New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20

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nee. as that of ignorance which refuses to be en-
lghtened In this case the mush spirit has no
for existence and assign for its persistent
refusal 10 be guided by the rnles OF commonscnse.
This spirit Of ignorant obstinacy which one repeat
edly meets itself merely for the sake Of being
the opposite side. for the frivolous purpose of gain
ing a little attention. All this is annoying and
eXaspcrltlng but IL the victims of the whims aud
erotchets Of an ignorant person lose temper they
are likely to. everything is lost The selfcOnceit OF
stupidity has bounds, and there is little chance OF
reducing persons Of inferior intellect to after
You have exhibited such weakness. 1t Is much more
llhely that they will take advantage OF your folly
There is only one way OF dealing with the perverso
obstnacy of the stupid. That Is TO ignore it, count
it nothing and refuse to notice II. In dealing
with servants IL is necessary to make your Command
law in your house, to consider dsobedence in trning
matter INSTRUMENTATION, and rule by the gentest and
yet with the frmest hand. Servants are happier
in a family where the discipline is absolute where,
they 60 mechanically from one task 10 another
and always receive their recreation hours al
the same time. Some women
train themselves into system like this, and such must
submit to the inevitable evils Of confusion and anarchy
There is all the difference between peace AMI rest and
continual contention in the difference between a well
disciplined servant and who is allowed 70 oppose
her opinions to those Of her mistress. We very
apt to be weak I'm these matters in this country, to
give the inch and be astonshed when the maid
promptly reaches for the ell. In exact proportion,
the Judgment is weak the prejudice is strongn
Whim and superstition with ignorant people take the
place Of the Judgment There T. not the slightest
in reasoning with a person who asserts that she has
been cured Of cancer BY quaking grass Demon
strate TO her that her was merely common
ulcer; that nature the best Of doctors and nurses,
cured il and that the foolish stew of 1uaking grass
that she used only warm soothing poultice that
bread and milk and hundred other things would have
been equally good she will probably be Of the same
opinion still The arguments used do not reach her.
They thrown away, and it is folly to waste words
over the matter. She will relate the wonderful
euro to the very next person who will listen 10 her.
Wise people. those who make il their business to
learn from experience are very glad to receive nforma-
ton, and IL is in exact proportion 10 their ability 20
reject the chaI from the wheat and make of the
wheat that people demonstrate their wisdom There
Is happy medium between AFFECT credulty and
mulsh refusal TO receive ideas. II all people
were possessed Of intelligence enough to take this
position and would use wisely what knowledge they
possess in adopting methods Of thought and work,
there would be little trouble. THIS IDEAL state has,
however, been reached by few
At the time Of housekeeping make il a rule to IN
spect everything in the way Of the fitting and furniture
OF the house. II there Stats out Of the blinds
the blinds arc out Of order In any way, have them
repaired. Look ut the locks and bolts and sec that
everything Is in order that the keys In place and
move easily in the lock- Sometimes when lock is
stiff few drops OF kerosene oil viii make ID all right
II there cracked window panes do moi wait till
they come oct themselves. but have them repaired now
Look at the cane-bottomed chairs and have new seats
put In them " they need Il. IL Is saving Of money
and endless annoyance to have articles out of repair
promptly mended they can be of service.
fondu is preparation Of eggs cheese and butter.
parnesan cheese is very often used in o fonda but
any good cheese will do Crate two of cheese