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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
THE STAR FISH AT DINNER.

AN ~ L DiNNEh.
The boys who live on Western prairiee,
or beside the inland lakes, doubtless
know very little of the habits of the thou
sands of fishes and animals whose lives
are begun and ended beneath the sea. In
this lack of knowledge, however, we are
inclined to think they are very much like
the boys who epend their days within
sound OF the roar of the oceans waves.
How many boys do you suppose could
tell how tar.fsb, SO familiar in books
at least, to most boys, manages to get a
good square meal? This is the way he
does it according to writer in the Saciss
Cross:
have watched with much interest the
manner in which the stsr-fish devours
his prey. Place a common mussel in
glass jar filed with sea.water and some
sea-weed, and hang him by string close
to the glass wall; then drop star-fish in
the water. It may take many trials be-
fore you catch the star-fish in the act of
eating, but have patience and you will be
rewarded. The star-fish cresps slowly
around his prison walls, crossing and re-
crossing the mussel without offering him
violence, but finally he comes to stop
directly over his victim, and slowly wraps
his arms around the shell. The chances
are that the first two or three times you
try the experiment you will come to your
aquarium in the morning and find On
empty shell where the night before was
a living animal, while the star-fish is
crouched away in dark corner as il
anxious to escape notice. Take the star
out of the aquarium and look at his
mouth, which is ON the under side of the
body, and you will wonder how he man
aged to get away with the shell pro
tected mussel. The shell is not crushed;
the mouth is entirely too small to admit
the passage Of so large shell, and the
entire performance seems a mystery.
This is the marvellous way in which it is
done. After settling down upon the shell
and inwrapping it with the arms, the
star-fish slowly protrudes it's stomach
outside of its mouth, and surrounding
the she'll goes through the process OF di-
gestion with its stomach outside of its
body. The stsr-fish by this peculiar
power is great shelf fish destroyer and
an enemy to the oyster-men. Sometimes
they appear in vast hordes on the oyster
fields, and in a single night destroy all
he.oysters in the vicinity. Oyster-men
have a natural hatred for star fishes, and
destroy them whenever and wherever
found. Some years ago these men had
the habit of cutting the star-fish into
two parts and throwing the pieces over
board. Nothing could have been more
unwise, for each portion grew into per-
feet star-fisb, and in less than a year
there were two individuals instead of one.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
ON DUTY.

Uncle Alex came out on the back piaz
"a with his newspaper, and.was just going
to seat himself in one of the arm chairs
when very large spider weaving his
web among the vines attracted his atten
ton. He went closer to look at it, and
presently called to Neddie, who was play
ing in the yard, "Neddie, come and see
this huge spider"
81 can't come now, Uncle Alex" re-
piled Neddie; "I'ln on duty"
Uncle Alex stopped looking at the
spider and looked at Neddie. He had a
paper soldier cap on, and carrying his
toy gun. was gravely pacing up and
down before his tent, which was pitched
on the grass under the big cherry tree.
Will Ramsey and two or three other
boys we're in the adjoining meadow gal
Looping around on sticks, and flourish
ing wooden swords. There was proba-
bly, battle going on, though the cows
chewing their cud under the trees, didn't
seem bit frightened.
Wnat are you DONG! asked Uncle
Alex.
am a sentinel keeping guard" said
Neddie.
"Can't you come over here just min
ute il watch the tent?"
"No, indeed" answered Neddie decid-
eddy. SOLDIERS mustn't go away sec
ond when they're on duty"
"Well, WELL" said Uncle Alex, seeming
quite amused as he sat down to his paper
Toward the close of the afternoon
when the tent was deserted and the boys
were playing something else at the other
side of the house, Neddie's mother came
out on the porch from the kitchen carry
ing a small basket. She looked hastily
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
WHO BUILT THE HOUSE?

The house was in pond. People
passed along the road in full sight Of it,
but never saw it. Boys came and caught
frogs and chased turtles and captured
blood-suckers, but did not notice it. In
plain sight as it was, not twenty feet from
the shore. The roof was covered with a
thatch of PUSHES, to keep out the rain.
Within, there was one room, a cozy bed
room, with bed of dry grass, as soft as
down. The walls were of mud. There
were no pictures hanging on them; nor
was there either stove, chair, table, or
dish in the mansion. There were no win
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

fered, but no tidings were heard Of our
lost friend. Mr.. Hamilton said. "It's no
use. These professional dog thieves
steal dog in one place and send it to
another part Of the country to be sold.
We shall never see Ticket again."
Days passed-weeks, months year,
and we who had hoped and believed he
would be found were In despair. I
would be almost ashamed to tell how
much I missed that dog; I who used to
say dogs were a nuisancel
Finally, two years after Ticket was
stolen, and we had all given up the hope
of seeing him again, Mr.. Hamilton went
on business to a neighboring city. The
evening he came home the children came
over, fairly bristling with excitement,
and said a friend of mine was at their
house and wanted to see mel couldn't
imagine who it could be, and thought it
some Joke of the children's, but they
dragged me over and pushed me in the
parlor, and there was Ticketl He knew
me too, and such jolly time as we all
had that evening, while Ticket, because
he couldn't laugh or talk, just rolled over
and over and barked to show how glad
he was to be back.
Mr.. Hamilton had found him, going
along one of the streets of the city, and
had brought him home. But in few
days the man who had had the dog, Mr..
Grom, found out where he was and came
to take him away. Then Mr.. Hamilton
had to 60 to law about it, and we all
went to court. One after another of us
testified that this dog belonged to Mr..
Hamilton, but Mr.. Grom brought the
man of whom he bought the dog, and
he said, and brought other witnesses to
prove, that he raised the dog from pup
Ply.
The Judge and jury didn't know what
to think, and we could see that MIR. Grom
was quite as likely to get Ticket back as
we were to keep him. just then Mr..
Hamilton asked if the dog might be al
lowed to testify. It is not often that a
dog is put on the witness stand in court
but nobody objected, SO Mr.. Hamilton
said: "Ticket, shut the door," Ticket
trotted over to the door of the court room
which was little sisr, pushed it shut
and came back to his master. When
the command was given to sit up he did
SO; hat was put on his head, and Mr..
Hamilton said: "How do you salute a
gentleman?" Ticket touched his hat gent
ly with his paw. But when asked how
he ssluted lady he knocked it off his
head.
Everyone was satisfied then as to who
really owned the dog, and the jury soon
brought i'll verdict for Mr.. Hamilton.
Ours was gay party as we went home
that night, and Joe declared Ticket knew
more than any one else in the court
room, not even excepting the judge
Christian Advocate.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

around and then called, "Neddiel Neddiel
where are your?
sHere, mammal he shouted, bound
ing around the corner OF the house and
up the steps.
81 want you to go over TO the store
and get me two pounds of sugar and half
a pound of raisins," said his mother, add
ing as she gave him the basket and some
money. "Now, don't be gone long. Pm
making something good for supper and
want these things as soon as possible"
About ten minutes after Neddie had
gone Uncle Alex started to the post
Office. When he reached the little brook
that had to be crossed to get to the vii
lage he saw Neddie standing on the
bridge throwing pebbles in the water.
"Hello, Neddier' he said. 81. thought
you were on duty?"
"No, sir" said the boy, looking up in
surprise; "we're not playing soldier any
more. Mamma sent me on an Grand"
"Did she send you here to throw peb-
bles in the brooke"
"No, sir; she sent me to the store for
something"
ST thought I heard her give you a
commission which was to be executed
with promptness and diepatch, and know
ing you to be such a soldierly little fell
low, who could not be tempted away
from duty a moment, wondered, rather
to see you standing here" and Uncle
Alex stroked his whiskers meditatively
and knit his brows, as though he was try
ing to study the matter out.
Neddie with a puzzled expression
looked steadily in his uncle's face for a
moment or two, and then turning toward
the village was off like flash.
Uncle Alex was standing on the post.
Office steps reading letter when he hap
pened to see Neddie coming out of the
grocery ssose with his basket and walk
rapidly honaward. Some little boys on
the other side Of the street also spied him,
and running over, surrounded him, evi-
IDENTIFY wanting him to stop with them
little while, but he, though in very
good-natured way, declined their invita-
ton, and kept on his way. He realized
that he was on duty.-Edrly Dew.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
Omr YouttD Peop1e.
THE TWINS OF ITALY.

Long years ago, across the sea,
Two lovely baby boys
Filled small home with merry glee,
With laughter. fun and noise.
Their young italian mother sat
Beside her door and spun,
while by her side her lovely twins
fooled laughing in the sun.
Till, tired at last. they'd leave their play,
And by her side recline,
While she of little Jesus told,
The babe of Palestine.
One day handsome stranger passed
The humble cottage door,
And standing at their mothers knee.
The pretty pair he saw.
Not laughing now, but rapt and still,
With calm uplifted eyes,
Hearing the oft-repeated tale
With ever-fresh surprise.
The stranger heard the story. too.
And to the mother said:
And will you bring your boys to see
A picture have made
"a picture of the Jesus-child
Held on his mothers arm?
If you will bring your lovely twins,
They shall be safe from HARM"
And 30, ere many days had passed,
The mother brought her boys
To where the handsome painter lived,
Who gave them sweets and toys,
And played with them, and fondled them,
And SO acquaintance made,
Till they to come there every day
No longer we're afraid.
And then each day he painted them
As first he saw them stand
One chin upon the folded arms,
One resting on the hand.
And made of each an angel child
With wings like little bird;
And placed them at the feet of him
Whose story they had heard.
And still, though centuries have passed,
The glorious picture stands
Just as it left, so long ago,
The painter Raphaeps hands.
And still the fair Italian twins
With earnest eyes you see
Just as they stood that summers day
Beside their mothers knee.
-Hdrper's Young People.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
Constipation

Demands prompt treatment. The re-
suits of neglect may be serious. Avoid
all harsh and drastic purgatives, the
tendency of which is to weaken the
bowels. The best remedy is Ayers
Pills. Being purely vegetable, their
action is prompt and their effect always
beneficial. They are an admirable
Liver and After-dinner pill, and every
where endorsed by the profession.
ayers Pills are highly and univer-
sally spoken of by the people about
here. l make daily use of them in my
practice. - DR.. /. E. Fowler, Bridge
port, Conn.
"I can recommend Ayers Pills above
all others, having long proved their
value as a cathartic for myself and
family" u. I. Hess, Lett lsville, Pa.
"For several years Ayers Pills have
been used in my family. We find them
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
A Great Offer.

No matter in what part you live, you had
better write TO Hallett & Co., Portland Maine,
without delay; they will send you free inform
alton about work that you can do and live at
home at a profit of from 50 to SIS and up
wards daily. A number have earned over $50
In a day. Both sexes. All ages. You are
started in business free. Capital not needed.
Every worker who takes hold at once Is abso-
the time.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

The three RS brought Regret, Reproach
and Remorse to great political party in
1884. The three P's, when signifying DR..
Pierce's Purgative Pellets, bring Peace to
the mind, Preservation and Perfection of
health to the body.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

"My daughter was greatly troubled with
Scrofula, and, at one time, it was feared she
would lose her sight. Ayers Sarsaparilla
has completely restored her health, and her
eyes are as well as ever, and not trace of
scrofula in her system. &c. King, Killing
ly, Conn
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover is
becoming universal favorite for restoring
gray hair to its original color, and making
hair grow thick and strong.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
Effective Remedy

for constipation and indigestion, and
are never without them in the house,"
Moses Grenier, Lowell, Mass.
al have used Ayers Pills, for liver
troubles and indigestion, during many
years, and have always found them
prompt and efficient in their action
l.. n. Smith, Utica, N. Y.
Z" l suffered from constipation which
assumed such an obstinate form that
feared it would cause stoppage of the
bowels. Two boxes of Ayers Pills eff
fected a complete cure" I'D. Burke,
Saco, Me.
az have used Ayers Pills for the past
thirty years and consider them an in
valuable family medicine. 1 know of
no better remedy for liver troubles,
and have always found them prompt
cure for dyspepsia. - James Quinn, 80
Middle ST., Hartford, Conn.
Having been troubled with costive-
ness, which seems inevitable with per-
sons of sedentary habits, have tried
Ayers Pills, hoping for relief 1 am
glad to say that they have served me
better than any other medicine. I
arrive at this conclusion only after a
faithful trial of their merits. - Samuel
I. Jones, Oak ST., Boston, Mass.
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED BY
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
The Local Paper.

Each year every local paper gives
from 50O to 500 Din tree linss for the
beuetit oI the community it which il is
located. said Judge David DAVIS, not
long before he died. No ether agency
can or will do tnls. The editor, ia pro
portion 10 us means. does more tor his
own tow tnau auy other ten men, aud IN
all harness, man Win mau, he tught 10
be supported, not BECAUSE you may hap
pen " ike hun or admire his writing,
bur because u local paper Is tue best IN.
vestmeut community can make. 1t may
mol DC brilliant, or crowded with bright
thou nts, but financially it is more OF a
benetiL 10 community than a preacher
or teacher. Understand US now, we do
uot mean morally OF intellectually aud
yet Onslhe mora. question you will find
the majority OF locaI papers do the best
work tur the irasL mUnry of any men on
earth oubscribe1or your local paper.
not as charity, but rs an Investment. -
lie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
st. John's College.

The following students of the Prepare
tory Department obtained M average of
8 or over in their studies during the
past month: w. Bowie. 4 70; B Islehart.
4 %: Duncan Wood. 81: j. COckey, 4 so.
Tue foil wing made an averase be-
tween and so: Z M. Parrott, George
South9ate, G. Forbes, NJ Tilton, Calvin
Cole. w. A Smith. p. Duke, sB Hop
kins, ]. Bowie. II, Fleming, o. Tunis.
M Oliver. j. Porter.J Walton, A Tunis,
ii. Riley. w. Duncan. g Cortland
The Athletic Association of the College
are making preparations for an exhibi.
tien of Athletic exercises. They will take
place probably on Friday, May 18th at 8
o'clock p NJ, or shou the weather
prove unfavnrable on that day they may
he postponed until Saturday. May 18th at
10 o'clock A. VI. Quite large program
has been drawn up and numerous entries
have already been made for the various
events mrs Governor jackson and Mrs.
T. Gather have kindly offered 10 give
prizes The ladies OF the town and other
friends of the College are also making
towards fund to provide
prizes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
Oxford League.

The public entertainment held under
the auspices Of the Oxford League in the
First M. e Church Monday night was
another exemplification of the value
of the League as an organization.
Tue gn"dly number who were present
could hardly havc.had among them one
individual who would begrudge the snail
admission that was charged. The musi
cal part of the programme, though not
elaborate was by no means below the
standard DIR. Hopkins lecture Was term
ed by himself Some Rambles through
Places of Donominati nal Iatcrest" His
descriptions were accurate aud clear rs
can only come from tue pen of one who
has seen for himself The entertainment
closed with interesting lantern views of
some oil the places visited by DR. Hop
kins Tue League may we'll congratulate
itself that IL has among its members such
men as tue lecturer. who can give TO the
puoIic. in 70 mastery way. the benefit
OF excluded travel. The subject of the
next meeting of the League will be the
usual Bible discourse followed 10y liter
AIRY programme treating of Scott and his
works.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
An Opportunity for the People Of Annap-

In baltimore one of the most rapidly grow
ing entcrpriEes OF The last few years. and one
OF the most appreciated as Well has been the
Installment kusi ess. Its great advantage
and benefits especially tu the medium aud
poorer classes. caunut be overe<tisnated For
merry pc pie IN ordinary circumstances We're
competed 10 do without great many neces-
sary cumforts OF life: thai Is. their houses
were scanti furnished. and only because
Snsy couo no. Fl apy finnish ms sei r WHAT
little furniture they had. was of the poorest
and cheapest class and never made respecta-
bic appearance. or gave any sarIsfaeu,e -. NOW
on the Inslallnent rian auy honest person. no
mai ter what his Or her circumstances are. no
matter how pDor or how rich. can get anything
la the way OF furniture. carpets stoves. re
frigerat0rs. Cr,csery, Baby Carriages Parior
organs. ETC.. ia fact any or every thing neccs-
sary to furnish the home complete from cellar.
to affic.-they canBet all these by simply pay
ing q small am cunt cash down nd the Da ance
on small tnanthsy payments. which are ma 10
TO suit their c rcuinStances and are always
maie So low that the money Will hardly Do
Used. lii plau has becoIne so popular IN
all the larger cities that over twO-thlrus Of all
the p ople now purchase their household goods
that wa lin fact All excepting the extreme
wealthy classes. Now the feople or .Annapo-
LIS never have had thus opportunity Offered
them. SO the Peoples InstaIinent omptny.
l aud 1t91 N. Howard street. between
Fayette aud Lexington SITS. baltimore the
largest aud best conducted and nos. reliable
instrument house in BALTIMORE, have declded
TO aliow any resident or -snnapons or iinme-
diate vicinity. the same ad auIage as the peo-
pie OF baltimore now enjoy; that IS To sell
them anyt lug which they may desire 10 have
on the nsta ment Piaut at lowest cash prices
and make terms of pa5 ments low enough 70
sui any CUES convenience. THIS HOUSE, not
only sells everything ia the way OF Furniture.
Carpets, stoves. kefriges aturs. Baby arr ages
Crockery. sutsery. house Furnishing 6oods
Parlor organs. etc bur aso Carries . com
pete stock or 81 ks, Velvets. oregn and DO
NEST c Dress Goods. Ladies Lluahs and raps,
Millinery, Gents Youths Boys aud Childreus
Ci fhing, hoes. Hats. Watches. Jewelry. etc:
in tact they are general outfitt. rs aud are the
only ouse in Baltimore where wearing ap-
parel as well as furniture too, can be bought
on the Instalin'ent Plan at Cash Prices and
very easy ms OF p yment. This House Will
always De glad to ha the people OF Annapu-
LIS call on them whether they intend purchas
ing or not, will be glad TO have them look
through their immense Warehouse aud get
full particulars regarding terms, etc any
furnished. AZ 3m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
ITEMS FROM IAcossvILLE.

Rev. J. G. Stewart, who q few years
ago had charge Of this circuit and lately
appuinied by Conference 10 Bnckeys
town. has been prevented from taking
hie new charge on account OF D severe
spell of sickness. Serious apprehensi0ns
are entertained OF his recovery. The good
effects of the noble work he accomplished
willie ia this vicinity still remains He
has The sympathy Of many friends aud
We hope q higher power may support
him nnder the trying circumstances.
some fishermen found the body of an
unknown white man floating near the
SHIRE Of Mr.. w NJ Hines Magistrate 4.
) Jacobs was sent for, who deemed 80
inquest unnecessary and the body was
buled on the shore.
Master Willie Ellison. who has hecn at
flicicd with rheumatism 10 Z disabled
limb, has become such m intense sufferer
thai amputatton is thought necessary By
the laflenniug physician. Many OF his
sch&ol lraends have visited him during
his Illness. Prayers were offered IN sun
day School for i napply issue out Of his
att elton
Tkr remains OF the late Theodore
Hlnts. who was buried II Naughty werc
tlIsidtsred last "Wednesday and buried ct
Mf. Enrmel
Tie Clinton Literary and Musical As
soclatiou spent 3 delightful evening ~
the residence Of Dir. a: !. Dunlap %
Friday evening last Refreshments were
served. wben they adjourned 70 hold
their next seasiun at the residence OF Mr
Charles H. Williams, May 4th.
Warm political discussions are she or.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-25
April Has Not Been SO Cold After All

The widespread impression that the
present month bias been an unusually cod
April Is due to the facts that there have
been no high temperatures this month.
anti that there have been so many cloudy
days with clear nighls The signal SER
vice records show that the average tenn
peralure OF the present month has only
beeu slightly below normal-1@ degrees
below 81 4 10 degrees, the normal range.
Last year the average was 2-l0 below
normal. The mercury has MT fallen
once below the freezing poiut this April,
the lowest being 33 degrees, on the 18Th.
Last April the mercury fell below the
freezing point four times. but there was
q warln spell about the middle OF the
month, the mercury reaching 81 degrees
on tue 18th aud IS degrees on the 11th
TIE highest temperature so far this April
has been 70 degrees, on the I'd. Since
then the temperature has b en- quite uni
form, being rarely above 80 uegrees.-
Sun.