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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA. GA.. TUESDAY JANUARY 26 1886. 9 WOMAN’S KINGDOM [This U the ltdlee corner. They ire Incited eipKHMIhelr .pinion. herein—to aae It u theta own. The edl tree* will answer questions or aocept lusiestloni with pleuurc.l Two Dainty Little Feet. I hold two dainty little feet Clasped in my warm and lovins hand, go ion and pins, thoy sure must he Two rose-leaves blown from fairy land. I hold a wee and helpless form Pressed closely to my happy heart— Why, baby I—mine by right divine— The right of pain—the mother’s part. Oh! beauteous life 1 so fair and new, That yesterday was blen t with mine! Oh! wondrous soul! so lately sprung A sparklet IVom the Source Divine! Cod’s priceless gift, you come to me Embodied In this little form; My soul accepts Its happiness As flowers the sunshine soft and warm. Mybrow seems decked by coronet, The fairest earth has ever seen— The diadem ofmotherhood- Tls Nature's hand that crowns me queen. What realms are opened to my sight! 1 tread the regions of tho blest; And all because this Uttle form Lies fair and helpless on my breast. A tiny bud, whose flower complete May bloom to bless my waning years. Oh! motherhood! yon hold a bliss used in tears. i Francisco Ingleside. Some writer has expressed her thoughts of mothers in the following beautiful words: "The single woman’s part in life may be noble one; she may elevate herself, she may help others, hut ber's must always be the see. ond place. She is never fulfilling the whole position which nature intended her to fill, however ftilly she may do her part; but the wife and mother is a crowned queen." There is no one missed in the home circle as the mother is; let the father be ever so devoted, kind and aflcctionato, it is tho mother who is asked for first; it is to her tho baby stretches its little arms. "Where’s mother?" is the chit dren's first cry when thoy return from school. There never wss a good husband in this world that did not look when he first entered bis home to see if the mother was in her accus tomed place, if not, home had lost its attrac tion. A mother is truly queen, and veigus in the' hearts of faithful subjects. I was much interested not long since in looking over El liott’s Bible studies, and coming across the mention of the word mother, to find out how often and in what connection it is used in the Bible. First, a mother's care of her child is beautifiilly illustrated, also a mother's influ ence. Mother as a comforter, a mother's tomb ing, a mother’s memory, a mother obeyed, a mother dosplsed, (“a wire son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his moth er,’’) a mother blessed, and a mother's endless love. There are beautiful Illustrations of each of these attributes given in the good book, aud it would he a most profitable study and ono that could only result in good. I often won der if all mothers begin to feel the heavy re sponsibility that Is resting upon them, tho lit- tlo minds that are to bear the Impress of the mother’s influence for all ftitnro yearr, and that can be moulded just as sho chooses. If she is worldly, gives her life up to society and fashion, her children must be neglected and left to tho care of menials, there are Impres sions made that follow them often through life. The most bcautifttl picture this world can give is a mother who is faltb fill to her trust, snr- rounded by her home circlo, a patient, firm, gentle mother, one who enters Into tho pleas ures of her children, is a comforter in their sorrows, and a companion in their Joys. It is not to be wondered at that the offsprings of such a mother should rise up and “call her blessed.” _____ A Loiter From New Orleans. Nr.w Oiti.KAits, January IS.—Having been called to this delightful city I concluded to share the pleasures enjoyed with the readers of “Woman’s Kingdom,’’ as anything that I contribute to their enjoyment always adds to my own. New Orleans dressed in flowers Is no unusual sight, but New Orleans clothed in ieo is a sight seldom seen. I left Atlanta one night in the midst of the late severe spell, aud was congratulating myself on going to a balmy atmosphere, but alas! daylight revealed to my astonished vision ice everywhere. On roach ing Mobile the cars go alongside of that portion of the city which has recently suffered bo se verely by fire, and where the engines bad been at work the water had frozen in pools on all sides, and from there to New Orleans all the standing water was frozen ovor, and on tho edges of the bayous tho ico extended out (where there was any nppearnneo of a beach) several feet into tho bayou. And yet it was so much warmer than Atlanta that 1 did not feel the cold at all. Walking up St. Charles ave nue, the day after my arrival, I passed a large and handsome brown-stone residence, sur- rounded by beautiful grounds, from whence a funeral procession was moving, tho long lino of carriages and the immense crowd of fine-look ing men induced me to ask m lady standing near whese funeral it was, and was told it was the great cotton king,- Colonel Ed. Blchardson- Knowing him to hare been vice-president of the Atlanta cotton exposition, I was of course interested. The lady kindly pointed out to mo the distinguished men who were pallbearers, ten in number, and also tho ministers, Rev. Dr. B. N. Falmcr, of Now Orleans, and Rev. Dr. Hunter, of Jackson, Miss. 8be told mo the Washington cemetery, corner of Washington and Frytanla streets, where ho was to ho placed, was ouly a square or two distant, and If I would liko she would go with me. (I don't believe there is any placo in the world where people are so courteous to strangers as New Or leans.) Thanking her for tho offer I accepted. Woahlngton cemetery is a beautiful spot, and there Mr. Richardson’s son has a handsome vault, in which the father was laid to rest, four tons and two daughters following him to his last resting placo. Ills youngest son and daughter (both unmarried) were overcomo with grief. Dr. Palmer mado a touching and heartfelt prayer, after which the coflln wss placed in the vault, the marble slab replaced, the floral offerings—which wore beautiful and numerous—placed on the outside of the door, and the man that three days before ms well and hearty, and worth ten millions of dollars, was left alone In the city of the deed. After the ftmeral Mrs. Young, the lady referred to, pointed out to me many lovely spots in the cemetery and ipany places of interest. The tomb of young Newsome, a young man killed before the custom house by the federal troops during the troubles in the city. In one corner of the cemetery there is a large plat of ground, elevated about three feet, a beautiful hedge surrounds it, and it Is covered with grass. You ascend by three marble steps. In this enclosure are four vaults, all exactly alike and of plain exterior. On the four marble doors are the namesof Griswold, Tslfrcy. cinder.nd Dupny. There it an Interestingincidenteonnectedwith this spot. Many years ago four young men formed a dub, called “We four and no more.” They vowed eternal friendship; theytolemnly promised should they ever arrive at the age of manhood and become heads of families each should feel a brother’s care for each other, and should one be taken his family was to be the special care of the others left. They hare fisithfully kept the compact. They are now middle-aged men. East year the first —ember, Mr. Griswold, died. He was the oldest. Hit vault contains his body alone. Tho next vault contains the wife of the next oldest, and the next two children of the next In age. Only one vault is empty, Mr. Dnpuy’s. On the 28th of December they always meet to celebrate their anniversary, aud last December the vacant chair and a basket of flowers were placed for their dead companion. The cold spell that has Jurt passed found tho rase bushes here filled with lovely flowers, and wherever we went were the frozen bushes filled with roses that had not yet dropped. Many had thought to empty the vases, but others hail forgotten it, and before several vaults these vasei had broken and left the perfect shape of the rase In Ice filled with roses. The orange trees look as if the leaves had been burned; the oranges don’t seem to show the cold, but the leaves do. There has been so much rain within tho last two days that great hopes are entertained that they will regain their freshness. Thinking that many who visited the exposition last year would like to hear from it again, I spent a day out on the grounds, but will have to reserve my account of what I saw for another letter, as this is already too lengthy. K. Cooking Recipes. Silver Cake.—Tho whites of twelve eggs, threo cups of sugar, one cup butter, flvo cups of floor, one cup of sweet milk, one tcaspoonfUl of cream of tartar, flavor with lemon. c. W. Gold Cake.-ThfVolks of twelve eggs, three cups or sugar, one cup of butter flvo cut* of flour, two- thirds of a cup of boiling water, half teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoon fill of yeast powder. Sauce— one cup of sugar; one cup of butter, well molted, the yolks of two eggs, and a tea cup of wine and brandy mixed, flavor to taste. A. I-eraon rie.-Threc eggs, savo the whites of two; Juice and peel of one lemon, ono cup of boiling water, ono tablespoouhil of corn starch, ono cup of sugar, and spread over the top, to be baked with under crust. W hen 1 have no lemons I use cream of tartar and extract of lemon. a. A delight Ail dish can be prepared from col I lamb or tender mutton. Slice your meat in thin slices, and have in a sauce pan a largo spoonful of butter melted; with that mix a spoonful Jelly, guava is the nicest—but any meat jelly can bo u?ed, then pour on that a wineglass fill of Maderla wine, take each slice of,' meat and lay in this mix* tore, covering tip close, and occasionally turning over, until ready to warm. Jurt before serving put “u the fire aud warm thoroughly all through and •rve hot. For a nice desert, slice a ripe pineapple thin, aud alto oranges, put In your dish a layer of first ono and then another of the fruit, sprinkling each lajcr with pulverized sugar, Just.before putting on the table pour over them a spoonful of cham pagne. ___________ Correspondence. Auntie, Balnbridgc, Ga.—I am a new reader of the “Kingdom.” I think it delightful to exchange reci)>cs and Ideas about fancy work and other things. I send some recipes I think very nice, and iflikcd will send more another time. Would any of the sisters Use to exchange fancy poultry? 1 have several pain of mammoth bronze turkey*, and would like to exchange for some of tho largo breeds of docks, or light and dark Brahmen. Mr*, c. \V.. Kttdora, Ga.—I am a constant reader of your paper and cannot tell you how I value it. The‘'Woman’s Kingdom” is Just tplcudid, and I don’t know haw wo ever did without. I send you the recipes which 1 know to be splendid for gold and silver cake. If “Annie of Ciuscta” will send her address to the “Woman’s Kingdom” I will ex* change chrccbet patter - * * enough for the first tlm welcome, I will close. Ruth L., Atlanta, Ga.-I was so glad to sco In tho •Woman’s Kinuom” a few weeks since a copy of the poem “Losses,” and should like to express my gratitude to the kind lady who sent it. Not long ago I heard a lady expresa a desire for “Tho Rob in’s Nest,” a poem written by Mrs. Boh Burdett. I * **“ honing It will reach her in this lorn,” RiflHiMiiic iiotiitv prim; am loim ui inuuy work, though I have but Uttle opportunity for in dulgence In it, but have some pattern* of lace, and would like to exchange with the members of the “Klnrdora.” Will you plea*e give a good recipe for sweet pickle. Best withes for the ' Woman’s Kingdom,” and a happv new yeas to its members. Rose C. L. Weston, West Virginia,—I haee been.. reader of Tiie Constitution tor two years and think it the best paper published. I enjoy the “Wo man’s Kingdom*’ and the ladies’ letters, and hope aoro will write. Does “AUce May” wish a copy of “Lines on a Skeleton?” I can send it to her. Ism somewhat of a novice in chrochet work, bat have some very pretty patterns. Will some o send patterns or pinoapplo crochet edging. W be glad to exchange patterns with Annie. I c close stamps for which please send the paper wl. the end of J. Harthom’s story, “Snell stuff* i Dream*.” i would like to correspond with sow southern girl (I am southern, was born in r the land I love so well.) Won't some of you Please make r ancPl am sure both the unknown lady an<fmyself will be very gratefiiL Note,—The poem shall head our column next week. We are crowded this week. Georgia, Beaver Dale, Ga.—Wishing all tho mom< ters of the “W. K” a happy new year, I again make a visit to yon. It Is long since I met with you but I t bas become of Dora Kelley, and all we knew last year and the year before? I send the host recipe for filling for cocoanut cako I over *-** '• Grate two cocoauuta and add one cup of tho ryouhavnit, if not water, half cup ofbut- .... . cup of white sugar, put in a sauce panrtmd li t simmer slowly until nearly nr unite ready hi hull, then spread evenly over your sliced cake. I am much interested In tho eleven years old l>oy convict. Can nothing be done for him? _Mrs. M. M. Strange, Mento, Ga.—I am so glad you have given us a space in your valuable piper. It Is such a pleasure to have a llttlo corner sacred to us whese we gain so much valuable Information about cooking, housekeeping and trainiug our lit tle ones, What a great responsibility rest on mothers and how few of us realize It. I would IIko Mary W., Lois, Ga.—Wo live away out in the backwoods, twenty-five miles from the railroad, on a beautiful farm, a large river ruunlwr near by, where we can fish every week. Ills a half mile to the lake—through the valley, up tho hill, past In dian graves, then down u steep hill, all this through a growth of oak, hickory, magnolias aud dogwood, so thick that tho sun seldom shines through. 1 have uo shier and my mother’s health not Icing good I have kept house most all my life. I caw ccok very well, make nlee bread, cake, Jclley and prcfcrvos. We gather whortleberries, goose berries, grapes aad muscadines by the bushel every summer ana thoy make good jellies and are nice put up fresh. I wish Olga would come again and tell us of ber llowers, Can’t sho send me some cut tings next spring. I have a box of rose cactus that is very pretty, and I havo seven different varieties of roses, three that bloom every month in the your. If your correspondents knew how much the girls appreciated their letters aud bow nuxioualy they wero looked for, they would write often. Won’t some of you exchange laco and crochet patterns with me. Bert wishes for THE COXTim'TluN, and the “Woman’s Kingdom” especially, J. J., Norcross, Ga.—Will yon pletso publish tho slower to Josephine Hunt’s “You Kissed Mo.” I You to If any of our readers can oblige J. J. by sending the lines, wo will be glad to publish them. Farmer’s Wife, Eatonton, Go.—Thanking you for inviting the ladles to express their sentiments through your column, I avail myself of it. The In terest of the paper has been greatly added to by setting opart a corner for the ladles and young folks. I wa* on the eve of subecrblng for some paper for the clilldrcu and myself, but now decline, and look with eagerness for “Woman’s Kingdom/' If the ladies would speak freely, much talent would be brought forth that Is now burled by mothers In the nursery. Home of the sisters ask for the best Isn of starting flowers. I have no trouble in put- ’ g out rose cuttings or other flowers in September or October before the winter rains set in, these can be transplanted in March ready for tho April show ers. It would be well If all mothers would try and In f ucnce there children against the one of tobacco, which Is so injurious. When my fowls are sick and begin to die, I put sulphur In their food and ‘ iy recover. Please tell tho ladies whether to di rt to editor of Atlanta Comm i tiox, Auut Susie editress of “Woman’s Kingdom.” Note.—All letters intended tor “Woman’s King dom,” should be directed to “Editress of Woman's Kingdom,” Constitution office. For the children’s department, * Aunt Susie, 1 ' CoxsriTUTiort ofllcc. Caroline, Fort Valley, Ga.—I have been a silent admirer of “Woman's Kingdom,” tor quite a while and I feel like “turning a new leaf;” and Joining the circle and imparting my knowledg of house keeping. cooking, etc., to others, and thus help some one bear the burden. I send you a recipe tor teacakes, singer maps and cream cookie*. Would be glad ir some one would tell me how to do ••Spanish work.” A good way to prevent a lamp chimney from smoking is to soak the wick in strong vinegar and dry It well before using. The recipes will appear next week. Many thanks for them. Allice. Rockspring, Ga.-As I sit alone this ere* ning with nothing but or * w — * * log fire for cotnr— word* for the “ become stale, 1 .......—... . --- - ate the “Kingdom” very much, and don The Coxsmrnox complete without It I like It bccaure it brings u* a great many ideas of home work, help* us with our dally tolls, cheer* ami contort* us, besides the Information derived. I am a farmer’s daughter, one of a largo family of children, my home Is the extreme> part of north Georgia, I nave never had tho full ■hare of the household duties, still I know something of how work, as ever? young woman should; am well verted in the art o(miring on buttons and keeping southern girl (I am southern, was boro in Dixie, the land I love so well.) Won’t some of you glrli write to Rose C. J., box 1-TO. Weston, West Virginia. W1U send paper as soon as possible. Unknown Friend, Tennessee.—I havo read mauy letters written to this department, and havo thought how improving many of u» could mtko it could we spare the time for reading and writing a Utile more than some of us do. The duties of practical life are always Imperative. Neverthe less It Is gratifying to our finer sensibilities to dwell sometimes in the realm* of sentimeut aud poetry, useftd while we may. We can always receive and impart something that will be Interesting aud ben eficial to each other. No two women keep house alike, all have their Ideal, but none become perfect in the art. To know how to make home attractive Is something every woman Is not familiar with. A perfect and scientific housekeeper Is hard to find. We find many women who think they are perfect in the art of dress. They know how to beautify the complexion, arrange their crimps becomingly, and fhey grace thefr parlor to perfection, but alas for their dinning room, kitchen,etc. A husband comes home f to find every thing ''hurley burley,” and there Is little attention to his ease or comfort. How Important It Is to train our daughters to under stand housekeeping. It would bo well tor all mother* to turn over tho housekeeping to their daughters as soon as possible, it familiarizes them with It and relieves tho mother of much care, while It is fitting the daughter for her peculiar sphere In life. Note—We have had several poems, and a very admirable piece on temperance which we regret not being able to give our readers, but tho piece* were all too lengthy. Our columns are open to all and we invite communications on all subjects, but ask that they may be brief, that each of our con tributors may have the opportunity of being beard from. . ___________ A Remarkable Table. A table, the most horrible and ghastly piece of ftnnlture ever conceived in the mind of man, will be shown in next year's exhibition of tho Franklin Institute If Dr. Mark L. Narriyz, of this city, issue- ecssftil in detaining tho loan of it from Palazzo Pitti, Florence, for that purpose. Tho table Is tho work of Giuseppo Bagatti, who was Several years in making if The material was drawn from per haps a hundred human corpses, it consists of a circular top resting tippii a pedestal with four sup ports representing claws. The face of tho table is about threo feet in diameter. To the uninitiated spectator It would appear a fantastic but artistic work in marble, for it Is highly |>ollshed and look* like stone, but when he is told that the hearts, livers; mttales, and intestines of the human body form theentiro composition of the grcwsoiue object the visitor shudders. ITS ATTRACTIVE oIIASTLIXEftS. But there isan attractiveness In Its very ghastli ness which leads him to examine It the more close ly. Tho I'lttl palace contains, withont exception, the finest collection or pnimins in Italy, Including some of tee best work* of Raphael, Michael Angelo. Murillo, Corrcglo and others. It’s art treasures comprise only a small i*ort ion of it* riches; but It muni be confessed that no chamber of horror* con tains anything approaching Hagatti'* tabto In Its capacity to make flesh creep. The Weired crafts man is dead these many years. The tablo by which he will always bo remembered, was completed half a century ago. and after passing through the hands of three individual owners, the last or whom com mitted suicide over it, it was secured for tho l’a- lazzo. Bagatti spent several years In perfecting a system of petrifaction, and succeeded in discovering a process whereby tho natural animal reaction In a corpse after death could be changed to mineral reaction by first securing immunity from decay by a well known embalming process, and afterward immersing tbo body in n bath where It absorbed silicic particles. norn. — For the purpose of a pretioa! ... — method and Its result* he set about making the table, Tho corpses necessary for tho purpose were obtained from one of tho hospital*. Tho intes tines were used in the construction of the orna mental pcdcttal. and, having been pre**od into shape, were petrified. Tho claws of the table were formed from the hearts, livers and lungs, which still retain the appearance of llvo tlesh. The leaf of the tablo wascoi»po«cd of the larger muscles of tbo body art focal ly arranged together to form the desired effect. The table wo* Intended to be highly ornamental, and, though nothing wa* to be u*cd In Its construction tail parts of tlio human body, the mlud that lint conceived it wo* not at a lo-s to find means of ornamentation. A hundred pairs of eyes or more and a* many pnlrsofear* were petrified audanfotlcally arranged mound the edges. The effect was tho most blood curdling that could be imagined. Tho process succeeded in preserving the eyeball* in their nat ural itnte, so that after |io!fohlng they retained their color and general ante-mortem appearance with an intensified brilliance. Till* completed the taik of a savant. lie wa* proud of tho results of FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS. Fun fertile Children—The Constitution’s Training Softool (tor Boys and Girls. The Father Is Coming* The clock is on the stroke of six. The father’s work is done ; He’s crossing o'er the field apace. He's stronger than the storm; For far along the lane The little window looks, and he fan see it shining plain: I’ve heard him say he love* to mark The cheerftil firelight through the dark. And we'U do all that father like*, His wishes are so few 1 Would they were more! that every hour When I can please him any way ) Hark! hark! I hear hi* footsteps now— He’s through the garden gate 1 Run, little Best, and ope the door, And do not let him wait! .... medical world, but naturally it . became generally adopted, though It wa* well understood by surgeons and physicians.—Phil mlclphla Cor. New York Herald. Gauging Oil)' Appetite*. I once heard, with an inner storm of childish In dignation, an acquaintance of my father * who had been invited to pa** a day with our family, relate with much satisfaction how he brought up hi* family of children. “I never help them a second time,” he said, leaning hack in hi* chair. Wo were at the dinner tabic, and he was resting between the courses, so he was willing to take time to talk. “Ah!” said my father, who hod a rosy, happy brcod of children around the family board, “then I presume you supply their plates pretty liberally on the first serving?” “On the contrary,” replied the visitor. “I put less than they want before them; but they are never to ask for more. Nothing 1* so fatal to truo growth a* over feeding a pbild. "Pou't any of them have more?” I piped out, unable to endure vilenne. *jr not,” said Mr. C'., with a withering “they know better thanask It. It would .Jands. He required only the gentlest Invitation* to partake of every dish, and wo children pau*cd from ouroatlngto observe tho nice dexterity with which he disposed of the food. I remember | was the little spokeswoman after 111* departure. I should havo died If I had not pro pounded thf* question: ••jqphnr U'liv illA vs once?' 'Father why did yon help Mr. C. more than ..x*7” My father drew a long breath, and looked for a moment a* If he would givo me satisfaction. Hut he tru a gentleman of the old school, and would have gone to the stake rather than break Ills rule* •There. that's cannot under 1 you are older? Run away to your play. I went; but for many a long year visions of those starved repressed little “Cs” haunted my dream-. And their rather gave me iny first notion of Mepbls- tonheles. But, sfler all, do not wo often err almost a* pain- dly as this Mr. C. in our inctlng out to children. nd our supplying our own food? Do wo not “serve all alike?” Because one child does not rcqnlrc more than a slender breakfast, the mother i* apt to think the same quantity quite sufficient for each of the other little one*. I uo not say that she refii-c* the “more” entreated tor; but she fall* into a habit of ga'igiag tbc appetite* of all, by that of the one.—Margaret Kidney, in Goo*I Housekeeping. Under Heavy Load*. A fashionable, heavily jetted; dress weighs JO pounds. Now add this to the weight of the under wear and that of the sealskin saeque and what have you? An almost incredible load, which this suffering, child bearing, vufotaken creature drag* around with her often from morning nntil night. If ber stays are worn tight and her limb* tightly bound with silk elastic, so much the worse. If she carries about with her, a* so many fashionable Feminine Notion* and Xoreltle*. Chrysoothemum petals sewed In overlapping row* Is the Intent French trimming for thin bail drrues. The prettiest novelties In the way of 5 o’clock color desired. i may be palmad or embroidered, as one Tbo Chinese and Indiana speak most favora bly of Vr. Bull's Cough 8/rup, 2o cent*. My Dear Children.—I did not intend to write to you this week, for I don’t want you to get tired of my lettcrc. But I have some such beautlftil cards and bouquet* sent me; I felt like I wanted to thank those who had sent them. Katie and Gertie Gravat, Annie 8argcnt Annie Gilbert, Lulfc Rogers, Alpha and Alioo Hodge sent me lovely cards. Rebecc% Mays and Ellen Anderson sent me flowers; I appre ciate your thinking of me, and will keep all my cards, and alter awhilo make me a pretty scrap lsock and call It “Thk Conhtitvtios Young Folks’” sSrap book, and when you come to see me I know you will admire it. 8ome of the dear little girls have named their dolls after me, and I am quit© proud of that, for it is very sweet to bo remembered, and all the sweet things you say of me makes mo very happy. I w ant to tell Jimmie Johnson how I wish I was rich enongh to build his church for bint, but I will talk about it and do ail I can for him. Some of you have cent mo riddle* this week that have already been sent, so 1 have left them out. You must all road tho poetry about “father coming home,” and learn a little lesson from it, to be good and happy children; you must always bo watehftil, and do all that father and mother likes, aud savo them all the trouble you can. “Aunt Susie.” ••The Little White Angel.” Some children stood in a group lieforo tho door of the village school-house one lovely summer evening. They were all talking pleasantly together, from * Kline, the son of tho rich proud lloffrnclstor, to little blue eyed Carl, the only child of tho poor < baker. It 1* very true that Kline wore a velvet jacket, richly embroidered, whllo Carl’s coat wa* old, and hi* w ooden ibocs wore rough enough, In all con science; but what of that? If they were good ft lend*, what difference did that make, I should like to know? Walt till children bocomo grown people, lor pity’s sake, before you expect them to measure each others’ worth by what they pos sess or wear! "Tho new schoolmaster, Mlenherr Frledrick, comes tomorrow,” said Otto. 1 am so glad. I wa* weary of that old Master Hoffman,with his crooked problems and hard lessons. •So was I, truly,” erled Kline, who, altho' a good merry boy, hated hi* books a* ho dld;mcdlclne. i “Ab, thou didst always liko play better than work, my Kline,” said Max, “and so do I. Midi- berr Frledrick will be wise If he keep me and theo apart during school hours; but come, see which can get home first—one, two, three i and away they ail scampered, laughing and shouting as all school boys can. Tho following day the boys wero allstandlng around the school house, when tho door openod, and Master Frledrick himscll appeared, and cried in a cheery, hearty voico, ’welcome, my children.’ ‘Welcome, master,’ cried thoy. And how they entered and took their seat*, and were quite still while the good master read a short chapter in tho book or books; and then reverently kneeling, prayed that the dear Jesus would guide him in hi* teaching, and bless them, and send JI1* Holy Spirit to watch over them all. School began; the thumb-worn books were brought out; the lazy boy* began to sigh and frown, and wish impatiently tor recess, and wonder why I At in dictionaries wero ever Invented; when, as If by magic, they found themselves listening to the pleasant voice of Master Frledrick, and actually understanding their lessons, so clear and simple were his exp!aunt low: aud tho timo for moo*a come, to their great astonishment, long before they had expected. When the rtudlc* were over, tho master drew from hi* desk a box, and whifot the clilldrcu gathered around he opened it aud throw out charming llttlo plnk-and-wbitu scashelfo, pretty pictures, and many other bcautifti) thing*, which he gnve to the clilldrcu with loving word*. But the most lovely thing orall was a little por celain statuette of an Angel. Hho stool, ho fair, no pure, with her small white hands folded upon her breast, and her eye* uplifted, that tho children gazed cnohantod. “Ob tho dear Angel! the beauti ful Angel Ported they all. “Wilt thou not give it to to me. Master Frledrick?” But tlie good master united and said: “The little angel 1* too lovely th be given to any boy who is not good and true of heart. Wo shall presently seu who will deserve her. Ho who will bring tno to morrow the brightest thing on earth shall have the angel.” At thin the children looked at each other, as if wondering what the nod master might mean; but bo said no more, and they went homo thought ful. The next nay, after the lessons, (which had v become sopleasant) were finished, the chil ling ntollcs on the road, and a* they held the sunlight, were sure they must be something bright and preclou*. .... . gome had polished up a shilling until It aboim liko a little crown. Heinrich brought a watch- cbmtal, which his father had give him, and Hotl mcfotcr’s *on had brought a paste buckle, made to imitate diamonds, than which, In hi* opinion, nothing could be brighter. , , _ , All tbCM* thing* were laid on the school master * desk, side by side. Tho shillings Hhone away famously, the pebble* and watch crystal did their "But where Is Carl?” said Master Frledrick. 'He rsn out Just now.’ All eye* were turned to the door, when presently. In ruMhed Carl, braathlcM. In his hand, held up lovingly against his neck, wa* a poor little snow-white dove, flume crimson drop* upon the downy breast showed it was wounded. “Oh! master! 1 ’cried Carl, T was looking for some thing bright, when I came upon this poor little white dove. A cruel hawk had wounded It, and I caujtht it quickly and ran here. Oh! I fear it will Even as be spoke, the dove'* soft eyes grew filmy: It nestled closer in Carl's neck, gave a faint cry and died. Carl sank on his knees beside the master's desk, and from his eyes there fell upon the whito dove's poor broken wing, two tears, large and bright. The master took the poor dead dove, from h!s bands and laid Utenderly down on the desk with the bright tiling*: then raising Carl, he softly said: “My children, there fr no brighter gem on earth than a tender, pitying tear.” ... The boys were silent for a moment, for they felt that the master bad decided that Carl bad rightly won the angel, ai d then Kline cried out: “Nay, master, thou didst not fairlr explain to u«. I pray thee given* yet another trial;” r *Yei, dear master,” said Max, “give pa one more, trial "What raytsf, thou Car If’ said Master Friedrich. “Yea, dear master,” answered the genereua boy. The good master nnllod thoughtfully, and his eye* rested for a moment, lovingly, upon Carl: then glasclnground.be said: “He who bring* me the loveliest thing on earth tomorrow shall have the angel.” . The children clapped their hand* and de parted satisfied. After school, the next day, Kline wa* the first to run up to Master Frledrick and lay upenhis detk what he considered the oveliest thing In the whole world-.hls new soldier cap. with the long rcartet feather and bright goblci Ia»el. Max came next, and placed beside the cap a small silver watch, his last Mrthday gift, with a bright steel chain attached. Otto brought a great picture book, jurt sent him by bisi godmother. Rudolph a Uny marble vase, richly sculptor- ed: and so on, until a still more motley collection than before .lay upon Master Fredrick’s desk. TT en little Carl stepped modestly up and placed in the matter's hand a pure whi o lily. The rich perfuma filled the room; and bend Ing over the flower and Inhaling the delicious frv rrance. the m*«t«r*oftly said. “My children, the Llcrsed wool of God says: ’Consider the Mile* of the field, bow they toll not, neither do they rpln.and yeti my unto you, that even HoUmto.a in all hi* glory was not arrayed like one of these. 1 Carl baa rightly chosen But murmer* arose; the children were not satis fied; and again they asked for another trial An J as before, good Master Fitdrick Inquir 'd: "What sayertthoti, Carl?” and he answered as before, with generous haste: “Yes, dear master.” Now, this Is the last time!” said the master. "lie ine very uc»i iiiiiikuu ruiu u|iiudi»k, cried Kline, on the third day, as he walked up to the desk, bearing a large cake richly frosted, with a wealth of sugar roses round the edge. This he placed triumphantly before the master, sure of tho Pr “Nay, thou art wrong this time, Kline,” said Mas. “I asked my father what was ths very best thing on earth, and he laughed, and gave me this I olden guilder; the prfae fatntne.” "Ahl but my father said that the very best thing wa* a good glass of Rhemish wine!’ r cried Otto, ••and I have brought a bottle of It thirty years old; tho prize is surely mine.” . And so they went on till all had placed their of fering* before the master. “And thou. Carl?” said he. “What hut thou brought which thou thlnkcst the best on earthf, A crimson flush rose to the little boy’s forehesidc and coming softly forward, he took from his breast a small, worn Testament, pressed It to his llpa and reverently laid it dowy with the rest, as he said, in a sweet, low voice: “My mother, dear master, says that God’s pre cious Testament is far before all other posses sions.” •*’Ti» thino, my Carl!” cried the master, snatch ing tho bojr to his breast. “The white angel is world half •o'prechms'as'uTe bl'ert word* of’jesus: am! he placed the angel In the hands of the tremb- “MW. his brows, and gazed with anger and disappointment at the little Carl, and the rest, seeing him do this, felt themselves agrieved, but suddenly the cloud cleared from Kline's fkce, and rushing forward he caught Carl In his arms, cry ing: “Forgive mo. dear Carl! Now I am right glad thou hast won the prise.” Ah; the blest effect of a bright example. Quickly Joining hands, the ohlldren danced Joyftilly around the llttlo Carl, who stood In the midst, the whito angel pressed to his breast, his fair hair falling in eurl* on bis shoulders, and his blue eyes full of holy tears. The good roaster Fredrick, alio, wept with Joy, and prayed from the depth of his pure and*lmplo heart that Jesus would bless this lesson to the children’s everlasting good. He had turned away that none might Menu tears. But One fn heaven saw them, Master Fredrick.— Selected. _ Correspondence. Gtissle Grady, Atlanta, Ga.—I told the conslns how you looked, and I am going to try to answer somo of tbo riddles, but before I do I want to tell you what a lovely Christmas I had. I got threo dolls, a writing desk, a pair of cuff buttons, two pretty books and a stocking foil of candies, Is nothing In the wide, wide Carrie A. Boydeu, Bridgewater, Vermont-1 am twelve years old. My father la a doctor and used to live in Georgia. Wo are having some rather cold weather. This morning the thermometer wa*s!x degrees l«low zero, and back of our house the river I* frozen over so bard that ouo can walk across on the Ice. Papa tells us a great deal about Georgia. I.onnle Jackson, Hill’s Mill, Ga.—f go to school and have a good teacher. I am eleven year* old. Papa 1* a miller and mechanic, I help him in tho mill and sweep tho floor for him. 1 have ono brother and three sinter* younger than I am. Tiie CoxixiTi'Tiox is a welcomo visitor at our house. Mamie Howard, Roopvllle, Ga.—I am fourteen yearsold. I help my mother In many way*. I am at my hfotcr*' with my niece staying a tow days. Anna Lee Foldc*, Roopvllle, Ga.—I send a riddle. “Not below the earth, not above tho sky, not on trees; what can such a thing be?” Mattie Fuller, Ringgold, Ga.-1 am nlno year* old. 1 have no pets except my doll I havo mado four quilts,and mamma say* they are vorytnlee, but that 1 must try to make each ono excel the last. 1 lend you a verse: Della Fuller.—My school closed sometime since; my teacher presented mo with a book, Tapper’* Poems, a* a reward of merit. I spend my leisure in plceelngqnlltH.l have pieced seven. Tho answer to JtonnJe Job won'» ritvllo fa “• llttlo before aeren. ’ * Can any tell mo "which is theoldost piece of ftirni turo in tbo worldf ’ Kola Drldger, Fngaf Valley, Ga.—I am eleven years old; have been to school four years; ean cro chet and knit, make up bed*, or most any houso work. Tho answer to Joseph Kmitb’a riddle is bell,” Jcnnlo Bmlth, Cedar Grovo, Ga.—I am nlno years old. I mn very busy now. I get up early In tho morning, make up bc<ls, sweep tho floor and prac tice on the piano until school time, then go to school. 1 icnd you onoo>f my cards. Lena Owing*, Cedar Grovo, Oa.—I am eleven years old. 1 am now staying at ono of iny neigh bors going to school. I like to read tho Young Folks' column, Betsy Hamilton and Bill Arp. 1 lend you ono of my cards. Florence Danner, Milan, Tcnn.—Tho l?th of this month was my birthday. I am ten yearr old. Papa ho* only been taking Tiie Constitution a tow weeks. 1 like to read tho cousins' letter* aud Uncle fu mtis. Mamma likes Bill Arp and Dr. Talmago’* u rinous. I think HaIIIo Moore's rlddlo Is "an egg.” Doiitiio Johnson's la “a llttlo before eve.” and Hat- lie < 'nilcblleld’s “a fig tree.” Hera Is one, "foe* up the hllpand down the hill, yet It never move*." 1 wns not In linic togucHS how you look, but think you must be real good and sweet, aud know I would love you If I knew you. Klma Baniford, Pcavino, Ga.—I am cloven yean old, am not going to school now; I help mamma a great deal; can cook and sew on tho machlur. Papa Is a fanner and wo live twelve miles from Cbsttouoffi. Gertrude Williford, MlBcdgevllle, Ga.-I am ten years old. 1 go to tho M. G. M. D. college. When school closed lost term there wero four hundred rcholsrs. I w Mi to Join your circlo. Ida Kelly, Cross-Anchor, H. C.—I am eleven year* old; can tew on tho raachlnu and crochet. Tho answer to Matile Bullock’s riddle Is "a cowbell,” Nina Duckworth’s is "Ihe nose.” Can any one tell me w hy a girl always null off their left shoo last? I have one brother, he ha* a pet dog named Jeff. Mlttlo White, Mountain Rest, H. C.—I am four teen years old. 1 have five brothers and two siitcrs. licwonthe machine and halp mamma cook. I have two pet sheep. I think tho answerto Joseph T. Kmlth’s riddle It “a bell.” Beulah and Olah Williams, Jeflbrson.Ga.—Wearo sisters eleven and thirteen years old and writo you lor the first time. I think the answer to Kalllo Moore's riddle Is “an egg.” Ain I right or not? Della Bell, Corinth, Miss.—I am fourteen years old. Am not going to school now. My papa takes your paper. I think the answer to Annie and Ben nie’s riddle Is "a melon,” and Bailie's Is "an egg,” Ague* and Etta Andrews’ *>. wbealbaCTOW.” Hero is one: “Why Is a cow’s tall like the letter FT KlUIe Taylor, Bollngbroke, Ga.-I lovo to read Aunt Kusle’s letters and pieces. Wish Bessie would w rite again snd tell us about the mahogany table. “What is It, the more you cut it, the longer It gets?” father Bridgers, Sugar. Valley, Ga.-Tht answer to Kallie Moore’s riddle is "an egg.” “Why Is a book keeper like a chicken?” I hare been going to rcbool six years, but I did not go much last rear, for I bad to work. I will start to school now in a week or two, James and Ellis Sammons, Eatonton,Ga.—We are cruains aged nine and eleven years old. Our fathers are farmers snd wo live ten miles from Eatonton. Wc had a cotton na’cb and made about a half a bale apiece. We are fund of tho cousins’ letters. Nathalie Crawford and Mlllan Remsen, Lincoln- ton, Ga.—Wc are little friends, and Just want to toll you we read all the cousins’ letters and enjoy them. Ida L. Ktone, Go»ben, Ga.-Jtgivea me so much plrtsnre to retd so many nice letters. I want to ask your readers a question. “If I was In the sun and you was out of the sun, what would tho sun be come?" Ida Ro»a Harwell, Gadsden, Ala.—I am fourteen years old snd go to school. I thank Annie and Bennie Clark’s riddle t» “t watermelon.” Gan tho cousins guess this: 'I have but one eye without sight, Yet it helps me whatever,I51o, ^ I am sharp without wits, without senses I'm bright, The fortune of some the delight, and doubt not I’m mefultojrou.” Mattie A. Free, Damascus, Early county, Ga.-I am a fanner’s daughter twelve years old. I help rr.anr.ma keep house. I can cook, milk, iron, sew on the machine and crochet,. I would be glad to I exchange pattern* with some of the cousins. 1 re- j reived two New Years’ presents, and Bant* Clans gave me a pretty pair or vases We are delighted with The constitution, especially “Woman’s Kingdom” and the childrens' fatten. Nannie Jones, HamiltonTGa.-I want to tell you how highly we appreciate your paper and eftjoy particularly the Young Folks’ column, also Betsy and BUI Arp. My papaand brother botn taking the paper, gives u<two In the family. Aunt 8nsfa come and spend next summer with me. We wUl give you so many nlce things to eat.forraamma fa such a nice cook. The answer to Halite’s riddle Is “a fig tree. Here Is one. “what is It that moves conUnu.ll, from birth nnu\ dottbr Jenlc Roblnton, Logt.nvlllc, On—I un ten ,e.m olfl. My 1*1* i» ..doctor. I go to school .ml my te.cherMTille.nl Cut. I w.nt n»tm to let ma irorft on the flum thlirar. but win |i«ve to get HUnebod. to help mo beg him. I cut .hoot n tnn right weft: I.killed two pigeon. chrittSoT, bfit I h.vo to >!e.l the gun away horn mamma. Edna Bradley, Corinth, Him.—Happy New Year to dear Aunt Suite and all tho coualna. The story S ou annua thla weak I think I. very nice. 1 think to answer to I. T. smith’, riddle I. ’’a bell.” tvnat lathi., "out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the rirong came forth awcotnesa." Could any of tho couiinalnform mo where I can get the motto and word, ortho aong “1 Will Not Tell.” \V. B. Moore, Villa Rica. Ga.—I am a boy thirteen year, old, have two brother, and ono .liter, I havo no pet., except one cat aimed Maud. DURING THE WEEK. Tuesday, January 10.—A party of Bedouin* at* tacked tho villages at Lakkaharas, fourteen miles from Cairo......The Florence hotel at Birmingham, Ala., warslightly damaged by fire Tho thor* mometer was 48 degrees below zero in Montana Thomas cnrapsfo and his wffa, of Adrian, Mich., died from the effort* of coal gas The DoIIor* of a towboat exploded at Pittsburg, Fa., killing tho pilot and injuring the captain and fireman A second attempt was made to blow up tbo reibtonco of Tolico Magistrate Monroe at Orangeville, Onl, with dynamite. Is the City,—Alderman Hutchison wa* elected mayor pro tem by tho board of aldermou Tho Cohen lafo blowing is still a mystery and the do* tectlvos are busy at work on the caso Tow Gates wa* on trial In tho superior court charged with as sault with Intent to murder, and tho caso was set tled on tho payment of the coit* O. W. Williams, colored, was fined f 100 tor selling whisky on Sun- day. Wednesday, January SO.—It Is stated that Russia Is preparing for a campaign In the Balkans for tier own ends The government of gpaia hot drawn tho attention of Franco to tho suspic ious movements of the CarlisU and republicans oa the frontier and asked her to prevent any hontllo demonstrations against Bpaln from French t;rri- tory Maggie Nichols, an actress, bocomo in sane very suddenly at Toledo, Ohio ..Tho war frvels raging In ftonrla A resort was discover ed In tit. 1 Petersburg General John D. Freeman, wbo was once attorney-general of Mississippi, died suddenly at Canton City, Colorado Patrick Egan will resign a* president of the Irish natloual loagno of America Major Marion Banks, of Tusca loosa, Ala., Is dead. In the City.—^The plumbers are busy repairing the damages done by tho recent cold spell Yes terday wss a regular spring day, and the cold wnro flag was up A mule was stolen from a Campbcl county farmer named Jacobs Walter C. Allen, train hand on the Georgia Pacific railroad,fell from the top of a freight car and broke his right srm. Thursday, January *1.—Benor Roll Gomes hag refined the office of Bpeulsh minister at Washing- ton.*.. The pretended Alompra prince ami his two sdherents havo been found guilty of rebelling against tho queen and shot Tho Bengal na tive regiment has started fbr Bunnah to rclnforOO tho British troops at Mandalay Tho Rusiiaa government has dispatched is,000 more troops to Asia .The executive committee of the Irish national league held two sessions in Chicago Three oil stores wero destroyed by fire in Phila delphia. In the City.—One hundred and four liquor dealers havo registered with tho ordinary to do business In this couuty, being nearly ono half lose than had registered at this time last year Tho new clly directory tor Atlanta Is out and being dis tributed John Dorsey, Bradford Dorsey, Della Dorsey and Sella Minion wen arrested by (ho police charged with robbing a lady In Birmingham, Ala, of flOO lsst Saturday night Heveral of tho leading baseball clubs throughout tho United Slates will visit Atlanta In March and April Friday, January 99.—Tho Briton Medical and General Life assurance company, of London, with a capital of £750,000, has suspended payment The French flag has been hoisted over Sumbaava,' oneofthoBumla Inlands ..Spain will appoint a governor of the Carollno and Pelew Islands, and will send out troops to establish garrison J. B. Oliver A Co., a heavy grain eommlssldh firm of Milwaukee, Wls., has failed Thirty-seven dogs supposed to be mad, were shot at Vandalla, Mo ..... An exploNlon of fire damp occurred In the shaft of tho Ncwbnrg, W. Va., coal company, which shook the buildings in the Immediate vicinity. In tiie City.—Mooro Bhanley, an old negro man from Booth Carolina, was ran ovor and killed by a switch engtno Tho statue of Hon. B. H. Hill reached Atlauta yesterday Mr. II. G. Gaiton, of Douglas county, had several bnodlc* of dry goods, etc., stolen from his wagon whllo he was making additional purchases Four more grave* at Decatur have bccu found to be robbed. Saturday, January 93.—Admiral Aude, French minister of Marine,has stopped the building or two projected men of-war The strike at the Edgar Thompson itccl workshas been finally settled and operations resumed TheCamiltoti cotton mill at New Orleans, together with a large stock, was destroyed by fire A number of cabinet factories fn Belleville, France, were destroyed by lire and several person* were burned to death......Tho busi ness failure* throughout the United States during the past week number 301 and 26 in Canada Two diuamltcrs were sentenced to six month* Im prisonment at Ban Frauclsca for illegally storing gunpowder. In the City.—In the superior court f*y>uanl Rattcrco wa* couvlctcd ofstAhhlng a man J. II. Howard, a carpenter, full from a scaffold and broko bis right leg Frank Snyder, a car coupler ou the Central railroad, had a Anger crushed yester day Moody and Sankey will twin Atlanta in April next and extensivo preparations are bring made to celebrate the event Kundiiy, January 94.—Dorman B.Eatonton has tendered hi* resignation as member of Dio civil servlce'commlsslon to take effect March 9th James T. Farcy, ex-Unlted Htatei senator, died after a lingering illness in Jackson, Colorado A locomotive engine boiler exploded at Madfaott, Miss., killing and Injuring tight men and dam aging tho round bourc,.....The insurance companies lost about tlfi0,000 by the burning of cotton at Tompklnsvllle, Btaten Island The Florida t'battauquco assembly will open at DeFunlak Spring* on the 23d of February. Ix tee City,—A 'possum was caught on Pryor street by two young men ....The cold wave Hag has been a failure tbo past week so far as cold weather In Atlanta was concerned. Hazcn or fared it “up,” buube wave refused to come, tor which wo are very ihtnkftil TUTTS TORPIB COWEL3, DISOHDKREO LEVER, pud MALARIA. From tbeso srircuurw; iUu*-fomUof tho dtsensev of fhe l.uiueu iwcc. Uud symptom* tudicato their exigence A|*p«Uto. Ilswsls costive. Stick Vlrvd* sca«,falhMii after satlMg. aversion ts sisrtloa?/ tody or mi 1.4, jbtortsihai •f food IrsiUWllly at -ma-ct. >*o- spirit*! * frelJiiff ohmTiMV aealrrfrd svmo limy, VIiiIiuh, 1 iMttsrta* atUis IItart. Data fctfsro th* ryr*. highly col ored IVInr, < 0\NTIIV. MO.y” a.-t <l*> mam! tlm --.so or a »..•»»!-••>• -». : t r.rta*? ircuy on thu i.tror. Amu Llrvr m,Heine Tl'TY'M 1’IUJiitritnuihiniil. T »i r action ho Rldncysar.dSkin is also prompt; rom-.tiug all impurities thro:;„'!i tf. - - three *• as av enger* efi •»•* *y*»*«rV' ; -ndxriwr «*ppa* * tlf*-, world •iLfdSfton, rrgu. stool*. * »• »••»«* skin and a vigorous bo«i>. ’TiTLi-.. >.S emus no nau^L or g.ip< . ..or Infaiivre with ftiflw work am! am «t <. - • a ANTIDOTE TC l "ALALIA. BOTlO-flftnlIJ H» W«1 l-