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.34, \~1:._ "33%; Way; In Which the Germ Ma! 30 Taken Into ihc system. Typhoid fever is generally regarded; at the present day. along with choleraf and some other diseases, as belongingfi to the class of "water-borne" affec-i tions. In other words. it is believch that the germs of such diseases are; carried. and perhaps propagated. in water. There is little doubt that this theory of typhoid fever is correct. and r few rresom FEVER IS SPREAD. I, CHAPTER IX. Que warm hazy October afternoon that in tracing any extended epidcm- Rose strolled about the lawn and gard- ic of the disease to its source we must first of all examine into the condition of the water supply. Drinking-water has been proved ton bearing an air of be the cause of the spread of typhoid fever in many epidemics in this coun- try and Europe; but there is little comâ€" fort in this for those who habitually drink something strong-Ar than water. because, although during an epidemic washed. Typhoid fever has sometimes been spread in a city whose water supâ€" ply was above reproach by means of milk or ice. Milk need not be watered in order to become a vehicle for typhoid germs; the germs may be introduced into cans and bottles while these are being wash- ed in water drawn from a contamin'it- ed we 1 or brook at the dairy. Although destroyed by boiling, typhoid germs will resist a freezing temperature for a long time. and have. been found in ice cut from a pond poisoned with sew- age containing the bacilli of this disease. . Another means of _ the typhoid has recently been discovered in oysters. Oystermen frequently place oysters in brackish water near the mouth of a, creek 0r river in order to fatten them before they are brought to market. If this place happens to be near the mouth of a sewer containing typhord poison. or if the creek water be contaminated. the oysters will take the virus within thrir shells, and so re- venge themselves on those them raw. In some puzzling cases of typhoid it has been supposed that the food was infected by flies. which had carried the germs a long distance on their feetâ€"a strong argument for the prop- er care of food in the fly season. These are only a few of the. ways in which this disease may be spread. but they are enough to show that. so far from feeling surprise that the disorder should be so common. we may rather Wonder that we are not all tlms. spread of who out its vicâ€" COULD NOT DRESS ALONE. .1 Nova Scotian Farmer-Tells of His intense Suffering From Rheumatism and How He Found ltcllof. From the Bridgewater. N.S., Enterprise Such suffering as rheumatism causes the victim upon whom it fastens itself is almost unendurable. Only those who writhe under its pangs can hnaginc the joy of one who has been freed from its terrors. Mr. J. \V. Fol- kcnham. of New Elm, N.S.. is one of those who have been released from pain. and \\ ho believes it his duty to let others know how a cure can be found. Mr. Folknlrim is a and like all who follow this but honorable calling. is subject to much exposure. It was this exposuze that brought on his trouble and caus- ed him so much suffcring before he. was rid of it. Ile says:â€"“ln the spring of 1897 l contracted rheumatism. Throughout. the whole summer I suf- fered from it, and about the first of October it became. so bad that I could not get out of lb». house. The aims were loralcd in my hip and ack. and what i suffered can hardly be expressed. I became so helpless I could not. dress mysoif without aid. Eventually the trouble spread to my hands and arms, and at times these would lose all [feel- ing and become useless. in November 1 began using Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and after taking four boxes began to improve. After using six boxes the pains and soreness had all gone and l was able to do a hard day’s work. I intend using a. few boxes more as a. prccationary measure. and i would earns tly advise those suffering from this painful trouble to give Dr. Wil- liams' Pink Pills a fair trial and be made well. Dr. \Villiams' Pink Pills cure by going to the root of the. disease. They renew and build up the blood. and strengthen the nerves. thus diaeasc from the system. Avoid imi- tations by insisting that every box you purchase is enclosed in a wrap- per bearing the full trade mark. Dr. ,Villisms' Pink Pills for Pale People. fa rmer. arduous driving I rr STOPPED?“ This thing has got to stop. The strong man quivered with ill- suppressed rage; he spoke quietly, yet fiercely; his set jaws and glaring eye showed desperate determination; his fingers clinched conV'ulsively; the bmku did its duty and the thing did stopâ€"and after selling for about 10 feet over the handle bars and descril» ing a .whole geometry of parabolas. tangents. cones. triangles and hypo- thenusss on the realty hillside. the strong man stopped. tooâ€"his pedals had got away from him on a steep down grade. ‘ ’ THE TABLES TURNED. Mr. Oldchapâ€"Are you interested in fossils. Miss Guahleyt Miss Gushleyâ€"Ohâ€"crâ€"this in so and- don! l the drinking-water may be made safe by boiling. this is not enough. If the water is contaminated. the germs may be introduced into the body while brushing the teeth or washing the face. 0r. again. salads and fruits which are eaten raw may be contamin- ated by the water in which they are ens. stopping at intervals to watch a passing vehicle or exchange remarks with her father, who was readingin his study. There was in her whole anticipation; her bright face expressed. pleasant medita- tions, although the falling leaves seem- ed to engross her attention. The gate was opened by atall. fine- looking young man, who carried a racket and several books. and bore the general appearance of a city dweller enjoying his country vacation. "How did you come out?” asked Rose. meeting him and turning toward the porch. l I z '. l i “Not first,~M]ss Minturu. I am out of practice. I've enjoyed these books very much, and. [wish I had another ten days to spend here." “Can’t. you take them.” "No, indqad! There’s a fellow with his valise packed waiting for my ap- pcaranoe in the office. I’ hope he’ll have. as nice a. time as I have had, thanks to you and your father." “Perhaps we'll go to the city next month to see the. Flower Show.” "And may I know when 'you come 2" “Oh, yes, I’ll send you my card." "Did you win the match ‘1" inquired Mr. Minturn, appearing at this door. “No. I’m not very successful, Ifear, in winning.” He gave Rose ameaning glance,which she. returned sympathetically. “If this is your last. day, why not spend it here with us?" “I shall be delighted to," was the. prompt reply. Mr. Minturn strolled off, and Rose began to discuss the wonders of orchids. It was to see them especially that the coming trip had been decided upon. A click interrupted the conversa- tion. Rose looked toward the gate, started to her feet, and hurried to meet young Evenett. His eyes were shin- ing; he held out his hands. Rose put hers in them, and gazed at him. Her smile was enchanting, her cheeks were flushing, her eyes reflected his han- pincss. Neither spoke, and they had reached the porch when the presence of a third person ended the spell. Rose recovered. voice and grace. “Mr. Everett, Mr. Burrows." The men exchanged bows and glanâ€" ces, and a dresultory conversation took the place of the one devoted to orchids. ROsc was so thoroughly contcniled with the knowledge that Everett had passed successfully that no other idea presented itself to her rapt senses. When her father joined the group she saw by his manner that he understood the meaning of Everett's presence, and she left the three men to their own de- vices and hastened to order decora- tions for the table and to add one ;or- nament to her own dress. "\Ve must have a jolly evening, grandma!" she exclaimed rapturously. "Mr. Everett is here, and Mr. Bur- rows will stay to dinner." "So Mr. Everett is over his trouble. I‘m so delighted. Well, he deserved to succqedl. How he worked all those hot days i" . "Indeed he did I” “I wonder if his mother knows?" “I haven’t asked him a qtmstion. You see, Mr. Burrows was there when he come." - “How awkward l" "But this is Mr. Burrows' last ev- ening. He has to go back to an of- fice and hard work." "Then we‘ll have everything as nice as possible." When Rose returned to the porch Everett was alone. His manner was pe- culiar and his expression new to Rose. She overcame the embarrassment by show-in; him her pendant. It was an anchor of graduated pearls with brilâ€" liants forming the books. “It is very beautiful, and you are wearing it in my honor f" “I promised you I would. mother knew?" “I came first lo you. home in the morning." “How happy she will feel! Isn‘t it lovely I Did you have a very difficult examination 3" ~ “It seemed very easy " "The next year is the most agree- able. according to Mr. Burrows." “Is he the aggressive individuali" "Yesâ€"but don't think of that; he has explained his reasons for growing sceptical and desperate." “so r: “Yes, and Iwant you to be very nice and sympathetic with him. He is leaving on the early train in the morning; his vacation is over." Everett's face was a study. Rose igâ€" nored his increasing stiffness. "He didn't mention names, nor bind me to secrecy, so I am going to tell you what has embittered hiin. He has been very badly treated by peOple who should be above such conduct. It seems that they live in New York, and they have social standingt He met them. several years ago on asteamer going abroad, and was regularly in- troduced to them by amutual friend." Everett‘s features relaxed; his inter- est seemed intense. “He and the daughter fell in lave and before they reached England he proposed and she accepted him. Now comes the curious part. of it. \Vhen they mturned‘ home. and he called at the house, he was told that she was not at home. This occurred several timm. so he wrote; but his letter was never answered. He cannot under- stand such behavior. He says he is Docs your I‘ll leave for quite sure that the girl liked him. and ‘ so far as family is concerned, his is as good in here. ‘80 can. only conclude that her parents interfered and that. she hadn‘t firmness of character suffi- cient to hold '83 her promise. I feel ? A HAPPY HOUSEHOLD. By MARGARET LEE, Author of Iliumâ€"A. Brooklyn Bachelorâ€"Iodine: and Wife-mo. sorry for him." _ "And has he never seen her Since?" "At a distance. so surrounded that he could not approach her. She hasn‘t married, and I fancy he clings to the hope that she still cares for him." "He is trueto her in spite of this treatment." W‘Yes. He says if she would only communicate with him he would go directly to her father. He explained his position to her at the time. He ‘has his own way to make, but he has agood salary and nice prospects, with influo ential friends." Everett’s manner was again easy. "I‘ll be as nice with him as I pos- sibly can. \Ve’ll travel together, and perhaps I may win his confidence. I'm‘ very curious to know the name of these people. To tell the truth, Miss Rose, this practice of accepting men and jilting them is a very common one. \Vomen like to test their powers of attraction." “ Or perhaps this girl thought she was in love and afterward found out her mistake,” “ You are charitable." "\Vell, it might happen." “Is this your experience i” "No. for I haven‘t had any. I am not susceptible daddy says." "I wonder how true that is l" " He ought to know something about me. He has studied me all my life.” “ What is it, then, that appeals to you? You treat me better than any one I ever met, and you have won the confidence of this young fellow who thinks he is in love with another wo- man.” , "\Vhy. you both ‘needed sympathy when I met you.” " That is what you feel for us 9" " You have no further need of my sympathy.” She laughed merrily. "I must find another bond between us. Now that Ihave seen you I can under- stand all that grandma you." “About me 1" “Yes, before you came here." "I hope you will tell me what it was." “ It was very niceâ€"to the effect that you belonged to families worthy of reâ€" spect, and must inherit fine qualities of all kinds." ( . ' “She believes in heredity 3" "Oh, perfectly." “ Where will you be at Thanksgiv- ing ?” “ 0h, in town. I have been promised all November. I have visions of the Horse Show and the Flower Show. theâ€" I like evâ€" howeverâ€"with a said about stress. and teas and dinners. ening receptions, dance. perhaps." “ How can I find out when you will be in the city? If I know I‘ll come home every Friday and take the early train back on Monday. I’ll be at your service all Saturday and Sunday.” " \Von’t that be lovely '9’ Father will writs to you the day before we leave here. Will that do ’l" “Very nicely. I feel quite satisfied now to finish and graduate; but for a while I thought seriously of giving it up and trying to assist father in his work. He writes me that he is better, and he wants me to complete the course. The months will soon pass and I‘ll be at liberty to choose apro- fession." , " Please don‘t wish time over, Each day is so lovelyâ€"a little life in it- selfâ€"so full of pleasant work and ideas and nice things happening." “But. Ihave to leave here in the morning, and I know I shall count the days until November.” Rose met his glance and smiled. “You will be too busy, too absorb- ed in books.” ‘ “I hope you don‘t mean that! Are you so engrossed that you never think of] me ?” “ Why. I have thought of you every day since you first. came here! I have wondered every morning since you left if you were taking the examinations, and every afternoon I have wandered about hoping to see. you as I did a few moments ago.” “But now that I have no need of this sympathy are you going to think of me i" “I don’t know. \Vait until Novem- ber; then I will tell you." CHAPTER X. The. Flower Show exceeded all that Rose had pictured to her imagination. She almost lived in the Garden. Some- times. armed with her catalogue, she carefully examined the curious and rare plants that attracted botanists. The long names, often more impres- sive than their owners. were puzzling and entertaining. The decorated ball- room wns very beautiful, and she rath- er enjoyed the gorgeousness of the cut- glass on the dinner-tables. The enam- elled ornaments, in imitation of or- chids, were fascinating as a triumph of the jeweller‘s art. and the cut flow- ers were an endless source of delight. Rose would revel in all these sights and then find a seat overlooking the display. This effect was intoxicating, indescribable. The palms suggested a tropical forest. The orchids resembled exquisite birds of brilliant plumage floating in the air above them. The delicate green of the ferns threw into greater relief the showy masses of Chrysanthemums. The electric light iturned the scene into fairy-land. and all worldly noises grated on the senses and produced the. discord that brought lone back to earth and its doings. 1 One afternoon Rose found herself watching amsn who was examining the dishes of cut flowers. evidently with a view to purchasing some of these prodigious blossoms. If size isthe desideratum. surely our florists are basking in success. This man was bent double with age and infirmities. and supported himself with a heavy cane. His head moved as if no longer under muscular control. and his steps were slow and uncertain. Rose looked for his valet. but he was apparently unacâ€" companied inside the Garden. What most attracted her was the expressron of his faceâ€"it was so keen. 89 bright and comprehensive. The roses. half’a. admiration; but then the chrysantheâ€" mums were still lai gar. and seemed to fairly dazzle him by their color and grandeur. ln fact, these flowers per- sonified our little world. Rose bent over some bunches of white violets and wondered if the old. man would notice them. No, he was intent: on the great people who occupy the foreground and , overshadow their quiet superiors. It. was also apparent to Rose that the pretty girl behind the table was very attentive. as if she customer. “He. is probably a millionaire." thought Rose, “and has bought here before. I wonder what he wants with those great Chrysanthemums! Per- haps he has a grandchild." She. hurried forward to pick up the old man's cane, for while accepting the flowers and fumbling with a roll of bills and a huge poeket-book the stick slipped to the floor. he replaced his money, shoved the book into an inside pocket in his overcoat and secured his bunch of wondrous blossoms. Then he took his cane and fixed his eyes on Rose. They brighten- ed with pleasure. "You are very good. I know your face. very well. but I don't recall your name." Rose gazed at him, interested yet embarrassed, and at. that moment her party joined her. It consisted of the Everetts, Miss Van Ness and Mrs. Min- turn. slowly moving in the crowd. Mrs. Minturn spoke impulsively. “Mr. Pounce! How glad I am to see you!” ' . . _ He took her hand. and turned to stare again at Rose. who was surpris- ed and quite amused. “And who is this? I knew her at once. She looks like you.” Mrs. Minturn laughed pleasantly. “So people say. She is my grand- child. Robert's daughter. You remem- ber Mrs. Everett f" LIr. Pounce acknowledged the Ever- etts and Miss Van Ness, but clung to Mrs. Minturn, and seemed anxious to arrange another meeting where they could converse without. interruption and observation. ' Rose heard a. dinner invitation ac- cepted. and then Mr. Pounce shuffled toward the entrance. with his flowers peeping from the folds of white tissue paper, and his heart no doubt throb- bing with the. recollection of past hopes and old memories that the sight of a girl's bright face had awakened. Half an hour later. when young Everett; reached the Garden. Rose de- scribed this adventure. “IVhat a curious incident." he said, with interest. "He doesn't take any notice of us from one year's end to an- other. I ht-ar he has a beautiful house and lives in clover, all by himself." “In Chrysanthemums, you mean. He chose the. biggest in the bowl." “For the money. no daubt." “Perhaps so. What have you to tell me ?” "Let us get out of this jam, and go up in the. boxes where we can look at the effect. I didn't make any headway with Burrows that morning. Have you seen him since i” "Yes, he has called on us at the hotel, and he is probably here now. If we could watch for him he would join us.” “I'm in a. dilemma; I thought I had a. clew to something that disturbs me. bull; I have not been able to follow it up. Is Mollie here ?" "Yes, she went to get some flowers to wear to-night. Miss Van Ness is with her, also the merriest individual I ever met." "Oh. Jack Powers. He is droll. He is trying to acquire a fortune by amus- ing its owner." “\Vhftt a bright ideal She told me she. needed entertainment." “He has an inexhaustible mine of fun. You have to admire. his wit; he sees things his own way. and puts his views so quaintly. I don't believe Miss Daphne could do better." "it: is too bad that she is not. able to appreciate him. His best speeches fall flat to her ears." "They must. She has no cultivation. and he. is well educated and comes of good stock. lie. is brilliant among kin- dred souls who reflect his darts. There. Miss llose, isn't that. Burrows! Per- haps I (an attract. his attention. I want to try an experiment. I’ll leave you together and trust you to bring him to join the. entire party. Let me seeâ€"in that ball-room, say, in half an hour. Don't tell him that you expect to meet us there. Can I depend up- on you ‘I" "Yes. pectâ€"" "So do I. I have had no way of reaching the truth of the. matter. Mol- lie has been out of town until this week. and Burrows was reserved to an extent that justified my conclusion. By the way. haw: you seen much of my father?" "He comes regularly. brings me the mast exquisite. flowers and hon-bong enough for a dozen. I am going to the theatre. with him to-night." “How does he seem to you 3" "Very wellâ€"in good spirits and so handsome." I am quite interested. I sus- recognized her . seems to be in-born where it exists- was calculated to win raped: and con- fidence. It was evident that Burrows exerted his pride and selbcontrol to resist its influence. His expresmon of annoyance vanished as Rose met hts glance and smiled her welcome. "Enjoy these palms first." she said gayly- "I have been trying to count the varieties. ‘ The arrangement is l feciive. Have you seen everything 7" "Nothing. I.have been looking for you. I want to see through your eyes. You appreciate and know comes thing about flowers. white I don't." “Haven't you that friends?" "I just spoke to Mr. Everettâ€"on rather he recognized me." "He is perfectly sincere. I can as~ sure you.” “That's a. manner that some people effect when it suits their purpose." “Do‘ you think it is to be acquired?" “Why not i" “I can't agree with you. I don't boa lieve it ever occurred to Mr. Everett! that he needed more than one set 01! manners." "He certainly would never have oc- casion to show you any disagreeable side to his behavior." "Let us understand each other. Isn't truth to nature the highest possibility foot in diameter. evidently excited hE\Mautiful: the small plants are so of- Rose held it Whilel in art? I think Mr. Everett wasen- dowed with something that others study to possess. Somehow. the imita- tion is always palpable. You haven't. seen enough of him to judge him fairly." To Be Continued. THE GHASTLY CROCODILE. Eats Men. lml Possscses Beauty and Domestic Virtues. Sea. crocodiles, a rare species, have been known to reach a length of thirty feet. They are not. so man- "hungry'. however, ‘as the "mngger," or infant crocodile. of India. which is said not to be diminishing in numbers. and which fairly swarm even in the smaller rivers. These unclean reptiles are so numer- ous about many streams that the vil- lage watering places have to be palisad- ed by a. loop fence. built out into the stream to prevent the women who come to dip water from being gobbled up by them. ' Crocodile worship is the queerth freak of Indian religion. Apparently the frightful creatures are revorenced. precisely, because they are dangerous, and must be propitiated by fair words. In any case the Hindoos are not per- mitted. by their religion, to kill either crocodiles or any other living creature. So one finds in many villages a per- manently resident crocodile, known by name, and treated respectfully, taking toll of the natives. year by year. until it. becomes rather a point of local pride to tell how many children the fat old sinner, who suns himself in the mud, utterly fearless of reprisals, has eaten. . In some cases sacred crocodiles are kept in narrow ponds and fed by Brah- min priests. And it is curious to note that this custom dates back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Crocodiles know a thing or two. In very hot. climates they bury their eggs in the sand and the sun hatches them. Where the nights are cool enough so that the. sand does not retain the sun's heat the ' ‘crocodilus Poresus." the estuary crocodile of the east, puts its eggs in the middle of a heapedâ€"up mound of vegetation. This heats by fermentation. precisely like wet hay in a stack and keeps the eggs warm until they hatch out. The female crocodile guards the nest jealously and small boys don’t try to rob it as a rule. The 'l‘rochilus. or crocodile, bird, lhc queer little convoy lil'li. always lives with the. big sauritms, also lays its eggs in the. sand, but keeps the nest warm at night by sitting on it. THE SIMILARITY. Ah. said little Mrs. Newlywed, dreumily, my husband is as steady us a clock. She gave a. little hulf~sigh as she said it, and looked fixedly at that nrliclcâ€" the clonk. not her husband. 'l‘hr-n she tapped it. rapped it. shook ii. stood it on its head. blow into the keyhole, and tried to persuade it to do its duiy in other feminine ways. It was one of the ninely-eighL-ccnl; alabaster clocks. and sh: had just bought it. A dainty N‘Hbâ€" lion. with gilded hands. and forget-mu- lnois upon the face. ’l‘hu dealt-r had guaranteed ii; to run for a life-time, and it had run down and utterly col- lapsed in just 5 minutes and 37 seconds. My husband is as steady as a dork. hbfi said drcamily. I A'l‘ HER MERCY. Marâ€"Mr. Goodrich says be totally disapproves of wunmn riding licycles. Maudâ€"Indeed ? May~And if there is one thing he dcspisr‘s it is sliirtwaists. Maudâ€"Nice mun. May-And hl' has the. queerth lot of fads and famine about what We should and shouldn't eat and read and Wear and do. and evr-rything. But he is richâ€"awfully rich! Maudâ€"llmv do you know he is? Mnyâ€"W’cll, \vo’ve talked together a "He got all the good looks of the good deal lately! family. You are too honest to contr.- dict me." "Some. people manage to get along very well without them." "You are very kind to say so." “Handsome is that handsome does!" “That's consoling. too." "Here. is Mr. Burrows." "I'll just speak to him as I mas. to avoid exciting his suspicions. I'll see you afterward." Rose watched the meeting between the. two men, and thought she felt the cool reserve with which Everett's frank advances were received. This manner of his-~30 easy. yet an earnest. which Maudâ€"May! You're not engaged? Mayâ€"“'hy. nol But I have. his range. ._ A GREAT MORAL LESSON. First Young Lady. indigmntlyâ€"HL- tie boy. don't you know it is wrong for you to steal those dear little blue- bird eggs? Don't you kw" that each of those dear litlle eggs would be a. dear little blue. bird? Second Young Lady. more indignant»- lyul'en! And don't you know that stuffed blue birds are. 25 cents apiece now. and getting scorn-r and sooner every year. you miserable little wretchi