Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 November 1889 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,

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THE HOWARD LITERARY. In response to ro any requests we publish once more in this department the Inlaws of the ILL. C. As the v will not probably be printed again for a ling tim it might be well for members ta preserve this paper for future reference, j A (inarrona Proposition, Through the kindneas of our editor I am permitted to announce that The Weekly Indiana State Sentinel will bo pent to any II. L. C. member, j or friend, from now tillJan. 1, 18!)1, for, SL lam encouraged to receive a numbfr of pubscriptions from pertons who ire getting up clubs. Let the good work (o on. The editor has kindly grant I the club a small per centagefor tiuch Btbwriptiong, to help us out financially, and all members should send their HuWrfptions to ray address, "Anna K. (Uienther, 3- Ilallplace, Indianapolis, Ind." i I have received eo many letters lately that it will be impossible to answer them. to have adopted the postil card for rereipts. Will promise to write letters after the holidays. "Sappho." Indianapolis, Xov. S3. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. "W'herens, the Howard literary club was nrganized as an independent body for the purpose hereinafter mentioned, and to more thoroughly unite and strengthen the bonds of fellowship, promote its general interests and advancements, we adopt the following constitution and by-laws: Constitution. ARTICLE 1 TITLE, OBJECT AND POWERS. Sec. 1. The nane of this organization is the Howard literary dub. Sec 2. The object of this club shall be to establish sociabili-y; strengthen good morals in society; increase a desire for mind improvement and literary attainment?, and to extend the work ofreformation. Sec. 3. This club shall have the exclusive right to originate and regulate the means of its own support ; to select and secure the medium of communication through which to promote its usefulness in the good work for humanity, and transact all business iu behalf of and tor the advancement of the el ub. MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE II. Sec. 1. All persons of cood moral character, who are interested in the objects of this organization, and are willing to work in accordance therewith are eligible to membership. Sec. 2. All applications for membership shall be made to the secretary, with reference, and when approved by the executive committee, applicants t-hall le enrolled as members upon compliance with the rules of the order. Sec. 3. All members of the II. I C. in good standing hhall share equally in benefits and privileges, and it shad be the duty of each menikr to seek, by example, by word, and by pen to promote the objects and interests ot the club. ARTICLE III OFFICERS. Sec. 1. The oiheers of this organization phall consist of a president, first and second vice-presidents, recording and corresponding secretaries, treasurer, reporter or speaker, and an executive committee of three with two assistants, and mich other standing or Fpecial committees as may from time to time be found necessary. Sec. 2. The otiieers shall be elected annually by written ballot of all ni'mU rs voting. toth present and absent, as further provided in by-laws. 'o oilicer shall he ligible to the same offieo for more than two consecutive years except to the executive committee. ARTICLE IV Dl'TY OF OFFICERS. Sec. 1. The president shall preside at all meetings, appoint otiieers to rill vacancies, give the casting vote in case of a tie, call special meetings upon written request of the executive committee, attest all drafts or orders on the treasure (and no draft or order for the expenditure of money bnll Vrf liifrnl nr rormittoH MTPonf Ti-itf

i. II... a -V - - VI J I 11.1L.. V .H V J V 11 t . It euch attestation) ; and he shall keep a general oversight of all that pertains to the advancement of the interests of the club. Sec. 2. It shall 1h the duty of the vice president to second the efforts of ihe president, and in his absence, or on his request, shall perforin all duties devolving upon the president. Sec. 3. The recording secretary shall keep a roll of the names, noma de plume and address of all members; keep a record of the death of members and announce the same; shall keep a record of all business meetings of the club; conduct its business correspondence; call meetings when ordered by the president; receive, attest and turn over to the president at annual meeting; all ballots sent by mail, and transact euch other business as may be directed from time to time; and shall make out a Pill report of all doings of the club to be submitted to the club at its annual meetinsr, and at the close of his or her term, turn over to their successor in office all books, papers and minutes belonging or relating to the club. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the correFponding secretary to answer all inquiries concerning the interest and motives of the society. Communications to either of the secretaries must be accompanied by stamp. Sec. 5. The treasurer shall receive all moneys accruing to the club; pign nil drafts or orders on the funds of the club; and sha'l keep a full and complete account of all moneys received and paid out; and make a full report of the same with date and object of expenditure at annual meeting; and at the cloee of his or her term, turn over all funds, books and papers belonging or relating to the rlub, as above provided in the cae of the secretary. Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the executive committee to consider the qualificatiors of persons applying for rueuiberip, and notify the recording secretary of Is decision; to investigate and adjust any difficulties that may arise, or report the same to a business meeting for settlement; hall nominate candidates for president, first and second vice-presidents, recording and corresponding secretaries and trea.sur-' pr, selecting not les-sthan two members for each oflice, and announce the came at least one month prior to the annual meeting. Such nominations shall be made from the advices of those preferred by the different members of the society; and shall advise the president and secretary in the expenditure of funds of the club. ARTICLE V AMFX DM K NTS. No section in art. 1 of this constitution shall be amended except by a two-thirds Tote of the club, and said amendment to be submitted to them at same time and manner asare the candidates for office. All other articles or sections thereof may xs amended by a two-thirds vote of members present at any regular meeting. BY-LAWS. Sec. 1. The Howard literary club shall told an annual reunion and business meeting at such time and place aa may 1 decided upon from suggestions made by the society and executive committee, and each member shall be notified by the secretary not later than one month previous to the sr. me. Sec. 2. All books containins the business transactions of the club shall le open to inspection by the members. ec. 3. The "initiation fee shall not ex

ceed cost of badge, certificate of membership, and the mailing of name. St-c. 4. The annual duci sh.ill be assessed by the executive committee, payable, in advance, to cover the necessary expenses of the club. But at no time shall the assessment le more than 2-3 cents to each member. Sec. 5. Members voting by mall shall forward their ballots to thn secretary in sealed envelorws, with number oi certificate written on the outside, said vote tobe delivered, sealed, to the president at the annual meeting. Sec. 0. All business concerning the club, not otherwise provided for, shall bo announced thror.gh its paper, or medium of communication. Sec. 7. Any member failing to pay his annual dues shall forfeit tho rights of membership until said dues are paid. . Sec. 8. If any ollicer or member of this club shall be found guilty of conduct contrary to the laws, or in violation to its principles, 1.3 herein set forth, he shall be subject to expulsion from the club. See. 9. These by-laws mav le added to or amended by a " two-third vote of the members present at any regular meeting. "INCOG" GREATLY REJOICETH.

Gotting Her Kyes Open, She Klsteili "The Sentinel" and Kxecutetha riroevtte. i'i'xm Moknino, Dear IL L. C. Friends: Glad to meet you all again, in such pleasant quarters too. I suppose you thought IL L. C. troubles at an end and no more to be spoken of. I certainly thought so, and am tho last one io wish to rake up the lato unpleasantness, but in justico to "Howard'' and to myself, must do so brielly. I have but recently learned that certain letters of mine written last summer were misquoted and misconstrued and used to injure the cause of tho II. L. C. Ileforo me are letters written by two persons, now prominent teachers of the Enquirer club and containing what are railed quotations from my letters. To one of them I never wroto a line in my life, nor ever had any communication with him whatever. " As he makes the quotation I never thought of such a thing. This misconstrued sentence was used totryto implicate "Howard" i:i that which I believed him to be innocent.and plainly stated the same in another sentence. If he wishes "Incog's" opinion of him he can have it, cheap, too you can see to what an unscrupulous use tho letter was put. .No thanks to my corresoiment, 1 m sure, for lending my letters lor such a purpose. The other jK-rson I corresponded with for months before the trouble arose. I certainly held him in high regard, and sun5osed lie was doing his utmost for the II. j. C. He assured me that he M ould spend his salary and his life in its defense, and by him 1 was led to support that "Howard" and others were doing all in their power to drag down the 11.10. At one time my feelingtoward "Howard" was very bitter, for I thought he was doing more to destroy the H. I C. than any one else; though all the time I believed he was doing what he thought to le right. For a long time I was misled and deceived, but with the organizing of the Enquirer club, the scales fell from my eyes. The whole scheme to capture the H. L. C, as it had been worked little bv little (just as stated in "Howard V circular letter), seemed to appear before me in a sort of panoramic view, and I saw that I had been made the victim of duplicity. You may be euro that I waited anxiously to hear from the IL L. C, for I felt sure it was not dead, and when I received The Sentinel containing the announcement of tho club's fourth annual reunion, you should have seen the schottische I executed over the dining-room lloor. In my joy I even kissed the paper. When I sentN my note to the committee, to be read at the reunion, I did not know of another member who would be true to the IL L. C, except the five whose names were down as a committee. I wish you to know I am true to II. I C. from principle, from choice, and not through any person's influence. If any member has been mislead or deceived by repetition or misquotation from my letters I am deeply grieved and sorry, aiid hope this letter will set them straight, and to all the doubting ones will say, "If you know as much as I now know about the facts in this matter you would not hesitate for a moment." I think "Iloosier Boy" cart show a letter of mine in which I say of "Howard," "I believe him to be thorough! honest end honorable, incanable of treachery or d.ceit." To "Aunt Sue" I wrote: "Any one who has seen his letters, or seen his photo, would know he was a irentleman." Though at onetime I had sume bitter feeling against "Howard," I no know that if it had not been for his untiring efforts and those of his sister, our own peerless "Maud Maple" the IL L. C. would have been broken up and scattered. To the little band who went down to Cincinnati, and so bravely and unflinchingly endured scolls, jeersand sarcasm, 1 tender my most grateful thanks. I trust we all appreciate what you did for us then. To the Reapers op The Sentinel We come to you through deep waters of affliction, but the IL L. C. ia built upon the rocks of "honor, love and charity," and is going to stand; watch us, join us if you will, and see what a power of good we will be in the land. The new II. L. C. parlor is as pleasant and cozy as the old one. Here is the invalids' corner with its couches and easy chairs. Come one, come all with your best literary efforts, and repay the editor for so kindly ottering his columns to us. Let us show the world that The Sentinel is the best paper in the land. " "In too." Adrian, Mich., box WX trust thyself. II True to Yourself nnd Shakspeare Snys Yon Can't be False. Trust payctb homage unto truth, rewarding honesty of n tion ; And II UM-n love to lean on him. who t"rer f&.led nor lainted. Tcppkk. All along; the line of human thought and expression there comes to us perhaps none other so suggestive of importance, so fraught with significance to every soul as the above trust thyself. When earnestly spoken, it arouses and thrills the whole soul with inspiration to effort engendered of success. Along life's journey we will ofttimes be pushed and jostled, as it were, by stronger lives, broader visions, than our own. But ours, such as it is, is all our own. "We cannot shirk its responsibilities, so let us stand fast by it and trust ourselves if we would Btronger grow, trusting with the trust that makes men and women truly; the trust that is born of fullest confidence in God and His word. Life is progressive, and it is Only by trüst and effort that the soul can move "onward ami upward and true to the line." To gain in this upward climb we must press forward and overcome obstacles. Many stumbling stones will bo encountered, but these can be made stepping stones to still higher attainments, if we will. Each one surmounted increases our courage and makes the view lefore us more clear and distinct. We climb to these Lights of realization often only by repeated efforts that may be hard, but always remember that every promise of God's is to him that "overcometh." Then trast thyself and go forward in whatever

line of duty you encounter. What others have don?, you can do also, and more, perhaps, if von work in line with the law iod'a truth. Live daily in acfontanco with the highest truth "your soul can reeotrnize, thus you will bo drawn nearer to and fed from. the fountain head of universal truthGod Himself. Always have the moral courage to stand linn and steadfastly by your highest convictions of truth and right of justice and integrity, as you would stand by God Himseif, for in truth this is standing by Him, as manifested to you. Allow no selfish interest to turn you aside, but affirm God's truth everywhere with all the strength you possess and stand unflinchingly by it, and God will stand by you. As Knjerson says: "When souls reach a certain clearness of perception they accept a knowledge and motive above selfishness." Let us keep the eye ever steadfastly upon the straight and narrow way, following Him closely who says: "I am the way." Did you, dear reader, ever think just how narrow the way was? No wider than the footprints of Jesus. Too narrow for deceptiou, and selfishness, and the true spiritual soul to walk side by side. We must lay aside the one and attain the other within ourselves, or we will often stumble and fall by the w ayside. Trust thyself in thy daily efforts." We cannot always rely on others to hold us up. There comes a time in the lives of us all whi n wo are pushed into line with the inevitable law that every soul mut stand alone, and then fortunate indeed are those who have learned to declare confidence in their ow n ability. I think "all parents should teach their children early in lift the great need of selfreliance and a firm adherence to truth and honesty of purpose, for throughout ;:ll the years to come these lessons well learned will be worth more than all else beside. "Yea, when the shattered glolo shall rock the throes of dissolution, still, Aill he stand in bis integrity, sublime' an honc-t man." Let us each make tho best of the life given us in lifting ourselves to highest, truest aspirations cf the soul, m.t forgetting to help lift the burdens of others who have not learned the trust in God and self that we have. To bo true to truth is the noblest thing I know. Let u.s press forward earnestly and search for truth everywhere. Wh.tt if we should hnd new and as yet u nt red paths, unexplored regions in the great lilds of thought? Pioneers are needed here as elsewhere. In fact, all action is preceded by thought. Thought governs all things, and its jower is r.ot yet conceived of. As we all are striving to attain the highest and best in the realm of thought and action, I desire to ask: Is there a limit to man's powers or capabilities? What say j'ou? G od bless our invalids, our kind editor and all our noble band. Maud Maple. Danville, 111., Nov. 20. A VOICE FROM IOWA.

Some Conclusions l'riwn From n Contriuplation of Ilihle Truth. II. L. C. Fkienos After a long separation I come to meet you in your new quarters, and under different circumstances. I wish to greet each member and reader with kind words and thoughts, hoping to bo inspired by love and truth, so tlr.t I may encourage brothers and sisters of the human family, in the battle of life, to cleave and trust to that power that is higher aud greater than man. It is the source of all creation, all wisdom and knowledge; all love and truth; all light and goodness; all virtue and honor; all plorv and beauty; all humanity and animated life, and everything that is grand and glorious in the solar system. The great md vast universe is the work of a wonderful and mysterious Maker and Creator, whose ways and works are past finding out by the child. en of nu n. When we look to the blue dome in the skies on a starry night, we stand in awe at tho beauty and grandeur that no living being can describe or comprehend. Finite minds cannot understand how the mighty works of creation came into the 63-stem of worlds, where order must prevail to all eternity. The book ( I nature is oK?n to the study of all mankind through all generations, a .d i lill our race is thronged with mystery. Men and women of science and art have done much to enlighten our dark minus, but the more we learn, tho more we realize how little we know of things small and great. In this day and ege of the world, we are surrounded by the most skillful inventions known to our race. Our civiliration, the arts and sciences have progressed as never before, ami the genius of man proves that he possesses the image and likeness of his author to a great extent, and inherits the spirit of the evil one. Hut that bible, that is so much despised by infidels and unbelievers in our day and fast centuries, gives poor humanity more ight and truth, and more hope, not only in this life, but of the future, than any other source. How dreary and disconsolate is the doctrine of agnostics, who place all their confidence in nature and reason. Nature has its charms for all the race, but true religion, as taught by the Savior and all the holy pi-ophets, gives to euti'ering and dying humanity all the hope there is in life or death. Everything that is must have an inventor and maker, and agnosticism cannot combat such logic and reason. Darwinism is a farce, for we have all learned by exjerience and observation that like begets like in nature. Notwithstanding; the bible may have errors, yet it contains the true word of God. The Almighty has given intelligent minds the power and wisdom to sift out apparent mistakes and find the truth. It is to be regretted by all good men and women that the bible has been so misunderstood in all times, causing contention among all chutes of society and the destruction of life and property. The long and bloody religious wars of the past ages were caused bv bigamy, superstition and ignorance of the bible. We read that Solomon was a wise and good man in the beginning of his reign, but by having too much wealth and too many wives he became vain, nnd the record does not say that he died a Christian. God intended, iu the beginning, and the good book teaches, that man should have but one wife, and yet what vast numbers believe to the contrary. It is said in the look of books that all scriptures is given by inspiration, but that does not imply that every "word is inspired of God, for a great deal of the bible is history, giving the record of ancient nations, their wars, customs and superstitions. Put we lind embodied in this wonderful book great truths and sublime subjects that interest every man and woman in the world. Wherever the bible goes, and its precepts are regarded, education, wisdom, knowledge, improvements, inventions, science and art follows. It is the forerunner of everything good and great. From its pages wo learn that therej" is an overruling providence visible to every living creature. The teachings are that ein and disolediencft ruin and destroy tho human race. While the land is full of falso religions, it gives but one true religion. In the infidel world there is no light, and all is gloom and darkness, not only hero upon the earth, but forever in eternity. How dreadful the thought that all the in

telligence and wisdom of the human family must be buried forever in the grave, lf such be the case, life is not worth living. It is true that the bible is not perfect, and tho individuals who wrote the diUer ent books were inspired, a all good men aud women are who have the good of humanity at heart. The translations may not fully agree with the original, but all persons who read the bible wit h an earnest desire for the truth will find the revelation of God to man embodied in its pages. Did not Christ, the greatest of all teachers, teach the grand and holy principle, "Do not unto others as you would that others should do unto yoü?" Did He not teach ust" love our neighbors as ourselves? Love to (Jod, and love to fellow-men, are among other grand themes taught in tho bible. W. S. Franklin. Platteville, la., Nov. 19. SUGGESTIONS FKOM "HOWARD."

Several Special Feature Offered Tor the Consideration of tho Meuibera. Dear II. L. C.N Friends I have a few suggestions to ofier, brielly, for your consideration. As we are a social and literary organization, and while our annual reunions and holiday socials make pleasing and beautiful features in the social realm, ami the interchanga of thought on the page encourages literary eflort, yet this does not suffice. We need some means wherel y each member of the club can reap a benefit to him or herself in good literature; a plan through which to secure the reading of good, pure books, at the least expense. How can this be done? I will suggest a plan for your consideration. It is this: Start a circulating library, 1 y organizing reading clubs in each neighborhood where enough members can le secured, say five, ono of the number chosen rs superintendent, who shall receive and distribute the books to the club, and transret all business with the librarian. Let each member oi the club pay a fee, of say SI, into the library fund, tobe expended for books, to be carefully selected good, moral, standard works," on various topics, no two aliko. Place these books under the care and management of a librarian, who ehall put them up in packages, assorted subjects, of same numbers as size of chilis and ship to the superintendents, keeping a record of package by number, with title of books contained therein. Each club being uniform in size, and recorded with librarian by name or number, and location, etc., the books can be shipped by superintendents from club to club as directed by librarian. All, of course, to be governed bv strict library laws. If this can be made practical, it would secure the reading of a large number of books at a very small cost to each number. A pleasant social feature of these reading clubs would be to meet once a week, to exchange books, discuss their topics, etc. While we may not bo able to accomplish this for this winter's reading, we can criticise its feasibility, and if decided practical can prepare for it in the future. On another subject I would suggest that wo have the Howard literary club incorporated under the laws oi the state of Indiana or some other state. The expense is not great, and it makes the club a permanent legal organization. Py being incorporated under the laws of a:.y one state, does not imply that it is a state institution by any means. Many organizations and societies re incorporated in one state, and exiit, or transact business, in many other states. The II. L. C. is bounded "by no state lines, but brother reaches out the hand to brother, wherever found; and we hope to see the day when the good influence and brotherly friendship of tho order will be known and felt throuchout our entire country. I trust all will heed the editor's kind admonition in regard to preparing manuscript. In this, it is very desirable that everyone make it a point to write very distinctly and make the nom clearly understood" as the editor is not yet familiar with our names. I hope all members will retain their old noms. To change detracts interest from your letters, and to thus lose your identity, is like losing a friend. I am more than delighted to seo so many bright and familiar faces in our circle alread.v, and extend a hearty welcome to all new members. Yours, sincerely, " "Howard." Danville, 111., Nov. 21. ANOTHER WANDERER RETURNS. "LJttle Krown-Kycil .Jennie" 'lakes Several Good Foilits On "School TesJiinjc." Dear II. L. C. Friends How glad I am to seo you gathering together again ! It is v.ith a cheerful heart that I seek admitance into cur new home. I have remained silent for quite a while, but trust I have not been entirely forgotten. I will say a few words concerning "teaching school." Many of us I know, if not engaged in teaching the young minds, are at least greatly interested in this work. How great are the responsibilities resting upon the teacher when he contracts to instruct a certain number of children for a certain period of time. And how anxious he is to begin his work; but is it for the love of the work and the results, or is it merely for the ray? Oreat would bo my sorrow on seeing my friends intrusted to the care of a teacher who had no interest in the welfare of his pupils, and who pretended to instruct only for the purpose of receiving the salary offered. Certainly, the teacher should receive enough to justify himself for his labor, but he should first consider the matter, and if he dtcided that tho recompense is sufficient, he should accept the position,' otherwise reject it, If they all would do this, we would not have so many teachers instructing according to the amount they receive, and often not half doing hat their duty requires. This method of work might do for street performers, but it won't do when it comes to instruct the human soul. We want teachers who are not afraid of exerting themselves in imparting knowledge. One who seeks not to gain earthly riches; but one who will spek to gain the confidence, respect and esteem Öf those intrusted to his' care in order that he may, to the best of his ability, impart such knowledge that would make them intelligent and ureful young men and women. We need model persons for teachers persons of refinement, intelligence and of a kind and unselfish disposition, for the children will imitate those by whom they are surrounded. We want enthusiastic teachers teachers who are progressing, for can there bo any position more demanding and more worthy of being rilled with progressive persons than that of our schools? When we are training and teaching the youths it is not for the present result. No, not for the results to be derived within a lew days, weeks or months, but it is in the course of yers; it is building the foundation which must last throughout life. Oh, fellow-teachers, be careful in selecting the material used, and more careful in regard to how it is used. We may be building well, and without thought, put on a piece that will stop the growth, destroy the beauty, change its course, making it a slippery foundation ; which, had it been cat on at tho rii:ht

time and at the right place, might have added to its growth and appearance. I would like to hear from others on this subject, as this is my profession, and I am much interested in th? work. My bet wishes for the success of the II. L. C. and The Sentinel. Who remembers "Little Brown-eyed Jennie?" Somerfield, Pa., Nov. L'l.

THANKSGIVING. 'Iloosier I toy" Talks About the National Custom nml Other Matter. Thn president proclaim that thus Iii ilutjr doea direct. The goTproor has written vt Unto the rae eHV-ct; Now lot the housewife' nts be cast And all tho poultry kind ISfein to rtslbe at hut Kor what tliejr were d.ifni4; Vow rob your fowl yards of thoir game, Till Tiible groan, anon, That th-y who eat may do the am A little further ou ; Now let your clam of coimirn meet And talk their buslne o'er. And thank the Urd fur what you rat Hy eating all the more: Now lt your Industry's reward Achieve a fair display. And hearts and Mo mac hi thank the Lord Alternately all day. II. L. C. Friends Tho, foregoing beautiful lines of Carleton's so fitly describe a Thanksgiving dinner that I should lfke to give the whole poem, but space forbids. You should nil read the jooui on "That.sgiving," no difference ho.v often you may have read it before. No poet is so popular with the Indiana farmer as Cirleton. His writings are so true to nature, so simple and plain, yet interspersed with sufficient humor to elevate the spirits of many a wcarv, tariiT-weieht'ni tiller of the soil. Put t a .i digressing. How thankful should we all be as a club for the present encouraging proj ects. We have met with many reverses since last Thanksgiving day, but with new hope comes renewed vigor, increased strength and unsullied confidence to press on to higher attainments and greater achievements. Now, while eating a good dinner with some happy "country cousin" please show your appreciation of her worth, not "by eating all the more," but bv sending her The Sentinel and making Ler thank you and us, too, for the next thirteen months. Then, of couse, vou will remember that other one who is not yet, but whom you hope to help to mace, her cousm. then the prospective cousin has one of the dearest old aunts, who bakestach delicious chicken and other good things and so often plans for you to call in and eat with her when her pretty niece runs over for just a minute, but of course stays lor dinner. The aunt nun' be a republican, but she cannot help liking the best democratic paper published in Indiana the home of the president. II you happen to uo a ro publican, ask your girl to win j'ou over by tho plan the pretty servant girl used to make her lellow vote for Campbell. As Howard says, we think it best to hol I the holiday social at his home, and as Indiana has the annual Illinois should have this one, but if anyone can arrange to come to mv home at anv time during the holidays except the date decided upon to spend at the president's home, you will find our reception ended and "my cookuig well, come and try iL In order to iavor the teachers who may want to teach on the 24th, I would suggest that we aim to arrive at Howard s bv noon of Christmas Any. This would give you Christmas eve for homo enjoyments. "As some will come by our place I should liko to have them 6top going or coming. The I;, P. Sc W. train leaves Indianapolis at 8 a. m. Ix t those who could not help in the fight make a strong efiort to encourage our president and his sister bv their prcs ence on this occasion. From those who can not come he would like a greeting in prose or po-try. The benevolent movement is good for the future, but we are not ready for it vet. Jxt the ex-commander hear from v u all regarding a reading course. With mal ice toward none and charity for all, "Hoosier Coy." Lebancn, Nov. 23. 'FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE" SINGS Jut in Time to Sit Down With the Club TlinltstjiTiiig Day. Dear II. L. C. Home again! Do you know, I have been gone so long I am afraid you have forgotten me. Has some one usurped my place? Ami in time for my "Thanksgiving dinrer?" Please put down two plates for Jay Hue and lady Though absent they are not forgotten. I intended to write some time ago, but have been so busy ; on a farm there is so much to do in the fall. I covered the strawberries with straw; trimmed the grapevines and laid them down; took up the celery; shook most all the dirt from the roots ; packed closely in boxes and put it in the cellar. I did that last week. The raspberries will have to have straw around their roots to protect them from cold; then I am through. Perhaps some of you wonder whv I lo this. I have no broth ers, and pa has enough to do to look after the farm. I he;r all I can out of doors. and try to learn how to manage, so if we were to be deprived of pa, I can take hold and make a living for ma and myself without depending on strangers. Our home is only a fifteen-minutes' walk from the postoiiiee in a town of 1,S00 peopl". I attended the reunion at Cincinnati I did not have much fun the first lay, as I was afraid to say mv name was mv own. but I made un my mind in the evening that I came for a good time, and 1 was going to have it, and Hd have it, the remaining time owing to the kindness of Jay Hue and ladv and . 0, I did not care whether the K II. U. considered me a mend, toe or spy; it mattered very little with me. We all paid for what pleasure we saw and were indebted to no one evcept our few friends. I was sorry for only one thing, and that was I might have made it more pleasant for somo of our country friends, who were there in the city perhaps for the first time, and would liked to have seen more. Maud Maple" I shall never forget vour greeting; it was the warmeet of all. No one need bo afraid to trust her. S-'he was true to the II. I C when all others were afraid to speak Many darts were hurled at our club, in my presence, and every one ma.le me cling that much nearer to our band. Do vou recollect the first evening, J. F. P.? 1 did not know what kind of a den I got into. I had a letter from "Ocraldine" the other day. She will write soon to the page, ditto "Beatrice" in compliments. Ikiys, she is ono of tho nicest girls, a splendid conversationist and will make' a good wife. Take a hint? "Florence Nightingale." Western Ohio, Nov. 21. New Way t Adrertise. Boston Transcript Prown "And to you have got a firat-rate cook? VVhat paper did you advertise in?" Foett "JJidn't advertise in ary. My wife told Mrs. Gray we wanted a Kirl, but made her promise not to tell anybody." "We'd?" "Well, we had the door-bcil rinsing for a fort' nijjht from morning till n is bt. No less than a hundred applications for the place." Chüdren Cry for

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"Cartorla ia so well adapted to children that I recommend it a superior to any prcscripUaa known to nie.n IL A, A Benin, lt. D., . 211 So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, X. Y FARM AND HOME BUDGET. THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEED WHEAT. Foultry-Yarä cratcblst; Marktt and Kitchen Card en Orr hard Frnit Flower Lawn)-Greenhouse Window Dants Hints. Seed-breeding holds ont much promise for our wheat-rrovers, eays Trof. Sanborn in the .Ii(mVm AjricuUnrist. I ehall not now refer to production of new tsorts, which belongs more to expert, through crossing. We have eo many sorts that, like cattle, it is possible more good will come thi .'mgh selection of thehet we have than from new kinds at least, improvement by selection is tho farmer's best method. We, a.s farmers, seem to btrangly overlook tho potency of need-breeding, when compared to tho value of cattlebreeding. The need is of far more imj ortance than the animal, and even the economy of feeding the animal must be measured by the eo.st of the .ccd. The laws of reproduction that govern the animal govern the seed, and are quite as marked in their iniluence on vigor, productiveness, ability to resist disoa.-, quality, etc., etc. These qualities are as susceptible of being fixed by selection as they are in the animal kingdom. I have collected a largo amount of practical data, ßhowing that selection of seed works analogously to like procedure with animals. Stitlnessof straw in a weak sort may te increased by selecting those in the field that etaud most litmly. A nou-ruted plant in the field amid rusted ones will likely have more resistant power than thoso rusted. Lone, full headu are more likely to produce Mich heads than ehort ones. Really, the field is the place fo select our grain, for there we can look the riant in the face. .Seed can really never be selected properly except from the plant growing, as a study of the whole plant. A few hours' work each year would give us a constantly progressive type of wheat, for each selection, however email, will soon become the basis of seed for the farm. Orchard and Fruit flArden. Strawberry plants should have a mulch on the ground, but the plants theiupelvcs need but slight covering. Laying down of tender raapherries and grape-vines may still be done, if the soil is open. With untested kinds it is prudeut to protect a portion. Young trees that are 6ct oat ia earlier months, may, on mild days, have a mound of earth, twelve or lifteen inches hijih, maJe around the lower part of the trunk. This will keep the tree steady better than 6takes, and will prevent the attacks of mice. Rabbits should be trapped, snared or shot. They are acceptable on the table, p.nd are row in good condition. If nursery trees are well heeled in, it will be best to leave them there, eye n if the weather tempt to plant them. A coatiauance of mild weather can not be expected for loa. Winter fruit, ave in the southernmost localities, is gathered Our oit-repeated and stillneeded injunction, not to sha!:e or thrash ofT, or otherwise bruise the fruit, has rarely been heeded, and the injunction to pick the fruit by hand has seldom been followed. In many cases the fruit is still in piles in the orchard, where, according to an ancient custom, it is left to "sweat" or to "cure," betöre storing it for the winter. There are, unfortunately, few who have fruit to store for the coming winter. Even localities s-hich usually have an abundance now report an entire failure of töe crop. Those who have fruit to f tore should take all the more care with iL Fruit IIcuseH On every farm where there ia considerable fruit there ought to be a fruitroom. Many have the fruit-room in the crllar, which is not desirable, from a sanitary view, n there are gases given oft by the ripening fruit which are very injurious to the family, unless greater care than usual is taken with ventilation. The first-class modern farm-house will have no provision for its milk-room, or for preserving vegetables or fruits. A separate dairyhouse has so many points of superiority over a room in the cellar, that it is worth while to build one where only a few cows are kepL The saving of the running up and down stairs is no small consideration. A fruit-house need not be very expensive. It must, of course, never freeze, and there should be no sudden changes in temperature; should be quite dry, with complets control over lieht and ventilation. Ituihl-ing-paper, and other non-eondaetinp material, ereatly facilitate the building of such houses. The interior should be provided with shelves, not too wide for every part to be reached, and instead of plank slats are preferable, the front of the shelves should be provided with boards, set on edge, to make them really shallow bins, in which fruit can be inspected at all times and assorted whenever necessary. Pooltry-Yard Scratch Inga. Wheat and oats should b civen alternately oats always dry; wheat either dry or cookeL I have invariably bad cool results from feedins; sound wheat boiled to bursting. A moderate dose of sulphur given twice a week serves as a laxative and blood purifier. The sulphur permeates the whole system, even coming through the skin; and, being death to insect life, causes parasites to drop otf. Season all soft food with a pinch of salt. A email quantity of ilaxsecd meal mixed with their morning meal is also strongly advised. It makes their pluruaee bright aud glossy, and deepens the color of thir combs and earlobes. Moulting hcus require extra attention. Their rations should consist of a variety of foods, rich in all tho elements of nutrition, for every want of the system must be satisfied before the process of feather-making can be materially assisted. Dry lime is too caustio to be given alone. Keep vessel of lime-water convenient, and mix a small quantity with soft food and also with their drinking: water. Lime water is a corrective of bowel diseases, and it is also n remedy for soft-shelled eggs. Make fresh dut baths and sprinkle them slightly with carbolic acid. Provide a plentiful supply of grit or sharp gravel. Keep feed-ing-troupha aud drinking-veesels clean and wholesome And toward the close of the moulting season make a number of nice new nest., for hens thus cared for will pay for the trouble by heaping your egg-biskets when the market is at its best. The value oflime in the poultry-yard cannot be overestimated; experience teaches that there is nothinjr more effeotive as an insect-destroyer than a thick coating of whitewash made of fresh lime and an infusion of crude carbolic acid. Cleanse the house thoroughly btfnre applying, ar.d cover erery acceM.ble poiiionof the woodwork, especially the perches and the sills on which they rest. A generous fumigation of sulphur and tobacco is also advantageous. Market and Kitchen Cir.lcn. For Spring Do not neglect to secure some rich soil for use in hot-beds and window-boxes; place it under cover; the barn cellar is a good place for storing it; or the soil may be placed in barrels in the btrn, in a vacant stall. Litht, Pltc'icr's Cactorla.

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Castc-Tla enrea CMie. Conta.iw, Fo;r Stoir.aca, l'iarrno'a. Eructation, . lulls WorjiB, give eloep, aai proxaotec 1 peion, Without Injurious poicatioa. Tei Ce5Tacr CoirpiT, 77 Murray Street, ü. T." sandy soil, that will not become sodden when watered, is to be preferred. Cold-frames ia which the soil is to be sown later should b fdled with coarse manure, which is to be re moved when the beds are to be used. Cold frames that contain cabbage and other plants are more likely to be banned by too much heat than too much cold. Give an abundance of airing on mild days. The object is to keep the plants dormant, and not to encourag any growth. Sprint work should be facilitated In all ways. Among these, late plowing. If gras land is ta be broken up, haul out the manure, ee to ahes and repair pls. Impair shutters fop Lot-beds and frames. It there are not enough for every frame and a few extra, make them. Celery is probably all stored in trenches. 'With this, and other crops stored in a similas manner, the amount of covering should b governed by the weather, adding more as it becomes colder. While we do not believe in 6toring a large quantity of Tegetabies in tba house cellar, a snail amount of celery, for im mediate nsj, may be tolerated. Make a bo about nine inches wide, with sides as tall as the eclrry stalks. Place a few inches of earth on the bottom, and stack the celery closely in the box, the same as in treuches. Cabbages and celery are crops of which It ia desirable to continue the growth as Ion 5 a possible. The most satisfactory way we have ever preserved eabbacea is to set them in trenches, and cover with boards. In mild weather soft heads will become hard, and the head are more accessible than when the cabbages ar placed heads down and oovered with earth. In trenches, the stem", or stumps, are r reserved until spring, and we think that, for home use, a sound stump, to set in the spring for ere ens, to be worth as much as the hsal which it bore. Tried and Found Good. Raspberry Pie Line a pie-dish with a rood paste and fill with raspWrries sprinkled w ith sugar. Dredge with a little flour oTer the middle layer and bake half an hour. Eat cold covered with a layer of whipped cream. Deviled Fish Half a pound of any cold, boiled, flaky flsh; shred bne. Mix one tablespoonful of flour with a little milk and stir it into a gill of boiling milk; add a dessertspoonful of butter and remove from the fire. Pour over the rish ; add also two yolks of hard-boiled eggs mashed fine, a t&blespoonful of finely minced parsely, and salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Fill clean scallop shells with thsj mixture, brush over with beaten egg, covei with crumbs and brown. Apple Pudding A very nice pnddine ir made from stale cake and stewed apples, eithes fresh or dried. Crumble the cake and put a thick layer in a buttered pudding dish, add layer oi stewed apples and add another of cak crumbs. For a quart dih of this mixture, beat the yolks of two eggs and the white of one with a pint of milk and three tables poonfnls of sugar; pour over the cake and apples and hake thirty minutes. Draw to the oven door and cover with a meringue made from the white of the egg beaten with sugar. Sweetbreads Farmers frequently kill their ewn calves and sell them to a country botcher, who does not know the value of sweetbreads, for which a city customer must pay from 40 to ?o cents a pair. They are easily cooked, and most ielightful when prepared properly. Soak them in a bowl of cold water for an hour; pull oT tho skin and fat; parboil for twenty minutes in water with a little salt; throw in oold water for live minutes aud then press betweea two plates with a weight on top until perfectly cold. Dip in beaten egg and bread crumbs, and fry in hot dripping. They are especially nice with greeu peas berved in a circle around them. Shoulder of Lamb A shoulder of Iamb cooked as follows is a very cheap and excellent dinner: Have the bu:-iier cut out the shoul der-blade, and the first length and half the second of the foreleg, taking care not to mangle the meat. Stuff with a forcemeat made cf bread crumbs with one boiled and mashed onion, seasoned with salt, pepper and sage. Truss it up something in the shape of a dnck and sew shut. Lay in a dripping-pan on a few sliced vegetables, pour over a gill of hot water, and bake twenty minutes to the pound. Gar cish with new, small carrots, onions and new potatoes; strain and thicken the gravy, pour it over all and serve. Polled Beefsteak Make a dressing f a enp of fine bread crumbs, an ounce of minced salt pork, sage, salt and pepper, and mix well with a tablespooniul of melted butter. Lay two pound of round steak on a board, trim off the fat, and with a chopping-knife gash the tipper surface, but do not cut through. Spread the dressing on this side, roll up like jelly rake and fasten with skewers. Lay over a few thin alicee of salt pork and lay in a saucepan a little chopped onion and carrot, cover with a pint of water t which lias been added salt and little vinegar. Simmer until very tender, probably three hours. Lay in a baking-pan, dredge with flour and brown quickly. Strain and thicken the gravy and pour over the meat, riouehold Hints. How to Sweep Some persons advise scatter ing small bits of wet paper over the carpet, to take up the dust when sweeping. This may answer well where a broom is used, but if you use a carpet-sweeper, you will find that the paper does not always come o2 the carpel readily. Tt hugs down so closely that tba sweeper slides over it without being able U take hold of it. We have fonnd nothing to satisfactory as bran and salt, well moistened but not wet. The bran takes np the dust, and the salt 6erme to freshen np the colors ia the carpet. The sweeper will take up every particle of it without any trouble. Carpet Sweeper Every won.ia w ho has carpeted floor to sweep ouc ht to have a carpet sweeper; for two reasons: It saves a great deal of hard work, and it does its work better than a broom, because it takes up the dast, nd dot not distribute as much about the room as it takes up, thus obliging one to go over everything and "dust" it. It deserves ue for an other reason: It saves the carpet. Sreepinar the carpet with a halt-worn broom wears it out more than all the trcading-on it gets. If you use bran on the floor when you sweep the corners of a room out with the broom, and run as carpet-sweeper over the rest of the floor, it will not be necessary to do much dusting. The children can run a carpet-sweeper well Ions; before they can be trusted to do a gocd job with the broom. Get one and let them help yoa along with your daily work. Bronzing Many articles about the house may be brightened wonderfully by the appli cation of bronzing. If vou depend on the liquid bronze sold in small bottles you will find that it costs considerable to cover much ear Lee, but if you buy brone powder such as gasfitters use on pipes, and mix it with a size of two parts lineeJ oil and one part coach Tarnish, you will find that a great deal may be dcr.e at little cos- To ue it, pour some of the size into a shallow dih a sauce plate is goodbeing sure to shake it up well firs, so that the oil and varnidi will mix. Put some of the powder into another plate. Dip your brush in the size, and mix up a little of the powder at a time. It should be thick enoutrh to form a good body, and must not run. It dries rapidly. !f the luster is not enough after oncegoinff over the article, give it a second xat. Old frames can be made to lock like new in this way. It can bo applied to nntal or wood. Any one who can use a brush can apply it satisfactorily. Flower Cardcn and Lawns. Fncw Plows Have hf.nd-plows for narrow paths as well as horse-plows for r..ad. Clear all the vaths and roads soon ufter a fall, and before the snow gel hardened an l tramped. Holland Bulbs Dealers soil very low their leu-over stocks, and it may pay to buy a lot and run hc r:sk cf an open sprll iu which to plant them. If nothing: better can be done, plant in boxes of earth la a cool cellar; keep the tops well covered from !i?Lt. Tbene may be set out in the open border as soon as the cround is opsu.