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l0! 2!: “Come with me to a desert pool some clear, moonlight night when the shad- ows are deep and sharply cut and the moon herself in the dry, cloudless air looks like a ball. All is nearly as bright as day, only the light is silver, not gold. Sit down on that rock end yeah the thirsty animals as they drinkâ€"hairdo, rhinoceros, antelope, m; occasionally, it the water is large. lions too. But what has tright- ned the antelope and quagga that they throw their heads up for a second and hde away into the shadowe? The oth- a beast, too, are listening and now have the sides of the pond. Nothing but the inevitable, irrepressible jacks), that “min among wild things, remains in view. “As yet your dull human ears have caught no sound, but very soon the heavy tread and low, rumbling note of :- oncoming herd of elephants reach you. They are at the water. The mu- heve sat down with their tails night out behind them, but not an- other creature is to be seen. The king drinks. Not a sound is heard. He equine the water over his back, inakes the whole pool muddy and retires sol- emnly. leaving his subjects, who now gather round, to make the best of what he has fouled. “This is the king in the opinion or no '1? ..n ow African m Mt. Out 1 Monarch. km the Question. ‘Which b the king of beasts? ’ an oid African hunter can: 7 . I... Hints on now to Behsvo “en Accidents Happen. Accidents will happen. If one hap pens to spill something he ls unfortu- nate, but a ready, earnest apology to thohostess is all that he can do to rem- ‘ ly the (wileulty. A careful hostess pill acknowledge the apology and im- mediately change the subject. Thls story is told of a hostess at whose table a beautiful china cup was broken. "Never mind,” she said pleas- antly. “They break so easily. See!” And she crushed one in her hand. Her method was rather too elabo- rate. It would have been quite as sat- Istactory to the offender and far more genteei had she said: “I hope you have receiwd no injury. The cup doesn’t matter in the least.” It a morsel of food drops from the fork to the tablecloth do not attempt to remove it. If a guest drops a for'k or a spoon he should let it lie. The hostess will provide another. If anything distasteful be taken into the mouth it may be removed on the corner of the napkin. when it can be folded away or placed quietly on the plate. ‘ ‘ “ 7 LL- _-:.“Mn. ylu In“ It a bit of food falls on the waistcoat of a guest he should remove as much of it as he can quietly with the corner of his napkin. Damascus Swords. To the lovers of strange goods the bazaars of Damascus are far more alluring than those of Cairo or of Con- stantinople. The capacious chests of the merchants contain much that we would buy were our purses longer. Old embroideries of wonderful colors, dell- ate china, silks of many hues, swords w vâ€"â€"_v-' of cunning workmanship, all these he piled beside us on the floor. It is but seldom that a really good specimen of tho Damascus sword can be obtained, for the art of working and engraving In the Great Western Wheat neu. One square mile of Wheat. Ever see it? Transcontinental trains used to stop in the Smoky Hill valley of Kan- eu to allow passengers a view of such steel is dead. These swords were made of alter- nate layers of iron and steel, so finely tempered that the blade would bend to the hilt without breaking, with an edge so keen that no coat of mail could twist it, and a surface so highly pol- ished that when a Moslem wished to rearrange his turban he used his sword to! 3 looking glass. "! W wâ€"... a wonder. It realized ' all the travel- ers’ dreams of agricultural splendor. Hundreds such visions now mark the great grain area of the plains, but their beauty is none the less. Six hundred and forty acres of wealth! It shim- mered beneath the perfect opalescent blue‘of the sky, the tall straws bending with their weight of grain. Standing on the seat of the reaper one might see in the distance a glimmer of green pas- the Boston ll: Garnishâ€"I see I'll bet you had page to see hov Quizzerâ€"No, I It the nnblishers or .3an 1n- Lecture. A lecturer who had a very fine lec- ture on “The Decadence of Pure Eng- lish" gave his addréss before a wo- man’s club. At the close of the talk a very much overdressed woman of the “fuss and feathers” type came up to him and said: “I did enjoy your talk ever and ever so much, and I agree with you that the English language is decading awfully. Hardly no one talks Met nowadays, and the land only knows what the next generation will talk like it nothing ain’t done about it.” airâ€"es? and catch 'glimpses of rustling fields of corn, but here was the heart of menâ€"O. M. Harger in Scrib~ The Boston w and the Author. Garnishâ€"I see you have my novel. I’ll bet you had to look at the last page to see how it came out. Miss Quizzerâ€"No, I looked at the name of the publishers ou the title page to see how it came out, and even now I can’t understand how it was. ~ 4“; w- PAC} E THE DIN N ER TABLE. Weston Wheat Belt. l “navy- u. â€"_ E Middleton, in 1741, for the use of min. E ers. Two chains were stretched in a 1 straight line, steadied by ties from i the banks below, and the roadway for . foot passengers was supported by the ! chains. 1 The modern suspension system prac- 1 tlcally dates from 1816, when bridges, both over 100 feet in length, were suc- cessfully completed at Galashlels and Peebles.â€"London Standard. E M’mhfefy Heel-pm so’ tagged by their attention to busi- ness that they are next to worthless. They regard the average nodal func- going about to their wives. In case the poor wife succumbs to the strain they hunt around for a spinster or widowed sister or sister-in-lnw or other relative who will consent to take upon her shoulders this social side of the mat- ter. - 7 ALLAâ€" tyi- “A: for looking after a daughter, their duty is done when they’ve given carte blanche with a check book. An Englishman of high title often chaper- ons his motherless daughter during an entire season and from his knowledge of ineligible: is able to keep her well informed. How about the American papa? His only ammunition consists in an occasional rabid, blustery remark about the nincompOOp fortune hunt- ers who hover about the daughter of the house. As for sane, thoughtful counsel. he gives not a bit of it. Socie- ty is a game he got into without inten ‘â€" â€"A‘â€"-.- ‘A L; A” â€" -wâ€"w _- 9 tion or effort. an he utterly refuses to take any trouble about his fellow play- l -__A A. nunâ€"v ers; Eenwhis own daughters have to go it blind. AI I said before, what I0- ciety needs in society men.” They Were Con... In Peru In the Days .1 th- hm. Suspension bridges. some of them or considerable length, were common in Peru in the days of the Incas. They were formed of cables of twisted oslers passed over wooden supports and stretched from bank to bank, then Wrestling 1- One or the Most Popular Forms of Exercise. Wrestling is one of the most popular forms of athletic exercises in Germany, and it seems as if the heavy and mus- cular build of the Germans peculiarly adapts them for this kind of sport. _' The general public interprets the word “athlete” as meaning a wreStler, weight lifter or “strong man.” When the English style of athletics was in- troduced into Germany, it was termed “light athletics.” Wrestling is termed “heavy athletics.” In every town there are many clubs indulging in “heavy athletics,” and numerous pub- lic contests are arranged, in connection with which challenges to “all comers” are issued. Here one can often witness a pitched battle between science and brute powerâ€"see an “all comer” of stupendous build, probably a butcher, brewer or furniture remover, laid flat on both shoulder blades in the most ap- proved style by a little, wiry fellow as slippery as an eel. 0n the occasion of the world’s championships held in Ber- lin an open arena, roofed only in the center, where the wrestling took place, was erected, with tiers of seats for the public all around. Aspluck would have it, the weather proved boisterous and you shake cigarettes?" “Sure! She takes it wants: tub!!! Ld THE FIRST HENCHMEN. SUSPENSION BRIDGES. He didn't tip the waiter . ‘ A nontary cent. the waiter evened up tbs '09" By calling him “That mu" your mother know decided to [-3 #08 SALE OR TO RENT , FOR SALE.â€"-' FOR SALE, CHEAP.â€"A second hand comer Colbm saw mill outfit. I. E. WELDQNJ also number‘ Solicitor, Lindsay. " 28tf.‘ S: forsaleâ€"C D A 90 0' FOR SALE.â€"I.X.L. Dairy forsale, For further particulars, apply to Robt. Quibell, 52 Colborneâ€"st., west. Lindsay, Ont. â€"30â€"4. .~ FARM FOR SALhâ€"In Mariposa, miles from Woodville and same tanCe from Cannington ;. _50,._,,_a4 FOR SALEâ€"Ono New Challenge Separator, with good belts: Pea Pulley, up-to-date, 36 inch cylind- er, new teeth, all ready for work. One 14 h. p. Z. D. Engine, return tubular boiler, ,~ portable, in very good repair. Can be bought reason- ably. W. E. WELLS, Cambray, P.O.â€"30-4. -_â€"_â€"______â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"_â€"' UL, no" ocvvu, One 14 h. p. tubular boiler, - portable, in very‘ good repair. Can be bought reason- ably. W. E. WELLS, Cambray, P.O.â€"30-4. .vâ€"â€"., -v- _â€" FARM FOR SALE.â€"Lot 20, Con. 9, Opl, two miles east of Lindsay, 100 acres, 40 acres cleared salanco valuable tamarac buSh. 0n the premise: is a good frame Lam and good well. For further pa rticulars- apply to MRS. HUGH MORRISON l or L. V. O’CONNOR, Banister, Lindsay, P.0.â€"19. z. D. Engine. return FARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT:â€" 329 acres comprised of part lots 8, 9 and LO, cons. 4 and 5, Emily township, 4} miles trom Omemee. Good white brick house, with stone cellar; large frame barn and other outbuildings; two good wells and neverâ€"failing stream; soil clay loann. About 200 acres cleared, balance valuable timber and pas- ture land. Full particulars and termscan be had from MRS. J. B. McQUADE or R. J. GRANDY, Omemee, 0nt.â€"31â€"3. FARM FOR SALEâ€"200 acres farm for sale in Township of Eldon, at a bargain; 125 acres cleared and under cultivation; good cedar log house, kitchen and woodshed ; good frame barn With stone cellar; an- other stone wall 36x56 ready to build on, less than one mile from school; good grain market within two miles, 1; acres good bearing fruit trees ; two good wells. Rare opportunity to purchase a good and Two solid brick dwellings on Sus- For P31110113“ apply to Ho- "" “""""" "“""' """" " ' ' ' th 6 ' d sex -st.. north, 8 and 10 rooms,_ very LAUGHLIN 6c PEEL,” Baryisters, “Sn-'SgoMSEa‘Jgfifimiffio? irable locality. Price very reas- Lindsay.â€"-33â€"3. 7. - table and terms to suit_ purchaser. ,,_,_.__. .. SPECIAL Solid brick Widen“ -9" Peel‘St- FARM T0 79583-08711. mEYER"in his! north'; very desirable My ;-‘ best cultivation. Igcing lot 19, con, 1, mt: gnu ucxn'r'r FAMII,Y.EVAV value in town 1; modern conveniences. Ops. comprising 221,5 Ecru. 1661! unit ‘1 DB.“ " ‘fii‘ifiiut V reasonabe terms. abated. Large ric m » ‘ildll' 'I‘ ' ~' "“llll .. . gysouthwestmm of town neat res-0 End three barns. one with stone ' 36 Id!“ ,mJour a“ new and one ,m- and ; fibnndance Wt 34 x 52. Also fonr m Reine-her the Bgtesâ€"AUGL a! dame. mjm v M... d‘mm and other small (mitt; . m .w FARM FOR SALE.â€"East half Lot 9, Con. 14, Mariposa, containing 100 acre_s. The farm is situated. two miles from Woodville, on good road. Price and term; reasonable. Apply to girSELIZABETH CUR-1 “n '019 Dall‘vc )5 v.“ v w nearly all cleargafi‘i gobd séate of cultivation ; no buildings. .Qripg $1,700. Apply at this office.- BOWES, say.â€"31â€"4. Town Pmperty for Sale to Mrs. ELIZABETH CUR- Woodvilla P. 0 .â€"81-3. Real ESEâ€"ate Agent, Lind- FOR SALE.â€"A farm of 107 acres in the township of Eldon, immediate adjoining the village of Wood- ville. Buildings up-to-date. This is one of the best properties in the ' county. ‘For further particulars nnnlv tn thfi owner. MB. JAMES FARM FOR SALEâ€"$7,500 will buy 330 acre farm in good locality, 200 acres plow land, balance pas-i ture and bush. , Good dwelling and outbuildings. Apply at this office.â€"31â€"tf. FOR SALEâ€"100 acre farm for sale, 3} miles west of Little Britain, south half of lot 7, con. 5, Mari- posa; about 80 acres cleared, the rest in good bush. On the farm v-v ~-__i, corner Colbournc and Cambridge-eta aléo number of lots on Cambridge- st for sale. Terms to suit purchasâ€" er., Also comfortable residence for rent in central locality. Easy terms, Apply to G. A. GORDAN, William-st“ Over Bell Telephone Exchange.â€"32-tf. apply to the owner. m. cm.) STUART, Woodville. P.0., or to MOORE , JACKSON, Solicitors, are a. new frame house, good barn with stone wall under, new pig- pen and new driving house. There is a good young orchard, also two Wells. Possession to plough after harvest. Apply to R. SMITH, Little Britainâ€"304. ATM TO RENT.â€"Part of lot 26. of. the 7th concessionof the town- ship of Ops, containing 75 acres. ’ Gopd orchard; good modern frame and home Stable. A very desirable Prom ty at 8 133303131313 rental. For particulars apply to Ho- LAUGHLIN a; PEEL,“ Barrister'. BLACK WATCH F The Band of the "Black Watch.” (the famous 4.213 the Exhibition b permission of has Graexous Mme; 'Reximeni and '51 ploy three concerts duly throng THE RELIEF OF H O I I ( 75¢ waded: o-mxhta dnsplay ever seen in the Grand Stand gen emig with hundreds of per! gem pyrotechnic eetting, and named by the pipers .-â€"14.â€"tf. The Watson residence. COOK OR HOUSEM'AII) WANTED. --Apply to Mrs. (Judge) Dean, Glenelg~st.,â€"32-2. The undersigned have decided to charge $1.10 per hour for threshing this season, on account of the. high rate of wages demanded for help. P. PERRIN, E. DUNN, MUTE VANTEDâ€"Dining Room Waitress and Chambcrmaid. Apply at BENSON HOUSE.â€"24â€"Lf. FARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT.â€" West half lot 10, con. 9, Eldon, containing 50 acres; about two miles north of Hartley. Comfort- able frame house, barn with good stone stables, also orchard. Apply to JOHN GILCHRIST, Hartley P.0.â€"â€"33â€"3. staie salary. E. E. SHARPE, Secretary.â€"32-3. Mac: run attractions than even Largest and finest exhibits of Canaglian : ““3. etc” up. ever “own. New buildmgs, - I Smmfim mgourstm onngcn a-” “W the Huesâ€"AUGUST 29m to . 5: Exhibition fig legimcai all u '- a I904 TORONTO, ONT. AUGUST 29m to SEPTEMBER [2th Notice to Farmers THEEEElEEâ€"OF LUCKNOW BLACK WATCH BAND [C lUn -‘ - "in hit leap from a bicyc a1 acroba TILY. «odd-famous acri ‘ 3D BEARS; ADJIE'S TROUP 01‘ w- in the world, and many other a 39-! Station Agent for particulars. ‘â€"| ”3:41:11 xpanufacturcs. agn nnldmgs, Improved facilitncs W§RDER, AUGUST 13m, 1 â€"WANTED.-An expericx on skirts and waists for trade. Apply to MRS. 1’} PER, 3 York-st, north. â€"WANTED.â€" Dressmakers skirt and waist hands. (1 es. Apply at ofl‘xce of 1 Flavelles Limited.-â€"32-2. We have a position open 10f 800d man in each locality, loo travelling, at $840 a year and c ”$2.50 per day tacking up cards and generally advertising: 8 Discovery. No experience m-ccs Write for particulars. SALES 1 ICINAL 00., London Ont. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2711 R. James, auctioneer, on of Live stock, buggies. household furniture and : AUGUST, 25, 0;; the premises of I‘ Oakwood. Sale at ( H. Lennon, auctioneer, Furniture, etc.. the prop Hyfield, Kirkiicld. Sal o’clock. p.m. Usual tor b. rare chance for hm Hyfield is leaving Ki: in Canada will be 1 peg-gamers. brilliant new: ofthc “Black W: MEN WANTED agricultural P .iucs and 8703' 190-1-B.V “'RIC -. “TN ;0h}S. A 311 I’RED PEP- as a New both 101d one These rolling st anteed by Compan per cent 3 are ofl'ere Bond: through ‘ «my-w um um 18 Ton W01 liar; Buy ‘ BAKII CREA! BAKE SPICE ESSEE these I you 00 own I ship 1