WHIPPED BY MACHINERY. Automatic Floggers Used by Several European Armies. Automatic flogging machines are in use among the military forces of sev eral European nations. For many years the whipping was always done by soldiers uniler the command of an officer, and the punishment varied, ac cording to the personal relations sub sisting between the soldier and his vic tim. It was to correct this disadvan tage that the flogging machine was In vented. The machine Is automatic In action, and as soon as the culprit Is fastened in position a spring is tightened or loosened to gauge the exact force of the blow. A pointer is moved over a dial to the requisite number of strokes and the mechanism is started. With perfect regularity the victim's back Is scourged by the throngs, the handle of the whip being moved by a screw device after each stroke so that the lash does not fall on the same spot throughout the punishment. Each blow is of uniform severity, and as soon as the required number has been given the machine comes to a rest, and the offender is released, with the assurance that the exact puu ishnient ordered has been meted out to him.—Harper's Weekly. The Last of the Ruffs. In 17G2 the rage for ruffs, such as are seen on many monumental effigies, be gan to decline. A writer iu the Lon don Chronicle of lhat year says of gen tlemen's dress, "Their cuffs entirely cover their wrists, and only the edges of their ruilles are to be seen." It Is said that a distaste for ruffs was first created so far back as 1013, when a woman uamed Turner woro them on her trial for the murder by poison of Sir Thomns Overbury. The French revolution of 1780 much Influenced British fashion, and the picturesque cocked hat and ruffies then gave way generally to round hats and small cuffs. The period of their final disuse | cannot be easily determined, as men of old fashioned or eccentric habits have worn ruffled shirt fronts within quite recent memory similar to those which, according to Planche's "His tory of British Costume," originated In the seventeenth century. The Back of a Glove. The meaning of the three marks on the back of a glove and the clocks on ii stocking were two of the little mys teries of dress explained at a lecture on clothes In London. The lecturer said that the three marks on the back of a glove correspond to the fourchetto pieces between the fingers, and In old en days these pieces were continued along the back of the hand, braid be- Sng used to conceal the seams. A somewhat similar origin was assign ed to the ornamental clock on the stocking. In the days when stockings were made of cloth the seams came where the clocks do now, the orna mentation then being used to hide the seams. The useless little bow in the leather band lining a man's hat is a survival of the tiiue when a hat was made by taking a piece of leather, bor ing two holes through It and drawing it up with a piece of string. Fashions In Borneo. According to the rules of Borneoan fashion it is deemed necessary to mold one's limbs into a more shapely form than that bestowed by nature. This is done really effectively by winding strong brass wire round the ankles, the wrists, under the knees and above the elbows of children. Growth at these points is, in consequence, greatly ham pered, with the result that the limbs come to be deformed or, according to Dyak ideas, brought into proper shape. The headdress consists of a curious headwork cap. and around his neck a bridegroom to be wears bangles of plaited fiber and strings of cowrie shells. These shells, by the way, as in other parts of the world, are used as currency. A yard of liber or twenty to thirty cowrie shells represent the j value of a penny. The white armlets are made of another species of shells. ' —Wide World Magazine. What a Toad Enjoys. There are few things more amusing j thau to watch a tond submitting to the I operations of a back scratching, lie j will at first look somewhat suspicious j ly at the twig which you are advanc ing toward him, but after two or three ' passes down his back his manner un- j dergoes a marked change, his eyes j close with an expression of infinite j rapture, he plants bis feet wider apart, j and his body swells out to nearly don- | ble Its ordinary size, as if to obtain by these means more room for enjoy ment. Thus he will remain until you make some sudden movement which startles him or until he has had as much petting as he wants, when, with j a puff of regretful delight, he will re- I duce himself to Lis usual dimension ' and hop away, beut once more ou the pleasures of the cliase. Molokai and the Lepers. The general idea of the leper settle- j ment on the island of Molokai Is j wrong, fiys a writer in Harpers . Weekly, instead of the entire island i being used for the leper colony the set- ' tlement comprises only eight square i miles out of a total area of 2 soldiers at the Cri mea will be an in spiration to noble minded women for all time. When the Crimean war was FLORENCE over and Florence NIQUTINOALE. Nightingale's name was known wherever the English lan guage Is spoken a group of English soldiers at a dinner in London were asked to write down the name which had most endeared itself to them dur ing the war. They unanimously wrote "Florence Nightingale." Too Much For Her. "The newest laws of hygiene," said a medical man, "can't be inculcated save among those who thoroughly un derstand them. Take the case of Dash. "Dash, a rich country scientist, de cided to encourage cremation among the villagers. So when the old ash man died l>ash urged his widow to have the corpse cremated. " 'No, sir,' said the old woman, "I'll not cremate him. I'll put him under the sod.' " 'But tlio cremation won't cost you (i cent,' said Dash. 'l'll pay all tho expenses If you'll let me have him cre mated." " 'Well. I agree,' said the old woman in a hesitating voice. 'l'm too poor not to agree, sir.' Then she gave Dash a puzzled look, half of pity, half of contempt. " 'But why do you do It, sir?" she said. Ms It a hobby like golf or stamp collectiu'?' "—Washington Star The Author's Grievance. Tho magazine editor looked up. "I want to protest, sir," said tho caller, "against tho way In which one of your reckless proofreaders man gled my copy. See here. The judge in the story looks down at tho detec tive. 'Are you Pendleton King?' he asks, and the detective, removing his beard, replies, I am.' Now, Just see what your proofreader made him say." The editor glanced at the line and read it aloud: "The detective, removing Ills beard, replies, - 1 a. m.' " Tho unhappy author groaned. "Where ilo-s that leave the readers?" he demandel. Tho editor slowly smiled. "At 1 a. in. they are naturally left in the dark," he replied. "Take an extra chapter and get them out of It." Tho author suddenly laughed. "Happy thought!" he cried. "I will." —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Extra Cautious. They were returning to America aft er a European honeymoon. "George," petulantly, "I really feel hurt. Over on the otUer side you de clared I was a jewel, and you haven't repeated it since we have been aboard." "Ilist!" cautioned George, holding up a warning finger. "If 1 declared you a Jewel I might have to pay duty. You know these customs mm are terribly strict these days."—Chicago News. Quite Willing. "Pardon me, governor," began the street beggar. "Certainly, dear follow," answered the gentleman from Tenaessee. "What are you guilty of?" Buffalo Express. THE MONTENEGRIN. Ha It Hoipltable, but Dearly Lovaa tha Vendetta. To listen to a Bulgnr singing la to make one's flesh creep or want to weep. The centuries of cruel oppres sion are only too manifest In Bulgarian music and words, but a Montenegrin grows restless over his songs and curses the powers that forbid him to emulate his forefathers' deeds en masse across the frontier. lie does so whenever he can, but only In twos and threes. When the Montenegrin goes raiding across the border it is really a more sporting affair than the well equipped and organized outings of the Bulgar "Comltatchis." With him it is usually a private act of revenge or vendetta to which ho invites one or4wo friends. Then they steal across tiie border at night, ilnd their man, do their best to kill him and then make tracks home ward with the whole district at their heels. Perhaps the method of killing is not up to the standard of western sport, for they shoot their victim "sit ting," BO to speak, and do not give him a chance, but as It is the recognized system on both sides little can be said. This custom makes men very wary, and the stranger can appreciate the reason when he sees a plowman, for instance, attending to his duties with a rilte slung over his back. But In spite of this they are the essence of honor and hospitality. As their guest uo one can come to any harm, and they will do all in their power to mako his stay among them pleasant and safe.—Wide World Magazine. Party'e Fate on One Vote. Instances are common enough In elections when a single vote turus the scale, but for that vote to decide not only the fate of a candidate, but of a party as well, Is rare. Yet a majori ty of one In parliament, which may logically depend on a majority of one In the country, has worked some of the most momentous results possible. The classical example la the act of anion of 1700, certainly among the largest, most Important and most remarkable changes ever accomplished by a legis lative body. One hundred and six voted for It and 105 against. Then a majority of one carried the great re form bill in 1832. Majorities only a little bigger have again and again been responsible for farreachlng consequences. A majori ty of five threw out the Melbourne government in 1839. By the same fig ure Lord John Russell's government was defeated in 180 G. Gladstono went out of office in 1873 because he lacked three votes, and the public education act, one of the most Important ever passed, was placed on the statute book by a majority of two.—London Chronicle. Wild Dogs of Ada. The wljole tribe of wild dogs, which In closely allied forms aro to be found in the wildest Jungles and woods of Asia, from the Himalayas to Ceylon and from China to tho Taurus—unless the "golden wolves" of the Roman em pire are now extinct in tho forests of Asia Minor—show an Individual and corporate courage which entitle* them to a high place among the most dar ing of wild creatures. The "red dogs." to give them their most characteristic name, are neither large in size nor do they assemble in large packs. Those which have been from time to time measured and described seem to aver age some three feet in length from the nose to the root of the tall. The pack seldom numbers more than nine or ten, yet there is sufficient evidence that they are willing and able to destroy any creature that Inhabits the Jungle, except the adult elephant and perhaps the rhinoceros, creatures whose great size and leathery hide make them al most invulnerable to such enemies as dogs.—Londou Spectator. THE HORSE. His Appeal to His Master For Humans Treatment. To thee, my master, I offer my pray er. Feed me aud take care of me. ISe kind to me. Do not jerk the reins. Do not whip mo when going uphill. Never strike, beat or kick me when I fail to understand what you want of me. but give nie a chance to under stand you. Watch me, and If I refuse to do your bidding see If there is not something wrong with my harness. Do not give me too heavy loads. Nev er hitch uie where water will drip on me. Keep me well shod. Examine niy teeth when I fail to eat I may have an ulcerated tooth. That, you know, is v ry painful. I am unable to tell you In words when 1 am sick, so watch me. at 11 will try to tell you by sisms. P-.'t uie > i:!■■ !i nes 1 enjoy it, nnd 1 will lenr i t > li- o >«>'!. Pi - te : • :11 summer from the hot sun. Kivji !iian!:et on uie in winter weather, ai <1 never put a frosty bit in my mouth, but h< U1 ii in your hands a moment tir-1 I carry you, pull you, wait patiently for yon IOHL hours, day or night. 1 cannot tell \■ >u when 1 am thirsty; give me el.'an. cool water often in hot weather. Finally, when my strength is gone, instead of turning mo over to a hu man brute to be tortured aud starved, take my life in the easiest, quickest way, and your God will reward you in this life and in heaven. Amen.—From the Swedish in "Our numb Animals'-' The Conductor's Baton. According to the investigations of a Frenchman, the credit of inventing the conductor's baton belongs to Luliy, the composer, who eventually had cause to regret his invention. Before he adopt ed the baton conductors were in the habit of pounding on the floor with their feet or clapping their hands to mark the time. Lully found It weari some to keep his foot constantly in mo tion and so used a stick to strike the floor and beat time, lie used a pole six feet long. One day he brought down the polo with such force that it struck his foot aud made a deep wound. He paid no attention to tho matter. The wound grew worso and ultimately caused his death. After his time conductors tried more and more to improve the baton, and it was ultimately brought to its present form. If you would hit the target aim n ih tie nbove It. Every arrow that (lies feels the nttrnctl Ki of earth.—Lonf el low. A BRIEF JUMP, !t Is Said to Be the Shortest That Ever Occurred In England. By ANTOINETTE PERKINS. tCopyrtght, 1910, by American Press Asso ciation.] The case of Mary Alkeuside, an Eng lish lass of fifteen who lived In the sixteenth century, Is a strange con densed love story. Mary was at this susceptible ago when the Roundheads and Cavaliers were fighting for su premacy in England. Her father, Sir Thomas AJkenslde, was a country gen tleman living on his estate in the coun ty of Essex. He took no part in the struggle, having been educated to re spect kingly authority, but not ap proving the course of Charles I. One evening a party of Cavaliers consisting of 150 horsemen, moving from one position to another, stopped at the Alkeuside estate and, finding plenty of water convenient, decided to bivouac there for the night. They were the first soldiers that Mary Alken side had ever seen. She kept her great eyes fixed on them in wonder. To her they appeared as the first Span ish warriors who visited America ap peared to the untutored savage. The men made their campfires in the grounds surrounding the house, but Sir Thomas Invited the officers to occupy whatever spare beds he pos sessed. This offer they declined, but consented to sleep In the capacious wainscoted ball, lighted by logs burn lng in tho great fireplace. Among these officers was young Egbert Booth, the son of a British peer. Young Booth was but eighteen years old and held the lowest commissioned rank. His portrait, painted at that time, hangs today in the gallery of his descendant, the Earl of Deervale. It Is In the dress of that period, tho breastplate and the long curls hanging over It In negli gent profusion being especially con spicuous. The face la a marvel of beauty—not a sign of a beard, larga black eyes, bespeaking a noble spirit •within; exquisitely cut lips, the whole Inclosed within that perfect oval only to be found to youth. Mary Alkenslde saw Egbert Booth, but he did not see her. A new and to her unintelligible sensation came pour ing In upon her. She had never before been swayed by even the slightest lephyr of such an emotion. Vet now SHE BEACHED THE CAMP OF THE TKOOrB. It swayed her soul. Her tranquil past with Its mild affections was dwarfed by this new life that bad suddenly sprung up within her. The youth she saw from her lattice carelessly walk ing among tho eauiplires had In an In stant become to lier a matter of life and death. The next morning when Mary looked out upon the yard below her window she saw nothing of the soldiers. A number of smoldering eampllres was all that remained to tell that they had been there. In Imagination Mnry saw the lithe figure of Egbert Booth, boot ed and spurred, his left hand Incased In a gauntlet resting on tho hilt of his sword. While the family were at breakfast shots were hoard in the distonce. "They have mot a tinnd of Itonnd heads," said Sir Thomas, "who are dis puting their passage." Mary turned white as tho breakfast cloth. For several hours there was firing, with an occasional shout or a cry, the sounds gradually coming nearer. "Our friends are being driven," re marked Sir Thomas, who stood on his porch listening. Mary, who stood l>y him, gave a smothered gasp. Then down the road poured the Cavaliers, the Roundheads pursuing them. Tho sounds receded and were at last lost In the distance. Sir Thomas mounted his horse togo aud see if he could find any of the wounded that he might succor. Ho was gone an hour, but returned alone. The family gathered round him to hear what he had to say. "The Roundheads," he said, "have stopped not a mile from here. They are very bitter against their enemies. They say that during the fight the Cavaliers dispatched a number of the parliament men who had been wound ed and who called for quarter. The ttoundhe&ds have taken a dozen pris oners. They are intending to shoot a portion of them In reprisal for the dis patching of their wounded comrades." "Father," said Mary In au agony, "did you see the prisoners?" "I did, my darling." "Was there one among them a very young man, straight, tall and slender?" "I saw such a one, the only youth among them. Mary, what means this agitutiou? What is tills boy to you? Have you seen him before?" But Mary had no voice to reply. Thinking her ill, her father laid her on a lounge aud went for a restorative. i Mary lay for awhile in what those I about lieFconsidered a stupor. It was no stupor; she was keenly alive. But it suited her purpose to avoid being questioned. The day faded, and when the candles were lighted she aros» from her couch and, telling her parents that she had recovered, with a firm step went upstairs to her chamber. At midnight, when all were asleep. Mary went to the room of her brother uud without awakening him took a iuit of his clothes from a closet. Half an hour later, dressed as a youth, her hair curled to fall over a bro'id lac» collar and with plumed hat, she left the house aud under the starlight hastened down the road. Near day light she reached the camp of the par liament troop and, crawling inside the lines, lay herself down near the pris oners. When the sun came up the captain of the guard counted the group of Cavaliers who had been intrusted to his care the evening before and was. surprised to find one more than should be. He reported the circumstance to» tho commander of the force, who, merely snapped back: "Well, make it five in thirteen." As soon as the command had break fasted the prisoners were marched out | into a field near by. Thirteen bits of I paper were putin a helmet, seven i blanks and five marked with a skull and bones. Then from a hat all were required to draw a number. The pris oners were then to draw from the helmet in order of the numbers they bad drawn from the hat. Those draw lug skulls and bones were to be shot. Mary Alkeuside stepped up to tiia ' hat to draw her number. The Officer ! In charge saw her aud said; I "What are you doing here? You are \ nothing but a child." i "I'm here with the rest." replied the j girl." I The officer was about to order her to« | stand aside when he recalled his com | mauder's words, "Make it five in thlr l teen." He suffered her to draw » | number, and she drew No. 4. Then began the drawing from the helmet. No. 3 was the first man to draw & skull and bones. Ills knees gave way beneath him as he tottered back from the helmet. Mary's turn came next. "I protest against that boy's draw ing!" exclaimed young Egbert Booth. The commander paid no attention to him, and Mary drew. Her paper waa a blank. While the drawing was going on Mary stepped up beside Egbert Uooth and slipped her blank paper in his hand. He looked at her. then at the paper, and handed it back to her. She gave him a look of mute appeal, but It did not move blm. He was unwilling to stand on any other basis than that of his comrades. Mary's object had failed. She sunk back out of sight tcv hide her distress. When Booth went up to the helmet to draw she watched him with eager eyes. He drew, turned and held up the paper to the boy who had befriended him. It was a blank. Mary fell in a faint. Tho prisoners who had drawn death heads were placed In a line and a par ty of muskeeters were about to lire upon them when a shout was heard iu au adjoining wood, aud a band of Cavaliers came charging over tho field. The Roundheads, surprised and out numbered, took to fllglH. Till- 'aliull ! and bones" men clung together in an embrace. Then Egbert Booth turned to Mary. "Whence come you, boy?" he asked In a kindly voice. "I'm Sir Thomas Alkenelde's son." "Indeed! You aro none of ours." "No. I came here"— Tho sentence was never finished. Tho commanding officer of tho Cava liers rode up and, seeing Mary, asked If the king needed to rob the cradle for recruits. Mary took advantage of the romark to tell him that she was a temporary volunteer and desired per mission togo to her home. An hour t later, having watched the house for an opportunity, she stole inside and up to her room without being discovered. Indeed, the household were out lu every direction searching for her. Mary had barel.v time ti> assume her own maidenly apparel WNMI they be -1 gan to reti in in :i t'uir fruitless search. Then she heard vuiies below. "I ai_u beholden, sir. to a sou of yours for n great favor I come to thank him." "Indeed sir!" "Yes, he was with us this morning In our camp." "I have but one on.and he has not bqgn hi rm and went down stairs. Blushiuu scarlet, she joined the group, nraon;: whom was young Egbert Booth. On seeing her ho itarted. "I seo my would be preserver," bo said, "In a girl's apparel." "You see my daughter." snid Sir Thomas, "In her own apparel." Mary stood with her eyes bent on the ground. "Explain!" said her father in a se vere tone. Then Mary hnltlnptlv told her ctoe.v. In nn hour's time Egbert Booth wna betrothed to Mary Alkenslde. The courtship Is said to have been tho shortest that ever occurred In merrle England. SUIT® El! A rtellablo TIN SHOP For all kind of Tin Hoofing, Spouting nnd General Job Work. •toyea, Heaters, Ranges, Furnaces, eto. PRICES TDE LOWEST! QUALITY TOE BEST? JOHN HIXSOV HO. 1W & FRONT IT.