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RELIGIOUS READING.
LORD on EARTH.

Our Lord when on earth was not friend
only for dark days. He could stand by the
grave Of Lazarus and weep with the sorrow
ing sisters, but could as we'll be present at
the wedding at Cana Of Galilee, an honored
and welcome guest. In our deep realization
of the solemn mission of our Lord to this
sinful world we are too apt to forget that He
came as an image and expression and en-
bodiment of the God Of love. The
morose reformer is not likely to be hidden to
feasts. where his presence is only
gloomy shadow, and his countenance as
threatening cloud. We may be sure that
even in His holy purity this was not the i'm
preston made by Him whose. com
passions are new every morning" There
was sunshine about Him, or the mothers
would not have thronged around Him with
thelS little ones, the despised sufferers would
not have looked trustfully to Him for help,th
outcast sinner would not have turned to
Him for pardon. We seem to fancy that
God made our eyes for tears. and that from
some other power came their glad twinkle
OF merriment or their expression Of inno-
cent 10y in the midst Of social converse.
Who wreathed the mouth with smiles that
answer to smiles? Who made the dimples
too, in the baby's face? Who lit the glad,
loving light in its eyes, as 1t begins to be
aware of the tender care of its mother? Why
will we not remember that joy is as much
the gift of God as sorrow, and to be as freely
accepted in His presence. .?-Presbyterian
Review.
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OLD LETTERS TO YOUNG WOMEN.

Rumaging over old newspaper files lately
we came across some of Timothy Titcomb
letters to young women, written nearly torty
wears ago, which afford an amusing con-
trast to the sentiments held by modern
young women concerning their place in the
world and their relations to men. Among
other propositions gravely laid down by DR..
Holland are these: God meant that you
should be dependent upon men. 1t IS
entirely natural for you to rely upon
them for much that you have. You
are never to quarrel with this arrangement.
You will only make yourself unhappy by it,
because, by quarreling with Gods plans,
YOU essentially unseX yourself, and become
discord. Therefore recognize your depend
ence gladly and gracefully. If you lead
worthy, womanly life, 1t will be home life,
free from great excitements. The current
OF your thoughts will flow in retired chan
nels. He then argues that 1t IS easier Tor
women than for men to enter into the Chris
tian life, because feeling OF dependence
Is native in the female heart" and
adds with utmost seriousness, II suppose
it Is very rare that those who are denom-
mated strong-minded women become reli-
gious.". All Of which reminds US Of the man
who stoutly maintained the impossibility
of steam being used as q motive power for
vessels at the very time when the first
steamer was gracefully gliding up the Hud-
son. And what number Of 'discords" who
have become "unsexed" there are nowadays
in the splendid missionary and temperance
organizations OF women!
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IJKESED TO TREES.

The trees find strength in standing to-
gether. The picket lines in front do good
service in breaking the force Of the wind but
down In the heart Of the grove there Is great
quiet but for the great noise overhead and
afar off, The rear ranks Of our trees by the
roads today stand like reserves at rest
Fellowship Is means Of peace. Cut city
street through them, open q path for the
wind, and it brings in strife. The fall Of
trees by the towns growth Is not all by the
OK. You can find q hundred prostrate
trunks along new avenue cut through the
forest, because the great trees could not
face the new conditions. A tree that can
stand alone Is something rare. We
grow impatient Of the crowd, but it Is a
duty we owe to man to help break the force
Of the winds. Men, like trees, In falling
carry down others; but trees never, like men,
tempt each other to fall. There Is lesson
of loyalty in these trees Of all kinds that
stand together in unbroke': rank around
your homestead, while the tempest Is abroad.
As you look upon them through the rain, the
war Of the wind through their branches
comes to you like the hymn after the sermon
preached to you by the trees on this tempest
uous day. When the gale subsidies we will
90 out and thank, not them, but the Maker
OF US all for thinking irto being tree
Rollin A: Sawyer, ID.
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THE sHADowY AND DUBIOUS.

There Is a great deal that is shadowy
and dubious about the communion that
many have with God. They have no such
consciousness Of having met and conversed
with God as they have Of their communica-
tions with men. They know that God is re-
y,aled in his word as gracious and merci-
full toward the race of man. but they have
not considered that it is the province OF
faith to single out the believer and bring
him by himself into the presence OF His
Maker. He is to enter into peculiar and
well-understood relations to God. God Is
his God, he is the child Of God, and there
must be a cons ,ious acquaintance and intt-
macy quite distinct from the general good
to be satisfied with nothing less than the
bright shining Of the divine presence upon
our Individual soul-George Bowen.
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WIDE TIRES AGAIN.

Having been an interested reader OF
all the pros and CONS on good roads
and wide.tired wagons, ETC., I will
suggest for your readers plan that I
have for several years advocated a nd
talked of to many friends. Of course,
here it does not apply, for the roads
are of such a nature that it matters
but little what width of tire is used,
but was raised in the lower part of
Central Illinois, so know what bad
roads are. My plan is to insist on
the several Legislatures passing law
to take effect, say in two years, or even
in one, levying tax of say 81 per
year on two-lnch or less tired wagon,
So on three-inch tire, 81 on four
inch, 81 on q ive-inch, and six-inch
to go free, or more properly speaking,
a license, every wagon to be branded
when license was paid; any wagon
caught on any public road not brand
ed by the proper officers to be subject
to seizure. Then do away with the
present system of working out road
tax, hire competent road overseer
by the year, whose duty would be to
look after the roads, repair little de-
fects in both roads and bridges, etc.,
hire and superintend any extra labor
required, and see that they do days
work for days pay; of course, al
ways giving the nearest neighbor to
the work the preference if he wanted
to do it, and he would also always be
expected to be a sort Of tollkeeper
and see that none passed or repassed
without being duly licensed. I see a
good many OF your correspondents
draw the line at four.inch tires, but
there is no question but six would be
better for the roads, and beyond
doubt better for the teams drawing
them. Hoping to see the good work
60 on, I remain.-Colman's Rural
World.
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THE STRAWBERRY BED.

As soon as the ground is fit the
strawberry bed should be planted.
The ground chosen should be rich
and free from weeds. 1t is better to
use fertilizers on this on account OF
the absence of weeds that may be in
the manure. There is way OF setting
these plants that is quick and sure.
This is to first fit the ground and
level it smoothly, then mark out the
rows three feet apart. Then with a
spade or hardwood paddle make a
split in the ground, pressing the soil
to one side, then spread the roots
after trimming them little in fan
shape-and set them in the soil; final
ly by pressure of the paddle firm the
soil to the roots. In this way the
roots get the depth they need and the
work is done very quickly.
Strawberries differ from other
plants in being OF two sexes, or rather
one is OF the double sex, the other be-
ing simply female. The productive
organs of plants consist OF stamens,
which are the male, and pistils, which
are the female organs. Some varieties
have both of these. anl are perfect,
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IoRp's DAY REFORM.

One of the greatest difficulties eneoun-
tered by the advocates Of Lords day re-
form Is the way In which their teachings
are neutralized by the habits Of protesting
Christians. A case in point occurred not
long ago in suburban church. The teach
er Of a class Of boys in Sunday school being
absent inquiry was made If he were Ill. To
which his son replied that his father went
to the theatre the night before and reached
home so late that he was still resting In
b d. The pupils Of this man were bright
lacs about twelve years of age. Could any
one convince them, in the light Of their
teachers conduct, that he cared as much
for their spiritual welfare as for a play?
This is by means an isolated case but the
mention tf it may emphasize the truth that
any thorough scheme Of Sunday observance
must include the manner Of spending Satur-
day evening. Without returning to the
strictness Of early New England day we
may yet wisely cut off entertainments and
induigences that lay heavy mortgages upon
the L )rd Day.
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FATIGUE AND ALCOHOL.

The following significant paragraph Is
taken from the Westminster (England) Re-
view:
There is common belief that alcohol
gives new strength and energy after fatigue
sets in. The sensation of fatigue Is one OF
the safety valves Of our machine; to stide
the feeling of fatigue. in order to do more
work. Is like closing the safety valve so that
the boiler may be overheated and explosion
result. 1t Is commonly thought that alco-
holic drinks aid digestion, but in reality the
contrary would appear to be the case. for 1t
has been proven that Iaeal without alco-
hol Is more quickly followed by hunger than
q ameal with alcohol. In connection with the
sanitation Of armies thousands of expert
ments upon large bodies OF men have been
made, and have led to the result that, In
peace or war, in every climate In heat, cold
or rain-soldiers are better able to endure
the fatigue of the most exhausting marches
when they are not allowed any alcohol at
all. That mental eXertions Of all kinds are
better undergone without alcohol Is gener-
ally admitted by most people who have made
the trial. It appears certain that from sew.
enty to eighty per cent. OF crime. eighty to
ninety per cent OF all poverty. and from ten
to forty per cent. OF the suicides In most CIV
ilized countries are to be ascribedto alcohol.
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TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.

No man ever got stung by hornets who kept
away from where they were. 1t is precisely
the same with liquor.
Whisky has no respect for bullion nor
birth; 1t will staggera millionaire or Prince
as quickly as pauper or tramp.
A drinking man may give you priceless
counsel regarding the evils of intemperanee.
but the foo-devil who sells it better keep his
mouth shut.
The drink bill Of the English Nation for
1895 is stated Mt f142, Ala, ,S12 more than
800, 900, 900. and is substantial increase
over the bill OF 1894.
Aman may easily do worse thing than
drink liquor, but he cannot do worse thing
than sell 1t. "Woe unto him that putteth
the bottle to his neighbor's lips"
The American saloon Is responsible for the
awful intemperance which desolates the
land, and which is the physical and moral
plague OF our tlpe.-Archbishop Ireland.
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THE TWO SIDES.

How happy Is the man who can look back
upon q childhood and home In which
dnnk had no part! Wherein drunkenness
entered not, but always sobriety, cleanliness
and love. In home such as this are laid
the foundations Of true manliness. There
are sown In the young mind and heart the
seeds OF honesty and virtus that flower, IN
later years, In earnest eadeaver, honor ana
success. There the Homecoming OF the fatn-
er Is looked forward to and watched with
eager delight. There the mother Is patient
and cheerful despite the cares that the years
bring. Curses and reviliugs and blows have
no place in this sanctuary Of loyo Fad peace.
Charity reigns there, and God 20 pleased at
the sight. for It is heaven In miniature.
But, oh, how desolate Is the past to him
whose early days have been clouded, the
Joys OF whose childhood and youth have
been shattered and dissipated by the curse
of drink; who has shivered at voice which
should have been the dearest-loved sound on
earth-the voice Of his father; who has seen
g. mother cursed and abused by father
possessed for the time being by the devil
Of drink; whose home, which should have
q scene of disorder and trouble and loath-
ing. W.
What success, what happiness In after lie
can efface the miserable past, or can atone
for the anguish Of the child who has exper-
fenced all the bitter grief which liquor
brings.
Children reared in homes Of sobriety have
q blessing to be thankful for, which they
may not appreciate, but which those VINO
lack this blessing are well aware OF. So
briefly and religion in the home will do more
for children than all the othtr good things
of the world. And the child who grows up
amid these surroundings has in him posi-.
biities for good which may not be COM
puted.
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WELCOMING TRIBULATIoS.

There is such a thing as welcoming tribu-
lation when we knew that God only sends it
for our good. When the wise slave Lokman
was seen eating bitter melon which his
master had given him, and was asked how
he could do it, he answered, My master
has given me multitudes of good things.
Should I not eat one bitter melon
If it comes from his hand?" -. :.
When We look at evil solely in the light OF
God when that which seemed terrible, be-
cause 1t was so manifold, is condensed into
lone thing only" and means nothing but
opposition to Gods will and transgression OF
His law. we shall regard no other evil as
fatal. Oar very sorrows will be beatitudes,
for they will help to purge away the vile
dross from US, and transmute US into purer
gold.-CInon Farrar.
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MENDNa PASTURE FENCES.

Mending pasture fences is often o
prominent element in the regular
summer work of the farm. The boards
used in pasture fencing are usually of
a cheap quality, and either decay rap
idly or warp and twist out of shape,
either of which evils has tendency
to free the ends of the, boards from
the posts. To again nail these ends.to
the posts is but to temporize. They
will soon be off again. A much better
way to mend such breaks is by using
the plan shown in the accompanying
illustration. Stout galvanized wire is
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Frowns on Fraternity Carriers.

"Honi soft qul nal y pense" is a sentiment
that the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity conven-
ton at Cleveland, Ohio, would not recog-
nize, for big row was crealed by report
that fraternity pins were being used by cer-
lain jewellers to ornament garters. Firms
handling official fraternity pins and badges
will be instructed to CEASE making Phi Kappa
Psi for that use. The practice OF giving
young women fraternity garters has grown
to such an alarming extent that executive
action was necessary.
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now exceedingly cheap. 1t is just the
material to use in making repairs
upon board fences. Secure the end OF
the wire to the top of the post so that
it cannot slip down, and then bind it
about the post and the ends of the
boards in the manner shown, making
il fast ct the bottom. Such repairing
is easy, and, best ..of all. it is effective
and lasting. Such wire may also be
used in binding pole fences to the
stakes which support them-New York
Tribune.
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EGYPTIANS SECRET DISCOVERED.
An Ohioan Succeeds In Mrmmifying the
Body Of q Man.

Medical men and scientists have been great
" interested In the work Of Carl Matthias In
mummifying the remains Of Albe @. Weeks, OF
Warren, N. H., who died suddenly on the
train Just as it was pulling into Toledo,
Ohio, few weeks ago. Mr.. Matthias claims
to have discovered the original Egyptian
process OF mummifcation, and on consent
OF the friends and relatives OF Mr.. Weeks,
has prepared his remains in this manner:
The skin is as hard and brown as tanned
leather.
Says Mr.. Mathiaa 'The experiment has.
proved success. and the rays OF the sun or
exposure to the flercest test Of the elements
would not affect the body 1t was shipped
to New Hampshire. Many have viewed the
remains, and medical men from several
States went to Toledo to witness the results
of Matthias secret process.
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ooon MOVEMENT BY WOMEN.

A large number of women in Pittsourg,
Penn, have adopted resolution pledging
themselves not to use In their homes any re-
freshments containing liquor and not to
patronize any caterers that use liquors in
their ices and desserts. A pledge Is also
being circulated against attendance at any
banquet or social function in restaurant or
hotel known to add liquor selling to its other
business. and so far rs possible to avoid
patronizing such hotels while travelling.
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AGRICULTURAL
TOPICS OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
SELECTING HEIFER CALVES,


It is not every heifer calf, even from
q good COW, that is worth keeping to
develop into COW. The points in a
calf that indicate superior dairy quail
ties are rather small head, but wide
over the eyes, and set on thin neck.
There should be moderate develop
ment Of the forequarters. The skin
should possess the soft, velvety feel
that, when once understood, will never
after be forgotten. The escutcheon
and milk veins, even in the young
calf, will give to the experienced much
insight into the probable future value
Of the animal for dairy purposes. -
Boston CuItivator.
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Indiana Wish to Form q RegIm ent

Chiefs OF the Six Nation Indians have
asked the Canadian Government for permis-
sion to form regiment to be known as the
Royal Six Nations Regiment. 1t is contend
ed that the formation Of the Six Nations
into a military organization would have
an elevating and stimulating effect upon the
whole family OF red men throughout the Do
minion. The Government Is considering
the matter
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As the first mower of the resurrection Is
the power Of regeneration. as man begins
to be under the influence Of the eternal life
that is held out before him only as he be-
gins to have eternal life abiding in him. so
It Is not only in the beginning, bur all
through the new life. The life Of the n "
Christian seems to be continually t of
Casters to be one perpetual! renew ! OF
things from their lower to their hi ner,
rom their temporal into their spiritual
,hape aJA powe~.-Phillips Brooks.
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FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.
There is money in raising capons.
The South is showing q deep In.
terest in fine hogs.
The Indiana Livestock Sanitary
Commission has issued an order to the
railway companies requiring them to
disinfect all stock cars coming into
the State to guard against hog
cholera.
In a good many instances where
skim-milk has been fed to swine to-
eether with some grain at average
prices the man feeding it has been
able to get back twenty-five cents per
100 pounds for the skim-milk.
At falrowing time the SOW must be
we'll looked after. Seq that she has
warm, dry place, with plenty OF good
straw to make her nest. Straw taken
from manger after being picked
over by the horse is good, for the
little pigs often get tangled up IN
long straw.
Great care should be taken not to
feed the young pigs sour milk or sour
food from the swill barrel. 1t will
dersnce their digestion. They will
not be nourished sufficiently by it.
and it is almost certain to produce
disease, which will work much harm,
and, it may be, will cause the death
OF the pigs.
A churn may be so full that it may
be worked q month without showing
butter. Moving cream round in
body is not churning it. The cream
must fell, strike or be struck with
some violence, and it must be thin,
enough to allow free motion OF the
particles against one another and the
sides of the churn. No chnrn should
ever be more than half full OF cream.
If it is, it may take longer to churn
it than if it were divided and each
half churned separately.
Cream may fail to "come" because
it is too warm or too cold, too sweet
or too sour, because the churn Is too
small for the quantity of cream, ana
because the cows are too far past iresh
condition. Cream from newly calved
COWS churns much more readily than
from those nearly dry. Different
kinds OF cream may be churned at
ouite different degrees OF temperature
but each lot must be at the tempera-
ture best for that lot for the best sue
cess.
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SOLD PLASTER OF PARIS CANDY.
Cause a Permanent Disability and S10,-
900 Damage Suit.


A one-cent sale is the cause Of 1000
damage suit entered at Plttshurg, Penn, by
Joseph 4. Wright against Bailey Hobson,
who keeps q confectionery store. On last
Thanksgiving Day Wright's little girl bought
a. candy rooster for cent at Hobson's con-
fectionery. The child became sick and Is
now wasting away and threatened with par
alysis. The remains of the rooster, which
she had partly eaten, wers found to contain
gypsum, or plaster Of paris. The doctors
have been unable TO remove this substance
from the child's stomach. The stuff Is abb
soIutely indigestlble. The rooster was made
principally Of gypsum and coated with a lit
tie sugar. The child may die. Physicians
say II she lives the girls health will remain
permanently wrecked. Hobson Is charged
with criminal negligence In selling such
stuff. and will also be prosecuted Under
stringent puro food law passed by the last
legislature.
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FRENCH TEEToTALERs.

Many of the leading men Of France have
become teetotalers. The reason for this is
they claim they can not attain the success In
business they desire and drink. Among
them are President Faure and his Cabinet,
Aphonse Daudet, the writer, and other
writers
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Mans Dress Reform.

Aman's dress reform movement has been
started In indianapolis, Ind. A club OF
young men has been organized, the members
Of which are pledged to wear knickerboek-
ere "as rational garment" during the
summer months,
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HANDY GARDEN RACK.

Where there are two persons about
o place to assist each other in the
work OF the garden, the rack that is
figured will prove exceedingly con-
venient. When there is but one pair
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OF hands to do the work, a wheelbar-
row wheel could readily be fitted to
one end, when convenient garden
wheelbarrow would result. The frame
should be made light but strong, and
the legs braced with small iron braces.
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Scotland Downs England.
An Scotland has beat All England at
cricket, and all England feels very sore
over n