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THE HOUSE OF HATE. Mine enemy r-ulldcd woll, with the sort, bluo bills In tight; But betwixt his house and the hills I bulldcd a homo for sp!to. And tho name thereof I sot In stone-work over Wlthn carving of bats and opes and I called It i The House of Hate. Ind the front was allvo with masks of mallco i and of desp ilr, lorned demons that leered In stone, and women with serpent hair: hat, whenover his glance would rest on tho soft hilts far and blue, It must fall on mine evil work, and my h.itred should plcrco him through, And I said: "I will dwell herein, for beholding my heart's desire On my foe." and I knelt, and fain had brightcnb J tho hearth with tire; Hut tho brands they would hiss and die, as with curses a strangled man. And the hearth was cold from tho hour that tho House of Hate begun. And I called with a volco of power: "Ma':o jo merry, all friends of mine. In tho ball of my House of Hate, whore Is plenti ful storo. and wine; Wo will drink unheulth together unto him I have foiled and fooled!" And tiny stare 1 an 1 fiev passed mo by; but I j scorncu 10 no inurcuy iroiuuitu. And I ordered my board for feast, and dran'.t in tho topmost sent Cholco urape from a curious cup; and tho first it was wonder sweet; Hut tho second was bitter Indeed, and tho third wns bitter and black. And tho gloom of tho grave camo on mo, nnd f cast tho cup to wrack. Alone, I wns stark atone, nnd tho shadows wcro each a fear. And thinly I laughed, but once, for tho cchccs were strnngnto bear. And tho wind on the stiilrway howled, ns n green-eyed wolf might cry; And I beard my heart: I must look on tho face of a man, or die I Bo I crept to my mirrored face, and I looked, and I saw it grbwn (Hy tho light In my shaking hand) to tho llko of the mnsks of stono: And with horror I hrioked aloud as I Hung my torch mil lied; And a Urn snako writhed whero it fell, and at midnight tho sky was red. And at morn, whon tho House of Hnto wns n ruin, despoiled of llnmo, I foil nt mlno enemy's feet, and besought him to slay my shnmo, Hut ho looked In mlno eyes nnd smiled, und his eyes wero calm and groat: "You ravo. or have dreamed," ho said: ''I saw not your House or Hatol" Uiptncott't Magazine. THE DOMESTIC TYRANT. A Wretch VI ho fllorle In Wounding tho fnnllii'js if Otlior. No person moro completely pos sesses tho power of creating misery in his house than tho domestic tyrant, ombitterinjr. as ho does, tho lives of his nearest relatives by his selfishness and cxifennt temper. Tho grout essentials for happini'ss in social life aro freedom and trust; but those important elements are banished out of tho little homo wor'.d ruled over by one of tlieso im perious autocrats. Ho makes it a rule to oxhiblt tho most profound disregard for tho feelings of others, and by an in dulgence in covert sneers, harsh and insulting words, tho self-control of his victims 'is sorely tried. Consciousness of power is no doubt tho cause of his overbearing ways. Tho domestio ty rant always has tho highest possible appreciation of himself. His opinion admits of no question. Being his opin ion, it must be right, and in an arbitrary manner ho expects his family to acquiesce, or to feign acquiescence, with him on all points. Ho looks upon himself in over'' seu-'J as a superior be ing, far above surroundings. In his own estimation no is too highly bred nnd too refined to support tho incon veniences of dally occurrences which are endured by others. His organiza tion is too sensitive and finely strung to tolerate small domestic troubles. Ho. if any thing, is only too generous and virtuous; ho fools compassion for him self alone, regrottlng that tho grandeur ofhiP character Is not sullieiontly ap preciated. His most trilling acts aro iKagnilied by him into samples of stu pendous liberality. In his complete nclf satisfaction ho announces ho is only too good in sacrificing hlmsolf, nnd he laments that ho does not re coivo tho admiration ho considers his due. Ho possesses in tho highost degree the power of wounding tho feollugs of others, and by his persistent effort to mortify their sensibilities, ho appears to treat that power as an accomplishment, which ho never noglects to display at every opportunity. Tho inmates of many nn apparently happy homo. If questioned as to tho background, would bear testimony in to wrung hearts, caused by a doniostlo tyrant. No won der, with such n man for tho head of tho house, thoro is u general sense of relief whon tho front door shuts behind him, and a feeling of suppressed joy when ho Is nwny. Besides, tho misery cuuscd by him to Ills household, tho domestic tvraut must really experience a considerable amount of mental dis comfort himself. He can not fall to perceive the sort of chango that comes over tho cheerful family parly whon he . appears or tho kind of chill that his J presence brings. Instinct must tell him how carefully topic of conversa tion are chosen for tho family meals, how much constraint prevails, and what a strict avoidance of any (subject thoro is that mav lend to wrathful question-! Jugs. Curiously enough, out of his j homo ho is generally tho genial, jovlnl , sort of iimn. and very likely is looked upon ns n rather good-hearled sort of , . .. ,. ..... ... I., II.. ' lellOW, lor III only w "is iniiiuy wiaw , ho shows hi tooth. Christian at Work, I WIfo 'I am sure, John, that bur glars attompted to ontor tho house last night." llnhlmnd "You don't say sol What do you supposed frightened them off?" Wife "I think It must huvn boeu your snoring. " -Boston young lady (to hnrdwnro ljtrtlnn it1nuli1ikit hint lulvlsml k.ibik nit fjiitttlmr f.ii iiyiiI'i'Iko. Ml. Kharpedge, hnvo you any or Dealer "iVttlinlo angers? Yes, this way, plottbe." -JV, J'. Suil stop HINTS TO RIDERS. What an Acoompllslmd llorsnnmn j to Aspiring Kiurntrlmi. As a rulo voti will find in Amcr- ! icn," said Lieutenant Lindliolm of the Komi Danish cavalry, who is now huad Instructor of tho riding academy, more accomplished horsewomen than horsemen, tho ladies showing to bettor advantage and having a steadier and , more regular seat. Why? Because the gentlemen think that they under stand the art of riding long before they have mounted a horse. A lady should ill in the middle of the saddle, tho figure erect, shoulders of an equal height and the elbows near the side. The right leg by which the weight j should bo mainly supported, must bo , level from the knee up and lie close to thosnddlo with the foot turned in. The .stirrup should be of such a length as to raise tho left leg lightly against the leaping horn. Tho hand should follow the motion of tho horse's head j through the wrist, so that if w horse pulls the reins the hand will remain linn. By keeping the j, elbow close to tho side and tho wmt j supple you can got tho proper limit of ' rein. j "A firm, easy hand is difficult to ac- ; quire, but it must be had if you wish to be a good rider. Usually Indies are i taught to rise in the saddle. This trick, which was invented or discovered by the Knglish, is very serviceable, where j you have a hard trotting horse and don't want to take all tho pounding. It can be accomplished by stretching i out the left log, and keeping time with die horse's movement in your ift from the saddle. "It is a mistake to think that a gen tleman has a better advantage Hitting on a horse than a lady. His seat is not near so linn or secure. Kvcry horse man must expect, sooner or later, to bo thrown, and io main thing at such a time is to keep cool and get yourself clear of the horse. A man keeps his balance with his knees and with tho inside of tho thigh in the saddle. Tho Aiiklo must be "supple to keep the feet in the stirrups. The heel should bo an Inch lower than tho ball of tho foot and the knee should be slightly bent, so that a perpendicular lino from tho knee down will just strike behind tho toes. Every rider ought to take his first lesson without stirrups, so as not to learn to depend on them, and a good rider ought to keep his seat without them as well as with them. In fact if his legs were cut oil' at the knees, he should be able to ride with tho butts." The first time a lady mounts, or rather tries to mount, Is tho funniest thing about the learning. She will put her right hand on the pommel of the saddle, her left on tho shoulder of the groom, and her left foot in his hand. He will tell her to give a light spring when ha counts three. Then hero ho goes: "One, two, three!" The lady is not in the., saddle, and lie wishes he hadn't his tongue between his teeth when her left knee struck his chin. Washington Critic. MR.. AND MRS. BOWSER. Mr. lltnvsor Attempts to Io tho House work for n i)iy. The other morning 1 said I was tired, and I wished there was no such thing as housework. 1 suppose every housewife makes use of such expres sions once In a while, but Mr. Bowser seemed greatly astounded. "Tired of housework!" ho exclaimed. "Why, Mrs. Bowser, there isn't enough work in this house to keep your blood circulating properly!" "1 never get through boforo mid afternoon." Well, it's your own fault. If I sot out to chop wood with the axe-handle between my toes l can't expect to make much headway. There's something wrong in your system of taking hold of tho work. My mother could do up all this work In an hour." "Did she die of smartnessP" "What? No innuendoes, Mrs. Bow serl I say it's because you have n. system to your work, and I can prove it." "HowP" "I'll show you In a day or two. There's nothing moan about me. If 1 can learn you any thing I'll bo glad 'to do It." , Next, morning, as soon as wo left the dining-room, ho pulled off his coat and hung it up and said: "Now, then, I'm going to do this work by system. You Ho down on tho lounge and take your comfort, and I'll have every thing cleaned up' in one hour by the clock." 1 obeyed orders, ami ho stood in the center of tho room, looked around him font spell, and then said: "Tho first thing, of course, is to 8Wt,0p ami pick up things." Ho wheeled tho chairs back in a way to make tho castors rattle, grubbed tho papers off tho floor and tucked 'em in to tho waste basket, and then ran for the earpet-swoepor. He pushed It twice around tho center-table in a cir cle, kicked a foot-stool into a corner wm triumnliantlv observed: ..jsl fom. minutes, nnd all Is donol" ..you must wj.)0 0fr tho windows." . 1 "Oh, yes. Now, what else?" "Dust tho wood-work." His four minutes had lengthened to forty before ho paused to wipe tho woat from his brow on a tidy and said: "Well, I'm all through and it's only nine o'clock." You must take tho feather duster 1 nmlgo over tho pictures, Mr. Bow 1 UilUu What else?" Tho rugs must bo taken out on the back stops ami dusted," 'Yes; whut olso?"o "Dust those door curtains. j Any thing nioreP" "Shako down tho two coal stoves nnd call the girl to fill 'cm up. Then ' you want to wipo off tho stoves." , When that had been done ho began to figure up tho time, but I said: "Those zinc boards must he wnshed and wiped dry. Then you can tako a wet rag and wipo tho door knobs. ! Tiion tho cigar aslies must bo emptied from the holder, and somo matches put j into the box. Then you must bring in i the broom and sweep under tho heavy chairs and in tho corners of tho room. After that I will toll you what else to do." It was a hard dose to swallow, but ho got it down anil finally inquired what else should be done. It was .then afUir ten o'clock. "Well, the baby comes next." "What's the matter of tho baby?" "You must wash his hands and face, change his apron, comb ids hair and doctor that sore on his toe." "Do you do that every morning?" "Every single morning." Ho got tho crash towl from the kitchen, made some soup-suds of bar soap and scoured baby until ho got up a squall which lasted half an hour. It took him another half hour to put on tho apron, and when lie came to the soro toe lie applied a little axle-grease. I felt sorry for the poor tiling, but I was determined not to interfere. It was now eleven o'clock, and the girl came in to got her order for dinner, j I turned her over to Mr. Bowser, and ho said: "Well, Katie, cxerciso your own judgment. Get what you please." When she hud gone ho said to mo: "There, now, tho work is all done, nnd I haven't been three hours about' it. 1 can do it in half tho time to morrow. Tho idea that you women aro slaves is all nonsense. Why, I " "But this is only one room. Mr. Bowser. You will now tako the hull." "Whut's tho matter with tho hali!" "It must bo swept and dusted. Then you can take tho pnrlor. Then comes the front stairs, tho upper hull and our bedroom." "Well. I'll show you that I can do it!" ho said, after a moment's hesita tion, and by dinner-time lie hnd fin ished the hull. When wo sat down to tho meal thoro was somo very tough steak, some potatoes with tho hides on, nnd a loaf of broad and a hunk of but ter sat in tho center of tho table. Mr. Bowser grew white as ho shoved back and asked what it. meant! "It's my judgment, sir. You left it all to mo," she replied. "But you you " "I'd be a fool to spend an hour over dinner whon I've got floors to clean ami windows to wash!" "And 1 always spend nt least twenty minutes planning tlio dinner with her!" I added. Mr. Bowser nearly choked as ho gulped it down. I expected ho would start down us soon ns ho left tho table, but ho didn't. Ho took off his coat nnd attacked tho upstairs work. It was Hireo o'clock boforo ho finished, and as ho ciuno down with his hair askew and ids collar wilted I said: "There's about an hour's patching and monding, and baby wants to ho rocked to sleep. Thou you can flrcss yourself to receivo callors or to go shopping." "I'll bo hanged if I do!" ho said as ho fixed himself up to go down town. Whon I wont up to tho bedroom I found my night-dress on tho bureau and his night-shirt undor tho bed. Tho foot, of tho mattress was six inches higher than the head, and ovory sheet and quilt was put on wrong. I loft things ns I found thorn, nnd ho had scarcoly got in bed that night whon ho growled out: What in Jamaica nils tho old thing, anyhow 1" "Why, nothing, Mr. Bowser. It lnys bountifully." I hoard him growling away nt inter vnls all night, and ho was liko n bear in the morning. "Woll, do you givo up?" I asked ns ho got into Ids overcoat. "Givo up! Givo up! What is thoro to givo up about! I turned to yostor day and proved before your oyos that ruty sort of a woman ought to do this whole work before noon with ono hand tied behind hor; and now you want to know if I givo up!" Detroit Free iV5. A Question of Price. Somo children aro bright onough to discover tho crosscuts to knowlodgo nt n very early ago. "What is a diamond P" nsked atenoh or, rooontly." "Carbon," replied tlto olnss. "Yes, a diamond is puro carbon, but you must remember that coal is nlso carbon. That was taught in tho last lesson." 'Yes' in." "Now, how could you bo sure to toll tho difference between tho two kinds of carbon?" "Ask tho prlcoi" piped up a small boy. Jeweler Weekly. In tho laud of pumpkin pies nna elder thoro lived n mnn who hail n great fondness for tho latter. Ono day, on going to tho cellar to 1111 tho pitcher, ho fell from tho top to the bottom of tho stall's. His wife, hearing tho fall, In great alarm ran to tho top of tho stairs and cried out: "My dear, you haven't broke our brand now pitcher, havo you?" "No," said ho, in an nc-onv of until from tho fall, "but I'll b shot if 1 don'tl" And Butting the notion to tho wont, ho dashed It against tho wall. Rubenstelu has bouiuado a Coun cillor of Russia. THE MODERN OFFIC . - - 1 A Ilclng of Tritnsrcmlpnt Importation nnd Uiimitlcntrtl Gull. Can it be that tltN pachyderm, this swaggering hobbledehoy, this pestilen tial, noisy nuisance, is tho snmo boy who, a few months b;iek, came into tho office a sensitive, bashful, quiet nnd unobstrusive creaturo ? Yes, he is tho same in one sens , but in another ho is an entirely different personage. In the early days of his hojourn among us, he used to doff his hat ere he entered tho door; ho never spoke unless spoken to. and whon ho was ad dressed he blushed liko tho red, red rose, and and answered with fear and trembling, although he never forgot his "Yes, sir," and his "No. sir." In a word, ho was all that an ofllce-boy should be. But how is ho now Quito tho re verse. When ho now comes in. it is in a breezy, boisterous manner, with his hat reposing jauntily on .one car, anil he would bo whistling were it not for tho cigarette which parts his lips and prevents their pu-kering. He is affability itself, nnd he greets all alike with an easy, devil-may-care indiffer ence that is really charming. He makes no invidious distinction against the man of mature years, but addresses him with the sumo sung froid and sprightliness that is accorded to those of tender years. His voice is seldom still. Indeed, it is generally held that it goes on. liko Tennyson's brook, forever. It is never dull whero he is. He can (at least, he does) talk on any subject, and lie never waits for others to start topics for con versation. He inevitably takes tho in itiative, and whatever subject ho conde scends to treat, ho approaches it with an easy confidence that is most engag ing, and ho is never floored by it, how ever potential it may bo in tho opinion of people who have been made cautious by tho weight of yours. And then his conversation is so inspir ing? It is made up of tho most ro chcrchc slang; It contains tho very latest ecltoes from tho prizo ring and t ho base bull field, and it discovers a familiarity with tho esoteric life of the atrical pooplo which is wonderful in its comprehensiveness, as woll as in its freedom in the matter of detail. Ho naturally looks down upon the people in the office, although lie tries to hide his contempt remembering, no doubt, that if ho shall bo spared, lie will probably become as big a fool as tho av erage human being of mature years and by his easy familiarity and touch-and-go affability ho succeeds or ought to succeed in making ovorybody feel comfortable and contented. And then his personal relations aro so interesting! Ho covers up nothing, but freely tells to all the story of his ad ventures of tho previous evoning, to gether with full particulars in regard to such ongrossing matters as tlto num ber of cigarettes ho has burned within the last twenty-four hours, and the quantity of tobacco ho lias masticated, and lie never fails to mention, with be coming pride, that glass of beer which lie tossed off last night, with manly nonchalance, in some third-rate baso tnent saloon. Ho ii, in short, so frank and ingonuous that, but for tho fact that such n thought wero troason to his abounding good nature, ono might sus pect that ho told those thing inoroly out of a spirit of boastfulness, or with a dosiro to instil onvy in tho hearts oi his auditors; but clearly this can not bo. It is, on tho contrary, from n wish to improve others and instruct them in tho wavsof tho gay world that ho takes so mucll pains to uoiuu ms numuvu- incuts. And this is nil tho moro kind in him lernno of the fact that tho burden of tho atfairs of tho ollleo weigh upon him with unfair heaviness, for it is known to hint, oven though it bo unsuspected by tho othors, that without his intrusive oversight nothing could go rightly, or indeed go at all. But spito of tho cares which press upon him so weightily, ho still finds timo to instruct nnd givo counsel to thoso who. being older than he, havo presumably forgotton all they over knew; admitting that they ovor did know any thing. Tho ollleo boy, ns ho now is, is, in brief, n raro blessing, and whon one reflects upon what ho was, and sees how ho has developed, ono can not be too thankful far tho privllogo of as sociating with a being of such tran scendent importance. Tho only fear that presses upon the mind is that he may bo cut off in tho flower of his youth, or grow too big for ills unmen tionables. But lie is a daisy. Boston Transcript. 'Five Ways to Cure a Cold. 1. Batho the feet in hot wnter. nnd drink a pint of hot lemonade. Then spougo with salt water and remain in a warm room. 2. Batlio tho fnco In very hot water ovory live minutes for nn hour. S. Snuff up tho nostrils hot salt water every three hours. 4. Inhale ammonia or monthol. 5. Tako four hours' activo exercise in tlto open air. Summer colds aro tho worst of all colds oftentimes, as it is then very diffi cult to protect one's self properly. A ton grain dose of quinine will usually break up a cold In tho beginning. Any tiling that will sot tho blood actively in circulation will do it, whether it ho drugs or tho use of a bucksaw. Medi cal A'eu'S. Charley Hammond, of Spalding County, (in., who Is ntnoty-livo years old, plays a fiddle for country dances which ho bus rosined up for oighty-fl.ro years. A Vermont woman broke hor jaw, nnd hor husband facetiously called her tho "ox-speaker." Ar. Y. Star. AT MtXICO'S CAPITAL. The Cathedral, Its Tower,, Chapels, nrat uos, ralntlntrs and Altars. , There aro 126" Catholic churches nnd cJiapels in tho City of Mexico, tho most celebrated being Santo Domingo, of inquisition fame; L i Santa Vera Cruz, Cortex Hermitage, tho aristocratic Santa Bi i rida, nnd the entireties oi San Foniando and Santa leiesu. The Cathedral is built upon or near tho site of the great Aztec Temple that t ,o Spaniards destroyed when the c ty was conquered in l.r21. Upon tho partition of the citv this site was set anuit that un,u it should he mini a Chris iau church. The first stoiieof the existing liullding was laid in lo"3. Between the vears l.r"3 and 1807 the cost of the w' rk was $l,7.V-000. with lite cost of the towers, !?ll0,000. and of the work upon the interior, and the bells (the gr at bell alone costing $10. 000). the entire cost wns about $2,000, WX). The great boll. 19 feet high, in the wester.t tower, is named Santa Maria ihs Guadalupe. It was placed in position" in tho year 171)2. The larger of the bells in the eastern tower is named Dona M iriu. Eve usivo of the very thick walls, the building measures 3S7 fe t from north to south. 177 feet from oast to west nnd has an interior height of 17U feet. It is built of stone. The facade, at tho si es of which rise (lie towers, is divld.-d by massive but tress s into three portals, which, in turn, are separated by cornices into two divisions, tho first Do'ic (very slogant by reaon of its correct pro portions). tho second Ionic. Tho basso-relieves, statue, friezes, bases and capitals are of white marble, mak ing a harmonious color-etlect with tlto gray stone. Tho towors (203 feet six inches high) ire in two divisions, the lower Doric and tho upper Ionic, this last finished with very beautiful architectural de tails, nnd tho crown of ench is n bell liupcd dome, cupped by spheres and crosses of stone. The cornices of tho towers, as well as tin cornices else where upon tho building, aro sur mounted by balustrades of carved stone upon which, disposed at regular intervals, are carved stono vases. The cornices immediately beneath tho domes of the lowers servo us pedestals for colossal stono statues of tho doc tors of the church and tho patriarchs of tho Monastic orders, and thoso of tho central portal, 'occupied by tho clock, are ) e lestals for statues of tho Theological Virtues with their at tributes. Beneath tho clock is tho coat-of-arms of the Republic. Above, us s.ion iroin tno soninorn sine oi tho plaza rises the dome, surmounted by its slender, graceful lantern, tho work of the architect, Tolsa. Tho architect of the work ns a whole was Alonzo Perez Castancda. Tho in terior of tho cathedral, in the Dorio style, with truces of the Gorio (which niar.xS tho Spanish architecture of tho sixteenth century), is nlmost severe in its simplicity. Tho nisles nro divided from the nuve by fluted columns, which support the light nnd elcgnntly vaulted roof. Tho centrnl arches form a Latin cross, above which rises tho fino dome. Within tho dome aro tho paintings ivp- resenting the Assumption of tho Vir gin und groups of tho principal char acters of sacred history. Outside of tho nisles aro rows of chnpels, seven on eaeli side ot tlto uuiiuing. ine stalls nro richly curved in wood, nnd above them is to be observed a paint ing, by tho Mexican artist, Juan Cor ren, of the Immneulnto Conception. Two orgnns, in.cnrved cuses, rise from tho lateral tribunals to the height of tho arches of tho nisles. Tho church contains six ultnrs, tho finest altar in tho cathedral being that of Los Reyes (tho Kings) in tho apse risiig from tho pavement to the roof, which was nt one timo tho richest in tho world Cor. Washington Critic. CARD ETIQUETTE. How It Is Observed by I.mlle Moving In l'ullto Society. Tho ottiqttotte of cards is very punctiliously observed by ladies in cities and largo towns. A visiting card should bo left in person whon in tended to servo instead of a call. A wife should loavo cards for hor hus band with hor own when ma ing whut is familiarly termed "a party call." From three to half-past five o'clock aro tho fashionable hours for formal calls. Tho card now in use is of ruthor thick Bristol board, of nhsdium size, witt the name engraved in script. A married lady's card should bo a size larger than her daughter's, nnd n gentleman's card should bo still smaller. After nn entertainment visiting cards should bo left by all tho invited guests, whether they havo nccopted tho invitation or not, nnd this courtesy miouiu not no ueinyeii over a week or ton days. If tho on tortuinment be a dinner or lunch, the call should bo made in person. If one intends to accept nn invitation to n wedding reception, it is not necessary to reply, becau o the hostess expects to provido for all whom sho lias nsked; but if tumble to utteud, one's visiting caul should be sout, to arrive on the day of tho entertainment. To an after noon tea or reception, tho same rule applies, but not in nny caso should the word "regrets bo written on the card Onco it was in very bail taste to send a card by post, but now tho custom is allowed, although admitted to bo fur less elegant than the older stylo of having a footman or messenger leave it. But, although it will do to mall a cant that is to acknowledge one's In debtedness for an Invitation, no ono must think of mailing a curd which is to represent nn ordinary call. Such cards should bo left hi person. 7ar vcr Bazar. OHLY ONE CROH. rhcro came a man In days of old, To hire a piece of lnnd for Rotd, And urged 2iU suit in accents meek, Ono crop alone Is all I seek. That h irvest o'er, my claim I yield, And to Us Lord resign tho Held. The owner sonv misgivings felt, Abd coldly wlttl the stranger de.-vlt, Hut found his last objection fail, nd honeyed eloquence prevail: So took the proffered price In hand, And for one crop leased out the land. The ivlly tenant sneered with pride. And sowed the spot with acorns wldo: At first like tiny shoots they grew, Then tall and wide their branches throw. Out long I efore thoso oaks, sublime, Axplrlng, reached their forest prime The cheated landlord mouldering lay, Forgotten, with his kindred clay. O ye whoso jinrs, unfoldln? fair. .v fresh with youth, and free trom caro. Should vice or Indolence desire The garden of your souls to hire, No parley hold: reject tho suit. Nor" let one seed tho soil pollute My child, their tlrst approach be ware: With tlrmness break tho Insidious snaro. Lest as the ncorns grew nnd throve Into a sun-excluding grove, Thy sins, a tall, o'ershadowlng tree, Shut out the light of Heaven from thee. Mrs. tslqoumrr. TIME IS MONEY. nn ISIeineiitary Lemon on the Aalue oi n ltiiln..8-tun'-i Minute. 'Ibis article is not given the abovo title simply to catch the attention of and insure a reading by tho opposite sex, although tho same instinct that prompted our first parents to eat of tho fruit that had not tempted them until it was forbidden, will perhaps induce some men to rea 1 it. In that ease I am sure of a hearty chorus of "anions." Women, even business-women, havo a habit of going into the office of a business-man upon some undoubtedly worthy errand which they might dis pose of in five minutes and departing leave behind thorn pleasant memories and complimentary opinions. Too often, alas! they accept tho proffered chair und nnd proceed to unfold a tale longer than a whole play of Shakespeare, which properly might bo classified as another "Comedy of Errors." They stay until the genial smile of welcome on tho face of tho business-man fades to a weary and hopeless expression, and tlton to a gradually conibativo and belligerent one, which his wife would recognize, but which these casual callers arc too much interested with their own story to notice. Perhaps ho turns to his desk, or picks up a newspaper, or eagerly nods to a fresh arrival in tho office ns if he would speak. But still they stay on, oblivious of tho fact that they havo ontstaid their welcome, and havo de veloped, in tho mind of their victim. from pleasant, intelligent ladies into "first-class bores." They havoovulontly come to stay." Within a week I havo scon three in stances of this: A Ono woman who was seeking a place on tho press and ox pressed herself its willing to do any kind of work and bo expeditious and business-like witital, staid in an edi torial office two hours and thirty-live minutes, talking of her own private af fairs, while the patient and long-suffering editor worked far into tho night to pay for his forbearance. Another woman went to a man who had an im portant matter of business which must bis attended to within tho two hours at noon whon ho was free from other cures and responsibilities to transact a matter which should have kept him ton minutes nt tho most. But sho staid and talked and talked and talked nnd talked nnd talked and talked. Tho gentleman roso as a sign for her to go, but still sho babbled on, like Tenny son's brook, until it was too late, and his time and opportunity wero lost. Again, two businoss people met to set tle certain accounts which would re quire less than half an hour. A woman entered on an errand und, sittingdown, made a visit of an hour and a half, in terrupting important business and throwing behindhand tho affairs of other pooplo fully two hours. Now. women ought to understand that whenever they do this sort of tiling thoy rob their victims of what is often valuable timo; and with most businoss people timo is money. Men seldom do theso things, or if they are inclined to, their busy brethren h ive a hundred wavs of getting rid of them; but a business-man is a good deal at the mercy of his women callers if ho is a gentleman. Women should remem ber this, and, even in tlto caso of friends, learn to soo upon ontering an ollleo whether its occupant is busy or not. If sho sees her own interest sho will limit iter stay to fifteen minutes at the utmost, unless hard pressed. Just how far it is tho duty of a man or a woman either to lot an out sider tako his valuable timo from busi ness affairs, is, in my mind, a question. I think none of us might to sacrifico a wholo morning or an ontiro afternoon to tho polito duty of boing bored to death by people whoso woes we can not help, whoso affairs do not intorost us, and between us and whom there is not a strong bond of friendship or common interest. And I bolievo tho editor, publisher or other businoss man whom Iliad been persistently "talking blind" for any considerable poriod would be justilied in politely, and with his most fascinating manner, calling my atten tion to tho door. But until this fashion is ndopted by urbane and courteous business-men gonorally, wonion must loam to soo for themselves whon thoro Is tho slightest danger of being do trop. And by giving evidence in tills way that she has some idea of tho value of time and of the relative importance of other peo ple's atfairs she will hayo rai.od tho standard of btisinoss-nifn's estimate of women ami demonstrated her own right to tho term "a good business woman." Helen M. Winslow, in Boston Globe.