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Why the Difference?

In quoting from the New York Sun in ref
erence to the weather and the damage to cot
ton crops in the South by recent rains th'
News and Covrier and the Augusta Chronicle
run along very nicely together until near the
close when the News and Courier says:
"Reports from the South mentioned heavy
rains In Charleston and light rains at Other
points, but otherwise clear and clearing
weather"
The Augusta Chronicle says:
"Reports from the South mentioned heavy
rains in. Georgia and light at other points
but otherwise clear or clearing weather"
Why the difference in locating the rains
Alliancemen in this section don't under
stand II.
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"If She Only W0uld."

If she only would strictly obey rules,
all would go well enough with girl
at school, for in these days any school
of reputation has good regulations and
suggestions"
If she only would believe it, the av.
erage strength and health OF q girl
does not stand in the way of "the
higher education of women"
If she only would invariably 60 to
bed at ten o'clock instead Of sitting up
lust a few minutes longer" girl
would awake next day alert, and with
a clear head, and those educational
bugbears, nervousness. "lassitude,' y
''irritableness," and ''insomnia," "
would never follow upon hard study.
If she only would not make haste at
table, but sit willingly and sociably
through the time allotted for meals,
''indigestion," another of the school.
girls bugbears. would never put in an
appearance. Steaks. chops, and roasts
should be both "well-chewed and well.
chatted."
If she only would forego little
lunches and midnight spreads, eat on.
ly at table, never touch a nut, q cake
candy or fruit, "between meals" those
other terrors of the girl student--"dys
pepsia," "billiousness," Gloss of appe
tite" would not make her their prey.
(The girl careful in all these matters
will be sure to have inviolable rules
for her baths and her out-of-door exer
cise.)
If she only would, furthermore, hold
it to be "bad form" to indulge during
school-life in formal calls, the theatre
dances, correspondence and making
acquaintances with gentlemen, and
the reading of current fiction-then
great ease and simplicity of living, and
time to rest, would be possible to her
together with tremendous concentra'
ton Of the mind upon study; she
would find herself, day after day, full
of attack" pursuit." "corps a. es.
prit," "love of investigation" !" "mas
terry" and all the other high vitalities
Of brain and blood that make the
"hard pull and long pulp of school.
course an enthusiasm and joy.
Wide AaDdke.
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T stood in store the other day when
a boy came in and applied for situa-
tion.
"Can you write good hand ?" was
asked.
"Yaas." -...
Know the city we'll ?"
"Yaas.n .... ......'
''That will do don't want you,"
said the merchant :
But" 1 said when the boy had
gone, II know that lad to be an hon.
est, industrious boy. Why don't you
give him a chance
Because he hasn't learned to say
Yes, SIR and No, SIR If he an
swers me as he did when applying for
q situation, how will he answer Gus
toners after being here month ?"
What could say to this? He had
fallen into a bad habit, young as he
was, which turned him away from the
first situation he had applied for.-Ez.
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Got Even with the Teller.

The autocratic paying teller of a Ger.
tain Nassou street bank had an un.
pleasant experience one day. A tall
young man with whiskers trimmed al
though they had been laid out by q
Landscape gardener hurried up to the
window and presented a check for
$3.50.
"Please let me have it in"-he be.
gan.
"Mind your own business" snapped
the red headed autocrat within. "Ill
give you what is convenient"
The tall young man followed this ad.
vice, took the money handed him and
started away. In moment he return
ed. "You've made a mistake" he
said mildly.
"Not responsible for any mistakes
after leaving the window" responded
the paying teller sharply.
"But you''-
"We make no corrections; move
on.n
"oh, very WE'LL" said the tall young
imam cheerfully, waving bill at the
grating. IT was only going to tell you
you had given me $50 too much, but ]
can stand it If you can," he added as
he turned away.
The change that came over the red
headed teller was extraordinary.
"Hey there, hold on" he called.
"Mind your own business. shall
suit my own convenience"
"But wait q moment" called the
teller, growing more and more agitat'
ed as he hastily unlocked the window
and thrust out his head.
"Don't grow excited" responded the
overpaid young man soothingly; "we
never make corrections after leaving
the window"
"Oh, don't mind that; come back
here" pleaded the head from the win
dow beseechingly.
By this time the dialogue was at,
tracting attention, and the tall young
man stepped up to the teller and said
sharply:
II have come to you again and again
with checks to he cashed for the firm,
and you are always grumpy, ungentle-
manly and disobiiging. To-day you
thought you had underpaid me and
you were going to let me suffer. In.
stead of that you gave me, $50 toe
much and 1 have got you just where
want you. If you will apologize fol
your meanness and agree to be pleas
ant and obliging hereafter you can
have the $50 back, but under no other
condition"
Those who listened did not hear
what the paying teller answered, but
his meek tone and the return of the
$50 bill told sufficiently plain story.
| NeW York Tribune.
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A great mistake which is too often
made, is thus presented by Arthur T.
Pierson : 1--WE build gorgeous gothic
fanes, furnished with crimson and
gold, garnished with the artists pen
Gil and chisel then we secure for the
pulpit the princes of oratory, and for
the choir the star singers of the opera
then we multiply concerts and chorals,
fairs and festivals, entertainments and
excursions; and by such allurements
hope to draw the people and to EVAN
gelize the Masses But the hope is
found to be delusive."
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An eastern caravan Was overtaken
once in the desert with the failure OF
the supply of water. The accustom-
ed fountains were all dried, the oasis
was desert, aud they halted an hour
before sunset to find. after q day OF
scorching heat, that they were perish
ing for want of water. Vainly they
explored the usual wells, for they were.
all dry. Dismay was upon all faces
and despair in all hearts, when one OF
the ancient men approached the sheik
and counselled him to unloose two
beautiful harts that he was conveying
home as present to his bride, and let
them scour the desert in search of wa
ter. Their tongues were protruding
with thirst, and their bosoms ,heaving
with distress. But as they were led
out to the borders of the camp and
then set free OH the boundless plain,
they lifted up their heads on high and
shifted the air with distended nostr1ls,
and then, with unerring instinct, with
course as straight as an arrow, and
speed as swift as the wind, they dart
ed off across the desert. Swift horse
men followed close behind. and an
hour or two later hastened back with
the glad tidipgs that water had been
found, aud the camp moved with
shouts of rejoicing to the happily dis
covered fountains.
So still there is hart that can ever
find the springs of living water. 1t is
the heart that hungers and thirsts for
God. Thank God, beloved, If you
have this deep spiritual instinct in
your soul Follow it as it leads you to
the Throne of grace, to wait. and cry,
and receive, until you can say, "Satis-
fed with favor and full with the bless
ing of the Lord"
Christian Allidn ce.
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A Roman Girl and Her Doll.

In May last the workmen who are
digging the foundation for the new law
courts in Rome discovered a sarcopha.
gus buried thirty feet below the sur.
face. Immediately the telephone call
ed to the spot the members of the
Archaeological Commission, scientific
and literary men who watch with jeal-
GUS care all the excavations made in
the Eternal City. Under their direc-
ton it was carefully raised and open
ed.
Within lay the skeleton of a young
girl, with the remains of the linen in
which she had been wrapped, and
some brown leaves of the myrtle
wreath with which, emblematic of her
youth, she had been crowned in death.
On her hands were four rings, of
which one was the double betrothal
ring of plain gold, and another with
"Filetus," the name Of her betrothed,
engraved upon it. A large and most
exquisite amethyst brooch in Etruscan
setting of the finest work, carved am
ber pins, and gold necklet with
white, small pendants were lying
about.
But what is most strange, as being
almost unique, was doll of oak wood,
beautifully carved, the joints articulat-
ed 80 that legs and arms and hands
move on sockets, the hands and feet
daintily cut with small and delicate
nails. The features and the hair were
carved out In the most minute and
careful way. and the hair waving low
on the forehead, and bound with FL
let.
On the outside of the sarcophagus
was sculptured her name, Tryphena
Creperia, and touching scene, doubt
less faithfully representing her parting
with her parents. She is lying on a
low bed, and striving to raise herself
on her left arm to speak to her heart
broken father who stands leaning on
her bedstead, his head bowed with
grief, while her mother sits on the bed =,
her head covered, weeping.
1t seems but yesterday, so natural is
the scene, and yet it was nearly eigh-
teen centuries ago that these stricken
parents laid so tenderly away their
dearly beloved daughter, with her Or
naments and her doll.
Youths Companion.
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A Week OF Work.

On Monday we will wash our clothes,
And hang them up to dry.
On Tuesday we will iron them,
And mend each hole we spy.
On Wednesday we will make our bread
And sometimes, too, a cake.
On Thursday we'll receive our friends
And time for reading take.
On Friday we will sweep and dust
AS nicely as we can,
On Saturday, for Sundays rest,
Well cook and work and plan.
On Sunday we will learn at Church
How to be egood-and then
On Monday cheerfuIly begin
Our week Of work again.
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Socrates, finding himself in great
emotion over a slave, said Il would
beat you if I were not angry"
Peter the Great made law that if
any nobleman beat or ill-used his
slaves, he should be looked upon as
insane, and a guardian appointed to
take care of his person and of his
estate. This state monarch once
struck his gardener, who, being a
man of keen sensibility, took to his
bed, and died in q few days. Peter,
hearing of this, exclaimed, with tears
in his eyes : "Alas | have civilized
my own subjects, I have conquered
other nations, yet I have not been
able to conquer or civilize myself"
Presbyterian.
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The Title "Reverend.o

We are willing to reverence the aged
pastor, and we did not hesitate to give
that title to our beloved friend, George
Rogers. lust in the same way we use
the term "the venerable Bede, or the
iudicious Hooker,'u but we are not
prepared to reverence every stripping
who ascends the pulpit; and, more
over, if we thought it due to others TO-
call them reverend, we should still:
want some reason for their calling
themselves 80. 1t seems rather odd TO-
us that man should print on his vis-s
iting card the fact that heiis reyer-
end person. Why does not he Occar
sionally vary the term, aud call him
self estimable, amiable, talented, or
beloved? Would this seem odd !? Is
there any valid objection to such q use,
of adiectives after the fashion is once
set by the use of the word revere'ad9
If man were to assume the title OF
reverend for the first time In history,
it would lcok ridiculous, If not pre-
sumptuous or profane. It may be saiS
that the title reverend Is only one o
courtesy, but then so was the title
Rabbi among the Jews, yet the disl
piles were not to be called Rabbi. UlES
at any rate q suspicious circumstances
that among mankind no class of per
sons should so commonly describe
themselves by pretentious title 90
the professed ministers of the lowly
Jesus. q,
. Peter and Paul were right reverend
men, but they would have been the
last to have called themselves so. No
sensible person does reverence us on
jot more because we assume the titlee'
Itcertainly is in some cases fagranta
misnomer, and its main use seems TO
be the pestilent one of keeping up the
unscriptural distinction of clergy and
laity.
We wonder when men first sought
out this invention, and from whose
original mind did original sin ernA-s
nate? We suspect that he lived inthe.
Roman Row Of Vanity Fair, although
the Rev. John Bunyan does not men-s
ton him. One thing is pretty certain,
he did not flourish in the days OF the
Rev. Paul, the Rev. Apollos, or the.
Rev. Cephas.
@. II. STURGEON.
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Goethe, near the close of his life, said
Tolerance comes with age. I see nc
fault committed that I myself could
not have committed at sometime OF
another We learn larger sympathy
as we suffer, as we are tempted, as we
fall and rise again amid struggle and
sorrow. These conflicts-failure and
loss and sorrow-as we grow older, are
not to make us bitter and cynical, but
more charitable, fuller of pity and
love. That is q very doubtful kind OF
Christianity that does not keep man
or woman, as age comes on from being
bitter and morose and upcharitable.
AS we ripen for heaven, we ought to
grow more sweet, tolerant and unset
fish.-Cum 5erldnd Presbyterian.
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A Poem without an E.

John Knox was man Of wondrous might,
And his words ran high and shrill,
For bold and stout was his spirit bright,
And strong was his stalwart Will.
Kings sought In vain his mind to chain,
And that giant brain to control,
But naught on plain or stormy main
Could daunt that mighty soul.
John would sit and sigh till morning cold
Its shining lamps put out
For thoughts untold on his mind laid hold
And brought but pain and doubt.
But light at last on his soul WAS cast,
Away sank pain and sorrow;
His soul is gay, in q fair to-day,
And looks for bright tomorrow.
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In O Crowd.

Round me, before me, behind me,
People do not know!
We meet and touch for moment
Then apart forever we 60.
And what can we have In common
Who glance In each others face,
And wait in the world together
For only 80 short space?
All /! really we are not strangers
Though our homes lie far apart,
But children of one great Father,
Who keeps us all In His heart!
And have we not much in common,
To do. and perhaps to bear7
Regret for the years that are over,
Sorrow, and pain, and care?
I know you have had to suffer,
And oftener still to be glad,
For trouble Is not forever,
And no one Is always sad. .
But know that the days have been darh
enough,
For mine have been darkened too,
And thought Of neighborly sympathy
Has stirred In my heart for you.
There are marks in most Of your faces,
And see the sign OF cross
That is given to you to carry,
But life Is not meant for loss:
And hear the sound OF your laughter,
And see the light In your eyes,
And perhaps there are little children
To make you tender and wise.
There is surely some Joy for the whole OF us
And to each Is given some love.
For gentle hearts are In every place,
And the blessing comes from above:
So we wish God.speed to each other
Though we utter 1t not aloud;
We are brothers and sisters together,
Though we only meet in q crowd.
Do we not work for the same good end,
Loyal to truth and the right?
And look for q glorious future,
And try to walk in the light?
What though we know not each other,
Since the Father knows us allf
Perhaps We shall meet in the same deal
home
When the shades of evening fall!
Christian World.
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Labor on a Strike.

Labor is strong but capital is stronger. The
one is pressed by present necessities, tne ON.
er can live on past tr and ID chill
dren. with the other 1t is question OF proht.
The late strike on the New York central is
good Illustration. Here was powerful laoor
canitaI. Labor selected its own ground. It
was absolutely unembarrassed IN lts cnoice OF
time and place. Yet the defeat was crushing
Capital listened to no compromise and oHereo
no terms. II labor will learn to be more con,
siderate and conservatives; If capital VIII
learn to be less exacting and Oppressive tnen d
good will come out OF evil.-Assoctdte he-
formed Presbyterian.
All we'll said; but there is a little more that
might be said. The Railroads pay better
prices for efficient labor, and skilled work.
men than any other corporation on the face OF
the earth. The very circumstances make IL
incumbent on the owners Of railroads to em
ploy the m ost trustworthy and the mostcom
petent men In the respective departments o,
their work, no matter whether In construct.
ing trestles, bridges, cars, engines or tracks.
So in the employ OF conductors, engineers,
and trainmen. A single train as II goes SKIM
ming along represents great estate in prop
erty, to say nothing Of the immense liability
for damage Of life or person through the care
lessness Of its operatives. All these Things
make It necessary to have the best men OF the
country in their seryice;
On the other hand, we have one thousand
or five thousald, or any other number bound
ed together, to extort still higher pay, and to
prevent other laborers from taking their
places. AS matter Of fact. we doubt If half
of the recent strikers could go into any other
business and earn half the money which they
were receiving before the strike. They had
perfect right to resign their position, Nobody
questions that fact. But they had no more
right to prevent others from taking their
places than had Reube Burrows to "hold up'
q train and at the face Of pistol demand the
treasure OF the company or passengers. The
.'holding up" Of q train and an organized
stike to extort money might be placed In the
same penal chapter.
The laws OF this country should punish
strikers for organizing to prevent any cor
poration from hiring laborert at will. The
train robber, and the striker against brother
laborers, should be punished. There Is
neither justice nor reason In Furnishing one
sinner and allowing another to 60 scot free.
If strikers can organize against railroads,
then the "holding up" Ct trains should be
without let or hindrance as far as the law Is
concerned. Then the act Of relieving express
messengers and passengers OF their treasure
might be reduced to fine art.
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How TO SPOIL A CHILD.-1. Be
gin young, by giving him whatever he
cries for. 2. Talk freely before him
of his great cleverness. 8. Tell him
he is too much for you-that you can
do nothing with him. 4. Let him
learn to regard his father as a creature
of unlimited power, capricious and ty-
raunical; or a mere whipping ma
chine. S. Let him learn (from ia
theirs example) to despise his mother.
|6. Do not care who or what his COM
panions may be. 7. Let him read
stories about pirates, Indian fighters,
and so on. s. Let him roam the
streets in the evening and 60 to bed
late. 9. Devote yourself to making
money, remembering always that
wealth is better legacy for your child
than principles in the heart acd hab-
its in the life, and. let him have plenty
of money to spend.-Erchange.
There is lots of difference in men.
There are some workmen in. every
town who make from one to two dol
lars per day to maintain families, buy
homes and pay for them, simply by
saving a penny whenever and wher-
ever they can. There are others who
make much more money, and at the
end of a year, if they could 60 to New
York for five cents, they would not
have enough money to stand near the
railroad and see the trains 60 by.
There is lots of difference in women
too. Some women will lay up by lit
ties hundreds of dollars out of their
husbands wages others will run up
bills for him without any reference to
his income.
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Who Does 1t 3

Who does what? who fasts? What
layman, man and woman, does this
thing? What officiaEy trustee, class
leader, exhorter, loca! preacher, or
steward? :? What preacher In charge,
presiding elder, Bishop, who habitual-,
ly or occasionally observe the self-de-s
nying ordinance Of fashng? We
would like to know II the race 1s eS
tinct, the duty obsolete. Can the
number who do 1t be reckoned In or.
der, or out Of order? Are they count
less because Of number, or for lack of
number? q
The Methodist discipline, in It's
General Rules, in the goodly company
and alongside of family and private
prayer and Bible reading, enJoins fast
ing or abstinence. These Rules say;
that it Is expected OF all who con-
tinue i'll these societies, tnat they Will
continue to evidence their desire for
salvation by attending on this fasting.
ordinance of God. The law expects
us to obey it, but who dees obey it'2;
Who mended the Rules? Have they
been mehded or broken? e
In our Book of Discipline the fourth
duty of a preacher is declared to be
Ito see that fast be. held in every
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Great Magazine Editor-We are
very short Of matter. All the great
generals, notorious politicians, famous
lawyers, eminent physicians and
prominent scientist seem to be toe
busy to write for us just now.
Assistant Observation-Disclosures
we might get some articles from litera.
ry men.
Great Editor-Good idea I'll make
tour of the poor-house tomorrow.
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The most prosperous people are not
always the most thankful. There is
danger that, like bough broken from
the parent stem by the weight of its
own abundant fruitage, the prosperous
person will allow the very blessings so
richly bestowed upon him to divorce
his heart from Him who gave them.
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The fundamental facts Of the gospel
must be preached over and over again
constantly iterated and reiterated.
They form the soul and substance of
the gospel, and should form the soul
and substance of every gospel sermon.
Nashville Christian AdVocate.