In
the course of an able address delivered before the Massachusetts Legislature Tuesday, February 12, 1901, on the occasion of its first celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, Senator Hoar referred to the Golden Rule as the solution of some of the serious problems which are now confronting our nation.
It
has been said that no person ever sinks beneath the burden of to-day; it is only when tomorrow's burden is added to that of to-day that it becomes heavier than one can bear.
We
herewith republish Queen Victoria's accession address, which was likewise a marvel of simplicity, reflecting the character of her who was destined to reign for so many years.
Editor
with contributions from Victoria R., Aberdeen, William McKinley
The
following dispatch appearing in the afternoon daily newspapers of Tuesday, January 22, announced an event of world-wide importance and sent a thrill of sadness throughout Christendom:—