The weekly Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1872-190?, 1873-06-14
HOUSEHOLD.


the instant green blind just opened lit
tie way, and by the gaslight glimpse of
pair of brilliant eyes, and flutter of some
thing white, and a bird toned voice softly
said:
who's there?
It's me-" was the brief response.
The eyes and the futter disappeared from
the window like stars in cloud, and we al
most fancied, as we passed on, we could hear
the pattering of two little feet upon the
stairs, winged with welcome.
1t was trife it all happened in an in
slant, but it haunted us for an hour.
It's me! Amid the jar of the great city
those words fell upon the quick ear aloft,
and met glad response.
It's me! And who was "me? The pride
of hearts life, no doubt the tree a vine
was clinging to; the Defender of the
Faithful, in the best sense of the word.
It's me! Many there are who would give
half their hearts, and more than half the hope
in them, for one such recognition in this
wide, wide world. On change, in the d.
rectory, at the post-office, he was known as
A. b. c., Esq, but on that threshold, and
within those walls, its me and nothing more;
and what more is there one would love to
be?
Few of all the hearts that beat so wildly,
sadly, slowly, but can recognize true soul
amid the din and darkness of the world in
that simple IFS me! AS if he said =
"Now am nothing to all the world,
For l am all the world to thee"
The SUBTLE INFLUENCE OF DREss.-DIt-
ferent articles of dress possess moral quali-
n n xUhIn hnU
sciously to the wearer, impose upon him.
No human being can help being sassy in
a jaunty hat while the very sasslness" Is
modified or increased by its inclination. A
smooth, silken tile induces caution, but
man is naturally reckless in what is termed
a SLOUGH. A trained dress not only evokes
vanity but hate, but short dress renders
one at peace with all mankind, that is, mas
much as the length has influence. OF couIse
short dress may be so made or decorated
as to awaken the most bitter and revengeful
feelings. 1t is possible to be meek and low
ly in grand toilet, but it is not probable.
The addition Of cane to an ordinary cos
tune brings out supercliousness, and fan
distills the very essence of coquetry. A
stiffly -starched collar calls for dignity, but
no human being would dream Of being i'm
posing, of gazing with silent contempt of
awning with glance, when he has only
wilted rag about his neck.-HeGrh and
Home.
DRIED FLowERs.-Hdrpe7''s Bdzdr says
that there are many of our brillant-colored
fowers-such as dahlias, pansies, pinks, ger
aniums. sweet William, carnations, gladioli,
etc.-which may be preserved so as to re-
tain their colors and look well for years.
White flowers will not answer well for this
purpose, nor any very succulent plants, as
hyacnths or cactuses. Take half-shallow
dishes of sufficient depth to allow of cover
ing the plants ali inch deep with sand. Get
the common white sand, such as is used for
securing purposes cover the bottom of the
dish itself with layer of the sand, about an
inch deep, and then lay IN the flowers, with
their stems downward, holding them firmly
in place while you sprinkle sand over them,
until all the interstices between the petals
are completely filed and the whole flower
buried out of sight.
A broad dish will accommodate quite a
number allowing sufficient sand between.
Set the dish in dry, warm place, where
they will dry gradually and at the end of a
week pour off the sand examine them. If
there is any moisture in the sand, it must be
dried before using again, or fresh sand may
be poured over them in the same manner as
before. Some flowers require weeks to dry
perfectly, while others will become sufficient
ly so to put away in a week or ten days. By
this simple process flowers, ferns, etc, are
preserved in their natural shape, as well as
in their natural colors, which is far better
than to press them in books. When ar
ranged in groups and mounted on card, or
in little straw baskets, they may be placed
in deep frame under glass.
EGGS IN CASE OF TRoUBLE.-The white
OF an egg is said to be a specific for fish
bones sticking in the throat. 1t is to be-
swallowed raw, and will carry down a bone
easily and certainly. There is another fact
touching eggs, which it will be well to re-
member. When, as sometimes by accident.
corrosive sublimate is swallowed, the white
of one or two eggs taken will neutralze the
poison, and change the effect to that of a
dose of calomel. ,,s,, SO, e..
PRESERVING 1MEar AND FISH BY SUGAR.
To preserve fish by sugar, open them and
rub the sugar in, in the same manner as salt.
leaving it there for few days If the fish
is intended for long keeping, keep dry after
this, taking care to expose new surfaces to
the air frequently. Fish preserved in this
manner will be found, when dressed. much
superior to what has been cured by smoke
or salt For salmon of six pounds weight,
a tablespoonful of brown sugar is sufficient
How TO GET ALONG. Don't stop to tell
stories in business hours.
If you have place of business. be found
there when wanted
No man can get rich by sitting around
stores and saloons.
Never " fool" in business matters.
Have order, system, regularity,a and prompt
ness.
Do not NEEDLE with business Won know
nothing of.
Do not kick every one in your path.
More miles can be made in day by 90
ing steadily than by stopping.
Pay as you go.
A man OF honor respects his word as ba
does his bond.
Help others when you can, but never o;vo
what you can not afford to, simply because
it is fashionable
Learn to say No. No necessity of snan-
ping 1t out dog-fashion, but say it firmly and
respectfully.
Use your own brains rather than those IF
others. '' Vi
Learn to think and act for yourself.
Keep ahead rather than behind the times
Young men, cut this out, and if there ha
any folly IN the argument, let us know.