The Placer herald., 1872-11-16
HOUSE AND FARM.

whose nrSt care, tIteT uuiy W Oou, 10 !"
make them happy--wives who strive to make
themselves, intellectually, worthy eampan-
ions for the husbands they admire and re-
spect, as well as love-whose highest arabi-
ton is to be true, Christian companions
why is il that these husbands, otherwise
kind and affectionale, will, night after night,
leave their homes, to seek the companionshlp
of Indifferent men in town, there idly dis
cussiug elections, cts , until twelve, one, two,
three, yes, four clock in the morning, ectu-
ally deflauding their wives of one of their
holiest, most sacred rights?
O, could these husbands but see mo lie
hearts of those they hold dearest; see the
anxiety with which they watch their coming
as night draws near; the cruel suspense as
hour after hour passes b. and no husband
yet, until, finally, too sad for conpanionship
with others, they seek Their rooms, each
there to ponder, again and again, "W by,
why is it that have not the attractions to
call him home?" Could he thus see into
her heart, would he SO fill it with anguish
for the husks Of pleasure that he finds il
town?
Is it wonder that some women-yes low
ing, aflecti nate wiyes-so cheated Of their
domestic happiness, should seek TO indemni
fy themselves with the glittcrng promises Of
"Woman's Rigbtism % Others, keeping
true 10 God-giyen principles, strive by affec-
tionate remonstrlnces to win their husbands
to them.
Husbands, you hold the power, while we
your wives, your lruest friends, can only
plead and pray. May God hear my prayer,
that he for whom this is written will read,
feel, and amend,
How 1Egzs ARE KILLED BY LIGHTNNG.-
All who have examined a tree which has
been destroyed by "thunderbclt" will lave
noticed not only how the layers Of wood have
been shattered and separated into strips, as
if full of wind shakes, but also the dryness,
hardness, and bitterness of the wood, as ii
had been through the process Of curing in g.
kiln. This is attributed to the instantaneous
reduction Of the sap-the moisture Within
the wood-nto steam. Whel this moist
ure is abundant, as in May or early jane,
the amount and force Of the steam not only
bursts and separates the layers and fibers,
but rends the trunk in pieces or throws a
portion Of it, down line Of greatest power
or of least resistance. And when the amount
of steam thus suddenly generated is less,
owing to the drier condition of the stem from
continual evaporation and leaf exhaation,
there may be no external trace Of the light
ming stroke; yet the leaves will wiher within
few days showing that the stem has been
rendered 3nrap pable Of conveying supplies, and
the tree VI III either partially or entirely die.
Still lighter discharges may be conducted
down the moist stem, without any lesion or
hurt. -Buildtug Netcs.
How LONG SHOULD NAN ANLIvE.-Accord
ing to Professor Faradav, the crime Of sui
eide is very common in this age of Jhe world,
and he mtimates that all who die under one
hundred years Of age may he charged with
sef-murder. Providence having originally
intended m N to live century, would allow
him to arrive at that advanced period if he
did not kill himself by eating unwholesome
food, allowing himself to be annoyed by tri-
fies, giving license TO passions, and exposing
himself to accident. Flourn advanced the
theory that the duration of life is measured
by the time of growth. When once the bones
and cpip.,ysis are united, the body grows no
more, and it is at twenty years this union is
effected in man. The natural termination of
life is five moves from the several points.
Man being twenty years in growing, lives
five times twenty years, that Is to say, one
hundred years; the camel is eight years in
growing, lives five times eight wears, that is
10 say, forty years; the horse is FIVE years in
growing, and lives twenty-five years, and 50
with other animals.
How TO TELL A COOP OX--A good OK
should have a long, lean face and bright ha-
zcl eyes, which show copability 10 receive
instructions and disposition TO obey it. Large
nostris denote the capacity of the OK to work
denote lazness Full breast, straight back,
wide ribs, by which is meant the ribs that
round out nearly as wide as the hip bones,
and wide gambril are evidences Of strength.
Straight knees, broad toes pointing straight
forward, show an OK can travel on hard road
or pavement. They should be well matched
especially in disposition and speed.
TEACH YouR CuuDREN.-Il children could
be taught few simple rules about avoiding
drafts, changes from heavy to light clothing,
sitting down in a cool room when perspirins
freely, after exercise, and SO forth, what
vast amounts of money would be saved il
doctors bills. But such things are not
taught to children, hence they are TO be
learned as adults later on IN life. generally tC
their sorrow
SToNE-ooLoRED WASH In reply to youl
correspondent, ga. B., Reading, Pa, ask
ing for recipe for a durable stone-colored
wash suitable for fences, can give him one
apparently as durable as stone, or at least,
more durable than oil paint which used at
the same time on another building. paint
ed a board fence and Il rough out-huildne
two years ago, and it is nearly as good to-
day as it was when finished and it costs
comparatively nothing. The fence is a com
mon, rough board fence, with a cupboard
nailed on the top: and have leaned on ,hc
fence hundred times, and it will not sol