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Sééééfi €(€€(Q€€Q€Q€€(€(@ About the ....lieusc omoaaoooo>>>e>saeois .' BEDS AND BEDDING. Nothing is more conducive to sleep than a neatly made bed, with snow-white sheets and pillows that give forth the faint old-time frag- rance of lavender. There are two good rules on the proper position of a bed. It should never be placed» against the wall. where there is often an imperceptâ€" ible dampness. It should never stand in a recess or corner where there is not a constant circulation of fresh air. Dull headaches in the morning can nearly always be traced to sleep- ing in a bed far from a window. All sorts of coverlets are now used for beds, but the plain, snowâ€"white oountel‘pane looks cool and restful in summer. Bedspreads of dotted Swiss or net are also appropriate if used over a foundation. rl‘he net for this purpose should be of coarse mesh and large enough when spread ‘over the bed to clear the floor on three sides. Flounces of heavy Russian lace about four or five inches wide may be used for an edge. Many good house- wives think a while coverlct cold looking and less picturesque than one in color. Blankets are always preferable to quilts and comfortables, excepting those of soft down. Blankets, of course, can be washed, but frail wo- men find them heavier and not so warm as 'down comfortables. All authorities, however, agree in: conâ€" demning that favorite of past days, the crazy quilt,” and most of the other old-fashioned quilts. Alâ€" though blankets are undoubtedly bet- ter than ordinary comfortables, a large number of houseâ€"keepers feel that their means will not permit them to use blankets exclusively, and therefore they add to their bedding comfortables, which are cheap and warm. Certainly some of the simple homeâ€"made comfortables in cheese- cloth of delicate tints look clean- and pretty in country cottages. Most housewives imagine that linen is the. ideal material for sheets, but several household authorities considâ€" er ft inferior to a good quality of cotton for this purpose. Linen is cold am "slippery." It is not more appropriate for sheets than it is for body wear, owing to its non-absorb- ent quality. The wrinkles in linen sheets are harder to smooth out than those in cotton. and, in addition, keep a bed from looking fresh. Linen, however, is at its best when used for tablecloths and napery. For all such purposes it is the ideal ma- terial. Mattresses are difficult to clean, and even some work to brush proper- ly, owing to tho creases around the upholsterer's buttons. If they are not constantly and completely coverâ€" ed by protectors the dust will graduâ€" ally enter every crease. One piece of unbleached cotton sheeting should be. stretched over the entire mattress. The end of the sheeting should first be pinned to the top of the mattress, the rest drawn down to the foot, under the under mattress, and again to the top, where the upper and under ends should be neatly basted toâ€"gethe‘r. After all wrinkles are smoothed out, the edges of the sheetâ€" ing along the sides of the mattress are roughly basted together. There should be two protectors for every mattress, so that when one is in the was-h the other can take its place. When there is illness in the family some housewives use, in addition, thick comforters of unbleached cot- ton, which can be easily washed. Pilâ€" lows and bolsters are often covered with cheap cotton or calico to pro- tect the ticking. , When airing a bed, place two chairs at the foot, about two or three feet away; then draw the bed- clothes over them, leaving the matâ€" tress bare, or if you prefer, place the bedding on separate chairs. A certain. very particular housekeeper arranged two strong hooks in every one of the bedrooms in inconspicu- ous corners opposite each other, and about flve feet from the floor. In the morning she stretched a line from hook to hook and hung the bed- dinag over it to air for about two hours. . 3999.939?) .9 l a b.â€" SELEC’I‘ED RECIPES. Strawberry Frittersâ€"Crush one pint of fresh strwaberrics and drain off the juice. l‘eat up the yolks of two eggs, add one tablespoonful of sugar, one-half a cupful of milk, enough flour to make a stiff batter, ,.._._....~.- '8 and strength by regular treat~ ment with Scott’s Emulsion should continue the treatment in hot weather: smaller dose and a little cool milk wlth It will do away wlth any objection which is attached to fatty pro- ducts during the season. Sand for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, Toronto, ‘ 5°C. in] “Loo; all druggists. heated Ontario. Those who are gaining flesh i l l l WWW into which one teaspoonful of baking ATHLETIC SPORTS IN INDIA. powder has been sifted, then stir in carefully the strawberry pulp. and, The last of all, the beaten whites of the eggs- Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat and fry 8. golden brown. Serve with a sauce made from the juice. Natives Play Football 1n Their Bare Feet. As is only to be expected, considâ€" ering their national diet. (curri-bhat), Banana Fritters._cut the bananaslthe physique of the natives of India into lengthwise pieces, place them in a dish and cover with sugar and a little lemon juice. Make a plain frit- ter batter, dip the banana into it and fry in hot fat. Serve with sauce. Pineapple Frittersâ€"Slice the pin-e- apple into quarterâ€"inch Slices, then cut into halves or Quarters, cover with sugar, and let stand about an hour. Dip each piece into fl‘itter batter, fry in deep fat. Serve with sauce. Teach li‘rittcrs.â€"â€"-Ilemove the. peach- es carefully from the can, keeping their shape as well as possible; drain from the juice, (lip each half into batter, and fry in hot fat. Potted 'l“ish.-â€"â€"l"rom such cold fish as is on hand remove skin and bones, chop line, then pound it to a paste. For each cupful of this paste allow one-quarter of a teaspoonful of made custard. a dash of cayenne, one tea- spoonful of butter. Melt the butter and incorporate it with the season- ings; if quite dry add a, little more butter. Pack solidly in small jars. and when cold cover the top of each with a quarter of an inch layer of melted butter. 1f put away in a cold place this will keep for several weeks. Cocoanut Custard Pierâ€"Scam one cupful of milk, add one tablespoonâ€" ful of corn starch mixed with two tablespoonfuls of sugar and sufficient cold milk to make a smooth paste. Stir until thickened, Simmer for five minutes, set aside until partly coolâ€" ed. Add three well-beaten eggs, one cupful of cold milk, two more table- spoonfuls of sugar, one heaping cup- ful of freshly grated cocoanut and one tablespoonful of vanilla. I’Our into a deep pie-dish lined with paste, bake in a moderate oven until set' in the middle. Crystallized Orange and Lemon I’eel.â€"-'l‘hese peels may be cooked in the same kettle and still hold their own- flavor. Collect the pool by placâ€" ing the pieces in nild salt and water until the desired quantity is secured, then make thin sticks, and placing in cold water, boil. As soon as the water tastes salty and bitter change, and repeat with cold water again. When clear, make a thick syrup, and boil down until the syrup is entirely gone. Turn on plates and When half dry roll in granulated sugar. This confection will, if placed in boxes, keep for some time. partly dry. SCRUBBING S . Some one has included among the lost arts. The materials needed are tWo pieces of house flannel, tw0 pails warm. water, soap, knecler, scrubbing brush, and sand. .. Remove all dust. with a long handâ€" led hair broom. Kneel on a kneeler of cocoanut fibre or on a piece of old carpet; dip one flannel in the water, and, commencing as far from the door as possible, wash the floor as widely as can be comfortably reached. Sprinkle the wet part with a little sand, rul: soap on the scrubbing brush, and thoroughly scrub the way of the grain. Rinse out the flannel to get rid of the soap and rinse oil the soil from the scrubbed part. Rinse again this time wringing the flannel out of the clean pail of water. Now wring the flannel tightly and rub the clean part of the floor, thus drying it a little. Lastly, rub this part with a dry cloth to get it as dry as possible, and coutinuing in this way until- the whole floor is clean. 01d garments can woll be used for floor cloth-s. Win-(lows and doors should be left 01.en so that the swift. drying, as Wood in '(lrying slowly is apy to discolor. For the same reason choose a fine day if posâ€" sible. The water must be changed freâ€" quently, for soiled water cannot pro- duce (lean boards. The wood must be scrubbed the way of the grain in order that the bristles of the brush may penetrate into every crevice and bring out the soil. By brushing across the grain the bristles simply run over and not into the pores. llinsing is most essential to insure cleanliness. ing. along draft may help Do not dry before rinsâ€" .__._.+_._.__. KING '53 OLD HORSES . One of the King's horses whose margin of utility was reached was put to death in the. stables at Buck- ingham Palace recently. A specially constructed mask was adjusted, and by means of it a powerful dose of ,chloroform Was administered. In a Efew minutes the animal had died a. lpainless death. It is one of the EKing's rules that no horse which has been in his service shall leave it inxcept through the gate of death. He idcclines to allow any animal to film disposed of in a, way which Would ilcave its future treatment a matter of uncertainty. The royal horses, libervforn. are kept until they are no :longer fit for their duties, and than they are put. out of existence in the most merciful and expeditious man- ner possible. Many men try to find the deserv- ing poor by looking in a mirror. will not compare with an English- man's, though they possess a lithe- ness of form and quickness of eye that we lack, and which makes them among the finest gymnasts and jugâ€" glers in the world. Such perfect balâ€" ancing powers have they that even supposing them bereft of the tenaci~ ous grasp of foot possessed by all barefooied races, there would be still left much to admire in their skill. No contort-ion seems too difficult for them, no bar .too slight or smooth to be negotiator]. no height can try their nerves, and no standing ground appears too small. Even a slip is of little consequence to such clever tunnblcrs: they seem to have all the climbing powers of a cat. As runâ€" ners their staying powers are most wonderful; a dakwallah deems the taSk of running twenty miles a more trifle. It is strange that in games pure and simple they do not display the same excellence, though the cricket of the Pars'ces is meritorious. Of other native pastimes, the one which may cause the most surprise is football. as it seems essential a game fitted for northern climates only. Yet it is not merely played, but playch rather extensively, consider- ing its somewhat recent introduction into the country. Its growing po- pularity is still more surprising on account of the hard nature of the ground and the heat of the atmosâ€" phere, conditions which scarcely favâ€" or either the playing or players. Asâ€" sociation, the game more adapted to the Indian climate, is the code in general use. The usual rules and regulations are in force, but the naâ€" tives play barefooted. I-Iow amazâ€" ing! Imagine for a moment playing against. opponents wearing boots, and yet this is a common occurrence with these people. As footballers they are fairly fast, and have plenty of nerve, but at present they do not quite understand the passing game. Ilowever, combination, which is the root of success, is beginning to dawn upon them, though unfortunately, their lack of muscular stamina would tell against them if ever they should chance to encounter an English team of professionals. Some native playâ€" ers are individually really good, very speedy, very keen, and, What is more important, they pass well, and seem to realize the scientific side of the game. As yet these are few and far ‘betWCen; the kickâ€"mulâ€"rush game, in- termingled with dribbling, is more common. Still their progress has been remarkable, and with European influcnce the rest may come. __.___..+__.g_- RHEUMATIC PAINS. .â€"_.. Driven Out of the System by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. “My life was absolutely made miserable by rheumatism, says Mr. Geo. F. Ililpert, of West River, Sheet Harbor, N.S. “I am employed eVery spring as a river driver, and in con- sequence am exposed to all sorts of weather and exposure in the cold waâ€" ter. A few years ago while engaged at my work I was seized with the most acute pains in my back and joints, I became almost a cripple and could scarcely move about. I had medical aid, but it did not help me. Then I began taking a remedy alleged to be a cure for rheumatism, and I used ten dollars worth, but derived absolutely no benefit. The constant suffering I was in began to tell on my hitherto strong constitu- tion and I became so badly run down that I despaired of ever being in good health again. Then a friend called my attention to Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, and although somewhat skeptical I decided to try them. I had only used a few boxes when I began to feel better, and after I had used something over a dozen boxes I was again in good health. Every twinge of the trouble had left me, and although I babe been subject to much exposures since, I have not, had a twinge of the 0H pain. I can honestly say that. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills cured me after other expensive treatment had failed.” Rheumatism was rooted in Mr. Hilpert’s blood. The cold, and the wet and the exposure only started the pain going. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills cured because they drove the poisonous uric acid out of the blood and filled the veins with that new, rich blood that no disease can re- sist. These pills actually make new blood, and that is why they cure common ailments like rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, anaemia, indich- tion, headaches and backaches, kid- ney and liver troubles, and nervous troubles such as neuralgia, St. Vitus dance and paralysis. And it is this same way that they cure the irreguâ€" larities and secret troubles of women and growing girls. No other mediâ€" cine can do this, and ailing people will save money and speedily get; good health by taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills at once. But you must. get the genuine with the full name, Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People, on the wrapper around each box. Sold by all medicine dealers or sent by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2.50, by writing the Dr. Williams’ Medicine (30., Brockville, Out. ..__.._._._+ SATISFIED. m Artificiall as sin- You use ‘ - colored and adultorated teas of China and Japan or TEA 9 Black, Mined or Green. field only in sealed lead packets "Jaw... Ithflllltlll â€"- HE CAUGHT MANY A THIEF RED-mNDED. Farms Run By Ilaâ€"Calculating Machine Has Worked Wonders. Some distance from Sold in nativepurity and deliciousnoss By all Grocers. HIGHEST AWARD ST. LOUlS, x904. “Am-row. . . metals are welded into continuous lines of a mile or so long by thi: method, and many of the rims 0‘ wheels for motorâ€"cars and similar vehicles are being ELECTRIC A LLY VVELDED . George Maxwell, one of the most successful speculators on the Board of Trade at Chicago, was robbed literally by electricity. One evening New York while in his office the telephone bell there is a farm which is run entirer rang, and, in reply to his “llullo,” by electricity. 0. complete electric plant, and lhis produces the current for lighting and} heating as well as for supplying the power for other operations connected with the farm. The farm land ob- tains its power from a large stream on which are two falls, on 60 feet! and the other 160 feet high. The rush of the falling water turns huge wheels which are connected to a motor of immense horsepower, which runs several smaller ones. One mo- tor of ten horse-power works a mow- ing machine, another a threshing machine, and a third a circular saw for cutting logs. The churns and other appliances in the farm dairy are all run by electricty, and the farm itself is lighted by several huge arc lamps says Pearson’s Weekly. Another farm, situated in Western Canada, saves about $2,500 every year by using electricity FOR MANUAL LABOR. Mowing machines, chaf‘l cutters, ploughs, barrows, reaping machines, and the like are run by an electric current. The farmhouse is brilliantly lighted, and the kitchen supplied with an electricallyâ€"heated range, while in the laundry the flatâ€"irons are heated by electricity. The Americans were the first to utilise electricity as a. burglar-- catcher. 'A well-known professor of Chicago, attached to 0110 of the uni-- versities, discovered that any money he left in the pockets of his overcoat, that. Was hung up in a lobby during lecture hours, seemed to disappcar mysteriously. One day he arranged wires that carried a generous current inside the pocket. of his coat, and this brought the thief to a realising sense cf iniquity. The appropriatar of other men's goods inserted his hand, and the electricity gave such a twinge that he yelled vigorâ€" ously, and was caught literally redâ€" harded. " PILFERERâ€"PROOF MUSEUM. The professor’s little dodge result- ed in an effective system of protec- tion being applied successfully to sevâ€" eral museums in 'America and‘ Eng- land. Wires, COllVeying an electric cu1rent, were run underneath the lid of each case containing valuable ar- ticles. If the cover was lifted or disâ€" turbed in any way an alarm was inâ€" stantly transmitted to the office of an attendant or night watchman, and several electric gongs wore sounded simultaneously. Four mus- eum-pilferers were captured in one month in this way. Electric burglar alarms are very common nowadays, and there is hardly a public institution or pala- tial residence in the kingdom that is not fitted with one or two of them. Several of our best orchards are surrounded by a net of fine wire mesh, six to eight feet high, with a couple of copper wires, some dis- tanco apart, stretched along the Map of it. Every night a strong current is switched into these, carrying 01cm tricity right throngh the wireâ€"mesh, making it a perfect terror to thieves, and others of that ilk. . The popularity of the electrical cal- culating machine is daily increasing. Those who are using it declare tlmtl it is'three times as simple as the en‘- culating machine which works by hand. The latter machine, byâ€"tlu-- way, became an essentiality in the world of science long since, and al- most every life insurance and. Gov- ernment office in Great Britain has one in use. EIG HT OF THE MACHINES were placed in the accountant/s de partmeut of the Bank of England some years ago, and proved an im- mediate success. Mr. Joseph Chum berlain introduced the invention into the House of Commons, where it has been found an invaluable assistant in drawing up statistics. Whether the electiical calculator will oust the mechanical one, remains to be seen. Dr. Hammond, a Washington phy-, sicinn, has found that sleep can be‘ induced by sending a mild electric current through the sympathetic nerves of the spinal column of the brain, and he has placed upon the market a small battery, of his own design, for” the benefit of those whose OVerw'rOUght nerves force them to discover some reliable method of ViSitor_‘lylmtv "0” 3.019 04 “r0 50”" producing sleep artil-cially. tence? Metal can now be welded by elecâ€". illlJ.‘ The owner has set up, a masculine voice, rough and rasping isaid: “I’m Thomas Jefferson Odell, the glamous burglar. I and two of my ifriends have gained access to your :house. The cook, the chambermaid, land your wife'are lying here in the T drawing-room, gagged and bound. We ihave disposed of the black coach- 'man, and. some bundles of rag and straw, soaked in petroleum, have been jpdiciously distributed about the house ready to be ignited.” “You scoundrell" shouted the iagonised Maxwell. ‘ “Don’t speak so louc, was the ,calm retort, "you’ll smother the in« :strument‘! Now listen to me. I need 'a little loan of $10,000 cash. It is ’now 53.30 o‘clock. "At this very moâ€" lment my confederate has entered 'your office to receive the money. illefuse to pay it him, and your house will be burnt to the ground with your wife and servants in it." ROBBED OF $10,000. Mr. Maxwell, turning round, saw a in the height -f 9’ §stranger dressed fashion before him. i “I- have called to collect a little Odell,"- lmatter of $10,000 for Mr. isaid the visitor. i Mr. Maxwell, without a word, went. lto his safe and handed the stranger ;two packets containing $10,000 in 'notes. Then Odell's confederate lstepped to the telephone and said: I "I have the money. Free Mrs. llllaxwell and the servants, and leave the house as you found it." ‘ Then he strode out of the office with the grandeur of a Spanish hidal- go. When Mr. Maxwell arrived home 11.: found his wife as calm as possible. and after he had finished the recital of his adventure. he was told by his wife that nothing had happened in the house as he described, but a wellâ€"dressed man, ca‘ling himself Odell, had called some time before and stating that he was a business friend of Mr. Maxwell’s, asked per- mission to use the telephone to send him an important message. This permission was given him, and. after using the 'phone for a. short time he left the house. Maxwell, discovering how he had been sold, rushed to the police, and although they put the smartest de- tectiVes in the service on the case, they failed to capture the clove; Odell and his confederate. ._ _.__+.__. -_.._ A MOTHER’S PRAISE. In every part of Canada you will find mothers who speak in the highâ€" est praise of Baby's Own Tablets. Among these is Mrs. Jas. H. 1~Ionkle, Beamsville, Ontario, who sayszâ€"“I have used Baby’s O\vn Tablets for 'over three years and I would not be without them. They have done more ,for my children than any medicine I ,have ever used. My little girl, new {four years old was alvmys troubled with indigestion and constipation, and although other medicines helped her temporarily, Baby's Own Tablets were the: thing needed to cure her. 1 also gave the tablets to my baby from time to time since she was two days old, llike a charm. She is now two years ‘old and a more healthy child would lbe hard to find. The Tablets are cerâ€" tninly a‘ life-saver." These Tablets cure all minor ailments of infants {and young children. They contain no poisoning soothing stuff, and there is no danger of giving an overâ€"dose as there is with liquid medicine. Sold by all druggists or ,sent by mail at 25 cents a. box by ’writing The Dr. Williams’ Medicine 00., llrockville, Ont. Wu 1 YOUTHFUL BEAUTY. If you wish to be young looking land happy, adopt as your principle in life never to expect. too much of l people. 'A large amount of worry and trouble arises from our too great expectations of others. We {expect too much of our children; they Vlnust be gifted, beautiful, obedient, ilittle compendiums of all the viltucs, ‘and if they are not this we think ‘bitter things and sew wrinkles and Egray hair for ourselves. We expecl 'too much of our friends, and ill na- ,ture is the result of the disappoint- :ments encountered. The housekeeper zdevelops‘ into n‘ domestic pessimist Prisonerâ€"Yes, thank heaven! I hate tricity, and no eye could tell where.‘ Who (1003 not find the orderliness and moving! â€"‘ My - l - . r”. a... .. ..~ » ' .u... 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