Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 June 1893 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 7, 1893-TWEVLE PAGES-

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OFFICERS. Ind. I President "Will C Strawn, Montpalier, First Vice-president Torreuce M. Jacksou, fCew I. n carter. In1. Second Vice-president Misa Sue C. Parker, Kalona, la. Keoordiuij Secretary Mir. Dora Wenner, I'leaaan t-ave Indianapolis, IoL Correspomlin? tcretary Miss Emma L Merktr, Knierr, 111. Treasurer Mies Mary J. Keller. Campbellato D, (.. Executive Commi ttee Alonzo Finley J acobs, Oreciicat!e, Ind.; William A. Clark. Anthony, Ind.; V. S. Knkendof'r. Montevallo. Mo.; j. 0. McPoualJ. Medina, TeuD.; Mrs. J. P. Üaruea, Lruootou Mills. W. Va. oiulcts. Fee. 2 of Article 1 of Constitution The object of the Howard Literary Club in to ei. courage pure literature, strengthen morality, establish sociability, increase a desire for mind improvement ar.l literary attainments and to extend the work of reformation. MEM HE HS, Btc. 1 of Article 2 of Constitution All p ersona of good moral character who are BteresteJ in the objects of this Organization Sud are willing to work in accordance therewith are eligible to membership. We liiert cordially invite every one truly and uneorapromisicgly interested iu our objeots to join our club. Letters of inquiry should be addressed the Corresponding Secretary with stamp. The Howard Literary has neither salaried officers nor contributors, and depends wholly up.'Q its merits and principles for success. Members only are entitled to the rare bene tn 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, M well as the com de plume, and plainly addressed to the editor, C. J. blew art, SENTINEL cilice. Indianapolis. Ind. Members in renewin subscription for TlIB PENTINEL will please be sura to send tl to the Howard Literary Treasurer, es the club is allowed a small commission. Due credit aud j rocupt action auaranteed. Members, m sending their photos to the editor for reproduction on thUpae, must send foal de plume, and also real name and address. The latter will not be published except by request of the sender. SPEAK PLEASANTLY. Ji Not 1' llnrh Ijiiiku.ikp Ui I'ower of Kind Word. Prtn II. L. C. Fkieniv Perhaps few of ti htop to convder the Btronfr power of kind word:. penk kindly. Is there anv rcason wo should cut? Io you recall any object, aim or enterprise for which you may better fit yourself by the use of harr-h, angry word? Do jou recall an instance where harsh words epoken have caused enimity and malice to flee before them like fiend before an angel of luht? No, I think not. A kind word will make a friend ; it pierces the heart without wounding it. and the memory of it abides there as permanently an life. We iove the beini? who uttered it; though when we looked upon him a moment betöre we regarded him as a etranger, ho is now a brother. The voice u never sweeter than when attuned to kindness and gives utterance to kind words. Kind words are like llowers teal- ! tered on the pathway of life, whose llajrance rises up like incen; or, belter etil!, they remind us of the eiri in the fairy ta!e from whose lips wnen ehe spoke beautiful pearl fell. Hut of far more value than pears are kind word. From them we reap a rich reward hero, and they are treasures laid up in heaven and cost noihinz. One example which phoald ever be bright in our memory of the power of kind words is one of the noblest examples left on record in the person of William l'enn. whose illustrious came must ever spread a bright and never failing lustre oa the annals of American history. With gentle words and imbued with a spirit of kindness he came amid savaees unarmed yet feared them not He won their heart. Far difTerent was the result cf his encounters aud that of others who have feince followed makinz the red men their foeg ; and he will so continue till time hall be no more. Many more eximples are quite prevalent where kind words have been the sole mtansof accomplishing creat and noble purposes. We are not only able to trace in history but we are impressed by every day occurrence! of the power of kind words; the horse will prick his ears and in hit eyes may be seen a erentle glow of summer sunshine ; the child's face will turn from a thunder ehower of heavy violence to a June day of bloominz roses ; the rat will close her eyes and purr softly under this acothine influence ; the reckleas boy will tarn from ways of vice and how often has the entire life of one hung on the hinge of a finale kind word which if spoken would render a happy heart, pleasant home and a life of enjoyment. Nature may have dealt with yoa bountifully, bestowing her choicest gift, but if your worJa are hanh and inzry. your heir: de void of kindly feeling, you possess none of the qualities of true greatness. For V Lit is tbe blootoin tincture of th skia, To peac of nil od a nd harmony within T What th" bright sparkling of tha liuMt , To the sott, ootbiuiC of a calm reply? "Komping Kose," you Lave my lincere vmpatby in your heavy af'liction, for it is still fresh in my memory of my mother's death, which occurred only three yearn ago. Frank, your story was very good; coma aain. 'Teach Blossom," would that many mora saw life in the light yoa do. With kind regards for all nd success to tha club, I am aa ever, "IlAEliUS'l bROOK." Greencastle, Ind., June 2, "JZ. Sympathy from "llei Kover.' To the IL L. C. Friexis "Rompinjf Tose," yoa have my heartfelt sympathy in vour sad bereavement, as I know what it .la to be deprived of a mother; bat, sister. In yoar sorrow and bereavement, do not forget to eat it opon the ona who doeth all things well, and may your words be as those of Job, ""The Lord ave, and tha Lord hath taken a way. biassed be tha

name of the Lord." Po lire that when the boatman ehalt corue to Lear ua over the rive-r of "Death" we may bo permitted to outer into that home above, where sorrows and bereavements are unknown, and where we phall be permitted to meet mother and other loved ones, never to be separated again. There, baud in hand, firm linked at last. And heart to heart. . niolJed all. We'll smile upon the troubled past, Aud wonlcr why we wept at alL "Kdith Hell." "InTalid John." "Maud M," and "City Chap," and oh, so many more, which time forbids to mention, have vou deserted the paire? If not. then I hope to sea soon your "nomn." Come, "Allegro," leta hear from yon, for I think I know who vou are. "Red ItovEit." Chriane-y, Ind., June 1. TRUE HOSPITALITY. A HUciisiioti or It in a Very Kntertalning M- li r by "Wjandot Dewdrop." Peak 11. L. C. As I have joined the regular corps of contributors aud have been assigned to appear in the first issue of every month I make my bow and will give a few thoughts on hospitality as we the American nation are at present entertaining and expect for the next five or six months to welcome and entertain representatives from every nation and country of this round world, and we wish to impress all foreigners with the maganimoud hospita itv we accord them in the cities and homes which they enter as our gue9ts. There is much expressed in this word hospitality, much more than we' at a casual glance would think possible. Wo can tell when we enter a home, as if by instinct, whether true hospitality reigns there or not. The ppirit of hospitality is shown in every act and movement of the host and hostess. If we are received in a distant, formal way and there is no lifo nor earnestness in our reception, though wjrds bid us welcome, we know hospitality is not there. There ie a genuine ring of friendliness in the words of host and hostest that at once make us feel at home, and that we are not unwelcome intruders. And there is also the other extreme, of making too great a show and such a bustle of commotion over the arrival of company that its hollowneas is at once detected, and tf is not true hospitality. To try to dazzle and outshine guests with the magnitude and splendor of their reception and entertainment at our homes is simply folly. Guests feel ill at ease when they notice the extra work and sometimes heavy expense their coming causes the family, and perhaps a retrenchment of expenses in necessary in other directions to meet the display made before co:npany. All the extra wora of having everything in readiness and "sweet and clean," has made the hostess so tired and worn out she can hardly drag herself around, much less prove an interesting entertainer to her friends. How much easier it would havo been for herself and family and pleasanter for the guests if only a few preparations out of the ordinary had been made. In the bet regulated households a li!'J' preparation must be made when company is expected. Though wealth and beautiful Mirroundin 2 are not necessary for the full enjoyment of hoppitaiity, people think if inly those desirable "delusions of life" were theirs they would entertain their friends in royal style and their homes should become noted for their hospitaltly. Wealth is not es-ential to hospitality ; the plainest cottage with the humblest interior and the true spirit w ithin will give the moat intellectual mind an enjoyable time. We do not always have the nicest visit with rich people at their luxurious homes; no, I have in mind a very humble log dwelling with no pretensions to anything within but the bare necessities of li e, and yet every one that chances that way is welcomed to all that the home contains in a generous way, and many distinguished people have partaken of the hospitality so freely given. &t. Paul says in his wise counsel, "be not forgetful to entertain etrangers, for thereby many haveentertained angels unawares." Even tha scriptures command us to share our homes and all that is within them (though it be ever so little) in a kindhearted spirit to all that may enter, and who could do better than entertain angels, God's pure spirits? Once, when far from home, we found ourselves at night at a poor but friendly home. Imagine our surprise when bidden to partake of the evening meal with the family consisting of the father, mother and nine children under fourteen years old, and the aged grandfather and hired girl. The family was not the surprise but the meal, which consisted wholly and entirely of boiled potatoes with the jacket aud no salt or anything t'le on tho table to season with. Wa kindly asked if we could be supplied with salt. Ob, yea! but they had learned to eat potatoes without ea'L Coilea we had to drink with our potatoes else bow could we have swallowed them. When the meal was nearly finished the grandfather arose from the table, walked across the room to the cupboard and brought a loaf of bread under his at m and laid it on the table beside the bread knife, for each one to help himself or herself, as the case might be. And this was a kind, christian family. A blassin; was asked before and I believe after the meal, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. They were interesting and cheerful, only they did not believe in extra "fixin'a" for guests. "Flora Nightingale" are you going to attend the reunion? "Muriel," will yoa he in Vaulne Saturday afternoon, the 10th? I shall pass through there and would like to meet yon. "Leila" and "Nona," I, too, would like to see some letters oa fancy work on the page. "Komping Hose," you have my sympa

thy. God Joes not wound so deep that His healing balm will not cure. Your sweet mother is in heaven. "Aunt .Sue," in your bereavement lean on the Ixrd. I was pained to read of "Aunt Jennie's" death. "Wyandot Dewpkop.

FLIRTS AND FLIRTING. Sesle Clyde" Iiiruaes Them In All Their Ynrioiia I'lmses. II. L. C. Fiiiends You will perhaps think it Btrange that I should choose for a anything which by many is regarded so lightly as flirting, particularly when my sister and brother contemporaries are discussing more scientific questions. My choice is not made because of any hope that I entertain of reflecting more light upon the subject than others have done, as the thoughts herein expressed are not the result of long study of human nature but merely inferences drawn from association with some of the men and women old and young, who have played their parts in the drama of life within the range of my personal observation. With few exceptions everyone detests a Hirt. But why is it, will some one tell me, that tha application of the term usually conveys the idea that its object is of the feminine gender. I suspect that some gentleman is ready with the replv "because tho fair eex has earned it and it belongs to them." They may have earned it I admit but if the term was significant of anything honorable, I am quite euro that the male sex would dispute the femnine right and urge and establish their own claim. Male flirts are more numerous than those of the opposite sex, because their advantages are greater. And the number of women so far exceeds tbe number of men at least in the eastern states that tbe latter are quick to see and make the most, if not the best use of their opportunities. A man can be a more successful tlirt than a woman for many reasons. Women must wnit until a man seeks her society before she can exert herself to charm him, and after having once had such opportunity, she muet again wait until sought, and beneath all her levity she has a woman's susceptible heart which is in great danger of sutlericg from her own recklessnees. She may be able to dance like a fairy, sing, piay the piano or harp, converse upon all subjects intelligently and add to it the charm. of bright eyes and dimpled shoulders, but to the man is left the genuine art of fascination. It requires but a very small claim to beauty to convince him that he is irresistible, on the strength of which there is no woman whom ho considers beyond the reach of his powers. So he singles out some one whom he thinks will do credit to hist superior judgment, "and who, perhaps, it mi?ht be more dilHcult for a more ordinary person to approach, and Keeks an introduction, lie is very careful to omit none of the little attentions so flattering to the vanity or dear to the heart of a woman. If she is fond of flowers, he is a thorough botanist, in his modest way pronouncing all of the most difficult botanical names with ease; and will occasionally carry to her a rare blossom, not forgetting to pay a pretty compliment with its presentation. If she is fond of music his magic touch upon an instrument will awaken harmonies that would hold the gods entranced, causing them to wonder whether he himself were not divine, and whether it was not quite probable that the tones issued from the tips of his well-kept fingers. Should her tate be inclined toward literature he suffers no embarrassment, being conversant with all of her favorite authors. He furnishes her with books, and just for the pleasure of trying its eliect, will bend his head a little lower, look into her eyes, and breathe through mustached lips some expressive quotations in which "woman gentle, lovely woman" is represented as but a step lower than the angels. Then his carefuLy modulated voicj grows slightly softer as ho adds an opinion of his own, scarcely less tlattering, and expressing himself as satisfied that one of the in oo t charming of her eex walks by his side. Foolish little woman! The eloquent speech, the earnest eyes, the caressing tone all combine to weave the spell suoccssfiilly ere she is conscious of it, and ehe ioves. She forgeta that those speeches have been so oft repeated that they are deprived of any depth of meaning, she forgets that each new face is regarded as ailording another opportunity for conquest, and that the light in his eyes will shine jua.t as brightly and soften just as perceptibly whether met by blue eyes or brown, so long as woman, lovely woman, is the possessor of them. If she pos9sses the power of self-control to an- great degree, or even the average amount of common sense, eo much the better for her. If not, so much the worse. He has learned her secretand with a few words of atlection ('') which he thinks may please her, he seeks a new favorite and she is forgotten. 'I fie sensible woman persistently banifhes all thought of him from her mind, not however, without tirst censuring herself for her blind credulity and making new resolutions &a a safeguard against future folly. ISut if she happens to have been endowed with an unusual amount of "sickly sentimentality" she stares blankly at the cold facts, their outlines at ill softened by tbe warm glow of her own unchanging a (lections, and in defiance of maniiold contradictory evidence still sees in him the idol of her dreams. In vain, in moments of regret are the reius of conquest wrested from the grasp of Cupid and placed in the hands of the more practical ruler reason. The latter finds so many inconsistencies that he is more than willing to resign them to their former fickie guide. I sometimes think that perhaps that is one of the reasons why there is so many unmarried women. They cannot give a whole heart when asked, and are too generous to give only a half one. At least, I think that is a churitable view to take of the matter, and in anticipation of being seme day classed among them, it is quite natural for me to try to say somethiog which may prepossess some one in their favcr. For to merit esteem and good will has always been the ambitioa of "Jessie Clyde." New York, June 1. ABOUT "READING." The l'e and Abuse of an Important and lutrrentinft Mntter. II. I C, FiiiKNDs As it baa been some time since I visited the page I hope I am not quite forgotten. I will take my seat among the invalids, and discuss the subject of "Reading" for a short time. Reading occupies an important place in one's education. It is the principal means of storing tip knowledge, and necessary to cultivate an early taste. In what way could you spend your unoccupied moments more pleasantly than conversing with the wise through the medium of their writings? Reading furnishes material for interesting and useful conversation. Those who are ignorant of books most have their thought confined to very narrow limits. A taste for useful books is a safeguard against vice. Next to the fear of God implanted in the heart, nothing is better than the love of good books. They quicken our sense of duty, strengthen our principles, contirm our habits and teach tis to look with disgust upon that which is low and degrading. Reading for amusement alone is a

dangerous habit. It is a temptation to read what is injurious and is very unprofitable. A hasty manner of reading induces a habit of mind. It is not the quantity you read but the quality that benefits you. If you would read profitably be very careful what you read. Many books and papers are unfit and are as injurious to the mind as the society of bad men and women is to the character. Every one ought to have some definite object in reading. 1. To store the mind with useful knowledge. 2. To cultivate a correct taste. :. To improve the moral faculties. Think and examine as you read the thoughts of others. Think and ponder them until they become a part of your own mind. Treasure them up aa you would the fragments of gold, and let your heart be benefited. Redeem time by reading, but do not rob study and recreation. Kxercise careful economy and save the minutes and yon will have time to strengthen both mentally and morally. "Frank," give us another story. "Alzina Kmel Winton," your photo was very, very familiar. I would like to give a welcome to many other members, but haven't the time. I will soon ba a member of the club. Wishing you all success I remain "Floyd." Eminence, Ind., June 1, 1803. "SUNSET'S" CONTRIBUTIONS.

She Sends Two Poem a that She Had Tot Awny In Iter Scrnp Hook. Dear Howard Brothers and Sisters I thought I wound drop in and say a little something if I could think of any thing to say. Well, my mind naturally goes to spring, lovely spring. Yet we hear so much said about it it becomes rather monotonous, eo I will give some poetry, not my own, but a piece I have in my scrap book. The title is "Unknown Heroes." V aee theiu, and wa know them not So plain in garb and mien aro tüey ; lowly is their th.iDk.c.ii lot, We bear not wbai they io or aay. And yet for weary month and years, Without a murmur,. 'plaint or cry, Thousand who eat their bread la tears. To daily duty pasa u hf. A aloklr mother, wan and worn. IWreft of churrfulnt'oa aod light, From loDe4-f'r rest is torn, Tu work frcm early morn till ulg'it. To steal one hour from dreary fat, Or falter in tha h:irdt Uaks, Would make aoma horn i disconsolate, I so no joy or peace she asks. A little cliiM faint with Its fears A Krl untimely old and Kray A uian tent down by weight of y ara All brarely go tueir titter way. We see tbem, and we know them not, So plain la garb and mein are they; So loaly is tl.air thankless lot. We hear not what they do or say. Heroes unknown through weary years They niako no sigh or outward cry, But eat their bread with bitter tenra, And wc, in silence, ms them by. This gives my ideas of heroes better than I can myself. 1 think they are mostly unknown and scotled. "Marie" writes me that "Aunt Sue's" sister, "Auut Jennie" died April S. I extend my sympathy to "Aunt Sue" and other relatives. "Ida is," I don't think there is any book that beats the bible, from the first of Genesis to the last of Kevelutious, 'tis all precious to me. "May the blest Tolunie erer ba Close to ray heart and nrar nii'.e eye, Till life's last hour my soul engage, And be my choren heritage.'' "White Dove," was that you that spoke so highly of "lien-11 ur?" Yes, I too, like the book, most of it. Some of it is moist too exciting. I think it beneficial to anv one to read it I can t get any one to cay much to anything I ask for. I requested some one to write on the living authors, none but one srave anything; he gave a few names. Now, I want to ask another. Of course 'tis for tlose like myself, who belong to the company that writes just when the notion takes you now don't all write at once, needn't all write on it at nil. My ! my I won't the editor have a time looking over all the letters that will be written on it, though. Should a lady that is educated marry a gentleman ttiat is let's educated, or vice versa? Sow. I don't know what folks will think of that question. Don't make much diiference so I can get you to talk on something I propose. Now notice my question closely or else some body will get a wronsr impression. "Wyandott Pewdrop," why don't you answer my last missive? Did you receive it? " Siw-set." A NEW MEMBER. Hie Seem to Like the Howard Club nnd It Letters. II. I C. Friend It is 6aid, ' Knock and it shall be opened unto you." I have some time since sent my membership to the department, bo I suppose I may now come in. I have been a reader ot the Howard page for some time and have enjoyed it very much. I think your plans for the reunion good. I should enjoy being with you, but. unfortunately, my plans are to visit the fair very much earlier in the eeason. ln Ardys," Ienjoved your "Thoughts on Copperfield." You said truly "it may be read several times. Some member has read "Ben Hur." Those thoughts are interesting. Let us have many more of them. Has auv of the II. L. C. members read "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table?" How did you enjoy it? (l'erhaps noneof you are Indiana pedagogues.) I think it is one of the finest bits of literature I ever read. Hope the reading circle commutes will select another book as fine as Holmes' "Autocrat" for the coming school year. After I have viewed the Columbian Exposition I will try to write something more plea-unir. 'ScilooL.MIsTKLSS. Fowler, Ind., May 18. A in pi inn. In the calm of the dear home life, I ail at reu tide, Watching the soft gray shadows, O'er tie face of nature glide. and from out tba long bright hours. Of tbj sunny happy day, Some gems lor future wearing, Mrlinn to store away. Treasuroi of thought and learning, Gray with the lapse of years. Thrilling the heart with music. Filling tha eyes with tears. Hut 'Ampllus" I murmured, As wide the horizon gr w, Aod broader, truer rlsions, Of life's grand work I view. IMu R. E. Kmixh. Words ot Sympathy. Dear II. L. C. Friesps I see by our page of May 24 that our Saviour has seen fit to call our dear II. I C. sister, "Aunt Jennie," home to that heaven of rest that Jesus has prepared for those that put their trust in Him. Dear "Aunt Sue," I deeply sympathize with you and your family in tho tons of your dear sister. She has only gone on before to wait on that happy bore for the dear friends she has left here be'ow. 'e "Marie!" we always loved to read her good letters on the naue. and we will

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Well "Calliaa" won't you give us a letter on the page goon. "Comet" keep that pen and give us some more gems. "Invalid John," North Vernon, Ind., May -J. ( i.irti vll. "I am thlnVinR of the jiathosof famo." IK aine. In the nation' borne ho lay. And no braver, tiobler son, K er pilluwed Lis hea l on hur throbbing breast To rest, ere the duj was done. H-.-side his couch of pain, Fame like a suppliant stands. And tbe richest, rarest (rifts. Holds out to bis nerveless hands. But he wearily turm away. From the g'lnt of her golden store, Tbe voice that had thrilKd his inmost soul, Could wako to life no more. Iiown by tha solemn sea. Where the bright waves ebb and flow, Tho bight and dpth of that mystery, He solved that all must Vuow. And when the eternal morning broke. In beautr, bright and clear, Fant laid her empty baubles down, lieside her warrior's bier. I Mrs. H. E. Sv.tii. Short nnü 1'ointeil. II. L. 0. Friends Once more I come and knock for admittance. I hardly know what to write about. The weather keeps cool and it rains so much. AVliatis the matter with the brothers and sisters? Scarcely three columns last week, but it is a very busy time with every one I suppose. "Iream" of Judson. Ind., I think I know you. Come acain. Well how about our reunion. Will wemake a success of it? I am pleased to note tho kindly feelings of the Howard friends and the generous spirit that is manifested among them. I have dona with tho repinings; I'll not murmur at my fate, But with joy accept each duty, t hankful that 'tis not t'.o bite. 1"1'asmkr Zf.r." Barnard, Ind., June 1. Cluh Stationery. To the Ci.cns We etill have some club Stationery for Bale. I willeend twenty-five sheets of paper and twenty envelopes for 25 cents. This is at cost or less against postage is paid. All those who wish eomo will please send in eoon, as the supply will Boon be exhausted. "Lone Mar," did you get my letter? I loat your number and am not eure I romembered it correctly. If you failed to get it and w ill Bend address again, I will give desired information. When I can get leisure will write at more length. Am very busy just now. Best wishes to every member. Thanks to ail who have eo kindly remembered me. Mary J. Kklley, Treas. II. L. C. THE FUNNY POSTMASTER. He lias a Few Word on Sending Things by Mail. 3. Y. Telegram. A funny postmaster recently sent to the postefhee department a new set of poetoüice rules. They were: A pair of onions will go for two scents. Ink bottles must be corked when sent by mail. It is uneafe to mail apple or fruit trees with the fruit on them. Alligator over ten feet in length are not allowod to be transmitted bv mail. As all poetmanters are expert linguists the addresses may be written in Chinese or Choctaw. I'ersons are compelled to lick their own postage (damps and envelopes; the poetmaster cannot be compelled to do this. I'ersons are earneetly requested not to pjnd postal cards with money orders enclosed, as large sums are lost in that way. John Smith gets his mail from G74.''7', poetuihees; hence a letter directed to John mith. United States, will reach him. 1 ucka cannot be eent through the mail when alive. The quacking would disturb the slumbers of tho clerks on the postal cars. It is earnestly requested that lovers writing to their girls will please confine their gushing rhapsodies to the inside of the envelope. Nitro-glycerine must be forwarded at the risk of the sender. If it ehould blow up in the postmaster's hand he cannot be held responsible. When watches are sent through the mail, if the sender will put a notice on the outside, the postmasters will wind and keeD in running order. When you send a money order in a letter always write full and explicit directions in the same letter, so that any person getting the letter can draw th money. When letters are received bearing no direction the person for whom they are intended will please signify the tact to the postmaster, that they may at once be forwarded. Tho placing of stamps upside down on letters ia prohibited. Several postmasters have recently been seriously injured while trying to stand on their heads to cancel stamps placed in this manner. An Ingrate. The Club. Jack Ford "lid you see that girl cut me then?" Frank Wilcox "I noticed she didn't bow." Jack Ford "And yet I saved her lifo." Frank Wilcox "How?" Jack Ford "We were engaged, and finally 6he said she'd rather die than marry me, so I let her oil." Tim Flight r Time. ri'ittburg Dispatch. Governess "How long is it since Rome was founded?" Little Fanny "Kome was founded 2,848 years ago." Aged (irandmother "Dear me, how time does slip away !" IletMTed Her Femininity. IMrolt Tribune. Mamma (binding op Tommy's split finger) "You poor child! Why can't you play base ball with a softer ball?" Tommy (with intense disgust) "Aw, anybody'd know you was a g-i-r-1!" Bookkeepers and others of sedentary habits cure constipation with Simmons Liver Regulator.

AMERICAN MAILS IN 1693.

Difficult Transportation of I.-ttera in Karly Colonial Time. s Postal Record. Intercourse between the American colonies previous to Kittf was so slight as not to call for special facilities or regular lines. In urgent cases special messengers were sent, but the bulk of correspondence, euch as it was, went by . friends, especially in coastwise vessel?. The first idea for a postal line a!cti2 the coant from New England to the Carolinas originated in New York, and was approved by their lordships in London, provided at least onetenth of the gro?s receipts were paid over to the duke of York. Of courpe, the plan failed. Before there could be any gros receipts somebody had to pay for post ndere to travel thoee long roads from Nova S-otia to Carolina, of which the groat men iu London expected profits for the duke. Not to mention other schemes, Andrew Hamilton of Fast Jersey had occabion to go to London in consequence of the Andres trouble. He was a far-sighted man, and while he was in London a patent for an American poHtollice was issued to Thomas Nealo, and Andrew Hamilton was appointed American poHtmaeter-ueneral. an appointment so happy that after a lapse of two centuries we ought to be thankful for it. Hamilton, the father of the American postoftice was a very wise man and he was successful. He bad nothing to start with other than the patent, which gave him a monopoly, but might arouse the oppositon of the colonies and their local postmasters. He had to select a post route through a country very little traveled. He had to engage trusty mait carriers. He had to buy horses and the regulation horns for his post riders. He had to replace the local postoffices, and he had to get the consent of each colony for his postage rates. Late in the summer of 1 ;'.-! he returned from London to America, where he traveled from colony to colony, getting from each what he conld in the way of subsidies and law, and then starting his mail service. Jealousy between the colonies was great, the predjudice against strangers was greater and distrust of euggestiveness from the mother country was greatest. Hamilton overcame all obstacles; ho actually induced all colonies to pass substantially the same postotlice set prescribing the same postage rates ; he obtained from each colony what authority he required, and in iG'.i'J the mail was carried from Fortsmonth. N. II., then known as Piscataqra, to Philadelphia and beyond. It has been came 1 ever since with but accidental interruptions. The mail route was from Fort-mouth to Boston, Saybrook, New Haven, New York, Ferth Amboy, Burlincrton and Philadelphia. The chief point beyond was New Castle. The question may well be asked, which was the greater achievement, to create this service, or to get Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts, not to mention the other colonists, to be of one mind in renouncing local rights and local oflices to agree on a postal system that did not exist, and to promise money to carry the enterprise into effect? Neither before nor after 1C93 has there been a like triumph in all American legislation. The greatest of these Hamilton acts is the Massachusetts law of June 9, 16!)3. which provides even for the receiving stamp to be put on all mail matter; but the mot important, perhaps, is the Pennsylvania act, passed on May 30, lü'j:i, at Philadelphia. The reason for this statement is the fact that the Massachusetts act was disallowed by their lordships in London, while the Pennsylvania act was not subject to superior approval. Virginia, New York and Connecticut pased similar acts; New Hampshire helped. If a date of the great bi-centenary of the American postotlice must be named. May 30, appears to be the most appropriate, the earlier steps being preliminary, while the Pennsylvania act assured the success of Hamilton's plan and was promptly followed by the poet riders making their regular eklv trips between Portsmouth and Philadelphia. If there is to be a general celebration it ought to be in the latter citv. Hamilton deserves a monument, which ought to etand in front of the Philadelphia poitolfice. More than one thine:. Hamilton's postoffice served to establish a closer union between the several colonies and their people. His postotlice was not only a great civilizer, but a vast political need that helped to estab'ish the United Colonies, fust as the poptofhee under Benjamin Franklin, in 177.", helped in no small degree to establish the United States. No department of the national government, except the postoflice, can boast of an unbroken history covering two ceuturieH, and no service had for its originator and head a man superior to Andrew Hamilton. A Fant Stomach. Life. Robert "Mamma, my stomach says it's dinner time." Mamma "You'd better go and eee what time it is." Fobert (after an inspection of the clock) "Well, mamma, my etomach is three minutes fast.' In Nenrrh of Knowledge. N. Y. W'ocklr.j Jinks "Hello! Vell, 1 nwan! Studying a book of etiquette, eh?" Old Gruff -Yep." Jinks "Want to learn how to treat folks politely, eh?" Old Gruff "Naw. Want to find ont whether folks are treating me politely." Jut "What Sh Wanted. Fliegeuda Matter. Bird Fancier "This parrot I can recommend. He has only one fault; he makes a terrible row if he does not get hi" dinner promptly." Widow "I shall take him. He will remind me of my late husband." Cheap IAvea. 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