Congress and the People

SUCCESSIVE Congresses had greatly impoverished the people, leaving them discouraged and in tears.

"Why do you weep?" inquired an Angel who had perched upon a nearby fence.

"They have taken all we have," replied the people. "Except," they added, noticing the suggestive visitor, "except our hope in heaven. Thank God, they cannot deprive us of that!"

But at last, the year 1889 arrived, bringing with it the Congress that would change everything.