-5“ - -... -..__.._——...._—-... .. wuo knowsr I! .' PorchanCe the spirit. freed from fleshen chains, May d‘off its cerements and escape the tomb; ’ Percha‘nce may wander While all time re- \ mains, ‘ .- . Wearily waiting for the day of doom, 'Released by death from all its earthly throes— 'Who knows? I Perchance the disembodied spirit may Come back among the scenes of care and strife, - To learn how useless was its former way, How liitt'le were the greatest things of life; How very petty were its many woes-— . Who knows? Perchance the spirit. when the life is o'er May sink in apathy so long and deep, Of earth and- heaven, or hell to know no more, Till the last trump shall rouse it from its sleep, Unconscious while life's current steadily flows— . Who knows? Ah! if the spirit may at times return And gaze around with immaterial eyes, 0r sightless, senseless, nothing new may learn Until the day for judgment shall arise, ‘ Seek not to learn; in God your trust re- pose—— He knows. --"l‘homas Dunn English, in 'N. Y. Ind‘e-l pendent. gimzmxmzmmw v s".’I_\"!2..\‘!’£$."4.4IAN/é An UnmglllL‘Tl‘iflmllh ' w («VI 7 W By Edwin Pugh I?” ’l «4— -— v ._,-__~ “I ’4 that» or far ’m‘ as ’ll\"’ll\"7ll\‘ ’lb.‘ far (as ’4‘ “.3 HERE is only one satisfactory way of arranging a party,” said Mrs. Cheedle, very positively. “And that, of course, is yours?” said Cheedle. “Now, please, Josie, don’t be horrid. Take a night off—as you say, Josie—jand be nice.” - ' “I meant, dear,” said Cheedle, insincerely. “I believe you—With an effort. What was I saying when you contradicted me?” ' “You know I didn’t contradict you, Nell.” . “Oh, how you argue! Isn’t that the right word? You interrupted, at any '1'ate. Now,-didn’t you ?” “Let us say that I interpolated a re- mark.” ' " “How ridiculous! "An injudicious re- mark.’ Eh ?” ‘ “Certainly—in the light of the subse- quent discussion.” She looked at him doubtfully. don’t know hovgr you- do it. And it’s rather mean. You are always insuffera- ble or incomprehensible. And it’s grow- ing on you dreadfully.” “Let us say ‘always insufierable, said Cheedle, cheerfully; but when she assented as cheerfully, he seemed clown- cast. . r “I was saying that there is only one satisfactory way of arranging a party,” said Mrs. Cheedle. “And that is—ours! ” “I accept no responsibility. “’hy ‘ours?’ ” _ “Because everything that either of us has is ours. Now, isn’t that nice of me ?” ‘ “Well, my dear, you see—” “If you hesitate it will be cruelty, and I shall get a divorce.” 3!! “To prevent a deplorable scandal, I, admit that it was nice of you.” She made a little-mouth at him. "The way is this,” she said. “To mix in the proportions of three to two." “Of curse. But I’m afraid I hardly follow you yet.” "To have three men to every two women, and apologize for the other one,” “I really don’t quite see it.” “And, you call yourself a civil en— gineer! It is as simple as—‘—as you were before I took you in hand. Now, listen.” “I believe I am listening, my dear.” “You are not—you are thinking. I can always tell by your eyebrows. You musn’t think when I’m talking. It’s 1‘ no.3.” “Well, well. Go on, my dear.” “find don’t pretend to be meek, Josie. If there is anything I dislike more than met-knees, it is a pretense of it. And you know you’re not a bit meek, really.” "Sometimes I think I can feel it com- ing on. But about the party.” “In the proportions of three to two. Then, you see, women being scarce, and men being plentiful, there is joy. The men are polite, and the women are hap- ‘VR! “Does that mean the men are misera- ble and the women are rude ‘3” “You put it very coarsely, Well. ye-cs. In a way.” “And this is the way you would‘treat my friends?” “It is the way I would treat my friends.” Cheedle meditated. At last he spoke. “It’s a good idea,” he said, slowly. Mrs. Cheedle was very surprised and could not help showing it. “I am glad you like it," she mur- mured. ‘ “It’s immense!" said he. She bit her lip. “I did not think you were a hypocrite. Josie,” she said. - ' “You were quite right not to think so. I never was. And‘I hope I never shall be." .. "You know you wouldn’t like to«- :O‘-‘” . "I think it an excellent arrangement. In the proportions of three to two. Splendid! Your friends won’t mind, I suppose ?" “Three men to every two women.” . “Grand idea! Magnificent! I hope nune of the men will forsake you after this affair, though. It would be so precious dull for my friends.” “Joseph Saunders Cheedle l " “Madam l ” “What do you mean?” - “By jove! she doesn’t know. She has never heard of it,” cried Cheedle, spring- ing up. ‘ ' “Heard of what?” faltcred Mrs. Cheedle. - ‘ “The saying.” “What saying?”~~ He seemed to reflect. “What ' saying?" but—— + ‘satisfactory to you,’ my “I. IV. .1, _ I «I I "p i av' r I p'l’HEHEV'EEING GAZETTE _ . u “That saying about a fellow’s married all the wife’s old female friends coming to see the husband, and all the hus- band’s old male friends coming to see the wife. By ‘old’ I mean ‘young,’ of course, in a general way of speaking. You see, it’s a sort of transfer, my dear. . His friends become hers, and hers be- :come his. A married man looks fOrward :as a matter of fact, Nell—’K “I don’t believe there. is such. a say- .ing'9’ ‘ “Eh? Well, no. ll-no, th re is not.” “There is!” “Tom my soul, there isn’t. up.” “You did not make it up, Mr. Cheedle. I It is no use trying to hide it now. Oh,l i did 'not think the world was so wicked.” I made it .u a HOUSE CHAPLAIN Rev. Henry N. Couden and His Stir- ring Public Career. Lout Ills Sight \Vhile Serving as I Defender of the Union—Afterv'vard Studied for the Ministry and Won Success. ‘ ' Five or six years ago the relations be- tween England and the United States were strained over the Venezuelan af— fair, and it seemed as if only a spark. were needed to ignite the flames of war. But the country was slow to understand “It’s pretty bad, I’m afraid,” said : the humiliation of the diplomatic de~ Cheedle, sadly. “But I’m sorry you’ve a feat that Englandwas preparing for us, had the first: fresh bloom of your inn0~ f and congress was pretending not to see cence rubbed off by me, my dear.” i how far England was going in her ag- “I’m not so innocent as you think.” ' gressions. , “After all, it really isn’t 511011 a bad I One morning Dr. Couden entered the 01d world if you can only bring yourself I chamber just on the stroke of the clock to conform to its standards of right and ~ and was taken to his station below the wrong. Why should I run it down? 1 desk of the speaker. He was nervous, won’t. It’s a jolly old world.” 2 for he had not been long in the house, “For men!” I and he was not quite certain of his “For women, too: if they’re sensible." f ground. But he began with apparent “I’m 110*: $01118” ’00 be—sensible.” ' confidence, and. speaking distinctly, “I 110136, my dear, you are DOt going to ' prayed long and earnestly for peace be— alter that very excellent arrangement tween the two nations; you mentioned. I assure you I don’t 5 He prayed for God's blessing upon mind about the fellows one little bit, so I the congress and the speaker of the long as the girls—” “I shall think about it.” masked a chuckle. “It must be a small party, of course. Eight, besides our- selves, will be enough.” “Five men and three women... Let us have pretty old men, too—eh? Old men are always such brilliant conversation- alists, if you can only keep them awake.” Cheedle rubbed his hands and laughed gayly. “life must have four men and four women,” said Mrs. Cheedle, firmly. “But your idea?” “Four men and four women.” Cheedle sighed heavily as he winked over his wife’s head at his reflection in a mirror. “011; very well. But I wish you would be more consistent, Nell.” “The question is whom to leave out," said Mrs. Cheedle. “Take some paper and jot them down, Josie, dear. Oh, one of the large sheets!” "‘Selection by a process of elimina— tion, eh ?” said he. “Oh, don’t,” she cried. wouldn’t. Now, are you ready?” He ‘grunted assent. Miss Fringe?” “Nothing. she never gives me a chance.” “You hardly know her.” “Excuse me. brother’s.” “She must be put down.” And she was. “Old Bass, now,” pose?”, , “No objection to his being put ’ down.” i “I didn’t mean that.” “I did.” “I think I ought to choose'the men.” “Choose your own friends, Josie.” “Very well. Miss Dot Soulby.” “To go down 5’” " “'With me? .4 Y"“.:I' ,' ,' ' I one . fl ’ - 1 5 _ , |. I i s“"fflfi%.?‘fu ::r|_i.'dl7"‘:,”"l\\' / I. M ‘ ,MIIIHIIII au , \\\\;\\-\'~'~ ,‘ ' I \\ ml“ L; Li “THERE IS ONLY ONE SATISFACTORY “’AY." it right. Though she rather spoils a party, you know. She makes you laugh so confoundedly.” ' “You know we are considering whom to leave out.” “Of course. Then we needn’t men- tion Miss Dot. I beg your pardon." “I don’t think I care for Miss Soulby.” “Why not?” “She’s so frivolous.” “Ah! you don’t know her as 'she real- ly is.” ’ ' ' “Jo-seph!” “My dear!” “Put Miss Soulby down.” “I don‘t think she deserves to be put down.” “She shall be put down.” “Is she one of your friends, or one of inc?” ‘ ' “She certainly is not one of mine.” “Then I don’t see what right you have—” “Am I your wife?” “Can you doubt it?” - “Answer me, sir!” . “I refuse to be made ridiculous." “And this,” said Mrs. Cheedle. “is the manwho swore to love and cherish me!” ' “And this,” said Mr. Cheedle, no less tragically, “is the woman who swore to honor and obey me!” - “Oh, mother, mother!” sobbcd she. “Oh, darn!” cried he. . She got up and left the room. When she was gone Cheedle turned a somer- sault among the sofa cushions. sol- emnly. ' ' “Our arrangement,” he said. softlv. “Ours!”——Chicago Times-Herald. I An Inspiration. Proprietor of the Daily Howler—How did you manage to get hold of such a good representation of the big battle? Managing Editor—We photographed the picture of Cutter’s bargain sale - after the office hey had spilled a bottle of ink over it.—-N. Y. World. Cheedle ' “I wish you ‘ “What do you say to j She is such a Chatterbox j I often meet her at her said Cheedle. ‘ “There’s-no objection to him, I sup- Certainly, if you think I house of representatives. Then, as he f neared the end of the prayer, he raised 1‘ his voice so that it could be heard in : every corner of the vast hall. “Heavenly Father,” he said, “let peace reign throughout our borders,-‘ , yet may we be quick to resent an insult I to this our nation!” I To-day Dr. Couden’s home life, says , the Philadelphia Saturday. Evening l Post, is as full of quiet and sweetness : as his younger days were of hardship ' and vicissitude. ~His reading is done by Mrs. Couden, who keeps him in touch with the doings of the World, and reads aloud the books I which he uses in preparing his sermons land other writings. She is his lost ' sense regained. At the outbreak of the civil war Dr. ECouden was a boy of 17, overflowing I with life and spirits, and ardent in his patriotism. So, when President Lin- ILEY. HENRY N. COUDEN. - (The Blind Chaplain of the House of Rep—- resentatives.) cola isSucd his call for 75,000 men for three months, young Couden was : among the first to present himself for enlistment. l Before the. three months had expired 5 he had enlisted again in the Sixth Ohio infantry for a period of three years. He fought in the but? les of Laurel Hill and ; in the skirmishes at Carrick’s Ford and 3 Grccu Brier. lie was in the battle of Shith and I—‘em'_‘,'sville. But it was after his transfer to the Mississippi marine brigade that ‘ 1e engagement. in which be was wounded took place. It was here that the light failed him forever. Young Couden become blind imme— = diatcly, and he says that he felt then . that he would never see again. When I the doctor came to examine him the I young sufferer heard that his case was hopeless. “Will I see, doctor?” he asked anx- iously. ‘hc doctor smiled sadly; “If you‘re a good boy, you’ll see—after you die!” he answered. When young Couden went back to his home in Cincinnati he began the manu- facture of brooms, and afterward the selling of confectionery. But he soon determined to study for the ministry. This he did in a seven-year course at the institution for the blind at Colum- bus, 0. ' Negroes In Porto Rico. Dr. H. K. Carroll, of l’lainfield, N. J., the president's special commissioner to examine into the political and social - conditionsin Porto Rico, was much im- pressed by the high character of the negro population there. The most ca- pable builders, carpenters, bricklayers, masons. printers. plumbers and arti- sans generally are negroes, he said. They mingle with the white workmen on terms of perfect equality, and. so far as Dr. Carroll could find. there is no coldr line. When he held public hear— ! ings in the different towns on the is— land to get at public sentiment, repre- sentatives of the artisans" guilds or gremios came before him. More than half of 'the delegates selected by the grcmios to meet him were negroes. He found them, he says. practical and hard-headed thinkers. ' Commercial Plants in'Europc. It is interesting to know that 4.200 species of plants are gather-ed and used for commercial purposes in Europe. 0!" these 420 have a perfume that is pleas- ing. and enter largely into-the manufac- ture of scents and soaps. There are more species of white flout-:15 gathered than of any other color—1.15:4 in all. Mushrooms as 1: Medicine. Mushroom juice is u sure cure against snake poison, according to an eminent scientist. all mushrooms possess a substance 3 which uctsas an antitoxin against ser- ' pents. - . l" ’ not a bread wheat. lie has found that ' WnpAT FROM” RUSSIA. Brought Here by the Agr-iculturagi . Department for the Benefit of American Farmers. ‘ ' / During the last year the United States? department of agriculture has had four agricultural explorers at work in dif- . ferent parts of the world, having in‘ view the introduction into the United States of such seeds and plants as may prove to be of economic value. Prof. Mark A. Carleton has just returned from Russia. He is confident that some of‘ the seeds' be secured will prove of ben-. efit. He mentions a winter rye which‘ is grown at Ust-sis’olsk, which is in: about 60 degrees north latitude. The' climatic conditions are similar to those. of Labrador. It is believed that this rye will do well in Alaska. The cereal that promises best re-- NEW GIANT VVHEAT. sults is the Kubanka wheat from, the Kuban territory, in the Volga region. While this is a spring wheat in Russia, it is believed it can be changed to a winter wheat here. It is hardier than. any of our wheats, and is the great bread wheat of the Volga region. This wheat needs a warm climate and is‘ expected to give good results in Texas,‘ N o-Man’s-Land, 'western Kansas and eastern Colorado. It does best in Rusé sia, where the, annual rainfall is only 15 inches. In western Kansas the ari- nual rainfall is 18 inches. A variety called Polish wheat, which? was obtained, has the largest grain of, all wheat in the world, the average length of the kernels being about five- sixteenths of an inch. Like the Ku-' banka, it is exceedingly hard, but is, Its use is in pastry and as a macaroni wheat. The Polish wheat needs a warm climate. . Several varieties of broom millet are" to come. , These are for cold, dry cli-i mates. They are grown in Russia for the seeds principally and are used‘for' food in the way of soups and gruels. It is possible that we may thus add“ something desirable to our dietaryJ Two varieties of oats, the Swedish and Tobolsk, are expected to be the thing needful in the dry, cold regions of the, west. The government importation is‘ from this selected seed. The other va—. riety is from Tobolsk, in the northern part of Siberia, where it is dry and cold. ’ The total importations amount to. about 30 varieties of cereals and for— age plants, besides vegetable seeds'and melons. FACTS FOR FAR—MERS. Don’t expect first-class oats second-class seeds. Keep the work on the farm well in hand. Never let it get control of you. Mix brains, common sense and muscle in about equal parts and success is cer- tain. Corn is good for a night. feed and for sitting hens. as it maintains bodily heat. ‘ (lood help on the farm is the cheapest, upon the same principle that agood article is always the cheapest. Smut increases from year to year if the land on which it makes it appear— ance is used for the same crop. Make your plans to include a good large garden next year. There’s money in the garden and good health, too. Resolve not to let cockle, thistles, docks or any other specially-annoying plant go to seed on yourfarm this sea- son. . Debt makes the plow harder 'to hold and causes the victuals to be less palata- ble. Keep out of debt just as far as possible. Boiled potatoes and .boiled peas, mashed. together, and fed with sour milk, will put flesh on hogs faster than corn, it is said. “7e grow on an average in this coun- try 12 bushels of wheat to the acre. If we grew 30 bushels we could make wheat growing pay. , Set it down as a fact that hay, corn. oats and fodder of all kinds are worth 60 per cent. more if fed out on the farm than if sold to be fed elsewhere. Where lnixed farming is some cats can nearly always be grown to be used for feed;--onc advantage with them is. that they come in early.— Westevn Plowman. from Mnnuriug in the Hill. No course manure should ever be put- iu the lti l in contact with or under the seed. it, will dry out the soil and do more harm than good. All that is need- MI in the hill is either some concen— trated mineral fertilizer. or a very lit- tle \vcllq'ottrd stable manure. nude as line as possiblr :1 ml mixed well with the; Soil. It needs very little to give the plants a. vigorous start, when if the land around the hill is made as rich as it should be, the roots will forage for ibemselvcs till the end of the season of growth. In all plants that branch much the rainfall after they have made :1 growth of a foot” or more is away from the hill i-ntotbe middle of the TOW. and where the'niost water goes in midsummer there most of the feeding roots will be found also. followed ' s as POWDEu - . A wonderful cleanser for all a household work. I ' When you Washthe Baby f use the cake of White Glycerine ‘ ' Toilet Soap found in each pack- age of Ivorine. The fame of Wil- li;:r:.s’ Shaving Soaps: guarantees a . _ this Toilet’ Soap pure, delicate, soothing, and healing—It is peculiarly delightful for keeping the " ”skin soft, white, and smooth— You pay for Ivoriné; we give "f you the soap. The J. B. Williams Co.,Glastonbury; Ct. x ‘ who!" 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