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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
WHAT SOUTH AFRICANS EAT,
The Peculiar Diet of the Native Savage,
-snts and Mice.

Ants and Mice.
German missionary who has Just re,
turned from South Africa recently de
livered q lecture before the Berlin Geo,
graphical society. in which he brought
forward the following particulars con.
corning the peculiar diet of the native
sayages of the ~Transvaal, especially as
noticed among the Basutos, the tribe
which is now threatening to take M
arms against the British, says The Phil,
ade,#lia Record. One Of their most
characteristic hunts is the mouse hunt.
Twenty to thirty BasutOs gather to-
gether; they march off carrying strips
of nets made by them for this purpose
and, accompanied by a large number
of dogs, about whose bodies different
sized bells are bound. The dogs make
a big sweep round the countryside,
while the Basutos attach their various
strips of nets into one long senior
cular barrier, the lower part Of which
is pinned to the ground. Then,
crouch1ng upon the ground and holding
their sticks ready, they wait the COM
ing of the mice. These, frightened by
the bells dangling from the dogs, grad
ually draw nearer and nearer to tho
net, along which they are at last found
running in a vain effort to discover
an opening through which they may
escape When the number of these
victims is sufficiently great a shrill
cry is emitted by the chief, the net is
pushed forward all along the line, and
the Stru op1inu opna4,ra, oo,,,l4 j., -,
meshes of the net are numerically
whipped to death by the jubilant saw
ages. Monkeys, constitute one of
their ~favorite tid-bits, which are all
the more appreciated as they are not
so readily caught. Snakes are sim
ply killed with blows from a switch
and are generally in high favor. Ac-
cording to the missionary their pop
ularity is well deserved. He himself
took part in a meal in which snakes
formed the chief attraction and found
that this animal could be favorably
compared with a prime eel. Most
popular of all delicacies, however, are
the c%aterpillars. 1t is not unusual to
learn of a quarrel which has broken
out among the natives for their pos
session. The most favorable time for
catching them is the early morning and
late evening hours, when their wings
are heavy with dew and they are I'M
able to see clearly. The children Of
the mission, numbering about 400, hay
ing organized a locust hunt, succeeded
one day in capturing no less than 100
pounds Of these insects, which wera
consumed with the greatest avidity
before the day had passed. At certain
times of the year the great white.
winged ants leave the earth, and it is
then that a most jealous competition
arises between the kattir children and
the chickens of the dorp for the pos
session of the priced morsels. It is at
such times that the Kafiir youngsters
may be seen running about with thoir
mouths stuffed full of ants, and, if the
chase has been especially successful,
with both fists also full of these succu-
lent dainties.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
An Emergency Box.

Every mother should have a box,
kept in a safe and easily accessible
place, containing some of the things
likely to be needed in common emer-
gencies, such as pieces of soft old
linen and cotton, rolls of bandage from
half an inch to an inch and a half
wide (these may be made from a worn
linen Sheet. adhesive plaster for cuts,
a wide mouthed bottle filled with BIZ
carbonate of soda-common baking
soda-for burns, a bottle of witch hazel
for bruises, a roll of absorbent cotton
for use in covering the chest when
there is a cold there, pisces lannel
to wrap around rheum4si5 SSa@, and
last, but not least, a hot water bag.
To these she may add, IL SIC likes,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
Where Water Is Not Needed,

Among the distinguished officials
who will represent this country at the
Paris exposition ext May, is Prof. Ell,
wood Mead, the State Engineer of Wy.
oming and an irrigation expert of the
Department of Agriculture, relates tn,
Saturday Evening Post. He was speak.
Ing at a meeting upon a local water
Improvement, and after e%xpatiating on
the benefits which would be derived
by the farmer, miner, and even the
manufacturer, he said, And this extra
supply of water is absolutely neces-
sary to our dairymen." Before he could
begin the next sol wnsman
called out: "s,oD q. They
give us too I":. lis ="
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
Every Woman Wants "A Pretty Homo.

Every Woman Wants "a Pretty Homo.
The dizziness OF wOman's fingers en-
aDles her to turn and twist the things
that are old into decorations that are
new and lovely in effect. She can Sc
lect harmonious colors when she buys
inexpensive furnishings, and so tone
the aspect of her home that rest and
ease may welcome every new visitor;
she may become So essential to the
happiness of each child in the home
that Its first inquiry when returning
from play or from school will be, "Is
mother home?" She may I've her
young years over again with the loving
childhood about her, if she will share
the joys and sorrows of her boys and
girls. To every woman a home is es-
%sential, whether it may be her own or
somebody else's. But wherever she
lives it is right that she should bring
the heart into her life. Love begets
love, and wherever it is present the
joys of daily life counterbalance the
ills. How to make a home? Why,
let the two who build it be of one
mind-that it is to be the happiest spot
in the whole earth. Include in your
desire not only the purpose TO make
yourselves happy, but to brighten the
lives Of everybody else. And be SUR
to keep your windows open to the sun
light. So many times the best rooms
in Our homes are treated as If they
were too good for everyday life. And
their chill and discomfort when eXpe-
rienced by an unexpected guest make
her dream of cellar damp and creep
ing things" Let life in the home be
free and easy and yet orderly. But do
not despair If the sticks of wood piled
for use in the parlor fireplace are not
perfectly straight and just the right
length. And do not feel it a duty to
brush the carpet each time a neighbor
calls to see you, else you will become
the victim to a dust pan and brush.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Mrs. Mckinley always receives her
guests standing, whether at a recep-
tion or informal call, says the National
Magazine for February. The pleasant
greeting she always gives, however.
places her guests at ease. Mrs. Nc
Kinley is exceedingly fond of children,
and many are the incidents pleasantly
related by the small guests at the man
sion. If there are flowers neal she in
gariably places one in the chlld's
hand, with one of her sweetest smiles,
and there is no doubt that the smile
from the first lady of the land is even
more appreciated than the rose she
gives. Mrs. Mckinley will stand out
in history as the children's friend on
all occasions.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
Correct Attire for HI bridegroom.

The bridegroom at a morning we'd
ding wears a frock coat, white duck
or pique waistcoat, trousers of dark,
striped cloth, patent leather shoes.
gloves and silk Ascot" tie-white or
pearl gray-and ~boutonniere OF garde-
Mas or other small white flowers. At
an evening wedding he wears dress
clothes, unless the bride is in travelling
costume, when he would wear a morn
ing coat, a colored tie, and no Gloves
February Ladies' Home Journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Never lean with the back upon my
thing that is cold. Never begin a
Journey until the breakfast has been
eaten. Never take warm drinks and
then Immediately go out in the cold.
Keep the back, especially between the
shoulder blades, well covered; also,
the chest well protected. In sleeping
in a cold room, establish the habit Of
breathing through the nose, and never
with the mouth open. Never go to
bed with cold or damp feet. Never
omit regular bathing, for unless the
skin is in active condition, the cold
will close the pores and favor conges-
ton or other diseases. After exercise
of any kind never ride in an open car
riage or near the window of a train for
a moment; it is dangerous to health
and even life. When hoarse, speak
as little as possible until the hoarse-
ness is recovered from, else the voice
may be permanently lost or difficulties
of the throat be produced. Merely
warm the back by the fire, and never
continue keeping the back exposed to
heat after it has become comfortably
warm. To do otherwise is debilita-
ting. When going from a warm at
mosphere into a cooler one, keep the
mouth closed so that the air may be
warmed by its passage through the
nose ere it reaches the lungs. Never
stand still in cold weather, especially
after having taken a slight degree of
exercise, and always avoid standing on
ice or snow, or where the person is ex-
posed to a cold wind.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

to do SO, such remedies as the state
OF her children's health makes it likely
they may require at a moments notice
to wit, her favorite Group mixture,
toothache t%inctures, camphorated oil
for the wee BARN who gets husky at
nights, and so On. She should keep
her medicines in a locked box inside
the other and give one key to a trusted
maid, keeping the other herself and
being sure not to mislay it at the very
time it is wanted.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
i Cannot Sing the Old Songs.

(Old Favorite Series.)
] cannot sing the old songs
l sung long years ago,
For heart and voice would fail me,
u foolish tears would flow;
FOR bygone hours come DER my heart
With each familiar strain,
] cannot sing the old songs,
Or dream those dreams again.
l cannot sing the old songs,
Their charm Is sad and deep;
Their melodies would waken
Old sorrows from their sleep;
And though all unforgotten still,
n sadly sweet they be,
] cannot sing the old songs,
They are too dear to me.
/ cannot sing the old songs.
For visions come again,
OF golden dreams departed,
And years Of weary pain;
Perhaps when earthly letters shall
lave set my spirit free,
My voice may know the old songs.
For all eternity.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

So prominent are the beds in hand
some sleeping rooms nowadays that it
Is no wonder their clothing shows all
the art and lavish beauty and lace of
q fashionable woman's wearing APP
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS,

French Model of white Crepe Gown -
Dull Blue Pastel Cloth-Every Woman
Wants a Pretty Home - Care of the
Eyes-WashIng the Face.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

IT'S too bad said the ~cousoling
friend. Il thought you were right In
line of promotion"
NO" mournfully replied the mar
who had lost his job. Il was right
in the firing line."-Chicago Tribune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

With vest, stock and insertion Of luriel
lace over cream white satin. These in
sertions are bordered by narrow blue
satin stitched bands, matching the
cloth. The bottom of the skirt is in
shallow pleats. The shaped belt (an
absolute necessity today is very deep
ly curved in front, SO as to be fully
two inches deeper than at the back.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

The possibility of the Beers Destroy
ing the mines in Johannesburg is caus-
ing some anxiety among French fnan-
ciers, who hold one-third of the shares.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Fresh alarm is spreading abroad
from South Russia with regard to fur
Their suspicious military movements.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
He Knew.

Pastor-"I suppose you know where
the bad little boys go?" Johnny (who
has been told TO stay in the house,
eyes, l DO. They go skatin' and sled
din, and have a jolly good time
Philadelnhia prnes
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

The soft white felt hat has two shades
Of blue satin folded about the crown,
caught at one side by a strass (rhine-
stone) buckle. The chatelaine bag,
which used to be hung from the belt,
is now carried on the wrist, a fashion
which only the grace OF the owner
can make charming. In this case it
is a gold link chain with gold fringe.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Has had a new demonstration of use
fullness by the captain of a lightship,
who used itafter ordinary signals had
failed, to notify the shore authorities
of danger. In a like manner Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the famous in
digestion and dyspepsia cure, acts when
other medicines fail. 1t regulates the
bowels and improves the appetite.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

A Labrador Bear Story-Arab Legend
of the Good Deed That Caused the
Thorn to Blossom An Ege-Eating
snake-Tbe Compass Plant.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
a God-send to me.-Wm. B.. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. II, 1895.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Keep looking young and save your hair, its color
and beauty with PARKER's HAIR BALsAM.
HINDERcoRsS Tie best 0sr for corns. l5cts.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Secretary Hay is confined to his home
by a severe cold.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All
refund the money if it fails to cure.
25c, E. w. Groves signature on each box.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12
Colleges In Indie

India now has 140 colleges and 170,-
900 students.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-05-12

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup.
Tor children teethtng, softens the gums, reduces in
iammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc a bottle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10
The Unsteady Land.

The earthquake at Lisbon, November l (,
1855, is one of the most terrible. Part
Of the city sunk 600 feet. The sea was
driven back for moment and returned in
wave fifty feet high Sixty thousand
perished in six minutes-yet Lisbon -four
ishes in the same spot. Simultaneously
with the Lisbon disaster the volcano of
Kotluggia, says the New York Mail and
Express, burst out in Iceland, and the
springs in Bohemia were dried up only to
burst out in waters deep with oehre.
Many towns in Northern Africa were also
destroyed The entire area shaken was
six times as large as France. Seventeen
days later shock from the same centre
passed under Boston and tumbled the
chimneys down, killed fish in the harbor
and sent ships ashore. 1t passed on through
New England into the wilds of America.
Nine hours later wave twenty feet high
overwhelmed st. Martins, in the West
Indies Had New York been standing
with its tall buildings then the story might
have been longer.
In 1911, 300 miles of earth about New
Madrid, Mo-, shook constantly for months.
Lakes were formed and mysteriously
drained. Mud shot out from assures as
high as the top of the trees. These dis
turbances ceased suddenly at the moment
Of the great earthquake on March 26, 1872
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10
The City's Solitude.



1t was found, on breaking open the door
of an apartment in this city last week, that
the occupant of the room had been dead
in her chair for many months. Perhaps no
incident could be more suggestive of the
essential solitude of a city. If a criminal
seeks to escape justice, if misanthrope
really desires to be alone, if man would
know to the full the sense of solitude, he
must seek the great, indescribable loneli-
ness of large city In the country towns
and villages one cannot escape, even if he
wishes to hide from, the scrutiny of his
fellows 1t is only in the thronging rush
of the crowd that the individual becomes
a nonentity, unless he makes an effort,
patiently and steadily, to build up friend
ships and companionships. The village
town is curious; the city is Indifferent.
The chance acquaintance in forest be-
comes subject of interest; the passing city
pedestrian is merely a unit among hun
dreds of thousands.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10

which destroyed Caracas, in Venezuela.
Thousands of farms now flourish in the
Missouri district and Caracas is alive again.
1.-The Land That Swings Like Ham
mock is the name given by Indians to
the territory about San Salvador, Central
America. That city was utterly destroyed
by an earthquake on March 10, 1873, but
the people had grown alarmed and had de-
serted it, SO only 500 were killed. 1t
flourishes today.
No century in history has been without
severe earthquakes in southern Italy.
Thousands have perished there Vesuvius
adds to the danger of that land, and the
town of Tore del Greco, which lies under
the mountain, may meet the fate of Pom
pcii and Herculaneum any day. 1t has
been partially destroyed several times.
In 1888 100, 900 were killed in Gala
bria by an earthquake; but that is forgot
ten The Mediterranean has been the
centre Of many destructive shocks. On
the day of the battle OF Actium, 81 B. c.,
10, 900 perished by shock in Judea. The
day oi the crucilixion Il great earthquake
occurred, accompanied with darkness.
The same phenomenon was repeated on
january %, 1885, when the volcano
Coseguina, in Central America, became
active.
On various occasions about 100000
have perished in earthquake shocksa at An
tioch-250, 900 in one day. On February
20, 1885, the city of Conception, in South
America, was destroyed for the fourth
time. There were 300 shocks in two
weeks On that occasion wave thirty
feet high broke on the island Of Juan Fer
nandez and fire came to the surface of the
ocean through 400 feet of water. The
sea turned black, had foul oder, and
millions of fish were killed.
Japan and South America have been
shaken so often and so violently that an
earthquake there is hardly worth notice
In 1854 wave traversed the Pacific from
Japan and broke on the American coast.
Sailors say wave over fifty feet high is
an impossibility, but a wave ninety feet
high destroyed CalIao, Peru, in 1887.
Mexico, the East Indies, China, Argen-
tine, Hawaii, the Philippines, California
these places have been the scenes of fear
full disasters from earthquakes and vol
canoes.
But in spite of these terrors men live
calmly on. Most men never study nature,
and 80 do not know these THINGS. Others |
read them in their school books, and for
get them along with their Latin and my
thology. Only the professional scientists
keep them ever in mind. and these are not
alarmed, for they know there is really no
safe place on earth, anyhow.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10
How the First Woman Was Created

According to Hindoo legend, this is
the proper origin of woman. Twashtri,
the god Vulcan of the Hindoo mythology
created the world. But on his commenc-
ing to create woman he discovered that
with man he had exhausted all his creative
materials, and that not one solid element
had been left. This, of course, greatly
perplexed Twashtri, and caused him to fall
in profound meditation. When he arose
from it he proceeded as follows He took
The roundness of the moon,
The undulating curves of the serpent,
The graceful twist of the creeping plant
The light shivering Of the grass blade
and the slenderness of the willow,
The velvety softness of the flowers,
The lightness of the feather,
The gentle gaze of the doe,
The frolicsomeness of the dancing sun
beam,
The tears of the cloud,
The Inconsistency of the wind,
The timidness Of the hare,
The vanity of the peacock,
The hardness of the diamond,
The sweetness of honey,
The cruelty of the tiger,
The heat of the fire,
The chill of the snow,
The cackling of the parrot,
The cooing Of the turtle dove.
All these he mixed together and formed
woman
Then he presented her to the man.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10
Keeping Celery.
From the American GardenIng.

Some people still ask about storing in a
cave, but the only safe plan of a cave for
celery is not to make one We have tried
keeping celery in many ways, in cellars,
in pits, and, in fact, in every way that has
ever been tried but have never been so
successful as when we have left it in the
rows as it grew.
We dig down on each side Of row as
close as possibl..to the plant to the bottom
of the roots, then carefully take up sufi-
cient roots for row on either side Of the
first, then pack the earth snugly about the
outer rows, precisely as when the celery
was last earthed up, which leaves the tips
of the leaves uncovered after which cover
the tops to depth Of three inches with
fine hay or straw; then protect the sides
with stalks or leaves, which can be kept
in place with little earth, sufficient to
keep out the frost. An outer covering of
stalks will permit of taking out a supply as
wanted any time during tbe winter, and it
will always be crisp and have the favor for
which celery is celebrated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-10
Westminster, Md.
A Maryland Monte Carlo.

The Philadelphia North American says:
esAmerica is to have Monte Carlo. There
will be no make believe about it. To
create, almost within sight of the dome OF
the Capitol at Washington, resort where
men with money may wrestle strenuousiy
with the tiger in all of its varied stripings
of chance, So, 100000 is being spent.
Senator William II. Clark, of Montana,
owns 81, 900, 900 worth of stock. Phila-
delphia capitalists have put $3.50, 900 into
the scheme. The bulk of the capital comes
from the West, principally Colorado.
.'More than 50, 900, 900 has already been
spent in transforming waste space of sand
and brush into a city of pleasure, where
the click of the wheel and the cry of the
croupier will resound increasingly, day and
night, winter and summer.
s'Another $500, 900 is now being paid
out to contractors who are erecting snmp.
tuous clubhouse, constructing Il mile run
ming track and providing other appurten-
ances to cater to the comfort and convenience
of the patrons whom love to gain and the
prospect of being able to indulge unchecked
their passion for gaming may attract to the
new Monte Carlo.
Perhaps another million or two may be
required before the resort shall be perfected
to the satisfaction of the promoters. 1t
ten times that amount we're called for it
would be quickly provided. There is money
without stint behind the scheme.
''0n the shores of Chesapeake Bay, in
Calvert county, Maryland, 30 miles from
Washington, the town that is to be dedi-
Gated to the Goddess of Chance is being
reared The laws of Maryland foster and
protect it. No monarchy is ruled by a
more absolute hand than the village of
Chesapeake Beach, which is the corporate
title of the resort