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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
RED CROSS NEWS.

TIE following cable dispatch was received yes'ei-
day morning from Miss Clara Barton, dated san
tiago Dc Cube. July q: 49,
Relieved 5000 regularly rationed; town as
trlc:el fine genera committee. no munger peBsI"e
or confusion FL Caney and Guantanamo proVined
for No unusual sickness. maariaI fever among
troops but Yields readily not fatal; We SEM 'heN
supplies Roosevelts packages delivered received
FIVE hundred more from Mrs. Morgan ten ten's %"
Resolnte: State o. Texas left Friday NO more
CUBAN supplies needed in this province. 100 in'e
for Triton now. All well and proceeding F'"n''S'
Where is Cobb?'
Mis- Rarion's statement no more Cuban supphes
needed In this province' probably means that 'no
State % Toxas's supplies aye exhausted ana ,heiu
is sill great need In the province lhls heeu WI,
be supplied on the arrival OF the Port VICTOR VIM"
Should have arrived at this time. II Is possible
that she has landed at Guantanamo and Miss Bar
ton Is not vet aware of her arrival. The Nesse.
carried nearly as many supplies as the state OF
Texas did.
Miss Barton's dispatch Is UNDERSTOOD ny inc en-
tral Cuban Relief Committee 70 mean tha' s"o ''"'
TIE work Of relieving the hunger and distress al S"'
;laso f. Caney and Guantanamo well N manu-, "''u
only needs more supplies TO continue H. ""sn
the whole Of Santiago Province Is open inc heeu
FOR supplies will doubtless be iuuch incFeaseH ME-
Barons reference TO the Triton woua lAdica'c 'i''
the ice schooner Mary +. Morse when was to"''
by the Triton. had arrived. and that the Triton
had departed Miss Barton was cabIed "eeh "so
10 advise tho committee II the Triton "ould DC o.
assistance 20 her in the absence Of the state OF
Texas ana the failure OF the Red Cross 10 fcuoi'
her account Of being disabled. MISS Barton mas
doubtless failed to receive cable dispatches acVisns
her Of the disa bling OF the Red Cross ana hcr
return TO Key West. where she stu remains l'eo
cable dispatches ombodying this Information nave
been cent to Miss Barton since the breakdown Oh
the Red Cross The water-tanks OF the Nesse'
having given out so that she can carry only nm
TIED quantity OF water ana her ash pits upon "hicn
the whole weight Of the boiler rests. BENG corro4eo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
REPORTS OF AUXILIARIES.
DAILY WORK OF OLD AND NEW
BRANCHES DISCUSSED.
TIVE TALK or PEACE WILL NOT CAUSE RE-
TAXATION OF EFFORT TO HELP THE
sUFrrR1NG SOLDIER AND
HIS FAMILY

~. meeting Of Red Cross aux!!iaries was heIa
rcs.e-sav morning at No. 500 Broadway and tha'
e The Woman's Committee on AuXiliaries al 'he
80 ~ Mrs. Butler Duncan, No. l Ffth-aVe''
IN the afternoon - Ao.obos ne
Mrs Dana reported several new branches as
having Joined IL the work. Ihey are as UNIV"
~ & Uokendaugua. Penn. Miss Bessie H.
r~ho,,as presi1ent; 40 GO. Bridgeport. Conn MIS-
cho,los z Read. president. No. IS, Suffolk county
" Miss Bessie Clark president, No o. not ye'
f,lv organ!zoG; No O.. Otscgo County y. - Mt
" Wadweu. president; No CO, Plymouth
Church Auxiliary Worcester, Mass. arthur he'u
TAI, president; No. G.. oyster Bay, Mrs Ihohas
s Young. j.. president ana No. OS OFa'''o'D' ~
J. Mrs F. r. Bourne president
Tra fa,e champetre whicA was given by AuAii-
tow no % AZ the country place OF Clarence WHIT
man Ka,onah on saturday las! PasSSefa on ro sey
nrssfuiIv under the MANAGEMENT OF Mts. ~ a. ;;
The sum ne;ted was So - I"rt ., w, ,,,rses
fc- six months. This auNi1ary rs P.cni euqih -
10 eh'Is s,aI attractions OF the fete were the
~ Regiment Band AMI The rendering OF hee'0
ms.oaleS 2y v tlS e. the money reported e
have been received since July u - o.
makins total OF So ci - Inc ne" 49, s p
We Mrs HArrie-te :. Barnes g. - r. ga'.es !! y
ludlow Henry Lewis Morris VI, "a y..,iIi,, "
PvTje. IT, Thomas Robins. Jr., ana o. Nl'e'' va"
Tbc carbona;ing and s,erzing apparstns snd
{e S}e b-5c Ae rs; Of The outht for TIE shir
viii be supplied by The otner Kea ross AAsan, r.
Wo~1 has been received that the things sem =.
Portsmouth for he Spanish prisoners there nave
ben rseyed ana are e 5o.5 Of SIS worth Of tn,
$50 wor Of emPs rgee'e1 l,,s ron scb }9e S ha.
;ow sori n 81 collected through that letter -,
osrT0is-y 50 . Of New Rochelle. has sent 40
carments So worth OF delicacies ana N'U 10 p'
'f' was 9' sd a. re meeting Yesterday that II ths5,
m96' for the re.sf Of the Army and Navy.
"Npi while man is lelt IN a camp or n gun -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
orrry r1cTOBTA'S MrSIC LESSONS.

Ipon first attempting 10 lenrn the piano. II IL
said that Queen Victoria grew very tired OF the
drrdgcrv of the daily practice Of scales ana ex-
ercIscs md one day while nj her practising she
became 80 disguised that she Jumped up closed
tho nIano with a bang and declared that she
would never touch Il again
She was aftorward. however. persuaded 10 re-
sumo her lessons. that when twelve years old
che was nblc 70 accompany her mother In ducts
In lime tho Queen became familiar with the works
~ me masters especially Mendessohn. who paid
her a visit once at Buckingham Palace HIS
Hmm OF Praise" vas her favorite or all MIS-
works II Is ONLY Of years that Her Majesty
has given up her music and singing -,
There are sixty pianos In her various palaces. the
enes, helnp a magnificent Georgiana. made In
Hmboyna wood and kept in tho crimson drawing
room az Windsor Castle. Il has wonderfully
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
HOME COMFORTS A NECESSITY.
DEGENERACY CAME WITH FEAsTING AND
GIITTONY

Dr. Mary f. Green gives some Views on house.
hold economies as follows: The power OF the IN
dividual for good and the progress OF the people
depend largely on home comforts Ventilation was
more perfect IN tire homes Of primitive times than
now In primitive times the food was more simple.
For three hundred years the Romans lived en-
tlrely upon wheaton greats. DegeneTacy OF tho
race Only came when feasting ana guttony were
INDUCED I'm. $500, .-.
Home economies IS that science which teacses
how 10 liV. II leads 10 good architecture. WIN
special reference 70 sanitation, 10 knowlecge OF
home and personal hygiene. the scientific ana eco
nomic value OF food. and more rational, scientnc
care OF children. 4 grave reflection upon the wives
and mothers is that onehalf Of the children die Pc
fore they reach five years Shall we not remove the
stigma upon home conditions which make US
nation OF dyspe ptics and neurotcs? The future OF
civilization and the health Of the cnildren ress
largely with the home workers Lies most sacred
and important duty. maternity. is intrusted 10
uoman--this is the divine plan for the perpe'ua-
Of race"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
WORKING GIRLS CONTRIBUTIONS.

Al Mller's Place. Long Island, are two large
houses where members OF the Eew-York working
girl clubs spend their vacations Ihese houses dio
preslded over by Miss + G.. Ford and Miss +. NJ
pu.braufs Last week the girls gave an entertain
rnert for the benefit OF the Red Cross fund MISS
Cowan led them In Il garland Grill A tprlghuY
f,r~e entitleG The Carnival" translated from the
French Tor occasion by member Of the
much nerriment pr Loretz Of brooklyn, ana ms
pupils Mr. End Miss Poulson. furnished mus,
some OF which was OF Or. Lore@ o""
lion. 49, $780, II r,odoa
a check for so was sent 20 Miss Grace H. Dodge
% be forwarded to the treasurer OF inc i''o O'0''
Fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
GEOLOGICAL CAMPS.

The summer geological camp originated IN a
Cincinnati womans club. and has been devel-
o,od into an institution by the Johns Hopkins
University Experts Professors. as the case
NAV be. first select proper locality Then tents
are erected by the students, and the camp is run
on the same lines as would be in the Adron-
dacks Several OF the party take turns In attend
Ing 10 the cooking. while tho rest dig. collect
specimens sample rocks etc. When IT rains ana
the campers IRE Obliged 10 remain under smell
for tho lime is devoted TO cleaning and labelling
the specimens. comparing notes and repairing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

m square QUO
lire and firmly finished with the embroidered edg-
Ing faced and stitched The graduated frlI
hat finishes the arms eye looks very tastefu over
The dress sleeve. Aprons In this style are mace o,
ca nbric dimity. lawn or cross-oarred tnusiln tn
white while checked gingnams. figured camoHc
-, rba uhrav is serviceabie for ordinary wear
To cut this apron for a girl OF six years OF AZ
three wards OF material thirty-slx inches VICE VIII %
renuired The pattern, No l,Sii. IL cut IN s|es
,or Girls OF four six. eight and ten years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

work. and is a member Of the State Prisoners AZ.
ISOLATION She visits the prisons. and 10 friend OF
the Youngers. the famous outlaws. regularly paying
them visit every month.
Cole c. Younger edits Nhe Prison Mirror ana
IN a late number he paid the following tribute 20
his friend: Tho State Editorial Association may
We'll feel prond of it's noble LITTLE daughter who nos
bravey assumed the responsibilities OF a. news
paper career. and who. we fain believe, Is des-
tined TO inscrhc in letters Of gold upon our coun-
try's history the honored name OF Horace Greedy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
PRETTY CrSTOM N MERRIE ENGLAND.

"Haylng' parties are now the popular al fresco
entertainment among the children OF the English
gentry. When the hay on the farms connected
with the IS cut and dried. and just before
being carried the barn. invitations are sent out
N tho children OF the naghborhood VINO come At
the stated hour under the convoy or their nurses,
play for a while among the fragrant COCKS OF hay.
then ride on the overlooking loads 10 the open
barn A supper on the lawn crowns the little fete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
HOUEK WILL DO THE WORN.

In Syracuse lately the street railway company
has made a change In the administration Of Its
cleaning department placing women in charge OF
the daily renovation Of It's cars Heretofore II mas
been done by men but on trial II was touno 'ha'
the women were more efsciepL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

Tho Chau.auqua programme for to-day Is as fol-
lous: At 9.55 A. M devotional service. Or. H. J..
Wlnett: II a m. musical lecture The symphony,
/ V Flagler: 80 p. m. 9. L. c. Council; j
= m lecture. "Mr Creakle and Dr. Strong; the
Lowest and the Hughes, Ideals Of Teaching James
cline Of the Only American Art" Mrs Anna Bots
ford Coustock. = m. prayer meetings Of the
t-nwor,h League and Christian Endeavor Society
~ m band concert: p. m. readings. Mr. George
Riddle and music by Rogers's Orchestra.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Mrs Ella A. Boole. president OF New-fork state
Womnn's Christian Temperance Union. and Mrs.
Emma Bourne president OF the New-Jersey Wom-
ms Christian Temperance Union have been ap-
pointed 70 represent the National Womnn's Chris
tan Temperance Union az the meeting for the for
ms ,ior % an advisory committee from all temper
ance societies which is TO he held at Ocean Grove
today a D. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

the figure. al
though shaped
by shoulder
and u n q e y
q r m seams
only. 8 . 8
ends are p,eat-
ed and inciud-
ed IN the un-
der-a@ seam
az the waist
line. tn e n
neatly bowed
in the centre
b a c X. The
closing in cen
tre-back II by
small pearl
buttons and
b u tton-holes.
Pointed Patch
pockets are
c o n ven!ently
placed on the
front. q feat
u re I h q {
& r e a ( ] y
pleases little
girls. 7 n 0
neck Il shaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

,orv terrible accidents might be avoided IN the
,ouschold IN the way u burns and schIds II lh'
rronor precautions were taken pitcher OF 10.
uotor or cup Of hot tea placed within inc feac" ~
a child has often been the cause OF bad sra'u
ard n severe Illness resulting from the shock i'E"
nrceuards should always be placed before Open
w. and around stoves IN the nursery. ,,.A oo
Tho most dangerous burns are those "h'unt 81
d6oncsi while the most painful are nose VIII nTd
erread over the largest surface burn OF 49,,
on thr chest or stomach sometimes proves '''''''
o- ia orrans may be affected. 49,, -.
Tbc e0ect upon the BODY Is the same Dy pun ~
scaid though the former Is caused by aty ma, "
Tho iotfnr Lv moist The main point IN INC ~ 40
,1crt of such wounds Is 10 exclude INC an ~ -,
narcst POSSIBLE moment. Any vcgeiabe on Li,s
~ ia 40 euiad linsecd sweet Oily hoahlnt
o of rar in II and covering the wound NOUN
Ie ~ e<in he unbrokcn this can be accoHlpHh"'"
Nv dredging thickly with houf, =. ,o,x,,c ooual
",rta teet oppIica ton is mado by MINNIE c!Ia.
nc ~ lInseed oil and lime water THIS mixture
H. knov,n as Carron oil. and, win mn upon VIII"
-, nnmniy n ehOuld always be kept on hhhu ,o.h
crppi ca re should be used In remoVihG we soh
"a, odborine 10 burn; plenty OF OIL shouid De uscu
i Nv he matcrial around the burn should DE cut
away with tho SCISSORS. -. ahtn, da,enr &c tho
In cases Of such accidents the cnie danscr Is 'n ne
- oiven 10 the nervous system py pam oI
Srrhf II being more serious TO chi!d tnan ,o az,
tn'duit The nervous system or the FORMER De'''s
,,ore On silly affected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
FOR FRIDAY. JULY 20.


Rinse only lightly a small half-cup OF rlce' ana
cook in two quarts Of salted water vi. 'l' -
liz ,,,rst and Won have a pot OF thick starch
ecu, the tomatoes for a half-hour seasoning When
nrst put on with teaspoonful OF salt 'eVe'
saltspoonful % pepper Tablespoonful OF sneaI, u
rnedlun-sized onion sliced. three GioyFs Oh. 1, -
boVlcaf and little nutmeg fuD tHe ~, to' r".s
ytnn done through a soup straner into the Il[ ne
,.rcb ard taste 20 II the seasoning - tls
iiirr, sail or Deuper II necessary. Now add a up
az - htirned cream and serve. There should mol Do
more than generous quart Oh Inc STAY"
boiled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
SEF SPEAKS TWELVE LANGUAGES.

A Polish Countess who IS eighty-four years OF
age IS said 10 be thoroughly fin de steele In tastes.
She keeps UP with the latest movements by her
constant reading and speaks and writes twelve lam
guaces. She also plays classical MUSIC ana impro-
Vises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
branches In Syracuse have been much agitated
concerning the action Of he brewers OF that city
who sent quantity OF beer to the soldiers at Camp
Alger One Of the leading officers announced az a
rocen, meeting that she would telegraph 20 the
captain Of Company c. 81 New-York Volunteers
,ha conslcuee Of the beer demanding the return OF
The objectionable contribution or that II be emp
tied upon the ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The sailor hat is considered the most convenient
for children and is suitable for dress or everyday
wear for both girls and boys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

TIE Womcn's National War Relief Association
received from Mrs Russell Sage yesterday s4O
With she raised by the circulation OF one OF 'he
s..-'.,,,,, membership rolls OF this $ was
r.ve- IN. the following children: Mary Pelton Haz-
AID Jessie Ashley Hazard. Laura Pelton Hazard
Fatnarine Hazard. William Ayraut Hazard ~
v.,uan, Tudcn. Pel:on Hazard Henry w. Dun jr
ANGUS Dun and Frederick Nelson. The other con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

column by Miss NE. Crouch:
TRUST
tn. child leans on It's parents breast,
Leaves there iis cares. and Is at rest.
The bird sits singing by It's nest.
And tells aloud
HIS trust In God. and so IL blesf
Meath every cloud.
He hath no store. he sows no seed.
Vet sings aloud and doth not need;
Pv flowing streams or grassy mead,
He sings 10 shame
Men who forget. in fear OF need
a Fathers name.
Tho heart that trusts forever sings
And feels as light as Il had wings
4 well OF peace within Il springs,
Come good or I'll,
Whate'er to-day tomorrow, brings,
-Qsaac williams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
CONTRIBUTIONS.

Reading matter from r F. r. and A. c. Burd-
sail. booklet and child's wrapper from "A Friend
one dollar from "a Sunshine Friend TO be sent
to a famll@ in Colorado
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

still another centenarlan is 70 he found IN me
person Of Mrs Phorbe Hedges. who celebrates TO-
day the Tooth anniversary % her bir,h y SILVER
spoon having a golden bowl. viii be presented 20
ber bv the New Jersey branch Of the Daughters OF
tho American Revolution Mrs. Hedges oelhg o'o
Of the original Daughters of the order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The last lecture in tho course OF illustrated
lectures on Music Will be given ny Miss s. c. Very
this morning al the homo OF Mrs Clucas Fairfield
Conn Subject. Dawn Of a New Era
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
P q $: :; Il

White lawn dresses are not worn rs much az last
season Popeline d'ete is effective for young chill.
dren while drap dete is found 10 be durable. and
does not crumple or spot with the rain or seashore
TIE always convenient slip" for children. which
can be so readily changed. and makes the dress
appear like n fresh one can be made OF white and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

Another pretty childs ha, is the 'capeine." II
has q broad brim and low crown. and Is made
entirely OF mousselne de sole in white, scarlet Of
nacelle blue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN. ~
TISSCE-PAPER PATTERN OF G1RLD
GABRIELLE APRON. NO. 73ii FOR
COUPON AND u CENTS

Plain rainsook is used for this dainty apron.
which may be worn at school or al play 70 cover up
an old or afford protection to new dress. narrow
edging OF embroidery neck and sleeves is the siw-
pie and only decoration required. The apron Is cut
In ..Gahr. Gle, s,yle conforming with the lines OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
AcpARAGUS PATTIES.

rh,a dnintv entree is prepared by boiling ior '"ch-
ty-ave minutes. or until tcnaef' pu"on "a
- '' 80 had the hard parts trimmed on.
s.,,,,,e the pattie cases. bread boxes. arc pre-
narcd by cutting slices at least two inches 'hck
from G. long French loaf. trimming them so ma
each alice may be square and crustless' following
ont the centre and placing them 70 PROV"
~ ~ ,rcdcrate oven after they nave beeh pIu
~ I'm "a Win melted butter The asparagus De ,9
vs,lod lender and carefully drained II u stoUu 49,
b0Iifu ~ sarce is prepared Into double boiieI
four eggs lightly beaten ogS,httT n ,bicen Then
tle MIA curdlinc IL should be at once rei0'e 80
from tho ire While hot ADD a taDlheSpo Gash ~
tt i" generous pinch OF salt ana ansn -, VI
Duoonor Throw the sauce over the hspniasus UPS
pa ali the patties. Serve at once
~ To make seamoss blanc mango use one
.ti.snoonful OF the prepared seamoss to one quart
- Iii. stir In slowly while the milk IS hea'.nsI
oI ddIng one cup Of sugar. Pour into moui'' A"N
a crsa cold with whipped cream
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
sr-NStIrNr DISTRIBUTED

Reading matter to Harry Stube and M. Il
Crouch: silk pieces TO Libbie Como and Mrs' Maoe
Eggleston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

Professor Richmond Mayo-Smith will deliver an
address before the phllanthropc class the Chart
tics building this morning. beginning AZ o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The item In the Mount Vernon news puo'Ishe"
in Yesterdays Tribune that read the VIE Oh inc
Pow Dr 4 ] Chapin" should have read the kew
Or Augusta j. Chaplin" DR.. Chapn Is Chtyer fSa
list minister and OF the FIRST women III ''o
United states 20 receive the title or y. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The sailor suit for boys IS still the favortte. the
f,u knee trousers fastened at the knee with q
band and buckle. A hat 20 match completes the
boys costume.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

The woman's Patriotic Relief Association Will
meet this morning at 1890 o'clock az the Manhat-
IAN Hotel Forty-second-st and Madison-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28

At tho home O, Mrs Whitelaw Reid. No Sl Madi-
son-avc meeting Of the Red Cross Society for the
Maintenance OF Trained Nurses will be held at II
O'Clock this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-28
Red at night.
Sailors delight"

while when T. comes down II signifies more rain;
should It chance shower while the sun shines
it will rain again before the day is over. II 1t
storms on tho first Sunday OF the month. 1t Will
rain on all the other Sundays during that month.
The last Friday of each month IS thought 10 he an
index Of the weather for the coming one. that Is;
# II rains that special day the next month VIII
he rainy and II the day be fair. then look TOT
Some people think that the twelve days imm ne
diatey following Christmas denote the weather for
the coming twelve months. one day for a month,
and many old people chronicle the state OF the
weather DAYS. II II Is follO"ed
out during the year. Another idea about thus
foretelling the storms is that the DAY OF me me
month the first snow appears indicates the num-
Der OF snowstorms the winter will bring. 49,
davs." # viii rain on each OF the thirty-nlne and
in like manner # Il be warm on the hrst dog Gay
Another queer notion is that Fridays weather
shows what may be expected on the Following
9 o5 I 2 but on fF Fay be- cer
then sgnday Will be me- as vel sars -oc,rd,rr the
weather depends upon tho animal king9q COON fop
their source For insiance: SIX weeks rom , rne
ing OF tho locust means hot weather. and IN the
same manner II has come 70 mean that storm
caIls More wet more wet The cuckoo and the
treotoad each foretells storm. II the cat or dog
Az low rain will come soon when they fly high,
clear weather When the snOwfakes are small a
snow viii soon be over Flies bite Just before
rain: and If the clouds gradually grow greater in
size. then rain VIII come S''n HlS tHaN ''''
! in the night Will be followed by others.
Another quaint notion IS that II the ice on the
trees melts and runs of the rain will come next.
while II m. wind cracks off the ice the next storm
will be Of snow
II is also said that when the wind whrls the
/ dust around from LETT 70 right then IS IN" time
| n look ont for rain. When tho clouds and sun
| appear alternately that is the sky seems 70 open
| ana shut" rain may be expected. for that Is a
sure sign Of wet"
When the leaves OF the poplar tree turn up their
under Sides it will rain. and when in the morn
| ing ono -ees tho tiny mounds OF drt which have
been turned up by the ants he may he sure OF 4
| fair dav II the rooster ut night he Will
got up with n We. head" and II water boils ava"
fast In the kettle. then II will soon rain. Three
focey mornings will surely be followed by rain
/ storm.
These are few NJ the many ways the weather
! wise have Of forecasting the coming days; some
times Il all comes true and again IL fails for ms
a saving clause the old people say that all signs
! fail IN dry weather"