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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

the subject to Childhood's Realm of THE
SUNDAY CALL away last February.
The letter was published and the matter
was left right there, but Hazel didn't stop
thinking about it or talking about it to
her friends either.
It's strange how things happen. isn't it 2
Time passed on, when, one bright day.
Mr.. Darlington, the Sunday editor of The
CALL. was taking drive.
Riding along certain street, much to
his establishment, he saw peeping at him
over the high fence of back yard what
seemed to him TO be the face of our noble
Washington, the father of his eountryl
With mingled feelings of surprise and
Indignation he proceeded to investigate
and found, standing in that obscure place.
the fine Washington monument which, in
time past, occupied a prominent position
in Woodwards Gardens.
Well, ever since that day Mr.. CARING
ton has been hard at work to awaken pub
lie interest in its removal to some fitting
spot, and just as soon as he learned OF
Hazel Bells interest and enthusiasm, he
determined TO place the whole matter in
the hands of the children of San Fran
cisco.
The kind gentleman who is the present
owner of the monument has agreed to
present it to you, and to have it removed
to any selected place at his own expense,
and the Park Commissioners have prom
ised to allow it to be erected in the very
brightest spot IN the whole State of Cali
fornia, the children's playground Of Col
den Gate Park. 1t is going to stand right
near that little ones delight. the merry
go-round," between two noble trees.
Won't that be fine?
And now for business.
Rememb Der it lies with you, and I'm
sure you will make i. a grand success.
Your work is to restore the pedestal on
which the figure is to stand, and to
brighten and freshen the noble structure
so all signs of the long days and nights of
neglect will forever be effaced.
Just mite from each child will help
wonderfully.
How pleasant to feel that the c. r. c.
has such an important duty to perform.
M. W, R.
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After spending many happy hours by
CALIFORNIA; beautiful lakes IN the midst of
pine-cla d mountains, greet you. members
of c. R. c., once more for here l am at
my desk, pencil in hand, working away as
hard as 1 can, almost hidden by the piles
and piles of letters that are stacked up
around me. Letters so full of good wishes
that as 1 read, tears of JOY come to my
eyes and from my heart goes up prayer
that I may ever be worthy of the love and
esteem of the bright boys and girls of c.
r. c.
Precious are your letters, every one!
If you might only know how very very
hard it is for me to cast one aside 10 that
ogre, the waste basket, think tears would
come into your eyes, too.
However. I've published almost whole
postoffice to-day, and l know you'll enjoy
every letter.
Don't forget to put lots of the sunshine
of your own sweet lives into those scrap
books over which you are so pussy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

Correspondents Column.

M. L. Dbl you wish your work acce pied
please send me your full name.
Charles II. O.-Homer F. Keyes wishes to
correspond witt you.
Homer F. K. ANY kind of book will do in
which to paste pictures Name 1t your c. r. C,
scrapbook.
Theodore Howard-The puzzle you sent in
has already been published. Try again.
Gladys stephens-Contribute either story.
puzzle, rhyme or drawing to the Children's
Page. As soon as your article appears in print
send for your badge-50 cents, with 2 cents
postage.
Ida W.T. is drawn in by the artist.
Eugene P. Conway-Q Read answer to
Gladys Stephens.
(2) Non-members may contribute
81 Original designs for heading gladly ac,
cepted, if worthy.
(4 No remuneration is given. All articles
are gratuitous contributions.
% Practice and experience. Pleasant com.
munication with bright boys and girls.
Beatrice B.-Use both kinds.
Annetta E. G.-Rewrite your description of
your visit to Dunsmuir, and use but one side
OF your paper. Is your poem on Church
Bells" original or selected
Walter w. Case-Read answer to GLADYS
Stephens.
Jennie H. George-Same as above.
Mary Maggs-Answer next week.
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Eugene is IL years old. We were born in
Honolulu. My sister May is 9, and Sister
Daisy is years old. They were born In sa-
moa. We have been living here on a fruit
ranch nearly three years. Hoping this will
escape the wastebasket, L remain yours truly,
JENNIE EDWARDS.
MILLER, Cal.
Dear Edtress: This Is the second time I
have written to THE CALI. I live in small
town in Mendocino County near the beach,
and have a good chance to go fishing. have
a little dog and a cat and many other pets
enjoyed my vacation very much, picking
blackberries and doing many other things.
will send puzzle and hope it will be pub
iished. I should like to be member OF the
C. R. c.. Your little friend,
THOMAS HOWARD.
SAN FRANCISCO
Dear Edttress: I send you story about the
picture in Childhood's Realm few Sun
days ago. was so sorry my poem did not ap-
pear. but then must not expect all of my
things published. Where are Marie Ches-
worth and Alice Bell? Marie used to write
such nice little stories and Alice has been
such faithful member.
l wish you would have your photo in the
C. r. C. gallery. as little Emily Houston sug-
gested. Won't you please, dear editress? 1
am sure all the other members would like it
too. Your little friend,
ETHEL FERGUSON, &c. r. CT
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 1897.
Dear Editress: I wrote once before to you
and was greatly disappointed at not Sc cling it
published, but resolved to try again. I made
a story up about the picture and hope it will
please you. 1t is the first time l ever at
tempted to write story, and it is not as good
as / would like to have it, but hope you will
print both my letter and story. My brother
wrote to you year ago and has his letter yet.
He says he will save it 10 show to his children
when he is a man. Your constant reader.
Ivy REGAIN.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

Soon after they arrived, her uncle, think
ing to give her pleasure. took her with him
for drive.
Kfttie had never seen horse in all her
life until she left her Oregon home, and
the drive in carriage was wonderful
experience to her. 1t seemed so very high
in comparison with boat that she
was anxious about its tipping over, but
her uncle succeeded in quietlng her fears,
and she began to think she was having fine
sport.
When they returned home she was
asked by her grandmother how she en-
ioyed her drive. She replied seriously
that she liked it very well, but horse
was dreadfully hard to steer, and when
uncle tried to make a landing 1t acted so
badly that it almost wrecked the carriage.
CLARA LA PRICE.
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Through the Stair-rails.

Through the railing of the stairs,
What is this my heart ensnaresf
Jimmie's dimpied baby face
Pressed into the narrow space
Tween the stair-rails, to bestow
His last kiss before go.
When the sweet caress feel q
Airs from heaven DER me steal;
How pity those who miss
Through the stair-rails Jimmie's kiss
Jimmie's face framed in spun gold
Summers sunshine seems to hold:
Such power OF comfort lies
In the light of his blue eyes,
That the memory through the day
Drives full half my cares away;
And his smile keeps warm my heart
All the day we are apart
] could i'll afford to miss
Through the stair-rails Jimmie's kiss.
Jimmie does not seem to guess
What world OF happiness
His sweet favor can bestow;
Doubtless he will never know
How the day is made more fair
By that kiss above the stair.
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Many things we prize to-day
Time we know will ste al away;
But whate'er on earth / miss,
Leave me Jimmie's parting kiss
MARY G. FOSTER.
Written tor Childhood's Realm.

hUCkVILLE, CaI.
Dear Editress: ! am so glad to be member
OF the club, and am going to try and be
faithful one. think the plan you suggested
about the little hospital children is very nice.
l am going to go right to work to make
scrapbook for some poor little girl know
how bad it is to be an incurable, for at one
time n my short life was considered one of
them. Through accident 1 got hold of some
poison when l was about years old. 1 was
taken dreadfully sick and my life was de-
SPARED of: finally recovered, but my left arm
and leg were paralyzed.
Under careful doctors care I soon recov-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08
CHRISTINE LAPLACE.

O. CHRISTINE LAPLAcE.
() 1-Companions
2-To live.
3-Color; dye.
"A boys name.
5-Prophets.
O. NJ. EVA NAvoNE &c, R. CO..
DIAMONDS.
II. (a) IA letter in gnat.
2-Acquired skill.
"a small seed; minute particle.
"A metal.
ga letter in gnat.
o. ANNIE DETELs.
(b) IA letter in chapel.
"a solution OF alkaline salt
"a round of time.
IA yards.
5-A letter In chapel.
O. NJ LAGoMARsINo &C. r. CO..
DIAMOND.
III. IA letter in stone
2-Ready or quick.
3-Mirth.
40 test.
ga letter in stone.
o. ALICE THOMPSON &c. R. c..
". I-s-O-2-5oO-A.
The above is simple statement.
RUBY HAMBERGER &C. r. CO..
V. Dress materials.
1. A prophetic kind of fish.
2. A verb+ To recline.
3. Dull+A vowel "A beverage.
4. A vegetable IA consonant.
o. E. HOUSTON &c. R. CO.
vi. Reverse the name of comic opera and
have Ito bite of"
VII A, b. C, d., +, g, h, /, j. k, |, m, n, o, p,
q,r,s, t, Nv w,x,y,z.
In the above find San Francisco street
named after an old Spanish settler.
VIII. (a) A grinding machine minus fifty,
plus an article (part of SPECIFY, equals city
in Italy.
To- For what is it noted?
&, z and 8. o. By HAZEL BELL
TX. Crossword enigmas.
My 1 is in DRAM but not in horn;
My 2 is / n night, but not in morn;
My 8 is in eagle, but not in dove;
My is in hate, but not in love;
Ny is in iron, but not in lead;
My + is in hand, but not in head;
My whole is poet long since dead.
Original OLLIE STREETER.
x. (d)
My is in old, also in young:
My 2 is in heart but not in lung;
My 3 is in time, but not in year;
Ny is in lord, but not in peer;
My whole is the name OF State,
The home of President
Good and great.
Original. MARIE ELLSWORTH &C. R c..
(b) Hidden names of boys.
l. When are you going to write to me, Eva ?
2. The boys had quite fray.
g. Miss Amply is our teacher.
f. He will do the work.
Original R. NJ. MALLORY &c. R Gu
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Illinois-Sucker or Prairie.

Illinois-Sucker or Prairie.
1ndiana-Hoosier.
1owa-Hawkeye.
Kansas-Jayhawker, Garden of the West.
Kentucky-Rlue Grass, Dark and Bloody
Ground.
Louisiana-Creole.
Maine-Lumber Pine State.
Massachuse tts-Bay, Old Colony.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Minnesota-Gopher, North Star.
Mississippl-Bayou.
Nevada-Siver.
New Hampshire-Granite.
New York-Excelsior, Empire.
North Carolina-Old North, Turpentine.
Ohio-Buckeye.
Oregon-Webfoot.
Pennsyl Tone
Rhode Island-Little Rhods, Little Rhody.
South Carolina-Palmetto
Tennessee-Big Bend.
Texas-Lone Star.
Utah-Mormon.
Vermont-Green Noun tain.
Virginia-Ole Virginy, Mother, Pan Handle
West Virginia-Pan Handle
Observation-Disclosures.
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a Choo$ht Joy the
Week.
BE IN TINE.

BE IN TIME.
Be in time for every call;
II you can, be first of all:
Be in timel
II your teachers do but find
You are never once behind,
But are like the dial true,
They will always trust in you:
Be in timel
Never nnger ere you start;
Ever 60 with willing heart:
Be in time!
In the morning up and on,
First to work ana soonest done;
This is how the goals attained,
This the way the prize is gained:
Be in timel
Those who aim at something great
Never yet were found too late:
Be in timel
Life to all is but school;
We must work By plan and rule,
With some noble end in view,
Ever steady, earnest, true.
Be in timei Selected.
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Pops@,r Nameg
Of @tateg

By request of certain member OF c. ?. c.
the popular names of States are here given:
Alabama-Coon.
Arkansas-Bear.
California-Gol den.
Colorado-Centennial
Connecticut-Nu tmeg, Freestone, Land OF
Steady Habits.
Delaware-Blue Hen, Diamond.
Florida-Peninsula.
Georgia-Empire of the South.
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HDGDSC.

The name was given to the present
month by the loyal subjects of the great
Roman Emperor Augustus julius Cesar,
because during this month there came to
him his greatest good fortune.
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I'm Awcin5 ln<tse1l

There is place in the State OF Oregon
where there is so much water that people
go from one house to another in boats, and
carriages are not used at all.
A little girl born there was taken when
ten years of age on visit to the home of
an uncle in the East.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08
6bs G56sgh'n$te1.
1I!onoment.

Pm sure all the boys and girls will
gladly welcome to our ranks to-day Hazel
Bell.
You know she's the bright little girl
who first started the Washington monu-
ment moving fund by writing letter ON
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cred the use of my arm, but not of my leg. 1
had to wear irons, and for three years could
only get my toes to the ground. After while
my leg Strengthened out but it was thought l
should always have to wear irons or braces.
When l started to school in a strange place,
and everybody either made fun of OF pitied
me, told mamma If she'd take off that dread
full iron I'd try and walk straight. She tried
me Tor one day. and in month by careful
watching on my part began to get strength
In my leg, and now can walk nearly we'll
as any one, only limp little, but l am told
that will soon be all right again.
L thought | would send right away for my
badge, but am very grateful to you for sug-
costing that plan, for see now how selfish 1
would have been to spend money for myself
that could easily be used to cheer some little
sick girl So now have 81 cents and lot of
picture cards Tor my hospital fund. After this l
Will keep all my spending money to use in
this way.
will close for this time, for guess my let
ter is already too long. Do you think it would
De best to put in my scrap book more funny
stories and pictures or Sunday-school cards
and stories /? Your little true friend,
BEATRICE B. BAILEY
+. 81 hope to get my badge some day.
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Subscription List.
a Reoretable Omission.

take great pleasure in stating that the
pretty heading of July 1S-the little girl with
the pond lilies-was drawn from an original
design by Marie Parish, one of the clubs
brightest members. M. w. R.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

quite warm here. Ny pet canary died soon
after wrote to you. / have dog besides my
other pets. His name is Sport and he is a
deerhound. Papa got MIN a few days ago.
My brother, LOUIS ana / may go to school
next term. We know our alphabet and can
write a little.
l think the picture gallery is very nice
thing l shall try hard to belong to the c. K.
c. shall close now, hoping to see my letter
printed. Your little reader,
ALICE NJ. SHADE g years old)
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

Teacher (sternIy)-Willy, give that
chewing gum to me.
Willy-Pll let you have half of it.
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LoMpoc, CAL, July 81, 1897.

LoMPoc, Cal, July 81, 1897.
Dear Editress: My father takes the WEEKLY
CALL, and 1 like the Childhood's Realm very
much.
live in Lompoc. 1t is pretty little town
and has a bout fifteen hundred inhabitants.
1t is about eighteen miles from the railroad
and about the same distance from The ocean.
Ny pet is horse. She is q bay and is very
gentle. Her name is Pet
About three weeks ago we went camping at
Las Cruces. We stayed a week. There were
many halibut caught. One day members of
our camp caught six halibut and the next
day ten.
Enclosed you will find some puzzles. If you
publish my letter and puzzles will send for
the badge. Your new friend,
OLLIE sTREETER &C. R. c..
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Exchanges Received.

Weeklies-Harper's Round Table, Youths
Companion, Golden Days. Monthlies st.
Nicholas for August.
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SolVers.

Answers to puzzles of July Is have been re-
ceived from the following members of the
C. r. c.:
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LARKsPUR, Cal.
Dear Editor: AS am spending my vacation
In Larkspur with Ethel Mcclure, mem Der of
the C. r. c., have become interested in the
club and hope TO become a mem Der myself.
lnclosed please find sketch of the tent that
Ethel and l occupy, and hope it will be pub
l1shed in next Sundays CALL. 1t is the first
the mistakes. IDA KERvAN.
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FORT BIpwE1L, July %, 1897.

Dear Editress: have not written for long
time, but shall now. / will inclose some puz-
zles and hope to see them published. l am
going to send for badge soon 1 have
done enough to earn one. l enjoy reading the
Childhood's Realm very much 1t is very
warm here now. We live mile and half
from town on farm. Hoping to see my letter
In print, am your little reader,
ORA H. SESSIONS Ill years old).
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GILRoY, Cal, July 20, 1S9

GILRoy, CAL, July 26, 1897.
Dear Editress: This is my first letter to THE
CALL. AS have not seen any letter from here
l thought / would write one. My papa has
been taking THE CALL for thirty years. en-
joy reading he chidren's page in the Sunday
paper. see the c. r. c. is increasing, and
should like to belong to it if l coulo qualify
myself am ID years old. and my brother
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BENICrA, Cal.

Dear Editress: l have not written TO THE
CALL Tor long time. was SO happy to see
my first letter printed. Papa takes your
paper and thinks 1t is very nice. II has been
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-08-08

Besides letters published pleasant commune
cations have also been received from the fol-
lowing members of Q. Z. c.:
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Letters Acknowledged.


Besides letters published pleasant commun
cations have also been received from the 10
lowing members of G. r. c.:
Carrie Gonsalves, F1oy Hays,
Nj. Lagomarsino, Hida Lippi,
Else Davis, Marie Chesworth,
Viola Furth, f hel Mcclure,
Lizzie Nj. Wienke, Ariel Will,
NJ. Eva Navone, Alice Bell.
Ida Wightman, Freda Munster
Mamie Kellogg, Lille MaskOw,
Homer +. Keyes Elsa LANCE,
Julietse Driscol. Ora Sessions,
K. Maud Mallory, Charles Ii. owens,
Crescensia Edison, NJ A Velladoes.
Carrie Mills l.. Rouner,
Annette l.. Grard, Annie A. Cleir,
Geneyieve Page, Alice thompson,
Nettie A. Frame, Nora Herbert.
Hazel Bell,
From non-memberg:
Elsie Blake Annie Detels
Sylvia A. Theile mily Baron
Edna elise Kittle GianeIIa
Ivy Regain Louise Knutzer
May \. higgins Alice Fassold
Aramanda Meinhert Louise KnutZer
Bessie Field Marguerite Howard
Sadie Nc pinnis Charles Booth
Alice McGovern B. LankIry
Irene ii. II oeber James NJ. Foley
Marion Levre Laura aylor
Jennie II. George Gussie Wheeler
Mary Maggs F. L Sc. by
Mary Z: higgins Mr.. h w. Riggs
Mrs. WILCOX
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

his position. Mr.. Harrity's friends
contend that the state couven-
ton has no power 20 declare his
seat in the national committee va
cant, and that he will not surrender
without a fight. The morning session
OF the convention ended in the greatest
turmoil, during which delegates who
did not like the way things were going
climbed upon the stage and exchanged
blows. A large detachment OF police
was on hand in the afternoon and
everything was serene.
The platform was adopted with lit
tie opposition. The financial plank is
as follows:
We heartily reaffirm and reitcrate the princi-
pies OF the democratic party expressed In the
platform adopted by the national convention ut
Chicago In 1896 and approved by o $4,000 free
and independent voters We are firmly and
unaterubly opposed TO the single gold stand
ard. which has been the direct cause Of the
financial distress that has followed upon our
people since It's adoption, and We are In favor
Of complete and immediate return TO our
original specie basis ~ II existed prior TO is93
We congratulate William J. Bryan, the go-
rious champion Of righteous cause, for his
mastery leadership In support OF these prin-
ciulas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04

NEGOTIATIONS have been begun by
representatives of John W. Macliay, of
California, with the authorities OF
Greenwood cemetery, in New York,
for the purchase of plot of ground
large enough to erect mortuary
chapel. Mr.. Mackay's son was killed
in Paris by being thrown from his
horse and the body was inferred ut
Greenwood. If the difficulties about
conservation are overcome one of the
handsomest chapels in the world will
be erected and priest will specially
be assigned to say mass in it every day
for the repose Of the soul Of the bo-
nanza kings son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
FARMERS CONGRESS OFFICERS.
Ex-Goy. Hoard, OF Wisconsin. Chosen TO
President-srcretar Stahi Re Elected.

Ex-Goy. Hoard, OF Wisconsin,. Chosen FOR
President--srcrstary stahi Reelected.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 1.-The Farm.
ers' National congress this morning
listened to paper by Z. W. Randall,
secretary of the Minnesota Agricultur.
al society, on the causes of failure and
success in state fairs. Among other
things he counted state management
and ownership of grounds as essential
to success; also impartial award OF
premiums and prompt payment OF
same; a comparative list of exhibits,
strong amusemcnts, exclusive OF all
gambling and generous local support
The election of officers followed.
Ex-Gov. W. i. Hoard, of Wisconsin,
was chosen president By vote of l7G
to go for b. +. Clayton. the present in.
cumbent. John NJ. Stahl was reelected
secre, airy. The following western state
vice presidents were chosen: Iowa, A.
V. Stout; Kansas, J. NJ. Munger; Mis-
souri,, l.. W. Waters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-09-04
CYRUS LELAND, JR.

alleged, give them o leave Of absence
from time to time as they are entitled
to it, I'LL the vacancy with repub-
lican substitute and then when the
democrat gets back. tell him that there
is no vacancy for him. 1t is said that
the clerks have agreed, II they are dis
charged contrary to the rules of the
civil service commission. to bring suit
against Mr.. Leland personally for
wages for the full term Of his office.
During his two terms ex-Gov. Click
has paid out $50, 77e. 1858 and has re-
ceipts for every cent Of it with the ex-
ception Of the last payment. Yester-
day he turned into the United States
treasury the money left on hand,
amounting to S359,000.