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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

by one Psychologist that none were
originally placed on the west side of
the river proper, from whence it is in
ferred that the obelisk sympolizes the
rising sun, as the pyramids, all of which
are situated on the western side, SYM
bolize the setting of that luminary.
This obelisk, with its companion. origi-
nally stood at the entrance of a temple
at Heliopolis, and was removed to lower
Egypt, near Alexandria, as tradition
says, during the reign of Cleopatra,
whence the name of Cleopatra's needles
but, in fact, some years later. The
one now on its way to England has long
been PROSTATE, and was granted to
Great Britain by the Turkish authori-
ties in 1901, after the Egyptian cam
paign against Napoleon. The project
of removing it to England was under
taken at that time, but soon abandoned.
Several times since the subject has been
agitated, but without result until last
year, when Professor Erasmus Wilson
assumed the whole expense of it's trans
portation, which is now in fair way
to be successfully accomplished. Sew
eral other obelisks have been removed
and set up in European cities. One of
them, which stands in the centre of the
Place de la Concorde, at Paris, was
brought from its original site in 1886,
at the cost of four hundred thousand
dollars.
In parting with the above ancient
obelisk, the Khedive of Egypt evident
went upon the principle that he might
as well go out of the business entirely /;
so its sister shaft, he intimated to a
representative of the New York World,
he would present to the city of New
York provided he was formerly re-
quested by the proper authorities to do
so. Parties were found who were will
ing to take the contract to transport it
here for one hundred thousand dollars,
and a public spirited citizen promptly
stepped forward and guaranteed the
amount. So it is possible, nay, quite
probable, that we shall be fully as well
equipped with stock of Cleopatra's
needles as our English cousins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
To the Babies.

1, Inc introduction to Baby Days. Shortly to bt
olished by Scribner) by Mrs. Dodge tbe edito,
D. Nlcholas, tells the story of the book bettel
h anyuhng we can say about it. Here it ISL
Not little bits of babies Oh,
Not little, little ones-Oh, mol
But babies just about your size,
Real girls and boys with opened eyes;
Girls who have babies of their own
Dollies the sweetest ever knownl-
And boys in trousers or in frocks
Who don't mind falls and bumps and knocks
Yes, boys and girls whove looked about
Who like to laugh, and dare to shout
Who know horsey from cat
tYou doi Oh, yes, Tn sure of thatD
Well, just such little ones as you
VIII like this book and read it through.
Ifyou can't read then there's mama.
Or Jack or Kate, or dear papa
While you the pretty pictures seek,
They'll make the printed pages speak,
And tell you all you wish to know
Why this and that are so and so.
You'll hear the doggies bark-'ebow-wowl ln
The donkeys bray, the Htties me-ouw,
Horses will leap, and children run
And everything be full of fun
ror All the world with gladness plays,
When we are in our baby. days.
We great big folks who love you so,
Were little once, ourselves, you know;
And you and we, by blessed right,
Are children in our Fathers sight
The world is Gods own picture book;
He turns the pages while we look
We read the stories, sing the songs,
And take what most to us belongs
And spend our lifetime just to know
Why this and that are so and So
God bless us all, through all our ways
And guide us in our baby days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
Agent, Insure Thyself.
[From the Philadelphia Bulletin.l !

An Insurance Agent whose buccinatel
muscles had been developed during a
long and highly successful business ca
reer to most astonishing degree oi
hardness, and whose fertility of imag-
ination was equaled only by his fuency
of expression, while professionally en-
gagged in the impenetrable forests OF
South America, fell in one day with a
huge Boa Constructor.
''Tell me, my saurian friend" asked
he, shave you as yet effected an in
insurance upon your very valuable life n
The Boa Constructor merely wiggled
its tail slightly and winked nervously
with it's left eye. The Insurance Agent
however, regarded these actions as i'm
plying a negation, and briskly contin-
ued, "The act of insuring ones life in
an entirely reliable company-such as
is The Great Chizzlum, which l have
the honor to represents duty that
every individual owes to his family OF
friends. You, my dear serpent, lead a
life of constant danger, and although
the character of the risk will compel
me to charge you somewhat more than
the usual rates, think, think, my good
sir, what sense of acquiescent reliance
in the DEGREES of Providence will accrue
to you when yeu know that, come what
will, your large and interesting wife and
family always will be comfortably pro-
vided for. Pray permit me to consider
the matter as settled and forthwith to
make out an application in your name
for policy"
Having listened patiently to this long
discourse, at it's conclusion the Boa
Constructor turned its regard calmly
upon the Insurance Agent, and in "a
gentle voice observed, "You, presume,
long since have effected an insurance
upon your own life, and new feel the
calm pleasures that you hold out to me- y
"N-no," replied the Insurance Agent,
somewhat disconnected by the turn Civ
en- to the conversation "N-no, regret
to state that have not. The fact is
ssThe fact is" said the Boa Constric-
tor, taking up his unfinished sentence,
"that you have committed a capital er-
ror. My life, trust, will be prolonged
for yet a considerable period but
yours, opine, is worth but few mo-
ments' purchase"
Having said this, the Boa Constructor
crushed the Insurance Agent to a jelly,
licked him all over and swallowed him
whole.
Moral A man does well to adjust
his own affairs before meddling will
the affairs of others.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

B The Golden Rule, at the close of
a second successful year, announces for
the third volume retention of all the
features that have given the paper so
high place i'll the public regard as a
household aud literary journal, and also
the addition of several new ones. Mr..
Murray ssermonsin Music Hall are given
each week, together with his exposition
of the International Bible-Class Les
sons, and leading editorials. His Adj
rondack Tales will be resumed this
month. A department of latest litera-
ture is added, made up of selections
from the best foreign and home maya
zines. The Farm and Home columns,
so quotable and popular heretofore, will
contain sketches of twelve typical farms
in New England. Forty articles are
promised by the ablest and most repre-
sentative writers, on a variety of strik-
ing themes pertaining to the religious,
educational, civil, social, industrial and
physical welfare of the people. The
first paper will be written by Rev. E.
E. Hale. A series of articles by Wen
dell Phillips, on orators and oratOry Is
expected during the year. The literary
page will contain choice poetry, popular
choice stories, reviews and editorials !;
and the children's corner will be filed,
as during the past year, with bright
stories and other entertaining reading.
The terms of the paper are $3.50 per
year. w. H. H. Murray, editor and
proprietor, Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
George Muller.

BY ONE WHO HAS LATELY HEARD HIM.
George Muller, whose "Life of Faith"
has been read with so much interest by
so many Christians in America, is now
in New York City with his wife. He is
about seventy-twO years of age tall
and slender, with heavy, coarse features.
He gives the German accent to some
of our letters, but can be readily under
stood and is never at loss for word.
His earnest prayer, so full of trusting
faith, touches you by its child-like sim
plicity, and brings forcibly to mind
ChIist's command to his disciples, Matt
19: 3, a. Muller seems to have fulfilled
this injunction of our Master more than
most of his disciples of the present day
Never in America nor in Europe, have
L ever listened to so simple, fOrcible,
and beautiful an exposition of Gods
word as he gave from Jude Goth and
2lst. He did not wish to impress us
with his own power of faith he only
stood up before us and let the Christ
life within him shine forth as he was
led by the Holy Spirit. 1t reminded
me of DR.. Alexander of Edinboro', who
seems to have risen above the things of
time and sense, and you feel the power
and peace of long, holy life, like a
broad, deep river without ripple; but
not the child-like simplicity of faith
which shines forth in Muller. BOnar
says:
Thou must be true thysef
If thou the truth wouldst teach;
Thy soul must overflow
If thou another's soul would reach;
1t needs the overflow of heart
To give the lips full speech.
Mr.. Muller's first point was that a
building could not be erected without
a sure foundation ours must be faith
in God; and this faith could only come
from trust in his great and precious
promises as revealed by the Holy Spirit.
He gave some interesting facts of his
own life. He was one of 1900 stu
dents; over 300 of whom were studying
law, medicine, etc. Of the 900 who
were studying theology, only five had
much real knowledge of Christ and
only three of that number were his
faithful, true disciples. Muller was
gay, thoughtless youth, but when God
in his infinite love called him to his
service, he left his gay companions and
Joined himself to the three faithful dis
ciples. For two weeks the finger of
scorn was pointed at him, but that time
having elapsed, no one of his COM
panions said to him, $50 to this theatre
with me, or that club or place of amuse-
ment." During the past forty-eight
years he had read his Bible through
consecutively over 100 times, and. al
ways found it new book. If we would
understand Gods word we must read
a part of the Old and New Testament
each day--connecting all the chapters !;
thus not lose strength and knowledge
by dwelling so much on favorite pas
sages. When he studied Gods word,
he always did SO with reference to his
own heart, for he could not teach others
what he did not know himself And
when we were like God, we should love
one another, of whatever sect, else we
could not be Cody. Thus we add
charity or love to all mankind as a
crowning grace TO our Christian char
acter. L..
New York City, Oct. l8.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
business 9irsetorp.
Name, Business and Location of the lead
ina Business Houses in st. JOhnsburg.

Name, Business and Location of the lead
ing Business Houses IN st. JohnSbmy.
Agricultural Tools and Hardware.
HASKELL & SONS, Hoyt's Block, R. R. st
ApOthecaries.
C. c. BINGHAM, No. s. Bank Block, Main st.
Attorneys at Law.
NJ MONTGOMERY, Jewetts Building R. R. st.
ELISHA MAY. over Hall g. Fletchers Store
EELDEN & IDE, No. ? Caledonian Blk, up stairs.
Books and Stationery.
HOWARD 81 ROWELL, Caledonian Blk Main ST
Book Binders.
C. NJ STONE & Co, Agt's, Monument Square.
BlanI<s--Legal and Business.
c. NJ STONE & CO., Monument Square.
Bakers and Confectioners.
CROSS & BRADLEY, Main Street.
Clothing for Men and Boys.
T.. & T. FAIRBANKS g. Co, Fairbanks Village.
CrOckery, Glass and Stone Ware.
i. s. T. FAIRBANKS & co. Fairbanks Village.
Carpeting, Paper-Hangings, WindOw-shatIes.
+. & T. FAIRBANKS & CO.. Fairbanks Village.
Dentists.
j. L. PERKINS, Caledonan Block, Main Street.
w. /. Goods, Groceries and Fruits,
MATHEWS Il PETTENGILL, Eastern Avenue
Dry Goods, and Ladies' Fancy Goods.
0. II. HALE, Avenue Block, r. r. Street.
L. & I. FAIRBANKS 81 CO., Fairbanks Village.
Furniture and Caskets.
HALL & SWITSER, Main Street.
CALDERW0OD, & SEVERANCE, I.0.O.F. Blk,
File manufacturer.
ST. JOhnsbury File Works, opp. Passenger Depot.
Groceries and Housekeeping Goods.
=. Il 7. FAIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Insurance. Life.)
i. L. SARGENT, (Etna,l Railroad Street.
Iron Founder and Machinist.
LUKE BUZZELL, North end, X. r. Street.
photographs.
ID, A. CLIFFORD, CaledOnian Block, Main Street.
Printers and Publishers.
e. NJ. STONE 81 CO., Caledonian Block, Main st.
Stoves and Tin Ware.
F. F. FLETCHER, Eastern Avenue.
H. E. 81 ID. O. WOODRUFF Railroad Street.
Ii. COWDERY, Eastern Avenue.
Watches, JeweIry and Toys.
HOWARD 81 ROWELL, Caledonian Blk, Main st
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
VOLUME 41---NUMBER 2lOO.

estimated at 100000. The Tribune
responded in an answer, justifying un-
finchingly and copiously every asser-
tion it had made. This was not the
feast Mr.. Park had desired to provide,
and he sought to have this answer
stricken out. The court instead strikes
his motion out; and Mr.. Park, if be
now dares go any further in this mat
ter, will have the opportunity of ex-
planning in full the numerous shameless
swindles with which he has been iden-
titled. The way of the rascal who tries
to silence The Tribune by suing it for
libel is hardy. 7. Tribune, 18th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

Neal Dow was called into the Port
land police station Saturday night to
confront tipsy book agent who insisted
that they drank brandy and water to-
gether on Sound boat recently. When
the irate apostle of temperance got
there, the fellow explained that he
drank the brandy and Dow the water.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
To Builders and Lumber Dealers.

The subscriber has completed his mill in
victory and is now prepared to furnish lumber
ana dimension timber of almost all kinds. HIS
Trees are large and he can furnish long and heavy
lumber for especial purposes The subscriber hav-
ihg been in the business more than thirty years
matters himself he understands what builders
rily. DANIEL, COLBY.
ST. Johnsbury, Nav 4. 1875 71tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26
INSURE
Against Accidents

am authorized to provide protection for the
people against the casualties which happen to them
every day. Come and see me. EDW RID II
FARR, Agent for Travellers Life and Accident
insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., Office
over Bingham's Drug Store st. Johnsbury, Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

VILE DRINK.-The Louisville Courier
Journal, which lives in state where
whiskey ought to be good if any
where, indorses the statement that
probably nine hundred and ninety mine
gallons out of every thousand that are
sold as brandy are made from vile
compound of whiskey swill, distilled
spirits and chemical denominations, and
adds "And as it is also equally true of
whiskey, what in the name of goodness
are we all to do for something to drink /?
1t looks as if we are to be driven to the
pump in spite of us. If the world at
large knew of what vaillainous stuffs
brandy and whiskey and wines are
made of, the present crop of drunkards
would be about the last, or, at any rate,
all future crops would be small. Nearly
OF quite all the liquors that are retailed
nowadays are undoubtedly slow but
sure poison, and to drink them habit
ually is simply a roundabout way of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

~ The Tribune painted, without
shrinking, the portrait of Trenor w.
Park. He thereupon sued for the dam
age thus done him-a damage which he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

committing suicide, and unless you
guard yourself carefully the way is not
SO very roundabout either.
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ComnIaintS.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-26

The introduction to sBabv Davs, fsbortlr +o he
published 81 by Scribner) by Mrs Dodge. the editor
OF 81 Nicholas tells the story of the book better
enan anything we can say about it. Here it ISL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-04-18
Won the Kettle.

Aa Engiisb bishop lately told this
good story at bis own expense lie
vas 10 the babit os travelling iHcogat-
70 about bis parish, after the fasbion
OF the god Asroun Alrsschied, a1d
ia one II bis walks came upon q
groGp Il men who were wrangling
over some matter
w Ell, my good men," said bis
lordship, What are you doing !"
The RESPONSE Of one Of the men
was nor calculated 10 plea-e and en-
courage toe smisbls prelate We
been a lyIo', be said
Lying" said tie b0rrifsd bishop.
Nv bat DO sou mean ?"
"Wby, yer see" was the expiana-
iion ''Oae Of IS fun 4 kitile, and
We been o rryin' who can tell the big
gesI lie to have il
Shocking II said The bishop aad
straight way improving the occasion
be turned to impress upon the siuDers
The enormity Of lying. II. isf.rmed
them that be had been tsGgh; that
enc Il tie greatest siss Was 10 lie,
aud 10 i4et. 50 strongly bad this been
urged apOs him that never in the
whole course Of his life had be told a
lie.
No sooner bad the excellent bi-h-
op made this announcement than there
vas a gleef0l shout Gle th' COVER
Bartb' kttle! Gle III guFerDor ih'
kittle -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-04-18

Toe eoFersign rsmsdy scr ailmeotz
= shsDFooing. and hs -ho Inherit
The trade y hlin'iod IN bis ebildnood
iDr tie sake Of modesty. ShrH1pos.
srs are in constant demand a. al
most every corner oae ia net. feeling
bis way by the aid Of the long staff.
and blowing the whistle that desir.
mates has avocation. The women
have graceful, modest bearing in
public never forward. In marriage
they shave the eyebrows and stain
the teeth as tribute to the husbands
honor.
Among the better classes great
care is taken 10 the education Of wo-
men, and tine, pains, and patience
are expended uPoa music History,
romance. aod instructive iacls are
ippsrt.d bv ,rsdiIiOnsry poetry that
is suog TO the accompaniment Of the
ssmiseu. an instrument not nnliks the
osnj', nut With e square b .dy The
soealizstion is harsh aad disagreea-
Die.
Crime i speedily and severely re-
buked. The capital ponishments are
hari-keri, beheading. add, for psrri-
eide and the greater ofsuces, cruci-
ixion. The hsri-kari has been much
modified of la.e 1t is reserved for
State offenders, 10 whom considera-
tion is due, b1s death demanded Or
dInarily the execution takes place in
the temple or ~ the palace Of some
DsisDlo, " ho il ordered % superia-
tend the ceremony A friend r Sec
ouo Is ssiecied, who stsbds by he 81
finder with drawn sword, the ksss-
ns salger j. offered he principal.
10 which lies the koifr f,r dis.B b. sl-
ing, and a. be seizes 10 the ssc nd
elesves ~ his bead at blow This
Is human modification VI the msth-
od requiriu. the prit teipsl 10 cut ia-
% nis abdomen before decspiIssi0o.
This firm, VII bout intsrp. sitIOo u
second. i quite popular a. method
OF seeking death ~hen Vserps3sred
by grief ivr lost irie8d or pa, rUu, .,r
To oppose sea Os troubles. Brhs.d
ing malefaetOrs il done By 5 a'e
agent who has distinguished himself
10 military life The victim j. ,u8d
10 kneeiing posture aad the sx-cu.
tioner, standing behind delivers a
blow with the sword thar severs toe
head. This is then exposed % a
crossbesm by the roadside 10 cru
ci6xiou, the culprit is boanG TO a erv-s
WITH thongs, and after q prescribed
time for sgonized exposure, life is tap
ped with spears. Ire TokaidO. the
great thurUughfare Of japan. j. tbas
or0amenIed with trophies Of justice
70 Isrrify the ill-d'-porsd snd Io 49,
sure the upright.
SSord-mskiBg is considered "A
honorable occupation, and q conn0is-
seur Of blades eau identify the baud
iaOrk Of q celebrated maker With the
certainly with which some oi u re-
c'ignize the psialing Of an old master
To fashion elUthes, make sandals and
household utensils is ignoble aud COZ
fned 10 the Eias, q pro-eribed class.
r p AaderSoa's, Round fhc
U'orld" IN SIr Months
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-04-18
APRIL sEsrIxc.

l heard tvs robins singing ir' ,hc vae'1,
One April day.
And Vim; they said my hcart y I'll uadersiaod
That April day;
''oh, love IS swee. through all the busy daytime.
oh. love Is true In winter and in Iay-sin,e -
But then. you know. the hour was Foily-s play
tine.
Twas Arssi day.
And I, 10 Keep in tune tle merry bi-is.
That April day,
Sang With them tnouShfiessIy some feei 81 -ors--
Twas April dag
~ love is fair, could not help but choose him
Ny lore Is wise oh vhateould I refuse lin,
This AprIi day.
Y ct should hs hear rne s.ns, lei him bevars-
Ills April day.
and if say, I love him. have no c1-e-
It's April day.
The token that he ssnds-oh yes 1 kissn;
And II he sends i not, sa,eiy miss &. I:
But promise, sOpg, OK kiss, DOW pray rha. Il It.
On April day 81
Singing aad lauhging through tl,e words essae.
That April day, ss
Tntil clear. strong yoiec sang back again 4
Oh. april dag
This girl Of smiles and tears this little rover,
With pleasant jcstlux ioss her heart discover
Thy rnirlh Is vision /, her happy hver;
Thou, Aprii-Sisy.
lie clasped my hand and througa the reol We
5 went,
Thas April day,
Singing Ike robIns IL our glad content,
That Aprii day:
Uh. gelden sunshine. and oh, silver raining
Oh. earnes: testing. AMI o. sweet complaining
Two happy hoarts stood Watching daylights wan
Ing,
That April day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-04-18
aWailer nha, kind u be- ].

Waiter. ~bst kasd II PIE is tbi-g
srksd q diner a. 8 Restaurant.
"Wbas kIad Of pie did y'u order,
-ah -
Il ordered lem5n pie. b1E this ap-
pears 10 be dried apple"
Date lemon pie, sab You know
dey has Nay u mixiu' dried spPiss
in de lemon pies bsre, sab. to dat Il
tent dat il requires . mac Vi 'bihty
20 Distinguish 'em apart, sab. lemons
Is sesee, YOU know, aud dey bss 10
'cosouIze EN- - g. to make one lem
% do for sixteen pies, Sab"
1t Is not every waiter shO can
explain the economy Of the house 20
1eIi