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HI n A i <> BILL AMD TII r. i c.i r Beeae a* the Tw.lflh Ihaaa*s7lvtsj s>f H U Muiiu. A Home Cable says : One of the strang s*t spectacles ever witnessed within the venerable walls of ths Vatican was th dramatic entry of Buffalo Bill at tbs head of hia Indians and cowboys tbis morning when tbe ecclesiastical, neoular, and mill tary court of the Papacy assembled to wit Mas the twelfth annual thanksgiving o: Leo XIII. for his coronation. Inthemida of a scmii of supreme splsndor, crowdec with old Homan aristocracy and nurroundsi with walls immortalized by Michael Angelo and Raphael, there suddenly appeared i host cf savages in paint, featbsrs, am blankets, carrying tomahawks and knives A vast multitude surged into Ihe grea square before St. Peter's early in tbe morn ing to witness the arrival of tbe Americans Before 0.30 o'clock the ducal hall, th royal hall, and tbe Bistine chapel wen parked. Through tbs middle of the three audiences was a pathway bordered with the brilliant uniforms of the Bwiss Guards tbe Palatine Guards, the Papal gendarmes and private chamberlains. The sunlight fall upon tbe lines of glittering steel, the nodding plumes, the golden chains, the shimmering robes of silk, and all tbs bril liant emblems of pontifical power and glory. Suddenly a tall chivalrous figure appeared at the entrance, and all eyes were turned towards him. It was Buffalo Bill. With a sweep of bis great sombrero be saluted the chamberlains, end then strode between guards witb his partner Nate Salisbury. Next came Buck Taylor, who towered hugely about the tallest man in the palaoe, his long hair tied back on his shoulders. Then came Broncho liiil in buckskin, and after him trooped the cow- boys, splashed with mud and piotnreiqne beyond description. Rocky Bear led the Bioux warriors in Ihe rear. They were painted in every color that Indian imagine lion could devise. Every man carried omething to present to the medicine man sent by tbe Great Spirit. Kooky Bear rolled bis eyes and folded his hands on his breast as be stepped on tiptoe through tbe glowingsea of color ; bis bravei furtivuiy eyed the halberdsand two handled /words of ihe Bwiss Guards. Tbe Indians and cowboys ranged in south corners ol tbe ducal ball. Buffalo Bill and Salisbury we re escorted into the Bistine chapel by tbe chamberlains, snd were greeted by Gen. Sherman's daughter. A princess in vitro Col. Cody to a place in the tribune ol it" Roman nobles. He stood facing the florif. ous diplomatic corps, surrounded by Prime and Princess Borghesi, Marquis Berlupi, Princess Bandine, Duchess Gra sioli, Prince and Princess Massino, Prince and Princess Raspoli and all tbe ancient families of the city. When the Pope appeared carried above the beads of bis guards, preceded by tbe Knights of Malta and a procession of car dinals and archbishops, tbe cowboys bowed, and so did tbe Indians. Rocky Dear knelt and made tbe sign of the cross. The Pon- tiff leaned yearningly toward the rude groops and blessed them. He seemed to be touched by the sight. As the train swept on the Indians became excited. A squaw fainted. They had been warned not to utter a sound, and were with difficulty restrained from whooping. Tbe Pope looked at Col. Cody intently as be passed and Ihe great scout bent low ss be received the benediction. After the thanksgiving mass, with its good choral accompani- ments, with now aad then Ibs Pope's pow- erful voioe heard ringing through the Bistine chapel, the great audience poured oat of tbe Vatican, when tbe Indians went back to their camp within sight of the grim castle of San Angelo they found the only warrior who did not go to the Vatican deail in bis blanket. Rocky Bear told his followers that the Great Spirit had done it. To-night tbe Indiana have temporarily relapsed into paganism, and are howling over tbe dead brave, some of them tearing their flesh and sprinkling tbe funeral tent with Ihe blood. THE IIOI.1i l. N Ml HOICK. A r, . .1 of a Mao NuppoMd to I M in,n IS cMituon-s Pal. A Winnipeg despatch says : At Carberry yeaterday a man named Mi-l'ut! was arrested, charged with the murder of llol- ton at Tilbury, Kent county, Oat., some time ago, and for which Benjamin Mo Mali as one of the murderers, was sen- tenced to death, and later reprieved to imprisonment for life. The prisoner answers the description givsn in almost every particular. II* evaded all the villages) and towns along the line, stopping with farmers. lie was arrested outside of the town. The constables believe they have the right man, and will take him to Port- ago la Prairie. The suspect says his name it Neil Steidt, and claims to be a native of Sweden. lie is over six feet in height and gives his age at 48. He says be tramped all the way to Manitoba from Montreal laet fall | M'Dnff, alias Alex. Matheson.is so mark ad by a soar on the face, and is in other respects so peculiar, that there will be no difficulty about identification if the right man has been caught | 9 Arrnt of a <Jurt*tt of rol.un.r.. A Howard, Kai., despatch of yesterday, aays : '1 he story of the crime for which Mrs. M. A. Buckingham, R. H. Dlckson, l>r. i H. id. in and Oeorge P. Walters, the father of Mr. Buckingham, ware arrested week ago became known yesterday. Buckingham was a dissolute printer. Borne time ago he was jailed for vagrancy. Daring his absence a criminal intimacy strose between Diokson and Mrs. Bucking ham. Buckingham booame very ill while in jail and was sent home for treatment. Shortly afterwards ha died from the effect of poison administered at different times by Dr. Oldham, Diokson and Walters. Diokson, It Is alleged, has been blankm.il ing the doctor, and a week ago attempted to obtain money from him. During their conversation in the doctor's drag store tha doctor offered Dlakson a glass of whiskey. Diokjon drank It and became suddenly vary ill. A physieian was called and pro- nounced his illness tha result of poisoning Mid told him he ooald not live. Diokson then confessed these facts told above. He recovered and repeated the confession in eonrt yesterday. Wemyss Raid opeote to have his bio- graphy of Lord 11 ought on ready in the AUVAMCBD BMOMSa IICBOOU IM BUBAL UIITKIOTB. Aderase u. the Ontario Veeehcre- Asso- ciation by Sir. J. H. gmlth, P. 8. In spector, Aaeaaier, Out. To-day I oan adopt almost the rxaot language of Si. Paul, and say that I am happy to be called upon to discuss certain matters that pertain to the welfare aoc happiness of the farming community because 1 know that yon, Mr. President, are an expert in all thing* that oonoert them, that will add to their usefulness and increase their prosperity, for from your youth up yon have been intimately asso oiated with them, yon know their wants, and sympathize wilb their noblest aspi rations. It is therefore a more pleasant duty for me to introduce tbis matter to the consideration of the members of this association than it would be under different ci.-cumbtances. Tbe thoughts that I shall prevent have been floating through my mind for some time past, and though they may be somewhat crude in form, yet I trust there will be found sufficient truth in them to merit some discussion. I do not for one moment entertain the idea that I fbaU say all that oan be said favorable to tbe proposed scheme, nor do I ilatter my- self that I am capable of answering all objections that may be raised to tbe details as now developed, for I am fully persuaded that the principle underlying this subject i* sound, and merits onr most thoughtful cocsideration Onr educational work has been rapidly developing of late yearn, and something of this nature is required to round off and fill out oar otherwise admi- rable system. A PBACTICAL AO*. Tbe age in wbioh wslive, when compared with those of former timee, has not inaptly been oalled the practical or utilitarian age. Old ideas and old theories are rtspecUd, not for their age alone, but for their inher- ent value. Everything is now subjected to the keenest criticism, tbe most rigorous scrutiny, as well as the most searching analysis. Whatever fails to respond affir- matively to these tests is oast aside as of little or no value, while that which passes tbis ordeal successfully is valued more for its worth in tbe every day affairs of life than for any otber specifis quality. Theories, as theories, ate quietly falling into the rear in the march of mind, while the van is being crowded with common sense thoughts and matter-of-faot conclu- sions. The dust and cobwebs of centuries are being brushed away rapidly, by tbe Ruthless band of practical utility. In science, in srt, in literature, in eduoation, in fact everywhere, things that are hoary witb age, and venerable wilb years, fail to command tbe respect once accorded to them. It seems as if the decks are being cleared for action, and that we are entering upon another and more important phase of that great struggle, the struggle between right and wrong, between intelligence and ignorance. Apparently the command has been given to close up the ranks, and pre- pare for action. Even among the most highly civilized nations, there are great problems to be solved, problem* of civil government, of the relation that capital and labor should bear to each otber, as well as those that bear specially upon the reno- vation of society in many of it* most im- portant features. 1SLI KNCK or TUB BCHOOLB. And while I would not for one moment under estimate, or seek iu> any way to de- preciate, tbe value of the other agencies ugsged in upbuilding society and elevating ftie >. n t masses of mankind, yet I feel Ibat in this work as in tbe solution of the great problem referred to, the schools of tbe future are to play a very important part. The sphere of their influence is steadily enlarging, but not to the extent it should be, nor with the force they oan and hall command. Our present school sys- tem, though practically less than half a century old, has brought onr own fair Province well to the front anioi.g tbu nations, and has given us a world- wide reputation. And now that tbe pulsations of a national life are beginning to throb through tha arteries of onr young country, the need of trained and cultivated intellect, of high aspiration and noble endeavor must be apparent to every thoughtful per son. Nor should Iheae advantages be limited to the fsw who may enter the learned professions ; they must permeate the whole of society, for, to quote the words of tbe late John Bright, " Palaces, baronial oastles, great halls, stately mansions, do not make a nation ; the nation in every country dwells in tbe cottage." UEVOTION Or TEA! 1IKUS. And how are these things to be obtained 7 and in what way shall we reach the nation that dwells la the collage ? Evidently the Bohoole must become an important factor, [or they can be so located as to reach the people, and become centres from which much good thall emanate, while the teach- ers shall become trustworthy agents in this great and noble work. I have un- bounded faith in the work done in the school-room, and the utmost confidence in the integrity and nuselflch dsvoliou of the teaching profession. Ons of the greatest and most important interests of tbis conn- try, the education cf the young is now confided to their care, and they are proving themselves worthy of tbis great trust. Politicians will of necessity work for party advantage, and in their anxiety to sours a party victory may even sacrifice some of ihe dearest and most cherished interests of onr country. But no such temptations beset ths path- way of tbe teacher. Dealing as he does with the intellectual and moral natures of those who are to shape the future destinies of this land, he eschews the schemes and devices of the political partisan, and seeks \o unfold in all their fulness and power the isarts and Intellects of those who are to be our successors in developing tbe resource* of onr native country. This is his great work, and none but tbe noblest and best in tbe land should ba entrusted with it. ma* or TKR riuiNd COMMUNITY.. If tbe trend of the times is toward the iraotloal and useful in oar educational ork, and I am decidedly of lhat opinion, ihan I oan see no reason why a class ol schools, specially adapted to meet tbe wants of the farming community should not be established throughout onr rural districts, tat on the contrary there are strong ins to b* urged In favor of inch s step. )nr high schools and oolleglale institutes situated a* they an, usually in some centre of population, do not meet the wants of these ptople, either as to loaation or course of study. These secondary schools, as a role, are so inconveniently litnated as to rendtr thrm almost valueless to the great maioritv of farmers, as nieces of intellec- tual culture for their families. I his has been recognized in the past, and is now to * limited exleot acted upon ir, the preparation of the course of study to these secondary schools, because in the curriculum there are tow four options courses open to the student : a classical a modern l:ij,u h c, a science and a com mercial course. It does not require ver] keen discernment to see that these optioni furnish valuable information and usefn knowledge to Ihe student in preparing him for bis life work, and that they are aelectei for their utility. A UCBCITIHO OBOCXD. The principle of utility has been acceded to by our educational authorities, but onlj to a limited extent and that directly in the line of preparation for the learned profes siocs or commercial life. Nothing is beinj done to keep the jonog men of talent am education on Ihe farm, or induce them to take up the study of agriculture as a life calling. Tne fact* seem to point in an entirely different direction, so that the farming community are looked upon an the greal recraillug ground of the professions and commerce. No oi-e oan look into the early hislory if the leading men in com mercial, professional and political life without finding that either they or their fathers were closely connected with farm life. II\ THEY LEAVE THB Hl.M. Now, if it be true, and in our opinion the evidetce poiute strongly tba* way, thai many ol our best young men forsake the farm, and seek advancemunt in one or other of the learned professions, there must be some cause for it. If, therefore, we can diagnose tba case with sufficient accuracy to determine what ujme of tnese causes are, theu we have made some progress toward a solution of this problem, inert) are two primary causes to which we may fairly assign the bulk of the evil com plained of. TbeM) briefly staled are : (1) lh>Tu is a desire common to the insjonty of mankind to avoid manual labor, aiid secure what to them seems to be a moru gtnteel or rtnut ctable means of earning a livelihood ; and (2) The influence txerted by onr educational system aids in perpetuating tbu view, by directing the uitLlal activities of our )onug people along the line of the learned profusions. Iheee two canees are very closel) connected, and seem to bo inter-dependent !be one upon the other. In regard to the first we will t imply pass it by as nol bearing directly upon our educational wo. k, and turn onr attention more particularly to tbe second. In con sidcriug this statement we ara led to in quire Is it true V" and our answer is trial the general trend of onr educational work is oireotly in tbe line of the Univer sity, and hence toward Ihe learned profes lions. I.EAI'S TO A PRorMSIOMAI. CABIEB, I 1 must be apparent to the most ordi nary observer Ibat the great part of ths work done in our lligb and Public Schools leads directly towards a professional career, 'lha idea is rapidly spreading thai in these autiuole the best inu rests of a large number of our joonx people are to a greater or le. s rxteul sacrificed to conform to iris tendency in onr educational work, and the time Han arrived when we should ak our- selves the qutttioo, Wbitber are we drift- ing ? This tendency will be more clearly seen if we look somewhat carefully at tbe various examinations candidates are r> quired to pajs, and tbe direction in wbioh these are Icaoing onr }OULg people. Tbe lowest is that for admisiua into our High Hohools, and the course of study in our Public bohools IB o arranged that pupils of 12 or II )ears of age, if reasonably well taught, have but little uitliouliy in passing ibis oratal. Next in urder oomes the literary examination for a Public School tin her 'a certificate ; then follow the matriculation examinations in law, modi- cm , divinity and arts. Now it will be observed that these examinations are lilerary in their nature, and are based upon the somewhat broad and comprebeuaive course of study prescribed for onr High Huhools. Ths combined influence of tbe course of study and tbe associations sur- rounding tbe student while attending school lead directly to either a professional or literary carver in life. Recent changes tiave placed the teacher's ex.minations mo.e directly on tbe line of a University course than formeTly, and now first-class teachers' certificates are granted to students who reach a certain standing in the I'niversity course. lu addition to these purely literary schools, there are normal and model schools for training ttaohers, and medical, theological ai >l law schools for stodt-nts desirous of entering any of these pu fn.ion.. Should any lurtbi r arguments be necessary to prove tbe statements already made, we have only to turn to tbe official records for their oontirmatiun. From Ihe last report insued by ili Miaisler of Ednottion for 1887 we learn that there, were 15.844 pupils enrolled In the Provincial High bohoola. Of these 1,100 were preparing for matriculation Into oae or other of onr universities, 7U [or the learned professions and 6,777 for tin .hers' non prof rational oertifloates ; making a total cf 7,600, or nearly 60 per cent, of the total enrolment. Agatnt this we haw 1.733 who are taking up the com- mercial course, ami not one solitary stn dent devoting himself to the study of agriculture. tik or THE HI IUL ruBLic BCUOOLB. From what has already been said it is inite clear that these secondary schools, whether we look al their location, ths course of study pursued, or their influence n determining the vocation to be followed >y Ihe student in after life, do not meel the demands of to-day in the matter of ths education of farmers and their families We have therefore to look to some other source of supply to meet this demand, and ihe only other source available is the Public Bohool. These schools fully meet this de- mand so far ss convenience of location is concerned, but fail so far as the course of study is concerned. Hoatlered thronghoul this Province aru to bs found ipwaids of (000 purely rural schools, in wbioh are employed nearly 6.000 leaohers. In about 700 of these schools, owing to the largeness of the attendance, two or more teachers ars required to do the prescribed work, while in the remaining schools only one teacher is employed. If in these rural schools thtr the prescribed coarse of study is fairly well carried out, then the limit of fourth class work is Hufficient to tax the energies of our best teachers. Neither the time nor the attention oan be given to the advanced studies prescribed for fifth class work wilb out neglecting something else equally as Ln:x>rtant. Much Iras oan time be found for the special studies necessary for the proper education of farmers, without almost completely changing tbe course of itudy as well as tbe limit table now pie scribed for the fifth form. \.\NT AO&ICCLTDBE TACODT. The Public Schools as at present organ ized and managed are not sufficiently broad and comprehensive in their course of study to meet the present and future require menu of education in onr rural mnnioipaii ties. It in certainly an open question, and one well worthy of pur most oarefnl eon lideratien, whether it is advisable to inter fere in any way with onr Public Schools, more particularly with the work done in the first four forms. The course of study for these classes is sufficient for the pupils for whom it is prepared, but not for a com plete education, nor for snob an education as every pupil in onr rural schools should receive. It therefore seems necessary, view it from what point we will, to estab- lish at convenient places in onr various rural municipalities, a class of secondary schools in which agriculture and kindred subjects pertaining to farm life should be recognized as the principal subjects oi study- The following sketch was prepared for, and published in tbe " Live Stock Journal," of Hamilton, by tbe present writer : UAHAOEUEUT CK TBE SCHOOLS. ' To make nnr meaning clear and pre vent any possible misunderstanding as to the nature of tht BS schools and the class of work to be done, it may be as well to ex plain more fully the following points, (1) Under whose management shall they be placed ? (2) What shall be the length of each session ? (3) What shall be the course of study ? (4) Uow shall they be sop ported ? li may be as well to state that we shall oontider tbe two classes of shoools, rural and urban separately, and shall proceed to answer these questions as they bear upon rural schools. Now in regard to the man agtmenl, the writer would place these under the charge cf township Boards in municipalities where such Boards exist, and in all other municipalities mder the jurisdiction of the township Councils. These Boards or councils, as the o.*n might be, should have power to use any school bouse in the municipality, or the township hall, for holding snob school or school*. They should have power to determine the number of such schools, the location of them, the employment of properly qualified teachers, and furnishing the necessary equipment for the proper conduct of snob schools. They thonla have authority to provide means to meet tbe necessary ex penses, either by levying a rate on the assessable properly, or by applying to the Municipal Council for tb amount required. In regard to the length of tbe sessions, it must bs borne in mind that these schools are intended for bo) s over 14 years of age and for yoncg men, so Ibat they will neces- sarily be winter schools, to be opened say about tbe 1st of November and closed about the 1st of May. This will enable trine young peoplu to attend an advanced school during the winter season, and leave u free to assist on tbe farm during tbe 3osy summer months. To anyone ao- inainted with farm life, especially in tbe older settlements, it is well-known that tbe great majority of young people have more leisure time during winter than they use with advantage to themselves or their friends. Now it is very desirable, and the writer believes quite practicable, to utilise ibis time for mental improvement, and so 'ar as his observation has gone, no more leasible plan has been proposed. It may M remarked further thai these schools are to be opened each day at 10 a.m. and closed at 3 p m., having four hour sessions, and bus leaving these young people free to do the chores around the farm, both before going to and after returning from school. THE COUBSB Or Bit I'T. The course of study should embrace the following subjects, vu. : (1) Tbe differ- ent kinds of soil ; their formation and cultivation, together with the best means of improving each kind , the production of iheae soils. (3) The mathematics of the 'arm, which should include land measure- ment, laying out the farm into fields, measurement of solids, surfaces, hay in mows so as to estimate tha weight, grain n piles and in bins so as to estimate the jnantily, of oalllu so as to estimate their weight ; a full set of accounts, or, more iroperly speaking, a complete system )f farm book-keeping ; mechanical drawing with use of instruments, so as to M able to prepare a working plan for any ordinary building ; (3) The breeding, rear- ng, feeding and oe>rtt of all classes of live stock found on the farm, together witb tbe symptoms and remedieeof the more com- mon diseases from wbioh live stock suffer , and (4) Literary work, wbioh should include ihe critical reading of some standard English author, oomponition, correspon- dence, and practical English. It remains now to determine bow the schools are to be supported. This oan be done by the Legls- atore giving a fixed grant to each school that has been kept oj en during the time Ixed by the law, as it does to County Model Schools, and igh Schools. Tbis grant should be supplemented by a similar grant from the County Council In addition to these foes should be charged, and Ihe balance paid: from township funds. THE PRACTICAL HOT THB IDEAL WAKTED. " In all our schools, both public and high, the course of study should bs practical, and so prepared that the knowledge received and the instructions given should be along the line of life whioh the student purposes fol- lowing. An ideal education oan only be given to those who have the time to devote to it, and possess the means to carry it fully out. But for those who are compelled to leave school before they are 16 years of age, and battle with the realities of life, to provide themselves with food and raimsnt, a more practical education is rtqnired. What is' wanted is such training and snoo knowledge j a* will assist them in their daily struggle | for a living. To snob an ideal education is positively wortnlees, linos it practically ' unfits them for becoming breadwinners, because they have neither the time nor the means to pursue it sufficiently far to make it valuable, and they find them- selves wi(b only a partial education that has not fitted them to face life's difficulties. The writer is strongly of the opinion that some- thing in the line of practical anil industrial education will have to be it ratted upon onr present system, before it will be complete, aid. orve the purpose for which ic was designed. We have cot made progress in this direction. Onr system is a most excellent one, and one that we should all feel proud of, and doubtless do but there is room for improve- ment, and we cannot refrain from expres- sing the opinion that tbe line we have marked out is the line in whioh these im- provements must come. BAD Koit M 1.1 r. I.I A.M.. Tha loqacit Bring* Oat Proof of Hl Inti- macy with the -icciucd. A Cbarlottetown despatch of last night says: In tbe poisoning case to-day S. O. Nash told of visits made by Sutherland to Mrs. Weeki in July and September, 1889, and of his entering by a back way, he thought by a pantry window. He saw Mrs. Weeks at Sutherland's door in the fall of 1889. W. V. Carter, who met Mra. Week* on the train from Cape Traverse, said she seemed anxious to know bow Sutherland felt towards her. and wouid defy him to go back on her. 8be jmt wantrd to see him five minutes to settle it. I suppose," she said, Jim is acting best man home now." If she had taken his advice, she said, the would not have gone. Jno. Tucker said tbe prisoner bad dinner at bis house at Cape Traverse, and did not wish to register her name, but left it on a piece of paper on ihe table ai Mrs Miller, Cbarlottetown." She was rather nervous. W. D. McKay said he knew cf the poUoniug on January 28tb, and induced Mrs. Weeks to go away on the 31st, sending her (300 for that purpose. Be induced her to go for Sutherland's ske. as be was a great personal friend, without thinking of Ihe consequence to Mrs. Weeks. Sutherland was opposed to her going. l-AI.NTKl) III I- Kilo \ 1 KMII [ I' N BnthU Jolly AMoeUlM Bvllcved Htm ol About sl.UOO. A last night's Buffalo despatch cays : James Armstrong, a Canadian farmer, aged some 48 years, wss arrested last night by P.:r ilman Fatten, of tbe Seventh pre- cinct, or Elk street He was intoxicated and ban ly able to pilot bis way along tbe slippery sidewalks. Attar bciog initiated into the mysteries of a station, house cell Armstrong sobered up a little and com- plained that he had been robbed of a large sum of money about 11.600. Since Mon- day night be has been staying at the Chicago House on Ex :bengx street. In the course of his perambulations be it said to have fallen into tbe company of a notorious crook, and atter imbibing too freely seems to have been piloted aronud town by tbis man. Ntar tha corner of Redjaoket and Perry streits. some time yesterday, be was held up and relieved of his valuables. The police last niht were hard at work on the case, and have a good idea of the identity of the thief wbo was In Armstrong's company. Armstrong will be detained at police headquarters as a wit- ness. ^ Work for I'rlnuii Reformer*. A Kansas City despatch says : Tbe charges mads by Aid. Ford concerning the frightful condition of the prisoners condned in the workhouse are found'tc be true. Two reporters investigated the matter yester- day, and found that about 7 J mala prison- ers are crowded into narrow and filthy oellt , full of vermin, and tot provided with sanitary requirements. Tbe men are con- stantly manacled with shackles weighing five to thirteen pounds, and are therefore prevented from bathing. The prisoner* said they had not taken a balb in two months Many ovlls are fiv feel long, and in some of them ere confined men six feet tall. For these 75 prisoners are two guards. The guards say that owing to tba desperate character of the men it is necessary to shackle them to prevent their escape from their present quartern. Aprop.x. Mrs. Phondyze (with subdued pride) This is my little Elsie ; just three month* old to-day I Mrs. Cbatphast Three months? Is she, really ? Oh, well (encouragingly) when Her hair grows and she gets some leetb, it ill make all the difference in the world. But, talking of ugly babies, if you could see my oausin Dora's last jon would think this one quite a beauty M* Matter. Marberry (a goxl deal flustered) Madame, I was perfectly willing to hoi.', rour baby for a moment, but now that he's swallownd my locket 1 should like to know whether yon want to buy or sell. At the Opera. Tipple (crossly) See the footlights all ih* time itoing out. Mrs. Tipple Yet, it is disagreeable , but there's one consolation they don't go out between tbe acts. A Prvfeealonal Opinion. Miss Gush And so yon wore in that awful railroad collision ? I suppose the scene beggared description ? Railroad Officer Not exactly ; but a few more of them would beggar the company. Charles Floqnet, President of the French Chamber of Deputies, is 62 years of age, stout, short and nearsighted. Ihe Prince of Wales has cut himieU down to three cigars a day and ten cigar- ette*. To renovate black lace. If laoa is nar- row, wind it tightly around a bottle and pin it on. Wat It thoroughly with aloo- Ndl and 1st it remain until perfectly dry. It will be like new. If the laoe is wids take the wooden roller from a window shade to roll it on. King Humbert of Italy has adopted the hot water core for dyspepsia. Most European royalties feel inclined to avoid hot water as much as possible.