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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
BRIGHTLOOK HOSPITAL.
Annual Meeting HeId-The Memoir
ial Bed Fund.

The annual meeting of the Bright
look Hospital Aid association was
held at the home of Mrs. Walter p.
Smith, Monday, January IL. The
officers of last year were reelected and
the chairman of the various commit
tees remain the same with one eXcep-
ton. The reports of the different
departments of work, showed that
the year had been a busy one, and
that much had been accomplished
along the various lines of work. The
hospital has had an unusual number
of patients during the past year, more
applicants at times than could be &C
commodated. Increased work at the
hospital means also an increase in
the work and expenses of the Aid
association. Special evening meet
ings each month have been held in
order to provide necessary supplies
for the hospital.
At the annual meeting plans for
adding TO the Memorial Free Bed
Fund" were discussed and it was sug-
gested that inasmuch as many ques-
tions had been asked in regard to this
fund, brief explanation and a state
ment of present amount of fund
might not be amiss at this time. The
ago by a small contribution. Other
small requests have been added from
time to time. The Aid association
pledged itself to raise $3.50 annually
for this fund for five years. Not less
than $4,000 will be needed to main
tain a free bed. 1t was decided that
the name should be the Memorial
Free Bed Fund" in order that be-
quest of any size whatever, which
were not given to some designated
work, could be used to increase that
fund. The friends of Brightlook,
will we are sure, be glad to know
that the fund has now reached ST.
900, and the association is hopeful
that other friends may see fit to help
in securing the remaining three thou
sand, thereby enabling the hospital
to aid many more of the sick and
suffering than it is possible to do
without a free bed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

being Silas and Sally Gould Under
wood. When four years old the
family came to st. Johnsbury, where
Mr.. Underwood had made his home
the majority of the time since March
s, 1888 he was married to Mary Aid
rich of St. Johnsbury. Mr.. Under
wood is survived by his wife, a son
Harry, a brother Frank of Los
Angeles, Cal, and by two sisters,
Mrs. w. S. Lothrop of Hanover, N.
H., and Mrs. Henry Holder of st.
Johnsbury. Mr. Underwood had long
been employed in the foundry at the
E. and T. Fairbanks scale shops where
his faithful service was much appreci-
ated. Funeral services are to be held
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry
Holder this afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. Paul Dwight Moody will oftci-
ate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Wanted. For Sale, Etc.

TSmall advertisements will be in In
serted in this column at the rate OF
two cents a word for the first insertion
and one cent a word for subsequent in
sertions.1
RESPONSIBLE young woman would care
for children or inYalids, by the hour. Ad-
dress H, Californian Office.
For SALE Ten room house, Harvey st.
Inquire Mrs. E. L. Hunter.
LOST. An unframed picture in pasteboard
carton. Finder leave at CaledOnian Office.
For SALE. Modern G1enwood range Carge
oven) with warming oven and reservoir.
Also II dining chairs. Address M. Gale
DOMAIN.
wishing to place an electric motor in my
barn, have for sale a horse power Fair
banks & Morse gasolene engine. II. W.
white, st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

Marcus J. Russell died at sunset
Tuesday, January ID, in Brightlook
hospital where he went a month pre-
vious for a serious operation and from
which he was recovering when a COM
plication developed which caused
much suffering and took his strength.
Born November Z, 1916 in Kirby,
his early life was spent on the home
farm with his first wife, Ellen O.
Kneeland, whom he married Dec. 10,
1865, and who died in st. Johnsbury,
Feb. 16, 1901, survived by five child
rem, Mrs. Fannie Russell Ranney,
since deceased, Mrs. Perley Z. Pope
of Montreal, Harry M. Russell of
Barre, Mrs. II. D. Washburne of
Leominster, Mass, and Perley X.
Russell of st. Johnsbury. Soon after
he brought his family to st. Johns
bury he was chosen superintendent
of the village streets and was indenti-
fed with this work for 20 years,
giving unstintingly of time, strength
and interest, never Insulating to ex-
pose himself in the most stormy
weather, nor to share in the work
which he directed, always anxious
that the thoroughfares be in proper
condition, a worthy work 10 be re-
membered by the men who shared it
and the citizens who will long con-
tinue to enjoy the results of his in
diligently directed efforts. April %,
1902 he married Mrs. Sarah M. Mil
Ter of Iowa Falls, Iowa, who has been
most faithful in her care and deva-
ton during his illness and suffering.
Following the service on Saturday at
one, conducted by Rev. Paul ID.
Moody, the body was placed in the
tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery to
await burial in the family lot at
East St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF EMMA POND.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Emma ].
Pond, late of St Johnsbury, In said
District, deceased. and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto. hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the Office
of Joseph Fairbanks, in the town of st.
Johnsbury, in said district. on the 22nd day
of January and 9th day of Juue next, from
10 O'Clock A. Nd. until O'Clock P. M, on
each of said days and that six months from
the 9th day of December A. D. 1913, is the
time limited by said Court for said credit
ors to present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, this 5th day of
January, A. D. 1914.
Joseph FAIRBANKS
GILBERT E. WOODS
Commissioner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
EAST CONCORD.

Mrs. Edwin Scales is seriously Ill
and her sister, Miss Halle Lawrence
is caring for her.
A box social will be held at the
hall of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Smith
Wednesday for the benefit of the
Ladies' Aid.
Mrs. Stella Folsom and Miss Grace
Waite of st. Johnsbury are guests OF
Mrs. J. G. Mcdonald for 10 days and
during their visit dinner and card
parties and ice cream socials have
been given in their honor by Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. NJ Smith, Mr.. and Mrs John
Folsom, Mrs. Lizzie Nichols, Mrs. Nc
Donald, Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. ISham
and Mrs. Frank Fisher.
Mrs. George Morrill, and little
daughter, Della are quite sick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Order of Notice of Allowance OF
Account

ESTATE OF JAMES B. STUART.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid: To all persons interested IN
the estate of James B. Stuart, late of Barnet,
in said District, deceased greeting:
Whereas, sand Court has assigned the 23rd
day of January, next for examining and al
lowing the account of the Administr ator of
theestate of said deceased and for decree of
the residue of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested IN ssid estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, in the Caledonian, newspaper
published at st. Johnsbury in said district.
.1' you aLe desy HotiIe1 20 aP-
in said district, on the day assigned, then
and there to contest the allowance of said
account If you see cause. and to establish
your right as heirs, legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9th day OF
January, A. D. 1914.
WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

deus Stevens farm where he spent
the remainder of his life. Mr.. Es-
den was by belief and training a
Presbyterian. He bore his last sick
ness with great patience and forti-
tude. In 1860, he married Eliza
Wright of Ryegate who survives him.
Six children were born to them,
Gorilla Jane who died at the age OF
IA months; Carrie, wife of w. A.
Kicker of ST. Johnsbury; Matte, wife
of z. M. Taft, who died in December.
1902; Clarence and George Esden
of Peacham; and Belle, wife of ]. K.
Williams, Jr of Meriden, Conn.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral were, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Kicker, st. Johnsbury; Mr. and Mrs.
E. NJ Taft and son Edmund of
Whitinsville, Mass; Mrs. J. X. Will
liams of Meriden, Conn: Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Wright of NewbNry; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank McCOll, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harlan Renfrew, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Mills of Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
BURNS LECTURE POSTPONED.

The chain of circumstances attend
ing the BURNS Lecture" has this far
seemed unavoidable. At the first
date Mr.. Burns was i'll abroad, next
his wife lay at the point of death.
Then he was called to testify on an
important case in the west and lastly,
the change in r. r. service and de-
lays through unusual weather made
it impossible for Mr.. Burns to fulfill
his engagement here.
The committee has not lost hope OF
securing Mr.. Burns in the near fut-
ure. Meantime, we must ask the
continued patience of the public un-
til the way clears a little. However,
should any wish to redeem their
tickets they may do so through the
solicitor, from whom they were pur-
chased
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Order of Notice of Allowance vi
account
ESTATE OF SARAH A. McMILLA

ESTATE OF SARAH A. MCMILLAN.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict aforesaid: To all persons interested in
the estate of Sarah A. Mcmillan late of Bar.
net, in said district, deceased, greeting.
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 23rd
day of January next for examining and al
lowing the account of the Administrator
of the estate of said deceased and
for decree of the residue of said estate to
the lawful claimants of the same, and or
dered that public notice thereof be given
to all persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks successive
~ previous to the day assigned, in the
CALIFORNIAN, a newspaper published at st.
Johusbury. in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Prob ate Office in St. Johnsbury,
in said district, the day assigned then
and there to contest the allowance of said
account if you see cause. and to establish
your right an heirs, 1egatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of jam
airy, A. D., 1914.
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

Mrs. Charles Ross died at her
home on Lafayette street, Jan. 18th.
Addie J. Pierce was born at Hart
land, Feb. s, 1898 the only child of
Harry and Judith Day Pierce. Her
father died in Hartland in 1S40 and
later her mother married VIM. Wash
burn, who was the only father she
ever knew. They later moved to En-
field, N. H., where she received her
education. She taught school in both
Enfield, N. H., and Hartland. May
2, 1860, she was married to VIM. j.
Marden at Springfield, N. H., and
moved west. Mr. Marden died in
Mich, Jan. %, 1888 leaving beside
his widow one daughter, Nellie Mar
den, (Mrs. Albert Higgins). She came
to her home soon after his death.
At st. Johnsbury, March %, 1889,
she was united in marriage to Chas.
Ross of Waterford and they made
their home there until 5 years ago,
when they came to their present home
on Lafayette street. Mrs. Ross has
been in poor health for some time
and for the past FIVE weeks was
great sufferer. Mrs. Ross was a mem
Der of the South church. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. AL
bert Higgins, one granddaughter,
Mrs. Howard Harris, a half sister,
Mrs. Lucy Washburn Hovey all of this
place. Funeral services will be
Wednesday at p. m, the Rev. Paul
ID. Moody otTiiating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Notice OF Allowance of Account.
ESTATE OF TRUMAN c. FLETCHER.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia So.
The Honorable Probate Court for the bis
trsct aforesaid: To all persons interested in
the estate of Truman c. Fletcher late OF St
Johnsbury. in said District, deceased,
greeting:
day of January next for examining and al
lowing the account of the Admins
traitors with Will annexed of the es-
tate of said deceased and for a decree of
the residue of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, in the CaledOnian a newspaper
published at St. Johnsbury In said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Once in st. Johnsbury
in said District, on the day assigned. then
and there to contest the allowance of said
account If you see canse, and to establish
your right as heirs, legatees and lawful
claim ants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
Decemb Der, A. ID. 1913.
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

ESTATE OF RICHARD M. JOHNSON.
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict of Caledonia, commissioners to receive
examine and adjust the claims and dem anda
of all persons against the estate of Richard
M. Johnson, late of Barnet, VT. in said dis
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited in of
set thereto, hereby give notice that we viii
meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the dwell
ing house of Julia Johnson, in the village of
Barnet, in said district, on the 18th day of
February and Goth day of June next, from
IL O'Clock a. M until 2 O'Clock p. m, on
each of said days and that six months from
the 9th day of December A D.1913, Is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examina-
ton and allowance.
Dated at Barnet, VT, this 31st day of
December, A. D. 1913.
EBER A. WILEY,
CHANDLER B. WHITNEY,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Esden.

Robert Esden who died in Peach
am, January 6, aged 80 years and six
months, was born in Ryegate in 1888
Of Scotch parentage on the farm now
owned and occupied by his kinsman,
Frank A. McColl. He attended school
at Newbury Seminary when that in
stitution was at its best and num-
bered 800 pupils. After reaching his
majority, he engaged for several
years in numbering. Afterwards, he
took up farming in which occupation
he was very successful. He came to
Peacham in 1875 buying the Thad-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Connors Got The Gun.

The trophies won at the track
meet at the Y. M. c. A. Saturday
evening, were awarded at the Acad-
envy Tuesday morning. The Black
shaw Cup was given to Preston Con-
nors, captain of the Junior track team
the presentation being made by j. d.
Blackshaw. Blue, red and yellow
ribbons representing first, second and
third prizes and marked with the
events for which they were awarded
were presented by A. F. Brown of the
Y. M. C. A. He also gave a short
talk on the Value of Athletics
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Italian Injured.

Cutina r. Angelo, 81 years old, an
Italian in the employ of the Fletcher
Lahey Co. putting in a bridge above
st. Johnsbury Center station, was
brought to Brightlook hospital yes
terday afternoon. He is suffering
from a bad bruise below the knee,
but it is thought he is not otherwise
injured. An extra train which was
coming at greater speed than is Gus
tomary struck a boom which had
been placed across the track and the
Italian was so unfortunate as to be
in the way of the boom.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

Edward Porter Warner died at the
Soldiers Home in Bennington, Sun
day evening. Mr.. Warner was born
in St. Johnsbury, November "a, 1914,
the son of James NJ. and Helen War
ner. He made his home here until
he enlisted in Company h, / 9Th Yer
mont, in August '62 with rank as
drummer. Discharged for disability
he enlisted later in Company G, End
Regiment United States Reserve
Corps. He was mustered out of
service upon order of Major General
Dix in March, 1865. In 1868, he
married Cynthia Shattuck of Dan
Vile, and went there to live. For
several years he lived on what was
then known as the Kelsey farm, and
at one time he was landlord of the
Elm House there. After leaving
Danville, he lived in Arlington, for
some time and later in and near New
York city. Two years ago he went
to the Soldiers Home in Bennington.
Mr.. Warmers two children Marden F.
Warner of Berlin, N. H., and Mrs.
Alfred A. Daiber of New York city
were both with him at the time OF
his death. Prayers were held at
the Home Monday morning, and the
body brought to st. Johnsbury and
placed in the tomb here. Funeral
services will be held here at the time
Of the burial in the spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
NET YOU S AND 81 Per CENT

You have money earning you PER
Aaps 3 per cent; we have best OF nrgt
mortgages that win net you 10 Th
per cent. Period, MP TO ave years;
interest and principal collected; re-
mitted without expense 20 you. Every
loan was made after thorough invests
cation on a most conservative basis.
Mortgages offered are only on Eastern
Kansas and Missouri farms where
crop failures are unknown; city loans
only on the most desirable improved
Kansas City property.
In business thirty years without
loss of a dollar to q client
References New England National
Bank; First National Bank; South
western National Bank OF Commerce.
al of Kansas City, Mo. Your inquiry
given prompt personal attention
Groves Bros. Real Estate and
Mortgage Company,
Commerce Building, Kansas City. Mo.
Cash capital. 100000 Surplus. SCI. 900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
ShufelL.

Mrs. John Shufelt died at her home
on Railroad street, January IS.
Maude Brown was the daughter of
Edward and Ada Gleason Brown,
being born in Barnet, November IS,
1885. About two years ago she was
married to John Shufelt and they
lived in Barre and also in Burling-
ton until recently when they came
to st. Johnsbury. Funeral services
were held in c. A. Stanley's funeral
parlors, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.
G. Woodwork officiating. She is
survived by her husband, a nine
months old son, and by her mother,
Mrs. Edward Brown.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Editha's Burglar.

Under the direction of Miss Made
line Randall, the Ninth Grade will
give the play "Editha's Burglar" at
the new school building, Saturday
evening, Jan. 21st. Admission rs
cents, the proceeds being devoted to
the Boston fund.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
TWO VERDICTS RENDERED.
Bert w. Green Gets $500 and Sabil
Estate Loses Its Case.

Only two cases were completed in
country court the past week. Bert
w. Green got a verdict of $500
against Lewis Leclair.
The case of Emily J. Sabin's Es-
tate VS.. Charles M. Bailey's Estate
occupied several days in it's trial and
at seven o'clock last evening a YER
dict for the defendant was rendered.
1t is expected one of the cases of the
William Manufacturing Co. VS.. the
insurance companies will be taken up
this morning and this will be the
last civil case for the term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
DEATHS

At Roswell, n. M, Jan. 8, Lucius McGaf
fey, formerly of LyndonviIle.
At East Concord, Ian 8, Phileman p.
Weeks. aged 70 years.
At Concord, Jan. 10, Prescott b. Streeter,
aged II years.
At Bennington, Jan. IS, Edward Porter
Warner. aged 10 years.
At Calgary, Alberta, Jan. L 8, James Wright
Somers of Peachman, aged 19 years.
At st Johnsbury, Jan. IS, Mrs. John Shu-
felt aged 20 years.
At st. Johnsbury, Jan. Ia. the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs Percy Weymouth.
At St. Johnsbury, ian. Is. Mrs. Charles
Ross. aged 20 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

Train arrives at St. Johnsbury from Boz
toM, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, NORTH
Conway and White Mountain resorts at
1.55 am, $50 and 6.35 p. m.
Stops on signal or ON notice to CondwR-
tor.
n. d. WALDRON
General Passenger Agent
D. c. DOUGLASS,
General Manager.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

Johnsbury hospital, Monday, Janu-
airy 10, the cause of death being
pneumonia. He was born in Dan
Vile, February Z, 1867, his parents
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks and appre
citation to our neighbors and friends who die
so much for us during the illness and death
of our wife and mother. We also wish tc
thank the friends for the beautiful flowers
JOHN ROGERS,
MR.. AND MRS. III. s. HUGHES
HARVEY ROGERS.
St. Johnsb bury, Vt,
Jan 20, 1914.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21

We heartily thank In this manner the Rec
tors Aid Society Of st. Andrews Church.
students of st. j. A, friendn and all others
for the beautiful flowers cent I'm memory Of
our dear mother.
MRS. ARTHUR BAILEY,
KARL SALMAN.
HARKY SALMAN.
st. Johnsbury. vt,
Jan. 20, 1914.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Observed s6th Birthday.

Mrs. Nellie o. Quimby passed her
seth birthday Jan. IS. Mrs. Rhoda
Ripley, Mrs. Abbie Brigham, sisters
of Mrs. Quimby and Mrs. r. @.
Cheney took dinner with Mrs.
Quimby Saturday at the home if
Walter kellogg. Mrs. Quimby who
suffered a shock last May is now
able to be about the house and quite
comfortable for one of her years.
The Burlington Daily Free Press
Thy mail) and The Caledonian one
year for SIS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
Maine Central
Railroad.
SERVICE IN
EFFECT
SEPT. 70, 1913

Through the White Mountains
70 lancaster, ColebrOok, North Goa
way Boston, Portland, lewiston mas
TOr. Bar Harbor and st. JOhn.
LEAVING ST. JOEGgBURY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
lam~ 49,

At Concord. Jan. Is, n SON to MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Thompson.
At Lyndonville, Jan. 3, a son, Kenneth
Wendell, to Mr.. and MRS. William Davis.
At Newfane. Jan. IL. a daughter, Helen
Carolyn. TO Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Nichols.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-21
MARRIAGES

At South birmingham, Mass, Ian. i.
Charles Chapman of LyndonviI1e and Miss
Cecil Gordon Fenton of c California.
At st. Johnsbury, Jan 10, by Rev. Peter
Black, Hollis Hmcry Heath and Miss Nettie
Corey, both of St. Johnsbury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-03
An Army's Eyes.

When people read that armies are
engaging each other at 1000 yards
distance they are apt to imagine that
the combatants can see each other
but as a matter of fact they cannot
At that distance it is impossible to
distinguish between a man and a
horse. and even at 1900 yards, es.
pecially when there is any dust, it re-
quires the best kind of eyes to tell in
fantry from cavalry.
At 900 yards the movements become
clearer. although it is not until they
get within $50 yards of each other
that the heads of the columns can be
made out with anything like certain
ty.
Infantry can be seen in the sum
light much more easily than cavalry
or artillery, because less dust is rails
ed. Besides, infantry is distinguished
by the glitter of the muskets. At 1000
yards, however, everything is unsatis-
factory.-London Standard.