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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
KITCHEN AT WINDSOR CASTLE.
Hundred and Thirteen Thousand
Persons Fed Dinner

Hundred and Thirteen Thousand
Persons Fed at Dinner.
The last of the works of the much
maligned George ". to be mentioned
here is the enlarged and improved roy
al kitchen at Windsor castle, says Pail
Mall Magazine. 1t stands-perhaps
the largest single kitchen in the world
ON ground where royal kitchens have
stood from time ,mmemorial. George
~. it was who in 1928 gave it its lofty
roof and top-light ventiators, it's
splendid clock let into the stone walls,
and it's generally medieval appearance.
At either end of the kitchen is fixed
an immense and venerable smokejack,
whose origin is lost in the mists of an
tiqrity. One of these annually has the
honor of roasting her majestys baron
of beef. The hot-plate table in the
center of the kitchen measures no less
than IA by feet The batterie de
cuisine in it's brilliant array Of gilt
tering copper, is large enough to cheer
the hearts of small army of gour-
mands, and to show it's office is no
sinecure one may mention that it has
to make an annual visit to the manu-
facturer for restoration and repair.
Lady Bloomfield says of this kitchen
in 1912: THE fire was more like
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS burning fiery fur
mace than anything else l can think
of; and though there is now no COM
pany at Windsor, there were at least
roasting. Charles Murray, controller
Of the house, told me that last year
they fed at dinner hundred and thir-
teen thousand persons"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
"EyEsCused,"

A teacher in Boston suburban pub
lie school received the following eggs
cuss" from the mother of a boy who
had failed to be present on certain
day: Dear Teacher-Please eggscuse
Andrew James for not having went to
school yesterday. He started all right,
but him and another boy stopped for a
little swim in the river, and dog
came along and carried OF Andrew
James pants and shirt and he had to
stay in the water until the other boy
come home and got more pants and
shirts for him, and then it was too
late. Under the circumstances you
could not expect him to be there, so
kindly eggscuse."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
pEL,cAns IN THE BIG MUDDY.
Great Colony Of the Birds on an Island
in tho Missouri River.

In tho Missouri River.
From the st. Louis Republic: Pell->
can bend, in the Missouri river, near
St. Charles, Mo-, is the scene Of a
great annual gathering OF pelfcans.
There is a big fiat bar In the river
there which has endured far beyond
the usual span Of bars existence in
the treacherous, shifting current of
the Missouri. This bar Ia the semi
annual stopping place Of vast flocks
of pelicans that migrate from south to
north in the spring and from north to
south in the fall. Persons who have
observed their habits claim that they
invariably arrive at Pelican bend on
September 4, and remain until cold
weather sends them south, The peli-
can is not an attractive bird. He Of
tends both the eye and the nose, But
he is commercially regular In his hab-
its. The parent birds catch fish and
after eating their fill deposit the others
in their pouches under their bills and
carry them to their young. These
pouches will hold from three to eight
pounds of fish. They are elastic, and
when distended to their utmost nearly
touch the ground. When empty the
pouch lies closed up under the big
bill and is merely a mass of wrinkles,
1t is this pouch that gives the pelican
his characteristic and disagreeable
odor, caused by particles Of decaying
fish. The pelicans legs are short and
strong, and it's feet have large webs,
1t Is not fast swimmer nor a rapid
flyer, but it is practically tireless IN
both air and water. On land 1t Is
awkward and unwieldy. Its feathers
are pure white except for fluffy tuft
of brown plumage that is seen on the
top of the head for about six weeks in
the early autumn. This tuft disap-
pears in August and leaves a plmply
bald pate that is not pleasant to view.
At first the skin is red, then pink, then
a straw color. BY November l the skin
on the head hardens into horny
crest, which grows as the winter pro-
crosses until by the time the bird ar
rives at it's breeding place in the
northwest it is SD prominent that 1t is
called the ''centerboard" because of its
resemblance to the centerboard Of
sallboat. When properly cured, the
pelican skins and piumage are largely
used in women's garments and hats.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

now at greatly reduced prices" The
prettiest and most popular Of the selec-
ton are those in white and silver, and
when they are taken in connection
with dressing gown Of cream French
flannel, with a silver girdle they are
positively bewitching. Another very
stylish pair of these slippers was made
OF heavy gismonda pink satin-a very
pale rose-embroidered with cowslips
in raised design The flowers had deep
yellow centers capped with the tiniest
speck Of vermilion. The effect was
very pretty indeed. Women who de-
light in fancy work can decorate their
own bedroom slippers. having previous
ly purchased a pair made of plain sat
in. These elegant bits of footwear also
make delightful and appropriate pres
ents
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

boldly declared that my own convic-
lions warned me that this fellow IS
Samuel Cripps, the forger. what wonid
you have said? Why, you would prob
ably have answered that it was far
more likely that myself was the re-
nowned Samuel Grips. The truth is,
had seen this fellow Falkland
abroad, and something about his APP
pearance-I do not know what it was
told me that he was the very man who
had been connected with tremendous
forgery in New York, and who. only
a few days afterward, discovered, had,
forged my name to the amount Of
$4,000 pounds. 1t was q most curious
AFFAIR altogether. How he had gained
learned that the amount of money was
lying idle In the bank, remains to this
day mystery. And, though felt
certain that this fellow, who had SO
attracted my notice at Monte Carlo,
was the same man who had forged my
name, there was unfortunately not the
slightest evidence really against him.
The moment, however, that saw him
here on the night Of my arrival rec
ognized him at glance, even though
he had disguised himself most effec-
tually by shaving OF his mustache and
dyeing his hair two or three shades
lighter. had really come with the in
tention Of staying only one night in
order to look at some property which
had been left me by an uncle; but the
Instant saw that man resolved.
whatever happened, to remain until
doomsday, II necessary, in the hopes
OF finding out what grounds had for
my suspicious. At the Same time
saw yon. here the major gave one
swift glance at the slight form beside
him and It struck me that. ii this
fellow Falkland were the man sus-
5ected him to be. he had most prob
|1bly chosen either You or Lady How
Tor his next victim, and ! imme-
01ely realized how helpless you
IS Ia the hands OF such q vii
w have put q stop to his games
though, 4, he proceeded. after
IS y "a fary pause. Falkland no,
3nta9 ines that he will be able to
e III 6Sc9bo with perfect safety
S5S b 4 III IVES NJ his destination.
"a III cpnsci ons That pair
EsI 81 ~ that
~ ~ 81 N M Tor With
n q 4 y losri ga ~;
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
HAPPIER XIV.-(Continued.)


= was not until the gig had been
aght round from the stables, not
I'll the major had helped Evelyn UP
the front seat and taken his place
by her side and they had actually
started on their home ward drive, that
a single word was spoken regarding
the subject which was uppermost in
both their minds.
well, we are off at last" observed
the major, with twirl Of his some
what dilapidated whip; "and now we
shall have to entreat this old mare to
put her best foot forward, or Lady
Howard will be in Mysteries If Mrs.
Courtenay returns from the theater
without her CHARGE
Of" A look of horror came into
Evelyn's face. ooh, but we must get
back before that What would Aunt
Lydia think? But IL can scarcely be-
Heve even now that that letter was
not from her. Are you certain YOU
have not been mistaken? 1t was so
exactly like her writing"
Miss Luttrell, l assure you there ia
not shadow of doubt; for. besides
knowing for fact that Lady Howard
was at the Royal George at ten min
utes to nine, found an envelope di-
rected to you which you had. evidently
dropped at the station, and it was as
clearly forgery of your aunt's writ
Ing as that check was of your own last
night; and in both cases saw at a
glance that it wasA Falkland's hand
work"
But II cannot understand. 7 was
never SO puzzled in my life!" EVELYN
shook her head and gazed blankly be-
fore her at the thick shroud OF mist
rising slowly from the surrounding
fields. Can it be possible that Mr.,
Falkland is really that fearful man
whom the authorities have been trying
to find? Have you known all this
time and never told us?"
II had my suspicious, certainly" he
confessed, with a half smile; "but
then, that Is just it--they were only
suspicious. If had come to you and
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

as to allow one of his confederates to
cash that check of yours whilst he was
actually living under the same roof
with YOU
Yes, but II it had not been for you,
who would have found him out?" OBJ
served Evelyn, suddenly raising her
eyes to his with sense of the deepest
gratitude. Il cannot think how YOU
managed. You seem to have had so
little to go upon-only a piece of blot
ting paper and some of his writing
at least'---dubiously- IS what
you said, was it not?"
"Yes-cannot you believe it?" laugh
ing. But really it is quite true; it
was your signature-the forgery of it,
at least-that found blotted on
sheet of blotting paper. Somehow my
suspicious were aroused at once.
was sure you never wrote in the public
room; but then there was no reason
that some person in the hotel or Falk-
land himself, might not have had oc-
oaslon to write your name with no
criminal intent whatever It was.
therefore, with the object of arriving
at some more definite conclusion that
/ had to make an excuse for asking
you to give me your signature; and
the only way out of my difficulty which
/ could think of was"-and here, a
quizzical CLEAN of amusement came
into the majors eyes-"by that birth
day-book."
Yes, ,ndeedthat horrible birth
day-book!" Evelyn stopped short and
regarded him as if words absolutely
failed her.
All, Miss Luttrell, you will forgive
me! You are not very angry with me,
/ hope?"
The major suddenly put his whip
aside, and, leaving the old gray mare
to her own devices, bent forward, anx-
iously surveying the flushed, pretty
face at his side.
Well, mol am not exactly angry.
Considering that that wonderful book
had 30 much to do with the discovery
Of the forgery. It, would perhaps be
rather unreasonable II I.were. At the
same time. she added, wrinkling up
her forehead into perplexed little
frown. though It might have been
quite necessary for you to start q
birthday-book for the occasion, i hard
II think that there was any real need
for you to have invented. the endless
stcries that you did. believe you
thoroughly enjoyed taking me a! -
Well. at any rate, 4 spoke the truth
when \ told you that not another per-
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

For a delicate child or an invalid
there is simple preparation of meat
which contains a great quantity OF
nour1shment and yet is most easily di.
gested. A half pound of round steak
is laid on the board and scraped in the
way OF the grain with a strong silver
spoon. The pulp readily comes of
from the white stringy muscles, and in
few moments enough has been Sc
cured for two cakes. These are sailed
and laid for an instant in a very hot.
deep frying pan. They cook at once
and are most appetizing, and can be
digested by the weakest stomach.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
One-sideti women.

The woman who gives her entire at
tention to any one pursuit does so at
the risk of spiritual loss to herself: no
matter il 1t is homemaking, housekeep-
ing, care OF children, business. self
cultivation In any form, religion; her
relations with life in general are
thrown out Of the normal, and her
power is weakened. Too great devel-
opment In any direction. to the exclu-
sion Of everything else, makes one
sided character, usually unlovely and
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Did You Know Thlsc

Here are some facts the average
housewife is unacquainted with: Flour
should not be kept in storeroom or
pantry where there is cooked food, as
1t really absorbs odors. Ignorance OF
this fact accounts for poor bread often
er than an inferior quality Of -four.
Articles OF food that are made OF gel
atine or OF milk should always be kept
covered. as both milk and gelatine are
literal scavengers Of the air. and abb
sorb not only odors. but germs. Neither
cheese, cabbage, fish nor baked beans
should ever be put into the refrigera-
tor. They all have an odor Of which 1t
is difficult to rid the refrigerator, and
they also flavor the food. Butter
should be kept In tightly closed jar.
II any Is left over on plate 1t should
be covered. \.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Love and Death.


TWO. from the Heights of Quiet,
Come, one day. to men:
Two. Love and Death, come hither.
Come once. and not again.
I turned, looked every whittier,
Nothing could l see;
But as the High God liveth,
One came from Him to me.
She came with touch and odor
Or summer breath,
came as shall come the other
The second angel. Death.
Swiftly my soul unfolded:
Flashed. and reached awide;
1t drank the pouring glory
OF Heavens Summertide.
I reckon not the seasons,
The years that fall and flow:
Life filled her cup and spilled 1t.
That hour long, long ago.
Since. none has met me seeking
Up and down the ways;
Love comes no more forever
In all the coming days:
And. surely, he shall find me,
Whether l rest or roam.
The other-kindly angel
Come to take me home.
-Harper's Magazine.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Rox., n o..

The queen Of Portugal having begun
the study Of medicine as "hobby.n
has taken her degree of NJ. D., and is
now the chief physician Of her CON
sort, herself and her children.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Practical Sentiment.

She is very fond OF flowers"
'She doesn't look bit sentimental
She weighs all Of $50. doesn't she?"
A little more. l think. But know
a 3e0-pound woman onae who went In.
to rhapsodies over sunrises."
"Indeed?"
Eyes. She knew It would soon be
time for breakfast. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
rs Chioaeo.

II Ella Fred says that II he had the
world he would gladly lay 1t at my
feet. Stella II would be real nice II
you had something to rest your feet
Dn.-New. York World.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

unlovlng. An all-round experience in
llfe begets love and sympathy for 9TH
ers, and is the very best teacher W.
can have.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
$50

This Paris gown is built Of pale
shade of drab satin cloth. The blouse
mile, forming large plaid. The left
side of the blouse bodice and the skirt
boasts touch of fur entirely novel in
effect. This broad band Of sable is
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Dreamed Chicken

Two cups cold chicken cut into small
pieces, one cup of chicken stock, one
cup of milk or cream, two tablespoon
fuls of butter, one heaping tablespoon
full of -four, salt and pepper. Cook the
butter and flour together in the chafine
dish. Add the stock and milk, and
stir until smooth. Put in the chicken,
salt and pepper and cook three min.
utes longer
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Quail a la Cha fling Dish.

Two plump quails, two tablespoon
fuls Of butter, one gill highly seasoned
broth, one gill port or claret, one tea
sconful onion vinegar, celery, salt
white pepper, one tablespoonful mush-
room catchup. Cut the birds open
down the back. Put the butter into
the chatting dish and heat until it be-
gins to brown. Then put in the birds
cover and cook five minutes, turn and
cook five minutes longer. When nice
ly Drowned on both sides add the
broth, port or claret, catchup and vim
egar; season with the celery, salt and
pepper, and serve.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND hATRONS.

Cruelty to Daughtcrs-An Unkindness
to Guard Them Too jealousy from
Household Drudgery - Why She Is
Populnr-Our Cooking School
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08


broderedrwhte O buebr
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
Lobster a la Nowberr.

Meat of boiled lobster cut into
large dice, good-sized lump Of butter,
one gill of sherry, one pint of cream,
yolks of two eggs, glass Of sauterne.
Put the lobster in the chatting dish
with a good-sized lump of butter and
stir gently until the butter is melted
and the lobster heated through. Mix
the sherry with the cream and yolks Of
eggs, first blending the latter with
enough cream to make them as thick
as a mayonnaise. Pour the mixture in.
to the dish, over the lobster. Let It
simmer moment. then pour the sau.
terne over the whole and serve hot.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08

where Apptes Grow wild.
' The apple grows wild In the Sand
.wich- islands.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-08
OUR COOKING SCHOOL
Chatting Dish Recipes.

With the advance OF cold weather
the fad for chatting dish suppers is
more popular than ever. Almost ev.
cry bride of this fall has had chatting
dish among her wedding presents. She
can experiment to her hearts content
using the following recipes:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-29
BEEF BOARD AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, March 29.-The army beef
Inquiry board examined a number OK
witnesses at it's forenoon session yes:er-
day. but devoted the afternoon TO execu-
tive business. The two principal Wit
nesses We're Captain Davis Of the COM
missary generals office and Mr.. Morris.
senior member of the Chicago firm Of
Morris a. Co., beef Gamers. Captain
Davis is the author Of the time-limit
clause in the contract with Swift es Co.
and his Interpretation OF the clause diff
fered somewhat from that Of General
Eagan. arousing some interest on this
account Mr. Morris stated that his firm
had sold directly compare tivsiy little
canned beef to the government. bdt that
considerable of il had been sold first to
another house and by II sold 10 the army
Three witnesses from Florida testified
as TO the quality OF the beef supplied the
troopsat Lakeland all declaring II TO be
good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-29
oXLEY ON WITNESS STAND.
Consulted Other Doctors Previous TO
Dealing With Mrs. Guilford.

Bridgeport, Conn, March 29.-Harry
Oxley. the young man whom. IL is al
legged. was responsible for the condition
OF Emma Gill. which caused her to re-
sort 10 the operation which ended fatally,
was the leading witness yesterday in the
noted Guilford trial.
In his direct testimony, Oxley told OF
his connection with the crime: OF his
relations with Emma Gill; how he ac-
companied her 10 Nancy Guilford's 5
house, and of the arrangements made
with the latter 10 take charge of the
case. and the financial consideration
agreed upon. The defense sprung a
sensation. however. in the cross-ex-
animation. when Oxley admitted that he
had several times consulted New
Haven doctor before he had accompanied
Miss Gill to Bridgeport. and that like
wise he had entered into arrangements
with physician in Waterbury. and had
accompanied Miss Gill 10 the physicians
Office on different occasions. The pos
sible connection of other doctors with
the case created a marked impression.
The report which had spread abroad
that Oxley, who is now under indictment
for completely in causing the death of
Emma Gil. had turned states evidence
and would be put on the stand yesterday,
caused the largest attendance since the
day the trial opened. The witness was
very nervous when he went on the stand
and his voice was so low and trembling
that it was impossible TO hear him in the
rear of the cort, and every minute or two
the court was obliged to remind him 10
speak louder At length. Attorney
De Forrest. for the defense, moved to
have the evidence stricken, out. as the
jury were unable 10 hear IL. Oxley was
then ordered to stand while testifying.
which enabled the jury to hear him bet
ter. He did not stand the ordeal very
well.
DIR. Jefferys. the noted bacteriologist
OF New York city. was the principal
witness of the morning. and his testi-
mony cor.oborated other medical ex-
perts introduced by the state to show
that Emma Gill died from the effects of
blood poisoning, caused by illegal treat
rnent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-29
NASH'S STEALINGS.

Worcester Mass, March 29.-The
bondsmen Of Horace NJ. Nash, the post
master at Lancaster, whom postofiice
inspectors found short in his accounts,
have scheduled their report and for
warded a check to the postoffice depart
ment. making good the deficiency. The
report shows deliberate appropriations
by Postmaster Nash cover long period.
Instances are cited where Postmaster
Mash has paid his private bills in post
age stamps. and in one case at least with
government stamped envelopes. The
report further states that Postmaster
Nash was on the verge OF arrest on a
former occasion FOR deficit in his ac-
counts. Nash is town clerk of Lam
caster and is also a library trustee. He
Will be asked 10 resign from these town
Offices. The feeling in Lancaster is TO
ask the postoffice department to prose-
cute the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-29
NEW REAR ADMIRALS.

All Those Recently Advanced Favorably
Acted Upon by Board Of Promotion.
Washington, March 29.-The naval
board of promotion. consisting of Rear
Admirals McNair. Howell and Howison.
completed its work yesterday. and sub
mitted it's report The board was con-
vened TO determine the qualifications Of
those officers recently advanced to the
rank of rear admiral. under the terms
of the naval personnel bill. The re-
port passed fsvorably on all the officers
appointed, SO that all question Of their
advancement is removed. The list is
as follows Rear Admirals Remey,
Farquhar. Watson. Robson. Schley,
Casey, Sampson. Cromwell, Philip. Hig-
ginson. Picking. Rodgers. Kempn.
Sumner. In addition TO this favora BILE
action was taken on Captain Day. whose
formal promotion 10 the rank OF rear
admiral by appointment by the presi-
dent has not yet been made. The re-
tirement yesterday OF Roar Admiral
Robson caused a Vacancy which makes
Captain Day rear admiral
The ROM. f''~ Nonrd iP now 10 be