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and flowers of all kinds. Over on one side of the garden there were about fifty soldiers. They looked so much like tin soldiers that Ruth thought that perhaps they were. But just then the queen told them to march and they all commenced to march around the garden.
 Ruth was getting tired and hungry from her long journey. and when the soldiers stopped marching she said to the queen, T think I had better go home now, if you will show me the way"
 "Go homei'' said the fairy, Indeed you can't! I brought you here to stay"
 Ruth was frightened and, seeing the door open, she ran through 1t, down the long hall, and out into the street When the fairy saw her running she called to the tin soldiers to go after her, and they all ran through the hall, making ter rible noise.
 Ruth looked back and saw them com- ing and she commenced to run faster, not knowing where she was going. Just as she was turning into another street the soldiers caught up with her and took her back to the palace. When they reached it they put her into room and shut and locked the door. She be- gan to push hard on the door and the room began to shake, and one of the bubble lamps fell down and smashed to pieces.
 It did not make any noise when it fell and Ruth continued to push the door. Then another bubble that was right over the door fell down and smashed on her head. The light that was in 1t began to burn her hair. When she saw 1t she stopped pushing the door and be- gan rubbing. her hair to put the fire out. She got the fire out so quickly that it did not do much damage to her hair. She looked around to see if there were any more lamps that could fall Then down fell the door with a crash.
 She was free now to try to find the way home. The tin soldiers. admiring her bravery, escorted her through a long corridor. Suddenly she found her self home again. She rubbed her eyes and stared about her in wonder. Gone were the fairies, the tin soldiers and the city under the sea. She has never seen them since.
 A little girl, while praying. remembered her soldier brother and wound up this way; And dear Lord I pray that Axel
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Little Johnny had been disobedient and was told that he must be punished, but that he might choose between a whipping and being shut up In dark closet. After 8 moments thought he asked Mamma, who's going to do the whipping?" Why do you ask that?'' queried his mother. Because" replied the youthful diplomat, If you're going to do it I'll take a whipping, but if papa's going to do it I'd rather go in the closet"
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She could not recollect where she was till she saw little brown and white rab- bits running to and fro among the trees and then the memory of it all came back to her and her eyes filled with tears. She went over in the direction of the rabbits hoping to find Bunnie there, when she came upon a little house on which was written "The Wish ing House."
 Florence entered, but no one vas there. 'Oh! I wish I could find Bunnie
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EDNA'S CHRISTMAS.
BY VlLETTA HILLYER.

"HG days were going very fast
 when Christmas would soon be
 here, and most every person was
 helping Santa Claus in getting A presents ready. It happened so one day that Ed. smith, po9r 9s2r,iI ilttle 1e bring her mother, father, sisters and herself something and also bring little Anna Wells, who was sick, something, too When who snoulu presently open the door but T. Brown, dressed up as Santa Claus, asking what she and her family wanted for Christ mas, and upon receiving an answer or what they wanted he was about to de- part when Edna asked him to bring something for Anna Wells.
 Well, Christmas came, and there Tn their best room was a lovely tree and something for each one O. them, also for Anna Wells family and $1O for the doctor and medicines which they needed very much.
 And it was merry Christmas to both families.
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THE HOUSE
 OF WISHING
BY LUCILLE HARPeNDlNG.

NLORENCE was a little girl just
 tI six years old. She was a very pretty child, having large blue
 eyes and long golden curls.
 Florence had little stuffed rab- bit, which she dearly loved. It was pure white and had the prettiest pink eyes that any one ever saw. Her great est treasure was this little bunnie, and she was always wishing that he would
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fairy story to her and had just
 gone to the kitchen to see aDout getting supper ready. Ruth sat there wondering if there really were fairies and wishing she could see one.
 Just then she heard a voice saying, Good evening", little girl" She looked around and saw little lady sitting right in front of the fireplace. She wore a white dress trimmed with pretty sea- weed, and on her head was beautiful crown.
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A little girl. while praying remembered her soldier brother and wound up this way; And dear Lord, I pray that Axel let him get shot In the leg. Amen"
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MKA Al Oh maj" a shrill voice called, IA U as it's owner, tall, thin girl, MI came hurr ing into the kitchen where several children were 4I4 chattering. snuabbling at the
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TITLE RUTH was sitting in the
 large armchair before the fire.
 Her aunt had been reading a fairy story to her and had just 4l>A l-s+ f. hAllf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Fourth of July Abroad.

For Americans the most notable event
of the past week in Europe was the cele'
bration of the Fourth OF July in nearly
all the great capitals OF Europe-except
Madrid. In Brussels, Paris, Berlin, st.
Petersburg, Rome and London the
American flags were flying, and tor
eigners Wed with resident Americans IN
congratulatng America on her past and
in sanguine expressions OF hope Tor her
future. The utterance of the Italia"
fairly expresses the general sentiment
of at least European democracy: we
wish the best success to the friendly nation
which has always been hospitable to
our country" In Paris, at dinner
given by the American Chamber OF Com
merce, all the important commercial or
ganizations of Paris were represented,
and the American flag was flying over
number OF the leading business houses.
Only in Germany, if we may Judge from
cable reports, was the celebration con-
fined to Americans. The speech inter-
preting German sentiment was made not
by German but by our Minister, the
Hon. Andrew D. White. From Canada
British troops came across the border to
share in our national celebration at
Portland, Me-, and Burlington, VT.
These Canadian troops cheered the Pres
ident and American troops cheered the
Queen. But it was in England that
these expressions of good will reached
their elimination. The American Society
in London has for several years cele-
brated Fourth of July by an annual
dinner. This dinner was this week a
great international event. A number OF
eminent Englisbmen were present. A
curious feature of the occasion was the
proximity OF Richard Croker and E. L.
Godkin at the dinncr.table The speech
of the evening was that OF Professor
James Bryce, the spirit OF whose address
is expressed in the sentence, America is
possessed of power to become great
conquering and colonzing people; but
to make great people happy, free ane
prosperous is nobler than any foreign
conquest. Therefore we hope that moth
ing will divert the United States from
this task."- The Outlook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
The Presidents Proclamation.

At 1140 Thursday night the President
issued a proclamation asking for thanks
and special prayers to Almighty God to
be given in the churches last Sunday.
Churches of all denominations heartily
responded to this suggestion, the Jews
following out the Presidents suggestion
in their synagogues on Saturday. In
many of the churches patriotic services
were held in addition to the reading of
the proclamation. Following is the COM
pete text of the proclamation.
To the people of the United States of
America -
At this time, when to the yet fresh re-
membrance OF the unprecedented success
which attended the operations OF the
United States fleet in the bay of Manila
on the first day of May last, are added
the tidings of the no less glorious achieve
ments OF the naval and military arms OF
our beloved country at Santiago de Cuba
it is fitting that we should pause and,
staying the feeling of exult alton that too
naturally attends great deeds wrought
by our countrymen in our country's
cause, should reverently bow before the
throne OF Divine Grace and give devout
praise to God, who holdeth the nations
in the hollow of his hands and worketh
upon them the marvels of his high will,
and who has thus far vouchsafed to US
the light of his face and led our bravesol-
diers and seamen to victory.
therefore ask the people of the United
States upon next assembling for divine
worship in their respective places of meet
ing to offer thanksgiving to Almighty
God, who, in his inscrutable ways, now
leading our hosts upon the waters in I'M
scathed triumph, now guiding them in a
strange land through the dread shadows
OF death to success, even though at a
fearful cost, now bearing them without
accident or loss to far distant climes, has
watched over our cause and brought
nearer to success Of the right and the at
tainment of just and honorable peace.
With the nations thanks let there be
shielded from harm alike on the battle.
field and in the clash of fleets and be
spared the scourge of suffering and dis
ease while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor; and withal, lei
the nations heart be stlled with holy
awe at the thought of the noble mer
who have persisted as heroes die, and b.
filled with compassionate sympathy fol
7 all those who suffer bereavement or en-
dure sickness, wounds and bonds by rea
son of awful struggle. And above all le
us pray with earnest fervor, that He, tn,
: dispenser OF all good, may speedily re
move from us the untold Affections o
war and bring to our dear land the bless
: ings of restored peace and to all the do
| main now ravaged by the cruel strife tn
priceless boon OF security and tranquility
} (Signed) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
S Executive Mansion, Washington July G
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
FROM FOOT TO KNEE

Ohio Woman Suffered Great Agony
From Terrible Sore-Her Story of
the Case, and Her Cure.
"For many years was afflicted with a
milk leg, and few years ago it broke out
in a sore and spread from my foot to my
knee. / suffered great agony. II would
burn and itch all the time and discharge
q great deal. My health was good with
the exception of this sore. tried great
many kinds of salve, but some would
irritate the sore 80 that could hardly
stand the pain. could not go near the
fire without suffering intensely. Some one
sent me papers containing testimonials OF
cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and l told
my husband would like to try this med
icine. He got me bottle and l found it
helped me. kept on taking it until my
limb was completely healed. cannot
praise Hoods Sarsaparilla enough for the
great benefit it has been to me. 1t
clcanses the blood of all impurities and
leaves it rich and pure" MRS. ANNA Il.
EAKEN, Whittlesey, Ohio.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla OF all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Stop! Women,

And consider that in addressing Mrs.
Pinkham you are confding your private
ills to a woman-a woman whose ex-
perience in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that of any living ply
stefan, male or female.
You can talk freely to woman when
It is revolving to relate your private
troubles to a man; besides, man does
not understand, simply because he isa
man.
MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
INVITATION.
Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness areinvited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out Of the vast volume
of experience which she has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
In return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely anywoman, rich or poor, is very
| foolish If she does not take ADVANTAGE
of this generous offer of assistance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

The Vermont State Firemen's Associa-
ton will hold it's ninth convention at
Middlebury July 20, and its annual tour
nament July 81. The hose tournament
is open to the world and $475 are to be
distributed in cash prizes among the
competing companies. The Vermont
state champion prize is beautiful silver
trumpet offered to the Vermont Hose
Company making the best time in the
contest, to be contested fora the annual
tournaments of the State Association
until any company shall win the same
three times, when it shall become the
property of such company. There will
special rates on all connecting railroads
leading into Middlebury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

James E. Fulton, conductor of a
through freight on the Fitchburg fail
road, was killed in Belmont, Mass,
recently. He was running along on top
of the train, when he slipped and fell
between two box cars which passed over
his body. Mr.. Fulton, who resided in
Fitchburg, was the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Fulton Of Burlington.
George W. Reed, prominent and
wealthy citizen Of Montpelier, died sud-
denly July 4, aged 81 years. Until two
years ago Mr.. Reed was secetary OF the
National Life Insurance company, and
had been since its organization in 1852.
He was at the time OF his death treasurer
of Washington county, a position which
he had held tor more than quarter of a
century.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
Hawaii is Ours.

The "Pearl of the Pacific" is now a
part of the United States, the bill to
annex the islands becoming a law
the day congress adjourned. The
president has appointed a commits
sion to arrange for governing the
new possessions and the United
States flag will soon float over the
islands, never to be hauled down
again.
The annexation Of the islands
would probably have never been ac-
complished had it not been for the
war with Spain. Many of the con-
gressmen who had opposed the
scheme before realized that it was
essential to have the islands and it
was clearly seen that the time was
not far distant when some other
nation would secure them if we
didn't.
With the annexation OF these
islands the United States enters upon
a colonial policy, and though it is
new ground for this republic we need
have no fears in following the flag.
The President and congress have
imbibed the spirit of imperialism and
they are no less patriots for so doing.
We hope to see the stars and stripes
flying over Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines, an empire in itself, before this
war is over, and who will dare hau
the flag down once flying on thou
sand islands in the Orient and thu
fertile isle southeast OF Florida. w
are making history faster every day
than we have made it before ever!
year. We are showing Europe tina
we are not money-grabbers but pat
riots. 1t is the purpose of the Creator
that the Anglo-Saxon race shall civ
ilize the world and the planting o
the American flag in the Chinese Sc;
and in the tropical glades of Porte
Rico will do more to civilize tn
people than a century of missionar
work alone. Christianity accom-
plished a great work in the Hawiia
Islands, but it took nearly a centur
to do it. With the Bible protecte
by the American flag the future colo
MES of the United States can be CT,
ilized and chrstianized in a genera
ton. No new territory will be ar
nexed without wise counsel an
mature elaboration, and if we d
eventually occupy the Philippine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
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.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
and Porto Rico the dawn Of new
era will have come for the greatest
nation in the world.
An Ocean Horror.

When the Cromartyshire collided
with the French liner La Burgogne
last week about half as many lives
were lost as have been lost on the
American side in the war with Spain.
In about one hour nearly 600 people
were drowned, not one hrst'class
passenger living to tell the story OF
the wreck. The struggle for exist
ence as the big boat sunk equal the
cruelties of the Roman arena, and
the fact that only one woman was
saved showed how little attention
was paid to the weaker sex when
lives were at stake. The discipline
on board the French boat seems to
have been absent and one passenger
declares the captain only paced the
bridge and swore as he saw the de-
moralization of the crew. 1t is i'm
possible to conceive of any such panic
among the crew of the German or
British transatlantic lines where the
discipline is almost as strict as upon
man of war. The Latin race can.
not ward off a panic as was evidenced
by the Charity Bazaar fire in Paris
and the loss of the French liner Wher
it comes to crisis the Anglo.Saxor
temperament is so constituted that
loss of life is often almost entirely
averted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR.
EDWARD c. SMITH of st. Adams.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
HENRY c. BATES of st. Johnsbury.
FOR TREASURER.
JOHN L. BACON OF White River Junction.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
FRED A. ROWLAND of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR.
o. NJ. BARBER of Arlington.
Republican Congressional Ticket.
FIRST DISTRICT.
H. HENRY POWERS of Morrisvile.
SECOND DISTRICT.
WILLIAM w CIRCUIT OF Barton.
Republican County Ticket
FOR SENATOR'S.
HARRY BLODGETT of st. Johnsbury.
THOMAS B. HALL Of Groton.
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES.
SALMA DAVIS of Sheffield.
STEPHEN d. MORSE of Danville.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.
WALTER p. SMITH of st. Johnsbury.
FOR SHERIFF.
LORENZO SULLOWAY of st. Johnsbury.
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
LEIGHTON p. SLACK OF St. Johnsbury.
FOR HIGH BAILIFF.
A. E. WAKEFIELD of Hardwick.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
DANFORTH b. LESLIE of Wheelock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13

A few months ago the papers con-
tanned the picture and biography of
young Letter and the world stood
amazed at the rapidity with which
he piled up his millions by specializing
in the Chicago wheat pit. Now
comes the other side Of the story and
very little is being said. He has lost
all he made, including 100000
capital with which he began the deal,
and used up all his interest in his
fathers estate. 1t is law of trade
as we'll as physics that what goes up
must come down, and like many an
other Spectator Letter did not know
when to stop. There is no need to
moralize further on Letter and his
lost profits and the incident may now
be regarded as closed.
The clergymen are mixing their re-
ligion with politics these days in
their efforts to secure the chaplaincy
of the next senate. There are now
four candidates in the field and il
may be there are others" The list
now consists of Rev, George w. Nor
row, of Randolph; Rev. Henry W
Bailey, of Middletown Springs; Rev
Andrew Gilies, of Montpelier ant
Rev. A. ]. Hough, of White Rive
Junction.
Gen. John G. Mccullough Of Ben
nington will probably be one of tn
senators from Bennington county il
the next senate and the state is tt
be congratulated upon having sucl
a worthy representative in the highe
legislative body.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-07-13
$780,.

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worth to you more than 500, if you
have child who soils bedding from in
confluence OF water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the
trouble at once. 81.
Sold by c. c. Bingham. Druggist, 81
Main St., st. Johnsburv, VT.
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ou,ta Natural.

They were bowling along the boule-
wards just after their arrival in Paris
the other day. They were Americans,
and the wife was more conversant than
the husband with the French language.
Most of the time since their arrival had,
of course, been spent in racing from
one hotel to another in search of various
fellow countrymen. This accomplished,
the wife said that they would drive to
the Louvre, where, it SO happened,
neither of them had ever been before.
They accordingly made for the big
square, with its shops on one side, the
hotel ON the other and the museum in
front. AS the latter burst upon the
wife's vision, bringing to mind so many
cherished associations and signiflcances,
she could hardly contain herself. "Oh, I"
she cried, fairly jumping up and down
with excitement, there's the LouvreI
Do you see, my dear? It's actually the
Louvre" The husband "saw' all right
enough, but not what the wife intended.
The big art gallery is not labeled in any
way, you know, and, moreover, the
twain had spent all their previous time
in hunting up their friends at various
hostelries. With his eyes, therefore, fix
ed upon the sign Hotel de Louvre the
husband calmly remarked, "Well, who's
stopping there?'-New York Sun.