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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
EARLY Political Platforms.

1t is in the seventeenth century that
the first beginnings Of the platform
must be sought, but these early traces
Of it's use are very slight. That there
must have been some little employ
ment CT it In demagogic way may be
inferred from the characters" of But
Ter, the author Of the ever memorable
"Hudibras." He describes "a leader
of a faction" as one who "sets the
psalm, and all his party sing after him.
He is like a figure in arithmetic-the
more ciphers he stands before the more
his value amounts to. He is a great
haranguer. talks himself into author
ity, and, like a parrot, climbs with his
beak" 1t is probable, moreover, that
the first form of the platform was the
conventicle or meeting house of the
Puritan or Dissenter, for Butler, in his
character of 1.-THE SeditiouS Man."
says that "if he be preacher he has
the advantage of all others of his tribe,
for he has a way to vent sedition by
wholesale" But the platform at this
time was of no practical account. Such
attempts as there were outside parlia"
ment to influence opinion were made
by means of the press, partly by the
book, partly by the pamphlet and part
ly by the journal.-C. B. Roylance Kent
in Longman's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
The First LawbOOk.

The we'll known Assyriologist, DR..
Hugo Winckler, published an account
Of the legislation promulgated by King
Amraphel of Babylon, which, so far as
is known at present. was the first book
Of laws ever given to the world. King
Amraphel lived $3.50 years B. C. and
is mentioned in the Bible as a contem-
porary of Abraham, so that his statutes
were drawn up fully five centuries be-
fore the laws of Moses. They number
2S2 and contain the following:
IF a woman who sells beverages
gives bad value for the money paid
her. she shall be thrown into water.
"If wife be a spendthrift or If she
otherwise neglect her duties, her hus-
band may put her away without COM
pensation, but if man put away his
wife for no other reason than that she
has no children he shall return her
whole dowry.
IF betrothal be rescinded, the man
shall pay the woman compensation.
"a widow with grown up children
may not marry again without permis-
sion from a judge. "-London Express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
WEST WATERFORD.

In response to an invitation extended
them, nearly 80 members of Wide Awake
Grange were present at the regular meet
ing OF Pleasant Valley Grange on Tues
day evening of last week, An interesting
program for the evening was furnished
by the visitors. After partaking OF sup
per all enjoyed themselves in keeping
time to music until an early hour. AS
they were starting on their homeward
trip three hearty cheers were given Tor
Wide Awake Grange.
A complete surprise was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Hovey, who were recently
married, last Saturday evening. By in
vitation of H. Patrick the neighbors and
friends called on them, finding that Mr.
Hovey was at the sugar house boiling sap,
and new sugar of excellent quality was
served. Music was furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Hastings and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence, and after a promenade, cake
and coffee were served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hovev were presented with a sum of
money, the presentation being made by
Mr.. Patrick. E. E. Hovey made speech,
and all wished Mr.. and Mrs. Hovey sue.
cess through life, At a late hour the
company dispersed alter singing "God be
with YOU till we meet again"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
CABOT.

Walter Jacobs is moving from Sodom
to West Hill and will carry on his faith.
er's farm.
The land owned by P. B. Elmore at
Lower Cabot has been sold to Albert
Noyes.
The town voted to have the school
building wired tor electric lights.
The old pine that has been gazed upon
for many years at the Dean farm, now
owned by Mr.. May, was cut down last
week. 1t was ia feet long and scaled
1910 feet.
The snow is all gone on the river road
and the travelling is good for the time of
the year.
Crows and robins have put in an appear
ance.
Major Haines and Orlando Heath
moved Will Morses goods here from
Montpelier last week. Mr.. Morse has
moved in with William Whittier.
Mr.. and Mis-. George May have ar
rived from Manchester and are occupy.
ing the house at the farm that they
bought of Otis Rollins.
Albert Lebarron has finished work for
Charles Utley and is at work for Mr.
May,
Harriet Fisher is home from Bethel.
Dean Batchelder is at work for George
Hoyt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
LYNDON CENTER.

Mrs. Julia Quimby has returned to her
home in Springfield, Mass. She was &C.
companied by Mrs. c. D. Bigelow, who
will visit relatives there.
Word has been received that Mason S.
Stone, assistant superintendent of edu.
cation in the Philippine Islands, will
start for home April 1. He expects to
get here about June 1.
M J. Lyster is expected to return from
New Orleans this week. His brother, B.
R. Lyster, will meet him in New York.
Merritt M. Harris, who has been quite
i'll, is better.
Miss Sadie Sheldon is visiting relatives
in Sheffield.
Fifteen friends and schoolmates Of Will
liam Campbell gave him surprise party
Saturday afternoon in honor of his 18th
birthday.
L. B. Harris and S. 6. Collision have
again taken the Ingalls, sugar place to
carry on this year as they have done the
two years previous.
Mr.. Bidwell and family, who moved
into Fred Harris house a month ago,
have moved away.
Mrs. A. E. Morgan, who has been
spending several weeks in Wbeelock, has
returned to Lyndon Center to care tor
Mrs. Richardson, who is in poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Ruggles are
both i'll with the grip. Mrs. Batchelder
is caring for them.
Mrs. Arthur Bean and two children are
i'll with measles.
Miss Helen Bean will occupy the tene'
ment in Mrs. Nav Sh.rburne Otis house
which was formerly occupied by Mrs
Otis.
A little son was born recently to Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Ranger of Montpelier.
Wallace Watson is moving from thu
| Bert Sherburne house to Glover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
SOUTH RYEGATE.

Miss M. Jean Nelson went to Boston
Saturday to study the spring styles in
millinery.
Mrs. George Burnham is convalescent
from her recent illness.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Macarthur arrived
in town Saturday, Mrs. Macarthur hav-
ing spent several months at her old home
in Potsdam, N. Y.
Miss Marion Hall visited in Barre
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Norma Lindsey, who has been
helping Mrs. Burnham, goes to Tilton
N. H., Saturday where she has employ.
ment in box factory.
The real estate and personal property
OF the late G. N. Randall will he sold at
auction Thursday afternoon.
Miss Cecil Buck of East Roxbury is a
guest of Mrs. c. H. Grant.
H. ". Goodine has sold the Blue
Mountain Granite sheds to the Rosa
Brothers, who took possession Monday
Mr.. Goodine will look after the working
OF his quarry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gates have sold
their barn and nearly all of their farm to
S Mills. Jr., consideration $500.
Frank Page of Groton was in towr
Monday on business connected with the
sale of the Gates farm.
I'D. McAlister was in Newbury Mon
| day on business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

After preaching on the occasion of
the reopening of restored church the
bishop thanked the churchwerden, an
old farmer, for his share in the good
work. And l must thank your lord
ship for your sermon" was the reply,
but could not help thinking, as you
talked about sin, that your lordship
must have been a little wildish your
self when you were young man."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
evening and Rev. Mr.. Kimbal of Lyn-
donvile Friday evening.

evening and Rev. Mr.. Kimbal of Lyn-
donvile Friday evening.
News reached here Thursday of the
death in Milwaukee, Wis, of Mrs. Lilli-
crap, resident of this village.
H. c. Walbridge, who has recently
been assisting in the work on the Lyn-
donville Journal, is the new local editor
of the Brattleboro Reformer. He is a
son OF Senator Walbridge, one of the
leaders in che last legislature, who is
known as a writer of special newspaper
editions. The junior Walbridge was con-
nected with Boston newspapers three or
four years.
The oyster supper and entertainment
at the Methodist church Saturday even.
ing was well attended and large sum
was raised for the payment of the pas
tors salary. The gentlemen showed
that they knew how to wait on table
and very pleasant evening was enjoy
ed by all. The musical and literary pro
gram was well carried out.
New sugar will be served by the Calen
dar at the Methodist church this evening
Supper will be served at the supper hour
and plenty of new sugar will follow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
Caleb Cushing's Dress.

Caleb Cushing's peculiar manner of
dress and his eccentricities were fire.
quently the subject of newspaper arti-
cles. Although quite large and port
ly man, bis clothes always seemed to
be two or three sizes too large for him
and of the cheapest material. He al
ways during both summer and winter
wore a large cloth cap pulled close
down on his head and altogether look
ed anything but the brilliant jurist
and diplomat One day, after reading
an unusually caustic comment upon his
dress, he remarked to the writer, Il
guess by the time that fool is as old as
| am he will care more for comfort
than fashion"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
WhEELOCK.

Will Sanborn has rented grocery
store at East Charleston and goes this
week to take possession. His family
will 60 later.
Mrs. F. 1. Sargent is entertaining her
niece from Nebraska.
The stage made its first trip of the sea-
son on wheels, Monday.
The farmers are all very busy sugaring,
the snowis fast disappearing on the hills,
and the robins proclaim that spring is
here.
Maurice Barber of Sheffield is at work
for George Barber through sugaring.
James Mosher has hired with the
Mathewson Brothers for the season.
John WEIGH has hired out with Mr.
Grout Of Lyndon, painting, and will com
mence his labors today.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

"Will your employer be in after din
ner ?" inquired the visitor Of the off
boy. "Nope," was the laconic reply.
What makes you think so ?" was the
next query. Cause" replied the boy
as he prepared to dodge, that's what he
went out after."-[Judge.
Mrs. Grady-"Phin was yure family
founded, Mrs. Kelley?"
Mrs. Kelley-"Founded, Mrs. Grady?
Shure, none av thin was liver losht but
little Jimmy. '-[Judge.
Customer want a ton of COAL"
Dealer-"Yes. sir. What size?"
Customer-"WelI. if it isn't asking too
much I'd like to have a 2OOO.pound
ton" = Chicago Daily News.
Customer - Thine, Saturday after
noon). 81 don't want all coppers in
change for that shilling. Haven't you
got any silver''
Newsboy-"All right, sir Want lit
tie Sunday money, spose, sir?''-[ Punch.
81 want to get some bird seed," said
the customer in the seed store. mo, We
don't, smarty," replied the new clerk,
recently acquired from the country, rye
can't joke me. Birds grows from eggs,
not seeds. j. Philadelphia Press.
A little newsboy, who had been in an
accident, came into his Sunday school
class with one of his ears bandaged to
his head and said to the teacher, I'm a
good one to preach to today, for it goes
in one ear and can't get out the other. -
Life.
Wife-"What is the meaning of this
word, 'altruism' here in the paper?"
Husband-"I don't know unless it is
some new kind of breakfast food"
Wife-"What makes you think it is
breakfast tood?'
Husband-"About everything is, you
know."-[Boston Transcript.
Suppose, said the imaginative phi,
losopher that fairy were to appear
to you and promise to grant YOU three
wishes, what would you ask for?" III
anything like that happened to me-"
responded Col. Stillwell of Kentucky
"I'd ask for pledge and sign it then and
there. y Washington Star.
II think the great trouble with the
American people" said the young man
as he took the girl around the corner tc
the restaurant after the play, SIS that
they eat too much" DO you?" she
answered. Let me see. All! Here it is
| can lend you dollar il you're Short
Chicago Record Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
NORTH WALDEN,

Last week Tuesday morning Mrs. Adm
Miller had a very serious shock and lay
helpless and speechless for more than
two DAYS. She is now recovering, her
speech is restored and she can sit up a short
time each day. She has the sympathy of
the entire community, who hope she may
be wholly restored to health.
Miss Mary Patch went to Cabot Mon
day to work for Mrs. Harvey Rogers.
Miss Esther Domey is in st. Adams
caring for sick sisterin-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Rollins have gone
to her fathers, Mr.. Corson, Tor the COM
ing year.
Mr.. Sallies from Stowe, and Harry
Taylor, are working for Fred Allen dur
ing the sugar season.
Prof. Charles Orton's family and a
friend, Mr.. Lawrence from Essex, have
returned home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
Two Kinds of Wag.

In an Iowa law court an attorney
was arguing with great earnestness
and eloquence. In the midst of his ar
gument he paused moment, says the
Green Bag, and said:
II see your honor shakes his head at
that statement. / desire to reattirm 1t,
although your honor dissents."
81 have not intimated," replied the
Judge, chow l should construe the evil
dence or what my decision will be in
the case, and your remark is uncalled
for
'You shook your head"
"That may be true" the court re-
piled. There was fly on my ear, and
| reserved the right to remove it i'll any
manner | saw fit. Proceed with your
argument"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

1t is no uncommon thing to see d
male ostrich strutting about followed
by three or four distinct broods, all of
different sizes. When the incubating
process is completed, the cock bird
leads his young ones off and if he
meets another proud papa engages in
a terrific combat with him. The van
quished bird retires without Il single
chick, while the other, surrounded by
the two broods, walks away trium-
phantly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
WEST DANVILLE,

Maplewood Lodge, N. E. O. P. of this
place will give sugar party on Thurs
day evening, March 10, at their hall
Adults Is cents, children 10 cents.
George w. Cook of the Kow kure Co.,
who has been in Michigan the past winter
returned home Friday.
W. E. Waldo is on the sick list with
the grip.
On last Sunday six were baptised and
seven were taken on probation at the
Methodist church.
Robins have put in appearance once
more, but we tear they have made 6
mistake and will find very cold weather
before the leaves come out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
IN TIE WH|RLPO DOL
LOSS OF THE STEAMER STRECKER
IN THE GREEN RIVER RAPIDS.
Many Passengers Narrowly Escape With
Their Liyes-Thrilling Experience
of n Rochester Girl-The
Story of the Rescue.


Story of the Rescue.
The captain of the steamer George
Strecker which went down during
blizzard, in the whirlpool of the Green
river, had navigated the rapids for over
twenty years previous to the fateful
trip. The accident occurred soon after
the passengers had breakfasted and
many of them were on deck watching
the troubled waters. Among them was
Miss G. E. Redfern, of No. SO Am
brose street, Rochester, N y, and herac-
count of the accident and of her thrilling
rescue gives the best story of the pas
sengers' fierce struggle for life.
"When the boat sunk" says Miss
Redfem, "some of the men jumped into
the water and swan for shore. Others
were clinging to floating bales of goods
and these were rescued by some men Ill
long boat. I was caught on projec-
ton of the steamer and went down with
her. One of the crew dived and brought
me to the surface when somebody threw
a life preserver over my head. A young
man heipJl3 me on bale Of wool which
hoated past and 50 reached the shore. y
At the time of the accident Miss Red
fern was returning to Rochester from
Kentucky but, owing to the shock OF the
accident, she reached home Ill an alarm
ing state of health.
81 was covered with ice" she said,
"when they brought me ashore. | was
black and blue from my bruises and my
relatives said they did not think | would
live. And for long time, until took
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
| Pile, my nervous system was wreck.
| Doctors had not helped me and | was
very miserable My health ran down to
an alarming degree, [ was weak, grew
| thin ana was extremely nervous and IL
ritable. But DR.. Williams Pink Pills
changed all this. In short time after
beginning with them l felt better and,
after using few boxes more, L felt like
my old self again
These pills have become famous all
over the world for their wonderful eff
ficacv in cases of nervous troubles, small
or great. They have cured when the
trouble was more severe than Miss Red
ferns and they cure lesser nervous dis
orders without fail.
At ali dealers or direct from DR.. Will
liams Medicine Company, Schenectady,
N. Y, 80 cents per box; six boxes, $3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
LOWER WATERFORD.

Most of the farmers 10 this vicinity
have commenced sugaring and all report
a good run.
Willis Bradshaw of Lyndon spent Sum
day in town.
NJ. L. Green of St. Johnsbury visited at
F. A. Cuttings over Sunday.
Mrs. Waldo Reed is enjoying a visit
from her sister.
Allen Carpenter and son Irving of Som
erville, Mass. were in town recently.
Miss Stella Church came home Thurs
day from Albany, where she has been
visiting.
Rev. !. W. Hird preached last Sunday.
He returns to his home in Baldwinville,
Mass, this week, and will move here as
soon as the roads are settled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

years Of age. They have 25 grandchil.
dren and eight great-grandchildren. On
the 5Oth anniversary of their marriage
reception was held at the opera house,
Island Pond, and on that occasion the
old couple with their II children were in
line to receive their friends. 1t was the
first time in the history of the family that
all had been together at one time, some
one having always been absent from
home"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
COutentment,

One who had tried several times to
jump across a stream and had repeat
eddy fallen in finally succeeded, when
he said to a friend How much better
1 am than you in having accomplished
a difficult feat"
Not at ALL" replied his friend. II
am better than you in not wishing to
Jump across."-St. Nicholas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

lust in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins of
Pleasant City, Ohio. Pneumonia had
played sad havoc with him and terri.
BILE cough set in besides. Doctors treated
him, but he grew worse every day. At
length we tried DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumption. and our darling
was saved. He's now sound, and we'll. !"
Everybody ought to know, it's the only
sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung
diseases. Guaranteed by Flint Bros.
druggists. Price SOC. and $100. Trial
bottles free.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
WEST GLOVER.

James Cameron and c. F. Cutler are at
Newport as jurors.
Mrs. James Cameron and daughter
Kate spent a part of last week with
friends in Lowell.
Henry Clark, who has been at work in
the creamery at Craftsbury has hired out
to work for N. c. Stevens and commenced
March 16.
Thomas Smith has bought a place in
Evansville and moved there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
EAST CABOT.

Mark Hall, Miss Charlotte Hall and
Mrs. Frank Fish have returned from their
visit to Morrisvile and Hardwick.
Arthur Houghton has been working
for Mark Hall the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel L. Wilson WIS.,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
tied friends in Danville few days recent

"
Mrs. Margaret Norwood OF Groton
is the guest OF Mrs. James w. Houghton
and MIR. and Mrs. W. E. Hanscome.
w. l. Abbott was in Plain6eld on bust
ness short time since.
Minnie Swan is working at w. l. Alb.
bolts.
L. A. Paquin and wife Of Peacham WIS.,
tied at M. p. Halls over Sunday.
John Dunn. who has been visiting at !.
L. Frye's at Harvey, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Swerdfeger OF
Marshfield were at E. H. Clark's one day
last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

Messrs. ELY BRos.:-I suffered greatly
with catarrh and tried different remedies
without effect. After using one bottle Of
your Cream Balm found relief, and
cannot praise too highly such remedy.
Miss CORA WILLARD. Albany, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
The difference.

What q luxury a clear conscience
is" exclaimed the high minded states
man.
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum,
cts luxury. but it isn't a necessity"
Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18
WEST BARNET.

Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Strowbridge have
gone to Sherbrooke to live.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-18

We take the following concerning for
mer Danville people from an exchange:
CLARK H. Ladd was born at Danvile,
Dec. 10, 1923; his wife, Susan c. Mason,
was born in the same town March IL,
1924. They were married at Danvile,
Jan. 20, 1916. They moved to Island
Pond and have resided there most OF the
time for SO years, but at present are
with a daughter in Dorchester, 1912
Morton street. They have had IL chl
dlen, eight girls and three boys, all liv-
ing, the Oldest Sc and the Youngest IS
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
.SH|PBUILDING TRUST
AGAIN BEFORE COURT
Judge Bradford Directs United
States Marshal to Proceed.

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept l9.-Judge
Bradford in the United States court to-
day. on application of Thomas 3. Bay
ard. granted an order directing tine
United States marshal to serve the copy
OF the bill in equity filed some time ago
against the United States ShipbuildIng
Company.
When the Mercantile Trust Company
OF New York some weeks ago filed 4 bill
for foreclosure proceedings in he United
States court involving the Harlan K
Hollingsworth Company. the papers
were not served, as James Smith. jr..
the receiver, is not within the district OF
DeIaw ne. AS a rule is returnable No
vember 16. Thomas r. Bayard presented
motion 20 the court today to lave
service made.
United States Marshal Flynn viii row
serve the Dapes or at least Will try. II
the marshal Is unable to find the parties
needed, service by publication viii take
place.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
CONGRESS TO BE
oASKED FOR 6NORE
NAVAL VESSELS
Secretary SNoody, HosueUer Is in Doubt to the Types
SNost S(eeded-On Visit to Annapolis.

Secretary Moody left Washington last
night for Annapolis. where he Is to be
the guest of Captain Stoney en- the
Santee until Monday.
Before his departure Secretary Moody
had accepted an invitation to visit An
napolis long before stories were circu-
lated concerning hazing at the Naval
Academy. and he declares enphat-
ically that his visit to Annapolis is of
a social nature and has nothing what
ever to do with the recent alleged bru-
tality of two cadets.
The officers at the Academy are cap
able of regulating affairs there and do
not need my assistance" said the Sec
tary. II hope my visit to Annapolis
at this time will not give rise TO rumors
that / am going there to investigate
hazing.'
More Vessels.
Capt. W H. Brownson, superintend-
ent Of the Naval Academy. was at the
Navy Department for several hours yes
terday looking after routine matters
Captain Brownson refused to discuss