St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-22

ZONE MANS IDEA"
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long over the rails at great speed,
+ was behind time on account of
wreck of two freight trains. 1t was
a straight road and the engineer had
pulled open the throttle and let her
20" trying to make up lost time.
In one of the drawing-room cars,
which was nearly filled, sat a young
man, reading. He was going
through" therefore had settled down
to his,reading paying, butittle atten-
ton to those about him, or to the
scenery outside as they went flying
along.
AS the train steamed out of a
station where they had made short
stop, another young man entered the
car and took the only vacant chair,
which was the one next our friend.
At the slight disturbance caused by
the porter placing the young mans
grip upon the floor, the other one
glanced up, Instantly his manner
changed, he wheeled about and let
ting papers and magazines fall to the
floor, he exclaimed Twill Haskins!
How in the name OF wonder, did you
get here, of all the persons know,
YOU are the last | expected to meet
to-day" Indeed, this is as much of
surprise to me as to YOU" Haskins
replied, Business brought me here,
but did not expect to find you here.
Winfield, are you on your way home"
Am started for there, but am to
spend few days with Aunt Helen,
she lives in Newburgh. | intended to
90 directly home, but Auntie is very
anxious | should be with her tonight
to attend a reception given by the
Christian Endeavor Society OF the
church she attends. A big time is
expected, they are to have report
OF the Cleveland convention
through their delegate. Oh, by the
way, Will, you were at the conven-
ton were you not? | was greatly
disappointed at not being there, and
had my plans all laid and was to be
there without fail, but there was
positive demand for my services in
another direction, so there went my
vacation. That convention must
have been grand success in spite of
strikes and some not daring to start
for fear of not getting there. You
were there, give me report"
Wheeling around in his chair, so he
could look out the window instead OF
at his friend, the young man replied,
Il happened to be in Cleveland at
that time, was there only on bust
ness, and was there week before,
but about all could hear was about
the coming convention. Every body
was getting ready for the convention.
every one talking convention, until ]
about decided, as | found | must
wait another week, that it must be,
No business transacted until after
the convention And as the build
ings blossomed out in the yellow and
white buntings and festive air pre-
vaded everywhereit was quite catch
ing"
Good, go on" said Scott. 1T
must have been fine if you caught
the soul inspiring chorus"
oh, but | did not" replied Has.
kins, II was interested as anyone
would be, as the trains landed he car.
loads of people, and they began to
number among the thousands there
had to be some rushing done to take
care for them in proper shape, but as
for the Christian Endeavor part, beg
to be left out until can find one that
lasts outside ola big convention. Easy
enough to be one then, for you are
out of style if you do not wear at
least one badge, possibly three or
four. think those mystic letters C.
+. mean about what little boy told
me they did. l was waiting on the
sidewalk, trying to get chance to
go into one of the churches to hear
some Of the notables, and noticed a
little fellow at my side. He seemed
to be watching for chance to dodge
under somebody's arm, and find a
way through. He looked so bright
and energetic l said to him, Going
IMP You just bet am, if can get
in, Gov. Mckinley is going to be
there. Ever see him?' | meekly re-
piled No. then said What have they
so many c. E. letters all about, car
you tell me what they mean?' 'Clev
land Energy and Cranky Fasteners
was the quick reply, and away he
went into the crowd.
~ thought he was about right.
don't believe you will find one o.
these delegates that would remember
two sentences after they got home
or one that would 60 into little
society at home and work. dom,
believe it is practical thing. If l did
and knew it would stand in the shop