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bedroom carpet" she remarked. in
sinuatingly, " don't you think we could
afford new set Of furniture 7"
mo. | don't" returned. savagely:
whereupon she burst into tears and called
me heartless monster. 70 pacify her.
had to promise the furniture. together
with a new silk and . sealskn, that the
mistress Of the house might be as hne as
her dwelling.
1T does seem a shame. " she snid. n
few davs afterwards, TO spend so much
money ou this house. That's very hand
some and expensive paper that We looked
at. and To substitute an archway for the
folding uoors will cost something this
was the irst that heard of the archwny
"and then those lovely carpets cut up to
fit these small rooms, too
Yes. il is a shame, replied, hardly
creditiug my sense. Not all had been
lost although much had been in danger.
II am SO glad that you think so, re-
turned my wife. briskly II was sure
that YOU would agree with me that it
would he wiser for us to find house that
suits us better, and buy right away. Real
estate is cheap now. they say--there's SO
much in the market"
She tried to put on n knowing look il
she had known half as much about that
subject as about managing me, should
have ielt impressed. As II was weakly
" Nv dear. l don't know where in the
world could get the money to buy q
larger and botter house, any house at sll
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

era here. we might as we'll have the whole
house done9 IT would be very little
more trouble, and then 1t would all look
nice together"
:" II would be considerably moro ex-
pensive. I demonstrated, family.
You might draw the money out OF
the Building Association " she suggested,
and then knew thnt our savings In that
institution were doomed.
Amt Jane fingered a long time. In
justice to my wife, ] must admit she had
become oblivious Of the act that all these
improvements depended upon legacy
which could only be possessed after the
death ot her venerable relative.
4 Gay or SO alter she lad decided that
the house was 10 lie thoroughly reno
ya'ed my wife said 10 me;
IL have been examining the parlor
carpets. and lind that ly using the best
parts of both, and buying wide border,
can get quite new carpet for our bed
room, absolutely unworn
- Indeed :" | remarked. with pleased
surprise; there wns one thing that she
would not want, anyhow.
- Yes. and the carpu, that is now on 1t
has enough good to cover the chlldren's S
room, il put the worn part under the
bed. Or maybe I'd better put that on the
spale rooni," she added, rehoctiyely,
land give that one TO the children.
Theirs gets such hard wear that an old
one will not last any time hardly"
/ said nothing. but felt greatly relieved.
''As long - we don't have 70 buy .
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me to understand that my taste was so
execrable a. not to merit II moments con-
slderation. and nnouncing her own
choice. suggested coolly:
And now let's go look at the wall
paper"
" Wall paper ?" echoed. blankly.
OF course the room must be repa-
pered il it is returnshed. As for the
woodwork, suppose there is no help for
that; il will just have to tie rcgraiued.
Can they make that natural wood finish
on wood tina, has been pantedi"
stared aghqst that silver was going to
cost Inc pretty som. l'ut ] was help
less, entirely so; my wife had made up
her mlnd.
That evening she WAS much e!ated at
the prospect of beiug surrounded by
such things rs she hal that day selected.
There wns but one cloud on her horizon.
The dining-ro will be nicer than
the pnrlors." she remarked. plaiutively:
" | am afraid that they will really look
shabby"
sad nothing. hoping that If she were
not contradic'ed she would not pursue
the subject further.
Vain hope. She had fixed il in her
own mind That silence gave consent, aud
when | cam home the next evening had
assumed that the parlors were to be
newly fitted.
- Don't you think" she said, COAX
ingly, that as long as the parlors and
dining room are to he torn up, and we
are to have the painters aud paper-hang-
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which we had once found very good to
look at "and. after all, the side board is
by SO much the most expensive piece of
furniture i'll dining-room that it doesn't
cost much more to get whole set than
just that one piece. And even walnut
sideboard, new. would not look we'll with
these chairs and this table"
/ said nothing. aud the taccit surrender
WAS accepted by my wife. Thenceforth
IT was understood tha, if Aunt Jane
should bequeath us the silver, We were to
purchase a new Set of dining room fur
nltnrc.
The next evening, ms we were again ut
dinner, my wlie remarked:
have been locking at carpets to-
day. and saw one that Just suits me; rich
AMI suUdued. you know, but not dingv. +"
CARROTS" ." repeated in some surprise.
II didn't know that there was one needed
this season."
Why. stupid, rejoined my wife. pet
ulantlv land the emphasis was al upon
the pet namel, did We not agree that the
dining-roomt must be refurnishedI And
this carpet is so old and worn of course it
would not do nt all with new furniture. ="
Again l ncquiesCed silently. and she
proceeded to make plans for meeting me
the next day TO examine and choose the
carpet and furniture to be purchased
later on. Well, If my wifes relations
left her handsome silver must. of course,
provide things in keeping with 1t.
She met me according to appointment,
and. having inspected the articles, gave
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YELLOW DIAMONDS.
The Process by Which They Are
Converted Into White Gems.

The Process by Which They Are
Converted Into White Gems.
Numerous attempts have been made
during the last few years to convert the
yellow Cape diamonds into white gems.
A short time ago 1t was announced that o
Belgian had discovered the secret and
would soon food the market. fguratively
speaking. with white diamonds.
Henry de Farville. in recent issue of
the """rnot dfS D'ddts, thus speaks of the
matter:
The chemist NJ. Gilon conducted a
series of experiments to discover the way
to change the color of diamonds.
In accordance with the principle of
physics governing Complementary Colors,
Gilon prepared solution of alcohol and
anilIne-violet, to which he added few
grams of benzoe-gum.
He dipped a yellow diamond into this
fuld anu allowed 1t to remain quarter of
all hour. When he took it out again the
diamCn was white but il had lost its brill
fancy.
Gilon renewed the experiment with q
strong solution cf aniline. allowing the
diamond to rest in the mixture only few
seconds. When the gem was taken ont of
the solution 1t was pure white and sparkled
DEllIlhutlS.
Weeks later the diamond had lost
none Of its whiteness or brilliancy, and
Gilon is convinced that gems SO treated
will long retain these qualities. This
would seem to prove that the change is
possible.
If the 'falsifed' stone is looked at
through microscope no defects what
ever can be seen; neither does the dia-
mond lose any of its color when rubbed
with camel's hair or linen.
Formerly it was thought sufficient to
dip false diamond into alcohol to dis
cover the treatment to which 1t had been
subjected. and to restore the yellow color.
That often suffices, 1t is true, but Gilon's
experiments made the color so solid that
an alcohol bath failed to affect it.
Is there, then. no means to discover
the spuriousness Yes. and Gilon dis
covered it, too. 1t il only necessary to
place diamond supposed to be colored
into aqua regia for one second. If it be
really false the yellow color will return at
once.n
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nephew-in-law at the mournful ceremo-
MES following the death.
Wnen l returned home the day after
the funeral, my wife met me at the door,
her face flushed. her eyes blazing.
What do you suppose that old crank
has done" she demanded.
What old crank: Z" inquired wonder
ingly;,
I'm sure don't know" returned,
midly; bur You should remember, my
dt ar that ~
"Oh, know she's dead. She wouldn't
give ner things away under any other cir
Gums arces. She, left me 500 in cash.
and tht dear old silver 10 my second cou::
sin John Scott. He'll sell It, and spend
every cent on liquor and cigars and
horses. know he will"
Then the blaze III her eyes was
Quenched by flood of tears. did my
best TO soothe her. but my efforts were
useless. assured her that If her cou sin
sold the silver we would buy IT.
II don't want it." she declared;
won I have livery vehemenily-" and
| won't get single new thing IN the
h, use, or a new dress. or that sealskin. or
ANYTHING, I'll Just stay here with things
as they are, and John Scott can keep his
silver and you can keep your building
association money and stock. too. So
there, now,
After that did not try to assuage her
grief. was afraid that consolation mighs
be costly. -Good Housekeeping.
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FOREIGN NEWS OF THE DAY.
Brig Wellington Sunk in Collision
and Two Men Lost.
Inv ASSOCIATED rPEss. |


LONDON, Jan. ls.-The British brig yelling
ton, bound from Portsmouth, was caught In
the gale which prevailed ycsi ierday and bore
ny for the Tyne to make aharbor of refuge.
She reached the river safely. but as she wns
passing In she was lifted up by a heavy sea
and tossed broadSide on against the stern OF
the British steamer Huntsman, which IL
stranded near the south Pier al Shields.
Tho Wellington struck the wrecked steamer
with such violence that her whole side
crushed IN and sh" i!lled and sank.
Two of the briggs crew wont down with the
vessel. The other six men aboard Of her
were picked up by boats from other vessels.
The lluntsman, ns has been before an
nounccd, was bound from Rotterdam Via
Shields for New York. She met with some
accident to her machinery and was being
towcd to Shields.
She reached the Tyne during heavy gale,
and as she was proceeding up the river the
towing hawser parted and she was driven
ashore.
capt. Whytc, of the Iluntsman. his wife
and children and the crew OF twenty-five
men were rescued with great difficulty.
As the Iuntsnan lies her rndder is gone.
her shaft broken and her stern post smashed.
Efforts to float her Will be greatly ham-
pcrcd by the wreck OF the Wellington, which
lies directly astern OF her.
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CRANKS IN BARBER CHAIRS

Instances Which Prove that the Bar
Der Must OF Necessity Be Sharp.
Truly the barber is and must be genius
in his way. Unless he has particularly
cute comprehension of human nature in
general and that of his customers in par
ticular he cannot long remain in the ton
sorial ranks. says the National Barber.
Conceit, at least visible conceit, is a
deadly enemy TO the barber; should he
possess that trait of character he must
Judiciously hide it beneath becoming
veil of bumblencss.
The barber must have that happy
faculty of being able to- size up his
innn." If that individual happens to be
crank on a partic subject the barber
must accommodate himself TO circum-
stances and show a world of sympathy
and respect for his patients toibles.
There a'e cranks, and there are cranks.
But the barber probably meets larger
and more varied assortment of them than
an other man.
First. there is the crank who stub
bornly maintains that only one barber
lives who can trim his hair properly. and
would rather sit three quarters of an hour
waiting for his ideal artists leisure than
to allow another barber to touch his
locks
Then there il the crank with three
story forehead who persists in having his
hair cut Ia Ponpadour. or the forehead
less individual who is iirmly convinced
that bang is the thing he must wear to
make his personal appearance par excel
lence.
II would indeed be madness for the
barber to argue the point and offer advice
to his custom he must simply do his
best to obey instructions and-hold his
tOppup
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Influenza Fears Cause n Change In
the Royal Funeral Plans.

iry Associated PErSs.l
LONDON, Jan. ls.-The arrangements that
were made for public and semi-mlitary
procession through London to escort the re-
mains OF the Duke OF Clarence and Avondale
from the Great Eastern to the Southwestern
Railway station have been changed in conse-
Qucnce OF the general epidemic Of influenza
prevailing here.
The authorities made no concealment OF
their fears that the exposure OF the troops
would probably result IN general attack Of
influenza, and tho Prince OF Wales immed-
ately gave orders that the projected military
funeral be abandoned.
The Duke OF Cambridge was upon the point
OF leaving Cannes to return to London to at
tend the funeral OF the Duke OF Clarence and
AvOndale when he received telegram from
the Prince OF Wales requesting him not 10
leave. as the Prince did not wish him TO run
the risk that would be entaied by the change
or climate
1t Is deemed that the health OF Prince
George OF Wales Is not sufficiently robust to
allow OF his exposing himself In any way, and
the Prince OF Wales has decided that he Will
not be allowed TO attend his brothers
funeral.
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PICKED UP HERE AND THERE.
Photographs Of Daily Life All
Over the Country.
A Man Who Could Split Apples
Thrown at scythe Blades.

A Man Who Could Split Apples
Thrown at scythe Blades.
1t Is supposed that we have no men
nowadays who could compete on even
terms with the old archers, says the R,rui
Nem Yorker.
A man named Uri Bailey recently died
in Pennsylvania who was worthy of a
place with the old-time soldiers.
His skill in throwing stones was said to
be marvellous. lie was mentally de-
hcient, but giant physically. His aim
with stones at any mark or object was as
unerrir & as that of the most skilltul
handler Of the rifle.
He annually bagged scores of small
game, .pheasants. rabbits. quails and
squirrels. which he killed with stones.
He could kill a bird on the wing or a
rabbit at full speed almost as easily as he
could kill it at rest. He had n large
leather pouch attached to one side of his
coat. III which he on all occasions carried
good supply of carefully selected
stones.
An exhibition Of his skill which was
always favorite with him was 10 set up
a scythe- blade. edge towards him. and at
the distance Of 100 feet cut apples in
halves by throwing them against the edge
OF The blade. lie could almost exactly
naive two out of every three apples lie
threw.
Robin Hoods great feat of skill was to
set UP peeled sapling at a considerable
distance and split ii with an arrow. We
do not see that this Is more difficult thnn
splitting the apple on the scythe- blade
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SOME MYSTERY ABOUT 1T.
He Liked Els Job, but tho Towels
Were Clean.

He Liked Els Job, but tho Towels
Were Clean.
The printers nomadic propensities are
proverbial. He is u wunderer on the face
of the earth and is unlike Jack FalstaiY,
only that he alternates his walk from
tavern to tavern by journeying from
print-shop to print-sbop to obtain the
means wherewith to purchase temporary
entertainment at the former. says the
Sdrdtogidu.
A fair specimen of the bohemian typo
claiming to have come from everywhere
via Glens Falls. put in days work nt the
Saratoy'an Office during the week with the
option of staying month if he chose.
but at niPhtfall he announced his inten.
tion of journeying onward and demanded
his pay.
What's the matter? Type not phat )
enough?" asked the foreman.
Oh. no; not that; splendid place to
work; nice fellows here. too: but there's
mystery about this shop | can't un-
ravel. Your Office towels are actually
clean. sir--actually clean. Only Office Of
the ki; in America. and l can't stand
originality"
Then he moved on.
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Safety In the Midst Of Danger.

This would seem contradictio so, in fact. to
the eye But experience has proved its possibility.
Take the csss of tho individual who dwells in a
nialArous region. robust constitution IL no Ger.
tain defense against the dreaded chills What is :
Recorded testimony, covering period little short
of haf a c-atury, proves that Hostrtt-r's Stomuch
E,tters Is precisely this. This continent does not
limit the trd nhere the medicine has proved its
efficacy In south America, the Isthmus Of Pan
anna, MeIico, everywhere in fact whore miasma-
born diseAso taxes on its most obstinate and
formidable types, the BItters Is recognized spe-
ciho in limitabe demand, and prescribed by physi-
cisns Of reputs Potent, too, is It In disorders OF
the stomach, liver and bowels, and against that
destroyer, Ia grippe. 1t improves appetite and
sleep. ueutraiIEes rheumatism and kidney com
plants.
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From Last Ntehrs sporting Extra,
STOCK REPORTS.
Bears Force a Big Slump in the
Share Market.
DistilIery and Cattle Feeding Loses
Several Points.

WALL STREET, Jan. lS.-After a brief spell
Of rrmness at the opening the stock market
to-day showed the eject OF continued reali1a-
tlons and tho renewed activity OF the bear
forces.
Prices declined y to z per cent right
through the list. one stock after another
succumbed to the pressure and the market
showed little rallying power
The sales up to noon were 100000 shares,
OF which 10000 were IN 81 Paul, 1900 Rock
Island Chicago Gas iO,TOO, Erie 10000 and
Richmond Terminal lO,+OO.
The bears have become cmboldcnnd by the
alleged rupture In the Western 1ratfic ASso-
citation, growing out OF the charges preferred
against the Atchieon AMI burlington &
quincy and by the talk about war with
Chill.
After sitting matters to the bottom It be-
came plain that lcadlug opcrat nrs reached
the conclusion that sharp reaction was
needed TO weed out host or spectators who
have gone beyond their means, and that with
this cud III view nothln; has been LETT undonc
10 create feeling OF uncaslness.
Distilling s cattle Feeding dropped to 5719.
Jan. tn" shares sold at 61ia. The break
to-day was due 10 udSiccs nom BOSTON thai
In February the IOmpuhys officials VIII be
indicted for violating the Anti-Irust law. II
was also said thai the Company Will be In
dictpd In every state In which II does busi-
ness.
Another despatch had 1t that Shufeldt Will
bring suit against the Company for 5000
900 Tor services In securing the control u the
Shufeldt- Lynch biStillcry Company. Chicago
operators who began selling the stock early
In December are Understood 10 he still short
LaZa,d frcreS received 100000 gold Oy
the steamship La Gascugne, which arrived
yesterday.
1t was reported that the Missouri Pacific
directors at their mccling to-day took action
ia regard to withdrawing from the Western
1ra!lic Association. Mr.. Gould subsequently
denied this.
The Richmond & Danvlle directors to-day
rejected tncir cid Board Oi officers.
The Treasury Depart ment was offered
084 900 ounces OF silver. and purchased 3OO,-
900 at a3.4O, ming the requirements OF the
Government rOr the month.
The total sales at the New York Stock ES-
change to-day We're 4l3,iuo shares OF list ed
stocks.
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York. Yes, madam, a position. which
would have continued not only during
my. life hut during that of my children
and my grandchildren. i, ] had desired to
retain it and transmit It to them.
Nhv did you leave ~ she asked.
- Because, madam, necessity compelled
me to. The position was permanent. but
tho receipts were not equal 10 the dis
bursements incumbent upon my style Of
living.
May ask" she ventured. somewhat
overcome by her evident mistake. what
your position wusY" Certainly madam:
being n New Yorker. WAS never ashamed
of ii. was collector of funds for the
completion of the Grant Monument.
lie resumed his meal and tue lady went
over and sat down in the corner TO think
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AMONG THE WHEElME y.

The Brooklyn Bicycle Club bowler. are showing
up very well.
There vii be cycling events At tho METROPOLITAN
and Long Island games.
Tho Bedford Wheeimen are preparing to hold q
stag racket.
Things are booming among the Harlem Wheel.
tiOn.
The Hudson Countys have settled down to work
in their oli style after unusually exciting elec.
tion contest
Henry LIVINGSTON is the now Captain Of the
Greenville Wneeiinen.
The RivorsiGes expect to pat u large number of
speedy men on the track this year.
The Brooklyn Athletic Club 10 considerinR tho
sdvisability Of giving more attention TO cycling
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1T wouldu't look at all well with that
sidehourd,' returned my wife promptly,
lit is SO dreadfuily shabby-oh. of course
! mean the sideboard, not the silver;
don't lie So smart"
+" suppose. then, if such thing were
10 happen. you'd have TO have new
sideboRrd." "
She nodded comp'ncently.
saw such lovely one downtown
to-day antique oak, beautifully carved.
do admire oak so much.'
- But the rest of the furniture is wal
NUT" l objected.
Walnut is altogether out Of style. es-
pecially for dining rooms" she replied.
with Q disdsinful glance at the chairs
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FRENCH COOKS BALI.

Su oerO astronomical Exhibit in
Madison SOU rs Garden.
The annual ball CT the French Cooks al
Madison square Garden tonight promises To
be an unusually brilliant affair."
AS Is customary, the festivities Of the even.
Ing VIII be preceded this aiternoop with O
grand exhibition al the Garden OF master.
pieces OF culinary art, contributed Wy the
famous chefs OF the city iu competition f.,
lne grand prize which Will be awarded by a
committee or experts.
keh.hrnablc activity has been shown IN the
preparation OF tnis gastrunum!cal exhibition
shl u VIII surpass, Il is SAID, IA the vuriety
anu tldDol ac IS of It's contributions ans
siirW NV, VI lne Kind ever given IN this city.
Inc real inerry-maktng will begin about l.
NJ Ihe President o! the COOKS Association
u Joseph Elsener and z. SChclchcr is the
chairman OF the Committee OF Arrange.
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MY WIFE'S LEGACY.
ANHt JNNet's SiIrer and the Trouble
WHicI, 1T Caused.

don't like to calcrinie upon such
things, observed uy wife. "but if Aunt
Jnnc were 10 l,e l should not be n bit
surprised II she left us lat o!d-tsshioned
vet OF silver that belonged to my great
s,andporents.'
Ont of consideration for 'he printer
VIII omit indications of the emphasis
with which she usually o,ic. II the
reader vii! kindly consider every second
word printed in small caps or italics he
VIII have some faint idea of her manner
of expressing herself.
1t is very handsome net +" re-
'nfned' slancing about our modest din
ns room. and will hardly accord with
'ur furniture"
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SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING 1T.
The Young Man May Finally Sum
mon Up Courage.

tF'om the Chioago Tribnne,l
Mr.. Billus- Maria, how long has young
Hankinson been coming to see Bessie?
Mrs. Billus-About five years.
Five years. hey? How often does lie
come TO the house:"
Three or four times week "
- Does he take her to operas. concerts
and other places of amusement ~
Yes.
" Go to church with her sometimes 2"
Nearly every Sunday evening""
HIN. Does he seem to be attentive
to her 7"
" He does"
"H'm. Stays pretty late sometimes?"
"He often stays till II O'clock"
(Suddenly struck by an idea. "I'Il
tell you what. Maria! That young chap
days. It he can't keep company with
Bessie
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Coming EYants.

Tho c. T. Bonngcr Debating Socety's ball
VIII lake place In New Maennerchor Hall to-
night.
The regular monthly reception OF the Har.
lem J acht Club viii occur next Monday even
ing In the clubhouse, $40 East one Hundred
AMI rwenty-flrst street.
Inc Roosevelt Social Clubs third annual
ball Will be given In Everett Hall, IS East
Fourth street, thi, evening.
The second annual Invitation ball OF the l..
.. OF CHICKS Is to be given In the Teutonla
Assembly Rooms on Feb. 2.
:, Next tuesday evening the only Original
Hound Guards Will have bali in the der.
mania Assembly Rooms.
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IT WAS A PERMANENT POSITION.

But No Money Accrued and He Be-
came a Tramp.
He had been fortunate in his pleading,
SAYS the Detroit FIRE Press. and the lady
of the house had let him come into the
kitchen fire and eat his breakfast.
l feel my position keenly. madam, {"
lie said in apologetic tones.
"Oh, don't mention it." she replied
kindly. We all have our ups and downs.
l suppose you have worked some time in
your life?"
lie looked at her reproachfully as she
said those last words.
Madam" he said with pride. until
last month held life position in New