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THE LITTLE GAMECOCK.
An Amusing Story of an English Artist
Pet ROOster.

An Amusing Story of an Eng lish Artists
Pet Rooster.
We allsremember the story of the Athe-
nian artist who painted cherries so natu-
rally that even the birds were deceived and
came to peck at them. A modern Incl
dent illustrates in a somewhat similar
manner the power of pictorial art TO de-
ceive, and at the same time seems to show
a good deal OF reasoning intelligence in at
least one mem ber Of the feathered tribe.
Scott Leighton, the Boston artist, tells the
story of pet gamecock that he kep pit in his
studio. Having at one time to paint the
portrait of a large-sized gan.ecock for a
patron he noticed that the pet suffered
great deal from the domineering spirit of
the larger bird, and got so that he could
never see him without flying into rage.
After the picture was completed and the
feathered model had been removed, the
canvas remained in the studio standing on
the floor.
One day the little gamecock was picking
his way. about the studio when he sud-
denly caught sight of the counterfeit pre-
sentiment of his former enemy. With a
scream Of rage he gave one leap and flying
at the picture struck his spurs into it
again and again. The next time he was
given an opportunity he repeated the at
tack, and it became the almost daily
amusement OF the artist and his friends 10
witness these improm ptu cock-hghts be-
tween live bird and dummy.
At last one day the little fellow, resting
moment after an unusually spirited at
tack, happened to cock his head on one
side SO as to get look behind the picture.
For an instant be was dumfounded He
looked in front and saw his old enemy as
large as life, another glance behind and he
was more than ever puzzled. He then de-
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DONALD SERIES-NO. XVIII.
EoR TINY BOYS.

FOR TINY BOYS.
All the wee folks who have been inter
ested in the Donald Series" know that
Donald is years old.
am going to tell you story to-day OF
something be did long time ago; long be-
fore you knew him, when he had large
garden in which to play.
Something else liked to play in that
garden, too, something all brown and
green and gold in soft spots and shades
omething with large eyes; something
that said 'Kee-junk,' in deep, croaky
voices.
Yes, toads. Great big fellows they were,
too, and Donald Just loved to get down on
all fours and catch those toads, looking
like giant toad as he hoped around with
his golden curls, blue coat and brown
overalIs.
I'm sure they thought he was their big
brother because they did not seem at all
afraid of him.
After he caught them he would put
them into can, but as last as he put them
in, just the very moment he turned his
back, out they would hop again, thinking
it great sport to- play such a game OF hide
and seek.
But, ah me, one day Donald did some
thing to make at least one toad feel little
His mamma called him into dinner that
day just as he had captured beauty. The
little boy thought he would like TO keep
him for q pet, so without meaning to be
cruel, | am sure, he took string from his
pocket (you know boys always Go have
string in their pockets) and tied 1t around
one of Mr. kee-J -Junk's hind legs. He then
tied the other end to the handle of the
screen door.
Now, this screen door opened out on
vine-covered porch where the family often
gathered.
Alter Donald had safely secured the
poor toad, he washed his hands and face
and went into dinner.
Before the meal was over, visitors came,
and as they were friends OF whom the
little boy was very fond, their presence
drove all thoughts of the prisoner out OF
his mind.
Late in the evening mamma invited her
callers to view the beautiful moonlight
from the porch. When she opened the
door, something gave a jump and as she
felt the cold body OF the toad against her
hand, as it swung with the motion of the
door, she gave a frightened little scream,
but soon discovered and released the poor
toad, who hoped away with croak of
mingled disgust and delight.
Before Donald went to bed, mamma told
him how much the tight string must have
hurt the toads leg and now uncomfortable
1t must have felt to hang with head down
for such long time, and how useful toads
are In garden because they feast on the
fat snails that eat SO many choice plants.
Donald felt very sorry, and after that
was true friend to the toads; bat l can
tell you, dears, there was one big fellow
that always got out of the little boys way
as fast a S he could.
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and he considered himself the most impor-
tant fellow in the first class of the high
school, though he certainly was far from
being the best scholar. He had a lordly
way with him and was impatient of con-
troll or contradiction.
Conrad and Olga are not going to the
celebration" replied Lucy.
Whats the reason they are not?'
asked Philip angrily. "Is this a con-
spiracy to spoil the celebration?'
"You know the reason as well as the
rest of US, Phil. | am sorry they can't go,
but can hardly blame them for it,"
answered the amiable Lucy.
"You would not want to go, Phil Blank
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nd become one OF us forever" commanded

and become one OF US forever" commanded
the queen.
AS Margie, or Goldilocks, as she was
now called, was led by the maids of honor
through exquisite halls and fragrant gar
dens her hear. Ieaped for joy. But when
they reached the magic fountain she real
lied that she could never more be her
mammals own Margie if she bathed in
that fountain, so she began to struggle
and cried out: "Oh, please, please let me
go; please do take me home."
"Margie, Margie. dear; you are dream
ing, child; wake up"
Very sweet indeed sounded her mothers
voice as she rubbed her eyes and looked
about.
'Oh, how glad am that it was only a
dream! 1 will never, never complain
again, mamma" And Margie clas ped her
mother tightly around the neck, as if she
were still not quite sure of its being only
a dream. G. 2. w.
An Interesting Welsh Custom on the
1st of March.
Tie Welsh have been in the habit from
time immemorlal of wearing a leek in the
cap on the 1st of March. This custom is
said to have originated in the circumstance
of some Welsh troops, followers of the
Black Prince, wearing leeks at the battle
of Crecy, in order to distinguish them
selves from their enemies. In very old
history certain Welshman, Sir David, is
made to say to his men on the eve of battle:
For my colors or ensign do wear upon my
bayonet, you see, green leek set in gold,
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The EDITORS Letter-Box

The Editors Letter-Box.
Dear children, wish to tell you to-day
that the name of the bright boy who drew
the funny little donkeys for last Sunday s
CALL is Henry Cory. instead of Henry
Covey.
DROPPED vowELs.
/. "s md Mrch hr."
g. "Mrch ems n TX In nd gs t TX lmb."
The above are two well-known sayings
about March.
STORY IN CIPHER.
But 1 o thee.
oh o moo
But oh o me
A strange address on letter. Who can
read it2
Wood.
John
Mass
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %, 1896.
Mr.. Editor Children's Page: Proverb-"When
the cats away the mice will play"
1. The "Inaugural Act" and Vermont was
admitted as a State.
9. There are two holidays in March-St.
David's day, celebrated by the Welsh people,
and st. Patrick's day by the Irish people. St.
Patrick was consecrated Bishop of Ireland
March II, 453 A. D. St. David and ST. Patrick
taught the truths of Christianity to these two
nations, and were proclaimed their patron
saints.
l think Holiday" is the enigma.
1. Lay--To place.
2. Hay-Food for cattle.
3. Hod-Used in masonry.
4. personal pronoun.
S. Oil-Liquid.
6 Lid-Covering.
z. Oh--Exclamation.
Holiday-Whole word. Sincerely yours,
HARRY l. STAFFORD, 81 years old.
724 Twenty-rhird street.
SAN Francisco, February %, 1896.
Editor Children's Pdge-DEAR SIR: The fol-
lowing are my answers to the questions in
to-day's CALL:
The proyerb is. When the cats away the.mlce
will play.
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First.Chinese exclusion act; also the. Boston
port bill.
celebrated by the Irish Catholics to commem-
crate his birth.
Thirds, 6, z, to place-lay. -.
/, 6, T. food for cattle-hay..
l. q 5, used in masonry-hod.
4, personal pronoun-I.
9, 4, 8, q liquid-oil:
8, 4, 5, covering-lld. -
2, 1, an exclamation-oh.
Whole-Hoiiday. ....,.,
ALICE NJ. BELL, age 13.
1923 Geary street.
Editor Children's PGge-DEAR SIR: The let
ters left out are e and a. When the cats away
the mice will play. l. March 8, 1863, stamp
act was passed. March 81, IVA, Boston port
bill was passed 3 Yes. ST.: Patrick s. uay'
celebrated on March II by the Roman Catho-
lies. ST. Patrick is the apostle and patron
saint of Ireland The reason of its celebration
is because although he was not the first to IN
troduce Christianity into Gaul and Italy,'he
has ALWAYS received the credit OF its general
conversion Before he died he nearly con-
verted the whole island to the faith.
My answer to enigma is Holiday"
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Hberately walked behind and around the
picture several times, carefully surveying
1T, and finally with a spiteful fiirt and with
an air of disgust that would have done
credit to human being marched away
and hid himself.
Never after that day could he be per-
suaded to attack the picture or indeed to
pay the slightest attention to 1T. He had
detected the sham and would have no
more of it.-Our Animal Friends.
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A Strong Argument.

The building blocks had been having
dispute in the nursery.
'I'm worth just as much as you are,"
exclaimed the letter III.
No you're not" replied the letter g.
IF you were worth anything at all the
English would never drop you. Wash
ington Post.
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which shall, If we win the victory, hereafter be
an honor to Wales, and on this day, being the
1st of March, be it forever worn by Welshmen
in remem brance thereof.
On the national holiday gilt Ieek is
still carried in professions, and silver
one is presented to the head master at
Eton by the Welsh boy of highest rank In
the school. st. Nicholas Magazine.
A Smell for Bite.
Bob had been to the barber-shop to have
his hair cut. Bob's hair was almost white,
and when IL was short there were grounds
for suspicion that nature had not furnished
anything on the top of his head but bald
spot.
When Bob took off his hat the aroma of
the barber's long-necked bottles filled the
air. All the other boys crowded around
and shifted
Here, Bob, let me smell your hair,"
said one.
At that all the boys wanted to smell
Bob's hair. Bob objected and put on his
hat. Jimmy Bank, who was eating an
apple, stepped up.
'.I'lI give you bite of my apple for q
smell, " he said.
'I'il take you," said Bob.
So the apple went into Bob's mouth and
the smell into Jimmy's nose. Both seemed
satisfied.
And during the forenoon Bob received
four peanuts, buckle, two bites more of
apple, broken top and horseshoe nail
for smells. He would have done larger
business than that only the boys soon
smelled all the odor away. - Chicago
Record.
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No Wonder.

In his snowbank bed the little March hare
Was slumbering peacefully,
Till the snowdrop bells rang for breakfast-time,
Then merrily up jumped be.
But, poor little hare, his cupboard was bare
And no cloyer-fieid could he see,
For the snow all around had covered the ground
And the wind with his fur made free
And it laughed outright at his hungry plight,
With roar OF saucy glee.
And IN sorry to say that the little March hare
Was as mad hare can be.
-E. H. 4. In Youths COMPANION.
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THE DIFFERENCE,

"I think it very queer she said,
HAnd so does Jack,
"That sunshine makes some things grow white,
"And some grow black.
"I tried to bleach myself" she said,
"And so did Jack:
"The sheets you spread were white as snow,
t'But we-turneu black" Wide Awake
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w marching past us
/ Y N January, February and now
March-the third month of the
wear. He came to US this morning and we
had to say farewell to February, who was so
ioyous and full of sunshine, ana bid well
come our new guest.
Don't be afraid of him, children, al
though so gruff and clustering. See, his
arms are filled with sweet violets which
he scatters all over the bosom of our love
w State. And now little history about
the dear old fellow who blows away the
storms OF winter to make earth and sky
all ready for the joys OF spring.
Until the year 1864 in France, 1899 in
Scotland and 1852 in England, March was
the first month of the year, and was called
"Martius" by the Romans IN honor OF
Mars" who was their god OF war,
The Angio-Saxons called March 'Hlyd
Monath, " meaning loud or stormy weather.
Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days OF peril firm and brave,
And wear bloodstone TO their grave.
The bIoodstone is very hard and finely
fbrous, being really formation OF lore OF
IRON: it varies in color from a steel-gray
to blood-red.
In ancient times it was used very ex-
tenSively, many of the Egyptian and
Babylonian intaglios being made OF 1t.
1t is now used as the setting of signet
rings. but principally as q polish for other
stones and metals.
A variety OF quartz of a greenish hue
fecked with spots Of red jasper, IS
sometimes called bloodstone.
The name heliotrope is applied to this
latter variety also, because 1t is used as a
mirror with which to reflect the suns rays
between distant points.
The flower which must reign supreme IN
March is the sweet violet, its sentiment
being '''p:odesty."
All flowers are sweet, but those my heart doth love
The best
Bloom where the eyes are closed and hands are
AT rest
All flowers are sweet, but these fair blossoms
spread
Call back the mother eyes, so sad, so sweet,
So blue!
To-day feel breath; the curtains swing
Apart,
And memories, like silver. mist, float round
My heart.
/ hear the echo OF song sung long
Ago.
AS mid the nesting leaves it wanders to
And fro;
The while the perfume1 dew falls on my heart
Like rain,
And scent Of violets-she loved them SOL
Gives pain.
CLARENCE T. URMY.
The Flag Raising on Washington's
Birthday.
CONCLUDED FROM LAST WEEK.
az think we might as well give up the
singing and let the band perform all the
music" said Lucy Archer, who appeared
to be very greatly disappointed.
"But Phoebe says the programmes are
all printed and that Mr.. Lanes ode is
Upon it," replied Kitty Owens. "If we
don't sing it will spoil the whole affair"
But We can't sing without Conrad and
Olga" persisted Lucy.
1--WE can go through the form, Lucy"
urged Kitty.
whats all this row about, Lucy?" de-
manded Philip Blanker, who came with
his sister to where the girls were seated.
They had heard the diss agreeable news a
moment before.
1--WE can't sing tomorrow, Phil" replied
Lucy.
Cant singr exclaimed the telIer's son,
with savage frown on his face. whats
the reason we can'tP
as fully developed as that of his father,
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1.Lay-to place. ~.
2. Hay-food for cattle.
g. Hod-used in masonry.
4. Ia personal pronOun.
5. Ola liquid.
6. Ida covering.
7.Ohl-an exclamation.
Holiday is always welcome to the school boy
and girl.
Hoping that I am correct, I remain, yours
truly, LILLE PEARL MITCHELL, II years old.
Elliott Park.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 1896. -.
Editor Chitdren's Page-DEAR SIR: Ny answer
to the enigma given in last Sundays CALI. is
Holiday
], 6, 7, hay.
- s. hod
5, 5, lid.
g. L. OH
Answer to the proverb: When the cats away
the mice will play.
l. Stamp act
q St. Patricl's day by the Irish.
hope my answers are correct.
2O1615 Taylor street.
WEST BERKELEY, CAL, Feb. 26, 1896.
To the Editor Children's Page:
Answers.
The e's and as are omitted.
When the cats away the mice will play.
l. The stamp act was passed March 8, 1868.
2. st. Patrlck's day, March II, celebrated
chiefly by the Irish.
FRANCES sTRoINsKI, age IA. "
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, February %, 1896.
Editor Childrens Pdge-DEAR SIR: l am
years old and read the Children's Page every
Sunday. like it very much, so 1 thought
would write you the answers to. last Sundays
questions. They are as follows:
No. L. When the cats away the mice. Will
play.
No. 2. Inauguration day, the 4th of March,
on which day, every four years, the President
is inaugurated.
No. 8. ST. Patricks day, the 18th of March,
celebrated by the Irish. He is belieyed to have
banished all the snakes and reptiles from Ire
land.
No.4 4. 3, 6, 7, lay; 1, 6, Z, hay; 1, 2, 3,
hol; a. 1; q A. 3, oil: 8, A, 5, lid; 2, 1, oh; my
whole is holiday.
hope you will find room in the Children's
Page for the first letter of your little friend
EMNuE HOUSTON, 50 Silver street.
ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY %.
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ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY %.

ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY 70.
l. "When the cats away the mice will play"
g. The stamp act, March, 1865.
3. (a) st. David's day and st. Patrick's day.
(b) First celebrated by the Welsh. second cele.
brated by the Irish, in honor OF the patron
saints of these countries.
al 2, 4, Soil. 3, 4, Slid. 2, Lob.
Whoe-holiday.
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.EmbrOiderieS.

Embroidered All-Overs, Edgings and Insel
tions; Cambria, Batiste and Linen Embro.
deries.
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Dress Silks

In the handsomest patterns ever shown
Colored Persian, Dresden, Chameleon, New
Plaids, Marbleized, Notified, PompadouI
Silks Etc.
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NOVELTIES
Dress Trimmings.
BEAUTIFUL

Colored Spangled Yokes, Colored Spangled
Trimmings, Jet Beaded Trimmings.
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u III ARCH, march, march
NN How rapidly the months are
! w marching past us
K Y N January, February and now
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Do Not Fail toSee Our Line Before Buying.

We omit quoting prices to-day for the reason
that our patrons know that our prices are
always the lowest
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-01
Ribbons

In the choicest Dresden, Taffeta, Chan
able and Plaid Effects.
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ParaSOls.

Handsome new designs in Parasolettes,
Coaching, Tight Rolled, Etc. These goods
eclipse for assortment ard style any line
ever brought into this market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-27

DECLINES THE OFFER-In reply to a
note from Mr.. S. G. Brent, legal repre-
sentative of the gold democrats in this
city, profering his aid to Mr.. Leonard
Marbury, Commonwealth Attorney, in
attempts to bring to justice parties
guilty Of illegal registering and voting
in this city, Mr.. Marbury has respond
ed. La his reply this gentleman says
it has come to his knowledge that sew
eral hundred persons have been illegal
" registered in Alexandria, and that it
is his purpose to prosecute not only
those guilty of the offense, but also
those who secured their attendance for
the purpose. Mr.. Marbury expresses
his thanks to Mr.. Brent for Offering to
vie with him in the work. but declines
the proffer as follows; "The evidence
thus far shown me, without doubt, in
dicates that large percentage of this
Illegally registered vote will, unless
counteracted, be cast for the republican
party, and that seeming, if not an
open, coalition has been made with
said republican party and the one you
represent, for which reasons | prefer
to handle those cases alone, in my Of
ticial capacity"
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with liquors which had been left over
from last season at River View and YVES
on her way to Washington.
The home of Mr.. John d. Payne.
mayor of Falls Church, was the scene
of pleasant gathering Saturday night
of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Payne,
the occasion being the celebration Of
the eighteenth anniversary of their
marriage. An interesting feature OF
the evening was the christening OF
Baby Ruth Payne, their infant daugh.
ter, and two children of Mrs. Jacob
Birch, sister of Mrs. Payne.
Mr.. NJ. V. Smith, inventor of the
Smith crematory, yesterday obtained .
permit to construct AL open platform
and erect Smith crematory on the
square between Twenty second and
Twenty-third street, northwest, south Of
Water street. Washington, according to
conditions of existing garbage contract
and in accordance with application No.
554, and subject to the provisions of
the building regulations of the District
Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-27

THE CHARGE DISNlIs5ED.-i esterday
morning, during the examination of a
case concerning the selling of liquor on
sunday, young mau who was present
inumaied that he could give some Gam
aging evidence against a woman who
conducts Il saloon on south Pitt street.
He was told to make his charge, which
was to the effect That inc had drank
liquor i'm the saloon on sunday week.
He named seven or eight others who,
ne claimed. could corroborate his state
ment. The propretress was summon
cd to appear ut the station house last
night as were also the witnesses. When
the case was called not one OF the wit
nesses substantiated the charge OF the
complainant, and the accused was dis
missed The saloon has only a license
SO sell malt liquors, and had it been
proven that spurious compounds had
been sold a tiue of from $50 up could
have been assessed. 1t was said after
the tIial was over that the young man
who had made the charge had sent 10
he proprietress of the saloon during
the afternoon for money in order that
NE could skip the city, but the ac
euSed, seeing il was attempt at black
mail, refused TO comply.
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Something To Know

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to q
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
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giving tone to the nerve centres in the
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throwing OF impurities in the blood
Electric Bitters improves the appetite
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very hes,
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it
Sold for SOC. or S1.00 per bottle at Z. l.
Aliens Drug Store.
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THE SEwERs.-Messrs. d. J. Howell
x Co., the contractors for the Pitt and
King streets sewers, have finished their
contract with the exception of few
days work in cleaning out the sewer
which is now in progress. In view of
the city having still to set some curbing
at the catch basins and to pave the gut
tiers running across the north and south
streets on King and the consequent in
reference. more or less. between this
work and the paving yet to be done by
the contractors, an arrangement has
been made between the city and the
contractors by which the city will com.
plete the paving yet to be done by tn
contractors and deduct the cost of the
same from the contract.