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politely requested that some one be an
pointed to tell the news and the others keep
quiet SO that all could hear. They agreed
to this and the ferret was chosen as speaker
After a modest delay during which the
birds We're in flutter of excitement he
pulled his long body upon a rock as grace
1ully as his short legs would permit and
began:
MY friends. our peace is disturbed. This
beautiful land, which has been ours from
the beginning of the world, has been dis
covered by a stranger. Yesterday as
was hunting a little on my own account 7
saw queer, two-legged animal walking
In the forest I hid in the bushes and
watched him, and with these eyes 1 saw
him Kill and skin deer that was quietly
feeding near. And If deer why not us?"
"Ah, mer' shriekad the birds. Shock
ing!" echoed the animals
This unknown" continued the ferret.
although he walks upon two legs is not
bird, neither is he like the beasts; but is
ened me so badly that 1 ran away as fast
as | could. and my teeth haven't ceased
chattering YETI
Just then the eagle, who has always been
called the king of birds, was seen hover
ing near.
THE king. the king!' shouted the birds
In chorus, as they bowed their feathery
heads to the ground
Tell us quickly, king. who is this
deer and skins them?"
With the dignity that became his posi-
ton, the eagle replied:
1.-THE animal o my children, Is man!
For some reason he has found our peaceful
valley. Be watchful, o my children, and
keep out of his way. He has long stick.
with which he can kill at distance
''Oh," shrieked the birds. perhaps even
now he Is watching and will kill us without
mercy"
LET us hide In the forest" exclaimed
the beasts, and Immediately each one ran
as fast as his legs would carry him.
For several days nothing was seen Of the
fright and gossiped at the brook as usual.
The ferret, who was on guard, reported "all
WE'LL" and the birds sang louder and sweet
er than ever for very giadness.
But one morning the man came walking
through the grassy, dowery meadow and
sat down by the brook at the place where
the animals came to drink and battle. In
his hand he had a cage, and before the
startled birds knew what was happening
three baby larks were caught In the wire
prison.
''Oh. dear. my poor children cried the
mother bird In Misunderstanding tones, All
over the meadow the larks took up the
cry and the air was full Of their sad notes.
The man went away with tho young birds.
and the parents and friends mourned for
''Oh. dear, my poor chiidren!"
And that Is why. my dears. the meadow
lark's song has such plaintive tone. II
you doubt 1t just go to some grassy, flow
cry meadow-it will not be necessary to 60
to Ki-mo-low Land-and you will surely
hear the meadow iarkx crying, ooh, dear,
my poor childreny'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

Folly's shining crown, but be careful; you
know Jack fell down and broke his crown"
''Oh. but that was a different kind of a
CROWN" said Folly, laughing.
mo matter said Simon, do you know
where I can find green goose?"
II haven't one about me- said Puss,
searching in all his pockets. What do you
want it for?'
Il wanted to make a green gooseberry
tart" said Simple Simon: but never mind,
I'll use something else. I like sponge-cake
as well as tarts, anyhow
But you haven't any sponge-cake, have
your" said Folly
No.. said Simple Simon, but I'm go
ing to make one. See have the sponge
all ready" and he drew from his pocket
a goodsized sponge--the kind you wash
your slate with.
you can't make cake out of that" said
Folly laughing.
You can, if you know how" replied
Simple Simon. "Of course, you have to set
1t to rise first. A sponge always has to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

These books are being selected for tho
Sunshine" "Children's League and other
children's libraries. by request. by Mrs.
Hogan. who Is assisted by an able board Of
readers and well-known educators who be-
lieye with her that the secret Of success In
children's libraries lies more in the person
ality Of the librarian and In the elimina-
ton of harmful tendencies than In the act
I've direction Of childrea's tastes. The chill
dren themselves are arbiters In many In
stances after the books have been exam
ined carefully. The publication of this list
viii be continued permanently. and later
be issued in book form. The first selections
appeared in The Star Of October 4.
NOTE.-A stands for adva1ced grade;
Nos. to 5. for frst to fifth grade.
49, Being Boy, C. Dudley Warner. &
&c. Heidi, q tale from the German. T.
40 Old Stories Of the East, Baldwin. 4.
Al. Little Jarvis. 4.
AZ. Wonder Book. Hawthorne. 4.
43. Kingstey's Water Babies. 4.
~. Sweet William, Margaret Bouvst. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
The Hill of Cellar Door.

/ know hill not far away
Where children always love to play;
The hill is straight, and smooth, and low
For little folks tits better so.
The coasting there is very nice, Il
Without the cold of snow and ice; ~
You slide in summer, fall or spring, ~
But need not bother sleds to bring. u
1t Is the safest hill I've found;
Sometimes you tumble to the ground, Il
But tits not far you have to fall.
And would not hurt child at all. y
It's very near your home, and so I
Your mothern always let you go,
For then she knows you're right near by
And she can hear you If you cry.
So up you scramble, down you slide,
And oh. you have jolly ride;
You always want to play some more
Upon the Hill of Cellar-Door.
ANNIE WILLIS MCCULLOUGH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

TWELVE BURIED BIRDS.
1. oh, DEAR what is wanting now?
2. What river Is Quebec on, Dora!
g. Such awkward steps are unpardonaole
4. The kitten is nearly always mewing.
8. Give me the saltpeter, Lillian.
6. Louis is kinder than his brother.
z am making real ark now.
g. Clara has now rent a large hole In her
o. How long before post, Richardf
TO- | saw her on top of the hill.
IL Capel, I can crochet now.
IL. Mary turned over the leaves.
RIDDLE
What is that which Is always invisible,
yet never out Of sight?
ANAGRAM VERSE.
Verne lett allie yna by o,
Yawlsa psake teh thurt;
Fl ia owkr 70 II at layp,
Walsay Sc Rap eth rtuht
The letters In each word must be so ar
ranged as to spell the word correctly and
when this Is done the words will form q
verse applied to young and old
l. A dude; the king of wild beasts; an
early spring flower.
?. Used for shopping; along in years;
8. stern: the highest suit card: to make a
comical face.
4 A collar decoration: not high: living
8. A part Of the foot: part Of the body;
$500 '-'''' . '' ~ : bessie BROWN.
ENIGMA.
My first Is In tea, but not In coffee;
My second II In hill, but not in mountain:
My third Is In picture but not In frame;
My fourth Ia in man, and also in woman;
My fifth L. In kitten, but not in cat;
My whole is something all children should
do. ~ ,.stz = sst.grT,
ANAGRAM.
l. etvoi1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
Where the Meadow Larks Learned
Their Song.
BY MRS. IsADoRE CHURCH HAT

BY MRS. IsADORE CHURCH HARVEY.
Many years ago, when the earth was new
and beasts and birds had the best of it.
there lived down in a grassy, f1owery
meadow great number Of meadow larks
Don't think for a minute that there were
no other birds. Why, bless you, there were
lots Of them; they were thick as thick
From morning till evening the air was full
OF their sweet songs.
The place was named Ki-mo-low Land.
meaning in bird language the home of the
birds It was called this because 1t had
never been inhabited by man. In fact, the
oldest eagle-and he was very old, much
as a hundred probably-had never heard or
seen man in the place. So, you see, they
were very happy with no one to rob their
nests or to steal their young.
Now, don't try to find Ki-mo-low Land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

set to rise. Then you add the juice and
grated rind Of three eggs. cupful Of bak-
ing powder and1a pinch of milk
Il should think your cake would be rather
dry said Folly; Il should like it moister."
Then add some oysters" said Simple ST.
mon; lit makes lovely cake either way.
But l must be going. I've lost my pet cow.
Have you seen her flying about anywhere?"
No" said Folly. Il didn't know cows
could fly"
Mine can," said Simple Simon: 'if you
wish I'll sing you the song of her"
. "Oh, do said Folly, and then Simple ST.
mon twiddled his fingers into bow knot
and sang:
The Tale Of a Cow.
I once had wonderful cow-de-dow,
Who could fly and and sing;
Aloft In the air she'd soar for miles,
|. Or sit and sew with the sweetest Of smiles,
Or sing song
Ten verses long,
And trill like anything.
Trala-
Just tril like anything.
One day she few up in the sky-de-dy,
And lit on the top of tree;
She wore newish blush suit,
And she sat there eating buttered fruit.
Where she meant to go
l do not know,
But she back to
|. Oh-he!
She never came back to
BY the time he had finished the last line
Simple Simon was weeping, and the great
tears rolled up and down his cheeks.
Never mind" said Folly, trying to COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
SIMPLE SIMON.
Story From Folly in Faryland," by Carolyn
Wells

Story From Folly In Fairyland," by Carolyn
Wells.
Copyright, 1901, by Henry Altemus Coz
Folly" said Puss-in-Boots, as they saun-
tered along, "see that lad coming toward
us? Do you know him?"
NO said Folly, looking curiously at
the approaching figure.
And well she might gaze with astonish-
ment, for a queerer-looking boy was never
seen before or since.
He was long, lank youth. with straight,
yellow hair that hung in wisps about his
shoulders. He wore pinafore of green
checked ginsham and one stocking was
green and one yellow, while on his feet he
wore one russell slipper and one red boot.
His hands hung listlessly by his side, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
HOW HE GOT HER


youth once asked a maiden to be his
wife. She answered him, IF you can find
any one more foolish than yourself l will
marry you"
The young man started Upon his journey
very much disheartened. He had rot trav-
eled very far when he was delighted by
seeing an old farmer on top of cow shed
pulling a COW by the tail, trying to get her
upon the roof to eat hay. The young man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

Dear Children: Last week 1 read a story
that l want to tell you about, because 1
think you will be glad to know how much
happier a little girl was by looking at
things cheerfully, and We all want to be
happy, don't We? But before 1 close my
letter let me thank you all for your pleas
ant letters and say that reports are coming
in from everywhere of magnificent junior
work and that we are delighted with the
hearty response you made to work of
last week We intend to pass on our
delight to some of you, next week, in the
shape Of special prizes, as well those
offered Announcement will be made
week from today of the winners. This is a
week earlier than we expected to be ready.
so you see what you have gained by being
prompt We offer this week three prizes,
50, 81 and 81. for the best three designs of
any kind you draw in the outline for a
rug you will find on this page
We continue our prize offer of last week
for the best letter telling us this week what
a Childrens Page should have on it to
please you most. Yours sincerely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
NUTMEGS.

NCTMEIS.
The nutmeg tree is found only in the
tropics, mostly in the islands about Asia,
but sometimes in America. 1t is from 80 to
20 feet high. shaped somewhat Ike a pear
tree. The leaves are dark green and glossy
on the top but whitish underneath. The
blossoms which II semble lilies of the val
ley, are pale yellow and very fragrant.
When the pear-shaped fruit is ripe IL Is
about the size of peach. and breaks into
two parts, disclosing the seed with its COW
ering
1t is taken from the tree by means of
barb placed on the end of a long stick.
After it is gathered the outer hask Is re-
moved, and then the mace which enyelops
the nutmeg is carefully taken Off with a
knife. This mace, when fresh. Is bright
scarlet and much divided. After II is dried
it becomes the hard, yellow substance
which is so pleasant a spice. Between the
mace and the nutmeg is a thin, dark brown
she'll, but before this can be taken on the
nutmeg Is placed over a slow fire and thor
oughly dried so that the nut rattles in the
shell, which is then. cracked, and the nut
meg is then freed from all its surround
ings. At first the Dutch owned all the
islands upon which this tree grew. and they
endeavored not to let any one else have a
chance to cultivate it. And for fear nut
megS would be sent to market in such num-
bers as to reduce the price too greatly, they
destroyed the trees on all but three or four
Islands; and even there, if there was an
unusually large crop, they burned many of
them. One writer says he saw three piles
burned at once, leach of which was more
than a church of ordinary dimensions could
hold"
However, the nutmeg pigeon, which fire.
quents all those islands, and is very partial
to the mace around the nutmeg would not
allow the Dutch to keep exclusive posses
sion of this spice. They carried the seeds
to other islands in such numbers that locali-
ties Of which these Dutch had never heard,
were stocked with them.
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into its place: or IL 1t needed to be taken a
greater distance. he would put chain
around 1t, and drag 1t off behind him
The female elephant especially was en-
ployed in drawing. as having no tusks, she
could not lift like her big brothers, but
could duly move by her power OF traction
or attraction. Then using her trunk as
deftly as lady would use her fingers. she
would unite the knot or unhtch the chain,
and return to her master, perhaps putting
out her trunk to receive banana as re-
ward for her good conduct. and gave US a
new idea of the value Of these noble crea-
lures and of the way in which they can be
trained for the service of man.
DR. FIELAS.
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l. stvoil
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-12-10

giving ouly my sentiments and tastes
in the matter. My idea of q home is a
country farm In the northwestern part
OF q county with corn, cotton and wheat
fields on 1t, a large pasture with Red
Pos In it, within easy reach OF
q dashing, plucky, coming city, with
mills and stores and banks in itp Is
there a second to my motion?
BROTHER Bob,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-12-10
TYLERsYILLE ITEMS.
Missionary Society Formed - Visitors
and Others.

Thanksgiving was pleasantly spent
here. Visiting, hunting and good din
ners werc the pleasures of the day.
Misc Ella Peterson Of Whitmire
spent a few days with her parents last
week.
Mrs. N. e. Byrd is visiting relatives
In Spartanburg.
Mr.. and Mrs, Otto Garrett of Gray
Court are moving into this neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Beulah Julian and children Of
Helena are visiting Mrs. Will Wrig Int.
The many friends of Mr.. John Pully
deeply sympathize with him in the
loss Of his fine horse o few days ago.
Miss Matte Sloan is spending this
week with Misses Hortense and Mat
tie Blakely of Clinton.
MI. Bob Cunningham visited his
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Mosely, last week.
Mr.. j.. w. Donnan has the largest
bed Of cabbage plants we aver saw.
Can count them by the ten thousands.
Several ladies of this community
met at the residence of Mrs. Matte
CLARK last Friday afternoon and Or
ganIzed o Woman's Missionary So
ciety. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. DR.. Saxon, President;
Mrs. Tom Pool, Vice President; Miss
Emma Blakeley Secretary and Mrs.
Clarence Cooper Treasurer. They de-
cided that during the winter months
they would meet at their homes; dur
ing the summer at the following
Churches: Sandy Springs, (Methodist),
Langston (Baptist) and Bethany, pres
byterian).
The wide-awake Sabbath School Of
Sandy Springs is making preparations
for a Christmas tree for the afternoon
of Dec. 25tb. All who wish are cor
daily invited to come and put their
presents on the trees. Santa CLAUS will
be there and will begin his fun prompt
ly at three O'Clock.
MARGUERITE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-12-10
. Thanksgiving Summons!

"When the frost so on the pumpkin" and the seasons crops are gathered in
IT. is time to give thanks, Though Winters icy blasts may rage without, theren
Are you going to eat your dinner at home? Then you'll want to present your
best appearance, especially i there is a house full OF company. Are % going
to eat your dinner with friends II relatives? Then you'll want to put your best
foot forward away from home. In either event, o will want something new in
the way of wearables. We would like to remind yu that we have eyerythinp
for your thanksgiving Outfit. We can fit you out from head to hot-everything
wearables for man and boy Is here in wide variety and at temptinply little
prices. You will enjoy the holiday all the more with fresh, styiish pparei-
you will want to put your best foot forward before your friends.
j. e. N & BRO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-12-10
MONEY TO loan

On improved farms. Long time.
Easy payments. Small cost No COM
mission. Apply to
CD. BARKsDALE, Atty,
Laurens, s. O.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27
Many Miners Depart From the
SchuylkiIl District,

Pottsville. Pa, May 27.-Since the in,
auguration of the strike in the an.
thracite coal region there has been a
continuous exodus of mine workers
from the Schuylkill district. Many of
the miners have taken their families
with them, their intention being to To-
cate permanently in other fields. Most
Of the departing mine workers are for
eigners, but many English speaking
strikers are among the number.
Since the suspension two dozen Eng
lish speaking families have left Track
vile. Buck mountain has been prac-
tically deserted, and New Philadelphia
ia being rapidly d%epopulated. 1t is es-
timated that over 1000 mine workers
have left Shenandoah and vicinity.
The engineers, pumpmen and fire.
men in this section will meet here
Wednesday to take action upon the
order affecting them issued by Nation.
al President Mitchell. The sentiment
is strongly in favor Of enforcing the
demand for eight hours at present
wages. Two independent operators
have granted It
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27

T. e Burlington Free Press offers to
the Andover Theological Seminary If
it will only locate in Burlington the
use Of the library Of the University of
Vermont and other inducements. 1t
will be all in vain as the school has
enough OF those things or the money
to purchase them with if they should
be net ded. What the seminary is
looking for is a large number Of
sturdy youth who viii. attend the
school and swallow without question
all that is known as the "Andover
Doctrine" Once taken away from
Andover perhaps the teachings can be
so changed as to cause the school to be
more popular and more prosperous.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27
rheumatism and
Liver Complaint
SUCCESSFULLY CURED BY
DR. DAVID kENNEDY'S
favorIte Remedq.

Mrs. S. c. Abel, of Roberts Avenue,
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Complaint and Rheumatism. lbe-
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edy restored to health a friend,
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DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
Is a never failing specific in diseases of
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1t cures Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Erysipe-
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If you are not already convinced that
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tioning this paper.
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
is for sale by all druggists, at 81 90 a bot.
tie. or 6 bottles for ~$5.00-less than one
cent a dose.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27
State Of Ohio, City OF Toledo, ,

Lucas COuDtI 81.
Frank J. Cheney makes oarh that he
is senior partner OF the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will
pay the SUD of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS fo- each ard every case OF
Catarrh that can OF be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j, CHEN Ely.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day OF De.
cember, 1885.
A. W GLEASON. ~
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blooo
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Send for testimonials free.
y. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, c
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the ,est.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27
BAF RE VT, MAY 81, 1902

Those who know the situation of
affairs in the town Of Proctor give
but little attention to the malicious
falsehoods that are being circulated
for political purposes to prejudice the
minds of the people against Fletcher
D. Proctor as a candidate for governor.
There is no community in Vermont
where the working people are more
prosperous and better cared for than
they are in that town. There is no
manufacturing concern in the state or
in New England that looks after the
interests Of its employees more hui
namely than does the Proctor Marble
Company. There is no other concern
that provides free insurance policies
and a free hospital for it's working
men, and there is is no other place in
New England where working people
can live as cheaply as those who have
the benefit of the Proctor Corporation
Store and the cheap rentals Of the
Proctor tenement houses where pro
visions are bought at almost whole
sale prices, and where the highest
rentals are from 81 to 90 per month.
There is no o Their labor town In the
country where the manager Of a large
corporation ever received such a recog.
milton of popularity as that given to
Fletcher D. Proctor two years ago
when he received the unanimous elec-
tion of the people as their representa-.
tive at the state legislature. Since
he entered the field as a candidate for
governor bis campaign has been clean
and absolutely free from the faint OF
corruption. He has not found 1t nee
essary to give voters all the beer they
can drink In order to bring them into
the ranks OF his supporters and when
asked to state how he stood upon any
issue he has not hesitated to present
his views in a straightforward manner
without fear and without any hedg'
ing or fence straddling.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-27
WILL VISIT THE KAISER

Generals COrbin, Young and Wood
Accept Royal Invitation.
Washington. May 27.-It is stated on
authority that Generals Corbin, Young
and Wood have been formally invited
by Emperor William to attend as his
personal guests the German military
maneuverS next fall.
The first overtures in that direction
were made by General Won Plessen at
the instance of Prince Henry during
his recent American visit, but they
have since been extended in regular
form, and they will be accepted by the
three generals.