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WONMGDOM. Letters, Recipes and Clippings for our Fair Readers. BY MRS. WILLIAM KINO. RIFTED OVER. •‘As tender mother, guiding baby steps, When places come at which the tiny feet Would trip, lift up the little ones in arms Os love and set them down beyond the harm, go did our Father watch the precious child ted o'er the stones by me who stumbled oft Myself, but led my darling on. pt saw the sweet limbs faltering, and saw Jlo'igh ways before us, where my arms would fail. Bo reached from heaven, and, lifting the dear child, Who smiled in leaving me, He put her down Beyond all hurt, beyond my sight, and bade Her wait for me! Shall I not then be glad, And thanking God, press on to overtake T' o Industrial School for Women. The subject of a more thorough education for our girls, is, we are glad to see, interesting the women of our laud very generally. This Is evidenced by the communications that con stantly appear in our daily papers from women bringing the subject before the legislature and asking for help. Certainly it is something in which every woman should be interested, and should lend a helping hand to advance the cause. When we look around and see what miserable opportunities our girls of the humble classes have for enabling them to procure an education, or to fit themselves in any way to battle with life, it becomes a serions matter for pur consideration. There is among our girls a perfect mania for teaching, and yet all cannot teach, and many that do, are not competent. Take for instance the free school system in the country; half of the teachers are perfectly in competent. I receive letters constantly from young girls who tell me they have been teach Inga year, and they spell much and such with a t —"mutch,” etc. Children write that their teacher requires a letter to be written once a week, and they decide to write their school letter to me. It is sent after being submitted to the teacher, and scarcely a word in it spelled correctly, and never a capital I, but most of the other words begin with capitals where you would least expect them. Teach ing is all that is left for these girls; making a living by the needle is unprofitable, for want of opportunities, while cooking and housework require much training besides the physical Strength, which many women do not possess, and therefore, cannot undergo manual labor, jhore is then nothing left but for true benevo lence to open up a larger field of labor appro priate to the strength and condition of our sex. This can be done by our legislators, and should be. Is it fair that the boys should receive all the advantages and the girls none? and yet this is What is being done all over the south, with, however, some exceptions, which it delights us to note. Georgia has heretofore taken the lead in all good works, and is truly the empire State of the south, but she has allowed her sister state, Mississippi, to leave her far be hind in the good work of educating and ad vancing women; all praise to the noble men of Mississippi who are helping in this grand work. This is what they have done, the legis lature has enacted a provision for an in dustrial school for girls: "The law specifies that the board of trustees created by the act shall be charged with the establishment and maintenance of a first-class Industrial institute and college for the educa tion of white girls of the state of Mississippi, in the arts and sciences, at which such girls may acquire a thorough normal school educa tion, together with a knowledge of kinder garten instruction, also a knowledge of tcle granhy, stenography and photography; also a knowledge of drawing, painting, designing and engraving in their industrial application; also a knowledge of book-keeping, with such other practical industries as from time to time, to them may be suggested by experience, or tend to promote the general object of said institute and college to-wit: fitting and preparing such girls for the practical industries of the age.” Why cannot Georgia do the some for her daughters. Would this not be a good way to dispose of a part of the surplus in our treasury ? There are many positions occupied by men (who are strong and able to go out and do hard work) that could be filled by women, had they only been fitted by education for them; this is what an industrial school will do. This subject is dear to my heart, and would be to any who could read tho hundreds of letters I get weekly from all over the land begging for work, and asking, “What can I do to make a living?” Let our women keep this subject constantly before the public; it is tho only way in which we can hope to accomplish anything; by constant importunity we will at last succeed. o Betsy Hamilton’s Way to Laundry a Hand kerchief. Who docs not like to hear from Betsy Hamilton? Well, I am going to tell you of how Betsy told me a good way to wash a handkerchief. I was walking down the street the other day and who should I meet but Betsy herself, if does one good just to get a sight of her; her bright face and merry eyes do you as much good as the sunshine. She said: "I want to tell you somethsng for your Woman’s Kingdom. Do you see this hand kerchief?” and she showed mo a pretty em broidered one) "well, I will tell you how I washed it. Took a little warm soapsuds, rub bed it hard, had a little thin starch to put it in, and then after wringing it out stuck it up on the looking glass; when it was dry it was ready to use,” and there it was looking just as nice as if it had been done at a first-class laundry. A handkerchief done in this way needs no ironing. Now this is something worth knowing, for when people are away from home, and living in hotels washing cost a good deal, and such little things as handker chiefs can be done in one’s room. I promised to tell you all that Betsy says you must be patient with her. She has not written in sometime, but it won’t be long now before you Will hear from her again. o BAD MANNERS OF HUSBANDS. A friend was spending the day with mo yes terday. and while hLo was here our pastor called. Aftei be left, the friend said: “Did you ever nc.t:ce with what respect Mr. Conrad speaks of his wife and how courteously he treats her at all times?'' I nodded assent, and my friend went on: “I suppose my husband Is as good a man as ever lived, but Ids mother did not train him to be courteous to ladies. Bis sisters were his slaves, and thereby he Is spoiled as a husband. I wish I could train several hundred boys to 1 e husbands for the girls of the next genera tion. Do you suppose they'd consider it their pre rogative to drive the girls out of the ea.-iest chair, take tiie sunniest corner of the room, the tert place by tho light, throw books, pai>ers or slippers down for someone to put away, and grow up with the Id a theta wife must be the valet and the rest of the household stand respectfully by to obey orders? You smile, but this Is anything but a subject to laugh ov‘3r Yesterday was a droa lftil dr yat our bouse, hut I don't b . Here it was so very unlike Sun day at oth' rlx m t here there are young ebl d on. The baby Retted all Saturday night and I awoke with a h.a<lael.c. James complained because the baby kept him a a use. but I know be slept pretty well tho whole night through. Tho children were fretful from ■> e legitimate cau-o or another and everything. went wrong, as It . . .1.. ..<T (k It. Tlu> cofleo didn't suit James: tto oyster, were over .fine, the clean s:dr‘ I lout didn't snatch a< . :L- u .’.lur be wanted to wear; * button-bole an’ too btg:a weak qttuvinu, wrU'.la'id, and II grew wor-o th . longer l> . , d at it A pone of gins* was cracked in lite kit-!.en. It Lal bent cracked a month, but Janna )■ .d n t • en it Tho clu'.dr r.’s manners at table were g’«ic< worse, and 1 was made to ft that 1 saw very metb .xut as bu Uwj*r and mother. W ..so THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION: ATLANTA. GA.. TUESDAY, OCTOBER Ifi. 1888. we knelt at family prayer I had the baby and both tho boys to look after, and it was, with me, more watching than praying, for I would not have had them for their own sakes have dist urbed James for the world. I wanted to pray and wished James would think to pray for me; indeed, I felt os though I needed the prayers of the whole . luireb. I did get a chance between quieting the baby and hush ing the mischief of tho boys to -ay, "Oh, my Father,” and catch tho quick iv.d loving reply, •'Here, my child," feeling so quieted and so sure of the fact, God knows. When it wns u time for church I was too tired to go, but James could not understand it if I expressed a desire to remain at home, so I always go. After much humble coaxing he harnessed the horse aud I felt it would be a rest to ride, but, oh dear! he drove to the front gate just half an hour before time for service. 1 looked through the blinds and said: “In a minute, James; it is early yet.” “Early.” he shouted back, “it s time we were at church this minute.” Os course every pin bent as I tried to fasten the bow at my neck; my bonnet string loosened; a feather on my bonnet became unfastened aud stood ud like a blue jay 8 crest. But Janies calmed my nerves by calling every five seconds, “Come! If you don’t hurry I must drive off and leave you.” At last, every nerve tingling, and the tears standing in my eyes, I grabbed parasol, handkerchief, p a er book, c retri bution money, gloves, and crying • goodbye” to the children, rushed for the carriage just as the first bell rang, and found we'd half an hour in which to ride a mile. James pulled out h ; s watch and remarked that the town clock was fifteen minutes 100 slow. I wanted to reply, but was too <xh ousted, for which no doubt satan felt sorry. As 1 rode along Ith >ugh of the times before we were married, that James had waited for me hours where he now waited minutes, and then expressed his being so well re paid by the pleasure of my company. Am I less in teresting as a wife, a mother, a companion, than I was when only a simpering school girl? When we were married he promised to love and honor and cherish me, and yet I actual y believe that his hasty, unguarded words and his unguarded manner have caused me more sorrow, more heart aches than all other trials combine J. When my baby died I could lean my head on his bosom and felt sure of sympathy; when properly went from us it was a common trouble and his admiration of my courage took away somewhat of the sting; but these little pricks, these constant stabs, this nll-the-time feeling as though one sat on a dynamite keg and a slow match was burning somewhere—ah, this is the ex perimentum crucis. Perhaps I don’t know what love, honor and cherish mean, but it seems as though loving kindness aud gentleness ought to go hand-in-hand with love. And honor—why, he speaks to me sometimes as he does to his dog. We cherish treasures. I think lam James’ treasure. I think my husband loves me better than he did when we were married. lam not telling you faults you have not seen in my husband, 1 am telling you nothing new. Alas! no, and the worst of it is James is quite like many other men In these respects, better than some and not very unlike others. All, from Adam down, praised Eve during the honeymoon; found fault with “this woman Thou gavest me,” yet loving her so well they would rather take the outside of Paradiso with her than the whole of Eden without her. So to blame and find fault and so hard to be courteous aud kind. I really believe husbands never think how their unkind ways hurt. They don’t realize the differ ence to us—for instance, in their manner when they come to dinner. All day the wife has been alone with the children and servants, and is more hungry for a kind w rd from her husband than an Epicurean feast. lie conies in just as the dinner bell rings. “For a wonder dinner is once ready on time,” tlie husband says. Couldn’t ho have saved that heart-stub by saying: “That’s a pleasant sound to a hungry fellow,” and what hinders him from adding what would be milk and honey to a weary soul all the rest of the day—nay, all the rest of her life—“you are ft good wife, Cornelia.’-’ And if dinner is not quite ready vhy need he say: “Os course not; never is.” In working mottoes for the homo, why basnet some one taken Wesley’s remark, “I’d as Soon Swear as Fret,” instead of hanging up “I Need Thee Every Hour.” When I think I have a Lard time I just think of tho women who have no servants, but who them selves care for the children, wash, iron, cook, mend, churn, milk, carry wood and water, ail ior less than an Irish servant girl’s wages. Os course men appre ciate their wives, of course they do, but they keep their polite manners and courteous way so men's wives. One time James thanked me for giving him room beside me at a concert, and then sort of apologized for being polite by saying he. thought it was my sister Mary. My friend made some other remarks, I*ll give them next time. Mrs. C. F. Wilder. A Few flood Suggestions. A Girl’s Toilet Articles—A sensible girl will not keep ft lot of cosmetic and drugs on her toilet table, but there are a few articles she should always have in a convenient place. She should have an array of glass-stopped bottles containing alcohol, alum, camphor, borax, ammonia and -.dycerine or vase line. A little cainphor and water may be used as a wash fcr tho mouth and throat if the breath is not sweet. Powdered alum applied to a fever soro will prevent it from becoming very unsightly or notice able. Insect stings or eruptions on the skin are re lieved by alcohol. A few grains of alum in tepid water will relieve people whose hands perspire very freely, rendering them unpleasantly moist. A few drops of sulphuric acid in the water aro also bene ficial for this purpose and are also desirable for those whose feet perspire freely. We should always recommend care in the use of scented soap in many cases the perfume is simply a dis guise for poor quality. A good glycerine or honey soap is always preferable. Os course, one may rely on scented soap from a high-class manufacturer, tut it usually costs more than it is worth. It addition to the soap for bathing, white Castile should be kept for wash ing the hair. Occasionally a little borax or ammonia may be used for this purpose, but it Is usually too harsh in Its effects.—Rural New Yorker. A Perfect Horne. —“The most perfect home I ever saw whs a little house into the sweet incense of whose fires went no co tly things. A thousand dol lara served as year's living for father, mother-and three children. But the mother was the creator of a home; her relations with tlie children were the most beautiful I have ever seen; every inmate of tho house involuntarily 1 o :ed into her face for the keynote of the day, and it always rang clear. From the rosebud or clover leaf, which, in spite of her hard housework, she always found time to put be side our plates at breakfast, down to the story she Lad on hand to read in the evening, there was no intermissian of her influence. She has always been and always will be my ideal of ft mother, wife and home-maker. If to her quick brain, loving heart and exquisite face bad been added the appliances of wealth and enlargements of wide culture, hers would have been alsolutely the ideal home. As it was. it was the best I have ever seen.”—The late Helen Hunt. Good Teeth.—Good teeth moan-to a certain ex tent-good digestion and. consequently, good health, while bad teeth often racon the contrary. Too many people force the stomach to do theovork that the teeth should have done, and the much abused, long-suffering stomach rebels at this new function thrust upon It aud the most dangerous re sult follow as a natural consequence.—National Stockman. Utilizing Peapods.-Ada Jenness-Mllter’s Press, a magazine which has been enlarged and improved, eays: Dr. Jacobsen is authority for a ready method of utilizing the delicious marrow that lie- among the fibres of the peapod and which is sweeter and better than the pea« themselves, which, when of the best sortß and at their best, arc the first of all veg 4, tables for find flavor, tenderness, succulence and nutritiousness, bo save for use ad the ti nd _r sweet pulp of the shells, separate ! from the troublesome fibre which prevents t: eir me with (he seeds in most sorts of pea?. Dr. Jacobsen directs to boil the shells well in water, to which has ixjen added a llv.b carbonate of soda; then st re in through a cloth, and, after adding some sugar to the liquid, boil it down till thick. The extract thus obtained will keep for any length of time without becoming moldy, and a teaspoonful added to a bowl of soup gives it tho flavor of fresh grcOu pea- 4 , besides add ing to its material quality. o_ COHR ES JONI >E NCK. Aunt Pal, Dark < orner, Toxas; Thinking I might bca’-lc to contribute a little mite to our Kingdom, I will endeavor tl»«s nv ruing to answer the inquiries of some of th? wist rs. A good recipe h<s teen given fcr iroventh.x skipp. r« in Joint bog w at. As there with, 1 will give another, which 1 hwrw tried many years and tliid infriUatle. Flrt, pack down the hams In i alt, u»l ng a layer of oatns aid a layer of two W'-ek', then Lang up and smoko wlU* hickory until cured; n< Le a Pas • f I Ir.ck pepper and m .l.i *e>. put it cn the frosty part < f the ham aud aIM) cu U« tough end. ' l »i:*rr 1 will not go about black pe I* r, and Lams cured th.swavaro nut salty. Crno of lie siat.ra wULcI to know U some pretty pieces of music. I heard a lady play a piece last week when I merged out of Dark Corner and went to town. It was the prettiest piece I ever listened to. It is called "Visions of Home,” and can be bought of C. H. Ditson & Co., New York, ior 40 cents. I want all the sisters to send and get a copy. It Is a bran new piece just out, and beautiful indeed. Mrs. C. V. A., Auburn, N. C.t For fear some sister from reading my article last week way over salt their chickens. 1 will say that 1 use only one teaspoonful of sal Ito a quart of meal. I wr.s busy last week drying corn for winter, and if the sisters have never dried any, if they will try it I think they will be like my family—like it better than the canned corn. I have my corn gathered that I want to dry, and while lam picking and washing it, I have a largo boiler ou the stove half full of water heating, and ns soon as 11 boils, J put in what corn the water will cover, and just as toon as it is hot through I take it out and put in more, till it is all scalded; then I cut tiie corn from tire cob and spread on a sheet in the sun. Tho reason I spread on a sheet it is easier handled and nice way to dry. It takes only two days to dry perfectly: then it is no more trouble. When I want to cook it I put in soak tho night before,as it will not do to put in soak soon In morning. Early corn is much better than late; there is not so much husk on it. Lucretia Renfroe wants to know what is good for chickens that stand aud sleep. Use sulphur in their food, and be care ful where they roost. It is lice that makes small chickens stand and sleep. Tlie sisters have so much to say about ligl.tb.ead, but not .one word about light biscuit and muffins, wl.leli I think much better. I will give my way of making them. To 1 quart of fiour I use J-j teaspoonful of soda, a little salt and lard about tho size of a turkey egg: mix lard throughly in the flour: mix up the flour quite soft with buti.r nilk; do not work but very little. Make out the biscuit aud put in pan in front of stove over ush I ox, and let them rite till everything else is nearly done; then j ut in stove and bake with a quick fire, and I will insure light bi cuit. For muffins, I put my pan or rings on stove as soqu as tlie fire is started; then put 1 cup of water ia a bowl, break into it 1 egg, beat thoroughly: then put in 1 teaspoonful of salt, % teaspoouful of soda, 1 cup of meal; beat in smooth; then pour in 1 cup of butter milk aud beat good. Grease pan and potu iu and bake quick. "E. E. H.,” Thomson, Ga.: My sympathies were so aroused for tho lady suffering from neuralgia, whose friend in last issue gives an account of and asks for some remedy. Though quite ieeble myself, I cannot restrain from making this effort to help her. Neuralgia is consequent upon too much acid in t :e system, and if die lady of Teatesville, N. C„ thus afflicted, will get 25 cents worth of common prepared chalk from tlie druggist, and take one good tcaspooaful in half aglass of water three times a day one hour before each me»l; she will counter act this acid und thus strike at the root of her disease. Put the chalk iu the glass first, then pour ou tho waler, slicing all the time, and drink before tho come its settle. Now this will not lessen the paiu at first, but persevered in, and kept u.i like clock work, it will so weaken die disease, that die attacks after awhile will bo less violent, and God willing, at lengtli cease altogether. In the mean time to relievetlie dreadful torture of these repeated spells, nothing gives ease quicker than pills com posed of X grains each of morphine and quinine. Chalk treatment will also help rheumatism. Mrs. J. P. Long, Cooksville, Miss.: It has been some time since I wrote to die Kingdom, but I lead the letters every week with a great deal of Interest. dVe could not do without The Constitution; Bill Arp's letters are worth more than we pay for the paper. Our country fair at Macon will ojen about the middle of this month, aud we are particularly anxious to attend this year, rs Bill Arp will deliver the opening address. I was very much interested in Aunt Susie's loiters to tho children while travel ing nenb. I tool: the sumo trip last summer that she did, only we went from Virginia to New York on a steamer. 1 think Virginia is delightful, and would like to live up there. The scenery is beauti ful. There are so many tunnels iu West Virginia d.ey kept the lamp burning half tlie day. It took us nearly (en minutes to pass through one of them. We spent several hours at Charlottsville aud visited the homo of Titumas Jefferson—Monticello. It is a beautiful place, on top of die Blue Ridge mountain. His grave is near by. Ilis first tomb was so defaced by relic hunters, the government erected a new monument several years ago and enclosed it by a high iron rai ing. But I noticed the corn rs of tho new monumout had born chopped off. Wish the editress would give us the recipe for tlie ligiitbrcad. Her piece on "A Loaf of Bread” was beautiful. Would like to exchange some music witli some member of die Kingdom. I have several pretty pieces. Mrs. H. M. Bradford, Garland, Texas: Allow mo through tho g<x>d old Constitution to s ay to "G. F. C.,” Yeatesviile, N. C„ that I can recommend iron wood bark for cold and cough. Take the Inside bark, cut up fine, pack closely in a bottle or small jar and cover with good whisky; let it stand twenty four hours. Dose, it tnblespoouful three times aday. Or take tko Lark and boil in water until a strong tea is made; when cool, add alcohol to prevent sour ing. Dose the same as above, I have used it both was s for ten years, and would not give it for all patent medicines for colds and cough, I have often thought I would have the receipt published, but neglected until I noticed a call. Thisremedy is quite cheap, the iron wood bark being a common growth of the old states. Should any one nso it, and it proves good, hope to hear from them through Woman's Kingdom Mrs. Fannie Gordon, Granbury, Texas: I would be glad to exchange any of the below named E.ied aud plants for good thrifty pit flowers of any kind, or lilies, violets and pansies. I would also like to have a magnolia. Os flower seeds I have the fol lowing kinds: White hyacinth bean (a vine), perriwinkle, three colors; Mexican morning glory, a beautiful vine which blooms in clusters and stays open all day, cypress, red and white, marigold and wine colored; larkspur, blue and white; Job's tears or grass beads, celesta, red and white; salvld, morn ing glory. balsam, standing cypress, a native of Texas: variegated white and yellow four o’clocks, balloon vine, sweet bazil, arasia seed or shrub, cut tings of choice monthly roses, honeysuckle, four kinds, althea, crape, myrtle, running roses, roots of splendid spring roses and white and purple lilies, white aud purple iris, rooted single geraniums, chrysanthemums aud rose vine, a beautiful hardy vine with a flower exactly like a rose. I have also different kinds of books and papers to exchange for plants or other books. Any one wishing to ex change, address as above. Elize, Lexington, S. C.: "S. D.” wishes to know Os the pamphlet "Gems of Art and Poetry,” with pictures of “Gosemite Valley,” etc. Send to F. M. Lupton, 03 Murray street, New York. Price 25 cents, and is tilled with beautiful engravings und poetry. I will be much obliged If the sisters can assist me in getting a position to teach children under 13 or 14 years old, or a situation as companion to a nice lady. I would like a position as soon as possible. I am very anxious for a school or some employment, give references. Address Box 70, Griffin, Ga. Mrs Beulali Cason, Cason, Texas; I wish to know if any one will exchange anything they have that will help to beautify her home for music. I have a large lot of Instrumental music und a lot of songs and Instruction books. Hany one will address me us above I will send them a list of all my music. I have no instrument and have no use for music now. Mrs. G. Apple, Austin, Ark.: I wiali to tell the North Carolina sister how I make lye soap. To 1 gallon of good lye add 1 pound of clear grease, as to say 11 gallons of lye add 20 pounds of scraps; don’t toll. If you wish It to make quick, warm, ana stir frequently. Best wishes for tlie Kingdom, "J.,” Griffin, Ga.: I have heard of several In stances of young ladies securing employment through your kind suggestion. Will you please in form me it you know of any lady who would like a companion? Will not object to going out of this state, and will become traveling companion If necessary. Bretol reference given. Any one wish ing u coiupuuion uddics* J." P. O, Box 227. Grlttm, Georgia. Childbirth Made Euuy By a wonderful medicine offered by ns. This remedy, aft' r thirty yeais’ trial, proves to bo the panacea for woman's sufferings. After an active practice of thirty years Madam Chavelle began the use of this remedy, which she calls her Legacy U> aulieriug woman. It gives tone ' . '4. 4 ! y tinued d>"'i.s.mi Md rell-vea the gnawing, grind ing ia n.uln.iys e*lerieuceil by pregnant svoratn, uit'i alien trio hour of coniine mein. mri. e», Hie part bn .11.'is- a provlou ly put In good condition by tlie um of this Legacy, tiie lata.r is of short duration, the pains neither so severe nor so prostrating us usual, tho womb Is hold In Its proper position, which could uot have existed without It* use. Price tl.oo. Bond tor circular and Information to Legacy Co., 21 West Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ua. THE YOUKG FOLKS. Bright and Interesting Fetters for tlie Coming Mon and Women. BY AUNT BUBIK. [This is a Corner set aside for the Lit tie Friends of The Constitution for their entertainment and de velopment in the art of Letter-Writ!ng. i “I am a little girl 13 years old ; I have hoard papa talk about the war so much that I some times imagine that I was an old soldier myself and try to write things about the war 1 send you a specimen ; if you think it worth a space in our columns you can publish it. Farmersville, Ala. Lizzie C. Lavender, Ode to the Dead Who Wore the Grey. Blest bo the spot And hallowed the day That covers the bodies That wore the grey. Who fought like heroes With ail their might For the cause they thought Both just and right. Their lives for their country They offered up; Although it was bitter, They drunk the cup. They died for a cause They could not save, But still they sleep In an honored grave. Sleep on dear comrades While wo drop a tear, For the memory of you Is to us still dear. May wo reunite In heaven above Where there is no warfare, But all is love. o [All letters for this column must be ad dressed to The Constitution.) correspondence:. Mamie Fonville, McCray, N. C.: Hero I am a perfect stranger! though I haven’t tlie slightest doubt but what I will be kindly welcomed by one and all. I have for tho last twelve months anxious ly read all your dear letters with the greatest pleasure and interest. Some of them have touched the tender chords of my heart and brought teals to my eyes, while others have been so bright and full of fun, I could not suppress a-mile—l might say a big, hearty laugh. I will not a'tempt to give you a description of my home,or w’ at. lum engaged iu doing, but rest assured my home is pleasant, and that lam always bqsy. I think it is a sin to be idle. Now my dear cousins—for Hint I will call you— please allow me to makca suggestion, which 1 hope you will think prudent, and one that I think Aunt Susie will approve. Every Friday evening at 8 o’clock, let us all kneel in prayer, and ask God to bless our dear Aunt Susie and lielp us to be noble men aud women. It will cost us nothing, and yet I am sure God will hear us and bless us for it. Why, the very angels In heaven will rejoice to hear little voices all over the United States, earnestly pleading for a blessing from Him, who bears und blesses tho feeblest petition ever uttered. I have often thought it would be a happy privilege for us all to meet Aunt Susie in this life and clasp her hand in ours, but we know such a thing is impossible. So let us all strive to enter in at the straight gate tliat leads to glory and to God, aud meet her in that celestial city, not made with hnnis; eternal in the heavens, where our blessed Sa', ior will give us a cordial wel come and make us u bund of happy ungols, Instead of a band of happy cousins, ■Willie Boesser, Little Rock, S. C.: Well cousins. I have only come to make a short pop call. I thought perhaps our Cousin Carter Black had got lost In that tre But I see ho bus escaped from tlie Cows. Hut oh! he Is In another scrape; his girl bus broke his heart. Isn’t that bad? 1 would ndvlso you Cousin Carter, to eat a little cold hominy for supper. I have hoard that is good to cure thoro who are love-sick. I suppose Mr. Crockett thinks lie has placed himself in a bad box. Perhaps he will bo more careful in the future concerning bis talk, for I tntnk some oi the girls have raked him over tlie coals considerably. However, I would suty write ugnln and express your opinions, lot the cidns fall where they will. I cun keep house and cook it little, but lam not so fortunate ns an uncle of mine. Ho used to tell tho girls that he could take tlie griddle, shake the hoe-cuke and toss it up the chimney, then run out and catch it before it fell to the ground. Tliat is doing remarkably well. What lias become of our old bachelor? wish lie would write again, I hope Cousin Carter will let me know If any sugges tions has benefited him any. Don’t let ll.rt girl bother you, but get another and then you can enjoy a good nap. If any oi the cousins wish to corre spond with a girl who will soon enjoy her fifteenth birthday, just address as above. Ola Parker, Americus, Ga.: Ola Flanders, write again; I liked your letter. Our school bus <I« .ed. I like to read nil of The Cohbtiti.tion, but like Wallace P. Reed’s and Charles Dickens’ pieces ami the children's columns the best. Paul Jems, 1 sympathize with you for having to nnrse a crying baby, but had rather nurse one that is crying than one that is always crying for me to nurse it. Little Bister lias not been crying lor mo to nurse hsr since I began writing, but she bus been shaking me so that I could not hail' write. She will be shaking me on one side, and I tell her to move; sbe wilt go around on the other side. At last I have got her to go out of the room where I am writing, but she will not stay long, for she hud not Lien out of the room but about five minutes when I heard some onessy to her: “Go and see where sister is." I would like to exchange crochet patterns with Veniey Bonnell. Katie Pearl Garnett, Sylvania, yGa.: I will bo pretty lonesome th is year, lor all my friends are go ing to school, (mama is going to teach me at home) and my sister Lucy has just gone off to Wa: bingteh to school. I know she will enjoy all the wonderful things you wrote in your letters about that beauti ful city. She said she was determined to drink out of the well at Lee’s homo anyhow. I have three grown half-brothers; one of them sent Lucy a picture of George Washington’s home, with himsel in agroupe in front ofit. I think ills a beautiful place. My baby sister is just getting over the dyph therla; I am rocking her with one hand wh! lei write this. Cousin Crockett, you think girls do nothing but read novels and crochet, do you? Well, I do neither; I have a good deal of work. I tell you; I do a great deni more than my 10 year old brother; he doesn't like to draw a bucket of water, even. “Indian Maldon,” write again; I liked you letter very much. Please tell me your real name. B. E. Br.clianan, Houston, Miss.; I have so long enjoyed the blessed privilege of reading the cousins’ letters, that I have concluded to write myself. I live near the progressive little town of Houston. There is a very f ne Normal college there under tlie supervision of Professor Abernathy, a splendid In strnctor. Will some of the cousins please send me some poetry for mv scrap book? If any one will correspond with me, write me, and I will gladly answer their letters. Would like a correspondent from Texas. What has become of Rob Roy, Carter Black and Paul Jones? they never write now. Come again buys, us your letters arc always Inter esting. T. N. Graham, Cokesbury, S. C.: I have long been a silent admirer of Tub Constitution. Tho truth is, I can’t keep silent any longer. I must express my good wishes for Aunt Susie and the young folks. Boys, you raised quite » sensation among thugiris when you said they did not work any. As lam a boy, it Is quite natural for me to take sides witli tiie girls. I don't think 1 ever saw a girl that did not work. The fact is they all work. Ut course some do more work than others, and in same Instances you find girls that work In tho field. But I don’t think any girl ought to do field work. I don’t mean to turn this into a debuting society; but that is my opinion. I will give you a question to answer. What day of the year do women talk lew? Would be glad to corruqsiiid with some of tlie girls. Katy Bell, Hubbard City, Texas- As I have be come very much lulerterosted In reading the letters in The CoNBTiTtTIoN, I have concluded towrite, if yon will admit another member Into your happy ■ i.', ■ ■! gitl Um bard .■ I, i•< ■iy 1 ■ '■ ■■ I.*’ i rood about twenty .even miles from Waco and about the same distance from Corclcanu; has a population of 2,000 and Is Improving da.ly. I tluuk It all would adopt tho risolution given us in the last raimbcrof Tux Constitution, we would hate a huger uuuiber of friends. Jamie Annie Julian, Woolley’s Ford, Ga.: It has been two years since I wrote Io you. Many tlilnits have happened slmo then. My dear sUtcr, Cuts, died one year ago last month; she was sick a long time. She sang and talked so beautifully about Jesus and death. I read all your letters about your trip; they were so interesting and instructive. I wish you would take a trip through tho mountains of north Georgia and call to see us. I know mama would nmko your visit p easant. Misses Mary mid Annie White, of your city, spent six weeks with us this summer. Their father and mother are mama's old friends. Misses Mary and Annie had u gay time roving over tho hills, boat riding and fishing. They think our home is tho pardi’it spot of Georgia. I think It. y. Crockett bad best not say anything more about the girls or he will get tho worst of It. Everybody is writing about fishing and hunting partus. Wo have had two. Boatgidlng and eating parties would be a more suitable n. mr for our ex cursions. Mumu and papa caught thirteen fish. 'Tanner Boy,” tho bride was 18 years of ago and the giooui 21 years old on their wedding day. I would like to correspond with some of tbo cousins 12 or 13 years of age. Nora King, Atlanta, III.: I’ve been reading Tim Constitution for several years and have been much interested in the Yeung Folks’ columns. The im provement is wonderful, and since so many of the older cousins have written to Aunt Susie, I thought that I would send a greeting for tho north. Hive on a farm. I'm writing tills letter on the kitchen table, where I can watch elder boil down, and every two minutes am quite suddenly interrupted by a small Cousin of Hie IrCMCUlluo gender buw, wants me to tie up a soro loot and to help him make “darts.” Just tliln.it of that Cousin Crockett and then say that girls don't have ty work. It would bo funny if that eider should happen to all boil away while I'm writing. Yon see my mother Is away and I'm “obleeged” to tend to it myself. If some of tlie cousins will come to see mo I’ll give them a drink of eider and a herd winter applo apiece. 1 was greatly amused at Undo Will’s letter on bis Wisconsin experience. His imagination wis certainly immense. Wo arc having very cool weather up here at present. Jock frost bus visited us several times and has nipped all tlie delicate plants and flowers. I enjoyed Aunt Susie's letters from the east and from Washington very much. Uncle Will, you do pretty well, but Aunt Susie can certainly beat you. What lios become of Anna aud Lyd'.n J’erkins? Come again girls. I see I'nm is oi t us large ns life in spite of the quarantine. Bay, Cousin I’am, now don’t tell It; I'll shed a teat for you. (If you don’t think I’m a little too old.) Freda, I saw your very nice letter and thought that 1 should like to correspond with you. If agreeable to you please write to address given. Books uro very dear friends; no danger of them ever chang ing. The pages that smile at us today will bestow a smile tomorrow. I often think that if some people I know and hear of would read more, there would be fewer complaints of them talking about their neighbors. Who ever heard of a book worm being a tattler’’ C. A. 11. W„ Norborne, Mo., much obliged for your answer to Percy Irwin’s.jUestlon— Who was the man with the iron mask? It is cvi dcntly a mystery. Miss Lydia I’crkins, I’m looking fur a letter from you before many days. What has become of I’aul Jones? I hope he hasn't come to an untimely cud from lils'.troitblos. That cider Is ready to set oil'. Good-bye. W. W. Webster, Little Itock.S. C.: As my brother is a subscriber to The Constitution, I have tho privilege of reading some very interesting letters from tlie cousins. lam tho son of n farmer and mechanic. 1 live In Marlon enmity, twenty-two miles north of Marlon village, which Is the county scat, and two miles and a half west of tho village of Little Hock, and elx miles from tho North Carolina statclinc. Marlon county, S. joining that of .Robeson, N. C. We have very fine farming lands, not very high or rolling eitlier, but well adapted to the raining ot all kind o. grain aud fruits, though cotton Is the staple product. Crops uro very gcxid in ibis section, though cotton has been dam aged a great deal by the recent (100 la of rain. Well, I will say a word to R. 8. C.; we would l e glad to hear from you often, lean cay one thing lor the old I’alinetto state, and that Is they are very indus tilous. I would like to slack.) liancis with Nina Howell. Let us bear from you again. Mudge, Virginia: I have nn inspiration to write to you. Boys, and some of tho girls too; why de you write so much about work? I’m tired ol’hear ing of it. Os course we weak, but I know none of nr do as much us wo ought to. At least not like we ought If we have to talk of it so much. My, what complaining; ar.d I thought this wonl.l boa nice letter, ns I felt inspired just then. Forgive me. Honestly 1 do enjoy your letters, as 1 do all of The Coi'STirUTiot.. Who of you went picnicking last Saturday? 1 did, or rather it was a may-pop hunt, ing, and it was fun, too, though I only foil in a creek we had to crow once. Wc were not contented with crossing the creek, but walked ever so far up stream on rocks. "To tlie work" now, bitt here’s u friend who says eeme go io my house and let's have some fun. Jam back home now, t-o let me tell you ot the lun. The parlor carpet had just been taken up; so after putting on an apron mid a towel on my hea l we went to work to sweep up. Djit wasn’t scarce a bit, I assure yeti. But to the luuny part— why right In tlie midst of brooins-out rushed u rut, and sueli yelling and rtriklng at the pour thing; why we Beared it nearly to death. We, clidurout from most girls, are not afraid of rata. Hattie Lane and (’uiTic clay Poole, Newberne, N. C.: We are in the same classes in school and study arithmetic, algebra, luitln, grammar, history, Uteri'. lure. Tales from Shakespeare, phlloeopey, spelling and definitions. 1 (Carrie) . rent the summer ut Mcfreiieud, N. C., and lihd a d.llghtful time. The surl-bntbing was splendid; it Is such a line bcaali. There was a game, fixh and oyster fair here lust winter. It was, of cours'’, uot entirely devoted to game, etc. It was enjoyed by all, but the art room and antique exhibits weie, wo think, the Lest, They are going to have it again. I do hope it will be a success. Uncle Will, I’aul Jones, Rob Roy aud "Bachelor,” write again. We will not do like many of tlie cousins—tell our ages, but wo will sny we are in our teens. Rev. 11. G. X’ear.-on, tlie great Uvango list, of whom many of you have heard, spent two weeks h re last February, and did a great deal ol good. Wo would like very much to correspond with some of the cons n«. Evie Saunders, Lewiston, N. C.: Mamnand sister are both gone today and I am keeping house, but I don’t know much shout It. I am going to start to school next week. I have hud a fine time this summer visiting my relatives In Hertford county. I went to » Sunday school celebration and enjoyed myself splendid. Tho girls go back on Mr. It. B. Crockett so bard I won't suy much about him, but I think we have more work to do than the boys. I will correspond with any of the cousins if they will write firot, for 1 love dearly to write letters, F. W. Huntsman, East Liverpool, Ohio: I bale from away up here among the natural gas. I enjoy reading the older eouslus' letters very much, and as they are writing olteucr than they did a year ago, I think our iblilmns arc getting very Interesting. This city Is the second in the United States In the manufacturing of nil kinds ot crockery and China ware. Cousins, ain’t it too bad to think ot the way thoso poor people In FlorldaaresulierlngVhavc to fly and leave all they have, or stay and get the fever, and perhaps file, It is getting quite cool up hero now. I will correspond With Borneol Hie cousins If they will send me their address. Narcissa Howell. Cusseta, Ga.: We haven't any railroad running V, our little town, but they antici pate having one In the near future. Tlie pro tracted meetings are In progress al the Hi thodist church in Cusseta. I attended I lie camp-meeting iu Harris oouuty; had a delightful time, and heard some of the best sermons I ever beard. 1 think Aunt Susie's letter from Washington city was just splendid. 1 wish 1 could have been with her In her rounds. I will give the cousins u question to answer. Iff were in Ibeeun and you wereoutoflt, what would the run become? 1 would like tocorre spend and exchange flower seeds with some of Hie cousins. (The dear little glil who wrote this letter died after only a few hours' slckne s, and tul» letter was found witli her letters.] Oline Asher, North Port, Ala.: I enjoy reading the conaHis’ letters so much. Wo moved from Illi noleto Alabama nine years ago. I like to live hero very well. My mother died when I was three years old; but I have u stop-mother. I’upft is u dock,r and a druggist. Ido not go to school now, but will start soon. 1 will ask a question or two. Who was tlie first king in tbo world? Wliat was it Hint spoke the truth and never did any harm, but never could have a sent In Leuven? ITeaso do ual laugh al this. I■ . -Il; .'ll SI ”1' .',k ll ', I sobool; my toaeLur is u very nice u* id er; her name Is Mias Bn 1 lie Harden. lum u little girl 7 y«/uis old. 1 live iu F* mutsvdie. iam studying Uic second r irt'lcr. arltliin».tle ti<4-p ller. As the, is iuy first ictlor, will you pieeau publish It. Plmiua Barrett, Bonk Mills, Ala.: It basbteu more than u yeui sdue 1 luudu my last visit io these columns. I can ace a gicat iiiiprovotneiit in the cousins'lttleia. Coiulns, 1 think we Lal LeiUr give Cousin Crockett a little rest; but I think If he could see some of tho sass Constitution cousins ho would bo tempted to ask-SGme of them to .share ins * joys and soothe his cares. Como again Crockett, and tell us if you have changed your mind about the girls. Aunt Susio, writo often; we are always glad to see a letter from you. 1 am a member of tho Christian church and am trying to live a Christian. I enjoyed Undo Will’s last letter very much. Lottie Turner, Monroe, Ga.: Wo have a new school teacher, and we like her very much; she is very small, and doesn’t look at all dangerous, so we arc not very much afraid of her yet. 1 have four sisters, two older and two younger than myself; ona brother, who is two years old; he is very sweet and knows the first lesson in the Sunday school Cata cism; can recit© two pieces of poetry very nicely. Now if any of the cousins have a little brother or sister who is smarter than mine, I will be glad to hear Item them. lam 13 years old and would like very much to correspond with Eomo of the cousins of my own age. John Leo Archer, Savannah, Ga.: I write to answer “Farmer Boy’s” riddle. When the man married tho woman he was 15 and she 15 years of age, “but after ten and half ten years” they had both aged fiften years; that would make him GO and she 30, which Is as Bis to 16. It has been raining here continually for some weeks and the floods from the mountains have reached us, carrying destruction to the rice crops of thia section, but the tun Is shining now and the skies are blue: the overfle wing Savannah will soon empty itself into the mlghbty ocean, and everybody will thank heaven that It was no worse. Eunice Raymond, Birmingham, Ala.: Taman ardent, admirer of the Young Folks’ column, and heartily desire to enlist on its roll of cousins. What a decided improvement in their letters lately, which is due to Aunt Susie’s patience and untiring elturts to make this department attractive. 1 cm anxious to exchange music with some of (he cousins. 1 have “March do L’Avent,” “When the Heart is Young” and “That Traitor Love,” which I wish to exchange for “Java March,” “Tlie Bridge” and “Spanish Cavalier.” Any one wishing to ex change can address a) above. “Bachelor,” of Greensboro, wo would bo glad to hear from you again. Cousin Tom Tatham, I would like to read a descriptive letter ot your home, as you say “it is one of the prettiest places in the world;” write again. If any of tho cousins would like to correspond with a Birmingham lassie, I would take pleasure in answering your letters. LihanL, Biggers. Covington, Ga.: Our school closed Friday. I went seven months. 1 like to go to Miss Rose. Hike my schoolmates. 1 have on© sister; she bos blue eyes and cnrley hair. Willie B. Glover. Oakland, Tenn.: I am a littlo girlUyeats of age. I. live in Littlo Rock, Ark., though my native state was Tennessee. lam visit ing my cousin here now. 1 have no pots to write about, sol will close with a i album verse: “When in some far und dis ant land This Hit’o vono you see, Think of tho friendly hand Ti.ut traced it here .or thee.” P. V. Williford, Chcnnbee, Ga.: School is out, and I don’t caxe much, though I like to go. My teacher’s name is MBs Annie Burge. There was not much fruit hero this year; the cold killed it. We all went to the Kunday school convention the 17th of August. 1 was one of the speakers. Wo had a very nice time. I went to Bronwood week before last and stayed two weeks and enjoyed it very much. I would like to corresjond with Annie Pearl Brownlee, Lisbon, Texas. J. M. R.. Days Gap. Ala.: I wish to join your happy circle; 1 feci that I am losing much t»y being outside of the Young Folks' corner, aud if you will allow me with my inceropekmey to join you l will feel grateful. 1 Lave long been an ardent r ader oj tho dear old Cob. Ti H TioN for three yea s Papa says ho don’t think he could got along uittiom the dear old Constitution, because it is a hearty sup potter of Cleveland und Thurman. Mag de M. Shelton, Prostou, Va.: I have coma this cloudy aitornoon for a short visit to Aunt Busio and tho littl; cousins. 1 love to read your letters. I tliiok the ehHdrcn have improved a great deal Ln their letters. Cftthrlnc Covington. Jefferson county. MbsWa nil love to read your j aper. 1 live ou a term, and I have seen where the b ;y ■ »ay tiie girls don't work* If they will eoinu down here they wiil sen three in my father’s cotton fl .!. B v try to live as the ‘-Hod Book says, wo make our living “by t'.ie Fv.cnt of our blow.” 1 have great sympathy for poorlßUe Mil dred Ford. Holman Britton, Oil Spring Hill, Ain.: lama very small l.oy and live way back in tho ptocy woods. I have no littlo brothers or sisters to p!ay with, so have a lonely time. My Cousin Maggio fg here now a»:d wc have a flue time gathering mu’»ea dines. The w kx'ik arotm-l noro are full of cl,<wtnut andahlnquepin tio?s. Iwi h some of tho c< i: Ina could come and help me gather nuts; it Is s u h fun. I want my grandpa and grandma that live at Gallion to bjc this, so they can see how I can v rite. Jobs Raymond, Crown P< lnt, Fla.: Wc have b«<l a very warm and dry spell, but ruins are coming along now, hand in hand with h.-.ying and picnics. The orange crop is unu ually large; in teet every thing is abundant, b whelors not excepted. I would like to correspond with Miss Tempi:.-, of Mos.- y Vale. Long live the grand old Consihu tion. Jessie Dixon, I.efsbur.r, N. C.: Wo tnke five papers that have columns devoted to tbo young, but think those in The Constitution decidedly tho must interestin;'and improving. Imn 13 years of age. Igo to school to Itev. L. Leu, who was unco president of Greensboro Female coilevc. I tuko music lessons, and some limo practice three flcnirsa day. Now do you thiuk any of the cousins can do belter, taking my age in consideration ’ I think Aunt Hhrlc fl letters ul.out New York mi l Phila delphia so interesting. Annie Hhelton, Preston, Va,: Will ynn : How another littlo country girl space in the cl arming circle cf little boys and girls'? I will answer L. 1.. Fulton’s q tie a ion. Wien a cow is lying down they rite on their hind feel; when a home is tying down they rise on their front teet first. Would like a cor respoudent. Thomaa Covington, Jeftrnon county, M1.f1.: My lister takes your goed paper, end we all lovu to read it. My father is a farmer, i work on the Jann, have to pick cotton and t.md to my )>et calL I keep him staked In the field u th us a l tho line; ho 14 very fat; his name is Butb-r. Your j»aper is in every house in our neighborhood. I wish tbo editor and Aunt Susie good luck. —■ ■-'■»•' - Why He Was Uneasy. From the Arkansaw Traveler. Bch<»olb<ms<* in (teorgia. Slim boy (mldrosfi- Ing teacher)—“What time does yu’ blame shebang shat down?” Teacher—“Wl at do you mean by thus a I<tressing me? bit down there until you buvu learned better manners.” (Boy sits down, but soon becomes testlefs). Teacher- “Flop >■.<•<•»urit g mound on that teak What do you mean?” Boy—“ Mean that 1 kain’tset still.” Teacher—“ What makes you so restless?” Boy—“Wantcr get outen here.” Teacher —“What for?” Bo)'--“W’y, I henrn some teller holler down yon der in tho bottom jefet now, an* I bet he’s treed a coon,” Teacher (with enthusiasm)—“Why didn’t you say so just now'? Why did you want to keep Lack such important information? Children, put up your books. We will go down and see about ti at coon. Education can attort to rest, but a coon up a tree is something to be looked after at once.” ■■ ••■■■ ■ —♦ ■ ■ ” l ■■ l Samuel (lornpert, pr< tiident of tho American federation of labor, ling i rued a call for an amnml < onyention to bu held at St. Ix>nls 'I uesday, Uecem ber Hth- Ms Pills stimulate* the torpid liver. «trcngth enn the•<lvv ortfutiM. retfttltiteaHio b‘.n' I-*, im<! us* - •< AHTI-BILIGUS MEDLINE, In mu hartal dKtrkUH their virltics uro widely re<!«>KA*lav<l. its they posstM uliar proportion in HaoHywioua from that pulton. Lhqrautli nugor couietL Dorm* missu 11. I'ricu, Kucts. Sold Everywhere. Oilice, 44 Murray Nt., New York. 9