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Show of angle (1) grace To these sh suld be a d that element of success in all underHr. George F. Slosson Tells How takings. persistence. Without all these to Play It. a hoy hal better take to some other business, for he can never deCIVEN A NATURAL CIFT A MAN game or velop into anything better than a very learn Hust Eegin to Play Early in Life and moderate ybiver. Anyone may the game so thoroughly that he eari a;e Id ever Stop American? the Best predate the finest play, and even how a shot must be nude: but it is quite llatoral Players But Prenclimea a dilfereiit thing to take a cue in hand Average Better in Results. and execute ihe shot. A mathematiSo high is billiards held in the esti- cian might tell an expert player a volof facts about the angles of play, mation of almost all men and many ume the direction a ball will take after hit umen that I do not need to call more ting a cushion at a given angle, the than general attention to it as a polite amount mi l kind of force required to to anpastime. It certainly ranks as one of send a ball from a given oiiitsuccessa given carom the neee-sar- y accomplishments of a other and make but it is a thousand to ono that thorough gentleman, and as a sport it fully; thi expert would execute all the shots should, in my mind, be placed at the discussed vhilo the scientist would fail bead of all; for chance enters into it in on a simple carom. the very least degree; it requires head Suppose, however, that a young man work of the most exacting kind, firm has all the natural qualifications for and good bodily health, and playing, then he must without fail keep once beginning. A sdiiil that is developed only by long and his hand in after good eye aril a steady hand must bo trained, arid an accurate idea of angles must he developed until it becomes second nature to select at once the right spot on a cushion at what a ball must strike after a carom. Grace of motion is ali important because no man can play accurately who plays awkwardly. The arm must swing freely and naturally. It never does to grasp the cue in such a style that you are conscious of the least tension of the muscles. Amateurs who play pretty steadily for several years without apparent improvement are probably ignorant of many details in the game. They may not realize just how certain oft reeuring positions may be best utilized. In such ea-e- s a great improvement may be eff 'eted by taking a few lessons from a professional. A professional, it should be understood, is not one who merrily plays the game for stakes, but who makes his living out of tho game. GEOItUE SLOSSnx. That is, ono who devotes his careful training. It is a game that entire it. to attention There cultivates the gentlemanly qualities first-clano aro in amateurs courtesy, fairness, even generosity. So America. Mr. of Orville Oddie seldom is a dispute, much less a quar- Brooklyn, tho amateur champion, is rel, generated at the table, that when, tho nearest approach to it. This may on rare occlusions, high words are heard seem a startling statement to tho many 'jver a game, everybody concludes that who play every day, and who have no the disputants have business with among their personal friends men- who the cue. run more than 100 in rail play, but In tiie course of many years exprofessionals generally will admit that perience ns a billiard player, various it is true. The reason probably lies in questions have been put to mo about the fact that few Americans devote the game. I shall try to give an enough of persistent attention to the answer to all of them at this time and game, but it is also a fact that Amerito anticipate some other questions cans are naturally tho host players in which might naturally bo asked. In tho world, with Frenchmen second. to learning the game so as to Yet the French have many respect Imj able to play it well, billiards is much amateurs. The difference lies in the like the piano and other musical in- fact that while Americans learn more struments, The first lesson must bo the French devote themselves taken early in life and practice must be quickly, more assiduously to practice. unintermittent as long us a man is in the lie Ul. Few men can become good performers on the piano or violin, as I understand it, if they begin to play after arriving nt mature years. By that time the lingers have became comparatively rigid and incapable of acquiring not rapid action, but delicacy of touch, without which a performance on the piano can never rank high. It Is certainly the case in billiards. Delicacy and precision count for more than force, and delicacy can bs acquired only Ivy beginning early. I should say as n general rule that one who desires to become n good billiard player, should begin at tbo uge of 1 1 or 15. All the muscles are supple at this time and the preceptive faculties alert. It is essentially the teachable ago. One who begins earlier, that is at 7 or 8, as is the ease with musicians. A FAIlt EXTIIFSIAST. Is liable to learn more by rote, and thus To those who would play good acquire a certain mechanical proficiency billiards, I would say avoid pool. The which will be of little value until by tho nature of tho stroke in the two is so exercise of p reception and judgement dlTorent that no ono can cultivate both tlie player knows how to treat u novel kinds the advantage of or difficult position on his own respon- either at onceInto onl the stab stroke game. sibility. is most employed, while in billiards Few boys probably have any distinct must be a long, swinging, graceidea at 15 of making grout experts of there ful motion. themselves, and fewer parents would The question of a comparison bechoose such a career for their chil- tween billiards and chess has been dren. Not that tho calling of bilinrds to mo. I think no one will is low in any sense, but that tho oppor- suggested accuse mo of underrating chess when I for income tunities from it are not good say t lint billiards is tho superior game. generally recognized. It is looked up- Strategic play is the controlling prinon properly enough ns a pastime, and of chess, and it exercises a yet combining so much mental and cipal mans mind to the utmost; but every physical science as it does, it is emi- good billiard player knows that tho of to study required nently worthy also enters to a largo degree strategy its the of oil possibilities develop part his game, when ho seeks to play in these naturally qualified for the work. in such a way that if he fails to score, tho an This brings up important point: not balls will lie so that his opponent will everybody, even by the most patient havo the greatest possiblo difficulty discipline, can become what I call a in making a shot. No game of bilgood player. Thoro aro certain nat- liards was ever played without the ural quuiioations that must be possoss- - most concentrated attention on the part of tho player at every shot. It will be note! that in billiards there are more shots in a game than moves in chess; and in addition to nil the mental work employed, there is the necessity of perfect physical execution. The question doubtlo.ss comes down to tho individual tastes of men, but it seems to mo that a candid consideration of all tho elements that make up the games would place billiards at the head. THE CAME OF BILLIARDS. cura'e perception of movement. ld-e- mu-scle- s ss ss A Kcmetly fur Mosijultovn. I havent a mosquito bar nor a screen door about iny house, and yet there are seldom any Hies and never any mosquitoes about it. I learned the secret of a successful warfare against these pods when living in tho swamps of Louisiana, where summer or winter, mosquitoes swarm. For some yearn life was unendurable, and no meal could be eaten in peace. But all at once there was a change for tho better; bars and screens were often out of place, but there was almost an i from insects. I was bathing at the time, and had just changed my colored boy. The new comer explained to me how to keep the critters away. He burnt small pieces of gum camphor on tho cook stove and used a secret preparation he called "sudeillo. When I got married and came to Missouri I imparted the secret to my wife, and as there is no patent on it that I know of L would advise all t go an do likewise. Tho gum c imphor alone is ample for the and need only to lie used two purpo-- e. or three times a day. bt. Louis Srd Apply. Booms Can you direct me to Pacific City? asked the Buffalo man to a station agent in Dakota as he left tht train at a "huddle of four or five hous. s. Bight across the street for information, sir. was tne reply, an tbo stranger walked aero-- s to a shanty bearing the sign Beal estate and put man the same question to a who was hu-- y folding and scaling a 1 red-head- pro-pectu- s. was the calm This is it, sir, Why rc-pl- y. why You are disappointed, of course. Well, rather." You e'ieot d to see a city of at with parks, least o.O'io inhabitants, schools, factories, and churches, and all that? Yes. I did. Thats the way with many others, but it is not our fault. Our object is to go slow and sure, and net create anything like a b.ioiii to give ti titions values. We have done remarkably well thus far. One year ago thi- - was the only structure in tho city. Now look around. Now I can count seven. Exactly. That's what our lab'St prospectus says improved Too per cent- - in one year. Can you ask a town to go ahead faster than that? Dont confound this wonderful progress with a boom, however. Booms have killed half this western country. We dont want any. Hows real estate? queried the Buffalo man. after a while. Advancing, of course. Six months ago I offered lots on Washington avey nue for 10 a foot. Im asking $2d. That's llM) per cent,, isnt it, and nothing like a boom. We are simp'v groivimg on our merits alone. Thats tiie proper way for a town to grow. Any factories here? There are, A year ago we had none. Now we have a blacksmith and a shoemaker. That's an inereu-- e of 20b per cent , and I want you to find a town to match it. There has been no boom, however remember that. Its just a natural growth. What's the population? Thats one of tho strong points in A year ago I was my new prospectus. here alono. we number twenty-tw- o souls. Think of the tremendous per cent of increase ! All legitimate and on its merits, and no boom to cause a rush. Are the future prospects flattering? Exceedingly so. d he climate is good for catarrh and a check on biliousness. Our seasons are very mild, and a farmer can get sixteen hours a day out of tiie hired men. This is a great distributing point for tho trade and tho centre of manufactures, and we shall seek to have tho national capital removed hero. We expect six railroads and two canals to cross here, threo large universities have asked for sites, and before tho end of tho y car congress will be asked for a public building to cost not less than Flattering? I should remark! But we aint doing any crowing about it. F, might start a boun, and booms are tho bitter foes of new towns. We want to grow on our merits us tho coming city of tho glorious west If you write anything for your homo paper just put that in all legitimate and solely on its merits, an I no booms need apply." New York Sun. To-da- To-da- y Canniliun Annexation. Senator Wado Hampton, who lia3 been traveling in Canada recently, says the Canadian authorities are very seriously considering the annexation question. He says there is a universal dissatisfaction with tho relations at present existing between the two countries, and a feeling that if tho friction which arises from the fishery and transportation questions is not to' be increased, there must be in tho immediate future some arrangement for reciprocity or for commerei d union, if not, indeed, for annexation outright. Tho senator thinks the religious question will prove a serious obstacle, however, as the Catholic element, which effectually tho union of Canada with the American colonies at the time of the revolutionary war, is still violently opposed to annexation. Burlington Free Tress. xl Heaven. Tho world is beautiful; but I Can see in all beneath the sky, Proof that tho Great Divinity Designed that mortals. To taste of perfect bliss, must To heavens ortuls. If not, why are our natures tried By longings all unsatisfied! Why do our towers, reared with pri do. Totter and fall! Why are the sweets on life's wayside Mingled with gall! Music and discord mingle here The joyous laugh, the bitter tear, The sunshine and the storm-clou- d drear, All in an hour. By turns will crush the heart and cheer Such is earth's dower But theres a land bevon 1 the sky, U here hope within us cannot die. here there is neither tear nor sigh. Nor strife nor terror; Where ail is peace and harmony, Unmixed with error. There, bathed in light, woll stand before The One who human sorr nvs bore ; Who, houseless, famished.siek, and sore, W as yet man s fr.end; Anil will be when tins lifo is oer, Time without end. Oh, glorious home Oh, mansion blest! Thou recompense for life's Close to the Saviour s bosomunrest; prest. How sweet to be Loved, pitied, comforted, caressed. Some Suggestions In the Line of Reform as Regards Dress, Etc. All that is objectionable in mourning reaches its climax when it comes to the dress of a widow, says the Womans World. In all cases the nearer tho relative the more cumbersome the dress of tho female mourner; but the widows dress positively amounts to a mild form of sutt e, and would seem to hint that the idea underlying various heathen rites as to tho conduct of women is not absolutely extinct among us. There would still seem to bo a lurking fooling that if a man dies it is desirable that some sort of punishment should fall on the w ife, or at least she should be sacrificed in some way, so far as is possible without being too much out of keeping with tho theoretical liberty of the ago. It is, in actual fact, a survival of the outward expression of tho inferiority of women, for, as will bo further pointed out later on, the inferior always expresses grief for the superior. The superior does not notice tho death of the inferior in this manner. The dresss of a widow may be said to possess every bail and unhygienic quality of womans dress (and these truly are neither few nor important) intensified four-folIt is always made both extra long and clinging, so that exercise is even more impo-sibl- e than ever. It is usually very heavy, and it is surmounted furnished by a species of head-dres- s with one or two (according to taste) long streamers hangingaimlcssly down These streamers make it behind. difficult to turn the head, partly because they are comparatively heavy, but more particularly because they are rough; and the dress alono being crape or some material, they catch to it, and have to be continually pushed at with the hands to prevent the cap being pulled off. Streamers of the same sort are also carefully fixed to tho bonnet so as to insure tho walking-dres- s being as wretchedly uncomfortable us that worn in the house. Now, if it be taken for granted that d most women are sorry when their dies and I think, for the credit of humanity, we may accept this hypothesis there could not very well be any less desirable form of dress. At any time it would be depressing, but for ono already low in spirits it is and its utter barbarous, simply nee.llessness is thrown int strong relief by the fact that there is no special dress for a widower. As a wife can be considered to be a nearer relation to her husband than a husband is to his wife, if a distinctive dress is unnecessary in one case it is also unnecessary in tho other. The only reason ever brought forward in support of a special dress is quite inadequate, for it is to the effect that a widow might meet soin3 one who might allude to the late husband, not knowing of his death. Such a contingency is highly improbable in these days of newspaper and universal gossip: and, even should such a thing oeeur, its effect would be less injurious than tho daily and hourly wear of the worst form of dress that human ingenuity can invent. Another custom which is entirely sustained from the above cause is that of drawing down all the window-blind- s of the houses, both of the immediate family and of the near relatives, from tbo day of the death until after the funeral is over. That this is only done to comply with an empty form is shown by its beginning, observed only in the case of windows that can be seen from without. It is perfectly well known and admitted that living all those days in a shut-u- p and darkened house is most injurious, depressing as it is to both heal th and spirits, yet people go on doing it, merely because they can not bring themselves to act on their own true convictions for fear of the thoughtless- remarks of strangers. There seems also good reason to fear that the fashion of surrounding the coffin with flowers will presently be carried to such an extreme as to become a serious inconvenience. This danger already appears to have struck some persons, as abituary notices in tho papers are occasionally followed by the words: No flowers. There are many people who, while thoroughly disapproving of mourning (as the term is now understood), would still wish to have some marie to show they have lost a relative, and for this purpose nothing could be better than tho small black band worn around one arm. For the widowers and widows alike it might be male with a narrow edge of white or gray; for other relatives it might be either all black or have an edge of red or blue. d his would have tho effect of making it more easily visible on dark clothing and get over the difficulty if difficulty it be of any chance allusions. The expression hero of dark clothing need not be held to contradict the preceding recommendation of making no chamre in the every-da- y dress, for in this country most people, both men and women, habitually wear dark clothing. Even women havo usually three dark dresses in their wardrobe' for one light one, and an obtrusively dress is rarely worn, except for special occasions. These brands should only be worn for quite near relatives, else they would become as meaningless as is the present farce of complimentary mourning. d. hus-Dan- ly hitched up together could pull out of here. . why Anderson. said the woman, be.o fodder some dont you hold them? Confound it, didnt you see me do . . that jest awhile ago? Well, why don't you stick a pin in their flanks? Havent you got any sense at all. a Didnt vou see me stick em with darnin needle jest now? You better go off some where an run with the . sucklin calves. Thars one thing I know you am t tried. -- What's that? Twistin' their under jaws. Ill twist your under jaw if you don't hush. Tiie old fellow, turning about, adllow dressed tho man on horse-baclong have you been here watchin me? he asked. Dont know exactly. Butty good while? k, Yes. am t term, Servin your you? Second term at wlmt Bein governor of this state. Im not the governor. No! Well you must be secretary of state. I am not, however! But you must bo a great man of some sort. No, I am simply a country merchant, Its mighty strange, then. the I dont in How strange? least understand you. Why do you take mo to be a great man? Because a fellow that can set an watch a balked team and not offer any suggestions must begreit in fact, you are the first man of that sort I ever did see. You deserve greatness anyhow. I'll toll you that, and I feel it my duty to do somethin for you. Ive got a fine rifle and a good dog and they are yourn if youll take them. No. I thank you. Heros a five dollar bill, all tho money Ive got, but you may have it. I wont take it. Well. I feel like givin you somethin. Say, you wouldn't mind me namin a boy after you, would you? second No. All right, whats your name? Worthington B. Billingsham. Good enough. Becky! he called. Yes, a woman answered. Wheres the baby? In tho wagon asleep. Wall, wake him up an name him after this man. Good day if you are gone, mister. Dont ciye if you dont hold no office, you are the greatest man I ever saw. Arkansaw Traveler. Germany anil England. The late visit of tho Emperor of Germany to England has suggested articles in the official and jounnlsof the German Empire as to what a good thing an alliance offensive and defensive would bo between these two great natious. They say England is invincible on the sea and Germany is invincible on the laud. Combine the two and they would make a perfect whole. Though they could not conquer the world, they could utterly destroy any nation which might make an attack upon them. This is the general outline of the views of the German politicians and German statesmen. The English people do not covet this alliance, because they really do not need it Germany needs it the most, because she fears a coalition of France and Russia against herself, and Bismarck is preparing to make everything as strong as he can whenever he his tiie opportunity. Salisbury may incline to this alliance, but Gladstone and his friends aro utterly against it as they think tho less England complicates herself with continental ties the Detter for their country and their people. But history at times repeats itself; and as Franco alone at one time was able to meet successfully the vast naval power of England and the force of the Germanic and Austrian armies, so she might do again if she were attacked and invaded without cause and. her whole population were aroused as in semi-offici- al fellow-suffere- . Globe-Democr- es JJawla ; Ofhoof-- r a js a cclor'.er st the t. and of i' ur-- wedges. :' Mary A. Sehaub, of Xashvfl:, the other day, left an estate of ' " applied to the support of U'' Many richer people leave r s the support of puppies. Persons who have tried n c tho steamers p ? record are not as comfortabe which to travel as these which or two longer for the passage h- -r i as if the actn in? the found tl parts h; k $20 OX in 1, , heat. increar j r when that vessel was wrecked on cific coast about a month V1 has covered. The vessel, valued ut s total loss. It is announced that Olar Spree',-millionaire sugar refiner, pr&p,.,'' another refinery at lluuide'.o!,, large as the mammoth refinery of erection by him at tne nee . : ivjt at" ure tn ) created soo: 9 ' down U yalls o' ened an thin the ulc fleshy s Delaware river. One thousan 1 six hun Ire) m , been burned to death ut Lu Ch.JW", making liuif a dozen st upend jusci in the celestial empire in as -a- ny Even the Chinese do not s;e:u to gray excited over such occurrences. A Kentuckian shot liimsclf with, intent, the other day, and uiej 4;. cral hours of intense suff rin? asked how it happened that with his ' skill with the pistol he dnl notkJP" instantly, he said lio wished to On i ; i great ; an o.n The c and soon ! h- -. enough to bo forgiven for liis act The trustees of tho Mu t ison s giaref ing Company, New York, has execs coutract for tearing down the Madison square Garden and the erect tho new building, which is to take us at a cost of $1,2.10,00). The amph.t will be completed by March 20, and app away t tho cor fleshy s from ti from ti hoof. . tire structure by Juue 15, PS), Secretary Windom has directed i tines th--1 trans-Atlanti- About treasure board the Pacific Mail stear little a chafed ; J j i ! which pearan tion ii of the ceratic entire t Oischa j horny and lit t of the tho bonds purchased by the govern j solo i siuce the first of Juiylast b'apphed-sinkincorrui fund until tho requirements!! ; satura current fiscal year; cstimatel at fli.n j cavity ara met. Tito amount already a;iii,:... I ing u this purpose is $!i,0(2),450, of which i. pears; ' $15,50J was in 4! 4 Per cent bonds. merel; Postmaster General IVanamaker yield i issued an order extending the ago ife ing is appointment of letter carriers in no: ; spong to cui service postofties trom thirty five to years of age This ago limitation does i weath stance apply to persons honorably discharged the military or naval service of the ca.. !J the a the fit who are otherwise duly qualified The general dissatisfaction amour ' the p more of Now Yorkcitvhasrcs. in strikes at soveral factories, and j times trouble is spreading. Tho men claim t and j some' tho tenement-houssystem, wiiich c checked for a time by tho enactment j any law on the subject, is again in full sr can r ard that wages are down to the sure j of mn gross point, J. Frank Collum, who robbel .lob ; tires, s Th j Bluidsdell of Minneapolis, of njirly tacke OX by forgeries has made a full confe-ultan his guilt, and s tys he desires tr.r one o mercy be shown him. It has been disc, ed that Collum also had force! then i ifests anee. of several other prominent citiwns of y eapolis for amounts ranging from jj. i the d cigar-maker- j s o c I of one f be a j ones. ably ( anim the s $20,000. j If I gave you a pound of metal an! dered you to make the most out o! it. kind of metal would you select! ak well-know- n seek-- foret hold agon ated J , os C 0?i: the 1' well-know- n ple. Milwaukee Wisconsin. gay-color- A ss l, le , .. . ss 1 The saw Is largely nsed the axe in bringing doiva J woods in California. The t partly through, and then they are potential conservators of inj The Canadian customs authorities ternational peace. The question now stands, as it does among boys who are placed under seizure tiie painting Jems! on fi inclined to have a tight the one is lem on the Day of the Crucifixion, hibition at the Cyclorama, Montreal. afraid and the other darsn't." Some time the increase of arma- paint'ng is valued at $J5,(KX. Its ments must stop, as the taxes for the sought to havo it enter the country Wa maintenance of the European armies duty, on the plea that it is a work of merit. Tho authorities are devouring the substance of the peo- first-cla- rs W tri,i.i,ooa Gold, of cost jeweller. was the prompt reply. I'd prefer ap, I an! I'd i of steel, said the jeweller, it made into hair springs for watches, pound of such springs would sell for. j even $140,000. i Benjamin Johnson, it is sai l, owns ft which he: En Rush U. T., upon Valley, just discovered a mine of natural shoebl. An ing. analysis of this peculiar mat.:, shows that it contains sixteen pnreeuU bon, thirty-fou- r per cent aluminum, an! remainder clay. When taken out thens rial is moist and soft, and when used blacking produces a fine polish, which not easily destroyed. During July 24,715 immigrants landed Castle Garden, New York, against S, 'hi b. July, 18S8. Every month this year ha marked by a gradual decline in Europe.: ailvanu immigration. Among tiie reasons are difficulty in finding employment her 171)2. Of course such an event requires a inducements offered by various governments, and encuurarene mighty military leader, and people think with reason that France can pro- to remain at home given by foreignhas me bee: duce but one Napoleon. Military com- archies, whoso surplus population in oft worked manders of the present day in all counpast years. tries seem commonplace; and perhaps The Chinese have a barbarous way , this is well for the peace of the world, taking clams, which often grow tnOceaera as the great military monarchies, on, mour size in the western Pacific account of this dearth of genius, hesi- some weighing twenty pounds per clam, t :4 tate to provoke the uncertainties of including the shell, which somotim:sw war. over 200 pounds. The Chinese li slier"v I he question is now being more or watch for these clams in clear, shallow . less discussed in Europe, whether ter, as they paddle along tho shore in b one v great standing armies tend to promote bottom boats, and when they' see sm j 1 eace. Some think they aro a menace shell open they rain a sharp pointel j to tranquillity, while others hold that into the creatures body and lift it i4 ral First-Clan- s Point, A Detroit drummer who lately made a trip into Indiana, put up in a hotel at a small town one night to find the fare the very poorest, the beds tho worst he ever saw. and the house run in such a T1IF. AMVTEfK. way us to amaze him. After a breakfast TTie GreatMt Man which he scarcely tasted, he by a billeted player, just as there entered A man riding along a road came arc special talents for commerce, literaup.!VkO!Ui0. !ld Silid to th landlord: Eternally! on an old fellow who. loud in voice and ture, the law or the art. Without -- Frauds S. of a Smith. New York Weekly. caravansary do you them a man had bettor content himself violent in action, was endeavoring to can thiS?nd with the fun of tho game moderately A Itrslljr an AdTxntaire. start a balky team. The horse-bac- k hotel, sir. played, and in this he will find plenty m'ist be crazy! Show me ono Again the hard hearted historian has traveler, amused at the old fellows of recreation, genuine pleasure, and by first-clalaid violent hands upon the story of tho productive resource of strongadjectives single point about it. choosing his antagonists properly, a 1 he price, sir. You have had sup-P- r las-i- o threw one over slopped, the of horn who, Highland leg shut deal in that emulation is which tho of great up lodging and bre ikfast Three his saddle and without of of all walls life and It the Lucknow, heard tho welcomo saying any- doliars !f games pursuits. pie;,8(t and if you want Is a fact that beyond a certain point no sound of the bagpipes of tho Highland thing s;it watching the performance. to rule down m the bus that will be a Tho covered to which tho team player can improve. This point varies regiment playing "l he Campbells Aro was attached wagon Detroit Free Bress . was tho movers typical quarter more. with each individual, but in each indi- he Coming. which, declares, is foundwith two chairs tied behind. vidual it is absolutely fixed. It is not ed upon imagination and not upnu fact. vehicle, Admitted to Citizenship. A woman, threo children, a mulo colt It really docs not matter much, Beo-p- and always readied by players, because u dog belonged to the outfit. snhl the mistress of a Cass Mary, rot everybody knows how to develop enjoy Hamlet and Dm lie If I just had enough money to take avenuo residence to her his natural qualifications to their utmonl" and "Sam Weller cook the without us fifty miles I'd cut your infernal other most; but when that has been done to inquire whethmorning, isnt that bothering them-elvnew beau old fellow the throats, will shouted as he of your s a German? add the most persistent practice er they ai-- founded on fact or not, and leaned for a moments re st on apiece of , nothing to his effectiveness. it is really an advantage for tiie Luck- rail with which V.lvwt ma'am- - until last night he h nd been belaboring Tho natural qualifications for billThere is nothing but the price to iudieate now lassie to leave tho shifting sand happened last night? You horses. can pull nut of here iards may be set down as (1) a good that the peach crop is. as usual, shoit this of history and take up her abode on tho the hj, he declared his intentions. eaev infernal aeenough, you and scoundrels. season. New hand, (:5) York Herald. quick firm ground of fiction. Toronto Globa eye, (2) steady Why, a jack rabbit and. a sick cat the ffili.lDoTrotrFreobBres;UTied ! WINCED MISS1,. The cotton crop of Texas that it has been brought info the tue forcommerci.il purposes, and thatsi j tomary duty of twenty per cent paid on it. of whs Ceylon cats are aicurious instance thowk in evolution has accomplished its. adapting creatures t3 environin'!lark o have no tails, and are able by and 5 appendage, to imitate rabbits them into their clutches. The a'ei rabbit catchers, and as such aro boyond all other cats in Australia 10" is L be im; we cat tic, Co . tin hil an CO, or whether for their hunting propen51 not is not stated. The cat family hase been utilized by mm as it might op and mice catchers can also be dove to good hunters in many other dime t 4 A citizen of Irwinton, Ga., had that someone had entered his kite ie the house. He rose from bis slum p,a- imagined, took his gun from on going to the back door, fired a escape ber. who was making his kitchen over tho banister, leavin?n , tho floor and banister. After t hs turned to his bed of rePs0.a drenext morning, thinking of his went to the siiot where he imam-isSI1j, man made his escape the night be jpj "a blood to his surprise, a lot of jaca sa tho floor and banister at the 1 where he had dreamed of dom- lag. - , -- qua hoi tak thteflounW - six! fot fir ro tei i! m its th Ti ar it ar |