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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-23

A new departure is to be made at the
Pembroke tEnglandl dockyard by the
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-23

better results than create. Invest
ment or q more favorable locality" II
is the saving OF the little things that
count and II the father of a family OF
growing sons can SO engraft this prin.
ciple of economy into their make-us
until it has become a part of their india
v!duality and character he Will have
accomplished something that will figure
prominently in their future success.
whether they choose farming or some
other occupation, but assuredly In
farming Drovers journal.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-23
A Wondarful IaMoi.

Detroit News Tribune The most ex-
traordinary speari-or. rather. cluster of
pcarls--known as the Southern Cross.
is owned by u syndicate of Australian
gentlemen, who value 1t at $500. 900. So
far as is known. 1t occupies an abso-
lutely unique position. 1t consists OF
nine; pearls. naturally grown together
in SO regular a manner as to form q
perfect Latin cross. The pearl was dis
covered by pearl fisher at Roebourne.
West Australia. The first owner res
garded it with so much superstition
that he buried it; but 1t waB discovered
in 1874, and five years later was placed
on exhibition in Australia.
His Idea.
Mr.. ClosefistI dom. believe In wo1n-
an being educated.
Mr., Holdtite Why not?
Mr.. Giosefist- IL she couldn't read
about the bargain sales, think how
much money we'd save.
Too Bad.
Her MOTHER Our daughteT Carrie is
a puzzle.
& Her Father-Well I'm willing to give
ler up any old time.
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Ii Darkest Africa.

Puck: The Chief-"And the mis-
sionary claims that his brand of relig-
ion is the only genuine article ?''
His Confidential Man-"That's what
he says, Your sxcelleacy. He warns us
10 hsNara of init tons
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-23

y Lighting fires for the Jews is the
w.ly III which some people In Man
chester earn a living. Strict Jews
must not light fires on candles on the
Sabbath. which begins on Friday at
sunset So they hire Christians to do.
ii for them.
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ttiliiSly helep DeuuS iilS OWL DOuy lntO
u circle and inserts the singer at his
tail into the unprotected point where
he has opened the beetles armor. The
poison Of the sting takes effect imme-
diately. The beetle ceases to struggle
and while his legs are feebly twitching
his is carried away in the jaws Of his
captor.
Large colonies of keleps will be dis
tributed throughout the entire cotton
belt as soon as the experiments at Vic
toria laboratory shall have. proven that
these Guatemalan ants will thrive in
the climate Of Texas. This they prob
bly, will. They promise to become
ture.
The Victoria laboratory is one
story frame structure situated in the
midst of cotton fields. 1t is in charge
of Field Agent w. D. Hunter and DIR.
Howard's staff of entomologists. In
imental cotton field are employed many
devices for experiment upon the boil
weevil. Distributed about in the field
are wire cages used to confine the de-
structive beetles to selected cotton
plants during the experiments In
side the laboratory are apparatus for
breeding weevils indoors. These con-
sist of earthern dishes containing the
contaminated cotton bolls. and sur
mounting bell Jars whose upper OPEN
ings are covered with cloth. admit
ting the air. Other laboratory equip
ment includes microscopes for observ-
ing insects in all stages of growth, DEL
icate scales for weighing them and
! trays for storing them.
| Work Of the "Lady
Another foreigner lately imported by
/ Uncle Sam to do good work in aEricul-
4 turc is an Asiastic beetle OF the variety
known as "ladybirds,' because OF their
4 graceful form and delicate coloration.
During recent visit to Japan. c. L.
4 Marlatt, the department of agricul-
lures entomologist IN charge Of exper-
mental work discovered that this little
beetle was doing good work toward
determination OF the various scale
4 insect pests, particularly the San Jose
scale, that famous enemyof oursorchard
trees. In the early'70s this scale insect
was imported into California from
4 China with some fhowering Chinese
4 peach trees. Its first American appear
4 iTnce was at San Jose. whence 1t has
4 spread throughout the union and into
Canada
Its imported enemy, the ladybird, is
o hard shcIled, hemispnerlcal beetle,
measuring an eighth OF an inch across
and which, When viewed from above,
4 looks like minute turtle, Its shell
4 is glossy black, with two red sputs
Mrs. Ladybird travels over trees In
4 tested II WITH ;:leg sea To- insects IS lifts
the scales which these orchard enemies
I insect itself, turns aboAt thrnsts In
4 her oyiposltor or egg planter, and
4 meanwhile slowly masticateS the In
4 acct thus made to yield its place TO hel
4 egg
Upward of 200 Of these good iittis
q beetles were shipped to Washington
in b0xcg, but all but 9 pair died before
IA tIEf
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am SO glad, Rex, you are sensible
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-23
How IL Is Done.

Tho big cotton ants jaws open side
wise like a pair OF nippers. They are
large enough TO grasp the weevil about
the middle. This is the first move
and while 80 doing he prizes apart the
joints between the hard shelled beetles
abdomen and thorax. Then the blood
thirsty kelep bends his own body into
u circle and inserts the singer at his
tail into the unprotected point where
he has opened the beetles armor. The
poison of the sting takes effect imme-
diately. The beetle ceases to struggle
and while his legs are feebly twitching
his is carried away in the jaws Of his
,,tn IT,. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
PLAY SIDE OF LIFE.
True Function of Recreation Makes Man
More Ready for Work.

1.-The only chance of having n basis which to
build the mind is to have the foundations of the
animal life complete" declared and reiterated DR..
cation yesterday morning. i'm his talk on The
Ethics of Play"
The ethical claim fer play he gave as the human
body itself Play makes the perfect animal In
connection with this he spoke Of the play of chill
dren and OF the energy and life that it gave them
tut the children Of the very rich he considered TO
he barred from this pleasure. hedged in by nurses
and attendants True play must refresh the
mind. and for this reason it is necessary to man
Even in religion play has its part, as represented
by the liturgy
hottest functions of humrn life" and considers
child.
As distinctive processes Of play Or. Slicer spoke
of the drama and literature. Il believe that the
docs not lie chiefly in holding up the mirror to
nature. but in holding the mind above the level OF
little worries and making it forget our cares.
The ministry Of pure delight in the drama ne gave
as its most legitimate function. Literature, pure
and simple. rs such in the measure of pleasure
that il gives. distinguished from history. ara
science. which such in the measure OF the
facts that they impart We're all of browning
poems like his most difficult passages, ms .puPu-
laritv would have risen to the height II mas
attained The fact that he can sing is Gehght
ard puts him In the front rank of modern poets
In conclusion Dr Siiccr said that the chlet rune
ton of the play side of life is to give ztst TO NE
and raise its temperature. and that the test of
recreation is the condition In which il leaves man,
who should turn from play more ready FOR Work
and healthier in mind and body.
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SUNDAY KINDERGARTEN's TREAT.
Small Stun Folk Enjoy a Twelfth Night
PARTY

Mister, gimme one please. mister!' shouted
with deafenng roar two hundred small boys and
girls members and guests of the Sunday Kinder
sarten. in the big hall at No 17S Park Row Thurs
day afternoon.
1t was the kindersarten's Twelfth Night party
and the youngsters had wiggled uneasily through
the programme. knowing from experience OF the
cake candy and toys that in store for them
Long before $50 o'clock the time set for the party
the little Italians from the Bend and neighboring
localities had gathered in front of the hall waiting
for the chance TO rush in and grab a front seat
When they were allowed TO enter the first row
proved so popular that II took two stalwart scowl-
ing policemen to convince the children that other
seats AFFORDED as good view of the stage.
a part OF the hall near the stage was rallied off
and provided with seats for the queen of festi-
val ard hey escorts, the twelve most apt" pupils
OF the ART history class Of the kindergarten. The
GROWING glory OF the platform the seventy
five pound fruit cake. which was several feet in
diameter.
Soon after the scheduled time there was a stir
in the dressing ROOM and little Kate Oliver the
yellow velvet and wearing jewei crown Two
tiny pages carried her train. ard following came
Whit. gl.en ana gold. the colors of the school,
company, and Mrs Wesley Smith OF Amelia Bling
hams company. entertained the little ones with
an Italian tenor Dr. W be Ton iS Sc BTsn t by
master OF csremonies read Millions Christmas ode
The kindergarten, gave short informal talk
DGt4iS me tertalrnlent prizes FOR scholarship
In the art history class Were awarded Kate Oliver
won nrst prize. a gold star with halo, and the
other prizes. gold rings with settings. went to
Josephine Garcia. Marie Cresci and Marie Rapetti
Then came the scramble, The cake was cut and
as each child received huge piece in his dirty
a good Old fashioned attack of indigestion Then
the children grew into a shouting mob around the
boys who were distributing the toys and candy
pushing and showing, and shouting the same
tine zach G a6'iG w Sne S 5Gms gm M one
OF bag OF candy tin horn and an italian tin
cnndlestiCk.
Among the guests present at tire party were Mrs
Edgar Barclay Carroll. Mrs. George Taylor Stew
art. Mrs. James COCCshall Converse Miss Kath-
arne Whiting Mrs Henry Doscher and Mrs. Henry
1. Burnett
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
BELIEVES IN VOICE TRAINING.
Economic Association Opens New Depart
ment for the Purpose.

Mrs Genevieve Stebbns. Of the New-York School
Of Expression. gave the January lecture before the
New-YOrk Home Economic Association In the hall
Of the Berkeley Lyceum. No % West Forty-fourt
st, yesterday afternoon. She took as her subject
Artistic Education; or. Education in Express
SION
Every person" she said. has an Unborn desire
for expression. but this desire IS yielded to only
by children savages. Adults school themselves
In repression. which is called culture
She went to explain that when persons thrill
and vibrate to the sound OF grand music, the
sight Of a superb picture II IS the response OF the
soul-te- beauty. Mrs. Stebhbins advocated the
study OF the technique OF expression a channel
through which IL becomes possible to give i'm
pressions- Expression. her mind, Is be a
largely determining factor in the future progress
Of the world To illustrate her subject Mrs Steb-
bins gave selection from 'Idyls OF the King"
The association has added a department for the
Improvement of voice and speech IN the home.
under the direction OF Mary ). Thompson. This
department is the result OF the work of Mrs.
Smaller. the president of the association who for
iHany years has been impressed by the need OF
voice training among the women OF the United
States. She rates very high the unconscious
psychological effect OF soft voice upon the family
Purity OF speech and use OF accent will receive
special attention.
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chair Others who were present were Mrs. John
g. Richardson. Of New-Oreans. State president OF
louisiana; Miss NJ Louise Edge State president
OF New-Jersey; Mrs. T. L. A. Greve of Ohio; Mrs
Nlilard r Cochran, OF Delaware; Mrs. Nelson V
TITUS or massachusetts Mrs. B. G.. Whitney of
Detroit all State presidents: Mrs. Reineman and
Mrs Wallace T. Bache. Of Pennsylvania; Mrs
Lyman Baldwin. OF Michigan; Miss Cunningham
OF Delaware; Mrs. II. c. Dodson. Mrs H d. GIea-
son and Miss Floretta Vining of Massachusetts,;
Mrs George Armand Ludin. Mrs. c. H Gould
Mrs Howard Sumner Robbins Mrs George B.
Wallace. jr. Mrs. ". Murray Crondie Mrs Charles
3 Jenkins. Miss Grace Jenkins. Mrs. H G. HoIIen-
berg, Miss Florence Adams. OF New-York; Mrs
Barrows and Miss Crowel. OF ST. Louis and Mrs
Flora Adams Darling. of Washington, the founder
of the organization.
rms morning the executive board will meet
Later Mrs Slade will entertain the members and
those state presidents who are in town ar a
iuncheon and In the afternoon she will be at home
informally TO all Daughters Of the War of 1872
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
HOUSEWIVES EXCHANGE.
THE BOYS ROOM.

The best contribution on Ideas for the Practical
Arrangement Of a Boys Room" was received from
L. NJ G.. No, 252 West Eighty hfth-st.. New
York City and is published herewith;
The room of boy God bless HIND should be.
of nv own boys room which is thoroughly prac-
have Utilized what has been found within our own
borders; and have not taken one penny rom ma
is an interesting. artistic and loyabe room; rod
volumes Boys books collected since babyhood;
books Of reference, poetical works and bound
tbree winged bookcase, and on the top Of
wing is the Bible. well bound and IN good large
There is also a cot d-apcd in blue and white hIts
and of lighter blue denim, with the word Co
Over the cot is a fine old Mexican poncho
blanket. which has been in the family over half
made by the Mackinaw Indians Ga memento of the
Worlds Fair a par OF canadian st3wshoe PES a tha
Columbia colors In cheesecloth. ,.o,-- -
over it flags of many nations the American being
predominant falling gracefully oyer some ~ the
desk three long panels made OF photG2graph pms
Opposite the poncho and over the bookcase are
swords, rifes. musFets and daggers each having win
its pedgree); blundeIbuss a pair Of I2Hs ", with
masks and boxing glovesc an nlpenstocK ah1 4
whaling harpoon. Some minerals, fossils, Indian
badges medals mounted and fine stamp col
lection fill up small inches and in one corner a
football. a punching bag. a chest eXpander and
tennis racsets bear witness TO the boys present
interests Every other space IS full Of pictures.
mostly nautical and-an important factor when
the shades OF night falling fast-a well trimmed
lamp is ready for
Ny one regret IS that this room faces north. and
therefore has sunshine. but otherwise II Is well
lighted and aired.
And having told all that this room contains. II
nav be Of interest 10 note that g measures ex
actlv twelve by seven feet. and that sometimes
six people have received the hospitality OF it's
owner time"
Il l.. NJ. c will mention what housekeeping book
she would like TO have prize Il will be for
warded to her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
MANY SIDED PHILANTHROPY.
Placing Out System for Children Endorsed
as Humane and Practical

Philanthropy" the special subject for yesterday
mornings meeting Of the New-York League Of
Unitarian Women, held in the Lenox Avenue
Unitarian Church, dealt with by Mrs. Samuel
J. Barrows, OF Staten Island The first part of her
paper devoted 20 the growth and development
oe the different phanthropic agencies in New-York
and the good work accomplished by many OF them
She spoke especially of the orphan asylums and
Juvenile institutions, and made plea for the ex-
tension OF the system OF placing the children In in
diFldual homes or I'm cottages Of only a few In
mates with mother the head.
ompare the happiness of Orphanage child,
Wen hammered and clean" she said. with the joy
ous freedom or the country young one ma king mud
pres, oy me wayside, with ragged and spattered
fFock or INDOORS perhaps, scoldec little but with
natural Inotherlng and chance to develop. as Il
child should. in an atmosphere of home
Mrs BarroTs Endorsed Settlement work being
among the broadest developments of philanthropy
There was a spirited discussion after the meeting
and many personal experiences were given. Mrs.
Morse spoke OF the starting of the Prison AssOcia-
ton by her parents The mother. when ninety years
old. went to Albany TO help secure the necessary
legislation. Mrs. Hess spoke briefly of the Messiah
Home, and Mrs. Jackson. of tho Charity Organiza-
ton Society. The meeting adjourned for luncheon
at o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
RESPONSES GAVE PLEAs7TRE

President OF the T. S. s.: In the multitude Of
Hiust-Oe-done things which were crowded into the
week preceding and the following Christmas
my acknowledgment of your promptness In com
Hrtying with my request for the verses. Yves
1"IlliAeS, mad to be neglected. But I send
II now. with hearty Thank Won" no the dva
sunshine members who kindly copied the verses
NLI'J4I We're forwarded 70 They reached
me IN time 10 be used in Christmas work
ZOE "nch wanted them. and have given pleasure
DOth 20 SELF and TO many other friends
VIII write personal Thank vou'' 10 thosa
whose addresses were given. and / Onlv wish r
ml$ht reach ali Of them in that wav
Inc prompt response to my request will mako
column. Yours sincerely, ~
Detroit. ARRIE7 NJ yITrr DE-pT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
BERTHA HIRsCHEIELD-LOUIs JACOBS
Who will be married tomorrow

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Grossman, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Hlrschfeld Mr. and Mrs. j. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs
W. Wallach. OF Homecrest. Long Island: Mr..
and Mrs. D. Davidovitz. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. WE'LL
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Berkowitz. Mr.. and Mrs
b. Berkowitz, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Neufeld
Mr.. and Mrs. A Beenstock Mr. and Mrs. l.
Maybaum, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Weiss. Mr.. and Mrs
II. Schoen. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Davis Mr.. and Mrs
Neuvelt. Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Pergement. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Schoen, Mr. and Mrs. W. Weiss Mr. and
NJ. Perlstein, NJ Jacoby, of Philadelphia; Mr. and
Mrs. G. Hammer, OF Cleveland; Mr.. and Mrs. Fried
man. of Ohio: Mr.. and Mrs. L. Boyer. Mr.. and Mrs
Smith, Of East Orange; Mr.. and Mrs. I. Boyer, of
Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. l. Stein. of Cleveland: Mr..
and Mrs NJ. Cramer. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Hellinger
Mr.. and Mrs Deutsch and Mr.. and Mrs Reisman
of Philadelphia.
The young couple will spend their honeymoon at
Lakewood and Washington. and will afterward re-
side IN New-York.
Daughters OF 1872 all over the country will
look forward to Juno :. for that day. the an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
COME BACK. DEAR DAYS

Come back. dear days from out the past.<
see your gentle ghosts arise:
You LOOK al me with mOurnfui eyes
And then the n.%ht sICws vague and vast:
You have gone back Paradise.
Why did You feet away. Gear DAYS?
You were welcome when YOU camel
The morning skies were all ahama
The birds sang mathis in Your praise:
All else OF life you put to shame.
What wOOed YOU to those stranger skies
Mhat love more fond. what dreams more fair.
What music whispered IN The aire
what soft delight Of smiles and signs
Enchanted you from otherwise?
You LEFT no pledges when YOU went:
The years since then are bleak and cold:
No bursting buds the Junes urfOld
While yoJ verC here my all I spent:
Now am poor and sad and old.
-(LOGise Chandler NIoulton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
KEPT WARM.

A poor woman on the West Side writes: when
the letter came with money for coal cried for
JOY. because we were cold and my sick husband
suffers so when we have no fire. If he had a warm
house Jacket it would be such a comfort to him
AS good fortune would have IT, this needed gar
.nent was found in the box that arrived from Con-
necucut az the same time as the letter. A pair OF
large. warm shoes were also in the hoy and tbase
with warm underwear for mother and daughter
from the sag HarbOr box. sent at once. so
that TINS family will be comfortable for some time
An aSed man. whose handwriting is tremulous with
palsy, writes: How good the Sunshine Society "a
70 me and my wife! The bad weather keeps roa
indeed" R-'
Another says: Somehow, in our darkest days
God helps US through the T. 8. And anothsr
In a Joyous manner. writes; Why. feel rich
with your gift from the coal fund Nav those who
remember our infirmities never know the hard
ships of pOvertyP' ~
poor widow writes: II can only say 7 thank
you from ful heart for the sunshine that has
come into my humble home"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
DOVER BRANCH M y

Miss Laura A. Hayes. president OF Dover IN III,
branch No 1. reports that she was not able to
contribute to the Christmas sunshine O.. 49,.
quarters as she found so much local work To Al
Inc contents or the box sent to her from, a.
geheIaI ONCE at holiday time she found ~ s INC
asSlstdIce IN scattering sunshine 1t was nro6ossS
IN TINS branch but numerous were ths
paTrei was needed to hold the gfSts 80 paS q
vaiu ues, at many dollars. was forwarded 10 Ibs
MISS Raves was surprised herself A. r.cafv,r,
mGnueT oag, IN which every article carrisd IS
greeIng not only OF good cheer bnr - AiIu Us
thought and good wishes i' Oue OF loving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09

inVersary OF the battle Of Tippecanoe. Is TO be
SET apart as their special day at ST. Louis An
lounceinent to this effect was made yesterday at
lHe annual meeting of the National Society OF the
Daughters of 1872 at the Hotel Empire bv Miss
Emma webster Powell. OF ST. Louis secretary Of
tne Missouri Society OF Daughters OF 1872 who
are 10 have the day in charge. June will be an
interesting month at the exposition for cIubworen
II TO "a
Mrs William Gerry Slade. president, was in the
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- 49,
HOLUEHOLD rs AZ
Z1zh5 RsA7YI

Crystallized leaves ard flowers make a delightful
addition to a plain frosting. especially when COM
blned with fancy colorinGs and favors. LiQueW5
give many delicate and unusual favOrs. and would
enrich the average household cuisine II used in
this way. Small cakes. no matter how plain and
simple the recipe by which they have been made.
never fail please II they coated with FROST
ing OF palest green. favored with creme de
menthe with candied mint leaves top Il
frostiEg of pale violet favored with creme Hvette,
with cTysJalIzed violet on top. OF course, there
is the time and labor involved In doing all this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09
items Of ~ocfo1 Interest.

MISS Bertha Hirschfeld, daughter Of Mr. and
MRS B. Hirschfeld. OF East Orange. will be mar
ieu on sunday evening. at Victoria Hail. No sr
-0Nils tol-aFe this city, to Louis Jacobs OF
brooklyn Miss Hrschfeld will wear an imported
gown or Irish crochet lace. with a drop skirt Of
white taffeta. and will be attended by Miss Rose
f1rschteld. Miss Mamie Benedict and Miss Ida
oi'Wh' l. firschheld will be best man, and /
laws NJ Burger and E Sondhelm will act as
ushers 49, %
Inc invited guests are Mr.. and Mrs n Wallaeb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-09

domestic magazine advises that the baking of
a cake should be divided into four equal parts
This necessitates looking the cake only four
times. AT the end of the first quarter the cake
should be somewhat risen. with bubbles on the top
The second quarter finds 1t we'll risen and begin
ming 10 brown At the end of the third It is set
and evenly. but lightly. Drowned. At the last look
the cake should be ready take out, but be sure
that il is ready before you take II out