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Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty ajid Law; No Favors Win us and no Fear Shall Awe." M'HENRY. ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1897 PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY -jr. VAN SLYEEr f . " EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE IN THE NICHOLS BLOCK Two Doore North of Perry & Qwen'a 3 tore, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year (inadvance)....... *1 If Not Paid within Three Montho...;.... 2 . Subscription* received, for three or six months in the same proportion. SCO 10 00 16 00 80 00 60 00 10000 - RATES OF ADVERTISING: We announce liberal rates for advertising in the PLAINDEALEB, and endeavor to state them so plainly that they will be readily un- derstood. They are ns follows: 1 lnoh one year 2 Inches one year - 3 Inches one year - H Column one year • % Ooiumn one year- - 1 Column one year - One inca means the measurement of one inoh down the column,single column width. Yearly advertisers, at theabove the privilege of ohanging as often as they •noose, without extra charge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having standing cards) will be entitled to insertion of local notioeB at the rato of 6 cents per line eaoh week. All others will be charged 10 cents p%r line tne llrst week, and 6 cents per line for eaoh subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged at the rate of 10 centB per line, (nonpareil type, same as this is set in) tne llrst issue, and 6 cents per line for subsequent iBSuee. Thus, an inoh advertisement will oost $L0u for one week, *1.50 for two weeks, §a.uo for three weeka, and so on. The P^AIMDEALEB will be liberal In giving •ditoriaj notioes, but, as a businesb rule, it will require a suitable fee from everybody seeking tne use of its oolumns tor peouniary gain. 49-All Foreign Advertising: ̂ payable quarterly, in advance, These terms will be stiictly adhered to. BUSINESS OAKDS. O. H. GILLMOllE, TTORKEY. Piobate work a specialty. L Office in Kenual Lloiji, Wooaslock, III. , KNIGHT & BROWN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. 100 Washington Street, CHICAGO. ILL. FRANK L. SHEPARD, COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Suite 80--132 Cla.k St., Chicago. o. P. BARNES, ATTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor, Collections ia specialty. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. FUANK R. JACKMAN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Prompt an 1 careful attention t'» til mat­ ters left In my hands. Money to loan, Offloe in Hoy Blo« k, Wcoastock, 1:1. Telephone- office, 65, residence, 69. 35yl O. H. TEGERS, M, D- PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, MoHenry Ills. Office at Reeldenoe. JOS, L. ABT, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCDLIST, Office in Nichols Block, over Plaindealer Office. McHenry Telephone No i DR. BAECHLER, DENTIST. Plato Work, and everything per­ tain I ng_to_Oonti stry. Parties from a distance should drop a card a day or two belore coming. Office. MoHenry. DR. A. E. AURINGER, PHYSICIAN ANDSURGEON. Office in the Stroner building, one door wett of A. P. BaerT«rstbre, West McHenry, 111: Residence, house formerly occupied by Dr. Osborne, All professional ealls promptly at- tended to JOHN P. SMITH, Watchmaker & Jeweler MCHENRY. ILLINOIS. A FINE stook of Clocks, Watches and Jew­elry always on hand. Special attention given to repairing fine watehes. Give me * °Rl1, JOHN P- SMITH. W. A. CRSSTY, Justice of the Peace. WEST MoHENRY, ILL. Special Attention paid to Collections. H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General In­ surance Agent. Including Accident and Life Insurance. WEST MOHENBY, III. W. P. ST. CLAIR, Justiceot the Peace and Notary Public heal Estate and Insurance. NUNDA, III.! A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler No. 126 State Street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairing Fine Watches an i Chronometers. ' 49- A Full Assortment ot Goods in hia line. A PROMINENT LAWYER. Of Greenville, 111., Mr. C. E. Cook, writes, "I have been troubled with billiousness, sick headache, sour stomach, constipa­ tion, etc., for several years. I sought long and tried many > eraedies, but was disappointed until I tried Syrup Pepsin. I can cheerfully recommend it to any suf­ fering from above complaints." J. A. Story, McHenry. . Who can think of some simple thing to patent? Wanted--An Idela Dr. Walter C. Besley, DENTIST WEST McHENRV, Office a» Geo. W. BeeltffB I Drug Store, | Examination* free MILO J. L, HOWE, PIANO & ORGAN ) „ -- Tuner & Repairer, f McHenry. All:Orders Promptly Attended to, ' ' C. F. BOLEY. Prourielor of McHenry Brewery, McHENBY, ILL. f Always on Band with the ' i Best Beer. A. C. SPURLING, Veterinary - Surgeon, West MoHenry, 111. Special attention given to the treat­ ment of COWF. Office at residence on Waukegan street, one door east of botel Park. West Side Livery, FEED AND 8ALE STABLES. E. J. HANLY, Prop'r. WEST MCHENRY, ILL. First class rigs, with or without drivers, furnished at reasonable rates- Parties taken tt and from the Lukes In Easy Rigs, and prompt connection made with all trains. Our Rigs will be kept in first class shape, and we shall spare no pains to please our cue tomers at all times, Give us a call, E J. HANLY, West McHenry, 111,, Aug. 15, 18»6. Doited SteJaMHai Apey W. H. COWLIN. WOODSTOCK, ILL. Prosecutes all classes and 'kinds of claims against the United St+tee for ex-soldiers, th«ir wives, dependent relatives, or heirs. A specialty is made in prosecuting old anl re­ jected claims, All communications promptly answered it postage stamps are enclosed for reply. WM. H'COtfLIN, Office at residence Madison St., Telephone No. 23. Woodstock. JOHN J. BUOH, Restaurant-- -- ^Boarding HQUse> Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, Board by 'the Day or Week at Reasonable rates. A MICE LINK OF Row BOATS AT MY LANDING. for rent by the hour or day, at reasonable rates. Pure WlneB, Liquors and Chotoe Cigars always on hand. •srFreshLaeer Beer constantly on draught Good Stabling for Horses. IPER&Y ft OWEH, Bankers. MoHENRY; ILLINOIS. This Bank receives deposits, buyi and sells Foreign and Domestic Ex ehange, and does a General Banking Business We endeavor to do all business en­ trusted to our care in a manner and upon terms entirely satisfactory to our customers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. MONEY TO LOAN; On Heal Estate and other first class security. Special attention giver, to to- lections % INSURANCE In lirst Class Companies at the Lowest Bates, Tours Be ivectfuly , PERRY & OWEN. Notary Public A. ENGKLN S (Saloon AND < Restaurant, MOHEWRY, ILL. Wholesaleiand'Retail Agent for SCUL.ITZ Hilwaotee Brewii Co.'s Beer. THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, irom a Snitz Glass to a hun<ii-id barrels. Orders by tc a promptly attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fine Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wines, Cigars, Etc." I buy none but the best and sell at reasonable prices. N. B. ROBINSON & GO'S A1© Ac Porter, by tine )Keg and on Draught, Call and see me and I will use you well. ANTONY ENGELN. McRenry, III.. 1896. !_* city. All goods delivered to any part of the Sole Agency for the Celebrated POLAR STAR Fancy Flour! Manufactured at New Prague, Minn., Mills, are located in the finest hard wheat country. Are supplied with most modern machinery. The Fancy" i£ hilly warranted and guarantee The choicest in the market. Bought in car lota only and sold on lowest pos- sibletermsby SIMON STOFFEL, WEST MellENRY, ILL. Always in stock at Volo, 111., by E. RICHARDSON, JOHN ROSING JOHN RICHARDSON. SMOKERS! When io Waut of a Good Clear! CALL AT " mmmm ERGS, ' Cigar and THE OLD RELIABLE Tobacco Dealers. OUR SPECIALTIES: Our Monogram, 10c. Barbian'sBest hand made 5c The best cigars made. Sold by all local dealers. Buy Saved is Money Earned. J.D.LODTZJr. Merchant Tailor. Has just received hip fall samples, direct from the manufacturers, and can Save you from $2.50 to $4.00 On every suit. In short will save you the profit usually paid to middlemen Every suit he turns out is first class and a fit; warranted. Suits, $16 00 *nd upwards. Pants, from $3.50 to $4. Strictly hand made and guaranteed in every particular. Gents' Furnishing Goods. Am now offering ray entire stock of Gents' Furnishing Goods, consisting of Neiktics, Collars, Cuffs, and Shirts of the very latest styles. At from 10 to 40 per cent below cost, as I wish to close them out. Come and inspect my goods. I can save you dollars and cents. Very Respectfully, J. D. LODTZ. Jr. Barbian Bro.'a Block, McHenry. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, Artists' Materials. PAINTING, GRAINING, KALSOMINING1 SIGN WRITING, ETC. Done on short notice, and cheap as good work ran be done. WALL PAPER I At greatly Red uced Rates, to close cut Spring stock. E. B. PERKINS*. McHenry, June 30,1897. SUMMER Horse Goods! CUS CARLSON, At his 'Harness Shop, near the Red Bridge, has just received a fine line of Summer Horse Goods, consisting of Fly Nets, Lap Robes, Slimmer Blankets, &c. To which he invites the attention of the public. He will guarantee to please you in quality, price and style. ALSO, A FINE STOCK OF SINGLE & DOUBLE ABNESS Which will be sold cheaper than the same goods can be bought elsewhere and war­ ranted as represented. REPAIRING Promptly Attended to. Do not fail to call at once and get the benefit of our bargains. CUS CARLSON. McHenry, 111., Jane 27, 1897. A NEW DEAL IN McHENRY I THIS IS TO INVITE THE LOVERS OF -FINE TEAS --- r To call at theStore, or send for sample of Cored and Packed far me in Japan SINCE THE 1ST OF MAY, 1897. These Teas are new and fragrant, and guaranteed to give satisfaction, or pur­ chasers are at liberty to return them and their money will be cheerfully refunded. These Teas will also be on sale AT GILBERT BROS,' Opposite the Bishop Mills. The usual full and complete stock of Foreign and Domestic Green and Dried Fruits, Fancy and Staple Groceries and Provisions. Of the usual fiue qualities, alwiys in stock at the Old Stand, near the Depot, by the same Old Uncle, 16 to 1. BEN. GILBERT. West McHenry, Aug. 3,1897. MRS. C. B. MURPHY, DFALKK IN FRUITS,: CONFECTIONERY, Bakery Supplies Etc. Kelter Block! -- McHENRY. AH kinds of Fruits, in' their season. Bakery Supplies, fresh every day. I6T" Choice Confectionery, etc., always on hand. I can also show you a fine of Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Such as Laces, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, etc. Prices Reasonable. Call and look over my stock. . MRS. C. B. MURPHY. McHenry, III, August, 1897. CONSOLIDATED Field Fencing Is made in 16 different styles, and is guaranteed to turn all kinds of stock. Nothing but Large, Galvanized Wire, of tffe Best Bessemer Steel used in its construotion. A FENCE TP AT ALWAYS KEEPS ITS SHAPE. Crimp and Joint. SW The hlrpc joint nt enrh :ntfrsrction of tho wivep makes nn u<!jiw table fence and prevents may wires from bending. The orimp in the strand wire pmvi es f >r expan­ sion and cf.ntr .ct lon an<) prevents stay w re from moving out of place. Consolidated Steel and Wire Co, Chicago. Those wishing a fence will do well to see this fence and get our prices before buying elsewherei Call on or address E. H. THOMPSON, WEST MCHENRY, III. Agent for McHenry and West Half of aVe County. of Spirits so common in summer-time, accompanied by loss of energy, lack of thought-power, means a deficient supply of nourish­ ment. The vital force is lost. It isn't a question of muscle and sinew, but of resistance and endurance. At any age, but especially in youth, it involves the risk of lung disease. Loss of flesh and a cough are threat­ ening signs. of Cod-liver Oil, with the hypo- phosphites, meets these cases^ perfectly. It tones up, fattens and strengthens. In Scott's Emulsion the taste of the oil is fully disguised, making it almost as palatable as milk. - For sale at <;oc. and fi.oo by all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNB, Mfg. Chemists, New York Washburn Crosby's Superlative Flour at Owen & Chapell's. Torturing, itching, scaly skin erup­ tions, burns and scalds are soothed at once and promptly healed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the beet known cure .or piles. J. A. Story, RINGWOOD. Miss Mattie Fowler has been visiting friends here for a few days. P. S. Harrison was at Spring Grove and Solon, Saturday. F. E. Fay drove over to the "Creek," Monday. Miss Nellie Merchant, of Moreland, is visiting in town at present. Miss Mabel Stevens is visiting this week with friends at Woodstock. Mr. Merrill, of Chicago, is visiting at Mrs. Dwelly's. V* Mr. Peck, of the Bowman Dairy Co.. of Chichgo, was in town, Saturday. Mrs. H. L. Waterman is enjoying a visit with her mother, from Vermont. Mrs. Buckland and J. V. were Wood stock visitors, Thursday. Miss Mildred Lawshn is visiting: friends in and about Ringwood this week. Robert Tweed and daughter, of Daven­ port, Neb., are visiting at J. B. Bell's.. F. L. Carr, of Wauconda, was in town, Sunday. Mrs. Mary A. Dodge has been spending a few days with friends at Wauconda. C. E. Fay saw the ball game at Lake Zurich, Saturday. » Hapgood Parks called on Ringwood friends, Monday. Wm. Hendrickson and wile, of Hebron, were the guests of J. S. Brown and fam­ ily. Thursday. jyiss Frances Osborne has been spend­ ing a few days in town, the guest of C. E Fay and family. Mrs. Libbie Simpson has been visiting with her brother, Richard Thompson, south of McIIenry. J.E. Cmty and wife returned from their Michigan trip on Saturday morn- iag. A son of Mr. Small has been visitinc here for a few days. He returned to his home in Minnesota Monday. R. LawsAi and wife drove from Elgin, Sunday. They will visit with friends auri attend the Fair this week. Miss Mattie Dwelly went to Chicago, Saturday, to take the excursion, Sun­ day, for Buffalo. C. W. Harrison and wife left Sundav morning for the Buffalo excursion and will visit, many places of interest before thoy return. Mies St. Clair, of Nunda, who will have charge of the primary rooms of the Ringwood school the comiug year, wap in town, Saturday* H. W. Allen began filling hip silo, Mon­ day. H. W. has a new three-horse tread power. Mr. Watson has one, also Har­ rison Brothers, all purchased of the Star Mfg. Co. of Carpentersville. Frank Echner has returned to Rinp wood. We have searched the papers for two months, thinking to find his name mentioned among the successful minerF from the lvtondyke country, but it ap­ pears he has been in the other direction. RIDGEFIELD. Mrs. Yule is visiting relatives here. Helen Berry was at Elgin, Thursday El ma Letsler was in Nunda, Thursday Miss Anna Morse was in the city, Sat­ urday. Miss Emma Eickhoff was in Cary on Friday. Mrs J. B Lynch and daughter was in Harvard, Friday. Mrs; F. 11. Jack man called on her parents, Thursday. A. Westerman was in Greenwood on business. Friday. You can get choice meats at J. T Fisk's. He keeps all kinds. Mrs. Jreen of Elgin is the guest of Mrs. R. H. Conaiit. Chas Iveeler was in Woodstock, Wed­ nesday, on business. Miss Mobell Ljnch was in Nunda, Fri­ day, on business. J. Fisk and wife visited relatives in Woodstock, Tuesday. J. Kiltz and wife of Maywood visit3d at J. «T. E. Robinson's, Tuesday. Mrs. Letsler is visiting friends at Co­ lumbus, Wis. Frank Reed spent a few days in Chi­ cago last week. Miss Emma Eickhoff was in Wood­ stock, Saturday. Mr. Olmsfead went to Chicago on busi­ ness, Saturday. Mrs. W. H. Munroe spent Sunday at Woodstock. Ed. Kiltz, of Cary, called on Ridgefield friends, Sunday. W H. Munroe spent Sunday at Wood­ stock. Mrs. R. H. Conant takes in the G. A R. this week. M. Lockwood goes to Buffalo this week to see the sights. Dwight Smith takes in the G A. R, and will visit his old home while east. Mrs. Prof. Thayer will go to Buffalo and other points during the cheap rates. Mrs. Chas Iveeler spent Saturday and Sunday with Woodstock friends. Mrs. J. B. Lynch and daughter, Lolo, spent Sunday at Chemung. Miss Ruth Jones, who has been spend­ ing the summer with Mies Anna Morse, has returned to her home in Chicago. A number of our young folks attended the Teachers' Institute which was held at Woodstock laat week. Mrs J. B. Lynch and daughters, Mabel, and Lolo, are visiting at Antigo, Wisconsin. A. P. Peck has gone up in Winconsin after another car load of those fine cows. Look out for them, he will be back soon. «T. Westerman & Co. are doing a rush­ ing business these days. If you want anything and don't see it ask for it, and there it is. > • The social and entertainment which was held at. the home of A.IF. Davis wait a success. The net proceeds wefe$16. The music rendered by the^Gljee Club, al^o. the Quartette, was very nice, and the refreshments were inde<d refreshing. GRAY'S LAKE. Mayor E.B.Sherman was a Chicago visitor, Tuesday. Prescott Clark and wife have moved into Mrs. Bradway's house. Miss Millie Dailey, of Downer's Grove, iff visiting Gray's Lake friends. Percy Chinn, of Antioch, is now en­ gaged in Wm. Edwards' store. S. E. Douglas, of the Wilbur Lumber Company, was in Chicago over Sunday. ' Mrs. Hannah Rogers, nee Fredericks, is up from Chicago on a visit. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Fenton, at Hainesville, this week. A copy of the Lake County Fair Pre­ mium List may be had on inquiry at the Gray,s Lake Pharmacy. The evening of the 20th some parties stole, the gum machine from the front of Thompson's drug store. It has not yet been recovered. - The Gray's Lake Congregational So­ ciety holds its annual Harvest Offering September 3. A good program for the entire day has been arranged. Come and get a good dinner and spend a happy day. H. J. Leonard will remove his family from Gray's Lake in the near future. Their new home will probably be at Elgin. They will be greatly missed. Mrs. Leonard is a leader in social affairs and president of the Ladies' Society. The Soldier's Reunion was a success from every point of view. A fine day, a large crowd and the other requisites of a good time.' Col. Davidson and Hon G. G. FOBS were the chief speakers. Gen. Stibbs recited several selections. The Antioch Martial Band and the Gray's Lake Brass Band furnished music. The Millburn male Quartette and the Antioch Ladies Quartette added much to the program. Among the McHenry visitors were Hon. F. K Granger and family, H. C. Mead and wife, Miss D. Granger and J. Van Slyke. CIDER MILL. My Cider Mill, on the Richmond Koad, nearly opposite the McHenry Cemetery, is in first class order, and I am now ready fo receive your apples and make them into cider on short notice. All lots of five bushels and over will be pressed sep­ arate. Satisfaction guar*"tepd. * NICK WINKELS. • mcHenry, 111., Aug. 5th, 1897. Walked After His Head Was Off. Dr. Loye, the French physician, who has greatly interested himself in the question, "What passes in the head of a decapitated human being?" relates the following remarkable story, which he says was taken from the archives of the Vienna courts: It was in the year that Schoenenbnrg, a well known bandit, and four of Kis associates were caught and condemned to deaths They were already on their knees ready to pay the penalty of their bloody deeds by sub­ mitting to the awful fate of decapita­ tion when Schoenenbnrg addressed the judge, asking that his fonr companions might be pardoned on certain condi­ tions. "If," asked the bandit, "after I am beheaded, I get up and walk to the first of my comrades, will you pardon him?" The judge thought that he was pretty safe in complying with the re­ quest. "Then," continued Schoenen burg, "if I walk to the second, the third and the fourth, will you pardon them also?" The jndge replied that if such a miraculous feat could be per­ formed he would obtain pardon for the other three also. The bandit was now satisfied, and, bending his head, he re­ ceived the fatal blow. Instantly the head rolled down in the sand, but to the surprise and horror of all present the headless trunk arose and walked alone. Aimlessly, it appeared, the body walked around until it pasaGd the first, the second, the third and the fourth condemned bandit, when it fell down and beoame motionless. Query, How could a headless body think?" The Short Stops of the Train. Sustained journey speed, from end to end of a run, is not merely a matter of high speed between stations. It involves also making the station stops short. The more stops there are the more im­ portant is promptness at stations. The observant man who travels much can­ not fail to notice the effect on trainmen, on station men and even on passengers of habitual fast running. All hands get trained to alertness and precision of movement. It is a fine thing to watch the handling of a very fast train at a station. It is invigorating to see the speed without haste- of the inspectors and the /baggagemen, the quiok and smooth cnange of engines and the cut­ ting off of the dining oar. I have seen the other extreme on a Southern rail­ road, where the easy going conductor ran past a flag station and then backed down a mile to let off one passenger. His serene indifference to time did not maka me feel any safer on his train.-- Engineering Magazine. The Human Electric Battery. The superstition that human beings should sleep with their heads to the north is believed by the French to have for its foundation a scientific fact They affirm that each human system is in it­ self an electric battery, the head being one of the electrodes, the feet the other. Their proof was discovered from experi­ ments which the Academy of Sciences was allowed to make on the body of a man who was guillotined. This was taken the instant it fell and placed upon a pivot free to move as it might. The head part, after a little vacillation, turned to the north, and the body then remained stationary. It was turned half way round by one of the professors, and again the head end of the trunk moved slowly to the cardinal point due north, the same results being repeated until the final arrestation of organic movement. Feasant and King-. Henry IV, the idol of the French people, was also a king of phrase mak­ ers. During one of his tours through France he arrived at a small village and ordered that the most intelligent villager be sent to converse with him while he dined. When the rustic ap­ peared, tho king ordered him to take a seat opposite to him at the table. ' 'What is your name?" asked the monarch. "Sire, I am called Gaillard," replied the peasant. "What is the difference," said the king, "between gaillard"(i.e., a jolly fellow) "and paillard" (i a rake)? "Sire," was the reply, "there is but a tablejbetween theLtwoJ' Attend the Shoe Clearing Sale at Owen Washburn, Ci osby's "Superlative" &Chapell'8. Flour, at Owen & Chapell's. H&merton's Marriage. Philip Gilbert Hamerton heartily dis­ approved marriage made in the French * manner. "And yet one morning," he says in his autobiography, "when I was writing on my desk (a tall oak desk that I used to stand up to) the idea sud­ denly came, as if somebody had uttered these words in my ear: 'Why should yon remain lonely all your days? Eu­ genie Gindriez would be an affectionate and faithful wife to yon. She is not rich, but yon would work and fight yonrway.' "I pushed aside the sheet of manu­ script and took a sheet of notepaper in­ stead. I then wrote in French a letter to a lady in Paris who knew the Gin- driez family and asked her if Mile. Eugenie was engaged to be married. The answer came that she was well and that there had been no engagement ^ 6oon afterward I was in Paris. "I called on M. Gindrieis, but. hia daughter was not at home. I asked per­ mission to call in the evening, and she was out again. This was repeated two or three times, and my w^e told me afterward that these absences were not accidental. At last we met, and there was nothing in her manner but a cer- >- tain gravity, as if serious resolutions were impending. Her sister showed no such reserve, but greeted me gayly and frankly. After a few days I was accept­ ed on the condition of an annual visit to France. "From a worldly point of view ffria engagement was what is called in French une folie, on my part, and hard­ ly less so on the part of the young lady. We had, however, a kind of inward as­ surance that in spite of the difference of nationality and other differences we were, in truth, nearer to each other than most people who contract matrimonial engagements. The electric affinities act in spite of all appearances and of many realities." Food Peculiarities. Dr. Sophie Lepper, the English food specialist, says in speaking of the pecul­ iarities of various foods that blanched almonds give the higher nerve or brain and muscle food, no heat or waste. Walnuts give nerve or brain food; mus­ cle, heat and waste. Pine kernels give heat and stay. They serve as a substi­ tute for bread. Green water grapes are blood purifying, but of little food value. Blue grapes are feeding and blood puri­ fying, too rich for those who suffer from the liver; tomatoes, higher nerve or brain food and waste; no heat. They are thinning and stimulating. Juicy fruits give more or less the higher nerve or brain, and some few, muscle food and waste; no heat. Apples supply the higher nerve and muscle food, but do not give stay. Prunes afford the highest nerve or brain food, supply heat and waste, but are not muscle feeding. Wages of Earopean Policemen. London police sergeants, or rounds­ men, are paid from $8.50 to $12 a week and constables, or patrolmen, from $6 to $8. In Dublin the wages are half a dol­ lar less. In Glasgow the highest pay for a constable isf6.75, for a sergeant $8. An inspector gets $700 a year and a superintendent from $1,200 to $1,500. The St. Petersburg chief of police draws $2,500 a year, a sergeant from $300 to $400 and a patrolman from $150 to $220 a year. Paris pays $5.25 to $6.50 to patrolmen (agents) and $7 to rounds­ men. Patrolmen get from $225 to $260 - -- ' ' .';i a year in Vienna, from $230 to $300 in Amsterdam, and $200 to $320 at Brus­ sels, where detectives may rise to $480. The Turkish policemen get $3 a week and the native policemen of Calcutta from $4 to $4.50 a month. Where He Drew the Une. Among the first stories recorded by Mr. T. E. Pritt in his "Anglers' Bas­ ket" is one about a Scottish laird who was relating the story of a fine fish he had caught one day to his friends at the dinner table. "Donald," said he to the servant behind his chair--an old man, but a new servant--"how heayy was the fish I took yesterday?" Donald neither spoke nor moved. The laird re­ peated the question. " Weel," replied Donald, "it was twal* pund at break­ fast, it had gotten to achteen at dinner time and it was sax and twenty when ye sat down to supper wi' the captain." Then, after a pause, be added, "I've been tellin lees a' my life to please the shoot­ ers, but I'll be blowed if I'm going to tell lees noo, through my old age, to please the fushers." Jumping a Straw. Some years ago the late Major Roddy Owen was at Aldershot and offered to back himself to make a horse he was riding jump a straw. Every one laughed, and although his fondness for horses was well known none believed he could ac­ complish the feat. A long straw was procured and laid on the ground. Owen proceeded to blindfold the horse and rode him at the mark, which the animal cleared with a bound that would have settled a five bar gate. When be returned to collect his bets, all the sportsmen had vanished.--Army and Navy Journal. He Cheapened Pens. Sir Josiah Mason was, according to his biography, walking in Bull street, Birmingham, in the year 1828, when he saw some steel pens, price three and sixpence each. Josiah was a hard up maker of split rings. No sooner had he seen the pens than he went home, made some better than those in the shop,G them up to London and got a larg' - c - der by return. At 30 years of ago sou's capital was 30 shillings. At (io uv* had given away £400,00& Niagara Kan a Sawmill. The first use of Niagara's power was made in 1725, a primitive sawmill be­ ing operated. Nothing more was done in this line until 1842, when Augustus Porter conceived the plan of hydraulic canals, and in 1861 one was completed. The Cataraot Construction company, from whose plant power has just In t delivered in Buffalo, was incorporutcU in 1889i