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New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
ANNUAL REPORT ON SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION ASKS FOR
s14,oa1, ,s2S FOR NEW BUILDINGS.

The Board of Education, at its regular monthly
meeting held last night. received tho charges pre-
1erred by ex-Chief Clerk John Wallace. who was
dismissed last summer. against Secretary A Emer-
son Palmer. Without discussing the charges they
were referred 20 the Committee Supplies by the
Board The meeting was held at the hall, Fifty
ninth-st. and Park-ave. Sixteen members were
present. President Miles NJ O'Brten presided.
Mr. Wallace charges that Secretary Palmer
violated the provisions OF the Civil Service regu
lstions permitting persons TO go work for the
Board Of Education without taking the oath oi
Office prescribed by law. and also IN failing tc
report 10 Board the omission OF the failure to
take the oath.
Mr.. Wallace asserts that eleven persons appointed
TO school Offices never took the oath prescribed
II is also alleged by Mr. Wallace that nine school
officers who did take the oath were overpaid. Mr.
Wallace charges Mr.. Palmer with neglect to comply
with the rules and regulations OF the civil Service
at other times.
Upon the report of the Finance COMMITTEES the
Board decided tc ask the Board Of Estimate and
Apportionment for S4.oa ,sS for the selection OF
sites and the erection OF new school buildings DUR
ing the coming year. The report says that In the
Borough of Manhattan and The Bronx sSl22' 800
viii be needed. The Borougn Of Brooklyn vents vents
sl8Ss 500, Queens asks for S.?74s2o white the Bor,
ough Of Richmond wants t25O.cO0 The report OF
passed without any discussion
Three pr PTnSPas hon e ena Setirss ssSen st
Ilsufensnt Lay E ESerSa{dt spRo.ntssd ss. s5.
Board. vice Lieutenant Henry A Wiley. resigned
The appointment goes into effect on December l
The annual report Of the Board which was G pre-
ssnso sSr Of the Necessity for more Schools in the
boroughs Of Manhattan and The Bronx and BROOK.
Al the conclusion OF last nights meeting secre;
fary Palmer was asked about the charges preferred
against him by Mr. Wallace but refused 10 discuss
them. saving that ne preferred 10 await the acton lion
referred.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

CC1k-WoHlaa wishes experience a. 80
GRIGGS. Sc Perry-s- 70
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
JAPANESE DOCTOR VISITS oUAR4xy5vF

NJ Yanlani. OF Toxic. Imperial Medical Inspector
OF Japan, visited Quarantine yesterday as the
guest Of Health Officer A H Doty. DR. Yenert
inspected the quarantine establishment including
the laboratory and disinfecting steamer James w
WadsTorth. He expressed himself as being rnucb
pleased and Interested In the work OF the denart
~F'N
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

SECOND COOK. ,,l..-..t -
some French cook!us. steady r!l>-- -
IN. hotel or boarding heus,-. -yf--,.-,..
dress r.. 2iu West 6l<t-~- -'-
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Books ano 11nblifa,ions.

no AUTHORS SEEKING A PUBLISHER
Manuscripts branches OF literature. suitable Tor
publication in book form are required established
house. liberal terms charge for examination; prompt
attention honorable treatment BOOKS" ln Her
aid, 2Sd-st., New-York
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

--'Jh by respectable woman as ars, Gas,
clcA' o4sl c-'y reference Iast er-o.-v--
in country OF II apartment AS+rsss -S,7
East a5-H-st '1A
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
uELP WANTED


ATTENTION!--Men wanted; cheap trip 10
any European port. Lor don. Liverpool.
Bremen. Hamburg; also free passage and
steady position procured. Shipping Once.
5 Cuntor-st. and I3 West-st
WANTED.-A florist and gardener for snail
greenhouse. one who can milk. take care
OF one horse and make himself generally
useful; steady place for right man; state
age. lowest wages and how long In last
place. JOHN WILSON. Middlebush. y J.
WANTED.-Useful man, 70 milk cows
clean horses must be a good driver: good
appearance; young; single; good references
from parties in city: $50. board and lodging.
housework. fires, furnaces. brasses and
windows. NJ. =. n Box -. Tribune Of
fee.
WANTED.-At once. good groom 10 take
charge of TWO horses and make himself
generally useful on Centleman's place; must
be good rider; none but strictly temperate
need apply. NATIONALITY. ?. o, Box
100. Brewster, y. Y
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

COOK German COCK a. second -a1F -,
---c.-F2'I-' sleep bona n $50 Fssr
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS
CARDS.

CALENDARS FOR ADVERTISING.
Christmas and New Year Cards from lc
+o sIO at manufacturer prices JOSEPH
KOEHI,ER, Importer and Manufacturer.
i5O Park Row. n. Y. Open evenings.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

In W \ AiIFtESS SS--A lazy leaving --vr,
"-soes place fo- her god c5os in an
apartment without lau1t-y wo-x a-I -
aer competent waitress. An T--T
urtay. a g. Was- 52--st
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
CARPET CLEANING.

pets cleaned by steam, by hand or on the
floor 1858 Broadway, 421 East 4Sth-st.
COE & BRANDT. Tel. lS2-0Sth.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
BOARD AND rooms.

Al HOTEL ROLAND
eeth-st.. between Madison and payx AVA,
Eocern hotel. with every cornfor, ard con
xenience. DELIGHTFUL ROOMS si pER
BOARD. Si2 PER WEEK Sunny
EoOAs. WITH BOARD. si4 PER WEEK
Every room hak hot and cold water. stean
heat and electric light Suites CT two and
three rooms. With bath. Retersaces re-
CURED: CANNOT BE BoUALLED FOB
THE MONEY.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

new formula for the cure Of consumption COM
piled by Professor Hor, the well known German
scientist published yesterday. is as follows:
Aci9- i AfSsh i
- .
Make perfect solution. ADD:
Mix - --'''''''-- 20
Take meals according 10 instructions Of pbv.i
e1an.
Accompanying this prescription the following
statement credited TO Professor Hon:
Here is what have been giving 10 my patients
VINO nave tuberculosis OF the lungs.
But do not imagine that II is a magic wand that
VIII cure ar touch the lungs OF a man or woman
In which big cavities exist
But / have found after using this method in POO
cases. in every class OF life that II cures mild
cases, and that in severe cases a partial cure IS
soon brought about the patient gaining
weight and recovering appetite
think / may safely say that this method Will
cure mild cases Of consumption in two months In
such patients by its administration the fever Is
steadily lowered. the insomnia disappears as do
night sweats, and asthmatic symptoms
He take duretcs This presentation Of
mine must be taken after eating, when the etorn-
ach IS fun.
Several prominent physicians were seen yester-
day and asked to the merits Of this discovery
Summed up, the answer Of all were practically.
-ConsnInI'tives should not be unduly aroused over
ths The various elements that enter into the Dre-
fcr'pttcn have all been known used a.,
not cure-aH. although II has merit as medicine
me sure cure Tor consumption has not vet been
known" 84o 10 ul-
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
HELP WANTED.

HELP WANTED.
Female.
NEW-YORK FREE EMPLOYMENT RJT-
REAU,
80 West 29th-st.
CONDUCTED BY THE STATE OF NEW
YORK.
FREE TO EMPLOYERS AND EN-
PLOYEES
Servants are in waiting from a. m. to
p.
Reference invest gated.
CHAPERON or COMPANION.-By a lady.
as chaperon TO young or companion 10
elderly lady: fully competent 10 take re
sponsihility OF first class household { de-
sired; travelled; speaks French nuently:
highest credentials. CHAPERON. Box "a
Tribune Office.
WANTED.-To take care of child four
years OF age. a nurse not over thirty
five, good personal reference required must
be cheerful and willing to assist with other
work. Apply by letter Mrs. NORTON, 100
Hudson-st.. Hoboken, y I.
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MACHINERY.

xood ana iron working machines: fully
-us1snteed: machinery bought and ex-
changed 60O. b. EDDY. Ses Aadison-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
BILLIARD & POOL TABLES.

billiard AND POOL ia ABLES, new and
second hand; lowest prices: easiest terms.
uARX BROS. "a Union Square.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
WORK WANTED.


Refined woman as travelling
companion, good reference given. NJ. C
c. sos Orange-st.. Newark. y. J.
COMPANION to elderly lady. by young
lady good reader and plain sewer; no oh
COMPANION. 34S West 1fth-s,.
EXPERT LETTER WRITER BY refined
business woman: practical and rel a Die :
cation ana several years experience in Of
Gee routine. references. Address MODER-
ATE. Box %. Tribune Office
READER. writer. manager, secretary or
any position OF trust, in ottice or private
house ty lady by hour or cay. "A. L. Box
80. 242 Rroa way.
STENOGRAPHER. Gc.-Are YOU In need
Of the services u a very well educated
woman Of experience. expert stenographer.
generally well qualified 10 I'll responsible,
confidential Posi'i0n2 r :. Y. P, %SS
Sumner-ave-. Brooklyn
STDNOGRAPHER. TYPEWRITER.- Three
years practical experience: accurate.
rapid and exec aGirEly neat, thoroughly re-
Nao,s and - goo! e1ucatl0o and address
highest recommendations no agencies. Al-
dress BERNARD. 70 West 1IS-h-st.
WANTED. Immediately. ty refined. inte,-
Neert Young woman who - a competent
years practical experience. some position OF
trust where accuracy and good education
viii be appreciated as well as consci~uuous
service: salary must not be lower than ST.
per week in order 70 live respectfully and
honestly. no agencies. Address URGENT.
IOX 2O. Tribune Office
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
BOARD AND Roo,ys

rb1ohaha; nLbAMs' . East slst-st-Redeoora,.,
board. lining room; tabIa
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GEORGIA.
WASHINGTON. d. g.

DVERTIBEMENT5 and subscriptions for The Tr,brr.
a received at their Uptown Ofce. No. I242
2d door north OF 3lsts until O'Clock o. m
rents received at the following branch oaces at ree
once rates until o'clock m viz: 254 sth-aye 3 =
cor cor; Id,st l33 eh,aye cor l2thst Macys 6th-ave
West z2d-st. 6th-ave 90 East l4th-st OK W.,
SZdst. between Ith and sth 159 47ths 39S
Sc-ave between 7eth and 77th sts. Sd ave
olst-st; 1.1oa lsave.. S9th-s 756 Treno1t 90
325 Bleecker-st ~ 'Nei-s'-'
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

TRAINED NURSE viii viSit i,vs4tt ,-,,-.
az PtFt cI day moderate fee references
SI,trSs ur tnlUire os elevator nv T7r
NJ RSs;. - West 5ath-st
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. 3s GIsmiltor
Terrace. three blocks west Of sth-aye
on West l4jst-st-Rooms, with board. nri-
V1te family.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

PIANOS for sale and 10 rent We have
Steinways. Webers and our own make
and give special rates to students For a
good reliable piano at reasonable price II
will pay to call at our wareroOm. WM A
POND & CO. I4S 5th-ave 2Oth-st
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

GARDENER Single; thcroughly under
stands flowers shrubs. vegetables. lawns
furnace poultry. care ~ stock. good drtv~r
willing oblIginK. frst class references n
w, Box - TVibune once.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

ADVERTIsEMENTs and supscr,n,,
me Irbune received at their hs iIs for
omee. NO. f.242 Broadway I'd door psown @
tisemenis receiv d at the foliovtn,: anver
onlces al regular 9ffice rates until : ranch
2 m. VIZ. 25i shave. s. G. cor. aad SIock
loZ oth-ave.. cor. l2th-st; Mscv,-
ave and i4th--t. l4< Coiumbns-Sy 9Th
West Soth-st.; LOG West A2d-st.. near
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED


ASSISTANT 70 an elderly la5-. - 4 ~---
petent swedish g.-i. est class civ ref
eaees- Mise Ericsson. IIs Eas, S2t =.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

2eTH-ST., So wEsT.-Hsn6.o,raIy ,,,r
nished hrst moor. private bath toilet.
pari0r bedroom. private bath. toilet: also
fSp-sT., lOS WEST-BeautifuI .,eau
hsdted rooms; large closets; every accom-
fhooatlon' parlor dining room; table hoard 3.
lib GRAAERCY PARK-seIec, ,abI.
Ooaro' " and IS; special rates families
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
BOARD AND ROOMS.

72D-ST JOS WEST -Rse,,,s,-, 80.
heated rooms; large closets; every accom-
nodation; parlor dining room: table board;
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29

WATCHES on INsTALNEyTs
WEEKLY PAYMENTS - Fine diamonds
watches. WATCH SUPPLY CO. 3
teed.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
BACkUs PATENT HEATERS.

COMBINING Gas Log and Steam Radia-
tor: blue flame; perfect combustion; odor-
less. sotless; no chimney ventilation re-
quiCed: healthful moist. steam heat: cheer
full open CRATE fire. MEAD & BATES, IO6
East 23d-st. y. Y.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-29
FOREIGy CHILDREN SALUTE FLAG

EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE HOLDS THAMES
GIVING SERVICE
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
FINE ART DEPARTMENT.
CLASS NO. 34.-OIL PAINTINGS.
Amateurs.
Exhibition of oil paintings to

Exhibition of oil paintings to
consist Of at least paint
ings, Mrs. James Kinehan... g..
Exhibition of oil paintings to
consist of at least 5 paint
ings, Mrs. Frank Hampton.
Specimens of oil painting.
Clara B. st................... 4.
Specimens of oil painting,
Mrs. r. p. PaXon.............
Original design, Lizzie NJ. Reed g..
Original design, Mrs. Frank
Hampton ..........,..........
Landscape from Nature, Mrs.
Frank Hampton......... 8.
Landscape from Nature, Clara
Is. AOSt. Observation-Disclosures.
Fruit or flowers, Mrs. T. p.
PaNOn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 8.
Fruit or flowers, Mrs. Frank
Hampton Observation-Disclosures.
Still life study, Clara b. Yost. 8.
Still life study, Mrs. Frank
Hampton NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Professional.

Exhibition of oil paintings to
to consist of at least 5 paint
ings, Mrs. Hills Rhodes.
Exhibition of OIL paintings to
to consist of at least paint
ings, Mrs. Lillian NJ. tleLch-
OF ''.''''''''',..' '''',,.,,.,.....
Portrait from life, Mrs. 7. II.
Reed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Portrait from life, Mrs. Hills
Rhodes OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Original design, Mrs. Hills
NnOueS .......,..,,..,...,
Landscape from Nature, Mrs.
Hills Rhodes.
Landscape from Nature, Mrs.
GineVra Brown,
Fruits from Nature, Mrs. Hill
lis Rhodes NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Fruits from Nature, Ginevra
Brown .,......,...,.......
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05

1st End,
Quilt, cotton, A. w. stam-
baugh ............................ 100
Quilt, cotton, Alfred Pfouts... 80
Quilt, silk, not crazy, Mrs. f.
II. Killinger, er,..,,.,........,... 200
Quilt, silk, not crazy, Mrs. c.
H. Rudolph, ,......,.,...,.....,. 100
slumbering Robe, Mrs. James
Kinehan ................,....... 100
slumbering Robe, Mrs. c. ].
Sofa Pillow, silk Mrs. Bertha "
Denzler ...,......,..........,,.. 100
Sofa Pillow silk, Mrs. Theo-
dore Mckinney. 80
Sofa Pillow mot silk, Mrs.
James Kinehan. 100
Sofa Pillow mot silk), Mrs.
Charles Monnot 30
Comforters (silkaline), w. d.
Comforter, silk, Lizzie M,
Reed Observation-Disclosures, 100
Comforter, silk, Mrs Bertha
Comforter, worsted patchwork, "
William L. Wise. e.,.............. 100
Comforter, worsted patchwork,
Il. w. Lerch, &c
Comforter, wool, Charles and
Hiram VanVoorhis. ........... 100
Comforter, wool, w. II. App. .5C
Portieres (pair), ]. E. Austin, 100
Portieres (pair), w. II. App. 81
Rug, woven rags, Miss Edith
Rug, drawn wool, Mrs John
underwood ..,.,,..,..,,..,..... loo
Rug, drawn wool, Mary Reese 81
Carpet, rag, 10 yards, NJ C,
Carpet, rag, 10 yards, Mrs. ~
Louise Streb. b..,,...,..,,,.,.,,.. 81
Stockings, pair hand knit, silk,
Miss V. Uhlendorff. ...,,,,,,,, 100
Stockings, pair hand knit, silk,
Mary Reese ,.,....,...,,...... 81
Stockings. pair hand knit, wool
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Water Colors-Amateur
Exhibition of water colors to

Exhibition of water colors to
consist of at least 8, Marian
S. Bartroff Observation-Disclosures.
Exhibition of water colors to
consist of at least 5, Miss
May DoXsee..................
Portrait from life, Mrs. O. A.
Essig ..........................,.
Animals, Marian Bartraff ..
Animals, Clara b. Yost. .........
Original design, Jessie T..
III dhe ''''''... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Original design, Miss Nav
DoXSee ....................
Still life study, Miss May
DoXSee NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Still life study, Jessie f. Drake
Fruits or flowers, Jessie +.
Drake .,....,..,...........
Fruits or flowers, Marian NJ.
Bartran NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Professionals.

Exhibition of water colors to
consist of at least 5 speci-
mems, Miss Lillian Fletcher. g.
Original design, Miss Lillian
Fletcher ........................
Still life study, Miss Lillian
tlelCner .,.,...,..,,,.......
Fruit or flowers, Miss Lillian
Fletcher ....................
Landscape from Nature, Miss
Fletcher .....,.....,....,.,.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05

Opal, Mrs. T., p. Drake. ..,..,,.
Medallion, Mrs Chas. Monnot. 100
Medallion, Mrs. F. p. Drake.
Lunch cloth, Montmellick work
Mrs. James Kinehan. ....,... 100
Sideboard or dresser cover,
other than netted, Mrs. C. II.
Rudolph ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LOO
Sdeboard or dresser cover,
other than netted, Mrs, Hill
lis Rhodes. Observation-Disclosures,
Center piece, Flemish case,
Miss V. Uhlendorff. .,......... 100
Center piece, in Delft, Mrs.
Hills Rhodes, es,.,,.,,..,.,,,,..,. 100
Center piece, in Delft Mrs.
James Kinehan,
Honiton lace, yards, W. f.
app .'.'''''.s''..''.'s....
Pointed lace, 2 yards, w. f.
r app '.s,.,.,'....,....,.,.. l.UO
Pointed lace, yards, Mrs.
Bertha Denzler,
Lace handkerchief, Mrs. V. g.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
A BOOKISH LOT.

Richard Whiteings successful novel;
"No. ). John Street" was declared by
two well-known English publishers be-
fore a third accepted il.
The smallest price ever paid for a
rare book, according to the Ladies
Home journal. was probably the one
cent once given at an auction for
copy of the Life of Frankling Pierce
written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
AT a recent auction sale in Paris
copy of the 1855 edition Of the FABLES
Of Lafontaine" fetched s,1OO francs. 1t
belonged originally to one of the court
ladies of Queen Marie Antoinette.
To open a book properly, hold it with
It's back on a smooth or covered table.
Let the front board down, then the
other; now hold the leaves in one hand
while YOU open a few leaves at the
hack. then a few at the front, etc, al
ternately opening back and front until
the center Of the volume is reached. II
this is done two or three times. there
will be no danger of breaking the vol
ume.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
ADVICE FROM CANADA.
Ontario's Instructor I'm ROad-siaking 2
Tells How to Get Better Roads
at Small Expense.

A thorough believer in good roads
is A. W. Campbell, provincial instructor
in road making for Ontario. On ac-
count of the thinly settled condition
Of most parts of the country he finds
the roads in rather bad condition and
the system of caring for them in some
instances rather primitive. He advises
to do away with the payment Of taxes
by labor on the roads. This same
method of payment in labor has been
found unsatisfactory IN many parts Of
the United States. He would levy rate
of assessment on the township.
For road purposes the township needs
to be divided into four or five divi-
sions and the money apportioned equal
lv among them. 4 road commissioner
will be appointed who should advise
and consultwith the town council. The
council would lay down the general
plan. including the width and depth
of the roads. character of drainage,
etc. No road should be narrower than
Is feet. Important roads should be
AT least % feet wide. All the direct
work of construction. which is hauling
gravel. diiching, bridge building and
drainage. will be done by contract su-
peryised by the commissioner. Repair
ING will be done by the day under the
direction Of the commission. who would
also have the care of road making ma
chimes and full power TO employ OF
discharge men without interference by
the council. Finally Mr.. Campbell ad-
vises work should be commenced with
definite end in view and continued
from year TO year if necessary until
the entire road system is brought tC
proper standard. - Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16

that will stay, and one that is easily
and cheaply made of common mate
rials. Take two pieces of oak, four by
four inches. sawed, or two seasoned
oak poles. that will span the branch
over which il Is desired 10 construct
the water gap, and as shown (C)
fasten them securely together with
pieces OF thick oak plank, leaving
space for the supporters, A and b.,
which are arranged in a lock-fashion
as shown; nail plank or fiat poles to
the supporters which the water is TO
run again; that Is. on the top side,
making the gate or device 10 serve the
purpose Of q fence in the water. The
supporters should be about ten feet
long and the down-ends rest in the
bed Of the branch or creek.
The device Is made at the workshop
or anywhere and is easily moved
from place TO place; It is set in the
branch. as indicated in the illustra-
ton. the supporters being sharp so as
to sink into the ground or mud.
When the rain comes and the branch
becomes swollen and swift, bringing
logs and brush down against the
device II would seem that it would
have TO 90, but it does not; the hard
er the pressure Of the water the more
rigid it becomes and the greater its
stability. The water oftentimes rises
above it and all rubbish, etc, is car
ried over it. Ii will keep all large
stock. such as cattle, horses and mules,
out of the fields which it Is desired TO
protect but pigs can get under il
unless the planks are nailed near the
bed of the branch. The supporters A
and are poles four or five inches IN
diameter; they are fastened together
CD by cleat being nailed across, which
makes them secure.-Farmers' Voice
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-16
SCIENTIFIC FACTS.

The banana produces per acre A.
times more food than the potato, and
13i times more than wheat.
Soil was brought up from depth of
326 feet from coal mine in Belgium,
and from it sprouted weeds Of spe-
cies unknown TO botanists.
The "cigar bean" of Batavia is
wild fruit recently discovered in Ba-
tavia. The pod is like a cigar in shape
and color. but only an inch long, and
when put into water it rests on the
surface for several minutes, then eX-
plodes like a torpedo, hurling the
seed in all directions. If allowed TO
ripen in a warm place, the pod grad
ually splits lengthwise from point TO
base. If left to ripen on the plant II
splits open more suddenly.
The pine needles of South Orange
are being utilized. The needles are
first boiled and then run between hori-
zontal wooden rollers. which extracts
the iuice. This is called pine needle
oil which is supposed to possess med
ical properties. The pulp is used as a
medicated material for upholstering'
and is also said to be a good substitute
for horsehair. 1t is said that insect
pests will not live in furniture that has
been upholstered with pine needles.
According to the last report, the Pas-
adena sewage farm is yielding a con-
siderable revenue. The total receipts
are 5000, in spite of a severe drought
and the total expense, including labor
and tools. was s2,375, says the En-
gineering Record. There are 60 acres
of walnut trees, 25 acres of alfalfa, 20
acres in oats. and 35 acres III barley
Thirty more acres will be set out with
walnut trees of the soft shell species
There is some talk of planting corn and
beets.