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CHAPTER XII. Continued.
However, thero Is no help for It, and
no precaution must be neglected that
will conduce to tho success of the
game.
Her safety first, no matter what
may becomo of his hopes.
That is Jack Travers for you.
Presently ho Bearches for Ah Sin,
and gives that humble individual
quite a sovore bhock whon ho runB
across him. Tho Celestial has bocn
Jtocplng quiet, feasting on tho good
things placed before him, and await
ing orders.
When he learns what has occurred
to can for immedlato attention, Ah
Sin is at onco on tho qui vlve, and
ready to act as best his master sees
fit
At eix o'clock Smlthcrs shows up,
looking very unllko himself. He
would easily pass for one of the na
tive Jehu whips upon tho thousand
cabs of Havana.
.Tack and his man tumble insldQr
thero Is a crack of tho whip, and
uway they go.
The crowds delay them a little, but
Smlthcrs pushes his horses, and at a
quarter-past six they draw near the
station.
Thero Is tho usual noise of moving
trains, for tho presence of an hundred
thousand Spanish soldiers on tho isl
and presses tho limited railroad ac
commodations at times.
Smlthcrs has mado all arrange
ments, and leaving Jack mounted on
tho box, with Ah Sin near by, ho hur
ries into tho station to meet the con
federate ho has engaged.
Jack sees him two minutes later
waving his hand as a signal to come
at once. Something is evidently wrong
or he would not appear bo agitated.
With a terriblo fear clutching his
heart as If with fingers of Ice, Tra
vera leaps to the ground and runs. Ah
Sin docs likewise, and together they
reach Smithers.
"What is it tho train " cries
.lack.
"Has gono, five minutes ago. They
changed the' tlmo to a quarter past.
That was It wo saw hauling out as
wo came up," Is tho crushing reply.
CHAPTER XIII.
The Man Who Owned the Engine.
Jack Btares at the other ho even
repeats tho words Smithers has used,
five minutes too late, and tho spe
cial train, laden with Spanish soldiers,
has gone to destruction.
Before his eyes, as plain as day, ho
cm see tho awful wreck, the dead
and. tho dying, and among them, oh,
horrors! tho lovely form of his High
land lassie, the girl ho loves.
No wonder Jack feels for one brief
moment as though paralyzed.
The reaction comes. InsteadAof a
deadly chill, he has a-burning sensa
tion pass over his wholo frame, and
experiences an earnest, furious deslro
to do something in order to savo her
from this fearful fate.
Smithers Is endeavoring to collect
his senses Smithers, who has, under
almost every condition, shown such
wonderful nerve, seems broken up by
thla decreo of Fate.
And while he thinks Jack acts.
U Is Ah Sin who loads tho way.
Tho Celestial nover gets rattled no
matter what accumulation of disasters
ovortako them. Jack sees tho China-
"What is It the train" cries Jack.
man's arm extended, and following tho
lino of his flngor bo discovers what it
is to which Ah Sin would attract bis
attention.
The railway company's telegraph of
fice. At sight of It Jack's hopes revive
True, ho has sworn not to betray tho
plot of the rebels, but whon tho last
resort is gono and her life is in peril,
ho will feel compelled to do so. Bet
ter a broken vow than that sho suf
fer.. So he leaps toward tho office
Perhaps nearly, If not quite, sixty
seconds have flown since ho first re
ceived tho dire news sixty precious
seconds, during which tho doomed
train has been shooting on toward
the destruction that lies In wait.
His positive Intention is to have tho
telegraph agent wire the conductor in
charge of tho train', warning him of
the awful danger ahead, and having
him use extra precautions when ap
proaching the bridge where the dyna
mttq Is supposed to lie.
Smithers sees him dash Into the
."Am and stifles a groan. Perhaps
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ATALCOriTiaiMNWR
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this is for the rebels whoso plan for
striking a blow atlhelr hated focB
will fall through. At any rate, he does
not raako tho least attempt to hold
Jack in check, but awaits results.
When ho looks ngaln ho discovers
Jack dashing out of the telegraph of
fice, His manner Is not that of a confi
dent man who, by a bold stroke, has
accomplished what ho sot out to do.
On tho contrary, Jack appears ox
cited his face Is almost ns pale as
ono who has seen a ghost, and ho
glances sharply from right to left as
ho runB toward them, after the man
ner of a mau who seeks a remedy for
some dreadful malady.
As he draws near whero Smithers
stands, ho can bo heard exclaiming
aloud, ns though to savo oven tho pre
cious seconds of tlmo:
"Wires down Macco raided tho
outskirts of Havana Impossible to
reach even tho first station no way
of reaching tho train now been gono
seven and a half minutes, and already
four miles away."
Yes, thoy can hear the rumblo of
the train among tho hills It comes
very plainly during a cessation of
noise about tho station, though grad
ually growing fainter and more dis
tant. "Can you suggest anything?" cries
Jack, endeavoring to cudgel his
brains to greater rapidity of action.
"Think ns you nover did before.
What can overtake tho special, since
telegraphing Is out of tho question?"
Smithers Is looking down tho tracks,
where they gleam In tho lights be
yond. "If wo had an engine wo might do
It."
Jack snatches at tho Idea like a
drowning man might clutch at a
straw.
"Then wo will havo an engine If It
takes a thousand five thousand dol
larsall I have in tho world. Follow
me!" ho ejaculates.
Jack has not started off at random
ho generally knows what ho means
to accomplish before sotting out to
begin.
Some moving object has caught his
eye just down tho track something
that in this crisis of his existenco
looks moro valuable than tho best
paying mine In the Cripple Creek re
gion. It is an engine just emerging
from a shed, upon a turntable. Smoko
Is pouring from tho largo, old-styled
stack, black smoke burning resinous
plncwood, than which few species of
fuel will generato steam more quick
ly. It means a posslblo chanco to solve
the torriblo problem that has been
suddenly set before them It means
tho case of life and death may yet bo
decided in favor of continued exist
ence Under theso conditions, therefore, it
can be readily understood with what
tremendous satisfaction Jack starts in
tho direction of this locomotive.
As he advances with such a burst
of speed ho takes notu of several
things. Everyono connected with tho
engine seems to bo in the utmost
haste, and this is the moro wonderful
whon tho fact is taken into considera
tion that in such hot countries as
Cuba they do not, as a general thing,
use any too much speed in anything
undertaken.
Ho sees tho stoker tossing pine
knots Into tho yawning mouth of the
flro box, while tho engine driver leans
part way out of tho cab window, his
faco streaked with grime, but looking
anxious In the light of tho fire
Thus bearing down upon tho scone,
Travers is not long In reaching tho
placo whero several stout men stand
ready to turn tho engine around on
tho revolving table
Two men stand besldo the trucks,
ono of them having an official air, and
holding a paper In his hand that may
be an order.
His companion seems to bo an ordi
nary citizen a Spaniard, Judging
from his olive skin and black hair.
Jack instantly surmises that tho of
ficial Is tho party who can attend to
his wants, and ho means to obtain
possession of that engino if money
CR buy It
"Senor, arc you in charge hero I
havo missed the special by a hair's
breadth. It is very Important that I
should overtake it I would havo sent
a message, but the wiros aro down."
Tho official shoots a quick but ex
pressive glance toward his companion,
who moves a little closer, cocking his
ears as though he takes an unusual
Interest In what Jack says,
"SI, senor, the wjrea are down that
Macoo is always on the move, and he
keeps tho wires cut so that we In
Havana may not know what ho is do
ing. It is very sad," Is tho consoling
remark mnde by tho official.
"But, senor, you did not answer my
question aro you In chargo hero?"
"For tho night yes," is tho reply.
"I wish to hlro a special."
"A what?" ejaculates the other.
"A special an engine to overtake
the train that left hero somo minutes
ago."
Tho official throws up both arms.
"Madro do Dlos! anothorJ" ho gur
gles. "Senor, it is a case of life and
death," Jack breaks out with, husk
ily, for the men aro swinging 'the iron
monster around, and Jack Is Inwardly
swearing ho will control the destiny
of that engino, como what may.
"Alas! I am sorry!" with a shrue.
"If money stands in the way, X am
prepared to pay you any price."
"That Is not it. Alas! I have no en
gine." "This ono will do, I am sure."
"But" '
"You hcsltnto when many lives aro
In peril." "
"It Is no longer under my control."
"Senor .explain."
"Tbla gentleman Is Gen. Toledo.
Ho has .also'ralssod tho train, but
boars authority to ovortako it it tho
means can bo had. I havo ordered out
this engine It belongs to him. 6lnco
tho Government commands. Sonor,
you must deal with Gen. Toledo."
Jack whirls upon tho soldlor In civ
ilian attire "General, as I said be
foro, It is a caso of life and' death
with us to ovortako tho special. It
you have tho power to allow such a
thing, I beg that we may find a lodge
ment somowhero on your engine. If
a thousand dollars would be of any
scrvlco to you "
Tho other shakes his hoad.
"Wo can talk of that later, senor,"
he smiles.
"You consent?" In sudden rapture
"Cnrramba! there Is no ono who
can prevent me I own this engine
lm mm am Mai n bMmb .
"It Is a case of life and death with ui
to overtake that special."
for the hour. And you say It la a case
of life and death, senor. I sympathize
with you I offer you a chanco tc
overtake tho special, which left fifteen
minutes ahead of time"
His manner tells Jack plainly thav.
ho has been entirely Influenced by the
prospect of a heavy pecuniary reward,
and not because he has a big heart.
"Then you will allow us to accom
pany you? A thousand thanks, Benor,
If you only knew the facts, you would
rover regret your decision."
Jack feels as though a load of a
thousand pounds has been lifted from
his heart Thero is a fair flold andnc
favor now. It Is all ho asks at any
time
Tho engino has been faced down the
track, and a man dashes down tc
change tho switch that will run il
upon tho main lino.
"Come, senors, all aboard," sing
out General Toledo, as he swings him
self up Into the cab, quickly followed
by Jack and Smithers, while Ah SIi
clutches hold even as the ouglni
bursts forward.
(To be continued.)
Force of Character.
Porhaps you remomber Hawthome't
lovely talo of tho groat stone face and
tho llttlo boy who loved It and
watched It, day after day, until the
villagers discovered that his own face
had been transfigured into a flesh and
blood Incarnation of Its glories.
This Is a parable of the Influence
exerted on tho character by an Ideal
fixed and never forsaken.
It Is a beautifully true parable
We cherish an ideal, only to have
It enter tho warp and woof of oui
character.
Wo entertain great expectations of
ourselves only to havo them fulfilled.
Our lovoly dreams como true
Our fond hopes are realized.
Our ethereal air cautles aro founded
on colic rock.
"Wo grow Ilka what wo contem
plate," Longfellow said. "Let us,
lhorcfo;o, contcmplato tho truo, tho
beautiful, and tho good."
Changing the Subject
"Well, my son, havo you been a good
hoy to-day?" said papa upon his ro
turn from his daily labors. "Yes,'
said 3-year-old Harold, hesitatingly.
Then, after a moment's pause "pretty
good," but as It to square himself, he
added, "Momma did 'pank me onshe"
"Why, what .did sho apankyou for?"
" 'Cawzh I wazh naughty."
"Well, what did you do that was
naughty?"
"Papa," said tho doar little feljow
hetweon smiles and tears, "letsh talk
about shomeplng elshe."
8he Was Cornered.
Mother Why have you taken all of
the chairs out of tho parlor, dear?
Daughter Because George Is bo
fearfully bashful, I'm not progressing
at all. Now thero 1b nothing left In
tho room but a tete-a-teto and he's got
to sit near me! Detroit Free Press.
Their Smile Came Off.
Maud I always like to stand be
tween a couplo of brawny football
players.
Both (pleased) Aw! why, now?
Maud Their hideous appearance
sets off a girl's looks so.
Sunday School Enrollment
More than 13,000,000 persons are en
rolled in tho Sunday Schools of the
country. In public schools tho enroll
ment is more than 16,000,000, or only
3.000.000 more
LEGISLATURE
of NjBBR ASKA
A Synopsis of Proceedings of the Twenty Ninth Gen
eral Session.
In the capltol building shortly after
noon on tho 3rd, 132 citizens stood
with uncovered heads and with right
hands uplifted, before Chief Justice
Holcomb, nnd repeated attor him a
solemn oath of office Tho men who
Involved God to attoat that thoy sworo
truly woro tho members of tho twenty
ninth session of tho legislature, and
this Is what they sworo:
"I do solemnly swear that I will
support tho constitution of tho United
States and tho constitution of tho
stato of Nebraska, and will faithfully
discharge tho duties of member of tho
legislature according to tho best of
my ability, and that, at tho election at
which I wa3 chosen to fill the said
ofllco, I havo not Improperly Influenced
any voto of an elector; that I havo
not accepted nor will I accept, olthcr
directly or Indirectly, monoy or othor
valuable things from any corporation,
company or person, or any promise
of ofllco for any official act or Influ
ence, for any voto I may give or with
hold on any bill, resolution or appro
priation, so help mo God."
Tho business to bo transacted was
that of organization only, nnd was car
ried out strictly along tho linos deter
mined on in tho republican caucuses.
The 'houso was called to order by
Secretary of Stato Marsh. Tho roll
was called by C. II. Barnard ot Pawnco
county, who was later mado first as
sistant clerk of tho house
R. B. Windham of Cass county was
unanimously elected speaker pro tern.,
and John Wall was mado temporary
chief clerk.
For the olcctlon of permanent speak
er, tho vote stood: Rouso, 91; Hunk
er, 9; and on motion ot tho latter, tho
election of Mr. Rouso was mado
unanimous.
Tho oath was administered by Clilof
Justlco Holcomb, nnd was repeated by
tho members standing with right
hands uplifted and afterwards waa
signed by them.
Tho houso then proceeded to per
manent organization, electing George
L. Rouso of Hall, speaker; John Wall,
chief clerk, nnd tho other officers nnd
employes as agreed on In caucus last
night
Tho nine fusion members supported
for speaker F. D. Hunker ot Cuming
county.
Tho speakers and officers wcro
sworn by tho chief Justice
Mr. Rouso was escorted to tho
speaker's chair by Burgoss of Lancas
ter, Cascberr of Gago and Porry ot
Furnas. He addressod tho houso
briefly, informally and in a very gon
eral way.
A commltteo of flvo was ordered ap
pointed on legislative supplies. Tho
rules of tho twentyolghth session
wcro adopted as tho rules of tho pres
ent session.
Windham of Cass, Anderson of
Douglas and Burns of Lancaster were
appointed to act with a senate com
mittee to wait upon tho governor nnd
Inform him tho legislature is ready to
hear from him.
Casebcer of Gago moved that tho
c!erk bo Instructed to furnish requisi
tion blanks, which should bo exclu
sively used by tho members In calling
for supplies, and that such requisi
tions bo pcrmnnent preserved In tho
record. Tho resolution was votod
down.
Windham of Cass, chairman of tho
commltteo to confer with tho gover
nor, reported that his excellency had
fixed 2 o'clock Thursday as tho hour
when ho would convey his wishes to
tho legislature In tho form of a mes
sage, Tho houso thereupon adjourned.
In the scnato work began at noon.
Lieut Governor McGUlon called tho
body to ordor.
Rev. J. H. Presson led In prayer.
Ho Invoked the divine blessing on tho
legislators and asked for harmony and
peace throughout the session.
A roll call showed that all the sen
ators woro present except Hart of
Adams county. He was detained by ill
ness. Senator Wall moved that Senators
Begthol of Lancaster, Saunders of
Douglas and Jackson of Gago bo ap
pointed a commltteo on credentials.
They reported there wero no contests.
Senator Saunders of Douglas moved
that the 1903 rules bo adopted until
new. rcgulatlpns wcro formulated, and.
tho motion prevailed.
Senator Haller of Washington
moved that Senator Jennings be elect
ed president pro torn. Senator Wall
of Sherman moved as a substitute
that all tho senate caucus nominees
bo declared elected. Tho latter motion
prevailed. Wall thon moved that Sen
ators Epperson of Clay, Tuckor of
Richardson and Sheldon of Cass wait
on tho secretary of state and ask him
Discretion.
"You never laugh at young Mr. Bllz
ilno' Jokes."
"No," answered Miss Cayenne. "I
like Mr. Bljzzins. I am afraid he will
get to trying to bo clever every tlmo
he meets me and become a nuisance"
Social Economy,
One SInco poor Jack Waring died
his widow really seems to bo on tho
decline.
The Other Declining, is sho? It
will be safe to ask her to dinner, then.
to swear In the sonato omployes. This
was carried. Secretary of Stato Marsh
could not bo found, and, Sonator Mock
ott ot Lancaster moved that tho Uou
tonant governor administer tha oath.
This was adopted and tho omployes
wcro sworn In,
Begthol of Lancaster moved that tho
commltteo on standing committees
and tha commltteo on omployes, se
lected by the caucus, bo chosen by tho
sonate Tho selections wcro approved.
Senator Jones ot Otoo asked that
tha pay ot tho enrolling and engross
ing clerks bo fixed at f 4 a day. This
was dono. Sonator Wall of Sherman
movod that Senator Cady of Howard,
Fries- of Valloy and Nlclson ot Doug
las compose a commltteo to notify
tho house that tho Renato bad organ
ized. Tho motion, carried, and tho com
mltteo notified tho house
Without transacting further busi
ness of Importance tho senate adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4.
Tho sonate held a short sosslon. Tho
body was cnllod to ordor by Lleuton
ant Governor McGllton. A commltteo
composed of Beghtol ot Lancaster,
Fries of Valloy and Bhrock ot York,
was appointed to confer with a houso
commltteo to sot a tlmo for a Joint
session to canvass tho voto on execu
tive officers and flxod tho tlmo at
11:30. Mockctt of Lancaster moved a
resolution, that was unanimously car
rlod, to furnish representatives of tho
newspapers in tho oenato copies of
tho Cobboy statutes for uso during tho
session. Tho board of secretaries of
tho stato board of health sent In a
communication requesting tho favor
ablo nctlon of tho sonato in tho mat
tor ot providing a homo for tho opllop
tlcs. An invitation was road and
placed on file from the National Live
Stock association for tho legislature
to attond tho 'meeting of tho associa
tion In 'Denver, January 10, or to send
a commltteo. Adjourned until Thurs
day, when joint inaugural coromonlos
will tnko placo.
In tho houso complaint waa entered
against tho railroads for tho longth of
tlmo thoy tako to get lumber Into Ne
braska and tho way In which thoy treat
tho doaler. Lumber is sometimes on
tho road a month, with tho dealer un-
ab'.o to locate It When It does arrlvo,
unless It Is unloaded within forty
olght hours tho purchaser has to pay
$1 n day demurrage. Frequently tho
cars stack up on tho dealer and In many
cases shippers havo been unnblo to
unload tho cars within tho proscribed
tlmo, and hnvo had to pay tho demur
rage charges whon It is nil tho fault
of tho railroads. Should a measure be
Introduced to rcgulnto this ovll It will
havo tho support of tho lumber deal
ors, who two years ago were tied up
with the railroads. Tho following
members wcro excused from attend
anco for the rcmalndor of tho week:
Jouvonat of Boono, Jackson of Antel
ope, Bacon of Dawson, Peabody ot Ne
maha, LIvlngood.of Franklin, McAl
lister of Deuel, Richardson of Madi
son and Smelscr of Sherman. Roberts
of Dodgo offered a resolution, directing
tho chief clork to furnish to tho re
porters of dally nowspapore regularly
represented In tho houso a copy each
of the compiled statutes for uso dur
ing the session, tho resolution being
seconded by Perry of FurnaB. Tho
question was put to a viva voce vote,
and tho speaker was in doubt as to
tho result Burns of Lancaster then
explained to the members the neces
sity for furnishing statutes to tho
newspaper men, after which the ro
Bolutlon provallcd. Following this ad
journment took place until Thursday,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5.
Brilliant and elaborate ceremonies
marked tho Inauguration ot Governor
Mickey and tbo stato officers. Tho
capltoi building was decorated from
top to bottom with flaunting bunting.
Forns, palms and flowers woro In all
tho offices, nnd thero was nn Inter
minable receiving lino leading up to
Govornor Mlckoy, who was surround
ed by his colonols, their uniforms
ablaze with gold lace. Thero was a
recoptlon in tbo sonato chamber
which lasted from 8 to 8:30 o'clock.
Several thousand marched through
tho chamber and Into Represontatlvo
hall. After this thero were receptions
In tho various offices by the new offi
cers. Tho First regiment band fur
nished music and Adjutant General
Culver of tho national guard had
chargo ot tho ceremonies. But llttlo
business was transacted beyond inau
guration ceremonies. Jennlpgs of
Tbayor reported tho standing commit
tees. Glffen of Dawson moved that
Wall of Sherman, Lavorty of Saun
ders and Gould, of Greeley bo appoint
ed a commltteo to represent tho mem-
Nothing to 8ay.
Cholly I suppose sho doesn't like
mo because I nevor flatter. I always
say what I think.
Mlsa Sharp Ah! Is that all? Per
haps her dislike, then, is due to the
fact that you nover say anything.
Tho Remarkable Thing.
He Mlsa Elder tells me sho'si only
22. That seems remaraable, doesn't
She Not ot alL It would have been
remarkable Jf she had told the truth.
bcrs of the senate at the meeting of
tho National Ltvo Stock association
at Denver. Tho , commltteo on em
ployes reported theso names' to tho
sonato and they were sworn la and
placed on tho pay roll: Miss Ollvo Utt,
secretary to lieutenant governor;
Charles 10. Furay, copyist; F. J. Bene
dict, custodian of the senate; Edgar
McCrca, cualodlan ot the gallory;
Mrs. B. S. Cameron, copyist; Tom
Wright, clerk; J. A. Pollard, pessen
ger; Jerry WUhelm, night watchman;
II. JL llobor, janitor.
In Uio houso tho sosslon was very
short lasting but ten minutes. Chair
man Perry ot the committee op ad
journment reported that as agree
ment had been reached with the sen
ato committee for an adjournment un
til 11 o'clock Tuosday, Tho report was
adopted. McClay of Lancaster moved
that a commltteo ot threo be appoint
od to nrrango for tho securing oC
mimeograph copies of tho houso jour
nal; ono to bo placed dally oa tho
desk of each member, and that tho
committee bo given power to act Tho
speaker seemed to regard thte a en
tailing unnecessary exponse, and tho
motion was defeated. Tho houso then
wont Into joint session and, oa recon
vening, adjourned.
No Sign.
Ethel Aro you suro tho couat was
Intoxicated last night?
Edytho Positive Why, ho couldn't
pronounco his own name.
Ethel But you must remomber that
ho Is a Russian count
It All Depends.
Giles "How far is It from your
houso to tho nearest saloon?"
Smiles "Well, it la threo minutes'
walk from my houso to tho saloon and
about thirty minutes' walk baeV."
Didn't Want a Change.
Nell Ho soems to bo dovoted to
you.
Belle Yes.
Noll Why don't you marry him?
Belle Oh, I llko to have hiss de
voted to me
A Lobs Indeed.
Jakey What makes you so blue to
day, Ikey?
Ikey I I was fired yesterday.
Jakey Fired? And you had no in
surance? Long-Felt Want.
Customor "Say, what kind of a
crazy novel Is this, anyway? It begins
with tho last chapter and ende with
tho first"
Bookseller "Oh, that edition is In
tended for Indies only."
The Usual Size for Him.
Llttlo Elmer "Papa, what is a h'
pochondrlac?"
Professor Broadhead ''A,' hyper.
confldonco man, isn't ho? Caloolio
case, but many complaints. Puck.
Tells Why.
Aunt Julia Why did you break off
your engagement with young ' Hag
gins? Protty Nioco Because ho get a fool
notion In his head that I Intended to
marry him.
The Retort Proper.
"Ah, you poor cbapB of bachelors!
Now, when a married man gets a little
rent in his clothes'
"He's got to pay it to tho landlord!
t see!"
Some Think So.
Willie Pa, what does "trust" mean?
Pa Welt, "trust" means confidence
for ono thing.
Willie Then a "trust magnate" la a
condonco man, isn't he? Catholic
Standard and Times.
Proof Enough.
"Oh, mamma, I know there's a flea
on me," cried little EthcL
"How do you know it is & flea,
dear?" asked mamma.
"Why, because I can't catck R!"
Parental Promptitude.
Willie Mamma, I think I like God
better than I do papa.
Mrs. Sllmson Why, WllUo?
'Well, papa punishes mo a great
deal quicker than God does." Collier's
Weekly.
Criminal Offense.
Lawyer 'Did the defendant, to your
knowledge, ver incite another to
perjury?
Witness Yes; onco I heard hica ask
a woman her age
Measuring Ingredients.
It Is useful to know that sixty drops
aro equivalent to one tcaapoonful,
three teaspoonfuls equal to one table
spoonful. A gill la four tablespoon
Jols. Ono cupful of liquid is equal to
one-half pint Two cups of butter or
Bugar weigh one-half pound, and six
teen tablespoonfuls ot liqnld are equal
to a cupful.
Day of Heaviest Rainfall.
A celebrated aeronaut asserts, aftet
patient investigation, that the ninth
day of tho moon is tho most rainy of
tho wholo twenty-eight, nnd four
o'clock In th afternoon tho rainiest
hour ot the day.
To Procure Sound Sleep.
Unrefreshing but sound sleep near
ly always Bhows that the blood does
not leave tbo brain by the veins at
the normal rate. Soaking tho feet la
hot water, and using a high pillow,
will be beneficial.