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it"s! Ni: “How annoying you are!” exclaimed Phyllis. “Just when everything was settled. Leo‘s here, Maud; write him a nine filth: who and ask him to lunch or such an adaftable thin'g tfiat it can’ evolve a. life 0mg devotion from the chance. remark of a friend. So she: answered carelessly: “I hardly knom gradually, from different things. He was always different at we houses I young man of Whose dev‘ofion for her ' she was now assured. Maud laughed; she imagined she had been cruel t9 Mr. Strattom. nlnfi answered, and Phyllis felt quite anx- igus for her reply. “I suppose I like ham,” she said an: last, with proper mai- den healtation. "Then why are you so horrid to him? ifilxpect you’ve‘smubbed him dread- “ y." Phyllis was’full‘ of sympathy for the 'YAI““ m--â€" rnylus answered the look boldly. "Some men are," said she; "but not Mr. Stratton.” 3 and he is such a. nice fellow, nearly as nice as Arthur.” “But I don’t believe he means any- thing; you know what men- are," said Maud; and she sighed as she yemem- bered the fickleness and flightiness of men. and she looked wistfully at her friend. ”“Phyllis answered the look boldhr. “Oh, nonsense, I'm sure I'fe never noticed anythingâ€"mtâ€"Ieast I" and she paused and blushed a little. and wow dered if Phyllis had any good reason for her suggestion. “Why? What makes you say that ?" asked Maud. Now Phyllis had meant nothing defi- nite, she only Wished to be comforting. 3nd vaguely to suggest. There wasno actual prespective lover in her mind; but she COUld not bear to T2591: mnr A MERE SUGGESTION. “f mes-sh: ran over in her A thne'hundred and ten Qineteen turned up in this 3; of French conscripts. He enough to» be accepted, In reply to the question, Is it wise for a man to deny himself and get along with a few hours’ sleep a day to do more work? Tesla, the great elec- trician, is said to have replied: “That is a great mistake, I am convinced. A man has just so many hours to be awake and the fewer of these he uses up each day, the more days they will last; that is, the longer he will live. I believe that a man might live two hundred years if he would sleep most of the time. That is why negroes often live to advanced old age, because they sleep so much. It is said that Gladstone sleep’s seventeen hours every day;that is why his faculties are still unimpaired in spite of his great age. The proper way to economize life is to sleep every moment that it is not necessary or de- sirable that you should be awake,"- l _ ln wars of rumours of wars relation- ship among the royal families of Eu- rope has never counted for much. It than their relationship, It will be re- membered that the two made a tour through the east together, and that when the Russian was attacked by a Japanese fanatic Prince George interâ€" fered and probably saved the life of the man who is now Emperor of all the Russias. The fact that Prince George is a gallant soldier, a thorough sailor and a modest man, a great fa- vourite with the Greek people, as well as with the people of other nations. will count for a great deal in the set- tlement of affairs. If relationship is to count for anything, Greece ought to have the support of Russia, Great. Britain, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. ,, 1 son of Queen Victoria. ought to have exercised great influence in promot- ing friendly relations between the two great powers. Has it? had influence in promoting concert of action between Great Britaln and Russia, but it did not. On the same present controversv. The fact would seem not to have out much figure. On the same theory‘the fact that the pre- sent Eimgeror o‘fHGerInany is‘the grand- an“ Greece has had great» influence in de- termining the course of Russia in the Cretan controversy. On the same theory the fact that the Duke of Edinâ€" burgh, son of Queen Victoria, married the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, daughter of Alexander 11., should have What the Relation is in Case of War and Rumours of War. It is intimated in the despatches that the fact that the Dowager Empress of Russia is the sister of King George of “But you agreed with me I" “No; iltwas entirely your doing,” an- lsmrered Maud. “However, of course, it does not reall'ly affect me at all.” “Of course not,” said Phyllis. \ Maud swept out of the room, went home and wrote a, second note to Mr. Stratton to congratulate him on the de- lightful news she had just heard, and would he bring Ethel with him to lunch onnfiunday? woulgi never again try to provide con- solatlon for desolate friends, 99'8" Mend blushed and said she supposâ€" ed she might, and just then the servant came in. “Take this to the post at once, please, Jame,” said Phyllis. . “Yes, miss, this letter has just come for you," answered the maid. Phyllis took the letter and the girl left the room with Maud's note. “Whom is your letter from? I seem to know the writing,” said Maud. “n-‘1" #“Am “LCL -1 T- _... ,. Phyllis was satisfied with it, and rang! the bell for the maid. “Now, darling, everything will come right,” she said. “How {happy he'll be! I may call him Gejqrgeg ‘t90,_ maym’t I?” tea, or somethin ; your mother won’t: mind, or sa. you’1 1- be at home on Sum day, and thenâ€"then you can arrange things, you know. That will be the best: way, for it is silly to pretend yow aren’t. In love with him." .. . “Shad-l I really write 9” send Mhmd, with a. show of hesitation. “Certainly; here are the paper and! {ten and everything. Write it here, and ’11 send J we to the post with 11: at once." 4 Mend succumbed to her friend’s de- temnmation and wrote a carefully: worded note to Mr. Stratton, in which she gentfly reproached him for not havâ€" mg been to see her mother and humid lately. andfihe said _hqw glad they! . n ‘ fi fog 9W_L_I?g Sunday; KINSHIP AND DIPLOMACY. ADVANTAGE OF SLEEP if he came to leh on th'é as" ..1ve â€" v‘uvvu in proportion. A large percentage of the ores are too low grade to be work- ed under any circumstances, but it is believed that with smelters built on the spot, cheap fuel, and Improved proâ€" cesses, those with a valuation of $8 and upwards will eventually be profit- ably treated.” ‘ ON TARIO’S 'GOLD FIELDS. Regarding the gold fields of Ontario some interesting information is given by Mr. W. McInnzs. He says: “\Vhile in the Lake-of-theâ€"‘Voods, the Regina and Sultana mines were visited. The cost of freight and treatment is given at $10 to $14 per ton. If the cost of mining, a variable factor, is added to this, it will. be evident that owes carry- ing less value than $15 per ton can only be worked at present at a slender proâ€" fit, if at all. In’order to utilize this material, reductions in both freight and smelting charges are imperative ,and will doubtless be made as the treat- ment of the ore becomes better under- stood and competing lines of communiâ€" cation are opened up. Should the rail- way now projected through the Crow’s Nest pass be built and the mines con- nected with the extensive coal fields known to exist in the Rocky mountain range, fuel, the principle Item in the expense of smelting, could be obtained at a much lower figure than at pre- sent, and the smelting charges reduced COMPRESSOR PLANTS have, however, been erected at a dozen or more of the principal mines, and machine drills with their quicker re- sults are rapidly supplanting hand labour. The Le Roi and \Var Eagle are still the principal producing,mines in the camp, but considerable shipments at irregular intervals have also been made from the Josie, Iron Mask, Cliff, Evening Star, Crown Point, and others, and it is highly probable that with the extensive development work now in progress the output from these will be largely increased in the near future. The Rossla-nd ores as a rule are not of high grade, and a large proportion of those in sight cannot be profitably worked under present conditions. The be known for some time yet, as the hard eruptive rocks of the district neâ€" oessarily make mining a slow and ex- pensive operation. ed or in course of development, share in a general appreciation.” THE KOOTENAY DISTRICT. The details of the investigations of the department during the past year are given in the reports of the ex- plorers. Mr. R. G. McConnell, who had charge of the work in Kootenay dis- trict, says :--“ Mining has made satis- factory advances on all sides in West Kootenay during the past season. Prospectors, the pioneers of the indus- try, swarmed over the country, making numberless locations everywhere. A fair percentage of the prospects of previous years, on which development work has been done, promise to become mines, and the older mines show no signs of deterioration as developed Sev: ral new camps, notably \Vaterloo,| Champion, Creek, the North Fork of the Salmon, and the Springer Creek district, have come into prominence. while the older ones have developed inr- to recognized mining centres. The out- put of ore has largely increased, and Ithe capacity of the smelters has been ,more than doubled in order to meet the demand. Favourable reports from competent men have been received in regard to a number of outlying dis- tricts which have not yet been ex- amined, and it is altogether probable that with the advent of easy com- munication the successes of Trail creek and the Slocan will be repeated in East Koot-enay, Boundary Creek, the Lar- do, the Big Bend, and other places. Capital has flowed freely into the dis- trict during tne season but it is to be feared that an undue proportion of it has found its way into the pockets of speculators rather than into legitimate mining. In Rossland and vicinity, al-' though there has been a ghod deal of scarcely warranted speculation, much conscientious development and pros- pecting work is being carried on, the result of which in large part Wiil not been examined, valuable mines, more particularly those of gold, are being discovered and opened up. In Nova Soot-ia renewed interest has been shown in gold mining, and, with improved machinery and methods, the output is likely soon to be greatly increased. Other mineral industries throughout the country, whether already establish- seen by those Who have paid atten- tion to its geological structure and position. In Ontario, Wherever the Huronaiam system is developed and has the mining boom, the chief of the sur- vey makes the following observa- tions :â€"--‘..' During the past year very notable progress has been made in the development of the mineral resources of Canada. both in the way of actual work and in attracting the. attention and interest of capital.’ British Col- umbia has begun to evidence its value as a permanent producer of the pre- cious metals in a. manner long fore- Opinions or Geologistsâ€"Notable Progress in the Development of Miningâ€"Output to be Increased. The annual report of Mr. Dawson, the director of the Geological Survey,which is just issued from the press, is par- ticularly interesting this year, as giv- ing the opinion of the department and its geologists upon the mining activity 0f the past season in Ontario and British Columbia. Mr. Dawson has summarized the reports of his staff, and presents them to the public in con- densed shape. Speaking generally on REPORTS-OF EXPLORE-RS ON THE ' GOLD FIELDS. ABOUT CANADA’S MIN An operation was performed the day upon Dalton Query of Blue I Indiana,'for appendimtls, but he not possibly recovery. Query has the appendix was found a ball ol almost as large as a hen's egg. JUDGE \VITH CARE. It is extremely difficult to dissasso- {oiate the individual and the act. We may as well be frank and say that it is an impossible task. An act be- comes the interpreter of the heart’s purpose where the intention is not .to deceive. Straightforward purpose within V For purposes of. local government Greece 1s diVided 1nzto thirteen monn upon the old Roman law. ; Its regu’iar standing army consists of 16,280 infantry, 3120 cavalry, 38-12 art- iilery, 1080 engineers and transporta- t-ion men. 3403 Oificezrg and men, making 9 fn'fnl nF L‘Q .H'In +..-- _ ~ .. - - a. - - - ”-0 ‘U‘M‘ JWf-‘J; . There are seven mlmserps of ad- mlmstratlon, whose salary IS $2140 a year each. The presenil King, George I. came to the throne in 1863, in his 18th year. He draws an income of $260,000 annually, including $20000 from Great Britain, France and Russia. He is the son of the present King of Denmark, Charles IX., and brother of :the Princess of Wales. and the Dowager- Empress of a I Russia. She has six living childrenâ€"- five sons and one daughter. The King has ‘a palace at Athens. built by Utho, at a cost of: $2,500,000, and a summer residence at Corfu. He shares the legislation with a* single chamber called the boule, the members of which are elected by the people every four years. The chief characteristics of the aver age Greek are his inquisitiveness, fond~ ness for excitement, love of discussion, desire for knowledge, an aptitude for learning and aggressive patriotism. There are three distinct races within its confines. speaking different lan- guages, wearing different costumes and holding little social intercourse with each otherâ€"the Greek, the Albanian and the VVailaghian pr Roumanian. - About 70,000 of the inhabitants speak the Greek language only, and all but. 20,000 profess the Christian religion. No part of Greece is forty miles from the sea’ nor ten miles from the hills. The flag of Greece is a white cro‘ss on a Wine ground. About; Una-half of the {people are" farmers and shepherds. The area, of the country is about 24,; 977 square miles. The kingdom, has a population of 2, 187 208. CAUSED BY is being again devoted‘ to various pro- pertles Wthh have lam undeveloped for years. from the contact between the biotite- gneiss area and an area of 'Keewatin rocks. The Scramble mine, which lies to the north of. the railway, within six or crushed diorites, and close to the miles of Rat Portage, occurs in a band of Keewatin hornblende schists, edge of the Rossland granite area. Some surface stripping has been done here, and a shallow shaft has been sunk otn a band 25 to 35 feet in width, made up largely of quartz and heavily charged with iron pyrites, occurring both in thin sheets along the planes of cleavage and irregularly distributed through its mass. Parts of the band were found to pan well, and an aver- age value of. more than twenty ‘dol~ lars to the ton is claimed for the whole band. Considerable activity has been shown in developing and exâ€" ploiting gold properties about Lake of the W'oods generally, and attention vein in the case of the former of these traverses both an intrusive area of alternate hornblende granirt, and a Kee~ watin diabase, the line of contact be- tween the two cutting the drifts in the mine, and showing an overlap of the diabase by the granite. At the Sul- tana the vein occurs in a very much crushed and sheared hornblende gran- ite, which occurs here, as it does generally, as an intrusive mass not ‘far FACTS ABOUT GREECE. Lton Query of Blue Ridge appendipitis, but he can- NEW DISCOVERIES try. Query ha; SEED “31‘ of gum, and in £0qu a} ball of wax CHEWING. other 0va was that ? Struck me for $10. Ii shippmg, it was decided that the work should be prosecuted, to be done solely by dredging. According to this plan, there W111 be from Grave-send up the feet at low water, spring tide. While from Grayf 0rd Ness to the Albert docks the width is to be about 500 feet and the depth twenty-two, and from the latter to the Millwall Dooks there will be a channel at least 300 feet Wide and eighteen feet deep. “ EXTRElSE PROVOCATION. - Copies are sent free ‘ ties, and 1,347,999 have so distributed. The selli afilasjs $22. The {email so that the total cost will undoubted- ly reach nearly $3,000,000. The history will consist of 112 volumes, including an index and an atlas. Each volume will, theréfore, cost an average of about $26,785. ' wâ€"‘aâ€"‘r- of the war of the rebellion, _which is now issued by the Government of the United States. It has cost up to date, 352,334,328. Of this amount $1,184,291 has been paid for printing and binding. alone. It will require at least three years longer and an appropriation of Perhaps $600,000 to (30111018129. fhp. urnrlz The Official History of the \Yar Cost $229° 785 I'er Volume. The most expensive book that was ever published is the official histofy _.E L1 ‘ ' COSTLIEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. Dispatch. vrvv‘ vvmrluvxd“ “VJ two vast systems of railroad across the continent of Asia, traversing all Siberia. and the wild regions of ’l‘hibet, and these districts will be open to the trav- eler. It is, accordingly, proposed to send a large colony of energetic tra- velers to these regions in 1900 to make a report on the unnumbered millions that live there. It is hoped that this census, notwithstanding its greatness and vastness, can be completed in a single week. in all the civilized nations of the globe. The attempt is even to be made to have the census taken: been during the past decades, then there will .scarcely be a mile of terriw tory in Africa, which will not have been explored by travellers before the beâ€" ginning of the twentieth century, and a census can be made, an least approxi- mately. Then. too, in the year 1900 Russia will have almost completed her ise was made by Li Chung Tong in Ber- hn only lately. The governments of Turkey, Persia. Siam and Afghanistan are to be petitioned to assist the agents of the statistical institute in taking the census of these countries. _ Quite naturally the scheme of the institute can be realized only by the expenditure of considerable money and the application of a great deal of di- plomacy. But the institute is san- guine. Then, too, quite a number of alnds must yet be explored before 1900. But if geographical research is pushed an the neigt years as vigorously as it has of ways and means, consisting of prom- inent statisticians, savants, travelers and geographers, who are to propose an acceptable method of realizing this grand scheme and report to the cou- venition at its next biennLad meeting. Nationally it is an impossibility to secure even approximately the exact data in many regions, such as the polar, many parts of Africa, Asia and else- where, which have never been visited by the explorers, and which a census enumerator wouldnever reach. The population of the globe is now esti- mated at 1,700,000,000, these being the figures of Profs. Behm and \Vag‘ncr. of Gottingen, recognized as the lead- fures are not absolutely reliable, and “are largely calculations based on the more or“ less reliable reports of travel- ers. This is, [or instance, the case Arabia and Turkey. The-y acknow- ledge that as far as China is concerned the flg’ures may be MILLIONS TOQ HIGH OR TOO LOW, and that the estimate of Africa may be 50,000,000 out of the way, and that errors in proportion may exist in the figures claimed for remia Siam Af- ghanistan, ll‘urkey land ether lands, China, however, has decided co under- take an- oiiicial *cens'us. _ThlS‘ prom- I.“ -‘-‘ Gigantic Preject Planned for opening of the Twentieth ventury. As impossible as it may seem at first glance, it is nevertheless certain, re- marks a foreign newspaper, that an earnest effort will be made to take. a census of the Whole earth in the near future. This gigantic project is to be- come a fact with the advent of the twentieth century.. [The plan was put into tangible shape at the recent, ven- vention, held in Berne, Switzerland, of the International Statistical insti- tute, the original proposition having CENSUS OF THE WORLD. sent free to public libra- l7,999 have already been i. 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