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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-01-11

verify 1T IS a self-evldent truth
that justice and equality are not yet
organic states, and cannot be trans
mitted to posterity until they be-
come fixed and established in the
soul Not until fathers and moth
ers realize the truth of these state
ments and strive to be the embodi-
ment of the virtues which are uni
versally acknowledged to be right
and true will there begin to come
forth higher race of beings that
will perpetuate their kind.
The next point of interest in the
study of heredity is the balancing
of character We see on every
hand men aud women ahnormally
developed, having some faculty
acuteIy brought forth while others
lie dormant. This is because of the
inharnn Gus relations of the par
ents. vino, not being unfolded in
thci own dual natures, cannot be
trul} u,uted neither can they pro-
due states harmonious.
oupatible marriage is the cry
H.. % The day on which hangs
@; aud 4 - the especial duty of the
hu4.le. l,rln to understand this
sehi au to cry aloud against the
lev ais. No greater crime
exists lay than the ignorance
up subject of parental infu-
eoc / is the right of every
ci,.i ia" properly born.
W. n,thers are educated on
poIit,c economy and Jurisprudence,
when ,ney are one with the govern.
ment a,d intereste d in all the insti-
tutions ii state, and have the right
of franchise, then, and not till then,
will they be qualified to impress and
mould the life and character of the
American citizen.
Woman has been the slave Of
man, instead of his equal and help.
meet. as God intended her to be.
Because of this, nine-tenths of the
human family have no organic char
acter in the qualities that constitute
good citizenship or patriotism.
Mothers, it is no use for us to
teach social purity and temperance
unless state of organic purity and
temperance exist within our own
souls, tor our words will be as seed
without a germ, and will bring forth
no fruit, because they cannot germi-
nate without organic life for know
YOU not that our very thoughts are
hereditary, transmitting themselves
TO those with whom we are asso-
ciated
1t is not possible in this brief
paper to view this subject from ev-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

the north of us will say there is going to
be a drought, because of lightning in the
south Farmers to the south of us will
say there's going to Zoe rain, because of
lightning in the north None of them
knows that / am smoking my pipe
But somehow in turning around the
Thunder knocked the big tonss over, and
they fell upon the floor with tremendous
crash. The blow itself appeared TO give
forth a sound like drum, only 2 thousand
times louder, and, although the little girl
had her fingers in her ears, she could hear
the echoes reused under the house by the
falling tongS go rafting down the noun
tain side and out into the valley beyond
The Thunder sat in the big armchair
smoking and listening with legs crossed.
The little girl appeared 10 be sorry that
she had come.
Now, that is too bad, said the Thun-
der. The Whirdwiind in the south viii
hear that and come flying; the West Wind
will hear it and come rushing, and they
will drag the clouds after them, thinking
that I am ready TO take my ride. But it's
all my fault. Instead of turning the winds
in the pasture, 1 ought 10 have put them
i'm the stable. Here they come nowr
the whirlwinds from the south and the
west came rushing around the house Of
the Thunder. The west wind screamed
around the windows. and the whrlwinds
from the south whistled through the cracks
and keyholes.
said the Thunder, rising from the chair and
walking around the room. It's the only
way to quiet them
s.sDo you always wear your cvercoat%
the little girl asked.
Always, replied the Thunder. There's
no telling what moment I'll be called
Sometimes / go just for a frolic. and some
times 1 am obliged TO go. VIII you stay
"'oh. no. the little girl replied; the
house is too large. L should be afraid to
stay here alone
Il am sorry said the Thunder. Come
and see me get in my carriage
''They went to the door. The whirlwinds
from the south and the winds from the
west had drawn the clouds % the steps.
and into these the Thunder climbed.
'Goodby,' he cried 10 the little girl.
Stay where you are until we are out "
."There was a fash of light a swapping
sound a rafting crash, and the Thunder.
with the clouds for his carriage and the
winds for his horses, went roaming and
rumbling through the sky, over the hills
and valleys"
Mr. Thimblefinger paused and looked at
the children. They, expecting him 10 90
on. said nothing:
''WeH call It tale said Mr. Thimble-
hits too high up in the elements for
ter suit me-" said Drusilla, candidly.
What became of the little grip asked
Sweetest Susan.
when the Thunder rolled away" said
Mr. Tbimblefin@er, ''She went back TO
where the old man was awaiting for her.
and he, having nothing to do carried her
to the Jumping-Off Place
Ito be Continued)
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old woman You are just as good and as
nice as YOU can ber' Mrs. Meadows thank
cd Sweetest Susan so heartily that Buster
John began to lock and feel uncomfortable
seeing which, Mrs. Meadows placed her
hand gently on his shoulder. Never
mind" said She "boys are not expected to
be as thoughtful as girls. The next time
YOU come you may bring me hatful if you
can manage to think about it"
''He might start wild 'em," remarked Dru-
silIa. but TO he got here he'd set down
an eat em all up ter keep from stumpin
his toe an spllin' EN-"
Buster John had a reply ready. but he did
not make any, for just at that moment
low, rumbling sound was heard. 1t seemed
TO come nearer and grow louder, and then
it died away in the distance.
What is that" asked Mr.. Meadows, In
an impressive whisper.
Thunder" answered Mr.. Rabbit, who
had listened intently. "Thunder, as sure as
you're born"
yes" said Mr.. Thimblefinger. 81 saw
cloud coming up next door just before we
came through the spring gate
Il must be getting nervous in my old
age" remarked Mrs. Meadows II had an
idea that il was too late in the season for
thunder storms"
That may be So" replied Mr.. Thimble-
finger but it's never too late for old man
Thunder to rush out on his front porch and
begin to cut up his capers. But there's no
harm in him."
But the lightning kills people some
times" said Buster John.
THE lightning? oh. yes. but l was talk
ing about old man Thunder" replied Mr..
Thmblcfinger. when l was a boy. once
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Animals with Human Voices.

species Of crow in India has note
which exactly resembles the human voice
i'm loud laughing.
The laughing jackass. when warning his
fcathered mates that daybroa6 is at hand,
uttcrs cry resembling d group Of boys
shouting, whoopins and laughing in wild
chorus.
The nightiay has a voice like one lament
ing in distress.
Among birds that have the power of
imitation the parrot is the best; but, as i
matter of tact, its voice is decidedly in
ferior TO that of the mino, u species of
starting. Curiously enough the male bird
speaks in a high, clear tone, like that of "A
child, while the female has a srum voice.
Another bird, the morepork OF Australia,
is frequently heard vehemently demanding
more pork, IN a clear, stcntorian voice.
The WhlppoOTWIll also demands mis- pun
ishIncnt i'm distinct imitation of the hui
man voice, ana the command of the guinea
fowl u come back, could easily be mis-
taken Tor human voice.
Coming To quadrupcds. the cries of none
approach more closely that of the human
voice tAan those of seals when lamentng
the loss or capture OF their young.
The cry of "a wounded hare resembles that
of a child in distress.
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KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who i've bet
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Its excellence IS d"e 20 its presenting
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1t has given satisfaction to millions and
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every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists III soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactJred by the California Fig Syrup
ca. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name. Syrup OF Figs,
Gnd being well informed, YOU will not
accept any substitute Il offered.
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muller a yard wide. The little girl was
very much frightened at first but she
soon remembered that there was nothing
for such "a little bit of a girl to be afraid Of
The figure that seemed to be so terrible
at first glance had nothing threatening
about It. VINO knocked al the door?' it
cried.
ITS voice sounded so loud that the Htths
girl put her fingers in her ears.
-, Don't talk SO loud, please, she said,
I'm not deaf
"'oh" cried the giant at the door. You
are there, are YOU? You are so small ]
didn't see You at first. Come in"
THE little girl started to go in and then
paused. Are You the Thunder she asked
why of course was the reply who
else did YOU think it was
didn't know said the little girl. 4
wanted TO be certain about it
Come in, said the Thunder. 1T isn't
OFTEN nave company from the people be-
low. and I'm glad You found me at home
The Thunder led the way down the hall
and into a wide sitting room, where a fire
was burning brightly in the biggest fire
place the little girl had ever seen. a two
horse wagon could turn around in il with
out touching the andirons. \ pair of tongs
as tall as a man stood in one corner. and
in the other corner was shovel to match.
y long pipe lay on the mantel.
" There's no place for YOU to sit eXcept
on the floor said the Thunder.
:" 4 can sit on the bed suggested the
little girl
THE Thunder laughed so loudly that the
little girl had to close her ears again.
Why that is no bed the Thunder said
when it could catch its BREATH that's my
footstool'
We'll said the little girl it's big
enough for bed. It's very soft and nice
- find it very comfortable said the
Thunder, especially when l get home after
plotting a tornado through the country
1t is tough work as sure you are born.
THE Thunder took the long pipe from
the mantel and lit it with a pine splinter
the flame of which flashed through the win
dows with dazzling brightness.
" Folks will say that is heat lightning
remarked the little girl.
"'Yes,' replied the Thunder; farmers to
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heard of a little girl" Mr. Thimblefinger
suddenly put his hand over his mouth and
hung his head as if he had been caught
doing something wrong.
''Why, what i'll the world is the matter?"
asked Mrs. Meadows.
"Oh. nothing" replied Mr.. Thmblefinger
az simply forgot my manners"
Il don't see how remarked Mr.. Rabbit.
frowning.
"Why, 1 was about to tell a story before
had been asked.
story. I'm sure" said MIR. Rabbit. Il can
nod Just as well when some one is talking
as when everything is still. You won't pes
ter me at all. Just 80 ahead
.'NIaybe il isn't story telling time" sug-
Scsted Mrs. Meadows.
"Oh. don't say that" cried Sweetest Su
san. "If it is a story, please tell it,"
..WelI. it is nothing but plain, every
day story After you hear it you'll lean
hack in your chair and wonder why some
body didn't take hold OF it and twist it
into a real old-fashioned tale. It's old-fash-
toned enough the way L heard it, but
I always thought that the person who heard
II first must have forgotten parts Of it,"
1--WE won't mind that" said Sweetest Su-
san.
Mr.. ThimbIefnger settled himself COM
fortably and began:
"Once upon a time--I don't know how
long ago but not very long, for the tale
was new to me when l first heard it. Once
upon Il time there was a little girl about
your age and size who was curious to know
something about everything that happened.
She wanted to know how bird could fly
and why the clouds foated, and she was
all the time trying to get at the bottom of
things.
well, one day when the sky was covered
with clouds the Thunder came rolling along.
krccking at everybody's door and running
race with the noise it made; the little
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mothers loved remain to remind us of the 'old
timers"
New structures spring up to fill the place of the
one just fallen from decay. Thriving business
houses occupy the places where handsome resi-
denCes once stood.
Where dancing feet kept time to rhythmic mu-
sic. and where tine well-bred slave courtesied here
To Marser then TO MIssus, now hurries To and fro
the busy trader.
And 1t Is rot only the houses which have tum-
bled down and been forgotten. Here young peo-
pie grow old with the houses and now 1t is sell
much of the place.
New faces have taken the places of the old and
we find ourselves thinking If we too, Will be
young again.
Alma NJ. Runard, Georgia Normal and
Industrial School, Mlledgevlle, Ga.-Al-
though a school girl IN tire morning of
life which trust will be useful and fraughr
with good, permit me to make sugges-
ton. which L beg that you publish with II
request that other papers copy.
The unfortunate inmates of the various
orphanages and charitable institutions
throughout the state are the subjects of our
mutual concern, and we can make item
happier az least twice a year-Christmas
and no one will feel the cost, and the more
fortunate children, the donors, will then
be made happier and To some extent taught
the beautiful lesson of Self-sacritice.
in every town in Georgia let the
preachers and the teachers of schools re-
quest cxery child to carry 10 a designated
place of deposit and give to some one
designated to receive them an apple, an
orange, a banana, bunch of grapes
candy, coll, marbles, or anything of the
kind, and then let the same be shipped to
some orDhanage of orphanaEes, say, two
days before Christmas or THANKSGIVING
or two or three good women IN each town
might take upon themselves the good
work, and then, by communication with
others in the several towns of the state
form themselves into an harmonious So
cety and thus have it previously under
stood to which particular institution the
donation from each town would be sent
and thereby prevent an overabundance
going 20 one and .iOthing to another.
Let this be kept up from year to year
and a vast good Will be accomplished and
no one feel the cost.
Behold the lilies of the field"-they are
not whittier than DR.. Prices Cream Baking
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and rOmps. lie was always the children's
friend. Is IL not very appropriate thing
that the children OF The Constitution should
take a part in adding TO the Grady hospital
"a children's ward. Let us work for
panel and have inscribed on il:
From the Young People
OF The Weekly Constitution
To the Memory of
HENRY w. GRADY
The Children's Friend.
AUNT SUSIE.
p S-Au contributions sent to Mrs. Will
liam King, 1870 CORTLAND avenue, Atlanta,
Georgia.
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x,,.n w. FIRST Moved to Town.

usei 10 feel so lonesome like
When I've first moved TO town
Though eV'rywheres wuz people, an
lot o. sights an SCUM.
.1oy-eI rs how I'd rather see
-Tha meadows wavin' brown
An. silky in the young fall breeze,
when We first moved To town.
We came right TO this splendid house
when we first moved TO town.
An mother an the girls jest put
on ~fyle au' cut arOun'
In hizh sasSiety. i thought
-TwuE nice. but I'll be boun'
loueei for that old farm a heap
when We first moved TO town.
'Twuz mighty strange an sad, vow,
When We first moved TO town,
NJ woods. no fields. no nuthin', OF
stun plVements on the grOun'.
The sky ali smoked. Well. even yet
It's 'tarnal hard TO down
Old memries Feel jest same's / did
When we first moved 20 town
MARIE \. MAYFIELD.
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Copyright. 1894. by Joel Chandler Harris.
PART III.

Mrs Meadows, Mr.. Rabbit, Chickamy
Crany Crow and Tickle My-Toes were very
clad to see the children. especially Mrs.
Meadows. who did everything she could to
make the youngsters feel that they had
Conferred n great obligation on her by COM
ing back again.
"i'll be-bound you forgot to bring me the
apple / told you about" said she.
But Sweetest Susan had not forgotten.
She had one in her pocket. 1t was not very
large, but the sun had painted it red and
yellow, and the north winds that kissed
it had left it fragrant with the perfume of
summer.
NOW. 1 declare" exclaimed Mrs. Mead
CNs. ITO think you should remember an
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10
WANTED.
confederate Local or city stamps

These stamps were issued by postmasters
of various towns in lS5O-6l before the regu-
lar confederate stamps were used. They
are in various colors of print and usually
bear the name OF the town and sometimes
me name Of the postmaster by whom issued
with amount of postage paid. We also buy
ali denominations Of confederate and Co
lumbar stamps. For full particulars adj
dress with stamp,
STANDARD STAMP COMPANY,
Box ISL, Atlanta, Ga.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

Carrie Ford, Cenoby, Cal have hoped to see
something in our column about the golden chain
for Edna Brewers benefit, but have seen nothing
OF u. ! hone the cousin who proposed II has
started II. I would like for ~ - be sent % me
think the discussion how TO earn 4 living Will
H. Interesting. for there are many in tins COZ
umn that are dependent un their own cNcrtionS.
Teaching i a noble vocation. but as all cannot
ctl~-sd ai-u
would lie delighted to have some of the cous-
ins To CORES pond with me, 1t will both pleasant
and profitable.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

Prof. T. 4. Iligg, Panther, ky.-lf any OF the
readers OF the Kingdom have the life of General
Marion. 10y Peter liorty. now out print, and will
eNcuauge and forward the book to my address,
will send book thrre times the value OF SAID
book TO the sender thereof. wish II for a little
boy ,tf any acuuaintlHce-l former Student-whose
ancestors We're CarOlInIans and knew Marioni
Addre>. A. above.
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lillian &. Price. Locust Grove, CA am seven
years old: 20 10 school and read IN the second
re.,lcr. w have two schools IN our little town,
hut 20 to Mss Minnie Woods at the academy.
Beside second reader ] study spelling. language
lcs>o..s and draw maps aud draw in my drawing
books love To- - To school, love my teacher
and mv school mates, for have no little brother
or sisters. imy little SISTER Gladys. died last
mer. and left mamma, papa and me lonely. My
papa keeps store.
i would like Tor some of the little cousins to
write t. me, Tor love TO get letters and To write
them. too.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.

The shOrt WInLef COuIse ~ a-flCUtUre m
the State college begins Wednesday, Janu-
arv %, closing April 3. 1885. Instruction
is given in English, mathematics, history
agricultural chemistry, farm engineering
and practical agriculture, including dairy
ing and cheese-makins. Open to all over
fifteen years of age No entrance exami-
nations; no charge for tuition; no fees.
Board and lodging can be had fer $3.50 per
month. For further information address
H e. WHITE.
President Athens, Ga.
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YOUNG FOLKS CORRESPONDENTS

IctteTN NFIITht-
tution's Little Folks.
Anna Williams, Bonita. La.-ilere comes little
Louisiana girl 20 join your happy band My mann
ma takes The Constitution and The sunny Soush.
like to read the little peoples letter ! am eight
years old. 1 would Ike TO correspond with lit
tie girl.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

Behold the lilies of the feld"-they are
not whittier than DIR. Prices Cream Baking
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Cleara Gibson. Natch.toches. La.-Some time
has elapsed since wrote last. In iact nave not
writer, since told the little tale about wood rats
destroying deer horns.
So many doubted the verdcIty of my statement,
that I retired from public view. Although have
grown wiser. perhaps. ana Older, am sure stlll
have the same opinion.
Perhaps some al those brave warriers OF the
forest may he able To- explain the mystery. From
the reading at my letter You viii see that am IN
the quaint old town of NatchtOches. The name
j. an Indian one. meaning chlnquepln, and TO
walk up Front street would convince you that II
j. really the third oldest town IN the United
States.
A few imposing old brick. ivy covered build
ings. surrounded 10y flower gardens nied with
beautiful old fashioned bowers which our grand
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-12-10

Anna Whitaker. Bitch. Ga.-Aunt Susie, you
have not written 10 The Constitution In two or
three weeks Come again aud tell us something
more about King and - ytun.
How = little Etlna BroW.r" / hope che Is inn
proving. have sent her so stamps and am saw
ing up more FOR her. come again Edna, We are
all waiting L. hear from You.
samuel mini>tcrcd unto shc Lord before priest.
The Lord called him TWO times, saving that he
cause s.li 5 the prICst two sons had been wicked
and fli had not stopped them that q Oh would send
a punishment GA Eii and hi> sons.
" hat WAS the name al the third son Of Adam
ana s.vat
Maal was suInmnn-a lemule built or
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Mildred Williams, Bonita. Ia.-Bonita is a small
town situated ON the 70. q. 4. and y. railroad, and
ON rn,. Great cypress brake. Ia received its name
Iroiu an Indian name .Bowne / Del" meaning
.'-pul idea"
have noticed - much improvement ia the
cousins letters, and ~ the gtls don't watch out,
the iffys VIII catch UP with fhrn. Do not be dis
rourt-cd l,N~. Nour time VIII come.
ava very iuuu ui reading aud like good novels
Iiuma HU,i and Shave some line times together
aud uiny 80 many nice horseback rides together.
much prefer heiu- iu the country Co lrlug In a
cItv, Tor when iu tlIe country you can have such
tls..e> iu she summer going 10 prnicS and 80
many either things. But SUI pose city life Is very
pleasant
would like correspondents between fifteen and
seventeen years oi age.
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oprnen:n ting
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-22

SIMMONS Liver Regulator is invaluable
in5the nursery. Itisa gentle laxative,s
and harmless.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-22
DIED

JoHNsON-Ats Syracuse, N. Y, on Friday,
January 10, 1891, GEORGE w. oldest SON i
Amelia and the late James Johnson, aged 81
years, IL months aud 10 days
Funeral services at the residence OF his mother.
No. :122 Seventeenth street this (Monday)
afternoon at O'Clock. Friends of the fam
ify respectfully invited to attend. Inter
ment at Greenwood Cemetery
PLUMMER-On Saturday. January %. 1894. at
1880 o. clock p. Ern..E +. W. PLUM1IER, aged 61
years, 10 months and days
Funeral from his late residence. l49 Virginia
street, this (afonday) afternoon nt2 O'Clock.
Friends of.the family invited to attend. In
terment private Mt Mt. Wood Cemetery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-22

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don in 1924
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