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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22

salist church last Wednesday even
ing. The gentlemen proved they
were not novices in the art of serv-
ing.
A delegation from Moose River
Lodge, No. 80, F. & A. M, attended
the district meeting at Hardwick last
week Tuesday evening, where they
conferred the third degree. Those
attending from here were, John G..
Chapman, George H. Hastings,
George Chapman, ST., w. G. Pratt,
Edwin Gray, Freeman Russell, Will
liam Streeter, Clyde Crowell, Jacob
Richardson Jr., and DR.. G.. B..
French.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Willis return
ed Thursday from a weeks visit with
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Willis, at South
Acton, Mass. On their return they
visited Mrs. Willis brother, George
B. Wallace, at East Ryegate.
A son came to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rock Saturday, February IL.
Mrs. Martin is stopping at the Rock
home for a time.
Mrs. Helen Burroughs was guest
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Luette
Lewis, last week. .
Mrs. Miles Mullen of South Lun-
enburg visited Mrs. George Chapman
last week.
Mrs. M B. Carpenter was in East
ST. Johnsbury last Tuesday to photo
graph those taking part in 1.-THE
Old Folks Concert"
A tuberculosis exhibit under the
auspices of the State Board of Health
will be held at the Town Hall, Fri
day, Feb. "a. The exhibit will be
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22

open from 10 a. m, with an illustrat-
ed lecture in the evening. Everyone
is invited. Free to all.
Miss Eta Warren was a recent
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Warren
at Lunenburg.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Sunbury and
family of Waterford were guests of
Mrs. Ada Parker, the past week
Benjamin Dwinell and George Lii
licrap are working for Lillierap
Brothers in the granite sheds.
Miss Sadie Green spent the past
week at the home of her uncle,
Daniel Ford
Dan Rossi has been visiting his
parents at North Concord.
The Glassblowers gave entertain
ments at the Town Hall each evening
the past week, to small audiences.
The prize given to the best gentle
man dancer was won by Gilbert Will
liams, Miss Rose Tassea winning the
prize for the best lady dancer. Miss
Gladys LilIicrap won the prize as the
most popular young lady.
Mrs. Henry Warren of Lunenburg
was a guest of Mrs. Clarence Cutting
last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Bert Silsby of Lunenburg
was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. D.
Lee the past week.
Mrs. e. A. Gray entertained Mrs.
Harriette Russell of East Concord
last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Martha J. Cobleigh was called
to ST. Johnsbury last week by the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. Loren
Hastings.
Hibbard Douse who has been quite
i'll, is upon the street again.
Mrs. William Ranney and daugh-
ter, Marjorie, and Alice Reed were
| in ST. Johnsbury Thursday.
Mrs. John Pratt who has been i'll
the past week is able to be out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Richards were
visitors in st. Johnsbury Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Goodreault
returned Saturday from a visit with
relatives in Maine.
Mrs. A. D. Forsaith was at Fitz-
dale on business the past week.
The committee having the dinner
Fin charge town meeting day at the
Universalist church are Mrs. Caroline
| Tilton, Mrs. Freeman Russell, Mrs.
F. J. Bedell, Mrs. Mark Spaulding,
Mrs. Horace Cutting, Miss Susie JOS
Ign, and Mrs. Angie Brigham.
Mrs. Phebe Quimby returned the
| last of the week after spending sew
| eral weeks with her sisters, Mrs. Y.
M. Wallace and Mrs. Nettie Morton at
East Ryegate.
Verne Howard was at East Rye
gate Friday on business.
Mrs. C. C. White was in ST. Johns
bury Saturday.
Joseph forest has purchased the
house belonging to the estate OF
the late Ann DeMoranville.
Willard Brewer of U. V. M. spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs. F. A. Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wadleigh and
| William Harvey were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Harvey.
Mrs. Walter Harvey visited hel
daughters, Mrs. George Palmer and
Mrs. MILFORD Harvey, in st. Johns
! bury last week.
Miss Lila Burlock is at work fol
Mrs. George Whipple.
Concord Grange, No. 408, will holG
it's regular meeting Thursday even
ing this week, instead of Friday eve
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
Death of Mrs. Lewis Newman from
Effects of a Shock.


Effects of a Shock.
Mrs. Lewis Newman who had
shock over a week ago, died last
Saturday morning. The funeral was
held in the chapel here Monday
afternoon at 100. Mrs. Newman
died at the home of her son, Pearl
Newman, and Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly
Dow from Passumpsic and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Adams from East Barnet
helped to take care of her through
her sickness and death.
The East Barnet dramatic club
will give the play Nevada or The
Lost Mine" two evenings, March 2
and 8.
The fish dinner and supper last
Wednesday was a success.
Mrs. William Henderson from ST.
Johnsbury Center visited friends
here last week.
Rev. Mr.. Hawk from Barnet Cen
ter was a visitor at William Lind
says recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bandy and
Walter visited at Fred Lindsay's last
Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Judkins is spending the
week with her brother, William
Lindsay.
Max Lang from Woodsville was a
caller at G. DickinsOn's last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
Use American Throat Tablets.
CABOT.

CABOT.
Miss Esther Gamblin is working
for Mrs. ]. T. Drew.
Quite a delegation attended Ma
sonic district meeting at North Mont
pelier, Feb. 10. Quite a number
also went to HardWick to district
meeting.
A. '. Nelson is confined to the
house.
Louisa Clark is stopping with Mrs.
A. " Nelson.
Mrs. Switser, who has been in poor
health for some time died at her
sisters, Mrs. William Adams, the
last of last week.
Mrs. Louise Lance is i'll.
Mrs. Jessie Drew is able to be out
after an illness of several weeks.
Lester Ford has recovered from
his attack of tonsilitis.
Gertrude Witham has finished
work for Mrs. M. S. Haines.
H. S. Dow is boarding at Carl
SCOTS.
John Lewis is i'll with grip.
Mrs. Harvey is caring for Mrs.
Shirley Walbridge.
Mr., and Mrs. Earl Walbridge are
parents of a son.
Sydney Currier is at home for a
short time as he is not strong
enough to continue his school work.
A Lincoln and Washington social
was held at G. A. R. hall, Friday
evening, Feb. II. Doughnuts and
sugar were served.
Rev. F. E. Currier who has been
visiting in Boston and vicinity, has
returned.
Cabot high school will have a
IN L.
FL. There will be 13 speakers. -Four
prizes will be given.
An l. o. G.. T. union was held at
1. o. G. T. Hall, Feb. II.
A Lincoln program was rendered
at the Methodist church Sunday
morning in place of the regular
service.
Rev. F. E. Currier has attended
SO funerals in Cabot and surround
ing towns during his passionate
of five years here.
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ming, that being the night of the
tubercular exhibition in the Town
Hail.
There was a dancing party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Everad
Richards, Friday evening.
Miss Annie A. Mann, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mann of this
place and Roy M. Badger were
married at Woodsville, N. H., Feb. s.
They will reside at st. Johnsbury.
George Parker has finished work at
Damon's Crossing.
DIR. A. P. Grint will hold an Epis-
copal service next Sunday, Feb. 26,
at three o'clock in the Town Hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
Pneumonia Follows a Cold

But never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which checks the
cough and expels the cold. M.
Stockwell, Hannibal, Mo-, says, ut
beats all the remedies / ever used.
I contracted a bad cold and cough
and was threatened with pneumonia.
One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar
completely cured me-" No opiates.
just a reliable household medicine.
G. G. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22

Speedy Relief from Kidney Trouble.
ST had an acute attack of Bright's
disease with Inflammation of the kid
neys and bladder, and dizziness"
says Mrs. Cora Thorp, Jackson,
Mich. ga bottle of FoIey's Kidney
Remedy overcame the attack, reduc-
ed the Inflammation, took away the
pain and made the bladder action
normal. wish everyone could know
of this wonderful remedy" G.. c..
Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
g. A. Choate returned from Bos-

ton, Mass, Saturday.
Mrs. C. A. Hamilton returned to
Waterbury, Conn, Wednesday, ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Mari
on Bole, who will spend the remand
err of the winter there.
Miss Mary Goodwin of Barnet
Center was the guest of her sister,
Christie Roy, over Sunday.
Twelve members of The Priscilla
club and one guest passed very
pleasant afternoon at Rev. S. p
Brownell's, Thursday. Mrs. Alden
Morrill, will entertain the club
Thursday, March End.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
EAST BARNET.

: Use American Throat Tablets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-14
BARGE sEARsPoRT AoRIrr.
Reported Off Fire lsland-Tu9 Under
writer Goes in Search.

New York, Nov l3.--The tug Under
writer set out, today, in search of the
whalehaek barge Searsport, which broke
away from her tow. yesterday after
noon, and was last reported helpless ana
adrift off Fire Island. The barge has
four men aboard and is ioaded with 2o@
tons of coal. Wireless messages received
from the steamship Howard, which sight
ed the barge. last night. said mat she
was in a perilous position in the heavy
sea, running off the Long Island sh"re
The Underwater reported her loss when
she came in. early today. with the barge
Boston. which. with the Searsport, she
was towing from Norfolk to Province
town when the storm forced her to seek
the shelter Of this nqrtt After dropping
her burden, the tug set out again TO
|heip the revenue cutter MohaWk, which
Jeff here, last night. TO look for the int
periled barge, III oas
Al 025 this morning. a wireless mes
sage from the Mohawk said that she was
stfll unable to find the Searsport The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Announcement was made. Monday at
Washington, that the supreme court OF
the United States would take recess
after announcing opinions, next Monday
Nov, 20, until Monday. Dec. 4.
While five schools In Coventry and ont
in Warwick r l., We're closed. Monday
the physicians in both towns were busy
moculatng the children and adults Will
vaccine virus in/an effort to check the
increase Of smallpox, which has become
epidemic In the Pawtuxet valley Nearly
1000 persons We're vaccnated. Eight more
cases We're reported by the state Board
of Health, Monday, making total OF 81
officially recorded, and il is believed that
this number will be greatly augmented
during the next few days, To the al
legged negligence of the school teachers
and authorities in not requiring all
school children To be vaccinated, DR.,
Gardner r Swartz. secretary OF the
state Board of Health lays the blame
for the spread of the disease Out of
the entire number of afflicted persons.
Br Swartz declared he had found only
one who had been vaeclnated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-14
Fifty Saved from
An Ocean Grave

Astoria, Ore. Nov 13.-Having been
rescued from death after struggle
with tie elements OF nearly 90 hours
80 persons on the steamer Washing
top. &hieh struck an Peacock spit
Yesterday, We're landed here, tonight
on tne released snip in tow of the Co
lambda bar tug Tatoosh. During
Ian in the gale, today, Capt Bailey
ran the tug in close TO the Washing
ton and got a line aboard.
Hundreds of persons who had gath
cred on the beach, in the early morn
ing hours, and watched the vessel all
day, momentarily expecting tn see her
crushed on the rocks near North Head
and ner passengers and crew swept
into the sea, cheered the Tatoosh MS
she drew the steamer safely into deer
water.
4 great cheer went up likewise from
the joyful passengers huddled on the
Washington,s deck.
The Washington reached Astcria.
tonight. ard reported that no lives
We're lost
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EXCEPTIONS NOTED.
Continued from Page one.)

The selection of the II men which
will constitute the Jury to try Spencer
consumed only 125 of the 233 venire-
men which were called as jury materi-
al The effect which the intense feel
ing over the robberies and murder had
upon rsidents sof Springfield. and even
surrounding towns, was shown by the
general excuse, elected in examination,
that the talesman could not render
an impartial verdict, owing to unalter-
able opinion already formed" Nearly
all expressed the opinion that they be-
lieved Spencer guilty.
Admitting the series of burglaries in
the last of which the murder was COM
mitted the defence will maintain in
court that Spencer's DIR. Jekeyl and
Mr.. Hyde career" was the outgrowth
OF insanity, which they say they can
prove to have been hereditary. Spen-
Ger was for time under examination
on this point at the State Insane asy-
lum at Bridgewater and alienists con-
nected with that institution and for
the defence will testify at the trial. II
IS understood that the prisoner showed
little sign of insanity at Bridgewater
In court, today, Spencer was visibly
Affected by the proceedings, fidgitng
lneasily in his seat, and twisting III
his hands a handkerchief which he oc
caSiona1y put to his face.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

United States District Attorney
James H Wlkerson and his assist
ants, Monday, at Chicago, practically
completed plans for the trial of indl-
Vidual meat packers under the Sher-
man antitrust act which will open.
MondaH Nov. 20. at Chicago. \ suee~
ial panel of $50 men from which To Sc
lect a jury has been summoned and
subpornas have been served on seV-
eral hundred witnesses. Mr.. Nilkerson
said he expected that the trial would
continue at least three months.
Mrs Louise Vennilya. accused of the
murder of Arthur Bissonette, has or
dered the sale of all her household
goods and the bulk of her other per-
sonal property and surrendered the
lease of her apartments at 4l5 East
29th street; Chicago. The accused
woman told the attendants n the
county jail hospital, where she is a
patient. that the sale was necessary
i'm order that she might raise money
for her defence
A plea of not guilty of manslaughter
was entered by James II. florsfell. d
Lowell automobiliEt. who is charged
with having caustsl the death OF MIS-
Mary Eittredge at Wilmington sat
1lrday night, when he was brought be
fore Judge Edward f. Johnson III the
Wobnrn district court. Monday He
was held in bonds of $4,000 for a con
tinued hearing. on Nov, %. Mrs. KIT
tredge was struck by an automobile
on Main street, Wilmington, on Sat
urday night and d+-d as the result OF
her injuries, Sunday. Horsfel sur
rendered, Sunday right, To the Lowell
police.
Practical demonstration Of the 81
fcctiveness in destpyinS aefoplahes OF
a new explosive shell, even when eX-
nlosions occurs as far distant as loi
wards from the air-ship, Is reported 20
have been made in aerial target prac-
tice hy the Pacific feet off CORONADO
islands. The success of the attempt Is
not announced by officials of the Heel
who. under the regukltions, are silent
hui is vouched for 'by a witness OF
the practice. This is the first aeroplant
| target practice in which the Faclil'
fleet has ever engaged and II Is ne
! liovei TO he the first. time the heWiH
| invented shell has bt4n tried eat pS
| naval vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-14
RHEUMATISM | \ !, N 5 N
SELDOM KILLS
The Chief Danger Is from the
Aftef-Efects Caused by the
Condition in Which 1t
Leaves the Blood.

Statistics show that very few victims
OF rheumatism die from the disease
directly The worst feature OF the dis
ease from the standpoint Of mortality, il
the legacy of thin blood. and shattered
nerves that it leaves.
The best treatment for rheumatism is
rest, in bed ii possible, and i support
ing or tonic medicine which will keep
up the strength OF the patient and repair
the thinning OF the blood which ia
always present in this disease. IN.
Williams Pink Pills are such remedy
and have been used with marked sue
cess in thousands OF cases.
Mr. Myron Adams, resident OF Bad
Axe, Mich, has been permanently
cured by this treatment and his graft
tude prompts him TO make the follow
ing statement for the benefit of those
who still suffer:
after working for long time in the
lumber camps, going through exposure
to dampness and suffering from Colds"
he says, 81 had an attack OF rheania-
tism, that lasted two years 1t affected
my arms and shoulders and quick, sharp
pains ran all through my left side. Nv
arms, principally the elbows, We're sore
TO the touch. My back was lame and
the kidneys affected | could not
lie down to sleep, because the pain
would then be too severe, but had to lie
bolstered up In a chair | had no APP
petite, could do hardly any work and
began 10 think lie WASH t worth living.
81 had different doctors, who helped
me for a time, but the trouble always
came back. | read about Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People in a paper
and, CHANGING To talk To neighbor
about them, found he had been cured
OF rheumatism by these pills. i'm
mediately bought some and could see
after taking lew boxes that they were
helping me. | took them whilelonger
and haven't had a touch Of the trouble
since cannot tell how much value DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People"
These pills can be contained at any drug
store or direct from the Dr. Williams
Medicine Co, Schenectady, n. y, at so
cents per box; six boxes for s. 30.
A valuable booklet, Diseases Of the
Blood, will he sent free upon postal
card request.
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NATIONAL HOME,

I Z Ofhcer Of the day, Capt. Gil Brown,
! Albion d. Bickmore of Hyde Park
Me-. late Co ID, nth Me- Inf, has been
admitted TO the Home.
Charles ID. Jones Of Detroit, Mich.
late Co. b. 2nd Mass. II. A. and goth
unattached Mass. II. A, formerly q
member has been re admitted
/ The returns from furloughs, Monday
, we're Walter f. Harris from Dana
riscotta; Lewis Macord from Brook
lynn James II. Waugh, Thomas f.
Rennett and Sanford b. Cammons from
Augusta
! Mr. and Mrs. o. J. Fuller are pass
: ing a few days with Mrs. Fuller's par
ents, Dr. and Mrs. l. w. Gilbert
Litchield.
Moving picture show, Tuesday eve
, ming. at the Home theatre Tickets
will ne placed on sale in the eanteen
ll.30 to o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul p. Maillard have
returned from weeks visit TO Boston
While there they visited the Flower
show and witnessed the Carlisle Har-
ward football game.
Charles a. Hopkins and Edward :
'ufDIi, iItiHtii HNit III o's'ie' s'''''
have resigned and will soon enter up
on new work elsewhere. Mr.. Hopkins
was Our crack first sacker and will be
missed from the baseball team
Passes were granted, Monday. To
James Smith, late Co. +. 9th Me. mi,
and Charles f. Cro.ty. late Co. q, 6th
IL. S. Art, tn Augusta.
The funeral of the late William T.
Coolidge will be held from the Home
chapel at F. NJ. Tuesday, Rev. H. S.
Rurrage officiating. Capt. Page viii
be in command of the escort.
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Two Women. il. and Lille
Girl Meet Death,
Monday, In Brooklyn Home.
Murderer Leaves No Glue.
Adolph La Fare, on Coming 10 Din
ner, Makes Fearful Discovery.

New York. Nov l3-Mrs Marcello
LaFare her 5-Year-old daughter Rosie
and her mother, Mrs Antoinette Ne
lama, mel death, today, at the hands
Of "A murderer, who invaded the dark
Witchen Of their home in Brooklyn
during the forenoon, accomplished his
decd ana left the bodies of his victims
huddled about the bare table without
Il sign That there had been Il sirug-
gle. An infant. sleeping in q eurtained
cradle in the corner ~nt the room.
slum0ered peacefully while the muir
der was enacted and was found gurg-
ling and cooling by Adolph l49Isare
husband OF one of the slain women.
I.aFare found the bodies shortly af-
ter noon when he returned as usual
from nearby factory where he Is en-
ployed as tailor. for his mid -ddy
meal. He told the police that the door
to the kitchen was locked and that
he had 10 force il 10 gain entrance He
found 40 weapon. he said. nor was the
furniture disarranged Win the elcep-
ton Of a mattress. which had neen
pulled half of the bed. rs if the slayer
had sought to find the hidine place
Of the family savings Twenty dollars
which his wife had placed in a china
closet, this morning, was missing hf
SAID. but nothing else.
No arrest has yet been made. mol
have the police any clue as Ia the
murderer's identity.
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venience when il becomes worn and
new ones have to replace il.
The rail is known as the Rompae.
and so far has not been tested outside
of Leeds. England Leeds. however.
seems well satisfied with its behavior
so fer
The rail consists of two pieces. The
lower Ealf remains in permanent use
even after the upper layer has been
| worn away. When a new surface
| layer is needed the old one is removed
| without disturbing the lower one.
This reokes II unnecessary to exca-
yate the whole of the pavement be-
tween the ear tracks and is a great
convenience.
The new rail is heavier than the
usual rail Laying the first track.
therefore. costs more than with the
older type, fhe weight is i5s pounds
to the foot and the cost per ton is
about 80 After the combined rail
is laid however. only the upper aver
will have 10 be renewed. II is here
that the saving is effected. Accord
ing to expert estimates this will be
As pounds per yard of rail or $1,000 per
mile--Spokane Spokesman Review
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dispersed. But long before the an
nounced hour of the arraignment the
court room. VAS ,flusd with both men
and women and a dHfioas crowd iart-
able Ito secure admission, awaited in
the GorTidors
With the days trial list completed
the name of Clarence V. T. Iicheson
was called TO the prisoners cage. His
month in the Charles Street jail had
thinned him little. A slight witch
ing Of his lips was noticeable during
the arrangement, but generally he ap-
peared al ease.
After the Indictment had been read.
the clerk of court asked
Are yea guilty or not guilty
The words mot guilty" from the
prisoners lips were clear and distinct,
carrying To all parts of the room.
Mr.. Morse was on his feet immedi-
atelv, asking that the setting of the
date Of the trial he disposed of for the
present.
The setting of the trial at ar early
date is mot the Massachusetts, way of
doing things" in the opinion of Mr..
Morse. To have the case tried in jan
uarss would be a precedent in the his
toryf of Massachusetts criminal cases,
sail Mr., Morse. The trial Of the de-
PENDANT, he argued should not be UNI
duly delayed, but he felt that ample
time should he allowed for the as
semhling of the case for the defence
In ending his arguments the former
state senator said that he felt the trial
should not be held for six months.
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LAKE cHAMPLAlN DISASTER.
Eioht 6arges Of Tow lost-Two Sink,
And Others Go Ashore.

burlington. Vt, Nov. l3.-Eight large
barges. a part of the tow of the tug
Defender were lost by the tug in the
storm which swept over Lake Cham
plain, Friday night Saturday and sun
daV Two of them are at the bottom
Of the lake, a thir1 was wrecked be-
v0nd repair and five others are ashore
in dangerous positions just north of
Colchester reef. Tho Defender was on
her way south from Rouse's Point with
20 boats, loaded With lumber and hay,
in town when she ran into the gale.
The crews all escaped although some
had difficulty in doing so. News Of the
trouble did not read here until today.