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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-26
Candle in the Lamp Chimney

Place a candle on a table and light it.
Place a lamp chimney over it and after
a few minutes you will see the candle
flame go out. This peculiar result Is due
to the rapid accumulation of the pro-
ducts of combustion in the lower part
of the chimney; the vitiated air soon
extinguishes the flame.
How can we still retain the protection
OF the chimney and avoid putting out
the flame?
OF course. we might place the chin
ney on three or four supports and thus.
admitting plenty of fresh air at the
lower end, insure perfect combustion by
the circulation of the heated air; such
is the method we use in all our ordinary
lamps.
But there is a more original solution
of the difficulty; place a bit of iron wire
horizontally on the chimney top-a hair
card. exactly the width of the chimney.
in such way that the hooked part will
hang over the wire. and the longer end
hang down the chimney. You will thus
have divided the chimney into two equal
portions at the top, by the aid of your
little two-inch diaphragm From this
instant you will observe that the candle
burns with renewed vitality. The reason
of this is that fresh air descends upon
the flame on one side OF the cardboard,
while on the other rises the products OF
combustion
This double circulation you may prove
by holding lighted match to the CHM
ney top, on one side of the card its
fame is sucked in; on the other side
obstinately rejected.
In order to make sure that no air en-
ters at the base of the Chimney, YOU
can place It In sopp- plate full OF water.
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Monkey Shines.

You know how monkeys sit up and
look wise, then make a face or give
you wink to indicate that they know
thing or two, and that they know
fascinating about monkey. You keep
wondering how much he does know
and what he is going to do next.
Very often the monkey keeps his
own secrets, and surprises humans in
a way that is not always agreeable. A
young lady was staying at one of the
big hotels on the Pacific Coast a few
years ago. and had brought with her
several trunks full of pretty dresses,
hats and all the fancy fripperies that
girls wear She took them from her
trunk, and spread them out on the bed,
chairs and tables Then she went down.
stairs to the dining-room. While she
was eating, she looked out of the win
dow and saw a monkey arrayed In
her best picture bat and lace jacket.
He was grimacing and chattering and
evidently ADMIRED s hlse IF s greafy
monkey attired in other apparel be-
longing to her
oh OH" she cried, running out on
to the porch those monkeys have on
my best clothes"
Several of the hotel attendants started
in pursuit of the monkeys, but they
ran higher UP in the trees screeching
with excitement. When the clothes
finally were secured they were very
much the worse for the monkeys wear,
and the hotel proprietor had to pay
damages
Not long ago some monkeys escaped
from a show near New York. They
went to a hotel, and without register
ing or paying any board began to
make themselves very much at home.
They broke six dozen eggs, throwing
many of them against the wall and
seeming to take great delight in the
frescoing they were able to do. Tney
also stole some steaks that had been
cooked for guests, and played all kinds
of pranks. When the hotel people en-
deavored to catch them, they would
run away out of doors and hide. Later
they would come back and renew their
depredations.
At last they got SO thirsty from drink
ing several bottles of catsup and other
sauces that they wandered off to the
beach and began to, drink the salty
ocean water. Here the most OF them
show.
Many children who live in New York.
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have $3.50. Marvin wanted that money.
Until he had Ii In hand ne was not quite
sura whether he would buy a new stock
of root beer and continue business, or
whether he would take the money and
go to the circus at Norkville. He could
see the circus twiceaafternoom ana ana
have peanuts and lemonade as often as
he wanted with that sum of money.
Marvin thrilled at the thought. Fate
had never permitted him more than
view of a circus parade and once peep
under the canvas. He fairly gloated
over the prospect of luxurious enjoy
There was rattle of wheels down the
road and Marvin sat up. Laughter and
loud talk was waited towards him.
n,, H cried Maryn y9 9Ss must cGdes BE-
finest root beer In Blossom county.
You'd better wet your thirsty threats
with it before you go any farther. It's
mighty hot and dusty down the road
gets"
.Jove! that's So" said the young man
on the. front seat fof the carriage as 1t
Yes, and you we're thirsty when you
started. Hail. said one of the young
women.
Halls always thirsty" said the other
Let's have a couple of bottles. young
ster," said the other young man.
What's couple among four" re-
piled Marvin. you'll need at least five
Il guess four will do. even for this
thirsty crowd" said the one called Hal
..All right I'll drink the fifth one
That's good of YOU they laughed
and the stock of root beer was poured
into glasses and handed around.
you "" drink pfs with us, us p said Hal handing
sNo, / didn't ask that" answered
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or who go there in the summer, visit
Coney Island, great beach where there
are all kinds of shops and shows, men
doing tricks and all kinds of schmes
for Turing your money from your pocket.
One of the most interesting sights Is
the animal show, and one of the great
attractions of the show is the baby ami
mails. Most children would prefer to
view the animals from the outside of
the cage. but there is one little girl
who loves to play with the baby lions.
Her name Is lsla, and she was born at
Coney Island last August. She was
christened In the lions den, and q lions
stood roaring their assent as Isla'S god
fathers The baby has been with ami
mails so much that she does not know
what ii Is to fear them, and would
rather play with baby lions than with
little boys and girls. There are several
little lions at Coney Island that have
been born within few months. and
look like very large cats. very soft and
furry.
Besides the little fions there are other
cubs. Hooigan and Danny are baby
bears, and when they won't mind their
trainer he spanks them. They cry and
pout little like naughty children: then
they get up and do as they are told.
There is a baby leopard and a baby
wolf, and half a dozen other kinds of
babies that gambol and play. get mad
and fight. get over 1t and make up again
lust as little folks of the human family
do. After ALL children aren't 50 differ
ent, one from the other, whether they
have two feet or four.
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you can we can shortcut cross these

fields.''
Il guess we can climb it,, said Polly.
climb! That amt the way to take g
barbed wire. You have to pry EN- apart
and sneak through without gettin' your
clothes caught Well. come on and wen
The three little Leas never had walked
SO far over such rough ground and
their shoes got. full Of gravel an ,i
inquired K Rob- e0h They yoa did ia try this but
their feet were not brown and hard like
Robs, SO they had to put their shoes
and stockings on again.
wire" said Rob. "Ill hold it IS far
apart IS 1 can an you hold your dresses
tight an crawl through"
Polly and Rosemary made 1t safely,
but Betty's frock caught and when she
tried to pull it loose it tore dreadfully.
That's the worst of dresses said BOB,
II wouldn't wear one for the world,
You'd have to If you were q girl"
We'll. I'm mighty glad l amt. 1t
must be a terrible bother
"3h, %yl tb said @a Felly suddenly
Polly pointed her finger. They're
coming right at u.s., she cried.
Il forgot the cattle were in here. but
stone and threw it at the cattle. who
with uplifted heads were staring at the
children. At that they kicked up their
heels, shook their heads and began to
rush around the field. -
The sight inspired the three little Leass
with terror. They ran screaming, and
the more they ran the more the cattle
ran. In vain Rob tried to stop both.
The stampede was on and children and
cattle were dazed and frightened.
Listen" said Rob at last catching
hold of Polly and holding her in spite of
herself. II am your knight, you said so,
an you must let me fight your battles
for you. See? Now 1 amt goin' to let
Il want to go home" whimpered
Rosemary.
"oh. they're coming again." cried
Betty. climbing into a small tree. Rob
retained his hold on Polly and Rose
mary. mo. they amt" he retorted:
they dassent." Leaving his fishing pole
back to the barbed~wire fence and put
them through, only at the last moment
Rosemary tumbled and scratched her
hand and tore her sleeve.
veyed the scene anxiously. Rob went
back for her. Come down." he called,
but Betty refused to descend from her
perch of safety.
Very well, then, we'll GO on and
up his fishing rod and starting back TO
rejoin Polly and Rosemary.
.You horrid boy screamed Betty
Those beasts will eat me up"
well come down. then"
Slowly. and after several false starts,
Betty came to earth and was led to
safety by the gallant knight.
I'VE won't get much fishing done at
this ahead se a add
attention to his companions
Suddenly Polly clutohed his arm. "A
snakel' she cried. Something wiggled
almost under Rob's feet Picking IN
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of canes. I saw an evil-looklng chap
shown you about"
f'Where Is he now?''
+ t"Went over in that direction" replied
the man with the canes. pointing over
his shoulder.
Marvin started in pursuit, but could
sufficiently evil-mlnded to be accused
of such crime.
Marvin. at last wearied and detected,
sat down to consider his plight. ~ He
was as far away from the circus, as far
as any possibility of seeing the PERFORM
ance went. as he would have been on
he would not let them fall. He tramped
about, miserably looking at the freaks
of which tantalizing glimpses were to be
had here and there. He could not bear
to return to his aunts end tell her how
he had lost his money before he had a
chance TO see the inside of the tent. He
waited around miserably,. until the
crowds began to pour' out and went
away with them.
How was the circus7" inquired his
aunt at the supper table.
Fine replied Marvin, briefly.
Worth all the money 1t cost your
Yes, but it'll be better this evening;
they say IT'S always better at night"
Il should think you'd have had
'Well, 1 haven't"
Marvin set forth early in the evening.
He determined that no one should ever
know of his disappointment
Hello, there's the root beer boy, he
heard some one say, and the next min
ute friendly hand clapped him on the
back There stood the party to whom
he had sold the last of his beer.
Made enough money to retire." one
OF the young men asked him, mockingly.
This time Marvin could not keep the
why. what's the natter"
81 lost my money" Then he told the
whole miserable tale. ending with. Il
didn't mean to say anything. ! didn't
want anybody to know"
ITS a shame" said one OF the young
ladies'
Let him come with u.s. urged the
other. Sure" agreed the young men.
and one of them stepped up and bought
ticket for Marvin. who protested
against IL In vain.
Say nothing and come right along.
he was hidden, and the first thing he
knew he was inside the tent and sitting
in one of the best seats. How he did
enjoy it. The performance surpassed
his widest dreams.
Il tell you II ever have a root beer
stand again" he said at the close. you
folks can have all the beer you want
you want"
They promised not to tell how Marvin
had lost his money. and he kept the SCI
cret for six months
Il thought you'd get taken In said
his father, grimly. when ne did let u
out.
But saw the circus" replied Mar
win. and it was great.
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Polly, Betty and Rosemary Lea opened
their eyes on new world. When they
had arrived at the farm the night before
1t was dark and they were so tired ana
sleepy that they ate their crackers and
milk and went straight to bed. Betty
was the first to waken. She sat up very
straight in bed and rubbed her eyes
For a minute she could not think where
she was. Then she ran and peeped OUT
of the window. "Oh, OH" she said, and
at that Polly and Rosemary sat up In
their beds. :.
ITS a white cloud over everything"
The farmhouse vas. on a hillside, and
hill and valley were blOtted from slgnt
by an impenetrable mist
''Everything's losted," said Rosemary.
Norah came in and dressed them for
breakfast and while d,e,, they a wer tbs ea mqf
SO that when they came out on the
porch after breakfast there remained OF
It nothing but a light veil over the dis
A boy stood on the steps twisting one
hare leg around the other. Good MORN
ing" said Polly. Hello" the boy re-
p DO you belong here?" Betty asked.
WHAT'S your name?" Rosemary In
quired.
That's a nice name" returned Rose
where are you going7" Betty in
Fishing"
oh, may we 20. tool"
1T don't care.
well, wait; please wait"
The three little Leas obtained permits
sion to go with Rob, and set forth joy
fully on this new adventure
him. "We'll call you Sir Robert. Are
you very brave?'
''Well, I guess so. I licked Ted Bal
lou and gave him a bloody nose an mes
bigger n am, an older, too"
The three little Leas looked at him
with admiration.
Are there bears or robbers or tigers
up here?" asked Betty.
There may be, but you girls needn't
be afraid. I'll protect you. Can you get
through barbed wire fence? Cause If
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The Bright Side Of Marvin Williams Loss.

was there and contentment embodied
him.
If l didn't get such bad spells in
crowd I'd go with you said his aunt
as she somewhat reluctantly saw him
start Immediately after dinner for the
afternoon performance.
Marvin had no desire for his aunt's
company and assured her that he could
take care of himself. 1t irritated him
to hear her call out, Take care of your
money" as he passed through the front
gate.
They all think I'm a baby" he pro-
tested angrily It'll be slick hand
that'I get my money"
As he neared the circus ground Mar
vim in his prudence kept his hand on
the pocket in which his money was
hand. persons going to the circus and
hangers-on, who were seeing chance
sights on the outside. Marvin wan
dered up and down enjoying the thought
that he could buy ticket and go in
whenever he wished.
Lemonade, made in the shade, stirred
It's nice and pink and cold; cold and
pink and good to drink" Marvin
passed 1t by. He was in no hurry to
begin spending his money.
There's no circus without peanuts.
They're going fast. buy while they last"
Marvin thought he might as well stock
up on peanuts, but just as he was about
to take out his money some one In the
crowd gave him shove.
Here, don't hurt the gentleman" pro-
tested man who was selling canes, as
he jerked Marvin out of the way and
then there was scuh1ing and confusion
on all sides. When 1t subsidized, Marvin,
who had tripped over one of the ropes
of the tent, picked himself up and looked
about for his hat. 1t lay at a distance.
how 1t had got there he could not for the
life of him tell. or how he had come
where he was, for tina. matter
II guess I'll go in now" he said to
himself, and started for the entrance to
the circus tent He felt for his pocket
book 1t was gone. Running back he
looked all over the ground. but there
was no sign of 1t.
Lose something, sonny?" asked the
man with the canes, as he came along.
Yes, I've lost my pocketbook."
Much In it?"
-Four dollars and q half"
Bad; that would have bought sight
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knees and looked at the trophy with

knees and looked at the trophy with
II caught It, l caught it," cried Rose
mary, clapping her hands gleefully.
Another catfish and two small perch
were added to the string.
II guess we'd better go now, 1t must
be most dinner time" said Robert.
"oh, yes; I'm dreffuI hungry" said
Rosemary.
want some milk?'
Rosemary nodded
'All right: wait minute"
The three little Leas looked on won
deringly while Rob emptied his baitbox
and rinsed 1t out in the pond. Then he
ran to the next field and went boldly
up to a large cow. The little Leas fol,
lowed as far as the fence and looked
through the bars at him. Pattng the
COW, he stopped down and began to
milk right into the tin box. When II
was full he came back and offered IT to
Rosemary, whose astonishment at this
proceeding was great.
ITS SO funny" she said. as she
looked at it. land warm" she added.
as she tasted it. IT'S good. though"
After she had taken some Polly and
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Eruption of Vesuvius.

Place at the bottom OF a large fat
glass vessel a little bottle containing
some red wine. The bottle is sealed with
a cork having a small hole bored through
it by means of red hot wire in the
direction of it's axis. We know, that in
consequence of their densties, wine will
fall upward into water, and accordingly
ing in a small but slowly widening
thread that ascends toward the top OF
the water. Proceed as follows: From
sand or earth, fashion an imitation
mountain at the bottom of the vase. In
this miniature mountain conceal your
bottle of wine, taking care to allow Il
small hole on top for the wine to scape.
this Is the crater.
Now gently pour water into your vase
until nearly full. and giving the water
circular motion with the hand, the red
will give you a splendid imitation of an
active volcano.
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Betty divided the rest between them.
Sir Robert refusing to take any.
Il don't like 1t; just got 1t for you.
he Wanted.
II was beginning to be uneasy" said
Mrs. Lea. as they returned to the house.
You needn't ever be while we are
here, cause we have lznight-Sir Rob-
ert-to defend u.s." Polly assured her
Evidently he doesn't defend your
sights"
IF we only didn't have to wear
dresses" sighed Betty.
Mr.. Lea.
II will" said Mrs. Lea: good. stout.
blue denim ones.
'sThe country is the most beautiful
place in the world" said Polly at din
ner.
'And Sir Roberts the bravest knight
affirmed Betty, whereat Rob choked
and got red all over his face and neck
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Here's your last chance to buy the
best root beer on the road. Step right
up now an get your beer" The shrill
voice of Marvin williams piped out
sundry warnings and invitations every
time a conveyance passed along the
dusty Ryeboro road.
Marvin was established behind a coun-
ter and presented brisk and business
like air when possible customers were
in view. At other times ne lay on his
back on the bench behind the counter,
kicked his heels and pulled his straw
J1at over his eyes.
Business is terrible slow" he ejacu-
lated. One, two, three, four, five bot
ties of beer left / wish someone would
buy EN- all. It's mighty good root beer"
Marvin knew the quality of his goods,
for he had sampled them freely since he
set up in business for himself the week
after the close of school. His father
mad bought the first case for him and
had told him that after that he would
have to replenish his stock from his
own profits. If he could sell the goods
on hand Marvin calculated he would
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biggest" Rob told Polly.
my, but they're soft" said Polly:
You must cover the. point OF the
hook" Rob instructed her. You can
spit on it for luck If you want to-" he
added.
II don't think that's nice" she re-
piled, and when the fish got away with
the bait Rob said: Maybe you think
that's NICE" When Betty's turn came
she spat freely for luck. but evidently
caught In an object that was not. a
fish, and Rob jerked 1t SO that 1t broke,
and then he said a word that made the
three little Leas SILVER with the shock.
1t was durn.
Let me hold the stick" pleaded
Rosemary.
"All right said Rob, good-naturedly,
and Rosemary sat blissfully on a log
and held the fishing rod In both hands.
Suddenly Rob took 1t. you've got a
ment a plump catfish lay on the ground.
The three little Leas got down on their
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BY TANNING LEMEN.

Marvin, handing back 10 cents.
mo, no; keep the change, they crIeo
and drove off with merry jibes ana lare-
wells
well, here's where l go out OF ousi-
ness" announced Marvin, when ne was
left, alone. He put the bench and the
empty bottles in a shed, called, to
farmland to help him chuck. the
counter, and. putting the empty lump
lers in a basket. trudged with them TO
'sSold out he remarked briefly to his
father as he met him at the. parnyaro
''Well. I'm driving to Yorkville to-
morrow and you can go long and get a
new supply of root beer If you wish.
Mr. Williams offered.
Il want to go to Yorkville, but I don't
think III buy any more root beer said
Marvin.
why not ="
i've gone out of business"
mo money in it?'
''Oh it wasn't SO bad, but l think I'd
rather see the circus"
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The Little Leas in the Country.
(BY ELEANOR MCCARTHY

1BY ELEANOR McCAFI HI
a rock he threw 1t at the object. 1t
only wriggled faster than ever. Rob
took another throw. and the wriggling
"oh you are bravei" said Betty. ad-
miringly.
"Poohl it was only a garter"
"A garter?" said Rosemary. "A gar
ter isn't alive"
Garter snake. goosey."
"Ohi"
well, here we are at last" said Rob.
as they came out by the pond.
What's in that box?' Polly asked.
as Rob opened tin box hidden in a
moist place.
Bait" he responded briefly.
Looks like worms"
That's what 1t is: you are green,
amt your D'you want to bait the
hookg
Yes. yes!" cried Polly and Betty.
but Rosemary looked doubtful.
"You can try first, cause you're the
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Cut out the Duck cutting the lines A. B. G. D. E. F. and
the line as far the top of the bill Cut the small Sec
heavy straight lines and paste the Duck together by the
small model First paste along the line Of the then cut away
the tail of the Duck next the head beginning
with tip of the BILL then the breast and last the legs The legs
pasted will form long rectangular section Cut upward
of this section to the horizontal black line Fold
the four flaps thus made in the small model and the
Duck will stand
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and ears.
II wonder what the Sick'selis are
doing" unused Rosemary.
sThat chiid's almost asleep" said
Mrs. Lea she's nodding now"
+ mo wonder, after their strenuous
morning." replied Mr.. Lea He took
Rosemary In his arms and carried her
up stairs for an afternoon nap.
Polly and Betty soon Joined her. and
Sir Robert went out and lay on the
grass under an apple tree.
BURIED CITIES PUZZLE.
In the last of the buried cities
puzzles" published last week the
answer was "Pekin," which was
buried in the words hope kim
dies" the last two letters of hope
and the first three of kindles.