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please the greatest number and thus in
sure a large attendance
- Ii We have the reunion in Septem-
Der our young school teachers are ex-
cluded. If in the summer our farmer
boys are barred. After carefully looking
over the situation tn convinced tn at
the best time ia in August, toward the
middle OF the month.
As to place:
OF course Chicago is the center of at
traction for this year, and all roads lead to
Chicago.
would therefore suggest the selection
OF some place in the northern part OF ILL.,
nois or Indiana cts give Illinois show,
so that those cpnte m plating a visit to the
worlds fair could be in attendance at the
reunion Some have suggested Chicago
a. the place. That would be we'll enough
If quarters can be secured. But 1t would
be matter of some consequence for US to
keep the members together.
A great many mot used TO such sights
Rs will be seen in Chicago and being lar
from home and weary from travelling and
noise and eXeitement), would probably
not wish to attend the reunion II held out
side OF Chicago.
The time and place of our next reunion
Is now before the members OF the club.
Let us hear from you on the subject,
and when the question has to be de-
cided before the executive committee, We,
having in mind the convent nee OF the
majority, will be governed accordingly.
l beg leave to remind the members
that there are yet remaining unsold some
fourteen or fifteen II L. g. badges. Sew
eral OF our most prominent officers have
not yet provided themselves with the
insignia OF our club. Our jeweler is grow
ing impatient. Kindly send in for one.
The original order of fifty has not all
been sold Members who have not been
supplied are earnestly requested to do so
At once. The club stationery is ready and
can be ordered direct from the treasurer,
who has kindly consented to take charge
of It and to fill orders as they come in.
Hoping to hear expressions. from all Oh
subject OF reunion, l remain
Occasional VISITOR"
Greencastle, Ind, March 9.
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Gresncastls, Ind, March 8.
AM 1 WELCOMED
She Comes In, Taxes Her Seat and Makes
Herself Agreeable.

She Comes In, Taxes Her Seat and Makes
Herself Agreeable.
MEMBERS OF THE II. i. C.-Would YOU
welcome a stranger to your page2 have
read your letters for some time with great
interest and | think that the Howard lii.
erary club is doing much for the building
up OF society.
agree with "WaldO" in regard TO the
common school studies; the Ave natural
than many of tue things that are
studied in the common schools. Does
not Peach Blossom" have q sad story
to tell us? What a good lesson we can
learn from it. How many of US could con-
tent ourselves without any o. the enjoy
ments OF life, as did the aged saint2
Jessie Clyde. like your poem OF To
day and Tomorrow" very much. VIII
not some OF the members contribute q
few poems that would be useful in the
Christian endeavOr society? l believe
that Tuscumbia's views are wrong IN re-
gard to all men being created equal. l
be ieye that all men are created equal.
While one man has "A genius for one
thing another is gifted with the
power of loving something else. VIII
not others speak on this subject? L do
rot live far from Eminence, but l 40 not
know either OF the writer's from there.
Hyacinth, l think your letter Was very
good. | don't think it would pay Us TO
waste time in reading all kinds of novels,
but there are some novels l think that
would be good for us TO read. For ex-
ample, take "Oliver Twist" by
Charles Dickens. You spoke OF Uncle
Toms Cabin" Is not that a
remarkable book? l read it during the
past winter and Was we'll pleased with it.
Has there been any place decided on for
the next reunion? Maud Maple, "Sun-
set" Florence Nightingale" and many
others, come TO the page soon.
"IRISH GIRL"
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Wakeland. Ind, March L.
FROM THE PRESIDENT.

Some Suggestions to the Clubs Station
cry and Souvenirs.
DEAR FRIENDs-The treasurer has
announced that club station
cry is now ready for distribution.
but regret that she did not assume the
privilege OF announcing price as per my
suggestions. Officers have been supplied
gratuitously and an ample supply must
be kept in stock for them.
We have about 200 sheets and 900 en-
velopes for members and we don't care
how quick the same is sold, that the treas
ury may be Iepienished. 1t seems pru-
dent that price to members should be p
cents for twenty-five sheets and twenty
envelopes, which fails to amount
TO cos; of whole amount ordered, and cost
OF mailing same. This is the result OF
careful management on the part of Chair
man Jacobs and we expect the club to
speedl Y order all in stock for the - at the
price above stated-tWentv-h five sheets
and twenty envelOpes-25 cents paid
Larger amounts at the same rate. And
when present supply is exhausted On
effort vii be made TO supply ali demands
for club stationery.
"Howard' has a limited number of IL
l. c. souvenir cards which he oilers to
members at cost-37 cents per dozen.
They are very nice. / an ready TO eX-
change souvenir cards with all more, l
demand an exchange with all.
What about reunion? All suggestions
must be sent ct once either to me or
Chairman Jacobs. Hastily,
w. E. SrRAwN.
Montpelier, Ind, March 10.
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REUNION THOUGHTS.
"COmet Thinks That the Arrangements
should Re Made EnrIy.

"COmet Thinks That the Arrangements
should Re Made Early.
EDITOR AND HOWARD FRIENDS-I have
been trying hard to find time TO give you
brief call and now my efforts are
crowned with success, for / Gm in your
midst.
l wish to simply give my views in rela-
ton TO the reunion. Heretofore l think
we have been making a mistake by put
ting OFF the arrangements preparatory Tor
the reunion to too late date. Ventilation
is what makes anything success.
Before we arrive al any definite eOnclu-
sion-as a club-we should concentrate
our ideas. In order that we may do this
We should bring the matter before us
early. The annual reunion is one of the
pleasant features of the Howard literary.
Much enjoyed We can imagine BY those
who attend. We should make the ar
Engagements so complete that they will
contribute to make the reunion a success.
We should also arrange the ballot early.
This is especially essential, for each MEM
Der should have voice who is to serve
the club.
Before the last election the time set
apart was go limited the committee could
not give the arrangements of the ballot
proper consideration. Let us avoid this.
Brother president am l of? These are
simply my views. Let us hear from other
members. Yours for truth, "CoMET."
Montevallo, Mo-, March IA.
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AN INTERESTING SUBJECT.
The Reunion-When and Where II should
BE Held This Year

The ReuniOn-When and Where IL should
BE Held This Year
Howard LITERARY CLUB-As chairman
OF the executive committee have a few
words to say to the members. The near
approach of spring, the Worlds Fair,
Fl. l.. g. reunion and other things make
il necessary. for me at this early day to
begin the agitation of the question of our
next reunion. This being the year of the
Worlds Fair would surely insure a large
attendance. We should have repre-
sentatives from every state in which our
club is known. Let US come and reason
together" Let US stir up such an interest
at this reunion as has never been stirred
before. Our membership should be
1000. IL is not Why not?
Let US make up an interesting pro-
gram, invite the public to our
meetings. each one TAXA upon
himself the small matter Of
bringing in one new member
at least land as many more as possible)
and let each member present extend the
best wishes of good fellowship, such as
will make all present feel that they have
been benefited by the reunion and leave
within them desire to attend future re-
unions.
The next point is the date.
In selecting the day We should seek to
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send at once name and address with
nom" to the chairman of committee on
method of work. and state which corps
YOU prefer to join. and if the regular"
stale if you will contribute once a month.
or once In two months, 80 that the dates
NAV be assigned you and thus enable the
committee to divide the contributions
between the issues of the paper and have
all in good working order soon as possible.
To the members who cannot enter either
the minute" or "regu ar" corps we would
say that we hope you will prove a valu-
able and gallant little army of recruits"
on all occasions. by contributing your
best efforts on topics under discussion, as
well as YOUR own selections.
All members please bear in mind that
this method of work does not debar any
one from writing oftener than their stated
times letters OF a social nature. ETC., etc.
Adore ss, T. II. SWAMI
Chairman Committee.
Danville, H., March Is
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A FEW STRAY THOUGHTS.

Message to Many Members and a Sugges-
ton the Reunion.
FRIENDS OF THE II. L. Cit has been
many, many weeks since / visited the
page. other than in poetical form
Desiring to make a few remarks, I
found it necessary TO make the call in
this manner. / have been a constant
reader of the page. and admire the argu-
ments on various subjects from different
authors. "Hoosier Bob" Hamlet"
MARX" and one or two others. whose
nouns | cannot recall, were you not at
Danville &. w. @. the spring terms of 81
and '92? 1t seems to me that 1 remem-
Der you. "Iven w. Fern" how long
have YOU been at college? Won like
to hear from any II. l.. C.. friends who
were there during the above named
terms. English Duchess" II seems To me
that your language is familiar. Methinks
/ know who you are. We're we not fire.
auentiy together during the winter If
not. then | would like to hear from YOU
in person. / thank you for your words of
sulace and coincidence. Come again. l
am sure you will find welcome on the
page.
l have read many discussions concern
ing the place OF the next reunion some
good points have been mentioned, but |
suggest the reunion be held at Martins
Vile, for these reasons: 1t has splendid
situation. Those living east and south of
Franklin can reach the city on the F.. +.
* NJ branch of the Big Four.
the l. d V. passes down the beautiful
valley of White river, a valley that cannot
be surpassed in Indiana for its beauty.
And the greatest advantage the II. l.. G.
could derive from visiting this point. is
the famous artesian wells and sanitariums.
There are five wells, all located in or
near the CITY. and besides these, some
half dozen spoutIng wells, affording pure
and cold water. A II visitors would be
well entertained. Give this some consid-
GRAFTON. ALzINA EME WINToN.
Box 81, Wilbur, Ind.
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Montpelier, Ind, March II
On the Death of a Friend.


OH the river OF life with gagness leaps from
The rock "a the ri of its youth giving morn,
With silvery laughter that reminds US OF some
Sweet voice in our childhood erst born.
But as with its bosom glide through the years
OF somber reflection Of laughter AMI t-ars
We look for an islet call sweet home
To settle to rest-nO long 10
Our friend here has dared the llows and storm
From his earliest childhood on this river OF life,
To him twas duty to do and perform,
To nobly liye-himself and his vile.
This iset he sought and be found there place
Where the graces Of lite spun the Lie thread in
flowers,
A little beyond--the rin he could trace
The spring of Lies birth-ths flower wresthed
bowers.
The yelr.-a few rocks-in the river-bed strswn
Mark the distauos between the morn and the
Which his hfe-bark had travelled ere he found the
lagoon.
when the waves of the river at the lands feet swoon
We received him so gladly. his loss was so soon;
Our hearts are left bleeding his loss to atone,
Like the deW-siping flower We drink Of the boon
OF sweet thoughts requitIng the ain won't own
When his eeds we're reeounting our heart finds
relief
In breadth OF his kindness. his valor and care;
We see the example to stifle grief.
Were filed with new cOuUase to do and to dare.
Nav peace oerhis soul with white wings preside
And God in His mercy his errors condone-
Reflect TO us wisdom to love and confde
In truth that savors Of plainness in tone.
l''PoLLocK."
N B.-Written in memory of Eber
Woodruff. dear friend and an old resi-
dent of Chicago. who died at TT. Sheridan,
ILL.,, March g. 1898. Il inoloss clipping
from Eteang Journal of above date:
Eber Woodruff. an old-tjme resident of Chi
cagO died at his residence in Fl. Sheridan. He
was born in the east seventy-three years ago
and came to Chicago while still a young man.
For many years he a travelling agent for
Vane Calvert d Co., paint manufacturers, but
retired from active business four years ago.
When the village of Fl Sheridan was organ
lied seven years ago Mr. Woodruff took an ac-
tive part in securing It's incorporation, and was
a member OF the village board from the first
A republican in politics, he highly es-
teemed by bis neighbors that both political par
ties in Fl sheridan united in keeping him on
the village board. His official career was
marked by great ability and faithfuiness Be-
fore his removal to Ft Sheridan ne was for
many years resident of the North Side and
he followed the improvement of that section OF
the city with great interest. Lincoln park was
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WAsHINGTON, March l7.-Mrs. Kimon Nico.
ladies, the wife of the proprietor of fashion
able bric-a-brAc store Est. IN this city. with
a branch at Saratoga, n. Y, turned that estab
lishment into destruction about noon today
The affair caused considerable excitement as il
occurred at a time when that thoroughfarC
was crowded with ladies. The first intmatiop
that anyone had was when the front Window
fell with a crash the pavement. a crowd
at once collected, and the first on the scene
found Mrs. Nicoiaides in the window with Z
large $500 vase in her hand. destroying every.
thing within her reach. She then jumped from
the window and went through the aisles OF the
store smashing all the cases and everything in
them. The store was Immediately closed and
police officers stationed outside OF it. MrS,
NcOlaides disappeared after the trouble. Jeal'
ousy on his wiie's part OF of his employees
is assigned as the re ason Of the outbreak.
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OFFICERS.

President-Will +. Strawn, Montpelier. Ind.
First observation-disclosures VI. jackson,
New Lancaster, Ind.
Second Vice-president-Miss Sue C. Parker,
Kalona. la.
Recording Secretary-Niiss Dora Wenner.
Pleasant-sve., Indianapolis, Ind.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Emma L.
Aerker Emery, III.
Treasurer-Miss Mary ]. Kelley, Canpbells.
town, O.
Executive COMMUNICATIONS Finley Jacobs,
Greencastle. Ind. " liam \. Clark. Anthony,
Ind; W. ;. kokendO err Montevsllo. Mo-; j.
c. Mcdonald. Medina Tenn; Mrs. j. P. Barnes,
Bruceton Mills. w. Va.
OBJECTS.
Sec. 2of Article l of Constitution
The object of the Howard Literary Club is to
encourage pure lIteratu ,stren gtben morality.
establish sociability, increase desire Tor mind
improvement and literary attachments and to
extend the work of reformation.
MEMBERS.
Sec. of Article of Constitution
All persons of good moral character who are
nterested in the objects Of this organization
and are willing 10 work in accordance there
with are eligible TO membership.
We most cordially invite every one truly and
pneOmpromisingly interested in our objects to
lOin our club.
Letters of inquiry should be addressed the
Corresponding Secretary with stamp.
The Howard terary has neither salaried
officers nor contributors. and depends wholly
Upon its merits and principles for success
Members only are entitled to the rare bene-
Cts OF our book catalogue.
All letters Tor publication must be carefully
Eritten on one side OF the paper only, accom-
banned by the writer Tesl name and address,
ss well a. the nom de plume, and pIa My adj
dressed 10 the editor, e. q. Stewart. SENTINEL
office, Indianapolis, Ind.
Members IN renewing subscription for THE
SENTINEL will please be sure to send 81 10 the
Howard Literary treasurer as the cub is
SLOWED . small commission. Due credit and
prompt action guaranteed.
Members ia Sc ding their photos TO the
editor for reprodu sion on this page. must send
pom de plume, aud slsO real name and address.
The latter will not be published except by re-
quest of the sender.
The annual duss-2j cents-must be sent to
the treasurer by or before March 1.
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she wants a welcome.

DEAR ii. J.. G. FRIENDs-Will You well
come "Babbling Brook" into your cosy
parlor? Springtime is coming and il will
not be long till the birds will MARBLE and
the brooks babble over their messy beds,
so probably | am not much out of season.
/ have been much interested in the chat
of the chic. ''Iven Fern" your talk on
home was excellent. aud Whittier"
agree with you ON woman's influence and
think in every case reformation should
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we find them toilsome, rugged and steep
when seen from afar, but they appear
smaller as we approach them.
If We are punctual in all we undertake,
cultivating diligence. economy and pru-
dence. We shall have no occasion to look
back upon our past lives with regret,
but with atisfaction-"proud that we
have won In life's battle.felds the puresi
laurels for human brow"
"LIGHTFooT."
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A Money Maker.

It is so hard to get employment now
and so hard to ms ke money, that ! know
others would like 10 know how they can
make little money, as have done. Tell
your subscribers they can get all the Jew
elry, tableware, knives. forks and spoons
they can plate and make SIS a week. The
plating outfit costs -. | bought Inins
from III. +. Delno d Co. of Columbus, o.
1t plates gold, silver and nickel. l did
S4.70 worth of p sting the first day. The
work is done so nicely that everybody see-
ing il wants work done. The machine is
the greatest money maker / ever saw.
Whv should any one be out of employ
ment or out of money when they can, by
using my experience, always have money
in the house, and little to spend, tool
ANY one can get circulars by addressing
Ii. F. Delno q Co., Columbus Ohio.
X JARRETT,
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Corrections Made.

To THE EDIroR-!Sir: VIII you pleas,
correct that sentence in my letter of tn,
Sth inst, which read: 1--WE wonder
whether they are thing Of us2' 1t should
read: "We wonder whether they are
thinking of us?"
Also the first line of the ninth verse OF
the poem (if it deserve the dignity of such
q title should read
For I've roamed Ger LIES rough highway,
Instead Of
For I've roamed Ger life's rough pathway.
Jessie CLYDE"
New York, March 10.
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New York, March 10.

Evidences of Immortality.
I know by the beings beheld in our dreams
Our spirits may roam whore celestial life teens,
And with the departed LIES fairer fields tread,
While our bodies seem living as senssless a. dead.
I know by the touch of presence I've felt.
Our spirits will not into nothingness melt
And vanish away like a vapory breath
When we pas through tho change we denominate
death.
know by the fair angel faces I've seen.
While awake in my hours OF oomposure serene,
Spirit friends d. return the hush OF times strife,
Giving visible proof of continuous lie.
know by the scenes that are pictured TO me,
More brilliant than anything earthly ON be;
Scenes celestial life-gowing, must ever be near,
Inviting gaze to LIES glorifed sphere.
know by prophecy made and fulfilled
Wise splits in reading the future skilled.
And sometimes they of dangers ahead,
While times Swallowed pathways We hoI etully
tread.
know by a message from one in the sky
The soul is immortal and never will die;
Yea, that message which only spirit could give
Is truth that our dear ones departed still live.
1 know by the hopes that inspire to be true,
By the life evolutions that come to our view;
By the lucid deductions that reason has drawn,
ImmortalIty's day for spirits will dawn
Nv. W. srocKwELL.
Mead, Ind, March Z,
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nInn OF the United stntes.

A large, handsome map of the United
States. mounted and suitable for Office on
home use, is issued by the Burlington
route. Copies will be mailed TO any adj
dress on receipt OF 10 cents in postage by
p s Eustis, Gen1 Pass. agent c., B. * Q.
r R Chicago IL
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succeed marriage. On the subject of good
and bad luck l would express views with
Holmes, "Be tirm One constant element
in luck is genuine, solid, old Teutouic
pluck" l would like TO hear some of the
members thoughts on seli-rsiance. As
this is my first L will take nv leave.
BABBLING BROOK.
Grnarnnnlln Ind Mach q
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My Inventive Friend.
A TRUE STORY.

TRUE STORY.
The man to whom / give this name
Has long since passed away;
To find his like you'd hunt in vain,
rm sure. for many day.
Good natured. genial. full of fun.
"wOOd-worker" by trade,
Yet "Jaok-at-all-trades" meath the sun
As true a said.
lie could not work so very fine
As many l know.
But varnish makes poor job shine
And putty helps il go.
Twas seventy years ago more,
When my good friend was young;
Then carpenters could make door
AID build the blinds they hung.
These goods, as many of you ke0w.
Come now already made:
tn old-time way is all too slow
And cannot meet the trade.
Machinery and capital too
Have killed that good old cause"
The carpenters have less to do
Especialy-with saws.
my lIieuut though famous n MS Qay
For splitting boards by hand,
Believed he could invent some way
Which took far les Of-"sand."
He often needed boards quite thin
Like inch boards split in two.)
This took some strength. and lots Of "vim,"
Twas all that he could do.
He bought circular saw one DAY.
The plate had been through are)
trihe sprung-not much to pay,
This wss his hearts desire.
He took it home and fled the thing
And thought-"perhs 5 'twould do"
Yet noticed that it didn't swing"
$50 wonderiully-true."
His neghbor had "one-horse power
They used for threshing rye.
He went aud hired it by tine hour,
This splitting to try.
Ny friend be owned powerful horse
"a famous one to go)
Was fixed all right in this of course
And needn't hire, you know.
He got belt and pulley stout.
table. gauge and all,
Then sent an invitation out
For all his friends call.
The time was set at next day;
The curious ones dropped in.
And 'some took cider" SO they say.
While one or two liked GIN"
And then they got the old horse out
lie acted rather shy,
As II be didn't care about
A riding up so high.
They cOsxed and and pushed. aud presently
tn y got the poor horse in,
Then all stood back 50 pleasantly,
While one pulled out the pin.
Slowly at first beneath his weight
Tha horse felt somsthins start;
He sprang at once into gait
That set things going smart
And fasteri fasterll whirled the power
Ny friend fed up his board.
The sawdust rained periect shower.
That laughing crowd ''just roared."
But poor "old Dobbin" faster went
His gait became a run;
Those who seemed first pleasure bent,
Were frightened every one.
But shouting was in vain;
And how 20 manage. none could tell,
Till my friend made il plain.
"Run 10 the fence and get some rails
And chuck in every placed
Just fill il up, and II ID fails
We've got TO lose the race"
As quick rs said they went TO work.
Each man a missile takes,
Which brought the thing up with jerk,
Quite equal TO ''steam brakes"
"PoOr Dobbin" then was much relieved,
Though wet with sweat and foam;
And here the crowd said hey believed
They would be going home"
The moral which tell this for:
Few people can afford
To run wabbly splitting saw"
Which just takes all the board.
l''FARMER Boy"
Easton, Mass. March l6