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SCIENCE AND W INVENTION. AN ACCURATE CLOCK. A clock has been installed in the observatory of the Case School of Applied Science, Cleve- land, 0., which is so nearly perfect that it has attracted the attention of the Smithsonian In- stitution at Washington. Tests have proved that the mechanism is so accurate that the clock will not vary more than 15 one-thousandths of a second from the exact time in 24 hours. This is considered to be nearly as steady and reliable as the sun itself. CLEANING FILEIS. To clean files which are clogged with tin or lead, they should be dipped in nitric acid. For cleaning files clogged with iron filings, they should first be dipped in blue vitriol, and rinsed and dipped in nitric acid. To remove copper or brass, the file will need to be dipped several times in nitric acid. To remove zinc, sulphuric acid should be used After dipping in the acid, the files should be thoroughly rinsed with water, thoroughly brushed, and dried in sawdust, or by burning alcohol on them. 0 HOW TO CLEAN A CISTERN. The care of the cistern is a matter affecting the healtji of the family, and all cisterns should be cleaned periodically. Place a strong stick across the top of the cistern and tie the ball- valve to it to prevent the water runnill: in. When it is about two-thirds empty scrub the sides and bottom with a clean yard-broom and with some Condy's fluid mixed with the water left in the cistern. Then set the taps running again, and keep brushing until the cistern is quite empty. Cltse the taps, loosen the ball, and as the water flows in brush round the sides and bottom, open the tape till the dirty water has run away, then refill the cistern. ♦ A NOVEL GAS-ENGINE STARTER. This has been developed by the Oil City Gas Engine Company, consisting of a flash-boiler furnishing superheated steam at high pressure, which may be used in a gas engine in the same manner that compressed air is used for large engine units. According to a description in the "Engineering Record," the boiler is of the coil type, of small capacity, and is heated by a large gas-burner. When in operation the coil is heated to a red heat, and then a small quan- tity of water is injected by a hand-pump. This water instantly flashes to steam of from 4COlb to 5001b. pressure, and is then admitted to the engine cylinder. The first heating of the coil will furnish sufficient steam for turning the crank a number of revolutions, and if the engine then should fail to get in operation, a second heating of the coil will give another number of turns, and so on. A safety-valve set at 5001b. pressure protects the device from exces- sive pressure. ♦ CIVILISED AND UNCIVILISED MAN- Some startling propositions are adv^ced by Dr. Russell Wallace in the Fortnightly Review, in which he arpies that the general idea that our enormous advances in science and command over Nature serve ps demonstrations of our mental superiority to the men of earlier ages, is totally unfounded. The evidence oi history, and of the earliest monuments alike go to indicate that our intellectual and m-r. nature has not advanced in any perceptible degree. In the second place, we find thd the supposed great mental inferiority of savages is equally unfounded. The more they are syirn"- thetically studied, the more they are found tc resemble ourselves in their inherent intellectua] powers. Even the so-long-despised Australians —almost the lowest in material progress-yet Show by their complex language, their elaborate social regulations, and often by an innate nobility of character, indications of a verj similar inner nature to our own. On the other hand, we find in the higher Pacific types men who though savages as regards material progress, are yet generally admitted to be—physically, in- tellectually, and" morally—our equals, if not our superiors." --+-- THE WORLD OF WATERS. The 323,800,000 cubic miles of water which the whole ocean is estimated to contain is not equally apportioned. As against the 630 fathoms of the Arctic's average, we find a depth of just on 31,000ft. in the South Pacific, and nearly 27,000ft. in the North Pacific. There are un- plumbed depths in the Antarctic, where Rosa failed to touch bottom at 24,000ft. The Chal- lenger expedition did not exhaust the store of knowledge which the sea holds for its investiga- tors. The Prince of Monaco has since then discovered that there are in the world of waters forms of life of which we were quite unaware; that great creatures exist far below the surface incapable of living in a higher level, incapable of sinking to the uttermost depths, which burst on being brought to the light, which would be crushed to death if they swam lower than the depth to which countless ages have accustomed them. Man does not quickly learn his way about uncharted seas; he never did. It took 14 centuries to correct the error of the Ptolemaic school. The Ptolemaic conception was that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans were enclosed seas, like the Mediterranean, and held that the east and west points of the world approached so close to each other that a ship sailing from Spain might easily reach the eastern coast of Asia. It was in this belief that Columbus sailed, and that Magellan discovered an unknown ocean 58,000,000 square miles in extent. TALES OUR. EYES TELL. During the Thaw trial medical testimony was adduced to show that the accused had the in- sane eye. Clara Ward, who became the Princess Chimay, and later the affinity of Rigo, the Hungarian violinist, has been said to have the love eye. Mesmerists, hypnotists, and many leaders in associate cults boast that they have the hypnotic eye. Eyes have sometimes been known to bear the imprint of prenatal in- fluences. One case is that of the little daughter of a French fisherman named Le Guen, living on the Islet of Tudy, near Point du Finisterre. Graven on the iris of her left eye, below the pupil, are the figures 22, 4. They are clearly visible, as is also the well-formed comma. It is significant to note that the number carried by the fishing-boat of the child's father is 22,4. Alonzo Lee, a case well known to American e medical .men, has been referred to often as the man with the alphabetic eye. That is because nearly all the letters of the alphabet can at times be distinguished around the pupils of his eyes. They have been there since birth. The only explanation ever offered is that his mother was learning to read and write just previous to Lee's birth. Still another case is that of Emma Byers. In each of her eyes is the perfect image of a doll's head. Shortly before the girl's birth her mother saw a number of dolls in a shop window, and, being attracted by them, she stopped every time any errand brought her that way and spent some time looking at the play- things. Several instances have also been known where a perfect reflection of a clock dial or the Face of a watch have been noted in the eyes of a newly-born baby. This may be easily ascribed to prenatal influence and the desire of a busy housewife to know the exact time every few hour3 of the day. ♦ The fireproof. chambers of safes and strong- rooms arE, filled with a mixture of 15-50 per cent. of magnesium-sulphate crystals with a 3heap, dry, non-conducting material, such as sawdust, wood pulp, carbon, mica, soapstone, silica, earth, or sand. The crude sulphate If Kieserit," asbestos, China-clay, or Portland :ement ,may also be used as the filling-material. "My hair is falling out," admitted the timid man in the chemist's. "Oan you re- commend something to keep it, in?" "Certainly," replied the obliging assist- ant. "Here is a nice cardbord box." A T

ANOTHER BOOK FROM "LONDON OPINION." CURIO CLUB. Mr J. H. Yoxall, M.P., is the author of the second book of the Curio Club Series. "The A.B.C. about, collecting" is a marvel- lous shillingsworth, containing such a. variety of interesting chat and embodying so much relable information that we can with confidence advise everybody to secure a copy at once. "Old" China, Pot- tery, Baxter Prints, Miniatures, Wiater- colours, Paintings are a few of the, subjects treated in Mr Yoxall's usual charming style. We cannot do better than quote Mr Yoxall's own words "By way of Preface." "So often have readers of my articles in "London Opinion" written in the kindest terms to urge republication in permanent form, that this book "About Collecting" may be said to owe its existence to, hun- dreds of requests. My articles are liked) I am told, because they cater for ordinary folk and not for millionaires, and are writ- ten clearly and explainingly, out of per- sonal knowledge, experience and research. Selected, revised and partly recast, the chapters of the book will show the same qualities, I trust, and be guides to be- ginners as well as aids to collectors more advanced in delightful pursuits. I do not pretend that this book is exhaustive, or complete in itself; its aim is special and individual. But the chapters of it are, more classified and systematic than was possible- during serial publication, and I have inserted many additional lights and hints. Good for health of mind and body it is to walk and wander in by-ways of town and country, searching out, things beauti- ful and old and rare with which to adorn one's home; of a thousand such happy and salutary hours this book is a record, and to my kindly correspondents and my other readers I wish the same fortune and joy."

THE! LADY'S WORLD." "The Lady's World" for October (Horace Marshall and Sons, 125, Fleet Street, E.C.) contains the opening chapters of an exciting serial story, entitled "The Run- aways" by Alice and Claude Askew with! short complete stories by Katherine T'ynan, Mrs Neish and Tom Gallon. "Society" and Drama" are well filled with the most beautiful portraits of well-known celebrities. "House Beautiful" by R. G. Bartlett contains an interesting: article upon "Antiques" which we feel sure will be highly appreciated by our readers. "Table Decorations" for October is nicely illustrated and described. The "Fancy Work" section this month is a most in- teresting one containing instructions for making the various pretty articles with full particulars regarding the "Ososilkie" Art Needlework Competitiion and the Northern School of Art Needlework Com- petition. "Beauty Ripe" is the' title of the article in "Pretty Girl's Page" which gives many useful hints how to increa,se, per- sonal attractions and how to keep them. "Etiquette" has a, splendid article concern- ing "Tea Parties." "Health" by Dr. Alexander Davidson will be found of the greatest use to housewives, treating as it does upon "Habits and Health." The other features are "Fashions," "Practical Dressmaking," "Underwear," "Millinery," "Little Girls' Useful Outfit, "Autumn Clothes for the Small Girl," "Busy Hour," "Hair-dressing Up-to-Da,te," "Home Education," "Quiet Hour," and "Cookery.' A free pattern is given awy of a very pretty blouse. Our readers should see that they get this number so as to com- mence the new serial story at the, begin- ning. "The Lady's World" may be ha,d of all newsagents or direct, from the office post free 5id.

BUDS OF WISDOM:. Will wins where wish fails. Common-sense is far from common. The fool who is silent often passes as 1 wise. The worst swindler is he who cheats himself. We must all pay for experience; there are no "passes." It is easier to rest too much than it is to work too much. If you would keep your friends, don't let them envy you. The door of truth cannot be opened by the key of prejudice. A philosopher is a man who doesn't want what he can't have. To-morrow is the stone over which many a business man has stumbled.

Veno's Lightning Cough Cure IS GUARANTEED TO CURE A Cough or Cold in One Nig-lit, The romance of the rise af Yeno's Lightning Cough Cure is most remarkable. In seven years this famous remedy has won its way into nearly every home in Great Britain and the Colonies. Upwards of two million bottles aie sold annually. Doctors prescribe it because it is absolutely the safest, purest and most efficient remedy PI" curable for ;— Influenza. Asthma Nasal Catarrh Weak Lungs Chronic Coughs Croup Bronchitis Whooping Cough Albert S^ith, Esq., M.I.C.S., M S.B.Sc., 2, King's Road, Brownswood Park. London, N.. in hi" certificate of analysis says I find Yeno's Lightning Cough Cure composed of pure ingredients whose combined effect is to all\y irritation, facilitate the ejection of mucus, and soothe and stimulate the lungs, so prevent- ing that distressing irritation and constant coughing which produces exhaustion. In my opinion it is a most excellent remedy, and can be relied upon as a safe and effective med.cine in asthma, bronchitis, and al L affections of the lungs, for which I thoroughly recommend it." Ask for Yeno's Lightuing Cough Cure, of all C: emists. Price Jd., Is. I id. and 2s. 9d.

Mr Owen J. Williams died on Sunday after a short, illness at Cefn Hall, St. Asaph, aged 57. Fe was the fourth :n of the late Sir Hugh Williams, of Bodel- wyddan, and uncle of the present baronet; his brother is the Bishop of Bangor, and his mother was a sister of the late Sir Watkin Wynn. Mr Owen Williams had been for many years Master cf the Flinti I and Denbigh Hunt and steward of the National Hunt Committee.

%f::t=t81'3': f^UN, FACTS, AND ANCIES. 0 0 ;1:u::t:4 INTERESTING FACTS. In Paris the first post office was opened in 1492. The common herring is the fish most difficuli to procure and preserve alive. At the Strozzi Palace in Rome there is a book made of marble, the leaves being of marvellous thinness. The same force which moves one ton on a smooth high road will moveeig-ht tons on a railway, or 32 tons on a canal. Celery is regarded as the luclty plant by the modern Greeks, and is hung up in rooms, placed on silkworm frames, and given to children. The frigate bird of the tropics has a spread of wing 10ft. to 12ft., can travel 100 miles an hour, and is said to be able to remain on the wing for a week at a time. Three hundred Berlin streets are planted with 44,000 trees, which are said to represent a value of nearly £ 40,000. About a thousand gardeners and assistants are employed to take care oi them. Indian ink is a black pigment brought mainly from China, and said to be a, compound of lamp black and animal glue. It is sold in elticks and flakes. It is used, in China for writing; elsewhere it is used in water-colour painting and for the outlining and shading of drawings. ♦ GREAT NEED. Oh. that some Burbank of the West Would patent, make and sell An onion with an onion taste- But with a violet smell. SHARKS NO REAL DANGER. Contrary to what is generally supposed, the fully equipped modern diver does not dread sharks in the depths; though there are cases on record where these monsters have bitten savagely at the air-pipe, causing a serious leak and almost drowning the man before he could be hauled up. Sharks are, however, notoriously timid, and all the experienced diver has to do to frighten them away is to open one of the air-valves in his dress and cause a stream of bubbles to rise up all around him, whereupon the "tiger of the deep" will make off in abject terror. A far more real danger is getting en- tangled. -+- THE FIRST BLOW. An Irish horse-owner, whose horse had been prescribed for by a veterinary surgeon, ran into the latter's office, and with tears in his eyes and his face the picthur of bad luck," cried: Oh, Dr. Moriarty, I'm poorly; the powdher's kilt me entoirely." "The powder ?" cried Dr. Moriarty. Why, I didn't tell you to take the powder. I told you to place it in a paper tube, and put one end of it in the horse's mouth, and blow hard." "Yes, sorr," said Pat. "I put the powdher in the chube, and I put the end of it in the horse's mouth, with the other end in my own, but, begorra, he blew first." ♦ PAPER FROM SAWDUST. In view of the insufficient supply of wood pulp for the manufacture of paper, the plans of a Canadian company, at the entrance of Rainy River, 20 miles from Vancouver, are ol interest. A large plant has been erected which will convert the vast waste from the saw and shingle mills, including the sawdust—which is now burned at large expense to prevent accu- mulation—into pulp for paper. The refuse from the local millsi will be conveyed to the pulp plant, where the entire masa will be disinte- grated into suitable fineness and then used to supplement chemical fibre in the manufacture of paper. ♦ TOO SCIENTIFIC. See, grandpapa, my flower she cried, I found it in the, grasses!" And with a kindly smile, the sage Surveyed it through his, glasses. Ah yes I" he said, involuorate, And all the florets ligulate, Corolla gamopetalous, Compositae, exogenous— A pretty specimen it is, Taraxacum dens-leonis!" She took the blossom back again, His face her wistful eye on. I thought," she said, with quivering lip, It was a dandelion." GAVE HIMSELF AWAY. Tired and dusty, the excursion was returning from the bank holiday trip, and Simkins, a little bald man with big ears, overcome with his day of happiness, dropped off to sleep. In the hat-rack above another passenger had de- posited a ferocious crab in a bucket, and when Simkins went to sleep the crab woke up, and, finding things dull in the bucket, started explor- ing. By careful navigation Mr. Crab reached the edge of the rack, but the next moment down it fell, alighting on Simkins's shoulder. Not feeling quite safe, it grabbed the voluminous ear of Simkins to steady itself, and the passen- gers held their breath and waited for develop- ments. But Simkins only shook his head slightly. "Let go, Eliza," he muttered; "I tell you I have been at the office all the evening." 4, HER REDEEMING FEATURE. The only son had just told the family that he was engaged, and to whom. "W hat! that girl I" exclaimed mamma. H Why, she squints!" H She. has absolutely no style!" protested sister. "« ')ed-lieaded, isn't she ?" snapped auntie. I'm afraid she's fidgety," complained grandma. She hasn't any money," grumbled uncle. She doesn't look str ong," murmured the first cousin. She's stuck up!" objected the second cousin. "She's an extravagant pig!" cried the third cousin. W ell," said the only son thoughtfully, she's got one radeeming feature." What's that?" asked the chorus. She hasn't a relative on earth," replied the only son. Grab her, my boy, grab her!" urged the father. ♦ DIPLOMATIC JOHN. Jane wanted to go to the circus and John wanted to go to the theatre. We can go to the theatre any time," she said, but the circus is here for only a week, and we have not always the chance of going to it." "Well, as you like," said John; "but allow me to say this-I will not be responsible for the consequences." "What consequences?" asked Jane, in sur- prise. These consequences," answered John gravely. Suppose one of the lions should break out of his cage while we are there, it's all over with you." All over with me?" H Certainly; the lions aren't blind, are they?" No-no; but what has that got to do with I me P" Just this. If you look to me to be sweet enough to eat, how will you look to a raging, ♦ roaring, hungry lion? He will think you a de- 1 licious morsel, and you are gone." But, John, there will be other girls there beside* me." I know it, but you will be the sweetest one there." Very well, John, dear; I think we'd better ro to the theatre."

First Broker: "How's tha,t mining scheme of yours coming out?" Second Broker: "Splendid. Why, we sold every share before we found the mine.

Oakwood Park Hoteli Conway. ThO most Daintily equipped in the Principality Beautifully situated on the Old Coach road half-w., fcetween Conway and the head of the Sychnani Pass. Bievated and bracing position. Mountain air, we breeze from 8 points of the compass Botel owns 18-hole Golf Links. one minute from door. tomia. towling green and billiards Electric ughtthrougboui A.;tresco afternoon Teas on OakwooJ Park Lawns, Hotel 'Bus meets Trains Telegrams. Oakwood. Conway TeiADhone, 2i. Mrs C. A. Bailey, Manageress. x^x.xm'D-Diiiro ST. GEORGE'S First-Class, ■ i |H | Z*3*exxiiev Position. IBH | | I |M I Facing1 tbe Sea.. ■ I | La lilt Hot ft Cold Batlis> ELECTRIC LIGHT. PASSENGER LiFT TO ALL FLOORS. Spacious NEW HALL, LOUNGES, BILLIARD & SMOKE ROOMS HOTEL VISITORS HAVE FREE USE OF GREAT ORME GOLF LINKS. NO CHARGE FOR MOTOR GARAGE. REDUCED TERMS DURING EARLY AND LATE SEASONS. Table d' Hote Luncheon & Dinner Served at Separate Tables- (Open to Non-residents,) THOMAS P. DAVIES, Resideno Proprietor. Telephone Nos.: Proprietor No. 7 Visitors No. 300. ORMESCLIFFE :Eloa18d..i:n.g Esta,l>lisli ~ro out, PROMZlZffA.Dll. Facing Sea. Recently Enlarged Accommodation for 120 Visitors. Large Recreation Room for Whist Drives, Music, Dancing, &c. Billiards. Dark Room, Good Cuisine. Telephone 23y6 MODERATE TERMS Mr. & Mrs. A. SMITH and Miss BERREY. CARADOC BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. SEA VIEW. CLOSE TO PROMENADE. Lloyd Sti?eet, LL.A.NDUDNO. MRS STROWGER, Proprietress "LLANDUDNO ADVERTISER." '01111810. This Coupon-Insurance-Ticket must not be detached. .+- f)i AAwm be PaId by Tlie Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation 4" 11 HI I Principal Office, Nos. 36 to 44, Moorgate St.,London X v V E.C., to the legal personal representative ofthe bond-fide holder of this Coupon- Insurance-Ticket if such holder shall be killed by an accident within the United Kingdom to any Railway Company's passenger-train in which such holder is travelling as an ordinary ticket-bearing passenger, season-ticket-holder or trader s ticket- holder. Providing that the above undertaking is subject to the following special condition which are of the essence of the contract, viz., (a) That death shall result within thirty day& after the accident, (b) that such holders usual signature shall have been written in ink, in the space provided underneath, before the accident, (c) that notice of the accident be given to the Corporation at its Principal Office in London within fourteen days after its occur- rence, (d) that medical certificates and other imformation be furnished by the person claiming upon request for the same by the Corporation, and (e) tnat this Insurance applies only to persons over twelve and under seventy years of age, is limited to one Coupon-Insur- ance-Ticket for each holder, and holds good for the current week of issue only. This Insurance entitles the holder to the benefit of, and is subject to, the conditions the OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE COMPANY, LIMITED, ACT, 1890," Risks Nos. 2 & 3, when they are not compatible vith the special conditions above stated. The possession ot this Coupon-Insurance-Ticket is adaaitted to be a payment of a premium under Sec. 33 of the Act. A Print of the Act can be seen at the Principal Office of the Corporation. Wet; of issue,from OCT 10 Signature. oyer 't G 6,50QOOO. 2,000,000. Head Office. W M26RGATE 5T,^J|BF^ENERAL MANAGER J|| Y. asS IONDON.E.C. AND SECRETARY. |JJ W FIRE, BURGLARY. sSB B $ @ay M e F Ka II PERSONAL ACCIDENT & SICKNESS. K I EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY. « Local Agent, Mr A. G. PUGH, Llewelyn Chambers.