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miners. After crossing the big oily AXE
he concluded to take this. trail, and II he
had found 1t he could have obtained water
at the mines along it. but he did not find il,
and therefore wandered along the Slate
range on an unused road until he came
out on the Death Valley borax road BE-
tween a point opposite Needle Peak and
the road to Wirgate Pass. Thus he had
to cross the alkali lake and gravel plain.
Knowing nothing of desert travel he no
doubt used up his water recklessly the first
day, expecting to reach the mining camps
in Slate range on the short cut to the borax
works.
II the friends Of this poor man who died
from thirst, and who knew him when he'
worked in upper Inyo county, see this ar
.icle, or If 1t is read by his friends in the
Cajon Pass they will know what has be-
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mountain roSd of masonry constructed by
Senator Jones during the old Panamint
boom, and improved by Nadeau. he would
then have a plain road on 10 the Searles
Borax works, where more water and fcod
could be obtained. This route Is about
thirty miles. most of which is bver deep
desert sand.
From Ballarat to the boraN works there
is trail ten miles shorter, crossing the
Slate range with a mule trail some miles
south Of the great mountain grade. mem
toned above. This had been described to
the unfortunate German by Soma Ballarat
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burg and Randsburg, hoping to make the
tflfty miles that day with their mules. and
~ would avoid Varying the unknown
dee6 man BY the roadside. But the hours
U4yX those Of another OF those burning
aay4 during the big dust storm OF last
epfing, and the sun was just as broiling at
q m. as at noon day. When fifteen miles
had been covered and the old dry well
reached. with Its 150-foot open shaft, which
probably contains the skeletons OF many
desert wanderers. a stop was made ard
without any funeral rite the fast decom-
honng zsmains. Of the unknown man were
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This chance acquaintance only persuaded
the little German to stay with himi two
days. although he tried to keep him several
days longer. when a freigh, outfit would
arrive from Mojave with which he could
go on safely to Garlock or Mojave, and
thus be on the edge of civilization. But
the traveller was anxious to reach San Ber-
nardino, where he had job in view, and
would not wait.
The young man, who had taken a liking
to the unfortunate, fitted him out with food
enough for several days, gave him the
syrup can of water and bottle of cold cof-
fee, besides the forty-five cents in money,
that being all the money he had at the
time. Soon after this he himself left Bal
larat by stage, and has lately located in
this city.
The little German. whose odd name has
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been forgotten by Mr. Potts (the young
man who supplied him with food and
water), left Ballarat in the middle of the
forenoon of Sunday, April oath. two days
before he was found by DR.. Slocum.
Mr.. Potts carefully directed the traveller
to keep straight across the great dry lake.
which nearly fills Panamint valley.
Crossing the Slate Range on the famous
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come of him, and may be able to inform
his friends in the old country. c. L. q.
Los Angeles, August 20.
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On Duty

On Duty
The balls went piercing through the air
Throughout the weary night.
But still he kept upon his beat
TIL came the morning light.
Nay. reader; twas no picket guard
PatrolliDg bravely there;
It was but Newpop. and the bawls
Came from his son and heir. Judge
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THE SPANISH PRISONER

A swarthy Don was lying at Annapolis one
day,
On a cot where many a sailor lad had
whiled the time away,
And a comrade stood beside him, with a
pencil in his hand,
Saying, Have you any message for those
in your native land?'
eyes," he answered; tell my father, and
my dear old mother, too;
Tell my sister and my brother. and another
you know who
That their Manuel fought nobly-that he
was among the last
To be helped down by the Yankees from the
military mast
Tell them all about my fighting; also, tell
them I'm in luck,
And enjoying just the greatest snap dago
ever struck" Chicago News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

=, W sg Yves: Thirty-second-st.' sails
,ns nCnool. a. oar but might be called Uni
inc NO.. r,s principal Mrs. J. Fowler
wiling was for several years professor IN c Ms,.
ern university Most of the students are 'e srs
people one Of them. besides graduat"s
cuse University. has taken three Se"'9
ate work at Cornell 80 On, tho students
out Of e r and put them condition to %Sse w the
most Of the lniorhia % gather. Thinking is me
h sss The G4adee has %9@ told SUBJ
these students % ny "tabhorhood. IT is several
months sn9e the of ihs 'sn year
nave been snas .nnaa,ed to q shower OF stones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

induce tina; kind OF mental development which is
found with this shape Of feature. that mental
action on nasal form is distinctly noticeable.
The Roman nose. indicating executive ability IL
in all classes and people-the Wellington nose
II il sometimes called-but IT was found in George
Eliot and Savonarola and In more aquiline
and attenuated form. In Dante giving his profile
the melancholy, scornful expression familiar to
his readers.
Women may be said have monopoly on the
celestial type which Numerically opposed to the
Roman In blonde woman alertness OF wits and
considerable ability OF execution may be expected
accompanying f. and n brunette combines these
qualities with perseverance and fortitude. GER
tain amount Of wfulness and curiosity are also 10
is usually a neat. well bright. person. But
these qualities dc not apply TO men II they are
afflicted with this kind Of nose. for In masculine
nature this shape shows lack Of some sort In
strength Of character
The business is said 70 have especial
nose, an imported one. which turns up only at the
tip and is long and sharp. perhaps from the neces-
sty she is under to nose into things
A snub "a apology for either a celestial or q
acer although there are exceptions to this rule II
Is found musicians sometimes, and not unac-
companed BY talent S9crats or eours as sb b-a u
perhaps with hts spirit. which was so sadly vexcd
by the managing Xanthippe.
The large feshy; hooked nose which mas oeen
called the national Hebrew type, has sometimes
been found others than those OF the faith OF
Israel and always may be expected 10 mean that
and advancement. And. last OF all. that which may
be thought TO be altogether new shape for this
member is called the American commercial type:
because II is found where there Is great activity or
a mental, but necessarily intellectual kind and
IS noticed in great numbers In the large business
centres surprising thing however. about this
mds for Il has been found marked upon monu-
ments OF Assyrla. Babylon and Egypt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
PHILOSOPHY or THE DANCE

What promises TO be a novel and charming lecture
on The Philosophy OF the Dance" is 10 be given
next Tuesday afternoon from 10 o'clock at No.
y East Thirty-fourth-st Elizabeth Bioren Duncan
Will be the lecturer and her remarks are to be
illustrated by dancing ana music Verses from the
Rubaiyat OF Omar Khayyam. a medieval Latin
song and other selections will be done into dance
by Miss lsadora Duncan. WIKI Miss Dora Gray
Duncan accompanies. \ pantomime by Paul
Nerlane will be danced into az effective picture by
the clever woman who il introducing her mode OF
artistic lecturing 10 NewYork audiences.
PantOmime acting has been IN vogue among tho
Chinese. Persians and other Oriental people since
ancient times. and this new addition by one who
understands the Influence 81 rhythm and the mes
sage OF words promises 10 revive t..
The women in charge Of the AFFAIR are Mrs. Ar
thur Dodge Mrs. Bolton Hail Mrs. WhtelaW
Reid. Mrs. Marshall orme wilson. Mrs, George
Bliss Mrs. Frederick Pearson. Mrs Valentine Hall
Mrs. George Stanton Floyd-Jonss and Mrs. Henry
p. LoomiA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
BOUDOIR CHITCHAT.

combination Of cloth. velvet. fur and chiffon Is
one that would not 10 promise An artistic
looking gown. yet the illustration in the Hearth
and Boudoir' heading shows picturesque effect
not homogeneous with the difference in weight and
quality OF materials used. The costume is fashioned
OF Harris tweed. so popular In England Just
now. II is OF a blue-gray shade: the bodice Is OF
velvet OF dark blue color. having the fronts cut
In sort OF boero. the right side being elongated
that II may be drawn 10 the left side and
fastened under the wide. rolling collar
turns back over tho shoulders. and this is edged
with bands Of mink fur, az are also the wired vel
vet epaulettes which extend the slightly
pulled sleeves. Another row Of the fur frames in
band OF chenille lattice-work OF the same shade
az the cloth The neckerchief and front OF the
bodice made OF white chiffon In many fine
peatings. The skirt Is bordered by two rows OF
the fur combining band Of velvet. over which the
chenille trimming shows out prettily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

A SCHOOL WHERE FOoD-PREPARING 10
MADE AN ART
A Cook Book
Free.
Send your address.

The men remain to lunch upon their own
cooking" says the circular issued by the New
York Cooking School. And they enjoy H. too
adds the superintendent Miss Emily Huntington.
They certainly looked II they did when Trib-
une reporter called 20 see them in their pleasant
classrooms the top floor q the Charities Build
ing II Is a place where cooking ia made pleas
ant art: the ing CHEEKY rooms overlooking tho
river. full OF Hight and brightness. DOING away as
once with the old unhealthy notion that food
can only be prepared In basement kitchen.
where IT IS penal offence for outside 10 enter.
There were several fresh-faced young NO men bend
ing over dainty dishes and few others carefully
watched a roasting bird. and one novice was s'rug-
Cling with pastry. and looking heseechingly at the
teacher in the white cap who seemed 10 be deter
mined 10 say nothing until the ordeal was over.
bad cooking not only spells the stomach. but
the Home = SAID tho superintendent. "and whether
a woman il to he mistress Of fashionable estab-
lshment or provider for some poor tenement home.
she must understand tho economy Of cooking well.
buying well and living We'll We have girls and
married women come here from the East Side, and
all they know about preparing food is to 20 10 tho
butchers. buy the best piece Of meat possible and
then fry it TO crisp or burn 1t in the oven.
.Our object Is 10 get intelligent women 20 make
cooking a careful study ard raise the science from
TIE degrading place i; formerly occupied. Ws
have ten teachers iu this city and fifteen IN tho
South who train Intelligent coiored women 10 be-
come the teachers Of their sisters IN the black
belt The headquarters are IN Norfolk. Va, ana
most successful work has grown mp there.
Miss Huntington is an extremely busy woman.
The spacious kitchens occupied morning. after
noon and evening during FIVE days % the week
with eager learners They come from fashionable
homes in Madson-ave. from orphanages ana
mission houses and from the numerous working
girls clubs.
Miss Grace Dodge's girls have an evening ana
sf,,h -ff14f gF
Girls Grace Mission s. George 'hurch: mo
Armitage House tho Kings Dauchters and me
CIV Mission send their prottgCs during other
afternoons and evenings. A. soon as class or
ten can he formed waitress course VIII %
added ,-,,- a..
Tho bellevue nurses attend every Friday after
noon and watch tho making Of dellcacies ana the
concoction OF tempting broths and a number OK
rlhlic school girls occupy another-usualiy Wecnes-
dav-and assume important airs while tnsy are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
SERVING CELERY.

Not many PEOPLE know that bunch OF celery
in the hands Of a good housekeeper is ono OF the
few things about which there is absolutely no
waste. From an ordinary bunch Of celery OF hvs
stake pick of the large leaves wash them. and
place in a quart OF water letting the quantity boil
down 10 about half a pint; when cold bottle this
LIQUID and keep IN a cool place 20 DO used for
aayoring gravies and soups. Next. the Ave roots
wash and boil the same potatoes, trying them
with fork TO tell when done Cut them INTO tnin
slices add a finely cut onion. and make into q
salad the same as the ordinary potato salad.
Tho large and coarser stalks OF ceIery Gu. i,,. "a
inch lengths. boil, cover with a cream sauce, ana
serve as vegetable -,
a nj The Young yellow leaves Will be found 10 make
a pretty trimming for the meat dish. This uses
CORY scrap OF the celery itself, but the careful
bnus.keener will not even discard the string which
ties fhe Stalks together. but II IL is long enough
"a IN roll IL I'D for future use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
CHARACTER OF THE NOSE.
TYPES AND WHAT THEY MEAN, AS READ
BY PHRENOLOGISTS.
BUSINESS WOMEN HAVE IMPORTED NOSES BUT
THE COMMERCIAL AMERICANS Is FOUND
BUSINESS

BUSINESS WOMEN HAVE IMPORTED NOSES. BUT
THE COMMERCIAL AMERICANS Is FOUND
IN CARVINGS OF THE ERA
OF THE SPHINX.
Not only are the parliamentary ayes and noes OF
great political importance. but their effect In social
matters IL TO be equally considered and in like
measure as these two monosyilables govern the
State. do the features whose names are OF similar
sound influence the expression OF the face.
Phrenoogists hold that characters may be plainly
read in the features, for IL Is the main factor that
moulds them. Some declare that the eyes should be
taken as the index OF the nature; others judge by
the chin. while still others reckon the nose 10 be
the feature which is most surely and irrevocably
stamped with the true personality OF its owner. II
IS held that the mobility Of the mouth and the
preston OF the eyes enable the person to express
passing emotions while except In the case OF sensi-
tive nostrils. the nose may be called infexible.
Large for the most part liked IN men.
II will be remembered that Napoleon favored for
his friends officers prominent nasal organ. and
distrusted those whose noses OF insgnih-
cant size.
The partia.ity for the Greek form In the we'll
known direct line from brow to tip Of is older
than the siege OF Troy. and has perhaps always
maintained because OF the belief that II Is the type
OF literary talent OF poetcsl kind The phrenolo-
gists who make some study OF this matter say
that this shape OF is less often now, be-
cause the spirit OF the Is not one that would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

ton. color the tulips pink. deep red and yellow In
painting the pink tulips use the following mineral
paints: Carm.ne and deep-red brown mixed: shade
With carmine and appe-green mixed
For the deep-red tulip. use carmine No and
shade with deepred brown. mixed with dark brown
Nos. IA or II.
For the yellow tulip. use mixing yellow and silver
yellow shading with brown-green.
skilled ceramic decorator can execute the de-
sign successfully in variegated tulips but the sim
Die colorings well shaded are pretty and effective
AS in the design when the tulips appear 10 be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
DESIGN FOR COMB AND BRUSH TRAY-PAINTING on CHINA

erouing a background should be laid IN 70 repre-
sent the sky For this use sKy-Due'
~ ,o,,aga viii require grass green. applegreen
and brown-green.
In nainting the background the blue should fade
away into the white OF the china as II rea-het the
top OF the design -,
nerfert finish which will act as frame FOR The
,,,ii,s Is a band o, gold around the edge OF the
tray II one does not feel able 10 do the goldwork
successfully. 1t can be done whe'e 'he emma Is
fred.
EMBROIDERED WILD ROSE
Thi, dainty wild rose design for the corner OF a
dolly Is embroidered in wash silks In two shades
o, pink with the centre OF cream In French knots.
The stem and leaves are In greens shading from
grayish color TO a dark olive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
PUMPKIN SOrP.

For ingredients. take pumpkin. cooked down to
cupfui: butter size half egg; flour. one large
tablespoonful; milk one quart; pepper and salt TO
taste Boil steam sufficient pumpkin 10 make a
cupful when passed through sieve draining on
all superfuous water before pressing. Put the
butter in a double boiler when il is melted put in
the -four mix into smooth paste. then ada -t'e
hot milk gradually. turning continuously until the
liduid IL as thin single cream. season to taste
with pepper and salt: cover the kettle and let The
ingredients cook until the -four loses its raw taste
Three-quarters OF hour before serving add the
pumpkin and the remainder OF the milk; serve
with or without croutons.
This recipe sent by J. Creole. OF Limoges.
France is said make soup easily digested, and
nutritious therefore desirable FOR invaliis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

told how 20 make cookies that will not sicken ana
soups that will make mamma eyes open, 49,.
The engaged" girl IS well represented IN the
evening She comes direct from the snop ana
wears ring. which is carefully removed oeloro
he brewing begins and she distinguishes her-
self at once by paying close attention TO everything
that Is Zone and lit. " ,,.,
until she energies trlUmphanty with a brain fuii
OF fgures that bring the cost ~ housekeeping 70
a sinlmum She surprises her intended py eA,,
plaIninC the difference between gas ana coal
stoves and the reason shc intends 10 take UP
housekeeping instead Of boarding
OF course the poor martyr whose husoan1
wants things like mother used 10 make ATTENDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
A DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE PIE.

Line two deep piepans with rich. short crust.
saws The Woman's Home Companion Pick
with a fork 10 prevent blisterng. and bake deli
cate brown. When cold f with the following:
Four eggs one-hal, pint OF sugar. two ounces Of
good chocolate grated one quart Of milk. one-half
teaspoon,u OF vanilla. Beat The yolks well with
the sugar Jess two tablespoonfuls. add the choco-
late less one heaping tablespoonful then the milk;
heated 10 boiling and boil In double boiler until
T. tnickens When cold favor and fill In the pies.
Then beat the whites OF the eggs TO sun trotn.
and gradually add the two tablespoontuls OF sugar
"a one Of Chocolate Spread top % pies and
Rake in moderate oven until light brown. Serve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13


naIIv contribution 20 The San Francisco Times
| from the pen OF Mrs. II. A. Demlng Tho readers
will notice that each line Is a quotation from soma
| one OF the standard authors OF England and Amer
| ,ca This is the result; Of much laborious search
among the vourninous writings of thirty-eight
leading poets OF the past and present:
LIFE.
WHY all this toll for the triumphs Of an hour7
2 Lies a short summer, man mower
= Rv turns we catch the vital breath and die
. The cradle and the tomb. alas, so nigh
E To bA is better far than not 20 be,
6 though ali mans life may seem a tragedy;
p,,. Hight cares speak when mighty sriefs are
Tho bottom, Is but shallow when they coma
Your fate is the common fate O. all;
TO- Unmingled Joy 10 no man mere oelaIi' -
H. Nature to each alots his proper sphere
70 Fortune makes folly her peculiar care
II Custom does not often reason overrula
a. And throw a cruel sunshine fool.
15 Live we'll how long short permit TO heaven
L. Tbey who forgive most shall be forgiven.
T. Sin may be claspei close We cannot sec It's
IS We Intercourse where virtue has no place.
% Then keen each passion down, however dear;
20 Thou pendulum betwlxt a smile and tear !.
81 Her sensual snares let faithless pleasure lay.
p With craft and skill 10 ruin and bersy'
o Soar not too high to fall. but stoop to rise,
q We masters grow Of all that We depise'
o. o then. renounce that impious selfesteem;
g. Riches have wings. and grandeur Is q cream.
p Think not ambition wise because It's brave.
S The paths OF glory lead but TO the grave
% What is ambltion?- a glorious ns cheat heat
80 Only destructive to the brave ana great,
Il What's all the gsudy glitter Of crown?
q The way TO bliss lies not on BEDS or down
q How, long We live not years. but actions tell
"a That man lives twice who lives the first life we'll
IS. Make then. while yet may your God your
% Whom Christians worship yet not comprehend.
81. The trust that's given guard; and TO yourself be
lust.
% For i've how we can. yet die We must.
~ a singular coincidence this literary curiosity
- sa,t fo the r. :. s by two members on the
same day Miss Jennie liter ithaca. y. l., ans
Iii he given as for the readers TO search TOT
r. aT,Yors Answers should be In by MONDAY.
the 18th The poem in full with names Of me a
thirty-eight authors VIII be puDhshed curry III
March.
noor pres,dent-General Of tho T. g. g.: Please
- ,hrough your T. 8. 8. column Miss Anna
.,,o for sending me "Mursey's magazine" l
'l, an The members that can ind time would send
no. Ie,,ers 10 cheer the weary and palntnl days a.
.no,,b would be unable TO answer theIl al. LOT
~ fand IL so swollen and infiaIneI MISS a ..
Etyrn1on OF East orange, y j. sent me io, ,
e s,uiiio members make mistakes and write Miss
Ina Miller for Lima Hunter thus saAi a ."e nc
dreary! Ny sister Is employed during inc oay anu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
ONE OF BOSTOy'S CHARITIES.

Among the most benefcent OF Boston's charities
and one that she is Justly proud OF. is the South
End Diet Kitchen. Here for twen;y-one years
pure and wholesome food has been furnished 10 the
sick poor A nominal payment Of one cent is re-
quired In each case together with a ticket from
some physician or authorized agent. This beaut-
ful and useful charity has no vested fund for It's
support but depends upon the subscriptions made
yearly BY Boston men Of large heart and generous
purse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
MAPLE SUGAR CANDY.

pec,pes TO-. homemade confectionery furnished
by Carolyn o. Alden
Two cups OF maple sugar. one cup OF cream or
rich milk one pound of English walnuts chopped:
but,er the size Of a walnut Test by dropping into
cold Water. cut into SQUARES when nearly COOL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

the classes. but she Is nearly sci, assertivo
the other Quotations about mother have
made her meek but she learns. and Miss Hunting
ton IL hopeful for her future.
Miss Huntington j. the originator % the kitchen
garden syste m. and those who know her say that
she Is a model teacher OF home making
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
WORK FOR NINBLE FINGERS.

DECORATIONS FOR TRAY, A CENTRE
PIECE AND A DOLLY
One OF the accompanying designs represents 'ne
decoration, for 1 tray which can be used for
card-receiyer or a comb and brush tray. The Same
design may also be applied to chocola'e po' OF
vase.
To produce pleasing effect. the tulips shonld De
pein,ed IN different co.ors. For fine comoina-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
PUMPKIN PIES

Cut the pumpkin in crosswse, remove the
soft part with the seeds and then cut into strips.
say inch thick. and rare off the rnd just "a
thin you can. Now in as small pieces
you Ike. place in your saucepan kettle with
half 70 a cupful OF boiling water. The quantity
OF water depends OF course. the amount Of
pumpkin used. Cover tightly and let II cook In rs
own steam. When tender leave the cover off until
the water becomes absorbed. then strain and pro-
coed in the usual way. AUNT CELIA