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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
A FroHc for the "Short Skies"

From Harper's Round Iaoie
Not long ago a children's lawn party was
made very interesting and novel by the
introduction of some new features. Cob
web parties are known to all, but an out
door web is rather an uncommon varia-
ton. A double row of peach and plum
trees in the rear Of the house supported
the lengths Of rainbow-colored Irvine, radi-
ating from an elm tree In the center. The
lengths measured 200 feet, 100 feet and so
feet each The last two lengths were in
tended for the little ones. Bits of wood
were tied to the starting ends and tinseled
swapping caps to the prize ends Every
child was sure to find prize for his pains.
provided he did not break his string. and
all the prizes were of equal value. AS
rule, each cord Is untangled by two chill
dren one at either end, who finally meet
and are awarded prizes according to the
speed of their fingers in unwinding the
cord from the maze in which 1t Is tangled.
The children soon found their caps and
notices, and were delighted with 1.-THE big
spiders web, as one youngster remarked.
In lieu of the time-worn donkey large
armless figure of hero was cut out of
heavy paper. suitably decorated and tackled
to the trunk Of horse-chestnut tree. A
score of arms cut out from the same mate
rial and numbered. were distributed among
the little folk. Then came the usual blind
folding, turning round and amusing at
tempts to pin the missing member on the
figure.
After a number of romping and ring
games table was brought out by one of
the entertainers. The names of the little
ones were written on slips of glazed pa
per with black drawing ink and a flexible
pen. Next the slips were folded over length
wise with the writing while the ink was
wet. and the results were very amusing
and often quite remarkable
The electric-boy genius brought a medi-
cal battery with him. and caused great fun
and excitement by forming the children In
ring and shocking" them, very mildly,
of course.
With some simple little tricks the frolic
came to an end. The children were tired
but happy. Can you not help celebrate
your small brothers or sisters birthday by
preparing such little frolic as this? You
will be amply repaid by many loving look
from those clear blue eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Junior Christian Endeavor.

TOME for MAJ 22-"How God Heard the
Voice of Boy Gen. xN:14-2o
Dear Juniors:
This topic will give you something very in
teresting to do. Before you go to the junior
meeting think of all the Bible boys you can
remember and look W the stories about
them Be sure to be prepared to tell about
Samuel Moses Daniel, Joseph, David, isaac
and the little la 4 with the loaves and nshes,
"a these are some of the boys whom every
Junior loves to hear about. In going over
the lives of these boys try to draw some
lesson from each one which will be helpfui
70 YOU. and give it in the meeting that 1t
NAV help others, too. OF course you Will
have a boy, and perhaps more than one, to
lead the meeting, and every poy IN tne so
cIety ought to have some Speclal part IN IL
IL FOUR superintendent Is willing you
might have a friendly contest to give variety
to the rneeting. Two captains should De APP
pointed to choose sides, exactly as they
would do II you were going to have spell
ing match. Then the leaders should tell the
stories of these Bible boys, emitting the
names or the boys, AMI call first on one sioe
and then on the other to name them ANY
one who is unable to do SO should take MS
seat When the ctories have all been told
the side having the larger number standing
should be declared the winning side,
, Bible boys are rot the only boys whom Coo
stories OF boys who have been helped to
overcome the greatest trials and dit1cuitles
and who have risen to positions or nonor
and trust. Abraham Lincoln Is one. Think OF
as man: others as you can, and be prepared
70 tell about them. Perhaps you know some
boy who is being helped in special man
iner If you do. be sure to tell about him.
II you feel that you have ever received any
special felp yourself, don't fail to speak OF
IL
, For this Is the lesson for each one of us.
God warts to help US. just as ne helped
.Ishmaei In the Bible story for today, ana
He lovcs to have us ask Him for help when
We are in trouble There is a pretty story
told about Charles Wesley, who has written
so many of the hymns we all love to sing
lone day Mr.. Wesley was overtaken In the
loountry by a terrible storm There was no
shelter ear and as he was trudging along
.througI the wind and rain he heard the cry
OF little frightened bird, which had be-
fuome separated from it's mates suddenly
~ turned and few toward him and he open
ed his coat and stood still In the middle OF
the road The little bird with one note OF
relief flew into his bosom and nestled there
until .he storm over. Mr.. Wesley was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
INsrRUCrsoNs.
INSTHOCTTONS.
t a few active members and form a circle

/. Get few active members and form circle.
q Meet as often as you fcan3d =
s. Give your circle fitting name. as, for IN
Hand Circle. Always use the 6. L. with the name
You decide upon, In order to keep in close touch
with the central movement il1N
4: Elect president, aIseretary and treasurer
8. Make your own rules. In harmony with tn.
Q. Send to the president 4 monthly report Of an
you do for the league, with names age and address
Of each member written on a coupon from this
( Keep on call in yoqr treasury the money yoo
promise on your pledge to Try to save, and
when an emergency arises we Will let you know
how to send this fund direct to those you are to
help. Write to Aunt Dorothy to find out how to
get a bank to hold small amounts for the perma-
nent fund.
9: Keep separate fund for local work. We will
tell you from time to time. in answer to your let
tiers. where and how You can ind neIghborhood op-
portunitfes for pleasant local work.
8. All readers should Join in our contests and
make you happy in return for your Kind effort for
are doing this.
~ Adults a., may Join our leaxue Il they WIN wost
adults and children. all over the world
IL. Use part Of your fund 10 buy books for your
circle library ana select your books from the lists
i. ~ Address all letters to Aunt Dorothy. Boz
York. or to the editor Of this page. who viii for
ward them to Aunt Dorothy.
come adgdas n .ns D:s. e any &C. NAY Be-
league BY sending In to the editor OF this paper
properly nlled-out coupon with stamped and self
eddressed envelope. Adult members are requested
e ne e ne as . Te ars members p contrib
anf .s.iztiag them n set1iaG tpgether the perma-
Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
The Children's King.

There once was a merry old monarch
Who ruled in frolcsome way.
He cut up high jinks with the children.
And played with them all through the day
"a king always gets into trouble
When trying TO govern" he said,
$50 nothing but marbles and leap-frog
And tennis shall bother my head"
"Ah we'll. The wise people depOsed him.
"You may govern the children said they
''Why, that is exactly what suits me"
He replied, and went with his play.
But II wasn't year TIL the people
All wanted the king back again;
They had learned that ruler of children
Makes a pretty good ruler of men.
AMOS r. WEIIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
The Bluebird's Call.
rden, Morgan Park, Ill.

From Child Garden. Morgan Park, Ill.
wake up! wake up" sang the blucbird,
Put on your bright dresses OF green,
Oh little brown buds on the tree tops
It's time your new robes should be SEEM
Wake up, oh brave little crocus!
Put on your rich purple and gold,
And list to my song Of the Springtime:
IT'S the gladdest of songs ever told"
"Wake up, oh shy little violet
Look up at the clear, sunny sky:
What flower can rival your sweetness?
Come forth. for the Winters gone by"
wake up! wake up, dandelion!
Get ready your gold right away.
The children are longing to greet you
They'll be soon in the meadows at play"
''The brooks are all laughing and singing,
Pussy Willows been waiting here long.
Come flowers and leaves and dear children,
And join in the happy Spring song
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
THE CHILDREN'S LEAGUE,
They Are Made Happy Through
Thought for Each Other.
MEMBERSHIP COUPON.
International Headquarters,
Now york CITY,

International Headquarters.
New York City.
President and Director. Aunt Dorothy.
Post Office Address-The Children,s League,
Box 8. Madison So, New York City.
Box 2o5. Washington. D. O.
The Equitable Trust Co. Of New York. ID
Nassau st, and National Metropolitan
tories for Children's League
Per m N emit F und.
The Permanent Emergency Fund Is to be
and wifi be subject to the order of the presl.
dent, when such emergency arises. at her
discretion BY request Of the officers Q. any
mittees of Individual members Of the league
No dues. no salaried officials. Ali helm
goes direct BY order Of the president,
are open for this work. Further informs.
ton given on application to the editor Of
this page.
PLEDGE.
ness to some ones life By Being Kind Zinc ''pp'-
I promise to try to earn pennies. postage
dent may tell us is in need Of such help.
| promise to write to my, president AMI
what can do to help her help others.
Please enroll my name and send my badge
In fnclosed stamped and self addressed en-
valope.
Name... Observation-Disclosures.
street. .......'.''......... ................I
Town or CITY,. ......................
State and County,.
Age Of Applicant. II under %. .......,,,
adults may 3oin.)
Date Of Application. Ia. ...I...........
| Ii :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
The Ship and the Seaeull
From Our Dumb Animals.

FROM our DhInb Animals.
(The following lines were suggested by this
sight of hat worn by young lady It
was composed almost entirely of the skim
dressed body of a seagull
DO you know what you are wearing 30
inquired a gentleman of his little friend
That poor bird had 1t been allowed TO live
would perhaps have saved a ship from be-
ing wrecked. In the dark. stormy nights
ana during thick fogs the scream of the
seatowi has warned many a captain of dan
gerous rocks.')
me brave old skipper walked the deck
HIS daughter by his side,
AS night came down with gloomy frown
Upon the waters wide.
And merrily the ship went on
Before the wind so free
But the skipper knew that a storm yns nigh
by the wash OF the surging sea.
And the pillows Kissed and boiled,
AS along their black and their ridgy back
ihe good ship strained and toiled.
oh. father, dear" she cried, and clasped
The shippers horny hand
Il wish that we saw the lights on shore
wish we were near the land"
Nay nsy. my child when the storm is wild.
1t Is better far he
Long leagues away from the shallow sands
Away from the rocky lee"
To guide the lonely bark
As on she drove befo-e the storm,
SO dreadful and so dark
"oh, is it fancy. my father dear
Do wake or do l dream
For In the luliing of the storm
heard u strange, Wild scream!'
The skipper grasped his daughters arm,
And leaned with ming
Upon the blast again swept past
The scream, so strange and clear
Down with the helm" he shouted loud;
Down, we drive shore
For hear the screaming of the gull
Above the tempest's roar"
Down went the helm. round went the ship
With a heavy lurch and strain:
And away II sped from the shore dread
To the open again.
My daughter. let us Join to thank
Our Father dear in heaven
Who unto many things
Hath In His mercy given.
He sent that bird. whose scream heard
Amid the stormy roar.
To tell us danger was at hand.
And warn from the shore.
My daughter. there thoughuess mem
And cruel ones as well,
Who Stay the birds that the shore
OF the wild ocean dwell.
"Ah. let them hut remember, child.
That every bird they Stay
Might had 1t lived. have saved some ship,
In some wild night day.
80 let us thank our God, who sent
These Wild birds to be
The friends of every who sails
The wide and trnckless sea-.
r. p q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Docking in the Army.

From Our Animal Friends.
It is comparatively small matter, and
yet we are unwilling to omit at least a
passing mention Of humane order which
was issued In last August by the Secretary
OF War to forbid the docking or banging
Of horses tails. The order was as follows:
ANY alteration in the length or shape OF
the tails names or forelOcks OF public
horses by docking. banging or clipping Is
hereby prohibited and only such reasonable
trimming and plucling as may be neces-
sary to prevent shaggfness OF appearance
will be perm1tfed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

named "Mazllla." She locked her up in a
tower where she could see no one. This
princess, whose name was ''Trutella," cried
ell day. To get to this castle it was very
dangerous; there were many things to make
one shudder. Prince Snoden had no rest
night or day for thinking of her He grew
paler day by day until his father (the king
inquired about him. He told his father all
about his dream, the book he found and
asked his fathers permission to go. So his
father said he might go. He set out at once
and travelled night and day until he reached
the land where the princess was imprisoned
He went right up to the palace and entered
where lie found the old witch. She asked
him what he wanted aid when he told her
she flew into great rage and said he should
not have the princess. But one night when
she was asleep he went up and killed her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
The Black Douglas.

Did you ever hear of the Black Douglas little lad,
little lass.
Who lived in Scotland long ago,
Right in a mountains lonely pass
A man that dreaded by bravest foef
For dark his skin, but darker the fear
He inspired IN all, both far and near;
And IL children were naughty, Just give them to
Black Douglas
Then good was each lad good each lass.
-MARGARET KIRBY TAYLOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
Racing With the Moon,

When by the river run will.
The moon peeps up behind the hill:
And with a laugh and merrily
1t starts to run race with me.
The moon II starts to run q race
And nothing seems to keep its place;
The trees advance with rapid stride
To meet me, and the houses glide.
They glide and pass me silently
And every window winks an eye,
Into the dark, into the shade,
Under their mothers downy wing.
No longer afraid Of anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

so impressed with this incident that he went
home and wrote the beautiful hymn begin
ming: Jesus. Lover OF My Soul. Let Me to
Thy Bosom Fly This is the thought of the
lesson for us. Let us fix it so firmly in our
minds and hearts today that we shall re-
member 1t all the days of our lives.
Where the stories of Bible boys are to be
found:
Sam, ILLS: 1 Kings. xvii:17-23; Ex..
Hello; II Chror, xxli:1O-12; II Tim. Hi:15;
John. vi5-12; Gen. xxxvii:2; Dan. lis; Luke.
Ii :6253; 1 Sam, Xvii:20; John, vic. Yours
for the Juniors.
EDITH VIRGINIA BRADT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

One night the dogs took my kitty for an
opossum and run her down and caught her
and killed her. That next day neighbor
found her and told me and cried all next
day. AGNES M, Age Years.
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k|PUZZLESl

BEHEADINGS.
Behead pull and leave chilly.
Behead a large hammer and leave shelf.
Behead a shell and leave firm.
Behead to reap and leave to be told
Behead building for work and leave plant
B. Y. S.
TRANSACTIONS.
/. Transpose acid fruit and the tree that
bears 1t and get fruit.
2. Transpose a mark and get infection.
8. Transpose certain and get q feint *. Ys
ENIGMA.
My first Is in vine, but not In tree;
My second In IL, but not In me.
My third Is In no. but not IN yes;
My fourth Is in euchre, and also in chess.
My nth Is In good. but not in bad;
Ny sixth is In able, also In glad.
Ny seventh In rope, but not In snow;
Ny whole Is a very sour fluid, know. M. =.
WORD SQUARE.
ssss I. Mud.
g A hard metal.
ssss 8. way passage.
4. Termina lions. *. u
CHARADE.
NV first Is restraint.
My second Is animal.
My whole is animal -B. L. 5.
ENIGMA ii.
My first is in can, but not In kin;
My second In out but not in in;
NV third Is I'm wet. but not In dry:
NV fourth is In purchase, but not In buy.
NV fifth Is in rascais and also In fraud:
Nv last is in Dickens and also In God;
My whole is something that no one wants to bes
L. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

prince Snoden." One night he had a
dream. He dreamt that little man came
into mis- chamber and left a Little Red
Book" spoke some magic words and van
ished. When he awoke he looked around
and beheld the very same book he had
dreamed about In tho night. He read 1t.
and 1t told him of lovely princess who
was under the power OF a wicked witch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
SOUR Q DMX
l ~

Dear Aunt Dorothy:
l was very pleased to know that am go
Ing TO win priz, on the drawing seHt 49, 80
Will YOU kindly tell me where TO go ior me
nrizco | am very much delighted with the
story 'Galopoff the Talking Pony on the
: children's page. Thanking you tor putlils
my other letter n print ana hoping W So our
the answer Of this in soon, ] remain your
iayirs friand MARGUERITE l..
P S-I will send more drawings In sooh'
lCalI at The Star office any day aha ASK
the messenger On the seventh moor loi
'Nasic Five" prize, showing this nouce'
Write to Box 2O5 and tell us when YOU nave
received it'd.
This is the first letter and drawing l ever
sent to The Star
Hoplng to see Il in print
I would like to join the Children Clup.
LINDEN A.
St Elmo, Va.
ts,u. circle should write to Linden and
invite him to Join as corresponding MEM
ber.-Ell
Dear Aunt Dorothy:
| am an entire stranger to you, but the
children's page knows me well. SEND my
first contribution of two drawings for winch
have witness that l did not copy. nope
they are worthy of a place in the page we
do not take The Star, but every Saturday
night / get 1t. L take great interest IN look
ing at the different drawings, which are
published in the page and reading dlnerenl
; iattsrs md stories. l work on the puzzles
published 1 got one of the beheadings::
The last one, "Behead an article and get
a pronoun." The article is 1.-THE" strike OH
the first letter md you have he a pro-
noun Although II doesn't amount to any
thing -In!ess you send in all, send in that
one 1 am ten years old and | go to Garnet
school in the fifth grade. Yours truly
JOHN P.
Keep on trying and address Box 2Oo, ana
some Jay you nay wiz a prize. Why not
MI out a coupon and join one or the league
circles in your vicinity? The nearest circle
10 YOU should write TO you and invite you to
1nin cd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21
St Elmo, Va.

ISams circle should write to Linden ana
invite him to Join as 4 corresponding MEM
ber-Ell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-21

ICau at The Star Office any day ana ASK
the messenger en- the seventh floor for
magic Five" prize. showing this nouce.
Write to Box 205 and Tell US Wheh YOU haSo
-ENA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-31
Wedding Guests at
the Worlds Fair.
Ideal Accommodations at The Inside
Inn-Privacy, Luxury and
Convenience.

To those thrice happy and much to
be envied people who contemplate
spending their honeymoon at the
Worlds Fair, we would respectfully
suggest the advisability of making
the Inside Inn their headquarters.
This beautiful hotel is charmfngly sit
uated. right inside the grounds. thus
eliminating all tiresonae and weari-
some journeys to and from the center
of the city, and the waste of much
valuable time which such journeys
entail.
It is equipped with every modern
convenience; has large, spacious
rooms en- suite. with bath; enjoys an
unexcelled cuisine and is in every re-
spect an ideal spot in which to spend
a holiday. It is in close proximity to
the state buildings and from its hos
pitable doors every portion of the big
exposition may be readily and quickly
reached by the intramural railway.
1t is run upon both the European
and American plans, at rates which
range from $3.50 to $3.50 European,
and from SO to ST American; these
rates include daily admission to. the
fair in both cases.
Reservations and full details may
be had by dropping a postal to the
Inside Inn, Administration Bldg,
Worlds Fair grounds, st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-31
NORTH TOPEKA.


ban Printing Co. sia North Kansas avel
The meeting of the T. N. J. ]. club
has been postponed until further no
tice.
The Gem laundry will be closed to-
morrow on account of the floral pa
rade.
Shawnee council No. F. A. A, will
hold their election of officers Wednes-
day evening at their hall.
H. ]. Reipgras and family have NOV
ed to 1872 Quincy street. Mr.. Reipgras
is employed at the Taylor mill.
George Gabriel was up yesterday
from Denison to visit his wife who is
still under the physicians care here.
Clifford Nystron spent Sunday in
Kansas City the guest eof. his brother
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nys
from.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Swartz arrived
yesterday from Taloga, I. T., to visit
Mrs. Swartz's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. b. McMaster of 916 Jackson street.
The Gas company is to be commend
ed for the promptness with which they
repaired their main yesterday, the
North side being cut off from gas for
the day.
The team and staff officers of Victor
council No. 4 K. and L. of s., went to
Horton yesterday afternoon where they
initiated ten candidates last evening
for Horton council No. 81.
Mrs. Mary Brown of 931 Van Buren,
street left today for Argentine, Kan
where she will be the guest of her sis
ter. Miss Frances Brown viii join her
mother in Argentine the last of the
week.
Miss Ella Pearson of Ottawa came
Saturday to visit Miss Anna Nystrom
of 1919 Jackson street. Miss Pearson
received n telegram yesterday from her
people stating that the water was all
around their place but that they were
safe.
The Champion Shorey baseball team
of the o. o. c. added another victory
to its list of baseball battles by de-
feating the North Topeka baseball
team. Score to 4. Those playing re-
markably good games were T. and D.
Bear of the Shorey team and Fink of
the North Topeka team.
Amity lodge 231 K. of P, elected the
following officers at their meeting last
evening: A E. Andrews. c. c.; George
C. Norris, V. c.; Fred Shellabarger,
preIate; G. T. Bouslog, NJ. of w; H.
c. Bowen, NJ of E; A. B. Schenck, NJ.
of F.; Howard Beachum, NJ. of A; J.
H. lynne, inside guard; F. E. Andrews,
outside guard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-31

tally a demonstration of how foolish
some people are, is going the rounds,
and is to the effect that President
Shively of the league is a stockholder
in the Topeka club. Simply because
Shively is trying to help this city get
started and at the beginning of the
season corralled good players and gave
Topeka several, some of the soreheads
around the ring are yelling stock
holder" What do some of these peo-
pie think stock in the Topeka club is
worth anyhow? Anybody who has tried
to run ball club anywhere without
Sunday ball would not show himself up
with such a statement. Again, it is
not very complimentary to President
Shively to indicate that he, as the head
of the league, is interested in one of
the clubs. But Doe does not care.
Wouldn't that jar your mothers pre-
serves" he said Saturday think of
it." And then he had just another
good laugh over it.