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_ down over it, she was so vexed. But ' claimed he; “what ugomerallwas lno BY HENRY DRYERRE. Mary Roberts-m had been married six years. and on this particular morning was washing up the dishes in the large kitchen of Drumshaltie farm-house,and singing lway like any mavis on the banks of a cool-shaded stream. It was ; "grand hairst morn," and Charles. '3er huslxmd, who had already done a. good spell of work in the field with the hands, had had breakfast, and was standing in the door with his great- straw hat on. drinking in the grain mented air with great gusto, and, ' While anxious to get set to work again; could not help listening to Mary as file sang: ' "Gin a body meet a body Comin' through the rye, Gin a body kiss a. body, Need a body cry l" 'I my, Mary," said he, coming in. “there's surely somethin cat 0' the Irdinar’ when you're l-iltin' awa' at that note; and, although you're no just :ounin' through the rye, ye ken. I’ll tak’ it as an invitation. a.’ the same." Saying which he took her around the neck and gave her a. gbod hearty smack. "Man Charles!" exclaimed Mary,. flopping short with the wet dish-clout Lin one hand and a. porridge plate in the other, “you're an ungratefu', forgetfu’ wretchl" . “.Ay, an' that's gey language to use to your lord and master.” said he, hold- ing her scarlet face between his hands, Ind looking anything but concerned, l’hl have to fine you for it,” and fined she was accordingly. I "A' the name, hoo duh you mak' that not} Just for more curiosity sake, ye ken. I'll hear what you've to say. See ca' awa . "An' dae ye stan’ there. Charles Rob- ertson. an' tell me that we've been six years married an' ye canna mind what. day this is?" ‘ "Good gracious, Mary 1" exclaimed her guidman. somewhat reveled like, “is this no Tuesday, the second Tues- day 0‘ the month. in fact. two. days. before the market, when I'm expectin’ to sell thae stirks 0’ cars. and get a] score or see 0’ sheep 3" “Charles, you're a. great big, stupid sheep yourself, that's what you arel" burst out Mary, sitting down in a chair with a despairing look on her face. the dishâ€"clout and plate still in her hands "no to mind that this is our wedding dayâ€"six years this very morn since we. cam' thegillher. Charles. And thatfs the regard you haVe fo' me noo 1" And she was very nearly breaking Charles was all repentance, and apolo- gies. and consolation at once. “To be sure, Mary, to be sure," exâ€" to mind a' about it before ye tell’t me. But for n' that and a' that.” added he. chuckling, while he dived into his. trousers pocket and produced a smalld. packet, which he proceeded to open, "I wisna just sae unmindfu’ ten days ago, whatever I am the non; for, there, you seeâ€"what dae ye think 0' that, eh 2" He displayed as he spoke a nice gold and pebble brooch. on which the word. "Aviary" was artistically brought out in ref-let. I . "I booht this to gie ye it in this very morn, but that hairst work, I sup- poseâ€"- -\\'i!.ll ye hae it; 1100 i" It was Mary's turn now to apologize. "Uh. Cthurles,” cried she. flinging her arms about his neck. “to think ye bad. it in your hold a' the time, and I was stufnmsmg ye had forgotten a' about. 1 " - b “In my hairt, Mary,” said he. "an that's the richt place to put anything. after a', for ""I'he hairt's aye the pairt eye 'l‘hut muk's us rith or wrang.’ Yc may be sure 0' that. I think I’lll! mak' a note in my diary that this day! twelvcmtmth is our \veddin' day, so than 1 dinna forget it again. But. lmaun‘ llt‘ :if!; you're hind'rin' me, awful", Mury." l‘burlcs seized her in his arms. gave her a parting salute, and was off, Mary- lll.l‘_t'.lli‘lllng mil sorts of things at tho insinuation. But he had only got out- side the door when he was met by a man :ipparcmigv of the tramp order, with bent r'hmildcrs and haggard look: .Nou, there was not a kinder disprsition ill the whole country than that of. t‘luu-lcs llolrrtscn, but his pet aver- Mon mm the genus (ramp. and he was on the min! of using plniu language, u lien something in the man's face seem« ed to lll‘lid him luck. "Well, what is't you want 3" "Something to eat and something to do, if you don't mind." Charles looked at him with some curiq osuy. for two reasons. if' not three. l-‘irst. trumps were about the lust beings on earth to mention work; and. second, this one did not secan likely to be of much amoluit even if he. got. it, particularly work in a harvest field; and he could not help noticing. in the third plate. that this fellow. notwith- standin' his shabby dress. had some- thing a your him that did not agree “Nb the geneml idea of his class. "Been out a' nicht f" ' "Uh, :iy : walked from Aberfeld ' since two o'clock this morning. for l’could not sine) where I was, and wanted to get on we." Aberfeldy “us about eighteen milm from Drumshnltie. “llzui any breakfast yet f" The man gave a shrug of his shoul- den. "Haven't. had a bite since the night'- before last. sir." "It's surely a hung ry country you've nuns through." remarked Charles; “but come in, an' see what we hue to me ye." 'l‘lle man \ i to this point had been standing in t m rustic porchhnd could neither one nor be.- seen by Mary; but she. nudrlhcar him distinctly. and at (he first sound of his voice an expres- sion of alarm, ulintst terror. camu' inâ€" to her face. and she had lcen uniting anxiously a chance to say something catching This she bad thing to_e:u t not managed, and retreated before him in the field on the mom, or the nexti may if ye dinna feel inclined for _work , the day. Ye’ll be a' richt after a meht'st “St. depend on't." unobserved to Charles. as be preceded the stranger into the kitchen. “1 say, Maâ€"" Before he could utter the own hand had stopped word.- Mary‘s mouth. , "Hoots, what's the matter)" ‘j.\aething, Charles. naethmg, nae- tlnng," said Mary. hurriedly, but un- able to say more. as the man entered. and she turned away t2) put up some dishes on the rack. “Tak' a seat there. ii’J I mnk' something for you." Said she. without turning around. "Thank you. mixus," said the man. seating himself. and very glad to do so. apparently. "You'd better eggs! _"” She was barely in time, but man-v: aged to let [me of her best broth- platesâ€"the more's the pity. as it beâ€" longed to a. set given by her mothen on her marriage dayâ€"fail smash on; the stone floor before Charles could geu the whole word out. ~ “Now if I had done that, eh 1” “Oh, it doesna matter much," said Mary, gathering up the bits. and With. her face stilll concealed as much as pus-i sible from, the stranger, taking them! into the scul'lery. - “I'd "better cut the bacon for you,", said Charles, taking a. shoulder down] from the roof. “and let you get it on; I should say the man's ready for some- thing after thirty-six hours' fast.” He followed her into the soullery for the purpose of getting a knife, when‘ a most unexpected thing occurred. He had no sooner entered than she caught! hold of him, dragged him to the tan. thest corner, and, pulling down hlS_ head,vwhispered, hurriedlly, in his ear:- "Dinna ca' me Mary, Charles. Ca’ me Annie.” t "Guid save us, M --â€"" exclaimed Charles, dumfounded, and, but for hen hand again, very nearly committing the blunder he was asked to avoid; “what dae ye mean?" _ “Dmnn. ask the noo, Charles," whis- pered Mary. breathlessly; "dae what: I! tell ye, will ye no? 021' me Annie while he's here." I "Him? What aboot him 2” “Whisht, manâ€"he'll hear ye. Just 61' me Annie, as I tell ye." and she. stamped her foot and rattlled the dishes l to enforce her demands. ")Veell. wee}, then, Maâ€"Anniel" ex- claimed Charles, giving the puzzle up, "but it doesna sound richt." “Ay,” said he, stepping into the kitul chen again, addreming the man, and wishing to say something. "an’ has yo . been aboot the district before i" “It is nine or ten years since I left." rep-Lied he. hesitatingly, "but I was born and brought up in the parish." “Man, dae ye tell me sac ?" exclaim- ed Chanles. "Dae ye hear that-d Annie 9” . It was some trouble to pronounce the last word. But the party addressed was too busy with the bacon that was ‘ now frizzing away on the fire to overâ€" I him any more than the monosytl-lable. u y." put on some bacon and “You are a. stranger here yoursellf i" asked the man, by way of reply. “\Veelll, hardly that, seeing I've 'been some eight years in Drumsha.lrtie; and I come frae Dunke‘ld. only five miles frae here. An‘ what {were ye saym’ yer name was?" "Dougllas, sir; James Douglas." "Douglas. Douglas," repeated Charles. trying to recall the name; "I surely: mind something about somebody 0’ that name. Do'ugf'asâ€"I say, Annie. dae ye nnnd anybody o’ the name 0' Douglas that used to be 'hereaboots '3" I “I canna just sue the 1100; maybe there was, for a' that; but. it’s no easy1 mindin' everybody that comes and gaee in the parish. I'm sure" you're hun- gry," said she, placing a tempting dish of bacon and eggs before the man, who could not help giving Mary 8. furtive llook occasionally: “see an' mak' a gmd breakfast when you’re at it. It's a" the same price, ye ken.“ Charles rubbed his chin and looked at her, lost. i v 1 "What hue ye been daein’ wi’ younl faceâ€"Annie 9” asked he. for, somehow, . Mary lhad got. her face dreadfully! smudged during the cooking operations. which was tmusual‘ for her, to say the least. ' But, before she could reply, if she intended to, their guest interjected “Annieâ€"Annie what ‘2" { “Robertson, of course." answered Charles. wondering what next. ' "Surelyâ€"but I must be mistaken,"l said the man, gazing closely at Mary; , "yet you resemble. another I knew so i much. But." as the new idea struck him, “is Robertson not; your married! name i” ‘ I "What else would it be?" askedl Charles: "her maiden name was Mt -3 drum. Is that what ye want 9" I “I knew it, I knew it l" exclaimed the stranger. as he rose from the table; "you must. be the sister in London 1 used to hear her speak about. as so! like her. Tell me about your sister,l will you? Is she still in the parish? How is she ?" Somethng in Mary's throat prevent- ‘ ed her replying at once, so that it fell. I to Charles to answer. , “Uh, she's dead," said be, thinking all} I the while of Annie. a deceased Sister of Mary's; "she died about three years syne, in London." "Dead!" and he sank back in the chair again. "Ay," Slid Charles. ‘ye kent her. I She was a fine lamie. too." suppose. _ "And I have returned to find her dead, after alll" moaned the man; "dead. and I. poor wretoh. stil-l perâ€" mitted to crawl- this earth. My last hope gone now, the only hope that has given me life and strength for months past. that I should see Mary agam. hear her speak again. even were it to repeat what I knew was true. although i once forced her to say other things â€"'James Douglas, you’ro_the last man in tlhe parish I would think of marry- m 'gMnry l" blurted out Charles. more hopelessly lost than ever. But. a look from Mary herself steadied him. "And so you were a sweetheart o' hers? Who would hue thocht it." "I cannot eat anythi , friends," said this strange being. ma ing for the door. “and cannot stay here any long- er. I thank you both for your kind- ness, and you." turning to Mary. "as the aster of one who was very dear to me. although I never was more. thar a scorn to her. most of all. I had only one wish in coming here; it has lw-r in vain, and I leave my n:1:ir.> villa-v never to return." "l‘uts. man," (AWAY. --3 ('l'. all» he engaged himself from the friendly de- tentlon. muttering to himself: if idiofil. " cry. Annieâ€"Annie, Maryl \Vhat does it a' mean i" met at’the door by Mary, who flung her arms around his neck and burst out crying. day! I am surely the hardesuhearted said Charles, stroking her head; “but lbeen a bad lot, that's plain. But I maun be alf; I should hate been among 0 1 But the returned prodigal only dis- and turned down the road. "Poor ary, poor Mary l" Charles gazed after him for‘ a mom- nt with an expression bordering upon He turned into the kitchen, and was “Oh. Charles. what hae I done this woman alive." "You're not that. whatever you are," for the life 0’ me. I can mak neither head nor tail 0' this mornin's work. \Vha't is it. a' about. Mary fâ€"but can I ca’ you Mary yet?” Then Mary. having been quieted down a little. dried her eyes and :washed her face. and let in the daylight upon Charles’ dark understanding. James Douglas had been one of Mary's many sweethearts before she had met Charles. But‘ it was court- ship all on one side; for Douglas. who was the son of the parish schoo.maste_r, was regarded as the'Avildest lad_ in three parishes, and Mary both disliked and dreaded him. He was sent to Edin- bilrgh University, and on his return for vacation, it was pl‘nin to every one. except his fond old father, perhaps. that he had been learning more than was good for hlm there, and Mary de- tested him more than ever. Yet James Douglas had good points about bun. and one of these was h.s love for Mary. which was the purest feeling he was capable of. p. . One summer evening about ten years before this particuar day,. Mary. who would be about eighteen at. the time, met Douglas on her way from Dunkeld, where she had been on some errands. He had. apparently, come out purpose- ly to meet her, and Mary‘s concern as she saw him approach was certain.y not. allayed when she perceived that lhe was tipsy. She did all she could to be frank to him, but this seemed only to encourage a. certain rudeness of bear- ing he had shown at. their meeting. and which reached a climax when they entered upon a rather lonely bit of the road above Inver, with wood on both sides. and he threw his arm _around her neck and attempted to kiss her. "Let me go. James Douglas I" cried she. strugglmg with him. and shaking all over with terror; “you know I ‘have told you a dozen times I would not. marryyou.” _ “See here. then." exclaimed be, With a fierce look in his eyes,_"I swearI will not let you leave this spot till you promise. Are you to marry me. Mary ‘lâ€"I won't have anything but one answer, and that the right one.”_ The road was lonely. It was getting dark, and she was in the hands of an un'principled fellow, half-mad With “An’ e bellon to the arish," said: _ . . . Charles;y "an' \fhat may pthey ca,’ ya drink and half With love; besrdes, It then i" ; :icould be no compact under such coer- cive conditions. What more natural. therefore. 'than that she should give the required promise? This Mary did, and from that day to this had never told a soul about the matter. - Douglas left for college the day, af- ter. and wrote frequently, but Mary took no notice of his letters, and when about three months later, his father died, and Douglas came home to attend the funeral and realize the little effects he had, Mary managed to be absent 'on a. visit to’a friend. Back to Edin- burgh went the scapegrace, and up to the morning of our story, had. never been seen in the vi.la.ge ugam. Wlld stories of his career, however. had reached it at intervals, but by and by these ceased, and for many years even he whereabouts, or whether he was. I W hen last heard of he was in Australia. I‘hat's a' I have to tell you Charles,” concluded Mary, "and you may say what you like about me for what 1 have done. 1 kent his vonce whenever I heard it, an’ was that frightened at the soond I would have run awa’ if 1 could hae managed it. When he cam' in, I thocht he would bae discovered who _l was. _an' tried to hold me to my promise. I michl hae ken: better than be put aboot wr' you here, Charles, but I hardly kcnt what I was uboot." "Dinna bother yourscl’ ony shoot it, Mary." said Charles. dead or alive, was unknown. mair "He’s the workers an' ’oor syne." _ . \Vhen he returned for dinner. it was with the news that the man Dou- las had got the length .only of Marl- haugh farm, about a mile farther on. when he collapsed, and had to be taken into a barn, where he was now lying. It was clear to every one that his hours were numbered. Old Doctor M'- Dougall pronounced hgm a "(in18 cra- tur." and gave him till morning. but only with a struggle. Mary heard it all, but made. no Sign. That night, however, when Charles was busy going his rounds among the beasts. shc~slipped out with a basket over her arm. her face set for Marl- haugh. Arrived there, she made straight for the barn. Stretched on some straw in a corner. comfortable enough so far as that went. but gasp- ing for dear breath, lay her old sweetâ€" heart. James Douglas. O_ld Jean M'- Naughton was just coming out as Mary entered. _ _ "How is he i" asked Mary, in awlns- r. pe"Slippin' awa' fast, puir fellow. Date ye ken onything aboot hunt" "That's Jamie Douglas. the. scbule- master's son," said Mary, putting down her basket and gazmg at the poor wreck in the corner With a soft look in her- eyes. "Your auld sweetheart. Mary] I thocht I kent the face, but .Slc' a change. Weel. wee]. he's nearin‘ the last ane. an' only hope he's ready for it. Ane ye tobidc awee wi' him,Maryl" "I canna. stay lang,” said she; "but I just thocht Imicht bring slang two or three tasty things he mlcht hae ta'en." "l doot hes’ past that. But try him wi' a wee thing wine, nn' I'll be back in a minute or two." The sound of VlJiCCS. or. perhaps. the approaching end. armused the dying man. and as Mary went overoto him. his eyes were wide open and fixed up- 'n her face. There was that other :-.-nrlr! look in his eyec to be seen mt‘e ing face, leaned over and kissed and he fell back with a sigh. snMETHmGTB‘iUT JAPAN WSAT SHE MAY BE AT THE END'tion in to official reports, nearly double the number the year before. hold of his arm. “take someâ€"lknelt down beside him. the last rays here. an' let's see ye ootlfrom a rich autumn sunset. streaming through a little window in the barn. fell full upon her face. causm g it. beau- tiful at any lwith the lenderwt of human sympathy3 and comp-mum to 810W like 3“ “89"5- WHAT IS coma ON IN THE FOUR time, but charged now The eyes grew larger that were. fixednpon her; there was an effort! to ralse himself on his elbow, and 21‘, hand stretched out as if to assure him-5 sell of her reality. "Mary! is that you!" "lea. James. it is me. Mary. Can I do anytblnrr for you!" “Maryâ€"WI you notâ€"kiss me â€" onceâ€"-" And Mary. with calm, sweet, ity- The sun was set. ”’ 1 OF THE CENTURY. Notes of a Thoughtful Observer or the “ Nation Willi a Future "â€"llnpldly Get. ting Their Business Into 'Hiclr own Hands. A visitor to Japan will still find it a most interesting country, even if he , confines his tour to the beaten tracks, and the beaten tracks of to-day are the unbeaten tracks of yesterday. It is true that much of the picturesque so far as the people are concerned has departed, never to return. No daimios, with their escorts of retainers, are to be seen, no swords are worn, hari-kari is extinct, and the feudal! barons of' yesterday are the dapper men in Eu- ropean clothes of toâ€"day. ' Much of the glamour has gone, the treaty ports have been or are being vulgarized. but Japanese scenery still remains, with its rich vegetation, noble groves, mountainous sections. and var- led outlines. Besides this, the common people away fromthe railroads and beaten tracks are still agreeable and. interesting, and the most unlimited ex- tension of the pamport system follow- ing treaty revision affords opportuni- ties for travel: but lately within the reach of the ordinary tourist. As a matter of fact, Japan can be said to be open in will parts to any tourist who will accept Japanese. modes of travel and the fare and life afforded by the native tea houses. Japan is prosperâ€" ous now as probably never before. Im- ports, relatively considered, are being reduced and exports increased. The manufacture of articles for home and. foreign consumption is steadily increas- ing. both in quantity and range, and though many articles hitherto beauti- fied by JAPANESE TASTE AND ART are being cheapened in quality and ap- pearance in answer to the demands of. foreign. buyers anxious for large pro- tits, still Japanese art and artists yet; crust in the higher forms. and the Jap- anese Government and royal. househord do very much to stimulate and reward their creations. The foundation and de- velopment of the museum in Ucno Park In 'Ioklo will] alone do much to rovnvo and sustain 'the ancient artistic skilnl to many directions. . The 'Japanese were 1.1r excellence the decorators of the we. .d. and in my opinion, they still remam so. Though prosperous, Japan has had its share of misfortunes thus past summer. Formosa is still mnassimilated. and ab- sorbs much in the way of life and money from Japan, while who late tidal wave tn the north of Japan has cost Japan much more in the way of life than did the Ohms. war directly and indirectly. _ Politically, Japan is still in transi- tion. . Universal education Will in tune bring a demand for universalI suf- frage, and at present alil child Japan is going to school. The traditional ex- alltation of the, Mikado and the rever- ence for his throne still render an ir- responsible Ministry a possibility. but the existence of a l’arhamont, with a nite ruler and without a I‘arliamentary Government and Ministry, is an anom- aly, which will'not have much longer duration. Alla-early signs of its change, arising from questions of budget and taxation. are in the air. It; {has been said not inaptly that Japan is the child of the old age of crnlization. _\Vith this statement in View. it is not reasonable to call the Japanese mere CUI’YJSTS AND lMl’I‘ATORS of civilization. The good things of the eivmzed world. inawessible to Japan from its long isolation, require care- ful. choice. adaptation, and assimilation. This will employ the Japanese for many years, and invention and original pro- gress wrll come in due time and later. Modern warlike appliances and methods have proven a great succmsi in Japanese howls, and the stimulus extend to the use of such methods in more peaceful directions. ‘l’lie grnuis for organization is an element of self- cstm-m seems to have reached its maxiâ€" mum jusl now, Hider-.5 not prevent a continued reaching out for the good things of the civilized World. Here a: danger lies. If Japan desires to play, the part of a great power in the game ? going on in the extreme Orient she may find a setback which will place her in strength and unsettled conditions with the South American republicâ€"a. future prophesis'ed for her by the shrewd Sir Harry l’nrkes. But. fortunately, .1. lllllldlc clam: is being formed in Japan from the men. motile and commercial classesâ€"cinemas; which formerly were rated. among the lowest, both axially and for integrity. ‘ With the increased )rominence and in- l fluenco of these uses will come al greater mnkcweight for peace and ! against useless war. The Japanese are apidly getting all- of the threads of a mmistratlon, botliI )rivate and pulilic life, into their ownl ands. This is wise for many reasons. They need ali the employment they can a get. and though they can underlivel the Eurqwan. with his coarser andl. stronger fibre. the European is thei more masterful! and can overlive. asl Lafcadio Heal-n puts it. the lees vigor- ‘ ous Japanese. Few Europeans naval remain in the Government service, andl comparatively few in the em “fly of the: aw in a lifetime. and once too often ; great railway and fill-izlrchlp ines or ln-‘ ?. 'l;-~> who one it; and as Maryi dustria'. works in Japan- famine, India. There have been 438 cases of » l‘lu.'..'f the shares went to ‘_ Willi. CORNERS OF THE GLOBE. Ofd and New “'orld Events of Interest Chaun- lcled Brieflyâ€"Interesting Happening! 0! Recent Date. Japan is preparing to build a big harbor at Osaka. Koch, the bacillus expert. has been uni-sent to South Africa by the German Government to investigate the. causes of Ithfi rinderpest. Victoria. Australia, has turned out 586,512 ounces of gold during the last -nine months. an morease of 31,000 ounces ‘over last year. Seventlygone persons died of starva- ndon during 1895, according Plague and pestilence, in additionto are impending over British bubonic plague, with 28:! deaths, so far in Calcutta and Bombay. ' The Daunt's Rock Lightship off Queen- ’stown 'harbor._\vhich was believed to Ihavn gone adrift in last month's gales, Ifou-ndered at her moorings, carrying down her crew. of eight memos the div- ers recently discovered. Dr. Nansen. has received $50,000 from the publishers for his coming book. This statement. has sworn to in a suit they brought recently to Daily Chronicle from printing a. long alilccoun-t of his explorations written by ‘ on. The Rev. Carr John! Glyn, brother of the first Lord \\’ol.verton and senior member of the 61an family of bankers, has just died at the age of 98 He held the two family livings o Hin- ton Parva and Witehampton for sixty- eight years. On All Souls’ Day, when. Paris turns out to decorate the graves of its dead With wreaths, many monmers this year went to the cemeteries on bicycles, car- rying their flowers with them» At the Peru Laohaise cemetery policemen were detailed to look after the wheels left at the gates. M. Barriers believes that he has dis~ covered it new chemin element in the course of his investigations in monazite sand and has named it l'uciuma It. does not form insoluble salts when coming into contact with either sodium or pot- assium sulphate. Its spectrum re- sembles somewhat. that of erbium. . Ilarriere thinks it may be useful! for incandescent gas lights. Lord Saifisbury’s luck in the matter of high ecclesiastical patronage is hold- ing out. In fifteen months he has had to appoint an Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishops of Winchester, Rochester, Chichcstcr,Newcastle, Pcterborough and London. a fifth of the whole bench. Twentyâ€"four of the present Bishops, about three-fourths of the total! number have been appointed by him. Gen. Venukoff, head of the geological) survey connected with the Trans»Siber- ian Railroad reports to the Paris Ac- ademic des Sciences tho. the has found fifty-four deposits of coal. or of lig- mte. along the line of the road, none of them, however, in the region between the Ural and the Altai mountains, in western Siberia. .The survey has exâ€" tended to the shores of the sea. of Och- rfitskhwhcre coal and gold have been con . British Guiana intends soon to dis- esta‘blish the Church. At present it has two cstaltishcd religions, the Anglican and the Scotch Presbyterian, whiLo the Government also helps the Methodist: and the Roman Catholics. The colon- lets think that $100,000 a. year is too high a price to pay for what they re- ceive. The Legisnture has extended the present system for eighteen months only, instead of the usual seven years. Prof. Krafftâ€"Evimg, who hole the chair of mental! diswses at. the Univers- ity of Vienna. enlivened his instruction recently by allowing a. madman, one o fhis patients. to lecture in his stead. The man is afflicted by periodic attacks of man.ia,du.rin~g which he is much more clover and witty than when sane.- His lecture on "The mental condition of the maniac in periodical! attacks of mad- ness,” was a brilliant success. After it. was over he was shut up again. Oxford men won fifty-six and Cam- bridge mon twenty-six out of ninety- four Indian and home civil service places open to public competition in England. One result of making it easier for un- iversity men to enter the' public scr- vioe is a fail-ling off in the number of candidates for the University honor ox- amlnzl ions. '11)! ('ivi‘. :ervice candidates give up their last ymtr to cramming for the special. examination instead of attending to their college work, con- tenting themsui'vcs with past degrees. An "advonturer's share" in the New River Company was so‘ld recently in London for $625,000. This aimpany was started in 11009 by Sir Hugh M (ldjrston to supply London with water run! the Ilertfortlshirr: hills :fr‘thy miles away. amen 1. as the King's moiety, the others to the thirty- six adventurers. Mydd‘juton was ruinâ€" ed by the speculation. but the company owns a. great (but: of property in. the city of London and the counties of Mid- dt'vsnx and Hex-1mm. The interest on 'a share is about 813,000 a year. Tiburzi the famous brigand who for years had rulml the district. around Vit- orbo, was rem-ntfl‘y shot by the carbin- ocrs near Orirlteflo. having been betray- ed by one of his band. lie had been a brigund for forty years. \Vlmn he a [marred with. his followers near .V'er )0 thr- Government engaged in a. miniature war against him. employing a whole regiment of infantry and a hundred carbinmrs. but as the country poo la were on his side he was able to be flo the sodium. Though hundreds of pean- ants were arrested for aiding him, none dared to betray him to the pol-ice. ’l‘ibâ€" urzi kept order in the district, permit,- ting no robberies or crimes against the persons under his prolJ‘Lllun, lgwued mg. u‘nr taxes. and in the Parliamentary contest. of 1893 managed the election. and saw that his candidate wusauccccss- ful: During the past few months be frequently visited Home and Florence and even Went to Paris of hunt moiwta- Lion. Mr. Elwellâ€"lsn't it strange but true, nevertheless. that. the biggest fools al- wxivs marry the [)rtfllll‘ni- “his! Mrs. l),xi¢-llâ€"-0h. now go on, you italtexsr. prevent the * «a A u.-.