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GAS YE HAVE OPPORTUNITY" ="

A phrase crystallizes thought and makes a
point around which memory may focus as
sociations. ''Doing good unto all men, as ye
have opportunity" is one OF those golden
pegs on which many fruitful suggestions may
depend.
What Is opportunity Do we always seize
1t when 1t offers itself? Are we not some
times tardy in availing ourselves OF the
chance to say a kind word, to do the kind
deed, to help the brother or sister on? In
our stupidity do we not blunder,
in our grossness do we not ersI
a'e we always sympathetic, are we always
judicious, are we usua ly unselfsh? What
about our motives! Will they stand the
search-lght of conscience, are they such as
we can bring with US to the quiet place OF
prayer, where we are alone with God?
These and other questions arise as we pom
der this phrase, and we ask ourselves whether
indeed We are doing good to all men as we
have opportunity?-Selected.
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Chicago Gave the World Sleepers.

The sleeping car system of ths-
world originated here, because all the
ideas employed in it grew out OF the
Pullman idea The sleeping car has
to large extent revo!ut1onized soci-
ETY. and trade by shortening distance
and through providing the means to
make travel comfortable. The sleep
ing ear has also reduced mortality on
railroads, because the weight of the
cars enables them to Withstand con.
cussions and other disasters that
wreck cars of lighter structure. CHI
cago Times-Herald.
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INTEREST IN HUMANITY.

The Lord never meant that we should
make of our immediate and daily work pris-
on walls to shut ourselves in, 80 as to take
no part in the vast interests OF humanity.
Every man stands under an arch Of heaven,
infinite in extent with the consultations OF
the universe lighting their solemn fires above
him every night, and the unwearied sun
marching over his head every day. We all
belong to the whole Of Gods world,
and nothing which concerns 1t ought
to find US Indifferent. When we walk IN the
woods, the sweet breath of the ferns takes us
back to past geologic ages: the fragrance OF
the frs and pines recalls the Psalms OF David
and the hymns Of the Vedas. "Over us scars
the eternal sky, full OF light and OF Diety.
1t is not meant that we should live to our
selves; We are all called on to live for every
truth, every human interest, every human
need, as the Lord sends them to US or senGs US
to them.-Jlmes Freeman Clarke.
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ROUGE OUT OF FASHION.

There is news from France-very
important news to those whom it may
concern, and rather unexpected to
all, though rumors have indeed been
flying about. Rouge has gone out.
There are to be no more Aorid com.
plexions, and pallor is to be the rage.
OF course, as a corollary, golden hair
is to disappear which is rather q re-
lief, on the whole-and the taste will
be for brunettes. But not for all
brunettes; in matter of such impor.
tance 1t is we'll to know the worst at
once. The rich, full olive tint is no
beauty hencetorth; the hair must be
coal-black, and the face must be ex-
tremely pale. And it seems it is all
due to NJ. Henner. That morbid but
eminent artist has created type. He
has shown it in his Virgins and his
Magdalens, and Paris has at last now
decided that beauty is only admirable
when it comes near the Henner type.
Westminster Gazette.
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PROTECTION FROM ISEBR1ATEs.

The British Government has introduced in
the House Of Lords bill which gives power
to the courts to commit any inebriate to u
licensed retreat for q term of from six
months 10 two years on the application OF
relative or friend, supported by evidence:
The expression "habitual drunkard, as used
In the bill, is declared to cover all cases
where the person has become dangerous to
himself Or bis affairs, through habitual use
Of opium or any other drug.
Such a law Is no doubt desirable under eH-
lsting conditions. but like most reform legts-
lation it begins at the wrong end; 1t puts q
paddock on the stable door after the horse Is
stolen. Why foster business which tends
everywhere to produce certain results and
then punish those whose only crime consists
in havin patronized too freely the business
that has been sanctioned by the Government?
At the very least, the seller should have the
same penalty meted out to him as imposed
upon the buyer.
In Denmark they have very much more
righteous plan, and one that is likely to
prove much more effectual. 1t IS thus de-
scribed in London Tit-Bits:
THE police in Denmark have curious
way of dealing with the drunk and incapa-
BILE found in the streets. They summon a cab
and place the patient inside II, then drive to
the station, where he gets sober; then home,
where he arrives sober and sad. The agents
never leave him till they see him safe IN the
family bosom. Then the cabman makes his
charge, and the police surgeon makes his,
and the agents make their own claim for
special duty, and this bill is presented to the
host of the establishment where the culprit
took his last overpowering glass. The pub
licans, however, have in several towns pro-
tested against this system"
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RELIGIOUS READING.
LADDER OF PRAYERS.

There Is ladder between earth and heaven
on which angel messengers carry up our
prayers to God and bring his answers down.
Nay! this is but the hope of our dreams;
the reality transcends it, for God Is here, and
needs neither ladder nor angel 10 communi-
cate with us or open to us communication
with him; here in our hours OF sorest need,
of bitterest loneliness, OF self-inhicted
sorrow, Of weIl-deserved penalty, OF
more poignant remorse; here as he was
in the burning bush to Moses, and in
the mysterious visitor to Gideon, and in the
still, small voice to Elijah, and in the child
wra pred in the swaddling clothes to the sta
BILE guests, and still by most OF us unknown;
But when the veil Is taken from our faces and
we see him then the ground becomes conse-
Grated ground, the stable sacred place, the
lowing Of cattle an anthem, Horeb q sanetua-
ry, the land of Midian holy land, our pile
OF stones Bethel.-LymanA Abbott.
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partments Of the printing and pub
fishing industries. Chicago Record.
NO MORE FALSE HAIR.


It is reported that the style of coli
fure which will be the fashion among
women this year is causing great de-
preston in the artificial hair trade,
which in this country gives special
employment to, perhaps, two or three
thousand persons. and in France to
about twice that number. This season
the hair is to be worn something after
the fashion of our grandmothers, fiat
and hiding the ears; but, instead of
the old-time ringlets which adorned
the sides of the face, the coifure will
be carefully undulated. The effect, it
is said, will be striking, but the style
does not lend itself to the wearing Of
postiches or chignons, of more or less
prominence. Whenever there is q
demand for these articles the workers
in artificial hair, as distinct from the
coiteur, are very busy and make q
good deal of profit, and, of course,
should fashion be against them, there
is corresponding depression.
Scoffers sometimes say that the sup
ply is obtained chiefly from horses
names and tails, but such statement
is calumny, which ought to be refu-
ted. It comes principally from con-
vents and from schools in France, and,
although some dealers deny the fact,
it is alleged that portion OF it comes
from prisons. Young women occa-
sionally sell their hair deliberately,
the price depending on its color and
silky texture. Its preparation for the
market requires great deal of care
and chemicals. A vagary of fashion
has therefore the result of affecting
not only the wages of many excellent
artists in hair, but the price Of chemi-
Gals as well. This year threatens to
be particularly hard one in French
converts, for not only are they likely
to lose revenue by q lessened demand
for hair, but the Government pro-
poses to put an extra tax on whatever
income may be left to them.-Nev
York World.
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COSTUMES OF BARBAR1c MAaS1F1cENcE.

COSTUMES OF BARBAR1c MAas1F1cENcE.
The Princess of Montenegro and her
daughters, who ere now staying in
Venice, are occasionally to be seen
wearing their National costume. This
is one of barbaric magnifcence, being
heavily embroidered with gold and
uncut gems of great size; golden
fringes and sequins hang from the
sleeves, Wristbands and end of the
sash, and the "Greek" jackets and
little caps are a mass of gold. The
princesses wear their splendid black
hair in long plaits down their back,
threads of gold being woven into
their meshes, while jeweled knives
and daggers are stuck in their belts.
Prince Nicholas, of Montenegro, also
frequently dons his National dress on
state or festive occasions in his own
country. New Orleans Picayune.
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THE TREATING HABIT.

Men do not become drunkards in day.
Generallyit is slow process. Most young
men owe their downfall to being considered
genial in company. A tip-top fellow, as 1t
were, one who is not willing to be thought
milksop. He seldom begins through mere
animal love of drink. 1t Is generally socia-
bility. generosity, companionship, false
idea of what friendship, decency or propri-
ETY. requires that leads him astray. 1t is
this detestable habit of 'treating" the pre-
vailing idea that it is the proper thing. II
you want to do an excellent thing for your
self and your friends, if you feel you cannot
come up to the standard of total abstinence,
shut down on treating. Neither accept nor
offer treat. This will be great step for
wards for you in embracing total abstinence,
which is the best and surest thing to do, II
you are in earnest to suppress the ravaSes
ofintemperance -Pittsburg Catholic.
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Six Thousand Carloads of Melons.

Georgia will have the average crop Of
waterme!ons this year-that is. so far US the
size OF the crop is concerned-while. as to
quality. it is expected that they will be ahead
OF the average. The reports received ut tue
offices Of the Plart system in New York City
show that there are 10000 acres planted along
the lines of that roaI in Georgia, all IN the
Southwestern section Of the State. The mel
ons average ;,,out Il car TO two acres, which
means that Georgia will yield this year
about 6D01 nnrs
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TEMPERANCE.
WHAT HATH GOOD TEMpLARY LONE?

WHAT HATH GOOD TEMpLARY LoNEf
Do ye talk of the failure of Temperance,
And ask what has Templary done!
Then I'll tell you story OF gladnesss
Of Joy DER the laurels she's won.
SO fair is the angel Of Temperance,
So gracious and kind is her mien,
That wherever her banner has hoated
There may her triumph, be seen.
With heavenly message she came
To where notous ruin held sway,
And waving her white hand to heaven,
She swept all the dark snares away.
And the desert grew fragrant with beauty,
Dark places shone bright in Hopes sun,
Dishonor gave place unto duty
All this has Good Templary done.
She roamed thro' the city's dark alleys,
Where greed bartered virtue for gold,
And brought from thence sad little children,
So young. yet 80 haggard and old;
And she clad the poor feet that were bare,
Gave bread where before there was mona
Taught lips that used cursing prayer
All this has Good Templary done.
Talk not of the failure of Templary,
Nor ask where the triumphs have been,
For wherever her banner has foated,
Oh there may her trophies be seen.
And know in beautiful future,
From dawn to the setting Of sun,
land she has blessed and redeemed,
Shall tell what Good Templary hath done
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YANKEE WIVES OF M. P.'S.

Their Husbands to Oppose Each other
for Seat In the British Parliament.
q. s. Naylor-Leand, who recently resigned
his seat as Member Of Parliament for Col
chester, England. has been nominated to
contest the Southport division of Lancashire
in the next general election, against the
Hon. George N. Curzon, the present member
for the division.
Both Mr.. Naylor-Leland and Mr.. Curzon
are Conservatives and their wives are both
American ladies. The former married Miss
Jane Chamberlain, daughter of H. s. Cham
berlain. of Cleveland, Ohio, and the latter
ington, D. c.
Mrs. Naylot-neland and Mrs. Curzon will,
it has been announced. take an active part
In the coming campaign.
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CRITICAL 7 MES.

Into many life comes Il period OF com
parative inaction, when the ordinary inter
ests seem ended or their direction altered.
Illness or sorrow may withdraw one for
time from the world hitherto familiar. Some.
times it is the pressure Of unaccustomed
duties that keeps the hands busy while the
thoughts have strange leisure. Sometimes
the mother Of little children feels rs II she
were losing the Intellectual growth that
comes from study and close contact with liV-
ing outside interests, even when the home Sc
clusion and tender duties are most dear. 1t is
sometimes hard to believe 1t at the time; but
in later years we often see that from such pc
RODS, when all We could do was to
..Lie and wait In Gods great hand,
patent bit OF fallow land,
we drew the strength that was to suffice for
the coming struggle or the appreciation that
could recognize u victory.-Christian Regis
ter.
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W0MAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
CURTAINS ON HATS.

There is fancy to put "curtains"
on hats this summer. such as were
worn forty years ago. Some women
wear them on garden hats and they
certainly do look pretty and stylish
to make them, very wide lace is set on
the blim little back from the edge
and fastened with narrow jet cord or
bit ofgalloon and the rest of the lace left
to fall over the brim. It should be
put on pretty full and may fall over to
the depth of three inches. Washing
ton Star.
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ARC LIGHTS ATTRACT BEETLES.
Women of Mt. Auburn In Cincinnati Petl'
ton for Gas In Street Lamps.

The women residents OF fashionable Mt,
Auburn. suburb Of Cincinnati, Ohio, have
appealed to the Board of Administration to
have the electric lights abolished and to sub.
stitute gas. They say that the arc lights
draw bugs which frighten them and keep
the children from promenading in the even.
ings. They also assert in their petition that
they had rather live in the darkness than te
have the life scared out of them by buzzine
beetles from dusk until bedtime The peti.
TONERS husbands were not consulted in the
matter, so they say, and they are making tht
request as the wives Of taxpayers and as the
mothers of timid children.
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Hrs CREED.

Some one said OF Whittier, "To live near
the heart of Christ was his cree,l." The
teacher should live near the heart OF Christ
That was where John received his prepara-
tion for his work. He lay on Jesus bosom,
and the very life Of the Master, with all its
sweetness and heavenliness. passed into
Johns soul, until even his face shone with
the glow OF the divine light. A teacher
who lives near the heart OF Christ, and
Games from the sacred place to speak the
words of live, will have power in teaching:
Back OF the lesson taught will be the force OF
a spiritual energy which will make the sim
plest words mighty in their influence. Then
will the teachers character enforce the in
struction given. Inconsistencies IN conduct
on weekdays will not neutralize the work OF
the Sabbath. for all the life will be holy and
beautiful. To live near the heart OF Christ Is
to live in the atmosphere Of communion, as
in the very presence OF the Master. Those
who have attained this blessed nearness go
out into the world bearing in their hands
heavens gifts.
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TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES

A blow at the saloon always hits the devil
square in the face.
Every man who drinks q little drinks
great deal too much.
1t costs the young man pearl OF great
price for his first drink.
The Philadelphia bartender who recon-
mended spring water as summer drink was
right.
1t is said that In India they call liquor sold
over licensed bar Government shame
water" .. --
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Exiled to the United States.

Word comes from Terrebonne County.
Canada. that a young man named Jalibut,
,nraged because his sweetheart dismissed
him, fred on 4 party, the ball passing
through her sisters arm. He was locked up,
out released on agreeing to so TO the United
States for five years.
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Killed Inv q Snider in Her Ear.

Miss Mamie Wolf, of North Lawrence,
Ohio. died in great agony few days since.
Nearly week before spider crawled into
her ear Efforts to extricate 1t were OF no
avail. She suffered terribly until her death.
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Tho nu.,n,a VIII in Rook Form.

1t is announced that the will OF Queen
Victoria Of England has become 80 long, by
reason of tho many additions made to it
since the document was first drawn up that
it will now be bound in book form.
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Iown's Rainless Belt.

There is in Iowa a dry belt Of thirty miles
which has remained rainless, while gooo
showers have fallen both to the east and the
west.
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A PROTEST FROM AFRICA.

Ademuyiwa is prince OF Jehu Reno, IN
West Africa, and he has been writing to the
London Truth, asking it to lift up its voice
against the importation OF "the white mnn's
firewater" into that part OF the country. he
saysthat the stuff imported there is killing
the people by the wholesale. He mentions
one liquor, which has been largely sold at
Lagos us a ''sort Of rum, which Is sixty-two
per cent. over proof" and is especially deadly
In its effects. The Truth remarks that the
Prince does not seem to know that this Is one
Of the "recognized methods of extending
British trade and of achieving the grand OBJ
ject Of civtizing and Christianizing" the
more primitive peoples of the world.
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DRUNKEN FATHER BURNS HIS CHILD TO DEATH

A horrible tragedyis reported to have been
perpetrated at little colliery village known
as Botany Bay, near Washington, County
Durham. miner named Hill Storey went
home mad drunk and drove his wife out OF
doors. He then smashed all the windows
and door frames, killed his pigeons, and,
finally, it Is alleged, struck his little girl,
aged three years, on the back OF the head
with a heavy hammer, splitting her skull.
He then, it Is further stated, placed her on
the fire, and put up the "blazer" to make
the fire burn fiercely, the child being burnt
to death. The man has been arrested
Scottish Reformer.
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THE FOUR TRAVELLERS.

The following true story Is related by one
Of the participants in the remarkable Incl
dent:
Not long since in a certain New England
city four commercial travellers met for the
first time at the table. With the genial bon.
homie peculiar to the craft they were soon
engaged in conversation. In few moments
one of them said: -,
"Gentlemen, suppose we begin. being al
strangers, with the gentleman opposite me,
to introduce ourselves and our firms busi'
ness"
This was unanimously agreed to.
Said No. 1: II am -, and represent the
house Of Y. Y. D., selling glass bottles"
Said No. q: "Well, gentlemen. perhaps II
is no chance that I come next, for repre-
sent P. D. @. am -, and sell the stuff
that goes into the bottles. sell wines and
liquors"
There was moments silence as No. 8
said: "That, gentlemen, does seem little
strange, but perhaps there Is fatality about
this. l am =, Of the firm OF W. U. s., deal.
ers in undertakers' goods.
No. 4 now remained silent ard suggested
that 1t would be we'll not to pursue the sub
ject further, and that it had been well never
to have started it.
After much urging to complete the chain
he said: "Gentlemen, it is indeed fatality.
am, of D. B. E.. and I am taking orders
for gravestones." Was there ever temper
ance lecture compressed into so few lines?
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A Huge Fruit Crop,

Georgia's fruit crop this year Is estimate
to be worth $4,000, 900.
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so-cA1LED TEMPERANCE DRINKS.

The Outlook, OF Rhode Island, gives the
following instance of the result OF drinking
some of the so-called Temperance" drinks,
as warning against the use of root beer:
"a gentleman who had good deal Of night
work to do was in the habit of taking vari-
Gus bottles of temperance drinks with his
lunch His wife noticed that in the morning
he would be cross and petulant with the
children. but supposed 1t was caused by tired
and over-wrought nerves, until one night he
said to her, Don't give me any more OF
those bottled drinks! Why, she exclaimed,
"a new case has just been sent home! What
shall we do with it If you are not going to
drink any moreY' Throw it all away he
replied, 'and don't let the children have any,
for find that they have bad effect on me.
They rouse thirst for something stronger,
and I have formed habit Of following them
up with lager beer. This makes me nervous
and cross, and expect I will be crosser than
ever in the morning. but my eyes are open.
and I will not take that that Injuries my
nerves and weakens my system.