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New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

yellowed old engravings and delicate aquarees are
TO be found side by side; that fresh engravnss are
toned down by gray mats, and that plaster pass-
reefs ''nterjected'' to speak, between ns-
ures and landscapes. In other words, he viii see
that certain relevancy of thought appears IN tne
apparently haphazard arrangement. The more oe.
icate tones are kept together, that they may NOT
be made to seem weak by stronger color and the
soft ivory tints of the plaster help to harmonlze
the various color schemes.
1t Is noticeable that few gilt frames are en-
ployed. and when they used they are as simple
as possible. The black and whites are framed,
generally in mere edges OF ebonzed wood, and
many or the water colors have narrow frames OF
oak or gilt beading.
In the same room is clever adaptation of plain
book shelves and an ordinary kitchen table into
OF the smallest. without leaves, is stained dull
black. The bookcase which is low and broad. is
stained the same lustreless tone, and Is mounted
the table, whose top is covered with dull green
leather. On each side OF the bookcase is screwed
swinging candlestck OF brass. and the top shelf Is
given up to a Barge lion and bits of odd
pottery. A pretty writing tablet, bronze inkstand
and other antique desk fittings on the table oner
facilities for writing a hasty note.
Another original idea in the room is the arrange
ment of the overmantel, which is "Phflistne OF the
machine-nade Carving" The entire mirror is
concealed + a panel OF wood, with a cleverly ex-
ecuted Ian ape in burnt poker work. The soft
browns o. the wood and its frame serve TO tone
down the 1vid cherry stain Of the mantel In a
wonderful degree. Below the mantel and above
the fireplace is hung frieze of Della Robbia chill
dren that almost completely covers the wood, and
this. with the burnt wood panel above reduces the
glaring woodwork to its least offensive possibilities
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

Of piano playing? Execution would lose all the
ease OF economy and abandon. however in
spired. would conceal the inaccuracies and inele-
gancies Of uneducated technique.
The economic harmonious of the body for
whatever purpose. IS equally important technique
quite as well worth learning, no more Manageable
by wise methods OF training. and equally injura-
bic by bad teaching neglect No mechanism is
so conspicuous distracting and disordering
that which moves inharmoniously, unsurely OF
uncontrolledly The body moving in right scientific
order and rhythm OF motion so naturally controls
its motion that very soon most good motion be-
comes instructive, a second nature. say.
"One of Americas greatest surgeons was recently
heard to say that modern women are never allowed
old. This statement seems more extreme than II
really is. So soon as child begins 10 walk
about its shoes made sitter and higher around
the ankles Thus it's weight is thrown back and
the habits of walking on the heels and throwing
forward the hips are begun From this time
shoes never wide enough and flexible enough
across the ball OF the foot nor free enough over
10 suit the fashionable shoe OF the day. The
wrong carrying OF the weight OF the body makes
Ills that patched up by palliative measures OF
various kinds, but almost never radically at
tackled by Fighting the body's most important rea-
ton to its base OF support; popular fallacy is
much easier TO follow than radical remedy at least
for the tradesman And by the time that the
physiological and personal harmony is well under
way.
''The physical foundation of life cannot be dis
ordered without making discord throughout all the
thought and feeling OF that life. And the hve-year-
old children that strive and rage or nope and sulk
expressing in every harsh or whining tone, In
every rude or weak motion and attitude, the un-
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han hers


than others.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF PLAYS
The children always good when they fear
that the displeasure Of the teacher will debar them
from playing their parts One youngster, who had
been warned on the final night to sit quietly and
not ask questions, discovered sitting still as
face When asked what was the matter he merely
whispered, There's a pin sticking in my stom-
ach." The pin was fairly up to its head, but with
the principles of Casabianca the child was ASK
ing no questions, lest he should forfeit his right
enter the realm of delight.
When arrayed in their gowns, wigs and paint no
nOuu sHeRect t5Ldt ne Doys were duSut puI
the demurest OF maidens. That is IL would not be
suspected from the audience; behind the scenes
has different view OF the matter. One guest re-
fused TO believe that the boys really boys,
he was taken to the gymnasium, where the chorus
had been turneo loose to wait for the curtain call
Every girl was found uisporting himself the
made sufficient to convince without the aid of
discovered trousers and muddy boots. The old man
amount of labor necessary to make the youngsters
well bred young ladies" even for short hour.
The last and most successful opera given by the
club Dick Wilmington in which the per-
formers all under thirteen, with chorus
averaging. among those who played girls, less than
ten years The Iordly London merchant, his sweet
the cook, the gallant captain and finally the
redoubtable Richard himself. including the cat
Side audience. The children hummed :he music
for a year. and have topped only because
they in the thick of preparing for another opera
which is said OutShine anything yet attempted.
From educational standpoint nothing is more
beneficial than the giving of plays, said teacher.
"A thousand little tricks of refinement in move
offence, and in such fashion that they are not
quickly forgotten. The atmosphere of beauty and
boy Of good heart and head only hint needs to be
given; he can be trusted TO do the rest
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drawers portion. which are buttoned together rns
waist portion closes at the with buttons
and buttonholes and extends below the waist line
being Included in the underarm seams and forming
triangular underlap at each side as indicated IN
the small drawing This arrangement prevents
the waist rolling I'd and provides a strong under
lay without additional labor. and means both com
fort and warmth The drawers portion is scanned
at the centre and opened at the sides where II IA
finished with underlaps and is buttOned into place
The sleeves are two-seamed and IN coat style m.
gathers at the arms eyes being stitched fat onto
the under side.
To cut these night drawers FOR a child ssx
years of three and one-half yards OF u1afa-Ss1
wide. will be required. - 4's
The pattern No. 3s7s Is cut In sizes FOR chiIsr.,
two. four. six and eight years OF age ~
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

That room is an excellent example OF the triumph
OF art over the theories of art 1t has everything
II ought not have in the way of combination. yet
with a result so delightful that one would not have
anything changed removed.
The first impression that a visitor receives Is
that he has entered an artists studio. so full Of
the true atmosphere" is f. Then he observes
that every canon of good taste in arrangement is
transgressed. and wonders why the result is so
delightful Then. If he is OF analytic mind, he
looks for the reason. He viii note that when oils
and watercolors placed in juxtaposition both
strong in color and vigorous in treatment; that
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That the little chat household topics did not
amiss was proved by letters since received
asking for similar hints regarding the arrangement
OF pictures of various kinds. One reads that oils
and watercolors should not be hung in the same
room, should black and white be hung with
color But when has not enough of any par
ticular kind for a what is TO do?
Example is the most forcibe teaching, perhaps
a description OF a highly artistic room in a pretty
apartment may be the best form of suggestion.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
NIGHT DRAWERS NO. s.S7s. FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS

The attractive design shown be made from
heavy light material. circumstances de-
nand. In Scotch or outing flannel it is adapted TO
cold weather wear: in muslin to warmer nights
1t be made with feet, in the drawing. or
cut on at the ankles, shown IN the outline.
The fronts cut in piece from the shoul-
ders the feet. but the back includes waist and
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
REMOVAL OF III. DOCTORS.

Downtown patrons of H. Doctors the ladies'
tailor will be glad TO know that he has removed
No. 62 West Twenty second-st.. near Sixth-ave.,
where he will give his customers the benefit OF
personal attention to all orders as heretofore Mr.
Doctors hopes to see his uptown patrons also his
new establishment Is In the heart Of the shopping
district
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natural wrong that is being done their helpless.
needy little lives. II children given chiefly
Ideal physical training until they ten years
Old the ease and right adjustment of their acquire
ments during the next ten years would bring them
to maturity OF body mind and spirit well poised
within themselves and upon the earth, well poised
IN all relations with the world in aspiration and
In happiness
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
THE MAGNETIC BATH AS A CURE.

Modern science is constantly extending its knowl-
edge OF the uses Of electricity. DR.. V. NoeIs Eec-
tro-Thermal Balneum. No. Al West Thirty-third-st
employs in varied forms and Is steadily increas-
ing in popularity remedy for all nearly all
diseases. The mode of application Is bathx
which send magnetc vibrations through the body.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

the darkness while her lifeblood-which We call
sap-oozed out and stained the pages OF the book
Ohi how she lOnged now for the sunlit meadow
anf' her sister flowers, the sweet grasses and the
running brook; but II too late She had for
saken them all OF her free will, and even the
fairies could not help her And then the little
flower gave sigh and died.
Yes, this the fairies told me. and / thought TO
myself when heard the story that even the little
flower had not died in vain, IL 1t had perchance
taught lesson, too. G. +. FARROW.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
ENIGMA.

ENIGMA.
Ny first is worn by majesty.
Also by peasant maid;
NY second is of lowly birth
And loves the cooling shade.
Henry OF France, with patron hand,
Furnished the means rare,
And brought my whole from foreign land,
And gathered me with care.
For centuries I've lived abroad.
And commerce loves well,
Yet l prefer my native land,
Where all my race do dwell
What am I?
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

The boy girl who sends the first correct sou-
tion will receive a holiday book from the Chill
dren's Corner. The contest will close January
4, 1901.
Beheaded Words.-I am mineral; behead me
and I am slow, behead me again and the
past tense of a verb. curtafl and L prepo-
Sition.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES.

NV lonely chamber next the sea
Is full Of many flower, set free
By summers earliest duty;
Dear friends upon the garden walk
Might stop amid their fondest talk
To pull the least in beauty.
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Jumbled Names of Flowers.

Chrysanthemums-
PelargopIum.
Phlox.
Geranigr1.
Mignonette.
Louise T. woeltge sent in correct answers to the
last three puzzles
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BoGIE PICTURES.

Three blind sprites; see how they run,
They all ran after the bogie's wife;
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PUZZLES.

What familiar quotation from Shakespeare is
expressed in the following puzzle word?
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

Beheaded Words.
Wheat, Heat, Eat. At
Hidden Proverb.
more haste, less speed"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-23
FUR GARMENTS
Office of General Employment,

Wild engages only the best servants giving ne
personal attention investigating references Houses
opened and put IN order spring and autumn
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31

Visitors to the Paris exposition are
kicking about the extortionate prices.
and, apparently there is ample provocu-
ton for the kicks. One writer saws that
il YOU want to be real reckless and OK
travagant, pay for a book or an ice or
coffee at one of the cafes commanding
a view Of the crowd. Thus YOU will Sc
cure an elevated seat. something to as
suage the inevitable Exposition thrist,'
and table for your elbows, all for from
4 to 20 cents. While you are yet green
YOU will doubtless order lemonade. 1t
won't take you long to find out that it is
the most expensive consommat ton YOU
can hit upon. In Paris lemonade costs
more than champagne does. In spite Of
this Encouragement of temperance we
took table-sayS one Of the corresponds
ents-and some lemonade on the terrace
Of the Woman's building the other after
noon. The lemonade was like the sex
to which the building is devoted. 1t was
weak, but expensive. II anyone would
like the recipe, here it is: First catch
your lemon. This you can do anywhere
at any time for cents. Put the juice Of
one lemon IN two glasses, add Il large
spoonful Of cracked ice and small
spoonful Of sugar. Fill the glasses with
water. Wipe off the Straws which the
last customers left in their glasses and
add them to the new order Serve and
collect 10 cents, plus tip of four. For
ty cents for a glass of lemonade is Ger
tainly liberal. Let us hope that it will
~ m1f.|t tn ~,
Buffalo next Summer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31
SPAERQWS KILL A CAT.
Marauding Feline Attacks Nest in
Ivy and is Picked to DEATH

SEINE ATTACKS Nest
Ivy and is Picked to Death.
\ full-grown Maltese cat was literally
p><'kcd to death by a flock of sparrows
ut Newport. r. I. The ivy which climbs
the north wall of the United Congrega-
1ional churcn long furnished u snug re-
treat for countless Sparrows that build
their nests there, and the thickness of
the leaves hides the places where the
birds build their nests. This particular
cat. however. had been watching the
birds disappear among the leaves and its
instinct taught it tina: there must De ii
nest Of little ones.
1t climbed the ivy, and after many slips
managed to reach a point where it had
seen 4 sparrow disappear among the
leaves. The cat put its paw where it
supposed the nest was situated. \ loud
chatterinS followed, and a flock Of en-
ragged spa:roWS flew from all parts Of the
IVY. and with one accord bounced upon
the heWildered cat. Picking and hutter-
ing. the birds attacked the cat viciously,
while the latter t':.@A! out and Kissed and
with one disengaged paw struck at its
tormentors The defense was OF no
avail, and the assault was kept up until
the cat. no longer able to withstand the
onslaught, fell to the ground bewilder-
Cd mass Of brist]ing fur. Even then the
birds did not give up the attack, but kept
at their enemy until they were tired
The eat did not stir from where it had
fallen. and from time to time one OF the
snarrows would fly to the ground at a
point of safety and eye the feline evil
IDENTIFY to be sure that there was no
cause for further alarm. The cat, how
ever. lay motionless, and the sparrows
popped about the ivy, chattering in tri-
umDh.
Some time after the battle one of the
witnesses Of the encounter concluded
that ne would examine the cat to see
what its injuries might be. and was sur
Drised to find the animal dead Its eyes
had been literally pecked out and it's
head was a mass of bleeding wounds
from the sharp bills Of the birds.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31
All Jokes Are Old Now.

us there any new joke under the sum-
asks George Augustus Sala, an English
journalist and special correspondent,
who died few years ago.
Il doubt there being one," very gravely
he answers, and tells two anecdotes to
support this skepticism.
An intelligent Greek, who acted as
Mr.. Sala's guide while visiting Athens.
related to him as a modern Greek Joe
Millerism, the story of a lawsuit. A deaf
plaintiff sued dealer defendant before
the dearest judge in all Greece. The
plaintiff claimed so many hundred
drachmas for rent that was due. The
defendant pleaded that he never ground
his corn at night. The judge, in giving
Judgment, observed: 'Well, she's your
mother, after all; you must keep her be-
tween you
When got home I found,' writes
Mr.. Sala, this apparently up-to-date
triad of ludicrous non sequiturs in a col
lection of ancient Greek epigrams."
There used to be told story of Sheri-
dan Knowles, the dramatist, who was
frst-rate hand at Irish bulls, meeting one
Of twi brothers, and asking him:
(Which of ye is the other"'
Mr.. Sala compares this with the story
of that very ancient Jester, Hierocles:
meeting the survivor, asked him: Was it
YOU who died, or your brother?' -
Youths Companion.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31
Tien-TSin Bad for the Poet.

Its tcrrible,' said the man who was
walking along the street with both hands
pressed to his temples.
1.-THE weather:' inquired the friend
whom he had just met
The weather is merely an aSSravating
detail. | refer to this disturbance in
China.'
1T is, indeed, a shock to every patri-
cite citzen.'
''Of course: as a patriot I am deeply
affected. But | blush to confess that
there is still another consideration. a
purely selfish one, which obliterates my
broader and more praiseworthy impress
sion: [ am the man who gets up the
sentimental songs and l must say every
season makes the geographic department
of my work harder to take care of. I
have successfully gotten away with such
words as 'Apponattox' and 'Chickamau-
ga but what am | going to do if the
Chinese persist in precipitating a war?
1 draw the line at "trien Tsin' and Che
foo,' and I am hoping with all my heart
that the fears will be baseless and that
such terrors as this will not be added
to the others. ashington Star.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31

Reports from the ordnance officers Of
the navy have practically decided the
question Of the powder to hc used in the
future. and the decision is in favor of
adhcrinS to nitro-ccllulosc POWDER Fer
the last two years the new smukclc>s
powder has been under the closest scrll-
tiny, and notwithstanding frequent en-
ployment. no wear has been discovered
III the bnrrS OF the hcavy-calibred guns
1t Is Well-knoWn fact that the naval
guns Of the United States are subjected
To more full-Servicc charges firing in time
CT peace than the guns Of any other coun-
try. 1t has been noted frequently that
the British navy has not been so liberal
III the matter Of target practice as our
own service. The reason is found in the
effect OF the Smokcless powder useu by
the English. Cordite is more injurious
t" the guns than any other powder in USE
1t will stand different temperatures very
we'll and will give high vclocitics on com
parativcly lowchambcr prcSsureS. but it's
corrosive action on the guns is Marked
Taking all considerations into account. it
is believed by the ordnance officers in our
navy that the United States is better off
in the matter of powder for its heavy
guns than any European country, and
that Germany is Il close second.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31

Hundreds Of fields Of growing sugar
heets in northern Indiana. and the con-
tented condition Of those engaged in The
culture, are convincing proof that the
experimental stage of sugar-beet raising
has been passed, says the Indianapolis
News. Farmers are ready to double
their acreage next year, and those who
were doubtful of the outcome are now
supporting the industry. The fact that
growers will probably realize a profit of
from $40 to $40 an acre from the pres
ent beet crop explains the zeal for the
new culture among the farmers, whose
lands are not nearly 50 profitable in the
production of any other crop Statistics
show that beet sugar can be produced for
) cents pound. In the New York mar
ket the price is now 60 cents. Official
tests from beets grown in northern In
diana show from Is to - per cent. of
sugar. What is needed is more fac
tories to handle the beets. With the
thousands of acres Of good beet land in
northern Indiana there is an admirable
field for investors who wish to engage in
the manufacture OF sugar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31
CHINA'S CRACK REGIMENT.
1t is known by the Suggestive Name
Of the Tiger Guard.

AL armies have their crack regiments
China's is known as the Tiger Guard
Its members are supposed to be very
tigers when turned loose in war. Then,
too, they are dressed III yellow, the impt
rial color. with Stri pes OF black in imita-
ton of a tigers skin. The cap is made
OF split bamboo and has ears to it. 4
bamboo shield with monsters head
painted OH it, completes the fantastic uni
form.
4 Tiger" officer, in full uniform as he
appears Oh occasions OF review or pa
rade, is Il matter Of no small interest and
wonder to the stranger. A highly pol-
iShed helmet terminating in crest of
gold and tuft of colored hair on rod
eight inches above the cap 4 robe of pur-
pie or blue silk. richly adorned with gilt
buttons, and reaching to the feet, which
are encased in black satin boots, con-
stitute a costume of picturesqueness and
Inconvenience. His implements Of war
are in keeping with the uniform. All of
them glitter with gems and precious met
ais. What sort of fighters the 'rgers'
make remains to be seen.
The general belief is that they are not
superior to other branches of the Chi
nese army, except when thoroughly i'm
prcgnated with the spirit of fanaticism
Their reputation is largely based upon
past glories, and they now appear to
think more of their adornments than Of
the serious business of warfare They
are carefully selected-men, Of good pro-
portions, and enjoy numerous privileges.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31

Porto Rico is sending it's coin here to
be exchanged for United States money
ut Il great rate. Last week alone
1.'22.(HO pesos. or Porto kiran dollars,
arrived at the Philadelphia mint. Ii is
evident that the native coins will be
quite done away with in Il short time.
The peso in size. weight and quality Of
SILVER almost corresponds with our dol
lar. 1t has milled edges, stars ON the
RIM. and. on the face, the profile of Al
fon>o NH. The Porto Ricun> receive
III exchange for the peso so cents Pc
>"t">. or 2O-centaro piece, :. ten and ~
r'nt;r" pieces are also pouring into the
mint. These are silver coins. each
rtntaro being onr-hundrrlth Of peso,
amt having 4 value in our money Of
thrrr-tfthS Of unp cent All centaru
piece are silver save the ] and >. which
are made OF bronze. \ room on the
third floor of the mint is devoted to the
counting OF the Porto Rican money, and
six W"lntn and six men, working huSily.
counted daily from 10000 to $4,000
Pc sos each. The total amount SO far re-
rrlvtu and counted is 1852, 70S pesos
ANA 80 ccnturuS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-31

Marshal Halstead, the United States
consul at Birmingham, reports that the
ice habit is making rapid progress in
Great Britain, due largely to the inces-
SAINT clamor for ice in hotels and public
places by the thousands of travelling
Americans. Not very long ago, the at
PENDANTS of public places in England.
where nearly everything except ice was
provided, would be insulted if one COM
planned because ice could not be had.
Today, all tirst-class places have few
small Jumps swimming in a glass dish,
and you pick out these with sugar tongs;
and in country inns and even in second
class public houses, they apologize for
not having it. Though very few saloons