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New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

generally killed at the outset OF the cold weather
the eggs being preserved on the banks OF streams
All snakeo hibernate and in torpid q con-
dition during the period that they breathe seldom
during the twenty-four hours Small ones seek for
their winter refuge rotten stumps, hollow or
partially decayed logs. Larger ones hide in holes
In the ground and IN crevices in rocks. Brought
under the influence OF fire. they revive but usual
~ die afterward a result. The turtles too,
breathe seldom while dormant. The land varieties
burrow under hollow trees, where there is an
abundance OF loose mould. in order to escape the
frost The water turtles retreat into the mud.
The snail anchors his shell, draws himself In
and closes the opening with air tight mem
brane. Little breathing is probably done by the
snail while 1T is exiled, the air OF its shell having
first closed.
The deer mouse. white footed mouse which is
nocturnal in its habits and knows little fear of
man by day hides It's store OF nuts high in hollow
lofty retreat. These nuts are carefIIilv sSaIGaS
and the storehouse is dainty lined with enyas nj
in one tree. - tounu
In spite OF the boys the squirrels Of the parl,s
SeI thelr snare OF nuts, their Operations beginnn
iore theS orop from the trees. Anything in tha
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

shape of seeds is good food for squirrel: the little
red squirrels live almost entirely the fruit or
the sweet gum tree. It is these fellows that never
mistake the side of the butternut on which the
broad side of the lies but they bore straight
for il. while the sharpest human eye fails to detect
any indication the shell.
In countries where the snowy winter season IS
long, the animals. as a protection against natural
enemies, put white coats. The Arctic bear anu
fox white throughout the year. The Northern
hare is brown In summer and white in winter The
weasel Is especially curious II retains its brown
coat until the first snow appears and then WhltenS
in few hours. becoming the ermine of commerce
Among the birds who put on white plumage are
the snowy OWL the snow bunting and the ptarml-
gan, the last named retaining few brown feacherS
in its tail. The coats of most animals become
thicker during the cold season. The famous Cash
wool is made from the short hairs that add 10
the winter coverings of mountain goats.
Some birds and animals put on extra root cover
ings for winter in walking on snow and ice and
boring into it for food. Among these are the runed
grouse, the ptarmigan and Western rabbit Ine
latter Is sometimes known the ''snowshoe rab-
bit" because Of the long and stiff hair which ap-
pears on its feet in cold weather. The ptarnriEan
has broad stiff feathers it's feet and the ruffed
grouse sharp pointed fringe. These drop OH IN
the spring of the year.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

patton The actual cost of tools and materials is
small, and really artistic work is sure to bring
good price.
Brass, copper and silver are the metals generally
used but zinc lead and pewter serve some nurnosas
admirably, and order work is often executed IN
gold. Zinc is usually employed for the process of
learning as 1t Is the cheapest and is easily worked
PEWTER ana lead are less desirable as their soft
ness makes them difficult to manage
In one method OF executing repousse vvor, tho
metal is laid on board and the design traced bv
fine brush with an inky preparation for ,hs nur
pose A number of nails of different sizes are filed
to various shapes, and with these the desigr &C.
hammered into the metal. Most of the metals can
be hammered without heating. but zinc must he
thoroughly heated before being tackled to the board
A great deal OF effective outline work such as
flowers and conventionalized designs, may be done
in this way by amateur but for more
elaborate and difficult work the pitch" method
which demands a teacher is employed.
The purely practical side of decorative metal
work is of constantly increasing Importance In
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
ASPIRATIONS

If might famous be. in rhyme or story.
BY some grand deed of sword or word or pen
So that my name might shine in fadeless glory
Enshrined within the memories of men,
Then would sleep the last long. peaceful slumber
In perfect rest unmindfu whether kings.
Or thrones or empires fell-no to number
The flight of earthly winters SHOWS or springs
Thus many sigh. forgetting what is better
Than seeking treasures in n far Off land:
Ambitions wings TO bind and closely fetter.
To do the little things that lie at hand,
The needed stitch, the cares, in time OF sorrow,
The helping hand outstretchcd to those in need;
The whispered hope that makes glad tomorrow
For some one else-these things great indeed.
These are the golden threads all may be weaving
Into the dull gray warp and woof of days.
And he who thoughts of glory meekly STILES,
And IS content to work. where'er his ways.
He is the greatest hero, though praises
The world may give him. resounding fame;
But when at last WITHIN the Book or Life he gaZes.
Behold in glory written. stands his namel
ADELAIDE YATES MITCHAM
Written for the T. S. s
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

the one item of door decoration there are finger
plates, hinges, name plates and signs. IN most
good houses of the present day the key plate and
hinges are made a prominent part OF the door
treatment. both for entrance and interior. skill
full designer and worker frequently can make
desirable arrangement with several architects and
highclass builders
Mirror and photograph frames ornamental
plaques, bellows. boxes and lanterns are always
in demand. and fireplace borders and tenders often
ordered.
A worker who is competent in all branches can
make her studio her best advertisement. The
door have handsome hinges and keyplate, the
overnantel may be surmounted by an effective
frieze. the fireplace surrounded by artistic border
ing, the hearth inclosed In rich fender Beside
the hearth may hang ornate bellows. and even
the coal shovel may testify to the owners artistic
ability. Pictures large and small may be framed
with good effect, especially large ones having or,
namental corners of the metal work on Nat wood
frames Pen trays. card trays. the trays under
chafng dish and tea kettle, even sandwich plate
and sugar bowl, IL OF silver. may all be silent but
eloquent advertisement.
1t is said by some who have had experience that
any clever woman after six months of faithful
study can almost support herself by her work
during the next six months. and the year follow
ing can make reasonable income.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
AT THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB.
THE FIRST LADIES DAY" EVER GIVEN BY
THE ORGANIZATION IS A GREAT SUCCESS.

THE FIRST LADIES DAY. EVER GIVEN BY
THE ORGANIZATION IS GREAT SUCCESS.
guard OF artillery from Fort Wadsworth and
sailors from the United States ship Vermont lined
the entrance OF the Army and Navy Club. No 10
West Thirty-frst-st, at it's first ladies day yes
terday afternoon. Brass side lights threw out
their ruby and emerald CLEANS from the stoop rail
as beacons to the guests who arrived after dusk
and these belated found II difficult to force an
entrance through the crush in the hallway.
The clubhouse presented festive appearance in
a bower of green intermingled with the National
coIors while an orchestra enlivened all with popu
lar airs. The entire second door was devoted to
the refreshments
The guests were received by committee which
included General ]. r. Brooke. Lieutenant Charles
H. Birmingham. General ]. Frederick Pierson
Commander Charles H Loring. General W. D.
Whipple Captain William Henry White and others
Among those present General Joseph
Wheeler, Mrs. A. c. Bage. Mrs. Albert F. Weston.
Mrs ]. E. Dietz. Mrs. Powhatan Gordon Mrs.
George Griffin Turner. Mrs James Cary. Jr., Mrs.
Arthur Dyett Miss McKibben. Paymaster and Mrs
Barton, Colonel and Mrs. North. the Misses North
Mrs. William w Gillian. Colonel and Mrs COsSwell
Miss Cogswell, Paymaster and Mrs. Brakeman and
Lieutenant and Mrs s n. Nicholson
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
ALUMNE OF WOMAN's LAW CLASS.

The AlumnR Of the Womans Law Class OF New
York University held their annual meeting at the
University Building Washington Square, last
week Miss Isabella Mary Pettus Of the New
York Bar presided. The report Of the treasurer.
Mrs Isaac Franklin Russell. showed al active
membership OF 1S2. and balance of cash on hand
amounting to $50
The annual election held. and the ticket re-
ported by the Nominating Committee received
seventy-four votes as follows: President, Miss
Isabella Mary Pettus: presidents Miss Blanche
II. Arnold. Mrs Frederick E. Stockwell. Miss Jes-
sic Ashley and Mrs William B. Millar: secretary
Miss Edith P Thomson; treasurer Mrs Isaac
Franklin Russell
The alumne have endowed scholarship in the
law class with the of $500 prize OF $50 will
oe awarded at the closing exercises Ia the member
or the graduating class who writes the best ESSAY
on The Monroe Doctrine and Its Modern AppIica-
tions."
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
PARTISAN SUMMERFABR1CS
CASHMERE AND MEDALLION DESIGNS
TO BE USED EXTENSIVELY-SHlRT
WAISTS ARE N PALE COLORS.
Paris. January II

At one Of the exporters to-day line Of summer
fabrics displayed that gave an excellent mint
as TO what VIII the best materials for the next
warm season Many Of the effects that occur in the
wool and silk fabrics popular now have been curl
ously repeated. such as the cashmere designs and
medallion effects. These come I'm the printed mus
Inns and batistes and good both as to color
and design Many Of the cotton fabrics have silk
surface that softens the colors.
Cotton fabrics have never before appeared in
such ambitious designs. and there is a certain
danger in this very fact. Some of the embroidered
nuslns have lace entredeuX woven in the fabrics.
These limitations OF the expensive muslin
gowns Of hand work and rich insertion, that have
been the expensive features OF summer toilets for
the last few years
Shirt waists already being ordered. not. of
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
WO.HEN AS ARCHITECTS.
MRS. E. f. HOLMAN, OF PHILADELPHIA,
THINKS THE PROFESSION BETTER
ADAPTED TO MEN.

'If . woman wants a career spelled with cap
itaIs she will do Well to avoid architecture and
undertake something that makes noise and
REQUIRES less work" said Mrs z. E. Holman, an
architect OF Philadelphia. to Tribune reporter yes
teIday. Practical architecture includes much
climbing OF ladders, walking OF beams in unfinished
houses and constant supervision of workmen For
this reason, the woman who enters the profession
Is undertaking a business which Is better suited
to men than to women. If she has IN her the
elements OF success. however she win succeed
The necessary qualifications talent for de-
signing, capacity for hard work q willingness to
master the details small things. patience to work
and to walt and business ability to know an
opportunity when 1t presents itself She must too.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

course. for the summer, but items in the ward
robe for the South OF France. Most of these are in
soft muslins little of the white, such pale
pink blue. lavender, yellow and green. These last
two shades particularly prominent in the latest
cotton fabrics. Tie waists trimmed often with
collars Of sheerest white lawn finely embroidered
or with lines OF hand tucking I'm addition a pecul-
far kind Of hand work. which is neither shocking
nor shirring, and which has yet far can
be learned. 70 definite name. But these deep col
lars feature OF the suartest thin waists
TIE dressmakers seem TO doubt if fouards VIII
be as fashionable as they were last summer, when
in Paris. least they simply represented the pop
uiar toilet. SIN there Is a lot Of foulards
shown by the manufacturers in designs which
peat again the cashmere and medallion IDEAS and
which have the satin effect that was intro
duced last year. Il is perhaps open to doubt if
foulards win be used for dressy toilets as was
the case last summer, when they were loaded with
handsome laces and worn at ceremonious garden
parties and at the races. The proper place for
foulard has always heen a substitute for
ton gown, and there is something about the nature
OF the silk that makes it difficult to give II any
other air. However. it must be admitted that the
colors OF these recent foulard silks really
tistic.
For the immediate season there are q good MANY
crepes and crepons OF silk and silk and wool mix
ures, some OF which have patterns woven in them.
The tendency is toward all-over design or again
toward cashmere patterns used as borders These
cashmere patterns come in strips TO be used as
trimming In single designs 10 be apliqued like
embroidery. Charming effects are possible with
or without the addition OF lace
WHITE GOWNS OF RAT TAIL NET
An effective material rat tail" is net made Of
a cord finely woven and having a satin finish II
IS different from the fish net that sprang into
vogue a few ago. A white gown of rat
tail" having insertions Of Irish lace and trimmed
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

Lyon, Miss Parker and Miss F. Parker. Miss
Quinion. Miss May Schneider and Miss Kathleen
Gilbert.
Mrs. Lyon before her marriage a favorite
church and concert singer. and. although possess
ing soprano voice OF rich dramatic quality. never
appeared in public except for charitable affairs.
Her forthcoming appearance Aida" is eagerly
anticipated by her many friends. The sale OF
tickets already portends a substantial sum to be
turned over to the Army Relief Society. which will
aid materially in relieving the distress and suffer
ing or the destitute widows and orphans OF off,
GERS and soldiers killed in the late war and IN the
Philippines.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

be ready to fight II necessary with stupid and in
competent people for what she knows to be right
Women are apt to excel in designing homes. but
this IS "A very small part OF the requirements. In
its other branches men have the advantage more
than in most occupations.
1t has always been my aim 70 do my work In
such way that my clients shall not recognize that
! a Indeed many OF them are entirely
ignorant OF tho fact | should regret to be known
woman architect
Mrs. Holman has been in business for herself for
eight years and has designed all kinds OF buildings
She has houses In every State in the Union except
Mississippi. and has recently designed home which
IS to be built in the island OF Jamaica The material
for this and millmade IN this country
Mrs. Holman has designed number OF the build
inIs % the National Park Seminary. of Forest
Glen Md
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
FURS AT HALE PRICE

y rare opportunity for the purchase OF fine furs
at low price win be found this week at the house
or H. S. Bindsei, importing and manufacturing
furrier, No SCI Broadway. near Seventeenth-st.,
established since 1874 Mr. Bindseil retiring from
business. and therefore has reduced his prices 50
per cent He claims that as everything has been
made on the premises, under his direct supervision,
the quality OF workmanship is fine that OF
the furS. The stock includes coats and capeSs
nuns. storm SSIiars and neck pieces of all STYLES.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
A CHILD'S LOGIC.

Oliver Wendell Holmes used to tell story illus
trative of the keen perceptions Of children He was
present at gathering where he CHANGED 10 he
seated near the refreshment table and noticed a
little girl looking longingly at the table In h,s
kindly way he said Are you hungry my ohild?"
She replied bashfully in the affirmative .~rba,
Why Why don't you take sandwich" he asked. The
fork" The Autocrat quoted smilIneiv .!FsnearS nIS
We're made before forks" and to his Intense am5ea
ment she answered. mot my fngersp' H'e-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
TAILOR MADE SUITS REDUCED.

s. Kneitel ladies' tailor, / East 3Oth-st near
eth Avenue. offers during the between season a
large reduction on women's tailor made suits
Garments Of imported materials silk lined
throughout, win be made TO order for Sj5; the
usual price Of these costumes is $50 STYLES for
spring ere ready now, and Mr.. Kneitel an
rlounces that ladies can order their spring suits
now at the reduced price Mr.. .Knetel is well
known for his exclusive designs and perfect fit
ting garments, and this offer. which affords
great saving, 10 worth taking advantage Of
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
DISCOURSES ON RUsKw.

AT the Church of the Eternal Hope Eighty
hrst-st.. between Columbus and Amsterdam eyes
the Rev. DR.. W. s. Grove will give six morning
discourses. beginning on Sunday, January 20 on
the inspirations OF Ruskin. The topics IN ba
treated are Sesame and Lilies" The Mystery ~
Life. The Valley OF Diamonds" 1.-The cuaen -,
the Air. Ethics of the Dust and ''The Reiie,on
or the Beautiful" in the order namad DR. CroJva
VIII also give series OF lectures on Shakesnaore
at O'clock on the first and third Sunday evenings
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
MRS. spoFFoRD wEARss ILLNESS

In letter received from who has lived
terms OF intimacy for years with Mrs. E Spofford
Wears. OF Owensville, Ohio the following infOrna-
ton Is given relative the present sad condition
of this invalid member; Mrs. Wears" says the
writer, although cripple for more than thirty
years. has been the unfaing friend OF numerous
nvalids in the 'Shut-in Society Upon the forma-
ton of The Tribune Sunshine Society she likewise
became one OF Its Jealous workers In spite of in
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
HRS. LYON AS "AID4."

Those members OF the Eclectic Club who are to
participate In the operatic entertainment for char
ity TO be given at the Waldorf-Astoria on Feb
ruary working hard for it's success. The cos
tune scenes from the operas OF Aida Carmen
and III Trovatore'' are being carefully rehearsed
at the Fffth-ave. studio of Signor Del Papa. and
the chorus OF thirty young girls includes Miss Grace
Lyon. daughter Of EcIectIc's president; Mrs. Dora
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
TO PERFUME THE BRE4TH.

y novelty in confectiOns is the Floral Leaves
Breath Perfume invented by John p Bender No.
eOS Centre-st. 1t IS guaranteed by him to impart
delicate. violetlike fragrance 10 the breath. and
Is for sale in tasteful little aluminium boxes.
prettIly decorated to serve perfectly bonbou-
nieres The Floral Leaves Breath Perfume is al
ready extremely popular. owing it's daintineSs
and wholesome qualities and Mr.. Bender will
send 1t TO any address, without extra charge, on
receiDt OF 10 cents.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

sunshine at least one sad life Her CHEEKY letters
went regularly from her home TO distant relatives
and ten friends until late in November, when she
stricken with hopeless paralysis. Her at
tendants tried to draw her notice to lovely
Christmas gift sent 10 her by the T. s. S. but her
mind had become oblivious to external matters,
and she s still in this Many thanks are due
the T. s s. for this and all former kindnesses TO
one Of Gods children
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
AN ACTIVE SUNSHINE JUNIOR.

Pierce B. Bennett, whose picture appears IN this
column. is member OF the junior branch Of Dover
n. H. He was ten years old last week, and is ac-
tive IN sunshine work He Is an enthusiasts col
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
WOHAN'S PART IN POLITICS.

The Rev. Leighton Williams, pastor of Amity
Baptist Church. will talk on 'woman's Part in
Politics before the Woman's Henry George League
at p. m. to-day. The discourse will be given at
the club rooms, No. q West Forty-second-st,t to be
followed by an open discussion. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all club women
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
The Best of Its Kind.

History need be dull and heavy IN ora.r 70 p. -
eurate A notable Illustration this is founS IN ~.
Triounes Story Of the Nineteenth Century, out oay
IN pamphlet form. Price. 25 cents. ~ " N"'
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

Among the crafts women have been little
known until within comparatively few years and
one OF the latest 70 attract her metal repousse
work. II Is q fascinating as well as profitable occu
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

All the days OF the week the winds OF worldly
care and trouble bend my spirit toward the earth.
but with the Sabbath calm see that though my
present root is In the EARTH my desire is up
ward toward thy heaven. o God OF peace and
truth
This Is the day of rest:
Our failing strength renew:
On weary brain and troubled breast
Send Thou thy freshenng dew
This is the day Of peace:
Thy peace spirits hI;
Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease,
The waves OF strife be still.
This is the day of prayer:
Let earth to heaven draw near;
Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there;
Come down to meet us here.
This is the first of days:
Send forth thy quickening breath
And wake dead souls to love and praise
Vanqusher of death!
-(John Ellerton
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20
METAL REPOUSSE WORK.

A FASCINATING AS WELL AS PROFITABLE
OCCUPATION.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-20

GOOD CHEER.
Have you had 4 kindness shownr
Pass It on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass II on.
Let II travel down the years.
Lee II wipe another's tears.
Till in heaven the deed appeara
Pass II on.
The suburban citizen., 1901-03-30
rhe conn Ronds Conyention.

State Engineer Bond is receiving en-
couraging reports in regard to the pro-
spective attendance at the Good Roads
Convention to be held in Albany on
August IA and 10 under his super
vision. Nearly forty boards of super
vlsors, representing as many counties,
have appointed delegates to the con-
ventlon, and in some cases the entire
Board of Supervisors has resolved to
attend the convention. Quite body Of
individual delegates is coming.
The State Engineer viii have a care
fully prepared statement to submit to
the convention in regard to the work
done by his department in the i'm
proyement Of the roads of the State,
accompanied by lantern slides to show
the roads in their first condition and
after their improvement, and the pro-
cesses Of road improvement.
The suburban citizen., 1901-03-30
NEWsY CLgANINGs.

A state Dispcnsary law is proposed
for Arkansas.
Great Britain has ordered five Hol-
land submarine boats.
A dry dock company has been in.
corporatcd at Pensacola, Fla.
A $1,000O00 hotel is to be built in
Chicago just south OF the Auditorium
For the FIRST time since the Civil
War there is not negro in the North
Carolina Legislature.
st. Louis Mo-. no longer has cable
cars. The trolley has become the
whole thing for local transit.
The German Navy. following the
British example, viii discard Belle
vile boilers in use on warships.
Brlgandage in China has consider
ably decreased in consequence Of the
intervention of the foreign troops.
The Interior Department denies
that there are any special bargains in
land in Oklahoma for soldiers or sail
Ors.
The Kansas Legislature has appro.
priatcd $4,000 to purchase poison to
be used in exterminatin5 prairie
dogs.
Twenty of the principal Mexican
banks in the last government report
showed an aggregate capital of $70,-
100000.
The Bank Of New York, which was
founded by Alexander Hamilton cele-
brated its 10th anniversary a few
days ago.
Eskimo children at the Carlisle
school in Pennsylvania are said to
rank far ahead Of Indian youths in
every study.
The people Of Arizon are returning
thanks for the heaviest rainfall there
for twenty years. Rains are not an
everyday occurrence in that Territory