New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

~ Just bear his weight was left to float the top
he M Ta!sT nd5es 50 FaT t ne might climb up on it when
Iul and the turtle was welcomed picturesque
a goldfish was found ioating on the surface Of the
tank; dead. No one could guess what had caused
some mysterious illness would again deplete her
Tnm he 50 nf sR S sP Tsehng the
varied when she saw the tiny turtle SUDDENLY make
That was all the damage he succeeded in doing
tS tnaS time, for he was at once banished from the
% You're Ganpibal, and can't stay in my tank
owner as she lifted him out raft and all noon
Ihe table Tn going 10 drop you in the river
day the turtle was dropped in the hG H@rlem ehe
as the pets
FROG WITH A WHITE VEST.
The addition the tank consisted of a few
snails and a green frog with a white vest The
snails stayed down in the bottom of the tank and
never troubled any one. For the frog tiny ladder
of wood arranged. with the bottom resting
on the gravel. and the top. to whicn a small square
platform affixed leaning against the top of the
stone treilis work in the centre. The frog under
onnd tha the ladder H was M fqF him and Was often
ing himself The only remark he ever made and
have flies caught for him and any kind of small
insects. These he would always catch with fine
ann when they We're thrown toward him. He
an excellent weather prophet, too When it was
GIVING TO the bottom would tangle himself in the
foliage, where he remained hidden. He could stay
Il
when 1t stormy he had to come up now and
then for air. But he would get out OF the
water at those times. He would climb to the top
his ladder. and stretching himself by the high
est rung he would hold his nose above the water
until he had absorbed all the air he needed then
he would go down again to hide in the green
plants. When his owner poked at him to make him
come to the surface he would swim another
place. and not a large fly would tempt him
up until the storm
While the aquariums such as this little girl has
cost great deal of money. If bought ready stocked
and balanced. they can De made at trifng If
me materials are bought separately from the
dlnerent dealers who make speciality of selling
such articles. The tank IS the most expensive part
OF the outilt nut provided that an all glass is
not insisted upon II be obtained at small cost
from any store dealing in such articles.
children living IN the country can have a small
ceives four panes Of glass for the sides and a
square zinc tray for the bottom. Zinc would have
be bound with the same metal When the box
work tank of the aquarium has been completed
II should be placed into snugly fitting stand or
base OF hard seasoned wood, which would hold it
firmly in shape. The and every part made
of metal with which the water will come i'm contact
should receive thick coat of wax VarUieh Solder
work. and skilful workman should do this The
sand and gravel can be obtained from any bird
from the river bed or brooks. Aquatic plants can
be obtained from seedsmen who are always glad to
give advice as to what plants should be used
CARE OF THE TANK
Although an aquarium may be balanced, that
does not that 1t be neglected for an over
sight should always be kept to see that the glass
sides do not become coated and dim the inside
this is the case perfectly clean cloth fastened
TO a stick should be used to rub the sides until the
water re clearly. Care should also be
taken that the fish live amiaby together. and those
that show a disposition worry and nip at others
should be removed Fish that are inclined to eat