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The Latest Cape. The neweit thing in cape* 11 that depicted herewith. It is mule of toreador red cloth cape, with two length* of plaited cloth at- tached to yoke, and bordered with mink. Mgun, a variety capable of standing the iverect winter* was eventually found, and lillioiu of tree* now diffuse heulthy and greeable odors, besides furnishing timber ltd fuel. The decomposed fir needles, loreover, gradually form a crust of vege- table mould, permitting the growth of trees and shrubs leas able than the pine to " live n air." The Department of the Landes, uce a barren region with Hand so loose nut people had to walk on stilt*, is covered wi'.h pines. In many Krenah watering laces dunes have been transformed into roods, thus holding out to seaside visitors lie attraction ot agreeable shade and a hange from a monotonous beach. Shifting amis have thus likewise btten prevented roin extending inland. In some cases unes have )>een acquired by companies rhich, after planting them, have cut them p into building plots and have seen them oiled with villas. THE LATEST r U'K. Pointed collet over ; rever and high stand wg collar covered with gold aud jewel embroidery. Material required, 24 inches wide I'l yards. Toronto Ladies' Jour- To Paper a Room. Papering a room is pretty hard work for women, but if they want to do it this is the way. If there is already paper on the walls it must be taken off for the sake of health and cleanliness. Dampen it thoroughly with a long handled brusli dipped in warm water, then scrape oil with a hoe if nothing better is at hand. Wash the wall, thet " si/.e " it with a little glue mixed in a gooti deal of water ; the glue must not be strong or 11 will scale. The object is to make thin coating on the wall that will prevent the paste from leaving the paper and soak iog into the wall. If the room has been whitewashed remove all " flaky " pieces, scrape smooth as possible, wet it with i solution of ni|ual parts of vinegar and water then tin it. Make a smooth paste of about one pound of Hoar, addiug a quarter of pouud of alum. Trim the edges off i paper and lay it face downward on a table and apply the P**te quickly with a white wash brush. I'ura up tho lower end so that it will not stick to the wall while you are arranging the top. Then take the uppe end by the corners and place it carefully in position, letting only the top edge adhere until you an sure the piece hangs true am matches the figures in the piece alongside Then smooth it downward and right am' left from the centre with a soft brush o cotton cloth. If an " air blister " is found priot it with a pin and smooth down, the wall is uneven, to avoid wrinkle* cut slit m the paper and lay the edges over on another. If any paste i* smeared on door or washboards wipe it orl before it dries or you will be sorry. A SAVAGE FISH. and Kills Raising 1 Children. A correspondent write*: I read an ar- ticle a short >.ime ago in which the writer stated that holding a baby's face over a pitcher containing boilini; water and allow it to breathe the steam, was an excellent way to cure a cold in the head. The metrr od ni.iy be all right, but where is there a baby that will submit to that sort oftr eat- meui? I think there would be consider- able rebellious kicking if 1 attempted lo cure my babies m that way. Whenever my children have a cold m the head I grease the nose outside and insido as far as I can insert my finger. I find that soaking the feet in warm water containing a little, mustard or alcohol help* to bring relief. A mall dole of castor oil ihould be giveu if the cold i* sever* and obstinate. My children are all laige aod strong, which, in my estimation, is conclusive evidence that a milk diet ha* great health-giving qnal Hies, 1 do not allow my children to eat strong solid food until they are three year* old. After the Drat year they subsist on milk and cerials. Gleaned From Experience. Cleanliness has been styled the cardinal virtue of cooks. Food is more healthy, a* well as palatable, cooked m a cleanly manner. Many lives have been lost in consequence of carelessness in using bras*, copper sud glazed earthen cooking utensils. The two first should be thoroughly cleans- ed with salt and hot vinegar before using and no oily or acid substance, after being cooked, should be allowed to cool or remain in uiy of them. Pickles should never be kept in glazed ware, as the vinegar form* a poisonous com- pound with the glazing. To clean a spice mill, grind a handful of raw rice through it. A very simple way to keep cheese in the beet condition, is to take a piece of clean, old muslin, dip it in white wine, squeeze out the excess of wine, and wrap tin) cheese in it. Thus the cheese is kept moist. Browned Potatoes. Tar Orra It Ifrald nf JelklBg fur Lavr ot llaflrr The orca is a veritable tighter, far more M be dreaded than the shark, being a most rapaciou* reaturo, attacking everything run whales to man. They are found in arious oeas, but in the I'acilic attain their greatest !/. and ferocity, if the report* of whalers and others can be credited. The rapacity of the orca is past belief, and it* ferocity can only be compared to that of a bull dog, a* it will repeatedly at- tack large animals, aud even risk its own ife in the attainment of its desire*. Some years ago some sealers and elephant hunters were in camp on some of the coast islands cf California. Their metli- 1 was to row around the islaad in the morning and shoot the seals. < hie morning, n making their tour, they saw an enormou bsh, a* they supposed, leap clear of th water and seize a seal that wa* hanging over the edge of the rocks. In another mo- nmit another dashed out, showing itswlf an orca of at least 25 feet in length. The tide was low, and the rocks, covered with kelp, gave the enormous creature a soft bed to lie on, and it floundered about in mighty strug- gles, finally making its way back into the water. Soon another orca made a similar leap ; and it was evident that these carnivorous whale* were circling the rocky shore in search of seals, which they attempted to pick off the rocks a* a hawk would a spar- row. The orcas will often attack the young of whales, when terrific tights occur, the parent being aroused to the greatest fren- zy. The mother endeavors to place the young whale, which is, perhaps, a* large W the oroas, in front of her, just below the mouth, aod encourages it to remain in this position, swimming off as rapidly a* possible ; but the orcas are as cunning a* | wolvef. Several will now attack the mother from behind and upon the aide, bile others, after the fashion of the pri- vateer, rush in aud endeavor to cut the baby, which, demoralized at the confusion, swims out of reach of its mother aud is immediately sei/.ed by the oroas, the mother whale charging the cannibals with savage but vaiu rushes. The ferocity and appetite of the orca can hardly be realized. One, Hi feet in length, has been known to devour thirteen por- poises and fourteen seals m a few hours, ull these animals have been faund in the stomach of one captured. They kill aud devour for the mere passion ot killing ; and, when charging a school of porpoisea, have been known to devour as many SOON TIRED OF HIM. Teeh Tlimi al Tkrlr Ward aud round Thrv niilii'i n, .11, n. What a time there would be if the com- jlimenu and invitations of polite society were taken literally ! Vet Vivier, the artist, once undertook to do this, in a spirit of reproof, however, and uot of ingenuous Faith. He used to spend bis winter* in Paris. One day he was invited Iodine with M. X , the capitalist and the musical amateur. As he was taking his leave, the master and mistress of the house said to their agreeable guest : We hope that we shall have you often to dine with us your plate will alway* b ready." "Always?" queried Vivier; in the fashionable sense of the word, of course." " Not at all. We are not persons of auch hollow politeness. Our home is yours. Come and dine with us as often possible. Wo should be glad if it were every day. " " In earnest ? " " Certainly, we should be delighted. " " Ah, well ; since you are so cordial I promise you I will do my bell to bu agree- able." Next day at six o'clock Vivier presented himself. " You see," said he, " I have taken your invitation litterarly. I have come '> dine." "Ah, it is very kind of you. It is vary charming," said his hosts. The dinner was very gay, and the artist LOOK OUT FOR JAPAN. Mar Hay CompletMr linu-i all Kx InirrBiUlouHl KelailQBs In Use Kal By their victories on land and lea the Japanese have demonstrated in the . only accepted way their right U> a recognized place in the family of nations. Henceforth a new power must be reckoned with, and if her career of conquest is not arrested by European intervention a warlike and ag- gressive people, flushed with victory, may completely change all existing international relations in the Hast. If Japan i/ues on to the triumph which grasp, there is will be content now seems within her little likelihood '.l.ut she THE PREACHER'S TBIAL AN INTERESTING CHAT WITH THE REV. W. J. CHAPIN. la Hi.- MtralH of Tulpll Labor lie Hail vror draw* Uln !!<! Ill Arroeut -How Be Mrl ih- irisl* anil UMurnt-il lu II. IHl! I. - ..nil II. ll.-%.r.l ll.-.illli. From UieHpriiiKtield.Ill., Journal. In the pretty village of Chatham, 111.* there lives a Baptist divine whose snow white hair is the one outward sign that he has encroached upon the days lieyond the allotted three score years and ten. His clear eye, keen mental faculties aim magni licent physique all bear witness to a life Itvhlv II AV I I IIV/ ,\t .liMb QMV fill Wt V.UUICUI I r ^ T to remain an uian.'i power pUyiii* a minor we " Pnt. This fiMM in (iod's eiernl _ j i . .t . ............4 .. D .. \\> I *'i. ...... . ! an I unobserved part in the great drama of hiitiry. Her people aro already pleased to think themselves the Knglish of the Urient, and they will undoubtedly follow Kngland's example in reaching out for ter- ritory in thu mainland of Asia and in itu islands of tho Pacific. With a strong Davy the Philippine islands will offer great temptation. The possessions of Spain and Holland in those Eastern waters will not be secure against a nation of 44,000,000 peop'e, conscious of power and eager to prove it. We already know that Japan has cast covetous eyes on the .Sand- wich islands, and will Australia be content to remain a British colony when her inter- ests, perhaps her safely, may demand free- dom of action in her relations with a pow- erful neighbor ? lu commerce as in international politics possible and then slaughter and maim the on taking leave received mu.iy compli- ments. The next day, as they were about to sit down to the table, Vivier again sppeared. "Here I am, exact,punctual, aod faithful to my promise. But it is singular," he continued, fixing a penetrating ami quizzical look upon the faces of hi* hosts, ' it is singular. You appear surprised. Did you nol expect me ?" " Oh, certainly ; you give us much plea- sure," said the Amphi'ryon. Vivier sat down, in his happiest vein, and seemed quite unconscious that he had ull the burden of the entertaining, and that practically the conversation was inure monologue. On the fourth day, at six o'clock pre- cisely, the obstinate };uest once more pre- sented himself. This time coldness and coustraiut were very perceptible, and Vivier spoke of it. The mistress of the house replied : " It is only because we feared you would not fare well. We have so poor a dinner to-day." " I t'.iougli' you expected me ; but it i* of no consequence. I am not dainty. I wish only the pleasure of your society. ' He seated himself with perfect compo- sure, ate heartily, then turning to matiame with k complimentary air, he said : " What oould you mean 7 This dinner is splendid. I could desire nothing better. " The next day it wa* the fifth Vivier arrived, as usual. The porter met him at the door. "Mr. X i* not at home. Ho dines out to-day." "Ah, very well; but I forgot my great- coat yesterday. I must ask the servant for it," and darting up the staircase he knocked. The door wa* opened. Unexpected ap- parition. "Yourporter is a simpleton !"said Vi vier, gayly. "Ho pretended that you had none out. I knew that he was mistaken. Hut what long faces ! What a sober and mel- ancholy air ! Has anything happened T Tell me, that I may offer my sympathies." All dinner-time ihe witty artist contin- ued and redoubled his entreaties that the supposed misfortune might be confided to him. He complained of their reserve and indulged himself in all sorts of conjectures nd question*. Have you lost money in speculations ? Missed an inheritance ? Have you been wounded in your misfortune m your ambition ':'' Thsn, at dessert, bursting into a fit of laughtr : "1 know what is the matter, and what troubles you. It is your invitation, so cordially made and so literally accepted. I thought that I would make the trial, suspecting that you would not tmdure me long To-day you shut the door against me, aod to-morrow, if I should return, you wonld throw me out of the window ! I wish you good evening. " Japan will have to lie considered, stopped forth from the poetic She has Oriental dreamland and lias become one of the force* in tho world of civilization. That she will be a grownii! power in evident to all who have sluilieil lier progress since ntie opened her ports to commerce and her mind to Western iilna*. Making Over Old Dresses. You may feel that you cannot afford to spend much money on new dresses this fall, but that n no reason why you should wear shabby or oM-iashioned ones. The expenditure ola little time and the exeniise of some ingenuity will enable you to keep up appearances, and, moreover, wear very neat garments. Every woman likes to be well dreased, and when her old dresses have been made fresh and new again she feels more inde- pendent than in the days when everything wss purchased from the dry-goods couuters, and made by extravagant dressmakers. When you have decided to make a gar- ment over, take it apart carefully and wash the piece* in a suds made by boiling soap bark chips in soft water. Kinse through two water*, and when almost dry, iron on the wrong side. If the pieoes do not need washing, lay a damp cloth over the fabric and press it with a hot iron. No one need wear a faded gown or even one of an undesirable, color, for it may be completely transformed by the me of diamond dye. Select th color you wish, and if you follow the directions on the package, you will obtain beautiful result*. Aud then having dyed and prt-ited the goods, rest, driving scores ot them high and dry upon the beach. In cha*ing the porpoise, they often to** them high into the air by rising up beneath them, when another orca will leap upward and seize the porpoise literally in the air and bear it sway. The largest of the marine mammals avoid the orca, or tho killer, as it is often called. The sea-lions, whose powerful jaws make them active enemies of other animals, fly before them, and it is said that even the wlrus looks upo i the orca with fear. The Horse Knew the Day of the Week- A Dexter man has a mare that know* several things, and among other accom- plishments, apparently can tell the day of the week. On Sunday the gentleman hitched The Arctic Press. There exist at present in the Arctic re- gions several journals that make their ap- pearacce but once a year. They are, there- fore, not "journals" (literally "dailies"), accurately speaking, but "annuals." These "heels are published within the confine* of the North Polar circle. The Ksltimo Bul- letin, for example, is edite.l near Cape Prince of Wales, on Behriug Strit. Here in a village inhabited by Kaquimtux, the English missionaries have established a school, and, a* but one steamer land* at this place, and that, too, but once year the news that it brings is consigned to a sheet of paper printed with the hectograph. Its size is eight by twelve inches. The Puttablepooniuland a half of butter up> &n ^ having assiited his wife into the in .i trying pan. Chop up six cold boiled oarrlaget R , )t , in himself. He was busied potatoes, season them with sail snd pepper I for a momen0 in arrang ing the robe, and and moisten tlem with about six table- before, he had taken up the reins the horse spoonful of cream. Spread the moistened started out of the yar.l into the street. HIB potatoes in the flying pan as soon as the purpose was to attend the church^ and.^ a* butter is thoroughly hinted. Draw the'" saucepan toward the hack of the stove, where the potatoes will slowly brown. In half an liour examine them, and if they are fully browned, fold them ovor liko an omo- lei, and servo. Reforesting In France. Reforesting has been very successful in France. A correspondent, of tho London Times says that tracts oi sand have been covered with pint, forest*, and the word the horse took that direction, he decided to let her go without guiding, to see what she would do. The route is altogether different from that taken in the week-day driving. He left the reins hanging on the dasher, but nevertheless was carried as straight to the church as ho would htvegone if he had turned the horse. Without a word, when ihe had turned up to the church-door ami the carriage was in position at the stepsd the marfl stopped for hsr master to alight. Some time ago a temperance association in Germany sent a circular to seventy lande borrowed, as it is thought, from the prominent physicians asking their opinion as to the custom prevalent in that countty German, is lo*mg its meaning of waste. , of . . ma ,, uanl | tiei of b, er sn(1 wine Till a century ago a large portion of the forest of Fontalnebleau consisted of bare sandhill* i bat the planting of pines was of giving small quantitii to very young children. With exception of two all the physicians condemned the prsctice ai injurious. paper s very thick, and but one surface is used. The journal in a sub-heal, claim* to be the " ocly yeirly paper." This, how- ever, is an error, lor there is an annual aheec published at Uodthaau, in Greenland, whe'e a miiali printing ofKcu was establish- ed in isiil, whence about 280 sheets and many lithographic print* have been issued. The journal in question, is entitled Atuagag Ilinut, naliviuarmik tusaruimu aaassumik, i. *., Something for Reading, Account* of all Sort* of Entertaining Subjects." It lias been published >nci> l->ii-J, and up to Is; 4 comprised l'J4 sheet* in quarto n I about _''> leaves with illus- tration". Tlie language is thitt of Green- land, a dialnctot the Ksquimaux, Then- is still another periodical published in Greenland, i.n ier the name of "Kalatlit. 1 _ cut and fit it by a good pattern. Since Iho papers have offered Huuh excellent patterns so very cheap, there is no need for anyone to waste time an<l p-itienoe trying to make a garment without one, the home-dressmaker will find them stylish, simple, and accurate. In ripping a waist, do not forget to save the hooks and eves, and good whalebones. Elegant buttons, buckles, or ornamunti can lie used again and again, and always look well. It 11 not usually wise to buy combination dresses. <>et all the dress of one ma- terial, and when the making-over time arrives, exercise your ingenuity in forming a pretty combination. Plain goods look 11 with plaid or striped material. If the colors do not harmoni/.e, dye the plain goods some color that will look well with the plaid. Silk or velvet may also be used with the woolen good* to make the new suit. Dresses of cotton or mixed goods often lose their freshness in a short time, while the material is still good. These may lie dyed any color desired with diamond dye for cotton, and very pretty garments made of them. An old silk skirt will often contain enough good material for a dainty waist for afternoon wear, and they are very fashion able this season. Uo not make the mistake of always buying piece of new good* to put with something old. If there is not enough material to mak a dress for yourself, make one for a child. If you hnve no child of your own that needs one, remember that there are many children less fortune- alely situated, and make it for one of them. "Tne poor ye have always with you." and the opportunities for doing good are man- ifold. An Imporatnt Discovery. A geniun who has devoted a good deal of is time to the question, has, he yn, dis- covered how to prevent trousers from bag- ging at the knee. This is a piece of news which should semi the public, or ot least the malo portion of it, into transports of joy vineyard is R.v. \V. J. Chapin, whose 7- ycara aro crowded with noble deeds in the Christian ministry. To a Journal representative who asked him something of his oarnerin the ministry, Mr. Chapin talked in an inlereutiug strain, ind said that, in spile of the indications to the contrary, hi: life had not all been sun- shine and good health. "A* my present appearance, testifies, I was fartunate in the possession of a very vigorous constitution. But as is too often the oa*e, I overestimatad my physical resources, snd when it was too late learned that I had overdrawn my health account The unsis came about eighteen years ago. At l he time I was preaching the gospel from the pulpit, and I beoame suddenly so ill that I wa* compelled to slop before my sermon was finished. Il we* a bad case of nervous pr 'ration, xud tor a time my friends atd lamily ware greatly exercised over my con- dition. Complete real was imperative, and Mrs. Chapin and I planned and took u long trip. My health was siiiliciently restored to resume work, but I was not tne ssme man. I felt absolutely worthless physically and mentally. 1 had so lost control ot my iiiuscles ihki my tiiigen would involuntarily release their grip upou a pen, and my hand would turn over with absolutely no volition on my part. About two years ago, to in- tensify matters, I was seized with a severe attack of la grippe. 1 recovered only parti- ally from it aud had frequent returns of that indescribable feeling which accompan- ies and follows that strange malady. I looked in vain for someihlung to bring relief and finally I read an account of Dr. Williams' Pink I'ills for Pale People. Some- thing seemed to tell me that they would do me good and I commenced using them. They gave me additional strength from the start and toned up my system from o condition of almo*t absolute prostration xa that I was able again to resume my duties a* a minister. The improvement was Himply marvellous, and the credit is due Dr. Williams' I'ink I'ills." Mrs. Chapin was present during the con- versation aud said : " 1 don't think Mr. Chapin could ever have resumed his preach- ing after he had the attack of la grippe had it not been for Pink Pills. They did him so much gcod that I decided to try their ctricacy on myself. I have been troubled for years with what our physician, Dr. Hewitt, called rheumatic paralysis, and s'ice taking tnn Pink Pills I have been stronger and the pain in my right arm and hand is less acute. We keep the pills in the house all the tune, and they do me a great deal of L'ood in the way of toning up my system snd strengthening me." In all canes like the above I'nik I'ills offer a speedy iiml ' ertain curr. They act di- rectly upon the blood and nerver. Sold by 11 dealer*, or sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt 01 .HI cent* a box or '-'. "Hi for b' )iixt-M, iiy addressing the Dr. Williams' Medicine ' n., lirockville, Out;, or Sohenec- tady, N. Y. Beware of substitutes and nostrums alleged to be "just a* good." Sure of Peace. Westerner " There's one nice thing about '.he West. When neighbors can't gel long, they don't go on quarrelling for years us they do here. They just have one little iipat, and after that thtre are no hard feelings." ' Kasierner " Thai's remarkable. How lo you account for it ?" Westerner" Well, you tee, after the spat, the one that's alive am t got anything to feel hard f bout .'' Always Came Back. Winks" Here IP a silk handkerchief which, no matter when sent to be washed, always garnet) safely back. Mid yet il ha*n t my swine on it." Jinks "Huh I Must b* mighty iaggd, then." It will no longer be necessary for the poverty-stricken dude to put hi* ,rousers under the mattress at. night, nor for wives who are proud of their husband* to iron their trousers the husband's trousers after they have gone to bed. Tin theory which ha* been evolved is that all trousers are cut from cloth in which 'ne thread runs up and down and straight across the leg. Honce.wheu the strain comes upou the knee of tho trousers, these threads stretch, because the strain is directed upou them and the trousers bag. A tailor ha* made a pair of trousers so that the thread runs diagonally across the leg, and the result is said to be highly satisfactory. Thu strain is distributed indirectly upon the threads of the cloth, aod the trousers fall back into their proper shape as soon a* the strain has been removed Th* women of Chicago engaged ID the broker busicen hive organized themselves nto a union. Toronto, Ontario. As Well_as Ever After Taking Mood's Sarsaparilla Cured of a Serious Disease. "I was siitTnrmi; from what Is known as U.-lRhfn illsense for live years, and for days at a .inif I li:i\n ix'i'ii uii:tl'lo In straighten myself up. I was In boil for throe weeks; during that time I hail leeches applied anil derived no bene- fit. Seeing Hootl'* s:>rsnp:irill.i advertised in tho papers I deckled to try a bottle. I found HOOD'S Sarsaparilla CURES relief before I had Onishod taking half of a bot- tle. I got so much help from taking the first bottle that I decided to try another, and since) taking the *erond Uotili- [feel as well as ever I did In my life." GBO.MERHKTT. Toronto, Ont. food's PMs sre prompt and efficient, ye* easy ot action. Sold by all dnigt3la. J8c.'