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v . Mam"... . 1' Flitbl TElAYtl ' llilili‘illi l-' ,... . ON A CHARGE OF FORGERY. "\Vhile we have an opportunity. Wish to say smoothing," she said. " \Vhat is that l" l asked. "I should naturally be glad if Lady Kathleen married my brother. but I wish you to clearly understand that I am not one to force the marriage. I fear the poor girl has not got over another most unfortunate attachment. Under present circumstances. made up my mind to cease to urge the wedding- which we had hoped wofll‘d , the house. 3 for . shoot us both, Levesen. I so soon take place. 1 can't get my brother, however, to view matters in the same light, he is determined (it any risk to keep Lady Kathleen to her promise.” " He cannot force her," I said. “ By moral suasion, yesâ€"you do not; know the man. Dr. Halifax. I said nothing furtherâ€"we had drawn up at the magnificent mansion in Pie- cadilly, and a few momemts later I found myself in the presence of my patient. Miss Levesen brought me as far as the door, then she withdrew. "Go in alone," she said, “that willi be best. I don't want my brother_ to think that I‘m in any way plotting against his interests." She said these last words in an al-g most frightened whisper, and; vanished before I had time to reply. I knocked at the doorâ€"a man's voice called-me me to enter, and I found myself in a pretty boudoir. The. young girl whom I had come to see was lying on a sofaâ€"her eyes were shutâ€"a handkerchief, wrung out of some eau de Cologne and water, was placed over her brow. A man was sealed by her sideâ€"he. was eVidently nursing her with extreme care, and: there was a look of solicitude on his face. I guessed at once that this man was Levesen. . me that he was in the prime of life. He was dressed irreproachably, and leoked not only gentlemanly, but aris-g tocratic. He rese when I entered. and bowed to me rather stiffly. to tell him my name and errand. \Vithout a word he offered me his seat near the. patient. Lady Kathleen had opened her eyes when I came inâ€"slie roused herself from the sort of death- like stupor into which she had sunk. and gave me one or two glances of in- terest and relief. I put. some ques- tions to her, but. I quickly saw that in Levesen's presence she was constrained and uncomfortable. “ Do you object to my seeing the pa- tient for a few moments alone?" I asked of him. His answer surprised me. . “I do." he said; “there is nothing you can say to Lady Kathleen that_l have not a right to listen to, She is suffering from nervousnessâ€"nervous- ness bordering on hysteriaâ€"she needs sleepâ€"a sedative will supply her with sleep. \Vill you have the goodness to write a perscription for one 'Zâ€"you will find paper. pen, and ink on this table.” He spoke in a quiet voice, the rude- ness underneath being covered by a very suave manner. 7 to ,put some more questions to Lady Kathleen, when she surprised me _by sitting up on the sofa and speaking with startling emphasis and force. “You won't go away?”~she said to Levcsen. “ I will not," he replied. “ Then I will speak before you. No, you cannot cow meâ€"not while Dr. . Halifax is here. You shall hear the truth now. Francis, unless you change your mind and leave the room." "I prefer to remain," he answered, with a sneer. “I should be glad to know what is really in your mind." “I will tell you. I only marry you because I am afraid to refuse you, The only influence you have over me is one of terror. At the present mo- ment I feel strong enough to defy you. . That is because Dr. Halifax is here. He is a strong man. and he gives me courage. I don'ttlove youâ€"I hate you -â€"I hate you with all my heart. and strength. You don't love Hieâ€"you only want to marry me for my money." “'hile Lady Kathleen was speaking, Levesen rose. “You see how ill your patient is. doctor," he said, " you perceive how ne- cessary a sedative is. My dear child," he added, " you are not quite account- able for your words at the present mo- ment. Pray don't talk any more while you are so feverish and excited.” “ But I have something more to say," she answered. “ Perhaps you willthink me madâ€"perhaps I am madâ€"still, mad ; Jr sane, I will now sa what. is in in ' : . ‘ y y ; pen and ink on that table. mind. I hate you, and I love Edward Bayard. I saw Edward in the park .his morning. He was standing close to Stanhope Gate. I passed him. I wanted to turn back and speak to him. but before I could do so, he had van- ished. Yes, I saw him. It was that sight which completely upset incâ€"it '0-')k my last remnant of strength away. When I returned home] thought I should dieâ€"the shock was terribleâ€"- perhaps I did not really see himâ€"per- :iaps I am mad, and it was a case of illusion. 0h. Francis, don't ask me to marry youâ€"don't exercise your strength over 1118â€"5!ch me back my freedom. you as I do. your wife." "Come," said Levescn, “ this is seri- ous. Stay quiet. my dear child; you are really not in a. condition to excite yourself. I did not know, doctor,” he added, turning to me, “that the case was so bad. Of course. Lady Kathleen is suffering from illusion. seeing that Bayard is at present working out the sentence he richly deserves at Hart- moor." "He is an innocent man, and you you know it,” said Lady Kathleen. “Poor girl, hcr malady has grown‘ much worse than I had any idea of,” continued Levesen. I interrupted. “ That does not follow,"I replied. " Lady Kathleen is very ill, but she is not suffering from illusion. It is very probable that she did see Bayard this morning, seeing that he escaped from, Hartmoor two nights ago." " W'hat?" said Lady Kathleen. My words seemed to electrify her. She sprang from the sofa, and clasped Meg one of my hands in hers. “Edward has escaped from prison l" she said, with a sort of gasp. Levesen said nothing, but his face assumed an ugly, greenish tint. 1 z I have , A hasty glance showed I hastened ' . to give to Bayard. I was just turning ‘ 7 said ‘ frightened, ‘ of mine. Don’t make a girl who hates t ‘ paper. ‘ man, of middle age. , and mottled. ‘with which he wrote shook. " It is true~â€"â€"" I began. My words were interrupted. A sud- den noiSc was heard in the drawing- room which communicated with the boudoir. Quick footsteps approached, the door of the boudoir was burst Open, and a man whom I had never seen before rushed in, and clasped Leve- scn by one of his hands. " What in the world is the matter. Franks said Levescn in a .tone of displeasure. " Matter!â€"it is all up," said Franks. in a choking, trembling VOioeâ€""_Lliat â€"that poor fellow has escapedâ€"he is in 011. I know he has come meâ€"heâ€"he‘ll murder incâ€"he‘ll saw him in the hall, and he carried a revolver. lle’ll kill us, Levesen. I say-lic will willâ€"there is murder in his eyesâ€"he is a inadinanuoh. what shall we do i" “For God‘s sake restrain yourself," said chcsen; "it; is you who have taken leave of your senses." _ "No. it isn‘t." said another veice; he has reason enough for his fears." The door had been opened a second time, and Bayard, the man I had seen last. in prison garb, looking like death upon his trundle bed, stood before us; be carried a revolver. but did not use it. Franks. who had been almost be- side himself, rushed now towards Bayâ€" ard and flung himself on his knees at his feet. “Spare my life," he said; " don't take my life. I have repented for months. Spare mcâ€"don't murder incâ€"I’m afraid of you. Let me go, I say." _ The wretched man raised his vorce almost to a shriek, “Don't. kneel to me," said Bayard. "I won't take. your wretched lifeâ€"l. don't want it. Tell the trut b, you cow- ard. You gave me that cheque i" "I did, Bayard, Idil. l‘ve been in misery ever sinceâ€"l was tempted and I fell. It is true. Don’t take my life." "I don’t want your life." said Bayâ€" ard. "I would not soil my hands with youâ€"I would not pollute myself with your blood. You have got. to answer me one or two questions, however. You gave me the cheque for £50005" " Yes, yes." " Levesen gave it to you for the pur- pose '6" " He did." "Franks you don't know what you are saying," interrupted Leveseii: " terror has turned your head." " No, it hasn‘t, Levescn," replied Franks. " You did give me the cheque I can’t help telling the truth. 1 would do a great deal for you, but I prefer ruin and disgrace to the mental anguish our crime has caus- ed me. This fellow will shoot me if I don‘t tell the truth now, and by beav- ens, I'm not going to lose my life for you. Levesen." "As far as I am concerned, you are safe." said Bayard, laying his pistol on the table. “You have admitted the truth. that; is all I want. As to you. Levesen, the game is up. You never guessed that I should break prison to confront you. You and Franks be.- tween you invented the most malicious conspiracy which was ever contrived to ruin an innocent manâ€"you got me false imprisonment, but it is your turn now. ‘iou slia'n‘t escape, either of you. This gentleman here, I think I know himâ€" I saw him two days ago at Hartmoor- will be my witness. Your game isup; I. too. can .plot and contrive. l feign- ed serious illness in order to lull sus- picion. and so got out of prison. I did this because you, Levesen, goaded me to madnessâ€"you took away my liberty â€".my characterâ€"you ruined my entire life; but when, added to these iniqui- ties, you determined to force the girl whom love. and who loves me, to be your Wife. I felt that matters had come to an extremity. By a mere accident, I saw the notice of your engagement to Lady Kathleen in a paper which an- other convict lent me. I was in a hosâ€" pital'ai the time. From that moment I played a desperate game. I escaped from prison With the intention of shoot- ing you. it necessary, you blackâ€"hearted Scoundrel, rather than allow you to be- come the husband of the girl I love." The girl who loves you. Edward." said Lady Kathleen. bhe flew to his side, and threw her soft, white arms around his neck. He gave her a quick. passionate glance, but did not speak. "'lou must make a statement in writing." he said to Franks. " As to you, Levesenâ€"â€" No, you don’t leave the rooin,"â€"~for Levesen had softly approached the doorâ€"“ I have a pistol here, and I’m a ilesperate man. You Will know best if it is worth exciting my rage or not. You will witness Frank’s confession. Now then, Franks, get your «deposition down. I see paper. _ Now write, and be quick about it." "lou write at your peril, Franks." ' Leveseii. “ Are you mad to gine yourself away as you are doing? \hhat is thistellow here, but an escap- e conVict’t on’t ut an 'thiii on aâ€" per. Franks." p 3 g p “ Yes, but I will,” said Franks, sud- denly. “It is not only that I am Levesenâ€"upon my word. I am almost glad of the relief of con- fessmn. You don‘t know what I‘ve been throughâ€"perfect tortureâ€"yes. no more and no less. Bayard was no enemy 1 know you gave me money. and l have not much moral courage. and I fell; but. the fact. is. I’d rather serve my own time at. Hartmoor than go through the mental misery which I have been enduring of late." ‘Put your confession on paper with- out a momcnt‘s delay," said Bayard. in a stern voice. .HIS words rang out with force. Not- Witlistanding his dress. his shaved head, his worn and suffering faceâ€"he had the manner of the man who conâ€" quers at that moment. The spell of fear . which he had exercised over Franks lie 7 so far communicated to Levesen that he ceased to expos‘tulaie, and stood With folded arms, sullen face. and low- ered eyes. not far from the door. I saw that he would escape if he could. but ‘Bayard took care of that. \Vrite, and be said to Franks. The wretched Franks bent over He was a short, quick about it." be his thickly-set His face was red . Large beads of prespira- lion stood on his brow. His ironâ€"grey head was slightly bald. The hand 7 All the time he was writing there was absoâ€" lute Silcnce in the room. Lady Kath- leen continued to stand by Bayard‘s Side. She had lost her nervousness and hysteria. Her checks were full of beautiful color, her eyes were brightâ€" she had undermine. a truiisforiiidtiori. At last Pranks laid down his pen. He took his handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the moisture from his brow. - ‘j (live the the paper," said Bayard. Frank «lid so. ‘i' “in you. sir, read this aloud i" said the t‘xâ€"pl‘isoner, turning suddenly to me. ‘ " Certainly," I answered. The queer group stood silent around me, while 1 read the following words:â€" “On the 4th of May, lSFâ€"l'rancis Levcscn. whose secretary I have been for several years, brought me a cheque for the sum of £5,000, which he had made payable to Edward lanyard. He told me to give the cheque to Bayard. remarking. as he did so:â€" ""l‘l1e fellow is in difficulties, will find this useful.’ " Bayard at the time was engaged to Lady Kathleen t‘hurch, Francis Leveâ€" sen’s ward. I replied that I (lid not know Mr. Bayard was in money diffi- cult ics. " ‘ He is.’ said Levesen; ‘118 has been fool enough to put, his name to a bill for a friend, and has to meet a. claim for £3,000 within the next ten days. He askcil me to lend him that sum to meet the difficulty in Lady Kathleen‘s presence yesterday. I refused to grant his request at. the, time. and he seemed in distress about it.‘ “ ' And yet you are now giving him £59001 1 said. “that seems strange, seeing that he only requires a loan of £3,000! “‘Never mind,‘ said Levcscn. 'a litâ€" tle ready cash will be acceptable under the Circumstances. (let him to takethe and cheque. The fact is, there is more in this matter than meets the eye. I want you to help me in a small con- spiracy, and will make it worth your while. You are to give this cheque to Bayard when no one is present. See that he presents it at my bank. If you can act. quietly and, expeditiously in this matter, I will give you that thousand pounds you want. so badly in cash.’ \Vhat do you mean?‘ I asked, looking at him in fear and astonish- ment. “ ‘ You know you want that money,’ he rcplicd. “ ' God knows I do,’ I answered. “"l‘o meet that. bill of sale on your furniture,’ continued Levesen. 'Your wife is just. going to have a baby, and if the furniture is sold over her head. you fear the shock will kill her. Is not that so? Oh, yes, Iknow all about, youâ€"r1 thousand pounds will put all straight, will it not ?' " ‘ Yes, yes: but. the. deuce isin this matter,‘ 1 replied. ‘\Vliat are you up to. Levesenâ€"what is your game 2’ “ Levescn's face became ashen in hue. he hissed into do for that sneak, Bay- “'1\1y game is ihis,’ my car: ‘I mean to wret cbcd. smooth-tongued ard.‘ “'I thought he was your frienzl,’ I answered. Friend !' said Levcsen. ‘If there is a man that I hate. it is be. He has come between me. and the girl I intend to marry. I have made up my mind to ruin him. In short, he sha’n’t have Lady Kathleenâ€"I shall lock him up. Now, if you will help me, the deed can 380 done. and you shall have your £1- “.I was as wax in his hands, for the state of my own affairs was desperate. I asked what I was to do. “'I mean to have Bayard arrested,' said Levcsen. ' I mean to have him orâ€" rested on a charge of forgery. “hen the moment comes, you are to help me. I mean to prove that Bayard forged the signature to the cheque which you now hold in your hand. He will de- clare that; you gave it to himâ€"you are to deny the factâ€"in short, you and I will have to go through a good deal of false swearing. If we stick together and make our plans, I am convinced that the thing can be carried through. My ward can‘t marry a man who is {10mg through penal servitude. and, by Heaven, Bayard shall have a long term.’ i' I said I couldn't do it. but Levesen said: ‘Sleep over it.‘ I went home. The Evil ()ne fought. with me all night and before the morning he had con- quered me. That thousand pounds and the thought of saving the home were what did for me. \Ve carried out our Scheme. I am prepared to swear to the truth of this statement before a mag- istrate. “John Franks." " It would be well to have witnesses to this," I said. when I had done read- ing- "Lady Kathleen, will you put your name here I" She came forward at once, writing her full name in a bold. firm hand. I put mine under hers. . ' . "And now, Bayard," I said, "this IS not a moment for showing mercy; afoul deed has been committed, and only the stern arm of justice can set matters right. \Vill you have the goodness to go at once for the police? Levescn and Franks must be taken in- to custody toâ€"night on the charge of malicious conspiracy against you. for causuig you to be falsely imprisoned, and for purjury," "One moment before yourgo. Bill'- ard." said Levesenâ€"moving a step for- ward and speaking with the studied calm which all through this strange scene had never deserted him. “There is another side to Franks's story, and when l have said my say to-morrow morning before the magistrate, I can 9345115' prove that the statement made on that piece of paper is worth no more than the paper on which it is written. There is not a magistrate on the Bench who is likely to give even a moment's serious consuleration to such a trumped-up tale told under pressure and at the instigation of an eseaped convict. You can do your worst. how- everâ€"I am so conscious of my own in- nocence that I have no wish to escape." " Have you done speaking ‘I" said Bayard. ‘ _ “ 1 haveâ€"you will repent of this." Bayard left tho room. In less than half an hour. Levesen and Franks had been carried off to the nearest police- stat'ion, and Bayard was left alone with Lady Kathleen. I went then to find Miss Iievesen. I had a painful task in telling the poor lady the shameful truth. She was a hard wo- man, but she at least. had been no part- ner in Levesen‘s horrible conspiracy. The events which followed can be told in a few words. The next morn- ing. early, I took Bayard to see my 50- licitor. who instructed him to return to Hartmoor, and to give himself up: in the meantime, a petition would be immediately presented to the Queen for his free pardon. That pardon was obtained in less than a weekâ€"although Bayard had to go through a short nominal punish- ment for his assault on the warrior and] his escape from Hart moor. One of the sensational trials at the autumn assizes was that of Levesen and Franks. The intelligent jury who listened to the trial were not long in making up their uiini'ls with regard to the verdict. I do not know that lam a specially hard man. but 1 could not help rejoicing when the judge’s sent- ence was known. Lovcscn and Franks are now serving their time at Hart- moorâ€"-tbcir sentence was seven years‘ iiiiprisoniimnt, As to Lady Kathleen, she has com- pletely recovered her health. and the long postponed wedding took place be- fore Christmas of that year. (TO BE CONTINUED.) â€"â€"â€"â€"â€".â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" HISTORY OF CAST STEEL. flow the Secret or [In Manufacture Was Revealed to the World, The history of cast. steel presents a curious instance of a manufacturing secret stealthily obtained under the cloak of an appeal to philanthropy. The main distinction between iron and steel, as most people know, is that the latter contains carbon. The one is converted into the other by being heated for a considerable time in contact with pow- dered charcoal iii an iron box. Now steel thus made is unequal. The mid- dle of a bar is more carbonized than the ends, and the surface more than the center. It is, therefore, unreliable. Nevertheless, before the invention of cast steel there was nothing better. In 1730 there lived at Attercliffe, near Sheffield, a \vatchniaker named llunts- man. llc became dissatisfied with watch springs in use. and set himself to the task of making them homogen- ous. ” if." thought. he, "I can melt a piece of steel and cast it into an ingot, its composition should be the same throughout." lle succeeded. His steel soon became famous. lluntsman‘s in- gots for fine work were in universal demand. He did not; call them cast steel. That was his secret. About 1770 a large manufactory of this peculiar steel was established at Attercliffe. The process was wrapped in secrecy by every one Within reach. True and faithful men were hired, the work diâ€" vided and subdivided. large Wages paid and stringent oaths administered. It did not avail. One midwinter's night, as the tall chimneys of the Attercliffe steel works belt-bod forth, a traveler knocked at the gate. It was bitter cold. the snow fell fast, and the wind howled across the moat. The stranger,’ apparently a plowrnau or agricultural laborer seeking shelter from the storm, awakened no suspicion. Scanning the wayfarer closely, and moved by motives of humanity, the foreman granted his request and let him in. ii‘eigning to be worn out with coldt and fatigue. the poor fellow sank upon the floor and soon appeared to be asleep. That, however, was far from his intention. He closed his eyes ap- parently only. He saw workmen cut bars of steel into bits, place them in crucibles iii a furnace. The fire was urged to its extreme power until the steel was melted. Clothed in wet ragsl to protect themselves from the heat“ the. workmen drew out the glowing‘ mold. Mr. Huntsman's factory had nothing more to disclose. The making of cast steel had been discovered. â€"â€".__â€". GRAINS OF GOLD. To him that has no employment, life in a little while will have no novelty; and when novelty is laid in the grave. the funeral of comfort will soon follow. â€"Anon, Believe nothing against another but. on good authority; and never report. what may hurt another. unless it be a greater hurt to some other to conceal it.â€"Penn. Friends should not be chosen to flatâ€" ter. The quality we prize is that recâ€" titude which will shrink from no truth. ther Intimacies which increase vanities des- troy friendship.â€"Channing. It is only by labor that thought can be made healthy, and only by thought that labor can be made happy; and the too can not be separated with impun- ity.â€"Ruskin. The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; some baser, some nobler, and all necessaryâ€"F. \V. Newman. _ How much that the world calls selfâ€" ishness is only generosity Within narrow wallâ€"a too exclusive solicitude to main- tain a wife in luxury. or make one's children rich.â€"’l‘. \V. Higginsou. Good breeding is the result of much good sense. some good nature and a little selfâ€"denial for the sake of others, and with a view to obtain the same indulgence from them.â€"Chesterfield. Learn to be pleased with ex erything: with wealth. so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty,for not having much to care for: and with Obscurity, for being uncni ied.â€"Plutarch. Those who live with a man can write‘ his life with any genuine exactness and discrimination. and few people who have lived with a man know what to remark about birdâ€"Johnson. Meekness is imperfect if it be not both active and passive, leading us to subdue our own passions and resent- ments. as well as to bear patiently the passions and resentments of others.â€" Fostcr. 4 \Ve are ruined not: by what we really want, but by what we think we do; therefore, never go abroad in search of your wants; for if they be real wants they will come in search of youâ€"Col- ton. Life is made up. not of great sacri- fices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness. and small obligations given habitually. are what preserve the heart and secure comfort. â€"â€"Sir II. Davy. ~ 77 77" â€"+#â€"- Finances Very Low. W'ifeâ€"I hear that the last number of the \Veekly Humor has a lot of jokes about donation parties. I think it. would please the congregation if you should write the editor an indignant letter on the subject. Struggling MinLherâ€"I can't afford the stamp, my door. You forget that we have just been through a donation party ourselves. g G \\\.\m s \ \Nm V\‘,a\\ \_\ VNW Two Small Boys. There are two small boys I know, Whose names are Johnny and Joe. And whatever they do or whereever they go, Joe is quick and Johnny is slow. " \Yait," Johnny oft calls to Joe In a voice quite full of woe, " Now what is the use of hurrying so?" But. he's always late, as his friends well know. “ Come, John. hurry up!" cries Joe, Then off with a. rush and "hallol" Ilc gocs, but often he stubs his toe And falls, and the tears begin to flow. Now if Johnny were quicker and Joe more slow, I’m sure 'twoulrl be better; don't you think so? How Puss Got Her Name. She lived in a small town through which the railroad ran, dividing it ex- actly in the middle. She belonged to no one, yet was lov- ed by everybody. She had one little kitten, but no name. She would ' go from house to house and get something to eat, and she was always welcome whereevcr she went. When she would go into any of the stores the storekcepers would generally say. " Good morning, Kitty,” and they would sometimes take the boxes off the shelves and let her get on the shelves and catch mice. One. day she wanted to go on the op- posite side of the town. She had to cross the railroad, so she picked up her kitten and started off. \Vhen she reached the railroad she was quite tired. She sat down on one side of it, but she did not notice that her tail was hanging over the track. She laid her kitten down by her side to rest a little. While she was sitting there she heard the train coming. She did not move, though, for she had lived there all her life, and she had often watched the train pass and was not at all afraid of it. The train, of course, did not stop and rolled right over the poor cat‘s tail. She did not even jump up but sat quite still until the train passâ€" ed. After the train had rumbled by she looked as if she was nearly fright- ened to death, but she picked up her kitten and went off, leaving her tail lying on the track. Just. as soon as the people saw her again with that little stump of a tail, they commenced to call her Bobtail, and always kept it up. So Bobtail, by losing her tail. gained a name. Presence of Mind. \Vhat is it to have presence of rhindl| \Vhy. to have your wits about you when they are most needed. A boy was passing an examination in one of the public schools last week and, although not very successful, the teaChâ€" er remarked: " That boy has a good mind. I couldn’t; confuse him." In boy parlance, he didn’t get tled." He had presence of mind. A few days ago, in attempting to swing off a. moving train. a boy lost his hold and fell between two tracks. Luckily he landed clear of the track of his own car. but both legs stretched. across the track opposite, on which. a car was rapidly approaching. Notime for him to rise, and to attempt it be- tween two moving trains was extreme- ly dangerous. \Vhat did the boy do? He had presence of mind and, shifting ‘ his legs from off the track, straighten- ed his body out and lay still. while 'the two trains whizzed by him. each With- in a few feet of the other. In one of the big department. stores in Toronto. not long ago, a_small "cash" girl had her hand imprisoned by the heavy lid of a boxclOSing unex- pectedly. Under the fright and pain the young girl fainted. " (xet some water, quick I" command- ed the floorwalker to one of the clerks. And she ran quickly andâ€"turned out the electric lights 1 ' That was want of presence of mind. “ rat- A Dog Story. Here is a. dog story which you can believe or not, as you please: A gentleman remarked of a friend's dog that the two eyes of the animal were remarkably different in Size. “ Yes," was the re ly. “and he takes a. mean advantage of the fact when- ever I have a stranger to Clan With me. He first gets fed at one Side of the guest. and then goes round the table to his other side and pretends to be another dog.” A Child Brought to Life. Frankton, 1nd,, is talking of the seein- ingly miraculous restoration to life of a. small child of Mr. and Mrs. John Sippie. The little tot was playing with a hickory nut, and it chanced to fall in a tub of water that: was sitting on the ground. Its head wasplunged beneath the water. while its feet were stuck up over the tub. How long it. had been in that position is not known, but when found there was no signs of life. and it was black in the face and declared to be dead. A physician was summoned, and while the messenger was gone after him a man stepped out of the crowd that had quickly gathered, and taking the child by the feet hung it head down- ward and began to stroke~ the body that was as limp as a rag. After a time the water began to run from the child’s mouth, and before long Signs of_ life be- gan to be seen. He continued his strok- ing the body until the child was fully restored to consciousness, and he then placed it in its mother’s arms and deâ€" parted long before the physuzian made his appearance. \Vho_the man was is not known, but the child that was dead now lives. Baldness. My dear boys, said the good old pro- fessor, I trust that none of you here wuuld go into a place where he would- n't take his mother or Sister dear. Olii yes indeed, I would, a youth re- plied; the professor his brow did mop; Where! where is it? he shrieked: the youth rejoined. Why, into a barber shop.