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â- â-  -â- f' i HIBTS ABOUT TOE EYES BANISH BELLADONNA, POULTICES. AND THE EYESTONE. 4B tr* Sperlnllitl Talks »n »«Bi« Simple aa<l itefn â- rmrdln-tialt, Bnraele AcM. Md AlBDi An FaT*reil-H*w *• ram â- lamlHliai Bj«s »m* WheB •• W«ar The eye specialiat was busy, bat he (uund time to admit two callers, one a middle-aeed matron, the other a girl who had ezperienoed two sea^ions in so- ciety. They wanted hia advice, and he gave It as (oUowa: "Well, you two women are aufferini; intenaely with your eyes because, first of all, you've sinned against nature, and then ome of you baa applied a hot |)oul- tice of tea leaves to her eyes because somebody has told ber that it would relieve the inflammation, and the oth- er has bathed her eyes in scalding wa- ter, with a dash of witch hazel in it several times a day because she riiad that sach treatment, if persisted in, would strengthen w«ak eyes. Bosh! The men are about as bad aa tbe wo- men. Really the care of the eyes should begin before the birth of one's great-gxandmother, but since our an- cestors took no thought of this precau- tion in our favor, we must do the best we can for ourselves by using simple and safe remedies. This doesn't mean that all of the so-called sinaple reme- dies that you read about are safe by any means.''' "But, Doctor," be^gaji the young wo- man, "X don't see how bailiing my eyes with hot water and witch hazel can possibly have hurt tbem." "And I don't see 'why a simple poul- tice of tea leaves applied to my eyes every night (or a â- w«elL should have left thexn in such a condition,' put in the matron. "I suppose not," said the doctor, with a smile. "Then the idea advanced by an eminent opbUialmologist some time ago that a series of popular lectures on sale and SXMFLK REMEDIES for the eyes should be always in pro- gress in a city wasn't such a bad one after all, even if his fellow specialists did make a jokd of it." "Well," said the matron, "I just thought I'd try ibe U.a'ieaf poultice be- cause my husband grumbled for a week because I once paid a doctor 95 to be told to bathe bis eyes in salt and wa- ter when cbey were weak. It did seem such a waste of money," "Did it strengthen his eyesi" "Oh, yea, it cured ihrfm coiuutetely In time," site replied, entbu^iaslically. "Then I should think be got off cheaply if the result was wuat be was after." "What are some safe remedies for weak eyes?" asked uhe youug woman. "I've tat;ard thai it is a good plan to close cti.<jjn for five luinuu-ii when thev ache, and tbut after weeping it Is well to lay a towel wet iu zox water over tbem for the same length of time. Then evfry one knows about bread and milk, camomile and tea l«af puultiues, and it swma to be that 1 bav« beard of mure sleep being advised for bloodshot eyaa. Then, once last winter when the whites of my eyes became yellow and the pu- piU dull, 1 was advised to cou^uli u pbyslciau about my diet. But, dear me, I was too busy with my social e>iiKai;e> meats for tbat, so I jusi put a little belladorxna in my eye» every day and went on. I can't understand my eyes Uiiug in such a cuudiiioa as they are novr, for I've bad strung ey<9s." "No person should put belladonna in the eyes unless prescribed by a doc- tor," began the spet-ialist. "Many eyes hare been ruined by its use. Society women of middle ii.ge are very prone to do this. Mauy of iheiu are too vain to put on glasses, thun their oyes grow dull from eoiistant straiuiug, and they resort to atropine. Tbis nas a ten- dency to increase tba hardness of the eye ia aUvanced ag«.>. Neither should hot, or pveu warm, uppli. ai ions be used, un- less directed by a i>^'cialist, as such have a tendency to inflame the eye. As for poulticing the eye with camo- mile or tea leaves, or bread and milk, tbat is WORSE THAN FOLLY. More ulcers of the eye are caused by this popular fallacy than by any oth- er.. "In removing small foreign bodies from the eye th." eyostone or linseed is frequ«'ntly resorted to. It sbouUI not be usfd, (or it is liable to pass (tom view Ix'bind the lid, often causing ad- iitional inflauuuatiun, and beeiid<vi, it is an excelleiut vehicle for gorms." "My eyvB feci so very tired nowa- days," interrupted the matron. "Yes, and that ttr<>d feeling should not bo neglected," continued the doc- tor. "It comes aftej* a certain amount of work or dissipation, aiiU glas»>>s may bo nwessary to obtain r.lief. 'rh<* eyes weren't made to do 'near' work all day amd most of the night. Tlu re arc mus- elos ill aiut aboul t hi-m that an- iu ii condition of con-stanl tension all the time that one is reading, writing, sew- ing or doing any 'near' wofk. Con*'- iiuently tbi- eyes rebel against thi^ abuse by pain or inf lamiual ion of t h-' liils. The babit of sioopiiig over in loading or writing hjis a very liad «'f- t'ect on niosltO.ves, especially iitar-sighi- ed ones, and should lie avoidi^d. When men and women rouiu to 1h' 10 yeai-s of asfp, tho morning paper to most of I hem looks lilurre<l. This is a natural con- dition, but tbuy complain that the printing i.sh't. (aoarly doii< or th<> pa- per is of inferior qu.il ity. Such jierson- aii'd ghos-scs, and should not neglect to obtain t houi. In caae of neglect they will surely b»> piinL^hcd by having to wear ^luKsps fon.slantlv sooiioror later, Ron- â- rally sooner. On t hie other hand, if a pcr.son puts on glasses at the first call made liy the cye.s, he may live to n good old age without ever ni>eding to wear thoin oxe.|>i when doing 'near' work.T "IHiclor, you'vo- told ua a greal many Ibitig'S not tO; do, now tell iw yoino Jbings that wo 'an do for our twin stars, as the poeta call thom," pleaded the younger of the patients. "In casra of ordinary inrlammal|<A a safe wash is nxade by putting a TEASPOOJTrtTL OP TABEB SALT into one half pint of water. Allow it to dissolve thorou^fhly and ush oooe, twice, or three times a day in the eye, and not on the outsid!% as most people do. When you simply dash the out- siie of tb>\ lid with salty water the seat of inflammation ia not reached at all. A teaspoonful of tiora.ic acid, dis- solved in a half pint of warm water and allowed to stand until cool, is one of the most cooling and soothing of the simple eye remedies. It can be <iEed several times a day, and rarely ever fail.s to relieve inflammation. "If both of these remedies should fail a teaspoonful of powdered alum in a pint ol water, applied several times daily, will, nine times out of ten, have the desired effect. Rose water is of no special value, exci-pt that it has the advantage of being distilled. You say you've been advLi.>d to lay a towel wet with rose wateT over your eyes a few minutes after you've bad a crying spell? The mental eff -ct produced by its per- fume was probably the only good you got out of the roia water. The real enefit that your ey^es received came not from its application, but from the rest that your eyes received, and the composure of your •â- mire system follow- ing a complete relaxation. "When th^ eyes are Iduod^hot on ari»- in^c in the morning, this condition may cnme from too little sleep or too much. Again, it may be tbu^ rnsult o fa mild form of inflammation of the lids or of rheumatism. If tbey are red from too little sl^p, us^ one of the remedies suggested and sleep more; if from too mucn, do the same and sleep less. Avoid the use of hot appli.-ations in all mild or acute inflammations. If tba eyes are lustreless, or th" white i>ortion ap- pears muddy, consult a physician as to your general condiiion, and don't, in the nam*' of (ommon sense, deluge your ey^>fi with belladonna to brighten them up. "It's an ezr»ll(\nt thang to rest the eyes as much as possihlts" concluded the doctor. "Especially does this apply to city people. The things that meet the eye constantly in th > country ire not so taxing on the vision, but the shifting variety of persons and things that one has to see in the city are verv straining. When you get in .a street ca.' don't take a book or pap!-r along to read to save time, don't ftud/ tbe pr( pie about you, or read t hu si;{as as you pass. Quietly close your eyes and become acquainted with yourself." DEEPENING THE THAMES. A CkaBBcl M rcet Dee» »u* I.aM WMe troim Ike Mare â- â€¢ tiraTmrad. Two years ago the President of the Board of Trade in Great Britain ap- pointed a commission ot experts to in- quire whether uredging and un.har op- erations were expedient tor improving the navigacioo oli the river Thames, i>etween 'J.'humey Creek and the Nore Lightship. This movement was the re- suit ui. tba demands of owners of deep draught vessels lor a depth of thirty Teet in the river, from the Noru up to oravesend, provided Luuduu expected to hold its own in competition with Liv- erpool, Southampton, and other ports. Some of them even Insisted that this depth shcm^d be carried sixteen miles further up, to the KoyaJ Alijert docks. The report of the Commissioners, Mr. Barry, Sir (ieorge .Nares, and ilr. Ly- stor, as set forth iu the Times of Lon- don, folly concurs iu the desirability of securing a navigai>lo depth of thirty t!eet at low water, at least up to Grave- send. Above that point there are va!- uaule properties on the banks, and other consideratioos, making it doubtful whe- ther the scheme could be carried fur- ther. It was also found that dredging aiuue could not make and maintain the channel, and that a tidal training bank should extend eastward irum Convey Island, iu order to direct and control the cuxrtjnt, and prevent in the future such shiftings of the channel as have sometimes occurred. Hut a great drawback to the scheme was found to be the cost, while there was opposition to meetlug this cost Ijy increasing the tonnage dues upon ship- ping, and it was recognized that such an increase would hurt Lundon "in the present severe competition with other l>orU with this and loi-eign coun- tries." Xbo auihuritics known as the Conservators of the Thames have, how- ever, helped to solve the problem in another way. They have reduced the requirement to a channel which, at low spring tides shall be not less than twenty-six feet deep and 1.000 feet wide. This could be done without add- ini anything to the chnrgos upon ships. In sii4)puri of this plan it is shown that during the four yeara from 1891 to 1891 inclusive, the total niunber of vessels entering the Thames that drew over twenty-six feet, was fifty, and ;>i theae thirteen of these were either lelograph ships or British or foreign vessels of war. The remaining thirty- seven were ocean-going sieamei-s, ;ind iiniler the .scheme nt>w proposed the de- lay which occurs in the ucomiiig or outgoing of these ve^jels will, in the largo majority of cases, be entirely ob- viated. It lieing clear, therefore, that a 26- i.x)i channel would- l>e sufficient for at least nine-tenths of the shipping, it wtis (leciiled that next! January work upon ii. which can be done solely l)y dredg- iiig, should be begun. 'Then frou' (-Irave.send up the river, as far us Cray- ford Noss, opposite Purfleet, there would be a channel width of 1,000 feet and a ini;iiinum deplh oi' 24 feet at low-wa- ter spring tide, while from Crayforil Ness to the AU)ert Tocks the width is to Iw 500 feet and the ilepth 22, and I'rom the latter to the Millwall Docks there will lie a channel at least SO(i feet wide and 18 feet deep. It is l>elieved that the entire work can. lie completed in a year, and a half. i»r by midsuuiuier of 1898. Work, mean- while, has been going on upon the river, .so th.at an unprovcmant in the Thanie.s will bo quite evident at the end of the present year. AGRICULTURAL MAKE READY FOR WINTEB. Ho. greater economy can 1>e prac- ticed by the farmer, nor a more pro- fitable inrestment can be made, than by securing warm and comfortable quarters for his live-stock during the coming five months of cold weather upon which we are just entering. A certain temperature must be maintained among animals, especially with the mammalia, in order to continue exist- ence, and that temperature is much higher than moat persons suppose. In man the temperature of the inter- nal organs is 98 deg. and it is about the same with moat other land animals. Thui high temperature ia aeoured by ex- ternal protection and by the organic process of respiration and by digestion. Food supplies material for growth is fuel, the combustion of which keeps up the temperature of the body. If an an- imal is unshelteredâ€" exposed to oold atorma of rain and snow; if it is expos- ed to driving winds and other causes that tend to lower the tempenAure. it must be supplied with an extrSj^' amount of food which as fuel will keep the tem- peratiueat the normal standard. Hence it ia that a warm bam for the cattle a snug and comfortable stable with a good blanket for the horse, a dry, warm pen for the pigs, with plenty of straw, and a chicken house that will be nearly frost proof, are great savers of food, besides making the stock so mui:h hap- pier and more comfortable. If a mtloh cow is kept in a cold stable she will give little milk and that will be lacking in butter, as the oily portion will be taken up by the respiration pro- cess in keeping the animal warm. For the same reason a oold coop for the hens will surely cut off the supply of eggs, [t requires much more food to fatten pigs or any other animal in oold wea- ther than in warm. In order to oonaerve the fat and flesh of our domestic animals, which is accu- mulated in the warm montlis or summer and autumn and keep them in good con- dition in winter without extra feeding they must l,e protected from the ex- hausting cold of our winter climate by well protected winter quarters. It is neither a difficult nor an expensive task to l>ank up the stables, to cover the crocks with strips of Ixiard or paper, to give tbem protection Ixith inside and outside by heaps of straw or earth, and in various other ways make the animals comfortable. It would be an economic measure if the water given to our d(;mestic animals in winter couid be w armed, or at least i)rought tx> a tempera lure of IK) degrees OS it would save the cxp.'nditure of a large amount of onim.il beat to raise the ice wa:er usually taken, to the normal temperature of the aninrm.! or 98 de- grees. If OUT horses, cows, sheep, pigs, chick ens, and even our dogs could speak t hey wouUI not be slow to tell us of the many discomforts we needlessly inflict up<m them, not localise of our cruel disposi- tion, but on account of our tbt>ugbt!e<» ness. or perhaps sometimes of our lazi ness. If we all had more of the senti- ment of "put yourself in his place" we would be more mindful of the comfort of every person and animal that is de- pendent on us. Then the stock would never lie neglected, the young man would not forget to give water to the horse which bad taken him at a lively rale over a long road to visit a friend or sweet-heart ; nor would he leave him unprotected by shelter or blanket in cold winter weather while he enjoyed a chat by a warm fire. Thoughtlessness rather than wanton unkindness in the young man on our farms is too often the cause of cruel and harsh treatment of animals. As the former grows older he grows more thoughtful and tenderhearted, and could this thoughtfulnms lie instilled into the minds of tbe^ young it would add greatly to the comfort of all. THE TIME TO MAKE CU'H'INGS. During the winter monlhj is the time to make cuttings of sucb trees and shrulw as it is desirable to increase. Quinces, currants, gooseberries and gropes are readily increased by cut- tings. In the caae of trees, wil- and poplars ore grown from cuttings, but the great mojority of trees need to be raised from seeds, layers or by budding or grafting. But when it comes to tbe flowering sbrube which adi>rn our Inwns, cuttings are tbe chief relionra of propagators. The time to make them is while vegetation is dor- mant, and it is better done at least a month or more before spring comes. I'ho beautiful Golden Bell, Weigela, Mock Orange, Spirea. Deuizio and .\.l- ihaea ami^ng many others are easily raiswl in tbis way. I'he best shiwts for the purpose ivre these of Itist year's growth. The exact lejigth is nat paiticular, so that two or three joints are included in each one. Aijout nine inches is a good length tor most sorts, though grtiiws Having the joints far apart may Ixj a fo.d. iu length. It is 1,-elieved that when the lower pnrt is cut jiist Ijelow an eye. that rtwting is cosier accomplished, so cuttings are iisiuvlly made in that way. It is not so essential at the upper end .vhere the cut is made, Init tis the liiids push from the joints all woimI alx>vo the highest one is useless. After the cuttings ore made place them iu a cel- lar, burietl up iu siuid or earth, wit h l>ul the tops [irojecting. these to iviiiivin until the time arrives for setting tbem out in the .spring. When the work Is done al)out bebiuory. it will bo found that the cuttings ore nicely healed over by ibe time spring cunuw. which is in favor of the success of the operation. When the winter is over and the soil is in good condition for working the planting may l>e dene, setting them .so that two-thirds of their length are in ibe ordinary ground and one-third out. In ordinary .sisisons the Iiicst of tbem will In; well rcoie;! by fall. COAL ASHES. Coal ashes are gradually gaining iot thauuwivea adisuaot -pteo* -in tioje' ticulture. It is usually removed to the dumping heap, thrown upon the walks and drives, or used for filling where It can be wall covered with the sur- face soil, and yet it is doubtful if a bet- ter material than coal ashes can lie found for certain purposes about the greenhouse. The method of pot- ting bullis and burying tbem deeply to exclude the light, so that roots may be formed before the tops start into growth, has much to commend it, and outil ashes is one of the best materials for covering them. Their texture is such that good drainage ia obtained and more air admitted than would probably enter most soils. Moreover, the ashes, being direct from the fur- nace, contain no form of life, either animal or vegetable, tind insects do nut thrive in it ; hence a comparative freedom from subterranean parasites is insured, asxd bulbs are less liable to decay than when ordinary soil is used. A tal>le or bench covered with about two inches of coal ashes, firmly com- pacted, makes a good place for putted plants, and for a time snails will not be troublesome ; after a few months, however, the ashes become covered with dirt that has washed from the pots, and snails will venture into it. Rheumatism Cured in a Day.â€" South American Rheimiauc Cure, for Rheu- matism and Neuralgia, radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents. iMild by W. k. Uiuhardsun. NOT IN IT. Is it true, Gravely, that Boomerly beats you every time you go duck shooting? No, but I have no chance against him when it comes to lying about the amount of game we bagged. 10 ots. Cures Constipation and Liver C'ls. â€" Dr. Agnow's Liver Pills are the most perfect made, and euro like magic, Sick Headache, Constipation, Bilious- ness, Indigestion and aUi laver Illi^ 10 cents a vialâ€" 4U doses. Sold by W. E. Richardson. " She's worth a million you know.and they say be only married her for her money." " Is that all f" EUy Fever and Catarrh Relieved in 10 to 60 Minutes.â€" One Short Puff ol the breath through the Blower, sup- plied with each Iwttle of Dr. Agoow'a Catarrhal Powder, diffuses this Powder over the surface of the nasal passages. Painless and delightful to use. li tre- lieves instantly, and permanently cures Catarrh. Hay Fever, Colds, Headache, Sore Throat. Tunsilitia, and Deafness. Sold by W. E. Hicbardson. " And this one V " Ah, tbat is a hope- less case of water on the brain. He labors under tbe impression that he js a milkman." Relief In Six Hours.â€" DUtressing Kid- ney and Bladder Diseases relieved in six hours by the "South American Kid- ney Cure." This new remedy Is a great surprise and delight on account of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the ruinary passage in mole or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immed- iately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by W. E. Kichurdson. The tenor-" Miss Uysee, you are sim- ply talking through your luit." The so- prano â€" " Blaybe I am, sir, but I don't sing through my nuse." Piles Cured in 8 to 6 Nightaâ€" Or. Agnew's Ointment will cure oil cases of Itching Piles in from S t.o 6 nights. One app.ioation lirings comfort. For Ulind and Bleeding Piles it is peerless. Also cures Tetter. Salt, libeum, Kczema, Barber's Itch, and ait eruptions of tbe skin. 35 eta Sold by W. E. Richardson. Morritt â€" " ALiii wtis made to mourn you know f" Coraâ€"" And what was woman made for, pray?" Merrittâ€" " To make him do so, I suppose." Heart Disease Relieved iu SO Minutes. â€"Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gives perfect relief in all cases of Or- ganic or Sympathetic. Heart Diteasi in 30 minutes, and speedily effects a cure. It is a peerless remedy for Pal- pitation, Shortness of Breath, Smother- ing Spells, Pain in Left Side and all symptoms of a Diseased Heart. One dose convinces. Sold by W. E. Richardson. IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH THE CONDIHOii (ff.JIAIW .«OUlfa^ GIRLS IN CANADA. rale raea* aad HlaMtleM U|»*â€" «ilvca (a â- raAwhe*â€" KxtreBM Wrsluaraa, â- eai^ ralpMaUaa urn* Cthev MslreMlaq ilya^pteauâ€" Ihe Heaa* af Care ^-tiilllf Prom Uie Leamington Past. The attention uf tbe Pist has late^ been fre«iuentl.y called to a remarkabl« cure In tlie ca^e of a young girl living within a few miles of thislown, whosa life was despaired of. but wiio was com' pletely cured in a .^hort space of tima liy the most wonderful of all remedies Dr. WUIiams' Pink Pills. Since read- mer in almost every issue of tbe PooM of the cures etfeoted by the use of thi« medicine, we fult it to be a duty w« owed to investigate this case witicb him so urgeotfy been brought to out no- tice, and WB are sure the interview wiSl be read with interest by tbe thous* ands of youn^ girls all over Canadai as well as by tbe parents of such in- teresting patients. The young ladjl in question is not anxious for notoriety, but is witJing tomaloB her case knowrn in order that otbers who are similarly, aff'jcted may have an opportunity ol being equaUy benefitted. Tbe aymjh Pure hlood means sound health. With piira, Meh healthy blood, tbe stomach and iligestivs organs will be vigorous, and there will b« no dyspepsia. Rlieiimatiiiiu and neuralgia will be unknown. Scrofuluanil suit rheum will disap- pear. Your nerves will be strniig, yuur sleep sound, sweet and refreshing. Hootl's Sorsapa- rllla makes pure hlood. That is why it cures sc many diseases. That Is wliy thousands take It to cure disease, retain good health. Remember toms in her disease differed in no way from those affect ing thousands of younf girCs about her age. She was suffer- ing from extreme weakness, caused hjl an im[H>vi8hod condition of tlie bloudi and her chances ot life seemed to grow) less every day. The best and brightestt fade away as well as others, but wbed we see a young girl sixteen years, who should lie in tbe t>eejt of health, witM cheeks agOuw with the rosy flush of youth, and eyes bright and flashing* just the opposite, with sallow cbeeira, bloodle« Ups. listless in every motiool da^xindent, despairing uf life with nd expectation or hope of regaining health, and with on,ly one wish left, that of comptete rest, physical and mental, we think it one of the saddest of sights. . In the quiet little hamlet of !?trjug- field, in Essex County, just such a case was presented to tbe sorrowing eyes of loving friends a few mottthB ago in the p<>r»on of Miss Ella Beacon, who frequently said ste did not care how soon sbe died, as life had no charms for her. To our n^orter she declared that life had been a bur<len. but afteff suffering in this wuy for inunlbs, and after trying all sorts of remediM pro. scribed by physicians or furnished by friends from some cherished recipe handed down from, their gmndmulher, but without being l>enuiitt»d in the least, she was at last persuaded by a neighbor to give Dr. Williams' Pink Pills a fair trial; but she had tried so many remedies without getting relief that she still mfusiMl for some wt'eks. However, after re|M'ate<l urgmgs by ik>r parents and friends .she began the use of the pills. Before one Ixjx was tak- en she experient«d some relief, and af- , ter the use of a few mom boxes she was restored to perfect health, and there are few young girls now who enjoy life more. She 8a.vs she owes her lus and happiness to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and is willing thnit all th«« world sljall know it. Her case atliractod much attention and ber perfect recovery has created much comment. Tbe facts above related are import- ant to parents, as ttlmre are many young girls just budding into woman- h^^od w-hiwe condition is, to say the least more critical bhan their parents imagine. Their complexion is pale and wa.xy in appearance, troubled with head- aches, shortness of breath, on the slightest exercise, faintness and oth«r distressing symptoms wibich invarialv ly lead to a premature grave unless prompt steps lue taktvn to bring almut a natural condition of health. In tbis eiiKTgency no remedy yot discovered can supply tbe place of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, whtch build anew the blood, sliengllien the nerves and restor« ths gloH of bealth to pule and sallow c.ln>ek3. They ore u certain cure for all treublea peculiivr to the feraiUe system, young or old. Pink PilU also cure .such diseases as rbeuniatism, niHiialgia, partial paralysis, locomotor ataxia, St. Vitus' dnnce, nervoiw heodache. nervous prostration, tbe after i<ffect.s of Is grippe, influenza and severe colds, dis- eases depending on humors in the blood, such as scrofula, chronic erysipe- las, etc. In tile case uf men tlioy ef- fect a radical cure in nil cases arising from mental worry, overwork or ox- cesses of any nature. Sarsapariila Is'heOneTruo Blood Ptirillor. Alldrug>;ists. tt nOOd S Pills Uiko. easy to operate. 'it>c. FOa TWENTT-Srx y^AHS. DUNNB BAKIIMO POWDER THECOOK'SBESTFRiENO Largest sale in Canada, AFFKCTKD THE VERDICT. You S(>e. gentlemen, said the counsel for the defendant complacently â€" it was a com|>en;:-aiion cafe â€" 1 have got the plaintiff into a very nice dilemma. It be went I here, seeing that the place wa.s dangerous,, there was contributory negligence, and, as his Lordship will tell you, he can't recover. If he did nod .see it was dnngorous, neither coiilil my client , hove seen it, and there woa no nesligence on his part. In either case I am cniilled to your verdict. Tbe jury reiiivd, \Vell, gontlciuen, said the loro- innn, I lliink wc niiisl give liim f.iOO. .VU agreed exis^pt a stout, ruddy gen- tleman iu the corner, who cried hDorse- ly : Give him another fifty. gciiiiueD, for getting into thu dilemma, Verdict accordingl.v. A MEAN 'FhIACHEU. Mrs. Uodd- Are you goin' to-.?end lib- tie Jack to Mrs. rhorn's school again! .Mrs. Uai)bâ€" Indeed I won't. He went to her all last year, and I paid her 9<iO for ii, and the incnn, stingy thing didn't give him a single prize, not one. an<t they don'tf cost but a couple o' dollars either. KODD irRO.M K.VMGAROO TAIL. Thii tail of th«' kangaroo is the flesh* iest part of thf aniniHl It is considered (\iiirit,v. food, when bailed in its own .skia. Ahiuh aflsrwoj-d sioy be drawn off lik* a glova '