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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-06-18
NATURAL HISTORY NOTES.

The coors of the chameleon do not changt
instantaneously, but require a considerable
length of time. The change is q provision
of nature for the protection OF helpless
animal from innumerable enemies
When suddenly frightened. lizards will
often drop their tails and scurry away. The
discarded member bouncing up and down,
attracts the attention of the enemy and en-
ables an escape to be effected.
Almost every kind of animal seems to
have what may be called a weather in
stinct The approach of rain is indicated
by the flight of cranes and swallows, by
the cries of waterfowl, by the actions OF
COWS and pigs.
Condors have been seen to circle to and
fro in the sky for half a day at time. ris-
ing and descending without once Topping
a wing. There is a mystery about their
method of motion which has never been
explained.
The green tree frog is an excellent barom-
eter. Put him in jar with an inch or two
of water at the bottom and a little ladder
running UP to the top. If the weather is
to be fine he will ascend if bad pc vi go
down.
We have always had an idea that the
philosopher who takes everything as it
comes, without swearing, has Il hard time
of it.
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fit to wear. Now. pay attention! WHAT Is
the name of this horrible gantess that
drags you about and beats you so"
It's no giantess, granny" replied Rag
Tag. Its a little girl, and sometimes she's
very, very good"
"Hushr cried the little old woman.
''Speak when you are spoken to-"
She is a giantess, granny" said the
Brown Doll. She's taller than that chair
yonder"
Where is she now?' the little old woman
asked fiercely.
shes asleep in the bed, granny, said
the Brown Doll.
pinch her good, granny" cried the
Wax Doll. Put out her eyeS!"
Scratch her, granny! Pull out her hair!'
pleaded the Brown Doll.
Bump her head against the WALL granny!
Mash her nose!' exclaimed the Jip-jap Doll.
The Rag Tag Doll s. not word
All this time the Ii Did woman was
scratching in her satchel for something
and Sweet Susan began to get frightened.
i've come off without my specks,' said
the little old woman, land l can't see
a silver with such a light as this"
Just then the big Black Cat that had been
sleeping quietly in chair rose and
stretched himself and gaped showing his
long white teeth. He jumped to the floor
and walked back and forth purring and
rubbing against the little old woman in a
friendly wy.
Get out, You'll push me over" she
cried. ooh, will you go away? I'll stick
you with my needle! L certainly will!
Keep your long tail out of my face! Oh how
can 1 see to do anything? Will you go
away? I'll hit you as sure as 1 am stand
ing here!'
Don't" said the big Black Cat, stopping
and looking straight at the little old woman
Don't you know it brings bad luck to hit
IF 1 hit you, you'll feel it," cried the
little old woman.
stop" exclaimed the big Black Cat. II
know what you here for. DO you see
my eyes? They as green as grass. Do
you see my teeth? They are as strong as
iron Do you see my claws? They are as
sharp as needles. If L look at you hard
yoti'n SILVER; if l bite you you'll squat; if
L scratch you you'll bleed"
"Do I know you?" she asked.
Il know you replied the BLACK Cat.
"What is your name? she asked.
"Blly-Bily Blackfoot."
'It is time for you to go hunting
she said. She wanted to get him out of
Eve found what I was hunting for"
said Billy-Billy Blackfoot.
There's a rat gnawing in the pantry"
He'll be fatter when 1 catch him"
There's piece of cheese in the dining
ROOM"
There's a pan of milk in the Kitchen"
1T won't turn sour till 7 drink It,"
There's catnip in the garden
ut will grow till l want it,
The Grandmother of the Dolls then made
a cross mark the carpet and waved her
cane in the air. This done to put a
spell on Billy Billy Blackfoot. but before
the spell could work BillyBilly made a
circle by chasing his tail around. Then he
glared at the little old woman and slowly
closed eye. This was too much. The
Grandmother Of the Dolls seized her cane
and made a furious attack on Billy-Biy
Blackfoot. but he leaped nimbly out of the
way and the cane fell with whack on the
bald head of the Brown Doll
At this there was a tremendous uproar.
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not fun, but very hard work, and he be-
came very unhappy, for he missed his birds
and flowers. and he made up his mind right
then that when he became man he would
try to teach little children in some way so
they would be cheerful and happy, and yet
be learning something all the time. When
he became young man war broke out in
Germany and ne was marched off to war,
but he was not hurt and came home safe
when the war over, and then the beau
tilul thoughts about educating little chill
dren came back to him. He would get q
number Of children together and take them
Into the woods and fields and tell them sto-
ries about the birds flowers and insects.
He would play games with them and tell
them the wind taught him.
After a while he had to give name to
this kind of teaching and he called it his
kindergarten which means Child gar
den" Soon this kind of teaching became
very popular and now there are kindergar-
ten schools all over the country. and though
they are not all taught out of doors, vet
the teachers have studied the beautiful
ways which Friedrich Froebel taught in his
country and they make their indoor child
gardens very happy places for little chill
dren.
l think you would like to see the picture
of this friend of little children and so give
It to you.
This good man has been dead a long time.
but ne lived until he was seventy years Old
beloved by every one, and his beautiful
thoughts will never die. / read all this in
letter written to children by Harriet Lin
coin Coolidge, and she says # any of our
American children ever go to Germany she
hopes they viii go to the little village of
Schwena and see a monument his friends
have erected to his memory, for there is not
another like it in the world. 1t is made
din the form of the three first gifts of the
kindergarten-the sphere. the cylinder and
the cube.
She says if you are little kindergarten
child you will understand the meaning of
these forms, and if you not you can get
some one to tell you all about them.
But there is one thing you can understand
from this mans life, and that is if we VIII
all fill our lives with useful works and try
TO benefit others that we will be remem-
bered and loved long after we have passed
away out of this world. - -
AUNT SUSIE.
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The Brown Doll screamed: "Murder!" Billy
Billy Blackfoots tail swelled to twice its
natural size; the hair brush fell on the
tongs staggered out from the chimney corn
and rolled over on the hearth; the dolls
scrambled and ed under the bed and
the little old woman whisked up the CHM
ney like a spark from a burning log.
When Sweetest Susan raised up in bed to
look around she saw Drusilla sitting on her
pallet rubbing her eyes, but Bjlly-Billy
Blackfoot sitting by the fireplace wash
ing his face as quietly as if nothing had
happened. AT first it seemed to Sweetest
Susan that it had all been a dream, but
presently she heard little voice that came
down the chimney:
"Mr. Thimblefrger! Mr.. Thimblefinger! 1t
is nine minutes after H." There was n
pause and then the little voice sounded
farther away. like echo, mine minutes
and two seconds after 1872
CTO be contnued)
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Jip-jap Doll.
She's put out one Of my eyes!" whined
the Brown Doll.
''She's put chalk all over me!' blubbered
the Black Doll.
"She hasn't hurt mel" exclaimed the Rub
Der Doll.
l"She's made hole in my back, and the
iawdust is all running out!' whined Rag
Sag.
suTu attend to you first, before you bleed
yedeath," said the little old woman, frown-
:. Then she raped on the floor with her
ntne and cried out:
"Long-legged spinner,
il Come earn your dirner!
while Sweetest Susan was wondering
what this meant she saw big black spider
swing down from the ceiling ana nans,
dangling close to the little old woman S
face It's little eyes sparkled and It's marry
mouth worked as if it were chewing some
thing. Sweetest Susan shivered as she look
ed at it, but she didn't scream.
"a thimbleful of fresh cobWebs' Long
Legged Spinner!" said the little ola Woilan
in a busnesS-lke way.
Then the big black spider moved his legs
faster than cat can wink her eyes, and
in a few seconds the fresh cobWebs were
spun. 49,, ,..4, ,a
'That is very nice" said the little Ola
woman. Here's a fat bluebottle for YOU
The big black spider seized the fly and
ran nimbly to the ceiling again. The fly
buzzed and buzzed in a pitiful way, and
Sweetest Susan thought to herself, On,
what should 1 do if that was poor me!'
Thel the little old woman hunted in her
satchel until she found a piece of mutton
suet, and with this and the fresh cobWebs
she quickly stopped the hole in Rag rag
back This done she went around and doc
tored each one She glued some more hair
on the China D6ll. She fixed the nose OF
the Jip-Jap Doll. She gave a new blue eye
to the Brown Doll
"There!' she exclaimed when she had
finished 81 think you look a little more
like yourself now. But you would look
a great deal better if you had any clothes
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Letters of Exchange Among The Cnnsti-
tution,s Little Folks.

John Copeland, Byrd p. o., Floyd County, Ga
Knowing the large circulation of your valuable
paper, solicit, through the columns OF your de-
partment, any information concerning my broth
Dukey Copeland. We are orphan children,
five in all-Lula, Dolly, John, Dukey and Willie.
The last we heard of Dukey, he was living with
family by the name of Camp. 1t is said they
moved to Texas. If this should fall III the hands
of lost sight of brother or any one that can
and would he kind enough to write to his brother
he would gain my lifelong gratitude.
H. W. Bighams Highland Park, Fla.-I wish to
Know through The Constitution, Of the where
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The Bunb lsbee.

Wiser far than human seer,
Yellow-breeched philosopher.
Seeing only what is fair,
Slipping only what is sweet,
Thou dost mock at fate and care,
Leave the chaff and take the wheat
Emerson,
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Mamma says he is beautiful.
Her precious darling boy.
Papa calls Kim his jewel bright.
His life. his light, his joy.
L used to have SO many names.
| can't remember all,
But since that redf2ced baby came
I'm plain Samantha Hall.
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abouts of my brother, James Bighams. Inc last
time I heard from HIM ne was living i'll Columbus,
Ca. on Winton's hill, near the dummy crossing.
He was married in Crawford county, Georgia, near
Fort Valley to Miss Alberta Locket III some OF
thp Columbus friends this advertisement,
truly hone that they give me some lnlorma-
ton concerning him L Will return postage for
every answer Any information VIII DC thank
univ received through The Constitution or by let
ter. Answer as above.
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Rules Of the Contest.

The story must not be longer than l,Ww
words. 1t must be written without any as
SlStance from any one, and pledge to that
effect must be enclosed with each story.
The name and address OF the writer must
be written at the beginning or the end or
each story, and the manuscript must be
written on enc side of the paper only.
THESE directions must be closely followed,
and you should cut this out and keep it
before you when you write
1ou may write your story about anything
That the theme-"A Summer Vacation
suggests but it must be a story. Just 80
OFT to a quiet place and sit down and THINK
about what might take place during
summer vacation. All children are natu-
rally story-telers, and if you will just give
rein to your imagination it will not be long
before you will have good story in your
mind. Then write it out and send it in to
compete for the SIS in gold.
All stories must be in hand by the e3d
of June. This is an open contest to all
boys and girls under fifteen years OF age.
Heretofore we nave offered separate prizes
for the boys and girls. This is offered for
both, and it will be a good way to see
whether the girls really write better stories
than the boys.
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Our Prize Offer.

We are beginning to receive responses to
the offer made last week for IS in gold to
the boy girl under fifteen years of age
who sent us the best story on the theme
"A Summer Vacation" The children are
at work and we expect to receive some
very fine stories from them before the "a
of June, the day on which the contest
closes.
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ways in some sort Of miSchle hat ola no
body any harm.
These children were not afraid or any
thing. They scorned to run from horses,
or COWS or dogs. They were born on the
big plantation, and they spent the greater
part Of the day out of doors, save when
the weather was very cold or very wet
They had no desire to stay in the house,
except when they were compelled to go TO
bed, and a great many times they f~etted
a little because they thought bedtime came
too soon.
Sweetest Susan had a great many COILS,
and she was very fond of thtm She mad
a china doll. a Jip-jap doll, rag doll, a
rubber doll, a white doll, a brown doll and
a black doll Sometimes she and Dru
silla would play with the dolls out in the
yard, and sometimes Buster Jo1n would
join them when he had nothing better to
do. But every evening Sweetest SuSan
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Josie Shivcrs Weston, Cal note the vast i'm
movements in the art of letter writing each week.
nd AS there is seldom ever a letter from this part
of Georgia. | concluded to ask for admittance
INTO the charming circle.
Let more of the older cousins write, and strive
each week to make our Corner more interesting,
for Aunt Susie must certainly have the patience
of Job comparatively, to do the good work she is
doing. Her crown will shine with the brightest
of diamonds in that world so bright and fair.
And do earnestly pray that each and every one of
her little cousins may enter the fold and dwell
forever together.
Correspondents solicited,
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George B. Murray, Leesville Texas--I live in
the country about half Il mile from the village of
Lecsville,. like living in the country better than
the city. | am fond of horseback riding, but very
senom have the privilege.
| am not gong to school now, as school closed
last week. | am very sorry because like to go to
school and study so that L may recite my lessons
well.
Carrie Cushman, of Roseland S. c., asked If
any of the cousins raised flowers. / do, for one,
or az least try very hard.
| have nice organ and play several pieces.
Why don't more Of the cousins from Texas
write?
attend Baptirt Sunday school at Leesville.
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and Drusila would carry the dolls INTO the
bedroom and place them side by s'de
against the wall. Sweetest Susan Wanted
them placed there, she said, so she could
see her children the last thing at l'ght
and the first thing in the morning
But night Sweetest Susan went TO
bed crying and this unusual that
Drusilla forgot to put the dolls in their
places. Sweetest Susans feelings We're
hurt. She had not been very good and
h.r mother had called her Naughty Susan
instead of Sweetest Susan. Buster John,
in the next room, wanted to know what
the matter was, but Sweetest Susan
wouldn't tell him, and neither would she
tell Druslla After a while Sweetest Su-
sans mother came in and kissed her. That
helped her a little, but she lay awake ever
so long, sobbing a little and thinking how
she must do 50 as not to be called Naughty
Susan
Drusilla lay q pallet near Sweetest
Susans bed, but, for Il wonder Drusllla
lay awake too. She said nothing, nut she
was not snoring, and Sweetest Susan could
see the whites of her eyes shining. The
fire that had been kindled on the hearth
s as to give a light Qor the weather was
not cold hickered and fiared, and little
blue flames crept about over the Spntter-
ing pine knot, jumping off into the air
and then jumping back. The blue flames
h;ckered and danced and crept about so
shadows that were running about the
room and trying to hide themselves behind
the chairs and in the corners that the Dig
brass androns seemed to be alive
While Sweetest Susan was lying there
watching tie shadows and wondering when
Dl Jsilla would go to sleep, she heard a
voice call out:
"Oh, dear! believe I've got smut all over
my frock again.
1t was the queereSt little voice that ever
was heard 1t had a tinkling sound, such
as Susan had often made when she tied her
mothers gold thimble to q string and struck
it with knitting needle. Just as she was
wondering where it came from a little old
woman stepped from behind one OF the and
irons and shook the ashes from her dress.
II think Ia better stay at home,' said
the little old woman, eff [ can't come down
the chimney without getting smut all
nv frock l wonder where Mr.. Thimbiefn-
ger is?' . ,., ., 49,,
ling voice from the fireplace, "but I'm not
coming in. They are not asleep, and, even
if they were see the big Black Cat IN that
chair there" ,
snappishly. IN call you when want
you" a tho roo,n xybaro
Sweetest Susan's dolls were scattered, and
locked at each one it lay asleep. 4>ihen
Cha shook her head and sighed. 20
..r,bev look as if they were tis 49,, ~ Dor
+bings,, she said "And no wondfthe rlax-
,Iant tbev have been pulled s. to be Ill
ahont and dragged around fro
most since | was here last. 'r,hn,;;o,,t the,
Then the little old woman ,;tp workingn
aolls with her little cane, one ' w.re Sargent,
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THIMBLEFINGER.
The Stran,

and the
Ak heard Ihere
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Fred J. Thompson, Spring Garden, Va.-1t has
been quite long while since | have written for
your corner, but it is not because have not been
taking interest in it,
Papa has been taking The Constitution for
eral years, and am always glad when it comes.
so peruse its delightful pages (the tenth one
especially.
My brother and have been going to the Spring
Garden High school ever since September, but
stopped three weeks ago, much to my regret, as
had splendid teachers. | thought some of my
school orll vas hard, writing compositions
peciay but having been working the farm
three weeks, have decided that it Is mere play
compared TO making tobacco hills all day.
will ask question and close
What, and by whom, was the only paper ever
printed on wheels?
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doll called out as IL "0o W."
rs that you, granny E<- "------
pl Aa: to each e o"s the Ts ,.''S 1000
And r'O and rub your raj aVafer:
Sweetest Susan was not at aref
1 ta,i,a If The kind. The dollsW tpiin5al
ranged lile. ms W. doll bro
"Where's Rag Tag"' inquired the niue o
woman anXiOuSly.
Here I am, granny" replied the rag 90
.Im lame in one leg and can't walk WI
the other, and my arms out OF JOINT.
'Tut! tut!' said the little ola Woma
"How can you be lame in your legs Wh
there's no bone in them? How can 70
arm be cut of joint when there's no JOIN
Get up!''
Rag Tag rolled out of the corner al
tumbled across the floor, heels over mead
Now, them said the little old Woma
opening her satchel, what can L do
you?"
She's pulled all my hair out" VIII
pered the China Doll.
She's mashed my nose flat!' cried t.
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Clara Holt, Ellii V. Ga.-My home is in the
country in the beautiful valley Of Turnup Town,
the knoxville and Southern railroad. live
three miles from Eiiay, the ounty site of Gilmer
county and three III tpS from the famous summer
resort, White Path Springs.
am nOweyisItn% my Grandma Redmond, on
Cartecay twelve miles from home | have been
here month. Grandma takes The Constitution,
and like TO read the cousns' letters. l the
only girl in family OF seven. My mamma died
when was three and half years DID, and my lit
have five half brothers nearly grown, and three of
them are away from home now.
have no dear mamma to watch me, but
my papa very good to me and L love him. He
calls Gordon and his tile pets. My pet cat is
named julia; my dog Cesar, andall the chickens
are my pets, for have to see after them all the
time.
am twelve years Old and Will tell you all some
thing about housekeeping. i can't remember
when first feared to cook. One of my brothers
helped me 90 the work while at home, but lie has
been away over year, and do all the cooking
myself am a good housckecper, If do say it
myself. Ii Aunt Susie will come to see ne some
day, will get her nice dinner without any help.
have lots of pretty flowers in my yard in sum-
mer, plant and work them myself. l piecIng
a quilt. Papa says he is going to buy me an or.
gan and then will not get so lonely when alone,
for love music and can sing anything.
Best wishes for Aunt SUSIE the cousins and the
dear Constitution.
The testimonials published on behalf OF
Hoods SarSaparila reliable and
worthy your cOnfide1 re as if they came from
your best and most trusted neighbor- They
state simple facts.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. B. II. Rice, of Marlin, is at
the Pacific.
G Melasky, of New York, is a
guest of the Royal.
F. Sass, Of St Louis, is stopping
at the Royal Hotel
Mr., A. Alpuenta, of Galveston, is
guest of the Royal,
w. N Masters, Of Omaha, Texas
is registered at the Royal Hotel.
Mr.. w. A B.,taile, of the st.
Louis Republic, ia registered at the
Pacific hotel.
DR.. Charles A. d els, formerly a
resident of Waco, but now living at
Bastrop, is a guest at the Pacific.
Miss Beulah Ganbill left this
morning for Hamilton, to visit
friends and reletives, to be gone
about two month,
Hamilton f. Smith, of Philadel.
phia, president of Hospital Supply
Iron works, and vice president of
the Bessonette Cltton Com Dress
company, is at the Pacific hotel.