sister.
Mrs. Julia A. Child of Fairlee has come
to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs.
c. c. Doty.
Mrs. Jennie c. Garfield of Waterbury
was called here last week by the very ser
ious illness Of A. Osborne.
Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Slack have moved
into the E. E. Mum house on Pleasant
street.
Carl Hazen was in Rutland last week.
Miss Gertrude Dewey is visiting friends
in Woodstock.
The graduating class of the high school
go to Montpelier, Thursday as guests of
Representative Taylor.
Helen Clark has been confined to the
house the past week with tonsilitis.
Frank V. Johnson of New York was in
town few days last week.
Kenneth Low of Brooklyn, is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. W. S. Cole.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
CRANKY.

School commenced at No. 1 this week
with Miss Florence Lund as teacher.
Loren Shores ofSt. Johnsbury is spend
ing few days in town. Mrs. c. w.
Matthews and Mrs. w. E. Carpenter
took carriage trip to st Johnsbury
this week.
Mrs. S. G. Wilson is visiting her sister
at Newport.
P. w. Gallup has been threshing for
Alex Smith, and while they were at
work, loose belt struck Mr.. Smith in
the back, hurting him quite badly.
Representative w. M. Shores, spent a
few days at home recently.
L. H. Wilson took business trip to
Lancaster the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thode Nichols of Lunen-
burg visited friends in town the past
week.
For the past two years, Carl Phelps
has run the Cranky and Victory
creamery, giving excellent satisfaction
He has left for Lunenburg, where he has
leased farm and Albert Hodgdon has
taken the creamery for the coming year
We all wish him success.
During November, strawberry bios
SONS, buttercups, and dandelions have
been found in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
McINDOE FALLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. N. Bedell have been
visiting relatives at Concord the past
week.
Warren Boswell of Charlestown,
Mass, is visiting at Mrs. c. |. Smiths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Day of Worcester,
Mass, have been visiting at John
Buffam's.
Mrs. Arthur Eldridge and little son of
Lowell, Mass, are visiting at Rev. A.
F. Eldridge's.
H. B. Chamberlin of Irasburg was the
guest of his brother H. D. Chamberlin,
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lavely of Lyndon.
vile were guests at c. E. billiards. over
Sunday.
Adner McGrath came home from John
son, N. H., last Tuesday, and is having
a run of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Franklin of South Newbury was a
guest of his brother-in-law, Mr.. Jameson
over Sunday.
Miss Susie Bedell of Monroe has been
spending the past week with Miss Ber-
tina Bedell
Mrs. A. B. Perry returned from Rut-
land last week.
The harvest dinner at the vestry
Thursday was well attended, netting
the Woman's Missionary society about
SIS.
Miss Mary E. Ide ofSt. Johnsbury
spent Sunday at the home of her brother
Dr. H. c. Ide.
Miss Clara Dixon returned Friday from
Boston where she has been visiting rela.
tives.
The young people enjoyed Hallowe'e r
party at the Knights of Pythias hal
[ Wednesday evening. The hall was
decorated with Jack-o lanterns, and
autumn leaves for the occasion. Hal
lowe en- games were played and all en-
joyed pleasant evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
The Ideal Family Laxative

is the one that can be used by the entire
family, young and old weak and strong,
without any danger of harmful effects.
1t should have properties which insure
the same dose, always having the same
effect, otherwise the quantity will have
to be increased and finally lose its effect
altogether. These properties can be
found in that old family remedy, Brand
reth's Pills, because its ingredients are
of the purest herbal extracts, and every
pill is kept for three years before being
sold, which allows them to mellow. We
do not believe there is laxative on
the market that is so carefully made.
Brandeths Pills are the same fine laxa-
tive tonic pill your grandparents used.
They have been in use for over century
and are sold in every drug and medicine
store, either plain or sugar-coated
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
WELLS RIVER.

Mrs. Forest Osgood and children have
returned from Barton.
A. H. Bailey came home last week from
Tarrytown, N. Y, but expects to return
there in few days.
Mrs. w. H. Goodwin visited E. B.
Frost, W. R. c., at Post Mills, as inspec-
tor, Friday.
DR.. Hermon Bone of Waterbury spent
Saturday in town with his wife and in
FAINT daughter, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs A. T. Davis.
David H. Butler of Providence, is visit
ing his mother and brother at Butler
Farms, and his sister, Mrs. w. ]. Goss,
who resides here.
Lolita Belanger, who has been away
nearly all the time for the last two
months, is home again.
Carl and Ned Hutchins are at home on
account of the serious illness of their
mother, Mrs. Sarah ]. Hutchins.
ID. M. Mrs. Abby Randall has is
sued programs for the O. E. S. meeting
to be held with Mystic Star Chapter,
Nov. IA.
The District Convention of 9th district,
w. R. c., will be held with Col Preston
Corps, No. 10, Wells River, Thursday, at
1890 a. m. Mrs. Christina Borland OF
St. Johnsbury, will be the visiting officer.
The program will consist of receiving
Dept. officers, at 1890, followed by an
address of welcome by Mrs. Antha Nun
sell, to which response will be given by
one of the guests. After the installation
service by Col Preston Corps dinner will
be served and a social hour spent. AT
13O the ritualistic work will be given
followed by remarks by visiting officers
and other guests. A question box will
be in evidence during the day. At the
close of the business session lunch will be
served. The meeting will be held in the
church parlors and the home members
are requested to be there at $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
EAST CABOT.

Several from here went to Montpelier,
Thursday, to visit the legislature.
Miss Cora Kennedy and Miss Ida
Adams spent Sunday at Hillside Farm.
Alvin Dunn was in South Ryegate
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Badger Of
Williamstown, were at W. l. Abbott's
last week.
E. W. Paige of Pittsfeld, Mass, was
in town recently.
Mrs. Flora Miles is home after a few
days stay at Elmer Farrington's at
West Danville.
Anna Mackey is at home for the
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Houghton were
at S. F. Houghton's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walbridge were
at v D. Blake's the first of the week.
George Read goes this week to
Plymouth; N. H., to work for the winter
painting.
R. S. Barr was at St. Johnsbury
Thursday.
L. 0. Houghton has bought Mrs
Martha Oderkirk's farm and will take
possession at once.
Mrs. Julia Barr spent Thursday with
Mrs. NJ ]. Odekirk at West Danville.
School closes Friday with exercises il
the afternoon.
Miss Grace Chandler and friend from
Barton are guests at the home of S. B
Chandler.
Charlie Morse and family have movec
into George Heath's house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
PEACHAM.

The entertainment Thursday evening
was a success in every way. About 200
people ate supper and $44 was taken.
The work in the kitchen and dining room
was performed by men and boys, about
Is of whom, dressed in Indian costumes
and wearing masks, acted as walters.
An orchestra comprising Mrs. Gray,
pianist, DR.. A. j. Mackey and g. c. San
born, with violins, and 6. N. Smart, with
cornet, also dressed as Indians and wear
ing masks, furnished excellent music,
while white people" ate. After the
supper four Indian maidens, Miss
Dimond, Mrs. Alice WEIGH, Miss Sue
Williams and Miss Elsie Choate, perform
ed their stunts with tomahawks, and
bow and arrows, and several songs
were sung by Messrs. Fred and Dwight
Stoddard, Harlan Renfrew and DR..
Mackey.
The Ladies Missionary meeting will
be held with Mrs. Rem. Wilson, Saturday
afternoon, at o'clock, at which time
Miss Brokaw, the state evangelist, will
be present. Tea will be served later, at
which time the gentlemen are invited.
Miss Sue Williams goes this week to
Springfield, to visit her sister Mrs. Gill.
Fred Allen from Ewells Hollow, has
moved his saw mill to Sutton, where he
has work for year or more.
Miss Prentiss, Miss Folts, and Miss
Gertrude Folts returned to their home at
Winchester, Mass, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ray and daughter,
Margaret, from Passumpsic, visited at
6. A. Kenerson's the first of the week.
The day of the ladies social gathering
of the Methodist church has been chang
ed from Wednesday to Thursday. They
will meet this week Thursday with Mrs.
Eben Taylor. Dinner from 1890 to 100
A large attendance is desired.
1t is expected that Miss Brokaw of
Marshfeld, who has been one of the
state evangelists for some years, will
occupy the Congregational pulpit next
Sunday in exchange with Rev. ]. K.
Williams.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-07
WEST BURKE.

Hiram Cummings, who has been out of
health for many months, died Sunday and
his funeral was held Wednesday after
noon at his home, Rev. Mr.. Wright of
Irasburg, former pastor, officiating.
Mr.. Cummings has lived for many years
opposite the cemetery gate and has had
the care of the cemetery for long time.
His wife is in very poor health. He
leaves no children He was a soldier in
the war of the Rebellion and he was
about 70 years old. He belonged to sew
eral orders and will be much missed by
them all, as well as by the neighbors and
friends. He leaves one sister, Mrs. H.
Butter6eld of Sutton, and one brother,
William Cummings, who lives on the
West hill in Burke.
Miss Flora Ladd from Lyndon made
calls on friends in the village Monday,
and visited at the Hollow and East
Burke.
Rev. Mr.. Sweet and Mrs. Sweet went
to Boston, Wednesday. Mrs. Sweet goes
to hospital for treatment. She has a
/ brother who is doctor in Boston, and
will treat her. The kind wishes of the
people here go with her, and all earnestly
hope she will be benefited. Some one
will supply the pulpit, during Mr.. Sweets
absence.
The Ladies Improvement society will
meet at their room Friday afternoon fol
work.
Mrs. Isabel Warren has returned from
Massachusetts, where she has been Wis
iting friends for several weeks,
Mrs. Elva Carr Gray from West Der.
by is spending few days in West Burke
before going to Massachusetts to join
her husband.
Mrs. Hattie Fairbrother of St. Johns.
bury is expected to come here to keep
house for William Roundy soon.
Mrs Mary Bailey and her two sons
moved into Arthur Godding's house.
The dressing mill was shut down last
week.
Wilbur Gaskell has had his house newly
whitwashed and papered since the fire
also enlarged the kitchen. as most of the
walls were burned.
Mrs. Gordon Anger underwent sur
gical operation last week and is very
comfortable.