The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-04-13
A SERPENT THAT CHARMS TO DE,
STROY.
From Moere's Rural New Yorke
BY MAY MAPLE.

From Mo0re's Rural New Yorker.
There is a certain species of reptile
found in all parts of the known world /;
| its home is not SO much in the jungles and
Wilderness, as one might suppose. This
serpent frequents the haunts of men,
showing by this that it is of a sociable
character; cities, villages, and the sparse
ly populated neighborhood, each and all
claim its attention. It's form is often so
beautiful that it becomes household
pet it is fattered and caressed as much
as the most honored guest. It is found
among the first circles of society, daz-
cling with all its brilliant mask, and al
Turing with its specious wiles the most
unwary; the fairest forms, the purest
characters are chosen to satisfy its cray
ing and demoralized appetite. While it
seeks out the homes of the honored and
refined, and glides into the hearts of the
most confiding, it is not the least partial
in its choice of associates, for the haunts
of the vicious are not unfrequently visit
ed by this willy serpent.
1t certainly does "hiss" long and loud
but never until after it has struck It's
poisonous fangs to the most vital part
The very best physicians have failed to
| find an antidot for its venomous bite
Unlike other poisonous reptiles, it does
not produce immediate DEATH but the
victim fingers along, it may be for years,
frequently suffering the most excruciating
torture. One is ne0er free from the fear
of receiving another attack from some
unknown quarter Although these ser
penis are very numerous, and constantly
venting their spite upon some one, yet
they may be in ones own dwelling for
years and not be recognized.
They have often been known to sting
their best friends; even the hands that
feed them are no ways exempt. For
thousands of years this species of serpent
has been nurtured and cherished with al
most unbounded admiration but its af-
fections are not bound to any one, and no
laws of the land are strong enough to
free us from this terrible scourge. 1t is
frequently bought and sold at enormous
rates, No matter how much people de-
sire to rid themselves Of this nuisance, it
| is constantly near, in some one of its
many forms. 1t causes more tears, more
heartaches, more bloodshed, than any
other living creature. It delights in wars
and rumors of wars; and, though the
thought is sad one, we shall neoer be
free from its poisonous effects, because
people will not apply the simple medi-
cine found in the Golden Rule" thor,
oughly, in all its length and breadth.
Would you see this serpent in its worst
forms? Visit the knots of men that are
gathered on the street corners; on the
tavern steps; at the store or post.office.
If you wish to behold it in its elegance
and beauty, go to the sewing circle, to
the afternoon tea-party, to the evening
social, and see what a smooth, soft voice
1t has, to attract attention. Ali did you
not notice that sharp, forked tongue as
it uttered that last beautifully phrased
sentence, that closed abruptly with, "but
-I was going to tell something, but |
guess I'll wait until another tsme."
The name of this serpent-this honor
! ed, but dishonorable guests ISLANDER.