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ilMRalljr sick abed It fun. HfHy in njr head, ,,, . PS t?k* my uiedisun. 1> ,hte^8F *t*cky>?b and hot, 'But I #3jiot allowed to kick K? ?ff. er talk a lot >N hen I an aide. I hate for all the fo!ka about To cotnr Bri" pat nic on th' he* Am' **>?. "I'oor chii^jrou'll uoa be, Vu' tipiot all around tf?\ They go when I pretend If the lif^ynTox# ^Irie^^ An' tajr?, "Poor boy,' mm! smoothes mf hair; She ain't just try in' to he mice. They bring warn aquuahy thin** to nf DflUQUHR'S fllSTflKE HELEN rOSREST QRAYES HERE, put away tie things; I'ui tired to deatkr Theodora fihrelyn tOMt tier fudcd ball bouquet an oqe side, and Jier while cnsiiuii p? opera cloak on flie other, while tiha herself tank wtffetoa air of utter weariness upou a sofadrawaln front of (he Are. ' She waaa talk, brilliant dpmplexloned blond, #lih Uf blue eyes B| a doll's, Koldcn hair, aad a lovelyTied mouth that pat<?6u 10 mind of 4 clMfer of dead rip* starlet cberrleH, ai* fear dress was o?,jjpiltc,< mistlike tUllat looped up by fcaoquet* of blue forget-me-nots, and floating blue ribbon. Mrs. Krelyn stood patlaattjr bfr pick ing up the flowers, folding .the opera cloak with the snowy silk lining on tbe outsld4.Mii 4. J^irrlug tbe flrv that It nilglit Nlt^<|p with a wore cheery lustre.' . ' ? 'f "Wifl jou have a cup of tea, lava, before you go to bed?" she asked, wist fully. { / -h "No, I won't!" answered tlnj young lady, undutifully. "Thank goodness, I'm not such a bundle of wlilins as you are^jnamiua. Why don't you take out my hairpins, instead of standing staring there?" "I -didn't know you were, ready, dear.'' said the mother, advancing with nervous haste. "That?!" ejaculated Theodora, tartly; ^.vou'va torn my dress trail with your 4'liimqhfeet. I've a great mind not to let youttfome near me." "I'm vary sorry, darling." apologized the meek matron, turning red and pale as sWfcnfecgan to take down the lux uriant musses of Theodora's srohlen hair. ' what good does It do to he sorry?" snapped the girl. "It's what you al wn i^,v" I>0 inrtko haste: didn't I tell was tired?" "I>fd you have a pleasant evening, Tlieol" ventured her mother, after a few minutes of silence, during which the heauly yawned several times. "Pleasant enough." was the ungra cious response. '?\VnsA*. St?Emit tlieroV* "les, mild Tlmo. loosed Into sntne thing like animation at the mention or tliat naqanj "it?d that pieco of pinfc and-whlru tvhx/ his liuly mamma. , Oh, how anxious lie was that I should make a favorable impression on the old woman!" "And you'/" "<~Mi, I played sweet simplicity to per fection-said 'Yes, ma'am,* and 'No, ma'am!*" and Theodora laughed bois terously at the recollection. "IIow de limited St. Emll was!" "Then he is really interested?" "Interested? Of course he is. Mark my words, mamma, I shall be Mrs. St. Emll yet." Mrs. Kvelyn's eyes sparkled at the nlluring prospect. Only,' went on Theodora, languidly, surveying her pretty face in the eheviil glass, "the idea of such n mother-in law nlnmst daunts me. lie thinks so much of due reverence being paid her, and I, for one, can't fall down and wor ship any old woman alive. Put it's just as well I suppose, to keep up the illusion until after we're married." "Oh. certainly, certainly." said the discreet mother, eagerly. "IIow St. Emll would stare If he heard me hr.illng you over the coals sometimes," cried Theodora, with a laugh. "lie thinks one's mother Is next door to one's guardian angel, the fool!" "Theo, don't talk so," said Mrs. Ev elyn. a contraction as if of pain pass ing over her pale, worn face. ' I'm sure I've heard you call papa a fool." "Mo, Theo, you haven't." "Then the more goose yon," sr. Id I Then, yawning fearfull/. "Do make linste. Aren't you most through?" "Just through now, dnrllng." And Theodora Evelyn, dismissing her mother Just as she might have dls iniKHed any hired and pensioned slave, lay Uotvn to her pruyerloss pillow to drcap of wedding .-lugs tod a bridal altar wreathed with white blossoms. For she was quite sure of (irant St. Emll now. 1 i J'-'-' "Mnmma," called "Theo, the next morning, nnd Mrs. Evelyn moekly obey the summons, coming from the back room, where she was busily en gaged in ripping apart tho breadths of a rose-colored dress belonging to Theo, which that young lady had taken ? fancy to have altered "Manuna, here aro two tickets to the private masquerade at Mrs. Almy's. with Mr. St. Einil's compliments?one for you and one for me. How ridicu lous I?the Idea of you at a mas querade!" Mrs. Evelyn's face had lighted up. "I should really like to go for once, Theo," she sold, hesitatingly. "I h-ive never had un opportunity of seeing you In society, darling, and " "Ob, bother!" interrupted Theodora, "os if that mode any difference. Hut <Jrant thinks a young lady shouldn't attend a masquerade, of all places In tho world, without her mother's ? haperonage, and I suppose I must humor him. What shall I personate, mamma? I should like to go as Diana, with her bow and arrows, If you can ?queece enough money out of papa for ? decent costume." ^ I will see what papa can spare you, (love." " * "HePa very stingy of late," observed Theo, #ith a shrug. "You shouldn't speak so of your papa, Theo," remonstrated Mrs. Eve lyn. "Business Is very dull Just now, and our expenses are heavy." "That's the very reason you shouldn't be tagging after me to ull the mas querades In town," grumbled Theo. "But I suppose we can't very well slip aside of it. Any old black dress and a satin domino mask will do for you." "Yea," assented Mrs. Evelyn, who had learned through the long tutelage of dire experience to think very little of her own wants and requirements, anything will do for me." "Ufg such a bore your going at all," aauttved Theodora, with an ungra cIwImosb of her beautiful blond head. "I*fl teach St. Emil a thing or two whenl have him safe under my wing. Miss Evelyn's costume as that of Diana, for the private masquerade ball, was a decided success. Her sli er-green tunic, trimmed with gold fringe, the fillet that bound her lovely yellow hair, and the Grecian draperies that revealed even while they hid the contour of her perfect arms, made her look even more beautiful than her or- j dinary self, and Mrs. Evelyn gazed with pride upon the transformation which had been for the most part wrought by her skillful and indus trious fingers. For poor, harassed Mr. Evelyn had absolutely declined to "shell out," us his daughter gracefully ssod it. fa out of the question, Mary?ut ly and afetirely oat of the question," l)id aOawered whan she ha'd ap d to hi|D for little money." "I hftr* to steer carefolfy to avoid sheer bankruptcy, and I cannot spare a Mingle cent from my business just now!" So Airs. Evelyn, having sold a pair of opal earrings, licr husband's gift in their courting days, to buy the costly material, had liursplf sat up night ufter night, and day after day, to make the dress which Theodora loudly declared she must have to appear as the imper sonation of Diana, the Huntress! And she reaped a mother's sweet, un selfish reward when she saw how .sur passingly lovely Theodora looked in the exquisite Greek dress! Mr. St. Emil had selected Iiamlet as his character, and very handsome he was in the plumed cap. and velvet doublet of the young Prince of Den mark, but Mrs. St. Emil preferred no more conspicuous costume than a plain hltick silk doinino wrapper and mask. "I am past my acting days," she said, with a pleasant laugh, when Theo smilingly demanded why she, too, was not in character, "and I shall de rive my greatest pleasure to-night from watching others." "Dnrling mamma!" cried Theo, turn ing with Ostentatious tenderness to ward her mother, "yon see you are In the fashion, after all! I tried my best, Mrs. St. Euill, to induce this mother of mine to don a character dress, but She would uot consent. Oh, Mrs. St.' Emil, Is It'tline for tlie waltz already? Mamma, if you're quite sure it wouldn't tire you too much to hold my bouquet!" And Theodora tloated away on Grant St. Emll's arm. Once, during an Interval in the danc ing, Grant came to his mother's side. "Doei she not look beautiful to night?" "Who? Miss Evelyn?" "Of course. Whom else could I possi bly menn?" "Y08, she Is beautiful; and you, Grant," Mrs. St. Emll added, with a half-smile, "you are falling deeper and deeper In love with her. All the ar rows In her quiver tre piercing your hriirt through and through, my dear boy." "Mother, yon don't like her." "I shall try to do so for your sake, Grant," said tho lady, sighing softly. "You still persist In thinking that she Is not unliable. I am sure she is." "I like her manner toward her mother, Grant," said Mrs. St. Emll; "It is very affeetlonate and devoted. Now go?they ore waiting for you to lake your place in tho second set of Los Landers." And as he hastened away, she thought almost sadly to herself: "I must learn to love her, for Grant's heart is sot upon her, and he is too good a son to mnrry without my cor dial consent." "Mamma," whispered Thoo, toward Iho olose of the evening, "you'll have to oonio upstairs and help me take off my tunic. The St. Einlls have gone and there's no fun In staying any longer. Hurry up!" Mrs. Evelyn nodded obedience, but she could not explain to Theodora that she would probably bo detained a few minutes longer by the talk of n gossiping friend who sat beside iter. "Thoo will wait for me," she thought Theodora, however, was also detained a minute or two, murmuring soft adioux to some of her gentlemen friends, and when at length she flew Into the dressing ro<#n she was breath loss with haste. "I am tired to death," she said, pctu lantly, as her eye caught tho figure in 0Mr. "Miopia, why eonldnt you hin coose vttf me, Instead of ckattta| away with tboae old foola bj the door? Yon wight as well hare stayed at home and minded your owi couldn't be a I I'm tired No her head 'was con golden fl! MTon're|lttlD||ww,' I suppose," she said, shrug^^ %oe alabaster-white shoulder. "Well, sulk away to your heart's content. 1 don't care! 1 shall get rid oT all tbSfe airs AP# graces when I am Jtrr. St. Emil, and?-? * She stopped short, (or in the glass abe aaw anethee j?wln? ilijipfd figure entering the door back of her?her mother's figure. "MammaP* she shrieked. The other domino advanced quietly from the recess of the window, and, to her Inexpressible dismay! Thro rec ognised the slender figure and aristo cratic besrlng of Mrs. St. Emit. "There has bpen some mistake here," said that lady, composedly. "Mm Evelyn has mistaken me for her mother. I am not her mother, and"? she spoke with quiet emphasis?"I hope I never shall be." She left the room and never saw Miss Theodora Evelyn again. Grant St. Emil, thus unexpectedly en lightened as to the character of his lovely divinity, left town within a week or two, and when next Theo heard of him, he was married to a fair little damsel, more like a human snow drop tbnn aught else. And Theo Is still husband hunting, and treats her poor mother more disdainfully than ever. "For/* she 6ays, with more acrimony than logic, "it was all mamma's fault that I lost Grant 8t. Emil."?New York Weekly. Bridgeport, Me., lias an "Acetylene Laundry," located on Acetylene Square. The proprietor claims that better niglit work can be done by the use of this illumlnaut than any other. An annual subsidy of $10,000 for seven years is offered by the city of Catanian, Sicily, for the location of new industrial establishments in the cily which will employ 100 persons. The output of pig iron in Russia last year amounted to 2,364,523 tons; that represents a falling off of about 125, 000 tons, as compared with the output In 1002, and of 400,000 tons, as com pared with 1000. A meeting of mcmoers of council of the South African Association for the Advancement of Science was held at Johannesburg in May. The Chairman reported that he had been in communi cation with the German, French, Aus trian and Italiun Consuls and was hopeful of the co-operation of these gentlemen in connection with the visit of Continental delegates to South Africa with the British Association next year. An attempt lias been made during the past year to collect Information re garding the wild indigos of the Madras 1 residency. It is supposed that among these there is one at least of great eco nomic value, and the search has been commenced for It. A number of plants have already been received, but, since their state of preservation on "arrival has been almost uniformly bad. little progress has been made in the inquiry. Such indigos as the government bot anist was able to collect on his tour have been carefully examined and sent for checking to the superintendent of the royal gardens in Calcutta, and sev eral Interesting Bpecles have been found among them. Whnt Hi-ought it llcply. A popular Washington youth re mained out a great deal later than usual a few nights ago, and for obvi ous reasons thought it wise to remove Ills shoes In the vestibule of his home aud ascend the stairway as quietly as possible, in the hope of not arousing his parent*. It was an old. old scheme, of course, but he thought it would work. AH went well until the son of the house was a little above the second story landing. Then ho was stnrtled to hear the voice of his father thun der: "Is that you. Walter?" No answer. Walter thought his sire might conclude that ho hud not heard nnythlng after all, so remained quiet as a mouse, but again came the de mand, more emphatic than before: "Is that you, Walter?" Still no answer. There was a pause, and then the signiilcant and starring click ef a revolver. Again, in calm, but determined tone: ??Is that you. Walter?" Y-e-s, g-1-r," Walter hurriedly shouted, his teeth chattering with fright fie has deeldafl to walk up stairs boldly and lordly 0n all occa sions hereafter.?Washington Star. North Carolina T?Mh?r*? III* 1'opll. Mr. M. B. Forbes, of Camden Coun ty. who is attending tlio cticrncr school, bnastj of teaching tho 11 >*t ponderous pupil this country has ever produced. His name is Ltwis Lewnr!;. cor rf John Lewnrk, n llsheruan cn Albe inarle Sound. He i* twe .ty-one venrs ohl and weighs -710 pounds. When ho went to school to Mr. Forbes !io weighed over ."(M pontvls. (li d his rio til er told Mr. Forbes that Lewis weighed liK) pounds tefore he wac leaned. He exhibits himself sometimes, going to Virginia Beach. Norfolk and ether nearby places. He will not venture far from home-is afraid of an accl dent or that ho wi:i get sick. II* * oops on an in a bedstead and has a chair especially constructed for his use. lie spends his time with his fath er on the beaeh.-Cliapel IIIII News. Mr. A. O. Himalaya, a Tortrgueso " Ij8b?n, will exhibit a thirty ton machine at the St Louis Ex position which generates an in tons# beat (;>u the itn't raj* A FILiPINd TEACHER. A Filipino Teacher. '?x The advancement of?& ucMtlon among the Filipinos under .^fcucrlcan influ ence is rapidly progrcaatug. Not unb are there now a large number of Amer ican teachers in the Islands dolus daily excellent work, but the number of well-qualified Filipino teachers is con stantly Increasing. Among these Miss Pilar Zamora, whose portrait appears here. Is of especial Interest Just now bccnuse she is in charge of the model school on the Philippine Reservation at the St. Louis Fair, and lias been largely instrumental in the collection of exhibits for the educational display at the Exposition. She is a native Filipino, about twenty-five years old. She graduated from the Collegio de Santa Itosa, a Jesuit Institution. After American occupation she took an Eng lish course, graduating in 1902, and as suming charge of the Santa Cruz school in Manila. I.ater she was trans ferred to the Manila Normal College. Miss Zainora believes thoroughly in hnvlng American methods and the ! American Inngunge instituted in the ! islands for the education of the natives. FILIPINO ARCHERS. ? From The Century. The Daughter of a Tagalo Chief, With Brother and Servant. Filipino Archers Archery has been practiced In the United State* at Intervals, in a desul tory way, and oij two or three oeea- j slons hag seemed on the point of be coming popular. About 1HIM) It must hare been prn<tlced here to n con siderable extent, judging from the trade catalogues and manuals pub- | llslied about that time by the dealers in arehery goods. Again r.bout 187"> there was a revival of the s|H>rt in this eountry, and In 187ft there was formed a National Association, which has held Its annual contests since, though public interest la the sport has not been sustained. The Potomac Archery Club, of Wash ington was organized In 1870, and is one of the few clubs that have kept up an organization. Archery is still practiced In the Philippine Islands, as shown by tin* accompanying cut. lit Bur Hi IRrllTRf IRHRIRR 8R0ER TO MAKE WALKING EASY. Who hits not nt oiio time or another experienced the tortures of walking in uncomfortable Hhoes. and who has not more than once wondered why some growing Renins did not present To Buffering liuinanity a remedy for the many evila that do beset the feet? Wliat seems to be a solution of the trouble will he found in a newly-con trived shoe which lias for Its purpose TUB F.AHVWALKINU HHOH. the* comfort of llio wearer fflrxt, Inst and nil the 11mt1. Am will lip noon by the picture tlic nolo Ik ho constructed Hint elasticity nml ventilation t,re nlvon with oncli movement of the foot. The kIiop yield* to the inellnntlon of the liiHtep In walking, and the com pression and deprewdon of the sole Hncccwdvely forcea little draughts of air beneath the Inner sole. It Is said that thin now idioe In highly rocom mended from a sanitary standpoint HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS TO PREVENT UUST. If steel grate*, lire Irons knives; etc., be lightly rubbed orer with vaseline, they may be left without fesr of rust during summer boildsys or anj length ?f time. IN CHOOSING LEMONS. In choosing lemons select those that ?*e Arm and full, with a fair, smooth, tbln skin, of bright yellow color and delicious sromatlc odor. If purchased bj the box, the contents should be ex amined, damp paper, decayed or spotted fruit removed, the sound lem ons again wrapped In dry, sort paper, and the box kept In a cool, dry place. Like the winter supply of apples, the lemon box should be frequently looked over to prevent any danger of mould or decay. Warmth nud moisture are fatal to the safe keeping of any fruit. If leiuons begin tospoli, wipe the skluo with a wet cloth, then with a dry one, and grute off the essential oil with lumps of loaf sugar. Put these in a glass jar and keep for flavoring. Squeeze out the juice, straining out tlio seeds, put with it as much sugar as it will take up and keep iu a close sealed glass jar, ready for leuiouade or any form of fruit punch where the acid of lemons is desired. POUCH BOXES. Porch boxes are no longer stationary, but are made of light materials, such as a tin or zinc case or deep pan, set in a matting frame with bamboo handles. The bottom is perforated and the tin lining protects the covering of matting. Tlic bamboo poles for carry ing the baskets are crossed on the ends, iu imitation of the cross pieces placed on the shoulders of Chinese coolies. Auother style of porch box, made from light pine wood, painted dull green, with a scroll design in gold, has square back and end pieces, but the front is formed of two pieces, which come together in a V shape, thus giv ing the box a triangular effect from the front and admitting of a pictur esque gradation of the blooming plants. For siugle porch plants the newest receptacle is a tall basket made from Cuban moss, which looks for all the world like a green sponge. It is ad mirable for holding moisture and com bines well with nearly all color schemcs employed in porches. Hanging baskets also come in this Cuban moss, and. If filled with ferns, look like great fern balls. LITTLE THINGS TO KNOW. Old stockings cut down the scam make excellent cloths for polishing fur niture and floors, as well as soft iron holders. Gasoline put on stains on a while silk waist, followed by us much lump magnesia as the gasoline will Juke up, well rubbed iu, well gcuerully remove the stulns. When grease is spilled on the kitchen table or floor, pour cold water ou it at ; once, to prevent it soaking iuto the wood. It will quickly harden and can J be lifted with a knife, suys the Phllu- ' phia Inquirer. I To remove soot from a carpet, ' sprinkle plenty of fine salt over It aud sweep along the grain of the carpet. ' Itepeat until every truce of the soot i9 removed. Iu making down pillows, go over the rong side of tiie case with an iron rubbed well with beeswax each lime it is applied to thy cloth, to prevent the down from working through the cloth. | Flat irons should be washed every ! week and always kept iu a clean, dry i place. Few housekeepers use sulH- I clout wax in ironing. I)o. not allow ' your irons to become rod hot, as tlicy will never again retain the heat. i When the winds do blow and thei*o i is frost in the air, put handkerchiefs, ' collars, cuffs and all small articles in I the wash to dry in a pillow case. The fabric is spared whipping by the wind, they will freeze dry aud be auickly gathered for ironing. Baked Sausages?rut Hip sausage In I the ovon in an ordinary bating tin, and turn often to brown on all sides. Ton ; to fifteen minutes will be needed for j the cooking. Before cooking stick a \ steel fork into each one three or four i time*, for this will prevent them from bursting open. Servo lu a bed of red kidney beans. Apricot Brown Bread?Butter a deep pudding dish and spread a layer of halved apricots at the bottom. Dust with sugar and cover with fine bread crumbs. Dot with bits of butter, then add another layer of the apricots and dusting of sugar. Proceed in this way until the dish Is full, having the but* tered crumbs at the top. Cover and bake slowly three-quarters of an hour, uncover and brown. Serve with sugar and cream or a pudding sauce. Veal Croquettes ? Make a white sauce with one cup of milk, rounding tablespoon each of cornstarch and but ter, and season with salt and white pepper. Add the sauce to two cups of finely chopped veal and mix well; put 0:1 a plate to cool. When ready to fry shnpe the croquettes Into little cones or rolls. Roll lu fine or sifted cracker crumbs, then In an egg beaten with u tablespoon of cold water, then Into line crumbs again, and fry In deep hot fat. Serve with tomato sauce. I To Kill Monqultoe*. Baron Taillac, of Astoria. T>. I., who Introduced the pliu-lo plant from the | Tonquln country. In China, which, he says, will kill mosquitoes, is up to his eyes In business, so far as answering I Inquiries is concerned. Iowa's Corn Crop. I Professor P. CI. Holden. of Iowa, ha* been "preaching the gospel of scientific corn planting and growing, and as n result he snyn that the crop in thut State alone will be increased by about ' T,000,000 bushel* SELECTING FRUIT TREE8. ? Only experienced people are capabls of selecting varietiea of fruit tree*. Novice* should always seek advice. The soil, climate and demand of the market are to be considered. Varieties that may be suitable for one locality, may be almost worthless In another; and It is the lack of knowledge In se lecting varieties that causes some fail ures. Selection is a very important matter, for when a tree Is planted and the grower waits several years for til* crop it ia then too late to rectify mis takes except at a great loss. WnY NOT HAVE MORE APPLES? Adapted to more than two-thirds of the farms of this country, going North, South. East and West, there are to be found many farms where it is a minus quantity. No other fruit known to the American farmer can equnl the apple as u food product. Other fruit is considered a luxury, the apple a staple product. It is practically a twelve-uiouth fruit, as the average farmer can have apples by a judicious selection of varieties and carc of the fruit, until the new crop comes iu. For culinary purposes it is unexcelled; cap able of such a variety of uses as it is, one does not so easily tire of it, and in some form it may be used as a dessert the year around. In the form of pre serves and jelly it fills an important place; dried and evaporated ap ples udd still further to the variety. The first cost of an orchard 1s small, the running expenses insignificant anA the portiou of the farmer's time re quired short; in fact, it is an easy working side line. One hundred ap ple trees may be had for $10; better ones, though at $12 and $15. Novel ties cost more, but why fool with nov elties, except in a small way, when there Is such good fruit in the more certain standard sorts. The first aim of the farmer should be to provide fruit in quantity for his own use. but he need not have any anxiety about the surplus, especially of winter ap ples, if he lives out of a regular apple shipping section. Winter apples have sold for $1 to $1.50 per bushel for many seasons on the home market.?Ken tuck, in The Epitonaist. THE FRUIT VS. FRUITLESS FARM In point of economy the farmer who raises his own fruit has everything his own way over the one who does not. for the cost of production is very, ?mall, while the outlay or first cost is Insignificant. The raising of a family supply of fruit interferes very little with other farm work and the growing of fruit for market as a side line is very profitable, for while the cost of production is small, the fruit comes high very often to those who have to buy; hc'ice, this advantage cf the fruit farm. Aside from s.tving, there is a great advantage in having fruit fresh and crisp from the tree or vine, which the farmer cf the fruitless farm can not enjoy, llow mueli more pleasing and appetizing is frcsli whole fruit than that whieli is wilted and mashed with little of the original flavor leftl The table of the man who growc his own fruit is well provided with fruit of a quality which the less provident cannot have. The man who raises lii9 own fruit uses it more lavishly than the one who has everything to buy; hence, the better living and the more advantage of the medicinal value of fruit. The orchard, too, is a drawing card to the majority of home seekers; consequently, the farm is more valu able and often quicker Fold when it has an interesting fruit supply on it. Some kind of fruit is adapted to near ly every section of the country. If the peach, pear or plum is not adapted, the apple is, very likely, and by a suc cession can be made to take the place of other fruit.?10. W. Jones, in Tlio Epitonilst. Plto TAG ATI Nfi CURRANTS. The usual methods of propagating currants is to make cuttings of the now wood in the fall or early winter and keep them in a trench or in the Roil for planting in the early spring. The majority of sueli cuttings will strike root and grow. A much better way, however, to my mind, and one which will give the gardener a start over the above method of half a sea son's growth, and one by which not a cutting will not be lost, Is to make your cuttings along the last of Au gust after the wood is pretty well grown, yet somewhat soft and snppy. IMant immediately in well drained soil in nursery lows. The trench method is the simplest, and a good puddling at time of planting will insure root ing. In case of a drought following, which is not likely, three or four buck ets of water, run down a hoe furrow alongside the slips will Irrigate fifty, plants. During the following Mix weeks the cuttings will strike out vig orous roots, and the following spring. Instead of being "cuttings," they will be sturdy plants ready to loaf out ami take full advantage of the earliest, spring sunshine and warmth. My first practical experiment with August cur* rant cuttings was> the sticking In the ground and tramping tight of a shoot accidentally knocked off the parent, bush. The ground was dry and f never expected the slip to live. It died, apparently, after a few days. dl??d the death, but when I happened i to notice It ten days Inter il had braced tip strong and healthy, and when I pulled it iip In October to observe It* progress It had a fine long root sys ten>.--t;uy E. Mitchell, in The Culti vator. j Tlio Sri? l.cvcl. Professor Tail comes forward with the statement that with the slight nmount of compression known to be possible in water the sea would be 110 feet higher in level if it were not for the compression due to its own weight. Supposing this fact to be true, the com presslbllltyof water adds about 2,000. <hh? more square miles to tho Inrnl surface of the earth. T.nbor troubles on the Lakes hn? seriously afTcctod the train rcccipt? ut UufTalo#