The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-05-16
Saturday Night

deal more of mock turtle soup than real turtle
soup.
Saturday Night
Some one has said that nothing more detest-
able does this earth produce than an ungrateful
man." Possibly. but we doubt the truth of The
declaration; indeed, we do not believe 1t at ALL
Ingratitude Is vice which distinguishes small
souls, warped and distorted Natures Itisahu-
man frsilty which admits of little extenuation
except as its unfortunate victim may plead herid-
ity. But 1t is more pleasing task to speak of the
felicities which are the rewards of gratitude than
Of the penalties which thanklessness is certain
to infict. 1t will occur to our readers in coun-
try, village and city that the season now upon us
is fruitful OF reflections in consoDaDee with emo
lions of gratitude. The earth has renewed its
youth and robed itself IN beauty. The trees have
decked themselves In holiday attire. The fields
are carDeted in emerald beauty. The wild how-
ers adorn all the pathways of forest, field and
glen; the brooks are leaping and dancing and
singing their way 10 the sea: feathered songsters
are making merry music in their woodland
homes, and
1.-The spirit of the gentle south wind calls
From his blue throne OF air.
And where his whispering voice in music falls
Beauty is budding there"
In contemplating the boundless benefcence of
OF Heaven the man. whose heart is dead to thrills
of gratitude is one of the worlds unfortunates
numbered among those who have eyes, but see
not: who have ears. but hear not God pity the
man who is a stranger to gratitude: who sbsorbs
iceburg-whose presence chills the currents of
througnt and affection, and whose disappearance
is hailed with delight.
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Saturday night may be a good time 70 recall
the instructions said to have been given nv a
q n GA foI
to try his fortunes and'take his chances in the
rough and tumble conflict of life Said Pdler-
fdRiltaS: "Obediah. make money; make IL hon.
estly IL You can. but make money" Is ii not
worth worth while while for society to consider with
make money. honestly IL they can, but al
all h Yards to make money, Is not alarmlngly
large? The dailg crime record will answer the
Who Is playing the part OF PTte1JGmdidss Who
is 1t that is forever saving to young
but make money! Who has the courage to S S1
estly reply? Shall we hear 1t from the pulpit?
In Churches ablsze with such Adornments as
wealth secure? In Churches where singers
much day or year? In Churches where the sal
aries of ministers exceed the pay of bank officials
or railroad SuperintendentsT In Churches where
the seats sold to the rich and the poor shut
out? In Churches where the goddess of fashion
marsbals her votaries and rules them with
despotic sway? In Churches where ostentatious
silken robes, walk hand in hand
win the despised Nszarine who said that the
air have nests, but the Son OF Man
THE Son of Cody hath not where to lay his head"
viii 1t do to put tongues in che bricks Of sucn edi
fees, and make them tell how the money was OBJ
tanned that made them part'of the sanctuary?
Nay, verify. To such queries let the bricks re-
main dumb May we expect Boards OF Trade, Stock
and Gold Exchanges to tell who il is that says
10 young men: MAKE money honestly IL you can,
but make money! Is not the terrible lesson
in trade and commerce. in Organizing
corners, In betting on prices in puts
and calls" and margins, transactions known to
money honestly if you can, but MAKE money!
To rejecting minds it is only required to suggest
the line OF thought, facts and consequences are al
men are daily stepping towards the boEndary line
which separates honesty from crime. Poor vic
tins OF delusioD, they have not the eoarsge to be
poor until honest. patient endesvor shall make
them rich. All around them by example. If not
by precept, men are saying, make money hon
eatly If you can, but make money"
ing her record in this terrible
business. Young men are behind prison bars,
Mothers and sisters are weeping, and strong men
experience sensations akin to horror, as they
behold young men OF promise passing through
the ordeals of criminal trials to take their places
Prisons North and Sonth.
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Saturday night, and away go our thoughts in
anticipation of summer enioymentsA Even now,
thousands are saying
My hearts in the Highlands, my heart is not
here
MY hearts in the Highlands a-chasing the deer;
Chasing the wild deer and following the roe.
My hearts in the Highlands wherever CO."
A few more days of waiting and the summer
time will arrive. The fervid rays of the sun will
intensity the desire TO away to cool retreats ia
the nOrthland by river or lake or sea
away to forest shades and Towering woods
to fish, to sail, 10 ride to sing and dance. Ga the
mountains, in the glens, anywhere and every
where, will the denizens of cities go TO be free
from dust and heat; TO recuperate heir wasted
energies and regain elasticity of mind ana body,
without which life is scarcely more than a bur-
den. Still, there viii be thousands left 10 take
care of the cities, to keep up Sunday worship.
fight FIRE, and such other evils peculiar 10
our boosted civilization. The Can't Get Away
Club will maintain its organization, nurse the
SICK console the dying ana bury the dead and as
they see their friends go way in search of health
and enjoyment, no envious feelings shall disturb
their repose or the serenity of their meditations
AS we say good bye. with throb5ing hearts and
fearful eye. we will soliloquize-
We can't 90 away, the money is wanting;
The dust and the heat is ours 20 inherit,
But nevertheless our dreams are enchanting
a blessing regardless of money or merit.
Thank fate for inventions, they aid our inten-
tions;
We're with you, dear friends, wherever you
roam
Whether fishing or dancing, or on noble steeds
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