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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13
Terrible Nervous Strain.
the Cosmopolitan.

FTUNi tue NUsnIUDUIIIdU
rather seedy-looking man hurried
excitedly from the rear coach into the
one ahead. Has any one got any
whisky?" he shrilly inquired. "A lady
back there has tainted"
Half a dozen TASKS were offered in
stantly. Selling one, he looked at il
critically, uncorked 1t. put it to his lips
and took a long. lingering pull.
'Ah!'' he exclaimed with gusto. Il
feel better now. Seeing a woman faint
always did upset me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

who has nobly done his duty, he settles
with the cashier for anywhere from So
to $40, conscious ever that the next time
he calls on either of his two fair divni-
ties he will be met with smiles and eff
fusive words of thanks.
The man with the fiower-sending pro-
clivity developed to the highest pitch
finds much to tempt him in the floral es-
Establishments on st. Valentines day when
he saunters In primarily to select little
''nosegay' for his own particular Juliet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

HE booming cities
of the world are
now on this side Of
the Pacific. The
awakening of Asia
is bringing in cap
ital from Europe
and the United
States. and the
" h o lie continent
seems to have
sprung into life.
Yokohama has dou-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

HE Washingtonian
who does not In
some way recog-
nize the good, old
custom OF st. Val
entine's day is the
exception, not the
rule. Yet, If there
be any one so en-
crossed as not TO
do so. the Wash
ington florists and
confectloners a n d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

THE Enormous Trade of
l Hongkong and Its Great
Possibilities-The New Build
ings and How They Are
Made-Woman Labor at 10
Cents a Day Where the
Girls Garry Bricks on Their
Shoulders-Night Scenes-A
Look at the Shops-Sports
of the Far East-Hongkong
Club, Etc, Etc.
Copyright, 1910. by Frank G. Carpenterl
|pecial Correspondence Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

do YOU send many gifts out anony-
mously?" the writer asked very obllS-
ing clerk III a jewelry store.
We'll, no. he answered. Il can't say
that we do. Usually card accompanies
the remembrance except IN the case Of a
husband or father. where the recipient
would have no doubt as to the identity OF
the sender WaslYngtonians are mighty
good about remembering their friends.
but they nearly always like the credit
for it, anyway"
OF course, the candy stores and the
florists shops do a large St. Valentine
business.
There are two kinds of men-those who
send candy and those who send flowers,
and rarely does the one infringe on the
rights of the other. On the day before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

IF she cannot find just what she wants
She does not hesitate to go elsewhere;
But man is different. he puts ms na ha
into his pocket as soon as ne enters 'ilo
store. and his one idea seems 10 DC LII
buy something or anything, pay his Dill
and get out on the street as soon as pos
sible He is willing to trust to our jug
ment implicitly when it comes 10 sueses.-
ing the most suitable book to seno; occao
sionally several young fellows Will come
in together Sometimes. encouraged oy
the presence Of the others. one Of them
will endeavor to be funny
.eThe other day two boys came ina
big. tall one and a short, thin one. The
little one was dreadfully sef-conscious
and self-important, and from the CONVEX
sation l gathered that he had Just be
come engaged and that the big one had
been teasing him numerically.
~ want a book for young lady.
he said, that is both useful and orna-
mental and Of which she Will not tire.
Let's see what you've got-and money >
no object
useful and ornamental?' repeated his
friend. What's the matter with the oic-
tionary or cook book?
"'Oh. fade away exclaimed the other.
as he followed me to the table or the
elaborately illustrated BOOKS. hHO"liS
my business well. / suggested that per
haps the lady in the case would like the
most expensive one of the lot. He agreed
Immediately and bought 1t for f1ve-dol-
lar bill
DO you wish to send a card with 1T?
l asked as made a note of the name ana
address
''Oh, no: she'll understand he SAID,
with no little complacency.
ST. Valentines day brings many an
extra dollar into the Golfers of the big
iewelry stores To be sure. they do not
make the large sales of Very expensive
articles that characterize the Christmas
shopping period. But in small pieces for
the dressing table, the dining room, the
desk and the person they reap very sat
isractorv harvest. Preference is always
given to articles in the shape of hearts.
Heart-shaped lockets and watch charms.
often diamond studded, make accepta Bile
gifts, and one can find heart-shaped jewel
eases 10 suit any pocketbook. Bet the
majority of gifts purchased are more on
the trinket order-trifing silver and gold
baubles that are really not a. all mex
a great many OF them are used for CO
1iIIon favors or for prizes at card par
ties for there is no day In the year thar
lends itself so gracefully to entertain
ments OF all kinds as does st. Valentines
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

br1siness mon will remind him of the oc-
casion: even the most obtuse person can
scarcely be Indifferent to the many ad-
vertisements and elaborate window dis
plays over all the city.
A valentine, strictly speaking, is a let
ter or some expressive token, containing
sentiments of admiration or affection.
sent often anonymously on this particular
day, to persons OF the opposite sex. On
romantic, indeed, must have been the
life OF a woman who has not in her box
of treasures some old and faded missive
that once brought the bushes to her
maiden cheeks, and, il IS safe to venture,
there are but few in Washington without
such pretty expressions OF sentiment. for
Washington is city OF sentiment, and
the crowd around the valentine counter
is almost as confusing as throng OF late
Christmas shoppers.
All roads in the big department stores
seem 10 lead TO the valentine counter at
this season The valentines OF today are
not as ornate In decoration nor as ex-
Cavagant in verse as were those Of other
years. The valentine postal has boldly
infriHged on the rights of the valentine
proper. The comic valentine, that vulgar
travesty of the older custom, is conspicu
Gus by its absence. OF course. there are
still some, but the hideous comic valen-
tine that was once 50 prevalent and that
offended both good taste and tender feel
ings seems TO be tabooed this year.
Books, appropriate for the season, are in
great demand
How do Westinghouse celebrate st.
Valentines day." the writer asked a
salesgirl at the book counter. Il mean,
do they buy many books as St Valentine
gifts
"Oh yes" she answered, with enthus!-
asm, I'VE sell almost many as we do
at Christmas. The favoriteS are those
known as gift books. We select those
with the prettiest covers and the most at
tractive illustrations. tie them up with
dainty ribbons and put them out on the
tables in fancy boxes and they go as
as fast as the proverbial hot cakes"
But just what do you mean by gift
books
Well. there are a number OF poems or
short stories. deliberately illustrated, that
are very popular Often sell just
book of striking illustrations-the young
girls in the seminaries about the city
simply crazy about them. OF course.
when il comes 10 buying gift. there is
q great difference between men and wom
en- a woman comes I'm and. contrary to
Che usual belief, knows exactly what she
wants. For elderly. religious person
she will always buy a Bible or one of
eumber of styles of prayer books. Then.
Derhaps. for her husband, she'll get
Aopy of the Rubaiyat or a kiplins story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

If you do not use good English. rejoice.
People will take you for a practical man.
Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-13

Copyright, 1910. by Frank G. Carpenterl
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Baked Men.

Workers in porcelain factories are
literally baked, but by some miracle
they remain sufficiently UNDERGONE to
live. At least if they are not quite
baked they endure stronger heat
than that which browns the Sunday
sirloin. The furnaces wherein porce-
lain is finished are kept at the fercest
heat used in any industry. A chain
Of workmen. their heads and bodies
swathed in fireproof garments, take
the finished pieces from the fire one at
time and pass them to the cooling
room. The man at the head of this
chain-he who stands nearest the fur
nace-can only work in five minute
shifts. In his interims of rest he lies
on mattress drinking glass after
glass of ice water from the hands OF
a small boy. At lunchtime all about
the chain of men steaks grill.-Phila
delphia Bulletin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Millst and .The Anaelus.n

It was only after long years Of strug-
gle and dire poverty. through which
MiIlet was consoled and supported by
his wife. that the peasant painter was
able to take the three roomed cottage
at BarbiZon and try to do something
really good" 1t was then that he be.
gan to paint that most beautiful poem
of poverty" THE Angelus." which is
today one of the most valuable pic
lures in the world. Again and again
he threw aside the picture in despair
of ever finishing it TO his satisfaction.
and as often his wife replaced II on
the easel and induced him TO continue.
On one occasion be was so incensed
at not being able to produce certain
effect that he seized knife and would
have destroyed the canvas and ended
the matter once for all had not his
wife fortunately seized his hand and
induced him to give the picture another
trial. Thus it was that at last The
Angelus'' found a place on the walls
Of the Louvre. The success 1t won en-
couraged Millet TO paint many more
pictures and thus place Aimself among
the immortals in art.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
The Small Boys Revenge.

A family whose means were limited
was expecting company for dinner,
and the Thoughtful mother instructed
her small son how to behave at the ia
BILE and also told him there was one
thing on the table he was not to ask
for.
The appointed time came, and things
looked very tempting, especially to the
small boy. who suddenly said. Say,
ma, want some of that" pointing to
a plate of cheese.
The mother cast reproving glances
upon him. but the child continued.
You going to give me some of that?"
The mother again tried to attract the
boys attention to his error by stepping
upon his toes. but it was of no use.
for he continued. ''Give me some of
that or I'll tell" Beginning to count.
he said: "One, you going to give me
some? Two, you going to give me
some? Three. my pants are made Of
the old window shades
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Bread and Gloves.

did you ever notice that the man
who brings bread to this place always
wears heavy gloves?" asked the regu-
lar boarder at the hashery in address
ing his guest.
mo; don't get here often enough to
notice it," answered his friend.
well. you see him now. He always
wears gloves. especially in handling
rye bread"
'Yes?'
TITS fact. Maybe you would not
believe me if told you that he is
more apt to get his hands torn and cut
than am working at machinery all
day."
"Really?"
81 never have learned the real cause.
but the bread seems to have rough
edges which scratch and cut the hands
if it is handled in large quantities. OF
course one or two loaves would not
have any bad effect, but hundreds Of
loaves day passing through mans
hands seem almost as dangerous as
sandpapered brick would best Jo-
seph Gazette.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18

the maggots make their way into the
mouth and from there Lore through
the flesh of the back. WI h they reach
early the next spring. lie best RENE
dy is to kill the warb : in the backs
of the cattle by SOU ,zing them out
and crushing them. Illus they are
prevented from dropping To the ground
and developing into flies to lay eggs
for next seasons crop of MARBLES.
Horses are considerably bothered by
bot flies. The bot fly lays its eggs on
the front legs and breast of the AMI
NAL. As these hatch the larvae are
taken into the mouth Of the horse and
they attach themselves to the walls.
If present only in small numbers the
effects are not noticeable. but in large
numbers they seriously affect the
health of the horse and sometimes
even cause death. AS there is no way
to dislodge the bots after they have
once attached themselves to the stom-
ach. the only way to combat them is
by prevention. This can be accom-
plished by scraping the eggs off the
horses legs every day or so with a
blunt knife or rubbing over them
rag wet with kerosene.
Flies.
Among the most troublesome ex-
ternal parasites of horses and cattle
are flies. During the summer months
they cause great loss of flesh and re-
duction of milk flow. The numbers of
these pests can be greatly reduced by
preventive measures. Flies breed in
manure piles and refuse of all kinds.
By keeping the yards as clean as pos
sible and sprinkling any manure that
is left with lime the multiplication Of
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
colorinu Billiard Balls Red.

1t often happens that red billiard
balls more or less completely lose their
color and then present a disagreeable
appearance But nothing is easier than
to restore their original color. To do
this dissolve some dried sorreL after
having pounded and sifted it to assure
solution, in small quantity of water
placed in porcelain capsule large
enough to take IL billiard ball. Heat
this liquid till it is tepid only and add
as mordant about ten drops Of sui
phuric acid. Put the ball to be col
ored in the capsule and leave it there
about three-quarterS of an hour on the
corner of stove. the temperature not
being allowed to exceed from 10 de-
grees to 10 degrees e. At the end OF
that time take it away from the fire
and let it cool.
two 70 three hours. Care must be
taken to turn the billiard ball from
time to time. so that it may be colored
all over. for the coloring matter is de-
posted. and the part of the ball ut the
bottom would be too deeply colored.
When the ball is withdrawn from
the liquid it only requires wiping and
then rubbing strongly with wooden
rag to make it brilliant again. 1t may
be further polished by means Of cham
OILS leather impregnated with colco-
thar. -Vulgarisation Scientifque.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Shot His Own Hens.

Two neighbors kept hens aud quar-
relied because they scratched each 9TH
ers potato rows up. One sold his
hens unknown TO the other. who made
a large run and fastened his hens MP.
saying:
Now, the first hen see in my gar
den / shall shoot"
Next day he saw a hen scratching
as usual. so he got the gun aud shot
it and then threw it over his neigh
boris fence. saying:
Take your henw
The hen was picked up, taken in and
cooked.
The following days the same thing
happened Still the neighbor took
them up and said nothing till the sew
enth came over and hit him on the
head Then be picked it up and threw
it back at his neighbor. saying:
Eat your own old hens: We are
tired of eating them and prefer little
pheasant. sold my hens over Il
month since"-Pearson's Weekly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18

FIG. Who's LOUISE, ANaARGED.
toe hold. The tank should be deep
enough so that they will be completely
submerged. BY having chute leading
up to the tank herd of hogs can be
dipped in very few minutes. Coal
tar dips are as good as anything. for
this purpose. The dipping will have
to be repeated in eight to ten days.
Such dipping is also effective for
mango and other skin diseases and
will add to the thrift of the hogs.
One of the best means of controlling
lice as we'll as other parasites is pre-
vention. Get the animals free from
them and then do not bring new
animal on to the place until you are
sure that it is free from parasites.
Ticks and Bots.
In the southern parts of the United
States and in Mexico cattle are badly
troubled with ticks. Not only are
these ticks injurious for the damage
they do themselves. but they also serve
as carriers for Texas fever germs. be-
ing one OIL tue iuOSI llHpOEtdut ueduS
of spreading this disease. Dipping is
the most practicable remedy for cattle
ticks. Dipping watts for cattle are ar
ranged much the same as for hogs and
sheep. only or q larger scale.
The MARBLE causes considerable trou-
BILE with cattle The eggs are laid dur
ing the summer on the shoulders and
necks of the animals. As they hatch
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Home Course
In Live Stock
Farming
W.-Animal Parasites.
BY C. v. GREGORY.
Author of Home Course In Modern
Agriculture" Making Money on
the Farm Etc.

Copyright. 1909. by American Press
Association
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Ready For Market.

Two Canadians were Boosting.
where ! come FROM" said the first.
I'VE have a salmon river that rises in
some boiling springs. AS the salmon
climb up the river they gradually get
acclimated to the heat of the water
and don't mind it. In fact, when we
fish in the highest reaches of the
stream we catch our salmon ready
boiled"
Il don't doubt that" said the second
Canadian calmly. Down my way
there's curious salmon river too. 1t
rises in some tin mines. AS the fish
work up they meet the suspended ore
in gradually increasing quantities.
They get quite mineralized if they keep
on upstream. so that if we fish at the
head Of the river we catch our salmon
ready timed. and all we have to do is
to pack and ship them to market"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18

"N HERE are two general classes
N of parasites that affect ami
ID mals-external and internal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Why Joyner Left Home.

Are you ready to receive the obi
gations?'' asked the most upright su-
preme hocus pocus of the Order Of
Hoot Owls
lam said the candidate firmly.
Then take sip of this prussic acid.
place your right hand in this pot OF
boiling lead. rest your left hand upon
this revolving buzzsaw. close your
eyes and repeat after me-
Early next morning shreds of JOY
-ners clothing were found upon the
bushes and trees all along the road to
Pottsville. thirty miles distant. and at
Scrabbletown. sixty miles away. He
was reported still headed west
Judges Library.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18

M of parasites that affect ami
Id malS-eXternal and internal.
Chief among external para
sites are lice. These live in the hair
next to the skin, feeding on it and
causing the animal great annoyance.
Not only that. but animals badly af-
fected with lice run down greatly in
flesh. look bad and soon become mon
ey losers for their owners. There are
many kinds of lice affecting horses,
cattle and swine, with few species
that confine their attention to sheep
and goats. These lice are of two
kinds-sucking and biting. The treat
ment is much the same for both kinds.
SO that it will not be necessary tC
treat them separately.
Lice are sometimes difficult to find,
even when they are present in con-
siderable numbers. This is especially
true of long haired animals. The
neck. shoulders and root of tail are
the places most frequently affected.
Remedies For Lice.
One OF the best remedies for lice on
hogs and cattle is crude petroleum.
That which has been prepared espe-
cially for this purpose by having some
of the kerosene taken out is best to
use. 1t can be purchased for about
S. barrel. The Oil can be applied
with a spray pump or with paint
brush, care being taken to see that
the animal is thoroughly covered.
Only one application is necessary.
since the oil will adhere to the hair
for two weeks or longer. killing the
young lice as they hatch.
This treatment. because of it's greasi-
ness. cannot be applied to horses that
are being used nor to milk cows. For
these kerosene emulsion is a good
remedy. 1t is prepared as follows: Dis
solve onehalf pound of soap in one
gallon of boiling water. Remove from
fire and add two gallons of kerosene.
Churn violently with spray pump or
paddle until a white. creamy mass is
formed. This is prepared for use by
adding nine parts of water to one of
the mixture. 1t can be applied with
III uSu vi WACH Only q Lew
are to be treated. If many are affect
ed they can be shut in small yard
and soaked thoroughly with a spray
pump. A second treatment at the end
of eight days will be necessary to kill
the young lice that hatch. Any of
the coal tar dips can be used in the
same way Crude carbolic acid diluted
with 100 parts of water is also good
remedy for lice.
These liquid applications cannot we'll
be used in winter, and it is at that
time that the lice are the worst. They
often become especially troublesome
on colts toward spring. Pyrethrum.
or insect powder. busted into the hair
will kill many of the parasites. To
bacco dust may also be used. Sulphur
and lard. mixed to form ain ointment
and rubbed into the infested places.
are effective.
The simple way to handle lice on
hogs is to dip them. A dipping tank
can be cheaply made by digging hole
the required size and putting thick
layer of cement on the inside. The
end at which the hogs come out should
be slopin%. with cleats to give them
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18

sis si;;issssl z :
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Easy Method.

Henry said Mrs. Gloonip at din
ner. looking down at her watch. but
speaking to Mr. Gloonip on the other
side of the table. my watch hasn't
varied a second in week"
"Remarkable!' said Mr.. GlOonip.
How did you get it to vary SO hitler
II broke the handspring"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
Tanninq.

Johnny-Don't they use bark to tan
hides with. pa? Father-Yes. my son.
but if you ask any more questions this
evening you'll find that a slipper does
just as we'll.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-02-18
A Mean Comment.

The Man-She looks nice enough to
eat. The Woman-Myes; plain food
seems to appeal to some people. Lon
don Illustrated Bits.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-05-27

.;ns and 1o3 rance Il.
votir nlare. s.hoolhouse in see
t;on ~ 1oo-74.
TLaodore precinct. No. 3. con
to;ns to~wnshins 121 and 122. range
- VOTING place. schoolhouse in
section 81 l22-75.
Java nrecin It. 80. /. contains
tovrsbins 1913 and l24. range -,
yoting nIacc the town hall. Java.
S,.nv precinct. so. >. contains
towvshins 1913 and ~. lange rs.
ynting place the court room in tue
court house.
Lowry precinct. SO. 6. contains
tovrsbins 1Dl and l02. rance 1G.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-05-27

Bids will be received for the
furnishing and installing IF Il first
class iow-pressure steam heating
apparatus, and ventilating system
for the school house now tuildiug
in the town Of Mobridge, S. ID.
Plans aYd specifications can be
seen at the office of James Wrig-
ley, treasurer, Mobridge, S. d.
Sealed bids, addressed to the
clerk Of he district. will be re-
:eived n2t ,7ter than May DIST at
noon. Certified check must be
sent for five per cent Of DID.
The board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
b. j. OLSEN,
Clerk of Flora School District No.
-, Walworth County, S. d.
Dated April 18th. 1910. 25-C
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-05-27

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received at the
County Auditors Office until May
81, 1910 at , O'Clock \. m. for a
wooden bridge across Underwood
creek on the section line between
sections II and 20, PAD, SAID
bridge to tie l6X24, 6 feet high.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the county auditors office,
Selby, :. ID.
The com. listeners reserve the
right to reject any Or all bids
offered.
BY order of the county com
misSlOners.
Geo. l.. Baumgarten.
County Auditor.