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What next did May do9 Why, she ran
down to brook that all day long FLASHED
over its rocky bed, singing as it went

What next did May do9 Why, she ran
down to brook that all day long FLASHED
over its rocky bed, singing as it went
To the tall grass and wild flowers
That blossomed at its side.
And there, amid those many lakelets,
was the water lily's home. One stately
river queen" should by royal right form
the center Of Mays bouquet.
Then ON the banks grow delicate fem.
tufts and light spiral grasses. So when
sitting down to group her gathered treas
ures she no longer wished for SibyIs trop-
ical beauties.
ANY one who had the money" she re-
fected with pardonable scorn. might
procure those; but how few care to explore
the lonely haunts of my wild darling )!
And them" prattled on the girl, with only
the flowers for her listeners, THAT rustic
basket 1 bou ght for my bouquet is far
more suitable for these, while the vines
and grasses Will trail over it-oh, SO
lovelyp'
What is this hear, my child ?" asked
Mrs. Hesthco,e "Your sisters tell me
you gave away all your money and parted
from them, saying you were going in
search of my birthday gift"
May related the story; then brought
forth her basket of wild flowers. The sun
shine had dried the early dewdrops That,
when gathered, had trembled on their
leaves. But holy as heavens tears were
those which fell from the fond mother S
eyes rs she blessed her kind.hearted and
loving child.-Golden Days.
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ny Day.

1t was a beautiful morning on the first
OF May. Just the incest day that ever was
for picnic. So the little children in the
village OF Mountain Glen thought. The
day before had been very showery and
dark clouds filed the sky when it was not
raining. So it had been thought best to
make no plans for Mayday.
But now The sun was shining so bright
and the sky was very clear and blue, with
= just a few tiny specks of white here and
there
Some half dozen boys and girls were
gathered on Squire Young's lawn, talking
to the village iavorite, Lily Young.
''Oh, it does seem too bad to stay at
home to-day" she cried.
Yes; if we only might have picnic OF
a berrying party" answered Jack Lyon
'.It's SO dull when one has nothing to do'
well" said Charlie Graham. "it's
early yet-just 20 minutes past 90
looking at his watch.
Lets run home, persuade our dear
nam mas TO give US some luncheon, get
our pretty May baskets that we used in
the carnival last year and GO to the woods
in search of vines and flowers. l am
afraid tbs too early for berries" sue-
gesied Ruth Graham. 1--WE could all
meet here at 10 o'clock and go together"
"JollyV Just the thingp' cried the
children, as they scattered to their
e homes.
At the appointed time the merry little
party started from Squire Young's, chat
ting. laughing and carry ing their dainty
baskets.
When they reached the edge of the
forest.they separated into groups of two
or three. "Be sure 20 come to the big
tree at hali-past - called Charlie, as
they were moving away.
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N.Y..
Hawthorne FIN

Hawthorne, Emerald, Hope, Happiness.
Make way! Make wayt
(Thrice bless the day);
Here cometh sweet May,
20 winsome. gay,
And gentle. away!
This welcome month with all its sweet
ness, its song OF bird, and fragrance and
beauty of bird and blossom, is held very
sacred in the Roman Catholic church, to
the memory of that mother, named Mary,
who watched beside the tomb OF her son
Jesus with such an aching heart. and it is
supposed by many to have been named in
her honor. Some writers suggest the pos
slbility of the name May" as having
been given to this month in honor of q
certain two of the Roman paters or faith
ers. while others say it is from the word
'.Maia, the name of the mother of the
god Mercury as the ancient Romans were
in the habit of offering sacrifices to her on
the first day of this month.
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Eve1tn$ Song.

AS a babe to the heart of its mother is pressed
In the sheltering arms OF night we rest,
Her lullaby song at eve we may hear.
Quietly listen as twilight draws near.
Oh rest thee, beloved, weary with care,
To dreamland betake thee! in castles of air
Thou'lt wander, enchanted, wild and so free,
Child of my heart, joy is waiting for thee.
Angels shall whisper thee secrets so rare,
Strains of sweet music shall charm thy fond
ear,
Visions of beauty unthought of appear.
Space is unheeded and time il no more,
Like bird on the wing thy spirit shall soar.
In dreamland earth's children gay holidays
keep.
Then peacefully sleep, beloved one, sleep.
MARY F. REED
Mamma, what is heredityf' asked
Bobby. shedding . few tears and Iabori-
ously tripping over the syllables OF long
word.
"Why, it is-it is something you get
from your father or me-" replied the
mother.
Then, ma" he asked, sis spanking
hereditary?'
Breathless Hunter say, boy, did you
see rabbit run by here2
Boy-Yes, sir.
Hunter-How long ago?
Boy-I think it'll be three years next
Christmas.-Exchange.
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Exchanges Received.

Youths Companion, Harper's Round Table,
Golden Days and ST. Nicholas for May.
Harper's Round Table contains en- interest
ing article by H. Rider Haggafd, entitled "In
the Transvaal of 1877"
Besides letters published, pleasant commu-
nications have teen received from the follow
ing: Ernest SHIT, Carrie Gonsslves &C. R. G.),
Elizabeth Davis. Ida Lena Greer Elsa Lange
&c. r. c., Homer Frost Keycs &C. r. c.,
Charles H. Owens &C. r. C). Aida l.. Alley,
"Rose Red Emily Houston &C. R. C,), Fred
Antilles &c. R. CO., Frank Hawton, Grace Lob
and Mrs. T. j. O'Connor.
Mrs. Reid's poem, Plea for Unemployed, Ny
Pets, An Inquiry, The Portable Cup:
VIII some boy or girl collect and send TO me
some specimens of the Mariposa lilys wish
to press and mount them Pack Carefully. I
will pay postage. Yours truly,
ANNIE NJ. GERIcKE
Address: Tomales, Marin County, Cal
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CALIsroaA. Cal. April 25. 1907.

CALIsToGA, CAL, April 25, 1897.
Dear Editress: For long time have been
trying to think OF something interesting to
write for the Letter Box, and now venture 10
offer the following:
Ishall tell you of visit that made to-day
with my father and mother. We started out
and drove along slowly, enjoying the after
noon and the changing scenery. Soon we
stopped before large white house and were
met at the gate by kindly old gentleman,
with white hair and blue eyes. He shook
hands with US all. The first words he said to
me were, II have often read of one Eva Ma.
vone i'll the paper" I certainly should have
made some reply TO this if matters had been
different, but he who spoke has been SO un-
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CORRESPONDENTS Column.

Irene Maude C.-Il order to become a men,
Der contribute something worth publis hing to
our page.
Mona HIS "Pussy's Misfortune" original
or selected?
Carrie G-The oxidation was done to throw
the letters in relief. Polish It, The badge is
of the very latest style OF finishing
Elsa Lange-You are enrolled as member
of c. r. c.
Alice BELIEVE all hope you are not i'll
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Ole Stone SOY NY.

The emerald is OF brilliant green and
Is inferior in value only TO the ruby and
the diamond. 1t Is classed with the berry
and is transparent or translucent
The emerald was highly priced by the
anciants and was supposed by them to
possess certain virtues, such as being good
for the eyes and to drive away evil spirits.
The finest specimens are found in South
America, Siberia and India. The emer-
aid looks best when set with diamonds.
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SolVerS.

Answers to puzzles of April 25 have been re-
ceived from the following members OF C. r. c.:
Ethel Mcclure, Elsa LANCE, Retha walian,
Emma Eggsrs, Fred Antilles and Max Selig;
from non-member for April 49,. Grace Man
ming; for April IS, Rose Red and Grace Lob.
am afraid some OF you are forgetting about
our roll of honor.
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PDZZLEDOm.

!. (a) What is that which Is always invisible
yet never out of sight2
o. What is that which we often catch hold
of ) ct never see?
(c) What is the most wonderful animal in
the farmyard?
(d) When is a nose not nose?
Selected by CREsCENIA EDISON &c. R. CO..
II. am a vehicle. Read backward, am an
Enclosure; behead me and am a line OF light;
prefix ten to me and am newly discovered
line of light.
Original by S. NJ. MOORE &c. R. C.).
III. Aword square. composed of girls name
and time of the day. Spell backward and
forward the same.
1. gir.'s name.
2. A time of day
3. A time of day.
4 A girls name. NJ. MOORE &C. r. CO..
~ Word square.
1. To outline.
2. piece of baked clay.
B. certain shell fish.
4. A tibrous plant
D. H. ALLENMoRE &c. R. C.c
v. A maxim.
"a b C f 4 g h h
20 o rrr TIT.
(OriginaL) EDNA OSBORN &C. R. C.(,
VI. Transpose the letters OF d word of four
letters, being ga hint" and have something
very small; again, and have that which
"comes and goes; again, and have to send
forth
VII. Diamond puzzle.
1. consonaut in clock.
2. A beverage.
3. A mantle.
d. To corrode.
D. consonant in clock.
VIII. Diamond puzzle.
l. A consonant in boulder. ss-+.
2. verb.
8. fish much esteemed for food in
England.
4. tree.
s. A consonant in boulder
(Original.) EMILY HOUSTON &C. R. c..
TX. Hidden names of animals:
(a) The tobacco was very injurious to
10y Thor sees beauty in Nature.
(c) Do go imm ediately.
GRACE MANNING, &c. R. CT
x. Read Tennysons "May Queen" then
write the story in your own words, either in
rhyme or prose. Toe best stories will be pub
lished in "Childhoods Realm" e.
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CALAyERAs VArJrv

Dear Editor: AS have not seen any letters
from Ualaveras thought 1 would write and
tell you some thing of our valley. 1t is situated
seven miles east of Mi pitas. 1t is about three
miles long and one and half miles wide. 1t
is surrounded by hills and it is very pretty.
When 1t was rst discovered Indians and
Spanish lived here. There are great many
peoples here and they are very large
You must excuse my writing as nv little
brother Will not let me alone
should like to belong to the c. &c.
1 hope my letter will escape the wastebas.
ket. Your new friend, HAROLD WALKER
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Lear Edator: l think the Easter page was
very pretty and thank our editress for it,
This morning I discovered that a linnet ia
building a pretty nest in the vines on our
porch. They built there last year, too. There
is birds nest with three eggs in it right out
side our schoolroom window.
l was down on the beach Saturday and
caught q fish. had just put my line down,
when felt a bite. pulled 1t and there was
fish, sure enough. l then put it in the sack
and tried again and caught another, but it
slipped out of my hand back into the water.
Your constant reader, LIZZIE NJ. WIENKE.
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GhiloA0oS' E Realm.

FL. Childhood, happy childhood!
Can it be bought for gold?
Ask some aged person,
And see what you'll be told.
Quick will come the answer
The answer ever true:
The wealth of years of toll
I'd give to be like YOU"
Ask little laddie
What he would like to be.
" A date big man, wild boots,
OATS what I'd like, you see."
Boys and girls so merry,
Be happy while you may;
For childhood's hour you'll wish
When you are old and gray.
HOMER FROST KEYEs &C. R. c..
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and when got home made an Easter nest
The next morning found two pretty colored
eggs in it. One was pink ard the other green
l had placed the basin on the porch so that the
little rabbits could see it, and am sure the
little rabbits left the eggs there. will close
nv letter now. as fl is getting late and 1 must
go to bed. Iremain yours,
GERTRUDE ToRMEY.
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Teacher-Now, Tommy. tell us what the
index finger il.
Tommy-Yes'm: it's that 'un you lick
when you Turn over the pages.
Teacher-Mary, make sentence with
dogma as subject.
Mary (after careful thought)-T dog
ma has three puppies.
johnny" asked his teacher. what
must we do before our sins can be tor
given?' Sin" replied Johnny.
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ARTHUR H. SIMPSON.
FARM1NGroN, Cal, April 10, 1897.

FARMlNGIUN, Odl, ApiII 10, 1851.
Dear Editor: As have never seen any letters
from Pennington before, only one that my
brother wrote long time ago, thought that
l would write one. am little boy 10 years
old, and have two brothers. One is 10 months,
and my other brother is IS years old. We
have grandfather living with US, and he has
nice vegetable garden near our house. Ny big
brother and go to school every day, and our
school is going TO close on the last of May.
Your reader, CHARLIE RICHTER
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SArTLEY. Anrii1a 100

Dear Editor: Papa takes THE CALL. He is
very sick now and has not been outside for
month. l am seven years old. l have been
going to school for five months and am in the
second grade. have one little sister, Ade-
laide. hope to see this printed in THE CALL.
Your little friend, GRACE FowI.Es.
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handles tied with ribbon, as May greet
ing to ones friends. is growing in favor in
our own country. How pleasant if the
recipient be an invalid Think of tits,
members of the G. r. C.
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Dear Editor: wish 10 see a letter from San
Luis In the children's page. Every Sunday
night m ma reads ell the stories and letters
to me. My little brother loves to look at the
pictures. 1 have saved them all for scrap
album. My grandma put S. in the bank for
me, because l try not TO stutter. have TO
think to talk slowly. My teachers name is
Miss Robinson. She gives Us red ribbon to
wear tor perfect numbers, blue one for good
spelling and a white one not 10 whisper.
Mamma likes The CALL because she says it
stands for the truth. | should ike to belong
to the c. r. C.. Your friend,
ARTpUR RI CINpS0N
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Send so cents, with cents for postage,
and get your badge right away.
You have earned your mem bership in
c. r. c. now wear Its badge. Be sure and
send your address. A list of those who
have received their badges will soon be
published.
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sAN FRANcIsco. Cal Anril 1s 1saz

Dear Editor: This is my first letter TO you.
We have been taking THE CALL for several
years. and / enjoy reading the Toys and girls
page very much. had many pretty Easter
eggs this year. The Saturday before Easter
went up on hill 10 pick some wild flowers,
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BLUE CANYON.

Dear Editress and Readers: Our school opened
a week ago last Monday for the summer. l
had examinations last fall and was promoted
into the sixth grade, and have to study pretty
hard. l have nine studies. There is very lit
tie snow on the ground now, but the last few
days it has been very cold.
think our badge is very pretty and wish
one, and shall send for it very soon.
l was quite interested in reading the Easter
page, and enjoyed looking at the little rab-
bits. l have told the readers of our dog and
cat, but have never said anything bout the
new little bantams we have that are very Gun.
ming and tame. In my next letter 1 shalt tell
of their little tricks and ways. Your reader,
RETHA WALDAU &c. r. c..
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Al l1qoty.

az wonder where in this great wide worP
I've lost my picture-book?
And for wee lite girl
It's of no use to look.
The lit e maid 10 mothers side drew nigh,
Yet dare not cry;
She was to blame,
They could only be tears of shame.
sI onder where it can hide
Each day OF every seven?
I've sighed and sighed,
Do you suppose Well ever lose them in
Heaven" II. R., Oakland.
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Papa, can I go to the store and get a
new dress?"
why, child, you have got plenty Of
good dresses"
Eyes, papa, but they are out of STYLE"
Nonsense, girl! The trees always come
out in the same style every spring. don't
they?"
Eyes. papa. and they always look green
too. "-Golden DAYS.
MIR. Figg did Tommy sit still
through the lecture?
Mrs, Fig No, he did not; though
must admit that he made lively effort.
Mother-You don't know how you worrv
me- dear. Why, my hair is turning gray"
Forr e-My. how you must have wor-
ried grandma! Her hair is all white
Golden Days.
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JANEsvrLLE, CAL, April II, 1885,

EVANSVILLE, CaI., April II, 1857.
Dear Editor: AS it has been long time
since l wrote to you, and as am about to re-
turn 10 my home in Oregon, thought would
write and bid good-by to you, my dear
editor, and to all the little readers OF The
CALL. l shall start for home tomorrow. re-
gret to leave grandma and my little friends,
Golden Summers and Leda Brodwell, but am
glad to think shall again mamma aud
my brother and sister and cousin Drusa-
There are Two streets in the city named after
my great-grandparents, Harmon and Ellen.
You have always been kind to print my let
tiers. and hoping that this my last, will escape
the waste basket remain your little friend,
JOHN LESLIE MoRRELL.
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GOING AMAZING.
[Drawn By q "CaH" artist

fortunate as to lose his hearing, so l merely
smiled and bowed to the remark and followed
him TO the house, where we were met by
motherly looking lady, who Is his wife. AS
we were walking he said several things to
encourage me in "my efforts to write
poetry"
When we reached the parlor he showed me
some pen work which his son had dore, and
also card containing two of his poems, for
Ira w. Adams is poet, and Calistoga, ard
even California, should be proud of him.
After had read the lovely verses longed to
tell him how we'll I liked them and the pic
lures, but l knew l could not make him hear,
SO did not try. Then he brought me several
booklets of poetry written by his brother, for
the esprit OF poetry" seems to run in the
family, Mr.. Adams having two brothers who,
he claims, write better poems than himself.
Then Master Charley was called in to play
for US on his violin. l thought he did re-
marka bly, we'll for a little fellow of six years.
No doubt he will be q fine mus ician some day.
We were next shown some very pretty
drawings which Mr.. Adams did in his younger
days.
After inspecting the flowers we started for
home, we'll satisfied with our afternoon. Your
friend. NJ. EVA NAvoNE &c. R. c.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April 8. 1897.
Gear Editor: thought would write to you
again as have not written for long time.
like to read the children's page and think
| that the stories and puzzles very nice
| l have solved some of the puzzles and next
time when 1 write shall try to send little
story.
| am IL years old and am in the sixth grade.
| We have taken THE CALL for twenty years.
Hoping that my letter and puzzle will be in
| print and not thrown into the wastebasket,
remain, your little writer
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-15
Aspirants For the Topa

Columbia, S. c.. Jan. 15.-The legis-
lature has decided to elect a successor
to Senator Irby on Jan. 26. At primary
Of the Democratic party last summer.
Circuit Judge Joseph II. Earl was NOM
mated for the position. against Governor
Evans, and he will be elected by the
legislature on the date fixed without op-
position.
Boise, Ida, Jan. 15.-The ballot for
senator yesterday resulted: w. II.
Claggett, 81; Fred T.. Dubois, 26; c. w.
Cooper g.; j. II. Wester, 5; scattering, 4.
Claggett lost the votes of two Demo-
Gratis who supported him Wednesday,
Springfield, Ills, Jan. 15.-Martin T..
Madden, the Chicago alderman who has
been one of the leading candidates in
the senatorial contest, withdrew from the
race last night, throwing his support t.
eX-Congressman William +. Mason of
Chicago, who had been his most prom =
inent rival for Senator Palmer's seat.
His withdrawal was Immediately fol-
lowed by that of Samuel Allerton, the
millionaire packer Of Chicago, who went
at once to personally congratulate Mr..
Mason. 1t is generally believed that
Madden's action makes the selection OF
Mason by the caucus today a certainty.
Salem, Ore, Jan. 15.-The Republicans
In joint caucus last night, by unani-
nous vote of the members present. NOM
mated John II. Mitchell to succeed him
self in the United States senate. Forty
four members were present and letters
were read from two others, who were de-
tanned by sickness, stating they would
abide by the will Of the caucus. This
gives Mitchell bare majority of the
legislature.
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Millionaire Miner MISSING

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Millionaire Mine
Owner George s. Hammond OF the San
Juan mining district of New Mexico is
missing, and 1t is feared he has been
foully dealt with. Hammond left AL
buquerQue Christmas night, bound for
New York. to dispose of some mining
property. He had several thousand
dollars with him and a quantity OF valu-
able jewelry. Detectives have learned
that the ticket purchased by Mr.. Ham,
mond was used to this city, but further
than that there is no clew' to the mans
whereabouts.
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Shoe Department.

A few price quotations
which ought to interest shrewd
buyers.
17c-Misses' Rubbers, sizes
II to 2.
c3c-Ladies' Storm Rub
bers; sizes 3 to 4 l-2.
21c-Ladies' high cut wide
width Rubbers, sizes 5 l-2 to
8. These are broken lots.
Come early and secure your
sizes.
37c-Infants' no heel, hand
sewed button shoes, sizes = to
6, worth SOC.
39c-Ladies' warm lined
Slippers, worth 60c.
59c-"Little Gents spring
heel lace shoes, sizes 9 to l3
worth 75c.
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Our Annual Sale of
Han7burgs and LaCeS
Has Started I'm
BuOyanf!y.

Assortment of choice sell
ected patterns, more varied
than ever and values surpass-
ing all previous offerings!
Regular SC Hamburgs. Sale
price &c yard.
Regular | DC Hamburgs. Sale
price &c yard.
Regular l5c Hamburgs. Sale
prize lOc yard.
Regular l7c Hamburgs. Sale
price II l-2c yard.
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Stylish and rich in effect
the former prices of which
ranged from Sc to S.. Now
they 90 for $3.50 each.
The $3.50 assortment is a
complete collection OF every
s. hat which remains IN
stock.
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Yelling.

What style dc you prefer ?
Light and dainty as the gossa-
mer? Heavy and warm for
wintry weather.
We can supply the veil re-
quirements of every type of
womankind.
Special sale prices just now
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The vigor of youth given to the aged and
inhrm by using Hop Bitters' See advertise
ments
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GENTS
UNDERWEAR.

All kinds exceptionally
cheap during this January
Clearance Sale.
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Every style of tie greatly
reduced in order to make
stocktaking easy. See what
we can offer for 19c.
Mems all wool So Sweaters
CSC each.
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Advertise your wants In the TRIBUNE.