"After a fit of sobbing, Arletta Wright quieted herself long enough to say: 'Telegraph the news to all parts of the civilized world that the State of New York has just murdered the noblest mortal of which history has ever made mention. Tell the inhabitants that through his teachings a new dispensation has sprung into existence, and that Sagemanism is born again. Publicly announce my firm belief in the beautiful principles of Natural Law, and say that henceforth I renounce all further allegiance to a religion which permits the strong to victimize the weak, and upholds a corrupt and unnatural system, which allows schemers, thieves, gamblers, sneaks, loafers, spongers, and all other kinds of human parasites to grow fat off the labors of those who toil. Say that I shall take up the work where John Convert left off, and devote the remainder of my life and all of my wealth towards the cause he advocated.'" (THE END.) STRAY SHOTS The foundation of humbug is faith. The light of the universe is reason. Better be an unselfish dog than a selfish man. Advice is cheap, so always give the best. To exhibit temper is to demonstrate insanity. The rich of today breed thieves for tomorrow. Strengthen yourself that you may help those less fortunate. There is never a pleasure lost that there is not another gained. True philanthropy does not steal from one to give to another. Religions burn their bridges in front instead of behind them. One good man on earth is better than ten thousand in heaven. Feed the mind with good thoughts and you will always be happy. Keep the mind and body clean and the soul will take care of itself. Put your trust in the desires of your conscience. There are two ways to think--animal and human. Make your soul the master of your mind and body. Observe at least one day each week for rest and play. Man is great among men as the flea is great among fleas. No drawback should cause man to lose control of himself. Better be a good man persecuted, than a bad man praised. You of few weaknesses should not judge harshly of those with many weaknesses. Hate not, but pity your enemies, for thereby you demonstrate your own superiority. It makes little difference who gets the credit, as long as the world derives the benefit. Without Labor, Capital would starve; without Capital, Labor could live in luxury. A liar is a moral coward who fears to speak the truth and abide by the consequences. Permit your soul to look from the eye and all of nature's objects will appear beautiful. Hide not your face behind a fantastic beard, that the world may read your character. The expression of the face is caused by the tendency of the thought. Semi-intelligent beings try to live on the strength of those less intelligent. Persecution is a deadly poison which reacts upon those who administer it. He with many faults is generally too weak to overlook the faults of others.