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Already the clear horizon of her child- hood was broken; a. little cloud had arisen, and, as the time passed it grew blacker and more threatening, for week by week M. de mbillon's money matters grew more and more involved, and Esperanee could not 1m share in his anxiety. Gaepnrd, too, was depressed and unhappy, conscious that Esperenoe went to put on her walking things, full oi wonder at the strange revel- ation which had just been made. And yet it had been her greatest wish to visit Eng- land, and see these unknown relations; my. even now she felt a strange curiosity with regard to the second generation, ehongh the very name of her uncle, Dean flollinson roused her indignation. CHAPTER III. George Pnlgrnve's visit was now a thing of the pest. OoeasionnllyEsperunce would neonll the conversation she had bed with her father, and spend a few minutes in picturing to herself her distant relations ; but the and story had ceased to trouble her Ashe lived _alm9st entirely in the present. “ And what happened ? " asked Esper- unoe. engerly; . " Mr. Collinson refused to let the merri- nge take place from his house, which greatly distressed your mother. His wife, however, was more kind-hearted, and it was arranged that she should be married item the house of her mother, a Mrs. Pess- nj‘ore. Mr. Colliuson would not be present 3': our marriage, and never sawyour mother Literwerd. We returned to France inmedlstely, and there has been scarcely " Yes, that is true; 1 forgave that at once. but I never can forget his conduct to your mother, Esperance, it broke her heart â€"â€"i know itâ€"though she tried hard to hide it from me. But this is only grieving you, ' child; and. besides, you must not 1 k too harshly of your uncleâ€"he is. I Wieve, a good mm. only he was once cruelly mistaken. We will say no more about those times; come and walk with me a. little ; you lose your color shut up so much in this room.” ‘commnnoiat-ion between the tw'o hmilias since. George Palgrave is the first #0 have visited us, his mother was your What’s eldest sinker." “ And I have always wished to see them 6111" exclaimed Esperanoe ; ” but now I know I should dislike them, since they treated you go badly, papa." “ No, no, dear, try for my sake not to continue the family feud; such quarrels should, it possible, be forgotten; and though I own that in mv case the forgive- ness 138.3 not been hearty. yet there is no xenon for the next generation to feel so straggly: .. .. . u: n,"- T733315 fihey, that is to say, Mr. Oollinson, mauljed ypu! Papa. “ Purth because I was 110% English ; guy on Icoount of my poverty ; and, I oy, in a great measure, because I was the obstuola which had hindered the con- n'eotion with Sir Henry Worthingtqni’ ADOPTED BY THE DEAN: 'Ihe lazy kine were browsing 0!: meadow and on lea, Flower to flower caronaing Strayed the nectar-sipping bee ; lThrough azure sky were flying Bright. birds along the daie. When a maiden. pensive sighing, Came slowly through the vale. Ber form was fair and slender, And goldemhued her hair ; The beautir a heaven sent her, Were many sweet and rare. Then maiden. why that sighing ? Wh face so pale and as. ? Why _a.ppy piisg. (lazing; n "- uâ€"rr: ~-~vv- wrâ€". m.” Al else so blinhe and glad ? 0h. let not looks deceive you, For beauty, it is known. Soothes not the pain that grieves you When happiness has flown. She has parted from her loverâ€" Do not wonder if she sighs ; He has gone. pox-chance forever. To fight ’neath distant skies. Through ief her heart is swelling, And as. ness chokes her voice. Lova’s tears and bodings quelling, She glories in his choice ; Amidst the clang of battle He eager takes his stand, Mid cannons roar and rattle. To fight for facherland. High flaunts the tyrant’s banner xultant on the keep, That emblem of dishonor, or degradation deep ; Long sufferings and oppression Have nerved each breast and arm, Wijh coprage and devotion ‘ With spirits fiercely burning Their hated foe to meet, They vow that when comes morning They‘ll die before defeat ; Let Freedom, Right and J ustice Be heard the battle cry, Then God, in whom our trust is, Look down with favoring eye. 311111}: wihe i9 gqh1gt‘poufingu In Vain he springs to cross itâ€" Trlpped on the rugged ledge He falls to ground exhausted, Along the fearful edge; His enemies go sprawling Athwart him as he fell, Then clutching, esping, hawling, Plunge in the 'tch pell mell. His comrades aid extending, E9 a. passage safely takesâ€" Eis foes are left contending Among the deadly snakes ; By joyous friends attended. In mirth they spend the night ; Wine song, and story blended, Next day they win the fight. Agein the kine are browsing Along the fragrant lee, Again ‘mid flowers oarousing Is seen the festive bee-â€" Once more the birds are flying Over the glsdsome (isle, When in joyons spirits hieing Comes a. maiden through the vsle. Soon will her absent lover Again be at her side, Wat’s struggles pest and over He comes to 01mm his bride; Now proudly iteedom’s token Floats high on most and tower, Forever shattered, broken, Is despots‘ bilghting poxzel:4 To freedom'a cause they quafi, Tho‘ war‘s dark clouds be lowering, To-night song, toast and laugh, And then that maiden'a lover I For country heave! a sigh. Thinks or sweetheart, home and mother Till the tears well in his eve. And by the moon’s pale beaming That odious bauner_fliea, Bold in the night winds streaming, Against the summer skies. Wit ardent fervor burning That maiden's lover vowed, All fears and dangers spurning. He‘d lower that banner proud. While the stars above are peeping He'll scale those ramparts high, And, spite of sentries keeping, Than flog tear from the sky. Past dxtches, tens. morasses. Past watchers on the banks- Wifih cautious (read he passes Safe through the tyrants’ ranks. Ufi up the wall he clsmbera, is bosom beating fast, He grasps that scofling banner And tans it Irom the mast; Like greyhound lightly springing, He leaps from wall to ground, Whenâ€"bang lâ€"n musket ringing Awake: the echoes round. All now was wild commotion, Shrill trumpets blast and blame- Both camps were soon in motion. Loud voices filled the air; The banner firmly grasping He rushes through the night; Like demons, swearing, gasping, His toes press on him tight. Swift as an arrow speeding, By light of moon’s pale beam. Nor oaths nor shots e'er heading He bounds through brush and snream: Close on his foes are tearing Like bloodhounds in the chase, 01: devils, w_hen deqpyiging. East to him they are nearing, The clutch and stretch and strain, Mid I outs and cheers and jeermg, Their banner to regain ; One awful ditch is standing Twixs him and friendly ground,â€" In its waters deep, expanding, Venomous snakes abound. igogfiégfi Bagtérfifiér find warm A STORY OF TWO COUNTRIES. Baffle soilitbisnhtbh frofxi gracel 'rho Captura ol the Flag. ‘â€"â€"J. B. NELLIGAN. he was an additional expense to his father, and yet unwilling to give up his profession. Eaperauce, his usual confidante,was not quite so sympathizing as he could have wished; it was impossible she could ap- preciate she sacrifice. “ How could you really care more for stupid, dull, law books than for helping papa," she argued day after day. ' Through the open window there floated the sound of a broken chorusâ€"“ Mourir pay la. Pam'e." . Esperance was silent till it died away in the distance ; hoarsa and unmusioal as were the voices, there was nevertheless a strange pathos in the song, and there were tears in her eyes as she said, " Our men are brave, they do not think at themselves _; “ You do not understand cherie, that it would be for ones whole life," said Gas- pard, anxious that his difficulties should be fairly understood. “ inch! what more could one wish than to help one’a father; besides, you would like your work in fiimq." “ 1h, man mfant," she exclaimed, with eagerness, ” whut news we have 1 You have heard ? " "WHaHi the drudgery of n deskâ€"a. paltry clerkshipâ€"it is impossible! how- ever,_ aa'yon 55511 gugposejtjs one’s duty; “ And you will do it ; I know you will, by your face,” exclaimed Esperanoe. “ Dear Gaspard! I love you more than ever ; and how glad pupa. will be 1 You will be really earning money, as well as spend- ing it ; and then in time. who knows, per- haps we shall get the chateau back again, all through you." The Lemeroiers were the occupants of the troisieme etage, and had already proved themselves pleasant neighbors to the De Mabillons. Monsieur was connected with the press, and was seldom at home ; but madame, who suffered from ennui. in his absence, was delighted to have visitors at any hour of the day, and always made Esperanoe specially welcome. This evening madame seemed even more brisk and cheery than usual. Espernnee found her reading one of her husband’s articles in a; Republican paper, and brim- ming pver with exoitemem. “ Yes, a. minute ago, papa. came in to tell us, and Gaspard is almost frantic with delight.” . He went out, promising to bring back the latest tiaings ; but M. de Mabillon did not put much faith in this, thinking it far more probable that he would only join the crowd on the boulevards to shout “ Viva la guerre I ” and giye vent to his_ enthusiasm. Esperanee, still much excited. hovered about unable to settle to anything, until, seeing that her father, was engrossed In his newspaper, she ran down-stairs to dis- cuss the great topic with Mme. Lemercier. “ Monsieur himself came in with the news,” said madame. “ He was panting, he was breathless. he had hurried from a die- tanee, fer a moment I was afraid he was ill; ‘ Victor l ’ I exclaimed, but be interrupted me, and told me with triumph that war was declared. 'l‘hen, before I had breath to speak or exclaim, he was telling me the causes, the insults, a. thousand things which I could not understand, and in a minute he was away again, leaving me bewilderedâ€" astonishedâ€"excited.” “ It if: true, iny child ; you think of the suffering, the death. the defitrucfion.~ Ab, yeg,_that infiped is terriblg.” " A Chateau en Espagne. indeed l ” said Gaspard, laughing, as he twisted Esper- nnce’e glossy hair between his fingers "You women have such notions about money matters; and yet you are full of advice as to work.” “ And yet, madame, it is very terrible,” said_Egpemnce, wit_h_y._ehudder._ _ _ 7' But we have the soldiers of Jena 7 " said Gaspard, triumphantly. I 211311 go uni see what is being _dgne.”_ Then, as she looked a. little indignant, ” No, no, you need not be offended, for aha: all I have taken your advice, and con- sented to that abominable clerkship} ’_’ “ It is'true; and you are a. real hero, man ami,” replied Esperanoe, with a. fervent embrace. “ How I wish pupa would come home, to hear the good news : let us watch for him,” and opening the jalousies, she lonked eagerly ficvgn the anqny street. He spoke with such confidence that Esperanee looked up in surprise. “ Is it so, indeed, papa 7 " " My dear little girl. I don’t think it is possible to tell yet. Every one seems very confident of success; but it is perfectly well Known that the German army is very well orgorlized.” 7V Prreaent‘iy “M. de Mabillofi came into eight, walking very quickly, in spite of the heat of the me (19y: m; 'ZE’Ipzfihfifi "be b'ringing us some news ! " exclaimed Esperanoe ; “ he walks like the windh Look,_Gn_apn_td. ’ _ “ Ah 1 no doubt there is something fresh about this Prussian business.” said Gas- pard, coming forward quickly ; “ I thought everything was quieted down again, though papa. did any “181"? wag thunder in the air.” “ Poor Gaspard ? He has given up two professions in one day. Never mind ; per- haps after all you will be warned later on. Dame ! how curious it would be to see you in uniform! " " Not much chance, I fear, of that,” said Gaspard, a little sullenly. “ We shall be sure to beat the Germans in no time; per- haps in a month we shall have taken Ber- linfi ;7 who knowsflf' _ u _ “‘7 Whét L'bout Prussia ‘2 ” asked Esper- anoe, knowing npthing 9f politics. “ Some fuss about Prince Leopold trying to get the Spanish throne ; but they said a dny or two ago he had resigned. Of course Francs would never have snowed it.” Here the door was opened by M. de Msbillon, and there was an eager inquiry from both occupants of the room : " What news, papa ‘k’ ” " There is tremendous excitement," re- plied M. de Mebillon, with more vehemenoe than Espersnoe had ever seen in him before. “ The whole city isyin e tumult ; they say that Monsieur Benedetti has been insulted by the King of Prussia, and war has been declared." “ War ! with Prussia l " exclaimed Gas- in delighted excitement ; while Espersnoe, startled anti bewildered, echoed the words in a. very different. tone. She fistened to the eager talk between her father and brother, still aonroely taking in tbiia strepgelg euddenjntelligenegm “ Monsieur Benedetti is our ambnasador at Berlin," said M.de Mabillon ; “ and as to the reason of the war, I have told you the pretext given ; but privately I think that both nations were anxious to provoke a quarrel. and fight itput." .. “ How can people ever wish {or war 1 ” sighed Esperance, in such a and tone that her father drew her toward him, caressing her in the way she liked best. “ Of course, you naturally wish to go, Gaspard," he said, st length ; “ but there are many reasons against it, our present circumstances for instance. and many other things, besides, it the war be 0: long duration, there will be all the more need for volunteers to come forward later on." This was evidently a grievous disappoint- ment ; and Esperanoe, in her reher, was symgnmefio. “ Papa, dovteil me about i. Who is Monsieur Benedetti, and why are we going to war. 1 don't understand.” “ I hope this war, at least, will not harm you. my child! As to the innate love of War,“ is such a mixture of patriotism, pulley, and personal vanity, that neither you nor I mll trouble uboug it.” --- 1 I. .1 “ Women never can understand,” mid Gaspard, a little scornfnlly. “ Eapernnce doaa not seem to care for the honor of the country. Father, you will let me enlist as a yplunteer, will yqu npt ? ” Esperanoe turned pale, and clung more closely to her father, waiting in anxiety for his answer. This seemed to bring the war much nearer home. M. de Mnbillon had been fully expecting such a proposal, yet he hesitated for a momept before replying. __ ' but, delu- madame, I can not love ‘ la patrie' so wgll as pups and Qa§_1)_n}-d."_ H“. Do to? city, my chifd I of course you can notâ€"they do not intend to volunteer, I trust ? ” “ No; Gaspard wished to in so, but; papa will not let him at present ; by and by. perhaps, he may be more wanted ; but oh! I do hope not. Monsieur Lemercier does not go ? "_ Esperenoe had heard her father Speak of M. Lemeroier as a hot-headed enthusiasfi, full of Republican ideas, and rather questioned his "true patriotism." She kept her thoughts to herself, however, and asked it monsienr was as confident of snoogss as Gaspard was. " .1 u. " Anything may be expecied after 5110‘} news as that of yesterday," said M. de Mabillon. sadly. “ The capitulatiou of eighty thousand men is an unheard of thing ; the Parisaua would not have borne it so quietly had there not been the excite- ment or setting up this Republic to content them, But there, my lime pntriot, I must “ No, no ; he will serve his country by contributing accounts of its success to the journals. Monsieur is a. true patriot, he would gladly handle the sword, but with- out a doubt the pen is his be_at weapon.” 1- “ Es says there is not the smallest doubt of our success," said Mme. Lemercier with emphasis. “ Figure to yourself our brave soldiers encountering the sausage-eating Germans. Ah 1 the victory will be ours.” The De Mabillons were Imperialiets, but although, of course, they took no active part in the next day's proceedings, they were absent all day. and Esperanoe and Mme. Lemeroier were obliged to console each other as best they could, both being very eager to know what wag going on_. “ I shank} have returned before had I 1151: known that Madame Lemercier would be will] you, dear child. ‘ What has been done 7 ' you ask. There has been another Revolution, though, thank God, 9. bloodless one; the empress has fledmnd the republic is already proclaimed ."‘ _ u The' r’epubliol Ah! how delighted Monsieur Lemercier will be. But, papa, did you 9gp 50% this? " 771’57138‘ says the Germans-are very brave, and that their army is well organized,” said Espgganoe: doqptful}y. -- .â€" “ Ma clme.” said Mme. Lemercier, excitedly, “ Monsieur de Mabillon is wise without doubt, he is brave, he is a man of honor. but he is not sanguine. Witness your very nameâ€"feeling that he lacked the virtue he named you ‘ Esperance,’ ” And at length it came. Late on the evening of. the 3rd of September, the terrible news of the defeat at Sedan became generally know. The surrender of Mac- Mnhon's army and of the emperor raised a storm of indigestion at Paris; and the Republican spirit,letent for so long, seemed to burst forth like wild-fire. It was a long, weary Sundav; Esperance would liked to go out, but madame was afraid of the crowd, and had a wholesome terror of “ lee ranges,” although they were her husband's party. Not till night did they hear all that had happened on that memorable day. Esperance was already in bed when she heard her father came back. Her eager 0511 brought him at once to her side, and she asked l‘mn What had k‘epfihim so long. And so the time wore slowly on; and although there was still the eager inquiry for news each day, almost every one was learing that the official notices could not be trusted, and that all disastrous tidings were kept back as long as possible. Gas- pard, who was always hopeful, maintained that the dearth of nll important news was a good sign ; but M. de MobilIOn was of very different opinion, and when Septem- ber begun, felt more certain than ever that the lull batokened a crisis. “ Ah 1 poor pops,” said Eapemnoe, “ he christened me when he was full of trouble. For this once. then, I hope he may be wrong ; it would be terrible, indeed, it we did not conquer.” _ “ Do not mention it, my childâ€"except, indeed, upon your kness; the very idea makes me tremble. But iiisimpoaeibleâ€" quite impossible} ” Mme. Lemercier was expressing a. con- fidence which was very generally felt. M. de Mabillon was among the very few who thought failure a. possibility ; and even he was a little surprised when the news of the first defeat reached Paris. Gaspard made as much of the victory at Searbruok as was possible, and believed that the subsequent defeats were exaggerated ; but as time went on it became useless to disguise the truth, that the Germans were slowly but nrely advancing. , “ By degrees, however, uuoh little excite- menta ceased to please Esperanoe. She spent the long monotonous flaye chiefly in working with Mme. Lemercier, lot the sick and wounded ; Javctte had already begun to find her marketing a lengthy process. and was out almost all day ; while M. de tllflalbillon and Gaspard were constantly at ti 1. From the windows might be seen much that was novel and amusing. Gray uniforms ~awkward-looking volunteersâ€"and, above all, a perpetual stream of peasantry flock- ing int-o Paris, for protection, all their worldly goods piled up on carts in wild array; beds. clocks, useless old armoires, sacks of potatoes, stringa of onions, and not unfrequently aged parents or tired children were all mingled promiscuously. Esperanoe chose to see the laughable side of the picture ; her father, with more insight, saw the ruin of which this motley procession was the witness; while Gaspard, with the selfishness of a citizen, inveighed against the extra “ mouths." To Espersnoe each day’s events seemed to make it more and more probable that Gaspard would be obliged to enlist. The evil seemed to be creeping almost imper- aeptibly nearer and nearer home ; yet when in August preparations were made in Paris for an extended siege, she was beyond measure shocked and surprised. M. de Msbillon was sorely perplexed, unable to make up his mind to leave Paris himself, and yet anxious that Esperanoe should be in safety. Espersnce was not long in discevering the cause of his anxiety, it was impossible for 1161‘ father to hide anything from her ; but she was indignant at the_ very idea gt being sent away. In spite of all the troubles which she knew must be in store, Esperance lclt as happy and light-hearted after this promise had been given as in her most cloudleas country days. Moreover, there was a certain excitement in the atmosphere which ccnld not fail to please the little French gxr . “ If it is your duty to stay, papa, it must be mine, too ; and indeed I indeed l I could not live without you. Tobe far away from you without even the chance of let- ters ! No. no, it is impossible ! " “ You and J avotte could return to Mabnl- lon ; I am sure the care, would take care of you, and you would like to see the old place again. Is it not so. dear I" -r J ",4 “ Very well, my child,” he answered, “ it shall be as you wish ; you shall stay here and show your patriotism ; after all, it may be best to keep together, and for aught we know, Mabillon may not be enter from the enemy than Paris.” . “ But I am afraid even if you stay here, we shall (see little of each other," said M. de Mnbillon, ” for I must join the National Guards, now that there is really a call for aetvwe.” Wfiér teairs'féll‘fnst; and M. de Mabillou, oaregging hgrLagnip urggg he?! goipg away. “ Papa, indeed I cannot go. Let me stay. and I will not be any trouble: Javotte and I can make sharpie, and tear bandages all day long, and that. will be serving the country. Promise me, dear, papa, that I ahgll be with you." ... ...~..1 "€13; kéiiéa d5}; beseechingly that M. de Mnbillon could not find it: in his hem-t to refuse. “And Gaspard also ? ” filtered Esper- nnga. “Oh,_p_§p_nl_” CHAPTER IV. The Nizam of Hyderabad is about to ap- point women commissioners to take testi- mony in the harems. They must possess a. knowledge of law and of the Urdu, Persian. Arabic and English languages. They will Fecaive a. handsome salary and a. guarantee 9! employment for a tern; of years. not keep you awake any longer-351661), and forget thgse national. diggetega.” ‘ AA fifirtifiei national disasters began to thicken so soon that Esperance had not much chance of fprgetfiipg them.- u In less than a fortnight two of the Ger- man armies had taken up their positions before Paris, nnd the actual siege had begun. Applicantâ€"Keep the place open for an hour and I’ll fix that. It’s easier to get married than to get a. job. A.â€"Yon are so modest I don’t see how yog evg‘came to propoae_to y_our wi_fe. - B.â€"Tbat was -vefy simélo. I said nothing, and she said nothing. and so one word brought on another. Now was the time when courage was really needed, and Espernnoe found herself sorely taxed at each parting with her two National Guards. Yen. after a few weeks had gone by, she grew almost accustomed to it, and did her part Well, by her brave and unfailing cheerfulneas really refreshing the tired men. Only once did she break down. It was early in October ; a sudden change of weather was affecting every one, and the bitter cold seemed almost unbearable, pur- tioularly as fuel was becoming very source. The privation and suffering were beginning to tell on Egperanpe ; and_ when one day Agentâ€"I’d make you my janitor, only I must have a. married man. M. de Mabillon told he): of an unexpected sortie, in which his battalion would pro- bably take part, he): courage gave way, and in spite of Gaspard'a indignation, she expressed the most ardent desire for a capitulation. However, when both her father and brother returned in safety, begrimed with smoke and dust, and telling triumphantly of the hundred and fifty Prussiuns taken prisoners, her patriotism revived again, and her courage too. The Revolution of the 3let of October, consequent on the fall of Metz, was an almost pleasurable excite- ment, since she knew her father and brother to be in safety, and not even the sounding of the “ generale ” in the dead of the night had power to alarm her. ‘ u Sawdofifâ€"Did you give that note to my Wife? Boyâ€"Yessur. Snwdofiâ€"And what did she say? Boyâ€"â€"Sbe never said nothin'. There was two more women there, 311’ they all jea' kep’ on talking. A pel'egrinsting lecturer recently reached Kansas. fixing his price of admission at one dollar. When the farmers realized that it would take ten bushels of corn to get into the show they went home and shOVelled a. bushel or two more late the kitchen stove in order to warm up the dog. Mr. J. R. Martin, of Cayuga, who in en- deavoring to interest Canadians in the ex- portation of store cattle to Ireland, told the Toronto Empire yesterday that he had received many encouraging offers of assist- ance from leading cattle buyers in the Green Isle. Several of them have intimated their willingness to buy Canadian cattle, but before the project is entered upon Mr. Martin desires to have the arrangements complete. The weeks passed by slowly, each one bringing fresh privationsâ€"even horse-flesh was now a. dearly purchased luxury, and the price of bread rose daily. Every one was beginning to feel that some fresh effort must be made, and Esperanoe was scarcely surprised, when, on the evening of the 28th of November, M. de Mabillon told her that a great sortie was to be attempted on the following day. _ _ The Council of the Agricultural & Arts Association opened its annual meeting at eight o’clock last evening in Toronto. Mr. Alvin Rollins presided, and the members present were Hon. Cha s. Drury, Ira Mor- gan, Medoalfe ; P. R. Palmer, Belleville ; Joshua Legg, Gananoque ; J. O. Snell, Edmonton ; Nicholas Awrev, M.P.P., Bin- brook ; Robt. Vance, Ida ; W. Dawson, Vittoria; James Rowand, Dumblane. The principal business was the consideration of the report submitted by the secretary, Henry Wade. It stated that the live stock registered during the year was as follows : 727 horses, 258 cattle and 926 swine. The cash received from registration and sale of the Herd Book amounted to $2,229.36. There was an increase in the number of Berkshire pigs recorded, and also of the improved Yorkshire variety. The Associa- tion‘s prizes for the best managed [arms will be awarded this year in the following Electoral Divisions : Peel, Cardwell, East York, North York, East Simooe, South Simooe, West Simcoe, Algoma County, Muskoka, Parry Sound, North Ontario, South Ontario, East Durham and West Durham. No grant was asked for the con- tinuance of the Provincial Exhibition, but a grant had been asked for the spring or fall show in Toronto in connection with the Clydesdale Horse Show. " Yes, in an hour's time, my darling; but let us have a few words now, while we are alone. I have been talking to Monsieur Lemercier, and he has promised me that it nnything should happen to us to-morrow he will take care of you, and when the fie? is over take you and Javoste to Eng- an .' " I tell you of it, oherie, because I know you would be vexed it I did not," he said, “ and because you have shown us that you cagbear auspenaq well agdfiravely." ' Her trouble had certainly taught her to be more self controlled, for she only turned a shade paler as she asked, falteringly, “ Do you_march to-qight, dear pap? ‘2: The Hog Breeders’ Association of the Dominion met at Shaftesbury Hall, Tor- onto, yesterday. The President, Mr. J. Featherston, occupied the chair. The first business was the election'of officers, which resulted in the re-election of all the officers ‘who were elected last fall when the Asso- ciation was formed. They are as follows : President, Jas. Featherston, Springfield- on-Credit ; Vice-President, J. Y. Ormsby, Springfield-on-Credit; Treasurer, E. M. Jarvis, Glarkson; Secretary, F. W. Hodson, London. A director was re-eleoted to represent .each breedâ€"Berkshires, R. Snell, Edmonton; Suffolk. R. Dorsey, Burnhamthorpe; Essex, James Morn, Buyne; Yorkshires, F. Green, Innerkip; Chester Whites, E. D. George, Putnam; Poland Chinae, D. Decoursey, Bomholme, and Prof. Robertson, Ottawa. The asso. oiation received names for judges in the separate classes for the exhibitions. A resolution was unanimously carried re- questing the Dominion Government to put corn on the iree'list, on the ground that it would be of advantage to the swine in- dustry. The members expressed them- selVee in favor of the one judge system, and also recommended that two more classes be added to the present pIize list, namely, improved large Yorkshire and the other for Chapters. The association decided to ask the principal exhibitions in Ontario to insist upon the production of registered certificates from the respective herd books for all pigs. - Exporatlon of Cattle to Ireland. The Champion Protectionists‘ Agricultural & Arts Council. Fertlle in Expedleuts. Hog Breeders Meet. How It Happened. (To be Continued.) Said Nothing Mr. Leurier, on motion being made that the House go into Committee of Supply, said he desired to call the attention of the House to the manner in which the Govern- ment had been conducting public business during the present session. The House was now in the ninth week of the session, and he held that the Government had been altogether remiss in the duty they owed to the representatives of the people. The Government had the summoning of Parlia- ment in their own power. They selected the day upon which they were ready to meet the representatives of the people, and it was only fair that under these circum- stances they should be ready with the public business when Parliament met. He therefore moved the following resolution: ” That the Speaker do not leave the chair, but that it be resolved that the failure of the Government to bring down the Budget, several depart- mental reports, * and the important measures announced in the speech of His Excellency at the opening of the session, and to discharge the duties which they owe to Parliament, is highly prejudicial to the public interests”. ‘ ‘ u q . . Mr. Carling, in reply to Mr. MoMuIlen, said that the seed barley would arrive from England before April let. it was in bags and would be forthwith distributed ugon its arrival to all making application for it. No portion of the barley would be distributed among agricultural societies. Mr. Ferguson (Welland) moved that the Government should take steps as soon as possible to inquirehow best to honor and perpetuate the memory of the men who lost their lives in defending their country at the battle of Lundy’s Lane, and preserve from desecration their last resting place in the military cemetery at Niagara Falls. Canada at that time had only 6,000 troops to defend her frontier and the population was 300,000. When war was declared, no section of the Canadian people took so active and energetic a part as the French- Ganadians in resisting invasion. OTTAWA, Match â€" The Speaker took the chair at 3 o’clock. DOMINION PARLIAMENT. Mr. Edgar said that while it might be well to give some small sum towards this object, he thought it should be supplemented byjoluntnry contributions. Sir Adolphe Caron said the Government had not overlooked this mutter. A sub- committee of the Privy Council, composed of Mr. Bowell and himself, had been up pointed to report upon the matter. But this motion did not go far enough. Great as was the lustre which Lundy‘s Lane shed upon the volunteers of Canada and the soldiers of England, there were other events of equal importance. He had prepared a. report to the Council in fsvor of erecting inexpensive monuments at various histori- cal places. These monuments would be simple but lasting memorials of the events they would commemorate. They should be erected at such places as Burlington Heights, Amherstburg, Lundy's Lune, Stoney Creek, Chrysler’s Farm, Chateau- guey, Beaver Dam. Odelltown, Laoolle and at Montreal to Meisonneuve. He proposed that the motion be amended so as to in- clude all those who lost their lives in the war of 1812. The amendment was adopted. The House went into committee on the bill to further prevent cruelty to animals. Sir Hector Langevin, replying to Mr. McMnllen, said that the total amount paid on the new block on Wellington street, ex- clusive of the land, was $608,096. The claim: for extras were made as follows: Oharlebois,$393.954, which has been re- duced to $200,000; Garth, of Montreal, 09,223, which has been settled ; and John Fenaon, of Toronto, $315, which is under consideration. Mr. Colby, in reply to Mr. Landerkin, said that commissioners were investi- gating the Baltic outrage, and the notion of the Government would depend upon their regqrt._ _ _ _ Sir Hector Langevin, replying to Mr. Mc- Muflen, said the Government during last year expended on the highways of Ottawa 38,348, for water at Ottawa $14,500, and for gas $18,908 .Mr. Tiadale Enoved that $119 committee nae. Mr. Davin thought the committee shonld apply itself to consider the clauses of the bill and amend them if necessary, but to ask the committee to rise when so import- ant a bill was before itâ€" Mr. Millsâ€"When it cannot fly. Mr. Davin said there was nothing more antagonistic to real sport than false sport. He could see no element of manliness in shooting a pigeon at the trap. No man could be said to be a man of refined instincts that could witness the suffering of the humblest of God's creatures. Mr. Brown moved that the House resolve itself on Monday next into a committee to consider the bill to make further provision for the prevention of_cruelty to animals. Mr. Brown said the Bill had excited widespread interest throughout the country, and had large support in the House. The opinion of the Hquae was not e_xpreased_ i_n the vote taken last night. It was his desire that the measure should receive the full attention of the House. He appre- ciated the sentiments of the Premier and the member for West Durham. and hoped when the Bill again came before the House it would be dealt with in a. way creditable to the House of Commons. In accordance with the expressions of opinion he would withdrew the motion. Mr. S-mall moved that tbé bill be consid- ergq this day six _zpon_ths._ __ Mr. Armstrong spoke in favor of the Bill, and when he had concluded his remarks a pigeon was let loose by Mr. Pope and the bird flittefl through the Chamber for some minutes. Mr. Brown asked that it be removed, and after a page had captured it, he pro- ceeded with his remarks in support of the Bill. He said they were seeking by the introduction of this measure to Effect the good of Canada. They were seeking to educate the young of Canada to abominate and execrate a practice that would inflict acts of cruelty on the meanest of God’s creatures. Every good impulse in this world had the sympathy of women, and they had their sympathy for this measure. The Queen of England had set an example to the whole world in this respect. She had made a. statement that no civilization was complete that did not include mercy ank kindness to the lower animals. He de- nied that the pigeons were killed when shot. They were often left to die a linger- ing death of pain and agony. If he were a crank there were 91 other cranks in the House who had voted for his Bill. Sir John Macdonnld said he did not think it advisable that this bill should be adopted, although the legislation of the United States was (xtremely unfriendly in its effects upon Canada. He did not be- lieve Canada should imitate the legislation of the United States. We had not the same reason as they had. The United States did not require 310:9 populjation. On motion of M}. McMullen-th-e debate weer adjourned. - The House diviie-J on the motion that the committee rise, whlch mus carried by a vot_q of 52 yea}: and 47 nay_e_. Mr. Taylor, in moving the second read- ing of the bill to prevent the importation of alien labor into Camila, said that since the bill was before the Houae he had re- ceived petitions in support of it from the Dominion Tndes and Labor Congress, Toronto Trades Council, District Assem- blies, K. of L., of Toronto and Montreal animggy othgr labor organizations. Mr. Mitchellâ€"What iE the policy of the Government on this bill ? Mr. McNeill did not think it cruel to shoot pige_ons__out of 21 tfgp: The conimittee rose viithout making a repgrt; The House divided on the amendment of Mr. Lnurier. which was lost on a vote of 59 yegg mg 97 nays. ' The House then went into Committee of SEEP”.- Mt. Jones (Halifax) said that n subsi-iy of $85,000 for three lines of steamers. run- ning between the ports of Halifax and St. John, N.B., and the West‘ Indies and South America, was money spent uselessly. This subsidy did not increase business. It was indefensible, because it introduced an un- fair competition with vessels already trading with the West Indies. Mm. Kenny said that these subsidies were of extreme advantage to the Maritime Pro- vinees. Mr. Charlton said the House was voting public money into Mr. Baird’s pocket, and they were entitled to know whether it was true that the Government subsidy amounted to more than the charter of the vessel. u. v“ n. um” Jun Lulumg nu a. nun nuu u. wLu uux, gnu.â€" lulkuca .c., Brénch omce, I86 WEST ADEL’AIDE STREET, *rcmON'ro. . .. « . «mm . "' W V I“ NU TO THE EI)I’1‘OIZ:-â€" lea: , (hat I have a positive remedy forth above named disease. By its timely n . .Js an geless cases have been permanently cured.” I shall be glad to send two bottles of my rufiedy FREE to any of your readers who have con sumption if they will send me their Express and Post Office Address. Respectfully, T. A. SLOOUM, .. A ‘ Inn "1-..; A-l-l-I-l-_ no vnnnu-rn nurlusln 136 'w'e‘nt' ’Adélaide’ at“ TORONTO, ONTARIO. Mr. Baird repliea at some length, and said that he was marine manager of the company, and he was prepared to show to the members of either side of the House a statement that his firm was not making an undue profit out of the Government subsidy. He was not ashamed of any transaction of his firm. Their operations we_r_e opep to everybody. Tie your baby's bonnet with wide strings of hemmed surah silk. Put s ro- sette of narrow ribbons on the top and you have the fac-simile of a. 815 French bon- nette. Mr. Blake congratulated Mr. Baird’s constituency in having returned so patri- otic a representative and so broad in his views as to the Canadian policy. He also congratulated the Government upon having such an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of its trait National Policy. He said that he might be looked upon as a crank on this subject. If he is a crank he is very well oiled, and there was not a single revo- lution of the crank of the steamboat engine which was not produced by the moneys of the Canadian people to be voted at the hon. gentleman’s instance and by his assistance. He was asked if the Government subsidy amounted to more than the price of the charter of the steamboat. He had touched upon many topics, but he omitted to answer jhat question. Mr. Pyne, the fliatinguiehed Irishman, is said to wear a. watch upon the face of which is engraved the motto, “ Pay no Rent.” When a tenant comes to him com- plaining about some not of his landlord, and asking for advice, Mr. Pyne says: “ I cannot give you advice on that subject, be- cause Mr. Balfour says that it would be illegal, but I cm tell you the time of day." Then he pulls out his watch and shows it to the tenant. Mr. Baird said that he forgot to reply tn the question. The amount pad for the use of the vessel would be nearly double what was received from the Government. The charter, so far as he could recollect, was £8.59 P3? month.- ,_ Mr. Blake said that the member said that he was not ashamed of anything in connec- tion with the company. Had he done any- thing to be ashamed of ? Mr. Bowenâ€"Not so much as you have. Mr. Blake said that the Government paid a little more than half the cost of the charter. 7'71‘hat’a just like him," said the first man, with an approving nod ; “ there was no gas about him. He was all business." Shire Horse Association. The annual meeting of the Shire Horse Association of the Dominion was held last night at Agricultural Hall,Toronto. The fol- lowing officers were elected: F. Green, jun., lnnerkip, President, reelected: Vice- Presidenteâ€"Onterio, John Gardhouse, Malton;Manitobe. Henry Mann, Bran. don; Quebec, J. V. Pepinenn, Bernston. Directory-J. Y. ~0rmsby, V. 8., Spring- field-on.the-Credit; John Donkin, River- view; Charles Jackson, Mayfield; W. H. Millmsn, Woodstock; Robert Mackness, Tullnmore; W. Glendenning, Ellesmere; E. Jervis, Oakville. Auditors â€"Ches. George, Crampton; Frank Shore, White Oak. Delegates to Central Fermers’ Instituteâ€"W. W. Miilmnn, Woodstock. Delegates to Industrial Exhibitiom-Mr. Ormeby. Mr. Green. Judgesâ€"William Elliot, Stanley Mills; Rich. Gibson, Delo- ware; John Hope, Brantford; W. H. Hunter, Orsngeville; David Roundtree, Carlton West; Thos. Evans, St. Mary’s ; Mr. Honey, Mitchell ; John Bell, L'Amo- roux ;§Wm.Bell, Willowdale. The following gentlemen were elected as a Revising and Executive Committee by the directors after the general meeting: F. Green, jun., Inner- kip; J. Y. Ormsby, V. S., Springfield-on- the Credit ; John Dcnkin, Riverview ; John Gardhouee, Melton. They were talking of death, when one man asked : “ What were his last words ? " " He didn‘t say anything,” was the reply: Mr. Baird said that he had made his political mistakes, and had paid the penalty for them. Hon. gentlemen would like to drive him from political life, but he could assure them that he would remain in the House so long as he had life. No one feared the biting sarcasm of the member for West Durham less than he did. Mr. Blake said he had never before heard the hon. gentleman express regret, and had he done so he would not have made the allusions he had. Graham Brae. Olatemont, carriea off the $75 cup given by friends of the Clydesdale Association, and likewise the $50 cup awarded by the Live Stock Journal Com- pany, of Toronto. The sweepstakes gold medals, by the Agricultural and Arts. and the Industrial Exhibition Associations, respectively, were won by the same tortu- nate firm. Messrs. R. Burgess, of Winona, Illinois, and C. C. Gardner, of Charlottetown, P. E. 1., performed the duties of judges and dld it well. The fourth annual spring show of stal- lions, undcr the auspices of the Clydesdale Horse Association of Canada, took place Wednesday in the City DriilShed. Toronto, before a goodly number of enthusiastic and critical spectators. The recorded entries totalled 45 in all, being an increase of seven over the number shown last year, and many, though not all of the animals, put in an appearance. It was made a conâ€" ditiou of the exhibit that all entries must have been recorded in the Canada. Clydes- dale Stud Book, and that no individual could compete in both classes. In almost every section critics remarked a decided general improvement upon previous years â€"more particularly observable, perhaps, where it would be more likely to assert itself, in the classes of three-year-oldsfi which showed a distinct advance in the matters of size, weight, quality, carriage and freedom of motion. The item passed. No Nonsense About him. Clydesdale Stallion Show. Frighbfnl Slaughter of Two Bundre Female Slaves. A letter from Z snzibar says that over a year ago a caravan of 300 Arabs lelt the out coast to go into the interior to trade. l‘hey have now returned and one of the chiefs relates their adventures. Arriving at stirondo, on the northeast shores of chtoria Nysnza, the Arabs saw that the nsuves had a. good deal of ivory and that they had no guns. They attacked the tribe, and before the shooting had gone on Ion o the natives were willing to do anything to puke pesos. l A merchant's clerk wrote a check for v forty dollars, and spelled the numerical ad- ' jeotive “ t-o-u-r-t-y." 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Then provisions became source: and sonrcer end the whole party was in danger of starvation. Finally the Arab ohiets decided that in order to save them- selves and their ivoryit would be necessary to sacrifice their female slaves, who were very week from their deprivations and could march no further. That night all of these 200 young women were shot to death, and their bodies were lelt in the camp for beasts of prey. The victims happily had not a. moment's warn- ing of their impending fete. Each murderer selected hie victim, and the horrible crime was accomplished so speedily that few of the women made any outcry. With their force thus summarily reduced the Arabs were able to pull through the desert region, obtaining little more fooa than barely engugh to_ sustain life. The chiel who related these facts in Zan- zibar showed no eompunotione whatever for the terrible crime in which he had assisted, but mentioned the massacre only to give an idea of the great; lees they had sustained by the necessary sacrifice at their 200 slaves. It is a curious fact that some of the murderers were troubled in mind because their necessities had compelled them to eat rats and other unclean food, which is prohibited to Mohemmedane on the matchâ€"Revue Francaise. could scarcely have played such fantastic f pranks had they been subject to the many I 1115 so common among the women of to-day. , Dr. Pieroe's Favorite Prescription is a l legitimate medicine carefully compounded ; by an experienced and skilful physician, " and adapted to woman’s delicate organiza- ‘ tion. It is purely vegetable in its com-5 position, and perfectly harmless ‘ its ' effects in any condition of the syste. 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