The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-06-25

as above. would enjoy corresponding with the IN.
live ne.r the Savannah river; We have a very
nice time sometimes Mt picnics. How wish you
could be with us all down here some time.
We also live near stream called Brier creek,
which is claimed to he the greatest fishing waters
in this part of the state.
very often a party of sportsmen come down
from Augusta with their CHI rtered boat and spend
a week or more fishing and hunting.
Best wishes for oil.
Frank Ewtan Dunlap. Tenn.-It is my impress
done to the young folks Of the southern states by
the noble talks of Aunt Susie through The Con-
this department. and discussing different ques-
tions of importance among one another.
therefore feel that we should not only realize
the privilege and appreciate the kindness, but
deem it our duty to add interest in every way
can. Lee each of us rally to the support OF the
grand old Constitution.
Correspondents solicited.
Matte McFarlin, Bonham, Texas.-I received
your kind letter yesterday and little Edna Brewers
pctare too. | am sorry that wrote on both sides
OF my paper last time; please excuse me for 1t as
forgot Every cousin ought to sympathize and
Well, Aunt susie mine and Sister Monies
school closed yesterday. and we had an exhibition
at the courthouse last night which was very in
terest1ng We had 4 Sunday school picnic last
Saturday, and we had NICE time, and wish you
and the cousins could have been with us.
Ethel Williams Maxwell, Ala.-I am little girl
almost fourteen years old. live in the country
near the thriving little town of Stevenson which
is situated on the junction Of the NJ. c. and N. c.
railroad
My mamma is postmaster Of Maxwell AL
though we live so far out, we have daily mall and
in a few days we win have mail twice each day.
l have been going to school; will start again in
a few weeks. Hurrah, boys, and don't let us beat
you. Your letters are good enough if they were
numerous.
When was the first English Bible printed?
When. and by whom, was envelopes first used?
When, and by whom, was the sewing machine
| completed?
Correspondents solicited. either sex.
Luther A. Moore, Toleena, s. CT enjoy read
ing The Constitution, and, of course, like all the
cousins, deeply interested in the young folks de-
partinent. see great Improvement IN many OF
the letters
Boys, tell you what's the fact, The girls are in
| advance of us; what is the matter?
live in the beautiful, green country, on clear
cold and swift stream, known as Snow creek.
Father runs farm and am helping during my
school vacation. Our school closed April 25th. will
resume iii July. have gone TO school ever since
was five years old. enjoy going. ana like my
studies; never was whipped at school, and scolded
only twice, which came very near frightening me
to death.
For fear of worrying the patience of Aunt Su-
sic well the cousins. will close and will tell
something about our country in my next letter
l would appreciate correspondence from all OF
the cousins, especially the girls.
Bessie Davis Martin Springs Texas.-Will you
admit little Texas girl into your merry band?
Papa has been taking the dear old Constitution
for a long time. The first thing l read is the
cousins letters.
We live in the country beautiful farm,
eighteen miles northwest of sherman, six miles
west of Pottsboro, four miles from Martin Springs.
We have preaching every Sunday at Georgetown
Basin Springs and Martin Springs, also Sunday
school and prayer meeting.
Papa and mamma are Georsians; nearly all our
relatives live there. Mammals maiden name was
phipps. Ny dear old GTandm9sher fnipps is liv-
Cousins, have been to one picnic this year,
ana had real nice time.
We live near a large artesian well. The young
folks have nice time there during the summer
months. 1t is q beautiful place for ricnics GRO
qnet parties and other amusements; There is also
2 beautiful lake near the well. We have a nice
time fishing and boat riding.
There is going to be three days picnic at
George own in July. wish Aunt Susie and all
Tha Constitution cousins cold be there.
What has become of "Boy Afraid of the Girls?"
Write again, you need not fear us girls; we are
harmless creatures and would not "bite' any one.
Uncle Win, where are you keeping yourself? 1t
has been long, long time, since you have written
to our department.
Correspondents solicited.
T. l., Fletcher, Clearville, Pa.--My home is in
Bedford county. not far from the far famed Bed
ford mineral springs, OF Uhich gave a descrlp
ton in previous letter. This resort is visited 10y
hundreds of people every year VINO come TO re-
cruit their health and to enjoy the environments
OF mountain home.
The resort is in narrow valley, bordered by
small mountain ranges on two opposite sides.
From The sides OF these mount ,ins issue >amS
OF pure crystal water containing various mineral
properties. The scenery is magnificent, and one
who has eye for tue love Of nature can be
taught the beauty Of the beautiful the purity of
the pure.
should like to give you a short history of our
country, If | were allowed space but fear should
| attempt this Aunt Susie would turn ii over to
the waste basket The last article that wrote for
the y. +. c., never appeared (and ] DO not
lengthy,
not less than 2,Ooo words and not being overly in
tercssing.
shinE that success in authorship does not de-
pend upon how much you say but what YOU say,
how well you say it and how briefly.
4 simple story OF every day life, plainly written
without striving fer literary effect. Is appreciated
more taan an unfamiliar subject containing high
sounding, t!owery words that the masses do not
understand Be brief This Is a busy world and
matter must be condensed.
There arc many things to talk about and we
should wisely select those .hings which will do
the most good as well as those who read them. We
should remember that patience and perse verance
are two very essential qualities ior good work.
adjective and perseverance more than genius"
| would like TO hear from some OF the cousins on
some literary subject L will suggest this: Which
does he most toward the formation of character,
education or environments?
VINO will be the first to take up the song?
Correspondents solicited.
Emma Janson, Canton, O.-One sunshiny day,
not long ago sat upon the deck of a steamer just
leaving the wharf at New York city, and started
o. my Journey up the Hudson river.
We steamed past the large ocean steamers, the
old fort and the stately statue Of liberty and
came upon a United States training vessel with d
large number of naval cadets on board
They were handsome crew in their uniforms
and white sailor caps, and as we passed the YES
sci thew Sauted US and waved their kerchlefs.
we soon left them behind, and came to quiet
little place called Weehawken. where our own Al
exander Hamilton was killed in duel with Aaron
Burr.
All that can be seen of this little place from the
river is grassy slope with the white spire of a
church Deeping through the trees We caught
sight of General Grants tomb on d high ridge iii
Riverside park. and then we saw the stars and ana
Strpes floating oveI what remains OF the Old forts
Lee and Washington.
Near Yonkers is the point where Hendrick Hud-
son anchored September 10. 1909. wonder what
he would say now if he could anchor there again
and SEQ the beautiful towns and villages nestled
in among the hills and valleys, where all was once
wilderness.
We steamed up the river for quite distance,
and enjoying the fresh air and the beauty and
ma jesty of the lofty palisades.