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The Brussels Post, 1908-12-10, Page 7teal e gotten,xleti550aestNSOCE9A®ecoosttDOO rev OMSfxadasroaoAr 00 !hie Heals Most Wounds A Tale of Love and Disappointment 1 k8,, tCecaaie 49Q6itC deeneetineefeaa.d419®ttatatageenan TeaQ¢®O®a 001 CHAPTliR Y.—(C'one'd), Tho Fart quaked as he heard the seething words, and all his courage left hilts. "You must moderate your de- rnands. I realize that I am in your power, but if you wish to obtain anything at till, you must bo nlerde- ful. As it is, 1 am advised that,I have not long to live, and is it wise, therefore, to drive ane to despera- tion ? Think 1" • "Aoln•oyd felt that the battle waa won; he had asked considerably more than he finally intended to ac- cept, "I have explained my position explicitly. You must increase your he needs a restraining influence," Joel said significantly. "What do you mean?" Hareoas- tle asked frigidly, "Please do not take offence at anything I say. I assure you that I speak entirely for your good, and, of course, your father's," Joel ad- ded hastily. "I am not so easily offended, Mr. Josephs, but I wish you would tell lye at what you are hinting." "I have not your father's per- mission to discuss the matter with you, but I certainly think you otigllt to knew that ho spatulates a, good deal." "I was not aware of that," Hare - cif er very considerably. I will castle said quickly. "I thought abate my demand a little, but we that he followed your advice upon must meet one another." financial matters." "He bas done so, and with great benefit to himself, but I have dis- covered to -day that he has been plunging on his own initiative, and with rather disastrous results." This informateen gave Earecastle course." Mood for thought, and he at once "The Earl turned to his desk andumped to the conclusion that ,here took up the statement that he had lay the reason of the opposition to prepared for Joel. his marriage, He decided that upon "Look at this," he said, handing the first opportunity he would go the paper over. "You will see tbat thoroughly into the matter with his I am not lying to you. I am heav- father. Ethel Fetherston was rich, ily iu debt and don't know which but was by no means wealthy, and if his father's affairs were serious- ly embarrassed it would delay their marriage for a long period. If this was the cause of bis op- position there was a hope that it might be overcome, for of all ills lack of money is the one that is easiest overcome and that leaves the least traces behind it. "I think that I am quite au fait Heaven only knows how I shall get it, but I will give you tea thou- sand pounds. That is my final of- fer." "It that is so, I am sorry for you. Things will have to take their way to turn for money." Akroyd looked at the figures, and his face fell as ha realized their meaning. For a moment he thought that his hope was doomed to disap- pointment, and fury filled his heart. "1 can't help your troubles," he said fiercely; ''I've my own to con- sider. This paper may contain a true statement of your affairs, but with your father's affairs, If ho that doesn't affect me. If you have were to die at i,he present moment, not got it, you can borrow it easily he would leave a considerable lia- enough. Your Jewish friend Joel bility behind him. You would sue - would lend it you for the asking. eeed to the estates, and of course I suppose that is the only reason the property would be free from any you are so friendly with him. The claim by your father's creditors. Joel Josephs of this world are not Rut, perhaps, as a matter of hon - usually received by people like or. you would consider yourself yourself unless there is something obliged to settle his liabilities." behind it." "I should naturally pay every - The Earl looked at the drawer thing that my father owed," Hare - which contained Joel's cheque. castle promptly rejoined. Should he sacrifice that? What "I thought you would look at it would happen if he were to refuse from that point of view," Joel re - to give the man anything? The plied with quickly concealed tri- umph. "It is only what one would expect from aman of your charac- ter. I am very sorry to have to be the bearer of news that must na- turally cause you a dual of worry. T have known you for some time, money that he had obtained that morning, he felt he had paid for by his interview with his son. No 1 Ho must pay. Ackroyd meant busi- ness, and anything better than that his 'act of treachery should become known. and if I may be permitted to say "Name your minimum," he said so, I have a great liking for you," curtly. He had made up his mind "That is very kind, Mr. Jo - to the sacrifice, and he wished to get it over as soon as possible. "Tell me the most you can pay at once," Ackroyd asked eagerly. "Twenty-five thousand pounds." Ackr^.yd's heart beat wildly at the me t,nt. It would do. "It is a bargain," he cried hast- ily. The Earl produced Joel's cheque to close quarters. from the drawer, and taking up his "I wonder you have never mar - pen slowly wrote his name on the ried," he continued, quietly. "I b am sure that you would never mar - 13 for wealth plena. But if you could fix your affections upon one where riches lay, it would be a hap- py solution of the difficulty." "One cannot always order one's affections," Harecastle said coldly. "Quite true, quite true," Joel said hastily. "I understand that, but I had hoped that you had form- ed an attachment that would be in every way suitable." "I do not wish to be rude, Mr, Josephs, but you must phase un- derstand that this is a subject that T do not care to discuss at the pre- sent niomeut." "As for any financial difficulty, I sephs," Harecastlesaid heartily. 'Your future ought to be a bril- liant one, The only thing you lack is money," "A most important thing," Hare - castle said. "Yes, but one that can be ac- quired," Joel broke in quickly. Ho thought 16 was time to come ack, "Give me the papers," he said weakly, for his strength was leav- ing him. Ackroyd clutched at the cheque and laughed gleefully when he saw the name of the drawer. Lord Wolverh:olme seized the let- ters in his hands, carefully examin- ed them, and placed them in his pocket for subsequent destruction. CHAPTER VL Joel Josephs had oonfidenao in his ewe ability to bring 'this marriage to a successful termination, and he determined to tackle Lord Hare- castle. "No time like the present," say—" was tete motto; and he soon follow- "Please say nothing. Perhaps ed Harecastle to his room. you have said more than enough, "I hope I am net bothering you/' What yon have already told me has he remarked, and took an armchair, given much food for thought, In without waiting for an invitation. a day or two I may perhaps be able "Perhaps you know that your fr.- to give you my confidence. Indeed, that' confides in me' to a great ex- I shall then be very glad of your tent;" assistance," ho wound up with a Harecastle looked up quickly, smite. and wondered, if by any chance Harecastle rose as he spoke, and Joel was aware of the reason of the the two men returned to the hall. Earl's; opposition to his marriage Joel was not satisfied with the re - with Ethel Fetherston. Although salt of the conversation but he was I'i• had wished to be aloha, ho glad that Harocaetle should know thought it wise to hear what his of the Earl's difficulties, and he visitor had to say, in the hope that hoped that the hint that he let fall he might throw some light on the might boar fruit. He was anxious subject that was troubling him, to know if the Earl had already "So I have understood," he an -.broached to his son the subject of swe*ed' politely, "and I am sure his marriage with Rebekah, and that your assistancemust be of would have at once gone to see hien wed service to him.J had he not ascertained that he was 'Joel smiled grimly -and thought still engaged with his visitor, of the cheque that 11e had drawn They found that tea was being that morning. served in the hall, and to Joel's de - "Do you know anything abnnt his 'sight Harecastle at onto took a seat affairs --I mean financially 7" he beside Rebekah. Every little sign asked,`thatpointed to the consummation I can't say that T do. lie mikes ofhis hope caused him keenlea me an allowance, which is sttllici- sure. The feeling which predoinin- cot for my needs, Ho has always aced with him was his love for' his. kept his affairs to himself, but from daughter, but there bad been added a remark made recently, I think he to it another motive which was well na nrw going to permit nee to help night as powerful. The love of bat - him." tie which lied animated him when "Thai: is excellent from every he fought for his millions at I%im- point of view, Your father wants berley wets part of his nature. :[t a mars of sound common-sense to had lain dormant, but the mere nig- be continually et bis elbow, In fact potion of their being a difficttlty lre bringing oft this marriage feet had revivified it. He was vincod that Harecastle must made love to Rebekah. Ile tea ad that she would not have cen her affections upon him, unless had met with encouragement. reasoning was bad, but he thought ho thoroughly understood' his daughter, and that her pride was equal to his own. So it was in or- dinary things, but -whore love is concerned, pride does not hold a place with such a nature as Re- bek h' a s. Be felt that hie only wen - pan was his wealth and the Earl's monetary difiimilteea. Joel did not make the mistake of thinking that money was all-power- ful. The great majority of men have their price, and it may gener- ally bo adduced to pounds, shillings and ponce, but he recognized that Harecastle was one of the minor- ity. He watched them carefully 48 they conversed. Rebekah was bright and animated, and Joel could see the love -light in her eyes, No, this war not merely a young maid's fancy, but a woman's passion. Harecastle born his share of the conversation, but his manner was listless, and it could be readily soon that his thoughts were far away. Joel was rapidly coming to the conclusion that Harecastle did not love Rebekah. This only added to his determina- tion that the marriage should take place. Not for a moment did ho Pro- StifteteacWeaValeWasYsassadaWee con - have son - teed she .Chis consider whether It would be for his daughter's happiness to marry a man who did not care for her. He assumed that Rebekah loved him, wanted him. Accordingly sho should have him, if he could bring it about by any means in his pow- th er. He would prefer that it should be done quietly and that there o would be no need for the removal of a his gloves in the handling of the p matter. The Earl must be the lever. Un- doubtedly Harecastle held his fa- ther in •great affection, but Joel came to the conclusion that there would be a limit to his obedience. He was now inclined to think that there might be some truth in the reported engagement to Ethel Fetherston. "If it is to, it must be broken off," he said grimly to himself. Lord Harecastle rose lazily and suggested a stroll on the terrace. Rebekah looked up expectantly, but no one moved. "You go, Rebekah," Mrs. Gold- berg said kindly, and the girl ac- companied Harecastle with a plea- sure that was very evident. Joel Josephs and his sister were alone. "Rebekah is very much is love," Mrs. Goldberg said with a doleful sigh. "And she shall marry him," Joel said fiercely. She shook her head. "I do not think that he is in lova with her," she replied decisively. "That makes no difference, I have made up my mind that they shall marry, and 1. get my way in the long run." "You are a wonderful man, Joel, but it will be difficult. Lord Hate - castle is not a puppet." "But he shall dance to my string," ho replied firmly, "Be certain that you do not ma':e a hash of matters. It is generally better to leave' this kind of thing to work out its own salvation, I have a dread presentiment that trouble will come if you meddle, Joel." "I have no intention of meddling, as you call it. That is if matters go as I wish them to," "Stick to your own line, You. don't and never will understand. women." "An understanding of women is not a necessity in this case. It is with men that I must deal, and I flatter myself that I know their weak points," he said grimly. "Look at them," Mrs. Goldberg said with a glance to the terrace, "They indeed make a fine couple."' "Hello 1 Here come the Earl's visitor. Who is the man? I am convinced that I know him," Joel. cried with animation. "How do you do ?" he said po- litely, as Ackroyd approached them. "I feel sure that I have the plea- aure of your acquaintance." "Indeed 1" Ackroyd said coldly, "Then I am afraid that you have the advantage of me, for I can't say that I know you," "My name is Joseph's:" "What the Joel Josephs," Ack- royd said with a well -.feigned start of admiration. Joel bowed slightly, but he was not taken in. "I am indeed pleased to make your acquaintance," Ackroyd said effusively. "You might tell me your name.' "Sinclair," he answered prompt- ly, for ho had no wish to help Jel out of his difficulty. When he had once cashed the cheque which he held, it would not matter, brit in the meantime he must bo earoful, "Sinclair—Sinclair," Joel said reflectively, Then I must be mis- taken, but I don't often forget a face.' Haroeastle canoe up with a smile, "I should like to return your hos- pitality, You (were a friend in need. You won't have a chance of a whisky .enol soda bill you reach town," A servant appeared and the r'8- freshment was ordered. Ackroyd gulped down the liquor and rose to go. (To be 'Oontinued,) Oh THE FARNI 4s10WNo y tasesseetle cewerMl VITALITY OF WEED SEEDS IN MANURE'. It is well known that there ie coralderahle risk of introduce now v weeds o ds b the u" Y purchase of P m num and hay and other feedi stuffs. E. T. Oswald, of the Mar land Station, undertook to oht more definite information on t point, especially as regards d semination through manure, studying the effect of the Ferree tatlon of manure handled in differ- ent ways and passing through the digestive systems of animals on the vitality, of various weed seeds, in- cluding seeds of about fifty of the worst weeds found in Maryland. In experiments in which the ma- nure romainod (1) for six months in a barnyard heap, and (2) for a short while in piles as when shipped in carload lots from 'cities, it was found that in the first case there was no danger and in the second ease little clanger of distributing live weed seeds. In the oxpera monting in which the weed seeds were fed to yearling steers and the manure handled in various ways it was found that— (1) Whore the manure was hauled directly from the stable as a top dressing an average of only 12. per cent, of the seeeds fed town mals germinated. (2) Where manure was hauled d rectly from the -stable upon the Ian and plowed under, 2,3 por cent. o e seeds fed to animals came up, (3) Where the droppings remained n the pasture fields unadulterated s they fell an average of only 3.1 er cont of the seeds fed to animals erminated. The results indicate that in gen- ral it is safe to assume that the itality of weed seeds is de- troyed in well -rotted manure, but hat many pass unharmed through he digestive tracts of animals and ay be carried to the land if the anure is not well rotted before se. -. WHAT A CREAMERY WILL DO. ere carry that all right, ready' to meet emergencies and expression and confidence seems to prevail eh both sides. On the whole there is a marked improvement in the busi- ness situation over last yeas'. The thoughts of farmers have been turn- ed to side lines, especially dairy- ing, and although this :departure has taken place since last spring and the volume of dairy business is not yet great, it is a little, and ng that little has been of ahnost incre- dihle relief to the system of mooting ng all expenses after threshing.,, y- May not the same thing be said a10 of localities in Canada where els creameries and cheese factories are is- in operation. They supply ready 13 cash to the farmer at a season of n - the year when ready money from other sources is not available. STORING SEED 001111. Seed corn should be stored in a dry place, and in suoh a way as to allow of free circulation of air be- tween the ears. A chamber con- taining any considerable quantity should be ventilated. Until fairly dry the corn should not be exposed to hard frost, and it is safer not to undertake to dry it out rapidly by artificial heat. A good way to store a small quantity is to tie the husks together and throw the ears in pairs over a fence -wire or wire clothes -line, suspended between two posts or from joists. This will, or- dinarily, afford pretty good protec- tion from rats and mice unless the 8 corn hangs close to the joists over- head, in which case the rodents might drop down on it and do more dor less damage. g e v t m m 0 The following published by a lo- cal paper in North Dakota attests to the value of a new creamery built in the looaltity where the paper 12 published ; " `At the present time the busi- ness of this community is very eatis- faotory. In fact, no business de- pression has prevailed in this com- munity so far this year, because it is a country of resources. "The creamery has brought in some ready money which has been usod to defray current expenses of creamery patrons, and book ac- counts for necessities are notice- ably loss than a year ago. It is now the beginning of the flush sea- son n account of marketing new crops, but there seems to be a lack of the usual flurry among business people, vvho usually at this season want to have the first income of the farmer for liquidation of his book account. There is a prevailing belief that farmers can meet all the just demands upon them and for that reason merchants are not put- ting any great rush on their col- lections. This air of ease and con- tentment is not apparent in the methods and manners of the com- mercial interest alone; the farm - "I purchased a bottle of Scott's Emulsion and im- mediately commenced to improve. In all, I think I' took 14 bottles, and my weight increased from 133 pounds to 184 pounds in less than six months. 1 know from personal results the efficacy of Scott's Emulsion."—FRED. R. STRONGMAN, 417Bath- urst St, London, Ont. Let us send you a copy of Mr. Strongman's letter. He had a trying experience, had got run down built Bien up, as it has thous- ands of others. The strengthening and flesh producing properties of Scoxr's EMULslow, are un- equalled by any other prepa- ration, and it's just as good for the thin, delicate child as - for the adult, Be sure to get Scorr's. It's been the stand• and of the worldfor se years, and is worth many tithes the cost of the numerous imita- tions and substitutes. Ari, n0Vn3*ST3 Lot 15 done you n tug eons, o4 7Sa eiron ioann't Iettor and Como other t herr. term oa thm 418}oot. ,snot tnoatton tots ))60r. eaten Zbe hoWNE '128 Welliaston St., W. Toronto WOMEN AS FINANCIERS MRS. HERMAN OELRIC1SMADE $10,000,000 A YEAR. Has Been Prosed TiiaG Iden Axe No Longer to Slave the 3lon- opcly of ilfillion-making. One of the most daring and suc- cessful of lady financiers is Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, who is held in considerable awe by her masculine rivals in Wall Street, New York. A few years ago Mrs. Oelrichs de- cided to take the management of her business affairs out of her hus- band's hands into her own. Nat- urally, all her friends were aghast at such audacity, and predicted that she would soon make "ducks and drakes" of her fortune. But Mrs. Oelrichs only smiled—the smile of the confident, capable woman. She iniew better. Realizing her estate, she commenced operations in Wall Street with a capital of $2,500,000, and by clever speculation in rail- road shares she had increased her fortune fivefold in a year, making money at the phenomenal rate of x10,000,000 per annum, But even Mrs. Oelrichs has a for- midable rival of her own sex in Mrs, Ella Rawls Reader, who has earned the right to be considered one of the smartest business women IN THE WHOLE WORLD. A dozen years ago Mrs. Reader was addressing envelopes in a Now York newspaper office, and four years later she was head of the largest reporting agency in the city. Then it was that this remarkable woman; who is still in the early thirties, and who is described as 'very pretty, with a fascinating smile, charming manners, and a sweet and gentle voiee," deter- mined to show what a woman could do in the realm of finance. And how far she has succeeded is proved by the following, among many sim- ilar sensational coups which have made such financial giants as Dir, Pierpont Morgan gasp with wonder. She has organized a $10,000,000 railway in opposition to Mr. Mor- gan himself; induced the House of Lords to adopt the Sprague sys- tem on the Central London "tuhe;" wrested from powerful rivals, a concession fora railway through the dominions of the Sul- tan of Jobore; settled a South American revolution at her break fast -table; entered into competi- tion with Wall Street to control the copper interests of Peru, and fought President Roosevelt for oonoestions in San Domingo, involv- ing over $10,000,000. MRS. HETTY GREEN has, of course, long been recogniz- ed as one of the shrewdest of Amer- ican financiers, with a knack of piling up the millions such as few d men have exhibited. Starting with a CHRONIC CITAIIHI1 HEEIEVEII BY PE -E1110. 114.1 ,coo y,oda n.c. Y -o0 o -o4 -,�4+ MRS. r. CARR. RS. F. CARR, Vineland, Ont., Can., writes: "For several years I was af- flicted with catarrh, which made life a burden, The coughing and. hacking which accompanied the dis- ease was terrible. "The complaint finally extended to the stomach and I was in a wretched condition. "I tried different remedies and the best professional treatment all in vain. 'Finally, as a last xesort, I tried Peruua upon the recommendation of my sister in Hamilton. "I could see steady improvement end after using four bottles of that precious medicine I was feeling well again, my old trouble being com- pletely a thing of the past, "To -day I would not take one thousand dollars for what this grand medicine bas done for me." Peruna is a universally recogniz- ed catarrh remedy. It will relieve catarrh in its most obstinate form. tress of 200000 cattle; employs 300 oowboys for whose use 1,200 ponies are provided; and when she wishes to leave her domain, of which she is a veritable queen, she has toy drive thirteen miles from her door to her "front gate." An equally capable woman is Mrs. Annie K. Rickert, president of the Stockton and Tuolumne Rail- road, who at seventeen was left a widow, PRACTICALLY PENNILESS, with au infant daughter. Making her way to the Californian gold fields she began prospecting; and although entirely without skill, was so successful that within six months she had $40,000 in the bank avid owned several valuable mines. So phenomenal was her luck in finding gold that the. Mexican min- ers called her "Oro Madro" (moth- er of gold). To -day Mrs. Rickert is said to be worth many millions of pounds; and her latest feat has been to construct a railroad, at a cost of $1,000,000 to connect her various properties. To give but one more example of these "hustling" women, Mine. Woleska, a Russian lady, whose for- tune is estimated at x$10,000,000, owns thousands of square miles of her native country. Scorns of vil- lages and small towns are in her "kingdom;" her tenants and em- ployes are an army of many thous- ands; and the entire business of this vact estate she conducts her- self, without any assistance from mere, insignificant man. TWO OPINIONS. Lawyer Smart—"Good morning, Mr. Gull, What can I do forou to -day?" Y "I want to get your opinion on a matter of law." "Yes." "My hens got into my neighbor Brown's yard and he poisoned them. What 1 want to know is, can l: recover damages?" "Certainly. It was malicious mischief on his part, besides being a destruction of your property." "Thanks. But hold! I stated that wrong. It was Brown's hens got into my yard and it was 1 who administered the poison," "Ah, yes ; I sec. That puts a efferent color upon the transaction nd It i3 clear that he, in the Per- on of his hens, was the trespasser, whereas in leaving the poison on your premises you were quite un- aware tient his fowls would eat it. It was purely an accident, so far a.s yon were ceneerned." "Thanks, How much ?" "Five dollars," "What, that's jest twice what you asked for a legal opinion the other ci a capital of about half' a million, she is to -day worthy at a modern es- timate, twenty tunes that sum. For many years past the has added at' least $2,500,000 yearly to her cap- ital. And yet so thrifty is this lady of many millions that she is said to live on less than $20 a week, spending in a year less than she earns every four hours, Mrs , Richard ' King, another American lady who has been the architect of her Own fortunes, is to -day owner of an estate two and a half times as large as Wales, which she menages herself with consummate skill: lier estate is hounded by forty miles of coast, and is girdled inland by 800 miles of bathed rite fence, She: is raid, ay„ " r know_it but, ,yon see, I have given you two opinions to -day." The bone frame of the average whale weighs about forty-five tons.. Glass windows are still scarce ba the pity of Mexico. ' Germany can now put 4,750,000 troops in the field. THE HOME D007011, To get a person out of e, faint soak a cloth with vinegar andap- '1 1 P1 Y to the t asp, For cuts, bruises or breaks, ap- ply turpentine freely at once, ''1'he turpentine doss not hurt the raw flesh, and will take out the soreness in a short time. Never whisper in a sick room, Talk in a low tone, but distinctly, so that yuur patient can understand every word spoken, Nothing is so irritating to a sick person as hear- ing voices without being able to comprehend the subject under 'dis cussion. Few people except trained nurses know that a restless patient is made inueh more comfortable if the corn- ers of the "under sheet" are care- fully pinned to the under side of the mattress with safety pins. Draw the sheet tightly and pin it secure- ly. It will be a relief to you and: to the suffering patient. When in need of hot flannels in case of sickness, when there is no hot water ready, wring out flannel in cold water, fold, and place in a paper bag, pinning it together, then put on top of the stove with a cover under it lest the stove burn the paper, The water will soon turn to steam and a hot cloth will he the result without the drip of of water. This placed in a warm, dry flautist will prove a great com- fort. Insufficient sleep is one of the crying evils of the day. The want of proper rest of the nervous system produces a lamentable condition in body and mind. This sleeplessness is begun even in childhood, when the boy or girl goes to school at six or seven years of age. Sleep is per- sistently put off up to manhood and womanhood. Persons up to twenty- one need nine hours' sleep, after that eight. A well-known writer on subjects relating to good health recently said : "Women avoid the sunlight '.as though it were a plague. They wear veils, carry parasols, seek the shady side, and do everything to keep off the light of the sun: If they would but seek the sunshine and live in it, indoors and out, pale, sickly women would become strong and healthy in no time." The sun- shine is a good thing, and it is doubtless true that women would be better for more of it; but there are many things which force women to stay in the house, and it is not always to their own liking thatthey wear veils and carry parasols, nor is it, as the writer states further ou in his article, because of their fear of injury to their clothes or complexion that this is done. It. is shown by the census that the very great majority of women "do their own work," that is, the housekeep- ing, sewing, laundering, oaring for the children and looking after the ways and comfort of their house- holds. This forces women to keep indoors a great deal, and in many instances gives them little time or leisure to live in the sun's rays or to enjoy the fresh air. When they do have the leisure it is with tired eyes, exhausted bodies and jaded spirits, and they cannot always bear the strong, life-giving rays of the sun. Many a woman sits in darkened rooms because the light !gives them pain, who would yet gladly rush out into the full glare and joy in the sense of freedom, bodily and mental, which only the outdoor life can give them, Seme strong, brave spirits can make their own sunshine, while others demand it as a fight, and, letting the minor duties 'go, keep bright and well by their outings; but the "pale, sickly women" are usually those who are so burdened, or so conscientious that they feel they must live "in. the shade" that others may have the shine. TIT-13ITS. Cold coffee is said to stimulate plants, Baskets in Russia are made of eye felted hair of hares. Dish are sold alive in Japan, be- ing peddled in huge tanks. From a single spider's body two miles of thread has been drawn, Mon, as a rule, go insane between 50 and 00. Aquatic birds outnumber the' land birds because their food uov- er fails. A queen bee will lay for four years, without the shortest vaca- tion, 2,000 a day. Every Swiss child in the winter brings a piece of wood to school to help keep the fire going. The young oyster fry liar a pair of distinct and -keen Meek eyes to guide him in choosing his Entero home but the hone once. chosen', his eyes begin to disappear, cls, since he will never move again, he has no further use for them. .. MADE HIS DIAGNOSIS. "What diagnosis diel the doctor snake of your wife's illness?" "Said 0110 wee suffering from Is that eo7 "Yes, he looked at her tonere and reached that decision itutuel'i- etely as