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two dozen tied together by the legs and
thrown over his shoulders. He goes with
these from house to house and sells them.
Eggs are sold in the market in little piles
of four to the pile, and not by the dozen,
as we sell them, aud note that in some
places the eggs are packed in corn husks
for shipment. Everything in the Mexi-
can market seems to be sold in piles, and
I can find no standard of measurement
except the eye. There were piles Of
four tomatoes, of six little potatoes, of
handful of red peppers and of other like
things around each peddler, and these
peddlers were Indians, and the Indians
seemed to be the marketmen of Mexico.
They carry their wares for miles into
the city on their backs, and dollars
worth of market stuff is carried for days
in order that it may be sold here. The
buying is done in the same picayune
way as the selling, and this city of 300,-
900 people lives from hand to mouth. I
don't believe there is cellar in the
whole town, and every morning the SER
wants 60 to market and buy enough for
the day. They buy for cash and before
going to bed you have to leave enough
silver with your servants for the morning
marketing. It is not fashionable for
ladies to do their own marketing and
everything is bought by the servants.
The result is that housekeeping in Mexico
is 7ery expensive, and between the prices
charged and what the servants steal the
outlay is even greater than it is in the
United States.
The Mexicans themselves live much
more chesply than we do. The morning
meal even among the richest classes con-
sists of only cup of chocolate or coffee,
with plain bread or sweet cake. The
Mexicans eat this by dipping it into the
chocolate and they often take this meal
in bed. Coffee is served in your rooms
at all the hotels if you desire it, and if
you live like the Mexicans you will find
your charges much less. The second
breakfast is served at twelve or one
o'clock, and at this all the family sit
down, and it is really a dinner rather
than breakfast. Soups always served
at it, and the Mexicans have q hundred
different kinds of soup.
The evening meal is eaten about seven
o'clock, and at this the family meets as
at the second breakfast. No work is
done by any one in Mexico for about
two hours after this midday breakfast, and
the business hours here are from 9 to IL,
and from 8 to 6. Between 1 and 3 the
whole city sleeps or gossips, and after z
o'clock you will find none of the stores
open. Mexican bread is almost altogether
made by the bakers, is fairly good and
tastes very much like the French bread.
I have not had a waffle nor q griddlo
cake since I came into the country, and
look in vain on every bill of fare for hot
biscuits and pie. I do not find the
Mexican dishes half as hot rs they are
painted, and I doubt not but that their
cuisine is fully as healthful as ours.
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WITHIN the memory of multitude
of living people it was the custom Of
Americans upon all festive occasions
to boast that America was the land OF
the brave and the home of the free"
and they rejoiced over each ship-load
of immigrants that reached our shores.
But times have changed. There is no
longer any rejoicing over the incoming
nultitudes, but sober rejecting on
how immigration can be reduced in
quantity. The immigration for the
current year will doubtless reach more
than 100000. Over 100000 reached
the port of New York alone. Those
that have been returned as unfit fol
citizenship are so few as scarcely to
deserve notice, while the number
wholly lacking in all essentials of the
American citizen were undoubtedly
greatly in the majority. What will
happen if this class continues to poul
in upon us and increase with the years
it is not difficult to surmisa.
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CHAPTER NJ.

DLANCEE VIGIL.
The shot was heard from the chateau.
Some of the servants, standing On tie
terrace, saw the German fall; but fully a
quarter of IN hour elapsed before any one
came to his assistance. Then old Hubert,
side OF him as if fearing q vagran:
lowed by several women. AS they bent
over him in horror, afraid to touch him,
Houzel the keeper came striding along tho
path and Joined them. Curiously enough,
he was unarmed.
@Halloo." he cried, grufiy, what is the
matter?"
See for yourself" answered Hrhert.
trembling in every limb. 1T is the Ger
man! Some one has settled his business
at last"
Houzel knelt down, raised the PROSTATE
form and turned the pale face to the light.
The eyes were glazed and lf-closed, and
o thin drop of blood was oozing from the
bearded lips.
HE is done for, as you say" muttered
the keeper. How did it happen?"
No one could tell; all the servants knew
WIS that they had noticed the German sit
ting far down the woodland path, and
suddenly saw him start up and fall simul-
taneously with the report of a gun.
THE smoke came from the bushes yon.
der!" cried Hubert. Some one is in hid
ing"
The keeper. without hesitating a mo-
ment, ran off in the direction indicated,
and was soon forcing his way among the
tree and pushing aside the branches. He
came back. looking pale and agitated.
NO o,.e Is there; but there has been
fighting down yolder in the village, and
perhaps svlne OF our people picked him
off as they went by.
NO doubt" answered Hubert; but
what is 10 BIZ done?"
AS he spoke scream arose from the
women.
Zee. lie is moving" they cried.
Ha,tma ms eyes had opened as he lay
face upward, and he was moving his head
from side to side. Houzel went white as
dea b.
Yes. lie lives! but it is nearly over!'
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MEXICAN FOOD.
THE QUEER THINGS UPON
WHICH PEOPLE WAX FAT.
Fortunes in Pulque-A Wonderful
Plant and Its Product-The
Hotels and How They
Are Kept.

Writing from Mexico City, Frank G..
Carpenter says in the Washington STAR:
You can buy beer all over Mexico for a
cent glass, and there are thousand
licensed shops IN Mexico City. The city
gets $1,000 a day revenue from these
shops. and 25O, 900 pints Of this liquor
are sold here every day. This makes
two tumblers to each man, woman and
child in the capital, and the consumption
throughout the remainder of the country
is proportionately great. The Mexican
beer is called pulque. 1t is made from
the sap of cactus plant of the same
species as the century plant. This grows
in Mexico to height of from eight to
fifteen feet. 1t is made up of great
green leaves, which are foot wide at the
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The pul9ue shops are found in every
Mexican block. They are open from
early in the morning until 6 o'clock at
night, and at this time they are closed by
law and are not opened again until next
morning. Mexico has excellent police
regulations in regard to the poems or
common people. The pulque shops
are patronizsd chiefly by them,
and you find less disorder in
Mexico at night than in any
other city of Its size in the United States.
The high-priccd saloons, which sell all
kinds of liquors, arc kept open until
midnight and later, and l hear the bill
lard balls clicking and the rica foreign
ers and wci|-to-do Mcxicaus ca?ousing in
the lturbide barroom carly in the morn
ing and all day Sunday.
The pulQue product, however, is the
most profitable OF any liquor production
in Mexico and many Of these pulquc
plantations bring in from ten to twelve
Thousand dollars year. l know of one
man who gets 5000 day from his pull.
que hacienda. The pulque plant is one
OF the most useful plants in the world.
Its fiber makes excellent thread and the
Aztccs use its thorns for needles. They
thatch their hoases with its leaves and in
the days of Cortez they made paper out
of it. This paper was like papyrus and
there arc old Aztec manuscripts in cxis-
tence which were made in this way. A
number of other liquors in addition to
pulque are produced from the plant, and
in one district brandy called mescal is
produced from 1t, and tequila is another
liquor, much like Scotch whisky, which
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Telepathy.

A Young married lady related to me
the following remarkable experience OF
this kind: Shortly after her marriage she
had accompanied her husband to India:
It was toward the end of the mutiny,
and she was separated from him-he be-
ING about forty miles away, and, as she
believed, in great personal danger. For
the first time in her young life she Wasi
left alone. One night, on retiring to resi-,
feeling far from we'll, depressed, too, by
the sense OF loneliness and by anxiety on
her husbands account, she "could not
help CRYING" and fell, as she thought,
into o troubled sleep, in which she
dreamed or fancied that an elderly
gentleman who had shown them
much kindness on their first ar
rival in India, but who was then
residing at a considerable distance,
entered her room, and approaching the
bed, said, "My dear child, know we'll
what you arc suffering, and, believe me-
I feel deeply for you," and that he
stooped down and kissed her. Though
quite aware, she said, that it was merely
a vision, she felt greatly consoled.
The mutiny ended, she was with her
husband in Calcutta at an evening party,
ofShich she met tneir friend. lie ex-
nresse61 ,his pleasure at seeing her again
after a lSag interval. ''lt is not so
long," she replied, "since I saw yOu'"'
and she described the vision. With ex'
nressiops of the utmost astonishmcns, he
declared that ne himself had had a sim SIM,
liar vision, or rather dream. II dreamed
that saw YOU crying and tried to con,
sole YOU and kissed you.'-Blats'oo0ds
.NQlQstRe.
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The Most Powerful Worker.

Darwin used to say that the most pow
erful worker we know is the earth worm.
Without the earth worm we could not
live Earth worms make the soil fertile.
According to Darwin's calculations. each
particle Of the earth to depth OF two
feet is brought up to the surface at least
every hundred years. But this estimate
is too low. It has recently been caicu.
lated that this renovation of the SOIL
takes place every twenty.seven years.
There are from $50 to 200 worms IN eaGn
souare ward of earth ten inches in depth.
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They Handle Their Watches With Care

One of the stories of the rapid rise and
decline of the cow baron owes author
ship to Colonel Jim Britton. In the
days when Texas had railroad comEisj
sionership, with only ornamental func-
tions, Colonel Britton was appointed to
fill it. He discovered the lack of law to,
make the Office in any way efficient, and
sent in his resignation, saying that he
did not care to draw salary for doing
nothing. There is not another instance
of this kind of conscientiousness in the
latter years of pie-eating Texas. But
while he was commissioner Colonel Brit
ton went to Abilene. The time was the!
flush period of the cattlemen. Million!
aires were thick. At one of the "E1-
changes" of Abilene Colonel Britton was
q witness to a controversy between two
of the new millionaires. These cattle
barons had just returned from their first
trips to New York, where they had gone
to get rid of some of the cumbersome
profits and to have aroyal time.
"Jim," said Jake, "that's pretty
fine watch you've got there" !
eyes," replied Jim, 81 got the ticker
of fellow in New York. Ireckon its
the finest in Abilene
"Weli," continued Jake, drawing one,
from his pocket, "here's better one. =
"Reckon not" said Jim. "What'd
yours cost2"
"Paid 1925 for her," said Jake
"What'd you give for yoursl"
"Cost me $780," answered Jim, with
triumphant grin. !!
Jake was blue over the discovery that.
he didn't own the costliest watch in Abb!
lene. He stood holding the now despised
chronemeter in his hand and looking at
it. Bracing up after few moments heI
said: "There amt much difference be-
tween EN-. But I'll bet I can throw
mine further than you can yours"
Everybody laughed and looked at JIM
The latter was not to be bluffed.. Quick
as fash he replied: .I'li just go you
one on that" '.''..'.
The crowd went into the rocky street!
A scratch was drawn. 1t was agreed that
the man who threw his watch furthest
should have what was left of both
watches. They threw. and the fellow
who won led the way back into the e1J
change and set up the drinks.
"a few months afterward," said Colo
mel Britton, concluding the narrativea
II was back in Abilene. saw Jake and
Jim. Each had Waterbury, and when
he pulled it out of his pocket he held if
in both hands for the fear it would dropl
on the floor and, get hurt. ."-S. Losis
| Globe Democrat.
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How to Remain Young.
Take frequent recreation.

Take frequent recreatlon.
Preserve the feelings and habits Of
youth.
Keep free of intense excitements.
Keep clear conscience and lead q
life void Of oFfense.
Insist upon On abundance Of regular
sleep.
\ man cannot long keep Young who
gives up all The active, health giving
exercises OF so1th.
1t is the intense excitement, the
excitement Of social life, the ball
room he thcater, and the various
forms oi fashionable dissipation, that
make our American girls fade 50 rap
idly.
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An Fruinp Giant.

There are many beautiful things in
this world, but to the horseman the
thoroughbred is a thing of joy and
beauty forever. Even the ordinary citi-
zen, whose knowledge of horsefesh is
limited to the fact that the animal is
possessed of four legs and tail, is moved
to admiration at thoroughbreds spirited
action and superb outlines. Blood tells
IN every move of the magnificent body
and commands involuntary homage.
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If man viii let his children be
idle, he should not wonder that they
get into mischief, and do something to
disgrace him before they get through.
All the men who ever amounted to
ANYTHING had 70 work almost as soon
as they could walk. If nine out of ten
of the boys and girls of 10 or Is
years hud to sum up the work they
do through the day, it would not
amount to more than two hours at the
most. The rest of the day is spent in
idleness, and idleness is the foundation
of trouble. No one ever amounted to
anything by having good time, but
that seems to be the greatest hope
most parents have for their children.
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butter. 1t IS very hard to find good but
ter in Mexico. That made by the natives
is largely from goats' milk. 1t is white
and is dressed without salt. A smart
American has started dairy in Mexico
City. He has Jersey COWS and gets from
SIS cents to 81 pound for his butter,
and proportionately as high prices fo1
his milk.
You find good chickens all over Mex
leo, and there seems to be plenty Of
game. Chickens are pedd!ed around il
coops on the backs of men, and now AMI
then you will see an Indian with perhaH
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! The oldest ex-Scnators of the United
Estates now living are James W. Brad.
bury of Maine and Alpheus Felch OF
Michigan, who entered the Senate IN
December, 1S47. Hannibal Hamlin
took his seat in the Senate in June,
1S4S.
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The porter of the Grand Pacific Hotel,
in Chicago, has retired with fortune OF
100000, accumulated from tips given
him by guests of the house.
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A HAPPY HOME.
'Jessie Clyde" Thinks That There lie One
Thing Only Really Necessary.

Thing Only Really Necessary.
DEAR HOWARD FRIENDs-AmOng the
questions submitted by Hamlet" are
some which may afford amusement for US.
For example: GLOW many faults in a
young man can we excuse" My answer
is: That depends altogether upon how
much l like the young man whether his
virtues are in the ascendency, and what
the prospects are for forming the acquain-
lance of better one.
But the question which intended
answering is: "What are the five points
most essential to a happy homer" Placing
Christianity as the first essential to the
happiness of home, very little remains
to be said, for it Is upon that foundation
that every virtue rests. Our bodies but
obey the behest of our minds, and the
more We minister unto our mental needs,
the greater is the power Of the mind to in
huence and control the body. Christiani-
" supplies our mental needs directly, and
our physical needs indirectly, according TO
my belief and is therefore the most essential
to happiness, either ut home or abroad.
Then there must be love between hus-
band and wife. Perfect, contiding, con-
tinuOus, each striving as earnestly to
please the other as thev did before the law
made ii duty. Love should be duty and
duty, law. Many persons expect to find
perfect happiness in this world and are
previously disappointed In consequence.
| do not believe we can ever know perfect
happiness here, for human ma
ture is never satisfied. 1t is al
ways grasping for something more. But,
Il eur hopes we're never blasted
And our love grew usver cold;
III our strength and beauty lasted,
Till hundred years we're told;
Would We ever look above us
To the GiVer Of such bliss
Would we ever think OF Heaven
As better place than this?
] think not. Happiness cannot be pro-
duced, or at least permanently retained, by
the fultillment of our desires alone, nor by
the numerous little attributes which help
TO make life pleasant for us. Is there
happiness in fame7 No. There is the
satisfaction attendant upon gratified am
bitiOn; vet does it not frequently exclude
one from the society of those most dear
and expose them as target for the darts
of malice cast by others less favored than
themselves?
1t is flsttering 10 be told that one has a
more perfectly appointed house than that
of his or her neighbors, or his or her van
itv may be gratified to know that his or
her approval OF certain thing is all sui
ficient to insure its success. But all that
does not insure happiness The king
don of heaven is within YOU" He has the
most and deepest happiness in the world
who accepts 1t as luxury rather than a
necessity.
"Lulala Cornela," have I expressed your
- L \
receive letter from you and promise to
reply promptly. "Chatterbox," what have
you to say. i am watching for your ar-
pearance, also many Others whom l will
not name individually, but hope you will
write soon. May this letter find you all
as happy as JESSIE CLYDE"
New York, Feb. II.
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GrigpsyiIle, Ill. Feb. u.
INTUITION OF CHILDREN.
"Ida 8" illustrates 1t After Dropping
Pleasant Word TO Several Members.

"IdA s." illustrates 1t After Dropping a
Pleasant Word Several Members.
EDITOR AND FR1ExDs-"By George" but
you're poet. Don't forget to come again.
'Bellzie," where was Moses when the
light went out? Playing tiddlede winks
with thattype boy again and that's why the
bumps and noses got spelled down. $50
Icitor," you are deep one, but keep
away from the cooks corner. Don't you
see Happy Old Maid" is dropping -four
all over your best coat?
"Wyandot Dew Drop" can't you write
me letter from over the briny deep2 or
does it take too much postage? 1
saw Frank" yesterday; he said to give
you his love-he hadn't time to send it
himself, for he WIS sewing some extra
buttons on his clothes and driving more
tacks in his boots. There is q dance over
at Jones tonight, an d he was strengthen
ing up his ball reealia.
Say, H0Osier Boy, your chair cannot be
filled and some one will beat YOU out OF
your best girl II you don't hurry back. |
don't know but what City Chap" has al
ready made arrangements ~ skedaddIe
WITH IeT SOME rainy night. 'Llttle
Quaker" no use talking, can't leave un-
oil shake hands with you. What was il
you said about children by intuition2
do not think as you do on thia Were
three or four strange young ladies to enter
room containing children, the children
you saw would on short reflection cluster
around the best and most to he trusted
young lady in the group not having the
paper at hand l cannot quote just exactly,
but think 1 have your idea. Children
have keen discernment as 10 beauty and
nine times out of ten the children would
go and cluster around the lady with the
prettiest face and most smiling
manner. Try the experiment and see, l..
q. / have noted il hundreds of times,
and have once in particular since read
your article, and | thought of you at the
time.
The handsomest face, with the readiest
smiles, and most pleasing tongue does not
always-as we all know-belong To the
best person. Children will soon note in.
congruities between looks and mind, and
on closer acquaintance will very likely
leave the pretty face for the homely one
which they discarded at first, but whose
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owner, they discovered later, possessed
the good that young and old together
should love.
Your remarks on this subject reminded
me of an experiment l tried once. When
a girl OF about fifteen i read in paper
somewhere that If you put doll in one
corner OF O room and hammer and nails
in another and then turned a baby boy
and girl of the same age-say from nine
months old and OVERDOSE in that room,
the boy would, by intuition, gravitate
right straight for the hammer and the girl
for the doll. / always believed everything
| read in those days, and, of course, only
waited for the chance of seeing 1t done.
The time came at last / was visiting one
day in family where two strange babies
"a boy and a girl, each just year old
were visiting also. / soon hunted up the
hammer and doll, and put them
as directed. / then started the two little
toddlers on their journey of exploration.
Their mothers and our hostess were at the
door TO see the experiment go through
flying, and what happened? Just what |
did not fix for. The boy went as fast az
his feet could carry him TO the doll, and
the girl the other way for the hammer.
Determined to give il fair trial, took
the doll and hammer from the children,
amid series OF screams, and, placing
them closer together, let the children have
a good look ut them, then started them
again. The girl scrambled for the ham
mer again, and when tried cOaxing to
make her change with the boy, she flung
the doll on the floor and went at him,
tooth and nail, so valiantly that he
dropped the hammer had forced on him,
and went off cooling SO sweetly to the
hoh 1alI khat hacfoco Innlaro1 fhnn
and there lit was his to keep"
This ended much of my belief in the in
tuition of children as directed slways in
tha nroDer Uav Gina -
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