Capacity of l)oie>> A box four inches by fonr inches square aud four autl one-tifth iuches deep will contain one quart. A box seven inches by four inches Bquaro find four and four-fifths inches deep will contain half a gallon, i A box eight inches by eight iuches square and four and one-fifth inches deep will contain one gallon. A* box eight inches by eight and two fifths inches square aud eight inches deep will contain one peck. A box sixteen inches by eight pud two-fifths inches wide and eight inches deep will contain half a bushel. A box sixteen inches square and eight and two-fifth inches deep will contaiu one bushel. A box twenty-four inches long by sixteen inches wide and fourteen inches deep will contaiu half a barrel. A box twenty-four inches long by sixteen inches wide aud twenty-eight iuches deep will contain a barrel (three bushels). Mexico is the richest mineral coun try in the world, not excepting Peru. lieauty Is Blood Deep. Clean blood means a clean skin. No beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by stirring up the lazy liver and driving all im purities from the body, Begin to-day to banish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads, and that sickly bilious complexion by taking Cascarets, —beauty for ten cents. All drug gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, 50c. At I'ort Townsend, Wash., what is said to be the second known specimen of the big ilsh, Aerotus Wilioughby, has been taken. It was speared as it was swimming uuder a wharf. It weights 100 pounds. How's This? WeofTerOne Hundred Dollur* Reward for anyca eof Catarrh that cannot bj cured by Hall's Catarrh Cute. F. J. CHENEY & Co., IVops., Toledo, O. We. the undersigned, have known F.,1. Che ney lor the la tl"> years, arid believe him per l'ot tly I nnnrxble in all business trau-actions and financially able to carry out any obliga tion in de by their Arm. WEST & TKUAX,Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Oh o. WAI.OINO, ICINNAN resent terrific condition of affairs. He had best, he speedly concluded, go and have it out with the old woman and get it over. There was nothing to be gained by waiting. It was indeed past praying for. Thereupon he retraced his steps, and met Mrs. Winterton, as luck would have it, immediately in the hall. "May I speak to you for a moment, Mrs. Winterton?" he asked. Mrs. Winterton acceded to the re quest. She was always stiff and for mal, and whether there was much stiffness and formality added to what was usual the unhappy man was too much embarrassed to rightly deter mine. "I am sure I am exceedingly sorry that it should have happened," he be gan, as soon as he found himself in the drawing-room. "Had I had the faintest idea that my cousin would take it in that way, and that this would have occurred, I don't know what I wouldn't sooner have done than write that letter." Mrs. Winterton made no reply. Her pale, cold blue eyes were fixed upon Captain Forbes' agi tated countenance. "She gives no help," he thought, "and certainly I don't deserve it. Ass that I was.i 'Delirious ass,' as Macgregor would say. You see/' he weut hesitating and stammering on, "my cousin, Mrs. ' Brackeubury, did not understand that it was a joke, or, of course, she wouldn't have written to you treating , the matter seriously. No one can : more regret than I do that I took Miss Winterton's name in such a way. You must think it quite unpardonable." "I do not quite understand you, ' Captain Forbes," Mrs. Winterton re plied, in her rigid, frozen voice. "I do not quite understand to what you are alluding." "I am alluding to my cousin's letter to you that she enclosed in one to me. I gave it to you, not for an instant supposing that she hadtakeu seriously what I said about my engagement to your daughter," Captain Forbes answered, with the it's-no-use-beat- ' ing-about-the-bush feeling now upper- I most in his distracted mind. Mrs. Winterton regarded him with | a most withering expressing. "Am I to understand from you Cap- j tain Forbes," she inquired, "that you have been amusing yourself, writing to Mrs. Brackeubury to inform her as a joke that you were about to become ; the husband of my daughter?" "I know it was abominable of me," j Captain Forbes said. "I see perfectly j that it was wholly unjustifiable, and I regret my most atrociously idiotic let- : ter more than words can say." "Yours,certainly, seems an ill-timed pleasantry,"Mrs. Winterton answered, her blue eyes colder and her icy man ner icier than ever, "and I should have known nothing of the nature of your humor had you not kindly explained it to me. There was 110 word referring to your joke in Mrs. Brackenbury's letter." Poor Captain Forbes, "delirious ass" twice over ho told himself. If he'd held his tongue, the old woman would have known nothing. He might, he thought, have trusted Lydia not to have been deceived in the way that, during the shock of his sudden dis may, he had supposed. But it was too bad of her. In the sanctuary of his own room, he drew writing materi als to him again and sent her a briefer letter this time than the first had been. "You have got mo iuto a horrible hole," he wrote, "and I never felt such a fool in my life. lam going back to London at once." The next morning he found a tele gram waiting for him at his club. "When do you start for Africa?" "She is really a little wretch," he thought, smiling. But he could for give anything better than that she should have received calmly, even gladly, the announcement of his en gagement to—well, to everybody, not only to poor Emmeline, in fact. "I start for Africa next week," he telegraphed. "Shall I come aud see you first?" "If you like," the answer came. There was no going to Africa for him. —New York Ledger. Barefooted Dogs Not Fit for Alaska Ser vice. Archdeacon Phair, who has spent many years in the remote northwest as a missionary for the Church of Eng land and is at present in Montreal, states that intending Klondikers who think of taking dogs with them are making a very serious mistake. Mr. Phair says that the "huskies," or Es quimau dogs, are well protected with a growth of hair between their toes, which prevents their feet from being frozen. Imported dogs liavo not this necessary pedal extremity protection, and every dog taken into the Klon dike during this winter is sure to suf fer and be rendered quite useless. Dozens of noble-looking mastiffs have been leaving Montreal almost daily for the Alaska territory. It seems deplorable that all these animals should have to come to such an un timely end.—Montreal Herald. Maine people are shipping pine cones to the treeless plains of the West. S THE REALM OF FASHION, I QQ3Qrqr&mmfflngam3i33 An Equestrian Costume. For ordinary wear as well as for equestrian exercise this style of basque is popular, writes May Man ton, it having the merit of being especially becoming to ladies of gen erous proportions. LADIES' HABIT BASQUE. Its special adaptation to the require ments of stout women is further em phasized by an extra under-arm gore, provided in the sizes above thirty six inches bust measure, by which the wrtdth of the back, and side back, forms are so decreased that an illusion of slimness results. The narrow pos tillion back, with regular coat plaits and lap, is a becoming feature and will be welcomed by thoso who aim to dress correctly. Navy blue cheviot is here repre sented, smooth covered tailor buttons effecting the closing in center front. The glove fitting adjustment is ac complished by double bust darts uiul jurving front edges, the upper portion seing reversed in small lapels that neet the rolling collar in notches. Machine stitching finishes all edges In striotly tailor style. The chemisette is of white linen, out can be of material to correspond or contrast with the basque. The sleeves are of fashionable size *nd fit olosely at the wrists, closing with three buttons and buttonholes. Basques in this style usually match the material of the skirt, firmly woven textures being the invariable choice. Serge, covert or broadcloth, whip jord, homespun, corduroy, Henrietta and poplin will all make smart basques that are suitable for shopping or gen eral wear, as well as for bicycle or other out-door exercise. Narrow braid may take the place of machine stitching, if a different com pletion is desired. To cut this basque for a lady of medium size two yards of material forty-four inches in width will be re quired. A Stylish Toilette. Blue and white foulard, mousselin3 de soie, applique net and band trim ming, combined to make the stylish and attractive toilette shown in the large engraving. The fanciful waist is simply constructed, being supported by a fitted lining that has the usual darts and seams. The yoke is smooth ly covered with white satin and ap plique net, the mousseline being shirred with a double heading and ar ranged on its shapely lower outline, closes together at the shoulder and arms eye. The over fronts are cut quite low, and consist of a broad right and narrow left portion, trimmed on their free edges with applique bands. A narrow opening on the left dis closes the gathered front of mousse line, cut steel buckles, held by Btraps of blue velvet spanning the distance. Smoothly fitted under arm portions join to the back, that shows a deep lace-covered yoke outlined by the ap- plique bauds at the top, the lower edges being drawn into the centre of the waist. A shaped belt of velvet is closed with buckles at the left side. The sleeves wrinkle for a short dis tance above tht elbow, standing out at the top with a puff effect, this fulness being arranged over close fitted two seamed linings. Striking combina tions of material and color will result in bringing out the best effects of this charming waist. Cloth may be used with velvet and silk and any style of decoration preferred. To cut this whist for a lady of medium size three yards of material twenty-four inches wide and one-half yard each of mousseline do soie and lace will be required. Skirt Binding. Many things have been tried to keep the bottoms of gowns from wear ing out, but the bindings soon grow untidy and worn. One desperate woman used leather, but it was heavy and made the skirt hang unevenly. She wanted to know if some one would not invent a tin binding. The latest thing is the brush braid. It is a sort of diminutive street-cleaning affair, ani? looks like the ordinary velvet. It will last almost as long as the skirt and saves a bnsy woman many stitches. A Stylish Keefer. This stylish reefer of fancy mixed coating in ecru, tan and brown, shows a new feature in the broad yoke collar of ecru faded cloth that is handsomely decorated with rows of open meshed brown mohair braid. The reefer has always been a popular top garment for young girls, but this season it easily leads all others, and as here presented is quite up-to-date. No more conven ient, comfortable or simply construct ed style can be attempted by the home dressmaker, and an exact re production of this picture can be made from this pattern with hardly any trouble at all. The loose fitting, fronts lap widely in double-breasted style, the closing being effected to the left shoulder by buttons and button holes. The standing collar closes with the jacket at the left shoulder, and the broad f yoke collar can either be included in the seam or finished sepa rately. Wide back and under arm portions join the fronts in shoulder and under arm seaui s, the three center seams ending a few inches from the lower edge, which is stylishly finished in two wide tabs. The two seamed CURL'S REEFER JAOICKT. sleeves are shaped according to the latest mode and gathered at the top. Reefer jackets like this in bright colors trimmed with black braid are ex ceedingly becoming to young girls and may be worn as occasion demands all through the summer. The collar may be trimmed with quillings of ribbon or otherwise decorated. This model will also serve for very light weight cloths, serge or pique, which will be in order later on. To cut this jacket for a girl of eight years one aud one-half yards of material fifty-four inches wide will be required. History of u Picture Tree. An eminent American artist, who is now an old man, has never forgotten the lesson he learned from Sir Frede rick Leighton in his youth. Leigh ton was then a brilliant and fascinat ing young painter, whose future was still before him. He was at work upon an Italian landscape, or upon a picture with an Italian background. In that background he was anxious to introduce an olive tree. He remem bered a tree which he had seen in the south of Italy, and remembered it quite distinctly enough to reproduce it, but he was not content to trust his memory. The American artist remembers how Leighton came into a cafe in Rome on his way to Southern Italy, making the long journey from England for the ex press purpose of studying that olive tree and of taking home an exact sketch of it, and he remembers also how, four or five weeks later, the ar dent young Englishman, brilliaut, en thusiastic, versatile, but with a ca pacity for taking pains, reappeared with a wonderful sketch of the olive tree, upon which he had spent days of unbroken observation and work. From this little incident the American student learned a lesson which he never forgot, and which want far to secure the success which came to him later in life. The story illus trates the great quality which lies be hind all real success;alike for the man of genius and the man of talent.—Out look. Captain Hafl'g I.ong Swim. Captain John HafT, the famous eastern shore swimmer and athlete, had a narrow escape from drowning last week. He was out sailing on the seaside, and, in endeavoring to free a small boat from the one he was sailing in, he fell overboard. His boat sailed away from him, leaving him several miles from land to battle with the , wind and waves as best he could. He was in the water for more than an hour and was almost exhausted when be reachec'. the shore. Captain Half has had many hairbreadth escapes by sea and land, and on one occasion lie was in the water for nearly three days and nights before he was rescued.— Baltimore Sun. North Carolina's cotton mills con sume 50,000 more'bales of cotton than are annually produced in the State. A Good Dictionary For Two Cents. A dictionary containing 10,000 of tho most useful words In the English language, is published by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. While it contains some advertising, it is a complete diction ary, concise and correct. In compiling this book care has been taken to omit none of those common words whose spell ing or exact use occasions at times a momentary difficulty, even to well edu cated people. The main aim has been to give as much useful information as pos sible in a limited space. To those who already have a dictionary, this book will commend Itself because it Is compact, light and convenient; to t,i jse who have no dictionary whatever, it will be Invaluable. One may be secured by writing to the above concern, mentioning this pnper, and en closing a two-cent stamp. The rebellion in the Philippine Islands is reported as increasing in strength. Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoko Your Mfe Annj. To quit tobacco easily and forever, bo mag netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To- Buc. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. Ail druggists, 50c or Si. Cure guaran teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Sterling Kerncdy Co., Chicago or New York. Holland is the only country in Europe that admits eolTee free of duty. I have found Piso's Cure for Consumption an unfailing medicine.—F. R. LOT/., I:MS Scott St., Covington, Ky., Oct. 1, 1«! U. More than 300,000 series of arc lamps are in use in this country now. To Cure Constipation Forever. Take Cagcarets Candy Cathartic. 100 or ISO. If C. C. C. fall to cure, druggists refund mouey. It takes a healthy man four months to eat his own weight in food. TO MKS. PINKHAM From Mrs. Walter E. Budd, of Pat cliogue, New York. Mrs. BUDD, in the following letter, tells a familiar story of weakness and suffering, and thanks Airs. Pinkliam ior complete relief: " DEAR MRS. PINRHAM:—I think it is my duty to write r jK\ to you and tell you • what Lydia / 1 E. Pinkham's A Vegetable has done for I me " * ' ee ' like I / another woman. [L/ I had such dread ▼ ■T\ ful headaches ■ \ through my I I +*// temples an d joC// on top of my u ;ilI M I crazy ;&as also \zll ■! 1 troubled with 17 / ■■ 1 chills, was very &Id W 1 weak; my left So——— "1 side from m-" my wr ed me terribly. I could ne ttle pain. Plasters \v< while, but as soon r would be just as b prescribed medi relief. "Now I * have no pain in 112 your Co enough. I rceom know." MEN'