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Distinguished Artists as Sign Painters.

Col. Healey, G. M. G., who we un.
derstand has painted the sign of
the Swan Inn at Rayne, Essex, has
had some very distinguished prede.
cessors in this humble field of art.
MI. Firth, the veteran R. A., has a
very clear memory Of painting the
signboard for a Lancashire Inn called
the Pilgrim. my friend, Augustus
Egg" he says, painted one side of
the sign and I the other. Eggs pill.
grim was knocking at one side OF
the sign, on which a door was
limned; on the reverse my pilgrim
was leaving the hostelry refreshed.
thankfully casting his eyes heaven
ward"
Many years ago two other famous
ecademicians, Messrs. Leslie and
Hodgson, while OF a fishing expedi-
ton at Wargrave-on-Thames, devoted
their leisure to repainting the sign.
board of the George and Dragon, the
hosiery at which they were staying.
Hodgson picturing the saint refresh
ing himself from a tankard Of the
landlady's best October"
"Old Crome" once exercised his
skill on the sign Of the Sawyer's Inn
at Norwich; George Morland was the
artist of a cricketers' sign at ebert
sey, and, we believe, a small Surrey
inn boasts a clever painting of the
Fox and Pelican by Walter Crane
Westminster Gazette.
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Problems of the Pygmies.

Richard Weinberg takes up once
more, in the Biologisches Central
blatt, the question of the origin of
the various pygmy races of mankind,
and their relation to the earliest rep
resentatives of the human species.
Because the dwarfs of Africa appear
to be superior in intelligence to sur
rounding negro ace of greater stat
ure, some have argued that they rep
resent the primitive type of human
differentiation. Weinberg thinks it
more probable that the pygmies are
simply a variety, and that they no
more represent the original type Of
man than do the taller races. Even
yet it is found that the human stat
ure is subject to notable variations,
and that these variations have an eff
feet upon hereditary.
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Pulp Making in Newfoundland.

1t is of interest to American paper
makers and others to learn that an
English concern which has obtained
a concession of 1000 square miles Of
land at Grand Falls, Newfoundland,
for the purpose of developing pulp
making, has surveyed a town site and
has plotted off streets, squares and
areas for churches, schools and pub
lie buildings, erected houses for the
staff and employees, built two miles of
railway, besides other improvements,
including the construction OF a new
dam. An American expert has pre-
pared the plans for the pulp mill.
In three years the output Of pulp and
paper will be on the market. In the
United States to-day the demand for
paper practically exceeds the supply.
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Reduced Laundry Bills.

I reduce the size Of my laundry
bill a number of dollars each year
by turning my sink into a stationary
tub. From an old water bag cut a
piece of rubber a little larger than
the drain to the sink. Turn on
water and hold rubber in place until
covered, after which suction will hold
it. If no water bag is at hand take
a thick piece of cotting batting and
saturate thoroughly with water, then
press firmly ever the drain. There
is no danger of clogging the pipes
when the batting is wet. This Is a
handy way to wash fancy waists,
handkerchiefs and other small things.
If a sink is properly cared for it is
Just as clean as any tub.-Washing-
ton Star.
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60

Sugar Snaps.-Two cups of sugar,
one cup of butter, four eggs, two
teaspoonfuls cream tartar, one tea
spoonful soda, one-half teaspoonful
lemon; flavor to make stiff to roll.
Broiled Mushrooms on Toast
Broil twelve minutes, season and
place on slices of hot buttered toast.
Serve with sauce Of chicken stock,
%thickened, strained, seasoned with
lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Strawberry Sherbet.-Mash one
quart Of berries, or enough to make
one pint of juice, add n pint of
sugar, and after the sugar is dis
solved add one pint Of water and the
juice of M lemon. Press through
coarse lace, or c~heesecloth, and
freeze.
Escalloped Salmon.-Pick fine n
can salmon, salt and pepper to taste,
boil one pint of milk, mix two table
spoonfuls -four and butter the size
of an egg, add to the hot milk, add
two we'll beaten eggs, then make in
layers with salmon, putting fine
bread crumbs on top; bake in quick
oven.
Indian Pudding Without. Eggs
Take six heaping teaspoons of In
dian meal, one-half teaspoon salt,
two teaspoons butter, a tea-cup Of
molasses, two teaspoons ginger or
cinnamon to the taste. Pour into
this a quart of milk, boiling hot, mix
we'll and put it in a buttered dish.
Just as you set it in the oven stir
in a cup of cold water, which will
produce the same effect as eggs.
Bake three-quarters of an hour in
a dish that will not spread it out
THU
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CHAPTER XXI.
Tho Eli0ht

When John Adair left his home
and laid that injunction upon his
wife to pack up all that vas necessary
for departure within a few hours, he
was not disobeyed. She had been in
readiness for some such emergency
for many days. Even that plea OF his
of an invalid carriage for little Will
lie had been in some sort anticipated.
In less than two hours after he had
left the house, everything vas pre-
pared for flight, including arrange
ments for the transport of the sick
child. There a haste, but no pre-
cipitation, and, above all, no fear.
When Triton said to Adair, IF you
take my advice you will not return
to Albany street, there may be peo-
pie on the lookout for you," he had
not spoken more than the truth;
they were people in Sophy's interest.
There had been help within call next
door for weeks. Adair had held his
liberty on s~ufferance, and would have
been arrested on The instant had de-
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Washing Day Hints.

Babies colored frocks and coats
often become faded after being
washed a time Dr. two. Get a few
cents worth of salts Of lemon and
scald it. When quite cold, plunge
the article in, and let it lie for some
twenty minutes or so, turning over
one or twice. The color will be
quite restored. Dry in a shady place,
and iron between cloths with a warm
(not hot) iron; also the yolk Of an
egg well mixed with glycerine and
applied on linen where coffee has
left a stain will efectually remove
the stain. Wash as usual, and iron
when damp on the under side with
a fairly hot iron.
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Mirage on Lake Ontario.

Persons who happened to be in
tall buildings this morning or on any
elevation where the lake was visible
saw one of the most wonderful
mirages that have been noted in this
section in a long time. From the
Office of the Chamber Of Commerce
the mirage was plainly visible to the
naked eye, the Canadian shore loom
ing up as if it was no further off thar
the northern limits of the city. By
the use of field glasses the outlines
of buildings along the coast could be
seen, and those who witnessed the
phenomena all agreed that it was the
clearest mirage they have ever seen.
Rochester Union and Advertiser. e.
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Soap That Floats.

One can of potash dissolved in one
quart and half pint of cold water.
Let stand until cold, add one-half
cup ammonia and two tablespoons
of borax to the lye, then stir slowly
into the I've five pounds of melted
grease just warm enough to run
nicely. Stir about ten minutes un-
til smooth. Pour into your dish to
cool. I make this all the time and
think it fire. The harder and drier
it becomes the more lather 1t makes.
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Cleaning Lace.

When lace is soiled, rel the very
finest, such as honiton and point,
you a clean it by being careful in
this way: Sew the lace on strips Of
muslin and roll tight around a
smooth glass bottle. Fasten secure
ly. Make a suds Of some good wash
ing powder and put the bottle in this
to soak for several hours. If water
looks soiled make fresh suds and
repeat the process, pulling the lace
frequently between the fingers, and
rinse in several waters; then dry the
lace on bottle with a soft towel. This
saves a great deal of expense.
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The Habit Of Prayer.

It is recorded of Cornelius Winter
that he seldoms opens a book, even
on general subjects, without a mo-
ment's prayer. The late Bishop He.
Der. on the occurrence of each new
incident of his history or on the eve
of any undertaking, used to compose
q brief prayer, imploring special help
and guidance. A late physician, a
great celebrity, used to ascribe much
of his success to three maXims of his
fathers, the last and best Of which
was, always pray foryour patients.'.
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To Abolish British Copper Coins.

How long are we to be afflicted
with a cumbersome copper coinage
instead of a small nickel one? If Mr..
Asquith wishes to merit the approba
ton of his fellow countrymen during
his tenure of Office he will DO away
with this relic Of barbarism, which
dates from Lycurgus, and from
which most other countries have
emancipated themselves. The penny
and the half-penny are merely tokens
and do not represent intrinsic value.
Truth,
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An Example Of Forgiveness.

A story is told in history Of, a Mo-
hammedan in the seventh century
which might put some Christians to-
shame. The slave of a great Eastern
p~otentate had carelessly dsopped a
dish of scalding broth On his master.
Failing at his feet, the frightened
servant repeated a verse Of the Ko-
ran, Paradise is for those who conn
mand their anger" 81 am not an
cry" the master replied "And for
for those who pardon o%ffenses." IT
pardon your offense." "And for those
who return good for evil" &" give
you your liberty and 400 pieces OF
silyer!"-Detroit News-Tribune.
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Louisiana Wasps For Africa.

At the request Of the Pasteur In
of France, a cargo Of Louis
lana wasps known as horse guards"
were shipped from New Orleans by
the Louisiana Crop Pest Commission
to Algiers, to exterminate horsefies-
The wasps, which were gathered in
Cameron Parish, are in refrigerated
baskets, with the pupae of the insect.
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Louisiana Wasps For Africa.

At the request Of the Pasteur In
stitute OF France, a cargo Of Louis
lana wasps known as horse guards"
were shipped from New Orleans by
the Louisiana Crop Pest Commission
to Algiers, to eXterminate horsefiies.
The wasps, which were gathered in
Cameron Parish, are in refrigerated
baskets, with the pupae Of the insect.
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Mutual Blessings.

The London Daily Chronicle re-
cords the following touching incl
dent:
God bless you and make you a
good little girl" said the grand
mother, tenderly. God bless you
and make you a good grandmamma,"
answered a sleepy voice from the cot.
Blessings indeed would come TO
MANY homes if the members daily
offered prayer for Gods blessing
upon each other.
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Judicial Wit,

"Her Christian name is Handel"
explained a witness at West Ham,
but she didn't like it, and took up
Annie instead" Most people," OBJ
served the magistrate, prefer a
handle to their Names" Which,
considered judicially, would appear
a brilliant sally.-London Tribune.
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A man has been doing a good BUSH
ness in London peddling bright
green tree frogs" at sixty-five cents
each. When the color wears off they
are found to be ordinary English
frogs.
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Umbrella Filtration.

An umbrella carried over the won.
an, the MAI getting nothing but the
drippings of the rain, signifies court
ship. When the man has the I'm
brella and the woman the dripping:
it indicates marriage.-Human Life
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Household Matters. :
To Iron NeedIework.

An easy way to iron ~needlework
and embroidery so as to raise it
and make it look like new is to
dampen quite wet and press IN the
wrong side over a Turkish towel
folded twice on the ironing board.
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Spirit of the Heavenlies,

The Christian life is not merely
ourselves getting into heaven, but
bringing the spirit Of the heavellies
to bear upon the earthly conditions
that surround us.-W: R. Hotchkiss.
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British midas government is sue
cessfully making quinine, Of which
immense quantities are sold by it
through the post Offices.
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OlSlahoma's Railway Increase.

In the last four years Oklahoma
and Indian Territory have built more
miles of railway than any of the
States. /
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Sorrow Makes Lofty Character. ,
The Hottest of u race are those
who have had the profoundest sym
pathies, because they have had the
profoundest sorrow.-Henry> Giles.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
WILLIAM CELEBRATES
Hard Boiled Eggs and Sausages Among
Presents Sent Him

BERLIN. Jan. Emperor William
received the ambassadors today, as is
usual on New Years. Embassador
Tower presented the congratulations
of the President and the people of the
United States. TO which his Majesty
cordially replied.
The Emperor few days ago, in pre-
senting Tower with a book. accom-
panied it with an exceedingly kind per-
sonal letter, which concluded with an
expression of the hope that the har-
monious relations that had so long
existed between Germany and the
United States would continue for the
benefit of mankind.
During the day the Emperor and
Empress received numerous deputa-
tions. according to the traditional Gus
tom, among them being the so-called
'Hallorean" from the salt works in the
neighborhood of Hallew. that presented
his Majesty with 100 sausages and a
pyramid of salt ornaments. with sew
eral dozen hard boiled eggs. e
Mr. and Mrs Tower kept open house
and during the day received some hun
dreds of Americans. ~
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
FALL|ERES' VOICE IS
FOR CONCORD
Frances President Replies
to ambassadors Speech at
His New Years Reception
PRELATES NOT. THERE

PARIS, Jan. In spite of the steady
downpour of rain, the New Years re-
ception held by President Fallieres
brought an attendance almost as large
as usual With the exception of a two
hours intermission for luncheon, the
ceremony lasted from 10 o'clock in the
morning. until dark. Replying to an
address by Count Tournielli, the EN-
bassador from Italy and dean of the
diplomatic corps, President Fallieres
said:
The spirit of concord, respect for the
rights of others, regard for public opin-
ion and sentiments of human solidarity
become daily, of greater Importance to
the universal conscience. 1 trust the
year 1907 will be propitious to the de-
velopment of the work OF concord and
peace, which is the ideal of France and
the countries you represent"
The Archbishop of Paris. Cardinal
Richard and the heads of various other
religious bodies, who always in the
past have been among the President s
guests at the luncheon, were not in
vited today. The customary New Years
reception at the American embassy was
omitted, owing to the indisposition OF
Embassador Mccormick.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
THIRTY-TWO HURT
IN RAIL WRECK

LEXINGTON. KY. Jan. Eight per-
sons were seriously injured and twen-
ty-four more or less hurt in a wreck
on the Louisville and Atlantic Rail-
way. forty miles from Richmond, KY,
today. The most seriously injured are:
Albert Wilson and his two sons, Ed
ward and Clohsey, the wife and child
OF Edward Wilson, and three passen-
gers. whose names are unknown. Mrs.
Wilson was burned about the body and
her baby's hand was burned complete
ly of.
The wreck was caused by broken
fange on the pony truck of the en-
gine The engine and one coach jump
ed the track, turning completely over.
The injured are at the Richmond Hos
pitaL
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission today
reached an agreement to Investigate
the block signals system on both the
Southern and Baltimore and Ohio rail-
roads in view of the recent disastrous
collisions and derailments on these
roads attended by serious injury and
loss of life. The first hearing. which
will be public, will be held in this city
next Friday.
The commission will make its inves
tigation under q resolution of Congress
approved June 30. 1906, empowering
the Interstate Commerce Commission
10 report the use and necessity of
block signal systems and appliances
for automatic control Of railway trains
in the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
EMPIRE STATE HAS
NEW GOVERNOR
Hughes Is Inaugurated in
Presence of Assemblage
Representing Many Cities
GUARDSMEN PARADE

ALBANY, Jan. Charles Evans
Hughes today took the oath of office as
Governor of the State of New York and
with his Democratic colleagues began
has two years term.
The retiring Governor, Frank w.
Higgins. formally surrendered the reins
of government to his successor and
left late this afternoon for his home,
a private citizen for the first time since
1898, when he was first elected Senator.
In his inaugural address Governor
Hughes paid marked tribute TO Gov
ernor Higgins. commencing his public
services and conscientious devotion to
the interests of the State. The inaug-
ural ceremonies were unusually bril-
liant and the attendance almost unpre-
cedented. Following them the new
Governor held reception in the execu-
tive chamber and in the afternoon he
and Mrs. Hughes received a cordial
welcome from very large humber of
people from Albany and elsewhere in
the usual public reception at the execu-
tive mansion.
The 130th session of the New York
State Legislature will convene tomor-
row and practically all of the newly
elected members of both houses attend
ed the inauguration today.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
DINAN OUGHT To
TAKE THIS TIP

ALTON, H.. Jan. 1--Orders were is
sued TO the police today by Chief OF
Police Maxwell TO shoot all mashers
who annoy women on the streets and
attempt TO resist arrest. The order fol-
lowed an unsuccessful attempt of Chief
Maxwell TO hit a masher at whom he
fhOt The Chief chased the masher two
blocks, and because the latter refused
to obey the command to halt two bull
lets were fired at him, but without ef-
tect other than TO increase his speed.
The Chief then issued a general order
tnd said he hoped his men would be
better marksmen-
The insulting Of women on the
streets by loafers and mashers must
stop" he said.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
YEARS THEFTs ARE
s14,739,653

BOSTON, Jan. NEARLY SIS, 900
is the amount Of embezzlements and
kindred thefts for the year 1906 in the
United States, as. announced by authori-
ties on statistics of that nature. To
be exact, the sum is S14,739,653 and is
about $4,000, 900 more than during the
year 1905
4 little more than ten and half mil
lions of this total was stolen by bank
officials and the balance by office en-
pIoyes and public officials. agents. loan
associations and other organizations,
and by means of forgeries and vari-
Gus other forms of defalcation. More
than $4,000, 900 of this total was stolen
by three men, one in Chicago, one in
Philadelphia and one in Cuba, the rep
resentative of a New York firm.
A significant point for the public
about these figures is that the largest
part of this stealing was the result of
speculation by guilty parties and that
practically none was caused by legiti-
mate investment
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
GOVERNOR ASKS FOR INQUIRY
Pennypacker's Message Deals With
Capitol Expenditures

HARRISBURG. Jan. 1.-The General
Assembly of Pennsylvania convened at
noon today After the organization
and the reading of Governor Penny
packers message a recess was taken
until January ID. The Republican party
is in a majority in both Houses.
Governor Pennypacker in his mes
sage deals with the controversy over
the decorations and furnishings of the
new State Capitol. The erection of this
structure cost $4.500.G00 and the deco
rations and furnishings $9,000,0 900.
Charges of extravaganza were made, in
connection with the expenditure of the
100000 and the matter was made an
issue in the last gubernatorial cam
paign. The money was largely ex-
pended by the Board of Public Grounds
and Buildings. of which the Governor.
by virtue of his Office, is a member.
The Governor courts an inquiry and
requests the Legislature to investi-
gate the charges.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
OIL KING FLAYED IN
HIS CHURCH
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

CLEVELAND. Jan. ARISING in the
midst of a discussion by local labor
leaders and clergymen before the 500
members of the Mems Club of the Eu-
clid Avenue Baptist Church, known as
Rockefeller's church. Howard Dennis,
an orator. savagely denounced John d.
Rockefeller as 1.-The arch oppressor of
labor" Referring to the previous adj
dresses of the socialistic labor leaders,
Dennis declared
after hearing the eloquent addresses
of these men in behalf OF organized Ia
Dor, it is wonder that these windows
did not fall in and the walls collapse
If were a member of the same church
with John d. Rockefeller and j. Pier
pont Morgan. eitker they would get
out next Sunday or 1 would"
Dennis excoriation of the chief finan-
cial supporter of the church was re-
ceived with laughter. and no attempt
was made TO stop him.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
MURDER MYSTERY
UNRAvELED

ST. PETERSBURG, JAM 1.-The mys
terry surrounding the murder of former
Deputy Hertzenstein has. after months
Hertzenstein, who was a member of
the lower house of Parliament from
Moscow. was murdered at his country
house near Terioki. Finland. on July
81, 1906. A secret committee of the
Constitutional Democrats has traced
the conspiracy and has obtained def
mite proof that the deed was the work
of the league of Russian persons. A
man named Yuskevitch is a prominent
leader of this league and 1t is alleged
hired the assassins to kill Hertzen-
stein.
The proofs have been placed in the
hands of the public prosecutor and an
effort is being made to bring the case
to trial.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-02
TRAINER TORN BY
SAVAGE LION

TOLEDO, Jan. 1.-While performing
a lion act Henry Ray, a trainer with
the Bostock Animal Circus. was attacked
by one of the beasts. While he lay on
the floor both his sides, his shoulder
and breast were lacerated. With great
presence OF mind Ray fired his pistol
Just as the attendants opened the safety
doors OF the cage.
Two other lions which were in the
cage made for the opening Immediately,
followed by the attacking animal. They
were driven back.
A physician was summoned and the
injured trainer was taken TO a hospital.
1t is feared his injuries Will result fa-
tally The large audience realized
what had happened, but remained or
derly.