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The Brussels Post, 1906-6-7, Page 2ONTHEFM1ij 4-3 + f+AFFm+ +gw:H'#4-Kk+o+ inti+o m) + l E+o-o-o+i;E icE KAI WANG 909969 A TALE OF SOUTHERN CHINA. 9 gt+ +nt+ +act+ -4- + t+ t+lt+1 +A+ +0.4.04-A+1(+? aAfa #+1A+ CHAPTER X. Lord Beckett Was hardly the man to show signs of alarm when there existed no reason for such a condition of affairs, and knowing this fact, Larry felt certain a new twist had been given to the cum spiracy—tbut the coming of this yellow hotel servant had brought additional cause of akisly, There nutted through his mind what he had just been saying al the time 'the felluw hove in sight, and the argument he had been pressing upon the attention of his new and valued ally. That Count Petoskey was in the deal to a large exteat he saw no reason to doubt. "Courage! Face the music, my boy, and don't forget you are all she has to lean upon now that she's a widow," p was the way he buoyed up his spirits as Plympton drew near. Thus In a measure he buckled on his armor and girded himself for the tray. There Is a deal of common sense In thus preparing for bad news. When Lord Sackett cane up, the frown upon his usually genial face was so strongly defined that it would have frightened the average pagan into spasms. He was shaking his head doubtfully. "The deuce Lake It; your croaking about that sly Russian must have affected me, my dear boy. for I seem to see a fully armed Zulu crouching behind every in- nacent bush; even the most common- place incident begin to loom up in the most alarming manner; and if I am so fortunate as to get any sleep to -night, surely there will be phantoms to wrestle with, every one of them having a bristly contradicted the conclusion to which he gray, spiked mustache, such as the had jumped at the start. count wears," was the dolorous wail to This was to the effect that Petoskey, which he gave vent as he reached the Russian schemer, was at the bot- Larry. otLarry. tom of tho whole game. "You have reasons for reproaching me—you have heard something that arouses your fears in spite of your de- sire to laugh (hens off?" "AIF, Larry, to the happy role of Phil- osopher you add That of a seer, a pro- phet, to whom all thoughts are an open book. 1 confess to the soft impeach- . merit. What that yellow garcon told me gives me concern." About Avis?" "No one else." "Well, let me share your- uneasiness. Two heads may be better than one, if there is any puzzle to be solved." "Good ! This, then, Is how the case 'stands. The heathen Chinee went up and knocked seven distinct times upon the door of her room before trying to see if it was locked, and upon discover- ing it to be fasthe carte below to re- port al the desk. "Then the gentleman in charge, re- membering he had came on duty just before I made inquiries, began to hustle about. 11e now sends word that upon hunting up the other booking clerk whom he relieved he learned that Mrs. Evans is not in the house at present." Larry gritted his teeth and stifled a groan. "Just what I anticipated—my worst ,goer- fears are on the point of coming to pass," and half under his breath the little man uttered a most ferocious threat as to how he would handle the Russian bear if the latter had a finger in this pie. Could Count Petoskey have heard the threat he must have dropped down on his marrow bones instanter, to plead for mercy, such was the terrifying aspect of the speaker. "It may be all right," began milord, "But it isn't—the hand, of the plotter Is seen back of it. Think for a minute, beauty, and lets singularly moulded head reminded one irresistibly of an ape's It was a holdup, pure and simple. The booking clerk loses much of his swagger and importance when off duty. This party proved to be docile enough, at any rate. and realizing that those who had thus swooped down upon him must have some very good reason for this anxiety, he set about answering their questions as well as his knowledge of the facts would allow, With two eagerly at work pumping him he had soon related all he knew. It was not a great deal, after all. Several facts were brought out, but they were really no nearer an explana- tion than before, since the mystery re- mained just as dark as ever-. Larry knew immediate action was the order of the hour; if harm had descend- ed upon Avis they could not reach her side any 'too rapidly. He asked his questions. with this idea in view, seeking to lay hold of enough clues t0 follow the case out. In this peculiar affair his genius shone forth so remarkably that it could not be mistaken, and Lord Beckett, recognizing it, was quite content for the time being to play second fiddle, believing that his hour would come when other qualities were essential Larry's judgment was quick and keen; he did not stop to simply reason mat- ters to their legitimate conclusion, but jumped there with an abounding faith regarding the truth of his hazard that was more than half the battle. Not a single thing came out in this cross-queslloning of the hotel man that CHAPTER Xh Having strengthened their belief through this Interview with the clerk, Larry and his big friend were at the parting of the ways, where plans and consultations must give place to action. The little man was fully, aroused. He strengthened his resolution by en- deavoring to imagine what a hurricane Dr. Jack would prove could he have been present to take up the business. They were not foolish enough to be- lieve such an affair could be undertaken without more or iess danger. Hence it became a matter of acme moment with them that they should go armed, since no man could say what resistance might be met during their adventure. For one, Larry had had bitter exper- ience with Chinese mobs, and believed an enraged Celestial almost as danger- ous as a Malay "running amuck" with his murderous kriss. A quick Inventory taken on the spot disclosed the fact that both were fairly well supplied with weapons. When Larry remembered the shrieking mob that awoke the echoes in the street before Kai Wang's domicile, he was secretly of the opinion that should they be unfortunate enough to encounter such a crowd in the course of their shunt, a few Getting guns, more or less, Would not come in amiss. Acoording to the cleric's narrative, Avis had left the hotel et Shamien just as darkness was settling aver the great city, A Chinaman had brought her a note. Of course it must be the old story over again—a clever imitation perhaps of Larry's old chirography, begging her to what would Lake Avis out after dark in come to him at once, that he had dis- such a city as this. and knowing as she covered wonderful news concerning one does that the enemies of her husband are In whom her deepest interests were con• on the alert. It's n put-up job, depend • tred. Such a trap could not fail of me- an that, and it settles Petoskey's hash cess, with Avis occupying the condition when I land on him. of anxious suspense Larry knew her to Had the affair bean less serious be in. Plympton might have been inclined to What then? smile at the idea of this little feather- They must. find the vehicle in which weight throwing his castor into the ring she had gone away, and by bribes or In defiance of such an aningenist as the threats induce the man to take them to big Russian; but perlusps he had tese same place. learned Ihrouglt expel:Jenne not to des- Here the clerk declared he could help Item, since he hail had curiosity enough to notice particularly what happened after Mrs. Evans left the hotel door, He accompanied then to the street, and no sooner reached that thorough- fare than the uttered a cry of pleasure and pointed out a nativecab driver as the party with whom Avis and the coolie messenger had gone. Which was quite enough for Larry, who, with the big Englishman at his heels, descended upon the fellow very much es a hurricane sweeps over the southern seas. The fellow might have arranged a line of action if given time, but being taken by surprise, he became fiuslrated. Perhaps he had reasons for remaining a sphinx; but, whatever these were, they did not :hold good when confronted with two very determined foreigners who de- manded on pain of instant death In case of refusal, that he lake them to where he had left the iady. Whether fear or greed influenced him, the man readily agreed to oblige them. A Chinese JOhu would promise to take one to the infernal regions with cheer- ful alacrity 11 naked; and should he be given full license in the matter the chances are he would not fall far short of reaching the suburbs of Hades, if such a place exists on earth, Larry was grimly pleased, hut, being cautious by nature, wound not allow himself to indulge in too sanguine hopes, hist they be doomed to disap- poinlmant. He put little trust in tile Chinese chit' anter, neatens because Kai Weng was the only man of that guild who had commended himself to his respectful conslcieratlon; rstill lis qualities were of so sterling a nature. (lint, he balanced the accounts of many delinquents. It was very moll the seme with. Plympton, who enterinlned a feeling ' f delirium tuasseure, for Larry wet, no scorn and contempt for the natives else the day of email things, for even a hornet may be able to enforce respect. "1 hero an idea, illy deer boy." "Then let us have it, for Heaven's sake, since just at This minute that seems to be the very stock of which I am decidedly short." "The only plane we night secure in- formation is with the milli who knowa— the booking rlerk who is off duty." Lorry nodded; he was endeavoring to whip his faculties into line, so that when the time came he might make proper use ot such gifts ns nature had gener- ously bestowed upon him. At least, he was quick to recognize, the worth of the suggestion advanced by this comrade, and ready to second whatever lie proposed. "Then let us look that man up with- out a moment's delay, and find out what the has to soy about this singular matter," Continued the Englisiunan, resolutely. Larry waved his hand. the gesture signified that he was quite satisfied With the pointed suggestion, and de- sired Lord Rackett to lead the assault on the den of the booking cleric, A pointer at the desk told them where to go, and prasentiy they were knocking at a door, beyond which an irritable voice bade the disturbers of his rest to en ter. Thus they swooped down upon the weary knight Of the pen and the dia- mond shirt -stud; who was a fair sample of his elan ns found under every sun an earth. Fie saW them coming, and started up critic some little astonishment and con - tern. his curious gaze glancing from the rosy countenance of Milord to the peoultar phiz of Kennedy, which, in ifs Beit, when screwed Info a savage trown, . was enough to give a man fleeting Ilttspietott thea be had a mild Settch the Flowery Kingdom, having had some experience during the Japanese war that appeared to have utterly disgusted him with the abilities of the Chinese es soldiers. APPar'ently, then, it behooved Jehu to walk a pretty straight line if ho hoped to sanely his present critical patrons. Lord Beckett was probably better ac- eustotned to dealing with this peculiar class of fellows than Larry, and his tac- tics were of a decided nature which night bring about success. It was the old story of reward or pun- ishment—ha was abundantly able' to bring about either, and there could re no evasion—if the fellow did what he was told, his pockets would later on be crammed full of taels until ho was as rich as he had ever imagined while in an opium dream; an the other hand, did he swerve one jot from the truth and play them false, the vengeance of the gods and of English law would descend upon him long before the fall festival of Kuantt carte about. Knowing the Chinese mind as well as he did, Lord Rockett was pretty confi- dent the fellow would give them faith- ful service so long as they could hold htm in hand; once he fell under Russian influence the game would be up. Of course, they speedily plunged into the Chinese quarter, and Larry felt something of a chill pass through his little figure as he speculated as to who, then or not the vagaries of fortune would bring him once more in contact with the inflamed mob that shouted for his blood. The prospect was far from alluring. Still, a loan can die but once. and as he possessed true valor, he did not be- lieve he could shuttle off this mortal coil in any better cause than that of gentle woman; for the sake of his charm- ing cousin the brave little warrior stood ready to meet any and ail sacrifices to which he might be called. Plympton kept a bright lookout, and supplemented this caution with sundry digs in the back of the wretched Jehu, to whom he muttered words in Use ori- ginal Chinese. Perhaps he desired to constantly keep dangling before the fellow's mind the consequences dependent upon his action, and to exhort him to carry out his promises to the letter. Being quite familiar with all parts of Canton, Lord 'Hackett speedily realized where their course was apt to land them. In all Chinese cities bordering upon a river, fully one-fourth>of the popula- tion live upen the water—to them the stream furnishes both food and sepul- chre; the darkest of tragedies are con- stantly taking place among this floating people, who hardly seem amenable to the law that governs those dwelling ashore. Larry was more Iban a little worried when his companion announced that they were bending directly for this quar- ter. Awful fancies began to dart through his brain. and he felt almost sick at the thought of such things happening to his sweet relative. Bitterly he inveighed the Russian schemer, who would not even allow the taking of unman life to stand in the way of bringing his gigantic scheme to a successful termination. And Lord Rackett's blood seemed to boil in almost the same fashion. How easily we forget; it had not been many years back when Larry's righteous indignation was aroused against this same Plympton because, forsooth, he had kidnapped Dr. Jack's wife in pretty much the same fashion. However, it was love that urged him upon such a mad, headlong course, and men can forgive more easily when such a motive is the cause rather than the desire for gain. Lord Beckett saw into these things Netter than Larry, and he found occa- sion to put the matter before his des - pendent companion in such a way as to arouse his hopes anew. The precious papers were the supreme desire of the Russian; he cared not the snap of his fingers for the lives of Dr. Sack and his lovely wife if he could only. lay hands on the documents •o they might be destroyed, and leave his company, backed by the power of the Dowager Empress, the only one in the field. This being the case, the abduction of Avis was not intended to work her personal injury, since such a thing would effectually block his game, but to bring about the delivery of the papers. Larry knew hts cousin well, and ha declared they might despair of ever forcing her to give up the last legacy left to her by a loving husband. While Lord Rackett did not doubt In the least the truth of his words with re- lation to her indomitable spirit -and he had oceesion to reunembee it, though the recollection only brought a blush et shame to his cheeks—still he knew there were ways whereby even the most stub- born native may be conquered. "Depend upon it 'they will endeavor to reach her through her husband," he said. "But—by Jove—ate is dead 1" gasped Larry, slow to grasp the point. "You have said so—you even believe so; but we lank the most positive evi- dence. Besides, even if this be the truth, and brave Dr. Jack has crossed the Styx with the grim boatman Charon, that ltttie fact would never dismay such a bright mind as This Count Petoskey. Why, he would deliberately deceive Avis by declaring they held her husband in chains—that if she handed the papers over he would be released, While if she refused his blood must be on her head. Larry groaned, He saw the situation now and re- alized, as never before, whet an awful lever en unscrupulous mind may make of divine love. "So you sae," concluded milord, grimly, "unless we force his hand, this scoundrel may be in a position to call the me:' Larrygacould only grind itis 10011) and more fervently clutch his weapon; men- tally preying Heaven would he very good to them for the sake of the woman Who was in pCril. Meamvhilc lord Rackoff mabllaisiwi a careful watch upon their course and kept up his communication with the man upon'vhom they were placing so Mob dependence. He believed that such vigilance rami. Larry was m'rnusril tram Ills seeming lethargy into which his ruminations end worries had thrown him ihy the sudden sleeping al lin till vehicle. n said i,ar Racketf va are d nrr � "Here ; quickly, as he snnghl the. open air, enc: when Larry followed al bus, hoots he IIINTS ON CLOVER GROWING, Tho first great essenliai to successful clover growing is soil humus; clover is humus, and humus means Mores, writes Mi'. J, A. Dewar, Stable ma- nure is the most potent element 10 en- riching the suit, to produce this valu- able orop. It will also pay to use lime and comnmercial fertilizer judiciously. Soils deficient In nitrogen will not grow clover, and when the land is much im- puvcrfslted, and the supply of stable manure limited, It will be necessary to plough down crops of pens, vetches, or ocher legumes. We Have found a shorter crop rota- tion beneficial. A four years rotation, properly understood, and intelligently applied, should give double as much clover as the old eight years system. All grain crops should be seeded with clover, even if the land is resnw'n with grain the succeeding year, such a pro- cess will confirm the land in the clover growing habit, and help to gather from the air the indispensable nitrogen. While a rich soil is the prime essential, there cannot be complete success, un- less cure and attention he given to combatting the evils that assail the crop. The two great opposing forces, heat and cold. which in turn may be con- sidered friendly influences, are liable under certain conditions to become ene- mies. A long sustained period of droulh will have a perishing influence on the delicate plants, and the "early and lat- ter' frosts acting in conjunction, will cause an upheaval which will break the roots. The work of fighting the enemy begins with lho preparation of the soil. The seed bed should be thoroughly pul- verized, drainage is necessary for cold, wet lands. Sowing should take place early to secure the moisture incident to the first part of the growing season. The .seed shouicl be well covered. Sow a sufficient amount. \Vo have sown from three to ten pounds per acre. and experience leads us to believe that six pounds with an equal amount of timothy seed is sulRci- enThl. e proper varieties to sow is im- portant. 'Mammoth" finds many advo- cates on account of its great bulk, the "common red" because of its superior aftermath. \\'e are of the opinion that the bull: of the mixture should be mammoth, three pounds to three of ai- sike and red, the difference in ripening will he immaterial, if cut early, this should be the rule, as it gives a batter aftermath, will contain more succulence, there will be less waste, and it will be an insurance for a better crop the suc- ceeding year. In cutting the grain crop the stubble should be left high, in order to gather the protecting snow, as well as to act as a preventative of smothering out by ice. Animals should be strictly prohibi- ted from grazing in the fields prior to the culling of the first crop. This mis- chievous practice results in exposing the plants to the inclemency of the sea- sons. One of the greatest writers has said "that while the monuments of art are perishable, that grass is immortal." It is equally true that we cannot divorce clover from a fertile soil. Mr. William Rennie gave utterance to a great truth when he staled that clover is the key- stone of successful agriculture. \Ve may add that "soil enrichment" is the keyto clover production, and clover in turn unlocks the way to a "Land flow- ing with milk and honey." POULTRY YARD. Keep young turkeys warm and dry the first fete weeks. Cleanliness and dry quarters go a long way in keeping off roup. Keep the old geese for breeding pur- poses. Send the young ones to market. The hog has been called the "mort- gage Iffier," but it is the hen that lceeps the family in groceries while the hog is growing. With poultry as with other products, it is a good rule to market as soon as ready. When chicles weigh a couple of pounds send them to market, the next pound will draw more heavily on the 000501 Sot all the hens you possibly can this month, as May winds up the hatching season. Set those hens that have the mother instincts. Fowls are fond of freshly -turned soil and it Is good for then. If the yard is loo small to plow, it should be spaded, cr dug in some wary. Tobacco sterns covered willh shrew is an excellent preventative of inseot breeding, especially with setting hens. Geese can be fntlened an any kind of grain If fed all they can eat, commencing about ten days before, desiring to market. E. M. K. writes, "I unix a little sulphur in fend for my little chicles and do not lose two per cent of them from gape attacks." The close observer in aha poultry business Is the man who makes it win, He keeps his mind busy looking ahead for breakers to avoid and smooth waters to enter. He is constantly on the alert for some. better Way, and whllo he may not make mucle fuss about it he, may be found pushing his business along and reaping substantial profits for his industry. Egg prices are not so high as they found him in deep conversation with (heir conductor, (To be continued). 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To the Business Man, the Professional Man, or the Workingman— it is a question of vital importance. As an ever ready and economical means of quick locomotion, THE BICYCLE HAS NO COMPETITOR Whether for business, exercise or recreation. A Cushion Frame Bicycle fitted with Hygienic Handle Bars —Morrow Coaster Brake, and Rainy Day Mud Guards, is an Ideal Mount. 1t induces those to ride who never rode before, and those who ride to ride the more. CLEVELAND, SILVER RIBBON MASSES, PERFECT, BRANTFORD. Made in Cushion or Rigid frame Models. CANADA CYCLE AND MOTOR COMPANY, Lin/Red, "Makers of the Worlds Best Bicycles." GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS : TORONTO JUNCTION. might be. But the poultry market has leen stripped pretty clean. There is no reason, in any case, for dispondency concerning poultry. Our home con- sumption of poultry and poultry pro- ducts is constantly increasing. Our capons of these commodities' have greatly fallen off in the last year. And the demand in Britain Is just as strong as formerly. Our home market will stand a lot of development. By pro- ducing the products and putting them on the market we shall encourage con- sumption. YOUR PASTURES NOW. Your pastures will be in July and August just as you treat them now. If you overstock them in the beginning they will surely be short when the dry spell comes. if you have feed in abund- anoe now when glass is al its best, Then, unless you add more stock to the pasture, you will have a good pasture when the weather is against grass grow- inA plant to thrive must Have air. It hrenthes through its leaves. if the leaves are kept. eaten oft short the plant grawlh is stunned if not wholly stop- ped. It seems to exemplify the saying: "Tor he that hath, to him shell be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be bitten even that. which he hath" When grass is abundant, it grows abundant- ly When eaten close, 11 is ohectced in growth. if you disced end harrowed the pasture and put in a little new seed this spring you made it possible to carry mare stock. or to well feed the usual number. But when_ gross seems superabundant in the pasture do not yield to the temp- twiton to overstock 11 f`or ns like ns not there will be a shoring° when you need 1t most., . Cows need bettor in July and August when peelered by Hes then any ether month. They shodd he able Lo go out end gel. {heir fill with ease, sa they could quickly return in the strode end Ile down. It is belle' to feed a dozen well, then half starve two dozen head. t' TRAGEDY UNDER TIME SIIA, Fate of a Diver Whose dottrel Slrnngely Came Unfastened. An aceldont which is described as without precedent in the history of diving oporatons has been the subject of magisterial inquiry at SimontoWn, South Africa. Two divers, Kraming end tUnephetl, were at work at soma levels on the new dock yard works et Simonstown, They were working et a depth of about fifty feet, and, though they did not, go down together, they met undo" wafer, and were, it eppeared thorn the evidence, disnilssing by means of signs the position M regent to the levels on whiril they were working. According to the statement of the sur« vivor, A4acphnfl, he sari' iris compan- ion's helmet suddenly fly off. In this desperate- position the drowning man clung to Maclellan, who gave the signal to the boat overhead to haul in, and the two amen were drawn up to within ten feet of the surface. At this point the hauling ceased, the men in the boat be- ing unable to raise the heavy weight further, and Macphail was compelled to loose his hold of his drowning comrade, who sank to the bottom. The other man reached the boat, and immediately went down again, but Kraming was lying face downward on the bottom, and was dead when they finally got him to the surface. No explanction was forthcoming of how It was possible for the man's hel- met to emus unfastened. It was stated to have been adjusted properly when Le entered the water, and the two divers were said to ihave been on perfectly good terms, no question as to the possi- bility of foul piny being raised. The verdict was simply that the man was drowned, but the magistrate confessed that tate manner in -which the helmet came unfastened remained a mystery. 1 ROMANTIC END 01' SPY. Woman WiFo Betrayed Seerels to the Russian Government. According to the Paris correspondent of the London Express, tine mysterious suicide whose body was recently found in a hotel was Helene Krebel, a Russi- an of good family. She was a mem- bar of -the revolutionary party, with one of whose leaders she lived until he deserted her. Then in order to obtain revenge against him and her rivals, sic revealed a number of political ae- cleta to the Russian police. She then fed to the United Slates, where "he learned her former revnlulionery com- rades had condemned her I.o death. In a. slate of penic she hurried to England, thence to France, and then retirnel to the Untied States, a victim of remorse and terror. Subsequently she returned to France and lived obscurely et Neuil- ly, but she could not escape her ene- mies. Shortly before her suicide she received a leiter of warning from Rus- sia. 0n opening it site even limed to her maid: "it's ell over, but they shall not Mae my lite." She hastened to Lon- don, intending to go to Buenos Ayres, but she missed the steamer and *ended her troubles at the hotel in Pimlico. Her money and jewels, which are of considerable value, are still in Paris bank, 11.1R1; iNSfiCi. Tion 10 in the Annerien tftiseim of Natural FJislory a butterfly which root Ifs nW11er between $7,500 and $10,000. This rare 1110101 o'isls only in Sierra Leone. and an expedition lied to he fiirrl not end mainin'mrd for Iwo years before it Was captured HEALTH PAINFUL FEET. !'here are few of the so-called minor ills of the body that more surely rob one of comfort Wan painful feet. Standing Cr walking, the pain 513 always present, and will not allow the sufferer to for- gel his trouble fur a single moment, Almost all forms of painful feet aro due directly or Indirectly to badly fit- ting, or rather to Tight, shoes. An exception to this rule is flatfoot, a con- dition In 15'Ilett file fibrous nssu° that passes between the two ends of the long arch of the foot and, like Lha string of a bow, keeps it crowed, has lost tis tone, unci, becoming stretched, allows the bones 0f the arch to sink down. Another condition, in a measure the reverse of this, is the contracted foot, In which there seems to be a slight shortening of the muscles of the solo and of the calf of the leg. The instep i9 a little higher num it should be, and one standing erect in bare feet will in unable to raise the ball of the foot from the ground. In bolls these conditions standing and walking cause severe pain in the sole of the foot, and also usually in the instep. Thera is another arch in the foot — a transverse one in the front portion where the toss begin. A relaxation of the ligaments holding the hones of this arch In place is the underlying condi- tion of a very painful afteeltot called, after the surgeon who [lest described it, \loner's neuralgia. The pain here lc - curs in very severe cramp-like attacks, often conning on suddenly while the 11100n is walking, and increasing in In- tensity as long as the exercise is con- tinued. Usually relief is effected by removing the shoe and rubbing the fool. l'Ite pain (s generally MU at the root of the fourth toe, or between the third find fourth, or fourth and fifth; but unless quickly relieved it spreads to the toes and over lite instep. Neuralgia of tate sole is a very dis- tressing affection. it is an inflamma- t on of the nerves following some infec- Ious disease, such as typhoid fever, malaria, or influenza, or it may bo due to rheumatism. The skin of the sole is often exquisitely tender, and there is t spontaneous persistent burning pain. Another so-called neuralgic affection of the foot is rather 0f a congestive char- acter. 11 comes on only when the Leet :rang down, and is relieved when they err raised. With this pain the Leel often become pink and then almost purplish in color. Most of these painful affec- tions of the foot require treatment to restore or strengthen the arch.—Youth's Companion. AN AWKWARD HABIT. Don't lean over and pall your shoul- ders forward and together while you are reading and writing. 1f you con- tract this awkward habit you will be doing a great deal toward putting your lungs and heart out of order. You can't breathe deep and full when yattr lungs are cramped, and that's what you me doing when you double over while reading and writing. You need to treatlhe the length and breadth of y our lungs to keep the respiratory or- gans vigorous—lo keep the heart beat- ing regularly and healthfully. VALUE OF PINEAPPLE JUICE. During the last few years we have Leen learning of the medicinal effects of !cult juices, particularly as aids to ingestion. No fruit has more value for this purpose than the pineapple, and many experiments with its juices prove it. A freshly cut slice of the fruit laid on a pitco of beefsleaic will in surpris- ingly short time cause softening, swel- ling and partial digestion of the meat for a considerable depth from the sur- face. It is slated that bromoline, the active principle ot the pineepple, has been used in the preparation of the well known Masquera beef jelly. The reputation of the pineapple has suffered, because it has been oaten in too large quantities at a lime and the fibrous part has been swallowed with the juice. To obtain the full digestive talue of the juice one quadrant of a slice half an inch thick is ample at one meal. It must not be cooked and should be just ripe. The preserved fruit has practically no digestive power. Another use other than digestive is in cases of diphtheria, for tate iuiee has a strong solvent action upon plastic ex- udation, such as the diphtheria mem- brane. When it is applied to it on a swab or spray its line of contact is not enough to cause solution, hut it Is of material service in softening the sticky and stringy exudations so as to admit of its easy cletachntent. It also softens horny epidermis in the seine way as, though more slowly then, salicylic acid, If a thin slice be kept in close contact with a corn for eight hours it will be softened so as to be readily re- moved. HOW ONE SHOULD REST. To understand how to rest is of more importance than to Lsnow how to work. The latter can be learned if one will give one's mind to it, but the former is ar. act some people never acquire. Rest nee.essilales chango of scene end activi- ties. Lounging is very often tiring, seeping is not always restful, and sit- ting down, with nothing to do is sltnp- ly to invoke weariness. A change is needed to bring into piny. a different sol of faculties and to Weed the thoughts into a new channel. Tho man or woman who is weary with sere finds work in active employment with frac dont from respantbihly, , The brain worker generally lands the best rest. in playing hard. 11 is guile a mistake 51. ways to expect to find it in idleness. THE GROWTil OF CHILDREN. Until the age of eleven or twelve boys aro taller and heavier than girls. Then the girls' far the next few years surpass the Lova both in weight and husighl; but the boys soon overtake and pass then. The sons of non-tnhoring parents are taller and heavier then those of laboring .parents. The Kaneda of girls area tittle rounder Ilton limed of boys, end always a tulle smeller. 1t late been found 11101 children POW but 1111.10 from the end of November to the Frei of March; groty tell lent hierenso little in weight from March lit Atignsl.; end ;normae molniv In it eight and lit.. Lc in sleight, from Migust to No'cembor,