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The Brussels Post, 1905-11-30, Page 31`1'M 141:(' $.+0'1-3 $Krt.14-rrXE+?:0:/ iii:E+00:f0•:E•frisl- f.+Kle1r(•� Won't you step in, sir, and you, my f lady? 1'in all in a (Mater this mnet- Ing, what with Boma South going oft all of a sudden, slid Mr. Cyril not coming back," "No, thnuk you, we won't colpo hi, Hits, English. You expected Air, surra to return, then?" "Why, of course, she lle've only got on his Meek dancing eloth"o, and all his things Is hore. I can't mule, out why he dldn'1 eomo beck;; but I thought that he'd stayed at Ferndale perhaps----" THE STEWARD'S SON "AV'r, Berrie did not stay at Fern.' dale Park " (96631:6 661,96 1 49 d ON TIF FM)L a I J31tOOD SOWS IN 1f1N'1']llt, No class of animals are so illy 11)1(1 in the winter emeio 1 ns brood sows. In a weevily of in- slllnees le rsume 80014 48 of the coun- try, they are simply abused, .11 Is rc "J'hen where 000 be hove gone, my 110 11310111A011111 /Mum IL 1s abuse j(-0, ,-w,-rk . +).1+}:$j;(-Fri4Y.1+ +f.4,nE+o$ i�•3t+):(4' i+r,('b (4-A, lady?" onneinuee Mrs, English, "it's that to 1310 0111001110 of not, knowing. .- ( Continued). true n5 has rather stralxo g p 1 CHAPTER, l.�l'TT. Gan Ll ) "You have made all inquiries, I suppose?" "Yrs, my Indy. I've sent all over the village, But there's nowhere she eauld hide away from ma in the vil- lage, or, for the miller of that, in Ferndale. oltecca's 1.00 well known." 1110101 rosy with a sigh. Much eel she would have prekn•red to remain homo on the chance of Cyril's writing m• calling, she felt it her duty to help Ilarman in her trouble. "Order the pony phaeton, please," she said. "You and I will drive round and see 1f we can and her; and don't be more worried than you can help. Depend upon 1t, she is not fpr oil'. I expect we shall find her - at home by the time we get there." "Where shall we go first? To her grandfather's cottage, 1 suppose?" said Norah. "You will see we shall find her there." They reached the cottage, and Her- niae got out of the phaeton, She was .away scarcely two Minutes, aad re- turned shaking her head. "She's not Cane Home, my lady," she said, in a low voice. Norah cid not know what to do next, and as she sat holding the rest- less ponies, perplexed and undecided, Guildford Berton turned the corner of the lane in front of thein and canto toward theta, I10 was coming along with his oyes downcast as usual, and did not seo them until ho was almost close upon the ponies; then ho started slightly and looked up, and Norah enticed that 110 looked rather paler than usual, and haggard; but his face cicareu and lightened as he re- cognized her, and he came up with a smile as ho raised his hat. "Good-morniag, Lady Not•ah," be said brightly. ,1 aril glad to see you out; I was afraid ,you would bo ex- hausted. What a levies morning!" and ho nodded smilingly 1.0 Harman, lvllo dropped a courtesy. "I rode over to Ferndale this horning," be said, "to ask after you. I do hoPo your headache has vanished!•, "Thank you, yes," replied Norah, gravely, and trying to decide whether the should tell him of her quest; but, as if he had divined her indecision, he said, quietly: "is anything the platter, Lady Norah?" Norah forced a smile, but avoided his eyes. ",Yell, yes," she 5111(1. Wo aro looking for Bocce South, Mr. Der - ton." Itis eyes did not quail, and not t1 muscle of his face winced, as, still smiling, 110 said: "Not a very difficult search, is if? Your plaid is very well known, is 6110 not?" "Yes," said Norah, constrainedly. for she felt that he was thinking of last night, and the scone between Cyril and 13100a, "and that takes it difficult. Harman -her aunt -is afraid that she did not return to Santhrigh last night." "Fol" he responded, raising his brows. "But there is nothing very alarming in that, Is there, Mrs. Harman? She may have stayed at Ferndale." "011, wo havo thought of that," said Norah, almost impatiently. Ouidford Dayton's presence made tho affair still more distasteful to her, and sho began to regret that she had not sent Harman alone to make in- quiries. "Of course," he said, "forgive roe; but tho last person on the scene al- ways makes suggestions which have occurred to others at the beginuin,;. When did you see her last, Mrs. FIa1•nra?" "When she started for the fete, sir," replied Harman, almost inau- dibly. "Ah, yes," ho murmured, glancing at Norah, who sat 1001(1ng straigat in front her, ""Of comas, You were not there yourself, Mrs. llarrnaa? Well, don't look so anxious] 1 have no doubt WO shall soon find your niece, Lot eta seo-" He seemed to consider for a moment or two, "Why Tor VOW' M tp X�1111 i 611 Ivo place this label on every paekago of Scott's Emnlelona The man With afifth on his back is our trade -,nark, anti it is a guarantee that Scott's B1nu1- Ston Will do 0,11 that is claimed for .it, Nothing better for Meg, threat or bronchial troubles las Intent or adult, Scott's EMI - 0101I io 0110 of the greatest iteshe bulidors kneeen to tllo medical world, Wel sand yeti a sample Int. 8001'3 ( BOVINE, °110,0°;, 80411;,' ' en- The sew is ex ected to reproduce Yes, of course, the Ching Lo (10 is Ln tletnan, ft-rushingoff, as you may her kind under conditions not fn 1,1141 out the Person who saw her say, without a word of warning; but r.on5onanco with the laws of repro - lust. Na doubt some ono loft Wel 110 wouldn't go up 'to London In his ductloll, She 1a denied the right tato and walked hump wiLll her." dancing things, tv0uld ho, my Indy?" Lind of food, tho right kinds of shel- tie made the suggestion s0 cheer - just so, Airs. English; as you ter and the proper amount of (Of - fully and encouragingly that lint- 5av that is not very likely. Ilut 10reise. flow can she reproduce as mon gave him a grateful look from dont quite see whore he could have aha ought to? asks Prof. Thomas stayed The owners of these sows am ask- 11nae, and Mr. Lyra wouldn't have ing of thine to make bricks withul.lt Norah. I am sura there is no need I y' straw, They aro worse than the for anxiety, I 0311 make same in- thought enyth.inq of walking hatuo taskmasters of Egypt, 'rite ol(l Is- quiria5 of Lhe people who ivero at tee Mato' No, he wouldn't have stayed mates could get straw in. the Geld. fete yesterday. The girl is well "QM, and if ha hod came back. this Theirs was not an impossible task, known, and 1 Flare say dozens of 110; 'horning, ii only to change his friends know where she is." Norall inclined her head with a constrained "Thank you," and termed the ponies, but walked them slowly and kle kept by the side with his hand resting on the phaeton, The village street, Usually 5n sleepy and inert, was alive with groups who looked at. thio Court car - Nage, and discussed the one topic of the day -tile disappearance of 13ecca. They guessed from Harman accompanying her that Norah was looking for the hissing girl, and as they touched their raps and courtesy - ed one and another expressed their approval, "Her ladyship's got a tencl00 heart," said one old woman. "She's ono o' the first to be after the girl. And there's Mr. Berton, too. I'll bo bound he'll find her if any one can!" Norah looked at the people with the same half absent, half troubled expression. Tho vague, indefinable fear of preseutimont was weighing upon her more heavily each minute. Suddenly she pulled tip the ponies. "Those are some girls -those stand- ing outside the inti -whom I saw at the fete. Will you ask them if they know anything, please?" sho said. Beeto a walked to the knot of girls, the phaeton following. "Can any of you tell Lady Norah where Bocce South is'?" They looked at each other shyly, and shook their heads. "You were at the foto last night," said Norah. "Did. none of you sec her when you were coming away?" The girls looked at one of the parey and whispered to her, evidently urg- ing 110r to speak; and silo stepped forward a little and dropped n courtesy. It was the girl who had wished Tiecca good night as Cyril waft welting the letter. "I saw Bucca last of any one, my lady," she said, timidly. "Yes!" said Norah, gently anil en- couragingly. "Will you tell us when and where you saw her?" "It was when I was coming 0005 from the big tent, may lady. 'Bocce was coining away, too. She was standing Just a little way from the tent, near the shrubbery." Norah loaned forward eagerly, and Haman sat with clasped hands and an .anxious look on her face, but Morton stood grave and impassively cool, "She was coning away, coming home?" said Norah. ,"Wkly (lick she not come with you?" "I don't know, my lady. I diff riot ask her, but-" "Was she alone?" asked Guildford Berton, "No, sir," replied the girl. "There was a gentleman with her." "A gentlemanl" he said, "Who was it? Do you know him?" Then 110 turned with,an encouraging 5111110 to Norah, . "Wo shall rind her now." "It was Mr. Cyril Burne, my lady," she said. "Are -aro you sure?" site asked in a low voice. "Yes, my lady, quite sure. There wa8 a streak 01 light where they wore, and I saw Min quite plainly. Oh, I'm quite sure it was the artist gentleman." Guildford Dorton broke it. "That docs not help us much, Mr, Burne may have been helping her with her cloak; ho was very atten- tive to her all the evening." "Did no one seo her after that?" he asked generally, "No, sir, No, my lady, none of us saw ber after that." "Perhaps wo 1041 better ask Mr. Dunne?" he said to Norah in the same low voice. "1 don't suppose he can give us any information, but WO will leave n0 stone unturned," Norah inclined Iter head slightly, and he went up to the inn door. els he did so an elderly man with bushy 0yebrolvs chino out, It was AG'. Fur- long, lie was filling his pipe, and glanced at the group, and then at i the phaeton; his eyes rested upon Nosh's face with intensity, an(1 11a stopped the 1111i11g of his pipe, Then ho touched his hat, half lifting it in London fashion, an.cl, going to e bench out51d0 the 11111, sal clown, leisurely 111 his pipe, and sal molt- ing, apparently paying 'little or 110 attention to wh01 was going on, Guildford 13011on glanced at him half curiously, std was entering the inn door 1v11o11 lies. 1111glis11 appear- ed, She looked She 00 041 IIur1'iod and upset, and chopped a succession of courtesies 1:0 Norah, „Good morning, Mrs. Il'mgllsh,l' said Guildford Bantle. "I8 Mr, Burne ht?" "Mr, 13urn0, sir?" 511e replied. "Oh, no, site ho's not Isere. 110 Hasn't been home all night," Borten gave a little start, and looked oval• lits shoulder at Norall. "Not been beak to tho inn? le he not staying here?" "Well, ,you may say 50, sir," she mitt lit a nervous way. ""Ihit he'0 been away -to London, 1 think -for the last fortnight. I#e came back 111t 311 a 1nnty, els Von 'Say, last Wei - Mg, aril dtesee'cl for the hall, end -- and --that's olio last I've seen of him, Iter anxious ayes, "I will help you to find her," he said. Then he turned to Norah: "1'ray don't trouble about it, Lady st ed the night. "If he'd stayed at the inn at Fern- dale -but, Lor', sir, i.t's a rough things." Guildford Berton wont up to the phaeton and leaned on it, "It is very -curious," he said, thoughtfully, "Really, I think Mr. Dime's disappearance as remarkable 1•)14,102) 011.1` a clue propnrllon „f as llama South's." 1)0010"Itl in it and a Ana proportion uP 'rhe group had become considerably- en•!'boliet, hates. Tho former 811,2)1141 i time and they be in Lhe ascondatut, 5111t'e it pt t - duces muscle and the sow is presup- posed to he pregnant at. ihot sea- son. Unless she is fed liberally of proteibl the young swine ill enlbt;y0 will not be properly nourished. The, will be cloth:ient. in vitality at birth and In all-round stamina subsequent- ly; she must he fed fond sufficiently supplied with ash, or the 3 ming pigs will be 'DEFICIENT TN DONS. She must also be fed a certain pro- portion of ea'hnhydrates or she will not stand up so well against cold, Keeping those thing in mind the At this fresh lime of Connection be - grower of swine has lnnrin a long twecn Cyril's movements and Dacca's stride in his work; while 1117 roar not. Norah's face flushed, and she beat be able to feud fonds in exact bal- down to hide It, and arranged the fir wrap at her feel. "This deserves to be called the Saltleigh mystery," said Dayton to her with a smile. "Really, I don't know what to 'do Next, unless we in- quire at the railway station." 13011 gathered tho reins in her hand. "But pray 'don't trouble to do So," ho said, quickly. "I will get my horse and ride over." ""Harman and I will go," said Norah, "trill you let mo go with you?" he said. "I clay bo able to save you a little trouble." Norah would have liked to say "No," but she could scarcely do so, and at a sign of assent from her he got. 111, and the phaeton drove off. The group at the inn door com- menced chattering instantly like a flock of magpies, and Hers: English gave a start when a rough voice from the bench said: "What's all the fuss about, mis- tress'?" A1rs. English turned to him, and, the crowd listening 05 intently as if they had neverheardthe story be- fore, related the double disappear- 0nc0. Che man furlong dill not seem to take much interest. "Is that all? he said, half con- temptuously, when Airs. ',English stopped breathlessly. "They Can't have got far, either of them; Eng- land isn't big enough to loso any- body in. Who was that young lady in the potty chaise?" ho inquired lif- ter a pause, which the bystanders had final with indignant glances at the "furrincr "'That? Why, that was Lady Norah, the earl's daughter," replied Mrs. N ugliSh. "You must be a stranger in these parts not to ,cnow that." "You're right, I and a stranger," retorted Furlong, and he put his legs up on the bench and went on with his pipe as if "the subsequent pro- ceedings interested him no more." Norall drove on in silence, Haan' crying in a suppressed way by hor side, and for a time Guildford Dor- ton did not speak. Fate was still on Ills side, and working for ,aim in a persistent fash- ion that' almost alarmed him. Cer- tainly, ,ho thought, ho Mould receive a check presently; at the station, perhaps. It was Just possible that Cyril Blume had loft 501110 message there, had spoken to some one, and the chain of evidence with which Guildford Berton wati connecting Pis disappearance with Dacca would snap. "Don't cry, Airs. Harman," he said at last, "We shall be sure 1•o find your niece before many houes have passed. After all, nothing Ser- ious can have happened to ler," At that moment the vision of the murdered girl lose before him, and ho was forced to pause. "1 mean that tho very worst view of the case n a that site may have taken it into her heats to run away. She was -well, rather a giddy girl, Was slle not?" "Yes, sir," said Harman, with dif- ficulty, "Dacca was flighty and un- certain, hot -11111 that's the worst that can bo said of her, and I can't understand her running atva3'• Sho was so happy up at tho Court with her ladyship, who'd been so kind to ler, RcSidos=--". "You meals that yeti don't think she Would run away alone, and that you don't know of alit' ono with li'1101n she was likely to do so?" he put b1., suavely, "Yes, sir, .that's what I meant,' assented Darman, with a sob. (luildforcl Berton loolood si(100ay8 at Norah's pale face, "OP coln•so, he Said, 011eorfully. "Depend upon it, We' shall hear of her prese1111y, and We shall bo quite amused with 'the account of her arl- ventruos. Pray cloo;t give way," ho added, in a loW toile, but purposely not too low for Novell to ileal', "You dlseress her ladyship," They reached the station, and lou Jumped out, ""I will not: 110 long,"` he said, brat Norah, feeling that if llor life dal it was simply an additional one. But that or the sow is simply au Impos- sible me, She should be fed. a balanced ra- tion, that is, s110 should be fed a augmented by this y listened in eager interest to the pro- ceedings. "You havo not seen Becca South this morning?" asked Berton of Mrs. English, and she seemed quite Hurt by the question. 'Lor', no, sir! 1Toggin' your par- don, T sbnuId think I've been askad that at toast a hundred times on the hest o' clays. Tho last time I sa,v her, I thiole"- she paused a moul- ont-"at least so far as I can remem- ber, was tho day Mr, Cyril started for London. She came with a 111a5 - sago from hien to fetch his watch, as he'd left behind." once, he can feed them so intelligent- ly that the lack of balance will not be veru great. The first thing to know is which foods are nitro- genous and which carbonaceous, also pondecl upon it, sho could not remain in suspense while he made the in- quiries, cavo the reins to the groom and rose. "Please don't get out," ho said earnestly. "I will bring the station- master or any one else down to you.' "Harman and. I will both come," she said, almost coldly. They found the statlal-master, and Guildford Berton put the questions, Norah and Hannan standing by 111 5Benc0, "Oil, Mr. George," he said, "we want to ask you about the passen- gers by your early train this morn- ing." Fes, sir," said the skation-nme- ter, respectfully, but evidently with soma surprise, "Do yon remember any of them? For instance, did you see" -he paus- ed a scarcely perceptible moment, he could not bring himself to prolamines Macro's name. He fought against the difficulty in that brief second, but was mastered by it -"did you notice whether lir.. Cyril Burne -the artist, you know -traveled by that train'?" "Mr. Durne-the gentleman who was staying at the inn at Sant- leigh? Yes, he did, sir," was the prompt reply, "Thank you," said Berton. "You aro quite sure, of course?" "Oh, yes; I noticed him, because I saw him 00010 by the do 1V11 train last evening, ami 1. thought it rather strange that he should bo go ing back so soon, and by the early `rain. T. suppose ho cane 'down for the hall at Ferndale, sir?" "Yes, 110 did," assented Berton. "Ask him if he SOW Decca, sir,' faltered lIarman, feerfully. "Was Air, Burne alone?", he asked, in a constrained voice, "I can't exactly say, sir. You see, it was aarlcislr, and the train being i a bit behind time, 010 hurried the passengers in. T 'don't know whether any of the men enticed--" Die look- ed round. "Diel you see Mr. Burne this morning?" he asked of the boot: - 'Mg clerk, 11.110 had cone out or his den and had stood listening but re- spectfully remained silent until ho was addressed, "Yes,sir, my lady," he said, preinotly. "That is, if he's a good- looking gentleman, in a light over- coat 0.11(1 a silk hat." "Ho was in evening dress; and wore a light fawn overcoat?" said tho sta- te on-master. ta-tion-master. Guildford Berton nodded, "Yes, that was he. And ho was alone, I suppose?" "No, sir. Ito took two tickets, third class, for London." "Anothee gentleman with him, I suppose?" said Dorton. "No, ft was a lady, oe a young woman, 15110111a ease". "A young woman?" "Yes, sir•." "Did -did you seo her?" broke in 1Tarinnn, as ie she could contain her- s If er-self no longor. "A young• woman - dark -with -with black hair?" silo faltered, almost hysterically, "Tres, " ho said, "that was her n0 doubt." Harman staggered back, and hid her face in her hands. Tho station 8001(10(1 th teeny front side to side before Norah's eyes, but her first thought was of the poor woman upon 'whom the blow had tat - len almost as Ihcavily 08 upon 'herself. "it11s111'' she whisper, brokenly. "It may not bo---„ "Yes, yes, it's her, my laclyl" soil Harman, in a dry, hoarse voice, "It's Recce, and she's gone off tvitil Air, Cyril Burnet Oh, 01,41 forgive hike; owl forgive then both!" Norah trial to rclto the prayer, but the response ((0ultl not 00mo, Iter heart: scented to turn to stone; she eceil1 only clutei1 tho .woman's trembling hands and stare at ,ler vacantly, ,(To bo Oolttinited ) • 10 ably and Haver CEYLON NATURAL CREEV TEA is far sLg3 rk r to any Japan Tea. 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Such au p Alta" nur,T„garo,l Before 111 ole „n owl aad 0�a1nn ofrnn,,,. look ricer, tr y r hrrozg 10 or Pur 51me,thet0+,uldlu4k ricket ).co-tyu Ma,01050rmiro 117184,, and rrmst yet, It godren1041 y„nnlwrcnt'. wr1W l aid. ctio trust .tr 0(ch, 1 4. he 81,'0 Totems. le p.ut; g sl tib sites ^.a s •ter. f IODEL rd liecent investigations have disclosed the fact that unscrupulous handlers of flour are endeavoring to take advantage of the great popularity of Ogilvie's 'l Royal Household " Flour by refilling, with cheap inferior flour, the bags and barrels bearing the Ogilvie Brand, and selling it as the genuine article. in order to bring the .guilty parties to justice we offer the following reward. REWARD. The Ogilvie hlour Mills Co„ Lid., will pay One Thousand Dollars (1$1,000.00) for such evidence as will result in the conviction of env person, persons, firms or corporations '.i'ho may be refilling their bags or barrels with G:,ur of ether fuenn`acture and selling the same as Sour manufactutel by the Ogilvie Flour Antis Co., Ltd. The CybM© Hour UM C0.9 Leeds MONTREAL. 0111011 are low or high in ash. Among grain COW small foods wheat bran, shorts, Canada Ilelti peas, 00(0 peas and peanuts aro rich hl pro- tein, Anton;, those more or less car- bonaceous aro corn, barley, lave, spells, potatoes and sweet potatoes. Among the bulky and succulent 'win- ter foods good for swine are tur- nips, rutabogas and nnlngcls. Of the caned footle suitable for 8401110, clover and alfalfa are 1.1011 1tt pro- tein and well grown sorghumin carbo -hydrates. Among the foods particularly rich in ash and, there- fore, good for making bolts are '.,'heat, bran and oats, The feeder can choose between thew, ac00rding, to his convenience, taking care to feed them in clue bbutane.% that is, to feed some carbonaceous food along with food rich in protein. One of the best combinaLious ill the northern states Is 1101E1 roots and corn, except whim the weather is very extrema Tho Amount of cora wanted is relatively small, only a few ears per slay, Such a diet is chap, Ground rye or Barley 111av take the place of cora. In the south cow peas and alfalfa answer well, nr COW peas and sweet potatoes. All corn or rye or bnrley is 111 a 507100 fatal lo ill doing. 1! sews can be fed much skint mink then they may also be ted considerable core, since the milk is vcry rich in protein, As with feeding the sow a few prinrip1 s should bo borne in 111 Ind which '.will Indecate what should be done under the eonalil.10ns wheel 11111st. govern the action Or tho farm- er 111 this matter, The shelter should be waren enough to keep the animals In comfort, 1L should have ample ventilation. The bed Should bo dry as sows suffer easily from cold. The hair covering does not protect them like the thick cont of a Cottle beast protects cattle. If not ]sept reasonably went by shel- ter, the necessary it(1.rn1t11 mast be obi allied by added food, 1f the ven- tilation is not enough, stc0u1 will be prOdueed In cold weather wi111in the 811011er, and this will bedu0m darepnese, ('017 injurious to swine in cold weather, 3f 1110 bed is clamp for any prolonged period there is danger that I11-11;UMA'i"1SAt MAY SET .rN There is to ,fay by which a brood sow can be exercised so well in cold winter climates as by giving hor ac- cess to a barnyard. She will root aurid the contents or the sago for sheltered grain. In doing so, sho gets the exercise that she must take if her p1•olessly aro to be strong and vigorous at berth. Some farmers even scatter grain occasionally over the litter or Inanate heap or over frozen ground in a sheltered place. Where the winters admit of it and also the soil, it is an excellent plan to require brood sows to dig much of their food out of the soil in the form of artichokes or sweet pota- toes. With winter climates mild enough to enable 111e sows to for- age in the earth or to roam over pastures, there 0houlcl be no trouble on tho score of exorcise. The critical thne with all animals is when they aro coming into tho world. If they aro born strong and vigorous it natters little who is present or about, providing they aro not exposed to inclement weather. Pias thus vigorous will get along all right if bora beneath a straw stack, whereas pigs that come into 1110 world weaklings, may prol-albly Alun away and die, even though the 0101101• 811011111 hn preeent to give then every carr. The small litters that are so -frequent in the cora hell: are 1101 the result of accident. It is only what, is to he expected from the irrational system of feed- ing corn so largely during so nne11 of the year. Corn is the grandest food on earth as a fattener of swine, but the dillbrence between finishing swine for market and developing the foetus in the brood sow aro two very Moroni; propositions, SAFEST PART Ol TIIpI TRAIN. The question is often asked by travellers, "Where is the safest seat 114 the train?" The a110wm' is given by an englimer, who, aftr scientific' calculation and p1'01.00121001 experi- ence, asserts that tho safest sent is In the noddle of the last car but one. Toll the truth and sn.va time. A girl's blushes' ate often put lad, when it comes to freckles tries to havo them taken oft, 011, she 111ig Ate krt ^ errr>bi') k4 koi 140, IIEALTH 44,44++ 1 fi �H I .1 F F+eS++ ++ A CO (XII. A cough was intended by nature as a moans of removing some offending substance from the air -passages, and as such It is of the greatest protcc. tion. If the irritation of the ,,purees membrane of the larynx and bran, chial tubes, caused by the presence of some strange body or of the usual mucous secretion in too great quan- tity, did not excite the expulsive act which we call coughing, we should be in constant danger of suffocation every time we had a slight attack of bronchitis or a cold in the chest. If a cough were occasioned only in this way It would be a most useful measure, and there would be no Moro need for cough mixtures than for re- medies to arrest breathing. But the human machine sometimes gets out of order, like ally other meehanisixl, The wires get crossed, and a message scut from some distant organ, like the liver, for example, ,nay get switched over to the nerve -center which regulates the complex series of movements producing cough; this center, receiving a stimulus from somewhere, responds just as if the message came from the larynx, and a cough is established. This "liver cough" does no good, and the sooner it is stopped the better. Again, the mucous membrane of some portion of tho air -tubes, instead of secreting too freely, may become dry. The nerve -center- is warned mechanically that there is something irritating the larynx or bronchial tubes, and it starts a cough to get - rid of it. This cough, too, is useless, and worse than useless, for it serves only to irritate still more the inflam- ed MUCOUS membrane. Cough may also bo excited by ab- normal conditions in the nose, ears or gullet, or may occur as a symp- tom of disease of the heart, kidneys or nervous system. In such cases, it is the endeavor of the physician to arrest the cough by discovery and re- moval of the cause, if possible, or if this cannot be 'done, by the adminis- tration of cough remedies. In cough dile to dryness of the mu- cous membrane of the air -tubes, the remedies employed are those that will promote a flow of mucus to moisten the offending part. This can sometiules 110 accomplished withoub medicine, by the inhalation of the vapor rising from a pitcher of hot. water to which a teaspoonful of ben- zoin has been added. Lentil the cause of a cough is known the use of pow- erful cough Medicines, most of which contain paregoric or opium in some form, is most inadvisable. -Youth's Companion. WINTER VENTILATION. In the winter, w11011 storm doors and storm windows and coal burners are in use, extra care should bo tak- en to secure thorough ventilation. By good management homes can be kept well supplied with fresh air without discomfort or exposure. The health of tho family depends largely upon plenty of pure air and sunshine Sunshine is the best germ destroyer 010 have and will make a room whole- some and street. Windows shoulc, be so arranged that they will open at the top e5 well as at tho bottom. In cold weather a room aleul(1 bo ventilated: quickly and thoroughly. When the weather is not severe it is a good fire burning and keep a window open. It is a mistaken idea to cheek Off the fire in mild weather and then - close the windows and doors for mete Of warmth. �entiato the sitting room while the family is at meals. Raise one window from the bottom and lower.' another ono from the top. The 01111- ing room and kitchen sbould lie treat- ed in the sante way when the mem- bers of the family are elsewhere. The sleeping rooms should be well venti- lated. In the morning the bed should bo thrown wide. open so that the air may reach every part of it. Tho curtains and windows should be rais- ed high and the room left for two or throe hours. III:ALTIT NOTES. Fresh air, and plenty of it, is the greatest aid to health. Cultivate the habit of taking deep breaths through the nostrils. Drowsiness after meals is caused by the livor being inactive and the stomaoh disordered. iA few drops of tincture of myrrit rubbed on the gums will stop them blooding. 'A mustard plaster applied to tho elbow has been ,known to relieve neuralgia of the face. Dalt an hour's sleep after dinner 10, to many 'women, worth two hours', sleep in the morning. Mille sipped slowly several times q- day is generally an effectual method of increasing one's weight, Women grow strong on lighter • ex- ercise than m011 need, but it mustbe constantly practised. Only very small quantities of tea and colTee should be given to children under twelve years of age.. They. are better without these beverages. No child is too dolicete to taite systematic exercise kinder a compe- tent instructor, unless suffering from some organic disease. 'R'hen not edvisabie t0 open the windows of a sick -room, yet neces- sary to change 111e heaVy atmosphere, sprinkle eau -(lc -Cologne in a bast[: and set fire to it, NOTIIHH1 t10I11T 3 - "Hullo, par' said (110 . college youth, 0n the long distance ''phone; "T was beginning to - get worl'ie0 u:k 1 to 'on about that ober I, wrote Yon fol•-'-,' •'Pon'1: worry about 11, m3' boy,", i'c-*111e(1 his father; "it's safe." "1111 l"• "Yes, safe in my checkbook, Goo& byo,"