-4 ADAPTED FROM "ti WRITTEN FOE "WO children, Hedni and Liod, lived with their mother in a little cottage in the wild mountains of the North. The father and all the other strong men o the villagei had taken their shields and spears and gone to the war, leaving their families under the protection of the good lairy Frigga. Hedni was a willful, I disobedient boy, and caused his mother much anxiety by his wild ways. His favorite sport was to tease the women and little children; and even the dogs ran away howling when he came in their neighborhood. Liod, who was a year younger, was no better than her brother. She would never stay in the Aouse and spin, or rock to sleep the babv sister, Signe. The poor mother was much grieved on account ot her naughty children, and every time they ran away to the moun tains she" feared they would be devoured by some wild animals or carried away by the wicked dwarfs who made their home among the high rocks. 2ot far from the village, in a lonely spot, shaded by great torest trees, was "a well owned by the giant Thor, where the women came to draw the pure, "sweet water. A large wooden bucket, held by a thick rope, fastened to a large beam, bung over the water. One day the chil dren came to this well, and after filling their pails, sat down on the grass to rest. "The well is very deep," said Hendi; "and were it not for the bucket we could draw no water." "But," said Liod, "the bucket and rope are fastened so firmly that no one can loosen them." "Ho one?" cried the boy; "I can do it, and will. What fun it would be to see the women when they come and find no - bucket." "Where should we get water, then?" asked Liod. '0h, I know a spring in the mountain where there is plenty of water." "But it would be so lar to go," objected the sister. "That is no difference," was the reply; "and when the men come home they will get a new bucket and rope." Hedni then began to rub the rope with a harp stone. "Don't do it, Hendi," cried Liod; "I am afraid." But the boy onlv rubbed the harder. "Hendi," cried Liod, "I hear thunder; Thor is coming. Do stop." "Never," was the reply. Already the rope was " cut through, and the bucket fell with a splash into the water. A great roar of thunder followed, and the children cried out with terror as they saw Thor's cart, drawn by two huge stags, rush down the mountain's side. Hedui and Liod were seized by the giant and thrown into his cart. Then they were carried up the mountain and through the clouds at such a speed that they thought they must surely die. TJp, up, they went, straight toward the moon, which appeared more and more Irightlul the nearer they came to it; and how terrible sounded Thor's Voice as he cried. "Here von shall remain you wicked, disobedient children, and draw water ont ot the deep well. My brother Mani, who lives here, will watch you and see that vou have no time for idling." Then Thor thundered away, and the two children were left on the cold, cold moon, where they were compelled to draw water day and night. If they stopped but for a moment to rest, Mani gave cntting blows with a rope which he held in his hand. All night the poor mother, in an agony ot suspense, awaited the return of Hedni and Liod. But when the second night passed tsnd they were still absent she implored the aid of the villagers in finding her lost chil dren. The women, althongh secretly rejoic ing in the disappearance of the two "tor .jnents," yet out of sympathy for the mother searched as best they could for the missing ones. When the men returned from the war the search was continued throughout the country. But in vain; no trace of Hedni and Liod could be found. As their pails of water were discovered near the well it was thought perhaps Thor had carried awav the children on account of their evil deeds. Twelve years passed away and nothing had been heard of the lost children. The baby, Signe, had grown into a beautiful girl, and was the pride and comfort of her parents, who still mourned for Hedni and Liod. Signe had often heard of the strange disappearance ot her brother and sister, and wondered what had become of them. "I am sure I know," she said to herself, "where they are; for when on a bright night I look up into the moon I seem to see two children drawing water. If I could only help them to get away how happy my dear parents would be." So Signe thought and dreamed about her lost brother and sister; but could contrive so wav of getting to the moon. At last, she thoucht "I shall ask Frigga. Sheiseo kind, and I know she will help me." But f 4&&b-Lls mm it was not easy to see this good little fairy, THE old man is hapnv; he cured hisrneu for. although constantly aiding the village j matism with Salvation Oil. Price only 25c GIANTS WELL. THE GERMAN. THE DISPATCH. people, she had never been seen by any of them. Signe knew that on the evening of every Hayday, when the maidens were dancing abont'the Maypole, F rigga visited their homes to examine their spinning, leav ing rewards for the industrious and reproofs for the careless. "Now," thought Signe, "I shall spin very diligently, and on Mayday evening shall slip quietly into the house and watch for Frigga." Finally the day came when the little girl was to await her fairy guardian. The evening seemed very long to the lonely watcher. She could hear the shouts of the merry children around the Maypole, and wished she could join in their merry songs. But when the great round moon arose Signe forgot herself in her anxiety for her brother and sister. "Frigga, Friega," she cried, "please come and help me." "Who calls?" sounded a sweet voice, and Signe saw standing in the moonlight a tiny creature dressed in white, with such a kind, tender face. "Dear Figga, is it you?" asked the little girl. "I want you to help me. I am sure my brother and sister are 'in the moon. If they were bad, I Jcnow they are sorry, and would be good now. How can they get awav?" "It is really true, my dear child," replied the fairy, "that your 'brother and sister are in the moon drawing water. Yon have been so good that I would like to help you. Bat Mani will not free Hedni and Liod till some one takes their place." "Oh, I shall go," cried Signe; "please take me to the moon, Frigga." The fairy covered the little girl with a white veil, and hastened to the moon, where she left her and brought back the two lost children. The people were greatly aston ished when they learned that Hedni and Liod had returned; but every one sorrowed over the sad fate of the rood little Signe. One day when Signe had been many weeks on the moon, Mani said to her: "How do you like my home?" "Oh, dear" Mani," she replied, "it is very beautiful; but it is so cold, and there are no pretty birds and flowers, as in my home. I know my parents are grieving for me. Don't vou think you could let me go to them? " TJunable to resist these pleading words, Mani said: "I shall be very lonesome with out you; for I love to hear your sweet voice. But Frigga may take you home." The next evening when Hedni and Liod were sitting with their father and mother the door softly opened and Signe entered. Great was the rejoicing in the little cottage that night, and the giant in the moon could not help laughing with the happy people. And now, every clear night when the moon is in the sky, Signe sees the face of Mani smiling I aown upon ner. .taysie. A HISTORICAL SICKLE. A Treasured Belle, Broken In n Indian Flglit '.200 Yenri-Aco. There will be placed on exhibition in Concord in a few days, at the office of William Teaton, says the Manchester (N. H.) Mirror, a sickle which has be,en in the possession of the descendants of Captain John Locke for nearly 200 yars. On ac count of its great valne as a relic George Locke, of this city, in whose family it has been kept for many years, has had it mounted in a handsome oak case, together with a portrait of his grandfather, William Locke, who was the grandson of Captain Locke, and will present it to the New Hampshire Historical Society. The follow ing description will explain the part taken by this sickle in the thrilling Indian war fare of the early history of the State: "This sickle was broken in combat with Indians and presented to the New Hamp shire Historical Society at Concord, 1830, by George Locke, of Manchester. N. H., the grandson of William Locke, who was the great-grandson of Captain John Locke. This is the instrument with which Captain John Locke fought his last battle against eight Indians, who ambushed themselves in his field on Joselyn's Neck in Bye, now known as Straw's Point. The Indians came npon and killed him August 26, 1690, he being TO years old." Another account says a boy was with him, who secreted himself under bundles of grain and escaped. Captain Locke, after being shot, partially cut off the ncse of an Indian with his sickle. This sickle was kept in the family of William Locke, the fourth son of Captain Locke. Afterward it fell into the possession of William, the great-grandson of Captain Locke. This great-grandson re moved from Rye to Epsom in 1780, thence to Alexandria in 1808. George Locke, who has lived for many years in this city, has never sho srn the sickle to anyone, and it was not until friends convinced him of its great value that he thought of presenting it to the Historical Society. A CLOCK OX A TEAR. A Staid Old Timepiece Goe Crazy and Alarm the Home. Cincinnati Tlmes-SUr.I The only clock that rnns backward, does two days' work in one, and yells and swears because it hasn't more time to spoil, is owned by Gus. Huss, of the County Com missioners' office. Mr. Huss purchased the clock at the recent sale of the effects of the Owen jewelry store by Deputy Sheriff Jake Cormany. He paid $11 10 for it, and was "laving for it" over a week. The ma chine has a mug of celluloid, is about as large and looks like a nisrble mantel. He put it in the parlor, where company would see it, took all the transoms from the doors so the neighbors would hear it strike, and set it going and the "cathedral chimes" for 7:30 o'clock next morning. In the night a harsh, rasping sound like an asthmatic saw mill during a foggy morning, awoke Mr. Huss and the family. Mr. Huss, gun in hand, looked for burglars, but instead found the clock raising Cain in the parlor. It was grinning a fiendish grin. Perspiration was rolling ofl its face. The hands were rnnning backward with lightning rapidity and a combination fire alarm, patrol call, burglar whistle in high G filled the room. Opposite the clock hangs a steel historical chromo of Washington and Napoleon snow balling each other on the top of the Alps. When Mr. Huss reached the room George anda Bony had joined in an attack on the infernal clock, while a wood cut of the demure and revered Martha Washington wore a pained expression, as though she had "loaded up with green apples on the Dela- -a a " KT TT. 11--1 f I 1 .....1 "t .mai, uuss c&iieu in some ucip nuu locked the clock in the ice chest, but there it tampered witn me outter, tamtea ine steaks and skimmed the milk of its last (sjcent. The clock is lor sale. THE SLATING A MONSTER. Details of an Exciting and Perilous Hunt, That Resulted in THE CAPTURE OP A EICH PRIZE. How the Gigantic Arctic Whale Is Killed With Lances and Bombs. IS AWFUL STBCGGLE WITH DEATH IWEITTKN FOB THE DISPATCH. "There she blows!" "Where away?" "Three points off the lee bow." "How far?" "About five miles." "Down with your helm I Let go the lee braces! Call all hands! Clear decks to lower away the boats!" The whaling vessel is about ISO miles north of Wrangel Island, in the Western Arctic Ocean. Hardly five minutes has elapsed since the whale was sighted, yet the men, who were then sleeping in their bunks, are now working with a will, getting things in readiness for the dangerous chase that is to come. Five minutes later eight long and fast boats, manned and fully equipped, are in the water. They carry all the imple ments of the hunt, such as harpoons attached to long coils of rope, lances ten feet long, with broad, leaf-shaped, two-edged points, keen enough to cnt a hair, and bomb guns, with the necessary ammunition. Meantime the whale had gone down, and the sailors were all wondering whether, when he arose, he would appear to the lee ward or the windward. In the former case his capture would be almost a certainty, but in the latter all attempts to get near him would be useless. A "WABY MONSTEB. The Arctic whale is extremely shy and can ouly be approached by sailing up to him, as the dipping of oars, no matter how cautiously, would drive him under water at a mile's distance. The sailboat he takes for a piece of ice rushing through the water, and does not mind it at all. Were it not for this dull-wittedness, no whale could ever be caught "There she blows again, straight ofl the lee beam!" cries the lookout. In a moment the captain, who is perched in the cross-trees of the maintop-gallant mast, has his glass pointed in the direction where the spont appears. The whale, a very large one, is about four miles off, sportively rolling his enormous body on the surface of the sea and sending a thick stream of water 50 feet into the air. The captain is an old whaler, who has seen and caught many a piece of blubber and pound of bone in his days. Yet the proximity of this great animal, which, if appearances count, is good for 250 barrels of oil and 8,000 pounds of bone, representing in cash at least $25,000, and the almost certainty of his capture makes him tremble with excite ment. With all the force of his lungs he gives the command: "Cast off your paint ers and go for him!" THE PUESUIT BEGUN. Immediately the eight boats lying at equal distances in the lee of the vessel, dart swiftly forth over the choppy sea. Each has ten men at the long oars. The Seabird's crew of 100 men, would make a motley and picturesque group. Almost every national ity represented, and men of every class, from criminals escaped from justice 'to good natured youth, bent on a life of adventure; their dress of sealskin and reindeer, the blouse fastened about the waist by a belt; fur hats on their heads and moccasins upon their feet; all their garments more or less greasy and worse for wear, these whalers resemble wildmen more than civilized beings. But they are well adapted to the work before them, and now, with the pros pect of capturing a valuable prize, they toil I not only willingly, but eagerly. The boats, nearing the object or their pur suit, form a semi-circle, that in which it happens to be the writer's fortune to row stroke oar, occupying a central position. We have gained nearly half a mile on the others, as they have spread out to each side, and it soon becomes evident that our boat is likely to have the honor of harpooning the whale. APPBOACHINQ THE WHALE. Threemiles further on the order is given to haul in the oars and set sail. The com mand is obeyed with the noiseless activity that characterizes everything done in a whaleboat when nearing the game. In a trice the sail is out and scudding square be fore the wind, we swiftly and silently come close up to the monster, which seems to have no knowledge of the impending danger. The next five minntes seemed an eternity to me. I knew perfectly well that a full grown Arctic whale measured from 75 to 125 feet in length, and that the thickness of his body was equal to the hull of a small schooner, but had never seen one in such close proximity before. His colossal pro portions were so impressive, as he lay there not 100 yards distant, gamboling in the water, his velvety blue-black skin glistening as brightly as patent leather; his terrible tail lashing the sea about him into foam, that I could not help wishing myself several hundred miles away from that particular spot. The boat seemed like a nutshell in comparison with the monster. THE HABPOON IS THBOWN. At this moment I could not conceive the possibility of killing the huge beast. The very attempt seemed as ridiculous as would the endeavor to butcher an elephant with a penknife. AH the while the boat kept straight on its course, lessening the distance steadily and rapidly. Not a word was spoken, but every man was on the alert for what was coming. Now only 50 feet separated us from the huge animal; then 40 -and 30, and finally only 20! "Give it to him I" bawled out the mate in a voice of thunder, and in the same breath: "Down with your sail stand by your oars." I expected a terrific shock, and caught hold ot the gunwale of the boat, so as not to be flung overboard. But the boat went gliding on swiftly and smoothly, one power ful stroke of the long sweep oar with which the mate was steering having diverted its course, when the keel was almost touching the whale. "Back water," sa"id the mate, and we came to a stop 100 feet from the spot where the animal had been struck. AN EXCITING MOMENT. When the monster felt the keen steel of the harpoon penetrating the blubber and entering the flesh about six inches deep, he lay perfectly still for a few seconds, as if trying to realize what it all meant, then. with a terrible lash of his mighty tail, that sounded like a clap of thunder as the water was struck, the wounded animal pin need into thedeep, his whole giganticbody quiv ering with fear, pain and rage. We had 2,000 yards of line in the boat, half-inch manilla rope of the very best make, and the whale was taking it out at a fearful rate over the little pulley in the bow sprit "Look to your line there, Jim; that wheel must be getting hot," said the mate to the harpooner, who was getting the lances in shape for the bloody work, that would soon have to be performe'd. Water was accord ingly poured over the pulley to keep the rope from being damaged, for on its dura bility depended mainly the success of the chase. The other boats.sotne distance back, bad hoven to and were awaiting develop ments. That is, they were watching to see where the wounded whale would next turn up, for as likely as not he might appear within reach of their lances or bomb-guns. THE "WHALE EEAPPEAES. In our boat the situation was getting ex tremely critical. Fifteen hundred yards of the line were gone, and it still ran with a downward tendency, though not as fast as at first Our line would give out in another minute; we would have to cut it, and the whale would be lost Just then Jim, the arpooner, who was watching the line . V PITTSBURG - DISPATCH. closely cried out exultingly, "here he comesI'V ,, . .. "Stand by to take in the line!" yelled the mate. "Heave away, boys, and pull hard!" , t m And the men pulled away with a will on the slacking line, while the mate and the harpooner kept a sharp lookout for the rising whale, who must soon come to the surface. The rope, of such great length and soaked with water, was heavy as lead, but we all were glad to have something to pull t,the cold having made itself felt severely, wnile we had been sailing and waiting. Suddenly there was a tremendous commo tion of the water not a hundred boat-lengths off our port beam, and the whale again ap peared, shooting half of his body out of the sea in his eagerness for air. He had re mained 11 minutes under water, and was, therefore, completely fagged out. TWO MEN GO OVEBBOAED. "To your oars! To your oars!" cried the mate, and in less time than it takes to say it we were speeding toward the pantine and exhausted monster, while the harpooner and the bow oarsman each caught a lance and held it poised ready to plunge the keen steel into the body of the giant "Ease her off Nowl give it to him! Back water!" A volley of oaths followed these com mands, given in rapid succession by the mate, as the boat was half sucked under water in the whirlpool created by the whale's descent The two men in the bow were thrown overboard, just as they had thrust their lances deep into the soft, flabby bark of the whale. The mate had missed the stroke, which ought to have swung the boat'.s head away from that dangerous spot, by a sudden swell lifting the stern high up into the air. However, this was only a minor accident of the whale-chase. As lone as the boat isn't smashed to pieces and half of the men killed, nothing serious has hap pened. Five minntes after everything was in ship-shape again. The men overboard had only had a bath, not a luxury in the open sea of that latitude it is true; but then, they were hardy, brawny fellows, not used to getting colds. A BOMB FIRED AT THE WHALE. The whale couldn't stay down long this time. He was much weakened by the loss of blood, and our line went out slowly. He came up COO yards ahead of the boat, spout ing blood. But the battle was not half won yet. It would probably take a good many more lance trusts to finish him if we did not suc ceed in getting a shell from the bomb-gun into his body. This gun is a very large bore rifle, loaded with a 12-inch shell con taining nitro-glycerine. The shell has a pointed head ot steel, from which protrudes a needle. When the shell is shot into a whale and the needle strikes a bone it re bounds and explodes a cap, which in its turn explodes the nitro-glycerine. Using this weapon is the surest and quickest way to kill a whale, but it cannot always be de pended upon, as the charge often misses fire. The mate had signaled to the other boats to come up closer, in case anything should happen to ns, and they were drawing around our boat, while we were again ap proaching the whale. THE MONSTEB CONQUERED. The huge beast lay quite still. The only sign of life he gave was the fountain of mingled blood and water surging at every respiration from his enormous head with great force, but only reaching a height of 30 feet, when it was scattered into a spray cloud of reddish hue by the briskly blowing wind. The whale made no move until he felt the keen lances. As they struck him the shell loaded with nitro-glycerine was fired into his body, and a low, muffled sound told ns that it had done its work. Then the monster showed fight, but before he could turn his ponderous body, so as to reach the boat with his tail, we had quickly pulled out of harm's way. The fearful spectacle that now offered itself to our eyes words are too weak to describe. The whale was mortally wounded, and for two hours his gigantio body writhed in the agonies of death ere the end' came. HIS LAST TEEEIBLE STRUGGLES. He was blowing out his lifeblood in a stream six inches thick, and the sea for hun dreds of yards about him was colored a deep red. Sometimes he would almost stand on his head wriggling bis tail high in the air, as if striking at his tormenters. Then he would leap out of the water, and in falling back create a swell that nearly capsized our boat several times. Then again he dived down into the sea to seek relief from the ex cruciating pain, occasioned by the explosion of the shell in his body, but only to come up again inside ot half a minute gasping for air, and drive up another fountain ot dark red blood with a hollow snort that sounded like the blowing of a thousand trumpets. At last the dying throes of the huge beast grew weaker. No more blood issued from the spout hole, and only slightly colored water flowed from it Then came one more terrific convulsion, and slowly the monarch of the Arctic Ocean turned his white belly to the sky. Carl Wilhelm. " ALCOHOL WITH MEALS. A Terr Potent Argument Taken From the Saunred Circle. New York Sun. A great many people drink wine with the meal, and end up with a pony of brandy or liqueur and cigars. It must be plain to any observer that these people are a comfort looking lot so long as moderation prevails. But, suppose two great fighters matched for $30,000. Suppose it was learned that one fighter took a single glass of whisky a day. How would the sports put their money. As a matter of business they refuse to back a man who drinks hard stuff while training. As a matter of fact no fighter is ever allowed to drink hard stuff while training. A little malt liquor say ale is all he gets, and he commonly does not get that. Now here is a man who wishes to live long. What shall he do? Abstain totally? That depends. If thre is any danger what ever of his going to excess he had better let it alone. On the other hand, light wines, good and cheap, as American wines are,' should not be condemned offhand. Good wine in moderation promote good feelings. If the difference between a dull, insipid dinner, and one that is bright and cheerful, consists in a little sherry or claret, it is a foolish thing to avoid the wine unless for conscience's sake. Good cheer lengthens liie, and a hearty laugh gives strength to the constitution. A HINT FOE BASK CLERKS. One Blade Himself Very Solid by Carrying; a Bible. Cincinnati Enquirer.) A clerk in one of the Third street banks made himself solid with the President of the bans: some years ago, probably by acci dent He lived up the road and carried a good-sized basket, in which he brought his lunch in the morning and took out his mar keting and groceries in the evening. One day after finishing his lunch he left his bas ket on a desk in the bank. The President came along after awhile and accidentally knocked it ofl onto the floor. In the fall the basket came open and a Bible fell out. "What are you doing with a Bible in your basket?" asked the President "I read it every day on vhe train going to and from the bank," answered the clerk. The Presi dent immediately increased his salary and told him that his place was secure so long as he remained President The President retired several years ago, but the clerk still holds his position in the bank. Powerful Batter. Glass Lake (Mich.) News. J A prominent stockman who lives in the southwest suburbs ol Jackson, was struck the other day by 175 pounds of butter and knocked through an old buggy, breaking ofl both hind wheels, and ten, feet further on was found senseless with a wheelbarrow on top of him. The butter that hit him wasn't the kind you spread on bread. It wore wool. SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, SUNDAY THOUGHTS -ON- MORAISMANMS BY A CLERGYMAN. 1WBITTEJT TOB TBI PISrATCH.3 When the Pan-Americans were here they were shown our shipyards (not many), our factories, our mines, our railroads, our work shops, our farms (but not the mortgages on them), our cities athrob with life, even the barrooms. And they were wined and dined ad libitum. But, so far as appears, some things yet more important, and even more characteristic, they were not shown. Our churches, our Sunday schools, our homes of these they should seem to have been kept in ignorance. And our grand educational institutions who exhibited these? And the children of America they, too, were ignored. When Lafayette visited America In 1824, each city, as he reached it, gave to the adored Frenchman this glad sight, and playing the part of the prond Roman matron, Cornelia, over again, cried, as the representatives of to-morrow trooped past him: "These- are our jewels!" This hiding of our real power is to be regretted. More that is characteristic, more that is a key to all the rest, is contained in these neglected aspects of our national life, than may be found in the thunderous en ginery and gorgeous pageantry ot outward development and material grandenr. The Pan-Americans missed the best part of the show. When illustrious foreigners land on our shores again, to explore our resources, give them more competent guides. More Divine Power. The most difficult task for a Christian, and therefore the most difficult for a church, which is only an aggregation of Christians, is to live in the world withont being of it. This is why Christian character is so weak. This is why the spiritual power of the church is so small. There is only one remedy more divine power in the individ ual and in the church. "Whatever amount of power an organism expends in any shape is the correlate and equivalent of a power that was taken into it from without" This remark, which we quote from Herbert Spen cer, applies equally to religion. A man or woman or church will put forth just so much spiritual energy as he or she or it has absorbed no more. Little spirituality, little power. Great spirituality, great power. A writer in the Indiana Baptist uses an old illustration to show this truth of dependence upon the spirit of God. Sup pose we saw an army besieging a walled city. "We propose," says the General, "to batter down those walls," We inquire how? He points to a cannon ball. But we answer, there is no power in that.- It is heavy; but if every man in the army should throw it, each in turn, it would make no impression. "No," assents the General, "but here is the cannon." ''Well, but there is no power in that, we say. "Ah," retorts the General, "but here is the powder." Well, what is powder? A child may spill it and a sparrow peck at it "True," assents the General. "But I put this powerless cannon ball in this powerless cannon. Irani in this powerless powder; and now look, but hold yonr ears; for I ap ply this spark of fire, and id the twinkling of an eye that powder is a flash of light ning, and that cannon ball is a thunder bolt, which smites like its brother from the sky." So with character and so with the Church. Add the Spirit of God and either is mighty to the pulling down of strongholds. System la Work. Eeferring to the importance of habits of regular study to the preacher, the Bev. Dr. William SI. Taylor, of New York, one of the most eminent of modern preachers, has this to say: "More than a quarter of a cen tury ago, I met, within a short interval, two ministers in the old country who are known to me as having done the greatest amount of work without seeming to be in any way hurried or overwoiked. These were Dr. W. L. Alexander, of Edinburgh, and Dr. John Kadie, of Glassgow; and, on inquiring of each what division he made of his time, learned that, altogether unknown to each other, they had both settled upon the same plan. Neither of them was what conld be called an early riser, but after breakfast each found his way into his study about 9 o'clock, and remained there at work until 1; then, after lunch, Dr. Eadie went out for pastoral and sick visitation, re turning to u late dinner at 6; the evenings after that beinc divided between domestic intercourse and general or discur sive reading, unless when something special was on hand, in which case there might be writing until 10 o'clock, but rarely, if ever, later. Ever since that time I have adopted and adhered to this plan with the greatest advantage to myself, and have thereby been enabled to get through an amount of labor which otherwise would have been impossi ble. Foar hours in the morning given, not to reverie or newspaper reading, but to steady, earnest work, will make a minister independent for the rest of the day, and he amply sufficient for meeting all the demands ot pulpit preparation; then the prosecution of pastoral work in the afternoons will fur nish a needful alterative and some little ex ercise." A MlnUtor's Personal Piety. There is need that a minister should pos sess personal pietv. It is the judicious re mark of a clerical writer that "there is a difference between official propriety and per sonal propriety. It is not impossible for one to be a diligent ministtr and at the same time a poor Christian. Toward the latter the minister is tempted by his very work. "Familiarity breeds contempt, or in difference. The guide, amid the scenes of some wonderland in nature, becomes uncon sciously carclesi of the things he shows and explains to others just because bis taskleads him to the constant repetition of that which, were he himself the traveler, would rouse in him close attention and eager en thusiasm. There is a tendency to the same effect in him who guides others through the wonderlands and glory scenes of Scripture story and Christian doctrine. His handling of the Bible tends to become perfunctory, and bis religious thinking and feeling offi cial too much and personal too little. The Bible, by becoming to him a book of texts for teaching others, fails to be to him the book of life for his own instruction, rebuke and comfort To counteract this' tendency, the minister requires a personal Bible, per sonal prayer, personal meditation." He should be his own parishioner and chaplain-in-ordinary to himself. Revision of the Confession. Major Robinson, of Chicago, at the edi torial banquet for the religious press, given in the lake city a week or two since, said.re ferring to the proposed revision ol the Pres byterian confession ot faith: "We are ar ranging for a handsome front door, while all therestwill be backyard!" Nevertheless,!! a table of Presbyteries that have pronounced themselves on the vexed question, and pub lished in the Interior of January 16, can be trusted, the gravitation of Presbyterial feel ing is strongly toward revision, with the handsome front door and unlimited back yard. Out of 45 Presbyteries polled, 33 favor it To be sure, there are 211- Presby teries in all; but the figures quoted are a sig nificant straw, and show which way the wind is blowing. y TIib Rev. Dr. Dolllneer. La grippe has carried off many distin guished persons (death loves a shining mark) both here and in Europe. Among the eminences departed and no w only a memory is the Rev. Dr. Dollinger, the leader of the old Catholic movement in Ger many. He was born February 28, 1799, and hence was oyer 90. As Professor of Church 1890. History in the University of Munich, and then as rector, he achieved his widest fame. Dr. Dollinger was a polyglot man, and held his iaenlties in fall vigor to the end. Increase of Suicide. Suicide is increasing, and no wonder. Agnosticism practically dethrones God. Materialism discredits a future state. Hur ry and worry sap and mine the public health. Alcohol and opium destroy the nervous system. Hence, when human na ture is disgusted with time and sense, being freed from moral restraints and having no fear of the hereafter, it makes for itself a bloody pathway out of life. The only ade quate cure is to be found in the reinstate ment of God, the vivid apprehension of im mortality and the training of conscience. Thus tliat profound theologian, William Shakespeare, makes Hamlet say when tempted to end his existence: To die; to sleep: To sleep! perchance co dream: ay, there's the rub; For in that sleep ot death what dreams may come When we have shuffled ofl" this mortal coil, Mnst give ns pause. There's the respect That makes calamitv of so Ions life. yno woui,i fardels bear. To grunt and swear under a weary lite. But that the dread of something after death The undiscovered country, from whose bourn No traveler returns puzzles the will; And makes ns rather bear those ills we have, Than fly to others that we know not of r How to Reform. Last vear the New York Observer invited a nuniSer of clergymen to suggest in its columns ways and means for reaching the people. Many responded; among the rest the rector of the most active and aggressive Episcopal parish iu New York, who said : I think our Protestantism errs widely in the whole matter of its efforts to reach non-church going folk. As a rule, it put Its strong churches where tbey are least needed and Its weakest where the field is hardest and least productive. You cannot preach the gospel through a tele phone. We need the clergy and ordained wo men living among the poor; call them sisters. or call tbem deaconesses, they mnst live there and (five up thei life to the work. We want the beautiful churches and the strong preach ers in the slums. Evidences of Democracy. "There cannot be a greater proof of the democratic turn things are taking all over the world," remarks James Payn, the En glish novelist, "than is supplied by the fact that the young Emperor of China wants to marry a girl far beneath him." Mr. Payn is right Love, even when it speaks the Chinese language, laughs at rank. The Empress mother insists on his espousing his cousin but he refuses to be cozened. The Banner Sunday School State. Recent statistics snow that in Maryland there are 2,390 Snnday schools, with 31,021 teachers and 272,563 scholars. Eighty-five, years ago there was only one Sunday schoo in Baltimore; now, there are 383, and 103, 229 members. In proportion to population, Maryland is the banner State in the Union in Sunday schools. tncky for the Architect. Onr comic cotemporary, Puck, quotes the old saw, everyone is the architect of his own fortune, and sagely adds: "And it is lucky for most of us that there is no building inspector around." Missionary Figures. In round numbers 10,000 missionaries are sent out by the various Christian nations to preach the gospel to 1,000,000 heathen one missionary to every 100,000 of heathen! Answer to the Old Question. Marriage is not a failure, hut many of the parties who enter into if are. Gem From Different Sources. Leisure is time for doing something useful. Franklin. Death will be the funeral of the Christian's evils and the resurrection of his joys. Mason. There is no greater every-day virtue than cheerfulness. 'Tis among men, like sunshine in nature, the fountain ot health and happi ness. Epictelur. The more a diamond Is cut the brighter it sparkles ; and in what seem the hardest deal ings God has no end in view but to perfect His people's graces. Outhrie. No soui. can preserve the bloom and delicacy of Its existence withont lonely musings and silent prayers: and the greatness of this ne cessity is in proportion to the greatness ot the soul. Canon Farrar. Bad company is like a nail driven into a post, which, after a first or second blow, may be drawn ont withont much difficulty; but being once driven to the head. It can be drawn out only by destroying the wood. Anon. The Bible is a great flower garden filled with fuchsias, and with daffodils, and with ama ranths, and with evening primroses for the close of life's day, and with crocuses at the foot of the snowbank of sorrow, and with heart's ease for the troubled, and with passion flowers at the foot of the cross. T. De Witt Talmage. THE OLDEST INDIAN KIBE. FecnIInr Significance of n Cartons fioulh American Idol. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Indian idol herewith illustrated is a very valuable find in reference to historical researches. It was discovered by the French naturalist, A. D'Orbigny, on one of his South American tours. Its age cannot be accurately established, but its ex terior as well as the manner ot its execution and the stone irom which it is cut point to a very remote Sglgglgjgisigg An Aymara Idol. age. The idol belonged to the Aymara, a tribe of the Quiuchua Indians who inhabit the Titicaca L.ike. The discovery of this idol demonstrates that the Aymara, if not the oldest, were at least one of the oldest civilized Indian tribes. THE LEGEXD OP THE I5KAHBLE. A Cnrlons and Interesting Bit of EnglUu Flnnt Lore. The cormorant was once a wool merchant. He entered into partnership with the bram ble and the bat, and together they freighted a large ship with wool. But alas! storms wrecked their ship and all three became bankrupt. Ever since that disaster the bat skulks about in the dark to avoid its credi tors. The cormorant is perpetually diving Into deep sea waters in search of the found ered vessel, while the bramble seizes hold of every passing sheep to make up his loss by stealing his wool. Such is the charming legend of the bramble told by Canon Ella combe in his plant lore of Shakespeare. BLAIR'S PlILS CVrttat TWllnh root and rhenmatic remedy. Hare, prompt and effect- lva. At druggists'. flt !Tn va.f. -tf r --11,111 liii ru-u--u - nm THE FIRESIDE SPHINX A Collection of EnipaM Its for Homo GracMng. Addrets communication for IMi department to E. R. Chadbourn. Lewiston, Maine. 898 CHARADE ILLUSTRATED. Edith Estes. 899 the schoolboy's ahbor dat. A tree I planted in the wold; Another 'mid the winter's cold; Another in some barren spots; Another in some vacant lots; Another in a pond quite near; Another in a font so clear. What produce brought they forth for man? You've what you will, take what yon can. What speaketh loud, what sleep will bring, A prison, and perpetual spring. 1 planted one beside a burn; Another one in youth's bright morn; Another one in feeble age; And one beside the garden sage; Another planted in a pot; Another in a case I cot. These by their fruits you'd scarcely know; An autnmn hue and sable woe; A dire disease, a custom dry, A selfish mood, the reason why. I planted one in form, I trow; Another in yonr gaze for show; Another one beneath the clod; Another in an acre broad; Another on a pleasant site; The last one in the vale so bright With products various these will shine, A classic snot and fabric fine, A misty mass, what wins to health. An equipage and endless wealth. W. Wilson. 900 NU1IEBICAL. Whole of 83 letters is a truthful poetical St&DZA 35, S 1. 74, 80, 33, 6, 25, 8, 78. 31. Is a bottle for holding aromatic vinegar or smelling salts. 3. 52, 28, 69, 76. 56. 71, 31, 13, 30, is an Instrument for measuring ancles in surveying. SO, 12, 23. 42, 68, 17, 2, 70, 67, 82. Is a writing desk. 49.22,27.7.68.51,46.72,14,32,13 3 shield or coat of arms. 29B6. 39. 83, 73. 53, 16. 38,65,45. is a shortgun with large bore. 18, 61. 5, 60, 10. 25, 54, 79, 64, 37, is a figure of eight equal sides. 48. 11,17, 20. 47, 59, 70, 21, 61. Is a laying waste. 9. 50, 44, 63, 28, 19, is a small cable. 81. 4, 26. 62, 15, 66, Is a barbarian. 55, 43, 75. 40, is an assortment of type. 41, 2, 67, 12, is a knob a raised work. Maqias. 901 WHO WAS HE? As an author he wielded the humorist's quill; In such genuine tints, with such exquisite skill. Has he painted thy quaint eccentricities. Pat Let the reader be ready to laugh and grow fat ills initials and surname together portray. What be was in his time, and is reckoned to day. Now the total behead, but take care not to mix, And you've one of a mystical circle of six; If beheaded again. It still stranger will be. Now you seem to be launched on eternity's sea. Jnst curtail tor a change, you've a woman well known, For her name is enshrined in the night that has flown; Whon of either extremities she is bereft. The center of gravity only is loft W. Wrusox. 902 DOUBLE LKTTEB ENIGMA. In "harmony?' In "apogeer In "love-lorn" swain; In "full, then" wane. The fulWaif light Illumes the night; A totaVi glow Makes one the show. Bitter Sweet. 903 DOUBLE ACBOSTIC. 1. To cover with foam. 2. A river of Brazil. 3. Certain animals. 4. A follower. 5. Ihe highest kind of worship. 6. To charm. 7. Raved In violence. Primals. a kind of shield: finals, a plant: combined, a plant Phil O. Bopher. 904 CHARADE. A last for the table is all; And the reason its name we so call Is because that of old Attrstdla enfold Its proportions, which were far from small. But in these days almost any last For the table as total Is classed. And banters now choose A one for their twos. While for table together they're cast Bitter Sweet. 905 literaev cohttstdrttms. Who pants for war? Who dies for peace? Who conjures gravy ont of grcaseT Who backward goesf Who forward fliesf Who puts up fruit for winter pies? Who waits on table? Turns to ham? Accords with cabbage? Who's a clam? AN3WEES. 90 1. Bebrlng. 2. Bestow. 3. Round robin. 4. Encircle. 891 Before, behind, between, become. It loved, below, belong, befall, betide, bemoaL. bewail, betray or beware, behold, bestrew, be have, beguile, bewitch, bedaub, besmear, be grime, besot, begrudge, beside. ow .uwuiiiUK-nuusi;. EiaST KCrIp ffiotfli 893- C COR C O RET CORDIAL RE I GN ED T ANAG ER LEGUME N DEMI BED RES CUED NEUTRAL DERBY DAY L, 894 Old Father Time. 895-AskulL 898 BRANCH E B U B X A N A C R E R J V M P K R A S X, A W I M E T I C 8 I N D I O O K O T I O N 897 Free-pass. 898 Stray, tray, ray, ay. Kangaroos Fast Disappenrlns. The rapid decrease in the number of kan garoos is beginning to attract the attention of scientific societies in Australia. From the collective reports of the various stock inspectors it is estimated that in 1887 there were 1,881,510 knnuaroos. In 1883 that number tell to 1,170,370, a decrease of 711, 130. The chiet obstacle to the adoption of measures for the effectual protection of the kangaroo is his vigorous appetite. One fall-grown kangaroo eats as much grass as six sheep. Russian Iuflaeuza. Almost everyone is now interested in knowing the proper treatment for this dis ease. According to the best anthorilies it requires precisely the same treatment as a severe cold, and it is generally known that there is nothiug better for a severe cold than Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy, taken as di rected. Extreme care should be taken to keep the feet dry and warm, the body well clothed and to avoid exposure, especially when recovering from the disease, and to keep up the vitality. Persons physically week should take tonirs to keep up their strength. It is also important that the bowels be kept regular. No ordinary case is likely to require any further treatment than this to insure, a complete recovery. Sold at 50 cents per bottle, by E. G. Stucky, Seventeenth and Twenty-fourth sts., Fenn ave., and cor. Wylie ave. and Fulton st; by Markell Bros., cor. Penn and Frankstown aves.; by Theo. E. Ihrig, 3610 Fifth ave., and by Carl Hartwig, Butler st, Pittsburg, and in Allegheny City bv E. E. Heck, 72 and 194 Federal St., and Thos. E. Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble aves., Fred H. Eggers, 172 Ohio st; F. H. Eggers & Soni Ohio and Chestnut sts., Allegheny, and USmlthfielist.. Pittsburg. " exaa 19 AN aCEOBATIC BOUSE. 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