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It appears that 10 per cent dividend amounting 10
$l,!?a,61 1ado for that year. while Tho amount
really earued and properly sppi.able to The payment
Of dytdensla pnty fa15IG3. or tho EQUIVALENT of
Q pcr cent dividend.
, 1875-12-04

Goast INN Hne'nooH ma'a 7oIio1Ica ~ 'ue
fondas ma aa -, boan o,,t ~ to Ksns,s s1atea.
ii'o''' o"' = '''0'' ''A4e'
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s,.1to, Ir.,,t.5 n ~. fMf+ara nrjb,,nx
I,,rro,,y. Nob.. Dec. 3-Il,air. tho man ar
r.,led t,ero by Cb;caro tlotec,iyos month ago
- ..t..s'. ,.,.,r,,,.., T.; r,,,;..t.a
and oF them taken 10 EnR!Au0 "ttho"E au'nollt9
Of law, has been heard from. BY proper repre-
scntationb made to Secretary FiHl, and through
him to the English Government, blair is
reportod released, and his pcraecuto1s
u1sd0r arrest. All tho parties aso uow Oh tho'r
It now appears, blair waH victim Of conspiracy.
md was fonlly kidnapped. An iuterosttng trial
will probably follow their return to tlils country,
aaa thanKs VIII oo flsoly hoS" osef t'
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, 1875-12-04

Nhssss tVxs3p
No dividend n,adc that year.
Nanlter Of mt'ca run by engines during the year.
6,ll0,t05.
Tna amount charged in account Of operating az
pcnses 10 ro!d repairs WAS $2d3 571 t1ual To sk
can1A per mills by engines, which ia oaealxth
Fnrstrucsure. II, therefore, : proper amounk had
been charged IN tho account OF operaslng expenses
N,2o09 tncrease oE neAsY 81 110 000 aboYs tho
Auoant charged. and the road. inste4a Ut earning
surplus Of $Sy e2p. would hAvs fallen nearly 560u 100
Michigan centr1 aud laaacd Lines and guarantees on
stock. '
We now coma tn thn 1atrst rapnrt ias,thd.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
Rare Heroism of a Boy.

/ The burning of the three Gimtv chill
drcn, one fatally. near Warren. Pa.
last "Wednesday, was the occasion of Il
display of rare heroism which the bricl
Geographic account entirely overlook
ed. Four children had been left alone
| i'll the house, Charlie. Maggie and Edith
Ginty, aged 10 ycaIS. 3 Years. and |
months respectively, and Sarah Smiley
neighhor'S child. aged I. The little
| girls III some way upset IL can of oil. and
spark from the stove igmitcd it before.
it could be taken up. The blaze of the
burning oil filled the room. and the
screams of the children attracted the
hoy thHr'i" who wis outside. The
flames were between the door and the
children, but he rushed through them
and first SIIatchcd the baby from the
cradle and hearing it back through the
flames laid it, badly burned, on the
ground outside. Returning he sought
To bring out next his threr-ycar-old
sister. lie fought his way through the
wall of fire. and ;IS lac reached the space
on the other side SAW his little sister
enter closet on that side of the house
and shut the door. He hammered ON
the door and calling her name. begged
her To open the door. But the little
girl seemed to he craZed with fright
and did not open the door The brave
boy waS finally compelled To abandon
his sister I" her fate. and fly for his own
life. The smiley girl got ont of Il back
window, and escaped with slight bruises.
Before assistance arrived the house waS
all in flames. and the boy WAS found
lying on the ground near the baby. al
most unconscious, and unable to tell
the men who were trying to put the fire
out that his little sister was locked in
the closet III the burning house. \ por-
tl"n of the bedding and furniture WIS
removed. while the child WIS left to hr
consumed. II was not until the houS,.
WAS burned up that the terrible an
nounccmcnt WAS made that one of the
children WIS missing. aud IL search
anon" the ruins revealed the charlcd
remains "f the unfortunate child. The
injuries received 10y the brave boy in
saving the l'ahN and his attempts at
rr>clIing his other little sister. it is tcs.r-
ed. will prov" fatal. His clotIIm. WAS
nearly all burned of. and his hair >in"cd
t" the scalp. His face and hands are
ais" burned to Il blister The baby
Edith Is burned badly about the head
and face. and is also in II very critical
condition. The mother has become Il
Ia\ing maniac.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
The Ninety and Nine.

TIiR GREAT REvIvALIsTs GREAT SONG.
Rej"icc 'cih me for hare .found my sheep that
irrS toSt.-I.ukr Nv:9.
There were ninty and nine that safely Law in tn,
shelter nf the fold
But the hills away far of from tn,
gates "f gold,
Away ON the mountains wild and bare away from
the tender Shepherds care.
Away from the tender shepherds care.
Lord Thou hast here, Thine ninety and nine
Are they not enough for Thee -
But the shepherd mad. answer '''Tis of mine
Has wandered away from me:
And although the road he rough and steep.
=" t" the desert To find my sheep.
But none "t the rams"mrd ever knew
How deep were the waters crossed
How dark was the ni.ht that tho I"Id pass. d
through
Ere lie found His sheep that WAS lost.
Ont i'll the desert lie heard its cry
Sick and Ii, lplcss and ready {" die.
Lord whence th"~c blood drops all the way
Tha, mark out the mountain track ,'
They were shed for one VIII" had gone astritN
Ere the Shepherd could bring HIM back"
Lord whence thy hands rent and torn -
They pierced t" night 10y many th"rn" "
But all through the mountains thunder rirrm.
And up from the rocky steep.
There I"Sr a cry to the gates of heaven.
"Rci"icr have found my sheep
And the angels echoed around the throne,
''E,i"icr. tor the Lord brings back His own.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
Squibs.

Emit fan. I,.,II,r;.t ,,,. :, A..
.,;,. III 'Ne
W.Lon .,.,, u,
tu,,, II r.m,'J - "'' 81 " nv" W"
r,;.,,, .,,;a.
49, r,,"S VII '' WI" "'"
-,
WY - tht sun like So"h l"al be
cause II : llGhi Nhch II ll>tS.
Ba"lc> are described aS coupons at
larhrd I" The bonds "i matlim"hN.
The alligator that swallowed Il corset
is dead. 1t stayed on his stomach.
The cry .Go West" has cbouo,d An
editorial article in Il western paper is
headed Hop Yeast"
Cumfn,t,ILr uu,rt.,s t,.u,,-fv.
cent u,,cc,.
I,..I..,... ,I..I ,,,,
.,,,'',,, '"'' "'"'' ''''"
1"''''"
f""i VIVA pigeons ana sevcnty-five
',,' ,',," W." S'uo uI rt',S" >"'''' 0"'"'"'S
liclillh"i,i mas pecl released from the
INSANE aSN luri. II having htch proved
that he dld not rs WAS charged, at
tempt l" pay an advertising account
D""""'y Nc"s-
An Alabamian, who lost Il hat on
'""''N '''''''i''r rr'''""' ere P''" 'h'
W'S'i '>' "''h' ne returns ih"s'
nave come Ill very Si"NIH III Al"nail'a.
ode Ia my landIadN two weeks
board hill. ETchdhge. Yes. She un-
der StanZa Joke OF that KIND, and that's
why You're verse {" meter, we sup
pose. c.-N"T York fOmmcrc'dl.
\ town in New York has the singular
name of Busti And IL number of New
York banking firms have won il nearly
similar name Wlitln the past lew weeks.
Some B'iNll hnd others "huSt low.
Said distinguished politician to his
s"n: ''L"ok at me, began us an alder
man, and here am at the top of the
tree; and what is my reward Why
when die. my son will he the greatest
Rascal III the city To this the young
hopeful IcplIcd: ~ cS, dad, when YOU
die but NOT till them D"nbuy NcUs
\ man rushed brcathlcssly into a
LAWYERS office in 81 Paul. and approach
ing the legal luminarN, cNcitedIy re
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

man retlled his pipe and sat down and
said
/ "Now, my trent, ish dose Il goot
dog p
Hes the hest kind of II dog" was
the reply.
Docs he keep tievcs away from m,
house ,"
"l"u bet he will Why, he'd chaw
up Il man quickern il flash :"
! docs he keep der bat poys ont of
my gnrten -
"Well. You ought to see him go for a
boy once, He's had his teeth into
every boy in Macon county :"
| docs he like my schildreu ?"
Like 'em? Why, that's his great
hold Nothing ;" plrascs him as IL
house tul of children"
The old man hesitated for minute.
and then said
Can dose dog play on IA fiddle p
"Play on Il fiddle WIZ -why-yes
sir. he can He can play seven differ
cnt tunes on Il fiddle ~
1t was Il big lie. but the soap-haired
young man was bound to make il sale
if he had t" bury truth out of sight.
Can doze dog play on Il horn in der
prasS pand - asked the old man after
pause.
"On horn ?" Why he has led the
Mt. Clemens band for the last wear
Yes. Sir-e-c, he can play on horn with
anybody -
The old man was Il little staggered,
and he waited quite IL while before ask
ing:
"Can doze dog write leddcrs for me
to my pruddcr in Shermany -
''Wrtc Write letters ?"
"Iaw."
Il wish | had pen and paper here
He writes the most beautiful hand you
ever saw, and he writes like lightning
| could hire him ont for 500 il month 10
keep books, but don't want to work
him too hard. Besides, there's a mort
gage on my farm, and | must have
money To raise it"
der hricc is - ~
"OnlN - He's worth a hundred if
he's worth Il cent, hut I'm forced to sell
If You keep him till March I'll buy him
back and give YOU 5000 for him"
The old man smoked away for awhile
and then asked
Can doze dog baint house ?"
Paint Il house I'd like YOU to see
three hig houses he painted last week.
He's aS coed as three men. and he never
wastes II drop of paint. I'm in IL hurry
To catch the train, and I'd like the
money"
1.-Two dollars -
YES, y. lom'l never have another
such Il chance"
The old man made Il motion towards
his wallet. bat let his hand drop and
inquired
Can dozc dog slump over City
IIalI?"
This was crushcr. The Young man
knew he couldn't beat it, and he re-
piled
Il don't think he can but I'll war
rant him t" jump fort! feet and catch il
fly :,
"l"u gan dakc dose dog away, my
frnt. said the old man"
"lou won't take him -
NO. znr: WANTS no dog what can't
shump over der City Hall :"
But y"n made Il fair bargain and
said you'd take him."
II cant help dot. When hays ~ for
Il dog he shall be able to shump like il
pird.'
And the Young man drew his brindled
dog ont of the house and back to the
MAJ kct. where he offered him for 50
cents without getting a buyer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
Baby May.

Baby May has fallen asleep. God
whispered such sweet words To the
baby child. and the melody of the
angels WAS SO unlike the lullabicS all
mothers sing. that the child listened
enrapturcd, and a< the soft low music
continued, and the gentle Savior held
ont His arms t" the suffering one, Baby
May nestled her little head close to the
Christ heart, and sleeps Il long sweet
sleep.
Poor. tired baby. For weeks Pain
has mulSed it. and has spared her charge
II" suffering. The round baby face has
grown white and thin, and shows 81
plainly how great has been the agony.
But God IN His great mercy, God in
His infinite kindness. has dismissed the
harsh nurse. and Soothcd Baby Nav to
sleep not the sleep (which knows no
wax ing. but to that sleep which opens
ones eyes III heaven. The gentle Christ
bends lovingly over the little one. and
her face. catching the reflection of His.
sends back II smile, not of earth, but of
heaven.
Needless of everything Baby MAY
sleeps. The little caSkct is smaller
than the cradle. but baby doesn't mind.
They >trrw the child with flowers. Gods
flowers, the only things pure and sweet
enough for such as this but the little
fingers 50 wont To pluck them in pieces
d" not essay to gather them now. and
the Sru Ptured hands clasping the tiny
r"Seh'Ids. remIn, ON" of IA pretty carved
vase guarding choice flowers.
Baby May does not move. does not
moan or cry. There ac no spasms
convnl>ing her little form. no suffering,
n" agony now. God has driven out
those that prof;ne His temple, and He
stands guarding it with Jealous eye.
o. happy, happy little May, you have
fonnd rest. ., baby, baby, your little
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

used ter pray to And his little boy
Jesus DO you know him. misSus
Daddy used ter say dat JeSnS loved
little chilcrnS; dat he'd carry 'em in his
arms, like de lambs. YOU know. Will
he. missy o. will he take me some
time p
Il hope 50. Jim. | am sure of it
Poor Jim -
There WAS silence for moment The
great. rough captain had knclt at the
childS side, and with uncovered head
and tear dImmed eyes was leaning over
him. Pickering through the forest
came the last waning light from the
burning wreck. stranded on the shore.
Overhead the leaves began to whisper
together of the coming morning. and
the groups of passengers standing be
tween the trees looked ghaStly and dim
Suddenly the boy sat upright.
30, missy . I'm so glad dat We all got
t" de shore. Twas IL right bad place
fer me, dough. in dat smoke and fire
.. see, see, missy, de mornin's comm,
COMM" and he leaned toward the dim
east, gazing intentIy into the family
reddening sky. .'See, DeN's light dare.
missy I'm glad, fer Is so tired. |
want to rest u bit :" and he sank slow
~ back, ''De New Years comin',' he
continued in low. half whisper. '.an'
he shell take de lambs in his arms an
carry 'em in his bosom Pm so glad I,
Good-night. missy ~ and without Il
moan the smoke blurred eyes closed.
the fire Scor,'hed hands dropped peace
fully. and the child'S spirit fled away
through the chill. gray dawn of the
coming morning to find its place in the
SaviomrS loving aims. The New Year
had come, bringing ii new life to little
Jim. The foRJIrgationdiist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
A Drawback.

Di couI~c ii was in Detroit that "A
>"ap-haircd N"iIm" man WAS drawing II
big hrimdlcd dog around. anxious to find
Il purchaser. y c"rpnlcnt old chap,
smoking Il long pipe and d"dging the
rain. finally halted the y"mng man and
asked
MY frent, how little you Wants tor
dose dog p
1.-Two dollm> will take him.. WAS the
reply land Il better dog never stood
on t"mr legs and howled."
'.Nhcll. S""m along nit me contin-
ntd the old chap, raising his umbrella
He paddIrd Il full mile. through the
pouring rain. the young man and the
hrindled dog at his heels. and reaching
home at last the dog was led in, the old
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

lite on earth is finished MANY times
earth seems bright and beautiful, baby ;
there ale pleasures and joys that come
to us, and fill us with rejoicing. But
earth Is earth after all. and its blessings
fade as all earth-born blessings do.
There is night as well as day. baby, in
TINS world there are sorrOwS and
TRIALS, great grief>, baby, that weigh us
down, burdens that we find hard to
bear, but you have escaped them all.
on have gone to sleep early in the
day, little one you will know no dark
ness, for when You waken it will he
morning. No wonder YOU smile, Baby
May, resting, aS you do. in the arms Of
the Christ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
VOLUME 39---NUMBER 1899.

the injury i'll the readirSt and most cN-
pediti"uS manner. This mixture may
he procured III the drug stores. hut if
not thus accessible, Slakc lump of
quIcklImc IN water, and IS soon as the
water Is clcar mix il with the oil and
shake it well. If the case is urgent .
pour boiling water over the lime. and
II will hccomc clear in five minutes.
The preparation may he kept bottled in
the house. and it VIII hc lS good six
months old as when first made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
Travelled Dogs.

The captain ot Il \anant boat has :,
fine. curly dog. which never misses
making Il tIip with his master if he can
help 1t. lie likes the hustle and lttl,
excitement of getting under way. and
going on shore again. aS well a> old
sailors love the sea. He is quite socia
bile. and well acquainted with the regu-
lar passengers. They know his prcu-
lilritirS, and he knows some of theirs.
If he does not regularly beg" he is
still sharp enough to hang around
those VIII" are rather lihcIallN disposed.
He generally gets his penny "r iive-rcmr
piece. and then Oft he hounds tu the re
tIc>hmrmt table. and lays it out in cake
as orderly aS Il boy. He would Scurn
t" eat it off the floor. like Il dog which
had never been taught good MANNERS.
He hunts up his master and puts the
cake in his hand. and then stands hv
dec"r"u>lN and c;ii>. piece Icy piece. rs
il is broken of tor him
Another smart Yankee do" has Il taste
tor visiting. He goes down tn the de
pot and steps aboard the train. without
the customary littl. ceremony at the
ticket office: and when ii reaches the
right town he bounds oil and pays Il visit
to some family friend of his master. He
never makes Il mistake about the town
nor the TAIN. and i such Il fine. imtclli-
gent fellow. he always meets with a
Welcome. He usually spends two OF
three days on his trips. and 40 doubt
picks up considerable dog lore in his
travels. do not know whether the
mighter show him any particular at
tcntion on his return. Int he iS on good
terms with them all.
y fine Newfoundland dog WAS once
sent Oh Il journey 10y water all 10y him
self. aud on his neck WAS tied Il card
with this inscription. ''Plra>e give me
Il drink" VIII" could resist such an
appeal ! The good fellow did not want
tnl food or water during the tIip. and
he waggcd his tail and tossed his head
in Il way that said "Thank yuu." as
plainly aS words could speak.
Be kind to all these dumb friends
that God has placed around you. fol
remember he notices every sparrow that
falls. There is record kept every day
of your deeds and words. and even youl
feelings. toward them. Presbyterian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
snsiness DIRECTORY.

E,,iHc>S and Locdiion Of he Icdd-
Et..uc~~ HnH~c~ in 81. J0hHSbHvy.
l.ri,ultur.il Tools and Hardware.
.. sons. Hnvt'- El"rk l.. Il. -
ipothrcaric-.
..<.UNN No. :, Bank Block Main 81.
Attnrncys at Law.
... MAY over L. K. Office and Post Office.
...Ila- N".2 Cal"d"nan Hlk.. up stairs.
.INf.u Ntiu 81. over Hall \ Flrtchrr's.
... -rIir iI"hrr.
,:nnk- and stationery.
...r. LOWEI.L. Calrdnnian Elk. Main ST.
Book Flinders.
.~.p<rN CO.. Arts. Monument Square.
thanks Legal and business.
r-rlN. s. co.. Monument square.
Bakers and C"nfcclioners.
.-. ..tuLLT Main Street
tIutirin.. Hats and Gaps.
.. v.n..E l.ink Il"ck "pp"Sii" 81. Johns
r..-. a. ,',r iu i;'ady Made Clothing. Hats
....- FURNISHING. G"nd-. etc. crc.
tlothin:: for Men and Boys.
...u.>NK~ \ co. Fairbanks Village.
tr,.L,r, tII~> aud Stone Ware.
....l.ut\k> \ co. Fairbanks Village.
." D. '',',',,,
...,....,,. ,..., ,..,,.
-,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19
JofrL.s.

ST. JOHNSBIRl HOUSE,
MAIN HikEEI. ST. JOHNsBIRY. VT.
GEO. Il. WALKER. Proprietor.
AVENUE HOUSE.
RAILROAD STREET ST .IoH>sHIrRy VT
HOWE \ MORRISON. Proprirt"rs.
MEMPHREMAGOG HOUSE,
NEwPORr VT
W. +. BOWMAN. Proprietor.
RUSS HOUSE
SAN FRAN'ISCo. CAIIFoRNIA.
y IL. SEN MOI !; y co. PrupTictorS.
MT. MtNSFIELD HOTEL,
STOWE. VT.
y irst class Hotel with all the modern improve.
mcnts. Accommodations for 300 GUESTS
y. i. KELLER. Manager.
ST. JAMES HOTEL,
FRANKLIN SQUNRE RosTnN
\ first class hotel in every respect.
tfW kEE BUCK. Proprirtnrs.
ST. JULIAN HOTEL.
PORTLAND. MAINE
GEO. L. WARD. Proprietor
MARLBORO HOTEL.
~. WASHINGTON STREET. ROsTON.
On the American and European Plan
y T. STEVENS. Proprietor.
Formerly "t fr"it"r House. Bradford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

SMALL-TALK.- Jack - screamed a
bright eyed. goldcm-haircd. iair-faced
little girl of not more than six summers.
to her Younger brother, who had
dumped himself under the wall. where
he was digging sand with Il strip of
Shinglc ''Jack, you good-tor- nothing
little scamp, you ar" the torment of my
life Come right into the house. this
minute. or I'll take the very hide off IN
you. Come in. | say" "Why, TottN.'
exclaimed her father. W h" chanccd to
come up at that moment. ''what i'll the
world are Nnu s;lyimg! Is that the way
you talk Ia Nour little brother - 80,
no. papa. answered the child. prompt =
lN. and with an innocent smile. I'VE
was playing keep house. and | am Jack :
mamma. and was talking to HIM IIst as
mamma talked To me, this morning.
never really spank him, a> mamma
does me sometimes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

LINE WATER FOX BURNS. The rcadi-
est and most useful remedy for ~cald>
and burns Is an cmbrocatinu of lime
water and Iiuseed oil. These simple
agents combined form thick. cream
like substance. which ctfrctually cX-
cludeS the air from the injured parts.
and allayS the inflammation almost in
Stantly. \ case is recorded where. =,
child fell backward into Il bHth-tuh of
boiling water. aud WAS nearly tilNcd
from her meek to below her hips. Her
agonicS wrIc indiScribahlc hut her
clothing being gently removed. and the
lime aud oil preparation thickly spread
over the injured surface, she WAS sound
asleep i'll five minutes. Subsequently Y
the pats We're carefully washed with
warm milk and wafer three times Il day,
the oil dressing renewed. and the little
patient rapidly recovered. Though all
the Scalded skin came off she did not
have il scar. This remedy leaves no
hard coat to dry on the sores. but sof-
tens the parts and aids nature to repair
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

VI ITO l. ~ co
.,-.,lIirr-' Monument, 81. .Johnsbury.
.,.. ,up> per annum ------------S $40
...... 40 dN.ucr -----.------.------S 800
-..r.-.rihrr Will lind "n his paper in con
o O." ..,ru,. th, datrtu which he has paid.
....r s. ur,,'-~IrN.
.r... 10 caledonia Comfy. Suh>cr-
'''' count, Will remit with their sub
...ui- ~ .,ddItinu tnr postage. a. the
....- lIl p,-tag, on til" Cdiei"HidH to
.f.,. lt the ~ .InhnShurN Post Office.
,.....n. 90 all kinds don" al living prices.
''' .. ri,ru machinery and skilliul work
. ...ud- ui Lob Printing can hr done aS
....,.. o. iu the cities.
.,,r,uL>. card and Paper stock constantly
Eih'.- "f Advertising:
mes one inch spaced one week. 81 .0O
L.|r r..,Ul lIuuIncr.. ----------.-- ---- -
... . ...t.-l one week ----------------
... f cont llnutnt''..- -- H.
.u'h "t spaced per year 90
...|- .or YEAR teach lnrl, .----..------l.nu ~
--It,~. Notices To Legislature. etc.l. ..In
....- I,rT square one week ,--..----. ! -
..t cont iuIIluc,.. --.-----.--.- 81
.m.ui. illustrated ,rih cuts treHfg-
'.,ure Or@r NcGIr rates. No nbjecfi"nd
~, r"reired and nothing bW ieIitimGh
-t,ip sOiicifed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19

The GRIEF> OF CIIILDIIooD.= these
bitter SorrowS of clildhood when SOL
row Is all new and strange. when hope
has not Vet got wings tn fly beyond the
DAYS and weeks. and the space from
summer Ia summer seems mraSureicSS.
"Ah. my child. You will have real
troubles to fret about. 10y and by" is
the consolation we have all of us had
administered to lis in our childhood
hnd have repeated to other children
since we have been grown up. We
have all of us sobhcd so piteou>ly.
standing with tiny bare legs above ouI
little socks. when we lost sight of our
mother or nurse i'll some strange place ::
but we can no longer recall the poigman-
cy of that moment and weep over it, as
we do over the remembered Sui1crirgS
of five OF ten years ago. Every one of
those keen moments has left its trace.
and lives III lis still. hut such traces
have hlrut themselves iIrcvocahly with
the tirmrr texture of our youth and
manhood and 50 il comes that we can
look on at the troubles of childhood
with smiling disbelief in the reality of
their pain. Surely. if we could recall
that early bitterness. and the dim
gucsseS. the strangely pcISpcctivcic>S
conception of life that gave the bitter
ness its intensity. we should not pooh
pooh the grirf> of our children. Child
hood has no forebodings but then. it
is Southrd 10y no memories of outlivel
snrruws. Ge0rgc Eliot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1875-11-19


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