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"Have you' any objections to sign- (ng a written statement?" enquired the reporter. "None, whatever." answered Mr. Rowe. "just you go ahead and write down what I say.” AL. 53’". Rowe‘s dictation, I prepar- ed the following statement, which he :heerfully Sig-mew;â€" "I had Very severe» pain in mv back, more or less, for upuzz. a. E two years. It nommenccd .n my shoulders, and extended down my spine, finally concentrating its full force in what is commonly called the small of my back, or . across my kidneys, and there the pain was almost nuandurable. It many people who knew of my previ- ous condition to know how I was curâ€" ed." ‘You need not apologize for visiting me, to enquire into this matter. I do not) consider it an intrusion at all. I have little to say beyond the fact that is everybody round here knows. I was bent nearly double with Kidney Trouble, pains in my shoulders, spine, and small of my back. The sufferingl hndured was something fearful. I wuld not stand up straight to save my life. lcould do no work. I consulted ny physician and took his pm- wribed mnchCines, but got no better, [read in the newspapers how Dodd’s Kidney Pills wore curing people of' Kidney .Diseasa Lamlc Back, and Rheumatism. Ibought a box from Mrs. German, who keeps the grocery here. Before it was all used I began to recover, and after .I had used ten boxes Iwas entirely cured, and now, ts you see, I am in perfect health. This is my story. You can print it if you like, as Ihave nothing to hide, and it may satisfy agood good ; One orders, for example, an orchid dinner dress, or a geranium ball toilet, or an iris opera frock, and the whole color scheme of the costume is ‘laid down with a View to harmonizing with the tufts and testocns of brilliant blooms. Enormous shoulder knots of velvet roses or big pastel tinted pennies ornament every black dres, and, not ;content with garlanding the gowns, women pin mighty nosegays on their evening wraps, and their ostrich feath- ier and chenille boas and on their chit- fon and ermine muffs Tu render the flowers even more triumphantly conspicuous Lby gas- !light, they are Spangled, or glitter iwith silver dust along the edges of ,theii velvet and silk muslin petals. This very frankly announces the flo- ral zarnitures as artificial. but does not detract from their beauty, though one of the oddest and most interest- ing‘ species of this false flora is the charming wilted blooms that one artis- A in; Comsecon, Jan. 2Lâ€"For some time this. village and neighbourhood has been ringing with the story, of David Rowe. Mr. Rowe is a far‘mrr, who has lived on a farm three miles from here all his lifetime, kind is known to every man, woman, and child for miles around. Some time ago his friends noticed a great change in his physical appearance, and no little comment was mude- as to the rapidity with which he was failing in health. From; a strong, vigorous man he had become a bent 1nd crippled invalid. Recently, how- ever, he has appeared to his friends sturdy and straight, strong and- well, and with all his old-time vigour and health. Knowing that such a case would be of great public interest, your oorrespondent visited Mr. Rowe to get the facts. Mr. Rowe is a modest man of few words, frank, straightforward, and truthful. After having introduced myself, he said.â€" From The Mail and Empire. The hands respond readily to emol- lients. If they are chapped, or the skin in broken. rub in a little camphor cream with the tips 0! the fingers very gently. Rub in the cream at night, just before retiring, and put on afterwards a pair of white chamois or ordinary kid gloves, from which the finger-tips have been cut. Never wash the hands in cold water, always dry them thoroughly. and never use inferior soap. IA lady, who has very beautiful hands, says that a few exercises will work wonders towards promoting gram in the finger tips and wrist. Stand with the arms at right angles to the body, the hands with the palms down. Bend the hands from the wrist, first as far up as they will go, then down. Repeat untilihe wrists become a. little tired, but never until they are [til-aimed. Now close the hand tight- ly until it has become a formidable list, then throw out the fingers sharpâ€" b, splreading them as far as they will Itreteh. Tight sleeves are u injurious as tight gloves. \Vhen you see a mmâ€" H: who is wearing her sleeves so tight that they bind. look to her bands; they will be red and puffy, with the veins Walled, and the texture of the skin cause and dark. THE RUWE CASE. These two simple exercises will pro- duce great supplenesa and ease of the finger joints, and and to ind-wan the circulation. CIIIOI'UI Ills n Sunnuon, the Like or Wink It "as Not Exlwrlrnusd fur Yarnâ€"David Rowe Gives a “rule- Slakâ€"enl of Ike Facts of the (use. A Hail and Emyin Bepreszniativc Investigates. TEE PARTICI‘HRS IN FULL. BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS Tu render the flowers even more triumphantly conspicuous Llay gas- ;light, they are spangled, or glitter Ewith silver dust along the edges of their velvet and silk muslin petals. ‘This very frankly announces the flo- ral garnituras as artificial. but does not detract from their beauty, though one of the oddest and most interest- :ing‘ species of this false flora is the charming wilted blooms that one artis- ptic and enterprising manufacturer has produced. Bis 'wilted flowers are made of liberty silk and are so amaz- jingly natural in appearance that only ;by actual touch and close mspeotion can the deception he discovered. A chiffon gown trimmed entirely with pale yellow and pink wilted roses was voted the first prize by the women at a. fashionable ball in New York.‘ where no less than a couple of bushel baskets of artificial blossoms Were used in the ornamentation of the used in i costumes Mr. Callipersâ€"Praise of other peo- ple, my son. ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT. Little Clarenceâ€"Pa, what is flatâ€" tery? The imitators of nature in the floral lino. are fast becoming serious competi- tors of the florists who trade in na- turally grown flowers. The following description 01 the latest triumph of the artists in artificial flowers is inter- esting. Dame Nature must spare no effort Lhis coming spring if she hopes to out- do Dame Art in the production of flowers of the field and garden. mhe velvet gemmums, pelargonlums, roses, poppies, tuohsdis, chrysanthemums, marguerltcs, (alps, ebc., that make up the floral display in the Ishops just now are marvels of loveliness mgrace and color. Every woman dressmaxer ls loading the evenmg gowns with gar- lands oI rich blossoms, and so strong is the influence of the flowers that the gowns are gu‘en the names of the posies they exploit. Those who may read this article,and do not know Mr. Rowe, cannot Fully appreciate the position he holds in this community. He is an able farmer, weLl and favorably known, and as an evidence of his character for truth- fulness and honesty I append the statement of Mr. J. J. Ward, the local justice of the peace:â€" A post card with your name and address will bring you fro: lam ole of This in to certify that I am personally acquainted with Mr. David Rowe, and know him to be a. man of truth. a man of sterling honesty and integrity. whose word could always be relied on and a gentleman well And favourably known in Consecon and Vicinity and in fact, all through the coun- ty, and any statement he might give you I have no hesitation in saying that you need not be afraid to use, as a gentleman of Mr. Rowe’s standing giving a written statement would be sure to carry weight with it. ARTIFICIAL WILTED FLOWERS. NV. J. MARSH Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Pran Edward. \Vitnese OBYLON GR]! 3 TIA Signed, DAVID ROWE. Sn ladl." Toronto J. J. WARD, SPEAKING OF MARRIED MEN. Mrs. Benhamâ€"Thv tools are not all dead yet. Benhumâ€"Just think how many wid- ows there would be it thew were to die A name for voting machines has been invented. They are now called votoâ€" meters. Wagglesâ€"That depends on the value of the things you run into. IT DEPENDS. Jagglesâ€"Does it cost much to run an automobile? Heâ€"Tell me why you do not love meâ€"I demand it! Sheâ€"Oh, ask me something hard. NAME FOR VOTING MACHINES. \Vell, in one way. He attends lots of swell gatherings. HAS A GREAT PULL. Is your friend, the dentist, a society chap ? Frogs in Coma do not hop or jump. They walk like Well-ordered animals, quxetly placm-g one foot after another until they arrive at the end of their journey. It Is an amusing sight to one who has always seen the frog of Amer- ica jump. THE POWERS THAT BE. ‘ j ‘ BIG KITCHEN UTENSILS. Bush! Not so loud. “'6’1‘8 bflVingl There 1's in Paris a hotel. which has a conference of the mere. H.000 employes. The smallest kettle 1n Eh? Who is conferring? the kitchen will hold 100 quarts and My wife, my mother-in-law, and the largest 500. Euoh ofi 50 roasting the c-ockl -pans\ is big enough for 300 cutlets. 'â€"*’â€"_‘ Every dish for baking potatoes will MADE To FEEL AT HOME' hold 225 pounds. VVben omelets are on _Didn’t you feel yourself a “fang” the bill of fare 7,800 eggs are used at in Your literary Club after being 3b“ once. For cooking alone 60 cooks and Sent 50 long, MFS- Jinks' 100 assistants are always at the ranges. MADE TO FEEL AT HOME. Didn’t you feel yourself a stranger ‘ui your literary club after being ab- sent so long, Mrs. Jinks? N0, om, of the other members snubâ€" bed me the minute IOpened my mouth. I do. Ihad my head examined bya phrenologist once, and the moment he came to my first bump he told me my wife used an oldâ€"fashioned roll- ing pin. ions are really sweeteners of the bneath, after the local effects have passed away, as they correct stomach disorders and carry off the accumu- lated poisons of the system. They pro- vide a blood purifier that all may safe- ly use, and d0 peirfect work in consti~ pation troubles. As a vermifuge the onion cannot be surpassed, and, eat- en raw, will often check a violent cold in the head. One small onion, eaten eve-ry unfit before retiring, is awell- known doctor‘s prescription for num- erous affections of the head, and is highly recommended for sleeplessness; it acts on the nerves in a. soothing manner without the injurious effects of drugs so often applied. The heart of an onion, heated and placed in the ear, will often relieve the agony of earache, while the syrup procured from sprinkling a sliced onion with sugar and baking in an OVen will often work wonders in a “croupy child.” Have you ever stopped to think that if you stopped smoking you would save enough money to buy,' a house and lot in the course of ten years of so. Yes, answered MI. Meekton, but the only object I’d have in buying an- other house would be to have a place where I could smoke without spoil- ing the rugs and lace curtains. Do you believe there is really anyâ€" thing in phrrenology? THE SECOND NEED. Stoékmauâ€"You remember that “pointer” you gave Hie on the street Yesterday 8 Bondsâ€"Yes; what about it? Stockmanâ€"Why, I tried it, and an a. consequence I’ve acme ground to see ii you couldn’t let me have a retriever. There is nothing artificial about these teas. The purity is unquestioned, the favor is delicious, the bouquet is a revelation. If you have never tasted Briti l1 grown teas a treat awaits you. Japan tea drinkers try Ceylon Green. The sweet Italian or Bermuda onions are the ones to be eaten nu natural. their flavor being much more delicate than the common varieties. But on- CEYLON and TEA GREEN 0R BLACK. The pessimistic boarder frowned Because his piece of pie was small; The Optimistic boarder smiled. ' To think they’d any pie at all. GOOD FOR LOTS OF THINGS. COREA’S QUEER FROGS. A USELESS REMINDER THE \VAY AN EASY ONE HE KNEW. 5 OF MEN ~Cream thoroughly one cup of butter and work gradually into it the hard boiled yolks of two eggs rubbed toa paste, with one raw yolk, one-fourth of a teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of lFrench mustard, or oneâ€"quarter ofa [teaspoon of dry, two tablespoons of shamed lemon juice, and one-half tea- .spoon of freshly grated rmd. Beat and lwork all together well and spread on ithin slices of white bread. 5LUDELLA No, sot, he‘s not sick, but it's' un- lucky, it is sor, unlucky] You see, sor, every mormug, flow I put ’im in the: car, IU‘SS'QS '11] Whether ’e’ll havea feed of oats or I“! have a drink of whiskey, and the poor haste has lost VVhat‘s the matter with him? Is be sick? ’ And was my present a surpriSe to your ulster, Johnny I You bet! She and she never sus- pected you’d gave her anything so cheap. [we mornings running I Dnverâ€"Shure. son-.1 haven‘t the heart to hate him. ‘\~_’ MUNYREAL HatfullHEOIOh'Y. Tho “ Balmoral,” Free Bus 53%;; RVENUE HafiSEâ€" AVOIDING USELESS EXERTION. He, at the opexa,â€"Very good, inâ€" deed. I hope she will sing that again. Sheâ€"Then w'hy don‘t you applaud? Beâ€"It isn‘t necessary. There are so many others to demand encores, you know. Corn popping at twilight at the big fireplace in the hall, over the furnace fiire or the comfortable kitchen range is one of the unfailing delights of a winter afternoon. With a stack of well-dried popcorn, a long handled popper, a, new, bright, tin pan, 3 salt shaker, and, if liked, a dish of melted butter, not alone the youngltngs, but children of a larger growth, will find abundant occupation and gustatorial delight. Travelerâ€"Get on. man get on! Wake up your nag! sealed 3 Because they say, "an c sion is good [or the send." WANTED THE FULL BENEFIT. J was awfully glad to receive your letter, stating that you had repent- ed. But why did you send it unâ€" m amok on "MANN: 1:! the main. 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The cross, ornamented with beautiful brilliants, was the gift to cousin 3]] your Prodzoa to the Dawson Commission Co. Limited Blunt. Oaslngaâ€"New Imponltionu and Inst“! 52:“) And Anna-imam [log C‘singuâ€"roliaill [oodl t0 Ill). prion. PARK, BLACK WELL . C0.. Toronto. of the staff of La Fronde, the daily woman’s newspaper of Panel. Toaonro cumuc scnom 9;,” “ Latent. upâ€"w-dabe, reliable Iysnenu taught. (or gen“.- _mon'a gumam's Tums mouemw. Wnu (or P-ruoo JUBILEE The production of soap in Great Britaln‘ ls about 45,000 tons week, 01 which between 3.000 and 4,000 is made in London. For all skin ailments. J. c. culvert a 00.. flmheaur. England and (Ned Suits would wok better dyed. I! no 336m of ours in your town. write direct Montreal. Box 158. Atria) package of 0011 Positlu Cur. {or Piles will he sent tree to thy Andrus-Ion receipt or two cent mum]; No knife, no may Illvo. Addrcss, THE HUI‘CHING MEDICINE 00.. Toronto, Ont. 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