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CEYLON: THE DOOR SILL OF INDIA r: The Funny TLicgs Gee Sees m Smiling Round the World Beauteous Ceylon! the real and only “gem of the sea"—and the tropic sea. at that. Let not Ireland claim the distinction of being the emerald s°t in the bosom of the ocean blue. For never was such emerald green ness, such ocean blueness imagined of Ireland's sons or daughters as adorns and encompasses this beau teous isle of Ceylon. The doorsill of India! Well, if India is not proud of her threshold—the step over which one passes to her mighty and imperial domain—she ought to be. The harbor of Colombo is plentiful ly endowed with natural advantages, but outside of these the Huglish gov ernment has constructed an enormous breakwater of tremendous strength, as needs must he, for during the sea son c.f the southwest monsoon waves break against it. dashing as high as ihe masts of vessels that have taken refuge behind'its protecting bulwark. Our attention upon entering the harbor is first attracted by the fleet of native dugout canoes that swarm about the ship, the boys and men pad dling them wildly shouting: "Have a dive! Have a dive!" and “One dollah! One dollah!" though if only a penny is thrown over three or four will dive headlong from their tiny craft, their paddles left floating on the water, and in an incredibly short space of time they will come again to the surface, the successful one proudly displaying the coin. They rescue their paddles and leap lightly into their canoes without tipping them ir. the least or shipping any more than the usual amount of water that floats in the bottom of each. They are so small that a certain amount is always washed over the sides. NATIVE DUGOUT CANOES. It is amusing to see one of these natives, naked except for a very lim ited loin cloth, sitting in the bottom of his canoe, paddling with one hand, imploring money with the other and kicking the superfluous water out of the canoe with one foot. Our coolies who pulled us, to the Galle Face hotel stopped at the gate, saying they were not allowed to go inside, but we had heard of this trick and insisted upon being taken into the portico. Here, after making in quiry of the door porter as to their proper fare, we paid them, only to be met with a storm of indignant pro testations and refusals. Only when the money was thrown at their feet did they pick it up and go on. So the hotel has built for the amusement of its guests a very large and comfortable swimming tank, filled with sea water, that is always fresh. The hotel has every convenience, elec tric lights and fans, large airy rooms and an excellent table, when one con siders their limitations. Compared with the Hong-Kong hotel and the Raffles at Singapore it was perfect. Displaying the Coin. The Galie Face is further blessed with a splendid manager, Mr. Hotter, a genial and obliging man, late of the 1 Hotel Cecil in London. A good many of the castes wear I distinguishing mark painted on the forehead, and one day at the tabic I pasted a soda water label on my forehead and said it was my caste mark. I quite convulsed Joseph, but fear the Cingalese waiter was rather f shocked. •' The beach at Mount Lavinia, seven miles south of Colombo, is an enchant ing bit. over whose golden sands the I yellow foam rushes and gurgles to the i little cliff set thick with a long file of bending, swaying palms, some of whose lone, slim trunks bend for f hii It the wgvet 0 an angle of con siderabiy more than 45 degrees. Kero bathing gees on at all hours and, let ine tell you, a dip in the Indian ocean is a most soul-satisfying experience. The water is not only warm; in some places it is actually hot. But, oh, my! to lie and float dreamily in that bluest of waters, with a dazzling greenery of palms to the right, and a panorama of sky-line, flecked with snowy cloud fleece to the left, and to breathe the gentle lullaby air till you don’t care whether you float off to the equator or sink to the bottom—yes, sharks or no sharks. I was always a little “dopy" about the Indian ocean. I once knew a young fellow—he was a French creole, born in the Isle Bourbon, now down on the maps as the Island of Reunion. It is right in the heart of the Indian ocean, and not far from Madagascar: and the way that fellow could reel off yarns in creole French and broken English about his natal isle would have made George W. Cable, late of New Orleans, turn green with envy. He was a handsome chap and sang divinely, and I first met him in Paris, where he was singing small parts at the Grand opera. Then I ran across him in Cairo, where he was singing in a production—if I am not mistaken— of “Aida." Afterward he came to New York with a company that pro duced "Giratle-Girafla" at the Four teenth street, theater, and a very good company it was. But, in whatever clime 1 met him. his theme was the same—his beautiful isle and its beau tiful ocean. He would talk for hours of the "purple fingers of the dawn, stealing up the rose-vermillion sky,” and the huge, snow-capped mountain that rose in the center of the island and overtopped the city of Port Philip, which I think was the name of the seaport town where he was born. Some of his habits were truly Ori ental. For instance, he always per formed his ablutions kneeling on the floor with a basin of water before him, and he was always up to see the sun rise, no matter how late he may have gone to bed the night before. He told many pretty stories of his home and of his parents, whose only child he was—the Benjamin of their old age, long hoped and prayed for. So they named him. when he did come. Desiree’ (longed for). He had a string of other names beside, but I’ve forgotten them. His desire was to see America and the Mississippi, of which he had read wonderful things by Chateaubriand, his favorite author. Fortunately the opera troupe [ went as far south as New Orleans and his desire was gratified. He took everything in America seriously and his admiration almost took the form of awe; he would as soon have 1 thought of ridiculing the holy church and all the saints as of ridiculing anything American. As he was of a very happy disposition he would often hnrn little operatic snatches or Creole melodies while jogging along in the horse cars, and this was very delight ful to me until some would-be wag among his New York friends told him that he must.never do that on Sun days, as the Americans were very strict in their religious ideas and would take it as an insult and prob ably resent it. Very seriously he opened his handsome Oriental eyes and, in tones of great surprise, ejacu lated. as he had done for the hun dredth time, "Wonderful people!” A little incident, while it was very amusing, showed the romantic side of hi3 nature. The troupe, while travel ing, stopped at a hotel in a southern city, where a young lady guest at t: acted much attention by her hair, which was not only very thick and heavy, but of a rich golden color. My Creole friend, however, was one of the few who had not seen the young lady and, as it happened, no one had spoken to him of her. Hut as he was about to retire one evening he stepped into the corridor to say good night to s friend and met the young lady face to face, followed bv her maid, just as the bells of a neighbor ing church were chiming the mid night hour. Saluting the lady with a profound bow, as was his foreign cus tom, he was about to re-enter his room when the brilliant gaslight, fall ing full upon the lady’s form, dis closed the fact that her magnificent hair was hanging loose about her like a cloak, and every strand glittering like a thread of gold. The young fel low stood rooted to the spot; then, clasping his hands, he said in tones of the most fervent admiration, "I have seen the sun at midnight!” “What the deuce is the matter with you?" said his friend. • “I have said it!” replied the Creole. “I will return to my country and I will tell them that in this wonderful America I have seen that marvelous sight—the sun at midnight!” It appeared that the young lady’s maid had been giving her mistress’ hair a bath and they had been sitting on a rear balcony that the warm night breeze might dry the wonderful tresses before retiring to bed. Which is why I say that I loved the Indian ocean years before 1 saw it, and when 1 did see it brought back these memories of my young friend and his charming and ingenuous na ture and his frank and honest heart. The sage and the greybeard may at tract our maturer mind, but youth has its ever compelling charm; therefore I echo the poet's lines: “Oh, youth, sweet youth, we lot* ye! There’s naught on earth above ye!” EXERCISES FOR HEALTH! I How few women have proper diges tion? One great cause cf sluggish' di gestion is the imperfect removal, both of waste and of residual. Since motion of the organs is a nec essary part of their function, no res toration of digestive power is possible that does not also include the restora tion of this mechanical or muscular property. Many motions may be given to one's digestive organs suited to different constitutions, conditions of disease, development of the region, strength of the individual, etc. The following ex ercises have been carefully selected, which, if not entirely applicable for a given case, may prove suggestive of some other that may act more to the purpose. The first exercise is given in a standing position, the body slightly bent forward, with corsets and ail tight-fitting clothes removed. The ac tion is, the extended hands are made to strike the frontal regions of the body, striking alternately with each hand with such force and speed as to produce no unpleasant sensations. If there be a point where pain is felt, the action, at each successive ex ercise. should for a period be given ;o surrounding parts, approaching the tender part gradually until the pain disappears. 1 he above may be continued until the entire frontal region has been traversed, and repeated as often as one deems practical. A more vigorous treatment may he given by using the doubled fist instea 1 of the flat hand in striking. However, it is better to begin by using the open hand. This treatment is an unusually good one to assist in promoting absorption, or removing congestion. Another action having the same ef j i feet as the above is: With the pres I sure of the hands, follow the course of the colon, beginning low upon the right side of the abdomen, passing around beneath the stomach, and ter minating on the side opposite. This circular stroking may be continued for several minutes. Follow this move ment with the pressure exercise unde: the short ribs. The ends of tue finger:, are applied from below, and strong pressure made with a tremulous mo tion. This exercise excites muscular and nervous action in the organs reached. l'he second exercise is one taken while occupying a kneeling position. The arms are in an angle position— elbow bent, while the upper arm is near the side parallel with the body. The knees are wide apart, and the trunk leaning back from the perpen dicular. The arms are slowly stretched up wards until they become parallel with each other, and in a line with the 1 body. Retain this position for a short ! time—thtn allow them to slowly re turn to the commencing position. Repeat this action ten or twelve times, using care that the arms are stretched so that they are exactly :'n a line with the reclining trunk. This exercise may be varied, when j the arms are stretched, by permitting ( the trunk to lean as far back as pcssi- I hie. then sway from side to side— bending only at the waist line. The effect of this action is far reaching, noticeably in the arms, the top of the shoulders, the region be neath the shoulder blades, the sides of the chest, the diaphragm, the abdo minal muscles, as well as the viscera! organs, which are raised by it and moderately compressed. — Harriet Coates. PARISIAN MODEL. Hat of white paille de riz, with high crown covered with plaited lace; three large tea roses at one side. Vcgue for Ribbons. Women abroad have gone mad over ribbons. Chains for lorgnettes or watches have gone out of fashion. All milady’s trinkets are on narrow vel vet ribbons to match her frock. Wider ribbons are tied closely about the throat, the long ends flanging al most to the hem of the skirt, while the gold bangle has been superseded by a band of the velvet fastened about the arm with a jeweled brooch. Smart spring hats are tied under the left ear with bows of ribbon, and even the feather and fur boa are fas tened with more ribbons to flutter in the vagrant breezes. Cretonne Parasols. Cretonne is very popular this season for evening coats and vests, as an ap plique, and now cretonne parasols are prescribed for morning wear. The de sign must, of course, be reasonably small, and the only decoration is the heavy cotton fringe around the border. Of course the handle on such a very serviceable sunshade would be of plainest wood, leaving the more elab orate sticks for more dressy parasols. Ribbon Trimmings. Ribbon is used in profusion and in the shape of rosettes, choux, torsades, twists, streamers, ions and fan and shell-shaped ornaments: the new col ors are absolutely delightful. The plain-colored ribbon comes in all the new French shades and all widths— the most in favor is liberty satin, taf fetas and faille, all of a decided deli cacy and suppleness, despite the firm weave. The most elaborate are decor ated with hand painting, some of them having entire Louis XV. series in na tural colors (these are also found in warp ribbons), while others show deli cate Dresden designs on light and dark backgrounds. Broche ribbon is also in great demand, also bayadere striped ribbon in several new color tones and with even or graduated stripes, and in satin and taffetas. Ex quisite is the new French importation, warp printed ribbon showing elabor ate peacock feather effects in the most beautiful shades and ribbon imprinted with a gorgeous Oriental design in the richest colors.—Vogue. For the Hostess. If making the cofree at the table remember there is a right and wrong way of making and serving coffee. Have the coffee machine and tea ket tle on the table. Both should be placed on the tray at the foot of the table be fore the hostess, the tea kettle at the head of the plate and the coffee pot at the right of the plate. Fill the un der part of the coffee pot with boiling water, put the necessary amount of coffee in the glass top and properly adjust it. Light the alcohol burner be neath and the coffee will be prepared in a few minutes. There are methods Tor making this by electricity, though the above method is more in use. Serve the coffee black with mieiature pitchers filled with cream topped with whipped cream. Didn't Take to Rubber Overshoes. Much as it rains in England, there still prevails an indisposition on the part of both men and women to wear rubber overshoes. Hats still set low about the head, are big in the crown and are jammed down about the ears. VALUE OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF GREEN FORAGE FOR HOGS Results of Experiments with Six Lots of Hogs—By H. J. Waters, Director, Missouri Agricultural College. Perhaps the largest single waste oc curring at the present time is that which comes from the too exclusive use of corn in growing and fattening hogs. The cheapest and most easily applied remedy is a more general use of the proper forage plants in sum mer and the use of some home grown protein in winter. It is not_of course to be denied that the hog is primarily a grain consuming animal, at the same time forage plays an important role in economical hog production and de serves far more attention than it has yet received. To secure accurate in formation on this point, the Missouri station undertook some time ago to compare the value of various forage plants when combined with corn for the growing and fattening of hogs. Six lots were fed. Each lot con tained six high grade Poland China pigs, weighing about 50 pounds each. The rations were-as follows: Lot I. Corn meal three parts; ship stuff two parts. Lot II. Corn meal; fresh rape. Lot III. Corn meal; fresh alfalfa. Lot IV. Corn meal; fresh red clover. Lot V. Corn meal; fresh bluegrass. Lot VI. Corn meal one part; skim milk three parts. The feeding experiment covered a period of 102 days, beginning July 25, 1902, and continuing until November 4,1902. The results were as follows: Average daily gain per head, .67 lbs. Grain required per pound of gain 5.18 lbs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain, with corn at 40 cents per bushel, ship stuff, $18.00 per ton, $4.07. ■m (First 40 days of experiment only.) Average gain per head, .58 lbs. Grain required per pound of gain, 4.41 lbs. Cost per 100 lbs. of gain with corn at 40 cents per bushel and Green Rape at $3.00 per ton, $3.34. Average daily gain per head, .83 I bs. Grain required per pound of gain, 4.01 lbs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain, with corn at 4Cc per bushel, Fresh Alfalfa, $3.00 per ton, $3.00. Average daily gain per head. .77 lbs. Grain required per pound of gain. 4.35 lbs. Cost per 1C0 pounds of gain, with corn at 40c per bushel, and Fresh Clover at $3.00 per ton. $3.25. •..wwv 'jwwtv Average daily gain per head, .63 I bs. Grain required per pound <5f gain, 5.31 lbs. Cost per 100 pounds of gain, with corn at 4Cc per bushel, and Fresh Bluegrass at $3.C0 per ton, $3.96. s r Average daily gain per head, 1.61 lbs. Grain required per pound of gain, 2.43. Cost per 100 pounds of gain, with corn at 40c per bushel, and skim milk at 15c per 100 lbs., $2.83. Grading Cream.—The question of grading cream has been much dis cussed during the past two years, but not much progress seems to be made in popularizing the idea. The advan tages of the process are obvious, as they make for a better quality of but ter. But the crdameryman finds that he must pass on the quality of every pound of cream received and make a record of that. This means a great increase in labor and more bookkeep ing. One of the greatest difficulties lies in fixing a dividing line between | the different grades of cream, as men differ greatly In their opinions as to quality. It is also found to be difficult to convince the patron that the grad ing of the cream has been done cor rectly. Don’t Handle Bees on Cold Days.— Do not attempt to handle bees on cold, damp days, but while they are working in the field. Dust Sitting Hens.—Use plenty ol Insect powder on the sitting hens. * GALLANTRY. Weary William—Excuse me. miss, but I see that you have had a tiff with your lover, and he has left you. Allow me to escort you home instead. NO SKIN LEFT ON BOOY. For Six Months Baby Was Expected to Die with Eczema—Now Well —Doctor Said to Use Cuticura. “Six months after birth my little girl broke out with eczema and I had two doctors In attendance. There was not a particle of skin left on her body, the blood oozed out just anywhere, and we had to wrap her in silk and carry her on a pillow for ten weeks. She was the most terrible sight I ever saw. and for six months I looked for her to die. I used every known remedy to allevi ate her suffering, for it was terrible to witness. Dr. C- gave her up. Dr. B- recoEhmended the Cuticura Remedies. She will soon be three years old and has never had a sign of the dread trouble since. We used about eight cakes of Cuticura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment James J. Smith, Durmid, Va., Oct. 14 and 22, 1906.” State Pride. There recently entered the offices of '.he civil service commission at Wash ington a dashing young darky of per haps 20 years of age. who announced to the official who received him that he desired to “get papers for an exam ination.” "From what state are you?” was the question put. The negro drew himself up proudly. "I am from the first state of the union, sir,” he replied. 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After the second application I could get up out of bed. and in three days could walk, and now feel well and entirely free from pain. “My friends were very much sur prised at my rapid recovery and X was only too glad to tell them that Sloan's Liniment was the only med icine I used..” So Polite. “She hasn't any cause to be snip py with me. The last time I saw her I’m sure I did the politest thing I could.” “What did you do?” “We were on a car and when a man offered me a seat I said to her: ‘You take it, dear; you're the older.’” In a Pinch. Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. A powder. It cures painful, smart ing. nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad dress A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, X. Y. A good life is the readiest way to procure a good name.—Whichcot. More proof that Lydia E. 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Pink ham’s Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges tion,dizziness,or nervous prostration. Why don’t you try it ? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write lier for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
