Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-12-25


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A man said to me yesterday" You wo.
men folks Janey deal Of trouble. II 7 had
no more to bother myself about than women
have, should be thankful" .. .a
That man was demented or worse, else he
would never have made so unreasonable and
foolish remark. -..... ....
Sir, did you ever know a woman who
could nerer be found at home between the
hours Of seven and twelve p. M.-who could
meet her club and dear five hundred
friends seven nights in week without det.
riment to her family!
You will say" Pshawi What is well
enough for man is not becoming for wo.
man."
1t is not a truthful saying and worthy Of
acceptation as such. Wrong doing is not to
be winked at; and If it is wise, and meet,
and according to tho laws made and provided
for man to neglect his family-thc same
rules and regulations will apply to woman.
They need change from the daily routine
Of cares as we'll as the stronger sex. No
wonder their brows become "addlcd" when
they've no chance TO think Of anything be.
side babies and bakings!
l have known men who professed great
love for home, and yet never though it was
encumbent upon them 10 stay there and Sec
what was going on" After supper, such
men will have ian engagement down town.
will kiss their wives and children and
with martyr like look, put on their over
coat and hat preparatory to fulfilling the
pressing business engagement at the Office.
The door will be shut with very meek air,
and the hypocritc will pass down the street
with head down, and hands in his pockets
so that looker-on will think, If not say
"Mr. so-nnd-so walks as II he we're going to
the gallows." Bu:, note tho wonderful trans,
formation after the first corner is turned /!
With head erect and shoulders thrown back,
this home-loving husband wends his way to
the nearest club,room, where few moments
thereafter you'll see him comfortably en-.
sconsed In on arm chair, cigar in mouth, and
looking over the evening pnpcr--cver and
anon between the "whiffs discussing the
awful state of the country, or the conscquen-
ccs Of the late elections. 1t never once oc.
ours to such man that he has q wife at
home capable Of appreciating good, bad or
indifferent news, and who could rejoice or bo
sorry over the Republican victories in Penn
sylvana and Ohio just the same as himself
Men will say" It is no place for a woman
in these gambling saloons or club rooms"
True, it is not, but nevertheless it is true that
any place where decent men do congrcgnte is
a suitable place for woman. But, wo-
man would not meet congcnial spirits amongst
such proranc and drinking set" I'd like
to know if woman ever did find sympathy
and coageniality outside Of petti-beg par
don-coats? a.. ...-.........
The reason why II seems worse for women
to swear is because so few are found with
their moral sense SO blunted as to take tho
name Of God in vain; and but few ever be-
come so lost in iniquity as to 20 down to n
irunkards' grave.
When we see woman in her own chin.
ney corner smoking-our frst thought is
How disgustingi" But upon reflection we
cannot see why it is more filthy for woman
% puff away at a pipe three times in day,
han for one Of the other sex to be eternally
With cigar between his lips. 1 was going
70 quote an old proverb about what's good
Or" but it is vulgar, and my sense Of pro.
priety forbids all improprieties. like to
Witness justice at our own firesides as well
Is in tho codrts; and that man has small
deas Of what is right who will desert wo.
nan he has sworn to protect, for the mixed
Up conglomerations and denominations Of q
oar-room or saloon. 1t would not injurc my
ceilings to know that such an onc-worse
han infidel--was banished to the /" Dry Tor.
ugas until he could learn to "do to others
IS he would have others do 70 him."
My patience is all wearied out because Of
:hese fault. finding, seldom.at- home husbands.
The wifs with nine small children, and four
,aiIs Of twins at that, is expected TO keep
sis socks dained, buttons on his shirts, un-
in thorough repair; and have
:oast lamb, fricassoed chicken, and puddings
sith sweet sauce every day for dinner.
like to have man willing to hoist upon
,is own broad shoulders half the burdens to
,e carried in this life, so that he may not in
he by and by appear at the gates Of Heaven
reckoning on the good deeds Of his patient,
'aintly wife for admission. A man who is
unwilling TO make some sacrifices for tho
good Of his family don't deserve (when the
lay Of settlement comes,) to hear the words
wen done; ana It's my opinion nc never
will. G1 a4
AsY man can tell truth easier than lie !;
;an do good deed easier than bad one !;
AN be honest easier than dishonest. The
natural inclination IS TO do right, and it is ca
sier to do il than wrong It Is not an irk-
some task, as some maintain sacrifice Of all
pleasure; hard, doleful crucifxion Of the
natural man, to do right; far from It. Right
lies in the straightforward path Of life !;
wrong is in the by-ways and behind the
hedges. To do right IS both easy and pleas
ant. Rectitude smiles upon her followers,
nd ne thar, v.l1 fn~ tho:, ~~..:no