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BRIGHTER THAN STABS OF NICHT. BT SCaS. NAPOLEON B. HORANGE. What need to ask was her heart my own# the very breeze in its undertone Whispered; she loves but you; My glance caught her eyes of melting brown, The lashes down; The whisper then was true. The world embraced by a summer night Lay half asleep imthe tender light, As together we wajked alone; The whole world seemed replete with love! What need to question the stars above And ask was her love my own? What were the million stars of night! Could they make my future pathway bright With their pale and far endeavors? We homeward turned, silent, alone; No need to ask was her heart my own; We were plighted, happy lovers. New York City.

WITH EYES IMMORTAL. BY M. 0. ADAMS. ’Tis said The dead Beyond this life See all our strife, Our struggles long and vain For worldly fame and gain, With eyes immortal; note the days Devoted to ungodly ways—the wanderings astray, foolhardy, blind— Look down and pity loved ones left behind, Yet feel no grief nor know regret, Nor pains the hours of life beget; For peace is all they know, Greater than bliss below, For eternity Poor moi t ils, we, Should sigh To die!, Bavenna, Ohio. .

Dr. Elfenstein's Mission

A Remarkable Romance. BY EMILY THORNTON. CHAPTER XIV.-Continuert. Sir Reginald was a very unpleasant sick person. Of a fiery disposition, he would rate soundly any person who did not instantly acquiesce to his opinions. This failing, together with his rough and ungcntlemanly words, often brought tears into the eyes of Ethel, who was entirely unused to such harshness. Often she would question her own heart, whether it was her duty to remain and bear the many petty trials that daily arose to meet her. Then she would remember the promise given her aunt, and would try to banish each unpleasant scene from her mind, by striving to think of some way in which to lead his thoughts into a purer and better channel. “I must have been sent here for some especial purpose in the providence of God, and it may be that it was to be instrumental in saving the soul of this poor man. But how can I obtain the least influence over him, when he is so eccentric and unapproachable. The only way that seems at all feasible will be to introduce some religious reading, and perhaps now and then drop some thoughtful and holy sentiment. But he is so rank an unbeliever, utterly profane, I fear every effort KWts behalf will prove a failure.” That afternoon she found an opportunity to put in force one of her good resolutions. Sir Reginald had asked her to read the daily newspaper. This she had done, and after a tedious nour spent in that manner, she took a Bible from the table near by and with--sut a word commenced reading the fourteenth chapter of St. John. “Let. not your heart be troubled; ye aelievc in God, believe also in mo. “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have old you. Igo to prepare a place for I’OU. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where 1 am, there ye may be also. ” Thus far had she progressed in her ronscientious effort to bring something Holy to bear upon the sufferer’s mind, ivhen suddenly the book was snatched from her hand, and hurled across the loom, while in a tone of thunder, and with wicked oaths, he bade her — “Stop that canting, hypocritical work, and never dare read from that old book of fables again in my presence. It is bad enough to lie here suffering, without having religion thrust in my way at every turn.” “But, Sir Reginald,” pleaded the girl with a trembling voice, “a few words from God’s own book, has often proved a source of great comfort to Christians, upon a bed of pain—— ” “Oh, yes! I know all you wish to say, but I toll you, once for all, it won’t comfort tpc, for lam no Christian. Ido not believe in that folly, and I won’t have it around. K With a sigh of weary resignation, Ethel crossed the room, and picking up the volume she loved so well from the floor, she tenderly smoothed its rumpled leaves, and restored it to its place on the table. “Stop!” he roared, as it left her hand. “I said I would not have it around! I warn you it shall not even remain in this room. Carry it instantly away, and never let me hear a word regarding it, or its contents, from you again. ”\ Reluctantly obeying the bold, impious command, Ethel carried the sacred book to her own apartment, and again resumed her task of reading long political articles and descriptions of races and events that had occurred in the fashionable world, while her soul was yesfMnfe to give to the wicked master of this strange old Hall the true bread of life. In one of Dr. Elfenstein’s visits, he had been presented with a quantity of exceedingly choice flowers, by a grateful patient, and suddenly remembering the dismal life Ethel Nevergail was leading, he resolved to divide them with her. Driving then, first to his own home before seeking the Hall, he selected the most beautiful, and forming them into a graceful bouquet, drove into the ramble with them in his hand. , Belle was to the drawing-room, and saw him leap from the gig, with his floral prize, so stepped quickly from the window that reached to the floor, in order to attract his attention, supposing, in her extreme vanity, that he would instantly present them to herself. But, to her deep chagrin, be merely

made a few passing observations, and walked on, carrying the coveted flowers with him. Biting her lips in keen vexation, she muttered as she retreated to the room shb had left; “I will stay hero and watch for his return. Something seems to tell me that those flowers are for that odious Ethel Nevergail. If they are ” She did not finish her sentence audibly, btrt the ominous look in her eyes told of bitter feelings that would seek petty revenge. Ethel was passing through the upper hall to her room, when Dr. Elfenstoin ran lightly up, and as he pronounced her name to detain her she tarried until he reached her side. “Miss Nevergail, I do not know whether you are as fond of flowers as I am, but I have brought you a few, hoping they may cheer you in your lonely duties. ” “Oh, thank you, Doctor!' They will, indeed, as I love them dearly. These are perfect beauties and I shall prize them highly. ” “That rose, I think, will adorn your hair to perfection. Allow to fasten it there. May I?” With a pleased blush the, young girl bent her head, and with skillful fingers Earle placed it just above her small, white ear, where it nestled lovinglyaadding a new charm to her bright yflung face. Just as he was finishing, a stop approached, and Belle, who could not restrain her curiosity another moment,’ as she had heard him pause on- the above, and then make some remark in a' low tone, came upon the scene. Just jn time to see his > hand leave the rose, and to see Ethel turn toward her own room, and disappear with the bouquet in her hand and a gratified smile hovering around her lips. Waiting until she had seen the Doctor leave the premises, and Ethel again repair to Sir Reginald’s side, j,he malicious girl proceeded directly to that room where she found the flowers carefully bestowed in a fancy vase upon the dress-ing-case. Seizing them without a moment’s hesitation, she turned directly to the baronet’s room. Ethel sat by the bed, and at his request was striving to cool his. heated brow by gently moving a fan. Raising her eyes, to her astonishment she recognized her flowers, but before she could claim thorn Belle’s angry voice arrested iier attention. “Sir Reginald,” she exclaimed, “I think it my duty to inform you that Miss Nevergail seems to have forgotten her position as your assistant nurse and paid dependent, and seizes every opportunity that offers to carry on sly flirtations with gentlemen. I just surprised Dr. Elfenstoin placing that rose in her hair outside your door, while at the same time he gave her these flowers. Do you approve of such behavior?” “Approve? No; of course not!” he returned, flying into a passion at once, as she well knew he was sure to do. “Miss Nevergail, what business have you to conduct yourself in that style? Did I bring you here to form intrigues with gentlemen?” “You certainly did not,” was the calm reply, “nor have I done so. Dr. Elfenstsin is aii old friend, and as such ho presented me with the flowers Miss Glendenning lias taken from my room. Being my own property flow, I will thank her for their restoration.” So saying, she reached forth her hand for them. But Belle drew back and scornfully replied: “You shall never have them again, I assure you, as I shall instantly see that every stem, leavo and bud is destroyed. If you do not know your place better in this house than to put yourself on an equality with its visitors, you must be taught. Do you not think so, Sir Reginald?” she added, appealing to him. “Certainly. Just take the trash away and see that it is destroyed. I shall myself inform Dr. Elfenstoin.” “You will not do that, surely, uncle. He would then be vexed with me,” Belle hastily exclaimed. “I will destroy them, since you wish it also, but not until you promise to say nothing to him about it.” “Well, have it your own way; but if I do not, perhaps Miss Nevergail will.” “She darp not! she knows it would seem unmaidenly to mourn over the loss of a few flowers that were his gift, in his presence. lam not at all afraid of ber doing so.” So saying, regardless of Ethel’s beseeching words and looks, the spiteful girl left the room with her ill-gotten treasures, and Ethel saw them no more. Sir Reginald remained excited, cross and nervous, for some tipm after this scene* and poor Ethel found it almost impossible to please him in anything she ai tempted. The sight of the flower she still wore seemed to aggravate him, although lie made no further comments upon the subject, but Ethel felt that without a direct command she was not required to remove it. Therefore it remained, and when DrElfenstein returned in the afternoon for his usual second visit to the sick man, he smiled as his eyes rested upon it, but never was told the fate of the rest of his offering nor heard of the hard words she had endured on account of his friendly gift. CHAPTER XV. ANOTHER STARTLING ADVENTURE. After Robert Glendenuing had been so justly repulsed by Ethel in the grounds of the hall, he felt exceedingly ill-used, and the more he pondered over the coldness of this beautiful girl toward himself the more he felt inclined to punish her want of appreciation of his merits as a handsome, wealthy, and popular young man. Her decided repulse of every overture that he had niade served but to enforce the desire he felt to subdue her pride and turn her feelings into fawning admiration. , . Robert Glcndenning was not, ass Ethel had supposed, a dissipated and depraved man, but owing to the strange influences of his childhood he was a vain, reckless and utterly selfish one, having a strong will of his own, together with a teasing, mischievous temperament. Under proper government while young he might have made a noble man, but neglect and indulgence, together with the baneful examples of both his uncle by marriage and his spoiled 9ister, he had allowed his nature to become perverted, and drifted into the weak character we now find him. Immediately after, his last adventure with Ethel, while yet chafed and sore on account of it, his sister gave him a graphic account of the presentation of the flowers by Dr. Elfenstoin, and her own bold destruction of them, then concluded by saying: “She’s a proud, stuck-up thing, and I dc delight in humiliating her lofty feaiings. I intend to do all I can to

bring her from the high pedestal on which sho has perched, and if I can oniy'-incense Sir Reginald against her. so that ho will send her awaly, I shpll be delighted. Bob, I wish you would help me.” 4' “I will do all 1 can to reduce her abominable pride, I assure you, though I do not care to have her ■sent away. She shall, however, repent snubbing mo as she did yesterday. ” “Snubbing you! What do you mean? Did she really dare to do that?” “She did, indeed. ” Robert then related his experience with the object of their discussion. “The idiot! She does not deserve your further notice! However, if 1 see a chance to lower her in Sir Reginald’s es-, teem, I shall call on you for assistance.” That afternoon the wished-for opportunity arrived. Belle happened to be in her uncle’s room a ,few moments, when she heard the following conversation take place, which gave her a plan upon which to work. Sir Reginald had received a note from a neighbor in reference to some very important private business, which l)e found necessary to attend to immediately. Wishing some intelligent person to see and converse with Mr. Perkins in regard to the matter, he had explained his views to Ethel before Belle had entered, and was just saying: “Do you think you could find Mr. Perkins for me and attend to this important work, Miss Nevergail?” “I do. I understand your wishes perfectly now; so if you can direct me there, I will go at once.” “You had better not go around the road, as the walk would be full a milo and a half, but go from "the rear of the Hall and take a short cut through the fields. There will only bo a couple of bars to lower, and the path is direct and plain.” “Then I will start at once.” “It will only take you until, about 5 o’clock to go and return. Please be as quick as possible in getting back, as I shall need you 4 by that time. You understand, I wish you to hurry. 1 never like a person to loiter when I send them upon an errand. “I will certainly return, as quickly as possible,” returned Ethel, as she left the room to prepare for her walk. This, as I said, was Belle’s opportunity. Seeking Robert at once, therefore, she informed him of the errand Ethel had tc transact for Sir Reginald, and his strict injunction that she should hasten back to hfs side.

“He told her the whole work could be accomplished by five o’clock. Now, Robert, I think it would provoke him greatly if she were detained until seven. Can you not intercept her on her return, and manage to keep her away?” “Yes, indeed. It will be splendid fun. I will do it. If I cannot keep her in any other way I will force her into a phaeton and take her off upon a ride.” “Do; then I* will inform his lordship that she was seen riding with some strange young man.” “Ha, ha! good; and if she says it was this chap, I will deny it in full.” “And I will come in to prove an alibi. Where will you meet her?” “Just the other side of the Perkins wood. I will have a horse and phaeton waiting on this side. There Is a woodman’s road there that leads to the main road; we can take that, and have a jolly long ride. But I shall have a fuss to get her into the expect; however, I shall manage it some way, never fear.” Laughing gayly over the fun in prospect, the two separated to put in force the mischief they had brewed. Poor Ethel left the house without a suspicion of what awaited her; glad, in fact, that she could thus enjoy a stroll after the confinement of that close, hard day. The way was perfectly direct, but she saw,at once that it was lonely, though very beautiful. Crossing several fields, she at length entered quite a dense wood, but a small path had been cut directly through, and the whole way was wild and full of interest. The atmosphere was made delicious with a woody, spicy fragrance from mints and woodland treasures of all varieties, and the whole combination was so new to her experience that she really enjoyed every step of the long walk. Arrived at the placp she sought sho found Mr. Perkins at home, and soon explained the cause of her visit, and transacted the business with which she had been intrusted. This completed, she turned her face homeward. All went well with her until she approached the woods. At the entrance she found, on consulting her watch, that it was quarter past four. “I shall reach the Hall just about five,” she thought, “and so please Sir Reginald. I would not have liked being late, after what he said.” Suddenly she. was startled by a sound at her side, then, to her surprise and chagrin, Robert Glcndenning stepped directly in her path. “My dear Miss Nevergail, this is a delightful meeting in a delightful place. Where may your curiosity have taken you to?” “My curiosity, Mr. Glcndenning, took me nowhere. I have merely been to transact a matter of business for Sir Reginald, and am now on my way home. Being in a hurry, I would be glad to pass on.” “Not so fast* not so fast, my pretty girl (don’t shudder so—you know you are pretty); surely you will linger awhile in this romantic place, you have some One to enjoy the beauties of the wood with you?” “No, Mr. Glcndenning,” was the dignified reply; “I cannot linger a moment. Sir Reginald desired my immediate return, and I cannot keep him waiting.” “Nevertheless, my . sweet creature, he will wait; for you cannot return just now. as I intend for once to fully enjoy your society. ” So saying, the bold young man attempted to take her hand, to draw it under his arm. Snatching it instantly away, Ethel fixed on him a 6tern look, and ordered him to stand aside. Not heeding her in the least, he impudently slipped his arm around her waist, exclaiming: “Perhaps you would like this way of walking better. It makes no difference to me. ” Shaking off his arm, Ethel pushed him aside indignantly, then with rapid steps pressed onward. [TO BE CONTINUED.] Nothing external constrains the gods, but their own eternal will makes for them a law. Never do the gods repent of their first intentions. —• Anon.

THE FARM AND HOUSE.

SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO AGRICULTURAL READERS. i About Post*—How to Lay Plank Walk* and Stable Flodrs Cultivating; Field Beets—Wall-Pocket for Magazine*—Liberal Feeding—Tlie Poultry Yard. THE FARM. About Posts. On this subject G. F. Wilcox, of New York State, writes as follows to the American AijrtculturUit: Last spring 1 dug out a line of fence posts that had been in the ground more

than twenty-one years, and had occasion to compare the relative durability of chestnut and yellow locust. The chestnut posts were nearly all so far decayed that they would readily break at the surface of the ground, but the locust posts, to all appearance, had twenty years moro of service in them as posts. One gate post, locust, about one toot in diameter, was rotton to the depth of an inch in thickness around the outside. Beneath this the wood was sound, hard and uncolored. Iti appears a peculiarly of the locust that the wood does not I readily become affected in its interior. Decay is complete as -'ar as it goes, but it goes very owly. I have also removed a grapevine trellis, built with large posts over twenty years ago. All the posts were chestnut but one, and that was yellow locust. The chestnut posts

were decayed clear through, imi*kovbut the locust was not affectedkdpost. to,the depth of more than half an Inch. I think that post would stand fifty years' more. ■» Is it not worth while to grow yellow locust? The only drawback is the borer, and that usually is not universal. The locust is easily propagated from seed, and is a rapid grower. I have known a seedling to grow seven feet in height in one season. Under favorable conditions the tree will easily increase from half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, each year, for the first twenty years. I should think it would be the best of all timber for railroad ties unless its hardness prevents driving spikes. Figure out what ten .acres of locust timber well set and cared for until the trees attain a diameter of ten inches and a height of forty feet would be worth. It might be a better investment than a life insurance, and cheaper, besides affording some pleasure in looking at it. The post as well as the fence of the future_will be of iron. With the abundance and cheapness of this metal it ought not to be very far in the future. Tho iron posts now on the market, are either too costly, or too light for durability. Probably angle iron will be the form and material of the future iron post, and I wiil here suggest a form for the opinion of experts. The two points at which a post should not yield, to stand well, are the bottom and at the surface of the ground. In this model great bearing at the surface is obtained by riveting to the post a section of much larger angle iron. The bottom of the podt is simply spread by hammering when hot. This makes a post like the one shown in the illustration. Of course the post could be driven into tho ground, and wind and frost would little affect it. Holes should be punched to tie wires in. How to Lay Flank Walks and Stable Floor*. If the reader will study the grain in the end of the planks In any walk, or as represented in Figs. 1 and 2, it will be seen that in the first the grain forms successive cups or gutters, which catch and hold the rain water, which causes the plank to decay quickly. It will also be seen that the same grain as it runs along the face of the plank makes long, sharp splinters, which in rain and shine

FIG. 1. WRONG WAY. FIG. 2. RIGHT WAY.

■soon warp up and endanger the feet, and tear the dresses and are unsafe in many ways, besides rotting out the planks so much quicker. Now turn this same plank over, as shown in Fig. 2, and it will be seen how each close grain makes a little roof over its fellow,and all liquids percolate through the loose grain and drain away, allowing the plank to dry quiekiy, while the splinters are nowhere to be seen. Planks and boards should therefore be laid properly as in Fig. 3>and not as in Fig. 1. —American Agriculturist. Cultivating Field Beets. Beets for early table use are usually planted much too closely for profit, though if to be used while young the narrow spaces between the rows may be allowable. But the main crop for stock, and these are also just as good for the table if grown without eheck, should be planted in rows three feet apart, so that the work can be mainly done by the cultivator. If the beets grow without any interruption, the largest will not be tough or hollow. These defects are caused by hot, dry weather, which shrivels the leaves. After this rains may start the beet to growing again, but it will never be as good as it would had growth never been stopped for a single day.

THE ORCHARD.

Potash Salts for Fruit Trees. Almost all fruit-bearing trees need more available potash. Even if analysis shows this mineral in the soil, its needs an additional supply in soluble form. If wood ashes caif be got they are the best, as they supply more mineral elements needed by the tree as well as potash. But potash salts are much better than nothing, and every tree that shows signs of blossoming should have an especially liberal supply. The earlier they are applied the better, for the spring rains and melting snows will dissolve the potash and carry it down to the roots. Grapes in Northern Latitude*. The summers in this continent are much warmer than they are in England or any of the .British Isles. It is the heat of summer rather than a continued mildness through the year that is essential to successful grape growing. In the growing season, between April and October, the higher*the latitude the longer the sun shines each day. Thus the grape becomes possible even in Minnesota and Dakota, provided the vines are protected

during winter. Summer in these regions is usually dry and very hot, but a wellrooted grape vine is not oasily injured either by heat or dronght. Beep Transplanting;. There are several reasons why in setting out young frail trees they should not bo set deep in tho soil. 1. A deep hole is liable to.become partly tilled with water, to the detriment of growth, and causing it to become baked in summer drought. 2. The soil is more likely to be thrown in with the 1 spade in large lumps and masses. Deep planting is often adopted as a remedy for short roots which have been cut in digging, iifrtcad of long horizontal roots which will hold and brace the trees. A stratum of finely pulverized soil six inches thick, is better than a foot of hard lumps as large as bricks, frepth in planting is frequently supposed to obviate staking trees, to hold them stiff in their position, while plenty of long horizontal roots is better than either or both. As some planter has remarked, if the roots are set near .the surface, the small fibers can strike downward if there Is a good bed of soil beneath, but little benefit is derived by their striking upwards to the surface. mellow surface soil is important, serving as a mulch and maintaining moisture for the roots. A hard or baked crust, especially if allowed to become infested with grass and weeds, is often fatal to success or growth. —Ohio Fanner.

Wall-Fockot lor Magazine*.

pers between it and tho board. Place a screw-eye at the top of tho board to secure it to the wall and finish, tho ribbon ends with a small tassel. It is both serviceable aud pretty. —American A'jrlculturlut. Gruol* lor tho Sick. Those simple foods, tho base of which is usually some one of the grains, play an important part in tho dietary for the sick, if properly made; but the sloppy messes sometimes termed gruel, the chief merits of which appear to be that they aro “prepared In ten minutes,” are scarcely better than nothing at all. Like all other dishes prepared from the grains, gruel neods a long, continuous cooking. They should, when done, be the very essence of the grain, possessing all its nutritive qualities, but in such form as to be readily assimilated. In th(! preparation of gruel, a scrupulously clean double boiler or stewpan Is of tho first importance. It is a good plaq in every household to reserve one or two cooking utensils purposely for the preparation of gruels and other delicate food, and iMbc obliged to <Jcpcn£ upojj those in daily tfStf, a* utensils used Tor the Cooking of fruits, vegetables, meats, etc., unless* cleaned with the utmost care, will sometimes Impart a sufficiently unpleasant flavor to the gruel to render It wholly unpalatable to an Inavlid whose senses are, preternaturally acute. If it Is desirable to strain tho gruel before serving, have a hair solve of a size to stand conveniently within a large howl or basin, turn the gruol into this, and with a wooden or silver spoon rub it through the sieve. Have a second clean wooden or silver spoon if necessary, to remove that which hangs beneath the sieve. On no account use tho first spoon for the latter operation, as by so doing one Is apt to get some of the grain Into the gruel, and destroy its smoothness. When as much of the gruel as possible has been rubbed through the sieve, turn the strained liquor into a clean saucepan, reheat to boiling, and season as desired before serving.

Hints to Houitokeoper*. Use newspapers to polish windows and mirrows. Ik the surface of fine wood cabinets has grown dull go over it with a very little linseed oil on a soft woolen rags. Paint on windows can, it is said, bo removed by melting .some soda in very hot water and washing them with it, ussing a soft flannel. A few drops of ammonia in a cup of rain-water, carefully applied with a wet sponge, will remove the spots from paintings and chromos. To prevent flies from spoiling gilt frames and fittings, brush them with a camel’s hair brush wet in water in which onions have been boiled. Plaster busts and statuettes may be cleaned, when it is not desired to paint them, by dipping them in thick liquid starch and drying, and when the starch is brushed off the dirt is brushed off with it. We all know how soon cheese dries up and is unfit for the table, but this same waste cheese can be made as good as new, and very nice liking, by grating it fine on a horseradish grater. Prepare only as much as is needed for immediate msc, and you will find it good enough for anybody. Warm bread or cake can be cut without becoming moist and heavy, if the knife, a thin, sharp one, is dipped into boiling water, wiped quickly, and the bread cut immediately, before the knife has time to cool. A napkin should be laid double on the plate where the warm slices are laid.

How to Pack Eggs. It always pays to pack eggs in egg cases. They are self-counting; being uniform in size, and will carry She fragile fruit much safer than any other way. An exchange says that market reports quote eggs with such a large range in prices, because of the unjudicious management and unskilled handling. It is best to make two grades, those absolutely clean and fresh and those not up to the standard in color, cleanliness or freshness. The Color of Eggs. It has always been our opinion, says an exchange, that food given to poultry has much to d© with the color of the yolk of their eggs, and we still hold to that opinion, and Say that the more fish, meat, cabbage, and stimulants you give your poultry, the lighter color the yolks on the

THE HOUSEHOLD.

TO make the articlo represented in the engraving, procure a board twenty-one inches long and ten wide; have it sawed to tho shape shown In the illustration, and cover with some pretty dark cloth or cretonne. Take two bands of ribbon each twenty-four inches long; or, if preferred, two bands of the material used. Embroider and tack them on the board, as shown In the engraving, being careful to leave the ribbon full enoughto slip tho pa-

THE PULTRY YARD.

oggs will be. If you want yellow yolk eggs feed the best yellow corn you can get. You will find this to bo true and you have only to try it to prove the aSs,, sertion. A Hardy Fowl. The Plymouth Rocks have proved their great adaptability to variable climates, atmospheric changes and unfavorable conditions. They have the ability to stand the summer’s heat and winter’s frost; neglect bad usage, uncomfortable quarters and poor food, without showing signs of deterioration. They make good foragers when at liberty, on tho farm they become self-reliant and will provide for themselves a good share of their living for eight months in tho year. They will bear confinement well as they are neither wild nor of a roving disposition. They have a pleasing appearance, one that would strike the ordinary observer with the idea of usefulness, nor is this idea illusory, as they embrace more practical merits than any breed that we know of. Tho farmer will find them his fowl in every respect.

THIS STOCK RANCH.

Liberal Feeding. It Is always an Item to feed stock so as to bo able to secure the largest amount® of gain at the smallest cost. Liberal feeding does not by any means imply wasteful feeding. At no time is it good economy to feed stock moro than they will eat up clean. This is true whether you are feeding for growth or to fatten for market. It Is not necessary to keep growing stock fat, and usually it is wasting feed to keep in any other condition. But when you are feeding .to fatten it is an item to feed so that the largest possible gain can be secured. A failure to do this is a failure to derive tho largest amount of profit In feeding, and the best gain with the stock. If fed moro than they will eat they will waste feed, and this is adding to tho cost without a corresponding gain. After stock has matured, unless It Is intended for breeding, the sooner it Is fattened and marketed the better. I* rarely pays to fatten matured Stock, only to finish for market, and with good management in feeding during growth, very little feeding will be necessary to finish off. Neither .does it pay to food stock after they are fattened for market. It requires tho very best of management at this time to keep them from losing, and it will only be in exceptional cases that feeding after that time can bo made profitable. ■With stock that have been fed and kept In good condition with tho expectation of fattening in the fall, care should bo taken when feeding to fatten Is commenced, not to feed too heavy at tho start. An economical plan will bo to gradually increase the quantity each day until you are giving them all they will eat up clean, and then keep this up. The stock will thrive better and there will be less wasto of feed than If too much Is given at the start. The different foods should be fed In different ways, and as far as possible each kind should be given in a way that will secure tho best return at the lowest cost. To many who are accustomed to waste feed It may seem a small matter to ooonj omlze In feeding, yet it Is only by economy in the feed that wo are able to fatten tho largest number of stock and realize the best profits from tho farm products that are fed out. In other words, feed liberally, but not wftstcfully.— N. J. H., ton Farm, FkUl and Stockman. A Simple Remedy. It frequently happens that stock aro quite badly cut upon or by barbed wire. Though not severe enough to need a stitch they heal slowly. Here is a simple remedy which will not only keep away files, but will drive out maggots from wounds where they aro found, and heal thorn rapidly. Take tho inside bark of the elder, und boil in lard until a strong salve is made. Add a little tar. Apply plentifully, and as frequently as necessary, and unless the wound is extremely severe, It will soon heal.

THE KITCHEN.

“Made-Over” Dishes. Butter a dish and lino it with cold mashed potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, butter, and cream, and a moiety of inincod parsley. Layer it with any kind of chopped meat or fish alternately until the dish Is filled. Cover it with bread crumbs or mashed potatoes, brown nicely, and sorve with tomato catsup. Mince cold steak or cold beef, free it from every particle of fat sinew, season with pepper, salt, and a little minced onion; place in a dish buttered and lined with cold maccaronl stewud or baked; pour over it cold gravy or soup stock, or a spoonful of Liebig’s extract of beef in a little hot water. Cover with bread crumbs barely moistened In a little hot milk, into which two spoonfuls of butter have been stirred. Bake half an hour; serve with it tomato catsup. Minced cold steak, heated in a little water, with a teaspoonful of cornstarch or potato flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and butter, poured over lightly browned toast, makes a nice breakfast difjji. A few mushrooms added, or mushroom catsup, gives zest to the dish. Butter a dish and strew lightly with bread crumbs. Alternate with thinlysliced cold mutton and tomatoes peeled and sliced or canned tomatoes may be substituted; season each layer with salt, pepper, and small lumps of butter. Spread the top layer, which should be tomatoes, with slighly moisted bread crumbs. Bake about forty minutes, carry from the oven to the table. Servo hot, and with it Chili sauce. Innumerable are the ways of serving over cold potatoes. Bring to a slow boll in a tea-kettle-boiler a quart of new milk, season with pepper and a large tablespoonful of fresh butter; thicken with potato flour or a teaspoonful of cornstarch or cerealine. Add the cold potatoes cut In large-sized dice and simmer fifteen minutes. Stir frequently, pour into a dish, add the salt and keep the dish covered that the contents may retain their heat. In the country, or where milk is abundant, cold potatoes cut up and simmered for an hour, or longer, until the milk has simmered more than half away and the potatoes have assumed a glassy, waxy appearance, are almost as appetizing as oysters. A teacupful of sweet cream adds a touch of deliclousncss to an already savory dish. When thus cooked they require constant stirring, unless cooked in »tea-kettle-boiler. Take cold mashed potatoes that have been well seasoned with salt, pepper, butter, and cream. Flour the hands, but do not add flour to the potatoes; make into egg-shaped balls, wash over with beaten egg, place 1n a shallow pan and bake a light brown. Serve hot, and edge the dish on which they are served with leaves A fresh parsley or fringed celery.— Women's Illustrated World.