St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

on Bennington Center common, of the
hrst house OF wor>hip erected in Yer
mont. This church was built in 1853,
and it was with its first pastor, "Par-
son" Jedidiah Dewey, that the
American soldiers under Gen. John
Stark. attended service before engaging
in the battle of Bennington, August 16,
1777, with the Hessians under General
Baum.
The plans for the memorial granite
comprise polished granite pedestal, to
be surmounted by bronze statue of the
first pastor. On three sides of the pedes-
tai will be bronze tablets. One will con-
tain the names of those who took part in
the first church organization, another a
list of the names of those who officiated
in the position of pastor, and the third
bas-relief of the original structure.
Revival Meetings in Boston.
The Chapman-Alexander revival meet
ings in Greater Boston began Tuesday
evening, January &c, and will run con-
tinuously, excepting Saturdays, until
after February 21. Simultaneous meet
ings will be held each evening in 25
churches throughout Greater Boston
Messrs. Chapman and Alexander will
have the assistance of over 60 evan
gelists, chorus leaders and revival organ
izers, who come from all parts of the
world to aid in the moral and religious
awakening of the city. A complete or
ganization of the ministers and laymen
in the district interested in the work has
been perfected. You will want an ac-
count of these meetings, in order to
know what is being done by these world
wide evangelists 1t will be interesting
in after years to have an authentic &C
count of the great Boston revival. Per-
haps you have relative or friend far
distant who would be interested in hav-
ing a record of the efforts of the workers
in this signal moral awakening of the
city. No better way to get such infor
nation is to be had than in subscribing
for the Boston Evening Transcript for
the time covering the revival. A
SPECIAL REDUCED rate has been ar
ranged. We shall be pleased to mail the
Transcript from January 26 to February
% for 60 cents, postpaid. This is less
than the regular subscription price and
will be good only for the Transcript be-
tween the dates mentioned. Send today.
Medal of Honor.
William M. c. Howard of Woodstock
formerly sergeant in the United States
army, has received medal OF honor
awarded by congress for distinguished
servicein the Philippine war. The medal
is OF bronze, bearing on one side the
words, philippine Instruction, 1893"
and on the other. United States Army
For Service" The especial service for
which Sergt Howard was singled out
for this coveted honor was rendered
during the capture of the town of
Tiouge, province of Tegiaaian, when he
carried dispatches from Gen. Young to
Gen. Lawton, executing his duty in the
face of many perils and difficulties, swim
ming the swollen Rio Grande in accom-
plshing it. The medal was awarded on
the recommendation of his commanding
officers, who said that Sergeant Howard
performed an act of exceptional bravery
and of untold value to the army.
In Honor of Congressman Plumley.
Hon. Carroll S. Page, United States
senator from Vermont, gave dinner at
the Arlington Hotel, Washington, in
honor of Hon. Frank Plumley, member
of Congress-elect from Vermont. Frank
E. Howe, the messenger who carried
Vermont's elec ,oral vote to Washington.
and Gen Butter6eld were present. The
other guests present were Hon. William
P. Dillingham;, United States senator
Lr,ttraIfra loo kiuc
and Hon. David ]. Foster, representa-
tives from Vermont, Judge {. H. Robb,
Hon. H. c. Ide, Hon Charles A. Prouty,
Hon. John c. Sco6eld of the war depart
ment, Col. Mvron NJ Parker, John W.
Titcumb, and S. c. Neale. 1t was
evidently a genuine Vermont dinner,
and it goes without saving that it was
a thoroughly enjoyable affair.
Barton Fair 2sc Next Year.
At arecent meeting of the stockholders
of the Orleans County Fair association,
Barton, the association voted to make
the admission price % cents as formerly.
For two years past the price has been 80
cents and the crowds have been fairly
satisfactory but owing to the great cry
of the people over the so cent rate the
association voted reduced price The
great argument used by all the people
was the Sherbrooke price, so the man.
agement have decided to conform with
their price and rules, making the general
price 25c and 15c for children. There
will be no family tickets and no checks
given at the gate, as at Sherbrooke.
Illness Perhaps Saved Life.
That present disappointment may
disclose itself in the future to have been
a benefit is evidenced in the recent de-
velopment Of Mrs. Donald Sage Mackay.
formerly of St. Adams. Mrs. Mackay,
having determined to pass the remainder
of the winter in Italy, had engaged pas
sage on the White Star steamer Repub-
lie. On account of illness, Mrs. Mackay
was unable to take passage on the
vessel. The Republic was but started
on her way when she was dealt death
blow by being rammed by the steamer
Florida of the Lloyds-Italanio line and
within ~ hours sank Mrs. Mackay's
staterooms were exactly at the point OF
collision.
MelOdrama at Barre.
Mrs. Biancha ADAM about 30 years
old attempted suicide at Barre J an. II
by swallowing half ounce OF laudanum
Groans were heard by Other people in the
building and a woman administered an
emetc while another ran tor doctor,
Prompt action probably saved her lite
The cause is said to have been deSpond-