The age-herald., 1898-03-16

There are so many commonplace incl dents that arise in every household that the newspapers have long ago found a fruitful field for their comic supplements Just what the man who writes jokes would do if the head of the family had never lost a collar button is question that will never be decided, not even by arbitration. The man who lost the first collar button uncon- sciously raised for himself a monument He had greatness thrust upon him. The losing of keys comes next in the list of incidental worries.
 In a household in = street the other day one of these commonplace incidents oc- cured which are as trivial as losing the morning papers. The oldest girl in the family had often expressed her views on the subject of losing keys. She had no patience with anyone who could not keep up with ones own keys. Her mamma al- lowed her to have opinions. She also al- lowed her the benefit of an experience by going out of town and turning over the
 keys to the girl. The girl kept up with the keys the first two or three days, and was congratulating herself on her ingenuity in this requisite of housekeeping. Finallyxshe missed one of the Keys that was needed below stairs. The ebony parsonage had issued an order for baking powder or something, without which the cooking pro- cess would fall fiat. search was begun. The girl sat down to think where she had been when she last remembered having the key in her possession. "Lor' chile," said her black mammy, 'I seed yo' burnin' papers wid yo' lef' han an hit Friday. I has a persintment yo' don burn dat key up."
 The girl gave her head a little toss. Nanny" she said, there Is little pink ribbon tied to the key. I would have seen it."
 For several hours the family were press ed into service looking for the key. The grocer had been telephoned. The ebony parsonage was beating biscuits. The black mammy was out sitting ashes. Presently she walked in, placid smile brightening her kindly old face.
 "Lor' chile," she said, Tor. chile, when yo' nanny has a persintment, 'tain't no use ter 'spute bout hit. I lowed dat key wuz in dat ash bar'l.
 She held the key in her broad palm. Tn this town of women's clubs there are not many women who are not in some way identified wfe4s>club work and club interests There is a charming and enthusiastic club woman, whose husband is noted for his per sistent opposition to women's clubs. My wife," he began not long ago, belongs to at least dozen organizations. She has been president, vice-presidert and on down through the entire list of offices. She simply could not exist without her clubs. Now, am not complaining about it. This is a free country. If she wants to belong to clubs I am not going to say that she shall not. She may have a life member ship if she wants it. Her friends are club women. It is congenfal atmosphere for her. But I am opposed to so much of this club business. If had my way, would do away with the whole thing. I would be glad if my wife would resign from every club organization. am not one of those men who wants his wife to write essays and biographies just because every other woman does. What the next-door neigh bor does Is a matter of consequence to me. Every woman in the block can have a club meeting every day. It would not make any difference to me. I would think my wife was that much better off if she did not go. I don't believe in these ever lasting and innumerable long -winded clubs.''
 DO you belong to any organization?" some one inquired.