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MARCH 15,1893. NO. 4. The TALENT NEWS i. pul.lis i- i the 1st. and 15th. of each month EDWARD BORIS >N, Editor. I ( LETRER EROM GROVER. known to us. “Past grief, old angers, revenges, even past pleasures, constantly dwelt upon all dead, eh caving, or decayed thought make a sepulcher of the soul, a cemetery of the body, and a weather-beaten monu ment of the face. “This is age. “The women who never grow old are the student women those who daily drink in the new chvle though memoriz- ing, thoroughly analyzing, and perfectly assimilating subjects apart from them selves. “Study is develoment is eternal youth. ‘ The student woman who makes wise use of her acquisitions has no time to cor rugate her brow with dread thought of the beauty-destroyer leaping fast behind her. “Not considered or invited, old age keeps his distance. Brain culture, based on noble motive, means sympathy, heart gen t'eness, charity, graciousness, enlarge ment of sense, feeling, power. Such a be ing cannot become a fossil.” E ditor N ews : My time and attention have been so completely taken up since my e- lection with matters of high importance that 1 have scarcely found leisure std - ciei.i to correspond with my warmtsi fri« lids. It was, ano still is, my intention to r spend in a practical way to the tin u- sam s of earnest workers who have put f< nit especial efforts in my behalf, by giv- ii.o each a lucrative’and honorable j osi- tion. But it takes time to arrange such matters satisfactorily to all parties. 1 desire to state that in response to the valuable services you have rendered me through your able and influential journ d, I intended to offer you the position of A- merican minister to Russia, but the “pow ers that be” in that empire might by chance rake up some of your radical edi torials relating to their infamous treat ment of prisoners etc, which might make it unpleasant, perhaps dangerous, for y«>u in that country. However, after giving the subject much thought, I have evolved ADVICE TO MOTHERS. a proposition that will no doubt suit you Make your children mind you. Ol< exactly. You are aware that there is a dience is the first law of the family. reaction in public sentiment concerning Be stern. the proposed annexation of the Sandwich Spare the rod and spoil the'child. Islands. Instead of annexation, trie L- lie severe. nited States will probably take measures Be kind to your children. to restore the deposed queen to her right Be gentle. ful Dositifdi. Now the young l»eautiful, Never lie to your children a< r.< ’Dplishcd and wealthy princess, Kai- Never hit your children withan axe, or ul.'Uii, now in this country, is heir to the » 1 < 7 a club. or a broom-handle, ora rtd-hot tnr .«• of Hawaii; you are also ym.ng and slove-Lil. h i'e gr ind aspirations, i *ill semi you shoot your diiidren with a revolver as miirster brfhat government. Of course a Never shot-gun, a derringer, or a repeating- rille. you will nt once make the acquaintanccof Never lie l>cfore the childien. Always the beautiful princess ami -ami well wait till they have gone to led. take advantage of an opportunity which Never permit your children to over-eat will result in your becoming practically Let your children eat whatever and the chief ruler of the Sandwich Islands. whenever they please. Hoping for your prompt acceptance of Never permit your daughter to marry the above offer. I remain a Mormon. Yours Resp’v. (1. C. , Never smoke I k * fore your eldldrcii —. Never kill anyone, or rob a savings- HOW TO KEEP YOUNG. bank, in the presume of your children , I After your children are married, never There is many a slave to toil ami care let them live with you. It is cheaper to live with them. (This is important i who would do well to carefully consider Never let your sen Income a politician, the following which we find quoted in the or a financier, or a cow I mv , or a leading Scientific American. The author is un