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The Brussels Post, 1898-10-14, Page 2T .R] BRUSSELS OST, A HAPPY HODS3IOLD. 13y MARGARET 1.E13, Anther of Dlroroa-A Brooklyn noabelor-•Lorimar one Wtf,-Sia ontinu et think-a(sensitive d ) person would suffer sufficiently tor self blame." 'That is my theory. Inlay, I have seen little children frightened into falsehood, and then punished for being liars, Naturally, children are honest and truthful. Their souls are murder- ed In youth, and then we look about us and ask why the age is so material. I assure you, Everett, that fault-find- ing is the bane of domsstio happiness. It will wreck at last even a home where all the cardinal virtues are prac- tised. What thoroughly mystifies me is how people can shut their eyes to its effects. A woman will risk her life to have a child and then torture it with ber tongue until the little crea- ture is an example of distorted hu- manity. And this fatal error seems to be a thing of temperament, a co seitutional disease. One of the ha piest men I know is a fellow who eaul came to several of cedar, and one suite was of rose -wood, so exquisite that Rose refused to make a declaim', A carved bench was very inviting. She sat down to enjoy the effect, and Mr. Pounce unlooked a cabinet and display- ed ifs collection of Dresden china, "How would you like to turn collec- tor?" He was standing, holding a little figure for her admiration. I don't know," she spoke slowly. "If one could fuel sure that some one else would value the things and keep them together." Bah! I've spent forty years bunt- ing up my treasures. I know the re- sult. Don't I read the papers? As soon as I am buried my heirs will clear all these things to an auetiou-room, and get the dollar -and -cent value for n- them. I attend the sales of other aol- p- lections; these objeots change bands d regularly." not construct a grammatical sentene o; care of them if you willed them to re him?" t "Wheel one, for instance?" f "I'm sure I don't know them. You s might. leave the whole house, as it and I think his spelling is phoneti yet he carries with him an atmosphe of joy. It is a perfect delight to visi him, His wife is an embodiment o health and good humor, and she look Iike an elder sister of her own grea e, 'Wouldn't one of your heirs take boys and girls. I just watched hi r might do. That is a capital idea. What sincerity in your bit of silver or gold, method, and found it was not amatte b- put it into your head? They buy bread and butter " t stands, as an educator to the public." FASHODA, WHICH WAS REPORTED OCCUPIED BY A FRENCH EXPEDITION, s "The Pounce Museum, eh? That artist's pictures. There Is a ring of of chance, although it had become se and nature. He discovered the good everywhere. He told me, one day, that he had grown up in an old-fashioned family of blue Presbyterians. The propriety of a child's laughter was a question of grave discussion. He was then, as now, merry -hearted, full o bealth and hopeful. Es conclude that nothing worth having is got b quarrelling, and finally left the house having registered a mental vow neve to find fault with anybody. If he se, nothing to praise in the conduct o another he could at least, refrain from condemnation. His wonderful rule ha worked to perfection. Hs has conquer- ed peace and be bears it about with him. His children are trained not t carp at each other or find fault with the servants. Now, •Everett, I w you to consider these remarks at your leisure." "I shall begin at once to test your friend's rule," "Do. You will find it magical in it tonic results. You will be amazed a the good that is in human nature and as its beauties increase its frailtie dleappear ." Z had a very nice talk with father just before I left the house. I needn't tali you how delighted he is, and he *ants you to feel perfectly at ease about the financial side of the subject. .I have never earned a dollar—" "Oh, I don't think that you and Rose will be in great need of any of the com- forts om forts of life. The average man, If he is industrious, can make headway in this country. We are surrounded by money -getters. That is a minor con- sideration; People can be wretched in a palace and supremely happy in a garret. The question is one of tem- perament and mutual sympathy," "Encouragement." "Yes. I'll send Rose here. I suppose you two have a great deal to say to each other." "Yes, and Monday morning will have to be faced, However, I am going back this time with a new theory of the future." Everett's smile was beautiful to re- flect upon. The advertisements that you men -"You and afr. Powers think alike tioned. They are so pathetic," about the subject. I am going with "Well, a man has the pleasure and him and a party to visit the studios,' edification as he makes his purchases, "Well, you'll be astonished. if you and he can't take them with him. Scat- are at all observing, at what you will tared in an auction -room, they serve see. Read between the lines, and you f to delight and educate others. Still, I will find the muse of the times. Hum - d like your suggestion. I must say that bug and cleverness apparently on top, y the prospect of my beautiful rooms be- £ilhng the canvas. The legitimate in int; sublet to boarders often annoys art is off somewbere, hibernating, r me." The fact is that the man whose heart �v "It would take nee months to really and conscience are in bis art finds him - enjoy all these rooms; besides, I am self isolated and in danger of starve - too ignorant now to even appreciate tion. Your man who temporizes is s what is before me. I should study, so the man of the hour. He makes his as to profit. by what .you have shown appeal to what he recogeizes in human me You have acquired your know- nature, ele has a certain amount of o ledge so gradually that it does not ability will: ushness tact, an seem a weight to you, Such a lovely he is going to make the two combin t place as this would be a °harming re- to give him a living. He fits up sort for students." 1 room that would put a man of gena • "I could have a salaried caretaker : into a Iunatic, asylum, and calls it la here. I own books that would verify , studio. When you see it and examine research, I think you have solved a i the monstrosities that cover the wal t vexatious problem for me, I want to and lumber up the floor and hang it show you my plants before any one the ceilings you can form a fair est comes. You know, the mob is a hum- mate of the owner's artistic oalibr s bug 1 People handle and pinch my fine The next thing in order is to intim ist, The teacher may he original, but his pupils are all oopyists. So our American buries his one chance of fame in a French grave. I bear that we have three thousand men in Paris living a bard, false existence, under the illusion that they have adopted the abort cut to fame and fortune. I told this to my enthusiastic friend. I said I would aid a fund to keep a talented youth at home." "Did you convince him that he was making a mistake?" "Not at all 1 He is young. I have been watching the outcome of French influence for thirty years. It grows worse as it increases. We are delaged with so-called pictures, poor imitations of a bad school that doesn't appeal to the bealthy American taste. If a d man wants a French pioture he na- m totally prefers the work of a Frenah- a man 'to the manner born.' So, our us artists come home to starve. Their La wisbyiwashy work has no intrinsio merit—no soul, no money value. The la spark of genius has gone out in the am vain effort to do the impossible. The i- truth is that the French have nothing a, that is worth copying, whether in e mnrn.ic ii" CHAPTER XIV. ' Mr, Pounce took great comfort out of his house which held the chief place in his affections, Inanimate objects excited his curiosity, roused his admir- ation, absorbed his attention, and even won his devotion and inspired bis love. Many of his leisure hours were spent in old curiosity shops and among the treasures of pawn -brokers, In un- redeemed pledges he readstrange stor- les of romance and pathos. For these silent witnesses of the secrets of brok- en hearts he arranged the most beau- tiful receptacles. Satin and velvet lin- ed cases, protected by glass, contained the costly, delicate objects that he de- sired to possess and willingly rescued from sadeobscurity. Disappointed in love, his admiration and appreciation of the beautiful took refuge in works of art. His collections ware his pate, He handled them, sat with them, watched them with jealous eyes, and only exhibited them to a select taw among his visitors. Rose followed him eagerly when he proposed showing her his rooms, and was glad to hear that be had purposely named an earlier hour for her visit so as to enjoy her society before the arrival of his other dinner guests. His pride in his home was natural, Ile bad certainly designed (beautiful dwelling for his own convenience and satisfaation, Each room, in finish and furnishing, was an example of a cer- tain wood, carved end polished to display its peculiar beauties. Rose could only Laugh and shake her head when be wanted her to name her fa- vorite. The oak hall was massive, and the great fire -place quite suggestive of historical. romance, The white drawing -room was tsharmingly delicate, Then again, the ebony oval gallery, with its wealth of pictures, challeng- ed her verdict. He took her into a library, where the dark mahogany seemed the most beautiful anti appro- priate of paokgrounds to the rows of valuable books. Yet the dining -room in black walnut was a study of har- monious colors. "Flow did you ever plan it all?" "It took time, but I enjoyed every moment . of it. I think the music -room will delight you, It is maple, I have over one hundred different Woods in this house. A combination of forests! You can imagine yourself in any part of the world." Precisely, Perhaps the upper floors will give you the most pleasure. 'There I have the odorous woods of the Last." Se, they examined the finish of apart: meats that were rivals in beauty and comfort. One was in bamboo, another in satin -wood, 80 smooth that It seemed desecration to step upon it. The awes dal -wood was perfect, its fragrance so deliglitful that Rose had almost thecae it, when a small room in olive -synod asserted' its claims to preference, They spec mans and break off leaves and People with money and the art craze steal blossoms; so I keep my door to visit bis exhibits. He affects so - looked. Now, I ]have noticed that you mete, goes here and there, sees his have used your eyes only." name in print, and feels that he "I was taught to look and never making a good beginning. Then Mr touch," So -and -So sits for her portrait. Whe "I see. By the way that is a good it is finished he issues cards for e. ruby. How long have you had it?" oeption, and folks flock to drink h "Since last Saturday. It was put on tea and disouss his method. Ha oa. with a wish crowd his room regularly with prett "'.Chat's all right. A ruby! Hum! I shattering woman. who beguile hi seldom ask questions. As a rule, I with flattery wnu snow him then take no interest in such affairs; 'but is this significant?" "Yes." I "Do I know him?" "Yes, and I know we can trust you. It is Mr. Everett." Rose flushed and looking up from her lovely ring, saw an odd expression flash in Mr. Pounce's eyes; bis (beaks reddened unbecomingly, "I know of him." "Yes, I remember hearing him say that he rarely met you." "Where is he to -day?" "In New Haven, He graduates this year." ,"Oh, I see. What is his bent?" "I don't know that he has any in particular." "Versatile?" 1 "I couldn't tell you." "Another idler in the family!" "Why do you judge him on no ac- quaintance?" "Well, partly because my critical powers are active. A good naturalist can construct the entire animal from one bone." So I read. Dar, Everett Le not a solitary bone ; neither is he an old curiosity to be analyzed and classified. He belongs to the period, and he uses his own head." Rose laughed mer- rily. He seems to have made very good use of it in one direction. So you like him for himself." "You would, too." "You flatter me." "I think if you studied him carefully and without prejudice that you could form a just estimate of his character." "What do you consider his strong point ?" "His thoughtfulness for others." "He must be a unique!" "Yes; when you arrange your living specimens, he will be quite an addi- tion to the collection;" ' My dear young lady, human curios are not so interesting to me as these that I live among. These do not change, and time improves them. Here is a bit of baked clay, with a little decoration done by a master's hand. The band is dust, the art lives, This is here to charm us after a lapse of three centuries. Think of the hu- man beings that have come and gone within that period!" This is the imprint of a soul on ohina." "So you deduce immortality. Ah 1 well; if one could reach souls the ef- fort might meet repayment. It is be- yond me now. I am happy with me- mentos of those whose souls are bee yond, My girl, I have here the quin- tessence of what we call genius. Does it not culminate, bubble, overflow and arystalltze in these treasures —Ern books, in pictures, in every work of art? The best survives for our deleo-I talion, What do we want with the merely commonplace attributes of these exotics in Nature's conservatories? You receive the best of the artist in his worlr. 'here isn't time nor op- portunity to tinct what is worth having in exceptional people. They are sen ature or art. One of these days the American schools will take form. Our young men and women fin will d their inspiration in the beau - is ties of our own country. We possess El. the most exquisite landscapes of the n earth, and I don't know where you e- will see such beautiful children or such is lovely women. Now that athletics are n properly valued our -sculptors oan emu - Y, late the old Greeks. The sooner the m Freneb craze is exploded the better for r American art, It has served tc keen beautiful costumes. They have no money, and if they had they wouldn' invest it it pictures, I am telling so some sad facts, but you are a sensib girl. You must have read that s cess—real, honest, money making a cess—is earned by dint of solid achie meat. Yon can't jnmo for it an olutoh it like a big apple on the to branch. Presently, our artist find himself going with the big crowd. H is having a very good time, apparently yon meet him everywhere; but hi debts are growing fester than his su cess. His charming friends who in vite him to dinner and fritter away hi time in his studio are ruining bins They absorb all that he owns, an give him nothing but words in return, "Still, there are true artists who ar serious and devoted to art for its o sake." Yea; but a true artist knows that art is what she always was—a lovely, coy maiden, who must be sought and won in sacred privacy, Your man of genius is independent. In a garret, with a few colors and brushes, he sits before his canvas and unconsciously be- comes immortal. His inspiration is within him ; bis pictures are the poor reflection of exquisite mental images that torture him in their effort for delivery. They are born on canvas. He isn't thinking of fame;he isn't cov- eting wealth. Ile is possessed with the desire and determination to pro- duce for his own delight these sweet brain fancies. But see what re- sults! He is slowly building a tem- ple that rises gradually above the com- mon level, and finally the whole world sees the sunlight playing on its dome." "And these temples can be built any- where 1" Yes—and there is plenty of room for them in this country. I am afraid I am tiring you, but it is quite a novelty to meet a girl willing to lis- ten to me." "I hope you will go on talking, You are explaining things that I have heard discussed." "So I How i" "Why, only yesterday at dinner, I listened boa conversation about our artists, Their pictures are not selling well this fall," ' Do you know Iv -by? They are not worth buying. There's nothing in them, nothing to them. Our artists, individually and collectively, are con- spiring against art. They have adept - ed a system that is rotten from the very foundation. Let me give you an idea of it. A few days ago a man called upon me to contribute to a fund, the interest of which is to support en American with artistic talent while he al:itdies abroad. We sat down and ven- tilated the whole business, and I gave him my humble opinion of it. As soon tiea man exhibits a lair abiliby for drawing end coloring ho is advised to ab go road. So he borrows the money, if. necessary. and goes. Now, then, he reaches Paris and ,joins a small army of men engaged in the pursuit of art, In the first plane, he suffers physically. ,'Lie wants to economiys, and oheap 1food is not good for the brain. His morale deteriorate; be is away from home influences, and without intend- ing any groat harm ire becomes familiar wih people and things that have no- thing in common with art. The im pressiona'1hat he reecives are injurious; he cannot ehake them off or rid him - sett of their effects, His mantel' status is changing. Ho is elle of a Class that follow a leading Franca art - srtrve p ants to the average individual. But don't misjudge me. Look about, and you will sac pictures by living men, Amar•Icans. 1 buy what suits ms. The paint may be wet or it may be craoked with age. Sympathy and braise and ostentatious hospitality are well enough in their place,' but 'have lived an active, business life. If you Want Lo show your appreciation for genius, buy an ailthor's books and an 1 ' our development back for at least twenty-five years. Thirty years ago we boasted of soma men of genius, who found and expressed their inspiration without leaving their native country. I'll subscribe liberally and heartily for an American Academy with American thoughts for its basis and American models the objects for study and per- petuation,' Wouldn't it be grand to have such a thing?" T think so. No third or fourth rate representations of foreign subjects that have wearied my eyes annually for a short life -rime i Eh 1 What a re- lief a really national exhibition would be 1 Fancy, if John Smith, of Virginia, would paint a Virginian scene, in- stead of sending a 'French flower- giril " "Or a 'Fisher-nLaiden from Nor- way.'" Mr. Pounce laughed heartily. "You understand me." To lie Continued. . . IT IS WRONG. ' To serve six or eight vegetables at one course; to heap the plate with food, or to in any way convey the idea of a recent famine. To repeat an unpleasant comment under the transparent excuse that it is done for the subject's good. To fail to appear panatuelly at the hour set for a dinner, breakfast or supper party, To bend cards at the ends or turn down the corners; this custom is ob- solete. To serve vegebahles In numerous small saucers ranged about the dinner plate after the manner of a railroad eating house. To use highly colored paper for sooial correspondence, espeoutlly, rose -color or green. To use paper ornamented by mean - IN THE LAUNDRY. li'ollowing are some hints and sug- gestions that may prove helpful to the young housekeeper, since all of them are not generally known. If there are any marks of iron rust on your clothing, remove them before putting the garment through the wash. Wet the rusted spot in a solu- tion composed of one ounce of oxalic acid dissolved in one quart of water, iron it while damp, then bang the gar. mene in the sun, or hold it over the steam of a boiling teakettle until the spots have disappeared, when it should be rinsed, immediately, This solution will keep for any Length of time, and should always Ire at band, for it is also good for removing ink stains, Put it in a bottle having a glass stopper, and label it poison. The solution of exile acid is too strong for very thin goods. If they become iron rusted, apply a mixture of salt and lemon juice, and put the gar- ment out of doors where the sun may shine directiy upon !t. Marks made by scorching linen when Ironing ib may be, removed if the tex- ture of the goods has not been dam- aged. Peel and shoe two onions, and pound them to extract the jukes, which must be mixed with half an ounce of white soap. Add half a pint of vine- gar and two ounces of Fuller's earth, and boil all together until thoroughly mixed. When the mixture becomes cool, cover the scorched part of the linen with It, allowing it to dry pn. In a little while it can be washed, and the marks will disappear, There is nothing better than or gall to prevent colored articles from fading when being washed. Empty the gall into a bottle, on butohering day, and put La a handful of salt. It should be kept olosel oovared. A teacupful is used with five gallons of water. The first time you wash black calioo, use bhe suds in w]eoh your white clothes were boiled. Let it Dome to a boil, then put in the article, whila;dry, pressing it down so that all parts will be saturated, Let it boil three min- utes, then take it out and wash and rinse it as you do your other calicoes, It should not be boiled after the first washing. Mitdsw is best removed by dipping the goods into a weak solution of chlo- ride of lime, then placing the garment in the sun for a few minutes, after which rinse thoroughly. A heaping teaspoonful of lime to a quart of water is about the right proportion, The following recipe for starch is very satisfactory; for it not only works well while fresh, but, in a cool place, will keep good for some time. Wet two tablespoonfuls of attach in a little cold water, then add one table- spoonful each of white wax, gum ara- ble, and fine salt, and pour on one quart of boiling weber. Let ib boil for ten minutes, then strain it, and add two more tablespoonfuls of starch web in cold water. IC is then ready for use. If you cannot make your sunbonnet stiff enough to prevent its flapping over your faces, try dipping it into starch made as above. ,Hang it on the line, and when it is nearly dry, rub thick starch all over the inside of the front, If applied to the outside, It will stick to the Iron. Hang it on the line again and let it become thorough- ly dry, than sprinkle it and i.ron',in the usual manner, It is better to be aid perfectly straight after ironing, r an hour or two, but in case it can- not be unfastened from the crown,lay t carefully over a ten -quart bin pail, nd let it stand by the fire smtil all he dampness has evaporated, Legless designs, by a crab whiter one la Eo not entitled to, or an ostentatious monog ram, 1 To neglect date or address of the a writer or to post a letter insufficient- t ly stamped To oiler congratulations to a young lady upon the announcement of her engagement in the presence of a largo company or aC any time when it may be embarrassing to be made the object of conspieuous attention. To forget to write announcements of one's approaching marriage to rel(- LLves and intimate friends. To arrive too soon or to remain one moment after the hour is stated upon your hostess' card of invitation. To monopolize conversation, tomake an exhibition of one's talent, however brilliant, ata social inaction except when specially invited by the hostess, For a gentleman to offer his hand to a lady upon being presented to her. For a gentleman to bow first to a fatly. Rover to out or snub anyone, no mat- ter What the oLroumstencos may be. To address a letter written to a married lady, using her own name, For example, "Mrs, Mary Jane Smith," To address ":tabs, Hey. John Clarkson Hunt," or "Mrs, Capt, Alexander Mar- tin Scott." To write illegibly, to erose a letter, to write in the third person and sign Ln the first, DON'T, Don't attempt to borrow money on your wheel. It won't stand alone. Don't get into the habit of talking to yourself if you are easily bored. Don't think because you can fool some people that obher's can't foot you. Don't provide yourself with a wife and expect her to provide you with e borne. Don't take worry with you on your traveler you will tinct it on tap gvery- where: Don't think your, milkman has pedi- greed cows because he supplies you with blue milk. AN BXCLUSI'VI FAMILY`. Mrs. Parendol—What! invite tyle Downtown girls to our party! Why, my doer, their father is in trade, He keeps a shop, Miss Forundol—1 know, Bra, but he is awfully exclusive. He never ether rises, and doesn't; have to serve a alle- tamar once a week, Health Departments THE OODi.Pd,I'IXION, That the face with which she fronts the world never ceases to concern a• woman is proved by the immenee sales of complexion powders and the sublime oompiaeancy with will oh she will spread a rose-tinlsd powder upon a lemon-eolorrd skin—with mato gener- osity Lhan dlsor•otlun, Virginia Van de Water, writing on the subject, says; "'.Che first atop toward olaaring a poor complexion must be to have the health gaud, All the functions of the body must apt freely and regularly, and anything like el./ignition must be avoided. The liver is a powerful factor in keeping the skin in good order, and therefore this unruly member trust not be permitted to become torpid or flag in its duties, Nor must its activity be produced by drugs. Gentle purga- tives may be occasionally taken, but drwstio medlcin"s aro to be avoided. Ra- ther encourage the action of the liv- er by the free use of acid fruits, like oranges, grape fruit and apples, Grapes may be eaten in abundance if the seeds are rejected,. The woman who is in - alined to biliousness will find lemon juice and hot water, taken at night, an excellent corrective and conse- quently a akin -pacifier. Pastries, fried and greasy foods and nuts must not be eaten often by one who would do her complexion justice, Plenty of rare beef, and three drops of tincture of iron alt- er each meal will do 'nutria toward bringing color to pale °beaks, "Common sense will teach every wo- man that her blood will not circulate freely unless she takes exercise in the open air. Abundant, sleep freshens and brightens the complexion, but many or long naps during the clay aro not to be commended. If one gets each night seven hours of healthful sloop and still feels the need of a nap, she should lim- It it to thirty minutes. She should also sleep, by day or night, in well ventil- ated rooms, "All the skin -foods in the world will avail little unless the above rules for health are observed. When !.hese are followed, one may assist the goon work by external application% The day is past when the use of soap on the face was considered injurious. The' fact should be thoroughly lathered every day with' good soap. When clean, it 'should be washed in hot water, An excellent way to freshen the face is to dip a towel in a bowl of water as bot as can be borne and then bury tb'e Thee in its folds. As soon as the towel cocas, .repeat. This may be done a dozen times at one wasbing, after winch the towel is dipped in very cold water, and the face again buried in its folds. This treatment should be fol- lowed by a.brisk but gentle rubbing with (soft, dry towel, till the whole countenance glows. Once a day is en- ough tor this treatment. At night the face abetted be washed in warm water tnd when the pores are open, rub into he skin solus vegetable ointment, as almond oil. Apply freely with the fingers and rub the skin, up, not down. A fine veil, not thick, but one of fine mesh, is more of a preba e:eon to the skin than most people are aware," BEAUTY'S BATH. The temperature of a beautifying bath should be from 70 to 75 degrees, end it should be of daily occurrence, A bag containing almond meal, oat meal and orris root should be placed in the water a few moments before the bath is ready. This renders the water very milky, and has a wonderfully sof- tening and whitening effect. :Baths in which milk, bran or starch, bas been placed are found to refine or whiten the coarest, reddestskin, if persistent- ly used. Softness and firmness of skin may be obtained by the use of (tem- ple sim- pie unguent made famous by the Greek and Roman women, The following is delightfully exhilarating after the bath: Best white vinegar, one pint; rosemary, rue, camphor, and lavender, of each two drams, Let the herbs soak in the vinegar for several hours, then 'strain, rub thoroughly all over the body, and a delialoualy comfortable feeling and a dainty perfume will re- main with Ono all day. It may perhaps not he known to every one that a real sail; bath can be taken as well at home has at the sett - shore, minus the exhilaration of wind and wave, A cup of rock salt dissolved in water and added to the bath is most refreshing to the exhausted body. Eat don't go out of doors soon after tak- ing it, The best time to indulge in the luxuries of a salt bath is just at bedtime,, A •cold cream which exhales a de- lightful fragrance, and one which acts like magic. on the sun -parched skin, is made of thick sweet cream, info which has been batten, licture of benzoin and a little saltpeter. This serves as an excellent emollient and is refreshing, The ingredients used will preserve the cream firm and sweet for several days, or much longer in pool places. A KLONDIXIH EDITOR'S TROUBLES, The Klondike Nugget, one of the two Paper's published at Dawson, laments over the trouble of finding its town subscribers, who pay $24 a year for the privilege of getting a semi -weak- ly edition. A paragraph in a recant Issue explains the diffwuity by say- ing that it is very hard to .find lame of the houses according to eddresaos left at the office, Among those men- tioned were the Cabin with the screen door," "the slab house faaing the riv- er," the hie tent with two stove pipes" and "the sable throe doors south of wherh all the dogs are,?" OCT, 14, 1998, FALL FUN, Tourist (to friend who is being awal-. lowed by an alllgafor)---Far hetwon'e sake. throw me out your pocketbook, Customs Officer -- Anything anti - able? Mrs, i3rown's Malawi — Noth- ing but nie, I7n a dutiable husband, you know, Always Worthy of Consideration, --, limy—rat-let how much moneysh le a gonslderabte amoundt'? His father — Vun eendt or der. And did be fall on his knees when he proposed.l No, but he was so rat- tled that he atopped on the cat and fell on his neck. What can equal the warmth of a true woman's love asked the Dear- est Girl, Her temper, replied the savage bachelor, My whole family was in the coun- try a month, and the house was closed up; yet the gas bill was as large as ever. Of course, Gas -meters never take a vacation. Why, asked the youngest boarder, do they measure the speed of a ship in knots? I think, said the Cheerful Idiot, that it has something to do/with the tied. Johnny—Pa, why is it that poets wear their heir so long? Pa— ft is e rule of the papers not to fray for poetry, and it costa money to get one's hair nut, m3' eon, Suspicious—N'ephaw (to rich uncle, who has fallen down stairs) —I hope you are not hurt. Uncle, —Ob, you do, do you? You know very well that I must be either hurt or dead, Mrs. Short—hare's an invitation to Mr. Long's wedding, What on earth can we send them? Mr. Short— He lost a t on dollar umbrella oe mine a year ago, I'll make, him a present of it. Mrs, Chugwater—Josiah, I see a good deal in the, papers about infernal ma- chines. What is en infernal machine? Mr. Chugw•ater— Web, sometimes I think it's a lawn mower and some- times I think it's a piano. Liars Eddie—You nose looks just the same as it always did, Mr. Sparkleigh' —01 course. Why shouldn't ill Little Eddie—t heard mamma say, when Mr. WFilliktus came to see sister May, night before last, that your nose was out of joint. A Now Rule—Patent-Medicine Pro- pr•ic.tor--c Hereafter, alt testimonials must, be accompanied by orders for at least half -a -dozen bottles of medicine. Clerk—Yes, site Patent -Medicine Pro- prietor—If (hese people, want to see their names in print, they ought to pay for it. Muldoon—An' so yet. fri'nd Casey shtood by an' saw Brannigan giv' ye thott irrible batin', widout makin' ony offer t' hilp ye? Ducey (mournfully) —Ile did. He yilled out, 'Go in and win, Ducey' an' thin laneci ag'in a posbt• wid his boucle in his pockets. Ray - cognition widout intbervintion wuz ell 01 got from Casey. His Protest.—The editor of the Clar- ion was a very patient man. A start- ling crash from the direction of the cdmposing-room caused him to push his spectacles up on his brow and oeas4 writing. When he found that tbo boy had !et the first page form fall. on the floor, where it lay in an inco- herent mass, he shook bis head re- proachfully and exclaimed: Lemuel, 1 do wish that you could manage to break the news more gently, And They Lived Happily Ever Attar. —Miss Willing, began the young man, as he wiped the cold perspiration irons bis brow, are you fond of stories? If - they are new, Mr. Woodby, replied the fair maid, I simply dote on them. But the ong I was going to tell 'you, Miss drilling, is not new, said the young man. It is, I might say, Miss WLllin.g—sr,' Clara,—the old, old story but—Ole never mind, George, sbe in- terrupted; even if it is (chestnut, I'm sure I never heard it, Go on please. GRAINS OF GOLD. A foe to God was neer true friend to man,—Young, Progress is the onward stride of God. —Victor Hugo. An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise.—Howell, Judge of a man 'by his questions ra- ther than by his answers,—Voltaire. Good humor is the best shield against' the darts of stteirieal raillery. — C. Simmons. Method is the very hinge of busi- ness; and there is no motbod without pun ctual it• y.—Cecil, While prosperous you can number many friends; but when the storm comes you are left alone,—Ovid, It is not enough to have great quali- ties, we must also have the manage- ment of them.—Rocbofouoauld. There are no persons more solicitous about the preservation of rank than those who have no rank at all.—Shen- stone, The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder—a waif, ane. tbing, a no man. Have a purpose in life, and, having It, throw such stren- gth of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you. Carlyle, Profaneness is n brutal vice. He who indulges in it is no gentleman -1 Sara not what his stamp may be in society, or what clothes be wears, or what culture he boasts. Despite all his refinement, the light and habitual taking of God's name in vain, betrays a coarse and brutal will. -D, el, Chapin, BISMARCK'S MEMORY, • SiisMeeck's memory went back, no - cording to his own assertion, to the time when he was 8 years old. He re- membered climbing up to the window and watching the e,rowd that had as- Isembled to are the Borne , Theater burn down in 1818, De held his kande ea the window panes and drew them back quickly, as the glass was hot,