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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
A Hive Of Bees.

I'd rather be a humble toad and sit upon a stool
Or even a polly woggy wriggling in a pool;
I'd rather be a tongue cited cat, or dog without q
tail;
I'd rather be a weather vane a-whirling in the gale
I'd rather be a comic cow and stand upon my head
Or wen be a hobby horse and pull a trundle bed
I'd rather be shipwrecked tar and eat my hat
and boots,
Or be soldier with gun and live on little shoots
I'd rather be a craven image standing In the rain,
statue wet Ia statuette-the pun is poor and
plain:
A tambourfne, a soup tureen, a piece Of toasted
cheese,
toy balloon, a last years moon. or anything you
please;
A honey be, humming bee, humble, humble
bee
A sewing or a quilting husking or spelling bee
Indeed, there's not among the bees, though he be
great small.
bee 1 would not rather be than not to be at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
The Game of Hand Ball.

Hand ball Is the oldest game known.
Millions of boys and girls play it the
world over, yet never give a grateful
thought to its inventor Most of them will
be surprised 20 learn that so simple a
thing needed 'inventing' at all. Herodo-
tus and Homer two famous Greek writer's,
have preserved the inventors name, and it
is a feminine one. Yes, a woman made
the first toy ball, and her name was Ana
gala. She was a noble lady of Corcyra,
and she gave it when finished to the little
daughter of the King of Alcnous.
No other toy has furnished so much
amusement nor is there another so neces-
ssry in many games, is this simple arti-
Gle. 1t is strange, too that SO few of
these games are for girls. Do not forget
that the ball was invented by a woman
for girls although boys may be grateful
for all the fun they have with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

his face. and he carried great big bag
on his shoulder. which. Ii seemed to me.
moved a little; and I was frightened stiu
more.
Perhaps you have some rags to sell me.
ma am" he said, in the same great big
growing voice. only first / should like
to show this little gentleman what l have
inside my bag"
And then said. "Oh~ quickly. in loud
squeak; could not help 1t. for he had como
close up TO me. And what do you thinkl
1t was really father himself and in tho
bag were John and Philly. and they tum-
bled out. and everybody laughed. They all
had supper around my bed, father and
mother. too, and we had such funl And
the black bag was only mothers shawl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

pie were all there with pale faces and
trembling limbs. Guns We're stacked In a
corner and l seized one and gave Alexan-
der and Louis each one.
Let us fight to the DEATH l cried. 1--WE
are fighting for our country. Remember
that our father has taught us that gentle
men are born to shed their blood for the
service of God and the king!''
l felt like Joan of Arc
Every little while one of the Indians
would jump out of the underbrush. wave
his arms def1antly and yell his horrid wal
cry. Lavolette said the one in the red coal
was Kileur Rouge, half-breed. who had
taken twenty scalps with his own hand
along the Richelieu last summer. His rec
coat was given by the English in New
York. l set my teeth and vowed he should
not have our scalps, and If he was a friend
of the English that was another reason fol
fighting him.
AS 1 looked away over the river I saw a
boat coming toward our landing I strain
ed my eyes and made out man, a woman
and three little children. A groan burst
and we were powerless TO help. AS the boat
swung around L recognized Pierre Fon-
tame. who has small farm to the south
of the seignory wheat fields. II must do
something" l thought, for the little girl
was maman's god-child.
Lavolotte read my mind and threw him
self before me.
only over my dead body, nam selle," he
cried.
1 laughed, and slipping around him had
the gate open before he could stop me and
ran down to help Fontaine with the chill
dren. His wife was quite helpless with
fear. l knew the savages would think IL
was q ruse to draw them within range OF
our guns. and carried mamans god
to the gate, quieting her cries with the old
game:
Who passes by the road SO later
Compagnon de la Marjolaine.
Who passes by the road 50 Later
Always gay.
1t was the only thing could think Of
and my voice was not quite steady, for
could not but think how easy it would be
for the savageS to capture US. When we
reached the gate Lavolotte snatched the
little one from my arms and gave me a
shake.
You will never die In your bed
nam selle," he said
AT sunset II began to storm, and I was
afraid the Indians would attempt to climb
into the fort under cover of the darkness,
so l summoned the forces for council 1t
seemed absurd fol- a girl of fourteen to
they were worse than women. and some
one had to do something. So called them
together and said as solemnly as l could:
God has saved us today from the hands
of our enemy, but We must take care and
not fall into any snares tonight. AS for
me, you all know 1 am not afraid l will
take care of the fort with Lavolotte and
my brothers to help me. and you. Fontaine
can go to the block house with the women
and children. If am taken don't surren-
der, even If am cut to pieces and burned
before your eyes They cannot hurt you
in the block house If you show the leas,
bit of fight
So / put Alexander on one Of the bastions
little Louis on another, telling them not to
be afraid. that God would care for them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
A True Daughter of Erin.

A new stove was invented and presented
to one o'Shaunnessy, by a gentleman So
liciting orders. Norah O'Shaunnessy was
present at the conversation. The man said
the stove would save one-half the quantity
OF fuel now used
DO you mean to say" inquired O'Shaun-
Messy" that 1 won't have to buy but half
as much coal as 1 did before?'
Most decidedly said the gentleman,
II will answer for IT"
Then up spoke Norah small but sound In
argument. I'll tell you what I'd do, pop,
I'd buy two stoves and save Il ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

shame er de trick uver sence dat he hide
hisse'f way in de daytime an nuver come
out 'twel de dusk, and den he go sweepin
an swoopin' long on dem greet big sof
wings, so quiet dat he ain mex de ghos'
NV a SCUM, jes' looks lax big shadder
fiittin' roan' In de dusk. He teck dat time.
too, 'kase he know dat bout den de III
fell mouses an sech ez dat comes out an
'mences ter run roun', an woe be unter
'em eff dey meets up wild Mistah Owl; deys
a-goner. sho'."
''But how could they think an owl was
q mann? asked fancy.
well, honey, de tale ain tell dat but I
done study hit out dis-a-way, dat mon like
ly de gal bin turnin' up her nose at some
young Injun man, an outer spite he done
gone an got some witch ter putt a spell on
her sos't de Owl 'ud look lax man an
she 'ud go an how hussef away on a OIL
no-kyount bud. Vas, I reckon dat wuz
bout de way. An now y'all better shet up
dem peppers err you'll be gittin LAX de owls,
no good In de daytime, an wantin' ter be
up an prowlin' all night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
The Rag Man.

Mother knew. because she was smiling to
herself though she turned away to hide it.
but 1 did not guess a bit. I was feeling
very sorrowful. because had been in bed
a whole week with bad cold, and / felt
sure that l was well enough to have John
and Philly come in from the nursery to
play with me. Mother said. I'VE shall
see," and just then there came a great
knocking at the door.
who can 1t be?' said mother.
1.-THE rag man. ma am" somebody an
swered in such a great deep voice that
I felt little frightened.
Dear me!' said mother. VIII you
come In. please? / should like to see what
rags you have today"
The rag man was very tall-as tail as IA
ther-only all bent over. and he came quite
near my bed. which frightened me little.
He had an old hat on. which covered all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

men and as many women. Lavolette was
on his knees praying. 1 touched his
shoulder
What can we do?" 1 whispered.
Nothing" he murmured stupidity. 1.-The
lroquois always win"
Are you a coward" 1 cried in disgust.
You know 1 will die before let them take
this fort, which my mother left in my care.
Will you do as l say?
He caught fire at once. ITO the death,
nam selle"' he said. His fear had been
more for me and the others than for him
self.
Together we went around to inspect the
palisade, and ordered the gaps In it to be
mended and helped carry the heavy logs
myself until Lavolette pushed me away.
You will soil your dress, nam selle. This
is no work for YOU"
l began to wish 1 had my old home
spun as 1 went back to the yard. The peo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

Lavolotte took the third and the fourth
All night, in spite of snow and hail, the
cry of "AlPs WE'LL" rang from the fort to
the block house. You would have thousEt
both were full of soldiers. The Indians
thought so and were afraid to attack u.s.
1 think that was quite the longest night
ever knew. When morning came we were
all encourag ed, save Fontaine's wife, who
was town bred and wanted her husband to
ia Ike her away.
He shook his head. II will never aban-
don the fort while Nam selle Madelon
stays" he cried.
II will never abandon It," said. and We
shook hands. 1 would have died rather
than surrender. If the Indians took YER
cheres they would think they could capture
other forts and then alas for Canada!
We were a week in constant fear fighting
now at the block house and now at the
fort Only one of our men was wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
SOME NEW NURSERY RHYMES
BY HARRIET NUTTY.
q VIII ROY

BY HARRIET NUTTY.
o, WILLIE BOY.
Willie Boy is only three,
And doesn't know his A C.;
But when he comes to read and spell
He'll learn his letters very well.
The cat is a grown-up kitten,
And {, grown-up pup Is dog;
But when Is an ape monkey,
And when Is pig hog?
LITTLE BOYS STORY.
Little boy, don't tease the cook.
But come and I'll show you picture book.
Ill tell you a tale of a very black crow,
But my story Is over, and now you may go.
HEAvE no.
Row me. row me, Captain Man,
Row fas- you possibly can.
But don't row too fast, the boat will upset
And wen fall in the water and surely get wet.
SUPPER TIME.
Come &c your supper
And eat nice bun,
And when supper's
Wen all have some fun.
SCHOOL TIME.
1 go to school
Most every day.
I like to learn,
But I'd rather play.
MISERY MUM.
Misery, misery. mum,
The bees can do nothing but hum,
The butter and cheese
Are beginning to freeze,
Misery. misery, mum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
A Taste of Winter.

Today the snowbirds circle down
Among the rustling weeds;
They peer along the ridges brown
In search of scattered seeds.
At early night across the hills
The Winter blows his blast:
His icy breath the valley fills,
The flakes fall thick and fast.
When, cold and clear. the day comes back
To trace Its shortened round,
We hear, hard down the rabbits track,
The baying of the hound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
To Make a Pencil Write by Itself.

Take a round box with fat surfaces (such
box as druggists put pills in.) Through
the center of both lid and box pierce a
hole. through which a well-sharpened PEN
ell is allowed to pass Put a bit of sealing
wax around the pencil TO hold II firmly in
place. Twill the pencil as one would spin
top. and number of strange designs will
be found traced upon the paper placed be-
meath.
Paste this paper on a piece OF cardboard,
and IL this be held firmly with one hand
and tilted from side to side with the other
many extraordinary designs will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
By Another Name.

Edna had been In the house for several
days with a cold. She refused to eat any
thing. much to the worry OF her mother.
who feared she would become very weak.
Edna insisted she was as strong as ever
but later aptly described her condition by
saying:
Mother. I don't feel one bit weak. but
my legs feel a little bow-legged-y."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
Playing Cards.

Cards were invented as an amusement
for a king. who had lost his mind. This
king was Charles VI. Hearts represent
courage and bravery in war: Diamonds
represent pike-heads for halberd ends,
weapons shot from ardalists, weapons of
attack: Clubs represent prudence. the
trefoil leaf suggests forage. Each suit has
its king. named after men Of renown in
ancient history, David, Alexander, Caesar
and Charlemange. Four squires are given
to the four kings, Lancelot. Olgier, Renaud
and Hector Each king has his favorite
dame. These danes indicate that the wife
is nothing In herself but derives her force
and splendor from her husband The lace"
Is above all and beyond all. 1t represents
bodies of troops Of various strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
The Biggest Building in the World.

The biggest building the world Is ever
likely to see Is the Great Pyramid OF
Cheops. near Cairo. This took 10000 men
thirty years to build. 1t is 451 feet high.
and covers thirteen acres OF ground. Every
brick of 1t Is a block of stone, three feet In
height
Against this. the smallest inhabited hui
handwriting on earth is reed-cutter's
hut in the Fens. near Cambridge. England.
1t Is of wood, four feet square. with a bed
on the floor. How the old occupant man
ages to curl himself up upon IT Is mary
vel. But he seems quite happy there. and
gladly pays a shilling year rent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
Battledore and shuttlecock in Japan.

Most Of the girls in Japan like the game
battledore and shuttlecock. Years ago the
dainty little shuttlecocks used to be made
in the shape Of dragon flies, and then 1t
was believed that this game was a spell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

4.
My first Is In cherry, but never in apple;
Ny seconds In preaching. but never in chapell
Ny third is in people. but never in crowd;
My fourth is In raindrop but never In cloud;
My fifth is In holly. but never In tree:
My sixth is in pepper, but never in teal
My seventies In ocean, but never in sea;
My eighth Is In hornet, but never in bee:
My ninth is IN reason, but never In sense;
My tenth is In mansion. but never In fence;
My eleventh's In rustic, but never In walk:
Ny twelfth Is In speaking, but never In talk;
Ny whole is animal fond of the sea,
And I'm sure from these words you can guess q
with me-
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|NUNzzM IA
|AAR&wey @1;!

DOUBLE ACROSTIO.
1. Deaf
2. Aver
8. NipE
4. Grin
D. ERIC
@. RICH
DANGER. FRENCH.
CONCEALED BIRDS.
1. Dove. g Swan. 3. Eagle. 4. Thrush.
CHARADE.
Mattress Gfat-tress).
NUMERICAL ENIGMA.
George Washington.
DIAGONAL.
1. Flame
2. table
O. fayfble
honor
8. conduct
6. canvas
FAMOUS
WORD PUZZLE.
/. Fate-fete. 2. Pour-pore. g. Tracked-track
s. Alter-altar.
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BEHEADINGS.
Bphead:

1. To make a short sharp sound and leave TO lap
2. To strike and leave anything very small.
3. To come together and leave deprived VI.
4. Boundary and leave regulation
5. To stop and leave repose.
@. A store and leave TO skip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
The diagonal letters OF

The diagonal letters of the words defined below
spell a race of people much spoken of Mt present.
1. month 2. writing implement. Q. pre-.
cious stone. 4. Large. 5. Vigorous. 0. Respect
Z. Large guns. 8. Not disciplined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
DIAMOND

l. A consonant In never" 2. To SCOUT 3. De.
stroys. 4. Pertaining to Russia S. That which
exists. g. To bend under pressure. Z. A conso.
nant in never
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DIAGONAL

JUMBLED FRUIT.
1. Ceinqu. 2. Grenao. g. Rtocap T. Sotrio.
5. Pleap. @. Tineraecn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

RuYNIING FNIGMA.

1. A fruit. 2. To invest. 8. To worship.
Healed. 8. Attends.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-19
COCOANUT CRAB
WAS A GOOD THING
is NOT A st IN Any SENSE
AND IT'S FLESH Is HIGHLY Es-
TEEMED.

EDITOR STAR: The misunderstood
ings which have been associated with
the so-called robber crab are ludicrous
in the extreme and are well typifed by
the absurd picture of this esculent
crustacean which lately appeared in the
pages of a Honolulu newspaper repos-
ing upon an upholstered cushion and
surrounded by choice boquets of floral
offerings. The land crab is related to
the hermit crabs and has relinquished
in part its former habits and become
modified and adapted to a partly ter
restrial existence.
One of it's most noteworthy features is
the possession of two extremely strong
claws with which it is able to break OPP
en- the shell of the cocoanut, and to en-
Joy it's kernel, which latter it is said tC
SCOOP out with its small hind legs. II
is related by the natives of the islands
where it is indigenous that they cap
ture the creature in the following curl
GUS manner. After observing the cral
ascend a palm in search of food, shor
peg of wood is driven into the trunl
upon the side the animal will descend
! After detaching Its spoil from the trel
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Delegate to Congress.

and allowing it to fall to the ground,
the crab commences it's descent back
wards, and by striking the peg it is led
10 imagine that it has reached the
ground and therefore lets go its hold
of the trunk and faQs to the bottom
where it becomes stunned and is easily
captured. The authenticity of the above
is often questioned, but its frequent
narration lends ii an air of possibility.
1t is also related that the crab devours
the nut as 1t hangs from the tree. The
flesh of the crab is greatly esteemed
and the Chinese are particularly fond
Of it and readily pay a large price to
procure it. 1t is to be noted that in its
native habitat, where, be it remember
ed, the cocOanut palm is often the very
staff of life of the native population the
crab is by no means considered a pest,
but is greatly priced as an article of
diet. The land crab visits the sea at
certain intervals where It probably de-
posts its eggs. The development and
modification of the gills into rudlment-
airy lungs is among the most important
OF the functional changes which the
crustacean has developed in its change
OF habitat and its periodical sea-dips
may In some way be connected with the
necessity to moisten their gill-lungs.
If introduced to Honolulu the animal
would probably flourish so long as I'M
molested, and II 1t becomes a nuisance
could probably be extirpated in a sin
gle day. The value of its flesh would
certainly render its propagation much
| more valuable than the loss of a few
of our undeveloped and exotic cocoa
nuts.
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date of Departure from Kahului,
u. S. A. Transports will leave for San
Francisco and Manila, and will arrive
from same ports at irregular intervals.
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HEARD BISHOP WILLIS PREACH.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
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BISHOP B co.
BANKERS
BANKING DEPARTMENT.

BANKING DEPARTMENT.
Transact business in all departments
of mixing.
Collections carefully attended to-
Exchange bought and sold.
Commercial and Travellers Letters
of Credit issued on the Bank of
California and N. M. ROthschilds 6
Sons, London.
Correspondents for the American
Express Company, and ThOs. Cook
& Son.
Interest allowed on term and Savings
Bank Deposits.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Act as Trustees. collect Rents and
Dividends.
Safety Deposit Vault.
ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT, 92S
Bethel treet.
Auditors and Trustees in Bankruptcy
Books examined, and reported on.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, 924
Pothel Street.
Agents for Fire, Marine, Life, Acct
dent and Employers Liability Insur-
ance Companies.
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Claus Spreckels. VIM. G. Irwin.
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BANKERS

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Bank OF New Zea and, and Bank Of
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of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
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Deposits Received. Loans dade on
Approved Security. Commercial ana
travellers Credits issued. Bills of Ex-
charge Bought and Sold.
COLLECTION PROMPTLY AC-
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Going
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IF so, WHY NOT USE

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-19
WHITE MANS GRAVE.

right the unenViabIe title of 1.-THE white
science journal that the 10Th
acting the colony died at
posts Major Crooks,
the colony Of Sierra Leone admits
said improve greatly
adsn the
turns Threeln
cent
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-19

HEARD BISHOP WILLIS PREACH.
According to the news from Nakua-
lofa divine service was held at the IN
glican Church by the Right Rev. A.
willis, Bishop of Tonga to a crowded
church on December IS. His EXcellen-
cy the Governor of Fiji and suite, Con-
sui Hamilton Hunter, @. M. G., and
Captain and officers of II. M. S. Clio
were among the congregation.
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BEAVER LUNCH ROOM,
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H. ]. NOLTE, PROP'R.

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coffee, soda water, ginger ale or milk
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-02-23
CIRCUIT COURT.
Adjourned Session to Clear Up the
Docket.

Circuit court is now in session at The
court house. Judge Ellis, of Pendle.
ton, and Judge Bradshaw, of The
Dalles, are in attendance.
Judge Bradshaw convened court this
morning in the case Of the Fuller heira
vs.. James Hager. This is q damage
suit in which the Fuller heirs seek to
recover property and damages which il
is ale xed belong to them as heirs. H.
M. Cannon5 of Salem, is attorney for
the plaintiffs and Phelps and Fee are
attorneys for the defendant.
Unfinished business on the November
docket will be cleared up during this
session.