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To Gentlemen.

Is 1t not time that the effort should be
made to Danish from the conversation of
men who respect themselves that fearful
habit of using prefane words, which has
almost, if the idea is not too horrible for
expression, made itself national charac-
teristic 7 l think that in England there
has been great reform made in this re-
spect: that among the higher classes the
old ways of evil language have been ma
terially changed and the social atmos-
phere purified of at least so much that was
deplorable. Cannot the gentlemen of
American society quietly, by lndivid ual, if
not associated action, break the letters of
way or habit which Is nothing but evil
And if they herald the way. the influence
on all Others may be such, as that out of
the depth of its degradation, American
speech may become clean, and such, as
men may, 10 c.lm moments, think OF
without horror. I commend the sugges-
ton to the quiet thought of the well.bre
men who desire to fiji the complete stand
ard of gentleman ih all things. The
wrong is to-day simply frightful, and the
remedy is before all Of us.-Lentury.
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How Some Books Are Made.

Several of the most eminent firms of
publishers in France, Germany, the United
States, as well as in our own country. en-
ploy a regular staff of wood engravers.
These skilled workmen are constantly en-.
gagged in turning out illustrations, and
many are made irrespective of any accom-
papying letterpress. The bookmaker here
comes upon the scene, and taking the H.
lustrations, he weaves them together in
the form of tales, novels, school-books,
nursery books, illustrated volumes Of ex-
tracts, and great many of what are term
ed drawing-room table books Electrotype
Impressions of wood blocks are sold by one
publisher to another, and by one country
to another. The process of manufacturing
books of this class is usually simple, but
some knack and judgment is required to
hide the art. The number of books that
yearly appear thus written up to or COM
piled to suit existing illustrations would
stonlsh the INITIATED. And vet we can
net ~. afford to scott unreservedly at such
pqqblicatif ms, remembering that the i'm
mortal 'Pickwick Papers' has to be classed
~ his category. Some of the most sue.
cessful and deservedly popular books have
been written under these conditions, and
not one reader in a thousand has guessed
or even limited at the mode of production
The professional bookmaker Frequently
called "hack" by the Phllistines) is
pIoddine, methodicaI, Industrious indiyi.
dual. OF whom the readino-room at the
British Museum generally affords several
interesting specimens. both male and fe-
male. If he have sufficient originality to
propose novel arrangements, happy COM
plnations, and taking titles, he can earn
good livelihood. for at present there is no
limit to the demand in this special direc-
tioH We know of one book-maker alone
WI, up to the present time (he is still
vigorous and productivity, has initiated
over 200 volumes. London Spectator.
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Always Ready.

A few moments after death had taken
place some one remarked on the calmn ess
and tranquility with which Mr.. Stephens
had faced 1t from the first. DR.. Steiner
| said !: ''Such man as Alexander H.
Stephens could have faced any sort of death
with perfect calmness."
Some one asked about his reli gious be-
lief. DR.. Steiner said:
IL was with Mr.. Stephen several years
ago when he was very low-he thought he
was dyinH and was very fearful. l was
going t., Augusta for the night when he
stopped me. He said doctor, want you
to see me die. Except Toombs and my
family think more of you than of any
man on earth. l want you with me when
die agreed to stay with him. Shortly
afterwa'd Rev. DR.. irvine came in. He
said: MIR Stephens, 1 will 60 out and see
Harry and his family. and when come
back. II you have no objection, will read
a chapter in the Bible, and we will have
prayer" Mr.. Stephens said quickly:
~ do object and most decidedly. Ihave
no objection to prayer, for believe in it
but do object to deathbed repentance.
have made it the rule of my life to live
each day as If 1t were going to be my last.
In the heat of politics l may have some-
times forgotten myself. but l am no better
today on my deathbed than I have tried
to be every day of my life, and have no
special preparations to make and no special
pleas to Offer"
THAT was Mr.. Stephen g creed and be-
lief. heard him say on another occasion,
Real prayer means to throw yourself at
the feet of Jesus Christ aud to pray trust
ingly. Ny prayer is the Lords prayer and
the publican's prayer Mr.. Stephens
creed was simple, but it would have suffic-
ed to have carried him without tremor
through the most terrible death struggle.
1t was the rule of bis life to live every day
as II 1t we're to be the last"
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Long Nails,

The Chinese have many peculiar fash
ions and fancies which are remarka-
BILE; and one of the most curious is the in.
dustry with which they cultivate their
anger-nails. They esteem it q good proof
OF mans being gentleman, or at least
one who is not obliged to have recourse to
manual labor to procure his subsistence.
If he has long nails. They sometimes al.
low them to acquire the extraordinary
length Of eight or nine inches. In order
to preserve them from external injury.
each one Of the claws is inclosed in Joint
Of hollow bamboo, so that the hand which
is graced with these st range ornaments is
rendered nearly useless. The Chinese Ia
dies arc particularly attentive to the pres
ervati0n of their nails. which are so.ne-
times an inch or an inch aud half long
on all the dngers. Their texture resem
bles dry quill very much. aud as they
increase in length they curl up at the
edges.
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A Warrior Q Weakness.

Speaking to Maj. W. H. Quincy. who
was once Baltimore politician and chief
of staff of the rebel Gen. Jenkins, he told
me to-day queer incident about Harry
Gilmore. Gilmore was the Mosby of Mary
land, q State which produced a good many
irregular soldiery and freebooters like
Semmes and the French Lady and Booth
Harry Gilmore was giant physically, and
be put himself at the head of small COM
mand of partisans, or guerillas, and fire.
quently raided into Maryland, on one oc-
casion capturing Mai. Gen. Franklin be-
tween Harie-de-Grace and Baltimore. The
rebel cavalry were SO tired, however, that
they fell fast asleep and Franklin escaped
during the night. Quincy says that Gill
more was popular man. with abundant
friends and good impulses, but that he had
a strong propensity for liquor. which kept
him poor. On one occasion some social
institution in Baltimore picked up Gill
more, reformed him, aud for year or two
he did not drink drop. He told Maj
Quincy that on one occasion he came over
to stay in New York, and getting in at an
early hour, he went to his hotel, and felt
an irresistible inclination to have a cock
tail. His conscience and resolution strug-
gled with him hard; still he was on the
point of yielding. 1t seemed to him that
he would give the entire city for that one
drink. Knowing the effect of the first drop
upon his temperament, he felt an agony OF
pain and remorse come upon him anticl-
patively. Finally he rushed to his room.
and fell on his knees at chair, and began
to pray, strong and long, that the Lord
w0nld take out Of his mouth that intense
SThirst, and put Of his mind its insane way
wardness. There knelt man who had
been one Of the toughest soldiers in the
world; some 8 nd rebel who had killed
numbers of men standing eye to eye. and
whose tremendous feats of strength equal
ed the knightly performances of chivalry.
Yet he was as weak as woman under the
propensity to drink. In the midst of his
prayer it suddenly came to him that the
temptation was over, and he took off his
clothes and went to bed instead of going
to the bar-room, and had refreshing
sleep Of about three hours, and when he
got up again he had no disposition for
liquor.-Hath's Letter.
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RAIsIN P1E.-Raisin pie, which is prefer
red by many to grape pie, is made of one
cup of crackers, rolled very fine, one cup
of cold water. the juice and rind of one
lemon, one cup Of raisins stoned and chop
ped very fine, and one heaping teacupful
Of sugar. Beat these thoroughly together
and add one egg the last thing. Bake with
a thin upper and under crust; rub the top
crust with the white Of an egg or with
little milk with sugar dissolved in it :;
bake in moderate oven, but brown the
pie by setting it on the shelf in the oven
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-04-20

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
testify to the most excellent Qualities of Prof
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid As disinfectant and
detergent it is both theoretically and practically
superior to any preparation with which an, ac-
quainted.-N. T. LuProN, Prof Chemistry. ! r.
Darbys Fluid is Recommended by
Hon. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georgia:
Rev. CHAs: F. DEEMS, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers, N. Y;
Jos. LECoNrE, Columbia, Prof, University sc.
Kew. A. j. BATTLE, Prot. Mercer University:
Kew GEO. F. PIERCE, Bishop NJ. E. Church.
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOME.
Perfectly harmless. Used internally OF
externally for Man or Beast
The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and we
here claimed. For fuller information get of your
Druggist pamphlet Or send to the proprietors,
j. 81. ZEILIN & CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADEL PHIA.
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EXCELLENT BEAN SoUP.-Soak a quart
Of black beans over night in clear cold
water drain them we'll the next morning
and put them on to boil five or SIX hours
before dinner, with slice of pork minced
and fried), three large onions, minced and
fried in the pork fat or in butter; carrot
and three potatoes cut into small pieces.
pod of red pepper, salt, a gallon of clear
cold water Let it come slowly to boil
then set it where it may simmer gently
and steadily; keep it we'll skinned Just
before dinner is served, strain and return
to the pot, add pepper and salt if necessary,
and thicken it with a tablespoonful each
of butter and flour worked together to
cream. Let it boil up once and serve.
Some persons like it favored with Wor-
cestershire sauce.
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- llE ~
Graduates !.
MALARIA.

all Contagious Disea.
the Sick should use it fri
never been known to spr
used. Yellow Fever has
black vomit had tai
cases of Diphtheria yield
Feyeredand SiekPer-
sons refreshed and
Bed Sores prevent
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
I'm pure Air made
harmless and purified.
Fc~ Sore Throat it is a
sare cure.
ClsntagiOn, destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilblains, Piles,
Chafings, etc.
rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
it can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipelas cured.
Burns relieved Instantly.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An Antidote for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
/ used the Fluid during
our present affection with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. 1t is
indispensable to the sick
room. VIM. F. SAND
FORD. Eyrie. Ala. r
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FARM AND FIREsIDE.

RULES FOR MANAGING Cows.-To de-
termlne which COWS are best for keeping.
try their milk separately, and weigh the
butter-for sometimes cow NAV give
much milk and little butter, and vice
versa.
Cows should run dry six weeks before
calylng-if MIXED closely towards calvina
the calves will be poorer.
A cow newly come in should not drink
cold water in cold weather, but moderate
ly warm slop. Calves intended for raising
should be taken from the COW within
few days, and they will be less liable to
suck when old. Feed them first with new
milk for time-then skim milk then
sour milk taking care that all changes
shall be gradual, by adding only portion
at first. and add gradually little meal.
l. Calves we'll fed and taken care of, with
quart or two of meal daily during win
ter, will be double the size at two years
they would have attained under common
treatment.
Heifers thus treated may come in at
Two years old, and will be better than neg
lected animals are at three, and one year
of feeding saved.
Hearty eaters are desirable for COWS. and
they may usually be selected while calves.
A dainty calf will be a dainty COW.
Heifers should be accustomed to being
freely handled before calving, and draw
ing the teats. They will not be difficult
to milk. Begin gradually and never startle
them.
In milking cows, divide time as nearly
as practicable between morning and even.
ing, especially at the time of early grass,
that the udder may not suffer.
Persons who milk should keep the nails
cut sbort-animals are sometimes hurt
with sharp nails. and uDjustly charged
with recklessness.
Old COWS should be fattened at fifteen
years. The dairymau, thereto re, who has
fifteen cows, should raise a heifer half
every year to supply the vacancy-if the
herd is thirty COWS. he should raise two
calves, and so forth.
Heifers dried up too early after caIvinp
will always run dry about the same time
in after years; therefore. be careful to
milk closely the first year, until about six
weeks before calving.
Spring cows should come in while yet
fed on hay, and before they are turned to
grass. which will be more likely to prevent
caked bag and milk fever.
Garget or lnaamed udder in cows.-It is
stated on good authority, that whenever
this disease is caused by cold, few drops
of aconite in solution, will soon effect a
cure. 1t is dropped into water. and a
piece of bread then soaked in it and az
piled.
Stabling. experiments show
that stabling mich COWS during an aver
age of northern winters, increases their
milk about one-third. In very severe
weather the milk will be doubled, mild
days less advantage will result.
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peetrp.
Making Up.

Deity the powder she applies
To neck and chin, to face and brow
(Alack, if tho putlic's piercing eyes
Could gaze on the leading lady nswD
First the p,wder, white as snow.
Till the skin takes on the lily hue.
And not a line is left to show
Where time has drawn his pencil through!
Next from its quaint. metallic case
She shakes the rougs-but not too much
And see! straiehtwaY on the lily face
The roses bloom beneath her touch.
No vulgar daub of common red
Is that which beauties her lips
But Just the warm rich tint instead,
Which natures self could scarce eclipse.
And now with dex.rons hand she draws
The eyebrows. arched and delicate,
In strict accord with beauty's laws. IL. j.
Nor curved too much nor yet too straight;
The lashes. then, are penciied dark. e.
And just beneath is tr,ced line
You scarce detect it now, but mark.
How large her eyes, and how they shine!
This mass OF Wavy, golden hair-
She dons IT as she does dress:
IT'S false but what of that7 IT'S fair
Is she who wears it more or less?
Now comes the lacing and he hose.
The butt oning Of dainty shoes.
And the things whereof 70 poet knows
Who cultivates mode st muse.
S. ends the ''making up at last
There stands your Juliet complete;
You know her rosebud days are past.
That when YOU meet her on the street
She looks her nearly tw, score years
You know all this, and yet. just now,
You'd swear she is what she appears
That Times the cheat, and not Der brow!
All. well! IT'S not alone the stage
Where making up" becomes an art;
Throughout life's drama millions wage
A war on Time, and play the part
or Romeo when their locks are gray
How fortunate for these, forsOoth,
If they should find a rou re some day.
So red that it could hide the truth!
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|Diphtheria
Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment Of Diphtheria.
A. -SToLLENwERCK,
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases ofDeath it
should be used about
= the corpse lit will
: prevent any unpleas-
ant smell. asr III
The eminent Ply
sician, j. MARION
SIMS, NJ. D., New
York, says: 81 am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is a
valuable disinfectant. "
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I.f
TheIeadine Scientists of to-day Agree that most
diseases are caused by disorder ed Kidneys or Liver
II, therefore the Kidneys and Liver are kept in
perfect order perfect health will be the result This
truth has only been known short time and for
years people suffered great agony vii hout being able
to find relief. The discovery of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure IN 'rks new era In the
treatment of these troubles. Made from simple
tropical leaf Of rare value it entains Just me NEE ele
these great organs and safely restore and keep
the diseases that pains in the lower part of the
bDdy-for Torpid Liver-Headaches-J anndice-
Dizziness-G Ague-Malarial Fever.
and ali difficulties of the Kidneys, Liver and Urinary
II is an excellent and safe remedy for females dur
ring Pregn ncy. 1t will control Menstruaton and Is
invaIua BILE for LeucorrnGa or Falling OF the Womb
AS Blood Purifier it is unequaed, for it cures the
organs that make the blood.
This Remedy, which has done such wonders. is put
up in the LAR iESr SIZED BOTTLE of any medi-
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all dealers at 81 % per bottle. For Diabetes, en-
quire for WARMERS SAFE DIABETES CURE 1t
II FL. WARNER & CO..
Rochester, Y.
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PR0PHYEAcTIC
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FLUID.
A Household Article for Universal
Family Use.

- - A-Ha = =
For Scarlet and
+ Typhoid Feyers.
Diphtheria, Sail
walton, liberated
/ sore ThroatsS
i Pox, Measles, and
es. Persons waiting on
ely. Scarlet Fever -has
;ad where the Fluid was
cen cured with i after
en- placed The worst
Q it. rt
SMALLPOX
Il al 81 and s
PITTING of Small
lPox PREVENTED
( Amember 6. my FAM
iiy Was taseen with
Small pox II used the
Fiaid tAe patient was
not delirious, was not
pittetl aud was about
the,ho,lse agsin issares
weeks, and no others
had it. II. w. PARK
INsoN, Philadelphia.
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FIRST DAY OF MAY.

ua-ALL PARTIES INDEBTED To NE will
come forward and settle before that time. after
which all of my accounts will be in the hands of
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demanded MIR. Lllburne, in some amaze
ment.
Earning my own living" Polly prompt
~ answered. "And they told me you didn't
like the store snaps, 50 l baked some after
my grandmother's old receipt"
Mr.. Lilburne looked at Polly with the
respect due to a maker of Incompatible
ginger snaps, mingled with chivalrous pity
for desOlate maiden.
'"Miss Polly" said he-''that was what
they called you, wasn't it? ?"
~ "Yes," said Polly. "that's my name. ="
"Perhaps ought to warn you that I'm
going to be little abrupt" said he "but
should like to marry you"
"Uh, dearl" said Polly, starting back in
atnazement; 81 could not think Of such .
thing ~
Eyes, you cam" said Mr.. Lilburne
think of 1t, that's all. Think of 1t for q
week, and then let me know your final
decision. I'm not exactly what the world
eaiiasa gay young lover. but can give you
"a good home and an honest, loving heart.
Your uncle can tell you all about Leonidas
iIilburne. There. won't tease you any
longer Just take my proposal into con-
sideration. that's ALL"
o3l,e went away. and Mary, In her per.
plexity, went in among the aour-barrels,
and took counsel with Uncle BiRRs.
"Uncley,' said she, "wEat am Ito dos"
my dear" said the good man, stroking
her head with houry. vet not unkindly.
hands, s'what do you think? Could you
learn to like him Y"
81 think so," confessed Mary, With
Aowagaat Dyes. .."ue ispoke 10 pleasantly
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
For the +. 4 NJ. Household.
An April Incident.

How calm, how pleasant is the day, over
all sweet Peace now reigns,
Warm sunshine tempts Us all TO play
her best humor Nature teicns,
Basking i'll the cheering sunlight, chill
dren, three, are by my side.
One cries out The day is so bright.
mother let Us take a ride"
Hitch the pony to the buggy, get the
one without top,
lis not wet. not even foggy, we will
ride and viii not stop
Till we reach the fragrant forests see
the flowers growing wild,
See above little birds nests; they'll be
there-the weather's mild.
II know the flowers cannot stay, hiding
in the cold dark ground;
Like us. they must come out and play.
when the sun shines all around"
On the children plan and prattic, on
drive the gentle gray.
On the wheels now roll and rattle, far
into the wooded way.
Then we stop and gather flowers, many
more than we can take;
No one guards these woodland bowers
rich and poor can ,arlands make.
Homeward now we turn our faces
children hid by many a flower;
Forth from woods, the horse now races
right into an April shower.
Few at first. now thicker. thicker. down
the raindrops. patter beat
On the horse trots, quicker, quicker
thankful we for steed so fleet.
Hark. | hear the distant thun, 'er, nearer
comes the roar;
See black clouds are cleft asunder, vivid
lightning flashes DER.
Deafening thunder. roaring. crashing
helped by rushing. whistling wind
Binding lightning, blazing. flashing :
where find more bcwiidering din:
Meath the flowers. there is sobbing; siN
bright eyes are raining tears;
| Quick. three little hearts are throbbing;
think you theirs were childish fears
Forth from flowers comes voice ''Wt
forgot to say our prayers.
Waiting not to make choice, Now
lay me ends the scares-
Now Faith has cheered three little
hearts; all clouds from them ar,
| lifted.
Soon too the clouds o'erhead departs
! by breezes onward dritted.
Is life not like an April day, no joys, nc
sorrows lasting?
Are not dark grief's, bright pleasure:
sway, both strengthened by con
tra-ting:
Is there nought for grief's assauging
To unveil her cloudcd form?
Who can help when storms are raging
if not He that rules the storm:
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y. c., WEDNESDAY. APRIL IL. 1888

pudding. Put your good receipts to
gether aud publish ln book form.
! y im porte, 10 come again aud oftener
/ Tel luc hat you see and hear a. YOU
7 20 On.
! Don't YOU all wish Mrs. G. T. ;.
would loiu he household Sometime
I from her tied pen would certainly be
appreciated Her words Of interest and
adyIre are remembered ~ more than
ne giri in North IarohnA | speak u
tne luut : L.a.es to!a-aa. ~ the y. e.
| Pcs ,sfts. ~ ~eyeral years ago.
u lie, ltAlnk a good cipe for HaI
piutSs jul1 be to tort-t self and try {,
make others happy The past reca
uIany thlnAs 10 make u unhappy
Kind worls left un>aid, deeds OF 10Y,
neglected,
in> committed while conscience sle &,
Promises made but never kept
But We can profit by experience and
fl the future With kinine>S ana uusel
lsnuess Be mole taithtul to our God
auI to thp,e whom he has ,rt, TO u~
Some derive h4pp,ue>, from au,icIpatIuT
buI uear approaches make the prospr,t
iess
Some from triumph aud applause, bu
1t is a more exquisite delight TO say
yourself you haze done well than TO hear
the whole human race pr cnounce ~,
glorious. OUTSIDER.