Evening Star Newspaper, November 5, 1881, Page 7

HOME MATTERS. BOME GOOD RECIPES—HINTS TO YOUNG WOMEN —HOUSE DECORATIONS, ETC., ETC. To Penrume Lixex.—Rose leaves dried In the shade, cloves beaten to a powder, mace Seraped. Mix them together, and put the com- Position into bags. A Save Ruxe to follow when breaking eggs is to break each in a saucer by itself, to make sure that it is fresh, and not run the risk of Spoiling the dish you are making by putting in a bad ezg. Corn Caxes that are nice for breakfast are made of one quart or flour, one pint of meal, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder, one tea- Spoonful of sugar, three tablespoonfuls of melt- ed lard, sweet milk enough to make a thin bat- ter; add salt enough to suit your taste. Cuovotate Caramets.—One cup of sweet milk, one cup of molasses, half a cup of grated chocolate, a piece of butter the size of a walnut; stir constantly and let it boil until it is thick, then turn it out on buttered plates; when it be- gins to stiffen mark it in squares, so that it will break readily when culd. Caxary Bros witu Lice.—Lately I was told by a friend to take a piece of hollow cane, (such as is used in Japanese fans or handles and sticks of Japanese parasols.) to cut two or three notehes on one side. soas to make an openingto the center, and use ad of the ordinary bar or perch on which the bird roosts. I did it. and in the morning took it out when I cleaned the eaxe, knocked the end on the table, and was i for my trouble by seeing hundreds of wall, red lice which had so bothered my poor bird. This continued will entirely rid our of his distressing e . Occasionally the should be immersed in boiling hot water, to kill all that may not be shaken out. Times. ALMoxapE.—T have used this oceasionaliy for | Patients suffering from slight inflammatory dis- | eases. Blanch three ounces of sweet almonds, and add two bitter almonds—not ounces, or you WV. ¥ will ms it bitter and decidedly unwholesome. ‘To blanch almonds all you have to do is to pour scalding water on them, and then throw them into cold water, when the peel can be taken off; — three almonds in a stone mortar, adding time to time a few drops of rose water; put the almonds, pounded smooth, in a pint of clear spring water; let them remair six hours, stirring occasionally; then strain and sweeten with sugar, or, what is better, with 51 candy. It is not a stimulant, yet slightly vishing, and nt to an ill person. ‘ork Times. A Hivt To Youxe Wowex.—Many a gitl is ¢areless as to how much money a young man spends for her. Three and five dollars for a horse and carriage he can poorly afford, perhaps, yet she will go with him week after week, with Ro particular interest in him, unmindful, ap- ntly, whether he earns the money or takes from his employer's drawer. He makes her expensive presents. He takes her to a concert, in going to which usually, save for her pride and his gallantry, a horse-car ride for ten cents would be far wiser than a carriage ride for sev- eral dollars. A young man respects € young woman all the more who is careful of the way in which he spends his money, and will not per- mit too much to be used for her. A thoughtful and well-bred girl will be wise about these mat- ters.— Woman's Journal. How to Make Lasens Stick To Try.—An exchange gives from German sources these methods of making labels adhere to tin: 1. Soft- en good glue in water: then boil it with strong Vinegar. and thicken the liquid during boiling with fine wheat flour. so that a paste results. 2, Starch-paste, h which a little Venice turpen- tine has been incorporated while it was warm. 3. Paint solution of tannin over the spot, let dry. and then affix the labei previously gum- med and moistened. Another very good metho is a dilute solution of white gelatine, or, better still, of isingda Its stre h should not be more than one in 20, and it may be ap- Plied by fa pencil or sponge. It has this ad . that labels applied to the sur- face 1 do not adhere permanently at onc y be slid about long enough to per- mit their proper adjustment and straightening. A Prerry Cam which costs very little can | be made by using for foundation one of the cheap. but strong, light wood rocking chairs | that are sold everywhere for from one to two et, to cover the seat and back. some a s (all-wool because that will y effective, if it_matches sts well with the other appointments of the room; on this canvas transfer or em- simple design; for instance, but- d cut from cretonne a if you choose ith shaded presery- al design, or you may draw on paper some of the quaint Kate Green- Sway outline pictures and work them on your canvas. Across the front of the seat put some 4. Worste| fringe, matching the color of the cover- ing; finish at the top with bows of ribbon tied around the outer post of the chair.—. Y. Post. Serrixe Frerr TREES IN THE FaLL.—Not- withstanding the advice often given to set fruit trees iu the fall, our observation is against the Practice. It works very mnch like this in most cases: In ordinary lands, when set in the fall, dry winds evaporate all the moisture limbs and trunk, and when the ground is soft loosen the roots in the soil, or if on ciay soil the frost heaves them out because the roots have no hold, and the result is a total failure. If the trees must be moved or delivered in the fall we would much prefer to bury them totally | in dry soil and set in the spring, and should expect better results from so doing; ané we apply this also to small fruits, except, perhaps, strawberries, and they should be set early of they als i do better to wait till spring. Wh “round is settled and in condition to 7 is the best time to plant trees of all | kinds, sad then, if well put in and cared for the first season, the greatest trouble is over.—Ex- change. How to Provipr ror 4 Lirr.e Compaxy.— It is not so very hard to have a little company to | tea or to spend the evening if one only knows how to plan her work, and does not attempt to erowd too much in one day. Ifthe cake ismade the day before it will be fresh enough, and if you are so unfortunate as not to be entirely suc- cessful in making or baking, you still have time to remedy this trouble by trying ag: is to be a part of the supper. the chicken May be Prepared in the morning, and then late in the afternoon the dressing may be prepared and the salad mixea. When it is in the dish and ready for the table, wet a clean cloth in vinegar and lay over the top; this will keep it moist, and it will not lose its flavor by standing. If you are to have sandwiches, they may be buttered early, and a damp cloth laid over them. Have the disnes and silver ready and put in a/ convenient Where you can get them with and trouble of countin: Silver may ped and table-cloth and napkins laid aside days before. Above all, after having done these things do not worry: ik over all the times fouare been out to tea, and you will hardly able to recail a single time where anything went very badly. Avoid confusion; if any one is to help you, be she servant or friend, let her distinctly understand what her duty is to be, 80 that you will not interfere with each other,’ A few experiments will convince you of the good sense of these directions.—N. ¥. Post. Hovss Drcoratioys.—One must have gen- uine artistic taste to furnish @ room in accord- ance With the idea of the period, and among the most important questions are ‘the draperies and the harmony of colors and styles. Very pretty fabrics are shown in silk and wool in Per- sian patterns, beginning as low as Cheaper still, but artistic in taste and yery serviceable, are materials woven of the “ramie” fiber, which closely resembles silk, or of a kind of kemp known as jute. These vary in prices ac- cording to the quality and richness of the Nor are cretonnes despised by even well-to-do people. and most beautiful designs are to be had inthem. The decoration of walls is the most essential part of the furnishing of a room—it is the ground work of the picture. Each style of furniture exacts a partis kind of wall hanging. When there are paintings the adornment of ‘the wall must be very lizht. If the hangings are dark the must be light, and if the carpet is dark then the hanings should be light. The lightest carpets are those which soil least. It is the style in Paris to cover everything Ina room with flowered materials. The walls, furniture, tables, mantelpieces and even pictures are half veiled drapery of this sort. Ever ing-room has an easel. sometimes of very handsome carved i: sometimes the easel is covered with dra- Peries of velvet, silk or plush, adorned with ‘These draperies are full and the are raised by “cordeliéres.” The linings are of silk, matching the general coloring of the material saviowsd, or ina different hue, but always opty Bek the goods. The most impoztont point in Selection of colors for one to choose neutral tints not clashing nor with the hangit of the Teom. Wen ntnmnes cee, on ‘the easel it gives the whole room an artistic air, ‘end tue draperies lend a zenerai etivct of rich Rews.— Philadelphia Times. | sheltered by a hedge of cedars ai WINDMILL GRANGE. The windmill tossed its arms unceasingly, moved by the faintest breath of breeze. It was @ fanciful and quite useless modern affair, made gay with patriotic coloring of red, white and blue, very different from its old-iashioned and ungainly predecessor. For in the days when Windmill Grange was almost a wilderness the hill upon which the house stood and the valley below were covered with forests, through which the wild deer gamboled, the bearsroamed and the wolves howled; and as there was no place for obtaining provisions near, the ungainly windmill which gave the farm itsname had been wont to grind corn for food. The sight that met the eye of Russell North, however, as he rode leisurely along the road which wound at the foot of the hill was any- thing but the wild one we have pictured. He saw a handsome country seat set upon ahigh hill, the southern exposure of which was divided into smooth sloping fields upon which the grass and grain were waiving. The house—gabled, picturesque and rambling—fronted the south. To the westward trailed an arm of the forest to protect the house from the fierce wind. To- ward the east, but standing a little way from the house to avoid the shelter of the trees, tow- ered the windmill, the breeze which twirled it 80 constantly stopping to rock in the graceful bows of a venerable elm, and to sigh a moment. through a pine tree ‘ere it came to tossthe arms of the mill. a A sharp curve in tne road—for It was all curved somewhat—brought Russell near the windmill, and he now saw that between the windmill and the house stood a rustic well, and, standing near by it, yet half beneath the wind- mill's sheltering arms, stood a girl with a pretty pink and white face, which was shaded with something which appeared more like a frown than the trace of sorrow, though she was at- tired in deep mourning. He studied the face as he rode slowly near; it was neither strong look- ing nor noble in expression or mold, vet it was undeniably pretty, and it interested him greatly, partly from the fact that it was the first erace- ful woman's face he had seen for some days past. Hehad been out on a hunting and fish- ing excursion with some gentlemen friends in the vicinity, and, though he had enjoyed it, he was growing a little tired; and, to-day, being out ona foraging expedition and to get the mail from the neighboring village, the home- like air of the Grange, and the woman's face were both attractive, since they contrasted so strongly with the scenes of the past few days. He had been riding far, and was tired and thirsty—why not ask for'a draught of water? and reining up his horse, he lifted his hat and ——_ ear pars but I d ms our lon, but Tama T anc have ridden for some distance ee the wood. Iam very a drink of water!” “Certainly,” she answered, the frown disap- pearing, and a smile dimpling her face instead. “Please come into the house and I will see that you have other refreshments.” “Thanks,” he answered, the thought of eating and drinking in this picturesque spot—at a table, too, after the past two weeks of roughing es @ temptation too strong to be with- stood. “I only fear I should trouble you in doing 20.” thirsty; may I trouble you for “On the contrary, it is a great relief to see a strange face occasionally, and if you accept my invitation, I shall be your debtor, for the loneli- ness of the place is terrible to me.” “You are alone, then,” glancing at her mourn- ing dress as he dismounted from his horse. “Quite so, except for the company of amaiden aunt. I haye recently lost my parents, sir.” “Indeed!” in a surprised and sympathetic tone, as though it caused him the deepest sor- row. She was leading the way to the house; Russell walked beside her, and as they neared it he se- cured his horse and then paused a moment to look upon the beautiful pnery which sur- rounded the house on every side—of lake, hill, valley, forest and plain—the wind waves in the «rain and the cloud shadows passing over mak- ing a panorama grateful to the sigit. He turned into the house without further remark, and was presented to a mild-looking, but rather grave middle-aged lady, asa traveler who was stop- ping for an hour's rest. Refreshments were im- mediately forthcoming, and through this aunt Russell learned that the young girl's name was Rachel Sidney; she had but one brother, who was only content with roving over the world. It was strange. the old lady said, fur the elder Sidneys were quiet and content to live at Windmill Grange for a century, ever since the land was new, but both Rachel and her brother heartily disliked the place, having no pride in keeping it as the home- Stead of the Sidney family. The brother had been provided for in other ways, but the Grange was Rachel's portion. It was a goodly place, but she was determined to sell it, for then she would remove at once to a neighboring city. The near station was the Grange, and it would be just the thing fora country residence for some city gentleman who had a large family of chil- dren and the means to buy the place. Did Mr. North—for Russell had long ere .this presented his card—know of any such? The thought struck Russell that the autumn was scarcely the time of year for purchasing a country residence, ang it would, in all proba- bility, be some time before a purchaser could be found who would be willing to pay what the place was really worth. “I don’t know of any one,” he said; “but I will bear the thing in mind when I return tothe city, and if I can be of any service to you in the matter I shall be most haj py to render it.” “Oh, if you only would!” exclaimed Rachel, in a beseéching tone. ‘How much longer do you remain in the country, Mr. North?” “A week,” he said, lifting his eyes to scan once more the young girl's face and figure. a jowever, am growing rather tired of this diver. sion. Téannot tell you how grateful to me has foe this home-like meal, after days of camp life.” Then you must come often and join us at meal-time,” she said quickly. ‘We shall pe lad to have you come—shall we not, Aunt lary? 1c, M¥e shall, indeed,” responded her aunt, cor- there was little in the way of mutual attraction, except a desire upon botn sides for ‘ht gain. Russell was secretly weary of the spot; he had hungered for home-like accommo dations, and felt that an occasional stolen hour at the Grange, when he came to the vill: upon errands for the camp, would prove exceedingly agreeable. Rachel was anxious for some means of killing time at first, and later she began to hope that through this chance visttor she might dispose of the Grange, which she felt to be a millstone around her neck—the one thing which ained her from the gay life of the city, which sh € coveted. “Thank you both,” Russell said, “for your kind hospitality;” and there was something in his manner which gave great earnestness to his words and made them fall sincerely upon the ea “I would be glad to linger longer now, but Imust hurry to perform my errands there but if you will not think ft too great an intru- sion, I will stop an houror two on my return to- morrow evening.” “We will welcome you gladly,” Rachel said, and there was a smile upon her lips, in her eyes, and dimples in both cheeks and chin. rho smile Russell took in the light of a reve- ion. “It would take but a trifle to make that girl very fond of me,” he thought as he rode away. There were letters for himself and friends. On one his name was written in a graceful woman's hand; there were two letters addressed in a sim- ilar hand in his inner coat pocket. He had opened these rather hurriedly, but this he merely gave two glances and then thrust them Unceremomously in_his poeket, to be read by and by; he was busy with other thoughts te night." But afterwards, when he reached where the camp-fires were burning, he sat down, and ind undergrowth of various kinds, he read the letter clean through. Then, after musing awhile, his com. panions being busy with their own letters and papers, he took the portable writing-desk, which _— co eres A hed roa collectively, ipped his pen in the ink and sat down to wri = Zoe,” he began, and then pe threw his pen aside, crumbled threw it into the fire. “I must write,” he sa‘d, “or I shall have no excuse for going to the village to-morrow after- noon. I wonder though,” and he smiled a trifle, “how Zoe would relish it if she knew I made the answering of her letters serve asan excuse for calling upon another girl. Itis quite as well, perhaps, th women don’t know everything, and that they have so much self fi So he wrote the letter, lighted a cigar, and thougt™not, of Zeer ‘bat St Tory, ditapled such a pity she was Rachel, andof its sepobec im, as she loubtedly was; and notwithstanding his regret, the idea that he should avoid her and so save her a broken heart never entered his mind. one else desired to take it, and Russell set out towards nightfall, saying that he might be de— tained an hour or two in the vil . His letters were soon posted, his errands performed, and he took his willing way to the Grange. Rachel stood on 4 little porch which over- looked the road. She was evidently watching for him. How pretty she was, even in her black dress, withthe white crysanthemums in her hair. She gave him her hand in greeting, and did not attempt to conceal her joy in seeing him once more. He sat down fora few moments, and then, as the evening was rather cool, they went into the house, where a fire was kindled upon the wide hearth. Aunt Mary was there, but she soon set out on househuld duties in- tent, and Russell was left alone with Rachel. She looked exceedingly fair as she sat in the | Grelight, chatting ina pleasant, childish way, her face lighted up with the joy of his presence. She poured out her tronbies in his listening ear, and he replied in a cheering almost affectionate manner, partly because it was his way to be courteous to pretty women generally, and partly because he was growing somewhat interested in this one especially. “You must be lonely,” he said, “my poor child. If possible 1 will find you a purchaser for the Grange, and then I shall see more of you in ie city. So you see, my interest in the matter not altogether unselfish.” She smiled. thanking him once more. “You have friends in the city?” he sald. ‘Yes, but only a cousin, whom I have never seen A gentleman?” he asked. ‘No, a lady.” “I am “glad,” he returned, not be jealous of your cousin. “You might fallin love with her instead,” she answered ‘That would be impossible,” he replied, “if you were near;” and, though he said it for effect, he began to be a little frightened as he wondered what he would do with two women in love with him. Supper was soon announced, and Russell did full justice to the viands set before him, and afterward he lingered as long as he dared. When he did leave, Rachel stood upon the porch to bid him adieu, the moon was shining very clearly down, the girl looked very fair, and when’she gave him her hand in parting, saying she was sorry to have him go. he raised it to his lips as he said good-night, and kissed it un- reproved. Afterward, with or without excuse to his com- rades, Russell visited the Grange every day. He had a sore throat, and Aunt Mary, who prided herself upon being a wonderful nurse, said she was worth a dozen doctors, and he quite won her heart by cordially agreeing with her, and taking the most bitter herb tea offered him as a proof of his belief in her heaiing powers. When at last the camp broke up, and he was obliged to return to the city, he left Rachel with tears in her eyes. What could he do? She was so pretty and gentle, and so grieved tohave him go away. “My darling,” he said, turning back, “could you fld the Grange endurable for half the year faba I to spend it with you, and you were my wife?” “Yes, yes,” she sald, “but do not bind me Just yet have known you such alittle while. “Such a dear, dehghtful little while,” he sai in answer. “But it shall be, little one, exactly as you say. It would not be right to bind you yet, perhaps, but rest assured, you shall hear from me soon.” He kissed her—not this time her hand—and went away. Well, he acknowledged he made a fool of himself in spite of all his resolutions to the contrary. But he would do the same thing again. He would have that fair girl for his wife, come what would. Of course—dear prudent little thing—she did not wish to seem too eager in accepting him at once; but he must find some means of bringing her to the city, even if he had to purchase the Grange himself. If he could take that much capital from his business ithout seriously injuring it he would buy it, for the investment would be an_ excellent one. And then his conscience troubled him a little when he thought of his broken faith with Zoe. § sa spirited girl, and would him the freedom he had already exercised with- out a reproach, but, poor thing, how she would suffer insecret. The tears almost came to hi eyes as he thought of it. And yet he was alto- gether egotistical. He knew Zoe loved him, and he felt that he had treated her yery bad! ly in- deed. He called upon her at. once after his arri- val, determined to have the inerview ove To his surprise, however, Zoe was abset home. Mrs. E “for then I shall from re, her guardian's good wife, re- said Zoa had gone out of the y to visit a friend and would y Orso. Another caller came in this moment, and Russell took leave, pro- zto come again as soon as Zoe returned, Weill, he had a day or two of breathing time. He was not sorry, though he hated suspense. Strange that Zoe should take a freak to run off so suddenly without saying a word of it te him. fe went back to his room and sat down, feeling ther too tender-hearted, he said to himself, at lenath. “Zoe has harp weinan’s wit; she has rich, dark, tropical i auty, no exd of accomplishments, and is the persont. fication of grace. But I belie’ love my little woodland flower the best. Zoe has received the age of many men, but I doubt if Rachel ever had a lover before me. She will be obe- tly devoted to me all my life; besides, [ love devotedly.” With this he sat down and wrote a note to Rachael, telling her he had disposed of the Grange at the price she desired. He would write full particulars soon. Meantime she must make preparations to come to the city. A week passed, and Russell regularly pur- chased the Grange in his own name. Rachael thanked him, aud said she would leaye for the city ina few days. She had made arrangements to spend the first. few we of her stay with her cousin, and she would inform him of her whereabouts as soon as she arrived. A day or two later business called him sud- denly from the city. He made a hasty call at Mrs. Eyre’s, but Zoe was still absent. She would behome that very evenin; He must be away at least a week. There was no avoiding it, untess he was content to sacrifice a greater sum than he could afford to lose so soon after purchasing such a white elephant as Windmill Grange. He went away, and two days after received a short note from Zoe. It was not very affection— ate. he thought, but she was so hurried, she toldhim. She had left home unexpectedly, at the solicitation of a friend, and was now pre- paring for a large party she was_to give on the 15th of the month. Russell must be home in time toattend this, or to be visited with her extreme displeasure. The morning of the 15th found Russell back to the city, but he was a trifle travel worn. However, he resolved to accept Zoe's invitation for the evening. Glad it was a full-dress affair, he felt in false ition, and did not care to meet Zoe where he would be obliged to join in any but a general conversation with her, until he had an opportunity to explain himself. Some- how, looking over the matter now, the ardor af his sudden attachment having cooled somewhat, he wondered more than ever if he had been quite wise in playing the devoted to the girl he knew so little about. Perhaps, after all, she might not prove so companionable for a life-long Journey as Zoe. With these thoughtsrunning through hismind, he prepared for the evening’s entertainment. He nerved himself to meet Zoe quietly. When he entered the drawing-room Mrs. Eyre—her plump figure arrayed in black velvet—was the first to receive him. Next stood Zoe, marvel- ously beautiful in a wonderful costume that was a wonderful tangle of pink, wine co.or, white lace and pearls. He fancied she looked a little paler than usual, but she smiled that rare, sud- den flashing which lighted up her face with a strange fascinatlon—how could he ever have for- gotten that smile? And then—yes, it was quite true—Rachel, ure white silk, her face blush- he and dimpling, put out her hand to receive im also. He took it like one ina dream. This time he left no kiss upon it. He would not have cared to do so were they quite alone, for he saw very clearly now Rachel could not bear comparison with Zoe, for when the latter bent her head for @ moment to say how glad she was that she had such a pleasant surprise for both, Rassell could only think of the two as if the moon had gra— ciously bent down over a tiny gas-jet burning in boacey street and whispered some congratulatory we Russell was among the late guests, therefore Zoe at once assigned Lge eg care. Like one in a dream-Russell offered his arm, and drew her aside where he could ask for the explanation of the riddle. “How came you here?” he said, as soon as he geese a quiet seat for her. “ ou.” “ But how did yon find her ont?” ‘Oh, I knew her address, and a8 soon as you | ie to find me a purchaser for the Grai wrote to her to come out and pay me a visit, Prcsfeed vous inte cat eee and when I received your letter, ‘ou would purchase the place yourself, she helpe me to make all were leaving for the city your letter czme, sa) ing Fes were suddenly away, 801 walted until you returned.” “And you have told Zoe thing?” “Everything. There is one thing, however,” here she paused and blushed a trifle, “that feel I ought to tell you. I did think, when I saw i at the Grange, that I loved you very much; ut since I have been in the city I_met a gentle— man whom——” “Whom you prefer to me?” Russell inter- ing quite angriiy, yet feeling greatly re- lev : “Yes,” she said, hesttatingly, “‘and,” as she looked up and saw the gentleman in question Sprang, “here he is. Please excuse me, . North, but { promised him this dance.” « inly,” and witha bow that was meant to be very dignified, Russell turned away and sought a secluded nook in the conservatory.” “As nearly as I can sum pp the state of the case,” he muttered, “I am &t present the owner of an extensive country seat, with no marriage or even en; ent in prospect.” ‘The band was playing “El Presco,” his favor- ite waltz, but the music annoyed him. So did the gliding sound of the dancers’ feet, the light talk and lighter laughter that floated out to him. Save for him the conservatory was deserted. It was too early for the weary dancers to seek it for a moment's rest. He tore off his gloves and, pausing in his pacing to and fro, dipped his fin- gers in the basin at the fountain. Then he heard the rustle of a woman’s train, and turning he found Zoe at his side. There was no look of triumph in her. face; there was no look of martyrdom. It wasa trifle pale, a trifle proud, that was all. “Well,” he said, quite humbly, “you have come, Zoe, to tell me | am a fool.’ “Indeed, I have not, Mr. North,” her voice, like her face, with a touch of sadness, but show- ing greater pride. “Zoe, call me a knave, @ villain, a despicable wretch; scold me roundly; but don’t call me Mr. North.” “‘T came to congratulate you,” she said slowly, at last. “For what, Zoe? Because, when tired to death of camping out in the wilderness I was bewitched by a pretty face and a little womanly hospitality into forgetting for a while the only woman I ever did or can truly love? Haye you come to congratulate me because I took money I could ill-afford to spare, and to make dimples play over the pretty, senseless face of the girl who momentarily won me, purchased an extensive country seat, which now will never be of any use to me? You may‘congratulate me because she has already cast me aside for a new fancy—this is the only Gs § thing in the whole transaction; but Zoe, don't wish me joy, because I have justly forfeited all claim to you. His voice was growing unsteady, and, in spite of her pride, Zoe was touched. “Tn one thing,” she said, “I can help you. My ndmother was a Sidney, and born at Windmill Grange. I admire and love the old place,and would like to purchase it for my own. ‘Will you sell it to me?” “Zoe,” he said, turning quickly and throwing hisarms about her, regardless of her elaborate costume,time or occasion, “I throw myself upon your mercy. Upon my soul I love you and you only! Will you forgive me and be my promised wife once more,and then we will have Windmill Grange together?” Zoe freed herself from his impatient arms and looked earnestly into his face. Something— could it’ be tears ?—stood in his eyes. “I do forgive you,” she'said. The mist in his eyes grew denser still, until, with the soft, tempered light, it cast a halo around Zoe's head. “And now,” said she, after a pause, which Russell had most eloquently filled, though not with words, “why don't you tell me I have no spirit? Don’t you think—” “I think,” he interrupted, “that you are sim- ply an angel. But what an opportunity you have lost for giving me a lengthy and merited reproof.” She smiled, wisely knowing if she offered re- proof he would feei that in receiving it meekly he atoned in a measure for his conduct; other- wise, his humility would be next to everlasting. So, even in after years, she never reproached him; though it must be confessed, if he ever started out on a wild goose chase, whatever the object might be, Zoe would very demurely ad- ise him axainst purchasing another Windmill Grange. The remark never failed to bring him to terms. mg of the Carbons. 'd Republican. 1 physical, law of molecular vibration is finely illustrated in the carbon pencils of theelectricarc light used in some of the largest lighthouses. The rholecular stir set up inthe armatures of the dynamo machines by rapid magnetization and demagnetization is transmitted to tie carbon paints of the lantern, and reappears as a distinct musical tone.] A weird, sweet melody, faint-and far, A humuning murmur, a rhythmic ring, Floats down the tower from ‘where the lenses are: Can you hear the song which the carbons sing? Millions of mons have rolled 2way In the grand chorale which the stars rehearse, Since the note, so sweet in our song b-day, Was struck ih the chord of the witvel st vibration went floating on ‘Through the diapason of space and time, ‘Till the impulse swelled to a deeper tone And mellowed and thrilled with a finer rhyme. Backward and forward the atoms go In the surging tide of that soundless sea, Whose billows irom nowhere to nowhere flow, As they break on the sands of eternity. Yet through all the coasts of the endless All, In the ages to come, as in ages gone, We feel but the throb of that mystic thrall Which binds, responsive, the Whole in one; We feel but the pulse of that viewless hand Which ever has been and still shali be, In the stellar orb and the grain of sand, Through nature's endless paternity. ‘The smile which plays in the matden’s glance, Or stirs In the beat ot an ins inj Is of kin with the north Itzht’ ‘Or the dazali spectral dance, ing zone of the planet's ring, From our lonely tower aloft in atr, With the breezes around us, tranquil and free, When the storin rack pales in’ the lightning’s glare ‘Or the starlight sleeps in the sleeping sea. ‘We send our greeting, through breathless space, ‘To our distant cousins, the nebule, And catch, in the comet's misty trace, But a drifting leat from the tribal tree. The song we hum fs but one faint sound In tie hymn which echoes from pole to pole, Which fills the domes of creation’s round, And catches its key from the over-soul. And when it ceases, all life shall fail, ‘Time's inetronome shall arrested stand; All voice be voiceless, te stars turn pale, And the great conductor shall drop his ‘wand! Catching a Rat Under Difficulties. From the Boston Globe. Acat, arat, a pretty and stylish young lady, and an intrepid and valorous clerk form the dramatis persone of this narrative. It all hap- ned in one of the most fashionable shoe stores in this city, located on Washington street. One day last week acat brought up a vigor- ous rat from the cellar and began to toy with it before killing. Suddenly it made its escape, and almost simultaneously the persons in the store were startled by a feminine shriek emina- ting from a pretty young lady who had been in the act of trying on a pair of boots. The look of horror and disgust on her face bore ample testi- mony to the truth of her assertion: “Qh, heay- ens, something has bitten me!” One of the clerks, ayoung man. justly noted for his courtesy and fegeenn S to the fair sex, and whose identity will be effectually concealed under the name of Smith, forward and the Jady’s dress skirt at a point she indicated Just below the waist. It was the missing rat, who had there sought an asylum from his feline foe. Mr. Smith held him tighti , and finally his rat— attention of those present si and able to depart, which ali did, but not with- out first learning the name df her preserver. For a day or two after ‘this Mr. Smith was subjected toa variety of from his fellow-clerks, sori he would now have rats ic there, and other remarks yi unjustiflable. On the third day, a was left at the store for Mr! fora long time to open it? that the aforesaid Jokers dozen rats of assorted eventually triumphed over: creat thotgh suppressed all present, the Was found to contain ate A MEDICINE FOR WOMAN. | INVENTED BY A WOMAN. PREPARED BY A WOMAN LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUXD Is a Posrrive Cuas common to our best female population. It will cure entirely the worst form of Female Com- plaints, all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and Ulcera- tion, Falling and Displacements, and the conaoquent Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the Changes of Life. It will dissolve and expel Tumors from the Uteras in an carly stage of it. The tendency of Can- cerous Humors is checked very epeedily by its use. It renioves Faintnese, Flatulency, destroys all Cra- vings for Stimulants, and Relieves Weakness of the Stomach. It cures Bloating, Headache, Nervous Pros- tration, General Debility, Sleeplessness, Depression and Indigestion. ‘The feeling of bearing down, causing pain, weight and backache, is always permanently cured by its use. EW-PHYSICIANS USE IT AND PRESCRIBE IT FREELY. at Tt will at all times and under all circumstances act in harmony with the laws that govern the female sys- For the cure of Kidney Complaints of either sex this Compound is unsurpassed. LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND is prepared at 233 and 235 Western avenue, Lynn, Mase. Price $1. Six botties for $5. Sent by mail in the forme of pills, also in the form of lozenges, on receipt of price, $1 per box foreither. Mra. Pinkham freely answers all letters of inquiry. Send for pamphlet. Ad- dreas as above. No family should be without LYDIA E. PINKHAMS: ILLS. y tion, biliousness, LIVER PI ‘They cure ipation, and torpidity of the liver. "25 cents per box. $-Soxp vy aL Davaorsts. as 88-e0 A BNEB'S MUSIC HALL, E STREET, Orrosrrz GovanxMEnT Post OF¥ice. ‘The Concert Season having closed, the under- goed hon ploseore announce se fhe publie that fre above spacious hall ing renovated and ts now for rent at reason: Y ‘Concer Lectures, Public Meetings, ions, nit Connection with the main hall there is ry gin. room, accommodati peopl ich is 's commodious. Hitchen, "eapplied with lange Fanwes and other practical appliances of tho latest Ue Proved styles. ‘The dimensions of the hall are 87x50 feet, with a seat- ing capacity of 500 people. ‘The stage, which is in course of construction, will be portable and can be re- moved altogether if so desired. ow and spacious sitting roome for Indies are being up. care a8 to neatness and comfort. For terms particulars apply to other 029-1m ED. ABNER. GW 5ET CIDER! SWEET CIDER!! OF SUPERIOR QUALITY In store and for sale in Barrels or Kegs by SAM’L C. PALMER, Devor 12% 29rm STREET, WEST WASHINGTON. ©" TeLzrnontc Connecriox. 029 ¥ ANNUAL IMPORTATION OF SAXO: WOOL GERMAN HAND-KNIT. JACKETS For MeN an Boxs, is now open for inspection. ‘They come in Navy Biue, Black, Brown, Drab and Bottle Green. Sizes sre larger than formerly and prices no higher. Porties who got Knit Jackets of me the past eight years can procure new sleeves by calling at my store. C. AUERBACH, Corner of 7th and H streets, Next door to Auerbach’s Sewing Machine and Repair ce. ‘The new, latest improved Domestic, Home, Singer, Wheeler & Wilson No. 8, Queen, Victor No. 4, House- hold, &c., at reduced rates. 7) A® GALLERY, NO. 521 7TH ST. N.W., BETWEEN E AND F. J. F. SPELSHOUSE, PAPER HANGER AND LP Mg Picture Brat we ms Gems of Art, &c. : ost denne in Wall Pape rac All the latest Novelties in Velvet and Gilt Frames now in stock, and fresh supplies coustantly arriving. Prices to suit the ou OF my stock 0 J. F. SPELSHOUSE, No. 531 7th street northwest. Branch Store No. 708 7th'st. n.w., bet. Gand H. Cabinet Size Frames, Velvet, 30. up. inet elvet, 25c. uy Mwacas Sines, frosn 256 po zg from 25e. up. Window Shades and Fixtures, 500. TH LATEST NOVELTY FOR GENTLEMEN. o18-3m JUST RECEIVED FROM PARIS. EMBROIDERED VESTINGS, TO BE. WORN WITH FULL DRESS. SIX DIFFERENT STYLES. SELTZ & MERTZ, TAILORS AND IMPORTERS, 1105 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. o19 G's STOVES! GAS STOVES! GAS STOVES! ‘THE SUMMER FUEL. MONEY SAVED. TROUBLE AVOIDED. Satisfaction secured! king with the * DIAL” GAS BIOVE. “Fur sucor serene Office of the WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO., ° 411 and 413 10th street northwest. Lousiana STATE LOTTERY. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. ELEVENTH GRAND DISTRIBUTION, CLASS I, AT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER &rn, 1861, i iy Bates we BE 883 2222283858 |ece BEBE Semen it g .UPHIN, 212 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, |. P. HORBACH. is inn STREET ,_ WASHINGTON. Meiieit a Mere oe All our NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. ad, Dau Pret. Louisiana Siale Lottery Co. ol New Ontxans, Ls., July 4, 1881. HOUSEFURNISHINGS. quss STUDENT LAMP, DICKEL PLATED, LARGEST SIZE, WITH NEW IMPROVEMENT, ONLY $4.50. J. W. SCHAFER, 1020 TTH STREET, a Apove New Yore AvENvE. DECORATED POTTERY AND PORCELAIN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, DRESDEN AND CHINESE. RODGERS’ ENGLISH CUTLERY. FINE PLATED-WARE, AND FULL LINE OF KITCHEN UTENSILS. M. W. BEVERIDGE, are Wren & Brvernipcr,) 029 No. 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue. ie YOU WANT A HEATING OB COOK STOVE, ‘Do not fail to call and examine our large assortment of . Agents for the RADIANT HOME HEATING STOVES AND FURNACES, ‘The best of their made in the country. Also, LATROBES, SLATE MANTELS, GRATES AND NGES, _o1a REET Nonruwest. GPECIAL TO HOUSEKEEPERS. J. W. BOTELER & SON Solicit an inrpection, by housekeepers and others, of “ucir Bstennive and compiots stock of OHINA, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, PLATED WARE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, CUTLERY, And other Hi Furnishing Articles, which 5 Offering at REDUCED Puioks. = ? * J. W. BOTELER & SON, 010-6m 923 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. ECORATED TOILET SETS. FINE GOODS, in rich Cut Gises. French and Fancy Wares ahd Triple Fisted Sliver Ware, suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS. A complete stock of HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS. WILMARTH & EDMONSTON, 709 MARKET SPACE. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES. J.” KENNEDY & CO., a (Established 1800,) Dealers in BAR IRON, STEEL, TIX PLATE, ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS, COACH SUPPLIES, BUILDER'S HARDWARE. 606 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 607 B STREET. N. B.—Store cloeed at 6 p.m. MITATION STAINED GLASS. is eran a ful ims vacancy iong fot ta the orapmontaton oF enn eae glass, &c.. and produces all the unique effects of the Feal lead casn-lints and colored glams'in fichiy stained giaes windows. For descriptive price list, or send Postal. New dexigus Just’ recelyed. Directions for applying given to every customer. Agency, 939 L street Refer by permicsion to Chu J. G. CULVERWELA NTS, OILS, WINDOW JOHNSTONE'S KALSOMINE and MASURY'SLIQUID PAINTS, ready for use. (Send for circulars. Estimates furnished to Builders. A full stock of AR- TISTs’ SUPPLIES always on hand. GEORGE RYNEAL, Jn., _m30 418 7tH Srerer Nortewest._ G MARTIN & COS PULP MORTAR je BLACK, Where Bias ‘Joints are frequired. re " Best in the world. Only black that never fades. J. H. JOHNSON & CO., AGENts, 12th street Wharf and 1202 F street northwest. STEAMERS, &c. oS ap27 ‘OTICE. FOR POTOMAC KIVER LANDINGS. ARROWSMITH wil leave her whaee fost of teem ve her wharf, 7 at 7a. m. every MONDAY, THURSDAY and SATUR- Rominl Pours. "On THUIGDAY: Noms wad Carries : i a man. On BATURDAY, Currioman and 028 JOHN K. WOOD, Agent. 1K NORFOLK, — PORTSMOUTH, FORTRESS: F MONLOR, 1 PINEY ‘T AND POINT LOOKOUT. Steamer EXCELSIOR on TUESDAYS; THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at 5 p.m. FALL AND WINTER ARRANGEMENTS, BEGIN- a NING OCTOBER Isr. First-class fare to Norfolk and Fort Monroe.......82 50 Second-class fare to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk. 1-20 First cians fare t9 Piney Porat and Foint Leokour, £5 Second-claas to Piney Point and Point is GEORGE MATTINGLY, General Supt. _WM. P. WELCH, Agent” oh ORFOLK AND NEW YORK STEAMERS. STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE will leave her wharf, foot of 6th atreet,every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 5 Saeko, eee rst-class M $2.50 Recona-ciam Pare fF Monroe and Norfolk. $1.50 xy Point an te to itand Point Lookout. 75 Second-class Fare ntand Fine Pin leave Norte ANS and SATURDAYS. af four o'clock pin, Rtas apd Stores pe scoured ‘at office, 613. 15th street; in the National Metropolitan Building, of atthe offs, 6th street wharf. THE NEW YORK STEAMERS Eien, Rew Yorks overy SATURDAY. aioes m., end own every FRIDAY, “st 7 am. ‘THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO: BETWEEN NEW YORE AND CALLING AT CORK HARBOI SPORTING GOODs. ——— ———— Co™ RUPPERT, NOS. 403 AND 406 TTH STREET NORTHWEST, HEADQUARTERS POR THE WHETN! CHI POO TENS CAWRIAGE COMPANS, the cheapest for besuty, comfort and durability in the market. ARCHERY AND FISHING TACKLES, CROQU! — Mytoe Verb BS, vat nk “ TPEDI GONS. Recived a large assortment of Traveling and Lama BASKETS. = ays ____ WOOD AND COAL. (eat! Coan - Woop! woop !t If want to b mM oo xD- LING WOOD pe 1 SOHN MILLER nee othe a Kindling wood mill ¢\ street and Vinginia avenue went: branch offices 1a} "B strest ‘and ea Mart. ee ae ___ RAILROADs. .HENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD, THE ONLY ROUTE TO TRE CAVERNS OF LURAY, The Luray Cave and Hote! Company have motte fied this Company that they have introduced the ELPCTRIC LIGHT into the Cayerns, and they are now daily Mluminated Wy the aid of this powerful agent, NO OTHER ILLUMINATOR BEING ADEQUATE to penetrate the obecurities of these vast sulterrancam Haliseaid uretum or to propetty reveal Unc FICENT ORNAMENTATION, No similar Caverns are known elsewhero. No Caverns have ever before been illunsinated by the aid of eleo- ‘The effects produced fully mect the anticipation, and are marvelously beautiful, and present to the eye visions = ay been bervtofore unattainable under the feeble sMumain: ty prone il for the illumination by the usta, Noextra change is mi hit, and Guides are furnixhed (ree, as LURAY INN ‘will remain open at all seasons of the rand visitors: muy foel soonoall of procuring cupertor ane ret-clae coummuoaaticns. THROUGH TICKETS, aroon sale by connectinis roads. JOSEPH H. SANDS, CHAS. P. HATCA, ‘Superintendent, Gen'l Pa agerstown, Md. Philadei BALTIMORE AND O10 RAILROAD. ‘THE MODEL FAST LI uA THE ONLY LINE ‘THE EAST AND THE WEST, VIA WASHINGTON. DOUBLE TRACK: SANEY COUPLER! STKEL SCHEDULE TO TARE EFFECT SUNDAY, MAY 22, JARI. LEAVE WASHINGTON. CINCINNATL AND ST. LOUIS “pEXPRESS. Parlor Ca: 8:40-STAUNTON AND VALLEY necta for and at a} £90000 ‘Sunday only, for Baltimore, Annapolis and 00“ BALTIMORE EXPRESS (stop Hyattsville, a Gallet, Beterilie Taures ‘Ansspole Sunctioss and Hanover.) tose PITTSBCRe CHICAGO, CINCINNATI AND p.wS?: LOUIS EXPRESS. }0_ Baltimore, Ellicott City, Annapolis and Way Sta 25—On Sunday onty, for Baltimore and Way. 15— BALTIMORE EXPRESS. _ 00 BALTIMORE, PHULAD AND NEW : ican aa ss lays) en and Wag, t > padeant 30°BALTIMORE, HYATISVILLE AND LAUREL EXPRESS, (irederick, via Belay, slays of Aumape junction. :45—Point of Kocks, Frederick, Hi Win. tote cater and Way Stations, ¢On Saban te Kola of Rocks and Way Stations a ES BAL TING EXPRESS Stateeiosbang ee "Stops at Hyattevilie and Laurel 45— Baltimore and Way Stations. ‘30- BALTIMORE, HIATTSVLLE AND LAURED 19:15 PITTSDURG, CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS PRESS. ‘ashineton stop at Relay Station. further information apply at the Baltimore Ohio Ticket Oflice, Washington Station and 619 and 1 Pennsylvania avenue, corner 14th street, where orders Will be taken for baggage ty be checked and received a& any ; point in the ei AGNUPICENT EQUIPMENT. SL, DSRL. 1881 rex TO THE Ne orceneat DI mY. ‘IN FF FECT OCTOBER i, eee vol tisih end Betccey setae Se ‘as folio For Pittsbune and the West Chicaco. Limited Fx. pros of Pullman Hotel aud sleeping Cars nt 8:00 Sm Gay 10:30 am. dally, with Sleeping C ‘Gin Louls and, Chicago. "9:30 pm. dails, ‘with Palace Gare to BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD. Kochester, Buffalo, ‘with ‘Fistor Gar ts Watt and he Nor bone pia, with Palace Gare io Canandauia and = For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at 10:30 a dai exonpe Sunday For New York and the East, 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,2 10:00 and 10:15 p.m. “On Sun 2200, 10:00 10:15 p.m. Hani expressof Barior: ae ee agree For Broc isn, 8 x. all ‘trains copnect at Jer- sey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, af Girect transter, to Fulton street. avoaing "hi, 6-40, to-boand am. daily, ex Bath i: 230, 10:30 2 vo Hira Soh tt Wattatary mate :00, 10.30 a.m., 2:00, 5:40, 9:90, 20:00 and 10:15 p.m. For Pope's Creek ‘Line, 6:40 a.mand 4:40 p.m. daily, ‘except Sunday. Snpepolia, a.m. and 4:40 p.m. daily, excopt ‘Sunday. ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDEIA” “AND WASHINGTON phia, 8:00a.m., 10. T0:AS pan. On Sunday, > Tinnited Eapeess, iB. =F HON a3 aces sees scription and advice recor any charge wbatovern1-fam THE MOST RELIABLE A! 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