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China He chose the bluff. admiral, whom we call
Tor short Alexie 10 be his viceroy or ruler in his
pace. as the word means. Perhaps some one Will
want TO know how 10 pronounce his name. It is
like this: Say first the nickname for Albert al"
add to it the third from the last letter Of the al
phabet *" Then say the two letters 'e' and
81 and there it is-Al-x-e-f
Well, "Al-x-e-f' reported TO no one except the
Car. and for the Gar he answered all tho
notes the "Japs" sent telling what they would
DO about their dispute in the Far East Now
in stories about people IN those Far Eastern
countries. who hare things to sell when Won
ask one OF them the price. say, OF a rug he
always asks two or three times more than he is
willing 10 sell 1t for You have TO say 1T e. too
much; VIII not pay much" Then he saws he
viii sell II fer less. and you stil ray you will not
buy it for that price. BY and bye you finally saw
you VIII pay half as much he said he would sell
it for He is glad TO sell IT, too for that sum be-
cause at first he asked twice as much as he ex-
pected TO get. The admiral thought the JAMS
asking twice much as they expected IN
get, like al the other people OF the East and he
would not give IN. Instead he. in turn asked more
than he hoped to get. As il happened the "Japs"
meant Just what they said. They asked only what
they would take, and when the bluff old admiral
refused TO give them that the "Japs' said I'VE
Will fight" So the war began.
Admiral Alexieff was born sizty-one years ago
His father was not Russian nobleman, as the
fathers Of most OF Russias naval officers are He
was not even Russian. lie Armenian. one
Of the people whom the Turks rob and kill from
time to time because they work hard and save
money. AleXieff's father, however. lived lin Rus
STA and In Turkey. where most Of the Ar
meniaus I've. His mother a Russian.
Alexen. when boy liked to dream about what
he would do when be grew UP, and he resolved TO
do glorious things. To dream Of doing things that
will make the world better when a man Is good
thing for a boy do. Some boys dream OF what
they VIII DO, bat it is always for themselves. Al
exien as people say. loved build castles in the
air lie liked to think himself an admiral Min
sister Of Marine. in fact. very important official
IN the government. You see, his dreams came true.
He worked hard 60 make them possible he did
everything he could 70 1T himself to fiji those po-
sitlons and in Eastern Asia he finally stood next
&c the Gar If he only had not made that blunder
lasti
When he became an officer in the navy he
very strict He never permitted fault OF the
men under him 10 pass his notice. Punishment
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0be eJonderJuI Electric Elephant.

BIZ FRANCES rREoo C. COOLIDGE
,cra 1909 by the saaladd
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Once more the Easter Rabbit has arrived 10 full
81 hts annual mission. Only day his merry reign
will last, and then-such IS the memorable decree
be must return to the abode where Santa Claus
fairies, brownies and other mysterious friends Of
little folk hold goodly company.
With what Joyous anticipation eager eyes have
watched for his appearance In the confectioners
windows. how many busy little hands have con-
struoted nests OF and tigs for his reception
have framed notes Of invitation in the most endear
ing terms to this generous little guest An. indeed
the Easter Rabbit has the hearts OF all. and
bids fair to vie even with the venerable Christmas
saint IN popularity.
And now he is here and has no doubt. respond
ed graciously all requests and has filled the
nests and pockets OF the child world TO OVERLOOKING
with his gayly colored gifts
But who is this CHEEKY stranger. at whose modest
knock the doors OF palace and hut alike opened
with hearty welcome? We merely know he IS of
German descent but his true origin and significance
time has hidden from OF Us. and TO lift the
veil we must wander back thousands Of years into
the very heart Of the Fatherlaud
It is stil winter: lakes and streams are icebound
and the snow seems loath 10 withdraw its gsten-
Ing mantle from the bleak and drcary fields Yet IN
the heart OF the Pagan mother IS Joy; she has
heard to-day the note OF songbird and has seen
the willows stretch forth their silver hooded buds.
there is TO doubt Ostara, the goddess Of spring.
is on the way. Gladly she has,eus home with the
good tidngs gathers her children around her and
whispers to them
THE hare OF Ostara has been here little ones. Do
you know what that means? We must prepare for
the Osterfestival Father Is already IN the forest
gathering wood for the fire that shall greet the kind
goddess at her arrival"
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They felt very desolate as they stood the
hillside. and then Ohio searched for his BIT OF
crystal.
1t somehow helped to make matters appear
more cheerful. and when Nerlssa followed his
example and drew forth her own. there was quite
illumination.
Let US look for the hermit" said Ohio. "Tanta-
lus advised to go this way. didn't she. princess?'
Hand in hand they went down the hill. It
covered with soft. turf and pleasant to walk
upon. At the foot they paused. hesitating which
path TO take and then they saw a very faint light
bigger than a glowworm. moving about to the
right.
They went in that direction and saw that the
light was carried by a very. very aged man. bent
nearly double. his long. white beard reaching to the
ground.
He was searching in the brushwood. and did not
perceive their approach until they stood beside
him. He looked at them Ions and searchngly.
but IN way did he express surprise at the sight
Of them. He said nothing. and Nerissa tmidly
broke the silence.
I've were told that you would direct US to ths
Shining Mountain" she said. The comet told Us
that there n wise man living near it."
The hermit looked ct them sadly.
Poor children he said. shaking his white head
| mournfully. Were there others TO send. that
tender things like thyselves must face danger so
early in life? They soon enough They
should not have allowed ye to venture into such
| perils"
Indeed indeed. we came without my fathers
knowledge" cried Nerissa. I'VE hope to save my
baby brother from Golconda-"
And 1t is borne in upon me that thou WILT
succeed in thy quest" said the hermit. his keen
| eyes kindling; but come and rest beside my
hearth. I Will give thee Instructions which thou
must follow to the letter"
| He led the way into the cave. whose entrance
was covered with delicate creepers. which con-
pletey concealed 1t from view.
Within a bright fire burned. and in the embers
mat raked forward delicious roots were
roasting.
| These and draught OF water formed the her
mits simple fare. but the children thought they
had never tasted food more appetizng.
REST awhile" said the hermit when the meal
was ended. Not until day dawns canst thou
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TIE Stolen Prince.
Copyright; 1904: By The Tribune AssociatiOn-l


make thy way into the enchanted mountain Fe,
know this. and therefore perish at the outset
Rest, my children"
He strewed leaves for them to lie upon and "a
they slept he looked deeply into the heart OF the
embers, and pondered far into the night
When day began 10 dawn. and the sky showed
rosIy through the delicate creepers that Overhurg
the entrance to the cave the hermit rose 10 his
feet and looked earnestly at the sleeping children
All through the night they had slept calmly and
without stirring and the face of the old man grew,
very gentle as he looked down at them. They
were such tender creatures. he thought. to face
the dangers Of GOIcOnda's palace. and yet in their
innocence lay their safety.
He could help them TO certain extent, Il Is true
but through the greatest dangers they must pass
alone. and his power could avail nothing. He
sighed. then reached for his staff. and mufling
himself in his long cloak roiselessly left the cave
The scene outside was very beautiful The turf
green as emerald. all hespangled with dew
drops. NumberIess birds were singing in the
branches and fl the background rose the Shining
Mountain flushed a rosy pink in the light Of dawn.
At its base blossomed wild hOwers-wood vioIets
and anenOnes. pink and white foxglOyes. prim-
roses and pearIy tipped daisies, all mingling their
sweets together in wild cOnfusiOn-whtls cingng to
the sides OF the mountain were tangled masses %
white
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Tantalus balanced herself and threw the ladder
down, and then descended with her helpers she
fixed the ladder firmly to a tree, and the children
prepared to descend in their turn They were
greatly affected parting from their old friend.
and he hardly less
"I only hope I shall live to hear good news OF
you, my dears," he said, in voice choked with
emotion, land I've doubt shall. Such bravery
is sure to be rewarded Listen TO me for mo-
ment I've heard my grandmother say that there's
e wise man. hermit. living in cave near to the
Shining Mountain. against whom all Golconda
entertainments are of avail. He will give you
advice II you can find him. and direct your path to
the mountain. Got your bits Of moonshne handy2
Goodby. my dears."
Half blinded with tears. they descended tbs lad
der rung by rung. 1t swayed gently to and no.
but there was no danger. strongly had Tantalus
and her helper woven II.
Tantalus may not have been pleasant to look
at but her kind heart had caused the children TO
feel a real affection for her, and they thanked her
warmly for her help.
Il only wish IT hadn't been help In the wrong
direction. my children" she said. in her husky
tones but II you must go. you must Take this
path along here. and may good fortune await you!
They paused to her mount the comet again.
and then they waved GOODIES until the last golden
glmmer had died away in the distance
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was TO follow disobedence, his men learned
always to obey him. Like good father. however
he did not keep them at work all the time hut
arranged interesting games Tor them, Offering
prizes. and IN this way kept them Interested and
away from vodka. Vodka IS to the Russian soldier
what bad liquor IS to the American
Admiral AleXief strict with himself as
with those under him. This IS of the chief
reasons why re the high positions Of admiral
and viceroy. He mastered himself. Never did he
let his temper get the better Of him. But he could
talk with the voice OF thunder when the right
time He too, quick TO see things and
quick to decide what he would do Whenever he
caught in corner he usually able to ind
some way to get out He IS the first Russian ad-
miral TO be selected TO govern a large country and
answer the notes Of other countries. which is one
of the duties Of what are called diplomats Many
people think that old dog, who command
a fleet OF battleships and night with great bravery
may not be good diplomat and that that
is the reason he failed prevent the war between
his country and Japan.
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HONOR LIST.

America Calisher, l. Elsa LOeber, Harry Sew
ard. Edgar Federer Elizabeth Sutton Underhill
Saughan Chambers. Livingston Post. Wilson Cham
bers. w. G. Chids Gladys Chace. Dorothy L.
Webster John NJ. Sherrerd. jr. William s Davis
Allan Z. Fowler Lyndon II. Jennings, Wilbur r.
Buchanan: Winfred Ogden. Cecilia Lichtensteln
S. Ethel Lyon. Mildred Armstrong William Nor
lang Helen E Wanamaker. Josephine Burgess.
Minnie Kartzmark. Elsie Robinson. Ethel Coch-
rane !. Heichebeck. Alice Smith Carrie Rowohlt
Dorothy Reynolds, Emil Helchelbeck. Ray A. Van
Clief. Myra Stewart Emily r. Cremer, George
Smith. Harriet Hommel. Lucy A. Khasan, Henry
Schwoon. Frederick AlIenspach. William Knoell
Emily Robinson. Jessie Rae. Margaret Chaplin r.
Felstedt, Dorothy Hn King, Margaret Nichols
Grace Reynolds, Irene Lynch, Roger Beall. Jacob
r Dietrich. Beatrice Beddoe, Anna Jecinsky, Anna
loft Adelaide Hallock. Anna Fisbeck. Emily
Knowles. Alice T.. Bergin. Eleanor Nye, Bessie
Hitler, Addie Zener. Edith Bell. Adele Mess Flor
ence ABRAMS Lizzie Armbrpster, Evelyn Allen
John c. Maxon. Clarence NJ Davis jr.. Paul Cush-
man, John Armbruster and Charles A. Quinn.
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ANECDOTE OF LOUISA OLCOTT

The best story Louisa Aicott was written by
Helen Bigley, No. $50 Mount Hope Place fremont
NewYork City. A silver badge viii be sent to her
The story follows
one day when Louisa Alcott was a little girl she
wandered far away from her home and could not
find the way back again. 1t was growing dark and
the little girls feet were tired: she sat down on
step. where Il large dog was lying. After a
while she grew very sleepy and laid her head on
the curly head OF the dog In few minutes she
was fast asleep.
Meanwhile Louisa's father and mother. not being
able to find her. sent the town crier TO look for her
He went along the streets ringing his bell Every
now and then he would tell that little girl was
lost At last he came to the pace where Louisa
sleeping. The ringing of his bell awoke her
and she heard him out in loud voice: Lost
lost! little girl. six years old. She wore a pink
frock, Il white hat and new green shoes" When
the crier had SAID this he heard a small voice
coming out OF the darkness. It said: why. 3
me-" The cricr went to the place that the sound
came from and found Louisa sitting by the large
dog and rubbing her eyes. The next day she was
tied to the sofa q punishment for running away
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The Story of the Easter Rabbit

But how did The little hare know. mother dear?'
questions a blue eyed maiden. Did he tell theeT'
"Ah. my child" says the mother. smiling, there
was no need OF #. Ny grandsro told ths story
of Ostara's hare when I not older than thou
art now. Listen to me. little ones. and will tell
you what he said
Long. long years ago. when the earth was still
snow would not cease and man and beast persisted
from cold and hunger. All. how gr!eyed the gentle
on high and heheid the misery Of her children!
Well she knew that before long her reign would
her foot touched the ground. and the air become
fragrant with her breath. But. alasi hope had
longed 20 comfort them. Oh, for fleet messenger
VINO would spread the OF her coming
forth aud the birds to build their nests and lift
Iher voices IN chorus Of JOY and bid men to
know that New Life hand
Thus the goddess sighed. but no one heard-no
one but the little hare.\ who had always been
up his long ears and listened. and then he was OF
though he had Wings so oa his fe 's Soon his as
sage was given 90 each and all. and when shortly
after the goddess held her triumphant entry in
The German lands she was welcomed and hOnOred
as never before by the grateful people Yet the
happlest Of all the swift footed hare whom
fair Oatara appointed her messenger for and
Ages have passed since this simple story was
her name sim lives IN the great Christian festival
o. this season (Ostara. Ostern, Eastern. Easter
fees lame on all tho hilltops Of Germany md the
hare, or Easter Rabbit. with the first tokens Of
spring. the eggs and the budding willow branches
arc held I'm high favor the symbolic hcralds OF
higher and spiritual revelation.
Welcome then. thou faithful little messenger
Welcome. 2lso, in this country GLADDEN. the hearts
and To- those who long for n wider vision whlsDe
the good tidings of a new and everlasting life first
proclaimed ut the empty grave OF our Saviour.
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CHAPTER XVIII
A-rON-C- THE SAVAGE TARTARS.

AMONG THE SAVAGE TARTARS-
They proceeded in a northoriy direction Hollow
ing the mountains for about day. when just al
Hunset while they stopping beside a mountain
stream eating supper, Harold thought he saw the
sparkle Of a spear IN the sunlight on the mountain
top He looked again and saw not only one spear
but many. and all were moving in a single line
winding their way down the mountain path. OF
course. he knew the spears were not walking by
themselves. though he could see no one He spoke
20 lone and they both watched the living line
that sparkling like string OF diamonds as il
descended toward them. Presently they disap-
peared for some minutes. only TO appear again
much closer they stood out boldly on another
mountain peak ready 10 follow the path downward.
and Harold had surmised the spears were car
ried by mounted Tartars. As the leader stopped
his horse and sat gazing all over the mountain
end valley beneath. he looked like figure done in
bronze.
when the Tartsrs get near enough to see Us, I
will make the elephant flop its ears. swing its
trunk. and move a little. they viii think it IS
alive" said Harold.
Here they come" said lone. she sat watch
ing them from peephoe. and almost afraid
of them, though we are shut up in the elephant
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TIE Admiral
Who Bfzxf7dered.

Last week something said about Russa's
fighting general. Kuropatkin, who then his
way ManchUria take command OF the Rus
sian army which IS to fight against the wiry little
'Japs" He is there. This week something
Will be told about the Russian admiral. whose
laundering Is said 10 have caused the war. Like
General Kuropatkin he has long name hard to
pronounce. It is Evghenyi Ivanovitch Alexier
His name IS often printed in the newspapers He
is an admiral in the Russian navy. A year ago
the Gar was looking about for a man TO rule for
him IN Russiss eastern country near Cores ard
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II seemed so sad that wfckedness should havs
power amid such beautiful surroundings. that. as
sighed heavily. ,
At that moment a beautiful little fawn trotsed
from the depths Of the woodland, and. approaching
him without a sign OF fear. pushed IT'S SO1t Hoss
against his hand caressingly-
The veIvety brown ewes were full Of sadness, and
looked almost human IN their expression as theS
met those OF the hermit. -
Hast news for this morning asAeo lHs
hermit gently. strOking The soft ears
The sOrrOwful eyes grew still saddef. - a,
ssAlasi no. said the fawn: nothing good- AZ a.
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events. Such deep silence reignS over the noun
tain that I fear GOlcOnda has done her worst ana
has caused her captives to be put TO death -.
recOlect their plteOus means Of day or Two -.
good father? Now all is silent: not sound Drsans
upon the stiffness. that upon the most pl..,
ctptOus side of the mountain. heard Just H''
the sound as OF a creature breathing heavily. ~.
Upon the most preclpitous side saidst thou ..
asked the hermit. with a start. Art quite SURF
Quite sure" echoed the fawn. 49,.
Il must go and investigate this murmured -
hermit. who had his own reasons for being asto"-
fshed. Il will thee anon =,
The fawn bounded gracefully into the depths II II
the woodland Siade. ana the hermit lem, he
raised his head and prepared for action ~.
IF tits indeed so, the opportunity must bot
lost" he muttered. Il seek the TRUTH a.
whatever cost TO myself"
He grasped his staff more firmly IN his nan'
and PASSED round the mountain
&c be colrinued)
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STORY OF NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE.

George Morew. Of No. 1ss West Ninety-sixth-st
New-York City wins the badge for the best story
Napoleon Bonaparte.
NAPOLEON'S DISCIPLINE.
While Napoleon at the military school OF
Brienne. the students gave an exhibition OF Vol
taire's The Death Of Cesar" The people OF the
town were invited. and those who desired to be
present had 10 procure card of admission from
the principal
Napoleon had the post OF honor Of n first lieu
tenant for this festivity. Suddenly the entrance
OF the garden. rose loud noise This was caused
by the pOrter's wife, who wanted to come in. Being
well known TO the students. for she sold them
many fruits and cakes. she did not think 1t was
necessary to procure a card Of admission, and had
tried 10 enter without But the guardian the
gate would not allow this
The latter went and informed the first lieuten-
ant OF the state OF affairs Napoleon. who wag
ordinarily kind to the woman. listened TO the re-
port OF the guardian with a furrowed brow, and
gave his order with severe dignity: Remove that
woman. who takes upon herself to introduce dis
turbances into the camp"
This incident shows how Napoleon placed dsci-
pLne before his personal inclinations.
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them his name or how he had been captured.
u hen they reached the valley they buried him IN
q lonesome spot. beside mountain stream, where
J. sound heard all DAY long but the ripping
of The water and the eagles call
Now that We have satisfied curiosity about
the Chinese and Tartars. let pass through their
country fast possible ana reach India by the
quickest route " said Harold
THAT viii suit exactly answered lone, FOR
] tired Of slant-eycd people with pigtails and
SCARED faced Tartars.'
Go be continued)
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Copyright. 1909. by the saalhe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-25
CHAPTER xxx.
INC steeI Edge Of the Truth.

The man servant, with his plain black
clothes and black tie. had entered the
room with a deferential little gesture.
You Will pardon me, sir" he said
in a subdued tone, but 1 think that
you have forgotten 10 look at your
engagement book. There is Lady Ar
Iington's reception tonight, ten till
twelve. and the Hatton House ball,
marked with a cross, sir, important.
put your clothes out an hour ago"
Nigel Ennison looked up with little
start.
All right. Dunster." he said. L
may go TO Hatton House later, but you
needn't wait. 1 can get into my
clothes"
The man hesitated.
Can 1 bring you anything, SRA
whisky and soda, or a liqueurH You'll
excuse me, sir, but you haven't touched
your coffee"
Bring me whisky and soda and a
box of cigarettes. Ennison answered.
and then leave me alone. there's a
good fellow. I'm a little tired"
The man obeyed his orders noise
lessly.
II have put the onyx buttons in the
single breasted waistcoat, sir" he re
marked, before leaving the room. I
saw Mr.. Hamilton to-day. outfitter,
sir, at Pooles. and he advised me to
put the QOuDle-DIedSteQ ones away LOT
the moment. l wish you good night,
sir"
Ennison reused himself with an ef-
fort, took long drink from his whisky
and soda and lit a cigarette.
What a fool 1 ami" he muttered,
standing I'D on the hearthrug and
leaning his elbows upon the broad
mantelDiece. And yet / wonder
whether the world ever held such an
other enigma of her sex. Paris looms
belinda tragedy of strange recollec-
tions-here she energies Phenix-like,
subtly developed, a flawless woman,
beautiful, self-reIiant. witty, a woman
with the strange gift of making all
others beside her seem plain or vul-
gar. And then-this sudden thrust.
God only knows what / have done, or
left undone- Something objectionable
is laid to my charge. Only last night
she saw me. and there was horror in
her eyes. l have written, called
of what avail Is anything-against that
look. What the devil is the mat
ter, Dunster?"
i beg your pardon. SIR" the man
answered, there is lady here to see
you"
Ennison turned round sharply.
"A lady, Dunsteri Who is it?'