Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 December 1889 — Page 5

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THE HOWARD LITERARY.

HEARD FKLR AGAIN. "Lively Leonora" Ilm th Floor On Several Brief Topk-n. : ;:ae II. L. C. Friends Here I am once as..'i -, with outstretched hand, to greet t iiv and all of the dear uiambere, after 60 ch-. j. an absence. It has been quite a long tin:'- since I made a visit to the cozy little b-m;ti of the club, and this eve I was reading "Incog's" letter to the pa?o in The Sentinel of Nov. 27. After I had finished it, and meditated a few moments upon Bome thoughts contained therein I could not refrain from expressing? a few remarks 1:1 the interest of the members of the II. L. C. through the medium of rjy pen. I feel a deep interest in the club, but I am forty I cannot visit yon mora frequently, for I think we can derive a preat deal more bcatit from our social viiita by beiti: prompt on time. But cwimr to circumtanees I am prevented from dune ßO. I nmt say I am very thankful to "Howard" lor the copies of The Sentinel I have already receive!. I will be fortunate enough to become one of its subscribers. I, like "Incoj;," did not fully realize or understand what the K.i'juirer's scheme "was, until it ppoke of orpanizina separate club. hut after receiving Howards circular letter and thoroughly peruinit, I bspan to see "what was high."- lint with all the scheming and coaxing. I could not be persuaded to leave niy own dear club. I did not join the club under any person's influence, but simply because I thought it a pood organization to become a member of, and which may (and I hope it will) be very leneficial in the future. -s it is for the purpose of establishing pood morals and encounginp literary efforts amonjr strangers, we should be iroud to belon? to such an organization, want to say in repaid to "Howard's" pupp, stious conccrninp a circulating library that it would be impossible for me to orpanize a club of five in this part of the countrv, aa I do nt know of another member of the club here except myself. JJut I hope it may 1 a success in other places more convenient for the organization of a club for that purpose. "Ah. there !" Here isour dear old friend, AY. S. l ranklin, among us once apain. I heartily indorse the thoughts he has given on "bihle truths." That dear old bible is too much neglected by the late goneratitns of this world. And there ia ".Maud Maple" with her loving smiles greeting us on every side. YYliat deep and impressive thoughts there are in that subject, "Trust Thyself." I wonder how man' have thought whether they were true to themeelvps before studying; the minds of others? "Little l'.rown Eyed Jennie," you hnil from my own dear mother's native state. Your topic is of great interest to me. That was my aim, at one time, to become a teacher, but circumstances deprived me of that privilege, therefore I did not accomplish the w rk I had expected to do, an education thatm money will buy. 'Tis an education that forms the common mind, and jut as the twig is bent is the tree inclined. 1 lush ! listen ! I believe I hear the sound of a beautiful song; yes, it is the song of "Florence Nightingale.' being borne on the breez as it cometli in the direction to-night. "Florence," I hope you enjoyed y. !) r Thanksgiving dinner. "I toosier II y" is here in his jrlnry, sueic.tir.a plans nr. 1 'liou.'lits of interest to the club for the h..ii'u'.ys, which will be greatly appreciated ly a number of those who can attend the social, Ptar friends, as space forbids any further details, I will bid you adieu. v ely Lenoka!" KAPI'Y OLD MAID. Cheerful A Kvrr ami Full of Oreit Ex- - t.:ini. r Pear Howard Fiuexds I guess the boys and girls have the new home about ready to receive visitors. They did not call on us, the older people, to help lix it up; suppose they thought we were too old-fashioned. Well, that is all right. AVe enjoyed resting, anyway; but I am going tobring "Grandma Love" w ith me to Be how nice and cozy our new home is. iShe had about concluded that she was forgotten, but I told her differently. Now, as ehe has saddled up Dobbin and rode this fur, I'll saddle old Kock, and we will ride over to Indiana's capital that is, if we don't fall olF. It's been so long since I rfKie horseback that I can't say if I would fall ofl if the hor.-e moved or not, but we are going anyway. "Sappho," look out for us. Yta, and we are going right on to"Hoosierboy?." He says he can cook and w ash dishes, and has invited us to come and partake of his hospitality. We cannot pr -niise to be at "Howard's" in time for dinner Christmas. Illinois is a long ways otTaa lour ponies may grow tired before we rt ach there. We will, however, try to be there for Thanksgiving dinner in 1810. "Chatterbox," we two enjoy the sensible letters, but then you know "a little fun now ami then is relished by the best of men," and may I add women, too. A cheerful person, one who always looks on the bright ide of life, makes those around them happ, while a selfish person, one who grumbles at this and that, does not enjoy life and makes others unhappy. Let us all try to be cheerful. Is it nöt gratifying to know that our invalids "Aunt Hue" and "Cheerful Invalid" can Ik? cheerful? It should tench us a lesson, if such great sutlerers can keep th? "blues" out of their roonif. It proves that they Lave more patience than the majority of afflicted ones. "Hoosier lioy" I made a present of the Sentinel to a Hoosier Grandma, a republican at that, yet I hope they will Bee the error of her way and come over to our side. Now that our state has a Campbell for governor "Sister Minnie," "J. V. Hill 'J.ando.ph," "Only Sister" and Oh! so many more come to the pae. "Dora Dickens," "Count Claudio," "City Chart" and both old and new members. I am frlad to see the "Howard" growing in popularity and so many of the o'd members standing firm. Like "Incoe" at one time I did not suppose the II. L. C. numbered more than a half dozen true mi mlxTs. Happy Old Maid. Western Ohio, Dec. 4. FROM THE SOUTHLAND. Solicitor" Piny UI-ip.lne' aa 111 Trump Card in tha Cam of Life. Deaii Friends of the II. L. C. The fact that an Ohio visit will prevent me from accepting "Howard's" holiday invitation does positive violence to my feelings. I Lave been there, friends, und know you will be wise in going. May. your joys be as a world of love, where all w radiant as the stars, and tender as the dove. Hope to see you soon. "Discipline." Mv theme is of vital interest to all. It radiates from the lamp of experience. Theory in business must be molded in the crucibles of stern reality. Discipline is tho rugged ascent that leads to the primrose path of sweetest earthly bliss. It should show us that there is no loss, but only change, no death but sin, and the fata! pain of murdered faith. "Maud Mabel' ha3 kindly shown ns the key to life, and its deep meaning, which obliterates the s'raripen ss of man's being and destiny. We only pais through

"the valley of tho shadow of death." But here when we view the limits of human will, and the eternal consequences of human action, we see inexpressibly more than the glory and beauty of moral rectitude, and the comparative nothingness of all human achievement besides. If life be aught it is something more than the combined faculties which resist death. The discipline of heroic woman, with all that is beautifnl and lovable, is to ungrateful man the sweetest foretaste of unfading bliss. Her devotion is the sweetest passion of rapture that reflects the sweet consciousness of pure, unfettered spiritual life. Alas! that human weakness so often fails to appreciate heaven's best gift to man ioveiy, almost aneelic woman. The discipline of Christ makes remembrance a joy. It demonstrates that love is stronger than time, stronger than sorrow and shame, stronger, even, than death. The waters of salt tears and the floods of aflliction cannot quench this attribute of (!od, which is immortal, and knows not age or change. Is it not very, very strange, then, friends, that man should cleave to sinful, ruinous cheats of sense, and drink of error from a thousand springs? No mind to see, or strength to break the fleshly snares that bind him! The most radical evils of perhaps any age unsubdued ! but the inspiration of" the past, and the effulgent light of this late hour in the nineteenth century allure us to sunward flight in all that makes man gool and preat. And, sweet thought ! All that's good in all that's human shows that good is stronger than evil. "Solicitor." Atlanta, Ga., Dec- 6. STRENGTH IS NOT POWER.

Sister "Snnset" Pisoonrseth Sweetly and Decline the Clir.ntmia Ke:s-Nog. 'But what is strength without a double share Of wdora? Vast, unwieldy, burdensome, Proudlr secure, yet liable to lall tiy weakest subtleties, not mad? to rul, liiit to subserve when wisdom b" ars command." To be 6trong does not necessarily imply power, or influence: we see many who are strong, who are blessed with abundant health, who have not the iower or moving qualities that some who are frail exert in the world. The pen in size and texture is weaker than the sword, but in influence much more powerful. A strong body without an improved mind and cultivated heart is like unto a wild beast roaming at large. But a strong body with a cultured mind ami heart is a power of the greatest ability. The mind is the moving power of man ; by it all our actions are governed. The mind, psychologists tell us.is composed of three faculties, knowing, feeling and willing. Then it is necessary that each of these be duly cultivated acd restrained, if we wish to be a power in the world. And in order to reach the acme of success we must be a disciple ot Christ, for we will find no book that contains as high a code of morals as the bible. Tho gentleness of Christianity will subdue and conquer a villain when the harshness of the law fails. The strong and sturdy oak during the force of a storm w ill break asunder while the slender w illow w ill not he harmed. The man wdio carries out his designs by force is not so much of a hero as he who governs his spirit. "Flossie Fern," I was pleased to see your name again. I remember your argument acainst dancing. Come now, and let's wi'pe a war against theater-going, before next reunion. I'ring "Napoleon" with you next time. Come, "Napoleon." You ate a favorite of mine, so write for my sake if nothing 1 Ise. And there U our invalid "Chaliaee." Won't you, dear friend, ciiiii" with us? I assure you you are remembered by me. "H. f" requests all to read on tariff" reform and be able to give a reason, for the hope that's in us. My hope is not to prav for temperance, and vote for whisky. What say others on this subject ? I hope all wbl have a good time at the holiday reception, and please remember us who do as usual stav at homo. A erecting to "Later On" "L It. Still," "Florence Nightingale' "Aunt Sue," "W. S. Franklin," "Chatterbox,"and a host of others. Au revoir, ".Sunset." Country Retreat, Dec. 7. A NEW MEMBER CALLS. Iowa lllush" I Her FaUlier Housekeeper nml Means Itus nets. Dear II. D. C. Friends Will you admit a new member into your circle? I feel a littlo timid, as this is my first visit to The Sentinel. I visited the household over a year ago and wished to become a member öf the II. L. C, but made a blunder and fell in the W. 15., and soon after the chaff" began to fly and I never returned untill now through the kindness of "Aunt Sue," I learn that tho H. L. C. had deserted the old ranch and moved to a beautiful new home ia Indianapolis called Tin: Sentinel. She sent me a copy of The Sentinel and said if you wish tobe with "Aunt Sue," come and join the II. L, C, and I did not even wait to wash the dishes, but snatched my bonnet and started, and here I am waiting for a welcome. As there is no one to introduce me I will introduce myself. I am papa's housekeeper and a farmer's daughter. My home is thirty miles distant from "Aunt Sue," and I have the pleasure of visiting her two or three times a year. I always rind her in the room where she has lain now over ten years a helpless sufferer. Am now thinking of visiting her in the near future, where I know I will receive a cordial welcome. As I am here I will assist all I can in fixing up the new quarters. I have brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers for "Howard." I was careful to select the prettiest I could (ind, Buch as dew drop, moss rose, drooping lily, pansy, w ild rose, asters, rose-bud, fuchias, red poppy, verbena, Bweet violets, daisies and primrose, with here and there a sprig of evergreen, and the last I added was a nice little bunch of forget-me-not. Girls, shall I place it on the center-table? Oh ! is it not lovely and so fragrant, too? As the parlor now is in appie-pie order I will see if the cook needs assistance. "Hoosier Boy," did you wash vour hands before mixing vour bread? Well, it is an old saying that we all have a peck of dirt to eat, eo we may as well take a part of it now. I think I hear papa calling, "Daughter, it is nearly supper time." I will take my bonnet and skip, If you need more help in the future just call on I'arnell, la., Dec. 3. Iowa Blush. WCRTH THtNKlNO ABOUT. "Jay Mac" Tells Haw II Awakens th Interest of flU Sell darn. II. L. C. Friends I have just finished reading the letters of the club in the Sentinel. "Little BrCwn-eyed Jennie," (who I imagine stands about five feet i?even inches and has long black hair), gave us a letter on "school teaching." I have been a teacher for nine vears, and can truthfully say that the salary I was to receive was not my only object or motive in view. The teacher teaches, I might say, in every motion. Children naturally arc imitative creatures. If I pass noiselessly about the room and at the same time quickly, I soon .find the scholars doing likewise. If 1 whip and scold incessantly, the more occasion I have to whip and to scold. My scholars aro imitating me and very Kon become ungovernable. I therefore rule hy kindness and firmness. Every morning I fpend from fifteen to thirty

minutes in a general talk to the school ; by this I mean, I tell them what I have learned about things in general within the last twenty-four hours; something I have read in the newspaper or a book, or from some friends; often something I have learned through the I!. L. C. In this way I get them interested in reading and finding out things for themselves. After a while I call on some of the scholars to ta'k or tell something. Thev have found that their teacher reads; and, wanting to imitate the teacher, they have been reading too. So I have no trouble in getting them to talk. Every teacher is in duty bound to give his scholars some general knowledge of the world as it is, as well as what he finds in the school books before him. Will "Little hrown-eyed Jennie" please tell us how she starts off the little fellows. "Incop," reading your letter reminded me of "Dora, and little "Jip." She always wanted "David" to kiss "Jip" you know. Success to all, Medina, Tenn., Dec 0. "Jay Mac" THIS WILL NOT DO.

"Observant Widower" Grows Selfish and Snya He Won't Talk Any More. Dear Fkiends The Howard literary department of Nov. 27 came brimful of many bright ideas. Let us cultivate and reap tho reward that will surely follow the diligent observer. This is a bright, lovely day; all nature sits adorned m her loveliest a tit emblem of the soul that enjoys peace and quiet. I did not expect to visit the page so soon after my lat call. But "Howard's" remarks in regard to changing noms calls me out to explain. In my letter of Nov. 6 I changed my nom "Observant Widower" and substituted "Aaranmore." I did it not to conceal my identity, but only because I have never been satisfied with it, and I w as a little surprised on seeing that I had neglected to note the change in my letter No. 2. I have no desire to conceal my identity from the ciub, although I believe there ought to be some plan agreed upon for changing noms, if it is desirable to do so. However, I'm satisfied with the law as it stands; have enjoyed a membership in the II. L. C. about five years; stood for it firm in its prosperity, and more so during the late unpleasantness. From that 1 believe it has fully recovered and once more reconstruct ed upon a solid basis. There is seemingly nothing in the way to retard its usefulness, and may its usefulness extend far and wide is the wish of a friend who will remain a silent member of the II. L. C. hereafter. The Sentinel shall be a permanent institution with me while I take pleasure in garnering the silent crumbs that may fall from the literary table. With good will to all and malice to none, I am your friend, Observant Widower. Pike County, Illinois. A RECIPE FOR CHEERFULNESS. "Mnie" Says He Is Not a Turn-Coat nnd Wants to Get In! Dear Howard Friends Good morning, one and all. I am happy to see so many familiar faces. I come at last. If my place is vacant still, I will stay; and don't think, for a moment, that I have been a turn-coat. I send for your consideration a recipe for cheerfulness, as follows: Come. chiMr-'n, and listen awhile to my song On the brewing of cheerfulness, pure and strong; For not emy method Is sure to succveJ, And this one, you'll find, will yield just what you need. First look at j our heart, and he sure you take care To wash all the selfishness out that ia there. An ounce of indulgence, then, take in jour hand. And of patience, well tried, what amount you command For with these, note it well, you cannot dispense. And stir them cll round with an ounce of good sense. A drop, too, f lethe now add to the three. For it sets you ir uu pain and old grievance free. A dash of good humor then fling in the bowl. And a to ch of fine wet to give taste to the whole. And a touch of self-confidence now, and be snrc To remember a little cool blood to procure, An ounce of quiet courage, and perhaps 'twould be best To add a Rood handful of hope to the rest Mix well, so that smoothness and sweetness you Rain, And then with a pure heart the cup you must drain. And should it still throb, while for peace you still sigh. Glance up to heaTen the n with j leading eye, Soon, soon you will find that your courage will rise. And the world will be changed to your brightening eyes; Your tears will be dried and your lips will smile, And others will see it and wonder tho while. Millerstown, O., Dec. 5. ' Mazk. TRUE BLUE AND ORTHODOX. Gretta Thome" Oppose the litt e Bob IiiKersolM of the Old Club. Dear Fbiexds Through the kindness of "Cheerful Invalid" I have learned of the reorganization of the Howard literary club and of its whereabouts, so I write to let you know tbat I am still with you, although unable to write much. During a six-weeks visit last summer, I had the reading of the Enquirer, end resolved in my mind not to write again for thatpnge; was perfectly disgusted with the infidel writers, and am surprised that the editor allows such letters to appear in print. I recognize only a few of the former good writers, and they were ably defending the right. It is said that renewing of friendships is a good thing, and I hereby renew my friendship with the H. L.C., hoping you mäy be prospered in all your lawful undertakings, and that morality and religion and the pood of society in general may be the leading motive of every member of tbe band, for it is as true to-day as it ever was, that no one liveth to himself alone, but all are bound together by invisible but real chains, and the influence we exert over each other will affect not only time but eternity, which is a most solemn thought. Kind wishes to all. "(1 Rett a Thorx e." Pleasant Grove, O., Dec. f. "HAMLET'S" SUGGESTION. Keep All "The Sentinel" For a Year and Make i Hook. II. L. C. Friends After reading "Suggestions from Howard" in regard to a circulating library. I have decided that the II. L. C. will, if properly managed, become a great blessing to many, as well aa aflordintr much pleasure to its members. I am heartily in favor of such a library, and would like to eee each member strive to bring it about. As I am not yet a member of this club I feel a little out of place, but would like to make a suggestion, and tbat is for the memters of the ILL. C.to preserve a copy of every weekly issue of The sJextixel for one year, and have their writings published in book form, making a volume of every year, with the name, nom and address of each member, with the obituary of any and all members who may die during the year; also giving the portraits of the president, secretaries and treasurer. As The b-ENTiXEL is the best paper published, all help to extend its circulation from shore to ohore. I am going to get up a club ns soon as the weatber will permit. I have

no favorites amonpfthe writers of the clnb, but am verv much pleased with all of them. Wishine you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I am very truly yours, ''Hamlet." intersville, Ind.. Per. 7. HUNTING FOR a resting spot.

'Lone J-rry," Like Xoah'a Weary Dove, Flnj-pin Around In Incerta nty. Dear Friends Through the kindness of your editor, I am permitted to address a few words to you. Although not a member of your household, yet I can assure you that I can sympathize with you in your undertaking, and that your ellbrts may be successful and prove beneficial to each other is my sincerest hope. I am hesitating which side of the controversy I should join, as many of my friends are classed on both sides. However, I will roon form an opinion, and finally make a decision. "Dewdrop," where are you ? Come and let me hear from you, and at this time your letters will be highly appreciated. I confess that a great many events have happened in our household which were cot to my liking, and which displeased me very much. The letter which appears this week from "Hoosier Boy" has been read with much pleasure, and I must congratulate him for tbe sentiments he gives expression to, and hope I shall see some other interesting letters from some of my old friends. Wishing you all a merry Christmas, and may the new year open and prove a prosEerous one to every member of the houseold, I am truly, etc., "Lone Jerry." I t. Supply, I. T., Dec. 2. School Girl Kriendnhip. We formed a quartet none eould break, Liz, Kate, and Kens, and I. A stuool-girl friendship we claimed stroDg, And placed out vows full ltii;h. But school-girl friendship is a thing That poets say "proves Rlass; Oft stands the test of handling roujh, And breaks itself at last." We knew that adaee all by heart Ard laut'hed it down with corn ; We'd show the one ho aiid such things That we were better born ; Jso time could chance our love, we knew 'Twas booked for worlds beyond. Not even lover, friend or foe Could break that written bond. But Bess with bonnet much awry, And ribbons jiink and blue, 8he look d o comic that I 1 (inched And friendship sty ward Hew. A trio we now formed it once. And r-loU-e'I ourselves each one, To not get vexed at anything Twas only meant ia inn. An essay written clear and strong. And one that brought a prize. And Kate declared that Lizzie used Her books, to plagiarize; And thus we found ourselves alone. Myself and Lizzie bright; The weak ones, we had thrown aside, But we were firm and right. I had a lover firm and true At l: ast I thought bo then But Lizzie's eyes ot Irish blue 1'l.iyed havoc with most of mea. I saw she npled Ion? for him. And finally not in vain; That broke the complete iriendsUip made. And tore the bond In twaiu Raleigh, Ind.. lec. 8. Ida Shepler. The Ilolid tySc:nl. It has been decided to bold the holiday social Thursday and Friday, Dec. L'G and 27, as some of the members cannot come on tbe '2öth owing to home entertainments. We desire all members to arrive as early as they can on .the day of the., iWth and remain over the I'Tth. "Aa a i trains stop at Danville Junction, it would be most convenient for you to pet off there and take a ptreet car to the city, and request the driver to transfer you to tbe 2Corth Ver-mil!ion-st. car, and then ask to be put of at No. OOS my home. We expect all road.s to run at reduced rates, as usual. during the holidays, so the expense of coming will not he preat, an! we hope as many as possible will be present. Uemember the invitation is cordially extended to all H. L. C memlert, and none should hesitate to feel free in accepting and writing us of your coining. If all w ho des're to attend the opera on the night of the llfUh will notify me I will secure seats in advance, as the houso will evidently be crowded. Most truly, "I Iowa KD." COS Vcrmilion-st., Danville, 111. Note the Chinge. Miss Anna K. Guenther wiches the members of the club tD hereafter address her at TOON. Mississippi-st, Indianapolis, Ind. PERSONAL GOSSIP. Sam-Carnot. president of France, smokes Egyptian cigarettes. Qcekn Victoria is still winning prizes at Enj'linh cattle shows. JlARY Anderson is asrain visiting Lord Tennyson. The lftiirente iutends to write a poem about Mary some time. A I.ITTI.E Hartford miss, who imnsincs she is rather plain lookinjr, reflected out loud to this extent: "I can't thee why God made me tlio homely, when He kuo'.vtk I am tho particular." ilartlord Post. TliK bishop of Chester recently confessed, before a Katherii!? of working people, that his two greatest ambitions in life have always been to write a good novel and to run a public house "on the be.-t principles." The Providcnco (II. I.) Jo'irna', referring to the recent death of Martin F. Tupper, and endeavoring to explain to a younger peneration who tho dereased roct was, styles him "the Col. Elliott F. Mienard of moral poetry." Mrs. Wilson Heid, who lives near Sampson's Mills, Ore., was dressing a grouse for her husband's dinner one day Inst week? Its cro; held a nice gold nugget wortli S7.C0. Hubby ate the bird, but madam bought a pair of nice shoe's. We heard a darkey say on Saturday that he owned a pig, and one day gave it a bucket of mush. Said the darkey: "He eats de whole bucketful of mush, and den I put de darn little cuss in de bucket, and he didn't till it up half full." The question for philosophers to settle is what became of the mush? Madisonian. Mrs'. Cisland, Nellie lily's rival globe tour ist, is a pretty, soft-haired, bright-eyed girl, with a tall, slender, distinguished-looking figure, an Kir of thorough good breeding, and a quiet self-confidence that never degenerates into boldness. She is the example of that rare thing a newspaper woman who succeeds without sensationalism. CHRISTO I'll E Thiveier, the socialistic deputy who is to represent Montlucon iu the new French chamber, bus declared his intention of attending the sessions in a blouse, snys the Truntatlantic. There were certain deputies who did the same in 1S4S, and in Austria the practice ha long prevailed among peasants elected to parliament. Of Mri. Iteed, wife of the new speaker of the house, a Washington correspondent writes: "Mrs. Reed, though not fond of mingling, ia official society, ia better equipped for the duties of the speaker's wife than almost any of the other candidates' wives. She is low ot stature, comely and plump of figure, with wavy darkbrown hair growing low on her forehead, and ingenuous, laughing eyes, b'ho looks scarcely thirty-five and has but one child, a daughter of thirteen, whose delicate health, through recent years, has formed a cogent renson for the mother's persistent declination of the most flattering invitations, Jtut she in lluent and agreeable in conversation in her own parlors, tasteful in dress and will preside with dignity and popularity j;t the Wednesday receptions of the sneaker's wife, which rank in importance with, those of tlio foremost cabinet ladies." ChUdrcn Cry for

OUR FARM AND HOME TALK.

HOW TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION. Indian Corn Among the Poultry Horses' Feet and Hot Shoeing Hrlef Farm Hints Sweet 1'otato Pie Stvrl New Receipt Fur Trial Etc. That the farmer can, by judicious breeding, not only increase the capacity of his cows Hut also tbe quality of the milk, is a fact that admits of no denial, so says the agricultural editor of the Philadelphia Ilecord. The two obstacles now in the way of successful dairying are abortion of the cows and the failure of the dairyman to raise better stock than he can buy. The destruction of the calves, which is really wrong, at the age of two or three days, is gradually undermining the dairy industry by compelling the farmer to purchase his dairy cows, which is simply a matter of chance, so far as the productive capacity of the cows are concerned, and subjecting him to greater exionse cf labor, shelter and cost of production, serious drawbacks that are sure to bring evil results finally. "Where pasturage is good the calf will not entail much expense after it is six months old. The cost of the calf to that age will, of course, depend largely on the amount of milk allowed it, an estimate of the cost of which will not exceed $10 when milk is supplied at 2 cents per quart. The calf w ill come in at about two years of age, and be then a producer. The total cost of the calf to the age of two years will vary, but if this cost be compared with the cost of fresh cows (deducting the loss from the sales of such cows when they are dry) it is doubtful if the cost of the calf will exceed the cost and value of the fresh cow. But farmers will not admit that it is cheaper to raise their cows, as they look more to the immediate profits than to the future. If the calf is to be retained, however, it should be a grade something better than its dam. Unless the dairyman intends to give up his stock he will conduct calf raising on the chance system as much as w hen buying cows. The object should bo to improve the stock for the purpose of increasing the capacity of the herd. In a large majority of caes abortion in the herd (which ia contagious) is due to the purchase of fresh cows, which, unknown to the dairyman, come from herds in which the difficulty exists, and introduce it among others. "When the dairyman decides to improve the capacity of his herd he will need no urging to destroy the scrub bull, which is as great a curse to dairying as can exist. It is a good average it a cow produces 2,fXX quarts of milk in a year, and at the w holesale price of 2 cents (about w hat the farmer gets) the gross product is oniy $40, and out of this must come all the expenses, capital invested aud interests, the manure only being extra. If tbe capacity of each cow can he doubled, w hich ia possible by raising tbe calves, there will be but little additional expense for shelter and labor, and tbe proportionate roiit will be greatly increased. To raise calves, however, w ithotit breeding for the kind desired, and w ithout proper selection, would not be systematic, for it is a fact often demonstrated that a herd of well-bred dairy cows wiil yive a profit where loss only is entailed trom buying fresh cows to replace thoso that dry oil'. Imli.-in Corn. Farm, Field and Stockman. Early estimates of the agricultural department placed the corn crop of this year at 2,(KK),0ti0,O()O bushels, but accordins to tbe Louisville Courier Journal, later calculations, made by those who have bestowed laborious investigation upon the subject, raiso the figures to 2,L)G7,202,fHX) bushels. If the latter be correct, the Indian corn yield of 1889 will be considerably the largest ever known. Indian corn is really our most important crop, although there is less said about it than wheat, since it is not used in foreign countries, being consumed Entirely at bome, principally by the farmers w ho raise it. Wheat is used for exchange and produces a money circulation, while corn does not to a great extent. Should all the wheat raised this year be placed in the market, its salable value, at present prices, would be nearly $400.000.000, but that of corn would be $700,(XK,000. The center of corn productian is moving westward almost as rapidly as that of wheat. This is duo to two causes. Tho first, apparent to all, is the recent settlement of the western prairies, and the other is the failure of the corn yield to increase in tbe eastern states of tho Mississippi valley. The latter is produced hy causes perfectly natural, since as a state becomes thickly populated the farmers no longer confine their attention to one or two great agricultural staples, but diversify their crops, and conduct a varied and extensive tillage. They find it more profitable to raise vegetables and fruits for the great cities, grow vineyards, establish dairies, plant orchards, and, by producins many small things, acquire more of wealth than they could from one great crop. Because a state is first in the production of wheat, cotton and corn, does not prove that it is more prosperous than a neighbor which is first in nothing, but second or third in many things. Omelet. Asa rule, an omelet is a wholesome and inexpensive dish, yetone in the preparation of which cooks frequently fail, owing to caselessness of detail. With a little at tention the housewife can easily become a perfect cook in this branch as well as others. The flavoring and the ingredients of cmelets may be varied indefinitely, but the principle is always the same. In making an omelet caro should be taken that the omelet pan is hot and dry. To insure this put a small quantity of lard into the pan, let it simmer a few minutes aud remove it;wipo the pan dry with a towel and put in a little fresh lard, in which the omelet may be fried. Care should bo taken that the lard does not burn, which would spoil the color of the omelet. It is better to make two or three email omelets than one very large one, as the latter can not be well handled by a novice. The omelet made of three eggs i one recommended for beginners. Break the epus separate. Put them into a lowl nnd whisk tbem thoroughly with a fork. The longer they are beaten the lighter will the omelet be. Beat up a teaspoonful of milk with the eggs and continue to beat until the last moment before pouring- into tho pan, which should be on a hot fire. As soon as the omelet sets remove the pan from the hottest part of the llr; frsli p a knife under it to prevent sticking to the p.m. When tbe center is almost firm slant the pan, work the omelit in shape to fold easily and neatly, and when slightly browned hold a platter against the edge of the pan and deftly trn it out on to the hot dish. Salt mixed with the eggs prevents them from rising, ami when it is eo used the omelet will look flabby, yet withPitcher's Castorla.

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IA x&J fU ; L for Infants "Caatorta is so well adapted to chTdren th -it I recommend it m superior to any prcsoriAioa kaowa to rae." IL A. Aacrsa, II. D., Ill So. Oxford Si, ErooUTa, T Inn i it mm Wfc out salt it will taste insipid. Add a little salt to it just before folding it and turning it out on the dish. Jlorsps Feet ond Hot Shoeinir. A prominent English veterinary surgeon. Wood ro ffe Hill, h very decided in his disapproval of applying a hot iron to a horse's hoof. In a letter to the Lire 'tick Journal he says: '"Possibly the outcome of shoeless horse?, or the advertisements of particular sho'-s, that had origin in the evils attributable t the general practice adopted in English forges. It has been urged that, 10 lit a shoe properly, the level an. I necessary bearing can only be obtained by the heated shoe, ergo, the frizzling of the horn to encourage the lazy attributes of tho shoeing smith. I have little hesitation, after years of foree experience, in asserting that more abnormal conditions of equine feet arise from hot-fitting than probably any other cause. What is the structure of horn? Has it vitality, or does it exi.-t through vital encouragement? Would human beings frizzle the t'ps of their nails? Where does the chief bearing of the shoe lie? On tbe crust, which cannot be too firm and sound. Is its lower part, that has to meet the resistance of iron, strengtnenca or ueaueneu dv me opplication of red-hot irou? idy tes, rimmed hoofs and shelly feet owe more of their condition to hot-shoe fitting than is suspected. Better work a horse unbod than badly shod. Better a horse with a natural foot, however ugly, than a foot frizzled and cut to shape by an unscientific and mis-named artistic smith. Sweet 1'otato Iie. The unusual item in this latitude, sweet potato pie, on a bill of fare the other da' recalled to the Listener of the Boston TrantcriU an incident of his youth in a well-appointed Virginia establishment where the cook, a genuine Dinah, fat and shiny, was a past-mistress in the imvteru s of southern cooking. Never asxln wiil fried chicken taste so but let the rhapsody pass. Dinah's sweet potato pie was a dream and the Listener, mindful of tbe demands at home for cooking recipes, called on aunty in her kitchen and a-ked her for the recipe. "Well, you see, honey, I take two eg," and then she went through the whole formuke oi custard and criut, mixing and baking, but never a word about sweet potato. "Now, aunty (anxiously), tell rue bowmuch sweet potato you use?" "Lor' brcss ver, houev, I uses jess a little as poss'blel" Jlricf Farm lliuts. A wann stable wiil make the fall colt come out on grass ia tbe spring strong and vigorous. Is'o portion of the L.iilk kliouM he lost. A mess of corniueul and whey will be reli.tlied ty pigs. The refuse from creameries is a valuable food if utilized for hogs. That cooked food is not more extensively used is not because it is les nutritions than raw food, but because an additional expense is incurred for fuel aud labor in cooking. A "warm mash" on a cold day, early in the morniug, is au excellent iuviorator lor au animal that does not have an appetite, l-'or broodmures that are sucking cults it is excellent. Leaves make the bebt litter for sows and youug piB. Coarse btraw is objectionable, its the plirs cannot escape being crushed when the pen is well littered with it. If straw is used it should be cut before Uüiug. Iäme is said to make heavy soils lighter and light soils heavier. As it can do no ianiaire when judiciously applied, and is cheap compared with the he netils it confers, it shnud be used on every farm. Land that is frequently supplied with lime produces the best fcntss. Pure watr on the farra may be a:IecteJ by the water from the surface. The well, beiug deep, also becomes a drain for the water below the fcur.ace. S o slop or hi thy water &houid be thrown near a well, ami the surrouudin,'s should be well graded with clay aud gravel. It is claimed that a field planted to black walnut will pay better than any other crop, if one has the patience to wait for such a crop to grow aud mature. It is estimated thr.t one. acre, at the end ot twenty-five years, will produce 10,000 feet of lumber, valued at H,JW, or i-iO per j eur. If the hoofs of sheep are pared so as to keep the erowth from being excessive, there will be less liability of foot-rot The hoof grows faster on soft ground than on stony locations, and foot-rot appears sooner when the sheep are kept on damp fields, much of it being due to laiiure iu keeping the hoofs Dared. Young etock of all kinds are easily and quickly ailected by suddeu changes of the weather. If a.'iected by severe cold they are liable to be stunted, and will grow but little before the spring. Lxposure to cold and dampness is odo of the principal causes of scours and cold on the bowels of youu? stock. .The time to feed highly flavored foods that afl'ect the milk, such us cabbies or turnius, should be after milking. Those who have maJe experiments in thut direction claim that by feeding the cows on such food", alter nulUin the volatile flavoring oils are cirried into tlio circulation and eliminated before the nextmiik to be drawn is aitecied by the odors. The manure heap is the savings bank of the farm. If any articles are uinaiaUe or cannot be put to some use on the farm, they should be added to the manure heap in order that they may be returued to the land, and thereby ma ie to contribute to the production of soinethiaic better the next season. Nothing is lest that goes into the manure heap, especially if the manure is mauaged with a view to having it as valuable as possible before applyiug it to the soil. There are inferior animals among all breeds. Records are made by individuals that cannot be approached by other auimals of the same breed. Improvement, therefore, has a wide field before it, and no farmer should be suiisfied with simply grading his sto'.k by a sliat improvement for a few seasons, bat aim to reach the highest possible limit to be attained, lie may not reach it, but he will be amply recompensed In the increased capacity of, his stock and the greater value obtaiued. Try The 11. clps. Muffins Take bread sponge and thin out with warm water; use three ejiijs to a tpiurt n batter; set to rise, put iuto mufliu-riiigj a.-..! bake. White Cake One cupful of stisrar, thr egzs, half cupful of butter, one cupful of mil :. two teatpoonfuls of baking powder; flour t form a batter. Tapioca Puddine One half cupful of tapioca soaked in one pint of milk three hours, a 1 J five beaten egg, one pint of milk, one bal cupful of sugar, a pinch of salt, a small piece oi' butter; bake one half hour. Oatmeal (leros Soak over night in one p'nt of sweet milk, one pint of ontrual. In the morning add two beaten eggs, two and onehalf teai-poonfuls of bakiug powder, on t-a-tpoonful of alt; bake in gem pans in a quick oven. Baked Omelet Four e?c; beat th yelks separately nnd add two-thirds of a cupful of hot milk and a bit of butter, a tablespoon! "ul of Hour, unit and pepper to tate; beat the whites to a stiff froth, aud add tlic:a last, bike in a buttered diüh a few minutes until it ia a uioe brown. Potted Pccf Take a ü I luiop of l?in bref and put it in water fciiuk-.cut to cover it; boil

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V W ; Irl 1 .A J nnd Children. Castor! ccr3 Colle, CoctTwitron, So--r StoTT.ach, liarrhoea, IucUt:on. Kills Vs'orras, given fcietp, aal promote dt potion. VTiU.out injurious csdic&ticn. Tax Cextacs Coxpant, 77 Murray Street, f. Y.' 3 tiil ten Ier nnd season with salt, pepper and summer Eavory; remove the water from thd kottl, leavinjr about a cupful; cover tightly and let the meat steam until all of the water ia absorbed r.ira Sa!ad Pix hard-boiled eces, a small bunch of parsley cut fine or half a teatpoonful of celery seed; chop the whites and yelki Sf parately, then mix with this dressine: Yelk of one esrc; nir in oil till it is thick; add half a teaspoon! ul of dry rnutard, one teaspooaful of vineirar and a little salt. lia.'out of Mutton One pint cold mutton, cut in dice; one unall onion, one small turnip. i one-half carrot, salt and pepper to taste, boil- . . ... . i . i incr water to cover. Mmmer tut lenaer, re move the meat and vegetables, skim the gravy, season to tasie, and thicken, if necessary, with flo'ir wet in cold water. The mutton should b rather underdone for this, and may be the remains of either a roast or a boil. Remove tha bits of trristle and skin when cutting into dice. Cut up the vegetables and place with the meat in a saucepan and cover with boiling watt r dimmer till tender. Among the Poultry. Keep the fowls dry. Teed a good variety. See that water is supplied rezularly. It is poor economy to over-crowd now. Roiled peas or beans make a goo? poultrj feed. Rtirr.t corn is the best means of giving tha poultry a supply of charcoal. An occasional feed of sunflower seed will make the plumage look brighter. Gradually increase the feed rations as tha supply of green food becomes scarcer. A small quantity of cracklings added to tha corn meal will make it a better ration. The cabbages that have not headed np prop erly make a good feed for poultry in winter. A shed arranged so that the poultry can be kept dry and yet get out into the open air will be found quite an advantage. As the weather gets colder it will be best to gather up the eire more frequently, so aa to avoid haviug any of them frozen. Make it a point to have all tbe roosts on t level, and make none of them so hih that th lartrer lowls cannot lly up conveniently. Warmth is an essentia condition in securing eers. The hens must be warm and tha fowls r.eel food that will aid them to maintain animal heat. Turnips is one of the best green foods that can be used in winter. They can be fed whole, 8. iced or cooked and a small quantity of braa or meal ad Je 1. Dressed poultry should be nung np and allowed to cool thoroughly before packing to ship; tie condition has ranch to do with tha price recfivc i. Hens must have exercise to keep healthy ani lay etrcs regularly, aud giving them a place to Scratch is one good way of aCording them a chance to work. Two parts of glycerine and one of alcohol ia a good remedy lor frosted combs. These should le cur?.! as ri'.-i'hy a possible as the hens will not lay until Lealed up. Do not feed the fowls for at least twelve hours before killing, so as to insure an empty crop. Pick dry, cod thoroughly and paclc oare.uii.v, so t;iat ttiey will arrive in market in j good cjndition. j Catarrh is caused by scrofulous taint in tha i blood, and is cund by Hood's nrsaparilla, j which purifies nn 1 enriches the Mood and givea j the whole system health and strength. Try thi I "peculiar medicine." It is prepared by C. I. ' Hood k Co., Lowell, Mass. n c3 cr! a 13 C!grccr,3 Rinss. E -I-1-, i-tn Ii n r RINCS. av iiii i'i UrtSr i t an sJ U0 cili; jft if 3 uiatiJC !. .y;?.rei turner ut our latT U1I.--J K.to c-CMtU;.- L, JL WBica f' lift Ätr.V $-sS ta oils float Gold at. a. fc fiaiia ; Sliver Wtcb,and n word Win KrX four.d In tbe Bio r f ire Feb. 1st. I. ' V Ä til" t )Ilowin vluab! 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