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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
Former st. J. Man
Killed at Northampton

Otis Shastany, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry J. Shastany of Laco-
MIA, N. H., and brother of Mrs
Ira Wilkie and Mrs. Alice Fletcher
of St. Johnsbury, died November
II at Northampton, Mass, as The
result of injuries received while at
his work in the Northampton rail-
road yards. He lived but few
hours after the injury.
Mr.. Shastany with his parents
formerly lived in st. Johnsbury
and his relatives and many friends
here are panied to learn of his
tragic death. The family lived fol
many years on Caledonia street
and moved about year and a hall
ago to Laconia.
Funeral services were held in
st. Joseph church at Laconia, Sat
urdav morning. The Rev. FIR. J. F
Creeden. pastor of the church
conducted the service. The music
was furnished by the Children's
Choir and the bearers were mem
bers of the Frank w. wilkins Post
No. !, of the American Legion
The burial was made in the ST.
Lambert cemetery, taps being
sounded at the grave by James
Darling.
Mr.. Shastany was 80 years ri
age and an ex-service man and
made his home in Springfield
Mass, with his sister, Mrs. A. F
Hodges. He is survived by the
parents, two brothers, Assistant
Postmaster Charles F. Shastany
and Edward Shastany of Laconia;
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands
to break the costly, nerveshatter-
ing Tobacco habit. Whenever you
have alonging for a smoke or chew,
just place a harmless No-To-Bac
tablet in your mouth instead. All
desire stops. Shortly the habit is
completely broken, and you are
better off mentally, physically,
financially. It's so easy, so simple.
Get box of No-To-Bac and if it
doesn't release YOU from all cray-
ing for tobacco in any form, your
druggist will refund your money
without Observation-Disclosures.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

spent Thanksgiving with Miss Jul
Liam Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Waterman
of Barre were visitors at theil
daughters home, Mrs. Inez Bias
sett's the last of the week.
Ouville House and friend were
visitors with relatives at NORTH
Troy, Thursday.
Frank Hardy and family spent
Thanksgiving with relatives in
Jay.
Mrs. Lizzie Cameron is much
better
Mrs. Laura Brooks of York
Beach Me-, is visiting at F. H
Frasier's.
Mrs. Elsie Howe of Newport
was a recent visitor of Miss Viva
Potter's.
Miss Ethel Elliott has been Wis.
iting her mother at st. Johnsbury
H. C. Potter entertained his
mother and brother last week.
M. l. Bryant is visiting at B
E. Converse's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bullock are
moving from the Bassett tenement
into their new home on Cottage
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Domino
have been visiting Mr.. Domina''
parents at Enosburg Falls.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

HAVE your shoes repaired al
the Shu-Fix and save money. "a
Railroad street, Amos Scott Bldg.
Advertisement
Mrs. Frank Metzger of San
Francisco Calf, leaves this week
for st. Johnsburv to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. J. Somerville.
Frederick G. Fleetwood, ESQ.,,
of Morrisville was a business visi-
tor to st. Johnsbury Mondav and
cordially greeted by his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Somerville
and SON, Paul, spent Thanksgiving
day with Mrs. Somerville's mother,
Mrs. Della Stevens, and her sister
Mrs. w. H. Barker, of Passumpsic
The many friends of Edward S.
Young, son of Supt. w. H. Young
now of Somersworth, N H., will
be interested to learn that he lis
teaching school this year in Pitts
field. N. H.
Albro Hunt of Westfield visited
his mother, Mrs. E. c. Hunt at the
home Of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Frederick w. Marshall of Lafay-
ette street Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. E. w. Badger who has
been a patient at Brightlook hes
pital. is convalescing from an IL
ness, and has returned to her
home or Railroad street.
Lillian, the three year Old
granddaughter of Mrs. Henry
Brady underwent a slight opera
tor at the home of Mrs. Brady
Tuesday morning,
A daughter was born Nov. &c at
Brightlook hospital to MI. and
Mrs. Allen Maxwell of Island
Pond. On Nov. rs at Brightlook
a son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hadley of East Barnet,
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Moulton
OF St. Johnsbury are the parents
of son born at the hospital Nov
ember %.
Mrs. Jessie Cuts and her
daughter, Mildred, have returned
To their home in SherbrooIe after
SPENDING the Thanksgiving holl-
days with Mrs. Cults sister, Mrs.
Andrew Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Ander-
son Of Boston are with Mrs. An
6erson's sister, Ms o. H. Stew
ems. The latter remains very i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Baldwin
returned Monday from 4 visit in
Turner's Falls, and Boston. In
TIE former place they spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Baldwin's
brother-in-law and. sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Cox, former we'll
known residents of st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.eH. Somers Jr.
entertained family party at their
home Thanksgiving day. The par
tv included Mr.. and Mrs. A. 2.
Howe and Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Somers of Lyndonville, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. N. Somers, Henry I. Som
ers, Mrs. Ruby SomerS, Miss
June Somers of st. Johnsbury and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Sargent and
Mrs. Bernard Murphy of Danville.
The Dole family this year had
their Thanksgiving dinner at B.
G. Vamum's. Twenty-six guests
were present including relatives
from Nashua, N. H., Jacksonville,
Danville and st. Johnsbuly.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
Orleans

Harry Cameron and friend from
Dartmouth were at Mr.. Cameron's
home for the last few days.
Malcolmn Cotton was home from
U. V. NJ. for a few days.
Miss Rosana NORM has return
ed home from visiting relatives in
Quebec.
Paul French of U. V. NJ, has
been home with his parents over
the week end.
A large number attended the
first number of the Lyceum course
which was a lecture by Clarence
Locke Miller.
DR.. K. S. Webster has been Wis
ting friends at st. Adams over
the holiday and week end.
Prescott Stearns and family
spent Thanksgiving at Carroll
Stearns'.
David Boile of Lowell, Mass,
has been visiting E. A. Crows.
Prof. H. r. Wellman spent a
few days with his mother, Mrs.
Emile B. Smith.
Mrs. H. d. Stannard and Miss
Minnie Stannard were guests of
Mrs. L. D. Wellman's, Thursday.
Mrs. Sadie Cowles Of Barton
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

Compound, which | did and IN short
time felt better. | had all kinds Of
bad spells, but they I'll left me. Now
when | feel weak and nervous | take
the Vegetable Compound and it al
ways does me good. / wish all women
would try it during the Change OF
Life for know it will do them good. "
Mrs. A. KELLER, Alton, Tennessee.
Women from forty-fve to fifty
years of age should take warning
from such symptoms as heat flashes,
palpitation of the heart, sIrotilering
or faintiEg spells, CT spots before the
eyes, and prepare their system for
this perfectly natural change 10y TAX
ing Lydia Z. Pinllham's Vegetable
compound. 1t has helped many,
many women through this uryine
period, just as it did Mrs. t4eller.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

L iilhileilii . NSSt
table Compound
has done for me.
d uring t h e
Change of Life |
was in bed for
eight months and
had two good doc
tors treating me
but they did me
no good. A friend
advised me to take
Lydia L. Pink
hams NaDatable
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

seven sisters, Mrs. C. w. Adams
Of Laconia; Mrs. P. J. Burke of
Revere, Mass; Mrs. Hodges of
Springfield, Mass; Mrs. Edward
Patterson of Rumney; Mrs. Ira
Wilkie and Mrs. Alice Fletcher of
st. Johnsbury and Miss Rena
Shastany of Laconia.
The Montpelier Argus thinks
scrapping at the Washington con-
ference is capable of several in
terpretations.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
LOST

LOST between st. Johnsbury and
Concord a bundle containing three
pairs of children's shoes. The
finder will be suitably rewarded
by notifying Mvron Parks of East
Concord, VT, Box AZ. 128-129
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
WANTED

WANTED-Beef, veal, pork.
lamb. porltrv at the Summerville
Slaughter House, Sd Concord Ave.
o. Duval, Prop. Phone 651. 1Ostf
MATTRESSES wanted at the
Ideal Restaurant 108tf
Experienced waitress
at Star Restaurant. 116 If
WANTED-Resident travelling
salesman with experience to cover
Vermont and New Hampshire.
Salary or Commission. Address
with experience and reference.
The Caledonian. 1876 If
MIDDLEAGED lady wants posi-
ton as housekeeper for elderly
gentleman or lady. Write Mrs. A..
E. F. Box PIT, Lyndonville, Vt.
127-129*
WANTED-Bundle washings to
do at home. Alice Hovey, ga Rail
road st. 128-133#
WANTED-Willow baby carriage
Must be in good condition. Com
municate with X. Y. z. Care
Caledonian office. 129-121
HELP WANTED-One of the
largest manufacturers of automo-
bile storage batteries desires q
party to open service station in
st. Johnsbury. We will teach you
the business and extend the aid
of powerful sales organization.
Battery is standard equipment en-
a number of well known automo-
t:les, assuring you of steady pro-
ftable business. Small capital re-
CURED. Address box A. 1912
CAPABLE, refined housekeeper
for child five years old. Private
bath. Call 311-M. 129 If
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

FOR SALE-Beef, pork and lamb
+ by the pound, chunk or quarter 81
farmers prices. Telephone your
wants to A. A. Hawkins, Is IL:
108 If
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
TO RENT

TO RENT-A rood saddle horse
can be secured for the winter for
his keep. Herbert f. Balch, St.
Johnsbury. 125 If
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
IN BED EIGHT
MONTHS
Cause Change Of Life. How
Lydia E. PinlSham's Vegetable
Compound Got Me Up

Alton, Tenn. 81 want other suf-
fering women to know what Lydia E.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

WANTED-Bundle washings to
do at home. Alice Hovey, Ga Rail
road st. 128-133#
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29
Classified Advertisements
insertion word for each day thereafter
Ten cents booking charge unless cash in advance Minimum charge
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Dry Stove wood.
Delivered. A. T. Young. Tel. 1C2-
%. 12S-15S*
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

FOR RENT-Furnished house at
No. 9 Spring street from Dec. l..
For particulars apply to David E.
Porter or write J. NJ. Cady, 1880
Whitehall Building, New York
City. 126-130
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

FOR SALE-Large safe, show
cases, computing and platform
scales, coffee mills, wood lathe
Ray H. Estabrooks. 128-133
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

TO RENT-Stalls in barn for
teams and storage for carriage and
sleighs. % Pearl st. Tel. 479-R.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

TO RENT-5 room tenement with
modern Improvements. 5 Ely St.
100 #
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

Neutrality-suspicious. waitress
at Star Restaurant. 116 If
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

FOR SALE-Four foot wood near
village. Tel. S4-4. 128-133.
FOR SALE-Wood lot and pas
tute near village. Tel. 58-W.
1878
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

WANTED-Willow baby carriage
Must be in good condition. Com
municate with X. Y. z. Care
Caledonian office. 129-121
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-11-29

W MATTRESSES wanted at the
Ideal Restaurant 108tf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
CITY TO RAISE
BRIDGE QUOTA
Promises to Complete Fund
for Columbia River Span

scattle'a decision 20 raise Its entire
quota OF $40. 900 for the bridge across
the Columbia river. between Kenno.
wick and pazco. communicated to
the Benton.Franklin Int.roounty
Bridge Co. has made lifelong friends
for this city In the communities al
reotly benefited by this necessary en-
cheering project Attorney Dwight
u. Hartman. OF Seattle, told tho
board Of trustees OF tho Chamber OF
Commerce Tuesday.
This board made the pledge. and
tho good roads committee OF tho
chamber. with NJ. J. Carrigan. chair
man. is now arranging for the taking
up of the remaining $4,000 OF Seat.
ties quota
David whitromb. A. q. NJ Fraser
and William Pigott were announced
as members OF special committee
TO cooperate In plans for the Allan
tic-Pacific Highways Electrical expo
Stion. In Portland In 1926.
Trustees approved a report Of the
national affairs committee. calling
for support OF the National Guard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
Bullets Fly Before
Liquor Arrest Made

MOUNT VERNON. July s.--Fol.
lowing a revolver duel In . grain
field near here. Dixon Hines. OF TIA,
coma. and Norman J. Mcdonald. OF
New Westminster. II. G.. are In the
city SAIL for alleged participation In
a whisky running expedition
Five other men. believed 10 have
been passengers In the big booze car.
escaped during the battle Tho car.
with Is cases OF whisky in the ton.
neau. was captured after one OF its
rear wheels had been shot off BY
officerN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
Slayer Can't Find
His Victims Grave

CHEHALIS. July 6.--Failing to
find the grave OF his victim. NJ. Nc
Coy. confessed murderer OF n pal
yeggman. was returned to the state
penitentiary.
Mccoy said he buried the man he
killed in Lincoln creek valley. He
was taken out under guard. but said
he could not find the spot, because IT
was dark when he buried the body.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
Sees Cotton Autos
and Coal Dust Fuel

CHICAGO. July s.--That automo-
biles built OF cotton composition and
operated by coal dust fuel are to
make their appearance, is the predtc-
ton OF r. ~. Babson. statistician.
Cars must be made OF lighter ma
terial. Babson says. and n substitute
for gasoline as fuel found. The cot.
ton and coal dust will solve the prob
lem, he states.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
Ho, DENLY! Beware
of Campfire Girls!

II Secretary OF the Navy Edwin
DENNY ever runs for president he
won't get the vote Of the Campfire
girls of Seattle.
They should say mott
Just think how many boats he
has and when Miss Ruth Brown.
executive secretary. asked II they
nigh, have a sub chaser to trans.
port them between Seattle and the
vashon island summer camp. Edwin
said mol
Guess you'n have 10 learn 10
swim. girls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
MAKE BIC HAUL
IN LIQUOR RAID
Dry Squad Takes lap and
$1,000 Equipment

Liquor and equipment valued Mt
approximately $1,000 was seized Tues
day night by raiding dry squad Of.
ficcrs AT 1909 Yesler way. where two
huge stills were found In full opera
ton.
The stills wcre found IN the base.
r.cnt OF the building where tho own.
err. s. All. 81. Jap iaborer. was ar.
rested as he fled from rear door.
Aki Is held In the city jail unable TO
furnish $500.
Fifty gallons OF saki arc held as
evidence
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
Eyesight Dim?

II your eyeslght is dim. your vision
blurred; II your eyes ache, itch. burn
or feel dry. get a bottle OF Bon-Opto
tablets from your druggist. dissolve
one In a fourth OF a glass OF water
and use to battle the eyes from two
to four times a day. Bon-Opto has
given stronger eyes. clearer. sharper
vision and relief TO thousands.
Note: Doctors say Bon-Opto strength
ems eyesight 5o9s In n weeks time In
many Instances --AdvortiAamenI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06
10000 Pounds of
Fish Offered Free

How many salmon In 10000
pounds7
Quite n few. Enough TO feed a lot
OF people.
The MiIlionaires' club has 10000
pounds OF salmon TO give away to
worthy poor families. The fish was
donated TO the club, which serves 90
cent meals for 8 cents. at w. Main
1T. People must bring their own pa
per In which to wrap the fish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-06

EVERETT Jorgenson. rs.
browns In Lake Stevens.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-19
Two Minutes Of Optimism
CARDINAL GIBBONS MESSAGE
Bv HERMAN J. STITCH

GIBBONS MESSAGE
and, laerly, the land
their
succeeded
blessings
misfortune Digestion the
Cardinal Gibbons family from Ire
AS Ill
VIII he surviv
aggravated stomach trouble
Frustrated him
rdh of
which adhered all his
crketer and he
of
without
breath He
died Lots wife
Looking back
ton beginning of the end
Asked fol a mess for
of the United States They
work. Without work amount Of talent
who would
things of
import
the
No
ayDef
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-19
Part Two

Part Two
was bitterly hurt. Such a remark
is unworthy of you, Holmes. 1t shows
me very clearly the state of your own
nerves. But if you have no confidence
in Inc, would not intrude my services.
Let me bring Sir Jasper Meek Or Pen
rose Fisher, or any of the best men in
London. But some one you must have,
and that is final. If you think that
am going to stand here and see you
die without either helping you myself
Or bringing anyone else to help you,
then you have mistaken your man"
you mean well, Watson" said the
sick man, with something between a
sob and a groan Shall I demonstrate
know, pray, of Tapanuli fever? What
do you know of the black Rormosa cor
ruption.
81 have never heard of either"
''There are many problems of dis
ease. many strange pathological posi-.
bilities III the East, Watson" He
paused after each sentence to collect
his failing strength. Il have learned
SO much during some recent researches
which have a medico criminal aspect.
1t was in the course of them that can
tracted this complaint. You can do
nothing"
POSSIBLY not But l. happen to
know that DR.. Ainstree, the greatest
living authority upon tropical disease,
is now in London. All remonstrance is
useless. Holmes. I am going this in
slant to fetch him" / turned resolute-
~ to the door.
Never have had such a shock. In
an instant with a tiger spring the
dying man had intercepted me-
heard the sharp snap Of twisted key.
The next moment he had staggered
hack to his bed, exhausted and pant
ing after his one tremendous outf1ame
of energy.
You want take the key from me
by force, Watson. I've got you, my
friend. Here you are and here you
will stay until 1 will otherwise. But
I'll hunlor YOU (All this in little
gasps with terrible struggles for
breath between.) you've only my
own good at heart Of course I know
that very well. You shall have your
strength. Not now, Watson-not now.
It's four o'clock At six you can 60
This is insanity, Holmes"
only two hours, Watson. promise
you will go at six. Are you content to
waltz"
Il seem to have no choice"
None in the world, Watson. Thank
you. l need no help in arranging the
clothes. You will please keep your dis
lance. Now, Watson. there is one other
condition that would make. You will
seek help not from the men you men
ton but from the one that l choose"
"By all means"
"The first three sensible words that
you have uttered since you entered this
room, Watson. You will find some
books over there. I am somewhat ex-
hausted; | wonder how battery feels
when it pours electricity into a non
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-19
Ripping Rhymes
THE OTHER SIDE.
BY WALT MASON

They say that Jinxon beats his wife
when he needs exercise: and if his
home is full Of strife, the fault with
Jinxon lies. This morning sundry
neighbors came to my ancestral caves,
and said, ut is a beastly shame the
way that guy behaves. Remonstrance
is of no avail. though protests have
been strong, and so We'll ride him on
a rail, if you will go along" l said,
eff Jinxon is at fault he on a rail
should ride; : you've heard one tale
now call a halt and hear the other
side. Ii 7 should gayly trot along, and
thus your course inGorse, and then
find out We all were wrong, Id perish
Of remorSe. Perhaps he could a tale
relate that would afflict our souls, of
bread that has a srindstones weight,
CIR burned and bricklike rolls. Perhaps
the crockery is flung by one he fain
would pet; perhaps Il tireless nagging
tongue his reason has upset. His wife
was married once before, by gOssips
it is said, perchance she proves a
frightfUl bore by Dragging OF the dead.
1t may be she is prone to rake his
pockets for the mon: it may be that
she fries a steak. when broiling should
be done. Oh. prithee, neighbors. have
care that justice shall prevail, be-
fore you take him from his chair, and
seat him on a rail-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-19

to do So The fine fruits of Christian life usually
do not manifest themselves in adult life if the
childs heart has not been touched by the funda-
mentals of recttude and probity.
The Sunday school is equipped to teach the
realities Of the Christian faith. At no time per-
haps in the history of the church has it pos
sessed an agency so admirably fitted for the
task of religious training as is found in the
modern Sunday school. And it's efficiency is be-
ing increased both with respect to the spiritual
Importance of it's work and the methods en-
ployed to awaken and confirm the Christian
faith.
But the modern Sunday school does not con-
fine its work solely to the children. AS an edu-
cational medium it has great mission to per-
form among the adults also. The old notion of
the Sunday school being children's church has
been supplanted with the theory of the neces-
sity of an adult increasing his knowledge of the
Christian faith.
The Sunday school educational force
has message for the adult Christian. The
thousands of adults who are enrolled in the Rich
mond Sunday schools testify to the eagerness
with which they are seeking increased Christian
enlightenment and spiritual power.
The conclusion of the series of lectures by
DR.. Honline will leave the Sunday schools much
richer in spiritual possessions than they were be-
fore he came.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-04-19
The Charm of Walking

The environs of Richmond invite to conten1-
plation of nature and to cultivation of what
John Burroughs described 1.-The art of walk
ing" We have profusion of beautiful scenery
to rest the mind and to inspire the heart Long
walks in the surrounding country would have Il
beneficial effect upon all of us.
Il think it would tend to soften the national
manners, to teach us the meaning of leisure, to
acquant us with the charms of the open air, to
strengthen and foster the tie between the race
and land" commented Mr.. Burroughs in one of
his talks.
mo one else looks out upon the world so
kindly and charitably as the pedestrian; no one
else gives and takes so much from the country
as he passes through. Next to the laborer in
the fields, the walker holds the closest relation
to the soil; and he holds closer and more vital
relation to nature because he is freer and his
mind more at leisure. Man takes root at his
feet, and at best he is no more than a potted
plant in his house carriage until he has estab-
lished communication with the soil by the loving
and magnetic touch of his soles to it. Then the
tie of association is born; then spring those in
visible fibers and rootlets through which charac-
ter comes to smack of the soil and which make a
man kindred to the spot of earth he 'inhabits.'