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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

Aunt sophia-Ard Is Tommy a good lit
Ito how az SCHOOL,
Tommv--yes anntic
Aun, sonhis--And why Is Tommy eood
ufsir bow
TOMMY Cause it's better fun 90 sec
The other hovs get iSkirv than TO cot
one yourself illustrated Bits.
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THAT GOOD LITTLE BOY.

They say he's the best little boy in the
town,
He never does anything wrong;
Though he wears an old jacket that's faded
and brown,
They say that that he's never been known
to frown,
And he's good as the day is long.
And IL am careless or tired OF play.
And leave all my toys on the floor,
They make such a fuss, and they always
say
That my things had better be given away
To that good little boy next door
He must be dreadfully good little boy
If he's like what I've heard them say.
He loves to bring in the cows at night,
And thinks it Is silly to play with kite.
And would rather study than play.
No matter how hard try to do right,
It's just no use any more;
For it's: "Oh, don't, Teddy from morn
ing till night.
And: TEDDY, wish you were half as po-
lite
AS that good little boy next door"
why is 1t I hate to go after the cows,
And study at school all day?
| Why is 1t always break my TOYS,
| And can't get along without making noise?
And why do like to play?
! But If I'm not anxious to pick up the chips,
Or sleep on the garnet floor,
| Or rock the baby on rainy days.
! They always speak of the willing ways
| OF that good little boy next door.
| | often watch for that good little boy
That hear so much about;
| But never see his face at the door
! Or hear him talking. and then. what s
| more,
He never seems to come out.
HI HI oil
| see,
And coaxed him to tell me, or
! Watched how he does 1t, 1t seems to me
That some day or other really might be
Like that good little boy next door.
&C. l.. Billings, in Youths Companion.
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DEVOTED PAPA FROG.
He Holds His Little Sons and Dnugh-
ters on His Back aud Carries Them
Wherever He May Go.

Here is the picture of male frog
with the little tadpoles living on its
back, discovered lately by DR.. August
Brauer, of Marburg, Germany. For n
little fellow it has pretty long name,
but perhaps its paternal devotion has
earned it the Latin name, arthroleptis
seychellensis boettger. 1t has been no.
ticed before that in some species of
frogs living in Venezuela and the island
of Trinidad the male bears the young
on its back, to which they hold by their
mouths. But this new species is the
first one on which SO many as nine little
ones were discovered, and, besides, they
do not hold on by their mouths, but
seem to be stuck to the papa frogs back
and sides by some gummy substance,
which holds them in place until they
are large enough to care for them
selves. Like all tadpoles, these still
have the tails, which will soon drop off
and if you look carefully you can see
the beginnings of their legs just in
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AN UNPLEASANT AWAKENING.

every afternoon he could be found
snoring away on the cot in his tent.
His friends thought it was about
time to stop this after awhile, and they
got one of the cub bears, that was
really as tame as big kitten and al
most as playful, and one afternoon
while the sleeper was tucked up as
usual under his canvas cover, they put
the cub inside his tent.
Bruin was nearly always hungry, and
at first he went smiling around to find
something to eat. But pretty soon he
heard the snoring, md at first he was
going to clear out, but his curiosity got
the better of him, and he went over to
the corner in which the cot stood and
began hauling at the covers to SEQ
what kind of an animal it was that
was making such a funny noise.
When the sleeper awoke to find a big
bear bending over him, he gave a yell,
and aleap that sentyoung bruin sprawl
| ing, and ran away as fast as he could.
| When he found out the joke that had
been played upon him he was mad as
hornet" but after awhile he could
see the fun and laughed with the rest
of them. But he wouldn't go out camp
ing any more.-St. Louis Globe Demo-
| crat.
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COAL-BINS ALL OVER WORLD.
Their Necessity Was Made Apparent
by the Late Spanish-Amer-
lean War

In the late war with Spain the
standing order of the secretary of the
navy was that all the ships should be
kept full of the best coal obtainable,
says the Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post. The controvel sizes that
came after the war referred largely
to the question of coal supply. Since
then the department has been laying
in supplies in every part of the world
where the fuel may be needed by our
ships of war. We are acquiring coal
ing stations in islands wherever it can
be done. In our new colonies thou
sands of tons are being stored.
Take, for instance, the Dry Tortu-
gas and Key West, the points which
command the entrances to the Gulf
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PAPA FROG AND HIS FAMILY.

front of their tails. 1t is a wonderful
device of nature that the female some
times deposits her eggs on the back of
the male, where they hatch out, and the
little tadpoles grow until they attain
certain size. Such is, of course, not
the case with our common frogs, but
in these rare species, only lately found
by naturalists, is a strange reversal of
what seems to be the usual law that the
mother takes care of the young. In
this species the eggs are not laid on the
back of the male, but on the ground,
and only after they are Matched do they
take up their position on papa's back.
And there they may ride, not for a trot
upstairs or through the hall, as little
children do, but until they are big
enough to walk around and look for
their own food. 1t would hardly be an
exaggeration 10 call this kind of frog
the most paternal of animas.-C incin-
natl Commercial-Tribun
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STOLEN TRADE SECRETS.
How the Mysteries of Some Notable
Crafts Were Obtained by Enter
prisinE Competitors.

Few inventions are at present worked
secretly, as the patent laws now pro-
vide the protection which in olden
times was wanting. One hundred years
ago whatever mau discovered in the
arts or mechanics he concealed, Work.
men were put upon their oath never
to reveal the processes used by their
employers. Doors were kept closed,
artisans going out were searched, Wis
itors were vigorously excluded from
admission and false operations blinded
the workmen themselves. The mys-
teries of every craft were hedged i'll
by precautions which now appear to
bc fancful and silly.
But neither locks nor oaths availed
against the ingenuity of enyious or in
qnisitiye riXals.-One after another
trade secrets were revealed, until the
wise patent laws did away with all ne
cessity for secrecy. The secret of the
manufacture Of citric acid was stolen
from an old chemist who had a shop
near Temple Bar, in London, by n
chimney sweep, who dropped down the
flue and took good note of the process.
The secret of the manufacture Of tim
ware. which was discovered in Holland
and kept n secret for so years, was
stolen by James Sherman, a Cornish
miner.
The history Of east steel presents n
curious instance o. manufacturing
secret stealthily obtained under the
cloak of an appeal to philanthropy.
In 1860 a Sheffield matchmaker be-
came dissatisfied with the watch
springs in use, and after many exper-
iments succeeded in making cast steel.
In 177O he had a large factory making
this steel. The process was wrapped
in secrecy by every means within reach
true and faithful men hired, the
work divided and subdivided, large
wages paid and stringent oaths admin
| istered.
II did not answer. One midwinter
night traveller knocked at the gate.
II was bitterly colo, the snow fell fast
and the kind foreman gave the wan
derer shelter from the storm. He
sank upon the floor and soon appeared
to be asleep. But IN reality he kept
his eyes open, saw the whole process,
and when he departed in the morning
he carried with him the secret of max
| ing cast steel.
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weeks the department of Illinois had
,2s posts, and applications for charters
poured into the offices of the order
from every northern state. A ritual
was framed by experienced secret So
ciety men and accepted by the general
officers in May, 1866. On July 10, of the
same year, the provisional department
organization was made permanent,
with Gen. John NJ. Palmer as com
mander.
On November 90, 1866, the first ma
tional encampment Of tie Grand Army
was held at indianapolis, BPS represent
atives from 70 posts constituting it's
membership. A permanent organiza-
ton, with Gen. Stephen A. Hurlburt, of
Illinois, as commander in chief, was eff
fected, and the Grand Army at once
entered upon its glorious career. Gen.
John A. Logan succeeded Gen. Hurl-
burt as commander in chief, and was
in his turn succeeded by some of the
mos gallant and famous veterans, the
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Others contribute vast sums to the re-
lief of widows and orphans. Most of
them are entitled to public respect and
confidence. Yet none has ever become
so dear to the people at large as the
order known as the Grand Army of the
Republic. In volume of membership 1t
is outstripped by several other institu-
tons; in point of wealth it is one Of
the lowliest. But the fact that none
but military or naval veterans of the
great civil war can participate in its
rights and benefits makes membership
in it badge of patriotism; and the
simple "comrade" of the Grand Army,
clad in his plain blue coat and prim-
itive SLOUGH hat, is greater man in
public estimation than the "plumed
knight" and regalia- bedecked 'poten-
tate" whose gaudy accoutremants arc
without significance to the uninitiated.
The faded uniform tells a story of hard
ships and privations endured for the
sake of the flag we all love, of bloody
struggles for the perpetuation of the
union, of devotion to cause whose
justice is now recognized by those who
once thought of finding political happi-
ness and national greatness in the Gre
alton of a new republic out of detached
fragments of the old.
The idea of organizing the veterans
of the civil war into compact, easily
managed secret society originated
with DR.. Benjamin Franklin Stephen
son, surgeon of the Fourteenth Illinois
infantry, and Chaplain w. j. Rutlegc,
of the same regiment, while both were
still at the front. After the surrender
of the confederate forces at Apo
mattox Courthouse, and Immediately
following the historic parade of
Grants and Sherman's armies at Wash
ington, Stephenson and Rptlege con-
suited a number of eX-soldiers in re
gard to their plan. These talks" re-
suited in the organization of the de
partment of Illinois of the Grand Army
of the Republic" at Springfield, in
March, 1866. Twelve veterans residing
at Decatur, H., were so pleased with
the principles of the new institution
that they applied for a charter and
were constituted the first post of the
order, April 6, 1866. In less than four
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of Mexico. There will be piers and
coal sheds with a capacity of 10000
tons, and the channel will be dredged
so that the largest ships will have
no difficulty. BY extending the chain
of stations this country will be in
control of the entire gulf. On the Pa
cific coast buildings will be erected
with a capacity of 100000 tons of
coal. More buildings and piers will
be constructed for Honolulu, ut Guam
and in the Philippines, and thus grad.
ually there will be built up a com
plete system of coal deposits in vari
GUS parts of the world
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BRuIN WAS CURIOUS.
Beur Examines n Lazy Campers Bed
and Is the Cause of an I'm
pleasant Awakening.

1t was while in the Yellowstone Ma
tional park that this joke was played
upon one of jolly crowd of young peo-
pie. The government keeps a great
many wild animals at this place, and
visitors are not allowed to shoot OF
even throw stones at them, so they be-
come very tame. The bears in par
ticular, big, clumsy, awkward fellows,
loaf around the hotels to eat up every
thing that is thrown out of the kitchen.
At the hotel where this particular
party was stopping, one of the brown
cinnamon bears would even come up
on the porch to sleep, like big dog,
and would now and then go shambling
into the Office on chilly days and lie
down in front of the fire.
Some of the party thought it would
be great fun to camp out for awhile.
and they got some tents, which they
pitched in the woods. One of the party
was lazy kind of fellow who liked
to sleep in the daytime, and almost
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-04-26
MAXIMILIAN'S WATCH.
How Pnderewski's Visit to Mexico
City Brought the Relic
20 Light.

Two notable historical articles were
brought to light by the visit of Ignace
Paderewski to Mexico City recently.
says the jewelers. Weekly Circular.
The coming of the noted pianist had
been heralded through the country,
and music lovers focked in to the two
recitals given in Ell Teatro Nacional.
Among the visitors was pianist OF
merit named Tiburcio Saucedo, from
the state of Jalisco, and he brought
with him the two articles which have
revived memories of Macmillan. One
of the relics is the watch which the
general personally placed in the hands
of the officer who commanded the pla-
toon whose Office it was to end the
earthly career of the three-Mexia,
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present commander being Col. Albert
d. Shaw, of New York. man long
prominent in the political and mill
tary life of the Empire state.
The thirty-fourth annual ehcamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Re-
public will be held at Chicago, begin
ming August 81 and continuing until
September 1. Owing to the extreme
age attained by many members of the
order, which may prevent them from
attending future meetings, it is pro-
posed to make this years gathering
the most notable in the history of the
organization. The encampment was
given to Chicago on account of its CEN
trail location and the iberality of it's
citizens, who agreed to contribute $780,
900 for the appropriate decoration Of
buildings, the construction of arches
and incidental expenses. Two mag
nifcent arches will be erected along
the line of march of the naval and mill
tary parade, one to represent the naval
branch of the service and the other
the army. At equal distances between
these arches, forming patriotic court
of honor, will be placed heroic figures
of civil war heroes, decorated with
corps badges, flags and other patriotic
emblems. At night the arches and dec
orations will be perfect blaze of cleo
trio lights. Another attraction talked
of by the committee in charge is re-
production of Appomattox court
house, but it's construction is by no
means certain.
Among the programme features OF
the encampment are land and naval
parade, q naval battle and reception to
Admiral Dewey, all of which will take
place Monday, August 27. On the 2Sth
committees will receive President Nc
Kinley and visiting governors, who will
review the annual parade of the Grand
Army of the Republic. In the evening
the veterans will be received by the
president and Commander in Chief
Shaw. On the Goth the thirty-fourth
national encampment will convene in
annual session. On the 30th there will
be grand sham battle in Jackson
park, with an illuminated industrial
parade in the evening. Besides these
official entertainments there will be
parades and reunions every afternoon
and evening and private Examinations
and band concerts of great attractive
ness and interest.
On June 30, 1899, the Grand Army
consisted of 6,9O5 posts, with total
membership of 2S7,9S1. 1t is supposed
that 100000 of this number will visit
Chicago during the encampment, con-
stituting indeed grand army" in
every sense of the word. The business
sessions will be presided over by Com
mander in Chief Shaw. No matters OF
vital Importance will come before this
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Miramon and Maximilian-on the hill
of the Rells near Oueretaro

Miramon and Maximilian-on the hill
of the Bells, near Queretaro.
The gold watch is a key winder of
double case and an old make. On one
side of the cover is a view of the i'm
perial palace of Vienna, the luster be-
ing somewhat worn; on the opposite
cover the Archduchess Sofia is rep
resented seated on throne in the act
of blessing a boy kneeling on the step.
1t is supposed to represent Macmillan
himself at about IA years of age. Il
is claimed that a short time after the
execution of Macmillan an unknown
man appeared at a pawnshop, called
the "Monje Negro" or Black Monk,
in the city of Guadalajara, asking that
a certain amount of money be loaned
on the watch. A lawyer, Don Urbano
Gomez, happened to be present. Senior
Gomez examined the watch and bought
it. After his death 1t was sold to
Senior Saucedo by the sister of Gomez
widow.
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years encampment, but considerable
interest seems to be taken in the cleo
ton of Col. Shaw's successor. 1t has
long been a custom not to reflect the
commander in chief and to give the
office one year to the east, the next
to the west. The west is entitled to the
honor this year, and generous rival
ry between several good men is sure
to spring up before August, although
at present the politicians of the order
seem TO think. that Senior Vice Com
mander Irwin Robbins, of indianapolis,
is sure of promotion
The Chicago committees are in close
touch with the officers of the Grand
Army, both working together in per-
feet harmony. One decision has been
arrived at by the local committee on
free quarters which will undoubtedly
please the veterans. There will be no
outdoor camps and sleeping on damp
ground. The school board will place
as many of it's magnificent school
buildings as may be needed at the
disposal of the old soldiers. and COM
Portable cots will also be provided for
them. Camp life is very pleasant to
war veterans, as a memory, but when
man gets to be 60 and over he prefers
a comfortable bunk to bed in can
vas covered tent.
Another pleasant bit of news is that
the line of march OF the grand army
parade will be very short. The gallant
boys of '61 and '65 were very fond of
following martial music in the days
that tried mems souls, but 30 odd years
have wrought many changes in their
tastes and one of them seems to be
preference for light, easy marches.
While they are still enthusiastic
enough to follow the flag, and ever
ready to practice the cardinal virtues
of their order-charity,. fraternity and
loyalty-yet the weight of years has
taught them the value of comfort and
temperance in things physical.
The Wonan's Relief corps and the
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re
public. two organizations closely
identified with the grand army, will
hold their annual convention on
Wednesday, August 20. 1t is needless
to say that these patriotic women will
receive as hearty welcome frorn the
people of Chicago as their fathers, hus-
bands and brothers, and that they will
be afforded every opportunity to get
good view of the various entertain
ments provided for their instruction
and amusement.
G. w. wEIPPIERT.
Paris is to have bicJ Gle police force
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Fishing for wheat.

Fishing for wheat has been new in
dustry in Portland harbor of late, says
the Bangor (Me.) News. Hundreds and
hundreds Of bushels were pumped over
board from the Californian, and the
thrifty shore people have been scoop
ing it up from the bottom in very pay.
ing quantities. Twenty cents bushel
has been the prevailing price, and one
man has cleared SO, with the harvest
still continuing.
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Ants Made a Bridge.

A naturalist found that some black
ants were deyouring the skins of some
bird specimens on table, so he made
tar circles on -four. pieces of paper and
put one under each leg OF the table,
Pretty soon he found the ants busily at
work again, and, looking at the tar
circles, found each one was bridged by
bits of sand which the clever ants had
brought in from the street.
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Old-time actors and actresses are
now having controversy as to which
ones among them appeared in the orig
inal production of Uncle Toms Cab
in" One would naturally think, says
the Chicago Times-Herald, that in
stead of wrangling about it in public
the guilty parties would try to keep
the matter quiet.
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cr,,t wbent Cransrie.

The British government is discussing
the feasibility of building national
granaries and storing vast quantities
Of wheat against the emergencies OF
wax or famine.
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a warrant issued for the arrest of his
assailant, but when an official went to
arrest the latter he found him and the
complainant drinking together and
was told that the charge had been
withdrawn. Whereupon sporting
man present remarked in the simply
picturesque vernacular of his kind:
"He lose his ear like a red chip and he's
a dead game loser"
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TO LOSE "HELLO" GIRLS.
Men Are Now Taking the Places of
Young Women at Paris TeIe-
phone Switchboards.

AS the French public complained of
the poor telephone service the minis
ter of posts and telegraphs has be-
gun the experiment of replacing the
girls by men at one of the principal
"centrals" of Paris. His newspaper
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GRAY BOYS IN BLUE.
MANY Thousands of Them Will
Meet at Chicago in August.
Thir.y-Fourth Annual Encampme en-
of the Grand Army of the Re-
public Promises to BE the
Event of the Year.
Especial Chicago letter.

~ URS is a country of secret So
oieties. 1t is hard to find a
man much over 81 who does not
belong to one or more of them; and al
though we pretend to be proud of the
democratic principles which have made
the United States the most favored ma
ton in the world, yet we are equally
proud of the titles" bestowed upon us
by the high priests, and eminent com
manders, and regents, and archons, and
princes of the various fraternal organ
izations of which we may have become
members.
Some of these societies are powerful
in numbers as well as social influence
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statement announcing the change con-
fesses that all beseeching and disci-
plinary measures have been power
less to prevent the girls from chat
tering among themselves instead Of
deyoting their sole attention to con
Meeting subscribers. Men are ex-
pected to be more reasonable.
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The superintendent of parks in Glas-
gov IS preparing a number of win
dow boxes, with earth of the proper
kind, and seeds and some growing
plants, to he rented to dwellers in the
poor quarters at shilling box, the
shilling to be returned in the fall when
the box is returned to the park super
intendcnt.
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The young king OF Spain always in
sists on having his pockets filed with
coppers before going for drive, and
scattcrs the coins among the many
beggars who crowd round his car
riagc.
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Spoke Like a Sporting Man.
Two gamblers had a quarrel and one
cut the others ear off. The victim had
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Couldn't stick willie.

Teacher-WilIe, what's the mascu-
line Of "laundress?"
Willie Wiseguy-Chinaman.-Brook.
! lyn Life,
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Paris is to have bicJ Gle police force
Of ESQ men.