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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1909-06-03, Page 22 TIM WINGHAM TIlld, JUNE 3, 1909 MANY DON'T KNOW HEART AFFECTED. lore People Than are Aware of 1t Have heart Diaeabe. "'If examinations were made of every- one, people would be rrurprised at the num- ber of ppeersogr walking *.bout suffering tom iaeart disease." This startling statement was made by r doctor et *. recent inquest. "I should not like to say that heart disease is as common es this would imply," said the expert, "but I ant sure that the number of persons going about with weak hearts must be very large." "Hundreds of people go about their deity work on the serge of death, and yet do not know it. It is only when the shock pones that kills there that the unsuspected weak - nese of the heart is made apparent." ".But undoubtedly heart weakness, not disease, is mere prevalent nowadays. i should think that the stress of living, the wear and rush of modern business life, have a lot to do with heart trouble." There is no doubt but that this is correct,, and we would strongly advise arty one suffering in anyway from heart trouble to try a course o£ MILBURN'S HEART ANO NERVE PILLS. Price 50 cts. per box or 3 boxes for$1.25, at all dealers or will be mailed direct on receipt of price by ;The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. TO ADVERTISERS Notice of changes mast be left at this ofiioe not later than Saturday noon. The Dopy for changes must be left not later than Monday evening. Casual advertisements accepted tip to noon Wednesday of each week. ESTABLISHED 1872 TIi WINfiIAM TIMES. $. R, RLL.OTT, PIIBLIBHER AND PROPIDETorr THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1909. NOTES AND COMME NTS Houseboats, whioh are at present practically unknown in Germany, are to be built for the first time there by a firm at Stralau, after the English pattern. It is most satisfactory to note that while the 'amount of freight carried through Canadian canals last year showed a reduotion of over 3,000,000 tons, the decrease was entirely con- fined to United States business, and that there wes an actual increase of over 88,000 tons in Canadian traffic. This shows the comparatively slight extent to whioh this country was af- fected by the bard times, as compared with the repnblio,-Ottawa Citizen. The diversified farm has got to Dome, but it will not greatly resemble the old, haphazard, mixed farm. It will result from an intelligent understanding of the laws of nature as applied to agricul- ture, rather than from a sentimental desire to farm as our fathers did. It will be soientifio in its conception and businesslike in its management. . . Such farms so managed exist already on the western plains; all our farmers are not soil robbers. No man can render a greater service to -day to agriculture and the future welfare of his country than by establishing and maintaining snoh a farm, embodying the findings of sound agricultural science and characterized in its management by strong business sense. -Winnipeg Free Press. In the county of Carleton, rural tele- phones have boomed as a result of the saving from destruction by fire, through their instrumentality, of the home of one of the subscribers. The residence of a subsoriber caught fire, the blaze starting in the roof. Neighbors at a distance, in whose home there was also a phone noticed the blaze and calling to the occupants of the house which had begun to burn, apprised thein of the trouble. To them the call was in the nature of news for they were unaware of the presence of danger. Through the warning they were enabled to begin work on the fire while it was still in an incipient stage, and managed to extin- guish it with but small Ioee, fled it been ;eeoessary, the whole neigtborhocd could have been summoned, as phones are now pretty well distributed in the Locality. This is only one of the many advantages to come from the telephone on concession lines. The Nerves Not Understood TAXATION PER CAPITA IN VAR- IOUS COUNTRIES. By a timely ooneurrenoe with the dis- closure of the British budget there ap- petro an article in the Fortnightly whish throws a rather disconcerting light upon the financial position of this country. That Great Britain is the richest country in she world is an idea generally held by its people, but J. Ellis Barker, in The Fortnightly, undertakes to show that the idea is i11 founded and that the populattou is nevertheless the most highly taxed of civilized peoples. The following table is from an inquiry recently conducted for the German Min- istry of France and shows the taxation per capita in various countries: Marks, 95.80 82.70 80.80 48.40 48.17 41.70 By most people and by many dontors --Hence their treatments fait. It is not so very many years since dis- eases of the nerves were attributed to the presence of evil spirits and more recent- ly sufferers from nervous derangements have been told that they only imagine they are sick. Now the very best authorities claim as did Dr. Chase that the Doily way to cure diseases of the nerves is to make the blood rioh, xed and nutritious and to build ap the Wasted nerve cells by such treatment as Dr. Chase's Nerve Food, Mrs, W. R. Sutherland, St. Andrews, Man., writes: "In 1903 I was etrielcell with paralysis, fell helplessly to the floor and had to be carried to bed, The doctors pronounced it a bad case as I had no power in my tongue and left cite Por six months i Icy in that con- dition without benefit from the The- ters' preseripiions. My husband ad- vised me to try Dr. Chase's Nerve Food and by use of thle tteatment all the r i r x„vialfioras d sal hared. I exiu now tails (Mainly, niy leg is all rightand I c 4n do all my own Ie,,t1.,e trod..y 50 cents a lee-, 0 hone for $8 i0, at till dealers or 'arearson, Dates ne Co., Toronto. • In Great Britain In France ig United States In Italy In Germany In Austria-Hungary Mr. Barker proceeds to show that sev- eral of the alleged proofs of British su' premaoy in point of wealth are fictitious If money is cheaper in England than elsewhere, he argues that it is because her stagnant industries do not find em- ployment for it. "Money," he says, "is as a rule dear in Germany and the Unit- ed States, because the rapidly expand- ing industries of these countries non- atantly absorb the .floating supply of money and keep is down. WHERE PERFUMES COME FROM.+ The little flower gardens near the little town of Graeae in Southeast France have frequently been desoribed. It is the perfume centre of France and of the world. Ten thousand million pounds of flowers are there annually converted into essences and extracts. Roses, jasmines, violets and tnberoeee, and cassias are raised by the common people, and then converted into extraots and essences by the process of macera- tion. Square glass trays are motored in wooden frames and spread over with half an inch of fat or pure grease. The freshly gathered flowers are spread over the layer of grease, and renewed every morning. The power of grease to ab- sorb odors enables manufacturers to secure most of the fragrance of flowers, and then when soaked in alcohol the grease separates from ire odors. The alcohol retains the fragrance and makes the manufacture of perfumes simple and efficient. Many woods, such as aloe, stinted, and cedar, are used for manufacturing per- fumery, and also barks of trees, such as the cinnamon and casoarilla, and the leaves o1 others. YOU CAN CURE CATARRH. J. H. Taylor, 54 Bond St., Toronto, Breathed Hyomei and Cured a Long -Standing Case of Chronic Catarrh that Defied all Other Remedies, also Toronto and New York Specialists. Without taking a drop of medioine into the stomach, J. H. Taylor, 54 Bond Street, Toronto, tells how the distress- ing troubles of Catarrh were overcome by simply inhaling Hyomei air. It's the history of tens of thousands similar ogees on record, proving that Hyomei can be depended upon to euro Catarrh, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and Croup. It has no equal for any distress of the breathing organs. Mr. Taylor says: "Some years ago while on a hunting trip in Northern Canada, I contracted a severe cold that settled in my head and finally affected my throat, It. rapidly developed into catarrh and caused a miserable throat weakness. lily head would become clogged during the night and there was a catarrhal dropping from the nose into the throat, Many days I had been un- able to breathe other than through my month, and the constant hawking and spitting was almost unbearable. I had been treated by the best throat speotal- ists here and in Now York, but noth- ing benefitted my condition. I obtain- ed Hyomei and soon found relief, the throat dropping oeased and my head began to clear. I continued with Hyomei for aix weeks and after that time I was well in every detail, There has been no return of the trouble since, and I feel grateful in speaking welt of Hyomei, as it cured nee when all Slee failed." Sold at Walton McKibben's. CROPS OF ONTARIO IN MIDDLE OF MAY. The Ontario Drop report, giving con- ditions about the middle of may, has jag been foamed. Summarized, the condition of the drop is as folioWs: ran Wheat ---Reports vary. On sandy boil the Drop is looking well, though late, while on clay soil the fleIda ate not only backward; but thin and spotted owing to the excessive moist- ure, Winter Wheat ---Better than the fall wheat and looking very well. OIover-OM meadows poor, new mea- dows promising. Spring sowing--Permers, on high or well drained toil have made fair heath way, but the bixik of the farmers were not more than half -way through in the eeeend week in May. Fruit Trees --dill classes of orchards trees are in good. obndition, Barring late frosts and heavy mine at time of bloom a good yield may be looked for. roilder Suppltea-In Eastern Ontario all kinds of provender aro soareer than Why the Mason and Risch piano action is never thrown out of alignment. THE regulating rail is the backbone of the action- on it the level of the keys depends. In most pianos this rail is merely a wooden bar which is affect- ed by all changes in climate. It warps or twists and throws the whole action out of alignment so that it loses its responsiveness of touch and the hammers cannot strike the strings accurately. Mas n andRisch The piano with a soul. In the Mason and Risch piano action the regulat- ing rail is of wood encased in brass. This supplies a wooden bed for the screw eyes yet prevents all possibility of warping on account of atmospheric changes. To this regulating rail is due, to a great ex- tent, the perfect alignment of the Mason and Risch piano action. After years , of use a Mason and Risch piano is just as sensi- tively responsive to the touch and as perfect in action as when it first left our warerooms. We want to tell you more about the exclusive features of the Mason and Risch piano. Will you call at our warerooms or shall we mail you some of our literature? Name. MASON and RIM{ PIANO CO., Limited, TORONTO Send me your.11us- trated booklet explain- ing the reasons why should own a Mason and Risch piano. This in no way obligates me to purchase. The Mason and Risch Piano Co., Limited, 32 West Xing St, Toronto. rho City Street Province International Newspaper Bible Study Course. Salient Points in the Lesson for Sunday, Given in a Series of Questions by Bev. Dr. Linscott. June 6, (Registered in accordance with the Copyrighet.) THE POWER Dir THE TONGUE. James 8:1-12. Golden Text - Whoaa keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Prov. 21:23. This chapter continues the thought of last week's lesson, based on the previous chapter. Verse 1 -What class of persons are most likely to want to rule, or be "masters," those engaged in good works or those who neglect them? Will one who is in rapt iove with his fellows want to rule them, or will he judge them harshly? Unfaithful Christians always put up a high standard for others; what ef- fect will that have upon the standard with whioh God will measure them? (See Matt. 7:1.6.) Verse 2 -How much of oar trouble and how much of the trouble we make for others is caused by our tongues? If a man does not do any harm by his words is he very apt to do any otherwise? I1 a man says hard and unkind things about his neighbors, and in- tentionally wounds the feelings of others by his words, is he necessarily a bad man? Is the control of the tongue the key to the control of the entire man? Verse 3 -It takes an iron bit to con- trol a hem, what is the "bit" whioh will effectually control the tongue? In wh"a.t respect is an ungoverned tongue like a runaway horse with a broken bit, atod what are generally the results in eaels. case? (This question must be answered in writ- ing by members of the elub.) Verses 4.5 -It is actually so, that the tongue is to the man what the rudder is to the ship, that is, does the tongue govern tie influence of the man? Is it necessary at all times to watch our tongues, compelling them to refrain from wrong words, and to use right words; just as the man at the wheel of a ship controls the rudder with vigilant watchfulness? Is the tongue capable of setting a church or a neighborhood all ablaze with scandal, just as a match may Tet fire to a city? Verse 6 --What are some of the many "iniquities" which the tongue can cause? Can you recall and mention some of the moral poison omitted by an evil tongue? Do persons with an evil tongue al- ways draw their inspiration from "hell?" • Verses 7 8 - Man can do very won- derful things, In training animals and controlling the forces of nature, but can- not "tame" the human tongue, nor destroy its poison; to whom may we apply to have this effectually done? Verses• 9 12 - If a man uses his tongue both for bad and for good, for "blessing and cursing," does this not stamp him as a rank hypoorite? Is it possible for a;person with an evil tongne, to be at the same time welt pleasing to God? Lesson for Sunday, June 131h, 1909. Heroes of Faith. Heb. 11:1.40. localities having only enough for looal neo. Live Stook -Thin, but thrifty. ;No disease of et onions nature has appeared. High prides are being paid for pork, bat the high cost of feed to making against their breeding. Word was received on Saturday, May 22nd, of the death at Didabury, Alta., of Samuel Ilinobley, late of Hallett. The news of his serious illness was received last week and W, E. IIinohley left at once for Didabury but word of his death web reoelved before his arrival. The body will be brought home for burial, He was born in Hallett, on the Flinchley farm near Constance, afterward going to Seaforth where he was in the imple- ment bueineee mitt his brother Edward, for Nome yews. Eight years ago he went West ping into the ranching budinese of which he has made a 5uo. cart. PARISIAN SAGE POTS HAIR ON YOUIL HEAD AND KEEPS IT THERE. What's the use of being bald? What sense is there in deliberately allowing your hair to turn gray? Do you want to look old before your time? Give up the thought; old age will come all too soon. Look after your hair. Parisian Sage will hill the dandruff germs, and is the only preparation, so far ns we know, that is guaranteed to do so. Man or woman, no matter how old you are, Parisian Sage will make you look younger, Why not go to Willson McKibben and get a large bottle today, it only coats 50 conte, and your tnoney bank if it does not cure dandruff, atop falling haat, or itching of the scalp, It will make your hair luxuriant, bright and beautiful, and it is the most refreshing, pleasant and invigorating hair dreteing made. The TItits to any address' in Canada, s;0 cents for balance of year, TOWN DIRECTORY. BAPTIST Onuxsga;-' abl?ath rervioes at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday Sohool at 2:80 p m, General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. L. Sceeyee, pastor. B. Y. P. U. meets Monday evenings 8 p.in. W,D Pringle, S.S. Superintendent. MinnowIST Oilmen -Sabbath servioes at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:80 p m. Epworth League every Mon- day evening. 4eneral prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. G. Howson, pastor. F. Buchanan, S.S. Superintendent, PRESBYTERL&N ORtiROU-Sabbath ser- vices at 11 it m and 7 p m. Sunday School at 2:30 p m. General prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Rev. D, Perrie, pastor. Dr, A. J. Irvin, 8.8, Superintendent. ST. P.IyL's OBURoH, EPISOOPIL--Sab- bath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday Sohool at 2:80 p m. Rev. ' O. E. Jenkins, 13. A., B. D„ Reotor ; Ed. Nash, S. S. Sr perinteudent ; Thos. E. Robinson, assistant Superintendent, SALVATION Ain --Service at 7 and 11 a m. and 8 and 7 p m on Sunday, and every evening during the week at 8 o'olook at the barracks. Pon serials -00A hours from 8a m to 6:80 p m. Open to box holders from 7 a m. to 9 p m. 1'. Fisher, postmaster. I'aneto LranAsy-Library and free reading room in the Town Hall, will be open every afternoon front 2 to 5:80 o'olook, and every evening from 7 to 9:30 o'olook. Miss Ethel Elliott, librarian. Tows: OowNoin-Thomas Gregory, Mayor; Dr. A. J, Irwin, Reeve ; Geo. Spotton, J. W. MoEibbon, R, B. Elliott, William Bone, Dr. Robert O. Redmond, and V. R. Vannorman. Ooanoiilors; J. B. Ferguson, Olerk and Treasurer; Anson Dnlmage, Assessor. Board meets first Monday evening in eaoh month at 8 o'olook. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD.- W. F. Van. Stone (ohat rman) , tie A. Morton, John Wilson, O. P. Smith, W. J. Howson, John A. McLean, Frank Buchanan, Dudley Holmes, secretary. A. Cosena, treasurer. Board meets Second Monday evening in eaoh month. PUBLIO Soaooze BOARD. -- T. Hail, (chairman), G. O. Manners, H.E. Isard, A. E. Ltoyd, W. D. Pringle, Wm. Moore, Alex. Rosa, C. N. Griffin, Seoretary, John F. Groves; tiTreasurer, J. B. Fergaeon, Meetings second Tuesday evening in eaoh Month. HIGH SoHoon 'REAcHERs-J. A. Tay- lor, B.A., principal; J. C. Smith, B.A., classical mister; J. G. Workman, B.A., mathematical master ; Miss Helena Dedeon, B.A., leather of English and Moderns; Miss Anderson, fifth teacher Puerto Sermon Tniou>tns.-Joseph Stalker, Prinoipal. Miss Brook, MisaReynalds, Miss Farquharson, Miss Wilson, Miss Oummings, and Miss Fraser. BOARD or Has.nin--Thos. Gregory, (chairman), O. J. Reading, Abner Clowns, Wm, Peasant. J. B. Ferguson Secretary; Dr. J. R Macdonald, Medical Health Officex. DOMINION BANK HEAD OFFIQE : TORONTO. Capital paid up, $3,976,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided profits $5,297,000 Total Assets, ofer 48,000,000 WINCHAM BRANCH. Farmers' Notes discounted, Drafts sold on all pointe in Canada, the United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPART3i10NT-Interea allowed ou deposits of $1 and upwards D. T. HEPBURN, Manager R. Vanstone, Solicitor. STEADY EMPLOYMENT for a reliable Local Salesman repre- senting "Canada"s Oldest and Greatest Nurseries" in Wingham and adjoining country. You will find there is a good demand for nursery Stook on aoeount of the high prices that growers have reeltzed on their fruit this semen. Our salesmen are turning in big bind. nese to ns this year. Be one of them and earn good wages through the winter mantle. Territory reserved. Pay weekly. Free sample outfit, eta. Write for particulars. STONE & WELLINGTON Foothill Nurseries (850). TORONTO, CANADA. .60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE' 'anon MSIGNSr2SAS DE COPVi3IGHTS &C. Anyone ending a eketeb and description rear Quteki! ascertain our opinion free whether au invention Is probable bntent,'hte Communten- none etrtetlyron8dentlni. HfNLIGOOK on i'atents sent fret,. oldest agency' for eoeuringpatones. Patents taken through Munn k Go, secure *Mal slake, Withoutt'atze; inthe cies ifi m k }� " w ■tc+ rniaifonooteany Sema tfl6 jeOXnai. Largest for all new, tl:w a year, lioetage prnpaiQ bold by all neeetiMle:s, X8TLB1,I$UIED 1672 THE WINfill TINES. 18 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING -AT- The Times Office, Beaver Block W1NGHAT4, ,ONTARIO, Taube Or SUBOORIrTIOtt-81.00 per annum in advanoe, *1.501f not eo prid. 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MARGARET Ca CALDER Licentionor ate of ate of Ontari�o Collegenof Physicians and Surgeons, Devotes special attention to diseases,of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Eyes thoroughly tested. Glasse, properly fitted. • 01,1,1oE-With Dr, Kennedy. Office Flours -3 to 5, .7 to 8 p.m.1 TppVANSTONB, BARRISTER, SO40ITOR, RTO Private and Company fnnds to loan at lowest rate of interest. Mortgages, town and farm property bought and sold. Offio., Beaver Blook, Wingham JA. MORTON, • BARRISTRR, &o. Wingham, Ont. IL. L. DrcKIN6ox Dupery Hottnes DICKINSON & HOMES BARRISTERS, I8OLICITORS, Etc, MONY TO LOAN, Orrloa: Meyer Block, Wingham. • ARTHUR J. IRWIl', D. D. S., L. D. 3. Dootor of Dental Snrleryof the Pennsylvania Dental College and Licentiate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Of11oe In Macdonald Block, Wingham. W. J. PRIOR, B.13, A., L. D. S., D. D. S. Licentiate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and Graduate of Uni- versity of Toronto. Office ; Beaver Block. TAKE NOTICE. That J. S, Jerome, Dentist is making beautiful sets of teeth for eight dollars, and inserting the Patent Airahamber. All work guaranteed. Office in Chisholm Block, Wingham. Wingham General Hospital (Under Governmentyinspectien) Pleasantly situated. Beautiful fur- nished. Open to Ml regularly licensed phyaioians, RATES FOR PATIENTs- (which faolade board and nursing), $3.50 to $15.00 per week according to location of room, For further information, address Miss J, E. Wneetr, Superintendent, Box 223, Wingham Ont. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM. L7f Mazes n .&vi* Ton Lend= -8.40 a.m._- 8,20p.m, Toronto &Beet 11.03am.. 8.48 a.m.» -. 2.40p.m, Kincardine -11.57 a.m.., 2.08 peen...-, 9.15p.m. ARRIVB PROM Kincardine ....9.40 a.m*l1.00 anti,. 9.40 p.m, 11.54 cm- ... 7.85 p.m. Palmerston 10.80 a.m. Toronto &Beet.......... 2.08 p.tm.. e. 9.15 p.m. W. HENRY, Agent, Wingham, CANADCA NADIAN PAO'IFIO RAILWAY. IAN Leave Pon Toronto and Beet- 0.87 a.m,,,.. 8.10 p.in, Toeswater -»,. .. 1.07 p.tn"„10.00 p,m, AxRIVi PROM Teeewater....., ,...., ....0.07 a.m.. ,,, 8.10 p.m. Termite end Seat .» .-wI.07pan ».»,10.00 p.m, J. H. BREMER. Agent,Wingham. Chamberlain's S Cough Remedy Y is UNi1QUALEd FOR Cough;,, Colds and Cronp. , 4 LIHT The Puzzle of the Tiny Firefly and the INicghty Comet. EACH HODS THE SECRET. It Is a Mystery to Science, and the Mara Who Is Able to Penetrate That Mys. tery Will Be in a Position to Revo- lutionize This Planet of Ours, This is not an Aesop fable, although it has a moral. There are two things in whose pres- ence science stands wondering and iibaslied-the little glowworm (or the yet tinier firefly) and the mighty cornet arching the sky with. its glimmering train. , Each of them holds the same secret --how to make light without beat. The man who gets that secret will revolutionize the planet. The late president of the Royal As- trouamiCal Society of Great Britain referred to the value of the comet's secret in his retiring address. He thought that we do not sufficiently ap- preciate the wondrous spectacle of a comet's tail. It shows us hundreds of billions of cubic miles of space simul- taneously glowing with Iuminosity whose origin is a mystery. It is a gigantic experiment in a branch of physics of which we as yet know very little. The cornet is im- mersed in what we may well regard as a vacuum; at least it is a far more perfect vacuum than we can produce. Yet the persistent glow of the comet's' tail shows that there is no real vacuum there, but n vast quantity of extreme- ly attenuated matter• which no doubt is the cause of the luminosity. We ought, Professor Newell thinks, to awake to the importance of this hint. "Who knows," he says, "wheth- er, if we could discover a method of disrupting gases and vapors in ultra vacuous spaces artificially maintained on earth, we should not have a meth- od of artificial illumination as econom- ical as that of the glowworm and as brilliant as is needed for our nocturnal life?" This thing may really be within our reach, although at the present time we cannot even suggest to ourselves exactly how it is to be attained. But the tendency of itcent investigation is in that direction. As Sir John Her- schel said of another discovery which was just at the door, "\Ve can feel it trembliug along the farreaching line of our analysis." There are not a few mere, who are regarded by their harder headed scien- tific brethren as "dreamers," who pic- ture to themselves a fast coming time wheu we shall not only obtain light at as cheap a rate as the firefly has it. but when we shall have tapped the ex- haustless stores of energy that sleep all around us in nature. We are like one1 in a dream sus- pended In the midst of a vast work- shop crowded with'multitud nous ma- cbines, all whirling and fluttering in a storm of energies. but which he can neither control nor understand. If we could see these things they might terrify us, as the dreamer is terrified by the whirring belts and spinning wheels of his v ision, seeming to grasp at his bile. If the scientific inyestigator Heeds to establish a raison d'etre in the eyes of the public, which cannot follow either his processes or his results, he has only to point to the fact that the greatest practical discoveries of mod- ern times have come out of the labora- tories from things as incomprehensible to the unitiated as so much magic. It is a well known fact that the growing might of Germany springs from her devotion to "pure research." Referring again to the pregnant hint of the comet, Professor Newall is clearly right in saying, "Here is a theme that should stir up the most commercial mind in the support of Bs- tronomy."-Garrett P. Serviss in New York American. On the Cars of New York. The surface cars of New Yorlc carry nn each line as different a nationality as If each belonged to a different coun- try. On the Eighth avenue line there are mostly colored people; on the Sixth avenue they are largely Americans, if there are any Americans in New York; on the Broadway cars there are styl- ishly dressed New Yorkers; on the Third avenue Irish and Jewish people predominate, on the Second avenue Jewish, Italian, 'Hungarian, Swedish and German, while on the surface cars that run along Avenue A you see every foreign nationality under the sun, all bareheaded. -New York Press. Vain Regrets. "That man Btflin lacks courage and energy." "Yes, confound himi" "Why do yon say that?'" "Because be was courting my wife long before I met her. If he had had a little more courage and energy--- But what's the use of talking about it now?'-Clevol:tnd Plain Dealer. What Rules the World. Wben Napoleon eansect the names of his dead soldiers to be inscribed on the time of Pompey's pillar, sonic one crit- icised the act as "a mere bit of tweet - nation." "That is trite," replied Na- poleon, "but imagination rules the world. "-Atlantic. Compensation. A young cadet was con:plaiein g of the tight fit of Itis uniform. "Why, fattier," he declared, "the col- nr presses my Adam's apply so basil I man taste eider)"-tIarpt'r's Weekly. Your little ehild is yonlr only true ?Ver e:rata Stowe. . ..