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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
THE GANGEs.

4 read not long ago, how all the tide
of sacred Ganges was with crimson dyed
In the dark hour when Hesthendon spread wide;
Row hungry serpents wound their slnuo,ls way
Across Its CLASSY face and watched for prey
With baleful cleaning eyes, and when at last
The helpless babe upon the wave was cast
A sacrifice with sudden spring they'd glide
Exultingly, their cruel jaws spread wide.
And SO it was that in crimson tide
Gifts own blood the little form would feat
Headless and lirnbless while the ieuds would gloat
And wait for more. oh. mothers heed, prayl
Moro cruel than the Ganges is today
Temptations sea, that breaks In wavelets sweet
And murmurous rhythm at your dear boy feet.
More pitiless than India's reptiles are
Ehe human fends that Turk a-near to mar
And mutilate his youth. Oh, love divine
Or blessed motherhood let your light shine
80 lambent Clear about him all the way
Ehat his dear feet may never go astray.
Guard him with jealous care, lest future years
Ne looked in silence, searched with burning tears
And you sit lonely in the fading light
And say, with lips that culver into white,
'.Alas know not of my boy tonight"
MARY MCGUIRE, In the Boston Transcript
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Skeleton Leaves.

FROM Young Scientist
Inc following is simple method ofpreparng
seeieton leaves and is decidedly preferable to the
ga and tedious method of maceratien and it is
quite as efficient and Eot at all offensive First,
disso!ve o If ounces of common washing soda in a
quart oil boiling water; then add two ounces of
SACKED quicklme and boil for about fifteen min
utes Allow the solution to cool Anerward pour
on all the clear liquor into clean saucepan When
this liquor is at q boiling heat place the leaves
carefully IN The pan, and boil the whole together
lor an hour, adding from time to time enough water
TO make up for the loss BY evaporation The epider-
MS ara parenchymR OF some leaves will more
readily separate than Others good test is to try
the leaves after they have been gently boilng for
an hour and If the cellular matter does not easily
ruo OIL betwixt the finger and thumb beneath cold
water, poll them again for short time. Vixen the
heshy matter is found TO be sufficiently soitened,
rub them separately but very gently beneath cold
water, until the perfect skeleton is exposed.
The skeletons are at first of dirty white color
10 make them of pure white, and, therefore, more
beautiful all that necessary is to bleach them
a weak solution of chloride of lme-a large tea
spoonful OF chloride OF lime to quart of water. If
q few drops ofYinegar are added to the solution, it
is all the better for then the free chloride is ber
ated. Do not allow them to remain too long in the
bleaching liquor, or they Will become too brittle
and cannot afterward be handled without injury
About fifteen minutes will be sufficient to make
them white and clean looking Dry the specimens
in white blotting paper beneath Il gentle pressure
Simple leaves are the best for young beginners 10
experiment on. The vine, poplar, beech ana ivy
leaves make excellent skeletons Care must be
exercised in the selection OF leaves as well as the
period of the year and the state Of he atmosphere
when the specimens are collected; otherwise failure
will be the result. The best month to gather the
specimens are July and August Never collect
specimens in damp weather, and none but perfectly
matured leaves ought to be selected.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
President and Casllier.

From the Texas siftings.
Two Migrants called Oh kind ,Iady In the
suburbs OF New York.
ITO which ofyou two shall give this nickelY
she asked
First tramp--Giye IT to him, madam. He has
purchased the route from me, and am just taking
him around to introduce him TO the customers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
CnRREsPoNnENoE.

Mrs. n. D. Francisco, Bozeman Montana; May
enter the Kingdom this morning for a short talk
with the editress and sisters? How many like
Peisey, are moulding with busy hands the bread
and other food for the dear ones. / think that
Petsey has found the proper ingredient when she
mixes affection with the duties Of every day life.
sometimes find myself wishing to sit down with her
10 those tempting viands with her roseate good
cheer thrown in. You may well expect, Petsey
that tweny years Of married life win but redown to
your hearts happiness If you keep your husband
persuaded that you are good cook for says one
who seems 70 speak with auth GRITTY. Nature did nor
err when she placed the masculine heart so near
the stomach. have known for long time that
children hearts are 70 placed With all Difference
70 the sister who D0Tcas Ike has piled up quilts the
Work Of buoy hands. DO moi envy her; her task..f
TO the exclusion Of time even FOR u kiss. Mrs
WlGsr's lsitora are charming as are many Of the
sisters. Ind4el, the southern hearts blossom forth
in expressions Of thought which bring 10 me the
bnlmy breqXes OF tie SOUTH laden Will tho perfume
ofliiios and magnoliag Here we are. away among
the mountains lho bfcc1es ere flesh, Tor they
Kissed Tie snowy brow Of Tho Rockies " they
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

miration and emulation the girl ''who can walk a
mile in eight minutes mile in fifteen minutes
over country roads up hill and down is good walk
eng. Women are not made for fast walking We
are TOO broad at the hips and lose too much time in
the rotary movement Stin the mineing gait can
pe gotten rid of and we learn to take an enjoy
able tramp across country by proper dressing and
practice
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
Great Victory in Jersey.
From the Norristown Herald.

FTcm the NOTflft0Wn HefnId.
"Say," said the reporter, "the democrats Of
scobb's Corner, N. j., have elected constable.
What sort Of q head shah put on it2'
"a Great Victory for Tariff Reform" said the
editor
but" explained the reporter, the majority is
800 less than 1t was two years age"
That's all right. Compare 1t with the election
Of 1862 when the republicans elected constable by
twelve majority"
~ Il s.na lnln
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
Thirteen Weeks Around Here.

From the Burlington Free Press.
Mrs Popiniay-Oh, dearl / wonder If the
weather is never going to get settled?
Mr. Popinjay-Certaiuly, my dear. 1t is settled
now.
Mrs. Popinjay- Settled
Mr.. Popinjay-Yes; If three weeks Of steady rain
isn't settled weather, should like TO know what
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
C1lrysantheinunns.

THIS beautiful flower is said to be very easy
20 cultivate, but it does not seem so in our
southern climate. The common chrysanthe-
NUNS do very WE'LL but the finer plants are
easily killed and our frost comes before they
mature. They take much longer to bloom
than the common old fashion flower and are
only suitable for hot house culture. This year
Che plants have suffered from small black in
sect thas covers the stem until it looks as ifthe
flower was on black stick. Many ladies in
this section have complained of this insect and
are anxious to find a remedy.
Would be glad to hear from some of our
flower growers on the culture of chrysanthe-
NUNS.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
Economy ia weaItl,

From the somerville Journal.
"Why do you plne2'' shc asked the poor
man, sympa.hctically Ton the five hundred and
thirty-fourth page Of ohg unpublished novel and
with tears In bis pale blue eyes, he answered her
because, miss. ain very poor-yeFy, very poor,
80 poor that Lcannot possibly afford to oak
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

The physical education OF women is oyerdone Ia
many quarters some women write easily ana Zip
PANTY abou, u. hut without q grain Of common
Sense OF sz psrence one such holds up fof our ad-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
Cooking Recipes.


Mackerel Salad.-Take a can of mackerel and
pick in small pieces; chop up half as much celery
Then the yolks of four hard-boiled eggs with
half teacup of butter, tablespoonful of mus
tard one of sugar pinch OF salt and pepper. Str
in the juice of one lemon and half a teacup of
vinegar. Pouroyer the mackerel and celery.
Sponge Cake.-Separate the whites and yolks Of
ten eggs; beat the yolks thoroughly with one pound
OF sitted powdered sugar, and halfa pound of sfted
flour, saltspoonful of salt and the grated rind of
one orange and one lemon. Whisk the whites to
stiff troth and beat it into the mixture thoroughly
Half fill your buttered pans with the mixture and
bake forty-fye minutes. Cover the cake with paper
during the first half baking.
Lemon Apples.-Peel and cut up apples enough to
I'LL a medium size PAN Have the rinds Of six or
eight lemons cut and covered with water; boil few
minutes and drain off and throw the water away
repeat this until the third water; keep that, and
after cutting up your lemon peel fine, mix with the
apples juice and peel; add large cup ofgranulated
sugar, and stew until DONE 1t ought to be clear
and almost jellied. This nice way to use lemons
after having made sherbet.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Leila l. Cornelius, Wallerville. Miss: like to
read tie ehildIens leliefs they arc 80 interesting.
am a farmers daughter We live in beautiful
hilly country. Our farm Is uesr tho little town IN
which We live. We have plenty Of good water and
ID considered very. healthy, also hgye sime mineral
springs ncar h. ri ngk The cetsiTs a question
buIld sentence containing every letter IN tho
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

While Boyd, Newman, Gu; Here ceme tapping
on the door Please let me in Just ono moment.
Come again Rob Roy, as your letters are no enter.
tanning gnd am fond OF reading them. Papa has
CONC 'possum hunting tonight and guess we Will
have 'possum for dinner tomorrow 81 he hos good
luck In catching them. / would like to correspond
with Rob Roy Paul Jones, Carter Black and others
have saeet little sister; her name n Jessie May
Well will close, as l am getting sleepy. Long
live the Gear old CONSTITUTION and Aunt SUSIE
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Katie Eiland salem, Ala; We live five miles
cast ofsslem on beautiful farm. Papa takes your
valuable paper and we all like II very much Aunt
Susie / think that you are the best woman In the
world you take 70 much interest In the Young Folks
department, 10 read ard correct the letters before
publishing snem. Cousins let Us try and not make
any mistakes, and then that dreadful waste basket
win not get many OF our letters. would like 70
exchange crochet samples with some Of the cousins
and would also like 70 correspond with some one
about my age, which is just sweet TO-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

j. c. Smith. Iatta, s. c.; live in the eastern
part Of South Carolina. Iata is a beautiful loca-
cation for town, situated on the Florence railroad
We have about 700 Inhabitants, Ave business houses
and two saw mills There Is good land all around
for growing cotton, corn, vegetables rice, etc. We
have a splendid climate and health good. / have
six correspondents and lind 1t pleasure to write to
them. Any one sending two cent stamp viii
send them In return beautiful picture-Christ Be-
fore pilot-ag have lot. Iwish more correspon-
deuce, and any ono writing to nae will answer
with pleasure.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

, Mrs. Carrie G. Barnes, Anderson, Texas have
just received my first WEEKLY CONSTITUTION and to
say that am pleased with your paper, is a very
feeble way to express my estimate Of your interest
ing and valuable paper. am delighted with the
Woman Kingdom. Sorry now ! have not been
taking it all the time, but viii try to be life time
erbserfher after this
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

This is Corner set aside Sor the Little Friends of
TIE CONSTITUTION for their entertainment and de-
yelopment in the art of Letter Nriting.l
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Eliza Lanford Woodruff, q. c.; As this ia my
birthday and am IL years old, thought l would
write 10 you and the dear cousins for tho first time
have bean going 10 school az Woodrufs, but am
staying at home now. help mama cook and wash
dishes, have an organ and can play several nice
pieces ! have one sister and two brothers. Ny
father rs a subscriber 10 TIE CONSTITUTIONS we all
welcome Il.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Elite Dixon, Dover Ga. Il has been about a
year since wrote last think the chlldfens
column has improved great deal. went 10 school
IN savannah the 1Tt Of The year ! received an
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
VOMAN'S KINGDOM.
BY MRS. WILLIAM KING.

Estters, Recipes and Clippings for Our Fair
Readers.
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JAIL letters for this column must be ad
dressed to The CONSTITUTION.
CORRESPONDENCE


Horace G. Johnston, Griffin Ga; want to DIES.
cribe my grandma 70 you. she is grown woman
60 years old she would be just the size of my mama
only Lbe'sa heap bigger and wears g. black cap
every day and sleeps In a white one to keep the
spiders ont Of her ears, she says Now don't sleep
in none and no spiders ever got In my ears but one
time and that was when got up on a chair at the
mirror and tyed TO III button in my ear hole aud
II stuck and they sent for the doctor. Ny grandma
gays she can't see how to thread needle but Size
can stand on the back porch and sec little boy
Ike me up an apple tree clear nj the back end OF
the garden. ! don't understand that Now Aunt
Susie, maybe you Will know my grandma when you
sec her; anyhow you will know abe ain my grand
pa, becauze he wears high hat and carries walk
ing-stick. am years old and trying to get older
as hard as / can so can wear long pants like
Hugh. Don't put this letter In the paper you
Eend US, cause brother Hugh win rec II and laugh
ct me. lie says ] can't write a Lottery Put II m
Judge Halls paper and will borrow IL and show IL
70 mama. Mann and nre going to Macon 10 the
fair. We will stay With Uncle Dhyio Allen and his
boys have got goats, end wagons and everything
nice; won't have I nice time. ! can't wait Ne
aud Ben tthe servant boy goes down IN the cellar
every day and talk about H. hope you viii get 10
90 too, Aunt Susie aud II you see little boy there
thRts me. Nov have told yon all / con think Of
about my grandma. Aunt Eusie, / love you, and
will write 70 you again If you want me TO- DO grte
coon. Chat is what mama says when she writes 70
auntieJ
Elite Dixon, Dover, Ga. Il has been about a
n. a.. n
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30
SnggeetiOns, >

Bleeding at the Nose.-Spirits of turpentine in
hot saucer will give off fumes which, snuffed up the
nose, often have GOOD effect in this bleeding.
Tying string or bandage around the thigh or the
arm close to the shoulder, is of service. An excel
lent remedy is to have the patient take hot foot
bath. This is of the best possible measures from
its simplicity and it rarely fails in all ordinary
cases to stop the bleeding; another method is to
apply large mustardleaf mustard, plaster to the
skin over the right side of the body in the situation
Of the hyer.--Babyhoed
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

bIabe Roberts, FarIbault MINI; Here comes
another stranger from the far north iGnd Auns
Susie, please don't put me in the waste basket 10 10
buried, for ! viii BIO buried in snow this winter
Ny home Is N Minneapolis, but am stay ing 1T my
Rrandmas now, and expect 10 stay here Ill winter.
Our school viii commence IN November / would
like 10 correspond With some Of tie cousins a,n
II years old
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Callc Mitchell, Wnsboro, Texas; live one mile
and halftrom the little place called Winsboro 1t
has population Of 525 Inhabitants Leon Johnson,
lamont Ga, gets Off good one, when he says boys
have 70 study more than girls. Boys have nothing
to bother them waen they go TO work. When girl
sits down to sewing. anything else she may be at,
she has TO jump up 10 wait on mama, or run to sec
about the Chickens and thousand other little
things. Now Mr.. Johnson, don'ttbink am enyious
of boys, because like boys pretty well sometimes
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Paid to Cry.-This is the great mistake made by
most mothers-they actually pay their children to
cry. knew g little girl once who wanted to go
somewhere with her father, but the weather was
bitter cold that day and her mother refused to per-
mined to carry her point and went about 1t In the
most Systematic way. They lived In the country,
where they had huge wood fires, and looking
around for an humble seat she saw the pile of wood
near the door, and went and sat down upon it and
began to cry softly to herself Pretty soon her
father passed by and asked what was the matter
~ want go with you, said the child, holding up
her pretty, fearful face. "That you shall" he said
Here, wife, wrap this child up well and give her
me; I'll take her, fit is cold.p AS the little girl
went off to get her wraps she murmered softly yet
still loud enough to be heard II thought If cried
Pc would let me go."-Country Gentleman.
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children and grown folks to wear black stockings it
is well 10 know how to wash them Sc they will not
fade. Both cotton and wooden should always be
washed before they are worn. Lay them all night
to soak in cold water. Wash them next day by
themselves through two waters, warm, but not hot
the soep being previously rubbed into the water SO
as to form laher before the stockings are put in
and mixing with the first water tablespoonful of
gall. Then rinse them, first in lukewarn water
until the dye ceases come out and the last water
is coloriess. Stretch them and hang them out
Immediately in the air to dry as fast as possible.
National Stockman.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Edney Carlton, Remus. Ca; / have read all tha
Young Folks letters for the last two years. aud
will try and write one, as wish my papa 10 see ona
Of my letters In print. ] have no own mama; live
with my grandpa and help grandma cook and doall
sorts Of houseworE ] want 10 learn 10 be good
cook like grandma. Ny grandpa and grandma ard
very good and kind TO me, and all the place Of AM
own mama as near as is possible for any one except
mama.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Maggie Ella Rea Rushville, Miss l am little
girl II years old aud reader Of THE CONSTITUTIONS
as my papa has taken II several years. take great
pleasure In reading tho letters from the cousins
love to read Aunt susies letters they are always 50
interesting. | have only one pet that IL a little
chicken. My mama Ia never we'll; I help her do all
her work. ! can read and write and spell. Many
kind wishes to Aunt Susie and all the eouiins Will
some OF the cousins correspond with me-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-30

Mrs Fl. G. Reynolds Williamsburg, Tenn: Win
the kind editress permit me to inquire through the
Woman's Kingdom Ii any of its readers can inform
me where can dispose of some old coins? / also
have an instructor Tor guitar, containing waltzes
marches, gallops, etc, called "Kelley's Companion
for the GUITAR which l would sell cheap or ex-
change for something of like value 1t has been
used but very little; first costs1.o0. Any one desir
ing either coins or book, address me as above
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-13
BRILLIANr EVENING.
The Last Social Gathering Before Lent
The Guests and Their Costumes.

The residence Of Judge l.. l.. Lewis
West Franklin street, was the scene sat
urday evening OF brilliant party given
by Mrs Lewis to her daughter and guests,
Miss Looney and Miss Hopkins, between
the hours Of 7 and II o'clock. The
guests began to arrive about $50 and 6y
9 o'clock the drawing rooms were costly
filed with most congenlal gathering OF
society devotees, all busy with gossip and
observation and everybody apparently
bent on enjoying what doubtless was the
last entertainment prior to Lent.
AS If TO make everything perfect de'
lightful, informal supper was spread
Evervb1 1dy found new themes for ron'
yersation along with the delicious pate'
and the fascinating salted almonds. AS
to costumes many we're In evening Dress
whilst others appeared to equal advan'
tage in walking suits.
Mrs Lewis, attired In garnet velvet with
embroidered front and pink trimmings,
received her guests with all the charm OF
our native hospitality.
Miss Lewis wore pretty costume oil
blue silk with beading TO match.
Miss LoOney cream satin with an ele'
CANT basque Of gold beads.
Miss hopkins; white crepe. -,
Miss Atkinson of Staunton pale blue
brocade.
Miss Lockwood of Boston; black vel
vet, silver trimmings.
Miss Pegram of Providence, r l.; light
green and silk null.
Miss Mcintosh Of Baltimore; costume
Of black, artistic in its simplicity.
Miss Harris Of Louisville red tulle
lilac crepe duchene.
Miss Bessie Darlington black satin
and jet.
Miss Columbia Hayes white tulle, Nile
green ribbons.
Miss Sophie Bruce black satin, yellow
trimmings, aud natural flowers.
Miss Noldng, white nuns Yelling
moss green ribbons.
Niss Blair; blue silk, silver gau1e
Miss Brock black satin and jet.
Miss Jones of New York red tulle
Miss McPhail olive silk, silver trim
mings.
Miss Mayo; an exquisite combination
Of cardinal and figured ,:earl silk.
Miss Mcdowell; black satin and jet
Miss Freedley; claret velvet.
Miss Maggie Stringfellow blue bro
cade.
Miss Helen Stringfellow claret bro
cade.
Miss Irene Peasants gray velvet and
headings 10 match.
Miss Drewry; white silk, gold trim
mings.
Miss Sumner Hayes blue figured silk
and trimmings
Miss Caiot a rich olive plush and
light pink silk.
Miss Ryder; black lace and Jet.
Miss Eta Hayes; pink gauze, basque
OF irridescent besds dark red ribbons.
With many charming ones attired in
attractive walking suits. the blending OF
colors was most pleasing to the eye.
At 1890 o'clock the guests began 10
think Of Sunday, and with many thanks
for an evening so delightfully."- spent babe
their cordial hostcsses good night.