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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02
PROVING THE PROMISES.
BY LILLIAN GREY.

"There only half-a-dollar left now,
Danl p
Dear Hearth Well, I've been expect
in to hear that for some days. HRlf'a-
dollar | It amt much of a fortin', Is it
But the Lords rich; we must hold to
that"
"Yee; an lots Of folks is rich too, but
that don't help US any. I rely done know
what we're goin' to do p
"Just this, Eunice: Trust in the
Lord an do good, an verify thou shalt
be fed That's plain enough"
"You've always got some Scripture
ready, DAM, an don't want to say
nothin' agin it, but do be practical
enough for once to help me plan. want
to git things enough with that fifty cents
to keep US alive few days longer, any
way. Now what shall buy?"
swell, now, let's see. What do we
most need?"
Dear knows, there's 30 many things
We amt got nothin' jim the house but a
little tea an sugar, IAN oatmeal; well,
there's salt, an spice, an few such
things that amt very sustainin' food; an
we're out of r'seen, you know; we had
to set in the dark last night, an night
afore."
The old man sat silent few moments.
1t was dark outlook surely-old, lame,
and poverty stricken.
"Well, wife, I'm dreadful sorry you're
brought to such strait, but you must
just buy 'cordin' to your means; git
some of the cheapest things an the most
nourishin', and mebbe by the time they're
gone we'll hear from Silas."
We've been a sayin' that for three
months, father"
"Yes, I know, but amt gin up hope
o. hearin' yet; an he knows the money he
sent must be gone by this time"
"Well, we amt never told him that
what he sends is all our Twin, he don't
dream of that; an, poor boy, he's more'n
likely to be dead out in that wild west
country; there's such dreadful things
happenin' out there all the time"
mo, no, wife can't give in to that.
Like as not he's on his way home, an
wants to surprise u.s.
"Well, he'll have to come fore another
week goes by, or we'll be starved to death,
an then he'll be the one that's surprised.
I've clean lost my courage, Dan'l r.
saf hn n
letter in the Office this very minnit, an
you ask soon as ever you git to the store.
Too bad you've got to go out in the cold,
an the wind blows too; better tie my
comforter round your neck. Wisht you
could ketch ride goin' or comm"
But there were no sleighs going to
the "Corner," and the old lady plodded
on over the hslf-mile; while her husband
watched her as far as he could see
There was no letter in the office to
verify his hopeful prediction, and with
a heavy heart the disappointed mother
turned to make her humble purchases.
A quart Of beans, one pound of rice, and
two of corn-meal, hglf-pound of butter,
and two candles comprised the list, and
there were q few cents left. 1t is just
possible that some of the packages over
weighed, but if they did, that was the
store-keeper's own affair.
Uncle Dsn'l, as he was called by every
one, had never run in debt in his life, and
had no thought of doing it now in the
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

The next day was very stormy, but Dea.
con Bailey had an errand to the "Cor-
ners," and stopped on his way home.
"Here's letter that has just come, On
Gle Daniel. I brought it right along, think
ing you might not get over to-day"
"Oh, I'm powerful glad you did. It's
from Silas, the dear boy Do set down,
Deacon, while we read it,"
The letter contained a money-order,
and many loving messages; but, best OF
all, me assurance that he was coming
home in the spring to stay, having saved
enough money TO buy nice farm.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-02

hour OF his extremity; honest and proud
he had been, and would be till the last.
"Poor Heart you're nigh beat out,
amt you?" he said to his wife on her re-
turn. "Set right down by the stove; we've
got blessed good fire anyway. An
there wasn't no letter? Hum ! Well,
guess there will be one next week, or
else the boy'n come himself"
SO the old man talked hopefully to his
wife, who, intent on her cooking and Sat.
urday cleaning. grew more cheerful; and
when they sat down to their late dinner
of bean porridge, with dessert of boiled
rice, they grew quite merry over it, like
two children as they were.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

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Awkward.

A chance word, innocently spoken,
may often lead the unwary into pit
falls, truth of which there are many
illustrations. A lady whose garden
happens to overlook the garden of
her next-door neighbor was out look
ing at her flowers one morning.
Her little dog, Rags, had accom-
panied her, and took it into his head
to lie down picturesquely by the fence.
His mistress, looking down at him as
he lay curled up there, with his blue
ribbon about his neck, clasped her
hands in mock admiration, and ex-
claimed, looking steadily at him:
"Oh, don't you think you look
awfully nice in your blue ribbon,
down there!"
Just as the words "down there"
were out of her mouth, she noticed,
to her horror, that the lady next door,
whose intimate acquaintance she had
not the honor of, was exactly in the
line Of her vision in the next yard,
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What Joy Did.

There was once little fairy ma ned
Joy, and every one loved her cry
much. One day, as she was wan Her
ing through the meadow, searching
for some one to make happy, she
CHANGED to hear a little Violet telling
the Buttercup of large party hat
was to be given to the flowers. The
Buttercup said, "If we do not lave
rain, | cannot 60, for it would n yer
do to go to party in faded dreis.o
Joy ran to the brook, and seiziig a
piteher-plant, filled it with water, md
gave the Buttercup cooling drink.
Then Joy ran towards the rose bush.
"Oh, JOY cried the Rose, II i'm
glad to see you. lam to give a patty
to the flowers, and Mother Oak las
promised to furnish the cups ind
saucers, if Mr.. Wind will bring Il EN-
to me; but cannot find him. There
are some little toad-stools under the
oak, for seats and flat stone for a
table. Lily will ring her bell W hen
all is ready, and the Birds will furnish
the music. Everything is ready but
the acorn cups and dewdrop water"
II will help you get them,o said
JOY, as she ran away. She went into
the woods and called Mr.. Squirrel.
She told him about the party and said,
81 don't think it is safe to wait for
Mr.. Wind, as dear Rose will worry.
If you will toss down the acorns, |
will put them in place.
"Certainly,o answered Mr.. SOUR
rel; II will do it at once before my
babies wake up"
Joy set the table, and then ran to
call Rose to look at it. Sure enough,
there were all the acorn cups, the leaf
napkins, and knives of grass in order.
Rose was delighted. "You dear
JOY" she said, "what should l have
done without your"
"That night a heavy dew fell, and
filed all the cups with water, and the
next morning all the flowers took their
dew baths, and were fresh and bright
for the party. Lily rang her bell;
Mr.. Wind called for them all and
brought them to the oak tree. They
laughed, nodded, and danced till the
sun went down. Before they went
home, the flowers thanked Miss Rose
for pleasant time, and Joy for her
help. You can see why Joy is always
loved, and helping others always
makes joy Annie Putnam, in the
kindergarten.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

1t is against municipal law in China
to dig over 1870 feet to find well wa
ter. 1t is the idea that the bottom
would fall through unto America If
they dug about 222 feet, and they
don't want to damage us.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

NAL Of nine lives, followed by an ex
cited lady.
MoRAL.-Cats as well as children
should always obey. N. r. 5.
HANNIBAL, Mo-, Sept 10, 1888
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

Huse ieaIh 10 feau DOCKS ana Wflte lettefS,
And I'll write one to you when can.
My pretty gold butterflies flying,
Little birds, and my busy brown bee,
shall never be too old to love you,
And hope you will always love me!
- Fanny Benedict, in Home Life in Song.
Written for WoMAN's CHRONICLE.
Tom.
Faithful old Tom! Long and well
had he served his mistress, who to
him was indeed a princess, and her
kind mother as much queen.
For without them the world could
scarcely be, SO Tom thought. And
he was right loyal subject.
II they walked in the garden, he
went before to see that all was safe.
II they sat on the gallery in the even
ing he was upon the gate-post, on the
alert, notwithstanding he seemed
always doing.
Let dog, be it ever so small, pass
by-even if it did no moro than look
in their directien-Tom presented
bayonets, or in other words, "got his
back up"
For as he looked at it, dogs were
the foes of every one, and was it not
his duty to protect those he loved?
1t is needless to say for all these
attentions he was well repaid.
lie was always on hand at meal
time, and many tender bit fell to
his share.
Ii he was not well, that panacea of
all cats ills was forthcoming very
soon.
With all his noble traits he had
some faults, | am sorry to tell you.
One day his mistress thought he
looked pale.
ButTom, the cunning fellow, think
ing it time for some catnip tea, got
under the table and washed and
stroked his face so clean and smooth,
he really looked quite peaked.
So the tea was made and a nice
saucerful put upon a chair in front of
him.
From a thin, sick-looking cat, in
few moments, he became round and
happy; 50 recklessly happy, indeed,
that when he had Tapped the tea all
up, he wiped the dish, first with one
cheek, then the other.
His mistress looked at him re-
provingly, and said, ''Be careful, sir,
you will break that dish"
Alas he was wiIlful, as sometimes
cats are.
And, as long as he had gotten out
side the tea, he determined he would
get inside the dish.
But sad to relate, too much cat and
too little dish could not make it, so
whole cat and a broken dish were soon
upon the floor.
The closing scene is--a flying ami
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13

and that she wore blue ribbon in
her hair.
The lady next door looked up in in
dignation. Rags was invisible from
where she stood, and she had no
doubt the remark was addressed to
her. She tdrned about with a fierce
movement, rushed back into her
house, and slammed the door after
her. The uhintending author of the
insult, in the meantime, stood aghast
and helpless Boston Transcript.
If girl is born in January, she
will be a prudent housewife, given to
melancholy, but good temper,
II in February, a humane and af-
fectionate wife and tender mother.
If in April, inconsistent, not very
intelligent, but likely to be good
looking.
Ii in May, handsome, amiable, and
likely to be happy.
Ii in June, impetuous, will marry
early, and be frivolous.
II in July, passably handsome, but
with a sulky temper.
If in August, amiable and practical,
and likely to marry rich.
If in September, discreet, affable,
and much liked.
Il in October, pretty and coquett-
ish, and likely to be unhappy.
If in November, liberal, kind, and
of mild disposition.
If in December, well-proportioned,
fond of novelty, and extrayagant.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-10-13
Children S Corner.
=Four@Years Ago.

Oh sun! so far up in the blue sky;
oh, clovers so white and so sweet
oh, little brook shining like silver,
And running SO fast past my feet
You don't know what strange thing happened,
Since sunset and star shine last night;
Since the four.o' clocks closed their red
petals,
To wake up so early and bright
Say, what will you think when | tell you
What my dear mamma whispered to me,
When she kissed me on each cheek twice over?
You don't know what man you may see.
Sweet clover, stand still do not blow SO;
shall whisper way down in your ear,
| was four years old early this morning
Would you think so, to see me- my dear?
Do you notice my pants and my pockets?
I'm SO old, must dress like a man;
must learn to read books and write letters,
And I'll write one to you when can.
My pretty gold butterflies flying,
Little birds, and my busy brown bee,
l shall never be too old to love you,
And hope you will always love me!
Il Fanny Benedict, in Home Life in Song.
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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-06

| son calling on him and in
slSting that no compromise. how
ever small the concession involsd, should
be made. The agreement between Scott
and German was finally declared off, and
Watterson, who had been a candidate for
permanent chairman, was put forward as
! a candidate Of the tariff reform people for
i'chairman of the platform committee He
! WAS opposed by Senator German, but the
committee chose Watterson by the close
vote of % to 20. A change of one vote
would have given the victory to
the opponents Of the admins
predicted that on tomorrow the committee
will conclude its labors. Nobody is able
TO perceive contingency likely to throw
the convention into struggle over the
vice presidency. Governor Gray's friends
have all along had two grounds of hope
that they might eventually win. One of
ton and 1T is singular fact that the
movement TO bring the old Roman
from his retirement came near being
strangled in his own State. 1t
is claimed that majority of the
Ohio delegation are really against Thur
man to this day, and are accepting him
only because the country Is fairly forcing
him upon them. Ohio was brought over
to the Thurman standard, however Mon
day night, and today the delegation hay
ing perceived that the nomination was
inevitable. passed Thurman resolution
much stronger and more satisfactory than
the one of Monday night. The Gray men
also had some hopes that by making a
courageous stand they could hold milne
the friends of all the other candidates,
thus preventing Thurman from getting
two-thirds on the first BALLOT But
the unit rule had been adopted by the
Thurman majority in SIX or eight of the
states, notably Michigan, New York,
Pennsylvania and Tennessee, thus forcing
the minority to help swell the votes Tor the
favorite and practically destroying the
last hope of the supporters of Governor
Gray There have been rumors of combi-
nations to bring Carlisle or Dickinson
into the contest, but the friends of both
deny that any effort is being made in their
behalf. Senator Voorhees, says the ques-
ton whether Gray's name shall be placed
in nomination is to be decided tomorrow
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-06
DEMOCRATS IN DISTRESS
Their Free-Rum Policy in New JERSEY
ArauSiag Great Opposition.


New YORK, June 5.-The Demotrstlc
party In New Jersey Is sorely distressed
about the free rum question, and every
day is adding new difficulties to the situs-
ton. So thoroughly identified have the
Democrats become With the anti high H.
cense crusade that the various liquor deal
e.s and brewers associations will not stir
without first making sure that they are
acting In harmony with local Democratic
interests. What Is regarded as signif-
cant circumstance Is that ex Governor Alb.
bett, who Is factlonal hero of the first
magnitude In the Democratic party In the
state, hss been secured to counsel and
guide the Hudson county Hquor-dealers in
their strenuous fight IN behalf Of disorder
and cheap whisky. II Is said TO be- distaste-
full personally 10 Mr.. Albeit, but for the
sake of MS party there Is no alternative hut
10 submit. In as far IS the effect upon
public opinion Is concernee the liqaor-desl-
cas- could not possibly have done more TO
help their opponents than they did In clos
ing their shops Sunday during the last
month under the pressure of the law. The
result has been an overwhelming popular
Endorsement of the new law. Not within
The recollection of the Oldest people have
the inhabitants In the larger towns ip New
Jersey known what II was TO enjoy Sab
bath free from the familiar sight of drunk
en- men Keeling about the streets ald -
looms wide open. Great enthusiasm 70 be-
ing manifested among :he Catholic tenn
peIance men In favor of the high license
bill The bill satisfies in every respect
their theory OF experimentation, FOR ever
since the organization OF toe Catholic
temperance union the one object aimed st
in legislative matters was the placing OF 3
higher tariff on the selling of liquor.
The present regulation not only tends &c
force bad characters out Of the liquor traf-
he, but places saloon keepers Under obli
cations 10 carry on their business with
slricler regard To the requirements OF good
morals. A prominent Catholic In New
jersey, who has formerly been associated
with The temperance movement, said yes
,erday that The Catholic temperance meu
would cut the Democratic party almost TO
man next fall. They are determined to
fight the question of high license or low IL
cense out squsrely at the polls, and vii,
mol yield short OF victory.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-06
WEEKLY CROP SUMMARY.

CHICAGO, H., June 5-The Farmers
Review, In lis weekly crop summary, says:
The reports of our correspondents for the
week ending June 2, show general i'm
provemeut IN the condition of winter wheat
In the states represented, though In Irdi-
ana and Illinois q considerable percentage
Of AREA has been plowed up, and many
cou niles in these states and Missouri re
port serious injury from the Hessiau fly
and chi1eh bug. Outside of the three
states named but little mention Is made of
insect depledatiors
Reports Of condition of winter wheat
now growing give the following averages
by states: Oaio, ca l-2 per cent; Indians.
a; Illinois, Il; Missouri. Il: Kansas. 100:
Michigan, 81: and Wisconsin. SO; giving
GENERAL average condition of "a per cent.
not, however, including the area sovn 70
wheat which has bsen plowed I'D this
spring.
Reports on area planted to corn show sn
appreotabie Increase over that of las, year
4 great deal Of Teplanting hiss been rem
dered necessary II Indiana and Illinois. on
account of cut worms and seed rotting In
the ground from low temperature and ex
cess of moisture. La other states Teparted
tASIe Is utllS CothpssiHl u tHts hltu, though
planting is generally from one 10 three
weeks late
The condition of meadows and pastures
Is quite generally reported good and fruit
prospects only medium. Spring sown
grain and other spring crops, though quite
generally late, are promising In appearance
and condition throughout the states repre-
sented. The high price of potatoes during
he past year has induced the planting OF 9
largely increased acreage
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-06
KANSAS CHARTERS.

T0PBkA June 5. - he hellau BoOa
aud s3s'llGely COMPANY. II Top,k4; cap
its! stock. so 900, directors, , I Eellam,
j. III iagIa1am Fl L. shru
The si.ua. Olive Cemesrly Association,
of Pi11s5nrg
Tue Kansas and Soutt western Colont
zati aud Investment Ass ation, OF Al
len l. Or county; directors, E II Shsl-
lock, Il A Reahurn, ". B. Resburn.
capital STOCK, s. 600
The Kansas River Improvement ard
Trafllc Company, of Argentine, Qu've1a
ant LawreDce. The purpose of tLis cam
pany Is to improve III, Kansas river. and
TO carry freight and passengers from the
mouth of th, Kansas to Lawrence: capital
stock. $50 90; uirec nrs, John Gibbs, Jr
c L Burke q w K,lmer, j. b. Ma
shall, j. Ii Blythe, ali Of Argentine
The Seldom sheridan county, Tow -
Company; capital sock, SIC 900; NJ +.
VaLdiver. president
The Proctor Cemetery Association, OF
Blue Rapids.
The First United Presby terrain church
of ColDkau. Greeley county
The Saline Valley Cemetery Association,
Of WaKeeney.
The Kansas Refrigerator Company. Of
Wichita capital stock, $3.50 600; director,
A a Hyde, L Hays. joseph CorwIn, l.
T Erwin, A. NJ F Mccullough, w "
Pearce, of Wichits; Frank A. Smith, OF
Philadelphia.
The Ellsworth Creamery and Cheese
Company; capital stock, 81 200; directors,
J. II Clark, j. B. Ross, H + steinburg.
n G Baker, 5. Il. TAR, G. K. Baxter. l.
II. Wasterman.
TIE Nebraska & Southwestern Railroad
Company; capital stock, 5000 600: d.
rectors, William A. Dore, George G.. BIZ
ley, William. NJ. Hedhck, Warren A. He'd.
rick, Asa Ii. Brsds.reat This company
proposes TO build line from Smith county
through the counties Of Graham, Rocks.
Osborne, Grove. Trego, Ellis, Russell,
Lane, Ness. Rush, Garfield, Hodgman ard
Fipney TO Garden City. with branches. the
total estimated length being 500 miles.
The headquarters are In Atwood, where
all the directors reside.