Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1892 — Page 5

TIIE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 20. 1892-TWELYE PAGES.

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HOWARD LITERARY GLUB.

Our Motto. UOXOB, LOVL. CHARITY, OFFICERS. President Will E. Strawn, Montpelier, InL First Vice-president Robert ilonlton, WinteriTille, Ind. Second Vice-president Hiss Sue C. Tarter, Kalonn, la. Kcorlinjr Secretary Mrs. Dora Older, Adrian, Mich. Corresponding Secretary Miss Emma L. Herker, Kmery, 111. Treasurer Miss Mary J. Kelley, Campbellstown, O. Executive Committee John Potma. Gravelton, Ind.; Torrence M. Jacktou, New Lancaster, lad.; V. Kokendofer. Monteallo. Mo.; J. C. McDonald. Medina, Tenn.; Mr. J.P.Barne, Bruce ton Mills, W. Va. OUECTS. Sec. 2 of Article 1 of Constitution The object of the Howard Literary Club is to encourage pure hterature,trerjjrlhen Morality. establish sociability, increase a desire lor mind improren ent and literary attainments and to extend the work of reformation. MEMBERSHIP. B-C 1 of Article 2 of Constitution All persons of cood moral character who are Interested in the objects of this oruanizatiou and are wiiline to work in accordance therewith are eligible to membership. We most cordially invite every one truly and nnaompromisiuKly interested in our ob.ects to join our club. Letters of inquiry should be addressed tha Corresponding Secretary with stamp. The Howard L terary has neither salaried officers nor contributors, and depends wholly upon its merits and principles for success. Members only are entitled to the rare benefit of our book catalogue. All letters for publication must be carefully written on one side of the paper only, accompanied by the writer's real name and address, -as well as the noru de plume, and plainly addressed to the editor, C. ii. Stewart, SENTINEL cßiee, Indianapoll, Ind. Members in renewing subscription for Tim Sentinel will please be sure to send $1 to the Howard Literary Treasurer, as the club is allowed a small commission. . Due credit and prompt action guaranteed. The annual dues hare been advanced to 25 eenti, payable to the treasurer daring January And February. GLAD TO BE WITH US. Da1sy n." Prewd t bo On of the Members of tbe Club. To tite Honorable Members of the II, X. C. How proud and glad I am to bo one of the members of a society which has Buch a leautiful basis, and in an age in which all unfortunately have not the opportunity for etudy and improvement, in which none of u perhaps have discovered the cysteua. or may not be permitted to carry it out; to find that all the members co-operate in their natural inclination to believe and hope for an universal evolution of mankind. It has in all the writings and work of our club since I've made its acquaintance, been a general and noticeable feature which is becoming to its dignity that of optimism, a belief in the final and early triumph of right and truth. Having the right principles we only want methods of preentintr knowledee to those younger or tot so well informed to be acceptable to their judgment, which is in many respects as critical as tneir teacher. The judgment of children at a certain gtaze of development ij hnsty. II pets' his opinions, lie pets too much from the ruirfac appearance of things sometimes, and seems to be a little egotistic in thinking, because his older associates may not always think it necessary to epeak their thoughts, that they do not think them, whicn is rather a rmtirl conclusion, often well in its application. They are fond of repeating: pet inoitoes or true expressions, and if not properly frmded may become dogmatic. It is often repeated "I do not mean to be insincere" w hich may be true, yet it ia the duty to self to prove strength and f incerity, in the conscientious beliefs as well is is a duty an obligation of honor we ewe those who may come under our influence. A friend remarked in our columns that we should not he plagiarists in thoueht. I would like tu know how we are to avoid it. Are we to forsake a good system whice experience baa taugtit us the value of tor the pake ot originality, or oi bein? "the first to see and pick up the cut?" Then suppose we are; there is good only in what we practice, think what we may. Very often it ia in v experience aa it is many another's no doubt, to think or write a pentiment which in a day or two my vanity is chagrined to find some one else has practically demonstrated. P.esides we are not working for the mercenary advantage to us, but if there is any merit in what we write that it may be to the ad vantage of each of us as an interchange of thought for the practice ;t gives us, and as a. mode of epeaking for our principles. A tnan who occupies a high position in educational work remarked not long fcgo that it was unfair and unpleasant to bear tho descendants of zrtat men or

Misnaming Things.

The experienced huntsman in the woods never wastes time looking for bear in Bear Hollow, nor deer along Deer Creek, nor would he hope to shoot any great number of ducks on Duck Lake, for his experience has taught him that such points are always misnamed, and this lesson holds good with almost everything in life. For instance, in the case of the brands on articles of food, spices and other ground food products, the things branded or labeled "pure", "strictly pure" or "absolutely pure," arc without exception the most villainously adulterated. 'Tis the wolf in sheep's clothing always. The most brazen case is that of the Royal Baking Powder. This article is branded and paraded before the people as "absolutely pure" when it contains ammonia. You can smell it in the can and often in the biscuit while hot. What woman would use an ammonia or alum baking powder if she knew it ? They not only destroy the stomach, but ammonia will destroy the complexion. Not so with Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, tho only pure cream tartar powder to be obtained, and tho only baking powder made by a physician. Dr. Price has devoted a life-time to perfecting this old-fashioned, indispensable article of the culinary art that has stood all tha tests and remained the standard for forty years.

women lionized, praised and often literary ability ascribed to them, for said he,"They deserve no more praise than those whose forefathers were not so famous, and that they did not merit higher positions." He came of good family, though not hizhly edm-ated ; vet it seemed to be a morbid or selfish rejection, or if neither, without modification would not be sound. To me, judging from history of the past, it seems a most reasonable idea that children of energetic, purposeful, intelligent men should from their very family discipline be stronger and more fitted lor their calling in the present life. Asto position, he who can most intelligently and gracefully fill it should in justice to merit hold it. Will you not aree with me, friends? 'Tycho, " your idea has occurred to mo often and I'll just be plagairistic enough to repeat it for the benefit of those who are "on back seats," in effect that it Is often observe ! that those who attain something especially in the educational line if alone, or without proper guidance, and criticism magnify in their mind their difficulties or (successes, perhaps, and in finally being a little fortunate become selfish and their vanity is eo immense so ne one is continually trampling on t.ir toes or give them, perhaps, innocently "a shoe that fits too closely." This egotism is fo great he refers everything to himself and insults some friend probably, for enemies do not t?ll you the truth about yourself without a cause. A remark innocent of any personal connection in the speaker's mind is taken up and discussed personally to his discumliture, and often disgust. His thoughts run in deeper channels than his fellow men (or women). He argues from a height with them and is angry because they see through him. Those who are farthest from him are nearest to him. Out of his narrow, jealous mood (not dispositon none but insane retain it permanently) he creates a system of tyranny which requires all of his aggressiveness and offensiveness to support him in it unless he is fortunate enough to have some blind enough to intentionaliy or unintentionally let him see their skepticism, are denominated cynical, and what influence he may have is used against them in every petty way. This may be a reproduction of a mood into which many of us fail, or it may be regarded as unusual. As an instructor which all of us are through both our example and precept moods are almost unpardonable, for what a child will not give heed to is the voice ever chiding scolding and angry, or if it is beginning to be interested and feel itself a part of the world, according to its capabilities for enjoyment and work, it feels the injustice and selfishness f continual disparagement and may either become a timid, unenergetic "do-nothing," or may be independent and high-spirited enough to do the best he can anyway, or may become so obstinate as to go in a wrong direction, to his own discomfiture. In either case he needs a strong, kind hand to truido him. It is useless to attempt to control the youthful mind, which, in its reac hing out, inquiring way, is often hasty, without not only controling 3-ourse!f at ail times, which your eelf-respect alone demands, but by studying closely your subject, which in its narrowness is easily comprehended with a slight effort, and being decided in your course with it, it can be taught obedience to its natural laws of growth, patience to carry them out, which sooner or later it must do, can, with a little interest shown in the ignorant, innocent little fellow creature, Ienrn many things as he becomes able to comprehend them. What a pitiful being they are and how much they appeal to our compassion and love, which should never be supplanted with impatience or disgust. The man who gives reut temperance lectures every night, perhaps to those to whom it is almost an ineult to their common eenee to preach it to, may at his own hearthstone disregard the Be nsitive little child who has mustered up courage to ask to sit on his knee or wishes to be told a story and sends him away to Iiis mother, or, worse yet, to bed, where it lies bitterly thinking of "what I'll do when I'm grown up." Having, in fear of that insulting weapon, a rod, been many trues physically forced into obedience to mighty you or I, we will tie rudeiy awakened some day to the etartling fact that though physical master (as is natural to suppose) of the little one we have been entrusted to develop not only his physical but his intellectual and emotional self, the latter of which ia esp- ciailv predominant in youth that although he obeyed us, the reason for which we were too stubborn to give him, he will think just a little bitterly of us. We are to teach him obediance to laws and respect and love for us as an embodiment of them, or as his verv kindest friend. Firmness is quickly distinguished by him from stubbornness or carelessness, and he is willing to overlook much in an instructor who takes an interest in him. Even that pupil who has least self respect maybe appealed to by some unueual kindness, may be influenced to do certain things to please his friend, and in the practice of virtue comes to realize their beauty and power, and so continues to develop. It would bo sad indeed to think any child's eoul to lost as

to be unreel aim able. There is certainly something wrong somewhere in his training if he has a normal mind. I fear my letter is becoming tiresome in speaking of things all aro familiar with. "It. W. Thorm," I am anxiously waiting for a letter from, as H. L. promised. "Maud Slaple" and "Dan D., thank you for speaking kindlv of me. "Marie," "Chatterbox," M. P.," Hamlet," and many others, come often with suggestions and your cheerful letters. "'Arnold Bur," it is a little difficult for me to arrive at your meaning, as 1 suppose you write with an object. Our president is very generous and kind in visiting tho page so often. With a welcome to those interested in the II. L. C, sympathy for the friends of "Vernon tftar" and our invalid members, and an apology to the editor for this lengthy epistle, I am vour friend, Keno, Ind., Jan. 15. "Daisy II." IYCHO'S TALK.

Many Interesting Mcttagct to Various Members of tha Club. To the Society No, Howard, it would not be injustice to The Sentinel to insert the permit in standing matter as suggested, but instead it would be justice to The Sentinel and to the writers also. If any wanted to plagiarize they would give neither The bENTixEL nor the writers credit, but if we would give them permission to reprint they would likely give both due credit. Without credit other readers would know nothing of tho source, perhaps. Everybody don't take the same paper you know. We have to look at circumstances as they exist, then try to shape them to our fancy if we would havo them so. Hundreds of good articles in prose and poetry appear on the paee from time to time that would be entertaining to the outside if we allowed them to be republished. To reprint from the page in other papers, especially local papers, making due credit to the writers and The Sentinel would be the greatest mode of advertisement I can think of, and the benefits would be mutual to the paper and the II. L. C, making more subscribers and more members. I a?ree with your question about "the mad rush for wealth and desire for popularity," but both to some extent are pleasant and useful. I am not sure that any of the great writers ofworld-wide fame have risen to eminence through the columns of any certain publication, though probably they made much money and circulation for them for a time. The eminence of both rose together by the credit plan as suggested. However, "Howard," "Solicitor," and others who may be interested, the subject is 'new, perhaps unimportant, though, at lirst, I thought it important, and to far as I am concerned at present 1 don't care to urge it. I believe it was you, "Silver Star," who said your writings were not liable to pet into other prints, but you are not so humble as you feel, methinks. "Aranmore," I don't know liowyou can mark your goods below cost aud send them "througn the alliance supply 6tore at f0 per cent, profit " A new kind of arithniftic, that! I was sincere in that exception to you when I said that ridicule belontrs to the brutally incined. If you can't accept it, that's all I can do about it. The democratic party is a reform party, and has been since 1S70. According to your remarks on the page of Nov. 11, they must be cranks with new hobbies "to push at somebody else's expense." There are two sides to the No. 6 shot program of the kind you interred. K very body has noticed that there are some people lusty enough to joke at others expense, but when the compliment is returned they get otfended. To return the compliment will fid in the effective work, and (to use your words) do it too, "like a charm." I wish to say, "Aranmore," that I think you was mis aken in the commencement of the confab. You thoueht, and still think perhaps, that the labor orders were the product of the third party, but not bo, they were as free from it as any other orders, A man's political and religious views were not questioned when he made application for admission. Tne third party fools and fanatics ure the worst enemies the orders have by pretending to be friends. No doubt many of the third partyites are hypocrites and self designing men : pretend to be backed by the orders, and from that the outside world has becomo prejudiced. The labor orders refused to indorse the third party at their national meetings a few weeks ago. They have no control over the independents nor any others regarding their public acts and utterances. Farmers here do not chastise the country merchants whether they do in your locality or not. Politically, "Aran," 1 am a democrat under any and all circumstances. A year or two ago some one objected to personals, but as I want to move around among several II. L. C.'s and have a word with them, must ask indulgence, "(iano," the paper was received and contents noted. Thanks, truly. Some of the ladies at Kome City made inquiries about you, but I've forgotten what they were. IIa! ha! "Zanoni," your article on Maxinkuekee was unequaled, and I wish you would lind another subject at which you would be eo splendidly at home. "(ieraldine," another drizzly day ought to com over there where you live. "Lulala Cornelia," I laughed all by myself when I read your letter in last week's paper. "Carleton Fysche," I have not read Dickens and you make me feel better for that when you say he is verbose, merely. "Camilla," of West Virginia, your nom looks familiar. The phrase "brave CaetilliAn" in my recent letter was changed to brave Christian. The substitute was good but the original would be hard to 11 nd. Ah! "Hyacinth," if you can't stay longer, then you might come oftener. "Williard Keynolds," glad to hear from you. "Patriot," and others at Greenca3tle, what's in the way of a branch club? "Sycum Tyge." another pleasant poetii in broken German, if vou have it. "Tycito." New Lancaster, Ind., Jan. 1G. A PURK LITERATURE. What "Kva tha yukkartii" Thlaka Abant m Certain Author. Dear Howard Friends: "While ia life there Is no meeting; lhouthiil be to memory dear;. And to out and all a (tret-tins, A send thee with the opeuiog year." I wonder if I am forgotten because I've been absent no long;, and if I am no doubt it is partly my own fault, but like " Wava," there are so many household duties to perform that writing seems almost impossible. Those of you who have ever tried housekeeping know something about it and the many cares that rest upon us. But we must not neglect pure literature, although there is some we must pass by for want of time. Much has been said on the page of late of books and authors; I have neglected to read carefully every production with interest, and noticed the taste of each member who has contributed on this subject. Some have chosen admirably, yet I am forced" to wonder why nothing has been said of that gifted author, Louisa May Alcott, and her famous book, "Little Women." Purely it is through neglect and not for the lack 1 of appreciation and ponulaiitr that this

book has not been introduced to the II. L. C. A purer or sweeter story was never written. As you read and think of the characters they seem like actual living beings with whom you have met and lived. It is said the book is largely the story of Miss Alcott's girlhood and that of her three sisters. She herself was "Joe," the "typical American tom-boy." "Meg." who was the senior 6ister of the story, is Mrs. John Pratt of Boston, the only one living of the four (I believe) for Annie, who was "Beth," and May who was "Amy," are now both deal. No boy or girl can read "Little Women" without being made better and having their hearts filled with noble influences aud aspirations. So great is the desire to be like them that at times we fancy that "genius burns" within our own bosoms. Gossip about authors is always interesting to the lovers of books, and none is more interesting than Louisa M. Alcott. Had she written nothing more than her he-rt-touching etory, "Little Women," her fame would have been established forever. Though she is dead and her body eilently sleeps in tho little cemetery at Concord, she still lives through her books, and her influence will be felt 13 long as time lasts. Wishing each member a happy and prosperous year, I remain as ever, "Eve "the Quakeress." Montpelier, Ind., Jan. 1. PLEASANT SEN IIMKNTS.

Hitter Sweet " I Kxperlem Ing- Only the Sweet of Life. Drar H. L. C. Christmas has come and gone and another new year, sustained and untried, has dawned upon us. To each in our magic circle it will bring during its round some new phase of life; some uew joy or sorrow, some new trial or temptation, some new hope, new work, new duty or aspiration will come to all. What the year has in 6tore for me I know not, but I a m sure of this that the cup of life will contain a mixture of the bitter and the sweet, and along life's pathway will be strewn both thorns and roses, for "Into each life some rain matt fall," "Some days be dark and dreary," yet I am looking through rose-tinted glasses today, and the outlook for the future seems to be very bright. Scarcely a thorn ia found among the roses. So little bitter with the sweet I can not taste it. The New Year was truly a happy one, and Christmas just as pleasant, with, mind and body rested ; with new resolutions, new aims, and new vigor, I Btep into the school room aud begin the duties of school work again. We all have eome work to do for the year. Some little good can be accomplished, bo our hands ever so weak; so then do not "I-osa the day loitering 'twill be the name story, Tomorrow and the next more dilatory. Then indecitioD brings its own 1 lv. And days are spent l.itnent'rg o'er lost days. Are you in earnest? Size th present miii"te. What you can do, or think you can, begin it." I have not 6at for those photos yet, "Sunset," but expect to in the near tuture. So it's a bargain that we exchange shadows, isn't it? LUit what is your real name and address? Let me thank those who have so kind.y encouraged me in my literary ellorts. And, Mr. Lditor, please do notomit quotation marks in this or I will surely be accu-ed of plagiarism. "Though each year takes something of love and joy from us, though ever the requiem for its closing makes moan above graves where hopes and faiths are buried," let us leave tho old one go with "thankful trust into the great silence of the past and from the greater silence of the future welcome the new with like thankfulness and trust." Thine, Bittkksweet. Jan. t), 1802. WHERE ARE THEY? Tha Old Writers, Stye Farmer Boy No. 3, and Thro 11a Illiyinca. Dear II. L. C. Friends It has been some time since I had the pleasure to be with you and old acquaintance must not be forgot. What has become of so many of the old members? Surely eome of them must have grown weary and forgot about writing for the page. Where are "Evelyn," "Beatrice," "Winnie West" and "Fompadour?" Come and make your appearance on the page soon or we w ill send the "Detective" after you. What has become of our "Chatterbox ?" She fails to chatter of late. 1 think I can 6tart her to chattering again with these few lines of poetry: h, what can be the matter? 'Chatt-rbox" and no chatter! Her "kin is flushed and like a burning coal, Her blood starts quickly through her veins, Her head is full of aches and aius l'oor little soul. Theamioui mother triei All sorts of remedies. And brother Tom looks solemn and forbears The tricks he so much lores to play. Ttw boy is occupied today With other carca. The easy chair he wheels. He iu rks the puie as it bounds by, Too tuauy Leau per minute. Then, as be pats bis cheeks, The wl.-e old doctor s; aks, Hin thoughtful face relaxing with a f rin. Ah, we hare beeu to school. Aud we know how to cool Uur burning ikin! Mother Is pleased, and from Til burdened heart of Tom A weight rolls oft; but Arnes doca not cars Today for one of his praoks, but wishes, as be looks her thanks, He would lorbear. When tbe glad tomorrow brings Cood health upon its wingi, And quietly the quickeucd pulses more. She'll b once more amid the throng, The merry Agnes, bright and strong, We so much love. "Fakmek Boy No. 2." Honduras, Ind., Jan. 9. FROM ISLAND. KANSAS. A New Member Wittea Entertainingly en Diver Matter. Kind Editor and Members of the Club The recent letter of our president making suggestions concerning the character of our letters is timely and cornea from the right person. Kulcgies of the II. L. C.'s objects by euch writers as our president, "Howard," "Frank," "Ida Shepler" and other?, would be interesting and instructive. To members like the writer who mako no pretensions to literary ability, and whose store of knowledge is not extensive, must be left the choice of the subject they write on, if they are expected to make a creditable showing. Many subjects not mentioned in the objects of the club, but indirectly connected with thetn, can be tliscussed with profit by such members, and in that way increase their usefulness. Alt reforms of importance require time and hard work in their accomplishment. The human mind is slow to comprehend the necessity of a change, and the force of habit is so etroug that it is very difficult to overcome it. Most of the evils that we suffer from are legacies of our ancestors in the shape of an hereditary disposition on the part of the individual to yield to temptation, and cannot entirely be eradicated in generations, if ever. Education is the means through which we must Beck to ameliorate evil. Educate the child and vouth in the way they should go. Point out to them the pitfalls in the path of life and make plain to them the penalties that nature iullicts on those who violate her laws. Teach them to avoid temptation and increase, as far as lies in your power, their Children Cry for

ability to resist it. Teach them to be industrious, for the busy person has no place for evil thoughts and no time to follow evil inclinations. Place before them literature of an elevating character, and if they evince a desire for any other kind show them its evil effects and through reason, not force, persuade them to let it alone. Use force only when absolutely necessary, for the child that is forced to ; do right will, as a general rule, becomn an undesirable member of society. Mako ; 3'ourself a living example of what you wish the child to become. In the education of the child and youth lies the main hope of a higher civilization, j The individual who has arrived at ma- j turity has parsed the plastic etage. and ,

although changes may be made in nis manner of living, the influence of early training and surroundings will remain with him to the end of his days. There are two ways ot increasing sociability through the medium of the club organization of local c.ubs and personal correpponaence. in communities wnere there are a sufficient number of members a local ciub would certainlv be desirable. It would possess greater ad vantages' than other clubs ef a similar character, and could be made a source of know ledge and pleasure as well, like the Diamond Grove branch at Montevallo., Mo. Comparative isolation is epsential in work that requires concentration of thought, but wh-n continued for 'any considerable length of time is liable to lead to pessimism. Local clubs would counteract such tendencies, and by association with each other its members would naturally cultivate agreeable nesa and a cheerful disposition. These, moro than anything else, are the mainsprings of domestic happiness. The bringing together of congenial people is, I believe, the best way to promote true sociability, and in localities where 'there are few members personal correspondence with members living in other parts of the country would not only do much toward accomplishing this end, but would, by the exchange of ideas, assist in a small way to mako the people of the country more homogeneous. It would also tend to correct miEtaken ideas entertained by one section of the country in regard to another, and do away with some of the enmity that now exists. Juch correspondence would be of great advantage to many in an educational way, as its peculiar charm would stimulate them to greater efforts than they would otherwise make. I would like to see a letter from the president on literary attainment. In compliance with "Hamlet's" request I submit the following question: "What constitutes a practical business education?" "Ida Shepler." your Btory is good. Happiness to "Madolin Rivers" and the rest of the members. "Wiixard Reynolds." Island, Kan., Jan. 11. shining in jamjary. "The Evening Star" Throw Some I, ght on Vnriuu Tiiihck. Editor and Friends Here I am again. Aren't you tired of me? "Arnold Bur," I am sorry you read that distich to Snyder in euch a way a-i to make him croak. He croaked so loud that he sent the II. L. C. baby into a spasm, and now it is gone. It's a lonesome household without a dog and baby. You ought to have been more careful. I don't pretend to have any great intelligence. "Arnold Rur," that's the reason I am so often without a subject when I come to see you all, so of course the members must furnish me with a subject. You only served your turn last week, and although I don't know as I would want you for my best fellow, or my worst either, were you "as young as you used to be," etili I would just as leave take your part as "Frank's," did occasion require. I want vou to distinctly understand, though, "A. 11.," that I take nobody's part for the asking. So you must not assume that because I prefaced one of my articles with such a remark that "Frank" bad anything to do with that request. If you knew him as well as I do, you would know that he was abler to take his own part if he felt in the humor, than I. He does not need me. I thank you for 3'our kind wish that I may become a better writer. I cannot answer for "Frank" on this, as I do not know his feelings on the subject. He has a little practice, I believe, outside of 11. L. C. So he has a better chance to improve himself than I have. Iut I will try not to stop so early in my career as you did. The knowledge which E. P. Roe and such authors I rgot in their childhood will not deter me from trying to improve what little I possess, even if I have to hunt up defective Jewish history, and theories as to baptism torms like Frank for subject matter to write upon. We all have a right to our opinions on theee things, and we all have the chance to know the facts of their origin also. Like yourself I like burlesque once in a while even though it be far-fetched and lacking literary genius perhaps in the making. Hut there is one thing I always find falls short in burlesque and that is ill natu ro. It is always so thinly veiled. "Calico Bill," I like your remarks on scripture. Some of the rest may have understood just jcactly what baptism represented as a Jewish ceremony but you told it better. A little more history on the subject would have been the desirable element. This "Pompadour" should give. So brush, up old fellow. As for dancing and card flayinfr. Ah, mel There vou havetoe. would rather you had left the church member's proviso out of it. One could argue it better then. There is no change of circumstance which can make anything wrong in one place and right in another. Wrong is wrong and right is right. If it is no 6in for me not being a church member to dance, it is no ein for you who claim a church membership. The church you enter very likely under some church rules holds dancing to be a wrong. You have taken thene church rules upon yourself in joining the church, therefore if you break them in dancing you have broken a trust repoaed in j-ou. That is all the question as to you. Committing a sin lies entirely beyond any mere rule to classify. As to cards, I have nothing to eay right now. Let abler ones lead out. Arnold Bur, try your hand here, can't you? The only thing I will say to you, "Calico Bill," will be to not be such a silly boy as to throw away a king the way you have ofleredtodo; and as for dancing, when the band begins to plav then my feet just fly away. Ta-ta. "Evening Stab." a delightful place. "Jeiale Clyde" Describe the Great Central Park of New York. Friends and Members Although many of you are doubtless familiar with the subject of my letter either through a personal visit or the press, perhaps there will be no harm in refreshing your memory regarding it. I refer to the beautiful Central park, which is conceded to be the most popular as well as the most beautiful park on the American continent. Thirty years ago this region was dreary with swamps and thickets and disfigured with rubbish of all descriptions. But the expenditure of about $15,000,000, combined with labor and skill, have transformed the place from a wilderness into a paradise. The park covers KG2 acres, of which 1S5 are in lakes and reservoirs and 400 in Pitcher's Castorlo,

forests, wherein over a half million of trees and shrub have been planted. There are nine miles of roads and five and onefourth of bridle paths, and twenty-eight and one-fourth oi walks. The landscape architects were Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Yaux. The Mall is the chief promenade and is nearly a quarter of a mile long and 208 feet wide, bordered on one side by double rows of American elms and the green, and a picturesque rocky ridge on the other side. Here may be seen the statues of Scott, Shakspeare, Burns, the colossal bust of Beethoven, and others. Here also is the music pavilion, and beyond the terrace a euniptuous phe of masonry of light Albert-freestone, made beautiful by arcades and corridors and rich carvings of birds and animals. Below is the lower terrace where stands the famous Bethesda fountain made at Munich and designed by Emma Stebbins. It represents a lily-bearing angel descending and blessing the outpouring waters. Standing upon the upper terrace and looking around you in all directions the scene is indescribable, particularly on a summer's day. The rich green foliage of different shades, the bright-hued Howem orming fanciful figures on the velvet turf, with here and there the statues revealed in unexpected nooks, and beyond the placid waters of tho lake which is twenty acres in extent. Here the beautiful white swan glide gracefully around, sometimes arching their long necks and diving beneath the surface for the tempting mon-els tossed to them by the children, or finding themselves deceived by small bits oi paper instead of the expected food, padJle awav to nurse their disappointment beneath the sheltering branches of the wi.lows or Howe ring shrubs that refr sn their leaves in tbe cooling waters. This vicinity is the favorite resort of artists, as it is also of many others who worship liod in nature, though powerless to reproduce its beauties on the canvas. Beyond the lake is the ramble, a labyrinth of footpaths amid the rocks and streams. And further ou rises the Belvedere, a tall Norman tower of etone, commanding a view of the park, the suburbs of New York, the palisades. Long island, Oranze mountains and Westchester county. Standing on a knoll adjoining the Metropolitan museum of art is the obelisk, in sight of which I live. We watched with great interest the preparations for its erection and at last were granted the pleasure ot seeing it swung into position. The entira cost of its transportation and setting up was borne by the late Wil iara II. Yanderbilt. The obelisk was erected in the temple of On in Egypt, about thirty-five hundred years ago, according to history, by Thotmes III., king of Egypt, and conqueror of Central Africa. Palestine and Mesopotamia, with hieroglyphics illustrating his campaigns and titles, also those of his descendant, Barneses II. For many centuries it e.ood before the temple oi the Sun at Heliupolis and was removed during the reign of Tiberius to Alexandria, where it remained until 177, and was then presented to the city of New York by Ismail Pasha, the khedive. The obelisk was made before the eeige of Troy or foundation of Rome, and while the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Oh, wanderful world! Wonderful are tiie rocks, trees, mountains and ptreams. powerful and wonderful thy children! How can we suliiciently magnify thy Creator? Time rolls on and still we are cared for, still blessed by the returning seasons, and still spared for the enjoyment thereof. Yet not alone for the enjoyment for we all have work to do and will be held responsible for its completion. We are entering upon another year. Let us endeavor to mako it happier for others as well as ourselves than the last one. Let us if possible ignore the ruling of Fate and think and live more in the present. And if, as it mu6t be in this life, our pleasures are intermingled with regrets we can at least mitigate the eorrow from the fountain of joy and revel in the companionship of those who have pledged themselves to "Honor, Love and Charity." With kind greeting, and good wishes to all, I am "Jessie Clyde." New York, Jan. 14. ABOUT THS DUES.

tlear tha Official Utterance on a Financial Matter. Dear Howard Friends As some few members have only sent 15 cents dues I beg to call their attention to the fact that said dues have been raised to 25 cents for this year. See chairman of executive committee's notice in Sentinel of Dec 20. Also notice at bottom of standing matter. I wish to thank those who have responded so promptly with dues. It shows the members are aware of the fact that it takes a little capital to run an organization successfully. I also wish to thank all who have sent me theirs and their friends' subscription ior The Weekly Sentinel, and hope all the members will do so. The Sentinel company kindly allows the club a small commission on all sent in by the treasurer, and this, too, will help the club's finances. If any who have sent their subscriptions to me fail to get their papers I would be glad if they would notify me. and I will have the matter attended to. Please remember the officers of our club do not receive any pay whatever for their services, but each one does the work and gives the time required to their office cheerfuliy. Therefore tbey ehould not be expected to contribute to tue page as often as others whose time is not eo fully taken up. Some days I receive aa avalanche of mail and much of it requires au answer, but it's all right, I enjoy working for the Howard Literary. In addressing me please add mv box number. "MarvJ. Kelley" Campbellstown, O., Box 65, Preble Co. Friz f oent. Note Some time ago I made an offer for a prize poem to whicli I received many poems, but tbiok the one beneath among the best. Tbe author ia barely in the twenties and a student of Covington college. Willi Fotvlkk. THE AUTCMX SHOWERS. Down comes the rain on the dusty street. Like an army from long retreat: It melts tbe dust from the old stone-wall, And greets the brook at the water-fall. It drives tbe birds from the dripping leaves, Ho more to stay where tbe storm deceives; to quick do they fly to tbe southland boweri, From leafless bought and torrenting showers. Xo chirp of the robin, no coo of tbe dove. No flowers, sweet tokens of Nature'! love. Tbe bare-limbd orchard is dark with rain. And dark is tbe stretch of tbe wind-swept plain; Over the meadow, and down by tbe brook. In the open field, in the sheltered nook A dream of winter has eome to tbe bowers, And mimicked tbe spring In iu sweeplag abowers. In the soul of Old Affa is a awlft retreat, Like the clanking of S'tai and a hurrying of feet; It throws new light on the realm of truth. And brings like a torrent tbe thought of my youth. Fo more shall tbe life-showers fall to deceive Oh youth, hopeful, so bright, so brief ! Oh memory, stay with thy quickening power In the gloom of the present, the autumn showerl HaavT P. I.AYTO, "Harper Livings." Ilitblsi od Does. II. L. C. Friends After a long absence I call once more. A busy summer, a protracted case of grip and pneumonia have kept me silent. But I have enjoyed the page just the eame, especially thedvent of "Frank's" new baby and the Denver i do?, Snider. There is always something curious in a iresu uaiy or a yenow aoe. One attracts the boys and the other the

girls. I am glad the advocates of baptism have grown silent. I baptized a lady along in .November and I haven't done anything since, so it any one has anything further on the subject I wish him a prosperous vieit to the wate basket. A 8 to the new baby. Well, whenever I hear this war cry I am ready to retreat, but when you mention yellow dogs you strike a tender cord in my whip-cracker. They appeal forcibly ta the toe of my cowhide boots. Yes, there is a tendei spot under the limb of an apple tree foi the dog of yellow. And hero comei "Cheyenne Bob" with his dream agaia about that Thanksgiving turkey. Ieai Ikb, I thought vou hai forgotten that turkey three or four years azo. Where is the Thorntown member? I am looking for you. Come out again. Yoa are short but sweet. Little Qcaeeu. Thorntown, Ind., Jan. 1. FROM THt PRESIDENT.

An Heir Apparent In Hie Family OtbeSJ Mettere IHscussod. To the Howard Cut Since Jan. 3 we rejoice over our first-born a nico litt! president. This pleasing fact will, I hope, be a sufficient excuse for neglect of many correspondents, l'xcuse me. friends. We invite every member to send ua a name for the new bov. I want to thank Tornct," "Tycho," "Hamlet" and many others or their vieorons emphasis of the very j:reat importance of club objects, for which I hope ll will exi erience the keenest delight in tne severest mental c;!crt, and a!so for their many kind expressions of me, both public and private. Again I thank vou. I hope the Christinas tide brought to every member a fresh and strong d?sire to persuade others that the highest pleasure and duty is found in the best thing of a rich and full spiritual and intellectual life. Let us examine well our standard of benevolence. May the sweetest realities of the dearest surroundings abide with you. New Year! You lift us into the lofty observatory of memory, alove every freu ful illusion, like the sweet charm of poetry, which condenses all thought and elaborates it. The joy of heaven's richest gift to man makes the sad cry of life's woes as flying shadows, and woos us ty pertitent metaphor, far above the rapturous music of its atlections. I need not tell you the II. L. C. psgeis improving. Let us all be faithful enough, and induce friends enough to juin us to make Howard literary day at the world's fair memorable enough to be repeated at the next. In response to many inquiries about a club ba lge, I very mucti desire an immediate expression by private letter from evry member desiring one. There seems to be a general desire ior a nice, neat badire something not expensive, and yet nice enough to be proudly worn by all. Please be kind t-noujh to write me at once, stating your wishes, your choice of design, etc., so I can properly advise the executive committee. A badge is, to say the least, a luxurious necessity in which I believe ail wi.l gladly indulge. Badges will be furnished you at actual cost of manufacture. We want to know how many we may safely order tho larger tha number the better terms we get. A cordial greeting to the president ot the Diamond tirove branch and success to all. Faithfully yours, WiTX E. SinAWX. Montpelier, Ind., Jan. 14. Christinas Ch!ma. Back and forth tlirnujh the crowded street On a merry Christina morn, H.iiipry aud C'jld ltb -oor bare feel Aud garmeou tattered and worn. A glint of cold on the yellow hair, l'eepiug the torn hood through An ea'r look ou tbe pretty late. Tears in the eyes of Hue. Whither so fast my little maid? As 1 caught her little 5hhJ in mine. From iuoth-r aud borne have careless strayed To bear tho merry chime. A flush, a start of clad urprlse Ohl Lady, say 'lis tru" That tonight the blessed Christmas tide Will come to me and you. I left little Oretcben at early mornPoor tirotchen is blind, yon know And ever since, through gleet and cold, J have wandered to and fro. But never a smile or kindly word, lo whisper oi Christmas cheer. And she waits for me now eo sad and lone Jn onr garret cold and drear. I wonder if papa and mamma ecn know. In their home so warm od bright. How their darlings sudrr huDger and cold. Ho one to love them tonight. To the lonely garret we wend our way, The little cold hand in mine. While the crowd swept by, blithe and gay. Louder the merry chime. Up and up the broken stair Till we reach the open door, And the sound of timid feet . Putters across the floor. Oh, mercy! have yoa ome, l'oor iretchen is hungry and cold, taid a voice as sweet aa the wind harp's tons And bail like sunset gold. Louder and swtr tbe Christmas chime Peals from the btlfry old. And my heart to its wondrous sound keeps time As my arms my babe enfold. The) "Old Year" to Our "IL L. C.H Good-by, dear Howards, I mast leave yoa bow. But why should sadness shadow any brow, When yoa by hundreds, and from far and near, At morn will welcome in the glad new year? Can yoa forget an old frleud for a new. And give no thought to what a year mar do? Ah! ha! you eay, for you hare served us true. Our oneness with your '91 makes '32. Thank you, dear children, from my inmoit heart, And may the years in future prove An equal of the present added part. For "encness" is the highest grade of love. ("Faemkb Hot. New Year's eve, Easton, Mats. Notice to Members. The II. L. C. treasurer requests mem-, bers sending subscriptions to her to give the county as well as postoflice and oblige, M. J. Kelley, Campbellstown, O. Purer foundation cannot be laid than the real merit which ia the Folid bare for the monumental euccess of llood'e tarsaparilla. It acta with extraordinary eEcacy on tb LIVER, KIDNEYS and BOWELS. 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