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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA GA„ TUESDAY MARCH 16 1886.
WOMAN'S KINGDOIjf.
null the tadleoeonior. They »» j*
icrcu then opinion* herein—to u» It u theft
i pletsure.1
Gate* Ajar.
Gazing where the rotting sun-rays
Steeped the dong Injorgeousdyoo,
Stood mg little maid lad evening,
All her toul within her eyre,
"Mamai" cried aha earn eat, breathless.
With a faith no doubt could mar,
“Isn't that what you to been reading?
Isn't that the ■Gates Ajar?'"
•1 can almost aee. the shining
Of the atreeta all paved with gild;
1 can alrnoat aee the gleaming
Of the harps the an re la hold;
Almost, mama! for the glory
8bines so bright It dazztea me.”
“Mama I” her* the aolt voice faltered.
Ain't I good enough to aee.
“la it 'cause I cried this morning
When you called me from my play ?
If I try again tomorrow,
Be real careful all the day.
Give you net the smallest trouble,
Study, all my might and main—
Won't God let me aee It plainly,
When He ope's the gatea again?''
“Kay, my darling—yean of striving,
Day by day, and hour by hour,
Every duty Mill fulfilling.
Could not give the wondrous power,
Yet would mist of tin and weakness
From your gaae the vision bar
ber er human eyes, unaided
Penetrate the gale* ajar!”
Filled srlth wonder, vague yet wishful,
Gazed the soft blue eyes In mine,
irojou, mama, darling.
TUI the angels take me there. 1 '
“Nay mychlld. that heavenly radicnce
Ne’er on earthly vision toll*—
But to those whose hope and treasure
Garnered are within Its walls;
God gives oft-times spirit glimpses
Tf their glorious home afar,
d to cheer life's thorny pathway
“Then how petty seems the trials
That beset their onward way!
Of what little worth the bauble*
Pleasures show to tempt astray!
No more weak and no more weary—
What tills perfect bliss can mar,
While Faith's eyes behold the glories
Gleaming through the gate* ajar.
"O, my darling, grasp the promise,
Bind it to your baby heart,
That for those who love Him, Jesus
Mansions bright hath act apart;
Upward, then, towards the radiance,
steadfast shining like ssimr,
Unbctreyed your feet shall Journey
'Till they reach the ‘Gates Ajar.'
Bitting by an open window today, I was at
tracted by a little child’s voice, and looking
ent I saw a “wee toddler,” (one of my neigh
bor’s children) who with hie nurse had come
out to enjoy the bright eunihlne. The little
fellow bee only been walking a ahort time and
there le alweye something attractive In watch
ing a baby learning bow to walk. I dropped
my work and had only eyee for the little one,
who teemed so proud of every etey ho was tak
ing. Finding be conld walk firmly without
the nunc, he at length left hor tide and start
ed across the street and the nurao willing to
humor him, said “go on I'll stay bore,” then
the little etepe grew confident, and off he
•tarted, all waa well aa far aa the long flag
■tone extended, for it mu perfectly smooth,
hot when he came to the end of the firat atone,
he found a halting place, the constant paining
vehicles had made quite a deep cut between
the two itonea and the little fellow etopped
and gaud in amazement, the none had follow
ed close behind him waited to aee what he
would do, he acid nothing, but walked to the
aide of the atone and looked to seed If be could
get around In any way without going over,
but algal the groflnd was rough and he thought
fully walked back to the crossing. It waa a
study to watch the little fellow, without a word
he stood client and looked Intently at the gap,
then ho would lift one little foot and carefully
hold it out, then draw It back, again he would
•tend and cousidcr, then walk to the other tide
and view the difficulties that surrounded him.
I watched with unabuted interest to aeo how
it would end, the mine standing behind him
•s anxiously awaiting the result. For five
minutes the struggle went on, the great desire
to accomplish the feat unaaslsted, wheu sud
denly ho turned anil with hla sweet faco
wreathed in smiles, and a look of perfect faith
and trust, ho put out hit littlo hand to hla
faithful helper, and In a moment all hla
troubles were over. And at I eat and mused
long after tee darling child had passed out of
eight, T thought how like children we an,
perfectly confident of our etepa, no long aa the
pathway of life lies emooth before us, how
eelf-austelncd wo feel, aa if we could go on un
daunted to the end, but when lcaet we expect
it, the gap cornea, in the way of a cross or trial,
perhaps it la poverty, a roveree in circum
stances, one of the hardest things In thte Ufo
to bear, or it may be we are “wounded in the
house of our <Vtenda,”oralu! we may be call to
kneel at the bedside of one who la to leave ns,
and we look In vain for some way of escape,
we cry out In an agony of grief, “if it le posslblo
let thle cup paae,” In vain do we try to lie enb-
missive; the struggle goes on, like the preclone
child we look on every rnde for a way to es
cape, and when all else fails iu( we at last find
there ie one standing by, and wo cry out in
kelpleatneae,
"See I stand
Like one bewildered, Father take my band,
And through tho gloom,
Correspondence.
Mrs. Mary 8. Ditmore. Annona, Texas.—For
sometime 1 have wanted to write and tell the lis
ters hew much I appreciate their letters. I am a
young housekeeper and find many suggestions In
tbeir letters that am profitable. Iwant to tell you
ofasoclety that encourages homeitudles; a society
recognizing the ability of woman to study at home
If properly guided. For the amall sum of three
dollaria teacher correspondent will ho furnished
tor the term of elf hi months. As the term is ojrer
hall out perhaps none wtll wish to Join now. But
think over It and next Oetober lel'a tend e long
roll of southern pupils names. Newly any atudy
can ho taken. I We two, English literature and
geometry. I would like to exchange a work on
Silk Culture tor Bee Shells or e copy of East Lyne
(Seasides). I five theaddreasof lha toclety allodod
to; It Is not advertised, I saw an editorial lo Item-
oreata that led me to make Inquiries. Addrea Sec
retary, society to Encourage study at Home, II
Marlbough street, Boston, Maas.
Elols, RoopvMe, Ga.~deslre to expram my
gratitude lor the benefit derived from reading
Woman's Kingdoms. The editorials cheer and
contort one, Indeed they serve as a soothing halm
to a tired, restless body. I am a farmer’* wire, and
have three little children, ell boya, I am train-
leg them to he a help to me. The eldest can do
many small lobs and aarea me many steps- V erry
often when he has done something lor one that
he thinks very smart. I have the pleasure of hear
ing him ray '-Mama I'm your little man, ain't If
have noticed hoys trained to assist their mothers
In domestic affaire, always m — —
hands. I think I'll try J. L. 1
recking chair, aa 1 ilka crock
. A. E. O., Troup county, Gs.-Were I to fol
ly own Inclination on the reception of your
, my eyes would first icon Woman’s King
hut I reckon BUI Arp Is half right in sayings
isn will go ft* her children." We have only
ule cue—ours by gift, but she has been out;
three months old and will toon be nine, and
g no ether, seems very dew to us. when
a Iks In from school with Tna Coxvmcta.
r hand and rays, "Now. mama, we want
tom Aunt guile, 1 ' everything else topntiaside
the whole numerous family is heard from, I
r Aunt Paste fa getting like the old woman
red la the shoo. when the tittle was are
In sleep I turn to my Kingdom. I have felt
r this little right is perilap* my mission,
I find (a the Kingdom to help aw.
Your words tills wees, dear ad
1 tress, did my heart good. It was these; “Khare
to no one who wUl earnestly and prayerfully work
for the good of their fellow creutures, hut ~
led that many a seed that has beendroppi
sadness and under the moot discouraging elm
stances has fallen in some Uttle Spot of goad
pound end he* brought forth firuit, B After eU,
the consciousness orknosring we are right Is the
tTerateajt.srezzzaolmUon we have. I wtll lay to Ella
B. a., Ala, M words of encouragement I ‘
and other stepmothers, that man cannot __
will not wrong any one that does right. lUny
good wishes and succesa to the Kingdom.
Honor, Madison, Ga—1 want to say how much
I like Woman’s Kingdom, but I think you are too
partial to the uttle folks, giving them ao much
room. WUl some one who boa been fortunate with
their flowers giro uaComc chats on the aubJeaL I
have lest all mine this winter, end have hod
peer luck lest season everywhere.
Mattie J. R.—Llncolnton, N. c.—1 have been a
reader of The Constitution eome time end admire
Woman's Kingdom very much. Will soma one be
to kind aalo rend tor publication Henry W. Long
fellow’s first poem, and the ego of the author when
it was written. I would alsoliko a recipe for pack
ing butter so it wonld keep nice and sweet.
Mrs. B. L. Griffin, Altamonte station. Orange
county. Fla—I have reed letters from aU over the
country, but have never seen one from Altamonte,
we have a beautiful high pine lend end clean
water lake*. IUve twelve miles from Bt. John's
river. \ve have had some very cold weather this
'.the leaves all toll from the orange trees,
Dora Rambo. Melville, Ga—I with to faintly ex-
preis the pleasure, benefit and encouragement. 1
weekly derive from your chinning paper. lama
country girl and sometimes I find momenta In my
busy life that nothing aeema to fiU ao well ot ao
profitably as culling bright and intelligent Ideas
from our Kingdom. I am also something oi a
housekeeper, though my mother Is still permuted
to counsel and advise she la never able to do much
of the household work. I would Uke to corres
pond witn Marianne. Ashland county, Miss., end
would exchange chrochet and knit sample* with
Badle E„ If she will send mo her add;—
Anna Eyell, Smlthboro, Ga.—1 bare been a silent
admirer of the Woman's Kingdom some time. I
•end* recipe tor lemon cake. I enjoy making pre
serves, Jellies, etc. Would he glad if some one
would send me recipe for tomato preserves.
Mrs. L. C. Hammock, Chambers, Ala.—Admit an
admirer Into your charming circle. I hove lately
taken lessone In Aracene embroidering; do you
think It poaflhle to sell anv In Atlanta, inch as
mantel tembrequlni, table scarfs and ehalr
tldyi.
Nolc.—There Isa great deal of that work In tho
stores here, and I do uot think there Isany demand
for It.
Lena, New Foust.—I am to glad you placed your
"potent.'' tree of charge at our disposal,(It fills a
long felt want of mine end many others I will
send some good recipes when next I write. 1 do
e good deal of fancy work and would be glad to
exchange patents with some one.
Amite, Broken Arrow, Ale.—Though I here
never written to our Kingdom before, there la a
a subject Introduced this week that has ever
loin near my heart—“Stepmothers.'' I do think
If there is a person on earth who desires credit,
mingled with sympathy, It Is the stepmother. I
believe there ere many poor women today who
would have been e bleating and filled tho place
creditably to themselves and beneficial to their
husband and children If they bed been left alone.
You may often find outside partlea havo more to
ray In retard to how, where and by whom the
children shall be corrected, then the one to whom
Dices re and trouble of thoso children are intrust
ed. lra stepmother could only let the children do
sa aunt ao end ao laid, the wonld be the -* —
son In the right plasc. Then there la at
of tho question toe. Before the marriage children
may appear very sweet to a girl, but afterwards
"have SdMrenx
when <
Wfflfof dislike arises, and, of course I am sorry
to my. when a point comes to bedecldcd papa de
cides In toror or tho wife, andhcnco family Jars.
It would he wall to consider well be lore a girl
at being stepmothers.
Myrtle Hilda, North Carolina—Another admirer
taka admittance to this charming circle. I dearly
love this comer allotted to women, and find there
many things to interest as well as amuse. Occupy
ing a position as assistant postmistress, I live be
hind lock boxes end money order windows, end it
gives me the opportunity of scanning dally many
facet, to that 1 have become pretty weU versed In
faco readlog and can decipher thoughts written
there by pain, sorrow, tore or Joy. t toe many
that turn away ivlth disappointment written on
their itccs, sometimes It Is an old mother who
hopes to liearftom a son, and to the inquiries, arc
ever repealed “no mail,” her countenance falls,
and 'tla a heavy heart tho has while trudging
homewards, thinking only other absent Iwy. Girls
marry and leave the old homo with one It Is per
fectly right to love, honor and oboy, but they
should never become ao engrataed with their new
lito as to neglect Die dear ones who so tenderly,
cared tor them in helpless Infsncy and childhood.
I have watched dally, tor tome time, a man wno*o
step is slow and tottering, whoso head la whtuened
by time. From hla anxious appearance I know
something troubled him. One day he came and
asked me to write a letter to hla wayward son, Tom,
who hod left home two years before and ha had
not heard ftum him in tlx months. I did, and It
would bo dllllcult to give the contents of that letter
dictated by the anxious father—tho old man with
solemn eyes and lad expression. ) sympathised
with him nom my heart and watted anafoualy tor
the reply. At last one dajrltcame, but too late.
The poor old man had died, craving lo hear once
more from Tom. Should a boy chance to read this
’ hope he will uke warning, and spare the loved
sea at homo many heart aches. Mother lores
ouso.
Mrs. T. W. Minimise, Martin Button, Dallas
county, Ala—Will he pleased to hear from
“Teacher.” State If yon teach mnsle and art.
Have two children—10 and If.
Mrs. Maud nuff, DcKalb, Miss.-Wo have only
been taking The Constitution a tow ahort wooks
end feel already that It la Indlspenalble and etpe-
citllj dol enjoy Woman's Kingdom. It contains
so much valuable Information for young house
keepers and young mothers, and ax 1 am both, it la
all usotol to me. t did ao enjoy tho little poem,
"The Empty Crib.’’ It hat been my aad lot twice
during my ahort married life to havo this bitter
experience, and I do net think that I everread
anything that I appreciated to highly as the littlo
poem. I scsrcsly think that any mother who ha*
readied tho loneliness of such occasions will fall
to shed lean as the reads Dios* beauUAil lines. 1
rend you a recipe for cream cake.
Friend, Albany, Ga.—I love Woman's Kingdom
and wonld be glad It I could contribute some*
thing ol Interest, hut I will first sak soma experi
enced mothers about treating children. I toal that
with so much responsibility too much help and
advice cannot be given. The little poem, “A
Mother's Answer to Rock Me to Bleep," has com
forted me so much, and 1 thank the one who re
quested it published. I am aaving pieces tor a
scrapbook tor my little daughter, when the la
older. It I* a good plan, I recommend tt to all
Mlu R. C., Madison, Ga.-Like many others 1
have silently admired “Womaa’a Kingdom'' for
sometime and will now, with your permission, Join
your charming circle. I havo been a constant read
er of Tn a oojtsrm'Tiox for several years, and in my
umbla Judgment think tt the best paper I erer taw.
I like the recipes and cut them out to pasta them In
my cook book. Borne one desired to know what
would uke nalet out of woolen or cotton goodst If
the paint Is thoroughly saturated with turpentine,
It can he washed out with soap. I will sand any
lady who desires it, on the reception of a tump for
return pasuge, samples of knitted lace. Address
Mist R. c., care postmaster, Madison, Ga Would
like very much tor some one to send me Will Carle-
ton’s poem, “TheSew church Organ.”
Mrs. M.8. M.,' Sharon, Ga-I enclose a recipe
found In my Diilc cook hook lor Charlotte ruse—
aaked tor by one of the ladies hut week. Am sorry
tmt hart no recipes tor Bavarian cream nor rer-
mlccllt lotto. Will some one give me e remedy
for preventing mites on birds. 1 am Terr careful
but my birds are troubled with them, wonld alao
“ke to know the beat time for pairing birds toof
to to the Kingdom. . , _
Note—The recipe waa given last week, Simon
ic acme you send. Your birds should have bean
paired In February; can be done now. For mites,
kteg a little beg ol sulphur lu the cage. Pat the
sulphur la muslin, thin enough for It to (Up
through when the birds shake the beg; tt le the
best remedy.
Mra-B. If., Atlanta, Ga -Eactoaed find the veme
that you wish. II any ol yoor young nadtm are
thinking ol using this poem as a reciutlou, let
me most earnestly advise that they he read with
the ilmplesteflhct. Nothing eo nearly approaches
comedy aa tragedy Imperfectly rendered, and one
may readily perceive from the very nature of
things that the attempt to reproduce In a quiet
propriety.
Note—The veneealluded tola theboeuUulpoem
eatitled “The Last Hymn.” It wilt appear lu our
next Issue, nod I hope the young lady who re
quested Ita publication will read carefully the ad
mirable remarks or the lady who haa ao kinoiy
furnished them, as they emanate from o '•*—
finest elocutionist to be round In the aoutl
Mrs. T. H. F.-Gntmere, Orange county, Fte.-
Wbat a great pleasure I find each week reading
my favorite paper, Tna Constitution, and my
heart goes out in thankfulness for the corner act
azide for ladles. The recipes I find Invaluable,
and your editorials dear editress, a source of never
ending delight Bill Arp's letter! are splendid.
What a kind, sympathetic heart be must possess;
hie letters ere so full or sympathy tor the poor and
afiitcted, whet a bright ci
him In the world beyond.
S^t^S^te-STiunriSi
something of Florida in my next
Emma WIMama, Bowden, Ga.—I enjoy the cdt
tress's talk very much and always draw encour
agement ftom them. I tend tor Dora a recipe for
removing grease; poor a Spoonful of liquid am
monia In a half pint of warm water, and sponge
monui ua owi pms sn worm waver, uiu -pius-
the greeae with It thorougly, then dry, rinse out
ammonia and preae with paper aver tC To Virgin
Alexander I would say that the M. 1*. 8.8. Journal
HIM many useful hints. Wllleome one give a
r removing dandruff from the hair, Best
lr "Woman’s Kingdom."
contains.
recipe for.
wishes for
B. Blair, Balt Springs, Ga--1 have been a aUent
admirer of Woman'a Kingdom. I live In a very
secluded place. I am making a scrap book of Dr.
TUmtge'a aennonz. Like the once on the mar-
Dell tad all other mother lew one*. Would like to
chance chrochet patterns with some of the ladles.
B.—At Home—I waa very much pleased with
your comments on the article “noo-eaaenUa]
task*,” and aa ‘‘Woman's Kingdom" does not em
brace alone the household, culinary and fiuhlon
departments, but also the intellectual and spirit*
uslneediof the subjects within her realm, I
thought I would add my protest against her de*
voting all her time to tho former to the neglect of
the Utter. It to true that the home beautified
with the works of art, specimens of handiwork,
and the table tempting with the produce of the
farm and garden, all tend to elevate the taste and
Invigorate the physical nature, bnt should not a
high attainment In these he sought that means and
opportunities may be gained to contribute to the
intellectual and spiritual nature. Blessed la tho
mother who, after the home is adorned, after the
table to spread can find tlmeito read—perhaps of
the progress of the present day, the measures, and
means fo that end, perhaps the history of the
olden times, perhaps of romance. Aa tho intel
lectual faculties are quickened comes the denre
that tl;e children might be brought to a higher
life, which tends to inculcate high and noble
prij clplea. Well do wa all remember the aelf*
denial, economy, patience and prayers that sus
tained the brave confederate band roar years, but
never before In the history of the sunny south,
which now stands unique In contrast with other
nations of the earth, was there a greater call for
that patriotism or those prayers; that the mothers
of the land might learn to make all the labor of
tbeir hands ana heads contribute to the intel
lectual and spiritual growth of their sons and
daughters, Though we may not hear tlm roar of
cannon, yet we hear the whisperings of reason
which bid* us work to acquire for ourselves and
children that Intellectual strength which gives
cbai actor to the possessor, skill to labor, and which
stands as a bulwark of defence against every dan.
ger. Many are the readers of T, Woman’a King
dom" who realize the need of this warning.
A. 8. Belmont, Ala.—I am a new subscriber and
would not bo without Tun Constitutiom for ton
times Ha value. I cannot tell what 1 liko best. My
heart has gone out in sympathy for Bill Arp In his
troubles, and I hope his ion may bo spared many
years to bless his parents. I send a recipe for bat
ter bread and hope it will bo liked. If any one
knows of any one wishing a governess, or teacher
or companion, I should like to know of the place.
cloiea neat month on account of so many chil
dren having to work on farms. Will be glad to
hear of any place.
Mrs. M. W., Jacksonville, Telfair county, Ga.—
Being a constant reader of the Kingdom and sub
scriber of The CoJWTiTiTJOJf, I write to express my
admiration of It, and say howmuoh I appreciate
the recipes and valuable points on ho.Mckcep'.ng.
The Kingdom aiono Is worth the prica of tho pa
per to young and Inexperienced housekeepers. I
would not do without it for double what it cost,
llopo to renew my subscription and sond for a
Constitution machine.
AddleIIutcblnson.WcRtroIiit.ua.—I would bo
glad to exehsngo chrochet patteniR with two or
three of the ladles.
llszie Barnwell, Ad ami Hun, Colleton county,
8. C.—J wish some of the ladies who respond to
Hattie Davenport's requert for chrochet patterns
would Mild mo a few, also patterns of trimming
made by rlo-rsc braid. I Uvu thirty miles from
Charleston, 8. c.,and seldom sec new |>m terns. We
Fans, Gloves Mml Kerchieft.
Feather fans, on which are painted little birds
in one corner, are the prettiest thing in fans for
Ibis season.
The plain hemstitched handkerchief to as popu
lar as ever, and is generally canted by ladle* of
taste to the exclusion of colored or fancy! pat
tern!
In the newest Importations of gloves thcro aro
pearl color and lavender for dresa occasions, and
dark olives and London smoko shades in walklug
gloves.
Handkerchiefs this Miron are very elegant, and
are shown in gseat variety. Fashion returns the
Ime embroidered handkerchief, fragment* of
h still exist in the relic boxes of the grand
mothers.
Borne of the late importations in kerchiefs havo
embroidered borders that cover a third of tho sur
face, and the work Is of the flnest character. They
are tery expensive, and aro usep only In lull
dress.
Real duchess lace handkerchiefs range from
11.90 to tIO each, and there 1s an Infinite variety
of combination lace handkerchief* at very low
prices. Linen bcmstJlcbed and Initial ones of
excellent quality commenco as low as ten coats
each. _______
Maw Thing* of Note In Vanity Fair.
From tho Press aud London Letters.
In evening dreue* the newest thing to tho nsa of
birds and feathered trimmings.
W1UI lUlIVTCiUIII! 'uva* ut iqtuiuiii| tu tre.ua.
Imitation birds are sometimes mounted la a row
upon a wire ann thrown across the skirt at the
side or front as desired.
At wedding repasts where champagne Is drank
the bodes are trimmed with narrow white ribbons
and orange blossoms, like the bride. When tho
bottles are uncorked, ribbons and blossoms must
fly with tha cork. They are then caught by the
jteung^missea who desire to be married within
Origin of Bangs.
I wonder how many of my lady readers know the
origin of the bang. I give it below, It H another
strong argument in favor of evolution.
Exactly when the bang came Into Europo is a
matter of doubt, some placing lu advent hi the lat
ter days of the Roman Empire, while others Insist
that it was brought back from the east by the Cm
seders;but whenever it came, it found that the
front hair of European ladle* was as intractable as
their temper, and so the hair dressers being unsldo
either to curl or to frizzle, the saucer-bang, stiff,
straight, soaped and plastered down as hideous at
nightmare, was Anally evolved. This being set
tled, there remains only the concluding Inquiry,
whence came the Am bang? The most formidablo
of the animal kingdom Is the much dreaded gorilla,
this beast, among ocher attractions, carries a head
of short, bristly hair, and one of the animal’s prep
arations for battle is to pass the paw rapidly down
aratlons for battle is to pass
the crown of the bead to th
the front hair straight out as
ferocity that never fails to inspire the utmost ter
ror. Sowell understood lathis gesture that among
spot, aad aa the female gorilla in defense of her
r is even worse then the male, certain African
jta have anexprewlou, "a female gorilla with
her front hair down," to indicate the extnmlty or
ferocious bearing.
In time It came to pass that when African ladle *
were abused by tbeir husbands they adopted the
same gesture and, so tor as the hair was concerned,
with the same result. Then certain wives, to ludi-
cate their readiness for the battle at all ssaaons,
took to wearing their hair drawn over their fore
heads, snd the flubJon rapidly spread to young
ladies, who wore their hairin this style as Insinua
ting their resolve never to submit to metrtaeooial
tyranny. The idea spread and the bang flopriahe*
alike in African de«ert», on the banks of the Ganges,
ot the Thames and of the MisstssippL Tb tie doe*
scientific research *bed light oo social topics, and
even the monstroritics of female costume are shown
to hive tbeir origin in Intelligent action; for noth
ing to more reasonable than that, as one animal
taught man bow to build his house and another
how to catch his dinner, his wife from a third
should learn how to dress her hair.
A Cup of Cold Water.
There to nothing so conducive to Christian man
ners aa the Christian thoughtfulness of the house
keeper and home-maker, who, by a little extra care
mcs that the tomlly table is prepared as it should
be ter enjoyment of tho tomily meal. This she does
by devoting Are minutes or so to personal super
vision of her table, around which to to gather Uiom
whom sbelOTM best In the world, perhaps for the
only time in the day when the and they can meet
for conversation. Notone of those who aro thus
welcomed at this board will
•Zl
habits
^■^^■fcard will willingly disgrace It
slovenly annearanco or by disagree-
Mk3rmlo thcro. Tho exquisite
RlaM tumbler will of ncce-ity
NMParinksfrom U
of gentle mantle manners, of a nic
nient that should eorrcMKind In his
the mral. Of course thin, delicate g!
acceptable w here one can afford L,
could be more beautiful, it eceraed to ml
tumbler, thick and heavy it is true, that \\
cd me at a cottage w here I asked for a
make Utt one who ^
nicety of appolnt-
his preparation for
a glassware Is very
where one can afford tt; bnt nothing
* 1 than a
..as hand-
. drink of
... rt** »hll* ilHiHn
■pottos and clear, i
country Icent*. none of themlntruiive, suggesting
sweet grass-dried towels. It made me think, as I
drank t of the "river of the water of life, clear as
ive can, thorn of us who are home makers, help
each other to be gracious by doing oar Uttle dally
duties of care-taking and serving thoroughly; ana
If we give the cup or cold water, see that 11 is clean
and attractive.—Margaret Sidney, In Good House
keeping.
CONSTITUTIONALS.
Mr. Walter H. Page, who waa born and
railed in North Carolina, •peakadesparinglFonho
tar heM commonwealth, to tor to book-making,
■cientlflo discovery and artlstl o work are conooraed.
Mr. Fago'a complaint to very often hoard in state,
beyond tho float lino, bnt tbo troth to, tho south to
today well represented at tho top ottho ladder, ol.
though the last quarter of a contnry hat boon in
thtoaeetlon of the country littlo more than a hard
struggle with adverse circutoatancea. In spile of
all things, however, this section has famished
many men who have achieved national reputa
tions. Of wrtteri of notion there are Joel Chandler
Harris, George W. Cable, Mias Hurfloe, Richard H.
Johnson and Augusta Evana Wilson. Can tho pop
uloos northern stalos match thorn? Bartley Camp
bell aad Guy Carleton are aonthern-born. Who of
our dramatists excell them In effective play-
writing? Mark Twain represents us among the
flinny men ; Mary Anderson on tho stage; Volonttne
among tho sculptors: Paul Hayno among singers
and Joseph Lo Conte among the scientists, other
names will doubtless oocur to tho reader.
Not long ago a train-load or men went oat to hid
on twenty-aoven hones, and when tho tola was
tooted up tt waa ascertained that among them they
bod paid IH0.060 tor tbo lot, or an average par bead
of 6S.120.37. All this took place, as the reader
doubtless knows, at Mr, Lorillaid'a aalo of thorough
breds In New Jeney. Tho Dwyer Brothers, who
already had forty-two horses In training, paid 620,-
009 tor one filly, 617,606 tor another horse, 616,000
for athrcejycsr old, and 66,000 foracolt;ltnd yet
tho times are told to bo “hud."
Apropea to the subject,.government official, who
recently left Washington, said;
"You would b« surprised to know how tho ap
proach of a congressional election quickens the
attention or a congressman to hla constituents. 1
havo known them almost absolutely estrange
themselves from homo connections during their
Ant year, but before tho second was out there waa
a response to every homo letter, a general distribu
tion of Records and other government works, and
a general outlay of seed.”
“Why, I know one congressman,'' he continued,
"that has rent down enough teed to plant hto
whole dbtrict, and enough printed nutter to keep
dear women of tho district busy for
next two you*, twisting candlo-
lighten. Ho takes pride in lolliag
that he has thirty-two baby namesakes In the dis
trict, and uya the ltot to Increasing with alarming
rapidity, for be haa to remember each one In a »h-
itantlal manner, llo belongs to every aoctety and
organization that be can possibly Join aud beoomes
miserable when bo realizes that ho can only Join
ono church. |Ue ettendstall big mootings, bowovor,
andP'brothen” evcqr Christian In the dtatriet. He
makes temperance speeches In ono oounty and
erica wet in others; ho prays In publlo when neo
cssary and to the beat poker-player In hto neighbor
hood, aud In fact ho liaa the district In htopoekot
as long aa hu wants It."
While Henator Pugh waa delivering hto
reply lo the stuck of Henator Edmunds on tho po
sition of tho president In referanee to removals
from office, tho three moat conspicuous scats In the
flout run on the republican aide were occupied by
Hcnatora Everts, Edmunds aud Logan. Edmunds
sat between the other two, and would lean, first
loone and then to the other, to whisper some
comment on the remarks of Ibo Alabama senator.
"Tho hoys" In tho prats gallery watched tbo
movements of tho distinguished trio closely. At
length, one correspondent sold with prophetic
gravity: “Gentlemen, one of those three men
will be the next president of the United Htotcs."
"No," retorted another knight or tho pen, “tho
man whom tboao tbraa old coona ato plotting
against will be tho next president."
Tbo Confederate Soldiers’ homo at Richmond to
already well organised and ready tor Its good work
There are about ninety veterans sheltered under
Ita kind protection, and room for a good many
more. The auto of Virginia hea conferred an ap
propriation of610,000 a year on tha Institution, and
prlvau contributions contlnuo to Dow steadily Into
Itatrceaury. Broken down confederate ■oldleraero
received flora any part of the country on proper
proof of tbeir services and condition.
A day or two 0(0 Mr. R. U. Towers, of ■tome.’waa
In tho office of hto lather. Colonel J, R. Towers,
prioclpoUoeporoftba penitentiary.
I've been over In Carolina," bo laid, “and a day
or twosyo law tiro balesrf cotton that was
ratted by itova labor doriog tha war. It was rais
ed In IN!2 by narvoy Williamson, a planter living
at Rock Hill, twenty-five miles south ot Char lotto.
It waa niaed, ginned and packed by slave labor
and was packed in regular war times fashion. In
place of ties, hickory wltbea were used.
Mr. Wllllamion kept the cotton under Us homo
because he did not need the money. It could boro
been aold the year U waa made forXt% centt per
pound In gold, and many times since then It would
havo brought a lino price. Btill Mr. WUUamaon
held IL At last be died, and hto admlntotnlon
aold the cotton at m canto, tbo lowest price that
cotton of the aamo quality had reached In the
twenty-three yean. The cotton was bought by tf.
L. Roddy, of Rock Hill, and waa found lo bo in ex
cellent condition. It had boon ginned on an old
hone gin that ran very slowly, and tho staple waa
not cut a particle. Samples of the cotton will be
rent to the various exchanges of tbo oonntry.
Mr. R. Newton Bcrryhill, of Bellefontalno.
Mississippi, hu a new and original theory oo the
Pierce-Wearer caw. Ho thinks Wearer knew
Pierce, and knew of their reremblanee to each
other, that Weaver followed Pierce to Atlanta,
murdered him, bid hto body, put on hto clothes,
and wu going to Texu to penonaU Pierce an
get bis property, when the railroad put an end
hto scheme. Mr. Bcrryhill certainly advaaoea a
new theory, but he will novor make tha Allanu
reporters believe they have misled a* big a thing
as a murder.
We are lending out mantles In all direetlone
and receiving order* dally from every part or the
south. Bend for onr ntw catalogue.
LaFoX’aixa k Msv,
139 Weal Mitchell HtreeL
BonUnweux It the new term for bonrette good*
Tbo Horaford Almanac aad Cook Rook,
mailed fro* on application to the Bumfoid
Chemical Work*. Providence, R. I.
■t Heats tha outer Four.
Mr. f. J. church, of flarksvlll*, O*., writes: “I
take four papers,.hutTHaCojwrrroTtoN ■* | >bt | b**t
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
Fun tot the Children—Tho Const!tntloa'a
Training School for Boya and Glrla.
A Dinner and a Kiss,
“I have brought yoor dinner, father,”
The blaekneith's daughter *Ud,
As ehe took flora her ann a kettle
And lifted Its shining lid.
“There’s not any pie of pudding,
So I will give yon this—
And ujion haton-worn forehead
Tho blackamlth tore off hla apron
And dined in happy mood,
Wondering much at the savor
Hid In Ms bumble food;
While all about worei ylalona
Full of prophetic bliss,
But he never thought of the mtgic
In hto little daughter’! kite.
While ehe with her kettle swinging,
Merrily trudged away, , .
And I thought how many a ahadow
Of life and liato wo would mtos
If always our flugal dinners
Were seasoned with a klst.
Dear Children.—I have had ao many lot
ion asking me to tell more about Mew Orleans,
that I concluded to devote this letter to that
•object. Did yon ever go Into an orphan aoy-
luratlf you never have seen one I am tell yon
It loa oad bnt Tory Interacting light, Now Or-
liana lo a city noted for the number of orphan
asylums. That city haa been often visited by
fearftil epldemlas, suehoo yellow fever,cholera
etc., and owing to thlo there are many parents
•wept away ovary year aad sometimes whole
fkmllleo of little children aro left with no ono
to eon for them, oo ore left to the charity of the
world, and It becamolneceooury to found asy
lums for the many orphans, and there to per-
ha pa no city in the United State*, whore there
•re more eotabltohmenta ot thlo kind. Some
yssra ago there wu a citizen of Now Orleaoa
named Julien Foydno, who wu very wealthy,
hr died and left all hla property for tho ’bcpe
nt of the poor, and there were two, largtj~four
story, brick building bnllt, one for gUli and
the other for boya, they both occupy a whole
■quare and the grouudo ore beautifully laid out
with walk! and planted with handooma ah rob
bery, tbo thlldren are all well taken care of
and educated, There are dozens more that I
havo not time to tell yon of, but there are two
I want to say something about. Ono la called
Et. Vincent’* Infant aaylnm. Thlo to a large
brick building, and all Ita roomo, nuiorlw, and
hallo are model* of neatneas. It to nan ally
called the “Baby aoylum," for all the children
are either intoota or littlo children Juat ablo to
walk. Now children Juat imagfnu going Into
a big houao and seeing over two hundred iter
little children, littlo bablea In their endleo,
and little oseo Juat learning to walk. It to a
beautiful eight, but when you think they havo
no puenta, It to very tad. They will never
know what to to to havo a dear mother to kneel
and say their prayon to, or rock them to sleep,
bnt they are kindly treated and cared for, and
every body that goes there drops some money,
(no matter how little It to), in a box that to
nailed up ot the door, u it will aaotot the kind
Olsten in their good work. Now tho othor
aoylum 1 want to tell yon about Uoalled Camp
otreet female orphan asylum. It to one of the
largest In tho city end hu ooTeral hundred
children. Juat In flout of thlo building to a
beautiful park, laid off In pretty walko, aud
planted In ehrubo; with fountalna throwing up
high itreami of water. In tho centre of thlo
pork to a monument, it to called "Kargrot'o
monument,” It to of whlto marble, and on a tall
pedotal to the flgura of a woman, with a snoot
flee, end standing by hor aide to a lit
tle child, and the woman hu hor arm around
it. Thlo women wu a great friend to tho or
phan aoylnm that to on ono tide of tho park
and woo one of Ita supporters. Her name wu
Margrot Hanghery, and aha wu very poor,
made hor living by lolling milk; aftor soino
yean oho accumulated anfficlont means to par-
ebsae a largo bakery, and by being very atten
tive to her business end taking care of what
oho made, managed to mako a fortune. She
waa a noble woman and slovotod thlo fortuno
to the care of oil orphuu. After her death,
she wu ao much beloved for tho good oho bad
done, that ovary body gave something to hove
this monument erected, so tho pooplo bought
tho ground, mode a park and erected thlo sta
tue and dedicated It to tho good woman’o
memory. Thlo lo the Drat atatuo reload In
Amorire In honor of a woman. Tho otatoo waa
made by a sculptor named Doyle. He haa Juat
finished a beautiful of Ben ltlll,and If yon over
come to Atlanta and walk out l’eechtree otreet
you will ioo It, and If you over go to Now Or
leans you muat bo an re to ride out Camp street
and ace the atatno of “Good Margrot.”
Youro, "Auht Bl’iir.”
Correspondence.
Alice end Minnie Rolllnii.Tremont, 111 Wo are
sisters fourteen and twelve yean old. Our father
takes Til a Constitution. I read it alt, and
especially tho children’! department. IVo hare
three listen and ono brother two years old, who Is
very sweet. My mams likes to read the "Woman'a
Kingdom" and Dr. Talmage'a aormoha. We bare
no pets hut a canary bln).
Note—Aunt Buale’a address to "Aunt Susie," Con
stitution office.
Balllo L. Tecr, llubbanl City, Texas.—I am twclro
yean old. We love to read your paper; papa asps
because It to published In hto native atate. We tiro
oo a form five miles Dorn Hubbard. I hare Direo
brothers and llvo sisters; fivo of ua go to Bandar
school every Sunday; we havo a good school hair
die off.
Annie Bobo, Lotan, A1..-I am nlno yean old;
am not going to aebool now, but will start Monday
Wa havo Just moved hen from Georgia. Pap* haa
bought me a littlo Texas pony and I havo a nloo
polos to rchool, but It hu been closed on too > mt
ofour teacher's sickness. I seat letter ftom WilUo
Barton; le may ho somo kin to me.
Johnlo Care Williams, Warronton, N, C.—lam
seven years old, and I want to be ono of your UUla
nepbewr. I tend you one of my cards. Grandma
uya she knowa you will ho my Aunt Bude.
Daily Douglass Will lama—Please lot mo be one of
your littlo Mecca 1 lore you dearly and send you
ono of my cards. Aunt gusto, I try to be a very,
good girl and to be useful.
Alele Kendrick, near Gainesville, Ga—I am
twelve yean old and go lo school to my paps. I
hare a good ox and wagon; I made tho money sail
bought It myself. 2 have a nice time going to
to read Tvi conritition. ‘
Leo Wilson Preelar, Pennington, Tran.-I am
thirteen years old. Hava two slaters. Flore to go*
Ing to aehool and Mattie ataya at homo and helpg
—prion; tt to tho hast y ■ -
3 of the boya would v
Daisy Morgan, Knlcks,Screven Co., Ga—Saturday
nljht brings our Constitution and wo ell think 16
aplendld, and are ao glad to get It, I like Betsy
Hamilton and tho cbildnn'i letters very maehj
We lire near nudaon'a terry on the Savannah river.
1 havo three brothers and four stolen. Wo girls
all named tor flower*, except tho b*hy;wobava
Jennie Marvin, Concord Wooten Foctory.-Our
house to situated on * high hill, very cold In wintor,
but pleaatnt In lb* summer; to tha aoulh to a largo
vlneyanl end to tho north a pear and on the wort
apple orchsrd. Wo hare also any quantity or
patches and plums. Ho If any of the omefna will
visit me 1 wifi ire them plenty of flnlL I bare s
strawberry patch, agrapa vine and flown bad to
cultivate myself. I live four miles ftom Smyrna
and one ftom Concord factory. 1 often gn down
there to get the mall and aea then waaro cloth. It
laaheautltolwalk.
Millie and Jap Morgan.—'Thte to our Unit latter.
We go to aehool. We love to read tho cousin's let
ters. We live In tb* country- There are six
brothers and tiro sisters of us. I am thirteen and
help mama cook, navemado five qnlltaand can
knit trimming.
Ella Gray. Loat Mountain, cobb CO., Ga—I taka
Tire ComsvPTioN and could not do wltkont It. I
hare no pets. I have a quilt I placed before I was
six rears old and got tha premium, and have knit
ono counterpane and am going to crochet another.
There has been a belled buzzsrd around Loat moun
tain, don't know Bammle If It to rear* or not 1
don't know whether there to more Dura one.
John Van Fleet, Lebanon, lowa.-Wo take yoor
paper and Uik* It very well. Iam thirteen rear*
old and weigh one hundred and ten ponoda. Here
are two riddles, "Trash and baekboM and nothing
else," and "what Is It goes on Ita headr
Emma Harris. tVsveriy, A la.-I have wanted lo
write along time hot could nut gather courage. I
em fifteen years old end love to read yoor > P*P*'.
My father don net taka tt hot s kind neighbor let*
me read It. WonTaomeorihecoualniwriulom*.
Mltlle McCareey, Homacb, Ga.—I do enjoy read
Ing yours and th* cousins' letters. I am thirteen
years old. I am nog going to aehool now. I am
staying at my grandpa's; my bora* lain Dina gold.
Here to a riddle: "Round as a ring, deep sa a
■prisg, killed many a pretty litila thing.”
Jimmie Rnrioo, Talladega Co., AU.--I live at
Kylmag* on a Mg creek. I klU docks aad Unto
everyday. 1 am Mean year* old. I hare trass
led for Rowers, except I he baby; we nave mot
named her yet, end wish Aunt gnala or soma of tho
cousins would send some pzeuy flower names. Our
names are Lily, Asalia, 1’aoay and Daisy.
Bammle and Willie White.—We have bad such a
good time this winter hunting rabbits. We hard
two hound pupplra, Grover Cleveland and Ira
Brown. Ire to the good dog to find trails and
Cleveland cornea along to aeo whother he to right.
Rather aaya they are going to make tho beat dog* la
tbo country.
Stonewall 1. McDaniel, Mack-Jack, Tann.-l ant
nine yean old. I go to school. My ancle take*
Tiie Constitution; I lore to read tho totters. Tha
answer to Julian Harrio' riddle to "a candle.” Hera
to one: "Where can happiness always he found r’
Nellie Olbaon, Annover, Ark.-My slater la agent
toe Tna CosemuTlON, and it la alweya welcome. I
am thirteen years old. Uy mama la dead, t havo
no pita butt eweet baby sister. I lire at home with
my papa, brother tod lister. The answer to Ida’s
riddle to "a hat,” and to Nannie Jone's is tha
"heart.”
Willie, Earnest and Garnett Deaton,Fort Madison
B. C.—We ere twelve, eleven end nine years old.'
We do not go to aehool now, but expect to Mart soon.
Our papa to a merchant and farmer and trial Justice I
owns a farm on Tugalo river eljihl mile* abovo
here.
Mamie Jackson, Decatur, Ga.—1 am going Id
aehool and think J am learning very fast. I hero
lead the Bible through twice. I am fourteen years
old. Tell my coualna I have bran spending a whlto
with my uncles and aunto, had a real nice time.
Hope you will welcome a country gtrlfn jvurclm
do.
Carl Hagen, Lake Maitland, FU.-I am thirteen
yoom old trad lire tour miles flora any town. My
father takes your paper. 1 Uke to road It I havo
- - - -
there a—
Georgia Harper. Cleveland County, Ark.-l am ■
little country girl, eleven yean old. I have threo
stolon end a brother younger than myself. Tha
WilUo 11. Doctor, Hamilton, Ga.—My father Is ■
school teacher and I am fourteen yean old, but
•mall to my age. I think your paper tho best ono
over printed. I hare but one pel aud that to a
splendid rabbit dog, hla name la ‘Tommie.’
Balllo ratrick, Maxoys, Ga.—I am twelve yeast
d. 1 can knit trimming. I have knit me thru
S of stockings and mado mo seven quilts, lean
imams do moat anything. I love to go tosehool a
havo not itiriM you
Louisa L. Norwood, Muddy Creek, Tcnn.—t am
nine years old and weigh ninety oue. 1 like Betsy
Hamilton and hop# Uncle Remna will not ho long
making bis appearanoo. I havo a rlddlo mado by
a littlo slater Ora yean old,.ara who can gnesa it.
''Never, never moves about, still, things are mov
ing In and out"?
Harry Bailey and Marcus Owing, Pittsburg,
Texas.—Our fetbert are both termers, one owsu a
cotton gin and mUI, and tb* othor a saw mill. Wo
lire In lUlsburg, a town ofaovon hundred Inhahl-
taiita. Wo hare a 10.000 court house end o now Jail.
Our fathers take Tue Vontrmrriox, We read It
through a*soon aa It arrives, and tblok It tho boat
paper In tho United Melee. If you over cetno to
lttuburg, come to sco ua, aud you will bo wel
comed.
Aunio Cllatt, Cowart, Ala—Will you plena lot •
littlo girl thirteen yeara old Join your circle. Papa
to a former. I hare two brotben and two elstere.
Mama to reryfond or your paper. Wo havo Jtnt
moved from Btewart county, Uoorglo, to this place.
We aro delighted with our new homo, and will
deacrlbo It next time.
Pearl Veasey, Veazey, Ga—I am eight yean old
and am going to acliool; I lore ay teacher very
much. I havo a pat turkey; he will let us rub him
on the head; wheat make him mad b* wUl run
Riddle* and Au*ner»-Mareh Til.
What time make* everybody happyT-Fortune.
Never, Dover move* about, yet things aro moving
In and out?—A house,
Why le a hat like a king?-Boceu*c ft hug
town.
What word In tho English lanfuago, tho first
wo letter* represent a man; Aral three a women;
tb* lint four a.zreat man, and th* wbolo word a
great woman?—Heroine.
Itlddle* sad Answer* of February IS.
Wh«n to ■ door not • door?—When It Is* Jar.
Why to It easy lo break Into an old mao's house
—HU gait to broken and hto locks are few.
What to smaller than a mouse and haa more win*
dow* than any king's house?—A thimble.
Where was Moee* when thought went out?-lfl
tho dark.
deto^Wu£w r !^^a) Pm “
toS53f, b .Ki
WftUkee.
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