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Our Camera Corner.

Many negatives are spoiled because of
undue haste in drying. The beginner is
especially anxious to make a print in a
hurry so that he can see the result of his
efforts. Consequently, all sorts of lodges
are resorted to in order to dry the negative
quickly. Heat is often applied, which fire.
quently causes the film to run or it's uneven
application causes streakS of unequal dem
sity. Sometimes negatives are stood on the
against the glass; so that the sun will dry
them. Melting of the film is apt to follow
or the moisture condenses on the window
and when sufficient quantity has accumu-
lated 1t runs back on the film with disas-
trouS results. The negative and the WIN
dow being SO close together retards. evapo-
ration and the heat of the sun does more
harm than good If the film side is placed
it, which is likewise to be avoided. Nearly
all methods for very rapid drying with the
exception of an electric FAM require skillful
handling or damaged negative will result
Even alcohol is not always safe If is
usually far better for the negative If it is
allowed to dry in the natural way aided
only by good current of dry air and by
placing the plates quite a distance apart
in the rack. In very hot weather exception
must be made, however, for then prolonged
drying is apt to cause the film to smell and
months gentle heat may be used to ad-
vantage; that is, the drying rack should be
placed in warm atmosphere but not in
the oven or over the stove. The film will
stand much greater heat if it has beon
hardened with alum or formaline
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FOR OUR CLUB WORKERS.

Breeding cages are sometimes necessary
In the study of insects and many facts can
only be discovered by watching the life Of
the insect In confinement A good home
made cage can be made, according to direc-
lions given by Prof Comstock of Cornell
University, in Insect Life" by fitting a
pane of glass into one side of an empty
soap box. A board, three or four inches
wide, should be fastened below the glass
SO as to admit of layer of soil being
placed in the lower part of the cage, and
the glass can be made to slide, so as to
serve as door. The glass should mt close
ly when shut to prevent the escape Of in
sects. In rearing caterpillars and other
leaf-eating larvae, branches of the food
plant should be stuck into bottles or cans
which are filled with sand saturated with
water. By keeping the sand wet the plants
can be kept fresh longer than in water
alone, and the danger of the larvae being
drowned is avoided by the use Of the sand.
Many larvae when full grown enter the
ground to pass the pupa state; on this ac
count layer of loose soil should be kept
in the bottom Of the breeding cage. This
soil should not be allowed to become too dry,
neither should 1t be soaked with water. If
the soil is too dry the pupae will not ma
ture. or If they do so the wings will not ex-
pand fully; If the soil is too damp the
pupae are liable to be drowned or to be
killed by mold.
1t Is often necessary to keep pupae over
winter. for large proportion of insects
pass the winter in pupae state. Hibernat-
ing pupae may be left in the breeding cages,
or removed and packed in moss in small
boxes. Great care should be taken to keep
moist the soil in the breeding cages,
or the moss. If that is used. The cages or
boxes containing the pupae should be
stored in a cool cellar, or in an unheated
room. or in large box placed out of doors
where the sun cannot strike It, Low tenn
perature is not so much to be feared as
great and frequent changes of temperature.
alternating pupae can be kept in a warm
room if care be taken to keep them moist,
but under such treatment the mature in
sects are apt to emerge in mid-winter.
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The Story of a Squirrel.
C. L. SINNER.


Have you ever been fortunate enough to
watch the antics of a squirrel in a cage?
OF course, every boy knows the SQUIRREL
of the woods. and how industrously he pro-
vides against the coming of a rainy day
which in his case means the times of wear
when the gathering of nuts is impossible
He has been known to store quantities of
nuts away in tree trunks. and sometimes
naughty boys have been known to steal
from the busy squirrel-actualiy steal his
supply of nuts because 1T is too much tro,,-
BILE to emulate the squirrels industryi But
of course, the boy would not do such a
cruel and really cowardly thing If he opiy
stopped to think he was robbing a HELPLESS
little animal, so tiny and gentle that tame
ones have been carried around in mems
pockets in order that they may be kept
warm. One squirrel we have heard of lived
all day long in the pocket of an Italian or
gan grinder; and. once when a blizzard
came. and the poor little organ boy fell in
the snow. some kind men came along and
picked him up and carried him into a com
Portable house before a warm fire. 'rney
rubbed his feet and hands and put him in
soft bed. and he opened his eyes and
thanked them. But the little squirrel
when he looked for twas found frozen
quite stiff in his pocket.
But l started to tell you the story of a
tame squirrel IN Il cage. A lady has One-a
lady who does not live very far from New
York and she says that the dear little crea-
ture causes her al great deal of amusement
by his pranks. She has laughed uproar-
iously to see him in his good-sized cage.
racing about in IT and making a noise like
the running of aotypewriter. This particu-
lar squirrel is a foot and a half long (tail
included. and yet he manages to squeeze
himself through the smallest holes. If
you give him paper. he will take it In his
forepaws. like a boy. and crumple it up and
poke 1t forward Into the disc of his cage,
so that he may make a more comfortabl
bed Then after it he will crawl. He
seems to prefer sleeping here because the
disc is on a rack inside the cage, and he
can get more air. This squirrel hasn't been
out of the cage yet. His owner expects to
see him perform great antics when he is
allowed to venture forth.
Already he eats hickory nuts a great
deal. as we should have to eat them If we
were in his place. His teeth are very long
and he bites into the nut until it cracks.
Then he splits out the shell. Altogether. he
is very bright little creature, and no one
could help loving him.
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For Wee Folks.

Every one in town knows Towser; he is
a great favorte. He is so bright, and those
great greenish gray eyes are very know
ing When Mrs. Brown, the doctors wife,
went for a walk, If she did not have him
with her, the children whom she met asked
for him. When they see him they all want
to fondle and talk to him at the same time.
If they ask him any questions he never
answers, only seems to smile; he does not
like to tell secrets.
When Towser came to Mrs. Browns fam
lily he was just plump, round little fell
low, but If the grocers scales are correct
he now weighs twenty-five pounds.
At first Mrs Brown amused him by roll
ing a ball to him, which he would stop and
play with until it rolled away where he
could not get it. By and by he learned to
roll it, and send it spinning back to Mrs.
Brown
DR.. Brown lives near a school house, and
the boys have leased Towser so much that
he does not like them at all He lies in the
sun, and looks as though he were thinking
out some plan to pay them back The one
which he has tried 1--WE cannot tell how he
thought it OUT is to lie on the broad fence
post, apparently asleep, but he really has
one eye partly open. AS the boys pass by
he reaches out. quietly lifts their hats,
dropping them to the ground, and they cam
not see who did 1t. He tried to take the
girls hats off the same way, but some
thing seems to hold them on. What do you
think it can be?
Often Towser goes to visit his friends,
and he has a bad habit of staying out
rather late, then he cannot get into the
house. One night he stayed on the piazza
wondering how he could get in; then he
remembered there was something on the
doctors office door by which people let him
know they were there He went to the
door, reached up and felt around until he
found little knob, which he pressed. and
such a noise! He was about to run away
tl,o
as much surprised Towser was fright
ened, but he only laughed and said: why,
walk in Towser; are you i'll tonight?"
Has any one guessed who Towser is? He
is only DR.. Browns beautiful tiger cat.
FLORENCE M. BROWN.
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AMY AND THE FAIRIES

ANY AND THE FAIRIES.
Amy lentOn was city girl who had late
~ moved to The country to live. 1t was
Saturday and Amy had planned a long
ramble through the woods. She started
early so as to have plenty of time to hunt
for wild flowers, fir cones and other things
equally dear to her.
After scramblng for some time over
fallen trees and across streams, she came
upon a low archway of honeysuckle Creep
ing through this on her hands and knees
she came upon tiny door For a few min
utes she stood still to decide whether to
go in or not. Then she cautiously opened
the little door and stepped in.
At first she could do nothing but Iool,
around her. for she found herself in the
most beautiful spot she had ever seen
Large and beautiful trees grew about and
the ground was carpeted with moss. Every
thing was fresh and green and vines
twined everywhere. Under one. of the
largest and most beautiful trees was a
small seat with tall ferns arching over it
Amy had scarcely noticed these things
when the sound of sweet music was waited
to her on gentle breeze, which made il
cool and delightful. CHANGING around her
she beheld some thick bushes behind which
she quickly crept. The music drew nearer
and nearer, until a band of fairies came
into view. All were mounted on gauzy
butterflies, EXCEPT one. This one the most
beautiful amors them sat in a dazzling
chariot and was evidently their queen
They passed by the bushes behind which
Amy was crouching in open-mouthed won
der, and disappeared through door which
the child had not noticed before. Amy fair
~ longed to follow them, but she dared not
for fear they should discover her; so she
went slowly back the way she had come
She said nothing of her adventure to any
one, and the next day came again to this
beautiful retreat. Everything happened as
before. and day after day she came. each
time longing to follow the fairies, but al
ways too timid to do so.
But this could not go on forever, ard one
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The Mothers PRAYER.
.ou ]. Beauchamp in the Philosopher.

gu j. Beauchamp in the Philosopher.
There's a little brown head on the pillow
And face that will turn toward INV own
Though the wings Of the gentle sleep angels
Have ended their mission and flown
Two round, chubby arms are around me.
And grasp with passionate embrace
While the soft, falling dew Of my baby's
Comes ever into my face.
push back the hair from a forehead
Like marble so white and so fair:
And feel, as gaze on Its beauty,
No sin lines can ever rest there;
And the eyes that are closed in slumber,
So sparkling and bright in their play.
Are full OF fathomless glory,
As grand as eternity's day.
Yet know that earth's trials are many.
Its ways are SO full of the wrong!
And men have gone down into sorrow,
In many an unnumbered throng,
Whose lives were as full Of bright promise
Whose faces and fOreheads were fair
As this dear one who nestles yet closer
While mothers lips send up a prayer
That the little pink feet, which keep moving
In slumber well as In play
May travel as far from earth's sorrows
As both Of them did today;
And that years unto years may be added
To a life ever spOtless and pure:
And that Death, though he come unexpected
May be met at the heavenly door.
And when the great Judge. in His wisdom,
Shall separate wrong from the right,
And crown noble lives with glory,
And shut evil ones out of sight.
May the little one now on my BOSOM
Wrapped up In a mothers love-
Nestle closer, yes, closer to Jesus,
In the mansions Of glory above.
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they all went down the stairs together ZIP
De Just as glad as any one to get Topsy
back again; the house hasn't been like the
same place since she ran away"
why. said Nettie, drawing a long
breath of surprise: Daisy says you called
Topsy little whiffet.' and wished every
something"
Joe hung his head. and, as they passed
under the electric light at this moment
Netae saw that his face was flushed. Mrs.
Howells was at the foot of the stairs talk
ing to the janitor. and Joe stopped sud
denly and stammered out:
fshaw. II you knew anything about boys
you'd know that they get so used to teas
ing the girls they just can't stop It, some-
way, and Daisy says such snappy things IL
just fun to go at her and stir her up
But don't say 'snappy things l can't
think OF EN- quick, like Daisy can"
NO. but you get so white and look so
scared; that's what makes 1t such fun to
tease you"
Well, If was big boy like you. L
uon believe 1t would be fun to tease a nt-
ne giri Ike me; and do you know, when
you act that way you seem just like the
pad boy that tried TO steal Topsy"
wen, I'm not" said Joe, Indignantly; IT
my life"
But what's the difference" asked Nettie.
whether you hurt her with your hands or
worry her to pieces with your teasing? L
think it's just the same. and If you keep on
that way, l know you'll get just like that
Bad Boy"
Joe looked solemn, but, at this moment
Mrs Howells called to him with a message
for Mrs. Mullard, and he hurried down the
stairs and up the street as II glad to es-
cape.
There comes our car" said the jaaitor,
and Nettie was hurried down to the corner
to catch 1t. But when she was comfortably
settled In her seat her thoughts returned TO
Joe.
of course he'll go right of and do it
again tomorrow, If he finds little girl that
says snappy things one that turns
white and looks scared But I'm glad told
him he would soon be like the the Bad
Boy That made him look scared"
She was so busy thinking of Joe and his
possible change into rough wicked boy
who stole dogs and struck little girls. that
she was quite surprised when the car stop
ped and her mamma said:
Come, Nettie. we get off here"
In another minute she was standing on
the ground in the dark, holding fast to her
mammals hand
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Aunt Dorothy's Letter
Dear Children:

Dear Children:
Several times lately have had something
to say to you concerning your summer va
cation, and especially to those among you
who will leave the city, but l have by no
means forgotten those who will remain at
home.
On the contrary, 1 have thought a great
deal about you and about the many ways In
which you may find entertainment at and
about home during the warm days that are
before us.
OF course we think, first. of picnics, and
there are many nearby places, both down
the river and out in the country, where you
may spend happy day, and l hope that
every one of you will have at least one
such pleasant outing during the summer.
But you would need an older person to go
with you, and older people cannot always
arrange their affairs to take day off just
when it suits them. and so l would suggest
back yard picnic Did you ever try
one?
1t is a pleasure not to be despised, can
assure you. and one which you can enjoy
without much trouble to any one. ASK
mother to put up little lunch get two or
three friends to join you. and then If you
can find shady corner of the yard good
time will be assured you, and the lunch
will taste much better than if eaten in the
house or even better sometimes than If
you need not be afraid of showers to mar
your fun.
1t is hardly necessary to remind you that
a day can be very pleasantly spent at the
Zoo, where you can combine the pleasure
of a picnic with that of viewing the animals.
The National Museum is another good
place for a days outing. Make up a small
party, not more than four or five. and de-
eide beforehand that you will not try to see
everything there in one day. Take one sub
ject at time. For instance. visit the In
dian room. examine the exhibits thorough
~ talk them over with each other, botn
there and after you get home. and so really
learn something about them.
If you are interested in minerals or prec-
ious stones try one of those subjects or in
deed any other that might please you. one
visit would make you want to go again, and
if you are interested l might make some
further suggestions. One thing you should
he careful to remember and guard against
that is that young people on an expedition
of this kind are apt to forget themselves
and he very noisy and actually rude. That
is why l advise a small party.
Some pleasant hours might he spent in
the reading room of the new public library,
and there you might find books to tell you
about some of the things you saw at the
museum. Remember that some of your
most enjoyable times are to be found at
or near your very doorsill, if you will but
exercise your mind with your eyes in seek
ing them. Can't you tell us some of the
ways in which you have amused yourselves
in past summers?
You will remember that a list of the prize
winners for the month of April was printed
the LIST of May. These book prizes were
dered to be sent direct from the publishers,
and We would like to hear from any whose
names appeared in this list and who failed
to receive the prizes During June and
July two books Will be given each week for
the best efforts Sincerely. yours,
DOROTHY DAY.
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For Our Workshop Bows.

To stain wood with gain) I use burnt
sienna: then varnish with two coats of
shellac: make 1t sufficiently thin with tur-
pentine put on with brush and rub with
waste rags so that the grain Of wood
will show through. as burnt sienna is q
stain and not paint. After the first coat
of shellac is put on and allowed to dry an
hour or more sandpaper it enough to
smooth down the grain of wood which its
putting on has roughed up. and then add
the finishing coat.
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Dear Aunt Dorothy.
1 thank you very much for putting my
story in The Star. 1t is the first time
ever had a story printed. l have a good
deal to tell you about where have been.
went up In the monument, to the Mu-
scum, the Smithsonian and all around the
many parks. ate my lunch In a cool place
In the park and had a good time around In
the roads watching the pansies and other
flowers. l do not, by any means, live near
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Roll of Honor.

Letters, stories, puzzle answers and other
contributions of interest have been received
from the following children and are hereby
acknowledged, with thanks
Mary Voc, Isabel Murphy,
Esther Dahlberg, Thomas Norwood,
Clarice Cronie, Dorothy Tibbetts.
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ENlGMA.
The American flag.
DIAMOND PUZZLE.
When love becomes tyrant the souls a
slave.
PIED VERSE.
"Of life there are full happy years,
If well the die we throw;
For May day smiles and autumn tears
Are waves that ebb and flow"
PUZZLE.
10 2 1870
10 1870
8 10 40
80 80 80
BEHEADINGs.
Jaunt-aunt
Ajar-jar.
Neat-eat.
Santa Claus.
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SUNSHINE.

Scatter sunshine is a motto
THE Willing Workers do uphold.
OftentimeS a ray of sunshine
Is worth its weight in shining gold.
Do kindness to another.
Even though it be but small.
One who does an act of kindness
Is esteemed and loved by all.
BEULAH s.
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MEMBERSHIP COUPON.
International President and Director,
Mrs. Louise Z. Hogan.

Mrs. Louise Z. Hogan.
International Headquarters,
96 9Th Avenue, New York, N. 7.
International Secretary, Miss Hortense
Mckee, Box 2O5, Washington, d. c.
National Weekly Organ, the Saturday
Edition Of The Washington Star.
PLEDGE
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happiness to some ones life by being
kind or passing on some kindness given
me.
/ promise > try to earn each month
penny, a postage stamp, a nickel or
dime and keep it ready to send to any
one our president may tell us Is in need
of such help.
l promise to write to my president
once month and tell her what 1 am
doing to help others and what can do
to help her help others.
Please enroll my name and send my
badge In Enclosed Stamped and seIf-ad-
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Designs by Indian Children.

In the art department, under Miss Forster's
direction, at the Indian school at Carlisle,
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these things, though; live six miles away
from them. 1 think "Topsy on the Top
Floor is the most interesting story 1 ever
read. Yours very truly,
NATALIE w. D., age 9.
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
Our school closed last Thursday and We
had a very nice time the last day. I have
read four books since school closed 1 ana
very fond of reading and won book for
not missing lesson in fifty days at school.
1 have just finished three very nice books,
called the Rocky Mountain Series" 1t is
lovely in the country; everything is green
and the birds are singing 1 saw blue
bird with something in her mouth alight In
tree. l knew she had nest near with
young ones in it. So watched her and she
flew away to an apple tree. and in a hollow
1 saw the nest with little birds.
Your sincere friend, 1NEZ j.
I read the Rocky Mountain Series" many
years ago and enjoyed them as much as
you did. l wish more Of you would write
to me of the books you read. We might
have some pleasant talks on the subject
Ed.
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DIAMOND PUZZLE.

HIDDEN PROVERBS.
A ynnpe aevsd 81 nyenp rnadee.
Vnree cd ivle Attn odog aym urelst.
III 81 emery OF ealt OF cd eerbtt.
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ENTGM A

ENIGMA.
My first is In water, but not in slaughter.
My second in ant, also in plant.
My third is in taught, also in bought.
My fourth is in camp, but not In lamp.
My fifth is in hail, but not in mail.
Ny whole Is something We all like to have.
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My Dear Aunt Dorothy:

On my last visit to the geological gardens
took a photograph of a small deer. The
government is fast improving these gar
dens. The elephant Dunk was removed to
a larger building and is no longer chained.
Dunk was given by Forepaughs circus to
the government to place here. There is
also a new bird house and eagles cage
here. In these grand gardens you will be
able to spend many happy day.
Yours truly, URBAN X.
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T0PSY ON THE TOP FLOOR
By CLARA J. DENTON.

Copyright. 1901, by George W. Jacobs = Co,
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day the tiny creatures caught a glimpse
of her as she whsked behind the sheltering
bushes. They were not angry with her, as
Amy had supposed they would be, but took
her with them through the wonderful door
and showed her many strange and beaud-
full things which she never forgot.
LUCY L. O., age ID.