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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
ODD BURIAL GROUND
METROPOLIS WHERE ROYAL
DEAD OF CHINA LIE.
MausoIeums Of Former Emperors
Reared Amid pagodas and sculp-
ture on Solitary Plain--Ave-
nue. Paved with Marble.

New York.--The metropolis in which
the royal dead of China are buried is
one of the most curious cemeteries in
the world. IL Is in the neighborhood
of the Great Wall, something over
fifty miles from Peking, and for the
ordinary visitor is reached by mule
litter. Its present occupants are the
spirits and the dust of all except two
of the emperors OF the Ming dynasty,
which gave way to the present Man
chu dynasty in 1914. The most curl
GUS feature of the metropolis is a mar
ble-paved avenue, bordered with man,
moth sculptured beasts and human
figures. They remind one q Karnak's s
avenues of sculptured sphinxes, al
though the perfection of alignment is
missing and the figures are more wide
ly separated.
All the figures are gray and stained.
Time and weather have performed
their work There are standing and
kneeling elephants with the almond
eyes of Chinaman; squatting and
standing camels with stained hum.
mocks and the softly undulating necks
of geese; kneeling horses with the gen
tie demeanor of childrens hobby
horses; sheep with the subtle aspect
of serpents; lions with the horrid. rol
ling eyes. the gathered brows and the
fanged mouths of towering, all-devour
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Matter Of Much Importance That Is
Too Frequently Neglected.


During cold weather, when houses
must necessarily be kept closed most
of the time, extra precautions should
be taken to keep the air pure.
No matter how low the temperature,
the windows and doors on the fret
floor should be opened for at least Is
minutes the first thing in the morning.
IL the cook or maid be instructed to
do this as soon as she arises, the
house will be nicely warmed again by
the time the family is down.
After each meal there should be an
other thorough airing of the lower
floor. No matter how perfect the sys-
tenn OF ventilation. II is impossible TO
prevent cooking odors. This airing is
doubly necessary should there be
smokers in the family.
Each bedroom should have the win
dows flung wide open until after break
fast. If this is not done for the sake
of daintiness, 1t should never be for
gotten In the interest of health.
In a family sitting-room there should
be some arrangements made by which
there is a constant change OF air with
out draft. II can be managed In no
other way. the window should be
raised a few inches and screen placed
In front Of II.
There Is no surer sign Of bad house
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Ing ogres; impossible unicorns; Chi
nese dragons. and. at the end, six efii.
gies of men. three of them austere
military figures ard three thoughtful
counsellors Of state. They stand "in
the midst of a vast solitude" border
ing the way to the tombs.
The site of the 13 mausoleums OF
the Mings is a solitary plain. stretch
ing for miles to line of jagged hills
almost lost In the misty distance. A
grass-grown marble highway crosses
the green plain from the square red
pagoda, with golden yellow roof, which
marks the entrance to this ancient
burial place. 1t winds through val
ley, crosses broad river by marble
bridges and finally branches like the
ribs of fan to the different mauso-
leums standing out in gorgeous colors
against the background of the hills.
The first pagoda is sort OF outer
vestibule. The vestibule proper is q
similar structure, some distance fur
ther on, guarded by four grifiins on
the tops of the same number OF stately
columns Of marble. richly carved and
yellow with age. Flaunting dragons
wings and tails on the ridge poles pro-
claim the nationality of the architects.
Rising into the shadows of the roof
at the crossing of the two interior
halls is a great marble monument in
the shape OF n turtle bearing on its
back an obelisk of black marble. On
this Is engraved a poem by Kien
Lung, wise and energetic emperor Of
the present ruling dynasty, who is
said to have been the author of 3S, $50
poetical compositions. The force OF
Chinese worship of ancestors is illus
trated by Kien Lungs abdication at
the age of 60 because of his unwilling
ness to equal or surpass his illustrious
grandfather in the length OF his reign.
The turtle, among the Chinese as well
as the Koreans. Is the symbol Of
longevity and eternity.
From this pagoda the broad marble
avenue, bordered with the curious soft
gray efhgies, stretches away toward
the hazy horizon. The paving stones
are almost hidden by tho grass which
has grown up between them. Broken
pieces of pavement which have been
cast up like wreckage on the beach
and ruts retard the movement of the
vehicles OF the occasional visitors. The
squatting camels are first passed, one
on either side, facing each other, for
the figures occur in pairs, one of each
sex. Then follow in order the stand.
ing camels. the kneeling elephants, the
standing elephants. the line finally ter
minating in the far distance in the six
human eiligies. At this end of the
causeway is a gateway with red walls
and red roof, adding another splash of
color TO the scene. Beyond It the mar
BILE way winds for four or FIVE miles.
twice crossing the murmuring river on
solid bridges of marble and finally
mounting "a hill near the river to the
tree embowered mausoleum of Yung
Lo. one OF the Mings.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Hail to FIorentlne Modes.

Seeking ever for fresh worlds to
conquer, this dressmakers OF highest
renown have definitely abandoned the
directorate period as their source of
inspiration, and are going to take the
renaissance for their guide. 1t was a
day of sumptuous dress influenced
mainly by Italy and particularly by
Venice and Florence, day Of lavish
display of jewelry, and of very pret-
ty II extravagant taste in perfumes.
Catherine de Medici and Margaret of
valois in all theft splendor will serve
as patterns for the new modes Nor
will the dandifled dress of the men OF
their time, worn by Charles TX. and
Henri ILL.,, among others, fail to supply
object lessons for freaks and fancies
adapted to modern feminine use.
The new influence is also called
Botticelli. We shall have Botticelll
frocks and Botticelli millinery. Our
jewelry will be Florentine and our
bellies may possibly cultivate the air
Of wistful melancholy that Is the great
charm of the Botticelli feminine
model.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

take this last chance for leap-year
party, with the girls in a pretty dig
nified way assuming the boys places.
For favors, calendars are appropriate,
or little toy watches. There aro
charming New Years postcards,
which could be utilized for invitations
saw book the other day that con.
tanned some clever suggestions for
first-of-the-yeag parties. II you would
like the name and address send to
me self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

show rather short head, full jowl
and neck, strong rather arched back
without any depression back of the
shoulders or at the loin, a deep body
of good length and a deep, well
rounded ham. From front and rear
the side lines of the body should be
straight and parallel, and this will be
true IL the development of shoulder,
spring of rib and ham are uniform.
Good quality is indicated by fine
hair, medium bone, absence of wrin-
kles and general coarseness. Hogs
coarse In type mature slowly and fat
ten indifferently. Those possessing
harsh hair and skin and showing wrin
kles will produce inferior pork.
Breeding hogs should have short,
strong legs and strong, upright pas.
terms.
Lack of sufficient hone, as shown
by weak, broken down pasterns, is a
common defect noticeable in brood
sows, especially those that have been
fed largely on corn. In fact, feed has
much to do with development and
strength of bone. A low, weak back
indicates weakness, and no young SOW
showing such defect should be saved
for breeding. These two defects
weak pasterns and backs-may be
readily noticed when the pig is moved
and often when standing. Other com.
mon faults are coarse shoulders open
on top, poorly spruag, short ribs and
narrow loin.
None but pure bred boars of good
form should be used, and only those
possessing early maturing qualities
BY selecting vigorous, well formed
sows of prolific families and pure
bred, early maturing boars of good
quality, the best combination is Sc
cured This combination of good
qualities may be secured in one breed
but more often hog raisers attempt to
secure them by selecting sows of one
breed and boars of another There Is
nothing radically wrong with this plan
II market stock is the object, still
equally good or better results can be
obtained by sticking to one breed and
making careful selection of all
breeding stock
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
SELECTION OF
BREEDING HOGS

Taken as a whole, there Is no
marked difference between the early
maturing qualities of the Poland
China, Duroc Jersey, Chester White
or Berkshire breeds of hogs. Neither
has It been proven that one has any
marked superiority over the other as
to the rate at which flesh may be laid
on or the cheapness of gains. The
characteristics of these breeds are
well marked, and there are special
points of excellence that one breed
may posseSs to greater degree than
the others; still, considering the fac
tors which determine almost entirely
the profit or loss in hog raising, name
ly, fecundity, rate and cheapness of
gains, more marked difference will
be found between individuals of the
same breed than between any of the
above breeds taken collectively. 1t is
pure-bred hogs or grades to consider
the individual carefully when select
ing breeding animals.
The fecundity of COWS always ap-
peals to hog raisers. The size of lit
ters varies with breeds to some ex-
tent, but still more with individuals.
Statistics compiled by the Indiana ex-
pertinent station show that the aver
age size of several hundred Poland
China, Berkshire and Chester White
litters were: Poland China, 6.5 pigs
to the litter; Berkshire, seven pigs to
the litter, and Chester White. rs pigs
to the litter. However, litters of these
breeds will vary from three or four
to ten or more pigs to the litter. Con-
finement and overwhelming tend to re-
duce fecundity. Again, sows that are
sluggish or overrefined in type are
usually Indifferent breeders. So far
as known the sow controls the size of
litters, and since fecundity is largely
an individual or family characteristic
1t is good policy to select brood sows
only from litters of which at least
seven pigs have been successfully
raised.
In selecting breeding hogs, either
male or female, the following points
should receive considerations: Form,
size for age, quality, and feet and legs
To thoroughly inspect a hog, it is
necessary to view 1t from the side,
front and rear, both standing and In
motion. From the side the hog should
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Tight clothes and indigestion cause

Tight clothes and indigestion cause
red noses.
A little salt under the tongue viii
stop nose bleeding.
A hot bath taken at night affords re-
freshlng sleep.
High.heeled boots are known TO
cause spinal complaints.
A raw egg swallowed will det,,,h
fishbone I'm the throat.
Sleep with the window well opU
and you will awake brisk.
The yolk of an egg broken up ii
rosewater Is trusty shampoo
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Is Handy for Keeping the Pins or Pens
MADAME MERRI.

larger ones for the middle of the coat
in front.
The ruffle is of white ribbon. edged
with three rows Of very narrow black
velvet ribbon.
A small celluloid ping-pong ball is
used for the head. with the features
lightly sketched in pen and ink. II
this cannot be procured the head OF a
small china doll might take its place.
or linen head might be made on the
principle of rag dolls head.
When used for pen-wiper, folds
of cloth would take the place OF the
cushion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Twin Place.

One day an old gentleman who
found the Java Village at the worlds
fair very absorbing at length confded
in a young man standing near. Its
powerful nice to watch" he said. but
may say should be better ont II
was a trifle better posted. My jog
raphy's leetle rusty. and It's truth
and fact that don't jestly know where
Java is. Now. where Is it?"
oh" said the young man, with tho
assured quiet of one who knows, Just
little way from Mocha!"-Argo-
naut.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
------- Jo-<E ET-- -----
Ground Plan of the Barn.
FE & DING ALLEY

Of the essentials to be considered in
constructing a place for keeping
calves.
1. A calf should always be kept dry.
In order to do this a good floor should
be put in the barn and thickly COW
cred with fresh, dry bedding. 1t is i'm
possible to raise strong, healthy calf
unless it is kept dry and clean.
2. A warm, pure atmosphere is re-
Quired for growing calves. A warm sta
BILE is made by constructing wall of
at least one dead air space. Sheet on
the outside of the 2x4s with drop sid
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

printer. He was elected president OF
the New York Typographical union,
better known as the big Six," in 1896.
After holding this ONCE three years
he was elected president OF the Inter-
national Typographical union, holding
the presidency two years. In 1903 Mr..
Donnelly was made member Of the
general board of arbitration Of the
building trades. He was appointed
member of the New York board OF
education In 1901 and was reappointed
In 1905. President Roosevelt last
last spring appointed him a member
OF the special committee to report on
labor conditions In the Panama canal
zone.
The president knows Mr.. Donnelly
personally and believes his selection
will put stop to much dissatisfaction
that has existed for several years as
to the operation of affairs in the big
printing Office. This dissatisfaction
was strong during the regime of
Charles A. Stillings, eliminating In the
removal of Mr.. Stillings and the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Leech.
President Roosevelt, 1t Is stated.
will give Mr.. Leech his old place as
public printer in the Philippines. He
left this position to come to Washing
ton as public printer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION.
Daniel J. keefe Appointed to Succeed
Late F. p. Sargent.

Washington.-Daniel ]. Keefe. who
has been appointed commissioner gen.
eral Of immigration to succeed the late
Frank p. Sargent, is a native Of Cook
county. Illinois. having been born on
farm near Chicago. He has been con-
nected with the labor movement since
youth and organized the first long.
shoremen's union In Chicago. Under
Gov Tanners administration he was
member of the Illinois state board of
arbitration and was sixth vice-presi-
dent of the American Federation of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Her Good Reasons.

At the Queens theater. London.
when the experiment was made of pro-
hibiting the wearing OF matinee hats.
lady on her way to the stalls. told
by an attendant that she must re-
move her headgear. seemed embar.
rassed and said: Il cannot"
A man accompanying her rem N.
strated. whereupon she took him a fpu
steps aside and said In an audible
whisper: "You stupid! Some OF my
curls are fixed to my hat" The couple
left the theatsf.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
For a New Years Party,

l am contemplating giving a party
New Years eve for a party Of young
people, about 20 or "a ranging from
IS to "a years of age. and would ap-
preciate it very much If you would
give me a few suggestions. Can you
suggest a novel way of wording the
invitations? Also what games and
favors do you think would be appro-
pirate? l do not want anything too
elaborate. CLARA.
New Years eve gives a fine oppor-
tunity for a clever hostess. She can
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
DoNNELLv 10 PUBLIC PRINTER.
John 9. Leech Resigns and Forme,
Union Chief Is Appointed.

Washington.-Publ Printer John
s. Leech has sent his resignation to
President Roosevelt, asking to be re-
turned to service in the Philippines.
and Samuel u. Donnelly of Brooklyn.
N. Y. former president of the Interna-
tional Typographical union. has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Leech.
Samuel b. Donnelly was born In
Franklin county, Pennsylvania. in 1866.
and while yet boy became school
teacher. Then he learned the trade of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

with linen. An old pocket handker-
chief, in good condition, can be util-
lied to cover the cushion.
Over this the little Pierrot coat
should be slipped, made in white linen
also, and trimmed with small black
pompoms. easily made out of a num-
ber of loops of black silk thread.
Nine small ones are required for the
sleeves and the pointed hat, and three
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

the feeder has no trouble with them.
Each one is held in his place. The
wide alley makes it easy to give each
calf its milk and other feeds.
5. The calf pen should be made so
that it can be divided into several
apartments. A calf when but tive or
three weeks old, when turned into a
pen with others two or three months
old, is more or less handicapped, espe-
cially If the younger calf is not strong
and rugged. A pen with several divi-
sions permits the grouping Of calves
according to size and strength.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Quaint Little Plerrot Figure for Toilet
Table or Desk.

New ideas for pincushions and pen
wipers always sell well at bazars !;
and If only on that account, our read
ers will doubtless be interested in the
illustration, which Is given herewith,
of quaint little Pierrot figure. which
might be adapted equally we'll for
either purpose.
The pincushion should be made sep.
arately, stuffed with bran and covered
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Any pretty wool or silk frock, with
hat and wrap that is ordinarily worn,
will be appropriate, for young girls
usually remove hats and wraps. II
1t is reception, the hat is left on.
The young girls / know have light
colored woolen gowns, or of light
summery silks. The coats are usual
ly of light broadcloth, or long capes
are again in style for party wraps.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
FOR THE HOSTESS
MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST
IN THE HOME.
Appropriate Costume for Wear at
Afternoon Party-Senior Class So
clal--Suggestion for New
Years Party.

Afternoon Costume for Young Girl.
You are always so accommodating
won't you kindly answer these ques-
tions for me:
What kind of dress. hat and wrap
would be suitable for young girl to
wear to an afternoon party given be-
tween the hours of two and five?
w. II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
OLYMPIA.

II all depends upon the personnel OF
your class. If every one pitches In
and works you could get up a County
Fair, with all its attractions. Make
Il amusing. interesting and full OF
clever attractions to wheedlo small
sums from the visitors. You can COM
bine everything in this one scheme
and make lots of money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

By all means give luncheon at one
or half-hour. We need men at dinner
parties; luncheons are distinctively
affairs for women. A good menu. al
ways acceptable, is this: Clam broth
with whipped cream. breadsticks,
breasts of chickens, sweet potato GRO
quettes, hot biscuits, asparagus on
toast, fruit salad. cheese straws. n
frozen dessert, or individual charlotte
russo; whatever hot beverage you de.
sire. with all the accessories of nuts,
bonbons, olives.
MADAME MERRI.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Ing, paper on the inside, and cover
with matched flooring. Pure air is
provided by the King system Of
ventilation. This will remove the air,
which the animals have breathed; but
to keep the stable sweet, it must be
cleaned often and kept well supplied
with bedding.
3. The calf barn should have plenty
of windows. There is nothing more
beneficial to the calf and more in
furious to disease producing bacteria
than an abundance OF light. There is
nothing any cheaper than light; why
not use It?
4. The calf barn should be made
handy.
AS Is indicated in the plan on this
page. a feeding alley four feet wide
extends on three sides of the calf pen.
When the calves are fed with milk
they are fastened in stanchions and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Feed for Esss.-At noon give some
cut-up vegetables, and twice week
give some cut green bone. The grain
food at night should be an equal part
each of wheat and corn Cracked corn
is preferred).
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
BUILD A CALF BARN
AND BUILD 1T RIGHT
of the Essential It's Construction-Bv w.
d. Hoard.

We have recently received several
inquiries asking for the plan of the
calf stable on Hoard's Dairyman farm.
We herewith present a floor plan of
our calf barn, and state briefly some
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Seek to Maintain Fresh Air in House

keeping than a house which has an
odor of any kind, and the custom OF
some women to burn scented waters
in their rooms in lieu OF fresh air Is
not TO be copied.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Luncheon for a Friend.

/ want your advice or suggestions
in regard to dinner or luncheon for
a lady friend of my mothers. Could
you give me few ideas in regard to
the menu? PAULINE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Labor. He has been president of the
international Longshoremen's union
since its organization and since that
time has been a resident OF Detroit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Accommodating Ceilings.

She--Why do churches and theaters
have such high ceilings, wonder?
He-You evidently are forgetting
about the size Of the ladies' hats. ,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18
Senior Class Social.

Our senior class want to get up
some kind of a social from which the
proceeds would be large. Do you
know of anything?
OIL .YMpIA
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-18

Are They Laying? = The early
hatched pullets should have settled in
for steady laying.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-10-23
GERMANY MAY
PUT ON TARIFF
WILL TAX EXPORTS OF CRUDE
POTASH TO AMERICA, IN WHICH
EVENT THE UNITED STATES
WILL RETALIATE.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Announce-
ment that the German government
will ask the Reichstag for authority
to impose an export duty on crude
potash exported to America has at
tracted the attention Of officials in
sW ashington, who are trying to solve
the problems daily arising in connec-
ton with the application Of duties
under the new tariff law.
The opinion is expressed that sucn
action will be a discrimination against
America and il will be obligatory on
the president to penalize all German
imports to America by the imposition
of twenty-five per cent more duty
than they otherwise would pay.