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mm D as the man’s erany He had some more whiskey, and at the sounds of a step-dance on the brick floor of the adjoining tap-room took up his glass, and, followed by .“All places are alike to me,” re- Elflid the 91d. Tnan, dismally. “I onlv ‘want t”: Eet away, that’s all. She an Mrs. Banks are sure to have a turnl and try and drag me into it."_ . He clasped his hands behind hlsl back, and, pausing at a turn of the[ road, looked dowrl upon the little quayl below. Out in the river two or three] small craft rode at anchor, while_ an babble of cheerful voices from a dis- tant boat only served to emphasxse the stillness of the evening. That he did not underestimate the difficulties of the ordeal was evident by the extent of his orders, and Cap- tain Nibletts noted with satisfaction as the evening wore on that the old man's spirits were improving consid- erably. Twice he sent out instructions to the bar to have the men’s mugs replenished. a proceeding which led to Mr. William Green being sent by the grateful crew to express their feelings in a neat little speech. “A “very nice-Spoken -young fel- low,” said Captain Barber, approving- 1y. “Tell her to-night,” said Nibletts. Come into the ‘Thorn’ and have a glass, just so as to 'warm you up to it, and then get it over.” Capt-ai-n. Nibletts, fiho did not quite follow him. attributed the outrage to a ygunggouple who had just pass_ed. “I'm all alone now," continued Cap- tain Barber, unheedxng, “but I don't want to marry. Why not? ’Cps Pm too old, and because it’s like begmmng wherg _<_)ther people leave 91f.” Captain Barber made no reply, but turning round led the way slowly back to the inn, and after acknowl- edging the respectful salutations of the crew of the schooner who were in the bar by ordering the landlady to fill their pots again, led the way into the parlor and began to charge himself for the interview. “I’m thinking of my nevy,” said Captain Barber, slowly. “I remem- ber me an’ my sister bringing 'im here when he was three years old, and I ’ad to carry him all the way back. He put his arms round my neck, and I can smgll pgppggnjntâ€"balL nowfi’ “Well, malfe u-p your mind and tell he{_so," said the other. “It v'vouldn’t do any good,” said Bar- benggletfully. “Looks ' duiéé,""§ai'd ’Eafitain Nib- lettS. after watchmg‘ him for some time. Mot he totake 30 drops dai1y,after mcnl suffcrcrs have t Nearlyallourminorniiments,andmany oflhe serious ones, too, are traceable to some disorder of the stomach, liver, and bowels. If you wish to avoid the mis- cries of indigestion. acidity. heartburn. flatulence, headaches. constipation. and a host of other distressing ailments. you must sce to it that your stomach. liver jNDIGESTHON FOR HEADACHES, BILl-OUSNESS CONSTIPATION. Tea is an Every-day iLuxury STEADFASTLY REFUSE SUBSTITUTES Black, Mixed or Nat’ural Green. Em . 1' ‘ ‘ TRY $123355? The Bride’s Name ; CHAPTER XIVâ€"(Crick) tome and stomachic remedy. angel‘s Syrup is unsurpassed. Or. The Adventures of Caxfifi MOTHER JVC >f M .nd bowels are equal to he work they have to lo. It is .1. simple matter ' Mother Seigel‘s Syrup yet thousands of former lishcd indigestion, bil- tipn, and all their dis- nces in just this simple experience. As a nuns Afi MUCH 2015 Nibletts watched the proceedings from re- the doorway. Mr. William Green, my who worshipped Wealth and position, anv sidled up to him. and with much defer- er engg dismissed the dancing. > As a rule he was careless about suchl vmatters, but to-night no gaolel‘ saw Ito his bolts and bars more carefully : than he did. He returned to the par- lor, having made all secure, and light- ing his pipe for a few final whiffs beâ€" fore retiring winked at himself sole-‘ mnly in the glass. Then fearful that‘ {the housekeeper might return 5 onerl ‘than was expected, he blew ou the] lamp _and smoked in the dark. “She went just about half an hour before you came in," replied the housekeeper. ““Elizabeth went soon after you did, but her mother stop- Captain Barber, surprised beyond all measure, was unable to speak. “I thought you'd got lost again,” sait‘l _t_he voice, playfully. “Good- sald night hollow long .” He knocked out his pipe at last, and walked slowly and ponderously up- stairs He grinned again as he passâ€" ed the door of the housekeeper’s room, and then, with a catch in his breath, clutched heavily at the banistel‘ as a soft female voice bade him “Good- night.” when she did go, sterious about it know her business “Mysterious?” 1 “Some young “That’s ’er look-cut,” observe] Capâ€" tain Barber, with much composure. “All I know is she won’t wake me. I dare say she’ll come on to your place. Wimmen wot sets their caps at men wot don’t want ’em set at 'em must puthp with the c9n§§quences.” , __-. w~ Jv‘. like. 'You'll find Vther éoast Elear by then.” "Me an’ this ~oung man have thought. of something,” he said, in a voice rendered husky with excitement. Nibletts waited. “He's goin' to call at my place," continued the other, “and tell Mrs. Church that I’ve been took unwell at the ‘Caulifiower’ at Mapleden, and want to see her, and he's to bring her there at once. Arter they’ve started I go in and get to bed, and earthâ€" quakes wouldn’t wake me, let alone a knock at the door} D'ye see?” “What good’s that goi'ni t6 do?" in- quiygd the astonished listener. “Next day,” said Barber, in thrilling tones, as he placed his fore-finger on the other’s arm, “I refuse to believe her story. Green, here. denies of it, too and sez ’e saw her at the gate an asks her to go for a walk with him.” Captain Nibletts fingered his beard. “It don’t seem to be the sort of trick to play on a woman,” he exnostulat- ed; “an’ it's four miles to Mapleden. Whgy’s she gqin’ to do ?” “Ydu give me half an hour, sir,” saxd Mr. Green, Impresslvely, “and then ygu qgn somepn as soon as you Captain Nibletts returning to the parlor a little later found them in close consulation. A ray of hope illuminat- ed the somewhat heavy features of the old man and, catching sight of the capggin, herbeckoned him to his side. He made such a favorable impresâ€" sion that Captain Barber, who was in a semi-maudlin mood, took him by the arm to the now deserted parlor, and ensconcing him in a corner, told him all his troubles and warned him of the pitfalls which beset the feet of good-looking bachelors Mr. Green was sympathy itself, and for some time sat silently evolving various schemes for the deliverance of his patron. r "some young ma ,oor,” continued the and they were talkii don’t know who it \‘ >odâ€"night," rejoined the other in I tones “Mrs. Banks stay ” he inquired, pasuing at his $1,333 Fraser Shé went see (1 and 1! W8! fly About the only man who can afford to believe all he hears is the man who can afford to believe all he hears is the man who is stone deaf. a Socialist, read from a manifesto is- sued by his countrymen, the victims of German slavery, as followy “What- ever be our tortures we want peace only with the independence of our country and the triumph of justice." It is as natural for normal individu- als to applaud this heroic stand as it is to condemn, even impatiently, the agitators for peace who afford the secret agents of dastardly enemy in- trigues a golden opportunity for serâ€" vice. He ws" lookiv‘ A {I “I inéiét upon "our speaking, the old lady, getting very red face. What Belgium Wants. At a meeting held at Paris in Janu- ary to protest against enemy deport- ation of Belgian workmen M. Vander- velde of the Belgian Cabinet, himself He was awaked next morning, after a sé‘mewhat restless night, by the sounds of an unwonted noise down- stairs, and lay in amazement listen- ing to a hum of excitgd voices Knuckles rapped on 1115 dclfn.’ find the voice of Mrs. Church much agitated, 4 :23?“th him to, rise and attire him- “What ‘ave you got to say to this?” demanded Captain Barber of the vi]- lain, in tones of righteous indignaâ€" tion tempered by fear. “It isn’t true, sir," said Mr. Green, respectfully. “I didn’t say anything of the kind.” found out how I had been deceived. You were here when he came, Mrs. Church, weren’t you?” “I would rather not say anything about it,” said the housekeeper, freezingly. “What’s all this?” demanded Cap- tain Barber, in a trembling voice, as his eye met Mr. Green’s. Several of Mrs. Banks’s relatives began speaking at once, assisted by some of the neighbors. The substance of their remarks was that a man, whose polite tongue hid the falseness of his heart, had lured Mrs. Banks for a four-mile walk to Mapleden late the preceding night under the pretence that Captain Barber, who was evident- l hale and hearty, was lying ill at e “Cauliflower.” They demanded his immediate dismissal from the ship and his exemplary punishment by the law. - “Wot did you say then?" in uired Captain Barber, in a vmce whic the company thought far too mild for the occasion. u “Me, at my time 0’ life?” demand- ed the indignant -Mi-s. Banks of the audience. . _ “You dld make a fuss," said Mr. 'she didn’t Want me to know. Then she J‘Ilst called out ‘Good-night,’ and 'Went‘ off as fast as you please." Captain Barber supported himself for a moment by the handle of his door, and then in .- dazed way blund- ered into his room. He was a good~ hearted man in a way, and pushing open the little casement he thrust out his head and sighed with genuine feel- ing as he thought of his poor old friend plodding slowly to Mapleden. Incidentally he felt a little bit sorry for My: William Green. “She was standing at the door r ‘. I passed," said Mr. Green, nervously. “and I asked her to go for a walk with me.” “Lawk-n-mussy me!” screamed the hornficd -11‘5. Banks. “We \n'czut for a nice little stroll,” cantinued the graceless Mr. Green, “and then I s’pose she’ found it was later than she thought, and she be- gan to make a fuss." 10°“;g from the window. A small :m'up of children stood in the road outside the house, while Joe and the cook with their arms on the fence were staying hard at his arlor win- dow, occa’sionally varying t e proceed- ings by a little conversation with the people next door, rwho_ were standing in their front gai‘den.’ In a state (if considerable agitation he hurriedly dressed himself and went downstairs. His sitting-room was full. Mrs'. Banks, looking very tired, was sitâ€" ting in the arm-chair taking smell- ing-salts at intervals, an] staring fiercely at Mr. William Green, who was huddled in a corner smiling sheepishly behind Captain Nibletts and Ben. Jreen . 2 and 5 lb. Cartonsâ€" 10, 20, 50 and 1001b. Bags; course 'out of bed at that and be continued.) made a fuss when I I had been deceived. when he came, Mrs. n the Made in one grade only the highest l Planting Trees to Shelter Crops. g In order that soil may do its best ‘for the average farm crop it is neces- isary that it contain about half of the (water that it is possible for it to hold. lWhen saturated a heavy clay soil will :hold 40 pounds of water, and it is lgenerally agreed that 18 per cent. of lwater in soil is more favorable to plant growth. A practical farmer {needs no measure or scales to tell :him when his land is in fit condition {for sowing, but many a one fails to 1attach sufficient importance to the 'necessity for this fit condition, and as a result much good grain and other iseed is soxvn in mud that allowed it In order to overcomefihe loss 'of water through difl‘usion through stems and leaves of the plants, the advant- to be practiced, and it is a question if anything more or better than drain- age can be made use of or the removal of excess moisture from the soil, but in the matter .of retaining moisture 01- supplying‘ it there are other means than cultivation of the top soil. POS‘ sible of being used: irrigation is one of these, and another not very often considered, is the provision of tree belts that will help to retain a cer- tain amount of moisture in the atmos- phere an so affect the soil beneficially in times of drought. In subtropical countries, where the people are more concerned in prevent- ing the evaporation of moisture than in its conservation in the soil. it is re- cognized that there are two ways by which loss of water from the soil hap- pens. In the first place the water absorbed by the root diffused through the cell system of stems and leaves, and evaporates through the breathing pores of the leaf. In the next place water is also lost by evaporation, from the surface of the soil. Both kinds of evaporation are increased by high temperature, dryness of the at- mosphere or a high wind. In short, evaporation is most rapid in hot, dry weather, and on a Windy day, and is slowest in cool, moist weather and calm air. The season of 1915 was proof of the fact that in the matter of command- ing moisture supply, two points have to be considered, namely. dispersion and retention of moistqre. To attain both ends drainage and mulching have no chance of developing into satis- factory crop. If no protection has been afforded the young trees against mice and ver- min of this kind, it would be well from this on to keep the snow firmly trmp- ed around the trunks. Towards spring when the mice began to get quite active and burrow through the snow long distances in search of food, the bark of the young tree is very likely to suffer if it happens to come in their way. When the snow is tramped about the stem, the mice are more inclined to divert their channels where the burrowing is easier, and the tree 'is spared. It would be a good plan after every snowfall to take a trip through the young orchard and make the snow firm about the trunks of the trees. Watch for injury Wrought by rabbits also. Sometimes a few fresh twigs cut from the branches and left on the ground will attract the rabbit and spare the tree. mFurmer’s Advocate. age of shelter belts in the form of trees, is pointed out by scientists, the tree belts obviously cooling and'moist- ening the air and breaking its force. The total removing of forest trees. from a country that is naturally Wood- ed is a mistake from more than one; point of View, and is a sign of too“ much desire for immediate cash red turns through cultivated crops, on the part of the farmers, without consid- eration for the future. There are few} people that prefer a treeless stretch‘ of country, as a place to live in but ’i nearly all, wish to have the benefit 0;; the presence of trees within View, at the expense of a neighbor. The planting of wind breaks is be- coming more general in the North- West because farmers in that section recognize, at least, the comfort that results from such shelter, while those who take note of the results of such practice see that their crops benefit from the presence of the trees. Sheltâ€" ering belts of trees are now nee-led in many parts of Old Ontario, and in order to maintain comfortable and safe farming conditions the land 0W1:- ers should start planting as soon as possible. ’ Women may live longer than men; but, as a rule, they don’t live quite as much. Tramp the Snow Around the Trees.