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ANOTHER INVALID WAKES UP.
The Language Of Certain Flowers and som.
Good Advice.

The Language of Certain Flowers and Some
Good Advice.
DEAR II. L. c. FRENDs-How are YOU
ali this fine spring morning. The long
winter is past and spring is here with its
green fl elds and beautiful trees and flow
ers and sweet little feathered songsters
with their merry little songs Who does
not enjoy them?
like the dear sweet flowers: they teach
me many things; the roses say life is short,
improve it well; the forRet-me-not, re-
member thy Creator in the days of thy
youth; the violet's humble modesty, God
loves best; the pure white lilies teach me
that God would have us keep our lives
pure the bleeding heart reminds me OF
the bleeding heart of our Savoiour-how
ne suffered that we might live. Nav we
ever be guided by his loving care. The
past winter, had the pleasure OF reading
several stories written by "Pansy." One
of them in particular put me in mind of
our Aunt Sue" Ii shows US how God
can use Us for His great work. BE We
ever so helpless, let us stop and ask our
selves, What are we doing for Christi"
! am very well pleased with our president
IN Luc way nc II IlldudElLR. Lei US 10
our part as well. No, friends, "lncog,"
has not spoken any too strong against the
habit OF using idle words or slang II is
too commonly used, both by gentlemen
and ladies, whose standard ought TO be
above such things.
'Incog," did you not receive a letter
from me the day you mailed one to me?
Welcome, "Maiencheon," l remember
your nice letters and verses. l hope we
will read some more OF them soon. l
think, as Peach Blossom" says, our page
is accomplishing a great deal of good. No,
have not had the spring fever. That is
not what has kept me away it was for the
want of time.
Yes, / think our club should have a
badge-something reasonable and nice,
different from all other club badges.
have one of our old badges. 1t has too
long pin for convenience.
Those who have lost loved ones, accept
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A wELcoME VISITOR.
Edith Bell" Comes Again and Brings a
ID lrk- Eyed Bnhy Boy.

Edith Bei'' Comes Again and Brings a
D'rk-Eyed Baby Boy.
DEAR Howard FRIENDs-Nearly seven
months have passed since last greeted
YOU all Indeed / did not mean to re-
main silent so long. and several times l
have tried to write, but as often my pen
was laid aside ere the missive was COM
pleted.
Drearv old winter with its dark DAYS
and spells of the blues is gone at last
Have the blues? To be sure | have em
occasionally. | sometimes wonder if those
people whose mental barometer never
rises and falls are ever quite so happy as
we who sometimes 90 down into dark val
leys, to be lifted up again to the joys of
sunlit upper rays. But, then, don't have
the blues any oftener than you can help
Strive TO keep on those sweet. breezy up.
per levels if possible, but don't feel dis
couraged and thInk Yourself so very differ
ent from other people if you sometimes
fail.
How beautiful the springtime. IT'S
truly delightful TO watch all things awak-
ening from their winters sleep. The long
rows OF willows are budding in silver. The
grass quickens to a yelvety green when
touched by the warm sum- sweet song
birds come wooing in the trees; the SKY
blue as a violet, making one feel like do
ing nothing but being glad.
Are you all listening? Very well, l will
tell YOU that our worthy president and
Frank" are not the only ones who have
something new at their house A pre-
cious little dark-eyed stranger has come to
live with US, too, and, although tits but
five weeks since his arrival, he has crept
close into our hearts with his sweet baby
ways.
Can any one tell me whatever has be-
come OF "Sister Agnes?" Also "Rosine,"
Evelyn" and Beatrice?" Must We give
you no 'intoirely?' l hope not
The hour is late. and / must not tarry
longer. | extend all new members a
hearty welcome, with loving greetings for
the old. "EDITH BELL"
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HIS CERTIFICATE.

It's Arrival Produces Quite an Excitement
In Variety Jim's" Home.
To THE CLUB-"Great Scott pa Look
here what that postofice man give me-
And it belongs to me. too, for it has my
name on it. | wonder what is in this
large envelope"
Pa wanted me to let him open it. He
said he was afraid / would tear it. But 1
told him that it had my name on il, and
whatever had my name on belonged to
me, and that he could just go off and read
his own letters, for the postoffice man
give him some letters, too Then pa pretty
near give me a "gadding" for being so
sassy to him. Finally pa went away,
you might say, leaving me master
of the situation. Then | began to
open my Letter. But was so nervous that
! had TO lay the envelope down and rest
three times before | got it open. Then in
nv excitement l run my arm down TO
the very bottom of the envelope and
pulled out-a piece of pasteboard. Then
/ was beat. You bet / was glad that pa
wasn't there. For / just happened to
think that it was the lst OF April. Well,
Just slammed that pasteboard in the
fire and then slipped out of the house like
a thief. But after had gotten out OF doors
| remembered that had left the envelope
laying on the table, and | went back to
burn il, too.
When l picked it up noticed that
there was something else in it. NV
curiosity being aroused | concluded to ex-
anime things little further; so, after
looking to see that no one was nigh, put
my hand in the envelope and pulled out
another piece Of
ooh, no. it isn't" l exclaimed half
aloud. as l glanced at one side of the paper
which held in my hand. The first word
that caught my gaze was certificate"
Then l was excited. / rushed into the
other room, exclaiming:
PA, oh, pa got my certifcate4 got
my certificate
''Got your stiff cat answered pa
"why, what do you mean, are you going
crazy?"
Going crazy! No. not If know my
self Just look here, this makes me a
member OF the honored III. /. Q. Then
pa embraced me right on the spot. ex-
pect he would have squeezed me to death
but just then ma happened in and l
slipped out leaving them to congratulate
each other on having literary % son.
"Aunt Polly" l am glad to see you back
again to the page. Come often.
Oh, yes; / came pretty near forgetting to
tell you that l had moved. My new
home is Saline City, Ind. In my next
letter | will try and give you a little
sketch of it. / would like to correspond
with some of the members. Who will
write to me? My address is given below.
MAUD Maple" your smiling face was a
bright spot on the page. Don't wait so
long next time. And -Trixy" too is back
again. "Trixy," how would you like to
correspond?
ii any OF the brothers and sisters live
close to me / wish they would show them
selves for | am lonesome. Detective,
will you help me hunt them out?
will now close by thanking the secre-
tary for her kind words in the letter
which accompanied my certificate. My
Adde'S is VARIETY JIM"
L. d. H., Box 80, Saline City, Ind.
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misery and death-death to all that is
good, death OF body and ruin of soul.
When man and woman loose their reputa-
ton for sobriety they might as well be at
the bottom of the sea. The liquor traffic
costs the people of this country over
billion dollars a year, which largely comes
Every dollar of the billion goes TO sup
port the most gigantic monopoly which
ever cursed a nation.
This billion of dollars if spent for food
and clothing and other necessaries of life
would do away with three-iourths OF the
poverty, crime and misery which now des-
olate the land. Ii is the ruin of many n
happy family and if it is not ruled out of
the United States will rule her in a short
time. "RoMEo."
WintersVille Ind April 20
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"LoNE Tramp TALKS.
He Answers Some Questions Of "CAlioo
He'll" and 'Hszsbeck.'

He Answers Some Questions Of "CAlioo
He'll" and "Hazebeok."
FRIENDS OF THE II. L. CT like the ring
and love of display great cause of evil.
Mrs. Grundy is the stumbling block in
the way Of many of us.
\ decent respect for public opinion is
well enough, but respect for ones own
sense Of right is the safest guide. That is
at best a fly wheel This is both governor
and pilot. 1t is popular Sin and not the
unpopular kind that does the most harm.
The devil with horns and hoops, never
lacks for foes, il is when he comes in the
guise of lamb he needs watching. A
golden coat isn't half as good a Disguise
either as a cloak of piety.
Calico Bill' thinks he sees him in dis
guise at the card table and in the ball
room. But my experience is. when he is
there, his horns and hoofs can easily be
seen. But &c. B.. some churches do not
forbid card playing or even dancing.
What will you do with their members?
You talk bravely about it, not mattering
what our friends saw ABOUT US il we are
right. You certainly have higher stand
ard of virtue than church canons Can't
YOU give us a better reason? You assume
that cards and dancing are wrong. ! will
grant it, but have known some who do
not think 50. Can YOU give your as
sumption.
Now, honest injun don't you care Just
little whether your friends say you are
right or condemn your acts, when YOU
know you are right. Can you leave the
procession Just when your conscience bids
you, with no anxiety as 10 the opinion of
your friends who walk on. II you can,
shake
"Jeyebeck." l think your eight-inch
tile will carry more water under like cir
cums;ances than 1 by 4 inch, owing both
to the friction of the tile and the logs
caused by the tile not being exactly in
line and other defects which / think are
greater in the 1 small tile than in the
one large, bat the eight-inch tile would
have 20 carry Oft from the As and what
il collects also.
i think your hired hand could not have
collected his wages by Jaw under the case,
and the farmer simply gave him the
amount. perhaps, 10 save trouble and
keep peace. "Hawkeye," l don't like
your idea of a good book. Ii read a
book and it doesn't stir me up, / think il
a failure. II an author has no evil to
fight what Is the use OF his writing. What
10 you may be the printed page when
biggots rage may be TO me noble words of
needed truth. IL is sometimes better not
to send peace on earth, but sword. But
always let all things be for honor. love aud
charity. "LoNE TRAMP"
Rigdon. April 80.
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my deepest sympathy. Would we wish to
call them back from that happy, JOYFUL
world whence they have flown, and where
they are free from every pain, sorrow and
care? They have only passed on a little
while before. Let us choose Jesus for our
friend and he will guide us safely home
where we will meet them never TO part
am glaG TO see so many good letters on
the page. like to hear the descriptions
OF places and travels ! extend a welcome
TO all. old and new, members. Come to
the page with your good letters often.
guess 1t is time for me to be going.
INVALID JoHN."
North Vernon, Ind, April -.
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CARD PLAYING.
liner" Thinks Progressive Euchrs Parties
Are Not Right.

AhNA ETOgroaHtFe EuCnro Parties
Are Not Right.
DEAR Howard BRoTHERs AND SISTERS
have just returned from lecture by the
great temperance apostle, Murphy. L
think he painted intemperance in all its
horrors better than l ever heard it before
and the misery, sorrow and disgrace it has
wrought. But am not going 10 give you
a temperance lecture.
l came to talk about progressive euchre
parties. Although they are quite fash
ionable entertainment of today, are they
a harmless pastime? II people entertain
company before little children in such a
manner what need they expect OF them in
future years.
If YOU buy deck of cards and sit down
and play with boy Just in the beginning
OF life need YOU be surprised to hear OF
him gambling after awhile? He will
think If II was no harm 10 play cards at
home surely il can be no harm to play
cards away from home, and, like all other
habits OF that class, If still practiced il can
surely bring nothing but sorrow and dis
grace. Card playing is only a stepping
stone to other amusements of the class
and should not be practced by those that
are placed as an example for others, espe-
cially for children.
Yet some of the leading church men,
oers play cards, as they cay, for psstime.
Would 1t not be much better TO read some
good, instructive book? A bow of about
fourteen years OF age was seen, not long
ago, In one OF our neighboring towns at
the depot playing cards with strangers,
when his father happened to 90 in. The
son was chasllsed tor it. He said "Oh,
papa, we play cards ~ home" and he had
not only played cards but had bet on the
game. But still this is the results of pro-
gressive euchre parties. Make home
pleasant for the bows, have plenty of good
reading material and music, but leave the
cards alone. Do not touch them and they
will hold no interest for YOU. Play cards
at first just for fun then it will be for
money, and then home and the friends
you once loved and honored will hold no
interest for you compared with the gam
bling den. How many have been ruined
through the apparently harmless card
playing, and vet ladies will 90 to euchre
parties and play with, perhaps. a husband,
lover or brother. Do you think it is right
TO encourage such amusement? II l had
a brother | would try to convince him that
card playing was wrong and not to .ttend
euchre parties
"Speed Well" "Peach Blossom" and
others, many thanks for your kind well
come. 'TrXie," my initials are H. s
letter addressed to II. 5. or "Inez." Talbot
Ind, will reach me. "INEz"
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INTEMPERAncK.

"Romeo" Produces some Statistics of the
Liquor Traffic.
KIND III. L. FMENDs-The mightiest OBJ
stacle TO the progress OF religion in this
day is strong drink, whether you call it
ale, beer, wine, whisky. or anything that
poisons the brain and makes a man un-
natural. Intemperance, like treason,
ought to be odious in the land. and there
is very close similarity between the two.
Rum injuries no people who are total abb
stainers.
No drunkard ever came through the
gateway of total abstinence.
Absolute security to those who touch
not, taste not. handle not
The increase in the sale of beer in a year
is increasing to the amount OF 100000
barrels.
There were 5000 900 gallons of whisky
manufactured in the United States during
the last year.
Follow this poisonous stuff as il enters
the thousands Of homes to work its ruin in
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oFFfcRRs

OtfltEhS.
President-Wm E strawn, Montpelier. Ind.
First Vice presdeDt-RObert y. MOulton,
Wintersville, Ind.
Second Viee-president-Sliss Sue c. Parker,
kalona la.
Recording secretary-Mrs. Dora Older,
Adrian. Mich.
Corresponding seeretary-Miss Emma L.
Treasurer-Sliss Mary ]. Kelley Campbells.
town, o.
Executive COMMUNICATIONS Finley Jacobs
Greencastle, Ind; Terrence NJ. jackson. New
Lancaster. Ind; W. ;. Kokendofer. MontevAllo.
No.; j. {. Mcdonald. Medina, Tenn; Mrs. J. p,
Barnes, Bruceton Mills. w. Va.
OBJECTS.
Sec . Of Article of Constitution
The object of the Howard Literary Club is to
encourage pure literature, strengthen morality,
establish sociability, increase desire for mind
improvement and literary attainments and to
extend the work of reformation.
MEMBERSHIP.
Sec of Article of Constitution
All persons OF good moral character who are
Interested in the objects of this organization
and are willing TO work in accordance there
with are eligible to membership.
We most cordially invite every one truly and
nneomprOmisingly interested In our objects TO
Join our club.
Letters of inquiry should be addressed the
Corresponding Secretary with stamp.
The Howard Literary has neither salaried
officers nor contributors, and depends wholly
upon its merits and principles for success.
Members only are entitled TO the rare bene-
fits of our book catalogue.
All letters for publication must be carefully
written on one side of the paper only, accom-
panied by the writer real name and address,
rs well the nom de plume. and plainly ad-
dressed to the editor, c. q. Stewart, SENTINEL
Office. indianapolis, Ind.
Members renewing eubgcFiptiOn for THE
SENTISEL will please be TO send 81 TO the
Howard Literary Treasurer, as the club is
allowed q small commission. Due credit and
prompt action guaranteed.
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many ways. II we had been told
what would come to pass in such a short
time We would have doubted it very much.
Ii my health would permit ] might ex-
plain some things about our early days
that might be of interest to young people.
Dear friends, let us not forget to improve
IN the way that leadeth TO Christ and
heaven. Thanks to those who so kindly
welcomed me on my first visit. Best
wishes TO one and all. "AUNT LIZZIE"
North Vernon, Ind, April 20.
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FROM TENNEssEE.

jay Mac" Tells Where He Lives and De-
scribes the Place.
DEAR FRIENDs-I have been promising
for long time to come to the page, and
now if you will allow me a little space
will ill it as best can.
Medina is little Tennessee village of
about $50 inhabitants, on the l. G. II. R.,
fourteen miles north of Jackson, nine
miles south of Milan and nine miles east
of Humboldt. We came here from Ohio,
and like the climate and the people very
much. This is a great fruit section. Many
acres are cultivated in strawberries and
other fruits The first berries of the sea-
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swore up and down that revenge would have.
And prayed that your pa would go blind.
Did 7 ask for his kindly assistance,
or was it his own free viii?
OF ono thing assure you, Miss Fanny,
OF his kindness I've had my On.
And those presents often have promised you,
I'll ask you % kindly return,
And those letters OF mine-pray bundle them up
And see how brightly they burn.
shall leave you forever, Miss Fanny,
Your papa has said 1 must 90.
Come one who is easisr to kick down the stairs,
Would make more agreeable beau.
But before Ileave you. Miss Fanny.
wish success 10 you all,
And suggests your father likes kiokiugso we'll
That you build him big brick wall.
lALoNzo FINLEY JACOBS.
Greeneasils, Ind. April 30.
A sequel 40 'Dynamiting AIIIEators."
"The gators down it with a smirk
And look at her in wonder.
The dynamite gets in its work
And blows EN- all 10 thunder"
-"Haasf'
But simple maid, she stood too close
Unto the gator poppin',
And chunks as big and sok as crows
Around her was a-droppin'.
All, Woiu tale nasty lump
Down for her a-steerin';
She hattened out beneath its bump
Into an orange parin'.
Her ghost. saw with many signs,
For close by stalkin',
Go skootin' up and in the skies
With "Eamlet's" a-walkin.
L'BEDoUIs.H
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The cHARIVARI.

II was midnight dark and dreary
As we nesred their front yard gate
All was hushed indoors and silent,
SO wo did not have 70 wait
As We drew up by the cottage
With our horns, our bells and pans
We were cautioned by our captain
AS he motioned with his hands.
'They are here" he lowly whispered,
cit is the room that fronts the west.
Get your instruments all ready;
Every one must do his best.
Keep your pans and bells from rafting,
BE as quiet as a mouse
Till We all have got our places
In circle round the house.
Then when every one Is ready
And the signal gun is lred
Blow your horns aud bang your tinware,
Jump into it like you s hired,
Do not stop, no, not a second,
Only when tell you to.
And you bet wen get the cider
Or well make their slumbers blue
"Do not get into the cellar,
For know Wen get treat,
All this week she has been baking
And they say she's hard to beat,
Do not hook hi' rambo apples
Unless he orders US to 60
But we need not be uneasy
For his sister told me So"
Ready" Bang and whang and rattle,
Went the guns. the pans and bells,
Every man, besides with weapons,
Rent the air with awful yells
Worse than wicked Mt Vesuvius
Belching forth her smoke and Ere,
Pouring down her hot lava
On the city unaware.
Long and loud the din resounded
Through the woodlands far and near
And was waited by the breezes
Down the valleys brown and sere.
Long and we'll. the brave lads labored-
Struggling for wedding feast
And glance at the fair damsel
hnhad captured over east
Then the door was thrown wide open
And a voice both clear and strong
Sounded loud above the olatter
OF that awful noisy throng.
It was his. the happy bridegroom's.
As he stood there, tall and straight,
In the doorway Of his cottage
Well prepared 70 meet his fate.
"Come in, boys, and stop your clatter.
Heavens, what a noise you make
Come inside; you are all welcome.
You shall have some pie and cake.
] am glad you've come 10 see us
Chen he drew lengthy breath).
But you came so very nearly
Soaring Kate and to death
"IIelp yourselves know you're hungry,
For It's getting rather late.
Then I'll take you in the rarlor
And show 20 vow my pretty Kate.
Here's some chicken. there's some cide1
Here is something, don't know what,
Bet it's good for boys that's hungry,
Else il would not have been got"
Marched they through the hall and doorway
To her snug and coy place,
And beheld with admiration
Katie's sweet and smiling face.
Eyes Of blue. Her curling tresses
Wreathed her brow with golden CLINT,
Ger her face light angelic,
Stamped with heavens holy print.
Each lad wished them health and fortune.
Wished them peace and pleasure here,
And a welcome over yonder
When they end this LIES career.
As they left that humble cottage,
Each lad heaved sigh and said:
"If IL was no for the da msels,
Boys might just as well be dead"
-
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BurIinrton Route New service.

The Burlington Route is the best rail.
road from Chicago and st. Louis to Kansas
City. st. Paul, Minneapolis, Deadwood.
Omaha and Denver. Through Sleeping
Cars, Chicago to San Francisco via Dem
yer. Leadville, Salt Lake City and Ogden !;
also one Chicago to Deadwood. s. ID. All
it's trains are equipped with Pullman Sleep
ing Cars, Standard Chair Cars (seats free).
and meals are served in Burlington Route
Dining Cars. If you are going west, take
the Best Line.
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haunt Llrz,e,.u Brief Message.

DEAR II. L. G. FRENDs-As it has been
so long since was here perhaps you do
not remember me. Although ! am an al
most helpless invalid, yet enjoy reading
the II. L. G. page. find so many good
helpful letters on it and many are very in
teresting to me. Yes. MAUD Maple"
your speaking OF the tallow dip brings so
many things to my mind that belonged to
our early days. MY mind often wanders
back to them. Great improve
menta have been made in 40
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The Parting.

DO you remember last evening, Miss Fanny,
When kissed you and started to go?
To the head of the stairway you led me,
And the rest-you surely must know.
Did 1 stumble aud fall down the stairway.
Or did papa help me to descendg
Twas n kindness I'm sure / will ne'or forget
Until the pain leaves ne, my friend.
You said your papa was afflicted with govt,
Aud had no strength in his legs.
You basely deceived ne-too late found out
lie was as strong as a mule in his pegs
You said your papa wore slippers,
Which you know had oocasioned dlsputess
But last night, uniucky for me, he
Wore his heavy old doubie-soled boots.
Twas scene sensatlonal-I family recall
The thoughts that passed through mind.
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