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-has been made it is a good time vwillingly the smashing the butter should FT- ._. _ 7 “Nb @EEN TEACHING A COLT TO BACK. To teach and train a colt proper- ly is a Science, which too few un- derstand. Learn to understand your animal, his peculiarities, and train his: accordingly. Many experience difficulty in training a coil: to back. There should be no serious difficulty in this; if proper methods are followâ€" ed. The following from Ilorse Sense, one of the many champions of the horse, will help. After the coil. fully understands the legitimate use of the halter in leadâ€" ing is a good time to teach it to backâ€"an important and necessary duty in its after life of usefulnessâ€" Which is easily accomplished by comâ€" plying with the natural law againâ€" by pressing the extended fingers of one hand between the point of the shoulder and the breastbone and us- ing the other hand at the halter strap to simply keep the colt straight in line to back in any desired direc- tion. Don‘t try to force the colt backwards by yanking at the halter bit but simply press in this sensitive chest cavity with the fingers and the colt will naturally go backwards pro- vided there is nothing of any obâ€" struction behind it. When this presâ€" ure has been made at the front and the colt has moved backwards (if it is only one/step) it should be reward- ed for this action, then try it again. About the third time this pressure to associate the word back with the pressure and the reader will be sur- prised to see how soon the colt will comprehend what. is wanted and how young thing complies with our every wish as soon as it understands what is wanted.’ MAKING GOOD 'BUTTER. The best kind of a churn in making good butter is a box or a barrel churn without any inside fixtures. A churn should never be filled more than half full, and even one-third full will bring better quicker results, writes Dennis H. Stovell. (burning is the process, so chemists tell us, of uniting the fat globules into visible masses of but- ter, and thus union is produced by concussion, or the striking of the fat globules against one another. From this one can see that the less cream there is in the churcn the greater the concussion for each revo- lution. If. there is more than enough cream to fill the churn half full, it is better to divide it into two lots, as both time and butter fat will be saved by so :doing. The churning should continue till the. masses of butter are the size of a half kernel of wheat. Then stop the churn, draw ed the buttermilk and give the butâ€" ter a thorough washing. There are two ways of Washing butterâ€"one is the good and thorough way, and the other is “the any old way.” Only the former is recommended for use. To wash the butter correctly, put a quantity of cold Water into the churn. The amount of water should be equal to the quantity of cream from which the butter was taken. Revolve the churn slowa about. a. dozen times, draw off the Water and repeat the process. forget to repeat, as a thorough wash- ing cannot be given without - it. Should the butter become quite softâ€"â€" which it. is very likely to do if it is in the summer timeâ€"allow the butter to stand in each of the wash waters ten minutes. It is usually the case that two good washings are sufficient but, if the water of the second washâ€" ing is milky, the operation should be repeated THE THIRD TIME. If it is possible, the water used for not be and the cream above 52 degrees to use ' and ‘ Don't; The harder you cough, the worse the cough getsU Shiloh’s Consumption The Lung Tenic is guaranteed to cure. If it doesn’t benefit you, the druggist will give you your money back. Prices: S. C. WELLS & Co. 302 250. 500. 31 LeRoy. N. Y., Toronto, Can. I. l .wbeu placed in the churn should be at a temperature of from 55 to 60 degrees. White spots in butter are caused by "leathery milk" as it is called on the farm. To prevent this {the cream should be strained before ,being placod in the churn. Suiting fbutter properly is an art that every "butterâ€"maker should study with ‘care. Oh, deliver me from the too ‘salty butter! And the too fresh but- iter is but little better. I know of a ‘creamery man who makes the very ,best possible butter, with one excepâ€" ;tionâ€"-he salts it too heavy. If he ‘;would put in less salt he would have a much wider sale for his article. In ‘salting butter use only firstâ€"class ,dairy salt, and keep the salt where it twill not absorb bad odors. I have :really bought and tried to eat but- Iter that tasted like onions. As to how much salt to use there is but ’one correct ruleâ€"use just enough and no more. However, expert butter- makers use an ounce of salt to each pound of fresh butter. Butter salted in this proportion is usually for im- mediate use. If it is desired to ship or keep the butter for some time it. is necessary to use more than thisâ€"â€" as much as a. half ounce per pound additional, Salt to suit the trade you are catering to. Last, but not least, is the working of the butter. This should be well done in order to evenly distribute the salt. and expel all surplus water. To success- ,fully accomplish this it is necessary to work the butter twice, setting it [aside for a second working after the first. After all white streaks are ‘gone the butter is worked enough, as this will give it the greasy appear- ,ance that all lovers of real good lbuttcr abhor. BERKSHIRE SWINE. During the last century this Brit- ish breed of swine has been the subâ€" ject of high breeding and careful se- Election. Writing in 1790, Lawrence describes the Berkshire as being '“long and crooked in snout, muzzle turning upwards, ears large and heavy and inclined to be pendulous, :thc body long and thick but not ‘decp, legs short, bone large and 'great size.” In “The Complete Grazier,” writ~ lten in 1805, the Berkshire of that ‘time is described as follows: “Color ,reddish brown. with brown or black lspots, sides very broad, flat legs, ears large and pendulous over eyes, body ,‘thick, close and Well made.” The ‘modern type of this breed reflects many changes from the old, as it rep- resents a hog that is black in color with white on the face, feet and tip of tail. They are not such a. large ‘hog as those of the original stock, ‘as they are long in type, trim with. .out undue roughness over the shoul- lder or prominence of hips. The face is short and dished, the ears short, pointed and. erect, jaws full, back broad and straight, full over the shoulder, the loin thick and level and the hams especially full with short, strong and straight legs. Straightness in lines and trimness and smoothness over all parts are 1 leading Berkshire characteristics and these should be strongly in eviâ€" dence .along the back and especially from the hock backward as the hind quarter should come out square to the tail and be full. As straightncss iand strength of legs are leading Berk- shire features it should be noted that The Common ls of “Human Life The Stomach, Liver and Kidney Disorders Can Usually be Cured by Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pils Most. of the ills of everyâ€"day life come from derangements of the diâ€" gestivu system. Eating too lunch, irregular meal hours, improperly prepared food, the excessive use of stimulants, among the common causes of disorders. 'l‘ne liver becomes clogged and torâ€" these pid, the kidneys inactive, and the bowels constipated. )Tllt‘ poisonous waste. matter is thrown back into the blood stream, and the result is some deadly form of disease. It is ally dosing if you us.- Kidncyâ€"Liver Pills. not necessary to be continu- Dr. Chase's This treatment acts directly and‘ promptly on the liver. kidneys and bowels, and ensures their proper working. Indigestion. dySpepsin, kidney disâ€" ease. backache, liver complaint, bilâ€" iousncss and constipation are the ail~ mould for which Dr. Chase’s Kidney- Liver F/iils are most frequently used. are 1 The ing such ailments is told by ands of grateful cured ones. I Policeman Peter C. Morris, 10 lWascana avenue, Toronto, states:â€" “For years I was troubled with .habitual constipation, which I believe is the most common ailment of all policeman. I had spent considerable lmoney in trying all sorts of soâ€"called iremcdics for constipation, and was jaiways disappointed, as ‘was only temporary. i “I now gladly state that I have been completely cured by using ‘Dr. lChase's Kidney-Liver Pills, and shall lbe pleased to personally recommend ‘them to any person who wishes to rintcrview me. Led my friends to use them." i Dr. Chase's Kidneyâ€"Liver Pills, one [pill a dose, 25c .21 box, at all dealers, jor Edmanson, Bates & 00., Toronto. To protect you against imitations, lthe portrait and signature of Dr. A. W. Chase. ill.” famous receipt book I lauthor, are on every box. story of their success in cur- thousâ€" r the any cronkedncss at the knee and the forclegs drop straight without hind legs should not .appoar cramped above the heck. A thick coat of black hair lying close to the body and without swirls should contribute ‘much to the general appearance of smoothness, which is due in the main to an even covering of firm yct mel- low flesh. l The Berkshire Society of lrcat Britain has issued to the leading ag- icultural show societies the following {instructions as guides to judges in making their awards: “We recom- l‘lnend that a perfectly blan face, or a. black foot or black tail should dis- qualify a pig in the show yard. White or sandy spots on the top or sides of the. animal, or a decidedly white ear should be diSquaIilicntions. A description of coloring straining or clipping should also be a disqualifiâ€" cation. White on the car or under the throat or on the underline of the body should he considered objection- able. Filher too much or too little white in the placo of the recognized markings should be an objection also to he noted in the competition.” __+_. THE GRIP AGAIN. THIS DANGEROUS EPIDEMIC HAS MADE ANOTHER AP- PEARANCE. A Suggestion as to How to Guard Against the Trouble and. Its Pernicious After Effects. Every winter influenza, or as it is more generally known, the grip makes its appearance in Canada. Every few years it spreads and assumes alarming proportions. From all appearances this is one of the years in which it will seize upon a great number of victims, for every day new cases are reported. As in scarâ€" let and typhoid fever, the after ef- fects are often worse than the disâ€" ease itself. The sufferer is left with it debilitated system, short of breath upon the slightest exertion, subject to headache and heart palpitation, affected by every change in the weather, and in a physical Condition to invite the attack of more serious diseases, such as pneumonia and consumption. A timely suggestion as to how 1-0 enable the system to resist the inâ€" roads of the grip and its after ef» fects, is given by Mrs. Emma Dou- cett. St. Eulalie, Que, who says :- “I had an attack of the grip which left me a sufferer from headache, pains in the stomach and general weakness. I used several medicines but found nothing to help me until I began to take Dr. Williams Pink Pills. When I began to take these pills I was very much run down and very weak, but, they soon began to help me, and after using them a few weeks I was not only as well as chr but. had gained in flesh as well. 1 can hardly tell you how pleased 1 am with Dr. Williams Pink Pills. for I was feeling very hopeless when I began their use.” These pills cure by making new. rich red blood, thus strengthening every part of the body and enabling it to throw off disease. You can al- ways avoid imitations by seeing that the full name “Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People" is print/- ed on the wrapper around every box. Sold by all medicine dealers or sent p-ostpaid at 50 cents a box or six for $2.30 by writing to The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. __¢_ SURPRISING THE BOARDER. ‘ When the new boarder went into the diningâ€"room and sat down there was only one other person at the table. The new boarder had a kind heart, and he thought he would be affable. "I s'pose you've boarded here for some time?” he said to the other man. “Yes. Quite a long while." “How is it? Any good?" “Yes, pretty fair. I have no com- plaint to make." “Landlady treat you decent?" “Well, perhaps I Otight toâ€"â€"” then he hesitated. "Oh, never mind, old man," said the new boarder. “That's all right. I'm on. llut say, Innbbc you never tried chucking her under the chin once in a while. That's the way to get on with 'em. I never had a landlady that didn't treat me A1 yet. It's all in the Way you handle and 'em. Cali "em ‘sister' and give 'em‘ soft, sweet, cosy talk about their looks. That's the way to fetch 'em. I'll let I can live here for a month right now without being asked for a cent. Watch me nudge her when she comes in. Ilcfore this time to-lnorâ€" row she'll be telling me her family history. I’oor old girl! She looks as if she'd had her troubles, Probably got tied up to some John Henry who was about man' enough to ‘shoo' chickens out of the yard, and that's all. My name's Hudson. Let's see, the relief I haven't heard yours, have I?" “Noâ€"no, I believe not. But it doesn't matter. I'm just the land- lady's husband.” \VILLINGNESS. “But would you die for me?" per- I have already advisâ€" sisted the romantic maiden. “I would," replied the flank and 'elderly suitor. "Even now I am usâ€" ing a high-priced preparation warranâ€" ted to restore 'nzuf to its original color," Ask your druggist for a calendar if vou want fresh dates. A ROYAL JOKE. Late Alexander of Russia Some Fun. A young protege of Count, Nessel- rode, a sailor. who did not know the Russian emperor by sight. had been sent with important despntt‘lies to Vienna, where Alcxandvr of Russia wtls stajing. Alexander enjoyed wandering about the streets there as well as in his own capital, and one morning his Majesty, (il‘cSSx'tl in a simple military grentcout, noticed on leaving the palace a young naval ofâ€" ficer apparently trying to find his way, and examining the entrance of the imperial residence, totally at a loss how to set hishelm. The story is told in "Anecdotal Recollections of the Congress of Vienna” by Comte do in (lurde-(Tlmmbonau. “You seem to be looking for someâ€" thing," said the emperor. “’lhnt.'s true," answered the sailor. "I have a despntcli to remit personâ€" ally to the Emperor of Russia. They told me to go to the Burg, and here I am; but as I am a stranger in Vienna, I haven’t a soul either to guide or to introduce me." Alexander was delighted with the frank and open face of the young man, and thought he would keep up his incognito a, little longer. “You'll not find the emperor now," he said. "He's not at the palace, but at two o'clock he is sure to re- ceive you.” The conversation went on in the same amicable and familiar tone, the Czar interrogating the ofliccr on his family, his career and his prospects. The young fellow told him that, havâ€" ing entered the service when he was very. young, he had never been to court, and had never seen his soverâ€" eign. Liked Finally, after half an hour's walk, Alexander turning to the young "salt," said in an affectionate tone. "You can give me your letter, “'sir. I am Alexander.” “That's a clever joke," replied the other, laugliingly. “but you don’t expect me to believe it." “You may believe it or not, I am the Emperor of Russia." "I dare say, just as I am the peror of China." Alexander, getting thoroughly amused, decided to continue it. In a short time they reached the fortifiâ€" cations, and Alexander espied the King of Prussia coming toward him. "Do you speak German?" he asked his companion. “Not a word,” replied the other. Immediately Alexander took a. few steps in front of him and spoke a. few Words in German to Frederick Wilâ€" liam; then he came back to the young sailor and took him by the hand. “Here is an excellent opportunity of presenting you to the King of Prussia," he remarked. “She, an oflicer of my fleet, whom I have the honor to present to your majesty." "We are getting on rapidly," said the young follow. “This gentleman is the King of Prussia, you are the Emjeror of Russia. and I am the Em- peror of China. Three sovereigns." Scarcely had they reached the ram- parts when the crowd began to sur- round the two monarchs with their accustomcd marks of deference. Monâ€" sieur de Richelieu advanced, hat in hand, and addressed Alexander as “Your Majesty." The young officer rcco;ni;:e;l him at once, and perâ€" ceived instantly that he had been the victim of a royal inystiiication. He was. however, Soon reassured by the kindly look of Alexander, and he promptly delivered his despatchcs to him. The emperor took them with a gracious and significant smile, and after inviting the young seller to dine with him that day, dismissed him with the most kindly gestures. â€"â€"â€"+ DR. FED JIIMSELF. RFâ€" Found the Food that Saved His Life. A good old family physician with a life time experience in saving peoâ€" ple finally found himself sick unto death. ! Medicines failed andâ€"but let him tell his own story. “For the first time in my life of (ii. years I am imâ€" pelled to publicly testify to the value of a largely advertised article and I certainly would not pen these lines except that, what seems to me a di- rect act of Providence, saved my life and I am impressed that it is a bounan duty to make it known. “For 3 years I kept failing with ,stomach and liver disorders until I 'was reduced 70 lb. from my normal weight. When I got too low to ,trcat myself, 3 of my associate phy- ‘sicians advised me to ‘put my house ,‘in order' for I would be quickly guâ€" 'ing the way of all mankind. Just about that time I was put on a diet of (lrapchNuts prcdigestcd food. (.‘urâ€" iously enough it quickly began to build me up, appetite returned and in I1.") days I gained (3 1b. That started my return to health and really saved 1my life. I “A physician is naturally prejudicâ€" ‘cd against writing such a letter, but iin this case I am willing to declare it from the housetops that the multi- plied thousands who are now suffer- ;ing as I did can find relief and health ,as easily and but Emâ€" :Nuts. If they only knew What to Ido. Sincerely and I-‘rnternally :yours." Name of this prominent :physician furnished by Postum C0,, {Battle Creek, Mich. 1 Look in each package for a copy of jthe famous little book, "The Road to ‘Wcllvilicf' r RES'I‘LIZSS AND CROSS. When infants or young children am restless and crass or peevisli it is a very certain sign that they are not well. The mother may not know, just what the trouble is, but she can depend upon it. the trouble ex- lstx‘, (live the little one Baby's ()wn Tablets see how promptly it. will be changed into a happy, smiL ing, good natured child. The little one will sleep soundly and naturally and the mother will also obtain her much nccdrd rest. Here is the proof given by Mrs. John E. Ramsay, l’ort lllll, l‘.l‘l.l., who says ;-â€"“l\Iy baby was cross, restless and (lid not sleep well, but after giving him llnby’s ()wn Tablets he became bet- ter natured, sleeps well and is growâ€" ing.line'y. The 'l‘nblcts have been a great blessing to both baby and injself.” The 'l‘ablcts are a prompt and cer- tain cure for such troubles as indi- gestion, sour stomach, colic, consti- pation, diarrhoea, simple fevers and other minor ailments. They always do good and cannot possibly harm the most delicate child. You Can get the Tablets from any medicine dealer, or they will be sent by mail at 25 cents a box by willing to The Dr. Willinms' Medicine 00., Brockville, Ont. __.___+___ ..... HERE ARE BOY DETECTIVES. _ The Dime Novel Hero Easily Out- done in Abyssinia. Alfred Ilg is a Swiss of scientific attainments who has made a reputa- tion as an explorer of Abyssinia. He is also high in the confidence of King Menclik and for several years has been one of his advisers. He is now on furlough in Switzerland. where he has told a remarkable story to the Swiss newspapers. 9 He says that the young sons of a certain clan, wit.er scattered over nbyssinia, ha‘e developed a mysteri- ous faculty for the detection of crim- inals. When a crime is committed one of these boys, who are called le- bat'hns, is taken to the scene of the crime. Here he drinks milk which has been sprinkled with green and black pow- der and soon falls into a trance from which he abruptly awakens. He runs; at top speed along the paths and in and out of the houses till he comes upon the criminal. If he crosâ€" ses a stream of water during the journey he must begin all over again. Mr. 11g gives three illustrations of this unusual method of detecting criminals. A house was burned by an incendi- ary. The lebacha, 12 years old, was taken to the ruins and after the preâ€" liminary mumeries he ran out into the country for six hours at so rapid a pace that only a few of his at- tendants could keep up with him. Then he turned off the road and inâ€" to a field where a fellah was at work. The man was accused of the crime, and though he denied it he was utter- ly unable to prove an alibi, and tinâ€" ally confesscd that he was the crimv inal. The couriers of the King were trav- elling on foot from Harrar to Addis Ababa, the capital, when they were joined one evening by a stranger who killed them as they were sleeping, To were no you that Dr. Chase's Ointment is a certain g and absolute cure for each and every form of itching. bleedingand protruding piles. the manufacturers have guaranteed it. See roi- lmonials in the daily press and ask your pelgh- note what; they think or'lt. You can use it and rot. your moncv back if not cured. 60¢: a‘box. at in dealers or EDMANSON.BATES &: Co.. '1 oronto. Dr. Chase’s Ointment and made OH with their valuables. A lebecha who was taken to the scene of the crime trotted for several hours over the country till he came to a hut. The man who occupied it was ac- cused of the murders, but stoutly de- nied his guilt until the property of his victims was found in his possesâ€" sion. King hienelik was sceptical of the deteL-the ability of these boys and decided to make a test of theil‘ [tom rs. He improved a. favorable moment to abstract a jewel from the raiment the Queen was wearing. 5 It was not long before she missed the article and a great hue and cry was raised 0\ er the theft of one of the Queen's jeweis. lllcnelik ordered a lebacha to be summoned. The boy wont into the usual trance, and when he came out of it began a. tour of the royal apartments. He lirally entered the private room of the King. where he found the jewel concealed in his Majesty's bed. lebuchos are no respectors of perâ€" sons. King Menclik was promptly accused of stealing from the Queen. 4 DRIVING CONCRETE Pli.l~ZS. In the suburbs of llerlin recently concrete has been employed in place of wood in making piles to be driven into the ground for foundations to buildings, 'l‘hesr- singular piles, vary- ing from 17 to :20 feet in length. are triangular in cross section, and con- sis: of l’ortland cenmnt mixtvl with river ballast, the composition iJL'lllfi promptly by Grape. Istayed with an armature comprising, for each pile, three quarterâ€"inch iron rods tied together at regular inter- vals, the rods being SUI into the con‘ ,crete. The heads of the pill-S are guarded by butt'crs, and, thus pro tectcd, they can be hammered lntc the ground like wood! e lreams 'Nith l pile-driver.