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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA, GA.. TUESDAY APRIL 6 1888. i. | WOMAN’S KINGDOM [ThU to the todies comer. They we tnrtted to axprvu theli opinions herein—to nae It u theli own. The edlmt will answer questions or aooeot mirations with pleasure. I We plve below (by roqucot) whet is odd be Longfellow's first poem, end the clrcom. stances connected with its composition. They have been kindly (tarnished by seroral of correspondents. Longfellow's First Poem. When onr (rest poet, Longfellow, eras nine years old, his teacher wanted him to write aeompoaitlon. Little Henry, like all children, shrank from the nndertaklng. His teacher sold: ‘•Von can write, can you not 1" ■•Yes,” was the reply. “Then you can put words together 1" “Yes, sir.-’ “Then,” said the master, “you may take your slate and go behind the school house and then you can find something to write about, and then you can tell what It is used for, and what la to be done with It, and that will be a composition." Henry look his slate and wont out. Ilewent be hind Ur. Finney's barn, which chanced to be near, and seeing a fine turnip growing up he thought he knew what that was, what it tuts for, ana what would be done with It. A half hour had been allowed to Henry for his first undertaking In writing compositions, in half an hour he earned in his work, all accomplished, and the master to said to hare been affected almost to tears when he saw what little Henry had. done in the short time. MB. mtSEY'S TUBE IP. Ur. Finney had a turnip, And It grew behind the bam, And It grew, and It grew, And the tumlpdld no harm. Till 1 There It toy, there It toy. Till it began to rot. When hit daughter Susie washed It, And put It in the pot. Until they ate tho t pup. Not long since I was Invited by a lady to as sist her in preparations for a lunch; to bo given to twelve or fourteen of her lady friends, gladly accepted the invitation, as I knew would have the pleasure of arranging some of the Sowers. Promising to come early on the next day I left her. A brighter, more beauti. fill morning could not be imagined; everything heralded the approach of spring; the tun shone with a loving warmth; buds were bursting out in every tree, and you could almost imagine from tho incessant twittering of birds that they were congratulating each other on the lovely morning and bright sunlight. Arriving at the house, I found everything in readiness to begin our preparations. We all know what an excitement always attends tho preparing for “company,” of course the best of every, thing must be brought out; tho snowy cloth is laid, the handsome china and glass put in place, and then the flowers. I amjgolng to tell you ho.v the table on this special occasion was deco rated, as it was very beautiful. Ovortho center of the table from tho gas jet wassus' pended a glass ornament in the shape of an open unbrella; this was filled with the moat beantlftal hot house plants, and long sprays of smilax; a bright knot of ribbons, blue, gold and red, attaching the unbrella to the gas Jet and falling among the amilax added to the beanty of the decorations. In tho center of the table immediately underneath this orna ment, was a largo dish of the most exquisite flowers, and around the dish, entirely hiding it trem view, smilax was arranged, and from this bed of flowers a spray of smilax oxtonded to the plato of each of the twelve gnests. The table being a very wide, oblong, or nearly cir cular one, ltft spaces between tho spray* These were filled by dishes of frults,oraament- cd with flowers, fisney baskets of candied fruits, mirrors, and dishes of lovely flowers; on the mirrors (which enhanced and reflected all this loveliness) were thrown carelessly a few buds of choice roses, and on two I noticed several biautiful orchids. The sprays of sml lax were studded with the dear old fashion Jonquils, and at each guest’s scat was a bouquet of cut flowers, comprising the finest varieties that the hot house could boast One could not imagine anything more beautiful, it was as enchanting as a fairy sceno in its loveliuo s. The lunch was all that could he desired, but of that I do not propose to tell you, it was only of the beauties and not tho realities of the afikir that I wish to write. When all finished I sat down to look and admire. The hostess was soon dressed snd prepared to ro ceive her gnests; the hour they were expected had nearly arrived, when I beard tho order given, “it is time now to close tho windows and draw down the shades and light the gas.' looked np in utter astonishment, (not that I know that was the thing to do, but I had forgotten,) and I said: “Shut out the sunlight,” the lady said. “It dors look as If it were a sin to shut out tho sun, but of courso wo must, 1 and so tho houso was darkened, and Hod's beautiful sunlight (under whose rays the lovely flowers, His gift, had conic to such perfection) wsa shut out and artificial rays illumined the scene. Musing over this little incident I ceased to wonder at a freak of fhshlon that ex cluded the sunlight whose exceeding bright ness exposed the least imperfection, and rather chose the mild artificial light that softened and concealed the smallest blemish. Yes, I could wonder no longer, for as I pondered the thought would intrude; how often we do what Is stranger still; human beings endowed with intellect,mads after the Image of the divine be ing; dosing our hearts to the entrance of the spiritual light without which every soul gropes in darkness, perishes, and dies, and only open ing to the light of worldly pleasures that fasci nates for a short time and with its false glare, tarnishes the pure, true emotions of the heart util it fails to recognize the true light, whose effulgence alone fills the soul with rest and peace, and causes many a heart that has opened to rccieveit, to fed in their utmost be ing. “There's nothtng true but Heaven.” May we keep open the doors and windows of our hearts that the Light of God’s spirit may enter in, radiating ever corner and crevice, until all that is evil may be exposed and ejected, and onr lives made perfect in the sunshine of His love. Corraipondneti Mr*. Emma Kale, Bon^ack, Va.—I an a mast ar dent admirer of The Constitution, and spend many pleasant moment! boldine converse with the wist and good through the medium of their written in jour valuable paper. I Ufa in a quiet little vHlage.romantically situated among the hills and surrounded by mountain*. Nature wean a gloomy aspect now, but non the grim face of winter will give place to the smila of spring and the woods and meadows will be redolent with sweet flower*. I take prido in cultivating them, for they always enhance the beauty of home an 1 make it more attractive, for to me home is the dearest spot on esrtb. Among the many songs wo are wor t to listen to there is uot one more cher- Ubed^ihan the touching melody of “Home Sweet Katie Lon, Johnston Button, Ga.—II>w can we thank you for your beautiful words of eoooasL They touch a responsive chord in many hearts, I know. You oiten express my inmost thoughts, as I might have done, bad I "the pen of a ready writer.” May our much beloved Kingdom co i- thme to improve as rapidly as it baa in the pi«t. These la an old scrap book in my poaacasion la ska; pSesMflvelne p 5? enrei L*to be ready when tho fitwiTwr * whi u> oe reauy wneu mu melons come. The LeConte pears make delicious Pjjjwvjk I put up several Dushels last season. If the editress will confess that she has a "sweet t£®fh»' 111 send her a sample this summer. Say. girls, don tyoc think we are due her a treat? Sue w« truly been a good Samaritan to a*. If Lens! of , me wh,t P* t,frn * she wishes I will be glad to exchange srith iher. Long life to the grand old Constitution, Note.—The editress acknowledges a true appro* word” ° f * Weet prtserTe *” u well as sweet Mrr. I. c. K., Atlanta.—Woman's Kingdom Is to me the brightest page of the most brilliant Journal published in the south, simply because of the inestimable benefit it is bestowing upon southern women. I was so glad to note that "Georgls" ob* tained a very desirable situation through tho Wo* man s Kingdom,” and you may bes'ow a like ben efit upon a very worthy lady by informing your readers that a competent housekeeper, governess or companion for either home or travel, may bo obtained by addressing E. D. 8., Thomssville, Anna B., Ivanhoe, Ga.—I am a constant reader of your paper and cannot tell you how I value it. Wt man's Kingdom alone is wo. th all tho paper oosis. I am a fsrmcr’s'dsughter, of a Urge family of children. My home is away oat in the country where there isn’t anything but work for a livell- Mrs. M. Hudson, Crawford county, Ga.—Like many others I have silently admired Woman's Kkgdom for some time, and will now, with your pevmifslon, Join your charming circle. I will en* I read your paper and like it very much, os peel ally the Woman’s Kingdom, of which I would like to become a member. I would like to exchange patterns of fancy work with Lena, New Foust, to whom I send my address: Miss Jennie Witcher, Point Peter, Ga. E. J. G., Ft. Games, Ga.—I think Woman's King dom one of the most attractive parts of The Con stitution and look to it with pleasure. As I am a coontry girl the letters are a great help to me. Would be glad to exchange nice patterns with some of the members of the Kingdom. Will some one suggest a pretty way for making a chair tidy? Mrs. Ida Vaughn, Roxana, Ga.—I cannot express how much I appreciate tho columns you call Wo man’s Kingdom. I live in Paulding county, eight miles Horn Acwortb, and have been married only five months. My husbacd if a merchant and a farmer: I attend to the store and postoffleo white he looks after the farm. I gain much information as to housekeeping, etc., by reading the columai or the good old OoxsTirunox. Would llko to bear something of Utest fashion in dress making. Mrs. C. P. Hay ton, Sbelbyvllle, Tenn.—This cor ner has been assigned to the ladles. Therefore I take tho liberty of expressing my sentiments freely. I am in deep trouble; my bodily afflictions are tor- itahAps am nifflsa possess id have the address of Dr. Wm. Thomas, of CUrksbunr, Va. He formerly lived bore but trav els now, Can any ono give it? Ida McDaniel, Victory, Ga.—I always enjoy tbo editorials In Woman’s Kingdom, bnt this week’s more than usual. How often do we need the faith of tho little child, who seeing his inability to walk alone turned so trustingly with outstretched band to her faithfal guide. I will tell Mattie J. It., how I keep butter. Prepare brino by boiling In water asmuch sa t as will dissolve. Keep in an earthen Jar ready for receiving tbo butter atony timo. 1 wrap each ball in a thin whlto cloth, which prevents the salt from forming a crust on the butter.iKeep them well under brino by wci * ‘ JJutter pat up in this way will keep for montL tho warmest weather. I have had old batter made sweeter by this proectf. To remove dandruff dis solve equal parts of powdered camphor gum and liorox In water. Sponge the scalp with this once a day. Will somo one who has been successful in cultivating pansies give her experience? To keep Inaglli r of C pMto riiPb00k ' PUl 006 dTOp ° U of clov ®* Mamie Flober, Friendship, Ga.—For soma timo I have been thinking that I would write and toll you how much I like your department and thank jou for the benefit I havo derived from reading it. 1 never could tell yon how much I enjoy it, especially the bits of sweet poetry that I find in it week alter week. At first I clipped out such e lects as I wanted to save, but now I Just fold ie paper n!e«ly and lay it away very Carefully for future reference. I am not keeping house, but 1 can learn a great deal from the Kingdom, that, when I do go to keeping house I will Enow some thing about it, I would llko to correspond with some member or the Kingdom —*- paltcrns of rick rack kint oi with any who will exchange. Mrs. J. C. Spears, Jonesvllle, 8. C.—To "Young Ilouxckeopcr:" If you will feed your chickens on nux vomica you will soon get rid of hawks, and, I think, foxes too. I am aura it will kill hawks. Feed your chickens on it threo or four times a week, about a half teaspoonful to half a gallon of meal, 1 don’t feed those on It that I expect to use "K>n. K-, Conley, Ga,—I have boon a constant reader of yonr paper for some time, and think Woman's Kingdom is a blessing. Long may it live and llombb. I admire all the ladles’ letters, and es pecially IIiom) of ’ Deborah,” and "Alice.'' I wish Deborah's suggestion great success. If ”M. O. E.” Crystal Springs. Ga., will send her addreei Woman's Kingdom I will exchange lace and chot patterns with her. Where can I get the best guide to fancy work? Leila A., Crawfordvffle, Ga.—Although nothing bnt a school girl, I enjoy reading the Woman's King* om very much Indeed. I attend Stephens'* high school, in Crawfordvillc, Ga., which was founded this year and is flourishing under tho presidentship of ProfesrerV. T. Sandford, one of tbe flr.cst educators in Georgia. I hope some day this will be one of the grandest institutions south, as it is in memory of one of the greatest patriots and statesmen of our day. We have in attendance about one hundred pupils. Seeing through these columns that a lady would like for somo one to LludeR. Hill. Monticcllo, Ga.—In response to a request from Mattie J. K., of North Carolina. I send you for publication a copy of Longfollow's first po em, written when ho was nine yean old. 1 also send directions for knitting tho shell stitch pretty for children’s hose. Cast on eighty-one stitches, and knit around ,.Jain as far as desired. 1st row—Purl two, knit one, thread over, knit four, narrow, and repeat aeross the tbreo needles. (Each "row" is to be carried •cross the three needles) 2nd row—Pur! two, knit two, thread over, knit three, narrow, repeat, on artund. urd row—Purl two knit three, thread over, knit two, narrow, repeat. 4th row—Purl two, knit four, thread over, knit one, narrow, repeat. 6th row—I*url two, knit five, thread over, narrow, re- one can peat. Now begin at first row. etc. By using knitting silk and fewer stltchee, < make very pretty wristlets for a gentleman. Willie Janet Canfield, Agate, Ga.—I have already learned many useful things from "Woman’s King dom.” May God bestow many blessing upon the editress of ibis dear column, fur truly It Is a "king dom” for tbe women. "Country Bitter,” please accept tbauks for direc tion* given to make a card receiver. If M. G. E., “ ... . j g sample of the . ..... . her a wuoplc of tbe fan lace in exchange. I was very sorry twice 1 hear that "Aunt Haste” bad been aick, for, like • children, I am beginning to love "Aunt Hade.” . scud a rccelpc for apple costards. Stew three pints oi apples, mash and add four eggs, well beat* adds to tbe taste greatly. Mrs. O. T. R., Tolkton, N. C.—Will tbe editress of Woman’s Kingdom please allow me to Join ber cir cle? I think M. 8. W. is mistaken in her direction for rose leaf laces. Myself and several of my lady friends tried it and found It a failure. I knit some very pretty lace, and would like to exchange sam ples with Mrs. J. L. McC.. of Oglethorpe, Ga.. for a sample of rose leaf. Will someone pleav> tell me how to keep new Irons from polling starcho-l clothes? I do so ranch enjoy to read the dear old Cotwitinw. We have decided to take it for many) ears to come. Note.—All new irons will give trouble at first^but by rubbing them with bees wax very often, the dif ficulty will soon be overcome. Lucie Martin, Polk county, Tex.—I ask to cast in my lot among tbe many admirers of your paper. It always comes Uke a ray of sunshine la onr horn *. Even the little ones love to hear the letters and rid dle* read. Tbe ladies. I at* their corner, in which th< and receive much benefit Viola, Sugar Valley, Ga., country home.— 1 Thera for me to *sy that I like "Woman’s Km?- dem," l»ut somehow when I take up Tnr. Cmrs'ifc- Hex 1 turn to iz lint. Someone asked for a recipe > keep butter nice and sweet I will give one hlch I think you will find very rood. Put one or so pounds in small sacka and keep tt in very resdmg is nuMt Improving to young girls? Its that Aunt Susie and the cousins are having a nice tune. 1 enjoy reading their column very much. Many wishes for the success of Woman's Kingdom. I. A. 8., McKinley, Ala.—I have only had pleasure of reading The Constitution a few months, and want to tell yon of my high apprecia te of it, and more especially of Woman’s King dom. It comes to me as a perfect boon, to relieve the monotony of plantation life, for I am a plan- tcr’s wife, and live in tho black belt or cane brake. Often In tbe winter we get "mud bound,” and it U Impossible to travel except on horseback. Some times It is weeks that 1 do not see a white person except my husband. Occasionally the fox hunters come to Join him In the chase, and make it lively for a while. I have no neighbors near me, and of ten wish I could be situated like dear Betsey Ham ilton, with a Mrs. Green aud Fresh ours in borrow ing distance. Our country is lovely in summer aud foil, and we have a great many enjoyments. Cooking Recipes. Maryland Cabbage Pickle.—Ono large head cabbage cut fine, three large red peppers and threo large green peppers chopped fine; one pleco horse radish: sprinkle with ralt and let it stand two hours; draine off the brine, pack in n Jar. having mixed one ounce of white mustard seed through It. Cover with vinegar aud it will ‘ ready for use next day. Scalloped Tomatoes.—Strain most of the liquor from a can of tomatoes, butter a cake dish, spread a layer of tomatoes in the bottom, season with bits of butter, salt, peppers, sugar aud a few shreds onion. Cover this layer with fine bread crumbs, put over It another of tomatoes and set soon, until tbe dish Is foil. Tho top l stratum of seasoned crumbs. Bet iu the oven, oar- ered and bake, removlog tho lid ten minutes be fore taking it out that It may brown delicately. I send you a recipe lor egg custard, as I see asked for by some of your correspondents. Irene. Three eggs, one cup sugar, ono tablespoonful batter, one half cap sweet milk, one tablcspoonfol flour; flavor with lemon or vanilla. Boil one pint of whlto soup beans, thoroughly done, changing tbo l water once, then add tho yolks of six eggs, reserving tbo whites for mer- lnque. If you do not wish to use the merinque four eggs will answer, two cups of sugar, one of butter, pint tweet milk, tcaspoonful cinnamon, wineglisiofwine and a little nutmeg. Tbls re cipe will vie with the "Constitution” custard. " you doubt, try it. Cheap Cake.—Three eggs, two cups flour, one cup of sugar, half cup butter, half cup of cold water, tc aspoonfol of baking powder; bake one hoar, Fashion Motes. What many call tbe disgusting fashion of long pointed finger nails is revived among tbe kind of fashionable women who "enjoy criticism.'* Handsomely engraved Invitations for spring "openings" will soon be sent out by modls.es and milliner* to their non-economlcal customers. Wasp girls” are what they call those who have become 1 conspicuous for small waists as wol! as tight lacing, and for whom an early grave * cheerfully predicted. Bo many high screens in fashionable drawing rooms now a d»ys mako rooms within rooms, and visitors from the country are apt to become bo wttdeted. Long go!d chains represented in the portraits of our female ancestors, are revived in all their bril liancy, xnnch to the gratification of tho family Jeweler. Lamp screens mnch to be admired are those in the shape of silk bannerets mounted on gilt stand and never by any chance hidden under a bushel. Beaded allk stockings for summer wear are shown by the obliging shopkeepers. They appeal most to actresses snd tho "burlesque women.” Monograms are coming back again Just as seal lng wax goes away. Tho letters should be small and "the colon subdued “ Kid bedspreads are something new in the alleg ed "house bcautlfol.” They are made out of the backs of discarded Ud gloves and the gauntlets of tho long ones. Newest of tho waste baskets are square In shape ana stand on three legs, which are almost hid from view by the brightest of bright colored rib- bon. Gentlemen’s neckwear for tprisg and summer is very handsome, and tho made yacht tie seems to be crowding out tho old Stanley and the more re cent "pur’ scart Travelling cases for canes and umbrellas are new and British, as you are aware. He who carries one will look as if ho was going bunting. H. B. II., tho prince of Wales is said to woar colored linen collars and cufls In tho morning. This will bo all sufficient for the Anglomaniacs of Gotham. Women of tbo ecclesiastical circle whoso bon nets are trimmed with violets or violet colored ribbon are pointed ont as keeping tho season of fasting and prayer. The reign of lealskln and for trimmed garments will soon be over;; and then the druvgUt will tell you the i rice of lump camphor haa gone up. The older and more yellow looking your lace window curtains, says a fashion paper, the better and the more strictly fissionable you will be. Tbls of course, is one of the tbe things worth bearing in mind. For ladice who do not like to wear a stiff bustle or 3ournure, the lest substitute is a cambric petticoat with flounces all tbe way from the waist line to tbe bottom on the back breadth, which tbe laundress should be instructed to starch very stiff and smooth with her hand, but not iron, so as to retain all tbe starch. Rose Terry Cooxe says that all tho Ills which come to woman are duo to not dressing warm enough. This is the season of the year when tbe most precaution should be taken, while the east winds are making preparations for a descent upon Tbe Flowers that Bloom In the Spring Are no less welcome than the result of tbe Doth Grand Monthly Drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery, on Tuesday, February ytb, ISM, at New Ur* leans. La. It Is continued thus; Tbe first capital— 175,000—was drawn by No. 67,703, sold In fifth, each one dollar. Ono was held by Annio Smith, .coloredcook at No. 113 Liberty street. Now Or- lesur; ono by Andrew Doyle, rare of Thomas Shcshan. 60 Broadway. New York dty;onoby Frederick Scharf, a German shoemaker at No. 701 teKalb avenue, Brooklyn, New York; one by W. fnd Anderson, on steamer "Onward," at Market street wharf, Han Francisco; another was paid to * *- another to a Wells, Fargo A Co. express company; another d party in Memphis, Tenn., etc. Third capital pr] -flO.OCO—was also sold In fifths. Ono to D.W Huntly, Carlisle, N. M.; one to W. F. Rudolph, No. 1418 Wert street, one to W. M. Finnacane, both of Oakland, Cal., all collected through Walls, Fargo A Co.’s express, etc., etc. Fourth capful prims, *5.000each, were drawn by Nos. 27,9Mana W.JWA sold generally all over—Vicksburg, Miss.; Han iFrarctico, Cal., etc. Hoitgoesoneoustantiy. The lout Grand Monthly Drawing will take plans at bnMwrftaetday, April 13th, and any information de- i be had on application to 5f. A. Dauphin, LEMON ELIXIR. A Prominent Minister Writes. Dr. Mosley—Dear Hir: Alter ten years of great raftering from Indigestion or dyspepsia with greet nervous prostration end billlonsnese, disordered kidneys and constipation, I have been cured by four bottles of your Lemon Elixir, and am now a well men. Rev. C. C. Davis, Elder M- R. Church, Booth, No. 26 Tatnall street, Atlanta, Ga. Lemon Hot Drops Cure til Couchs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Tbroet, Prepared by H. Moxley, M, !>., Atlanta, Ga. Same esthetic society women nave revived the old fashion of wearing resells of natural flowers on their slippers. For Throat Disease*, Coughs, Colds, e’c. effectual relief Is fonnd^n tbe use of "Brown’s Bronchial Trccbet,” Price 26 cents. Sold only In boxes. FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS. | SSpSSWg&W'xWSiSS to ice )ou II you pass through Atlanta. “Aum 8csi Fun (tor the Children—The Constitution’s Training School (tor Boys end Girl*. PrAR Children: I here had so many 1st* ten from my nephews snd nlecos, that I thought I would sot write to you for n week or so, so that all my little lotion could got In tbe T*ptr, hut If I don't write to you now and then I am afraid you will forgot me. I want to tell yon abont n letter I saw tho other day. It was to a married tody from her father on her birthday. She was twenty-seven years old, and her father wroto this sweet letter to hor, and told hor that the had always boon a sweet and loving daughter, that evon when she was a little girl and would take hi* hand and he would walk with hor to school she gave him pleasure; that he could not romomber ono paug of psin she over caused him, or one disobedient act In all her life, and he aald: "My daughter,I have gray hairs, bnt not one did yon ever cause to come on my head.” Now, don’t you think that was the best thing In the world ho could say to her? Ho sent hor a beautiful present, but the told mo the prized bis lettor more than any prosoot he could give her. To think that now hor father wae getting old that he eonld look back and toll her ever slnoo she waa a little girl tho had alono given him pleasure. How many of yon strive to givs yonr parents pleasure; yon can do it, Just like this tody I am telling you of. I havo known her ever since sho was a little girt, and It Is all true of ber. Sho waa alwtya loving and gentle in her minuets, always pollto, oven to the servants, always amiable, never angry, and the told me once if the ever found the was go* ing to lose hor temper sho would go in a room alone and close the door and stay there until tho would fool all right. How often do yon speak cross to yonr mother? and If yon don’t speak cross, go ont snd slam n door and pout all the evening. How careful you ought to be, never to wound yonr parents or disobey thorn, they do so mnch for yonr pleasure. DM joa over hear of tho little girl who ran homo from school ono day and getting In a chair by her mother looked Into her face and said: “Have yon wrinkles, mother? and did I mako them como V Try to bo careful, dear children, and don’t make any wrinkles como In yonr door mother’s face. Auirr Susie. Correspondence. 8amoel and Claud Verner, Avaton, Ga.-We are ] two brother* ten and four yean. Our little brother Carl is two yean. Samuel goes to school to Mr. Hit tt; be Is boarding with us, and last month he (gunnel) got a hundred merits. We both have ponies named Bonnlo and Willie; Carl has a little one named Buck, and be can ride. Our papa Is a fanner. Harris and Bennie Holberg, Macon, Miss.—Wo •re two little brothcro, ten and five years old, and both of us can read and write. Our papa is a mer chant here, and wo help him all wo can. Elfie Duncan, West Point Mills, Ga.—I am a soldier’s daughter. Mypapa was in tho war three years and serentecn days. He often tells os what he went through; about the battlts fought all like to know how volunteers are left; woi I am twelve years old. Will i volunteer* arc leltTwouldUlfe tbmeet them ayJn^ cousins write to me. Lonnie Weldon and David Hammock, Blooming- dale, Ala.—Wo are stepbrothers eleven and twelve years old. We ate going to school, our papa la a fanner. We help mama wash dishes, milk the Marion T. Boone, Toplar Corner, Miss.— am thirteen years old; tun going to school, but will have to stop next week to go to farming. I like to read tout letters very much. I Hvo In a very fino horse, one mule and a yoko of oxen, named Bon and Kolley, lean drlvo them any where, they are so gentle. Minnie T. Weldon, West Point, Ga.—I am twelvo ycen old and am going to school to Miss Katie King, I have five studies. I love to reM the Young Folks column. The answer to Mary Hudson's rid dle la "a coffin.” Lawrence Young, Coopers, N. C.—1 am eleven years old and want to Join the "young folks.” I live on Mouut Mitchell, tho highest peak east of the Rocky mountains. Large crowds of people visit the mountain evenr rammer. My uncle thinks The Coxctitltiox the best paper published. I en joy Ihe little folks’ letters very much. Mulberry trees are mentioned In the V. chapter of II. Samuel. 1 will be greatly pleased If you will let me be your little nephew. Mary Erwin, Track Ruck, Ga.—I ootne to knock at the door of your merry hall. I am sixteen years old. I live in the couutry. I love to read Bill Arp, «tsy Hamilton and the Young Folks. I wish some r the girls would write to me. Eulalia Peek, SenoJa, Ga.—I am a llttlo girl eight years old, and am going to school; I like to go. I w lsh co much to see you and Betsy Hamilton. Come taw New Orleans. Joseph B. Peace, Adairsvtlle, Ga—I am a llttlo boy eleven yean old, and I weigh seventy-fivo pounds. This Is my first letter, and I like the cousins’ letters very much. LulaDavti and Mattie Sntheriln, Greenville, Oa — We are two friends and want to be admitted Into your drcle. We go to aehool together and have ceven ctudles, which keeps ns very busy. We llko our teacher very much. i.ulioJolllffe, Biyco, Va.—I am twelve years old. 1 live in sight oi the Bluo Ridge mountalus. I have three brothers and two staters. Will aomo of tho cousins please write to me. Juila Bel) Whatley, Antioch, Ga.—I delight In reading the lotters from the little cousins so much, . and wish to Join tholr merry hand. Ihavonopois, Marvin Dailey, Palmetto, Ga.—I am a boy eleven I but a dear llttlo slater to caress. I live two miles years old. 1 hare a steer that I am trying to break; I from Antioch and walk there ao school every day. th. flnt time I hitched him np he ran Laj ud 1 Ihar.eT.^nMaThrw bt^^Iwnd a7M- scralchedmj toce all up. I bar. tour sisters, bat | dle ’ What Ash his Its e?et nearwt togetheir Beidlc Leo Allmon, Big Springs, Mlta—I am a farmets' daughter and pass my Ume as most country glrlsdo. Lira eighteen miles west of Hot,no and Ohio railroad. West Point to our near- We baro goad publlo schools; ana two > hslf from our homo with a hundred torTn Lillie J sires, Pleasant Bldg., N. C.—I Ilka to road the cousins' letters and Betsy H. I send you one of my canto. Where Is the word pen knife mentioned In tho Bible and how many tlmas? London C. Wisdom, Corinth, Os.-I am a llttlo I boy eleron yean old. I haro resolved never to chew tobacco, smoko elgan nor drink Intozlcstlng liquors. I enjoy reading Ills Constitution. Ltlllo Hanna, Llttlo York, 111—I am thirteen years old. 1 to to school when there to any. I got tho prim In ms cists for Urn most head marks; ono of "Chaucer’s’’poems. X llvs on a farm. I have a staler seventeen and a brother fifteen. 1/somo of tho cousins will Write to me 1 will answer It. Clara Bclilek, Little York, III—I am a llttlo girl nine yean old. 1 have a brother twelvo and a rtoler five. Onr school was out last Tuesday. Wo have a mil. to walk to school. I have a pet crow, and b. Is a thief. Myrtle Follow, Bolton, Miss.—I want a seat clow to Aunt Susie, si I am a stranger, hoping she will Introduce mo to the cousins. 1 can wash, Iron, cook milk and ride horseback. I rode on a flying- jenny and broke my arm. I am going to school to CoztnvuTtox. Can any ono tell ms of “purl” In knitting or oroehetlngr ’ Hog Lula Browner, Fannl* Osborn, Leola Adams, Moantiln 11111, as—We are friends going to tbe tsmo school, Mr. F. C. Duke, and wa like him nry mnch. We are Minn, tw.lv. yean old. and am flnmen' daughters; w. have fl we bn. a nlco Urn. at school, cousins’ ItUen, m. sw.iv o have live or tin Mndtoaand 1. We lov* to read tho Jennie and Annio Osborne,Monntoln Town,Os.— We wsnt to write a short letter as we never have box tore. We are not going to school now. We work Etll Outlaw,Toombsboro, On.—I help my mam agreat deal, is I am not going to school now. havo named my doll Busle after Aunt Buslo. Mary May, Annuls, On.—My father to dead and one little brother and sister. Ism a tew cousin, hut hope yon will welcome me. 1 am not going to school now. 1 havo a pet dog named Tom. Wo alt llko to read yourwooer end otn hardly welt to get ' * love to reed the coutlnt' letters SwiftOllmore, rort Madison, 8. c.—I am* boy ten yeert old end have four different studies. Wo have speaking In our mhool, Lavts Kail, Hayds, Texas.—I am twelvo yean old,(otoichoolandstudy six hooks, and wash (linos for mam*. Pap* and big brother takes your about the kitchen and do lots of llttlo errand* Wo I rarer end we all love to read It. I llko the oouilns’ have lour brothers arid ono sister. Our llttlo I letten so muen. Rebun F. Moro, McBride, Ga.—I am twrlvo yo irt old. I have two sweet lUUe slihrs and threo brothers. One of them wo named Grover Clove- land. We eoet the president Clevis's picture end a little verse: Mr. Cleveland, how do you do, My mama named me after yon, I stretch out to you my llttlo hand From way down In th* sunny pin* land; Papa says I must be a boy good, and true. To become amen, at good aa yon, wish yon n heppy Christmas and New Year, yon know. My nemo Is Grover Cleveland Moso, fTlie president tent mama a beautiful photograph Mary Jones Leower, Tcxss.-I am eleven yean old, end Hve on e tone. I take great Interest In the cows snd calve* I like to milk, hot wo have a milk meld. 1 notice the chickens, gather np the rtn end ret the hen* end watoh tbe old turkey bens to their nest* 1 have such a nice time. I had rather live on a farm than In a city. I otn heir thclblrds sins their sweet songs In tho Imornlng.' have e little brother and sister that are great pels wtlh me. Minnie Winn, Bolin (broke, a*—I wonder If tbo little mouse got my lettor; 1 hope be did not. I cm sorry you have been tick, end hope you will he well toon. 1 do not think any or us wouM havo guessed your pet’s name. Fuste Moya, Hamilton, G*.—Another country girl Wtshee to lota you. I too en named Haste, and should be very gled If 1 thought I would ever bo to good e wemoa a* I think you are. I lira near th* Blue strioge, a greet curiosity, It look* as blue as larilio, but dip np th* water and It to clear at crys- Wsdt end Doth Nicholson, nnnteisvllle, N. C.- We arc brother and slater, are twelve and nineyesrs Our father to postmaster, expresa end depot tiL I help him In the poMoDce. Thtanswerto Imd , because It has acrown. What to Ftober L. Btrostor, Willie, Montgomery county, Tea a-:—Pap* Is anew subscriber to your paper, and 1 thought I would add my mil*. You would tough to see us ail when Tan CoxsTiTtiriox comes; every one wants It, but they let mo have It flrst. 1 •m nine yean old, and mam* and pap* say they could not do without their rnoet grown up man. Kettle Donally, Evergreen, Ohio.—I want to an. roll my name with the cousin* I havo tour brolhen. I will not mmk* my fliat lettor too long. Roy Martin, Warren, Arkansas.-1 could sit tor hours and listen to msma read the cousins’ toUora to you. 1 think it ao nice, you have to many nieces end nephew* end now 1 went to ask a_ corner in yonr great big heart I am eight yean old and am a cripple; wea taken tick May, imi, with white, swelling, and It waa more than a year I walked; now I so on ona crotch r"- doctors say mr leg wlU be well i sc:rut clout tlm* Johnnie Hedgcpetto, Vienna, G*—I wish to Join yonr circle. I am twelve years old. I go to Mhool tt Vienna academy snd havo tour studies. Emmie Crittenden, Rbellman, a*—1 have bean a silent admirer of yours a long tlms, bull taw that to many ol tbe cousin* wrote to you that I was afraid we might worry you. lam going to Mhool, My home to the tweeuat place In tho world, hut I expect *11 girl* think that about their home* Will tome or the cousins or friends whose ages ore be tween fourteen end sevenleeu correspond with mo, Ella Tribble, cunenille, Cx-I am a farmer*’ denghter fourteen yean and am golngto Mhool I had one pet and It died and I am so sorry. I with you would come to tee me. 1 waa gtod to hear from Lucy Osborn. I send you oo* of my card* Mattie and Vtaeto Thoms* Palmetto, 0*-Wo era mils country girls ten and eleven years old. We have a nice mile garden and English pear an In bloom* I lov* th* name Baeie because our memo's name. Our nap* to deed, is lives with tu. Vsells sends you s lock ol r. Frank M. Summers, Bcney, 0*-I am a little plncy woods boy fourteen years old. I am golngto school. I help msma wash tho dishes. My pep* (Lis, "Looks like a cat, but Isn't a oat, never was I Is a carpenter. My little brother has two white pet a cat, Act U may be a caff” I rats. Bobbie, Erie snd Mattie Dawson,Uutcbhecubbee, Ala.-We are sisters and love to read yonr paper •r.d tbe cousins' letters. Our uncle takes tbe paper snd we get an opportunity to read It occasionally. Mamie Joe Parker, Inrernese, Ala.—I am eleven I yean old; bare two brothers and one sister. My only pet is The Constitution, could not do with out!!. I guessed tbe answer to two riddles* I seal card for year scrap book. Lorlno Psmnore, Albemsre Female Institute, Charlottesville, Vs.—Many months have glided by since I last wrote you. At that tint I contem plated attending Wesleyan college, Macon, but tbe , great desire to see different placet led me to the ••old dominion.” I am within three miles of | Monticcllo, Jcfferron’s home. Although the moun- ... tMtutiftii yet I prefer tbe ■» return tbe coming sum- r by a fait, A R. Claire Dodd snd Maud Ashley. A. F. InstUote, a.—We are roommiate*, one a Georgia lassie and tbe other from across the "great father of waters," >aouri Haring seen a cony of your paper , mined to write to too. Wie are far from •Lome sweet home” and friends, attending college .n Virginia, We slab yon all health and happL nets dear Annt Husie. and prosperity to all your I nomerour nephews and nieces. F Note—I am quite interested In your letters, girl*; lope yon will stody bard. Don't forget while yo.i cultivating )0« minds that it is necessary to Tenn Phillip#, Maysrillc, Ark.—I live on a form and do all kinds of farm work. I go to reboot and try to learn fost, so I can get my education and do lometblBgelae. I take great Interest la trying to get tbe largest number of bead-marks; 1 got tbe * * *~it like to tend 1 can ride or Nannie Rutherford, Nebo, Ky.—My father is a rcwintacribcrand I like the letters ao much, v ould like to become a cousin. Mr father keeps hotel. Our town is small; ten miles from county rest. It n Lie Urge, A meric us, Ga.-I have been want* fog to write, but did not know bow to direct my letters until this week. I hart no pets, and am not going to reboot, will not go until next fall. I have never seen a letter In The ConsriTtmow from Americas. I wish some of tbe other childre.i would write. When is a bonnet not a bonnet? Beria McNiell. Saltillo, Mbs.-I am thirteen year* old. Onr school is oof. My papa takes your paper and we etijoy reading It very much. IhaveasbUr older than mystlf and a brother younger Mella Tevane, Loll, Ga.—I am a formers’ daughter. I am not going to school now, but paps talks of sending me. I would like to correspond with romeofthe cousins and exchange crock* t patterns. I can crochet, knit, piece quilts, str. ptriem on tbe ergan, cut by measure, 1 have many kinds of flowers. We have planted our flower seed, Msry Ann Elisa Price, Price's itorc, N. a—I see ro many writing to you, thought I would write. I have a little sister. I help cook and milk. I wish I could sec yon. Early Patton, ShubutaTMliw-My teacher Is sick with pneumonia, so I am not going to school now. p »j* 5“.»*"** orM :*° «">ve I" Florida We havo visited Florida three times. I Uke to tire there be. cause I can go In swimming all the year. I Uke to read your paper, especially tbo lettem I have guessed several of therlddles. V0 George F. Forrest, Thomuville, Ga.—I am a llttlo hoy and am living on a farm nlno miles from 1 he m at villc. 1 am going to school now. Ida McAllister, Ruston, La.—Believing TiieCow stjtution visits inoro hemes than any other pa per in the world. I take tbls method of Inquiry of a little girl, who was left an orphan In Memphis, Tenn., during ths yellow fever epidemic of 1878, her father’s name was G. G. Duncan, his last wife was a Mrs. Marion, of Atlanta. The child referred to is Maggie Duncan, a daughter of his fir tt wife. Any information ofher whereabouts will be highly appreciated. 8. R Gibson, ML Zion, Ga.—I am a constant reader of The Constitution and especially tho wemau’s department. In reply to U. A. Quitman, my experience Is that panties grown in boxes do better, aud uso homo fertilisers. For removing grease, place a, piece of brown paper over tho grease spot and iron with hot Iron. Margaret N. Moffett, Hancock Co., Ga.—I am nearly twelve years old, and go to aehool to my msma. I am always cither head or foot in my class, (only myself and a little bov about ray own ago are lhe»cholar*,)we recite pieces every Friday.I love to retd the letters, especially Aunt Susie s, they are so full of love and sympathy. I have a pretty llttlo rat-trrricr like yours; we brought her frutn Atlanta; •he is named Fannie; she has hardly any teeth now and her eyre are diin with age, but runs rab bits and hunts rats almost as ul mule as in her young dsyr. Old "Don” Is another pet, a unbio setter, and lie runs wild at the sight of a gun. Tho wild spring flowers are coming up. violets and forget-me-nots. How 1 lovo to hunt them. Annie Clare and Nlsbet Stovall Kendrick, Han cock Co., Ga.—ab Aunt Magglo Is going to send you a letter we thought we would write too. We llvo on a farm and have a nice time playing and help ing mama. We have a Utile sitter, site can walk and talk, we love her so much. We have lots of pets, dogs, a cat, and mama ha« some pretty llttlo chickc ns. We xo to school to our "little grandma,” call her "little” because our other grandma la so large. We send you a little card for your scrap Kittle Taylor, Bollngbroke, Ga.—I am going to school now and havo to walk three and a quarter miles; we have a thIrty-four scholars. I help mama all 1 can what Utile time I am at homo, I help wash dishes, feed the chlokena, churn, sew and knlL 1 am eleven yean old and weigh eighty- seven pounds. Pauline Gooden, Alpine, Ala.—We are all anxlooa for tbe arrival of The Constitution every week. Z am not going to sohool this session, but teach my title aiater and brother half the dav and practico n the evening. I am fourteen years old. I havo been ihiouah Davies’ arithmetic, algebra and as- a onomy. Hope to go to school again next fall. •mi wishes some ono wuuhl give a reelpo for but termilk custard. 1 am knitting English Ucv: if any ono wishes the directions l will send them. Biddles and Answers. What 1* the difference between a hungry boy and a glutton T-One longs to eat and ihe other eatg too long. How long did Cain hate his brother ?—Ae long as he was Abel. What la It goes on its hcad?-A tack .hWA*?2 L'Er ttuoh When Is a blacksmith In danger of creating a row In tho alphabet T—When he makes a poke R and sliovo L-whon he makca a "pokor and ihovel.” _ "Olad Tiding* For Mothers." Who would escapo the pains and danger* of child-birth. Heut free. Alro, "Men’s Diseases,” men only. Address Dr. Htalnbsok Wilson, Atlan ta, Georgia. wky,ISL It Is a curious fact that whllo the names of all our animals are ofhaxon origin, Norman names are ghen to tbe flesh they ylsld. Wanted MVantad I Every one who Intends to build should rend for onr catalogue of mantloe. We will be glad to mall you one. lAFontaino & May, The onion was almost au object of worship with (ho Fgyptians 2.0U0 years before tho Christian era. It flmcamo from Inula. Unimex’ Sure Con BooUi Waih Dentifrice. Cnn, C TtitouShlm Bright. From tbs Arkansas, Trarstcr. 3« sgecklo hen's erolnglDf, for ah* to tr hippy % inn shines bright, good Lawd; An’ she knows widln her hssrt flat wo'so (win. hah got sr heap o’ lie knows Sghi7 l »Mll , i , at 1 Jl#''i^foJs**r eomlu long Bosun shines bright.good Lawil; / dal, tali, am do reason dot he's tonin’ nphlg "’"lie can shines bright, good Lawd. Ob, ds spring am or coinin’, doan ycr know, doan yer snow, Ob, do spring un or coinin’ doan ycr know; Kurdeplow'aganurrunoln’ In do row, lads Farfl" plow’s gunler rnnnln’ In de row. Do budsdaamorswollln’, dough do a’r Is sorter itosnn shines bright, good Lawd; Da knows whutda’s erdofn’, for ds ain’t nobody’s fool. Do ran shlneo bright, good Lawd; Do rooster’s mighty happy os ho strata rrroon’ do l0t ' Do rah shlneo bright, good Lawd: But tot Wm go.rbead, for l ll hab him lo do pot. Do sun shines hrbtht. good Lawd: n* thinks he's mighty .mart, ’ca so bo's got It hour* and home, Desno shines bright, good Lawd: But dsn ( wid all his seme, w'y de frue' It bit h(i De ran shines bright, good Lawd. TUTT'S FILLS torpid bowels. DISORDERED LIVER, nnd MALARIA. s/mpequ.smdkto thalr .xmtence i X^u^f app.llt., v.w.1. cuitl... trick II..a. or «« toTy* _ _i «>r It"ring n*g’l.etcd '■“■““‘F. ..’xxf...... ft'liitl.rtnwatch* ““•'‘hooso oranmmiy •hat act. directly rastb.Lliror. Assurer madldne TBTT-M Thetr action on tbo wltii Ami f work and are a perfect j ahtidote to malaria.1 Wa.»7»k*m caassaiviwa s.r, I aorU-dAwkly sna wed Irt I cola in «# R