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Intelligence of Birds.

The central prison at Agra is the roost-
ing place of great numbers of the common
blue pigeon. They fly out to the neighbor-
ing country for food every morning. and
return in the evening. when they drink at
a tank just outside the prison walls In this
tank are a large number of fresh water
turtles. which lie in wait for the pigeons.
the edge of it Any bird alighting to drink
near one of these turtles has a good chance
of having its head bitten off and eaten; and
the headless bodies of pigeons have been
picked up near the water showing the fate
which has sometimes befallen the birds.
danger and have hit en- the following plan
to escape it: A pigeon comes in from its
long flight and 1t nears the tank in
stead of flying down at once to the waters
edge. will cross the tank at about twenty
feet above its surface. and then fly back to
the side from which 1t came, apparently
lectfng for alighting a safe spot which 1t
had remarked it flew over the tank; but
even when such a spot has been selected
the bird will not alight on the edge of the
water. but on the bank about yard from
the water. and will then run down quickly
to the water. take two three hurried
gulps of it, and then fly off to repeat the
till it's thirst is satisfied. ! had often watch
ed the birds doing this. and could not ac-
count for their strange mode of drinking
till told by my friend. the superintendent
of the prison. Of the turtles which lay in
ambush for the pigeons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
The Pearl.

OF course, every one knows that the pearl
comes from the oyster, but everybody does
not know that the oyster which is eaten has
nothing to do with producing it. In fact
the oyster that does produce the pearl seems
to be very unconscious of his industry in
this respect.
The operation takes place down, down,
down in the furthermost depths of the sea.
So far we understand why the oyster
forms the pearl, it is in this way: A tiny
substance like sand gets into it's shell. The
oyster resents the intrusion and seeks to
cover it. 1t is this process which forms the
pearl. This theory seems to be proven true
by the fact that the Chinese deliberately
put atoms or bits of glass into the oysters
Shell. and find out that this process goes on.
The peariy juice of the oyster is poured
over the foreign substance and SO pearls
are made for queens and Processes and
very rich and fashionable people to wear.
1t seems vain and silly custom-this seek
ing for pearls-when one considers the life
of the pearl fisher and how very short 1t
is Most of this business of diving for
pearls is carried on off the coast of Ceylon,
near that part of the coast Which is most
barren and unattractive- Il
When the time of year approaches for the
pearl fisheries to begin a scene of great
hustle takes place ashore. HutS are strung
together along the coast yand merchants,
Jugglers, snake charmers and all kinds of
queer people come locking The divers are
expected from Inda-for the natives of Cey-
lon have mind to shorten their lives or
offer them up, by chance. to the shark.
These poor Hindus, however, come and
make their prayers and descend into the
water. The diver Is apt to be suffocated
under water. under which he cannot stay
more than half a minute. He holds rope
in his hand which he pulls-and before he
pulls it he makes good use of the half min
ute by filling his basket. The ground of the
"a
How does he dive? Well, at about Z
O'Clock in the morning he gets into the
boat with the rest of his party. a little
wooden scaffold is fixed on each side of the
boat, and from this the diving tackle is
suspended. There is 4 stone with a hole
through the top of it. A rope goes through
the hole, and there is loop on the top of
the stone, which makes a stirrup for the
divers foot
Now. the diver has gotten out OF the boat
and is swimming in the water. He takes
hold OF the rope, and puts one foot in the
surrup. He stands here. supporting him
self by one arm. Then the people in the
boat throw a basket to him TO put the oys-
tiers in. When he Is ready for the plunge
he grasps his nostrils with one hand and
goes down. still standing on the stone.
When he is drawn up again, with filed
basket, he meets another diver coming
down.
This lasts for thirty days. and all that
time the diver is lodging sharks and struG-
may wear pearls.
that is the way he chooses to make his liv-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
A Truthful Hero.

Master Walters had been much annoyed
by some Of his scholars whistling in school,
Whenever he called boy to account for
such disturbance, he would plead that it
was unintentional-"H forgot all about
where he was. This became so frequent
that the master said he would punish the
next offender. The next day. when the
room was unusually quiet. a loud sharp
whistle broke the stiffness. Every one assert
ed that 1t was a certain boy. who had the
reputation of a mischief maker and liar
He was called up, and. though, with a
somewhat stubborn look, he denied 1t again
and again. was commanded to hold out his
hand. AT this instant a slender little fell
low. not more than seven years old. and
with very pale but decided face, held out
his hand, saying as he did So with the clear
and firm tone Of a hero:
Mr.. Walters, sir, do not punish him;
whistled. l was doing a long, hard sum-
and In rubbing out another l rubbed 1t out
by mistake and spoiled it all, and before
thought, whistled right out. sir I was
very much afraid. but 1 could not sit there
and act lie when l knew who was to
blame. You may punish me as you said
you should" And with all the f1rmness he
could command he held out the little hand
never for a moment doubling that he was
to be punished. Mr., Matters was very
much affected. Charles, !" said he looking
at the erect form of the delicate child who
had made such conquest over his natural
timidity, Il would not punish you for the
world. No one here doubts that you spoke
the truth" Az o..
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Country Games.


Hazel nutting is fine Amusement. because
you have to go into the great woods to get
the prime ones, as 1t + there that the
largest hazels grow. some of them as high
as a two-storied house. E. It is Of no use to
go a-nutting without having long hook Of
some kind or other as The finest and ripest
clusters grow at the TOPS Of the hazels, the
branches of which are tho slender to be
climbed, so must perfofed be pulled down
by the nut hook, or you will never taste the
richest of the creamy kernels. Then how
proud is that boy who has got the largest
and greatest number of nuts in cluster or
bunch-perhaps seven in bunch-a number
seldom exceeded and rarely found; and how
the other boys go hunting about to find one
as fine, and cannot, and what quantity Of
nuts they offer for it. which you do not
take, but give 1t to the least boy who has
scarcely got any. and has such little hook
that he cannot reach the fine brown clus-
tiers which stand rocking in the breeze ON
the topmOst branches. Then how happy It
makes him to become the possessOr of the
finest bunch OF nuts that has been gathered
Some boy or other is sure to get lost; then
you have to- go and help to find him, and
you agree never to be out of hearing of one
another, and after wandering a long way
into the wood. and shouting to one another
till you are almost hoarse, you at last hear
his voice. and If he is cOwardly boy-you
find him pale and frightened, and he begins
to tell you what he should have done had
night come on; and if you are noble hearted
boys you will try to cheer him up, and not
laugh at him and ask him IF he didn't cry
for his nanny" For boys have been lost
In woods before now. and not found at
times until they were weakened by hum
ger that they had not strength to walk IN
less supported. How pleasant it is too,
when you have got plenty of nuts, to sit
under some great tree, on the soft velvety
wood turf, and enjoy the provisions you
have brought with you. when returning
homeward and nearing some village. to bar
gain with the farmers wife or pretty milk
maid for the warm milk she is carrying
home which is all of foam. Then to re-
member that good old Izaak Walton, who
wrote that beautiful work on angling did
the very same thing in the fields more than
two hundred years ago, when he gave the
milkmaid some of his fish for a hearty
drink of her new milk. These are pleasant
things to think and talk about and NOTHING
that reproaehes the mind after the innocent
enjoyment is over II. H.
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INSTRUCTIONS.

I. Get few active members and form n circle.
=. Meet once In two weeks.
3. Give your circle fitting name, as for IN
stance. the Children's League. the @. L. Helping
Hand Circle Always the C. l.. with the ma me
with the central movement.
4. Elect president. secretary and a treasurer
and librarian.
5, Make your rules, In harmony with the
pledge you send your president
q. Send monthly report Of all you do to the
children's secretary, with names, age and address
OF each member written the coupon this pag :.
4. Keep on call In your treasury the amount you
pormise ON your pledge to try to earn save, and
when an emergency arises your president will let
you know where to send this fund. Report monthly.
:. Keep separate fund for local work and for
the work connected with this page. We will tell
you from time to time. In answer to your letters.
where and how you can find neighborhood oppor-
tunltes for pleasant loC al work
g. All members should Join In contests and
win our prizes. as this Is means for trying to
make you happy in return for your kind efYort for
others. and through which helping you get
your own library and recreation centers. You must
watch this page to learn how doing this.
10. Adults may join our league II they VIII work
with The league has thousands Of members,
adults and children, all over the world.
IL Use part of your fund TO buy u book once q
month for your circle library and select your books
from the lists publish.
II. Address all letters TO
THE CHILDREN'S EDITOR.
The Evening Star. Washington, d. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
IktOmi and the Turtle.

From "Old Indian Legends.' Retold by zitkala-Sa.
The huntsman Patkasa Ourtle) stood
bent over a newly slain deer.
The re,d-tipped arrow he drew from the
wounded deer was unlike the arrows in his
own CULVER. Anothers stray shot had
killed the deer. Patkasa had hunted all
the morning without so much as spying an
ordinary blackbfrd.
At last. returning homeward. tired and
heavy hearted that he had no meat for the
hungry mouths in his wigwam. he walked
slowly with downcast eyes. Kind ghosts
pitied the unhappy hunter and led him to
the newly slain deer. that his children
should not cry for food.
When Patkasa stumbled upon the deer
in his path he exclaimed: Good spirits
have pushed me hither."
Thus he leaned long over the gift of the
friendly ghosts.
How, my friend" said a voice behind
his ear, and hand fell on his shoulder.
1t was not spirit this time. 1t was old
Iktomi.
How. Iktemi!' answered Patkasa, still
STOPPING over the deer.
MY friend, you a skilled hunter"
began Iktomi, smiling thin smile which
spread from one ear to the other.
Suddenly raising up his head Patkasa's
black eyes twinlsled he asked: ooh, you
really say SOP
Yes. my friend. you are skillful fell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

upon their hind legs and wave ih,ir feelers
in the air in order to scent the danger or
to hear more accurately"
BY this time nearly the whole colony of
blackies out and the scene about the
honey was busy one.
Ants usually carry their food to the
nest, and they arc very polite for they sell
dom eat by the way. See how courteously
the larger blackie is helping the smaller
one with his load Although they clnnp.
eat all of this food today. they very wisely
carry 1t home for some future tine. Thew
store up food much the same as squirrels
do. and they rarely have famine. They"
They are quarreing, know they are!'
came from Rob.
Take the glass, dear and see IL the two
are quarreling."
Looks If they were playing" COM
mented Frederic
Not quite that you see the smaller ono
has gotten into the honey and is very UNI
comfortable because he is sticky. The
other Is cleaning off the honey, for ants
are very neat. When | kept a nest
marked each ant with tiny DIT Of colored
paint so that l could tell them apart; but
within a few days they would have the
paint all cleaned from each others backs.
You never see ants with soiled clothing or
unciean faces! These little
OH
What is it, Elner?''
Il just let him crawl on my finger and he
pricked mel" exclaimed Elmer. hooking rue
fully at fast-traveling blacke.
You must learn to make friends with tho
ants, dear, and must handle them quietly.
They have no sting, but quite strong jaws
or mandibes. though they never bite ser-
ously unless they are quarreling or de &.
Tending themselves"
There are some brownies! l like brownie
bestis!" exclaimed injured Elmer. Aud
sure enough. half dozen of these
were eating from the honey. and others
were travelling home heavily laden.
These ants will work until the food is al.
taken" said mamma. Once l kept an ant
busy carving food TO her all dly
long She worked from q O'Clock in tSe
morning until ~ O'Clock at night. when l
sent her home. She made over one hundred
trips.
The bell for supper Shall we leave our
new friends to their work? Elmer had you
not better put back the one which you are
carrying away on your sleeve and let Il
have its supper while we have ours?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
League Reports.

Dear President:
Inclosed are 81 for the purpose Mrs. Ho-
gan thinks best. We have a museum and
our library has increased We bought
"Galopoff. the Talking Pony" which 1
have read and think a very nice book If
every one obeyed the motto Pauline gave
Galopof he would surely improve. Having
read the rules. / find 1t is necessary to
send in the names Of the members of our
circle. the Willing Hand. The circle num-
Der | do not know, but would like to know
The names are: Charles Manchester, 617
9th street northeast secretary; Marie Bren-
nan, III 7th street northeast, treasurer
Winifred Kuhns. ga Morris street north
east. librarian; Bessie Brennan. TIT 7th
street northeast; VIII Brennan, III 7th
street northeast; Edith Manchester, GIT 9th
street northeast. and myself 715 7th street
northeast. president. l am sorry l did not
report before. but will try and be regular
after this. Your little friend.
URBAN ROSEN
You are doing very WE'LL indeed We re-
turn the money order. as the rule is that
you hold your money in your emergency
bani: until We oil you just where to send
u. we are now trying 70 raise large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
THE CHILDREN's LEAGUE.
They Are Made Happy Through
Thought for Each Other.
MEMBERSHIP COUPON.
International Headquarters,
New York City.

National Weekly Organ, the Saturday Ed
tion Of The Washington Star.
International President, Mrs Louise Hogan,
Post Office Box 2O5. Washington DC.
No dues, central fund; no salaried off,
cials. All help goes direct call from the
president, through the press and other
nues that are open for this work. Further
information given on application to the
editor Of this page
PLEDGE.
I promise to try every day to add happi-
ness 10 some ones life by being kind.
| promise to try to at home each
month II penny, u postage stamp, a nickel or
a dine and keep it ready TO send to any one
oUr president may tell us is in need of such
help.
| promise TO write to my president once
month and tell her what am doing to help
Others and what l can do to help her help
Others.
| promise to help the Chudren's League
give to children and others who cannot
otherwise get them such books as are Sc
lected by my president and printed on our
LIST.
in inclosed stamped and self-addressed en-
ve.ope.
Name. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
street. ..-...........
| Town or City .....................
State and County.
Age Of Applicant. II under 20 ..
adults may join.)
+, Date OF Application. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

BEHEADINGS.
l. Behead to dismay and leave relative
. Behead to scorch and leave chief.
3. Behead to divide and leave acquired
skill.
T. Behead belief and leave a musical pipe,
CHARADE.
My first is to fasten.
My second is to exist.
MY third is hint.
Ny whole is a feast in the open air and
is much enjoyed when the weather is fair.
ENIGMA-1.
NV first is in rabbit, but not Ia squirrel.
Ny second is in boy, but not in girl.
My third is in hair. also in curl.
My fourth is in diamond, but not in pearl.
NY fifth is in plaything, but not in toy.
Ny whole is poet and the name of boy.
ENIGMA-2.
My first is in buggy, but not in sleigh.
MY second is in June, but not in May.
My third is in river. but not in lake.
My fourth is In buy, but not in take
My fifth is in lonely. but not in forsake.
My whole is a greenish mineral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
How to Make Photograph Paste.

Dissolve half ounce of hard gelatine in
three ounces two drains of cold water until
quite soft. then beat until melted; now add
ounce six drains of glycerne This will
set hard and must be melted on the hob
or in hot water for use. The advantage OF
this preparation is that there is no sticki-
ness as with gum, nor does it leave a stain.
1t is excellent for mounting both photo
graphs and scraps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03

A small boy demanded an explanation OF
the names applied to the four classes of
the college course He listened attentively
and sat buried in thought for some time. At
last he anXiously asked: Papa, if you are
James Little. ST.. and am James Little, jr-,
will my son be James Little, SOPHOMORE
Trained Methods.
A little girl was overheard talking to her
doll whose arm had come off, exposing the
saWdust stuffing: you dear, good, obedient
dolly. l knew / had told you to chew your
food fine, but didn't think you would chew
it as fine as that."-American Kitchen Mag
aZine.
Mamma" said Willie leaning toward his
mother and speaking in a loud whisper.
1.-The preacher said a little while ago, One
word mere and | have DONE and he's talk
ed .563 words since he said 1t. I've been
counting 'em on himr'-ChicagO Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
Sweet Rest.

Mary F.. Ireland In the Lutheran Observer.
Little Charlie WAS trotting to school one day,
wearing shoes that had bright copper toes,
And his dear little face as fresh and sweet
As the dew In the heart of u rose.
His mother was leading her dear Charlie boy;
He was five years old that day,
And for only two hours would be with his book
The other ten given to play.
1.-The weather is lovely" the good mother said;
Ills II pleasure to breathe the pure air.
Gods beautiful sunshine illumines the streets
And the heavens above are fair.
Yes" answered the wise little man at her side,
1.-The city Ii pleasant i know;
But when the time comes can take day OF
For rest-to the country I'll co.
This thought was not his he but echoed the word.
OF a neighbor who toiled for his bread
And for shoes for his six little chi!dren's feet
And hats for each dear little head.
This incident true. and with moral attached,
To all the dear boys Is addressed:
From doing good deeds may you take day Oh,
And In evil cnes never take rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
On the Chesapeake

larry e. Ireland in the Magazine of Poetry.
Thank you for your pity, stranger,
That my life up the bay
Is so full Of toll and danger
And no pleasures-ns you say
There are two sides to that picture;
one, 50 warm. and sweet. and bright
That it truly hides the other
As the clear sun hides the night
I've CHEEKY little cottage,
Loving wife and children three,
And | know this very minute
They are watching out for me.
In an hour. If God SO will it,
L shall BE- with them again.
And the welcome Of their kisses
VIII refresh like summer rain
All my toll will b. forgotten
In the comfort If my hearth,
And the pat OF tiny footsteps
Be the sweetest sound earth.
Our supper will be frugal,
But prepared with los ing hand.
No king could feast more royalty
With Kingdoms at command.
True, we struggle for our living
Have our trials here and there
But In trusting to our Savior
We are happy anywhere.
Thank you for your pity stranger.
But it's needed not by me;
Give it to some lonely creature.
Without wife and children three.
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Aunt Dorothy's Corner
Dear Children:

Dear Children:
Aunt Dorothy is still too i'll to write you
a long letter, but size sends you loving
greetings and says you shall go on just as
YOU now are doing In your pleasant work
for our page. All the stories received pc
lures that will reproduce and letters that are
interesting have been sent in to the print
ers for use on the page, so she Is ready 10
hear from you again, and as your stones
and letters are helping very much to cheer
her in her illness l hope you will all write
again and often as you find time Next
week she will tell you herself something
abolt Atlantic City where she is resting
for a few days before taking up her usual
work with you.
Beulah Smallwood is requested to send in
puzzles as often opportunity offers, as
they are liked by the children.
Mrs Hogan wants to know which circle
is ready to undertake the sending out OF
badges, on receipt of list from her weekly
She has too many letters to read TO take
time to answer all or even to address the
envelopes to send out the badges. So she
sends out this call for help for herself. She
will pay the postage If you will do the
work. / am afraid our members arc for
getting one of our important rules, that of
sending a self-addressed stamped envelope
and properly filled out coupon for badges to
be returned. If you did this in every in
stance Mrs Hogan would not have to call
for help. She is now doing Aunt Dorothy S
work also, so you can understand that you
should all keep your pledge and help where
you can, for a few weeks at least. spe-
cial book prize is offered this week for the
largest list of league members secured by
another league member Any one may join.
remember. and the more the merrer for
our winter work.
How many of you are Junior Endeavor-
ers? We are asked to give corner Of our
page to this work. Let Aunt Dorothy
know what you think about it very soon.
Yours. cordially,
THE CHILDREN'S EDITOR.
Pleasant letters, stories, etc, are hereby
acknowledged with thanks received from
Beuah Smallwood; Lucy Lee Offutt, whose
book goes today; Eliza beth Armes. Marga-
ret Burns Dolores Burns, Marie Robert
son; Frances Mclaughlin. to whom a book
prize goes today; Maize c., who must use
pen and ink next time; Roger Wharton,
Edna Haney, Elsie Yost, Aimee Newman
Eleanor +. Bowers, Camille Van Doren.
Marie CisSel. Florence Gompers Ohio w.
Holland. Violet Lawrence. Raymond Shope,
Helen Fenton. Maud Proctor, Nellie NJ
Creaghe; Suzanne VERIFY, whose pleasant
little letter cheered Aunt Dorothy very
much; c. r. Ludwig, Donald Stewart,
Ella Dill, Ruth Hutson, Kimon Nicolaides
THE CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.
They Are Made Happy Through
ThouChf For Each nfhor
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ENIGMA.
Arabia.
BEHEADINGS
Oliye-live. Pearl-earl. Yelk-elk. His
tory-Story. Label-ADei
WORD SQUARE.
NJ 7 L X
D E A
L E D
K A D I
JUMBLED WORDS.
Modern artists
Gibson. Underwood.
ChriSty. Gilbert.
Pierce.
PROVERBS.
Speech is silver. silence is golden.
Stitch in time saves nine.
Whatever Is worth doing at all 10 wortl
doing we'll.
ENIGMA.