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Initiative of the Fish.

It would probably be found that g.
smooth surface of iron or steel is about
the worst which we can give to our
ships. For a smooth metal surface
has apparently the property Of attract
ing and OBTAINING the particles OF
water in contact with it, whether by
molecular attraction or otherwise.
Thereby the water in immediate con-
tact with the vessels side or bottom ia
drawn along with her, and its parti-
cles communicate their motion to an
outer circle of particles, and 80 on till
vast mass of water is set constantly
in motion along with the ship.
This is precisely what we want to
avoid, as the essence of the reduction
of fluid friction is to slip easily
through the water with the least
possible disturbance. Herein lies, as
I imagine, the great advantage of the
surface structure of the fish. 1t would
probably be found by experiment TINT
an exact model of fish in any ordin-
ary material, as wood, iron, steel, ETC.,
when towed through the water at a
given rate, would communicate mo-
ton to q straw or light floating object
lying near its course, TO O far greater
extent than would the real fish pass
ing through the water at the same
speed. Experiment on this point
would be easy, and would be as valua-
BILE and suggestive when applied to
different materials and surfaces as the
former suggested experiments on
horse power. The Contemporary Re-
view
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RELIGIOUS READING.
GOOD SERMON.

We have heard story of the elder Dr..
Beecher, now of Cincinnati, that is said to be
true, and Is worth being put into types, as
illustrating the truth that We never can tell
what may result from an apparently very In
significant action. The doctor once engaged
to preach for O country minister, on eX-
change, and the Sabbath provedto be one ex-
cessively stormy, cold and uncomfortable 1t
was in mid-winter, and the snow was piled In
heaps all along in the roads, so as to make
the passage very difficult. Still the minister
urged his horse through the drifts, till he
reached the church, put the animal into the
shed, and went In. As yet there was no per-
son In the house, and after looking about,
the old dgentleman-then young-took his seat
in the pulpit Soon the door opened, and
single individual walked up the aisle, looked
about and took a.seat The hour came for
commencing service, but no more hearers.
Whether to preach to such an audience or
not was now the question-and It was one
that Lyman Beecher was not long In decid-
ing. He felt that he had duty to perform,
and he had no right to refuse to do 1t, because
only one man could reap the benefit OF It;
and accordingly he went through all the ser
vices, praying, singing, preaching, and the
benediction, with only one hearer. And
when all was over he fastened down from
the desk to speak to his congregation" but
he had departed.
A circumstance so rare was referred to oc-
casionally, but twenty years after, 1t was
brought to the doctors mind quite strangely.
Travelling somewhere in Ohio, the doctor
alighted from the stage, one day, In pleas
ant village, when q gentlemen stepped up
and spoke to him, familiarly calling him by
name. Il do not remember you,' said the
doctor. Il suppose not said the stranger;
but we spent two hours together, in .
house, alone, once In a storm. do not
recall it, sir added the old man, -
pray when was it? DO you remember
preaching, twenty years ago, In such place.
tor, to grasp graspipg % bis hand. i do indeed, and if
you are the man, I have been wishing to
see you ever since 4 am the man, sir; and
that sermon saved my soul, made q minister
OF me, and yonder Is my church! The con, !,
verts Of that sermon, sir, are oil over Ohio'
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Shrinking in Size.

The bringing of Missouri and Ken
lucky horses into the Spanish Ameri-
caa Territories has rs I'd the average
size OF these beasto there greatly.
Years ago practically all the horses in
New Mexico were bronchos, which,
however, looked big beside the still
smaller Spanish mules and burros
(asses). A man living a few months
in that country got used to their
standard of size, so tnat when be went
back East, over the plains, it was easy
for anv smart trader who first met him
to pal1l of small horse upon him as
being big one.
In those days people travelled mainly
on horseback. An unsuspecting man,
Just returned from Santa Fe after buy
ing estates" horse at the Missouri
River, would see his steed apparently
shrink in size every day as he travelled
among the large-boned Missouri stock.
Horse traders understood this peculi-
arily, and used to mako a good thing
out of pilgrims returning East across
the plains. New York World.
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and when we'll made such costumes have an
air Of superior elegance on account Of this
rich needle work.
A number Of the smartest spring toilets are
fashioned after the empire style having
smooth unbroken lines from throat to foot.
An extremely pretty model is the one given
here. The foundation is golden brown
bengaline cut to 1T rather closely in front and
flare decidedly below the hips in the baca.
Double bands Of heavy cream lace and dark
brown satin stitched with gold are laid over
the front seams and help to add light and
distinction to the figure. The bengaline
sleeves are slashed in the pufTs to discover
the embroidered satin beneath; there arc
small cuffs to match, o collar and folded belt
Of plain satin and handsome bertha OF lace
gracefully draped over shoulders and bust.
Beautiful toilets bring to mind sone eX-
ouisitely pretty robes now in tho hands q
tho rlodistes for April brides. One mad
a rEmpire of thick ivory-tinted duchesse
satin, has scarf OF old point lace draped
across the hips and falling to one side OF the
otherwise plain skirt. The sleeves are OF the
new butterfly form, Of which nothing can De
more airy, and the bodice that opens In
y-shape, Is filled in with lace to match the
deep squares gathered over the shoulders
and held by knot of white violets.
Pailletted tulle is used lavishly in trimming
summer silks for both afternoon and eTening
wear. When the foundation is of black satin
and tho rest sparSled with irr;descent blue
and silver palette, the effect is wonderfully
brilliant and becoming. A remarkably i'm
portant looking gown that has attracted con-
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but the top guipe is caught up slightly on
either side and held by knots and rosettes In
fat graceful folds upon the hips. The effect
is extremely nice. One charming importa-
ton I saw the other day had the under petit
coat faced up about twelve inches with cerise
velvet, over which fell full skirt Of thick
black satin. Slender and sparkling let cres.
cents lifted the satin slightly so as to show
line Of the splendid color beneath. The
bodice OF satin had broad, wrinkled band
Of velvet folded closely about the waist, and
black-spangled net that fell in deep droop-
ing frill OVER the shoulders, completed an
elegant toilet.
Then, too, In the little ready-made muslin
frocks that are decided feature Of the
season, double skirts are very noticeable.
The top skirt, which Is frequently edged with
lace, is lifted and fastened on the hips by
chunks Of narrow ribbon. In nearly every
instance the bodice has yoke Of alternate
strips Of muslin and lace framed by roll Of
velvet, which material forms q girdle and
collar, while wide crimped shoulder founces
OF muslin hang over the big pulled sleeves.
Even in the very best shops these pretty
gowns sell for prices ranging from six to
sixteen dollars. and are bought up instantly
they are shown. They are Of pale pinks,
blues and utacs, striped with black. between
which delicate garlsnds Of flowers bloom
Both black satin and velvet show advantage
ously In these combinations.
Although It Is impossible to foreteli what
sort Of summer We will have, the sale Of
these stufs hss been phenominary large.
orepons ere unquestionably to be the mater
ials Of the year and those brought over from
Paris are very varied, with the new soft silk
puokered stripes carried across the goods
end embroidered with tiny motifs and in the
most charming colors, There never were so
many shades Of pink and bright beige
green Is coming to the front. Many pretty
garden gowns, to be seen on the Newport
lawns this summer, are Of fancy open work
canvass, trimmed with white satin and
guipure lace. The street colorings too are
delightful In thin woolens for young girls
gowns, such as eau de nil and pink, grey and
gold and eau de nil and moire. Many Of the
Partisan novelties are accompanied by fine
special embroideriey designed for decoration,
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Ises OF the Peanut.

United States Consul-General 10 Frank
fort Frank Mason has forwarded n report.
founded on researches and experiments re-
Gently made by the German Government,
upon the uses OF the peanut. Four samples,
according to the report-peanut grits, pea
nut -four, peanut biscuit and diabetic choco-
late biscuits-were tried in public hospital
in Berlin, and supplied as food to l2o
patients. More than half found peanut soup
made from grits palatable and excellent, and
ate gladly. Its durability surpas5es even
that Of the hitherto unequalled '!soja beans"
Of japan and China,
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New York's Charitable Work.

According to reports made by sixteen OF
the charitable organizations OF New York
City $4,000, 900 was spent for the support
OF the poor during the year ended February
2S, 1884, s5,0OO,O0O or onc-half more than in
any previous year. No exact knowledge
probably will ever be obtained Of all the ex-
penditures for the relief of the needy, as
many societies do not keep careful accounts :,
others dispense clothes, food and fuel, re-
ceived in large proportions from private in
dividualS, the value OF which Is not noted :,
while very large item In the charity ledger
Is that of prlvale aid 10y families, business
offices and individuals, who do not count
the cost.
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SPIRITUAL ATHLETICS.

Have YOU ever noticed how high q value
God places on det et,rmination Of character?
His command is, "Only be thou strong and
yery COURAGEOUS. Josh. u. "Go in this
thy might" .'Thc Lord Is with thee. thou
mighty man of valor. Judges 6: l2-14 And
ali Though the Bible we find that 1t was the
determined men, such as David and Daniel,
who won the favor Of God and were greatly
blessed by Him.
Take Jehu for an illustration. The Lord
appointed him to be king, but he had to WIN
for himself the kingdom which God had
given him. And see how promptly and en-.
ergetically he acted. He set out at once,
and drove furiously; he would not stop. even
for moment, to par ny with the kings mes.
sengers or with the king himself, but pushed
straight ahead until he had killed the king
and his ally and established himself In the
royal palace.
Even so, God has promised acrown to each
of his faithful servants, but none Of us will
receive our kingdom unless we hustle forit-
2 Tim. AS. It is possible for each OF us to
allow some one else to take our crown.-Rev.
Ill.
Now as in the days of our Lord, "the king
dom of heaven suffereth violence, and the
violent take 1t by force. Matt. II !: II. Read
the account on another page OF the intense
eagerness Henry Belden showed in seeking
closer fellowship with God. 1t Is only SAM
Die ILLUSTRATION. thousands nave passed
through equally intense struggles. and every
one mnst undergo like sitting process In
some way befo re he can enter fully into the
peace Of God.
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"You see," says Bishop Horne, romarkins
on this passage, /" in how poor, abject and
unpitied condition, at time when he most
wanted help and comfort, the world left him
and he left the world"
In very different manner an illustrious
Christian lived and triumphantly eft the
world. II am now ready to be offered, and
the time OF my departure is Mt hand. l have
fought good fight: 1 have finished my
course; henceforth there is laid up for me a
crown Of Righteousness. which God. the right
eous Judge, will givo me that lay.-Paul.
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FASHIONS EMPIRE.
SOME OF THE LATEST DEGREES
OF THE TICKLE DAME.
The Double Skirt Has Arrived-The
, Empire Style Dictates Many
Smart Costumes Suitable
Gowns for Little Ones.

Il has arrived, the ovsrsktrt, but after al
our edravagant talk onthe subject is such a
model Of meek simplicity, and 50 vague
suggestion Of old-dme drapery, as to utterly
disarm criticism. A very great many Of the
smart spring frocks have what are called
double skirts. These are Of equal length,
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adopted for foot wear. Brown slippers tied
with black satin bows will be frequently seen
with fresh morning gowns this summer, and
look particularly well with the butcher
linens that have taken new lease upon
popular favor. .",. ..
MARY L. BIsLAND.
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Canada's Yearly Fish Catch.

The annual report Of the Fisheries Depart
ment shows that the total catch of the Cana
dian fisheries for the calender year 1898 IL
valued at $20, ,63G, $3.50.
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siderable attention, has plain black mone
skirt, the bodice Of the same MORE made
high at the neck and opening In V-shapss
with wide reveres In front A deep 1es
fringe hung around the waist, and from the
back fell two long sash ends of pink and
green chine SILK, which trimmed the skirt %
perfection, while the arms appeared to be
thrust through scarf Of black pailetted net
bordered with Jet, which was enormously
wide. White satin capes were introduced
over the sleeves, and lent an air Of marked
distinction.
The attractive frock for young girl OF
which picture Is given, is Of swivel silk OF Q
pale sage green. The full skirt has narrow
double frin about the hem, and the waist is
elaborately trimmed with yellow lace. q
touch Of color Is introduced by the bit Of old
rose velvet ribbon that Is drawn across tho
bodice, knotted at the belt and falls IN loops
and ends below. Muslin guimpes are O.
much In vogue as ever for slender children
while those Of stouter build have accordtoh
c-imped vests let In the fronto their bodfcast
AL the fashions Of their elders are adopted
for the little people, who wear tight under!
sleeves, with huge pufs above, and the even
present shoulder and sleeve frills. Theif
gingham and print frocks are simply mads
and depend upon the freshness Of color, and
beauty Of embroidery for value. For full
dress costume great profusion Of Lace and
ribbon Is used with collar, belt and sash ot
either satin orvefvet. et..--.---..-.----.3
This group Of shoes include about all that
is to be found In the shops at present.
Women who care to be correctly shod need
atieast six pairs Of boots and slippers. HEAVY
kid with patent leather tips are for morning
tampe. The full vamped patent leather u
better suited for afternoon calls or drtvinH
There is O low buttoned shoe for home wear
and three styles Of slippers for full dress
occasions. The russell shoe Is seen in two
shades Of brown, and since last summer
several new and handsome skins have been
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ESTIMATE OF THE WORLD BY MAN OF THE
WORLD.

WORLD.
II have run the silly rounds Of business
and pleasure and have done with them all.
I have enjoyed all the pleasures OF the world,
and consequently know their futility, and do
not regret their loss. Iappraise them at
their real value, which Is. in truth, very low.
Whereas those who nave not experienced,
always overrate them. They only see their
gay outside, and are daZZled with the glare.
But have been behind the scenes. l have
seen all the coarse pullies and dirty ropes
which exhibit and move the gaudy machines;
and have seen and smelt the tailow candles
which illuminate the whole decoration, to
the astonishment and admiration Of the ig-
norant audience.
When I reflect on what have seen. what I
have heard and what I have done, cun
hardly persuade myself that all frivolous
hurry of hustle and pleasure OF the world
had any reality; but I look upon all that Is
passed rs ono of those romantic dreams
which opium commonly occasions; and do
by no means desire to repeat the nauseous
dose, for the fugitive dream.
Shall I tell you that bear this Melancholy
situation with that meritorious constancy
and resignation which most people boast Of?
No; fyr I really cannot help it. l bear 1t, be-
cause must bear it. whether I will or not
I think of nothing but Killing time the best
way can, now tnar ne Is become my enc
my 1t is my resolution to sleep in the car
riage during the remainder of the Journey"
-ILord Chesterfield.
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BIGGEST Fountain Of knowledge.

The number OF students at the University
of Berlin this winter Is $3.50, probably the
largest number in any educational tnstitu-
ton In the world.
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HINTS FOB WOMEN.
MARY L. BIsLAND.

A hint to the woman who values her good
looks, but revels In lamp shades Of all sorts
and varieties. Danish heliotrope, and be-
ware Of green unless you have muddy
skin. Rose pink is very fattering and VIII
take ten years Of woman's age much mora
skillfully and gently than all the hair dyes,
face bleaches, and beauty balms in existenees
Now q word for the girl who wishes to
make good impression on soon to be
flance-don't run down the good looks o4
other grb, and don't think 1t necessary 10
add ten per cent. to the cost Of any article In
your wardrobe in order to impress the mascu-
line mind with the richness Of your posses
sionA There have been instances Of men
being scared of at such tactics, realizing
that their poeket-book and such prices did
not gea
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There Is such lot Of things to suggest ID
the young married woman, that to pick al
random win be certain to hit some particular
case anyhow; therefore here goes, for, you
know, no wife was ever perfect, therefore
the hint cannot come amiss no matter II II
doesn't exactly ft the case Like tailor-mads
frock on Venus de Milo.
Bejust as fussy about your appearance after
marriage as before. Your husband admires
fluffy being, but he will not appreciate curl
papers. Look uot for the first squan; don't
let it run into tornado. Give your husband
plenty Of well-cooked food II you want him td
snthuse over the new bureau cover-and
whisper, don't show the cover to him until
after dinner.
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How can we ten the young mother that her
darling cherub is at times most awful bore.
She never considers her baby aught but
thing Of beauty and Joy forever, and conse-
quently monopolizes all conversation with
anecdotes of his cute ways, and whenever
possible produces the one perfect specimen
Of babyhood and feels deeply offended If the
entire community does not at once bow down
and worship and 90 into spasmodio raptures
,f baby talk, which, unless practiced hours
beforehand, so frightens the infant that g.,
perfect Babel ensues, and the unhappy would
be, but ignorant adorer, is set down as q
horrid. unfeeling brute, who frightened
mothers lorey dovey by his ugly bogey ways.
Babies to be appreciated should be kept in
The nursery as much as possible, and not be
!oisted upon an unappreciative circle OF &C.
quaintances until they are old enough to-
enjoy conversation not necessarily sprinkled
with cooling utterances which 'was lovey
ling" or "precious darling fetsy wetsy," and
other similar unintelligible sentences form e
large part.
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tinct. All for Christ Huguenots dying for
Christ! Albigenses dying for Christ! The
yaudois dying for Christ Smithfield fires
endured for Christ! The bones OF martyrs,
If distributed, would make o path OF molder-
inc life all around the earth. The loveliness
of the Sayiour's sacrifice has inspired all the
heroisus and all the martyrdoms OF supse-
ouent centuries. Christ has had more men
and women die for Him than all the other IN
habitants OF all the ages have mad ue lor
them.
Furthermore. He was lovely in His se--
mons, He knew when to begin, when to
stop and Just what to say. Tne longest ser
mon He ever preached, so far rs the Bible
reports Him-namely, the sermon on the
mount vas about sixteen minutes IN delivery
at the ordinary rate OF speech His long
est prayer reported, commonly called 1.-THE
Lori's Prayer" was about half Il minute.
Time them by your watch, and you Will hna
my estimate accurate, BY which 90 nor
mean to say that sermons ought TO be only
sixteen minutes long and prayers only nall
a minute long Christ had su:h infinite
power OF compression that He could put
enough into His sixteen minute sermon and
His half minute prayer to keep all the tol-
lowing ages pusy in thought and action. NO
one but Christ could nfrord to pray or
preach as short as that, but He meant TO
teach US compression.
At Selma, Ala, the other day Twas shown
a cotton press by which cotton was put IN
such shape that It occupied in transporta-
ton only one car where three cars were for
merly necessary, and one ship were three
ships had been required, and imagine that
we all need to compress our sermons and our
prayers into smaller spaces.
And His sermons were 80 lovely for sent1-
ment and practically and simplicity and IL
lustration. The light OF candle. the crystal
of the salt, the cluck OF hen for her chick
ems, the hypocrite's dolorous physiognony,