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New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
SUCCESSFUL BEEKEEPER.
MISS MILLS WILL PAY HER WAY
THROUGH COLLEGE FROM THE PRO
CEEDS OF HER OCCUPATION

An enterprising young has Just entered
Syracuse University with the freshman class She
is Miss Mary Mills. who Will pay her way through
college BY her beekeeping. For TWO years since
she was graduated from the High School she has
been IN the business at her fathers farm, three
miles ont Of Syracuse, and she has made It pay.
At the New-Eork State Fair, recently held n
Syracuse she carried OF the first prize for her
bees and FIRST prize and several others for her
honey.
Miss Mills has found that this kind OF work
brings her IN more money than school teaching OF
some other occupations might Her eighty swarrs
Of bees she takes entire charge OF They are 10
Gated N vineyard. this site being chosen so that
when they swarm they VIII be likely TO light on
the gTapev1nes. where they be easily captured
Even with this precaution, however. they some
times take the trees.
The costume that Miss Mills wears IN her work
consists OF bIoomers and a short skirt Of denim
Brown Is the color chosen because as Miss Mills
says, beekeepers have observed that the bees Ike
this shade and are much more annicsbIy inclined
toward people who wear It On her head she
wears an ordinary farmers straw hat about which
e black silk veil is draped and folded snugly
around her neck for protection from the bees.
On her hands she sometimes wears kid gloves
but this, she says. is keep her fingers soft
and pable for playing the piano than because she
is afraid Of the bees They seldom sting her.
= persons safety among the bees she says, de-
pends much upon his or her temperament One
slightest nervousness they notice in moment, ana
even the twttching OF a muscle Of the face viii
often attract their attention and excite their ami
mostly.
The hives have frequently to be fitted out with
ne frames ana boxes IN Fhich the honey is stored.
Al Of the carpenter work required n putting these
together Miss Mills does herself Much of her
honey IS sold in neat little pound boxes More Of
Il she dLspOses Of as extracted honey. which is
used e syrup. The extracting is g special de-
paTlIneut Of her work. The honey is taken from
the hives il frames. instead Of boxes. AMI these
are placed n machine, which throws the honey
out OF the comb cells by means Of centrifugal
force
sweet clover and alfalfa clover and basswood
blossoms relied upon 10 furnish the best honey.
BuckWheal blossoms furnish q darker variety,
which Is much in demand
Her bees during the summer take about three
another industry, namely. fruit canning and the
making Of jellies. Her culinary skill IL this line
also brought her several prizes at the State fair.
She has regular list Of patrons in Syracuse peo-
pie from whom she gets her orders the first Of the
season
During the two years that she has been at work
Miss Mills has accumulated neat little bank ac-
count from which 70 draw on for the money which
she needs IN starting her college course.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
TIE FLAG MADE BIZ MSS MULFoRD.

An effort is being made 70 have the American
flag which was designed and entirely made by
hand BY Miss Josephine Mulford, OF Madison. n J..
purchased by public subscription and presented to
President Mckinley. It Is said to be the largest
hag IN the world. and it is declared, has as many
stitches as there soldiers in the spanish
American War II Is 100 by s5 feet and the blue
field, the part IN which are the stars. Is 10 BY s5
feet The stripes hve feet wide The torty-fve
stars are embroidered with the OF the States
which they represent and also the date OF the
admission OF the States into the Union Miss Null
ford made five Of the stars in historic places OF
the States which they represent. She made the
and she hoped that Il would be bought by public
subscription for presentation 10 Nation oy the
subscribers. with the money thus raised she ex-
pected TO be able 70 purchase the home in which
She lived. She died before she could carry out her
plans Her mother and sister are said TO be in
IN Madison. y. J. and TO have been COM
PEELED account OF poverty TO give I'D their old
home.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
IN TRAINING THE YOUNG IDEA.

The Science Committee Of the Normal College
Aumn is often put 20 severe tests in training the
young idea as was exemplihed by an incident last
summer. a member Of the committee entertained
some Settlement children at her country home and
the scientific member wished the children to enjoy
picking real apples from real apple trees. To her
regret the fruit seemed alarmingly scarce on the
DAY set for the children's visit. A brother was
hurr1edly dispatched TO the village to buy UP some
nice red apples and scatter them under the tree
whether il g mistake was done with
malice afOrethCught,' one will ever know
but when the children came to gather the fruit
II was found that the nOn-scientidc member had
spilled all his apples under pear trees.
another treat in the same line is planned this
month"; nuttIng expedition. It was proposed that
some OF the committee form advance guard to
scatter nuts in case Of dearth. Care will be taken
that waInuts will not be found sproutinC under
chestnut trees
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
DOBEgTTC INDUSTRY FOR STUDENTS.

The Hearst Domestic Industries is a new enter
prise II the way Of manual training which has
been Instituted az Berkeley University, California.
lis purpose Is primarily financial one for IL gives
opportunity 70 students who need It OF earning
money and IN fact, Of earning their way through
the university
The students speak OF IL as the H D. L" course.
and Il Is popular that the applicants have ex-
cesced the accommodations. a house has been Sc
cured only a few blocks from the university
grounds II is handsomely furnished and equipped
tyf sewing. The house and everything pertaining
- II are under the mana cement Of Miss A N Hicks.
sAsL now the girls are busy upon the linen needed
= lne Il y. l." house. II IS al handworked. and
--iey are taking much pride IN Il.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

President Of the T S. s.. I have thought that
might add my ray Of sunshine by making UP some
Of the fancy work materials sent you AS strength
permits I can do all kinds Of fancy work Any
ma teriaIs might receive from you 1 would gladly
make up and distribute through the general office
10 individual members whom you may choose or
that I myself already know. If this suggestion
peases you you may Immediately send some
thing 7 particularly like crochet work in zephyr,
etc. have found sleeping bed socks most
ceptable TO sick people and most easily made.
could make up such material If you have il at
command but anything you send I could work up.
You may recall my little effort in the way OF a
circulating library among the invalids here Ny
work continues, and I feel is quite help in the
physically limited lives around But my supply
Of good books is never equal to the demand l need
very much the late fiction, standard essays and
poems. II any sent to the Office should De
very grateful for a small remembrance. I could
use some Perry pictures in this work 70 great ad-
vantage With many good wishes for success in
your glorious work, I am, yours truly,
KirksviIle Mo Mrs J. Z. GODFREY.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
REGARpLNG MsOMNIA.

All night workers viii testify that eight hours Of
Eleep from 10 TO worth ten hours during the
daylight Darkness Is the proper time for the
sleep that does the most good. Insomnia often
cones from overeating. A little dieting will some
times 90 than medicine. Frequently the
Eleepessness Of children Is owing 10 excitaton OF
the digestive organs.
Deep breathing kept up as long as possible by viii
power Is q generally recommended remedy for oc-
caEiClal Eleeplessnese the main aim being keep
The mind from thinking. Passages to be memorized
should De repeated several times before going
growing
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
HINTS ON FORESTRY.
TIE CALIFORNIA STATE FEDERATIoNs IN
TEREsT IN THE SUBJECT

TIE CALIFORNIA STATE FEDERAT1ON'S IN
TEREsT IN THE SUBJECT.
One OF the most important questions before the
clubs Of the California State Federation is sug-
and Forestry committees. Two lines Of effort have
been outIined-'the promotion Of education in gen
eral and the special promotion of forestry
At the first federation meeting in Los Angeles It
was suggested that the study Of forestry q gen
eral and local way would be both interesting and
profitable. The preparation Of the outline Of study
was given 10 Mrs. :. C. Lennon, Of Oakland. She
has compiled what she calls Some Hints on For
estry"
Among the topics given out for discussion in the
clubs
First-Forest trees; their names, appearance,
habits, manner Of growth. uses etc.
SeCOnd-DistribuCon. where they found and
reasons why located. Nature Of soils, exposure,
etc.
Third-Enernies Of trees. animate or inanimate
including man, their worst enemy.
FOurth-DestructiOn Of forests, principally by the
Of man. by fire and grazing animals
Fifth-Efect of forests upon climate, conserva-
ton OF moisture, prevention Of both floods and
drouths, etc.
th-Reforestation; its value, both economical
and aesthetic. resupplying with needed OBJ
Jects and preventing his detertora ton.
EeVenrh-Necessary attention and education, the
legislation and application.
The federation urges clubs TO work for the good
Of teachers who can stimulate interest among pu-
Pills by having them observe the habit and growth
OF trees which they their way school
Arbor Day IS also TO be encouraged
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
FAILURE.

As great bird.
Whose hurt wing answers not her will.
Still beats the air in useless striving.
And dyins-with strong talous holding yet
Her hard prey,
While with wide hungry beaks, her far of young
Wait, vainly calling;
Or a spent swimmer
Breasting angry waves to save a life.
With dying eyes dxt on the rescuing boat,
And knowing it is all late,
Makes still mis- strokes, grown feebler
With each labOring brea th--yieds not
The life he gives his own 10 save;
This is not failure
Nor bird, swimmer gives up purpose
Long long centuries
Agone. One walked the earth. His life
A seeming failure:
Dying He gave the world gift
That VIII outlast eternities-
by Louise Houghton.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
SHOPPERS IN TIE oRLENr.

Shopping in China is conducted on ceremonial
lines. When the wOuld-be purchaser enters the
shop clerk comes forward at once bringing fra
grant tea, which is served with much ceremony
and in fine style, The exchange Of language is
courteous and polite beyond description. When the
bargain is completed the purchaser does not pay
for the goods, but the chief steward is notified that
the article has been selected and when II is dev-
cred pays FOR IL When the shopper asks the price
OF the required article, and makes offer for IL
which IS frequently much lower. II IS frequently
refused, whereupOn the shopper departs with great
dignity and elegance.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
MONIEYS As PETS.

Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer,. of Philadelphia,
has whole menagerie Of monkeys, ten IN ali. at
her summer home. at Camp Hill In hot weather
the monkeys live IN a summer house. with latticed
front covered with vines It stands in a wood
land behind the mansion and chairs and settees
1t afford a comfortable lounging place, where
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, and her guests may watch
the amusing little creatures
In cool weather their cage is in the greenhouse,
and the Temperature is kept at summer heat as
monkeys are likely to fall victims to tuberculosis
Il not carefully watched.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

That I;Aigion should appear as a belt was a
foregone conclusion It is a stinened shaped belt
of velvet silk or satin with ribbon streamers end-
ing in the metal ornaments thar Suggest sIloe 4aCs
tips but are on the crest Of fashions wave.
A novel use is being made of fine linen handker-
chiefs with narrow hemstitched hens Many
young women cut them into the hemstitched col
lars that still seem as popular as a year ago. ago. As
collars and a good handkerchief often can be
purchased for that price. and one handkerchief
will supply three collars. the saving IS OBVIOUS.
The Cuban military heel is the established favor
ite in wonen's high class shoes 1t Is nnuch more
sensible and comfortable heel for walking say
those who wear it, than the extremely low or the
Louis XVIII. The Louis IS stil the ohiy hode Ior
all house and evening shoes.
The shops are now showing silk mufhers in rich
but quiet tones. golf undercoats Of red and "hlte
knitted wool E red SIX sleeves s % 5 f,o i9cs sgis 6a9 VL
ing the bright plaid siGe out, and other Things
limiting OF winter.
Quite the newest thing in card cases is that
made of gayly colored beads. Beads Of jet are
used for some Of the new girdles and for neck
laces 10 match.
The use Of lace is increasing day by day Revers.
collars. guimpes. boeros garnitures. every posi-
BILE application, is seen, while the robes become
more and more oyey as the season goes 3 on - The %
most beautiful creations imaginable.
The craze for velvet has reached the lowest ebb
the feet Boots made Of colored or black velvet
to match the velvet costume. the EXTREMIST
flight OF fashion. and evening slippers OF velvet
look contemptuousy upon those OF satin as passe.
The fur hat is not necessarily excessively costly
The best millinery stores have them in an almost
ready 10 wear condition that makes them possi-
Slg 1 even zen 70 an econoniea4 Poekstoook- frame me
60 or So ana crown OF velvet, feather or bow
$40 ar iel St"''sn' ''''p'''' iASn''h-Oi' nat i0f
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

fifteen inches long. which. II is said viii DO away
with large amount OF the Jar and shock with
which The fremsn have been troubled II win also
cause the jumper to escape large porrioz4 Of ths
shock
The first truck 10 receive the new net is truck
No. IS. at Fire Headquarters The trucks IN ths
tenement house districts Will receive them next
The net had a severe test two weeks ago ths
day the medals for bravery were presented to the
dremen- At that time a fireman Jumped from the
fourth story window OF the fire hall into the nee
with satisfactory results.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMANrs
BLOUSE WAIST NO 1856, FOR
1OTruoN- N
COUPON AND 10 CENTS.

The blouse that is slightly more formal than the
shirt waist yet easy and comfortable fills a place
that other does and is constantly growing in
popularity. The illustrated may be made Of
Henrietta plain and embroidered cashmere. drap
dete. French flannel and tafeta and the color Of
both waist and vest can be changed to anything
the wearer may prefer.
The foundation for the blouse is a fitted lining
with single darts which closes at the centre front
on Il are arranged the fronts vest and back The
fronts smooth and without funess at the shoul-
ders and drawn in at the waist line The
vest is attached permanently to the right side Of
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
TRAVEL 4 FAD WITH ROYALTY.

Travel seems to be the ambition OF several OF the
younger members OF the English royal family. The
Duchess Of York, II is said, is delighted at the
prospect Of accompanying her husband to Aus
traIia, where he Is 70 open the Australian Exhi-
bition- II has long been her desire to see some
thing Of Greater Britain,
The Princess Victoria Of Wales Is said be most
anxious 70 60 a tour around the world. She has
recently been doing some mountaineering in com
pany with her old governess. The Princess Victoria
OF Schleswg- -Holstein is never happier than when
on an exploring tour.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
KILLED BY TROLLEY CAR IN THE BROyL.

John Purdy. a laborer. Of e-hundred-and-eighty-
fourth-st ard Third-ave-, was struck by trolley
car Of the Union line at Webster-ave and Travers-
St early yesterday and received injuries from
which he died a short time later In the Fordham
HOSPITAL Purdy was dragged about twenty feet
before the could be brought 10 standstil
The rnotOrman William P Frances or Mount
Vernon was arrested by Policeman Slattery. OF
The Bronx Park station and remanded 10 the Cor
oner in the Morrisania police court Purdys
death was caused by a compound fracture at the
base Of the skull
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
HRS. CORPS ILLNESS.

Many club will hear with regret Of the
serious Illness OF Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Cory,
president of the School of Industrial Art for
Women. She is a member Of the New-York City
Chapter, D, A. r.; National Society Of the New
England Women, the United States Daughters OF
1872, the Woman's Press Club and many other So
cietes, from which she Will be absent probably
many weeks
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
VASsAR sTUDENTs ANn S0cLETT.

The first social meeting of the vassar Students
Aid Society, of which Mrs. William T Cornell is
president will be held al the house of Mrs. Otto
G. T. Kilam, No. 116 East Ftfty-seventh-st, on the
afternoon of Saturday, November s.
After a business meeting the society will be
addressed by Miss MurieI Bailey upon her expert
ences in the Philippines. where she was often in
positions of great danger. Miss Bailey will wear
costume worn by Philippine women, presented to
her by the mother of Don Emilio AguinaldO.
After the lecture reception will be held.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
ENpIRE NODES OF C0TFFURE

With the Empire fashions IN dress It is natural
and fitting that Emrire modes OF coifrure should
prevail. The Josephine knot is one OF the latest
and is made by waving the hair softly all around
and carrying It to the top Of the head where Il is
twisted and coiled high a possible For even
Ing string Of beads a ribbon is fastened around
the coil and large satin silk flower is fastened
at the right, the front.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
OLD JOHN STREET CHURCHs DAY.
FORMER PASTORS TELL OF IT'S HISTORY ON
ITS ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY
ErrrNr-,
SECOND ANNIVERSARY.

The Old John Street Methodist Episcopal Church
the Oldest Methodist church in America celebrated
its l22d anniversary yesterday The day began
with love feast at $50 g. m. led by the Rev Dr.
c. z. Harris Former pastors OF the church and
many persons who used to be members OF the con-
gregation were present Some aged men and women
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
GRBCIAN EMBR0IDERIEs AND LACEs.

The exhibit Of lace and embroidery in the Greek
section the Paris Exposition has attracted much
attention. Apparently Grecau women have not
lost the art that served Ulysses wife The dress
fabrics. too we're regarded as wonderfully bsauti-
ful, and consisted largely OF gauzes, muslins and
other transparenctes OF gossamer delicacy and
ToveIv cOlOrngE
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
IN NEED OF CHEER.

Miss Phoebe Boughman. OF Cuba. III. has been az
ficted in the death of her father Win the members
who have this invalid on their list please send her
word Of kindly sympathy? Mrs. Julia A. Young
Of No. SO Swan-st.. Batavia y Y is suffering from
nervous exhaustion. Some CHEEKY letters will help
10 brighten these dark days.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

lining and hooks onto the left beneath the
left front. The stock collar IS Joined TO the vest
and closes invisibly at the centre back The bishop
sleeves not full and finished AT the
wrists with straight cuffs.
To make this blouse for woman OF medium size
three and three-Quarters yards of material q inches
wide three yards q inches wide or one and three
quarters Yards A inches wide viii be required, with
fve-eighths Of yard 80 inches wide or three-quar-
ters OF yard q inches wide for vest and stock
collar. -. =,
The pattern. No. 1866 is cut in sizes for 80, S4
&C. 3s and 20 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
EVENING SCHOOL NO. s..

Girls who wish to learn stenography. bookkeep-
ing, dressmaking, composition and higher arith-
metic should apply at once at No. 17s East One
hundred-a nd-hfteenth-st.. Evening Public School
No. 81. All girls sixteen years Of age over may
join speed class for advanced stenographers is
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
AN INVITATION TO SUNSHINE MEMBERS.

The Woman's Republican Association OF New
York will give an informal reception Mrs. Clar-
ence Burns. president Of the T. 5. s. at No. 139
FIfth-ave. on Tuesday afternoon, October 80 The
officers Of the association extend a cordial invita-
ton to the members of the Tribune Sunshine So
ciety 70 be present on this OCCASION
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
NEW FIRE NET ADOPTED.
CANVAS SUBSTITUTED FOR ROPE. WITH SPRINGS
TO RELIEVE THE STRAIN

Edward T. Croker. Chief Of the Fire Department.
announced last night that the new fire net. which
has been tried By the Dspartmsnt had bean
adopted The Department has been using a rops
net for several years The new net Is composed &C
circular ring OF iron pipe to which Il attached n
piece OF canvas This II padded with patent cotton
WOOL Every foot apart On the ring are springs
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

In one Of the boxes sent by Miss Post, Of Mount
Norris Park. were materials for painting and a
quantity OF silk pieces cut into narrow strips for
weaving. Any one t. whom these articles will be
helpful will please write TO the Office
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

Mrs G. ". Martor sends 10 cents monthly for
the special fund If every T. s. S. member did
the same. the urgent aad immediate needs Of in
valid members could be supplied Already more
than $50 contributed IN small for this special
purpose has been expended, and every dollar meant
substantial sunshine for some one
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
DISTRIBUTIONS.


Twenty greetings left the office on saturday-just
little thlngs-5ut each sunny reminder
to the recipient that ne or she not forgotten
There were little bundles Of fancy linen and
worsted work embroidery materials. silk and cot
ton pieces, warm flannel waist, black nat
bright colOred ribbons. TWO pairs or bed
socks four glasses Of jelly and current magazines
A large package OF miscellaneous reading went to
a new shut in member IN Parkville \. Y; other
packages to Brooklyn and Harlem Miss Hunter
ard Miss NJ Shay have carried the brightest kind
Of sunshine into the life Of poor woman IN an
asylum on Long Island Two flannel gowns
a skirt. materials for crochet work and some
goodies made up the sunshine bundle. Miss I g.
Johnson has sent cheer 10 the Home Garden l. > .
branch Miss AuchinCOSs, in making Sunshine
call found a Congenial friend Mrs. ". l. Wood
has finished a shoulder shawl, which she will pass
on as a Christmas gift to an aged 7. 5. 5. mem
ber in Michigan
Letters of apprecia ton for sunshine received have
reached the office from Mrs. T. Z. Parsons, Miss
Alice Quick, Charity Winegard, Mrs. H. Larned.
Mrs G. 3. Wilson Mrs Jane Lyle, Miss Libbie
Mabey and Miss NJ stone
WHO?
Who can gather wild roses sweet,
Or follow the fences for golden rod
or tramp through the clover the meadow over
And say to his neghbor there is no GodY
Who can assume that the birds and the bees
And all dumb creatures, outdoors and IN,
Have never a thought of the hand that wrought
Or the heart that bled for the wide world s SIM
Who can look over wide fields of grain,
That like the sea In the wind 5 1ond KISS,
Or into the sky the night passes by
And say there's other life than this?
-CNIary L Hall.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29
SUNSHINE OFFERS.

Miss Florence Baylis. OF this city, has kindly
offered TO send three popular magazines each month
TO T. s 5. members: Mrs E z. Outerbridge. OF
Connecticut, offers back numbers of magazines;
Mrs. Dane F. Pianhard. of Staten Island. viii carry
rays Of sunshine to the South Ferry Branch OF the
"Little Mothers" No Y West-st.. city.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

Miss Alice Hoffman asks II any Sunshine mem
Der can tell her the author Of the following stanZa
Sow a thought, reap act;
Sow act, reap habit;
Sow a habit. reap character;
Sow a character reap destiny.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

That IiAiglon should appear as belt was
foregone conclusion. It is stnened, SNAPPED oeII
of velvet silk or satin with ribbon streamers end
ing in the metal ornaments that suggest shoe 4ace
tips but are on the crest Of fashions wave.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-29

For centuries, oatmeal.
or hzfermehl,
has been used IA Germany
for sous, SaBces, pUddngS. efr-
BAT L hss foz1d fAyor
as porridge Or breakfast food
only since the introduction Of 10
into tnzf country.
@Mhes better gilh srran"