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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

Among wise saws attributed to this
period of his career are "Do not monkey
with the buzz saw" and never play sec
ond fiddle without keeping your eyes on
the shoes Of the first violin"
Once when Roscoe Conkling refused to
perform, Mr.. Platt, who was PLAYING
second fiddle, followed Conkling out OF
the place, and it is only within year or
two that he has consented to play in
Washington again.
The consuming ambition of his later
years has been the perfection of that tai
ent for music which he showed only to
his early intimates in Owego. When he
goes down into Wall street among the
sordid agents of accumulated capital
little do they wreck the softer, truer side
OF his nature. And yet wrecking is
right in their line. When they respond
to his appeals for funds for some noble
cause (such as the prevention of harmful
legislation) they do not dream that the
click OF the cogs and the whirr OF the
wheels Of his mighty machine speak to
him. the master spirit, of harmony-al-
ways harmony.
AA'o iho'eStN ihuSSu W uiNSIoC lISITu'
ments enabled him to evolve one grand
song from so heterogeneous conglome-
ration as an Irish harp, a French horn,
Schenectady squedunk, a Fourth Ward
bazoo, and either. Even Johann Strauss
might 60 to the senate if he could do
that.
Many anecdotes are related of Mr..
Platt's kindly disposition.
He often interviews himself saving
hours of thankless toll to the hardwork-
ing reporters Of New York newspapers.
His favorite Christmas present to his
young friends throughout The state is an
office, and so famous has his generosity
in this regard become that he can scarcely
60 out anywhere without being asked
for place.
This amuses him, and he sometimes
laughs until he gets black in the face over
it,
Mr.. Platt's business card reads:
THOMAS c. PLATT,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Express Company.
-[John Paul Babcock, in the New York
Criterion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
WOrryin'.

Come, John, let's set awhile beneath this tree
And talk the matter over, you and me.
The highest neighbor lives mile from here
So we can think aloud without no fear,
Ofcourse we know the Lord amt fur awav
But then he'll listen friendly, dare say.
And p'raps few stray angels are around:
But they won't trouble no one, I'll be bound
So II tell you we're alone you see.
We're bout as much alone's we orter be.
Well; John. you set to worryin' night and
Cos ali creation seems t. have gone astrav
The times is out of j'int, that's what you
think;
The. cbasms there, and we're just on the
brink.
Wisdom are dyin' out, and honest men
So scarce they're only met with now and
then.
The old religions kind o. lost its grip;
There's too much love and not enough of
whip.
To sum Vt up, the world is headed wrong;
The rights afraid. and evils awful strong
Now. John. think you made big mistake,
II God amt noddin' need you keep awake1
John, Gods right here a. watchin things You
And il He's patient can't you, too, be so7
Why don't you let him run this world alone |?
He doesn't need your arm to prop his throne.
SO long as Heis at the helm, my friend,
You're sartin sure to reach your journeys
end.
No use to worry, tho the waves run high;
No use to worry, tho the rocks are nigh.
The Cappen's wide awake, and knows
what's best;
So all you've got to dos to be at rest.
The man who does each day the duty given,
Amt never more than stones throw from
Heaven;
And true religion every soul will fill
That listens as God whispers, "Peacel be
still"
-lGeorge H. Hepworth, in New York In
dependent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
Springfield
Republican
A New England Leader
Clean, Independent, Able,
Able,
Complete and Interesting Newspaper.
ESTABLISHED INf1S24
BY SAMUEL BOWLES

The public commentator and support of
and cordial than they have been in the past
year. They inspire its conductors to en-
deavor constantly to make 1t better.
The cheapening Of some of the elements in the
cost OF newspaper production together
with generous public patronage have en-
abled THE REPUBLICAN to enlarge its out
lay for brains. Its total expenditures
steadily increase, and its readers are now
receiving a richer return for their money
than ever.
THE REPUBLICAN is In no sense a class news
paper. 1t appeals to all sections of the
community, excepting alone the low and
vicious. 1t Is keenly alive to the new prob
lens which attend the progress Of civiliza-
ton. 1t recognizes the immense value of
corporate combinations Of capital in i'm
proving social conditions. But 1t also
appreciates that the greatest danger to
individual freedom and democratic govern
ment lies in the unrestricted operations of
aggregated wealth. 1t conceives one of
its chief missions as public newspaper to
be the advocacy of the rights of the plain
people.
THE REPUBLICAN reports the news Of Western
New England. especially Western Massa-
chusetts. with the utmost thoroughness.
Its general news service is Of the best 1t
devotes liberal attention to literature and
the arts. to social, industrial and scientific
questions. THE SUNDAY REPUBLICAN con-
tains each week numerous magazine feat
ures of great interest and value.
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN presents care.
fully edited and arranged review of the
news and choicest editorial literary and
other features of the Daily and Sunday, 1t
is invaluable for all New Englanders away
from home and for all others who want a
wholesome, interesting and helpful family
newspaper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
Try 0rain.O Try uraIn.Oi

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
All Sorts.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

Specimen Copies OF either Edition sent free
on application. The Weekly Republican
will be sent free for one month to any one
who wishes 10 try it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
To 90 to klondike

Women load and unload vessels in the
ports of Japan.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chiet," says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
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Coughs, Colds, Whooping Coughs, etc. "
1t is idle to experiment with other RENE
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just sgood as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
They are not as good, because this
remedy has record of cures and besides
is guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottle free at Flint Brothers drug
store.
A Russian thistle nine feet in circum-
ference was recently found growing by
the wayside in the Santa Fe valley, New
Mexico.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain Of
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Sold by all druggists throughout the
world. Be sure and ask Tor Mrs. Wins
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II, cnme nj tho rura1 dict rictc Of Ho1.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

The wearing OF orange blossoms as a
bridal decoration originated in the days
Of the Crusaders.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
Relief In Six Hours,

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by "New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account OF its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention of water almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy.
Sold by c. c. Bingham, 81 Main ST.,
Druggist, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
A Vermont couple named Winter and
Frost were recently married.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
To Cure a Cold One Day.


Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25 cents.
Almost more than any horse sense is
claimed for an equine owned by Otis
West Of Milo. Me-, which, when his shoe
bothered him the other day, instead of
walking into the barn as usual when un-
harnessed walked deliberately to the
backsmith's shop and held up his foot
for new shoe.
CALIFORNIA IN DAYS, via Chicago
Union Pacific and Northwestern Line.
No change OF cars. All meals in dining
cars. Two trains daily, with irstclass
and tourist sleepers. Personally con-
Quoted excursions every Thursday to
California and Oregon. For rates and
other information ask your nearest ticket
agent or write,
H. A. Gross, G. E. P. A., 423 Broad
way. New York.
!. E. Britain, N. E. P. A., 6 State street,
Boston, Mass.
In the island of San Domingo there is a
remarkable salt mountain, nearly four
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
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blood purifier and nerve tonic. It cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
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stores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
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Flint Bros. Drug Store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

In some OF the rural districts of Hol-
land smoking is commonly INDUCED in
in the churches.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

An old gypsy named Rafael has asked
the emperor of Austria to invest him
with the dignity of king of the gypsies
because he can prove his direct descent
from Pharaoh.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

In the island of San Domingo there is
salt mountain, nearly four
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

A chopper of wood in Milo was found
at work recently with huge cow bell
attached to his back in such manner
that every motion of his body caused a
clangor likely to drive away timid wild
cats and shatter the stiffness of the for
est. When asked why he persisted in
creating such disturbance he remarked,
mo IDOL shoot me for deer"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-12-08
Twinkling oftho stars.

a discovery of much interest to
astronomers has been mado by DR.. t..
IL. j. See, who is in charge Of Lowell
Observatory, at Flagstail, Arizona.
The cauee Of the twinkling Of the stars
has always been a mystery, mono Of
the theories advanced having stood
the test of thorough investigation.
DR.. See has found the cause to be tho
presence in the atmosphere of innum-
cradle little air currents or waves,
which dart through the air and cause
q break in the light from the star The
result 10 that to bcholder on tho
earth the star has the familiar appear
ance OF twinkling. These little air
currents can be distinguished through
the twcnty-four inch telescope very
plainly on nights when this twinkling
is observed most by removing the eye
piece Of tho instruments This dis
covery has beon called to tho nttcn
tion Of the Royal Astronomical sociot}
of london #
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-12-08

| : l. "a
tho wearers of tho army eblue; IoN as
tho escort passes each house, these
true and loyal women cease their talk
and stand quietly till the flag has
passed, when the interesting discus
sion or the latest news is resumed.
Past group of enlisted mon not re-
qnired to attend tho parade marches
tho escort. Each man stands ''aitcn-
ton" and removes his cap. A group
OF small boys at play is next passed
Every ono, n true soldiers son, stands,
cap in hand, till Old Glory has passed.
I have seen this same small boy grow
up, pass through the "Point,'' and
command one of the platoons in tho
escort after graduation, and maybe in
the snme company commanded by his
father. This march around the post
has at last brought the escort opposite
the right of the line Of paraded troops,
when the colonel commands attention,
and down the line passes the glitter
ing guard.
On reaching n point in tho front Of
the centre of the paradad command
the escort forms line facing tho regi-
mont, the two color-sergcants march
ing to the front till twelve PAGES in
front Of the colonel and his staff.
Arms are then presented to the flags
by command Of the colonel, and while
the trnmpeters again sound "To tho
Color" the flags arc allowed to fly to
the breeze, the lances are lowered in
acknowledgment Of the present."
and now the moment is ono to fill the
soul of evory lover Of his country with
thrill that is indescr|babe. Tho
silk and tasseled flags, caught by tho
rays Of the sun, shine and glisten in
front of the solid ranks OF blue-and-
gold uniforms mnssed across the deep
green sward Of the parade ground--a
picture difficult for any pen to portray.
Aftor the sounding of "thc Color" tho
two sergeants march to their places in
the parade; and the escorting compa-
ny, haying faithfully carried out its
sacred duty, now wheels into column
Of platoons, and headed by the band
with inspiring music proceeds on down
the line md around in the rear of the
regimont, whence, without music, it
goes to it's proper place in the line, and
tho formal dress parade is begun.
After parade the color-guard escorts
the flags to the place where they arc
preserved
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-12-08

The liverymon and haokmen may
have felt tho effect OF the change in
the new method Of individual trans
poftation in the cities; yet the horee
is still in demand for the saddle and
for family carriages and buggies, and
this demand will increase just in pro-
portion to tho common use of tho cleo
trio chr and the wheel. l
\ Already ladies who do not like the
wheel have taken to the saddle to got
tho exercise and tho hiring that tho
wheelist has found so beneficial from
her spin in the country. This habit
will soon increase until there will soon
DO demand for safe saddle horsos for
Indies.
The bustle and careless movement OF
cars and wheels on tho streets require
Tor the safety Of those in carriages
that their horses should be accustomed
to those things as we'll as to tho sudden
noises which they arc apt to hear in
tho oity. The horse to DO used in tic
city for family safety, either under tho
saddle OF in tho carriage, must beI
trained for city life. Tho horses, there
fore, which will be in special demand
III IHe cltles must De trained Tor the
purpose. This will require selection
in tho breeding, and especial caro- in
handling from their first years until
they aro prepared for use.
Tho number of accidents which have
happenedin the last few years through
tho frightened horse and the accom-
panylng runaway has become alarming,
and calls for remedy.
This must be found in tho proper
training of the horses to be used. Tho
horas breeders who wish to secure
good prices for tho horsos they would
sell in tho home market, will do woll
to tako note Of tho kind OF horse in
demand. Buyers for this kind Of a
horse IRE always plenty, and they do
not hesitate to give high prices, whom
they, can bo assured that the horse they
purchase has tho senso and tho train
ing ho needs to be. perfectly safe in tho
cities.
Good saddle horses md stylish and
safe carriage horses will always bring
high prices and can be as easily raised
rs others. The.little extra care they
need i'll training will be we'll paid for
when they are sold. Farm Nows.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1897-12-08
"ESCORT. TO THE COLOR. Z !
ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE OF
ALL MILITARY OBSERVING CEs.

Bringing tho Flags to tho Roginont Dur-
Ing Parade Tributes OF Respect i aid
by Every Ono as tho Proud Color Boar
Ors March Along with "Old Glory.n
Lieutenant B. w. Atkinson, u. s. a..
writes IN article Oh '"The Escort to
tho Color" for st. Nicholas. Lieuten-
ant Atkinson says:
There is nothing that more conduces
to make a good, true. and loyal soldier
than to inoulcate in him lovo and re-
spect for the flag he has sworn to up
hold md defend. 10 bring about
this end there are certain ceremonies
III the army that are intended to inn
press the wearers of the uniform with
the dignity Of tho flag. One Of these
ceremonies is called tho "Escort to tho
Color" and it 10 the finest and most
impressive of all military observnnces.
Every regiment carries two flags: one
the national, the other Tho regimental,
which carries the number and name of
the regiment. These flags are kept at
the residential quarters Of the colonel,
or at his Office, where they are zeal
ously cared for. 1t is when the regi-
ment parades, and these flags are to be
brought to the troops, that the escort
to the color is carried out.
When the regiment has formed line
on the parade, the colonel details a
company to bring tho colors aud cs-
cort thom to their place in the line.
The company marches in column Of
platoons, headed by tho band, which
does not play as tho march down the
front Of the limo is made. The two
color-sergeants, old and faithful sol
diers appointed to these desired places
by reason Of long service and military
bearing, march botweon the two pla-
toons. Upon arriving i'll front of tho
building whore the flags are kept line
is formed, tho band standing on the
right OF tho escort
The first lieutenant, with drawn
sword, followed by the two color-scr-
geants, who are followed in turn by
q sergeant armed with rifle, enter
tho building and receive tho flags.
Whom the olor-bearors appear, fol-
lowed by the lieutenant and the SCR
geant, they halt at tho entrance and
form line, facing tho escort. Arms
arc presented, and the field music (the
trumpoters) sound thrilling call
named, "ro the Color" during tho
sound Of which all stand motionless
with arms Mt the present. After the
sounding Of the color has ended, arms
are brought to the order, and then
column of platoons is reformed, the
two color-sergeants taking places be-
tween tho two -platoons; and, thus
guarded, the march is taken up, tho
band playing u spirited mir.
Around the shady main avenue of
tho post marches the escort, each sol
der erect and appearing rs if he felt
that THO flags were entrusted to him
alone instead Of to the company Of
which he forms SO small part How
ntghlia stfl.H out a IL "trains Of