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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-09
Little Disorder to Be Seen

Although Washington is one of the few
cities of the country in which the saloons
are open on election day, there was little
apparent disorder. In fact, the city was
particularly quiet all of yesterday. OF
course, there We're the usual number of
hsppy-go-lucky citizens who wound up at
their homes last night carrying election
night packages of various shapes and
sizes. and before the night was over several
loyal and enthusiastic party men had
punched the heads of other loyal and en-
thusiastic party men of opposite political
faith. But even cases Of this nature were
few and far between, and had no serious
results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-09
began to think of Home, Sweet Home

began to think of Home, Sweet Home"
and the exodus began.
An election night crowd in Washington
wouldn't be complete-traditionaliy and
otherwise-without the enthusiastic High
School boy, and he was out last night in
81 eat force. Long lines of cadets of the
High School regiment, in prison lock step,
and each boy armed with a tin horn OF
large dimensions and remarkable racket
producing qualities, made the night hideous
with their din, and when that particular
brand OF noise failed to amuse, the usual
weird college yell was brought into play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-09
designations Considered.

Tne board considered the designations Of
Aar. :. 3. 7. upper and Mr.. William J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS.

The monoKrams from Upper Alontclair. y J.. and
from G. ". P. n T. s. s member, OF Ottawa Can
ada have been forwarded to the Brooklyn mem
Der who made the request. pretty white knitted
jacket from Brooklyn" was given &c young
and useful one. Some Of the current magazines
recently sent to the ofacc ars on their way to
Manila; others ere helping young woricinsrnan
PASS many enjoyable and profitable evenings The
pieced pillow cover from 5. Hsigh VIII BE- forward
ID To the Vermont invalid. shoes. rubbers and
gloves came from Waterbury. Conn: SILK and wool
pieces. fancy articles. card and pictures from K.
G. L: twenty-four valentines. in envelopes. from
Mrs. II. 3. Andrews: a pretty sweater. from F. G.
q package OF reading matter. without a name; a
box % shoes from A. p. OF Manhattan; ten bound
books and largo bcx filed with fine underwear.
bicycle stockings. clothing etc. from l. 3 b; a
box OF splendid sunshine consisting OF now under
wear womcns clothing stationery, etc, from Mrs
Carothers. Of Princeton. y J.; a fine new com
fortc-. ot good material made under tho personal
supervision OF "a friend OF the Tribune Sunshine
Society. Of Osweso. y. y to bring warmth and
comfort TO one IL need % cheer.
whenever a box comes from Mrs Parr, OF Ton-
kcrs q is sure to contain dainty and attractive
Gifts Tor the young folks. In the box received yes
ta-lav there we're nine pretty eiderdown hoods
with ribbon strings. each one done no IN tissue
rlaua~ tc-! with narrow ribbons. TO which was at
taslcl "a valentine ss an adoct JOY 90 each Ettle
cir. who receives There were also three new
flanr.f gowns FOR stiIl smaller children, packages
OF clippings iu enveloI@s Tor iusalids. All at
t-artgely arranged. BOX OF valentine came from
Mrs. clark. ~ Pawlet Vt, and valentines from
.91 Lucy Plilp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
TO HAVE ST. LOUIS EXHIBIT.
Manhattan Trade School for Girls Sends a
Fine Display.

At the Manhattan Trade School ell the heads OF
departments are busy getting ready the exhibit
which Is TO represent the school at the St Louis
Exposition. Having been awarded half a section in
the Educational Building with several shelves.
some space In a cabinet and room for four or I'VE
OF the books composed OF folding leaves or frames.
such es are to be in art museums they have
sought 20 bring together a collection Of work
which should illustrate tie peculiar characteristics
and aim OF the Institution and give much in
formation as possible about IL Each department
Will be representative academic. which teaches.
among other things. business English and business
arithmetic; the millinery pasting power operating,
dressmaking. dress embroidery AID art depart
ments.
As Professor wooluan does NOT believe in models
miniatures OF things. everything. far posi-
bic VIII be full size. Where this IS impossible
In the OF the pretty blue and white kimono
which the sowing classes have made and embroid-
cred, the article IS sent half size Tho hats which
the millinery class has beer making have pre-
scented practical difficulties. IN order to ft
into the book which they to be exhibited they
had 20 be made collapsible-
The aim OF the art department being 20 take the
principles OF art and coTTelate them with the trade
work, this fundamental motive is expressed By the
drawings. india ink designs. etc. which compose
the exhibit girl learns 20 draw stalk OF
wild carrot. She convenuonalizes It, with special
view to balance the rhythm. and makes IL into q
design for dolly. which be either hand en-
broidered machine stitched. she learns 10 draw
ornamental letters ana mas Lll LDL tS peSt.'-B
department they must be plain and clear, SO that
he who runs may read. Tor hand sewing they
should be broken up to show the different stitches
that can be brought IN; while machine operating
demands that the letters have rounded corners, be
formed continuously. a Il Of piece or RIBBON, 50
that the machine Caa complete them without STOP
ping or skipping. ... -,
Never co the girls begin a design without having
some particular object IN view, without knowing
whether il is ior q shirtwast front or collar. 10
be made OF velvet cotton and to be hand or
machine sewed.
These are some OF tho features visitors TO the
Educational Building at St Louis viii see sci toI IN
IN the trade schools display. and explained IN the
very explicit labels which VIII accompany eacIl;
There Will also be little handbook, Whlch WI
tell all about the school. a great deal or interest
IS 1T In the school by educators all over the
country and IN England Scarcely q month elapseS'
Il was said yesterday by OF the directors. with,
out visits from English people who have heerd
about H. and make IL Of JEelr objective points
in coming 10 this country. :,
The collection will 90 this week 10 De Iancey NJ.
Ellis e- Rochester. who has charge OF the educa-
t!oral exhibit of %ew-York state erd by MIN viii
be mounted and arranged in the Educational Build
ing I'm s.. Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
woMANs PLEA FOR "FRAUNcEs'.n

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: May I call the attention or your many read
crs 20 q few facts concerning the restoration and
preservation Of Fraunces' Tavern. on the south
cast corner Of Broad and Pearl SITS? With the ex-
ceptIon 81 ST. Fauls Church. It IS the only historic
landmark left IN the lower part Of Manhattan
rorauer one by one these places have been
DESTROYED: even old Federal Hall. where washing
Ton took his first oath OF Office as President. has
5iea37eared. The plea IS now TO preserve this tdv-
c~r which IS 50 closely connected with the ctys
commercial social and civic career. II is planned
o., ,aaye .he building Itself exactly where II Is.
aud 81, order 10 protect IL from the CvershadOwing
sI,ve-rapcr. 70 construct around II small park.
the yvho1e occupying about half block place
1. rfs would be visited by thousands OF patriotic
Americans every year. and the plan for the restor
.tf,-, % the tavern cannot be realized II IL f.
tr,rn,5 I'm bv modern Office buildings. Boston and
17rr,de10bfa alike have confronted these problems
and have met them by the preservation Of Fanuei
nan and Old south Church. Independence and
ca-penter halls. all OF them situated In the very
centre OF the business world
II viii be remembered that In tTAunceS tavern
y,-9sbi1rton said farewell to his generals. after
+t,, ps-oIutior. that here the Chamber Of Com
- ms organized and here the sons of LIB
ert- met for their patr!ouc Geloeit IQ--s. " ~
the large foreign pop-ialoA U2G , g RS Gr
49, an object lesson TO show the school children
who are future c-NzeIlS. li.- l.-SS -'@t9 HO
r1iirh OF historic interest has tranSplIed. ~,
How much more telling 20 thc cnl1 : a oulIu.
ing rather than bronze tablet marsh lis SUI
where that building stood! y nearing VIZ Ie ueI
800 +rs board Of Estimate and AppCfuonIneLt
on Februarv g. a. the City HAN, - -. 49,
Wi rot the patriotic men ana women OF ms
~. H. \v6r1en's Auxiliary to the American
SCt,fc and Historic Preservation society IN the
49, ia secure to us this famous landmark, ana
SIace A. IN its appropriate and diEnihed setting?
EaI-rz tr,iI,. Mrs JOHN c. COLEMAN.
81. 1S7 West Seventy third-st.. New-York. Feb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
SUNLESS LIVES OF CHILDREN.

To the Editor O. The Tribune
Sir. The sunless life OF the nlyriads OF childTsa
In the thickiy popullted downtown districts OF our
city IS a pltiabe spectacle that should be brought
the attention OF its municipal authorities. TO the
end that some relief should De Afforded these little
ones. ard with little delay is possible
Except IN the crowded streets. and the risk
OF their lives from trolley cars. butchers carts
and automobiles they have. practically speaking.
70 places for games and a-nusenentS natural to
ehelr age
Just a5w this state % affairs ~ aggravated BY
q foolish c-amCr Ger more sChOO4hOUses. to De 10
Gated IN The Jew recreation grounds stlSily doled
our By the Board &C Education.
VITA the erection OF every additional public
school there should be 4 htIle Eear5v park for its
scholars Years ago, at Mayor Hewitt's Instance,
q law passed. through the tnstrumentsuty OF
which Sl.0vefoV yearly was % Re devoted for such
purposes AS the terms q this statuts we're not
mandatory. IL has practically speaking. been ig-
Uo~et
Under these ci-cun1s tancss. IS u not fun time
ROW for Cur -=lators at Albany 20 enact a meas
which should make ir Imperative upon the
Board OF Estimate ard ApportiOrrnsnt 20 thar
this amount be expended according 70 the spirit
well as the letter OF the Small Park act2
In conclusion. let me- add that I have often Won
Cered whv The Health Department has not long
eg0 forbidden the dollhouse growth OF the mental
faculties o. cur public scholars the sxDsnse CT
their physical wellbeinE Yours truiv
SEDWELL s RANDALL.
Nc -Ls-s Fra1zlin-ave-. Borough q The Bronx,
New-York City. Feb. q 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
MEMS EVENING DRESS THEN.

Looking at group CT men T. evening dress
g. fz hard 10 realize that only ninety years ago an
American man OF fashion could 60 to BAH In a
costume consisting Of a black velvet coat lined
,rf+b white satin and embroidered with silver vine
leaves with sleeves open to the elbow and trimmed
with English thread lace. four inches wide pins
ei ssr79U clothes also finished at tne knee VITA
lace white SIX hose black pumps, with pink bows
and diamond buckles, white linen canlpIlc snlFI
y-5rh side ruFlcs on the bosom ana raining over
me hand. white satin waistcCat enDroidefed WIN
pink rose buds and laced over ieveiled DLtto4S
vrifh mink SIX cord and tasscls black SIX chaln
adorned with a tewelled cross black saun STOCK,
ain mink how secured with diamond pins. lemon
colored gauntlets a cloth coat lined with crimson
yevet a cooked hat and z sword with glded scab-
hard These latter Announcements were laid aside
In dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
APPEALS FoR CHARITY.

ne Charity Organization Society appeals for as
'1Doe IN the following cases OF need:
,-r 50 fo- italian woman with tilree small
p1e-o.- 20 enable her to return 90 her friends IN
80 -. AyFea. who are willing 10 provide for her.
fsSssSs l-o' contribute toward the expenses % the
I. -, 80 70 provide for middle aged man. who
- lefcuier. In sauatoriurn. where he would
&C chances FOR recovery.
&c. - 20 pay board FOR q wear ard provide
incB-.ttls expenses for eyed man IN a home for
80 money Tor the above eases sent 20 the
ss~o,Sy ofgan1ation Society. No Jos East Twenty
49,; VIII he publicly acknowledged.
Ire sof,oclely acknowledges with thanks receipt q
pn..55l-oNlng contributions "a response 10 recent
sSSses, =. j. C. p scs: III q. T. SO:
A. through Evening Post s.: Miss Lauer.
IL. 49, 49, LOT a. 2. So 10 lie used for coal Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
PASSING on"

Mss Q. s Hartman. OF Brooklyn. Will respond 70
the request for nature study pictures for tho Ge-
neva G1a.) 7. 5. s branch Mrs z +. Roberts.
president OF the F1atbush IL u branch. has been
requested to send the contribution Of clothing she
offers to Manhattan branch No. 6. where there IS
need OF such cheer. Miss A. B. Of Manhattan, has
given helpful ray OF sunshine to a working girl
by passing unusually fine outside garment.
and another member furnished some comfortable
furs to orphan girl who Is trying to support
herself on small wages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
EXPENSE OF MODERN DRESSING.

.. -" q me expense OF modern dressing is due
- 49, required. Fifty years ago women
efessec Only twice dav. once IN the morning
- aseln Tor elmer. There were no tea gowns
Nors-~ - to"ns. and the few gowns that q
49, .- - ~ nave were worn constantly until
r.-..sNt - worn out There was none OF the
srn.-.S. ness-se1r that women wear nowadays, no
trss-,-t o.o4ses and tea Jackets, no elaborate
80 80. 49, aia no frlled petticoats. and no expen-
is,-,~ 'Heilt OF athletic attire the riding robe
Da--AFSi garment 1ldL a Mouinl IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

WITH FANCY POINTED Yoke. three GU =
Yards q inches wide. three and one-ha4I saiuI -
inches wide. or Two and oEe-eishth yaIos = -
wide. with eight and one-hah yards ol '''
two rnedal.-ns 10 trim. as ILLUSTRATED %. o.,
The pattern. so. Asa Is cut in sizes io1 90 ~
= & and ~ inch brst measure ,..-z ~, re-
~1--,-1 Intern viii n sent address -
,o-+ "a 10 cents Please give nuIlp--
,Se7s,i~e distinctly Address Pattern L-l-,1 -
,S-.vvyorl< Tribune. II hurry tor t.i t,- LEI
o. eta tvo-cent stamp. ana We Wall Hi@'' - 80
1e~ rostage IA sealed envelope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
CHEERING OTHERS

Mrs Farnsworth. OF Providence r. L VIII send
the papers for young folks to crippled Willie Orn.
OF Logan. Ohio and she has forwarded cheer to
Edith Bee. OF West Virginia; Charles Ackerson a
Lee. Mass. and TO the Clark's Fall CORN branch
For all these prompt responses this helpful member
Is cordially thanked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
A QUICK RESPONSE.

The office is in receipt OF two communications
from YonkerS IN reference TO the appeal OF
VINO is in desperate need" and doubt the work
he so much needs will be provided as Miss Flor
ence Parsons. OF the Woman's Institute, VIII give
him work Ia the woodward at S. day until some
thing better IS found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
CD % U----lfSA
N35IF5x5@ MAEAkzH7
| AISses763DH EHUZT !
elA zAc--<Ad
CONCERNING THE COMPLEXION.

MANY women have good complex lons naturally
but let those who have not take heart, says
woman who knows whereof she speaks. 'for almost
any skin can he made to become FRA and elastic
clear and hardy.
40 doubt tie VIca- q Wakeae!d's VIE ard
daughters knew what Was good for their skins. and
did rot fl 90 r,F the saucepan tina; the good man
60 s'-rv knocked o.cr. Some suggests that t1is
corroctio. mag have been simply a t.in oraa
Pri,ei made with some rose water The persistent
1-sa Of thIs preparation viii give a pale woman a
lovely color. u sho-,i be used wh!s hot mo
face being washed herewith and hite1"aEd
ElcuCcd with alcohol
The woman who desires a good tN'a mus
learn 20 breathe and next 10 exercise Let haF
stand for i've minutes before an open WindoT'
heels together head %. chest out chin IN hpS
hack and hands hanging loosely al tAs secs
While IN this position she must draw lcng cee2
breath through the nose ana exhalo slowly through
the mouth
Half en- hour before bresktas; It Is wen %
drink about a pint O., h1t water containing pii.0"
% salt Charcoal tablets after each meal are also
excellent but 80 g. absolutely necessary 70 "AS'
the body every day ~ tep.d wafer. with plenty OF
pure sosp. finishing with q brisk rubolnB VII" =
coarse towel After this The face should Fecel'"
sre.lll treatment Few people wash iheiT i4-s'
properly The pr.Ec!pa- WORK should 30 done a.
night. aud ur-c=1 tho skin - very thH a 800
coarse sA4H--otl. well soaptI 5Aoi ~ ,@ 80
with plenty OK warm water W..i..' l1,ri., spnIr-
open massage lne shA Win Ajt.e l. 49, 49,
iiE with tie finger tips. and kneaa l4s ci-eN'
with EElckI"- lI4 phifie 'i t--'
ANY on. Geelrous Of avoiding undue lliies an
wrinkles on throat and face si..- use ''.lz a.. ,
rurut uatIc.tly Tor one month lA- .iAl 800
H. C5rIrIcxion win by that limo sI,ak l9T lt-,.5-
.t....r ana useful adjunct Go tlo cally ud'
ma, ne maze with odd bits % good so,p as ~ ~
Place q cuplUI Of these scraps N p lIEe me-. ~
rl-,,secf0th bag with quart OF ufdh, an uu,.l o
r,o,,aered orris root and half an ounce O.. 14--l 49,
mol Tsrs ma sos the best SKIN D.'i.'ti' -
.-...ed erg astr- usl-; 10 freely u! tue u'tA 81,
~, 49, ,--'[-..,,s-, in the plcAlon Will 's
S'i'-SN 49,. constant use vii. make TIE ii4i-
r.-gvcn-er.. permanent. and there VIZ pc Ill -
f5r,riolIs feeling OF perfect cleanliness ~ tFs
= sov-srI le odor about the person the e--e~' % "
Cr-ls root - v,f-.-+ra daily 10
t-raye ,r.ir appearance wonderfully. ~ my On ca
rbiised 90 hurry in the NOR tiir ' 5auy ,i,,1a bs
49,. H.. t,blv AZ night. : hot bath dallN W...t..s
irir,o.q iut skin spe -aiists as We! ~. il.Sye tha
i-l. ,.-,.s.+a cold ones. they DO Hot 'l'"1
-. a -..rfr one each day and Il hyl y-., g.. o.
-...l- after which one should 'lN-. e-
nose cae-s s.lr. SIS the best reglHi'---
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

H P. Of Lakewood, ". J., has contributed IS
as special cheer for young man who is ILL., Mrs
A Saunders. 81 special cheer; Mrs. II. B. An
drews, & for postage valentines contributed BY
her. and Mrs Parr. so cents FOR the same purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

waist EL4DN 70
cludes one Of the
newest sort. and IS
made OF pale blue
crepe de chine
with yoke OF
bands Of the mate
rial held by fagot-
ing and trimming
Of lace medall!ons.
but all the sea-
Nom materials
are appropriate
and the yoke can
be OF lace. Of en-
broidery or Q I
bands, as Illus
trated.
The quantity OF
material reqllEeu
COR the medium
siza is three ana
Quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
llneneuIAR PHYSICAL CULTURE.

Bed making IS said to be excellent exercise FOR
che arms shoulders and back. Washing china and
polishing silver and slass makes the 5nseTs supple
and scrubbilg IN moderation IS IecoIlineLlotl 70
strengthen the wrists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
u,,e,cAL AND DRAMATIC RECITAL.

Under the auspices OF the Epsilon Tau Fraternity
cenma Chapter. Miss Charlotte suiey. assisted by
Nuss clara Marie PLAT. viii give musical ana
dramatic recital al o'clock next friday nisht II
- N-evv-yorlx Medical College and Hospital 70
Women Nos y and ~ West one-hGnoreu-sho
frst-sL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
WHEEL CHAIR

Another wheel chair has reached the once with
out the name Of the sender. II came from Mount
Kisco and the unknown donor IS heartily thanked
for such helpful ray OF cheer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
BUT IN CONFIDENCE.

MAUD sad something clever about that rich
Chicago uncle CT hers"
VIVA. vas it,
'She said he horn with a silver pis-kaife n
his mouth "-CClevelaad Plain Dealer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
LATEST MOTOR COSTUMES.

Leather gowns lined with chin fur are the ne plus
mira o. feminine motor costumes These gowns
have bo,eros q fu- with leather uaderslesves and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
HELPERS ARE HELPED.

HELPERS ARE HELPED.
Hand in hand with angels
Through the world We GO,
Brighter eyes are on US
Than weary ones know.
Terderer voices cheer Us
Than We deaf ones own
Never. walking heavenwar6.
Can we walk alone.
Hand IN hand with angels
Blessed Sn 10 be.
Helped are all the helpers
Giving light. they see.
He who aids another
Strengthens more than one.
Sinking earth, he grapples
To the Great White Throne
lucy Larcon
for the column by Mrs. - B. Stone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
. Tissue Faper Pattern OF Tucked Blouse
with Fancy Pointed Yoke No
4a30 for 10 Cents.

prep vokes cut IN deep points @5I lions. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

co-respoudcrt In Pennsylvania paper e,'es :
- c,,re for ca.srrh. ,he following; ba'he '"'
eoet eyerv night 'n cold or cool water ana P''
rfoea stockings every DAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

4 beauty doctor recommends the us' - -, Tits
=, -5,,,ary half "a drachra OF boracie acid addsG
- ,roo ounces OF water She SAYS that o M "a no-
re rubbed into the skin thoTott{llg lir n.y.
49,. A., N 10 iniure inhame ne Skill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

r,.,--,,-v sees The Afirror' which Alfred Harms
- .tsrt.s a few months ago as daily paper
,or women. appearing illustrated daily price
a halfpenny u started out as penny p~47
The result Of The 500 Pre- irTo1 for The best
.,-.ge.,i o-s as to what they would IKE the paper
-, Ss Ys,lrr Ter Of well known people took part n
-. -,-9cSf among the prize winners being Lacy
Satacre T.s6v BroNrlrigg LADY sNeteGh2ini ! IS
----fr~e T-she~ and LADY Marjorie GORDON. lneSe
,i,ies foIl advised The Mirror" and. incidentally
rirav advertised IL. too
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

II e said that hahy's bar may -, ION,
Er2w is,. and al over the scalp just after ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10

CURES COLDS ~ CHINA
rAxATrvE BROMO oCIcINE- % So ~
eaIi for the full name p cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
MONEY RECEIVED.

Selected for the column by Mrs. - B. Stone
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-06-25

A recent publication of the Illinois
o'a'e Laboratory of Natural History
makes a new departure in the litera-
lure OF scientific Investigation in Amer
lea Ih1s Is report of the results of
an an approximately continuous study of
tne minute plant and animal rfo
lcalied the "plankton') of the Illinois
RIVER and its tributary waters, car,
ried on for five successive years bv the
star OF the Illinois biological station
1t appears from these studies tbo+
the ratio of the "plankton" of tha Wv
err year in and year out, was 81 no rts
per million of the water in the strna -,
ana Its total average amount mov,nn
past given point reach
es tne astonishing aggregate of X on
IONS per annum, or two and one-ha,f
T., IONS an hour This annual aggregate
L. ABOUT nreeen times the total weight