Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-04-07

till they are caught in the net. There's
always time enough to boast-wait
little longer. Don't throw away dir
ty water till you have got clean. Keep
on at scraping the roads till you can
get better work, for the poorest pay
is better than none, and the humblest
office is better than being out of en-
ployment. Always give up the roads
to bulls and madmen, and never fight
with coal HEAVIER or contend with a
base character, for they will be sure
to blacken you. Nobody is more like
an honest man than thorough rogue.
When you see a man with a great
deal of religion displayed in his shop
window. you may depend upon it he
keeps very small stock of it within.
WONDERFUL PHENOMENA IN
DAKOTA.
A letter dated Arvilla, Dakota,
February 4, says, "Although mirages
are common here. especially in the
winter, some threeA weeks ago one
was seen rivalling any I have ever
beheld. 1t lasted from sunrise until
noon. In every direction there were
constant changes one minute OBJ
jects seemed inverted; barns, hous-
es, fences, cattle and in fact every
thing visible on the ground, appeared
above us. Again they would spread
broader and father away, and again
come quite near. Objects far off
were brought to sight. Last night
we had a very singular and beautiful
sunset. Just as the sun disappeared
below the horizon the western sky
was one flame of red-gold, and from
the sun came a far more brilliant
flame; in fact, a broad ribbon of
fire entirely distinct from the general
color. AS night began to settle
down. hues of green and blue ap-
peared, producing something of an
auroral effect. / will not weary you
with what at best would only be a
tame description, but will tell you of
the last wonder. Often have I heard
people speak of wild nights and wild
effects at sea; but two evenings ago
occurred the widest scene | ever saw
on land. At this season the prairie
is one vast plain of snow-a level
white which at times is CHASTITY. The
moon was not qnite half full and
was about two hours from setting,
and the heavens in that quarter were
black with crowds. From the moon,
up and down, was ribbon of light,
and on each side, at equal distances,
were two more like sun dogs. Many
persons went out to see the sight and
rel urned with tremor of fear! On
the morrow came heavy storm"
"Try to be self-helpful. People
who are always waiting for help may
wait long time, as a general thing.
A little assistance, little influence,
is not to be had by asking, but there
is always something one can do him
self. Do it, whatever it is, with a
will. If a young lady, don't sit
still and hope rich man will marry
you, while your aged father tolls for
your daily bread. Learn how to help
yourself, and take care of yourself
as much as possible. Rather be one
who does things for others, than one
who must have things done for you.
Two hands, two feet, strength and
sight-these ought to enable you to
dispense with help while you are
young and vigorous. Men who can
defy adverse circumstances, and can
earn living in any quarter of the
world in which they are dropped
down; who can roll up their sleeves
and set to work at almost anything
that offers; and who can sew on
| their own buttons and make them
selves cup of tea when deprived of
the help of womankind, are the ones
who are really Independent. The
most helpful women are the kindest
and truest and as for a man, never
trust him in any capacity if he has
not with him the true spirit of inde-
pendence, without which neither
strength nor sweetness may be hoped
for. In the battle of life there is
but one way to succeed-fght it out
yourself. Give the helping hand
when you may. Take it, if in some
sore strait it is offered, freely, but
never ask for it. Be independent,
as far as may be if you would honor
yourself, or be honored by others, or