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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-02-27, Page 6• • iAFlOr$ "WA1'Tll 131,U t1' `arllt r #I,asdy'u kitchen was by far he largest and most cheerful room, la 00'11o400. and everything in it wait on l;ypge reale--the big table and chairs e long settee, the tall, old-fashioned clock, the broad fireplace with its huge stove, and the fat Newfoundland dog lying ou the sheepskin rug in the cor- Der. From the windows the view was correspondingly large, taking in ridge after ridge of mountains, and a long vista of the fertile Matted, Valley. Just now the mountains showed bare patches of rocks and briars, and the autumn wind flew over the brown fields of stubble and sheaves of stacked corn. November was a week old. and as the farmer and his family sat at dinner they seemed to see before the+m, instead of the plain, every -day fare, a plump blown turkey surrounded by pumpkin pies. It was not a large family, as families go in the country, for it consisted of just four persons—Mr. Hardy and his wife, their son. Mac, and the hired man. Mac was a chubby lad of sixteen, and Jason Eby was a long, gaunt individual, with an ever ready opinion on any topic whatsoever, and a fund of personal ad- ventures that wero very trying to the faith of his hearers. "Some one coining," said the farmer, detectinga step on the porch, and as he spoke there was a rap at the door. "A tramp I'll bet.," muttered Jason ; and as usual ho was wrong. The visitor proved to be a lad of about Mac's ago, who lived across the mountain in the next valley. "Well if it ain't Owen Turns !" ex- claimed Mrs. Hardy. "Set right down and have dinner, Owen. You're hun- gry, ain't you ?" Owen frankly admitted that he was, and his face shone as he took the prof- fered chair and saw the well filled plate that was set before him. "My father wants to know if you can give him a couple of charges of buck- shot Mr. Hardy," he said, by way of explanation. "1 reckon I can," replied the farmer. "Did you come clear across the moun- tain for that, lad ?" "What does he want with it?" Mac asked, curiously. "Is he going hunt- ing ?" "Mebbe," Owen replied, with his mouth full. "Sometirin' scared our pigs last night, and father thinks it was a bear. We found tracks this morning, but they were nearly worn out by the cows walking over them." "A bear !" gasped Mac, opening his eyes wide. "I take it to have been a stray dog looking for n. meal," said the farmer, bluntly. -Pigs are liable to squeak at , anything. Where could a bear comp from?" "One was shot twenty miles up Clark's Valley last winter," replied Owen,"and father says mebbe this one came from there." "I'll believe it when I see the crit• tur," said Mr. Hardy. He went on eat- ing his dinner, with a smile such as he might have worn had he been gravely informed that a wild elephant was in the turnip patch. Jason tipped his chair back and thrust his hands deep into his pockets. "I'd certainly like to get another bear," he said.reflectively. "I've killed eleven in my time and I always wanted to make it an even dozen," "You never told us that," said Mac. "How did you kill them?" "Was it anywhere near here?" asked Owen, "No ; it was when I lived up in Pike county," explained Jason; same place where I trapped them two panthers and the eaten -tont. How did I kill the bears? Why. I shot six of 'ern an' trapped three, an' the other two I fixed with a knife in a reg'lar rough an' tumble scuffle.' The boys looked an admiration that words could not"express,and the farmer gave a doubtful grunt. "It a fact," resumed Jason, "though I ain't denyin' the critturs did some ugly scratchin' and huggin'. Reck- lessness was always the trouble with me. I ain't afraid of anything on four legs. "Talking about Pike county re- minds me there ought to be Some wild turkeys about just now," he added, with a quick glance at Mac. "1'd lice to take the gun an' go back on the mountain a while this afternoon if it suits all round." "Those winter apples must he picked," broke in the farmer. "They won't keep, and the turkeys will." "Ill pick them," promptly said Mac ; "there's only one tree and it won't take long." He did not state that he had promised Jasou to that effect in con- sideration for a two -bladed jackknife. "I'd just as soon help you as not," Owen spoke up. "I don t have to go home right off." "All right," assented Mac, "and when we get through you can take a short cut over the mountain by the footpath back of our upper barn. I'm going up there to put the heifers away, and you'll have company that far." Mac usually had a long hunt for the cattle, and he expected nothing else to• day, since they were not to be seen 'in the clearing. The boys had ,just reach- ed the barn, however, when they heard a furious racket, and in a moment six 'young heifers broke into the upper corner of the clearing, bawling hoarsely and tossing their tails in the air. With every appearance of a flight they plunged madly on. and crowded through the open doors into their accustomed stalls. "Something's wrong," exclaimed Mac, as he hurriedly closed and hooked the doors. "I don't see what could have scared them like that." "I thought there wero seven," said Owen. "Only six came in." "Sure enough," replied Mac. "Then there's ono missing, and I've got to find it," "I'll go along," said Owen, glancing at the setting sun. "It won't bo dark for an hour, and I can cross the moun- tain in half that time." The heifers were still bawling as the boys hastened to the corner of the clear- ing and followed a cattle path into the woods, They pushed on through ever- green timber and scrub for several hun- dred yards, each oppressed by a vague uneasiness that ho was unwilling to ad- roit to the other. Finally they paused and looked about in all directions. "The provoking little beast !" Mac muttered angrily. "Where can it be?" "There 1 1 hear it," exclaimed Owen, stet as he spoke there was an audible crashing of bushes close ahead. The hove turned an angle of the path and stopped within a dozen feet of a lf4 a lnovil Meek a leer could bie seen three the bri>ts, tIP he heifer black ?" Owetn •asked quickly, "There isn't a black one in the lot," Mao replied, in a tone of sudden alarm. He retreated a couple of steps and pick- ed tip a stone from the path. "Don't do that 1" cried Owen. But it was too late. The atgne crashed into the thicket, and the dull thump as It struck the supposed Heifer was distinct- ly heard. Instantly the bushes sway apart and out rutahed a lean, rusty loo lug bear, as big as a calf. To say that the boys were frighten would bo putting it mildly. ' Theyf ey ut ed 1- ed k- ed el t their hearts beating loudly as th stood rooted to the pith in that morne of startling surpriso. The bear stopp also, showing its white teeth and groW ing savagely. "Run," cried Mac,' and' off lie wet with Owen at his heels. Hungry brt wanted no better encouragement, a his gaunt legs carried him swiftly pursuit. Out from the woods and alot the upper edge of the clearing sped t scared boys, urged to their top speed the shuttling patter behind them. Th knew that the barn was the only ova able place of refug'•, and for that go they Beaded. The missing heifer was standar calmly by the stall doors, but when saw the bear it went bawling across t clearing, and vanished in the woods the farther end. The boys longed to poss'ss the ere tune's power of Speed. It was a nip al tuck race, and they came near losing i A backwardglancestlowed bruin gallo ing clumsily within a dozen feet, at it was only by a desperate spurt th they reached the barn in time. T upper doors were open and they had chance tQ close them as they sir through. Mac dashed at the ladd which led up among the ratters aa gaineda place of safety. Owen serer bled after him, his heels just missing a angry snap of bruin's jaws, For the _present the boys were sa enough. They perched themselves sed by side on a wide beam and watche their baffled pursuer. Down in th stalls the cattle were bawling and kiel ing, and they made still more rack when bruin ambled curiously across th floor and sniffed at the open hay side He shuffled back and made a lazy a tempt to ascend the ladder. Failing i this he squatted on his hind legs an stared hungrily up attire boys. Dere h obstinately remained, plainly hopin that a dainty meal would reward h patience in the end. Froin tune to Um he growled and licked his jaws. The sun faded from the open door and as twilight carne on the air gee chill and biting. It blew in on the bo from the leaky roof and they shivers as they clung to their dizzy perch. Sti bruin kept his keen vigil, unmoved b the shouting of his prisoners or by th deepening gloom. He was hungry an so long as a supper was in sight be wit going to stay. "No fun about this," muttered Owen "They must be worried about me a home and I'll miss my supper." "They'll think the bear got you,"wa Mac's consoling reply. "That's just what they will," an )wen shook his fist angrily at the brut elow, "I hope you're satisfied now the t was a bear and not a dog that scare ur pigs," he added. "1 ought to be," Mac admitted, witl feeble laugh, "but I never thought ear would come this far dower the van ey, The worst of it is we may have to tick here all night" "Won't iyour folks be up to look for ou soon ?" asked Owen, in a tone of lawn. "I don't believe so," answered Mac. `They may think I've gone home with ou. I did that a couple of times. you now." Half an hour slipped by, and still ruin showed no intention of raising the iege. The boys grew cross and hue- rv, and shifted their cramed limbs rom one position to another. The moon ose over the hills and threw a silvery raft of light on the bit of road outside he doors. All at once footsteps were heard com- ig along the upper edge of the clear - and somebody began to whistle, it's Jaiion !" cried Mac, and both boys routed his name loudly, while bruin ose on all fours and growled. The histling ceased, and the steps came oser and faster. Then Jason's tall gure appeared in the moonlight out - de the doors. "Tbat you, Mac?" he exclaimed. What's the racket about, an' what are ou doin' here this late ?" "We can't get away," yelled Mac. We're stuck up here, and there's a 'ar down below. Shoot him, quick, ason " "A bear?"' cried Jason, but in a far ss eager tone than the boys expected. Where is the crittur?" Just at this point bruin concluded at a supper on the ground was worth ee on the ratters, and, with a 1'ero- ous snarl, he darted for the door. Imagine the surprise of the boys when ev saw Jason throw down his nhusket d vanish on the (lead ruts, while the elfth bear that he wanted so badly acted in a hot chase after It lin. As fast as their cramped limbs would low, Mac and Owen climbed down om the rafters and picked up the andoned gun. It was loaded and pped, but they took the precaution to u• a few buckshot in on top of the alter sized shot. Then they hastened around the corner the barn, arid were just in time to e Jason and the bear nearing the lower de of the moonlit clearing. Jason's gs were covering ground at an amaz- g rate, and with every jump he gave veil. He plunged into the shadow of o woods, and bruin followed at a dis- nee of half a dozen yards. The possession of the gun made the ys feel pretty brave, and they hurried pidly down the valley, keeping a sharp kout as they went. They saw no ace of bruin in the timber or fields, waver, and when they burst excitedly o the kitchen there sat the valorous son, relating his thrilling story to the mer and his wife. 'It was the biggest bear I over seen," was saying, ' an it come at mo like urricane, knockin' the gun one way ' mo the other. I had noknife along, ' the gun was out of reach, so there s nothing to do but run for it." ust then Jason looked up and saw boys and his countenance changed or. He listened sulkily to their ry, but did not venture to contradict t part of it which related to his sud- n flight from the bard. No doubt he d been under the impression that they not see what really occurred, and, refore,could not sprove his fictitious counter with the boar. ' dense and gloomy thicket. From be- After supper Mr. Hardy and Mac ac - bind this proceeded the noise, and part companfed Owen home across the lt, tin lid ill lg ho by ey a( tg it he at mountain; and Jason'wepp i Umg withn ' very bit'tl' race, The party` took lan- terns and the grin, bat .tlid riot find any trace of bruing'oipgor coining. On the way back they discovered the missing heifer and locked it up in the barn with the others, As 4 hungry bear was a constant menace to stook, the nelghbors organiz- ed a hunting party with dogs for the following at'ternoon, but ust as they wero latent to start they earned that bruin had been shot five miles up the valley that morning by a couple of tur- key gunners. The whole story leaked out, and for a long time Jason was the laughing stock of the neighborhood, where he hadformerly borne an undeserved repute - tion for great prowess. The exposure thoroughly cured his bragging habit and also brought to a sudden end, to Mac's genuine sorrow the marvellous and thrilling Pike county yarns. AN EARLY CALL. He proposed to her in the conserva- toryafter supper, he did not go down on his knees to declare that life would be nothing to him without her, but he told her, simply and earnestly, that she w very dear to him, that he had alw loved her, and that as his wife it wo be his care to guard her from the world's rude buffetings. "I think I could make you happy," he said. "I am not as clever as some of the inen you know, but i Love you•" t• "Yes, ' she murmured, "I know you hd love me—you have always been good to tt me ; you must know—you must feel that I appreciate it. It touches the to he have you cure for me—I wish I could 1O make you understand that I am grate of ful." or "Grateful! But why should you be ? d Could I help loving you? Could I know n- You and not care tor you? You are so u unlike other women, so tree train envy fe and petty malice. I have watched you with your girl friends—I have seen you ° do many a kindness that you thought d nobody knew anything about. I think ° it was your goodness that charmed me et first." She looked up—was lie really in o earnest ? s• "Don't praise me," she said ; "eom- t- pliments from other nen are well enough, but not from yeti." d "It is a compliment to tell you what ° I think? And it seems to m'1 I have ,g said so little. Ali! if you could know is what is in my heart—but no doubt," as o she made an impatient. movement, "you have heard all this before—a twice-told s, story wearies. What can I say to win w you—You who are so used to being lov- ed ? To another woman I might speak of my wealth, of all that I could give Il her. but not to you." y ''You think too well of me," she broke ° in. d "No, Edith; I understand you, and s that is why I want you all for mine, to have and to Nold,to love and to cherish; • say that you like me a little, that you t will be my wife," She leaned toward him ; the words s that would send him from her and end d for ever the friendship that had become a part of her life were trembling on her 40. tri at what Jutgkt boo been."" She stopped and laid her lips on the picture's. The next morning.sbio was idling over her fire when the maid brought up a bunch of heartsease and a card r "Mr. Nanning's compliments, ma'am, and will you see him?" "tes ; say to him that 1 will bo down in a moment." When the door closed she lifted the heartsease tenderly • a mute appeal, they seemed to her, from the giver. "Poor fellow," she thought regret- fully. "1 should have told him ; how- ever, there is no use keeping him wait- ing. "I might as well get through with it at once," She pinned the heartease in the lace at her throat, cast a parting glance at the mirror and started down the stairs. As she reached the lower hall the front door opened and a servant ad- mitted a girl in gray with a bunch of roses thrust into her muff' "Why Edith," she said rapidly, "I never thought to Rii'd you down so early. If you are going out don't let me keep you." "I am not going out; come into the sitting -room and get waren," "No, I won't sit down. I only want as to see you a momrnt. I came to ask ays you to join our house party—there will uld eels be eight of us, tho salve old crowd o lips, when he guessing her intention, d perhaps, said hurriedly; "Some one is corning—your German partner. I think. Don't answer me now; later on will do as well," a She breathed natural. It was -natural - for her to postpone unpleasant things —to put off the evil day as long as pos- • sible. "As you wish, then; will you call to- morrow?" "Yes, in the morning at 11." He bowed and withdrew just as her next partner came hurrying up. "The cotillion is about to begin, Miss Alton," he said. after taking Manning's chair, "but I think we have time for a little chat. You don't mind talking to me for a few minutes, do you?" "Why, no." she answered, for she liked the lad, not only for his own sake, but because of his friendship with that other, whose image was never long ab- sent from her mind. "Sr the way'," he said, as if reading her thoughts, "I got a letter from Ag- new today. I thought you might care to hear from Trim ; you always seemed such friends." "Yes," she responded idly. "How is he ?" "Very well; but growing homesick. Think of it ! Ile has been away six weeks," "No doubt he is enjoying himself." "Olt, Carl will always get the west out of lite ; that's his way, you know," "Vis, 1 know." The answer was given so carelessly, with such apparent indifference, that he was about to speak, to tell her the tiding; that his letter contained, and which so far some instinct niacfe him withhold, when his hostess appeared in the doorway. "Come, you two," she called ; "the others are waiting for you." "Dear Mrs, Deuton," said the girl, rising, "Mr. Lane and i are such old Mends that we sometimes forget how time flies." "You yornig dissemhlo'r," laughed the older woman: "you know Iterbert Manning was in the conservatory with yon." A sudden blush stained Edith's cheek —she hated herself for it, it was so apt to mislead—but Mrs. Darton seemed in no way surprised. "There, child ; don't look so frighten- ed," she said. "No one wishes you hap- piness more than I," "But, Mrs. Danton—" "lteally, Miss Edith," put in Lane, who had been a puzzled and uncom- fortable listener. "1 don't like to (hurry you, but we shall surely be late." She turned away ; after all, what did it matter ; by to morrow the world would know the truth. Manning ;s face would tell the story of his rejection, and a few hours' misconstruction would harm no one. But late that night, when she stood in her own pretty room, she felt vaguely dissatisfed with herself; she ^ould not put the feeling from her. "I have not acted honestly," she said aloud. "I should have answered him ; it was not kind to put him off; it may lead him to hope he may have mis- understood me." She was silent a mo- ment then went on still contritely : "AndI do like him. He is the kindest, truest friend hut love—" She rose and crossed the room. When she came back she carried a photograph, a man's cold, clever face— the face of one who knew the world, and was, perhaps, not on the best terms with it. "But for you " she said, gazing into the unresponsive eyes, ' •I had loved that other man ; if you had not shown mo so clearly that I was dear to you, I might still care for him; for he loves me dearly; but It is too late now—too late 1 we lad first yettrvi•," "Tile same crowd? How delightful!" "The same, and not the same. I donewon't?invite Mr. Agnew now," "And what has poor Mr. Aguow " "What has he done? Oh, nothing un- usual ; they all do it sooner or later; but an engaged man is de trop at an affair of this kind. No girl wants him for her partner, and really, one can't blame them." "An engaged man?" For one horrible moment Edith Alton thought she was about to faint; the next, however, the tables and chairs righted themselves„ her visitor's face ceased it grotesque gy- rations and she was conscious that she was speaking. "So! When did ,you hear that pleasant bit of news?" she asked, seating herself on the arm of a chair. "Why, last night, Mr. Lane told me zoming home. Strange he never mentioned it to you. I am horribly issappointed. Fancy Charlie Agnew married to a Boston girl. You remern- ber—her a terrible little creature., who visited the Mores. Wealthy, of course —trust Charlie for that—hut oh ! so lain," "Beauty is in the eye of the behold- er," quotll Edith lightly. She telt a longing to cry out, to bury her face somewhere, instead of which she must smile and look unconscious and dis- cuss this love affair witlt the indiflor• slice of a mere acquaintance. "If I re- member rightly she was a nice little thing." "Nice? Heavens! Fancy Charlie's coming to that—actually to marrying a `nice' girl ! His best enemy couldn't wish him worse luck. He has disap- pointed me dreadfully. I thought," significantly, "he fancied some one else, somebody dearer home." "Somebody nearer home ?—oh, do you mean myself? How awfully funny ! Why, we are very good friends, we have always been friends ; but I—" a rapid flash of thought ; then, with ris- ing color, '•I'm going to marry another flaHn," er visitor's face expressed intense rprise : "Going to he married," she peated ; "I had not heard—" "No one has heard," said the other, ith some emotion, "and, by the way, r. Manning is waiting. for me in the brary. I must ask you to excuse me." "Mr. Manning 1" "Did you not guess? I thought of -ourse you would. Don't speak of it, Janet. I only told you because (slowly') you are such a good friend amine." "And I appreciate it accordingly. I wish you every happiness," she laid her hand lightly on Edith's arm, "you know that, don't you?" "Why, yes—you have always wished me well, haven't you? See how potent your wishes have been ! But to return to our first subject. I shall bo glad to go with you to Arley. Last year's visit was a dream." "Then I shall count on you. Come, you will have to let me out; 1 am not au fait with your fetch•" "What a strong wind there is --draw up your wraps. Good-bye, and again thank you for thinking of me." d p su re w M The front door slammed and Edith stood a moment in the hall, gathering courage for what was to corse ; then she turned and went into the library. Manning, who was standing at a dis- tant window, carne forward at her en- trance. "I am afraid I kept you," she said; giving him a trembling hand, "but I Was detained by an "early call" from °riend." "An early- call," he repeated; "the what do you think of line?" "Alt, but i told you to come. ; that i altogether different. I wanted you." "Yon wanted ins?" he cried eagerly; "my darling, may I interpret that after Sly own fashion! Do you really are for a'ie a little?" She could not speak, but for answer she carne to him, laying her beautiful head on iris breast, "Love toe," she whispered,passionate- "only love me and you can make of what you will." TO WATER COWS. A Device for Use in the St'ble Met to Novel end Useful. A correspondent of the Ohio Farmer tells of a visit he paid to a noted dairy farm in his State: A splendid herd of Jerseys that aver- age in test 5.4 at the neighboring creamery, headed by a first-class pure bred St. 'Lambert bud, were ruminating lazily over the fields. A brand new silo, filled just recently, stood like a tall sen- tinel against the cow barn, as a mani- festo that dairying had come to stay at that home. The ice -house still contained plenty of ice for use in preserving the milk over two days, thus saving a trip to the creamery except every other day the distance being considerable. A well balanced ration of the best grains is fed to these cows the year round. and to a very good profit, too. My eye was attracted by a low -wheeled truck, con- structed from four wheels of two old FIs. 1. mowing machines, one pair higher than the other, similar to a common wagon. This truck was more used upon the farm for most of the hauling than the ordinary wagon, because of its broad tire and low platform. The most attractive feature we have to speak of we found in his cow stable, directly in front of his cows. This was a watering device that is novel and use- ful. It is not possible for all to arrange such a convenient contrivance, yet very tetany can, and hence I shall illustrate the plan and describe it. The whole arrangement is notching short of a si- phon from Itis house well to the barn, and it works like a charm, the bottom of the well being some two feet higher than the point of delivery in the stable. A pipe one inch in diameter was in- serted in the well within ono foot of the bottom, elbowed at a, Fig. 1, and r�I FIG, 2. connected with a horizontal pipe passing through wall into a trench two feet deep. About four feet from well wall a T union was put on as indicated in Fig. 1, with an upright pipe extending one foot above ground. This pipe is used to fill up the pipe from bottom of well to the stable, then plugged up with a tap screw b put in perfectly air -tight. A. valve, v, is necessary at the bottom of pipe in well while filling. This valve should be loosely put in with a wire, w, from top to draw it up. Fig. 8, shows this valve more clearly. Tho point c, Fig. 2, is an ord:uary half -turn stopcock with a rod extending eighteen inches above ground or floor, passing through an six•inch box which lets on the flow of water or cuts it off. At d is another hall-turn 'stopcock which acts as a drain pipe to keep frost from freezing water in pipe at e. This stopcock is closed when water is to bo drawn for use. After the pipe is full the opening of the cock at c starts the water to flow ns a siphon,and it will continue to flow indefinitely, as long as the air is ex- cluded from the pipe, until the well is drained, but sub - FIG. 3, j 'et to the will of the operator in opening the stopcock, c, or closing it. A device of this character where possi- ble to operate it, is equal to a running spring and better than a windmill, Persons once in possession of such watering conveniences in their stables are loath to even think of doing without them. They become a,practical part 01' their profitable opeiations and add hours of real pleasure to their daily I labors. n 8 1Y; MC "I)o you know," be said to her, about an hour later, "at first you frightened ale, but when you didn't say `No,' at )neo, i began to hope. I knew it wasn't yon to keep mo 111 suspense—you are too true of heart for that." Too tree," she thought, remorseful- ly, "Oh, herbert, Herber t !" But aloud she said, smiling half sad- ly into his loving eyes: "'Po think of your being afraid of me—of,poor little me—who and not half worthof too!" Curiosity of Fyeeighr. An aged sea captain, whose hem) is in Philadelphia, is troubled with peculi- arity of vision which is common to all skippers and ships' officers of high rank who have had longexperience on the sea. In this particuar iustauce the cap- tain complains that, through the long use of the telescope, the quadrant, and ethou instruments used in shaking cal- •ulations at sea, the sight has been drawn from the left eye into the one which peers so eagerly through the in- struments. He says he can discern ob- Xenophon as a Do: Fancier, Xenophon opens his disquisition on hounds by an enumeration of all the de• fec•ts,physical and moral, which a (hound should not possess, wherein it is easy to recognize all the failings aro still ailloltg uv. Leggy hounds, weedy hounds, flat sided hounds, flat-footed hounds, under -sized hoauds,headstrong hounds, flashy hounds. sulky (hounds, dwellers, bailers, skirters—all are faithfully portrayed and uncompromis- ingly condemned. •'Ilollnlln with such faults as these whether due to nature or to bad training aro of little worth, they are enough to disgust even a truly keen sportsmn A ff�ernad h.ound should have a light, small, sinewy head, a long, round, flex- ible neck, bro;G chest, free shoulders, straight, round, wiry f"r.'begs. straight knets, round sides, muscular loins, full flanks, but not too frill ; his thighs should be firm, compact and well let down, his feet round, and his stern long, straight and tapering Such is Xenophon's description of ai good hound; it seems to its not amiss for the fourth century before our era.—Macmillian's Magazine. Hand Shaking. A society for the suppression of hand- shaking has been formed in Russia, the practice being thought dangerous on account of the probable transmission of bacilli. Whet a turnover would result in political circles here, if this move- ment against handshaking should ex- tend to this country! It is estimated that it requires no less than 743,000 handshakes to get a man into the pre• iects at an enormous distance with his sidenlial chair, at least 484,600 to get right eye, but is scarcely able to read 1 into congress and 214,000 to become a with his loft. The tendency of nature state governor, and so it gods in de - to adjust itself to eonditfons is highten• seettding scale in direct ratio to the im- ed in these cases by the bright glare portance of thy expect to be slace even n t no from the waters, which makes the strain mane for loss etxpoan 500o even a hog - on the eye especially trying.—Plriladel- Boston Transcript. phia Record. ¥rll, vinic, Teacher of )uftjot TPpiAtlaonIlMYeOhoadweWd etLplaunadonry,of 41444' 7h116 15 to oopaldered by theieading kiuto,. Attu a fti$ po method develops Ehs taohplo rR rapidly"1t�Ar, Mason's "'touch and Teohglo." Piano, Organ and Teohploon for oro o� puppiljt lgartrneaEs to Bever Block, over W. llaeatel, 4*.niW><t, street, Clinton. Property For Sale. .. l For sale, the largo dwelling and lot owned Lind lately occupied by Dr. Arpleton, on commie street. Bas all modern conveniences. Centrally logtat<e4. Also noing aV ctoria street. Fhouse and lot ort pargebove particulars ply ap IQ MANNING & SCOTT, Clinton, pp y p 80741 Wyllie!! Haber Shop. The undersigned has opened a aet•olaee Shop in. the Town Hall Store, Clinton, and la prepared to. please all who appreciate an easy shave or a stylish mannliker tmannner.ranchee of the trade Special attention given to work:, Hair Dressing. Give me a trial, 847-45 F. BAHE$, B. THOMLINSON, VETERINERY SERCEON, Honorary Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary Col- lege, Toronto, Treats all diseases of Domestic Animals on th moat modern and Salentine Principles. Day and Nicht Calle Promptly Answered. ltssidence—Itattenbury Street, West, Clitou (int THE CLARENDON BUS. This newly equipped house has put on a now boa which meets all trains regularly, Ca1ls made in all atf he . Ordere:left t (dice inthe wn at reasonable ratesHotel Clarendon will receive prompt urid careful attention. J. C. MILLER, Proprietor, BUSINESS CHANGE! The undersigned begs to Inform the people of Clinton and surrounding country that he bas bought the stock of BOOTS & SHOES of Mr. Gen, Stewart, and he will continue the buei- nese in the same place opposite the Market. He will sell for cash only, and offer Special Bargains for the next 80 days. He hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of Pablo Patronage. Re- pairing a specialty. 847.8m JAMES YOUNG. TRENT CANAL_ Peterboro and Lakefteld Division. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS, SEALED TENDERS adt:reeeed to the undersigned and endorsed "Tender for Treat Canal," will be received at this Wilco until noo `Saturday, 2.3rd March, 1805, for the couetructi.f out six and a half miles of Canal on the Peterboro'' d Lake - field Division. Plans and specifications of the work can bo seen at the office of the Chien Engineer of the Department of Railways and Canals, at Ottawa, or at the Superin- tending Engineer's Orrice, Peterboro', where forme of tender can he obtained on and after Monday, 18th February, 1E95. In the case of firms there must be attached the actual eignaturoe of the fall name, the nature of the oceupatisn and place of residence of each member of the same, and, further, an accepted hank cheque for the aunt of $7,500 must accompany the tender; this accepted ohequ3mnst be endorsed over to the Minister of Railways and Canals, and will be forfeited if the party tendering declines mitering into cnntr'act for work at the ratea and on the terms stated in tae offer submitted. The accepted cheque thus sent in will be returned to the respective parties whoae tenders are not accepted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By older, J. H. eALDEasON, Secretary. h, p• 'fluent of R. ilwnva and Canals. Ottawa, 15Th tobr:u,ry, 1895, Royal Military College of Canada. Information for Candidates. Ip TIE ANNUAL IXAMINATIONS for Cadetehlpe L in the Royal Military College will take place at the Head Quarters of the several Military Districts in which candidates reside, in June each year, In addition to the racllitieathe College affordefor an education in Military Nnhjeets, the course of fn• atruction is anch as to afford a thoroughly practical, scientific and mount (ruining in till departmsnte which aro essential to a high and general modern education. The Civil Engineering Connie is complete and thorough in all brunches. Architecture forme a Separate subject. The Conroe of Physics and Chemistry ie such as to lead towards Electrical Engineering, Meteorological Sen ice, and other departments of applied science. The Obligatory Conrse of Surveying include, what 19 11,1d dawn as neressn•y for the I ff,,,csalon of Dominion Land Surveyor. The Volun • Course ureprises the higher suhj»ele. rrgnired hn the degree of Dominion Topoglap15 cal Surveyor. 1lydregraphlc Surveying is also taught. Length of Courier four rears Fur Commissions iu the Imperial Regular Army are awarded annually. Beard and Ito trnctinn 9200, for each term, consist- ing of ten months' residence. For fur her inform,t;m, apply to the Adjutant General of Militia, Ottawa, before 15th May. Department of Militia and Defence. 1805. FISHING FOR TRADE. r Business men in all lines of trade like to conduct their business so as to bring at living return. In fact it is beyond common reason to attempt to do any- thing else. Customers are numerous, but the great difficulty, as a rule, is to secure the class that is required -people whe hay and pay for what they get. The business man who does not advertise mast expect to take a second place. And the adertiser must he honest and carry out exactly what he places irl print if he expects to retain old customers or secure new ones. To those who are fishing for trade, or the business men who desire to re- tain old customers, We would soy that Tnnu Nraws- RE( 'OR D is certainly the medium to talk to the people, thr(nigh Legitimate advertising is one of the great necessities of the present age. Retain old customers and secure new ones by (elating your line in the - columns of THE: NEwS-RECORD. • >,