— —-— —- ——— KES HEART AND HOPE, With many a frown and shudder, With many a sigh and tear, They'll tell you the world is out of joint; But don't you believe it, dear, The world is the old-time planet, Kept up by the same old fires; And the people, if not the self-same lot, Aro the types of their ancient sires, They'll tell you that hate is rampant; That love is now dying out; That the devil will conquer the sons of men, And put all their plans to rout; But don't you believe it, daughter, And don't you believe it, son; For the good that exceeds the evii deeds In life's battle is ten to one, Yes! love is a thing electric, That girdles the teeming earth, And love is a thing unmeasuraed-— No length, no breadth, no girth; It enters the town and city, The village and country nook, "Mong rich and poor with its mission pure, To be read like an open boo’, In the hearts of the little children, There are oceans of love to win; Enough to blight, with its billows bright, The rankest weeds of sin. There is love in the heart of woman, (Not she of the brazen face), That may lead a man tothe gates of heaven, Aud bless a coming race. Then let the grumblers grumble, And let the croakers croak, The world is what we make it, dear, And love is the master stroke. It will kill the wrath of nations, It will soften the chastening rod— It will even abide, and lead and guide The love that was born in God, -Mrs. M. ———————— BUSINESS TEST. BY HOWARD M. HOPE, OOKING at the tter in all with one 5 do _——i Bs sd TF In his opposition to the modern, rm hazardous manner of con ’ ness. Harry was his chuef book-keeper, of pleasing His birth, he had, 80 his suit f merchant's sumptuous, tioned was | the standpoint of presumption. did not tl not let . told her ingly « cation. gan, for it word, th her father which she in fa it) charm irresistible » the you ng thing between him he father's consent ask him, James?" parlor cor sidering the subject, Her manner and him brought os h termination which instan miration to her own, of will ask cisively, *‘Is he “Yes. he in to him, I shall wait. It was no easy matter to approach the matter-of-fact merchaut, whose freedom look she is face inl is reading in the li an oh! James, how " of speaking his mind was well known | even upon a question of business, but upon this particular subject he was tor. midable, sitting by a table peacefully reading the evening paper; his thoughts leagues away from such an uncommon lace affair as love, He looked up annoyed as Harvey went fn, dropping the paper and revealing his | ’ | the new company will ever take old Kir | 3 strong ‘ace and his steady eyes fixed in quiringly upon him. The young lover was nature, but a thought of Annie's disap pointment decided him, and he said, taking the chair indicated by the old gencleman : “Mr. Kirland, I have come to ask you for Annic."” The steady eyes grew even steadier, the strong face stronger, and the precise | lips were drawn in a moment before he said : “Very well, we will have a plain, free talk over the matter. Put yourself at ease, as if we were discussing a business question. What do you want my daugh. ter for!” “For my wile.” “Um, your wife. wifel” “I need her, Mr. Kirland.” “Leave personalities out, Mr. Harvey We will discuss it as we would a business ject.” “On that basis, then, I think it isa good business policy for a man to marry Do you need a» when be reaches the proper age, sod I | have reached it.” *“That is, you think you have reaclied it. These proper ages for marrying vary, do they not! That is, every man when ho marries thinks he has reached the ser age.” “That may be so.” “80, then, ns a matter of pure busi. ness poliey, you think it is a wise move to marry. “85 far na love can be reduced to business principles, T answer yes.” “Is Annie isfled herel” « “Op, no!" | James, wit A. Kidder, in New York Ledger, | entirely { but he is making | land in hand tempted to | change his errand to one of a business | “(Jan you give her a better nome{" “No, | cannot expect that.” «Why take her away, then?" “Well, sir, love has business principles of its own; and one of them is for young people to leave the old home and start for themselves, to be contented with their lot, and to hope and work together for the future.” ‘What are your prospects?” Harvey paused a few thoughtful mo- ments, then quickly responded: ‘‘You probably know that better than I do, Mr. Kirland.” The old gentleman could not quite prevent his face showing the expression flattery produces. He studied a moment and continued : «‘And does Annie think this is a good business movel ” “Mr. Kirland, you can hardly expect Annie to regard this matter io a light. It is a matter of heart woman, not business,” “True, true,” was the musibg Then, looking up quickly as if a decision had been reached, he continued : “Well, Mr. Harvey, we must time to consider this matter, weeks, If I were going to plac ¢ a sum of money into some one's hands, I would naturally be careful about the man, You'll admit that. Now how much more careful should I be of a daughter? Now, don't infer that 1 have I think I have the have these wmsent, have say two anything wainst you. ight of investigation. 1 weeks for the three of us to consider if the best thing. Meet from and answer." set this marriage is me here two you shall have my He picked up his paper a signal that the and in weeks was interview inlervie hdrawing, rejoined nnie 1 the result. to the parlor, where he reports Three railing near Harvey's desk. pized him as John Clawson, came the He A wel lays later a man M business man of the city who } merly been numbered among | | servative, showed dr CM r somewinn hj y which are in danger will erns here in the « of bankruptcy. y company take charge of them, upon certain conditions, it?" Harvey asked, i. B Twelfth sell, mart, on t, and ii, mS it; Troxley, of Grand stre | capitalists.” 2, I'm ire,” said . [ Mr. Ki riaad in Clawson shrugged his shoulders criti calls “Oh! no. and replied: He would 12" } into such " mm KO | \ | a scheme; he's one of the old fogies, you | st to as Onservalive in the behind know--with all due f his employes. ly. He'll same old rut till the times.” “Mr. Clawson.” said Harvey, with some spirit, ‘‘he may be slow and fogy, money." he is. respe Too ¢ plodding you one « £0 on ’ he dies-—away “Oh, certainly I don't expect repairs; but, you see, more by more for making be modern methods.’ “Yes, or losing what he has, Clawson smiled as he replied: “True, there's always some risk, and without flattering you, Mr. Har that you have the foresight and | cautious shrewdness you were recom. mended for. Now, something about the offer. It is the intention to make you general manager at a salary far above | what you get over in that old rut, and in a year or two you'll be made one of the company. But our time's up. Think over i8; but I can’t help saying it is a rare chance for a young man to feather | his nest.” They parted, and Harvey wns loft to a question of judgment, Sudden promises of advancement, however dazzling, un. sottle one, and the bookkeeper half wished be did not have it to But it was flattering. It was no small he might " [ ser, vey, business | with a | | to candidly tell Mr, Kirland of the pro- two recog. i you any decide. | affair for a young man to be sought by | such men as Clawsor and Smart and | Troxley. Perhaps this was the chance of his life, say to his leavieg? He felt sure, how. ever, that the old merchant was too sensible to stand in the way of a young man's advancement, Then, too, his being proffered such a piace might increase his importance in the old father's eyes and make him more willing to give him the daughter. Prominence was as attractive to Kirland ns to any ove. He never forgot his uwn elevation, and allowed none of his em. loyes to forget it. Harvey had often olt that the old gentleman believed that he was condescending to speak to him, But what would Mr, Kirland | Here was a chance to show him how he was regarded by others, But there was the old adage——‘‘a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Probably it was better to hold to what he had, than take the risk of the new project being successful; and there was risk, for it was visionary beyond all | doubt, He hadn't liked some of Clawson's ex- pressions, «feather his nest,” ete, ; they | smacked of the slang of schemers; and in particular, he objected to the criticism of Kirland. The merchant was slow and dreadfully eautious, but the money was rolling in from customers, who placed perfect confidence in the ‘‘old fogy.” | But, on the other hand, if every one | would follow that old adage there would be no advancement; in fact, the world would stand still, Thinking the matter over carefully, he finally decided that his best course was posal and get his advice. So once more he walked into the library and again was almost turned from his purpose by the appearance of the stern, ioterrogative face over the newspaper, “*The two weeks are not up yet,” be- gan the old gentleman, with a sign of impatience. “[ know it,” Harvey replied, ‘but I have not come to talk of that, my decision would now be precisely what it will be then.” He then explained in detail fer, 1 merchant's ] lip under reply- Ph although the and finished by asking the ol pulled y & few minutes before opinion. lis though Harvey, 1 would be so you, but I have always made it a rule not to stand in a young man’s way, snd if you ti t " hink t good rly let you go. nis A do you think it a good opening red m for “Mr. Harvey, question ourseil. worth prin is an unp : . HIS WAY. Wi on was t wio wa h oddly, w next following the ght when Mr land was to render his decision. That Harvey readin evening came, and interrupted the o important RAID tr ya pli nw posits 14 ildn’t resist the lied Harvey wa fusion, have mis) offer ng, but ged nav ad | lished future on like a visionary scheme.” The « without tapped a little instantly mingled and Id merchant smiled a little rd reached Its ring was with rapid footsteps and Ant Harvey rose, and could not exclamation of admiration at her beauty and the eagerness of her face, “Annie,” said the oid ‘*sou have had a question to decide — between me, your own young gentleman who says he wants you to be his wife.” “Father,” she replied, “I don't love another w silver bell. the hurried in rustle of a dress; repress an gentleman, father, and this by leas “Oh! 1 ‘you choose well, it's the way said with a smile, young man, Very of the world, Take her, Mr. Harvey, she is youn." The young man was too stunned by the see.” he the | | abruptoess of the decision to walk to | her, but she was not long reaching his side, y “Yes, Mr. Harvey, you cannot be my bookkeeper any longs. You and I will have some partnership matters to arrange soon. And by the way, il you see any coincidence between the answer you were to give to-morrow and my decision to. night, very well. I doubt very much if you will find any of the project left to- morrow. Now go back to the parlor, young folks, and make your own pariner- ship agreements,” “Do you mean, Mr. Kirland,” said Harvey hesitatingly, * ‘that that flattering offer was only a test!” “Well I don't know as I said so,” the old gentleman replied, with a smile that almost said so, “but I am fully satisfied | you will take good eare of my daughter.” «Yankee Blade. California has many floe lakes, The most noted are Tahoe, twenty. Gve miles long, and Clear Lake, twenty-six miles long. Both support steamers, The largest grapevine in the United States is at Santa Barbara, Cal. It is twelve inches in diameter, and the anual pro duct is often four tons, | as a cheese instructor SYMPTOMS OF HORSE INSANITY. When a horse goes insane he is apt to | kill himself by butting his head into a corner, At the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the largest of its kind in the country, such cases are treated in an oval brick chamber, per- fectly dark. When this is heavily bedded with straw it Is almost impossible for a horse to hurt himself. Insanity, or “dumminess,” in horses is quite ¢ ommon, It is sometimes caused by a lesion on the brain, and is incurable, hut when cused by stomach disorders it is often treated success{ully. Chicago Herald, THE CURKANT BORER, question is often asked why The 1 14 rant bushes grow weakly, Now and a strong, vigorous shoot w ill while most are Meh Monthly, says that in most cur- then appear, in his puny. sults from the work of the curr an if a brand h be « ut neross it This « will be hollow, the borer | black punc. the stem } | is where shows If one 8 coo Yermont in C siderad writes O, 8, Bliss, but {es canses are neither and the 6s Jars fat were, birds wer and few are them to M paid; bu body + wena of KTRAs | expense, L f fin rags could h t them, I would keep them. [rib ane, WATER IN THF DAIRY. n of milk there is at least fact in od milk gall f water, a sufficient to convines cannot be water supply, seven pints itself ined and quantity will be attended by an imm ate and corresponding diminution of t flow; indeed, it would seem that t importance of water as an element in milk production is represented by the fraction representing its value as a con stituent, Some men seem to think that nature made the cow a filter or rectifying ap paratus, into which any amount of stale, unwholesome and impure water may be introduced with impunity, but the ex perienced cheesemaker knows better, In the course of an extended experience in Canada, Scot. obt 1] he } W | land and the United States, the writer of this article has | culty met with more diffi from bad water than from any other cause, It is a fact that in nine tenths of the pastures throughout the dairy belt there are low places, swamps and frog ponds, at which, in the course of the season, the cow are compelled to resort to quench their thirst, This ought not to be, No prudent dairyman will permit his dairy to drink at these places. They should always be filled up or fenced out, and an abundant supply of pure, living water be furnished at whatever cost, It requires from one to three pounds more of swamp water milk to produce a pound of cheese than it does of pure water milk, and it always engenders gaseous curd and cheese of loathsome flavor, — American Farmer, KILLING THIATLES AND BURDOCK. Ata Farmers’ Institute at Hortonville, Wis,, the essayist gave his method of dealing with the above weeds as follows: “If I bad a patch of Canada thistles I | would turn it into a pasture and salt my stock on that lot at least twice a week, and I would cut off at or below the sur. | face what I didn't sait. If I could not turn it into pasture 1 would have a sharp | plow and plow it, and drag it thoronghly | after it was plowed with a fine tooth | drag. Then cut them up whenever they I dug mine out with a spade. In the fall of the year the up thick, and for fear I some I put the plow in and plowed it up again, and killed them the first 3 Kerosene will salt In a wet time will kill them. come up, twice 5 week weeds came might miss Ar. kill them, and will kill them. Brine The burdock he cuts up as soon as he An old root in often has the rich ground crown several inches below When sprout NAY « from the an two years old than Are easily killed. An , rich ground, s surface in loos y the crown they never new ones Until wey do not run nme a more do and th wn more two or three inches old morticing chisel with a long handle 5 the best tool for such work, and it is improved by having a spur in the handle foot cutting 1 igh root. Many other weeds upon which the an be placed in yr lawns are easiest killed is thoroug! } Cutting 10 A Year or of pleasure as well as rald, IARDEN XOTES. leadid food for amount t will be a sour profit, - Farm H FARM Pumpkin and hogs, SArC Ss cattle and save a great of wilier rations. Put your sawdus! around your currant 1 gooseberry bushes, , and will pay for it. We cannot butter from any one the finest grades of feed; but there is our being able to from ensilage,aithou th THAK® no question about make good butter not the best, If you will mix a ration of cottonseed meal, ground oats, wheat bran, wheat middlings or linseed meal with the en. silage, you will be able to make as good butter in January and February as in June and July. Some asparagus grower claims that an improvement of fifty per cent. can be made in the asparagus bed by selecting two-year-old plants that bear no seed. These are males, and the shoots from them will be earlier and larger. Koep a little box of ground charcoal, ne of clean, ground bone, and one of small, sharp flint before the poultry,and plenty of coarse,sharp sand on the floor; also, a box of ground oyster shells, as grit. But in recommending these sub. stances it may be stated that any kind of sharp small grit will do. Squashos want light, sandy soll, with abundance of manure placed directly fo | the hill with the seed, But two plants should be left in each hill, and they be | given about 100 square feet of ground to run over. They can thus be made to | produce five tons to the acre, worth all |e way from $6 to $10 a ton, Where there are undesirable trees or | shribs, which it is desired to have killed | 80 completely that they will not sprout again, June is the“time to cut them own. The sap tha was stored up from year will have been ex. none new will have been life ends with the ohop- oliage. They need good | of Providence, K, | Vor the terrible weaksess and prostration After the Crip, Diphtheria Malaria qa with and Typhold Fever, Soariet Vever, Popoumonis Fever, ol food's Bares) & has been ua Hiding uy read the following from Ler wonderfou poeRs RS B ned Wine blood purifier Miss Mattie A. ( motd Miss Cob denon, BK, 1, and ’ ing lady oF Picture of Health and a promising pup! ’ i. Her father -r n the High Bob i a wellknown police of ‘Messrs C. I. Hood & “| write 10 teil how much good Moods Sarssparills a has done for me i diphtheria and was sick for 8 year afterward, bein Weak, Bli tie of Helpless 1 made - nd and Hood's Saree ] used Ot x rilis and me well and strong Marnie A wu ter Avenue, Providence, I 1 “As my daughter wanled 0 Hed Hood's Sarsaparilia, 1 th think It is the st Blood Pur. fier s say ‘8 few wards Create before the po i ) away with your medicine ] sald Lhe same e, bul sinoe taken Sarsaparilla liter has has cha Hoo My opis = pn, Providencos 5 Ie t weaken the ay Hood s Pills 4 hartics, but setus JOHNSON’'S nodyne Liniment. A Ung YR . » ’ Fover . ¥ ’ f Life 1 " ri wt ry + ve g. Healing » et rmLing hile P § i A " joe » Xa a isthe cause of most of the depressing, pain. ful and woplessant sensations and suffers tugs with which weareafictied; and these sufferings will continue so long asthe Live er is allowed io remain lo this sick or slug. gleh condition. Teo stimulate the tive organs healthy activity, cine than ADWAY’S PILLS wert pero 1 Fiver andother diges. nermal and better medi te = condition there is no safe and reliable Cathartie that H pied PURELY Mercury or having all BE J rnaee f Moder: { Taste WAY ) there FILLS» BADWAY & The casting out of the devil of disease was once a sign of authority Now we take a littie more time about it and cast out devils by thousands—we do it by knowledge, Is not 2a man who is taken possessiof of by the germ of consumption possessed of a devil ? A little book on careruL LIVING and Scott's Emulsion of cod-liver oil will tell you how to exorcise him if it can be done, Free. Score k Bowwe, Chemists, 1 58 South ath Aven, New York Your drage keeps Scot's Emulsion of on sil draggru everywhere do ' liver oll » Kidney, Liver and Bladder Cure. Rheumatism, Lam , Pain In Joints or back, brick dust in urine, went esis, irritation, in flamstion, gravel, ulceration or ontarrh of bladder. 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