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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
MR.. COMSTOCK'S NARROW ESCAPE.
Graphically Described in letter from
Jamaica.

The following letter received yesterday
gives particulars of the experience of Mr..
Comstock during the earthquake in Ja-
maica. 1t is addressed by Daniel E. Com
stock to Edward T. Fairbanks.
DEAR Mr.. FAIRBANKS: | am in Ja-
maica in response to a cablegram from
friends of my brother David Y. Com
stock You have already heard of the
terrible catastrophe which in connection
with the attendant confagration, has
laid Kingston in ruins. caused loss of life
as yet unknown but estimated from
1900 to 5000, and left 10000 people
homeless.
On the morning of the 14th inst. my
brother accompanied by friend came to
Kingston from Chester Vale, arriving
here about o'clock p. m. At $50 with
out any premonition, came the catas
trophe. My brother was at the time on
one of the main thorofares of the city en-
gagged in conversation with an acquain
tance. He had just uttered the words
good bye" when the shock came. His
acquaintance was killed instantly, while
he himself was buried beneath mass of
brick and timbers. He remained in this
condition and unconscious upwards of
an hour before rescued. The spot was
soon after swept by flames. Blood pois-
oning developed, but owing to skilful
surgical care and excellent nursing, dan
ger from this source has passed, and he
is now making very satisfactory prog
ress. 1t will interest you to know that
his nurse, very competent one, is a
graduate of Booker T. Washington's in
stitution at Tuskegee.
Our plans at present are indefinite and
will be determined by my brothers abil-
itv to be moved. His trunks and such of
his personal effects, papers, clothing, etc.
as were stored in Kingston have been de-
stroyed by fire.
He sends afectionate regards to you
and your family, and asks that the same
be extended to his many good friends in
St. Tohnsbury He also adds this word
to you-"tell him that | am learning
thro new experience the meaning of the
verse, Yea. though walk through the
valley of the shadow of death will fear
no evil; for Thou art with me. "
Letters addressed to Chester Vale, Cor
don Town P. o., Jamaica, will reach us
as heretofore.
With kind regards, very sincerely yours,
D. E. CoMsToCK.
Kingston, Ian. %, 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
Mrs, Josiah Baldwin,

Mrs. Harriet Baldwin, whose funeral
took place at the home of her son, W. c.
Baldwin, last Thursday afternoon, was
born in Barnet in 1923, therefore being
84 years old. In 1849 she married
Josiah Baldwin of Lyndon and for a
number of years they lived in st. Johns
bury, where Mr.. Baldwin was fore
man in the blacksmith shop of the scale
factory. About 10 years ago Mr.. Bald
win died and Mrs Baldwin went to
Philadelphia, Penn, to live with her
daughter, Mrs. Alfred c. Harvey. Since
her death two years ago she has made
her home with her son, w. c. Baldwin,
who moved here from Lyndon two years
ago.
Mrs. Baldwin was member of the
Universalist church and always attended
when her health would permit, but had
been confined to the house for sometime
by i'll health, and a fall which she re-
ceived, few days previous caused her
death. Rev. A. Francis Walch con-
Quoted the funeral services assisted by
Rev. F. W. Lewis and the interment
was at East St. Johnsbury beside her
husband and daughter. Besides her son,
w. c. Baldwin, Mrs. Baldwin leaves
one granddaughter, Mrs. F. E. Farmer
of this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
Keopka.

Mrs. Martha A. Could Keopka, who
died at her home at 81 Pine street,
Thursday, after an illnses of several
months, was born in Guildhall August
IL 1947, When quite young she went
to Barnet, where her home was until she
was married to H. E. Keopka, April 13,
1868. Their marriage took place in
Barnet and they went from there to
Enfield Mass In 1881 they came to
st. Johnsbury, where they have since
lived. She leaves besides her husband,
two sons, Charles F., of this place, and
E. E., now of Waterbury, Conn; also
one daughter. Mrs. E. M. Garfield, of
this place. The funeral was held Sunday,
conducted by Rev. NJ Frost, and in
terment was at Passumpsic. Mrs.
Keopka was a member of the N. E.O. P,
Order of Eastern Star, and Golden Cross.
She has been an active and faithful men,
Der of these orders as long as health
permitted and although ableto OCCASION
ally attend the meetings of late has not
been able to take an active part. She
will be greatly missed in her home, where
her entire interest has centered and
where she has been a faithful home
keeper. The family have much sympathy
in their bereavement. ,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
RECENT DEATHS.
Daniel C. Mcfarland.

Daniel Chandler Mcfarland, whose
death occurred January %, was born in
Northumberland, N. H., in 1926. In the
early part Of his childhood he went to
Lunenburg, where he spent the first 20
years of his life. For few years he was
very successful farmer in Concord and
North Danville, coming from there to st.
Johnsbury where he has spent the re-
naming years. Mr.. Mcfarland has been
for many years great sufferer with in
hammatory rheumatism and it was
while he was visiting his granddaughter,
Mrs. Harland B. Howe, that he was
taken with his last illness, which caused
his death.
Mr.. Mcfarland was married three
times, his third wife, who was formerly
Miss Diana Fairbanks, of Newark, died
about a year ago. Ola family of eight
children FIVE are living, Almont McFar-
land, with whom he has made his home
since the death OF his wife, Mrs, H. E.
Kelsey of Springfield, Mass, Mrs. D. c.
Gage, South Pasadena, Cal, Mrs. Milo
Uttev, Grants Pass, Oregon, and Leon
Mcfarland of Texas. There are three
daughters deceased, Eva, who died in in
fancy, Mrs. Harley Blodgett of North
Danville and Mrs. William Damon of
Kirby The funeral was held at the
home of Mrs. H. B. Howe, January "a,
Rev. ]. M. Frost, and Rev. B. P Parker
of North Danville officiating and the
quartet from Grace Methodist church
furnished music. For many years Mr..
Mcfarland had been a member of this
church. Those called from out flown
to attend the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Kelsey, Springfield, Mass,
Alnont Mcfarland and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Mcfarland. Hardwick, Joseph
Damon Concord and Clyde Houston Of
Sherbrooke, P.Q. Mr.. Mcfarland was
81 wears of age
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
turned home, also Mrs. Will Bishop to
West Burke.

turned home, also Mrs. Will Bishop to
West Burke
Rev. John w. Evans will have charge
of the mems meetings at the Casino
through the month of February. The
meetings are held Thursday Moons and
all are cordially invited.
Randall & Whitcomb have made a
notable addition to their optical depart
ment by the installation of a lens grind
ing outfit which enables them to turn
out all kinds of lenses while you wait. 4"
The machine is operated by electricity
and is of the latest improved make. The
firm handle much Of the local work and
also expect good trade from the sur
rounding towns.
AT the st. Johnsbury hospital the
new patients are Mrs. Owen Woods,
Lyndon; Theophile Paradis, Mrs. James
Grady, St. Johnsbury The follow
ing have returned to their homes:
Mrs. George Woods, John Daley, St.
Johnsbury; Alfred Cayer, Newport; Gil
bert Stone, Burke.
The Ladies Society of Grace Meth
odist church will serve a chicken pie
dinner Feb. %. Further announcement
will be given later.
The police made three arrests for
drunkenness Saturday. At the hearings
Monday two settled by paying the usual
fine and costs of $11. 10 and one pleaded
guilty to second offense and settled by
paving the fine and costs of $22.10.
The new proprietors of the St. Johns
bury House entertained 564 guests in
the month Of January and have averaged
over 500 guests month since they took
the hotel three months ago
The excellent showing of the National
Life Insurance Company in our adver
tising columns will attract favorable at
tention to this Vermont institution. With
an increase all along the line the manage
ment will take pride in the record fol
1906,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06

Haswell Royal Arch Chapter, No. IL.
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, Mar.
l.
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Sunday School Institute.

One of the Institutes arranged by the
county association was held in Grace
Methodist church yesterday afternoon
and evening and proved exceedingly
helpful and profitable to all the Sunday
school workers who attended In the
absence of the county president, Rev. E.
G. French of Lyndonville, the meetings
were in charge of two other officers OF
the county organization, Arthur F. Stone
and Rev. A H. Gage. Various phases OF
the Sunday school work were presented
by pastors and teachers and after each
address there was general symposium.
Miss Edith M. Balch, the state superin-
tendent of the home department, was
present and added much by her helpful
suggestions. The state secretary, Rev.
E. M. Fuller, was detained at home by
illness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Ladies Circle OF the Free Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. E. c. Grant,
IA Main street, Thursday afternoon at
1.30, for work All ladies invited.
Patrick Leonard has sold his house
in Summerville to R. NJ. Ram.
"A merry party of "a enjoyed barge
ride to Lyndonville, Wednesday evening,
taking supper at o. G. Chase's and re-
turning home in the early hours of the
morning.
The Ladies Whist Club meets with
Mrs. E. E. Evans, Thursday afternoon.
Try the American Throat Tablets.
The current events class of the
Woman club will meet with Mrs. w. S.
Boynton, Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Mrs. A. B. Noyes will have
charge of the doings of Congress; Mrs.
P. F. Hazen of the French problem,
church and state; and Mrs. c. A. Stanley
will give character sketch of Secretary
Taft. All ladies are asked to bring
items.
Use American Little Liver Tablets
An executive meeting of the Passump-
sic Congregational club was held here
Wednesday. Rev. R. c. Flagg, D. D.,
president and c. F. Ranney, chairman
of the executive committee, were present.
Various matters of interest were con-
sidered, including place and plans for the
MAY meeting, definite notice of which
will appear later.
CARD OF THANKS. We edesire to thank
w. B. Eastman for introducing Mona
stomach tablets. They cure. We can
now eat hearty meals without indiges-
tion.-Cured users.
That cough and cold in the head can be
cured easily by Hyomei. No stomach
dosing Breathe it through the nose or
mouth $1.00. Money back ifit fails
w. B. Eastman.
The Mems Social Union of Grace
Methodist church are planning another
enjoyable entertainment for Friday eve
ming, at 7.30 with musical features and
an address by Principal Howland of the
Academy. The invitation this time is to
everybody, including the ladies.
-Amerno, the hypnotist, gave the clev-
crest, cleanest decidedly funniest exhibi-
tions of hypnotism in the Stanley Opera
House Monday and Tuesday evening,
Feb. 4th and 5th ever seen in this town,
in fact his entertainment was all that
could be asked for, and thoroughly ap-
preciated by large audiences.
The members of st. Margaret's Guild
of St. Andrews church invite all men,
bers of the parish and their friends to
musical and social hour at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Ranlet on Railroad
street, Thursday evening at s o'clock.
An admission of ten cents will be charged
and chatting dish refreshments will be
served for which small charge will be
made.
The Rector's Aid society of St. An
drew's church will hold food sale at the
parish rooms Saturday, opening at three
o'clock.
The new patients at Brightlook
hospital are Harry Lyford, Peacham;
Mrs. Richard Smith, Lyndon; Miss Edna
Logan East Burke Mrs. Ezra Dickinson,
Barnet. The little Roger baby has been
taken to its home in Walden. Miss
Mabel Phelps, St. Johnsbury has re-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
Democratic Meeting.

At meeting Tuesday eveningin Town
Hall of the St. Johnsbury Progressive
Democratic League, the following officers
were elected:
President Elisha May.
Vice President, w. B. Eastman.
Secretary and Treasurer, A. H. Gleason
Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, w
D. Brown.
Executive Committee, F. 6. Bundy
Thomas Rickaby, DR.. R. M. McSweeney
w. D. Brown, Harland B. Howe, .Adna
D. True w. 0. Rocheleau, George Asselin
David Frechette, Charles Fassett, James
Weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06

Passumpsic Lodge, No. u, F. and A. M.
Regular Communication, Thursday even
ing, Feb. 2S.
Called Communication Thursday evening,
Feb. Z. The E. A. degree will be conferred.
DAVID R. COLE, w. M.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06

Mystic Star Chapter, No. ~, 0. E.. S.
Regular meeting, Wednesday evening, Feb
13.
Mrs. CARRIE M. PAGE,
Worthy Matron.
MRS. CHRISTINA BoRLAND,
Secretary
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
Music Hall.

Music Hall.
First National Bank.
Clothing-J. C. Stevens
Caledonia National Bank.
Coppers-J. ]. Quinlan Co.
Passumpsic Savings Bank.
Trousers--A. M. Goodrich.
National Life Insurance Co.
Cigars-F. N. Brown & Son.
Farm for Sale-A. ]. Dexter.
Mixed Teas-A. G. Knox Co.
Dress Skirts-E. l., Hunt & Co.
Young Man Wanted-E. B. Pike.
The Maxwe1l-Browne & Wright.
E1ocution Teaching-Miss Mann.
Va1entines-Randal & Whitcomb.
Ladies Coats-Lougee & Smythe.
Bargains-Lawrence p. Leach & Co.
Range for Sale-St. Johnsbury House.
Watch Repairing-Lurchin & Lurchin.
Com. Noticeable H. Miller's Estate.
Embroidery Materials-Carrie B. Sargent.
Kitchen Cabinets-Berry-Ba Dry Goods C
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
CaYa.

The death of little Helen Caya occur
ed at her home here Saturday night,
after long painful Illness, aged three
years. She was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Caya, and bright
.winsome child The funeral was held
Monday morning at Notre Dame church.
The family have the sympathy of the
community in this bereavement
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
1898 farmers insured with us
w. W. SPRAGU.E

in 1906 Also S,5SS persons in other walks
of life. 5Sth year. National Life Ins. Co. of
VT. (Mutual.)
w. W. SPRAGUE & SON,
Gen. Agents of Northeastern Vermont,
ST. Johnsbury, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-02-06
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

Palestine Commandery No. S, K. T.
rhe Stated Conclave Tuesday evening,
February 26.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
AL XANDRIAN LIBRARY ].
The Grertest Literary Treasure That
the World Has Lost.

The GreItest Literary Treasure That
the World Has Lost.
Perhaps the largest and most yalu.
able Of literary treasures the world
has lost was the Alexandrian library.
This collection, the most remarkable
of the ancient world, is said to have
contained In its most aourishing period
AZ 400, 900 or, according to others, 70O,-
GOO manuscripts Its royal founder
collected from all nations their choicl33
est comp sitions We are told that one
Of his successors went SO far as to re-.
fuse to supply the Athenians with
wheat until they had given him the
original manuscripts Of Ilschylus.
Sophocles and Euripides When Jul
llius Caesar laid siege to the city the
greater portion Of this library was de-
stroyed by fire. 1t was later replaced
BY the collection presented to Queen
Cleopatra by Mark Antony. But it
was not destined to endure long
When the Emperor Theodosius the
.Greatsin 391 A d. ordered the destruc-
ton of all heather temples within the
& Roman empire, the Christians, led by
the Archbishop Theophilus, did not
spare that of Jupiter, In which were
kept the literary treasures. From this
general destruction about 1900 manu-
scripts escaped, only to be burned In
GAO by Saracens under the Caliph
Omar. Argonaut. . Ss5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
Animal Suicides.

One Of the most frequent causes of
loss of animals In a circus menagerie
Is suicide, of which there are numerous
well authenticated cases In speaking
OF this characteristic trainer who has
been constantly associated with Wild
beasts for more than forty years says:
1.-THE instinct for self destruction is
common among all kinds Of animals.
and the causes are Id many instances
the same as usually impel man or
woman to take his or her life. Proba-
bly, the most pronounced Of these
causes are loneliness, Inconsistencies,
loss OF companions or progeny and i'll
health. There are animals that period
icaily have a return Of the suicidal
mania and that can be saved from self
destruction only by the most Intelligent
and careful treatment. AS a rule, how
ever. when the animal has made up Its
mind, SO To speak, 70 commit suicide
nothing can prevent 1t. and the keeper,
not only for reasons of humanity, but
also because an animal In that condi-
ton Is extremely dangerous, often is
compelled TO end its snfferings by has
taning It's death I Spare Moments.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical SCENT
lists are unanimous in the conclusion
that the generally accepted limita-
tion of human life is many years
below the attainment possible with
the advanced knowledge. of which
the race is now possessed. The criti-
cal period, that determines its du-
ration, seems to be between 80 and
go; the proper care of the body
during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then
being fatal to longevity. Natures
best helper. after 80 is Electric Bit
tiers, the scientific tonic medicine
that revitalizes every organ Of the
body. Guaranteed by Lenhart, drug
gist. SOC. L.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
TWO CHEERFUL LIARS.
"A Queer Cherry Tree and a Back Ae-
ton Cannon Ball.


tion Cannon Ball.
MIR. Finlayson, town clerk Of Stirling
Iii the latter part of the seventeenth
century, was noted for the marvellous
in conversation. He was on a visit to
the Earl of Monteith and Airth in his
castle Of Taha. on the ioch of Mon
teith, and was about taking leave
when he was asked by the earl wheth-
.er be had seen the sailfAg cherry tree.
t.No,' said Finlayson. What sort of
a thing is it?''
1T is" replied the earl, "a tree that
has grown out of a goose's mouth from
a stone the bird had swallowed and
which she bears about with her in
voyages round the loch. 1t is just at
present in full fruit of the most exqui-
site favor. Now, Finlayson," he add
ed, ''can you, with all your powers Of
memory and fancy, match the story of
the cherry tree r.
Perhaps 1 can,' said Finlayson,
clearing his throat, adding, when Oil
YER Cromwell was at AAth one of the
cannon sent ball to Stirling and
lodged it in the mouth of a trumpet
which one OF the troops in the castle
was In the act of sounding"
WAS the trumpeter killedf'' said the
earl.
mo, my lord.' said Finlayson. "He
blew the ball back and killed the artil-
leryman who had fired itr'-Pearson' s
Weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17

| Republic, Department Of North Da--
kota, Fargo, August u. ..t -se
GENERAL ORDER NO. 2 e
The national encampment of Sle
Grand Army of the Republic viii
meet in Saratoga, N. T., beginning
September 9, 1907.
There being no reduction in fare
west of Minneapolis, each conrade
will proceed to that point over the
| route most convenient for himself.
The Department carspecial tour
ist-wiH leave Minneapolis at 7:05
p. M, September 6, 1907, over the
Wisconsin Central to Chicago, thence
over the Erie via Niagara Falls,
where stop OF six hours is planned,
reaching Saratoga at sos Monday
morning in time for the opening of
the encampment. This car will be
available for G. A. r., W. r. c. and
any friends who desire to take. ad-
vantage of the rate and trip.
The sleeper will cost 1915 per
berth from Minneapolis to Saratoga,
and the berth may be occupied by
two if desired and thus divide the
expense. Berths will be assigned in
the order in which the assistant adj
jutant general receives the applica-
tons accompanied with the cost of
the berth, or berths desired.
The rate now in force is S31.55
from Minneapolis to Saratoga and
return, but if lower rates are made
before starting We will get the bene-
fit ~
Department headquarters in Sara
toga are expected to be at the sfOr-
lent but short distance from the
national headquarters and the meet
ing place of the encampment. 0
Ample accommodations are assured
in Saratoga at rates varying from
.s1.5o to $500 per day
The Erie" will allow stop-overs of
not to exceed ten days each twithin
the limit of the tieket9 at Niagara
Falls, Buffalo, Jamestown and Lake
wood, N Y. and cambridge Springs
and saegertown, Pa.
\ On deposit of ticket and payment
of $1.oe at Saratoga the final limit
of ticket viii be extended to October
g, 1907,
BY Command of
Official: S. r. Hill,
C. 3. GEAREY Dept Com.
Asst. Adjt. Gen. N
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
Talking About the Baby.

When the visitors asked the mother
how old her infant was she replied
without hesitation that he was four
months
why, no, he isn't" corrected the ia
Their. who sat near by; she Is only three
and a half months .
IT suppose shall have to learn it,
said the young mother resignedly. 81
feel that In a very short while / shall
be doing the very thing for which I
laughed at mothers In the days before
I was married Then when they told
me the ages of their infants in months,
weeks and days I thought it was SUI
premely silly. When one would say to
me, Willie. is three months, three
weeks and four days DID, was won't
to shrug my shoulders and wonder
why she didn't put 1t in round num-
bers. -Four months would be near
enough In all conscience, would say
to myself.
II Also / used to hear that Anthony
weighs nine pounds and eight ounces
and that seemed to me waste of
breath; either eight or nine pounds
would have been near enough to have
satisfied any ones curiosity. But now
] am deemed an unnatural mother If I
put my child age or weight In round
numbers. and 50, being corrected, I WIN
tell Won TINT my precious pet who Is
the very sweetest thing that ever hap
pened, Is, as his father amends. three.
months, two weeks and let me see
six days old. - fillmore News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-17
The Gray Horse.


You may change a farmers religion
or politics, make him think he Is rich
and handsops er gel! 4. him Z. 8 dog but
you will never make him think d gray
horse is not jewel. I read some
where recently that gray horses were
not up TO the standard, or words to-
that effect never was SO astonished
In my life. I have always thought,
and do now, that gray or white horses
were the handsomest; toughest breed
on the planet. 3sI 53*
The celebrated Arabian horses are
white or dapple gray. Famous gem
erals in ill wars have ridden white or
iron gray chargers. Circus men select
gray horses to draw the band wagons
In street parades. A great packing
company always selects Percheron
horses, not SO much for the color, but
because their feet viii stand travelling
on the pavement better, than any draft
breed. It Is said that Joan OF Arc rode
a milk white horse. and ST John the
revelator saw q white horse In heaven
(Reyelation vi, ~ Half Of the draft
horses In Aroostook are white or gray,
and another decade win see 80 per cent
of them OF that color.