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tention to himself by singing at the top of his voice must sooner or later pay the penalty" Yes" replied the other, "he seems a perfect coxcomb; his main gift Is egotism.''
 "Oh, ho,'' sneered Buzz Loud. "If that's all you have to tell me you may keep your fine news to yourself. As for me, I mean to nlbble Old Gentleman's neck. Just watch me" And away he flew, paying no heed to his cautious brothers d;rv,,a warning Round and round aa he buzzing with all his strength. But his song disturbed not the sleeper, and he snored on without a break. Now, we'll ters will do for you. Old Gentlemen, remarked Buzz Loud. And he perched himself on the rim of Old Gentleman's sfE Du5zlns bunsss bsunsess song lqsty gitsSr and closer be. thrust his little black head into the deep ear cavern, when of a sudden the giant head moveds and mighty arm. at the end of which was a huge open palm that went slap, slap, so close to Buzz Loud's person that the a weeks growth Away he flew, just saving himself by the breadth of hair. When he reached a safe place beside his brother his heart vas thump- Ing so loudly that he could not hear Buzz Lows chastisement But soon the interest of the two files centered in the movements of Old Gentleman It was Gentieman make his toilet and laugh at ms silly grumblings. Now he was yawn- ing ana stretching his fat body prepara- muttered, scratching his ear. "Bridget must must pmt some tanglefoot about the room: Iheres no getting a mornings nap any more: Then his eyes fell on Buzz Low and Buzz Loud perching on tne chandelier over the foot of the bed. ,,;s ;o4 viiiians. he exclaimed. shaking ms nst at them. Buzz Low only smiled quetly. but Buzz Loud Tapped his W,,ngs VII ana gave vent to one of his deaf
 Then Old Gentiernan got nm and dressed; grumbling at the heat and everything in general
 Say brother, mean to follow that giant out of here this morning" said Buzz-Loud. ''The monotony of this small world Is unbearable. Will you pear me comua1x? For a moment
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mates. When order was restored it was found that a rain and thunder storm had come up and the tent leaked letting the water drop on "Dumpy's" temple. "Dumpy' was made to describe the giant repeatedly, and Dot Brown. who has knack at drawing. made large sketch of the incident with a burnt stick on the tent. The next night some of the boys got up after "Dumpy was asleep and tried dropping water on his temple to see if he would dream again. They reported that he kicked and that wasAno dream.
 The rain pretty thoroughly soaked things and made 1t rather disagreeable for the rest of the night. But the morn ing dawned bright and the boys soon regained their spirits, dried their clothes and were apparently none the worse for what they termed iiardships of war.
 Finally the day set for their departure arrived. They fished and swan and ran and drilled, and as farewell held a mock reunion of the veterans that were left of what they termed the dangerous
 Captain Carroll was warmly lauded for his gallantry and was recommended placed on the retired list for having lost his head in the service of his coun- try. Porter Alice was recommended for a pension because of having lost his heart. .Dumpy's' encounter with the giant was rehearsed and an eloquent tribute was paid to what was termed their deceased comrade. Sneak" was remembered in eulogy for having nobly saved the lives of the company when it was dying of hunger. Even "The Pro fessor' came in for his share of badi- mage, and accepted 1t gracefully. He was alluded to as the enemy who had once whipped them, now captured and borne in triumph on their chariot wheels.
 Just as they were ready for the re- turn home the same company of young people who hac spent the evening with Abbott managed to very quietly present Porter a watch-guard Of her own mak- ing in token of her appreciation of the service he had rendered her. And as the boys forded the river they saw their friends stiIl on the bluff waving ker chiefs and gave them hearty three times three.
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fBY MAUD wALKER.I

Buzz-Low hesitated. He, pointed out the possible dangers that might beset them In strange world. But Buzz Loud was not to be dissuaded.
 Nothing worse to befall us In the unexplored world than threatens us here," he argued Didn't you hear Old Gentleman say Bridget was to put out tangle-foot to entrap us2 Now I don't know what tangle-foot means. nor do I wish to find out; but of this I am cer- tain, tangle-foot means in our tongue Fly -Extermlnatorl'
 Well" answered Buzz-Low. who in his heart wanted to go forth and see, but who felt rather timid about follow Ing out any plan suggested by his ven turesome aud 1oud-voiced brother. may hap you speak with some sense, but if so it is the first time tn your life. And to be frank with you, l tremble to fol- low you.
 Then by no means do so,' rejoined Buzz-Loud Every fly for himself and the human family for all of us
 No. If you are bent on this danger ous scheme l shall surely accompany you" said Buzz-Iow with feeling "Brotherly love- enjoyed amid dangers, is worth more to me than quiet peaceful life barren Of direction. And you will need my wise council"
 At this point Old Gentleman opened the door to pass into the hall and Buzz Loud boldly flew out over his head, Buzz-Low steadily following. Down the broad stairs they flew, keeping close above the head of their giant guide. He led the way into the breakfast room, where the other members of the giant household were seated about tho table There was another being re- sembling Old Gentleman, only he was less fat and of fewer years. Buzz-Loud at once named him Young Gentleman. Across the table from him sat Pretty Lady whom Buzz-Low admired very much, owing to her soft-white neck and pink cheeks. On a high chair beside Pretty Lady was a small giant with out teeth or hair, and 1t kept tossing its fists about every which way, some times getting them in his mouth and again in his eyes. The grown-ups call- ed him Baby. But what interested Buzz-Loud more than the human family was the sight of large number of his own kind darting hither and thither at will. Especially in an adjoining room he noticed an assembly of them seated at some sort of banquet. Tets inves- tigate." he called out to Buzz-Low who had hidden himself behind the clock.
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lng to all they met The drive was long, but the weather was perfect
 What Is so rare as a day in June?"-

tng to all they met. The drive was long, but the weather was perfect
 What Is so rare as day in June?"- that they thoroughly enjoyed it. Before they came to the Bluff they had to pass a shallow river; and the pebbly bottom with an occasional shell, where the water flowed in rapids, caused Albert stsey hey he o6ed d 59 ahoat road in that wound around the hill until it reached the summit
 Some of the boys were eager to get to the river at once, but the Captain had previously given orders that they must first prepare the camp. They had divid- ed into three squads, and each was to have a tent. They erected these tents in the shadow of huge trees on the sum init of the Bluff. In the midst was a great, white, flat rock, which they chris tened Table Rock, where, afterward. soon had fires kindled and coffee boil ing, and then one of the squads cut and planted high pole and raised Old Glory aloft. Tn front of the tents they after ward erected what they called totem poles, resembling scarecrows to dlstin- guish them apart, they claimed. Lieu had straw man .surmounted with a lantern for a head; Corporal c'Dot'O Brown sketched hfdeous face on a piece of canvas and stretched 1t on
 
 of an unclassified animal hung up to dry; while John (''Sneak') Richardson tied a tomato can to stump in front of '"The Professors" headquarters and christened it Hotel Hooligan. Hally's Bluff Is an ideal camping place. To the north, the ground slopes through a beautiful wood uo the valley below There were wild roses and blue bells In bloom-great clumps of the latter, which might have been gathered by armsful A little below the ford was a fine pool, where the fish snapped eagerly at the bait A quarter of a mile away was a splendid swimming hole. and the boys enjoyed many an hour padding in the clear waters. At other times they boat ed there, for a farmer living near gave them the use of his boat. Several times they had fish fries, and their exercises in the fresh air gave them an appetite that caused the rations to disappear with relish.
 Every evening the company would line up near Table Rock and practice, it's qaneuvers. and the ''hep, hep, hep"
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The Story of Buzz=Low and Buzz=LOud.

Buzz-Low and Buzz-Loud came into existence with the first warm April days. But up till the last of May they kept closely hidden away in the top of the great bay window, which afforded sunlight and air to the bedroom occu- pied by Old Gentleman. All during June they had been content to remain inhab- ltants of thls same room, exploring every inch of the walls and ceiling Then had come the novelty of examining Old Gentleman's clothes In the closet looking over his books and papers on the tables and shelves, sometimes perch ing on top the frames holding the por- traits of General and Lady Washing ton, and roasting on the chandelier at night. But one fine morning In July Buzz-Low. looking down from his perch at Old Gentleman as he slumbered nudged Buzz-Loud with his wing and eh?'' Buzz-Loud gave vent to an np- roarous laugh, whereupon his wise brother reprimanded him. How often must I tell you to keep quiet If you Didn't warn you in the beginning that silence Is safety? Surely, surely, you have not forgotten the i'll fate of that loud-Yoiced, hilarious Bluebottle, whose
 
 wings against the windowpanes brought the entire female population of this household down upon him to do battle"
 Well, you'll admit he led them a merry dance before he at last fell under the dustrag fiourished by Bridget" re- piled Buzz1oud. T admire such brave fearless spirit, even though the pos sessor lose his life In asserting It."
 Very well, follow Bluebottle's ex- ample and meet with an ignominious death," replied Buzz-Low. "As for me- mean to enjoy life in peace and quiet Now, while you were buzzing around yesterday wasting your time. l was learning something.
 Pray tell me what 1t was" begged Buzz-Loud, ever curious about gossip
 Well, when Bridget came in to clean up Old Gentlemans room yesterday, two strange flies scooted in from the hall They were big fellows and seemed on an exploring expedition. They swept around the room several times, then took seat beside me on General Wash- ington's picture and 1 easily overheard their conversation. One of them seemed to be quite literary, for he spoke in rhyme but l shall not try to quote him correctly, only give the substance of his remarks. First. overhearing your noise, he said to his companion: T see that young fellows finish soon. Any fly so foolishly vain as to attract att
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Strange observances Among Aus-
 tra1inn Tribes.

There are some queer customs obs served by the native Australians, their modes of dlsposing Of the dead being noticeable and varied. When a mother loses a favorite child, she carries the dead body about with her in box or casing of bark until decomposition forces her to dispose of 1t either by burial or fire.
 In the case of some prominent person of the tribe dying, his nearest relatives cut off his hands and keep them as sacred remembrances, only parting with them after the odor from the dead members have become unendurable- Then they are thrown Into a stream. hidden In q hollow tree or burned.
 Women are held in such contempt amongst the Australian tribes that often they receive no burial at all, and 1t is rare thing to see one mourned for by family and friends. But at the funeral of a man or boy the lamenta- tions are loud and long, the female mourners being the most sdemonstra- tive.
 With some of the tribes the prac.. tice of throwing the bodies of the dead over the branches of trees and leaving them for nature to dispose or IS op- served.
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And away he darted through the door leading into the pantry. Buzz-Low fol- lowing with a beating heart. There on lower shelf was fine bit of raw beefsteak, and seated round this tempt ing viand were several very jolly we'll behaved flies. Buzz-Loud joined the group without other ceremony than a brusque "Buzz-ee;" which in fly ton gue means "Well-met, comrades" Then he edged himself close to a wise-look- ing fellow and began making friendly advances. Buzz-Low, however. kept aloof. anxiously watching maneuyers.
 The wise fly turned and eyed Buzz Loud with a searching glance. Some- thing in his ail-fellow-well-met man. ner seeming to please him. In cordial manner he buZzed:
 Welcome stranger, come and eat
 Of this appetizing meat
 Overhearing this Buzz-Low recognized the speaker to be the literary fly whose the previous day. So with a feeling of safety he stationed himself beside Buzz Loud, who was now quite at home with the crowd. But just as they were all into the pantry. and seeing the party made q raid on 1t by brandishlng her great red arms threateningly and cry Ing out: "Begone. wid yez, ye pests,
 
 fix ye all this mornin' by putin out pisen, thot I will"
 Away flew the flies, some in one direc- ton, some in another. The literary fly, whom the two Buzzs dubbed Poet, sailed off through the dining-room with the Buzz brothers accompanying. Into a great sunshiney room they went where big bay window was filled with blooming plants and vines. Amid these the trio took refuge on q branch of rose geranium.
 After recovering from the shock the Poet whispered confidentially to Buzz Low:
 aon your brother. there. you'd best keep
 an eye;
 He's a reckless. venturesome sort of a
 fly"
 man. Young Gentleman and Pretty Lady. Young Gentleman brought Baby in and put him down on the floor. Now. pappa,' said Pretty Lady, I'm going downtown with Frank this morning to do some shonplng. VIII xou look after
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camp and watched them drill. After the maneuvers the cadets brought out their guitars, and a season of song fol- lowed. While they were thus engaged in the merriest of moods, a cry was heard and Miss Abbott, who had been standing near the edge of the bluff, was seen to slip over. Immediately the song was silenced. and everybody rushed to the precipice to peer over, fearing that she had been dashed to death on the gravel and shells at the base. To their relief, the young woman, in something between laugh and a cry, said: T am, all right, but how am I to get out
 Are you hurt?" questioned "the Pro-
 No" answered the girl.
 Well, where are you? The bluff Is so much in shadow that can't see you. Have you sure footing?"
 "Y-e-s. think so, she replied. My feet struck here. and I caught some brush and held on. But the shelf is so narrow I am afraid I shall fall if
 ''Then sit down with your back to the bluff and wait, said the Professor, cheerily. Well have you safely up here in short order"
 Already several of the cadets were making rope by tearing a blanket in strips and tying them together, and Porter Alice slipped his shoulders through moose he had made, and de- manded to be let down.
 Be careful, Porter; it may not bear your weight" cautioned "the Pro- lessor"
 For answer Porter flung himself on the ground and directed the boys to lift him by pulling the ropes It stood this strain. and Porter c1ambered over the edge, while cadets and farm boys dug their heels in the earth and let him slowly down. In few moments he was by the side of the young girl. But an unexpected danger threatened him. The shelf on which they found themselves was so very narrow that they could move only with difficulty. But Porter spoke encouragingly, and, slipping the moose from his shoulders he made-from it a sort of saddle, and saw the young lady safely seated therein. still, how ever, leaning against the bluff and clutching the bush that had been the means of breaking her fall.
 Walt minute. fellows cried Por- ter to those above him, until get out of the way and give the word.'
 Then he did q daring thing
 He~ had observed a branch of a tree extending to within probably two feet
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Thns sarnlv warned the nnet

Thus sagely warned the poet.
 Please, brother, profit by the advice of one full of wisdom," begged Buzz Low. But Buzz-Loud, too fond of ex- cltement to sit on a geranium bush and sing softly all morning, merrily said, "tn, ta." and dropped himself directly on Old Gentleman's chin. He walked nlmbiy about through the short beard, his little feet tickling as he went. Sev- eral times Old Gentleman moved un- easily, and once broke snore into pieces, but so softly would Buzz-Loud lift his dancing feet that the sleeper would not fully wake. Then the mis- chieyous fellow crept down to the col lar line and, giving a warning buzz, he put his sharp nipper right against Old Gentleman's neck and nipped with vengeance. Old Gentleman jumped like rubber ball, bounding into the air, and wildly striking at Buzz-Loud, who eireled round his head in the most stta tan he screamed at the top of his voice, "I'll finish you, I will. Not a wink can a man get for flies flies, flies!" And he grabbed up a cushion, flercely attack ing Buzz-Loud, who kept just without his arms range. In the wild excitement which followed Old Gentleman knocked over a table on which stood a pitcher of water. Instantly baby set up ter ritied scream. for the contents of the pitcher had gone all over him. Then the eommotion grew, bringing. Bridget on the scene "Kill that fly" roared Old Gentleman to her. There he goes, over the pianoi Catch him. why don't you?"
 Mercy on me soul. soir. do yez think oi can walk on the roof?" demanded Bridget in an exasperated voice. "Ochl now I'll hit the monster, thot will. And she made quick lunge toward Buzz-Loud with her apron just as he flew near the baywindow. Finding the battle growing too hot for him, and becoming exhausted, he was attempt ing to reach a safe hiding place in the top of the baywndow, when Bridgets apron, like great cloud. struck him with such force that he was thrown against the hard windowpane, and fell helpless to the floor behind q flower pot. Bridget peered round and, seeing him | lying like one dead, said: "Och he'll niver poster .oiny one ag'in." Then she | picked up the broken bits of pitcher | lifted the screaming baby in her arms and disappeared into the dtning-room In another moment Old Gentleman 1 put on his hat, took his cane and de- parted by way of the. front door nut tering as he went: "1'll go straight and order carload of tanglefoot Then when want to take a nap I'll spread 1t all over me. I'll get even with those pesky flies yet
 When the coast was clear Buzz-Low and Poet flew down to Buzz-Iloud to ascertain the extent of his injuries. They found the poor fellow suffering from a lame wing and one dislocated foot, but he looked up. with a smile and a merry wink and said: Well, pals, I made the old fellow take some vigorous exercise, didn't IF"
 But Buzz-Low was serious, and satd
 T hope you have at last learned q lesson. As soon as you are able to be on wing again I think we'll take q trip to the Great Outside.
 Then Poet came close to BuzzLoud and, in deep. impressive voice, said:
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Baby?"
 Certainly. certainly" replied old Gentlemen. Baby and I will have a royal romp. So go right along and don't bother about him. He's safe In his granddaddy's care"
 Then Pretty Lady and Young Gentle man kissed Baby. bade Old Gentleman good-by and left the room. After hear ing the front door close, Old Gentleman took several cushions from the couch, threw them on the floor and stretched himself full length with baby beside him. But they did not have a romp. for the eyes of both were sleep-heavy, and in less time than 1t takes to tell 1t they were both far away in dreamland Old Gentleman snoring terribly.
 Now, that's what l call laziness," asserted Buzz-Low. Does that old chap do nothing but eat and sleep?, He grumbles and threatens our lives" replied Buzz-Loud. But I'm going down and tickle-tuckle-tackle his ear
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Two weeks after vacation began the High School Cadets spent week camp ing at Hally's Bluff They were accom- panied by "The Professor otherwise the superintendent of the schools, who wore an old suit and made himself boy for the occasion
 Three road wagons were required to take the boys and their camping outfit to the Bluffs, which are eight miles from town, on the Marias des Cygnes River; and as they passed through the streets in starting, with flag proudly upraised, they were noisy lot shout
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In Camp At Hally's Bluff.
BY HAYWOOD GLENN.

"coiumn right. marchi" rang clear on the air. a not unmusical accompaniment to the song of birds. Then they sat about Table Rock singing and hearing s.The Professor" tell stories, while the moon climbed through the dark branches till 1t shone bright from on high, when they crawled Into the tents, and though somewhat crowded, slept ssonndly on beds of leaves, under their blankets. un- til the break of day.
 Several young girls of the neighbor- hood, chaperoned by their brothers, came the second evening they were in
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SOMETHING ABOUT OWLS,
 THE BIRDS OF NIGHT

Among the largest of the owl tribe are the snowy and eagle owls. both of which arc occasionally met with in Great Britain. The larger species of eagle-owl are the most ferocious, and prey upon rabbits and large game birds
 while the snowy owl, though indulging in similar prey, does much good by devouring those destructive little TO-
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''The way of the transgressor is hard.
 my friend;
 So your mischievons ways you would
 better mend
 Or else they will cause your untimely
 Some days passed before Buzz-Loud was able to fly as was his wont. but as soon as his lameness and dislocation permitted of q move the three friends scared out through the open window one fine July morning, Poet leading the way, and when last seen they were seated on the limb of a fragrant rose bush singing a song of glee, Buzz Loud's shrill notes ringing out above the voices of his chums
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dents known as the Jennings.

dents known as the Jennings.
 In North and South America are found, in great numbers, the American burrowng owl. If dwells in holes in the earth. sharing the habltation with dogs, ground squirrels and badgers. Nor Is It an uncommon thing to find housed with this strangely mixed family q rattlesnake and a lizard or two
 Then we have the species known as
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the pigmy owls and the little owls. members of the former group being no larger than n wood lark. These harmless little birds stand out In marked contrast with the giant eagle and snowy owls.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
sp.cial Correspondence.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-English labor
leaders are astonished at the style
American delegates are able to main
tain when they arrive on this side
They put UP at the most luxurious
hotels and it is estimated that their
expenses during this sojourn here run
into a higher figure than the total of
the emoluments received in twelve
months by any Of the English labor
leaders.
The annual International Trades
Congress takes place in Leeds the first
week in September and it is stated that
greater number of American dele
gates will be present than has ever
been seen at the English congress be-
fore. John Mitchell has been here for
some weeks and Messrs. Ryan and
Driscoll have just arrived. They are all
staying at the Hotel Russell, which
ranks in the same class with such lux
urious caravansaries as the Cecil. Carl
ton or Savoy hotels. Mitchell will rep
resent the American miners and Ryan
and Driscoll the National Federation
Of Labor. Several other labor repre-
sentatives will reach London in the
course of the next week or two.
Hitherto the United States has been