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Show ' There are cheap 0 4 WM c- net laces, which make up beautifully, and there come Imitation Irish crochet laces In dull black that look precisely like the real. A net gown is not difficult to make by hand and the lace Is easily ap-- j plied. And afterward one has only to add the touch of blue and the gown is complete. For a sash one can pur-- ' chase the Inexpensive and glossy blue Liberty, which ties without - Negl.gee With Round Yoke. Tasletul negligees are among the desirable things of life of which no woman ever yet had too many. This pne is graceful, becoming and simple, withal, aed can be made from a variety of materials. The round yoke extended well over the shoulders, gives the broad line of fashion and the pointed sleeves take the long lius and folds that always are desirable. The model Is made of white batiste, Valenciennes with the yoke of r Taffeta and Point D'Esprib bolted around the waist with a wide blue sash. This, which was banded around the waist to form a girdle, was tied on the back in a heavy knot, while the ends hung down to the foot of the skirt. They were wide sash ends, too, and made a beautiful note of color upon the skirt. This fancy for wearing a blue sash with a black gown is quite a growing one and is to be observed frequently. Again, a wide red satin ribbon sash is tied around the waist of an gown. So that tbe note of color is complete. ly In vogue and make Ideal summer wraps. This one Is worn over a waist d'esprit and is of antique green taffeta matching the skirt, the trimming being folds of velvet. The waist is simply full with wide sleeves that are flnlshel with graceful frills of lace but Is eminently becoming and suits lace, net and all thin materials to a nicety. The bolero is cut with fronts, backs and wide sleeves and la laid tn plaits over the shoulders that give the drooping effect. The quantity of material required for the me of point Since Mother's Gone. Since mothers gone 1 miss the smile And gentle voice that used to chew My boyish heart, day after day, And put to flight each care and fegr Which chanced to be along my way No more about the humble home I see her ply her daily care, t'r hear her sing some sacred song, Or plead with God In fervent prayr For right to triumph over wrong. I lote to hear some sacred song Or hallowed hymn she used to sing. Or pray the pray r she used to pray That I to Him may (Irmly cling Who was her comfort day by day. The mem'ry of her holy life Remains to cheer me on my way. Strengthens my soul as I press on Amid life's toil, from day to day, To that sweet place where mother's gone. Alva N. Turner. In Washington Post. Fun Vdth a Fly Seesaw. Here is an amusing' little trick that you will find lots of fun: Stick a long Velvet Hat Trimming. A new and simple method of using wide ribbon velvet on a large hat was eemplifled by a woman lunching at Sherry's. The hat was a dull green. It had a wide brim and low round crown, the latter very small in proportion to the brim. The straw was a fine chip r'b-jbo- n seml-eventn- all-ov- n Well-gowne- d long-skirte- d ? dium size Is for waist 4 yards 21, or 24 yards 44 Inches yards wide; fbr bolero 214 yards 21, 2 yards 27 or 1 yards 44 inches wide. 27 4 Currant Jelly, To make currant jelly that will keep almost any length of time: Weigh one pound of Bugar to each pound of fruit; after weighing, put the currants in a patent wine press or In a fine sieve that the seeds will cot go through; it Is not necessary to strip the currants from the stems; press the Juice all out; then strain it through a very fine sieve or through a cheese cloth; pour the juice after straining into a preserving kettle, and stand It over a slow fire. When the juice is quite hot, stir In the sugar, and keep stirring until It is dissolved. Let the whole simmer gently till It drops as thick as jelly from the spoon ; then pour tbe jelly into glasses and stand it In the sun until It Is quite stiffened; then paste paper over the tops of the glasses. Care of the Hair, Eau de quinine has no effect npon the color of the hair and is excellent to make It grow. Sprinkle it on the acalp three times a week before retiring and massage It in with the ti.s of the ten fingers, then divide the hair Into small proportions and brush well. Whenever possible, let the hair fall loose. This will add to Its growth. Pure vaseline also massaged Into the scalp once a week Is very good. Nevor touch the hair with a curling Iron, but if it needs fiufflness, rough it underneath with the comb as the hairdressers do. This should be carefully brushed at night Asbestos Table Coverings. A new covering for dining made from asbestos, tables is especially pre- canpared, covered with double-faceton flannel. It is so soft and flexible that It can be folded into any desired size without being clumsy. The same material can, be had In doylies and mats to put under plates, chafing dishes and platters, when no dining cloth Is used. The covers of linen are then laid over them, and one is spared the vexation of finding a handsome table covered with the spots and lngs left by hot dishes. d Latest Neck Trimming. The latest neck trimmings are double ruchings, formed by combining two widths of the goods, or two kinds of material, In different widths. The wider portion is folded down, giving the effects of a turnover collar, wh'le the narrower portion remains upright In the form of a ruch. This turnover frill Is usually three times as wide as the 'other. It Is of sheer goods, such as fine batiste, and Is knlfe-plalte- Leather as Trimming. Leather is making its appearance again as a trimming and la employed not only on raincoats but on cloth blouses for rough wear. It la not Mke-l- y to be much used, although on certain materials for hard usage It is ap- propriate. udoir niidences e J Is can see what you cannot w riDen in small It 'tes, Erected by the family of Ting. "There Is no such inscription, said Ching. "There is, replied Chang. They grew very angry, and, after calling eachother hard names, agreed to refer the matter to the high priest. He heard their story and said gently: Gentlemen, there is no tablet to read; it was taken Into the Interior of the temple yesterday. were Fruit Jar Battery. Seeing A correspondent writes: that somebody asked If I ever made a battery out of my mother's preserve jars, I will answer, yes. First I obtained a few old dry batteries and took the carbons out of The Reason Why. Drummond, Wis., Sept. 19 (Special) Whole families In Bayfield County are singing the praises of Dodds Kidney Pills and the reason why is given In experiences such as tknt of Mr. T. T. Wold, a well known citizen here. I bad such pains in my hack that I did not know what to do, says Mr. Wold, and as I came across an advertisement of Dodds Kidney Pills I sent for a box. That one box relieved me of all my pains. My wife also used them and found them just what she needed. I recommend Dodds Kidney Pills as a sure cure for Backache and other Kidney Troubles. Backache Is one of the earliest symptoms of Kidney Disease. Dodds Kidney Pills cure It promptly and permanently and pre ent it developing Into Rheumatism, Dropsy. Diabetes ax Fie c Rat 8ee-SaIn Operation. lead pencil In the end of a spool of thread so that It will stand upright.' Now get a piece of very stiff blotting paper and from It cut a strip two Inches wide and about a foot long. On each end of this put a drop of molasses or syrup. Now balance the strip of blotting paper, with the syrup side up, on the point of the pencil. You should have two players, although one will do. Each player chooses an end of the paper. In a moment a fly will alight on one end, attracted by the syrup, and that end of tbe paper will go down a trifle. Then another fly will light on the other end, or perhaps several will come there for the sweets and things will be reversed. As more flies come, alighting on the ends, the papeF will lean first this way, then that, till it overbalances Then the and falls to the tables. player whose end grew so heavy as to cause the tumble wins. We would not advise you to try this In the bouse, but rather out of doors in the warm sunshine, where the flies will not bother any one. w ous. One day, when papa and I were going to town, we stopped at a neighbors on business. Mr. S. and papa were discussing their business affairs when Mr. S. began laughing and asked papa: "What Is that thing. Papa looked around, and there was that rat sitting on the seat beside him, as contented as could be. It had been In papa's pocket. I had to carry it to town and get a box to bring it home In. I kept the rat In a cage, but it always managed to get out and gnaw the clothing. One day my sister and I were driving, when I felt something In my sleeve. It kept running up and down my sleeve, and frightened me so that I slipped off my jacket, and out jumped the rat and ran under the wheel and was killed instantly. How it got Into my jacket and remained there so long without my knowing It is a mystery to this day. Christian Endeavor World. A Quiet Game. If mother has asked you not to get dirty after you have dressed for a drive, and you do not know just what to do to amuse yourself, get some one to play the following little game with you. It Is very 'simple, but will help the time to pass pleasantly; I see a color you dont see, sayfc one. What color may It be? asks the other. It may be pink (or some other color in the room.) says the first Inquirer. Then he begins the questioning. Is It the paper? The ribbon on your hair? The pink In the dolls dress? And so on, until happily the guesser mentions the exact article of pink that has been chosen. The successful guesser than takes her turn at saying, "I see a color that you dont see. Washington Star. Queer Lakes. One of the most singular lakes In the world Is the celebrated Pitch Lake of thd Island of Trinidad. This lake spreads over an area of ninety-nin- e acres, and its surface Is composed of one great floating mass of asphaltum, seamed with veins of clear water. From It and a similar lake in Venezuela, the worlds supply of asphalt Is Pintfcrtoy. drawn, says the Washington Post. This frolicsome frog needs only to The Pitch Lake is a hideous place be cut out and the three parts pierced so far as smells are concerned, for through the dots with a pin, sticking the air all about It is heavy with noxious vapors, and from the center of the lake gushes a fountain of liquid asphaltum. In which there float and break bubbles containing most horrible gases. The workmen go out on the surface of this lake and cut great slabs of asphaltum, which are carried away. But tbe next morning the hole they left Is filled up again with the pitch, which has risen during the night, so that the supply seems to be lnexhaust-able- . This curious lake was discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh when he landed In Trinidad in 1595, on his way to the mouth of the Orinoco In search of El Dorado. Another strange lake Is situated on a peninsula which juts out Into the Caspian Sea. The whole surface of this lake Is covered with a crust of salt so thick and strong that a man can ride across it on horseback with safety. In Central Asia, near the Caspian Sea, Is a lake of beautiful rose water, while the banks are covered with salt crystals as white as snow. From the waters of this lake there arises a flower-lik-e odor. The color and the odor are supposed to be caused by vegetable matter In the depths. There used to be a curious lake on the top of the Volcano de Agua, In Guatemala, 14,000 feet above the level of the sea. It was not fed by springs nor by rivers, but was caused by accumulations of snow and rain In fact, was an Immense reservoir. It lasted for centuries. Then, one day, the sides of the lake gave way, and down the waters rolled, dealing death and destruction, and digging a great barranca, or ravine, in the mountainside, which Is still visible. the pin Into a cork or stick to hold It firm If pasted on an old visiting card It will have more body and last longer. A Chinese Story. Two men, Ching and Chang, always quarreled over who could see the best. Hearing that a tablet was to be erected at a neighboring temple, they determined to visit It together and put their eyesight to the test. Neither Ching nor Chang was as honest as he might have been. Each tried to get ahead of the other, so visited the temple by stealth. Standing very close Ching read, To the great men of the past and the short-sighte- d future. Chang also went, and peering closer, read, To the great men of the past In smaller letters he and the future. read what bad escaped Chlngs notice, This tablet Is erected by the family of Ting. On the day appointed, standing at a distance from which neither could read, Ching exclaimed; The Inscription Is To the great men of tbe past and the future. " "True! said Chang, but there Is t DlleaCO. Brights Mothers Comfort. Little Pearls baby sister had died before it was a week old, and sorrow reigned in the home. Pearl had not seen much of the new baby, but was Just as grieved as the rest of the household. After the funeral, however, she seemed to think It was hef duty to comfort her mother, who was much shocked one day to hear Pearl ay in the most serious of tones: fMamma, I wouldnt cry If I was you. t think God only sent that baby on approval, anyway. I.lpplncotts. them; at the store I obtained a number of zincs (stick) sometimes called pencil zincs. I then washed out a few jars and made pasteboard covers like Fig. 1. put the zinc and carbon In s full the cover, filled the jar of sal ammoniac and put in carbon and zinc, my battery then being com-- i I then two-third- plete. Flies. It is easy enough to understand why we have so much trouble in catching that fly that comes buzzing around our ears when we stop to consider that flies have been known to fly at the rate of about two miles a minute. Tbe common house fly moves at the rate of twenty-fiv- e feet to the second, or about eighteen miles an hour. When frightened, though, the house fly settles right down to business and travels at the rate of 160 feet a second. If it should keep up this rapid flight for a mile it would cover the secdistance in exactly thirty-threonds, or faster than any lightning express has ever moved. The common bumble bee blunders along faster than a horse commonly buttertrots, and even the falry-Uk- e flies flit ahead of the fastest boy runner without trouble. Indeed, insects as a rule fly faster than birds, bo that only a few of the cleverest birds can catch them on the wing. If you dont believe that an Insect can go like just knock down a hornets nest and try to get away from a mad hornet that is coming for you. Shell show you! te TEA Tea has more to do with your thoughts at table than anything else of your fare ? Electric Traction in Argentina. The Introduction of electric traction In the Tranvla Rural, city of Buenos Ayres, Is contemplated. TEA e All sorts of tea grow on the tea bush ; all sorts on the same tea bush. Clerks Help English Farmers. Hundreds of London clerks spend their summer vacation helping the farmers harvesting. They ask ns other compensation than free board and lodging.' chain-lightnin- TEA It isnt merely the taste ol tea; the taste Is only the The Rat and the Dove. There can be no doubt that strong attachments are formed between animals, and that they are capable of emotions of pity and acts of generosity, not only toward their own kind, but even toward creatures of another species. A gentleman who had a great number of doves used to feed them near the barn. At such times not only chickens and sparrows, but also rats, were accustomed to come and share the meal. One day he saw a large rat fill its cheeks with kernels of corn and run to the coach house, repeating this performance several times. On going over to Investigate, he found a lame dove eating the corn which the rat had brought. Such an action on the part of human beings would be looked upon as a charitable desire to relieve the necessities of a helpless cripple and we must also so consider It In the cass of the rat. foretaste. CHARACTER OF AN OATH. Like a Note With Which Some People Pay Debts. One of the lawmakers from Dregon, where there is plenty of gold and silver, tells of a witness who gave his explanation of what constituted an far-awa- oath: Col. Timmons, a e lawyer, had contracted a debt which It seemed he never Intended to liquidate. Suit was Instituted on the note, but the colonel swore the note off. However, the plaintiff proved the debt and obtained Judgment Not long after this the colonel was interested in another case In court and was one of the witnesses, a gentleman who had been Interested In the colonels case In the suit on the note Do you know the nature of as c&th? asked the colonel. I think I do, answered the witone-hors- g A New Coin Trick. Here Is a very simple little trick, which looks not at all easy and quite as If the performer must be very skillful Indeed. Take a silver coin, a quarter or a half dollar, and pick It up by placing the points of two pins one on either Bide of the coins edge. You may hold the coin securely In this position if you press firmly with both pins. Now, blow smartly against the upper edge of the coin and It will fly around and around, revolving with great rapidity between the pins. In a Lions Mouth. Not all of tbe delights of spring are for the country boy. We who live in the city have a host of them, and can HOW TO MAKE A SUCKER. see many a strange and pleasing sight if we keep our eyes open. A few days ago, while riding my bicycle down Madison avenue, I heard the twittering of sparrows, and, looking up, saw in the mouth of the stone lion on the corner of the building of one of the citys prominent clubs the remains of a last years nest, and two sparrows getting ready to build a new one for this year. It was such a novel place for a bird Induce a shoemaker to give you a Soak the leather in water until It Is to choose for housekeeping that I stopped and made a sketch of It piece of sole leather about 4 inches pliable. The softer the better. When While standing on the opposite corner square. Then with a sharp knife trim thoroughly soaked, place the leather sketching, the policeman of that the corners away until the leather is on top of a half brick, press the leathbeat" came over to talk with me. perfectly round, after which the bot- er hard against the surface with your He seemed pleased that I should have tom must be pared away smoothly, foot and then carefully lift the brick noticed the birds. He said that the say a quarter of an tnch back from means of the string. "stew. sparrows had been keeping house the edge, until & good bevel Is as: by If the work has been done properly there for several years. sured, resulting In a very thin edge. Hats for Small Girls. He had ofeu stopped to watch them Bore a hole through the center and the square of leather you began work Children's pique hats are now made build thel' inti later feed their Insert a piece of strong cord. Tie a with has been transformed Into a . with high poke crowns. Both crown little on i. at would play knot In tbe end, large enough to pre- sucker and you can surprise your playand brim are of the pique, and from aroum' th f'ttinq on hts vent It slipping through the hole, and mates by lifting heavy articles with r the latter depend full lingerie nose or the Innocent looking piece of leather. vly sa could cut ofp the superfluous end. In using fc.uiine, what la left may be again utilized. In a few days it will have settled and the clear part may be poured off into other bottles. Potato peelings. If dried in the even, are said to be very useful for fire kindling. If sufficiently abundant they may be used instead of wood, but. In any case, they will economize It Gallon bottles are best for gasoline and the careful woman will not bring them into the house at all. Unless one has a back yard or a porch cleaning with these dangerous agents Is beat not undertaken at all. Lamb stew Is very much Improved by the addition of curry powder, especially if It is a rechauffee or left-- , over. Made of cold roast meat, with fre3h raw potatoes and the curry, It becomes a delicious entree, deserving of a more euphonious name than the secret of the jewel's "Ex Libris." The worst tyrants are those who know no law but the indulgence of their own benevolence. Life. pet a white rat which was very cunning and mischiev- New York Tribune. Neckwear Novelties. Novelties In neckwear are to be met with everywhere, and so long as the throat is enveloped in some smart style It scarcely matters what Is worn. Just a few women they are always ones. English and as a rule of the rag and The negligee is made with full fronts bone and hank of hair persuasion- and back, that are joined to the yoke, still denude themselves of a collar and wide, full sleeves. As Illustrated and wear a string of pearls to supply it Is closed by means of ties of are hopelessly out but its but buttons and buttonholes can of loss, Forthey g an afternoon or style. ibe substituted If preferred. blouse the transparent collar The quantity of material required of lace or embroidery is necessary, ,for the medium size Is 4 yards 27 for morning wear fancy runs riot Inches wide, 3 yards 32 Inches wide but In the way of little linen Jabots and 2 or yards 44 Inches wide, with 4 cravats. The narrow turnover collar and 2 'yard of yards of In- of linen or lawn Is still chic, and so sertion to make as Illustrated. neat and becoming that It will not easily be ousted from the fashionable re! Mode. the Coming Showing One new gown in advance of the gard. .season deserves mention, since It repWhite Linen Embroidered. resents the coming mode in dress Yoke waists made of linen embroid'toilets. Intended for a blonde young ered In openwork, or eyelet, style iwoman, It Is of the loveliest shade of are much worn and always are handrose pink silk of a weave closely remodel is some. This very stylish is dancThe skirt sembling Loulslene. peculiarly well adapted to the treating length and Is made on a founda- ment, as It includes a central box tion of white taffeta. The ruffles, which are deep, are shirred on In 'fancy design, making scallops and small rosette effects. There are two 'of these ruffles, which run Into a straight panel In front. The bodice has a yoke of cream, snowdrop-patterlace and a deep fall of the same over the shirred front of the bust and over the shoulders; the sleeves are elbow tn length and consist of an upper sleeve in three deep scallops of stilt, shirred on . the edges and bordered with lace, under which Is a full puffed aleeve of rose pink chiffon with a lace fall. The high girdle Is of silk and lace with Jet nallheads set In the center of each of the six small rosettes which form the front as well as tbe tack decoration. About the bottom of the short bodice Is a deep flounce of lace, which falls over the hips and forms a ruffle. The stock and the front of the yoke show a narrow trace of gold and black, which, together with the Jet nallheads, gives the requisite touch of black which Is almost Indispensable if the costume Is to have the plait and shaped cuffs both of which best style. are eminently effective, and is closed Invisibly. When liked, however, the on Gowns. Embroidery yoke and the box plait at the back, new and a few gowns Glimpses of which Is applied, can be omitted and blouses Indicate that hand embroidery the model used for a plainer waist will be lavishly used. Persian effects Also the back can either be made to In embroidered bands or bold designs blouse or drawn down snugly as liked. form the newest garnitures. To make the waist for a woman of women are wearing medium size will be required S'A or basque coats, tightly fitting. and 27 or 2 21, 4 yards 44 yards buttoned down the front. Most of inches wide. yards these have the regulation coat sleeve. sleeves, Others have Everything Tucked. t with - gauntlet cuffs. Where sleeves Everything Is shirred or tucked this are large the fullness Is generally Shirt waists are tucked, above the elbow. To be worn with summer. and these long coats, tailors are making and whole frocks are tucked, smart little coats are tucked or plaitXV Louis little smart strikingly vests. These are made of the hand- ed all over. Gowns of soft materials some vestings which come for mens are shirred, and it Is the prettiest posone waistcoats. Lace and tucked net vests sible way to make them. The are worn with dressy broadcloth Illustrated this week is a charming It Is of white dimity, dotted gowns, where narrow bands of fur example. are used as a bodice and skirt trim- with pink. The waist has a shirred Some of the short walking yoke, and then blouses over a girdle ming. of pink silk. Tbe skirt is shirred in suits are also four places, and finished with a little ruffle at the foot. A hat of white Shirred lawn Is worn with this frock, the only trimming being a big soft bow of pale pink ribbon. The shirt waist Illustrated this week Is of a design suitable for silk linen, or any wash goods. The flat little box plaits Coarse meshes rule in veils. are very smart, and the lace or emShirred "nuns tucks make an ef.used down the front and broidery fective and stylish garniture. around the neck gives a very pretty Fine tucks In body depth are a fea- finish. ture of the gowns of little girls. All sorts of rosettes are made of To Make Cup Custard. ribbons. handsome double-facOne quart of milk, S eggs, 6 heapRibbon bows and sashes add a preting tablespoons sugar, H saltspoon ty touch to most thin gowns. vanilla. Heat milk; Gulmpes will play an Important part salt, 1 teaspoon beat eggs, whites and yolks separateIn the small girls wardrobe. Chiffon scarfs, two yards and a half ly, beat salt and sugar into yolks; add In length, will float from some fall heated milk a little at a time, stir well; then add beaten whites and rehats. turn to fire. It Is almost Impossible Full, fluffy modes are more becoming to the tall, slender girl of awk to make custard successfully without a double boiler. Use two pans If you ward age. Stir gently "7h!!e lower outline marks have no boiler. A scalloped When custard Is nearly many stylish collars and deep berthas cooking. cooked, the foam on top disappears, on girls bodices. the custard clings to the spoon.. Do not leave It a second: stir constantly. Gown. Lovely Drawing-RooWhen cooked perfectly smooth, take A lovely gown worn In a fashionthe other day was from Are and turn to cool In cups In able drawing-rooiof black net. It was trimmed with a which It is to he served. Sherbet very heavy lace applique. This trimglasses are most commonly used. ming extended around the foot of the flown and up the front The lining In Black Lace. v of the dress was of black satin. "How can I have a pretty black But the distinguishing feature lay In lace gown,' asked a perplexed womIts note of blue. For the gown, which an, without paying for It? The ques-t'o- n rs of heavy black net, lustrous and Is a dlffici't one, but may be antrimmed with much vorqMnt.ess, was swered liv auq . ins; a substitute Indoor Garden Patch. This Is a source of endless delight to a little girl just able to use her needle. The necessary requisites are a small square of green art denim, some pretty remnants of flowered chintz, and a small box of tiny crystal beads. If the little one is able to sit and nse her needle, she will take unlimited pleasure In clipping the flowers and foliage from the chintz and transferring them to her square of green In artistic and odd effects. The crystal beads are a good substitute for dew, and with a little Ingenuity can be most effectively placed. When completed the garden patch can be utilized for a pillow top, or can be made the nucleus of a quilt. more. There I once had for a intervals, extended plain flat widths of the velvet ribbon, the ends cut in two section was points that is, a cut out of the centre at each end. These pointed sections were of different lengths, and one extended nearly to the edge of the brim. Two or three similar sections were fastened to the underbrim, which flared up a little at material and the sleeves edged with lace Insertion, but the design will be found admirable for soft silks and wool fabrics as well as for washable be, as much as to say; "You maf bt look fierce, but whos afraid? Nicholas. Tragedy of a Pet A band of dark green velvet encircled the crown, and from It, at irregular one side. Lord Dalhousie Brought Famous Sto From India to England. Lord Dalhousies name will alw be Intimately associated with th' famous Kohinoor diamond, and story of how he brought it from Indi! to England has been retold in one the new books. In 1849, after cf second slkh war. Dalhousie conBscat! ed the stone on account of the beavv debt owing the East India company by the Lahore state. Dalhousie sent it to Queen Victoria. Great care had to bs exercised In carrying it across India. "The tassels of the armlet which the diamond was set, sayg ths account, "had been cut off to dimin ish the bulk and Lady Dalhousie had Inclosed the armlet with Its jeBel a leather bag, this again being sewed Into a belt lined with chamois leather which Dalhousie wore by night and day. Two dogs were chained to the governor generals camp bed and no one but his wife and Capt. Ramsay In 5 Little jackets of all sorts are great- CARRIED OFF THE KOHINOOR.' ness. Then tell the judge and Jury what It Is. A oath Is like a note a legal tender with which some people try to pay their debts. Washington Times. Dance Given In Coal Mine. i , t There are several Instances on record of dances having been given in coal mines. One such event took place some time ago at SL Etienne, In France. The mine was over a third of mile deep, and the guests were taken down In the cage, ultimately finding themselves in a large cham-- , her, which was brilliantly lit with lamps In all colors, hung on the black walls of this remarkable dancing hall. Wellington Pensions. After the battle of Waterloo the duke of Wellington was created prince of Waterloo, and four pensions were conferred on him and his descendants. A Belgian paper states that in the Great Book of the Belgian Public Debt there are four entries every year of payments to the prince of Waterloo. They are 80,106fr I4c, 492fr 89c, and 3fr 47c, or a total of more than 3.000. His View of It. The story Is told by Dr. Abraham Jacobi that a gentleman on being introduced to Dr. Gerster some years ago Inquired: "Are you the brother of Etelka Gerster, the great prima donna? No, replied the doctor, "Etelka Is the sister of Arpad Gerster, the famous surgeon. |