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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

flower garden. what paradise!" he ex-
claimed, and began nibbling the flowers.
A lady just then appeared on the scene.
and, seeing the little intruder, endeavored
to drive him away with a broomstick.
Spotty scurried around, darting hither
and thither, trying to escape. but when
cup of cold water was dashed over him he
took to his heels and fled home to his
mother. crying, 'Oh. dear mother. the
giants ran me out of their garden and
hurled great rocks at me. one Of them
striking me on the back"
After Bunny Brown had taken a nap,
and feeling very lonesome, he strolled into
the flower garden and took survey. and
taste also. When he saw the lady he was
not frightened, but tried to play hide and
seek with her. becoming so friendly that
he ate lettuce and bread from her hand.
He played all day. enjoying the Fourth
very much. until a storm arose. Then
home with his dear mother He ran from
flower to flower nearly frantic. AS the
rain came pelting down he imagined the
skies were falling. and at last sought
After the storm he dried his wet coat just
as puss does hers. Then he washed his
face. using both forefeet at the same time
In performing this bath.
The next day was spent by Bunny Brown
IN roaming, eating and having good time
generally. In the evening. as the sun was
gong down, and the breeZes were cool and
inviting, he went on a promenade far into
cat sprang after him, causing most ex-
cltlng chase down the garden walk, Bunny
Brown franticaly ahead, the cat in hot
pursuit But Bunny came out all right. a.
the lady, who was now his friend rushed
10 his rescue and drove off the cat. Very
ilkely Bunny again thought of his mother
out yet he wouldn't return home.
he third day his twin brother who had
missed him and had been searching for
nlm found him playing among the flowers
" nat a happy meeting it was. They kissed
each other in bunny fashion-rubbng their
mouths and noses tOgether-hugged each
other about the neck, and then putting
tnelr heads and bodies in close contact in
duiged IN what seemed to be little round
waltz So absorbed were they in their re-
union that they did not notice two strong
hands that grabbed then by their long
ears and held them up Then they did
look scared, and their wild eyes seemed to
eXclaim: ~
Oh, mother. had only listened
10 your mournfuI cry
monster giants got us now
Who'll put us in a pie.
Farewell. dear mother do not grieye.
Alas vel ne'er come back!
last good bye to Bunnyland
To Spotty, Bun" and Jack!
But the Dummies were only placed in a
oox ana led by friendly hands. So they
are nearly as happy now as If they were
roaming through that pretty garden.
Frederick, Md. A r q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
SCIENCE WONDER STORIES.
By Julie Closson Kenly and Louise q. Hogan.
Copyright, 1eo2.)

By Julie Closson Kenly and Louise q. Hogan.
Copyright 1eo2)
Water. you know grows hot or cold or
hard with freezing, and yet is always water
Glass may break into hundred pieces, SO
changing its shape, and yet each piece is
only glass. Stone may crumble into sand
and still be only powdered stone.
Put stick Of wood on the fire, and what
happens? 1t not only changes its shape
like the broken glass. and its hardness like
| the melting Ice. but It becomes ashes. some
thing as different as possible from stick
of wood. :t9.
Now. take this lump 6f sugar in your
hand and shut your eyes How do you
know there Is any sugar there? You can
feel 1t: very well. Let me take the sugar
and you open your eyes. Now, how do you
know I have a lump Of sugar here? You
can see 1t; just so. And now put 1t in your
mouth and tell me how You know it is
there. You taste 1t, Of course! that's what
sugar is made for.
But suppose should SGT lump of sugar
on the table when we were both in the dark.
then you would never know 1t was there
because your three little senses-touch,
taste and smeu-would not tell you a thing
about 1t, and without them the brain, lying
all dark In Its bone box, would never be
able to know q thing that was going on
around 1t. So the next time any one asks
you what matter means you can tell him
that 1t Is anything in the world which your
eyes can see. your body can touch or your
tongue can taste. Mass means the guam
dty or bigness Of matter, but when say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
u FLt-I
THE MYSTERIOUS SHELL.

In very beautiful kingdom in the north
ern part of Norway there lived the most
beautiful princess that had ever been seen
and the king loved her better than anybody
else and his one thought was of Resale.
which was her name
One night as the princess was going to
her room she thought she heard a soft
pitter-patter behind her as of some animal
She looked around and seeing nothing, she
sent the ladyin waiting who accompanied
her to see what 1t was
That night when she lay in bed. suddenly
the door burst open and a huge dog bound
ed into the room. while a voice from be-
hind it said: "One is gone and two only are
left.' The next day the same thing hap
pened. only that the voice said: Two are
gone and only one Is left" The princess
was very much frightened and when day
came she went directly to the king and
told him about what had happened but
the king told her she had dreamed 1T.
The next night when she entered her
room the huge dog sprang into the room
and without any more ado picked up the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Three Little Sailors.

By George s. Bureigh. in Our Little Ones.
You have heard Of the three wise Gotham men
Who went to sea IN bowl? But then
Nobody knows where they found a port,
For the bowl was weak and the story short.
But one little chick and two little chicks,
Soft and yellow and plump ticks.
Sailed away, April day,
On the funniest boat that aioat
Upon any or bay.
1t of in a land of wooden shoes,
On a rivers bank, and the water
From the melting SHOWS
Till 1t reached their house and wet their toes;
1t late to choose,
What ship to take, you may well supposed
Close by the door a wooden shoe.
And they hoped on that, the one and the two;
For nobody knew what else to do
Not even the Dragging .'coo-ca doo'
Who sprang to the roof and seemed to say
In his pompous way
"You silly birds, see! as I do, do you'll"
Some old folks think that their babies may.
Adrift. adrft, slow. now swift,
The little scared sailors go,
Ever and ever adown the river,
Along the overflow,
TIL by and by they are high and dry
In garden far below
A little miss found them there alone.
And she took them In to be her own,
And Little chicks. what have you seen?' she
said
"You have Travelled so far am sure You
As wise owsi But poor little fowls,
They had raveled and Travelled, and knew more
Than they did before!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
The Dummies Adventure.
"a True Story.)

Two little blnnies July day
Said. Good bye, mother. we're going away.
Don't grieve for us" they said. with glee
For were going abroad the world to see."
Their mother cried, ''Alack, alack
l fear my darngs viii never come back"
Bunny Brown and Spotty arose with the
sun. July 4. 1903. They had determined to
assert their independence Of the "old
folks and seek their fortunes in the world
beyond.
The mother Bunny advised them not to
60 She said. You are SO tiny and the
great world is full of giants. who will
chew you up If they catch you" The little
Dummies only laughed and replied, Our
tails are too short to be caught"
They skipped along merrily until they
came near to a fine garden. They looked
longingly at the cabbages, lettuce and car
rots growing within, and in a trice were
nibbling away at them until they could eat
no more.
After resting a while and looking around
they saw some gay colors not far distant
Spotty said that he was going to inves-
tigate, for he believed 1t was a rainbow,
and II they could reach the end OF 1t they
would find a pot OF gold'' there.
He ran OF and found 1t to DO beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
THE CHILDREN's LEAGUE.
They Are Made Happy Through
| Thought for Each Other.
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help.
l promise to write to my president once a
month and tell her what / am doing to help
Others and what can do to help her help
others.
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Please enroll my name and send NV badge
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
The Young Blacksmith.

Ding dong sing a song!
Shooting horses all day long;
How many horses have you sh0d todayr'
Seven brown and seven gray
How many more shall you shoe by night"
Seven black and seven white"
Can you shoe my spotted horse7"
No, little girl, 1 can't, Of course"
why not, master, tell me why?''
because he has wooden legs. 50 won't try y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

In the glory of summer days is she on dress
parade. With few exceptions, nature =
bright uniforms have been laid aside I'm
I tllo"hter- palmer dress BELTS the win
ter season. and 1t is one so plain at lime.
that sharp eyes are needed to distinguish
the moving figures from the background
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
The Honey Bee.

rom the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Honey bee. honey bee,
Why do you humf
am so happy
Summer has come.
Summer and sunshine
Dearly / love,
Bright flowers around me,
Bright skies above.
Here away. there away,
Ever fly:
never lOiter
No sluggard am I.
Here away, there away,
Onward l haste,
Resting a moment
The blossoms to taste.
Toiling and working while
Summer is sunny,
To lay up for winter
A store Of sweet honey.
Fly away. honey bee,
Home to your hive;
You are 30 busy
l know you Will thrive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
-FOUR DIV |
l ~,1 w

Dear Aunt Dorothy:
I received the book prize which you 50
kindly sent me some time ago. l have Deen
away from home and only just returned
SO please excuse delay in answering
like it very much indeed. and thank you
very much. Yours truly, HAZEL M. w.
Bro oklyn.
l glad you like 1t. Write again.
AUNT DOROTHY.
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
am very sorry to hear that you are Ill.,
and can sympathize with you, for I have
been sick for two years and in bed most
of the time. l wrote to you some time ago,
asking what 1 should do with the dollar
Mildred and myself earned by giving an
entertainment. We want 1t to go to the
poor children. Hoping you will soon be
better and able to tell me where to send
the money, / am
Your constant reader. ELEANOR.
Thank you, dear for your sympathy.
and believe me. often think of you Hold
the money until an emergency arises. when
AUNT DOROTHY.
Dear Editor:
I Will tell you of my vacation. In July
went to Bluemont. Va. 1t is in the noun
tains. My cousin and 1 went blackberry
ing nearly every day. One day as 1 was
blaclberrying l found birds nest, but
the birds had left 1t. l rode horseback a
great deal. We saw the corner stone that
separates West Virginia. Virginia, Clarke
county, Jefferson county and Loudoun
county. We were fifteen hundred feet
above sea level. We could see two valleys
the Shenandoah valley anu Loudoun VAL
ley. We saw place called the Bears
Den. A soldier in the civil war was
thrown over the cliff there Hoping to re-
ceive prize. 1 am, your sunshiner.
IRENE Y.
P. 81 belong to the Helping Hand Cir
Gle.
The Helping Hand Circle has done good
work and am pleased to know you belong
TO it AUNT DOROTHY.
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
am very glad to my name in The
Star a prize winner for writing the
story The Dog That Went to School, but
1 hare not yet received my prize. Hoping
TO receive 1t soon, l will now tell you about
a 'AIschievous Monkey
\ ady once received a little monkey as
a present from a friend. She named 1t
Trlx. for 1t always was doing something
funny. One day she found 1t upstairs try
ing 20 comb it's hair. with brush in one
han6 and a comb in the other. The lady
whose daughters name was Nellie, had O.
fine big doll. One day as Nellie's mother
went into the bath room who should she
see but Trix. In one hand was a cloth and
by sat a basin filed with water. Trix
had been washing the dolls face and
washed all the paint off of It, Now he had
washed the doll and ruined its pretty face.
l think he was very mischievous. Don't
you?
Hoping this story will please you, re-
main. Your true friend.
GEORGE L. w.
Your prize is sent today-a book. called
Friends and Helpers published by CHM
& Co. and written by Sarah ]. Eddy. You
will find in this book many charming
stories about animals and also learn how
to take care of them. This book is the first
on our list OF Childrens League books for
school libraries, anu l am sure you will
enjoy 1t. AUNT DOROTHY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
Four and TWENTY Maidens

-Four and twenty maidens set out to go to 8 hOol;
The day was hot and sultry and the woods were
very cool,
SO the four and twenty maidens
Meath the trees began to roam,
And when the day ended
They all Of them went home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

ENIGMA.
My first Is in art, but not In science
My second is In cart. but not In cab
My third is in dance, but not in sing.
My fourth is in beam, but not in rod
MY fifth Is in mitten, but not in glove
MY sixth Is In cat, but not in kitten.
My whole Is a country of Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

- The Languishing Tiger.
languishing tiger from Dover
Had IA sosyOuH- he conduit get over;
So they said, Go away,
5EQr Ats Re use to stay.''
And he did. He's become quite a rover.
go, -sy.,,r .s,-..,,r by s HAAER, LOndo0,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

RIDDLES.
What goes into it,
When they are II.
BEHEADINGS.
Spain-patn. Mate-ate. Beat-eat. Claw
NUMERICAL ENIGMA
Aunt Dorothy.
ENIGMA.
COMIC
TOY
U
ASH
SCENE
... <,.~ Guess Who.
Whisky. frisky.
Hippity hop,
p he goes
70 the tree top.
Whirly twiry.
Round and round.
Down he comes
II, the ground;
Furly, curly.
What tail!
Tall as feather.
Broad a SAIL
Where Is his supper?
In the shell:
Snappy. crackyi
Ont 1t fell!
Stir the fire.
Put the pot!
-. - Here Is bis supper
Kissing hot.''
g. 5..
~ The Languishing Tiger.
languishing tiger from Dover
Had >soErDu- he conduit get over;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26

My fourth Is In beam, but not in rod
MY n1th Is In mitten but not in glove
MY sixth iS IN cat, but not in kitten
my whole is a country of Asia.
BEHEADINGS
am tropical fruit behead me and =
am something we all do
Benead precious gem and leave A nohIa
NAL. an aiii-
Behead a study twice and leave a tsIa
heheau tag and leave boys name,
WORD SQUARE
Square dairy product
With a thought
With mineral
And a Turkish Judge
JUMBL-D WORDS
Modern artists
Sglhoo' Dundrwoeo.
ihycsi. Letibrg.
Ercpie.
PROVERBS.
81 lgod dsver liensce 81 pesefc
Sltcth Item inne nj vases
!ro"h 81 lai ia ellw 81 thwor einod
aetvhewr idngo. eo~
ENIGMA
MY first Is In hat. but not in can
MY second in this, but not in that.
MY third Is in US. but not in we.
NY Iourth is in strait, but not in sea.
MY hftn Is In home. but not in hut.
MY sixth Is In rut. but not in nut
MY seventh in yule. but not in fuel
NY "hoie Is something We learn at school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-26
FAMILY CARES.

Once upon time a little girl was left
asleep in a room by herself. Upon waking
she found there was one there to dress
her, so she got up, as she wanted to see
her pets, and taking her shoes and stock
ings with her, also her favorite toy. went
down stairs in search of them. When she
very nearly reached the last stair who
should come to meet her but her two pets,
the little kitty and puppy. They both came
running to her. anxious for their breakfast
and morning fun. She picks pussy up in
her arms, but cannot take the doggie, as
her arms are so full that she has already
dropped her shoe and stocking. They eat
breakfast with her; she shares everything
with them and is very good to them. Then
they all have a frolic together and are as
happy as can be. l think 1t must keep her
busy tending to them. Two pets must be
great care for such little girl.
ELEANOR F. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
"HOW MANY HAVE YOU GOT?"

On every side, on every hand,
In every mart and meeting place,
At every point throughout the land
The statisticians gravely trace
The lines that make their charts COM
plete,
And stand in attitudes of thought
The while they ask of all they meet:
"How many children have you got ,"
They wisely jot the figures down
As betting men compute their odds,
And mark in red the model town
That shows the most of twins or
squads.
The fad has spread-the tinsel prize
Ger which the euchre club has
fought
Is needed not; the dealer cries:
How many children have you got p"
The ladies, when they go to shop,
And meet where bargains are on
show,
Their talk of lace and ribbons drop
And ask what each one wants to
know.
The men who to great things aspire
And in their councils plan and plot,
Let dickers go while they inquire:
How many children have you got ~
In college, church, and club and court,
And, up and down the boulevartls;
On fields of golf and other sport;
At checkers, chess, roulette and
cards;
In restaurants and gay saloons;
On streams where willy fish are
caught,
The signing breeze this question
croOnS:
How many children have you got ~
Professors lecture on the theme;
In stirring sermons it finds room;
At present it would almost seem
TO help presidential boom;
Nobody knows its why or how,
Or when or where or which or what,
But everybody's asking now:
How many children have you got?''
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03

fears, hopes, pleasures, griefs, appre-
tensions and experiences generally,
told without reserve. It's quite 4
while since the eminent Scotch phi
losopher advanced this convietion,
but so far no man has come forth to
seek distinction by confession. The
advance press agent of Jefferson De
Angels takes advantage of Carlyle's
opinion by sending in a very interest
ing account of the career of his star,
not at all like the life that Carlyle
said would be more interesting than
any fiction, but colorful enough to
suit any admirer of adventure in
strange lands. Comedian De Angels
had starred in comic opera in every
city of any account below the equa-
tor before he was 30. The operas in
which he has appeared in this coun-
try since he got to the north of the
trade winds number several hundred.
Among the best known of these are
"Ruddygore.' ''Rlack Hussar." 'Lor-
raine," THE Beggar Student" "Eal-
ka, "The Lady or the Tiger" "Bocca-
clio, THE Bellman," Indiana" "Jac-
quette," THE May Queen" Glover"
Capt. Fricasse, "Fatinitza," and the
Gilbert and Sullivan series. These
were under the direction of the late
John McCaull. Others in which the
comedian appeared during his long
term at the New York Casino were
Poor Jonathan, The Grand Ouch
ess, The Tyrolean,' indigo" ''The
Jolly Student" "Uncle Celestin" and
THE Vice Admiral" His later stellar
appearances included tours in The
Calph," "Fleur de Lis" ''The Little
Trooper" Brian Boru," "The We'd
ding Day THE jolly Musketeer''
and "A Royal Rogue The Emerald
Isle" the last opera of Sir Arthur
Sullivan, in which the comedian is to
be seen here March Is, is said to give
him the best opportunities of his ca
reer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
R1nn Reward a1nn

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreadful disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrn being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have SO much faith
in its curative powers that they offer
$500 for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list of testimonials. Address
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
Petitions for Ordinance.

The Tri-City Railway company pre-
scented petition for an ordinance
granting the right of way for the
completion of the east half of the
Longview loop by the route previously
referred to, beginning at Eighteenth
avenue and Twenty-second street,
running east to Thirtieth street and
north to connect with the present
line at Fourteenth avenue, and also
beginning at Ninth avenue and Tween
ty-tifth street, to run west and TWEEN
ty-first street, north to Sixth avenue,
west to Twentieth street and north
to Fourth avenue to the present lines
there. This was referred to the COM
mittee of the whole. The recommen-
dation was made by the city engineer
that the width of the paving on Fiji
teenth street be increased eight feet
from Third avenue south to the alley
between Fourth and Fifth avenues on
account of the fact that the railway
company is to lay double track
! there. The additional cost, it was
specified, should be borne by the com
pany. The recommendation was re-
| ferred to the street and alley commit
tee to report.
Upon the reading of a communica-
tion from Sister Mary Michael, moth
err superior in charge of St. Anthony S
hospital. asking for the. return to her
of the power of attorney vested in
her for the settlement of the claim
of Matthias Schnell against the city
on the Twenty-fourth street storm
drain, the council voted to return all
correspondence. Mr.. Schnell having
returned to the city it is assumed
that he himself will look after what
ever proceedings are instituted.
The city engineer brought in rec
ommendation for the relaying of the
sewer on Fifteenth street from
Eighth avenue north to Fifth avenue
making it large enough for all posi-
bic demands upon it and completing
the work before the street is paved
and the street car tracks are laid
This was placed in the hands of the
sewer committee, city engineer ano
plumbing inspector to report.
Asked to FuIhH Contract.
Aid. McCaskrin had a resolution re
lquesting the Union Electric Tele
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-03
ARemarkabIe Case.

of n cold, deep-seated on the lungs,
causing pneumonia. is that of Mrs.
Gertrude f. Fenner, Marion, Ind, who
was entirely cured by the use of One
Minute Cough Cure. She says: The
coughing and straining So weakened
me that | run down in weight from
14S to % pounds. | tried a number
of remedies to no avail until | used
One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me
entirely of the cough. strengthened
my lungs and restored me to my nor
NAL weight, health and strength
Harper House pharmacy; y. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.