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she would have a secret all to herself. So
she few up into little place over papa s
shop and staid there quite long while.
When she came down / was glad, because
/ love to watch her as she walks along,
scratching for food.
Every day after that she few up to the
same place. grew very curious to know
what she liked up there. so / asked papa
to place ladder that l might climb up
and find out. Just think. in little cozy
corner I found u nest full of tiny white
eggs! l was very much surprised to thin
she had been 80 cute.
She laid one dozen eggs in all. and
mamma is going to set her. Won't she
be proud when she has little baby chicks
of her own? She is so wee, and some
times shows great temper.
She is yellow, and has head like q
dove. The dear little thing loves to be
pet,ed, and often stands on my shoulder
with her head hidden in my hair.
Sometimes she fights with the large
hens. When the trouble is all over she
always goes to the one she was angry
with and putting her head close to the
others she seems TO whisper, "Let US
have peace" OF course she is forgiven
every time because she is so tiny.
The cat caught all of her relatives, so
she is fatherless, motherless, sisterless
ana brotheriess, but she does not mind it,
for all of the other chicks seem to love her
very much, and she is the one who always
begins fight. GENEvIEvE PAGE.
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them clear off his masters neighborhood
he jumped over the fence and started
briskly for the home of his other friend,
taking short cut instead OF the road and
entered the yard at the back to post him.
self at the front gate to defend Mrs. c.
from the intruders, who, finding this lit
tie dog as resolute and defiant as the one
that had driven them off few blocks
away. struggled off. to the great relief OF
Mrs. c., who was alone and very tlmld.
Many years ago we had large mastlff,
very affectionate ana intelligent. lie Was
one OF the fercest and most dangerous OF
watch dogs when put on guard, but the
gentlest of friends and most playful OF
companions when at liberty TO be
so, and as fond as any hal-groNn
boy OF teasing. Having been brousht
up to eat and drink with cats, he was on
very intimate terms with those on the
place, and often slept with one on his
back and one lying between his fore'
paws. As we lived on ranch
IN California where squirrels were
great pest cats were in demand
and one was brought into the family who
had five young kittens. bier first children.
- ''SSA ASSSAfCo VIC 49,
ciously, but seemed to be greatly
amused at her fdgetiness regarding her
furry babies. One day when l was
sitting in the yard he went up TO
the box where puss had left her little ones
while she went out hunting, and deli
cately lifted one in his mouth and carried
it away to hide it. He took them away
one by one, wagging has tail, while his
great brown eyes brimmed over with fun;
then ne lay down to await developments.
When the mother returned to find her
kittens gone she was frantic with distress,
running first in one direction and then in
another, mewing piteously while the mis-
chlevons dog laughed as plainly as
human being could at the result
OF his practical joke. Puss at last found
her offspring hidden safely in an old cellar
The next day Towser stole the kittens
again, depositing them in another hiding
place. and continued to play the prank
till the harassed cat carried them into the
granary, depositing them on the floor OF
an empty bin, whose tall sides protected
them from her prosecutor.
MARY T. Mort, Oakland.
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Answers for March 7.

I. Time and tide waie for no man.
H. London.
I'LL Stint-tint Member ember. Border.
order.
". Because they have an inspiring influ-
ence. When it's IN belfry.
" In the m onth OF February.
vi. Cracow.
VII. Leaves.
VIII General Forbes sent his forces across
the river.
TX. Dumas.
x. (d) Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, on
March 3, 1861, issued a proclamation that the
serfs or territorial slaves OF that country,
numbering %, ,O0O, ,OO0 should be free il two
years from that date. (b) st. Patrick was the
patron saint of Ireland.
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ING. THOUGHT for the coming week
ylEeMAS - that grand temples are built OF
1&NF small stones and great lives m ade

IHTI THOUGHT for the coming week
lEEMAS that grand temples are built OF
1<AY small stones and great lives m ade
up of triiing events"
Now, for our little chat, and then for the
stories
Pm just as pleased and happy over your
WORK as can be. for almost all the articles
on the page to-day were contribu ted by
members of G. r. C.
A great many boys and girls who are
earnest readers of our page have written
letters which they had hoped 10 see pub
lished, but have been disappointed.
They ask the reason and blam the edi-
tress little, perhaps.
My dear child reD, lid it never occur to
you that your merely telling your name
and age, that you go to school, that your
teachers name is $50 aud So" and you
hope your letter will not be thrown into
the waste basket does not make reading of
much interest to others?
Did you write this kind of letter
Well, then, that's why it was not pub
lished. Or perhaps you wrote on both
sides of your paper? That was too bad,
but don't do it again.
Now, when you wish to write US an.
other letter, tell US something about the
town in which you live. lis location, sur
rounding, scenery and its industries; tell
us about your pets and books; about the
flowers and trees around your home. Keep
eyes and ears ever open to the wonders
and beauties of nature, especially in this
sweet, budding springtime, and I'm sure
no letter of yours Will ever again see in
side of waste basket of mine.
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Guo Clever Do$c.

Trip was busting black and tan who
lived in Wisconsin numbering village.
His owners were elderly people and, for
lack of excitement, time hung heavily on
his small paws till he discovered de-
lightful occupstion-that OF riding down
to the sawmill on the great logs. AS they
were slowly hauled by his masters door
he learned, encouraged by the teamsters,
to jump on and sit as near as possible to
the front end of the log, barking violently
at anything that might interfere with its
progress, evidently feeling that his guard
ianship was necessary for the safe conduct
of the huge tree trunk. AT first he was
greatly disturbed in his new employment
by the late rising of his mistress, and
often, in order to be ready to accompany
the first teamster who passed in the MORN
ing, he went without his breakfast; but
finding in some way that his mas
ter's married daughter, Mrs. c.,
was always up betimes, he
next day trotted confidently down the
street four blocks and turned the corner,
scratching softly ut her door to be ad-
mitted, and then plainly but politely to
ask for food. which was generously given.
Thenceforth he became her regular break
fast boarder. going back home at once
after his meal SO he might have a long
ride with the earliest driver.
Dinner and supper he took with his
mistress and breakfast on Sundays, when
there was no work to be done. On Sab
bath he was lying on the porch rather dis
gusted at his enforced idieness when sew
eral Indians approached the house. They
were not dangerous, but dirty and repul-
sive in appearance, and Trip. at once sus-
pecting them of evil intentions, rushed to
! the gate, keeping up such a clamor OF
| barking and growing that the unwelcome
strangers did not try to enter, but after
some muttering among themselves set off
down the street. As soon as Trip saw
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@hlla1en E Sayn$r.

"What is that noise. mammaT asked
Emma one summer evening in the
country.
'sOh. that is little frog over there by
the WELL" answered her mother.
"Oh. no! / mean that wide noisel" re-
ferring to the crickets.
va wning sleepily one night, she said :
Mamma, what's the matter with me 2"
Why, think my little girl is sleepy"
well, what was the matter with my
mouth when it wided so?" as she tried to
yawn again.
''Come, Freddie dear, said little boys
mother; ''you must eat no more ice"
'Oh, mamma" said Freddie, reassur.
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green regalias, marching with proud step
to the music of the band. Those on
horses cantered along as best as the legs
of their weak-spirited nags would permit.
One joviai son had considerable trouble
with his horse, which seemed possessed
with the insane idea that he was the whole
procession, much to the annoyance and
at the same time amusement of the other
paraders. At last the animal, during one
of its erratic movements, caught hoof in
one OF the stirrups. That settled it.
With look of infinite disgust the rider
exclaimed:
Faith. if yez are going to get up, me
boy, thin it's tonne for me to git down.
And he thereupon dismounted.-Harp
Round Table.
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Answers Received.

Answers to all or a ma jority of puzzles OF
March 2 have been received from the follow
ing members of C. r. c.: Alice Bell, Fred
Anthes, Ethel Mcclure, NJ. Lagomarsino,
Beckie Heino, Lillian Mitchell and Retha
Waldan.
For February 2S from: Robert Lincoln, Ethel
Mcclure Emma Eggers and Carrie Mills.
From non mem bers for March from: Grace
Anderson, Mamie Kellogg and Annie Jones.
For February % from: Grace Low, r. H.
Fletcher and Hattie Fish.
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Letters Acknowledged.

Besides letters published pleasant communi
cations have also been received from the fol-
lowing: Robert Lincoln &c. r. C.), zzie NJ.
Wienke &c. R. CO., Clothilda Jaccheri, Harvey
Thrasher, May Peckham &c. r. c., L. A. Rou-
ner, Mary c. Martella, Grace b. Wason. Elen
NJ. C. Tubb. Grace Anderson, Heel Allen,
William ]. McCaughan, Harold Hope, E:hel
Mcclure, Beckie Heino &C. r. C.). Edith Dolly,
Nellie Allison, Willie Collins, Grace Gimmeii,
John Cullen, Carrie Gonsalves &c. R. C.), Re-
tha Waldan &C. R. C.) Annie Jones and Glenn
entina Dunphy.
Answers to Correspondents.
B. Heino-Your little flower received. 1t is
very pretty. Many thanks.
L. Wienke-If your answers arrive 100 late IN
the week you viii always be given due credlI
in the following weeks issue OF Chiidhood'1
Realm.
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IT'S so EASY

brother. We have two dogs, and their nemes
are Rosie and Danger. Rosie belongs to my
sister and Danger belongs to my baby brother
Edward. The pine trees here look just like
Christmas trees with popcorn. know some
of the City girls would love to see them. 1
must now flush as 1 have tickets to sell for
the ST. Patrick's ball. Your little friend,
ANNETTA E. GIRAgD
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Hmon$ Oof Emhan$sy

Harpers Round Table-An important ar
ticle on standards in Modern Literature" b.
Edmund Gosse. in last issue; the third and
fourth chapters of Kirk Munroe's story OF
"The Painted Desert also appear.
Golden Days for the week full 10 overfowiDg
with bright things.
We respectfully call the attention of teach
ers and mothers to an article published IN
Youths Companion of March called "An In
nocent Offender which deals with deafness
among school children.
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New Puzzles.
HIDDEN ANIMALS

HIDDEN ANIMALS.
l. (u) They were all amazed.
(b) He found pencil in the old chest.
icl Old man Smith put his tobacco on the
shelf.
(d) The strip ignited quickly.
(e) Did you set the pan there.
(0 The firebells to rang out angushed
peals. Selected.
PUZZLES.
II. Hiddensr1vers OF the United states.
~ Do not be arrogant.
(2) Do you like jam, Esther?
(3) Here is pear like yours.
az Lend me bin, Edward.
HARTLEY E. JACKSON &C. RCl
Ill YYURYY YUBIC CURYY4me.
F. KENT &c. R. C.).
w. Word square.
a. Greater quantity.
~ Spoken.
~ To utter reproach.
~ A girls name.
F. ANTHEs &c. R. C.).
v. (a) Forward am vessel Backward I
am a short sleep
(b) Forward 1 am small animal. Backward
am substance obtained from pine trees.
GEORGE W. FURLoNG &c. R. C.).
VI. A diamond.
l. letter in buoy.
2. A woman devoted to religious life
3. Celebrated.
4. An apartment in house where pro-
visions re kept
S. Very poor
6. Free from dampness.
z. A letter in buoy.
ALICE BELL &c. R. c..
VII. What is that from which you may take
away the whole and still have some left?
MApALENA LAGoMARsINo &c. r. CO..
Will Take 1T of Salinas,
IA of Napa,
IT of Concord,
1-6 of Penryn,
Ito of Washington,
1-8 of Monterey,
Ill of Connecticut,
1-6 of Walnut.
1-9 of Santa Cruz, and
1-6 of Boston, and you will
have the capital of one of the United States.
ROBERT LINCOLN.
TX (aj Behead a farming implement and
have a weapon.
(b) Behead an article of furniture and have
a workman s implement.
JESSIE HARKIN &c. r. C.j.
x. Dropped vowels. A quotation from an
English poet, now dead:
will fl tn fshrmn's by
Tht h shts with hs sstr ply,
will fr tn sir Id
Tht Sings II his BIT tn by.
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 1897.

GAN THANCISCU, IdIUH ., Io57.
Dear Editor: This is my second letter to THE
CALL, but hope 1t will not follow the first. l
should very much like to belong to the Chill
dren's Realm Club. l think l shall tell you of
the fun we have. There is an alley that we
play tag through. We can go in one side and
come out the other. have beanbag and a
rope, and we often play with them when we
get tired playing tag and "hlde and go seek"
We have tug OF war, but best of all foot
ball, and each one has partner. Following
the game are scratches and skinned elbows and
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Notice.

Two weeks from to-day we shall publish
Poppy Page" So contributions on this SUB
ject are in order.
r. w. Riggs of Fresno is the artist VINO SO
kindly furnished the funny picture OF pussy
cat and Chinaman com bined, for Childhood's
Realm Of March7.
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Enoo&h SOY nim.

The approach of st. Patrick's day re-
minds one of little incident laughable
enough, that took place during last years
parade in New York. The gallant sons OF
Ireland had turned out Respondent IN
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aching toes that have been stepped on. But
we have such lot of fun that we seldom
mind these misnaps.
But should rather live in the country, be-
cause then l might wear overalls ana not Do
bothered with skirts. There is plenty OF room
in the country 10 play bali without breaking
windows. I'd be like a boy. L always did
wish to be slord of creation" ! answered
some of the puzzles and hope this letter is not
too long. Your loving friend, GRACE SoH
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 1897.

SAN FRANCISCO, March l, 1897.
Dear Editress You were very kind to me
whenever would write, so 1 send you SAM
pie of paper ox-eyed daisy, which made all
by myself. Ny papa is dentist, and l am the
only child. 1 can sing and play the piano.
Mamma can play, too. With greeting to the
C. R. c., remain yours truly,
BECKIE HEINo &C. r. CO..
P. ST. should like to see my letter in print.
B.H.
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IGERN a. Call. March S, 1887.

Dear Editor: / am boy II years old. This
is my first letter to The GRILL Ihave two sis
ters and one brother. l read great many
things in THE CALL. I should like to be
member of the C. R. c. read the children's
page and enjoy it very much. l have three
pets, two cats and one dog. My brother and
have cut about thirteen tier of stovewood this
winter. / should like to see my letter in
print From your little reader.
LESLIE WHITTEN.
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Moved the big vase that stood on top OF
it out of my way. 1t fell to the floor and
made terrible racket. Had a fine nap.
2P. M.-Slept till way past dinner time.
They would not give me bite so had to
find mouse.
3 P. M-Succeeded; fine fat fellow
made me feel good.
P. M.-Saw my mother asleep in the
sun. Climbed up in a tree and jumped
down on her just for fun. She didn't take
it that way. Had to run and stay hidden
for long time.
6P M.-Saw bird in the cherry tree
that looked as If he had been made on
purpose for my supper. Got him.
8P. M-Happy at last on this delightful
roof. Shall sit here and sing all night
long. M-i-a-ow!
MABEL G. MEcCHI Ga little girl).
"How vain you are, Effiel Looking at
yourself in the glass"
"Vain, Aunt Emma? Me vain? Why
dn't think myself half as good looking
as l really am"
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before breakfast. Mistress work basket
was on the mantelpiece, Didn't think it
was in proper order so tried to set it to
rights, but didn't succeed somehow. The
whole thing tunbled to the floor and the
thread got all TANGLED around the chair
legs. Gave it up as bad job.
GA. M.-Got hungry. Tired waiting for
the folks to come down SO helped myself
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IN Oran$e.

1t takes almo ost year for an orange to grow
That boy can eat in minute.
Through the long summer days
How the SUMS melting rays
Have sweetened the juices within 1T!
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Ch,t' : BLY,.

One little row of ten little toes,
To go along with brand new nose,
Eight new fingers and two new thumbs,
That are just as good as sugar plums-
That's baby
One little pair of round new eyes,
Like little owls, so old and wise,
One little place they call mouth,
Without one tooth from north to south
That's baby
Two little cheeks to kiss all day,
Two little hands, o in his way,
A brand new head. not very big,
That seems to need a brand new wig
That's baby.
Dear little row OF ten little toes,
How much we love them nobody knows;
Ten little kisses on mouth and chin,
What shame he wasn't twin!-
That's baby.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March 10. 1897.

San FRANCISCO, CaI., MHfCu IV, Io5I'
Dear Editor: 1 am 10 years of age, and
steady reader of your Children's Page.
should be very much pleased to see the little
story 1 have written published in Sundays
CALL if you have room for it. Ny father has
been taking THE CALL ior great many years,
and he says he likes it the best OF all the
papers. / attend one of the best schools,
which is the Broadway Grammar School. The
next time i write 1 shall tell you about my
little baby brother. ] should like to belong to
the C. R. c.. MAUD CANAAN.
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SPRING..

l.
Obi gentle spring is coming:
Yes, tbs coming very soon,
To cheer hearts sad and weary,
And to grant us every boon.
II.
Oh! will it not be lovely
To roam amid the flowers,
Play upon the soft. green grass
In newly leafng bowers?
III.
So let US thank the Father,
Who dwells in heaven above,
For gentle, gentle springtime,
Full OF promise of his love.
CLARA BANLILL, age IL years.
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LEMooRE, Kings County,

LEMOORE, Kings County, March 4, 1887.
Dear Editor: This is my first letter to you. 1
Hive in a beautiful country, where there are
large orchards and vineyards. live with my
aunt; mamma is dead. L like my teacher very
much. / have two kittens. 1 go horseback
riding almost every day. l hope this will es-
cape the wastebasket. Your faithful reader,
FLoY HAYS, aged II years.
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ingly, "I'm not. eating this; I'm only
sucking the juice out of it!'
MAY PEcKHAM
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SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March 2, 1897.

IHE UEfSERS, MarCn 8, 1887.
Dear Editor: This is my first letter to THE
CALL Papa began taking your paper last No
vember and likes it very much. There is no
school here nor children to play with, except
my little brother, who is four years old. I
would like to see my letter in print very
much, and if it is l will write again and tell
you about the Geysers Canyon and no W the
steam comes out of the ground. Fearing my
letter is getting too long for the first time,
will close From your little reader,
Crx,A1 n
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HIDDEN ANIMALS
1. (u) They were all amazed.
(b) He found q pencil in the old chest.
(c) Old man Smith put his tobacco on the
shelf.
(d) The strip ignited quickly.
I0sd 4lar, h
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-17

Chicago and her citizens are justly
proud of our young Mayor, Carter II.
Harrison. He Is certainly n chip of
the old block" and the record he Is
making now rs Mayor OF this great
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-17

When there Is Il humping or knock
Ing IN a piece OF machinery, 1t Is often
ditiic1lt amid the surrounding noises to
locate tho one particular knock. Eli
glnecrs make use OF n rubber tube
ahou, yard long, one end Of which Is
placed In tho ear and the other passed
over the suspected slots. The vlbra-
tiOns from all other parts than the one
covered leing excluded, It Is said to
be an easy matter to locate Il jnrrlng
noise, and, when found, to observe the
intensity ana perolici,y with which It
Occllts.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-17

Dreyer. Edward g., 110 Dearborn st.
Dwiggins, Elmer. Traders Bldg.
PMissns ,S1s sr. Jsy; Traasrs lf,,oI 1las' l,s,
Elliott, Frank NJ, 60. 1913 La Sale st.
Erskine. David NJ. Jr.. Chamber OF Com.
farr. Marvin A., Marquette Bldg.
Fishburn, Eugene H.. "a Clark st.
Fessentler, BENJAMIN A.. SO Washington st.
Foreman, Henry g., los Dearborn st.
Galloway, James H.. Montauk Bldg.
Gassette. Writ H.. II? Dearborn st.
Gibbs, Frederick G., 100. lis Dearborn st.
Gillette. Harry s., 1853 La Sale st.
Givins. Robert c., 04 Washington st.
Gooiridge, Albert Il. O.. 125 La Sale st.
Gordon, Charles o., 1l5 Dearborn st.
Green. William Ogden. "a Clark ct.
Greenebaum. Moses f.. 81 Dearborn ct.
Gum. Walter o.. 81 washington st.
Hair, James A.. 4OS Chamber of Commerce.
Hair. John v. Major Block,
Hambleton. Earl H.. ~ Clark st.
Harrison. VIM. Preston. Times Bldg.
Ilnugan. Helge A., 164 Lake st.
Hawlcy. Edward S.. 1O1 Washington st.
!Iedenberg. James W.. 1?2 La sa!ie st.
Henshnw. Frank A.. "a. o5 Washington st.
Heurtiey, Arthur. Chamber OF Commerce.
I'M, RUSSELL p, q Tribune Bldg.
High, George IL, 81 Washington st.
Houghteling, james L.. 16S Dearborn ut.
Hoyt. Phelps H., 3i3 Indiana st.
Hurlbut Horace T.. So Washington at.
Hyman. Robert W., Jr.. 1S2 Dearborn st.
Ingalls,. Lewis f.. Marquette Bldg.
Inglcdcw, Lunlcy. 3i21 Indiana ave.
lsham. Henry r.. 115 Monroe st.
1smond. Robert T., 125 Dearborn ST.
Jackson. willis o.. Metropolitan Blk.
Jacobs. Benjamln r.. 30 Washington ri.
James, Willard H.. Chnmber Of Commerce.
Kerr. ; WiIIam % T.. 10 ioc y w"shinston St.
Kennedy, David j., 100 Washington st.
Knight. John H., % Clark st.
Knott. Henry A., Ashland Block.
kubIn. Otto, 2c1 w. 18th st.
I.ning. Cuthbcrt ", 90 Dearborn 1t.
Lnthrop. Bryan, Old Colony Bldg.
Leland. William. ~ Major Block.
Loeb. william, 12O La Sale n.
Lombard. Josiah L., Title and Trust bldg.
Lowry, Butler, Tacoma bldg.
Lubeke. william r.. 1G5 Washington at.