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breaths. There followed hopeful silence
broken BY a creak on the stairs.
It's Blakie!' WHISPERED speckles. peep
Ing out of the door. Hes got a candle
blow yours out, Crosby"
Quick. the back stairs" whispered
Tom, but in the panic only Crosby heard
in time to follow pair Of vanishing heels.
Then the light from the professors candle
flashed detection upon the four forms
crouching under the dining table.
''Of with your things. Cros," excitedly
whispered Tom, shedding mis- own clothes
with lightning-llke rapidity, and darting
into bed.
There came the sound of depressed foot,
steps up the front stairs. followed by the
authoritative tread of the professor: then
the bedroom door opened. The sharp voice
of the professor cut the awful silence.
Il didn't think this of you. Crosby
there's no use pretending any longer
Tom
A rough hand shook Toms shoulder
but that young gentleman was not in the
habit of losing his presence Of mind-not
les.' he murmured. Make third case. old
chap" Then slowly. with the natural
ness of an innocent kitten. he stretched
himself, and opened startled eyes. Where
am whats happened?'
The acting was too perfect for suspicion.
I'm sorry to have disturbed you, Tom,
said the professor, apologetically. but
there's been breaking of rules here
Toms glance wandered vaguely as if he
were not quite awake, but he almost lost
his control as he looked down at his
sleeping companions feet. exposed by the
shrewd professor having thrown back the
covering Crosby had only removed one
stocking!
Crosby, report to me with the other boys
directly after prayers. 1t is needless to
inform you" he added. severely, that
you may consider your name already re-
moved from the e. roll Of honor IT, ,r..
sively. you've made mistake.
Crosby"
us accustomed to sleep with one stock
ing on. finishing the professor with
whitening sarcasm.
you don't UNDERSTANDABLE the others,
they'll tell you I'm right"
Boys" said the professor, turning to
the four culprits uncomfortably lowering
behind him, didn't 1 see some one run
out of the dining room as 1 entered, anu
wasn't that boy Crosby?"
Yes, SIR" quickly replied each boy, for
while the loyal band glorified in Tom
escape as q stroke of genius, the migrate
that "prig Crosby" who was afraid to
Join their fun, should be entrapped in their
punishment.
ITS a mean shame cried Tom. stand
Ing up in his bed in his vehemence. "Cros-
by wouldn't have a thing to do with the
expedition. and only went downstairs to
open the door because"
There. Tom. that will do said the
professor gently. ITS kind of lou to
try to shield Your roommate, but when
you sleep so soundly how could you know
If Crosby slipped out with the others or
not?"
For a moment Tom hesitated. Then
squarng his shoulders he looked the pro-
fessor straight In the eyes. II know" he
said. because I was at the North Bend
myself o..
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ABOUT SPONGES.

Mercy. children. what's all this dis
cussion about?" said mother. coming into
the nursery. She was just in time to in
terrupt an argument between May and
Jack that was fast becoming quarrel
IT'S about my new sponge" cried May
holding it up in her hand. Jack said II
was an animal. and I said it wasn't Now,
mother. you tell us who's right
Il think Jack Is, dear.' said mother
quietly. But you needn't feel so badly
about it, because it's hard to decide either
way. Now you both sit down. and I'll
tell you little about sponges. SO you
won't have to quarrel over 1t a second
time.
ITO begin with, naturalists have de-
cided to place sponges in the animal king
dom. although they have many character
istics Of plant life. For instance, in spite
of the fact that they are undoubtedly
alive, yet, like plants, they show no feels
Ing, and seem to have no power Of moving
by themselves.
Some kinds of sponges are found on al
most all shores, but the majority are in
deep water where they have to be dtved
or dredged for.
THE small openings or pores are con-
tinually sucking in water, which just
as constantly goes out again through the
large openings or vents. This. you see,
makes a steady current. which lasts as
long as the sponge is in the water.
Most sponges are found fastened to
rocks. but there is one very interesting
kind found In the waters near Great
Britain which attaches itself to oysters.
Now, ! have a suggestion to make to
you. When you begin to feel like quar-
reling. stop for second and consider
whether the encyclopedia might not de-
eide the question more satisfactorily than
quarreling. If 1t is something you can't
find in the encyclopedia ask me"
You're lots better than an encyclope
dia," said Jack as mother started to go
And you're much nicer to hug" de-
f,lared May. suiting her action to her
words.
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He can keep a thing as dark as a black
cat in bin Of coal, and he says II we'll
loan him our bob to coast with this after
noon, he'll meet US with it tonight, and
take charge of the bob afterward."
Say. Tommy whispered Norton,
cant you sneak up some axle grease and
Oil the Window"
How do you know that I'm going to
join the expedition asked Tom.
and aren't afraid to take few risks. old
fellow" put in Speckles.
Tom wriggled uncomfortable. He
adored Speckles. II wouldn't mind TAX
ing the chances" said he slowly, "if 1t
wasn't for that gold medal"
What do you care for decorations? %
scornfully asked Norton. who had gone to
he bottom of his class in the beginning
Of the term and stayed there.
Nothing" laughed Tom. But Dad
hasn't the same good taste. He's prom
ised me fine camera If I win out, and
I'm crazy for one when We go camping
next summer-but still summer Is a long
way off, and don't see why we should be
caught"
of course we won't be caught" blus-
tered Speckes.
Well you can count on me-" said Tom
finally.
But not on me-" Crosby's reluctance
to speak made his voice sound snappish.
That's just what l have been expect
ing!" exclaimed Speckles. ''Crosby's such
a prig he wet-blankets the most innocent
fun.
"Crosby's eyes fell. He was mere boy
at the academy. He had never been pop
ular with the boys. and had only been in
Guided in their set because he roomed
with Tom. Its this way" he blunder-
ingly explained my mothers set her
heart on that gold medal
Little baby mustn't disappoin. his man.
MAJ twittsd Norton.
Crosby's face turned red from his chin
to his forehead. you fellows don't uu-
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derstand. If she was just an ordinary
mother 1t would be different. But you see
she's an invalid. and father and I'like to
make 1t up to her when We can
What good little boy 1 am said
Speckles. mimicking Crosbys thin voice.
Turn round SO l can feel If the little
wings are beginning to sprout.
"Crosby's all right" declared kind
hearted Tom. with savage wag of the
head. as the gong rang.
At ten minutes to twelve that night five
very tired boys steaIth!ly entered the
academy gate. The lark had been as
deilciously sweet to the spirit as forbidden
Jam stolen from pantry shelf.
Silently. the struggling line linped along
the path to the rear of the school build
Ing. then suddenly the five figures came to
halt. standing stock still with horror. In
a flash the truth had leaped from mind to
mind. Although every detail of escape had
been nicely planned. not until the awful
moment had it occurred to those mighty
intellects that while 1t was easy to slide
down a slantlng roof. and propping
planks, it was Impossible to climb up
again.
Our only hope is to get Crosby to open
the kitchen door for u.s. whispered Tom,
with chatter.ng teeth.
Hes such a muff.'' grumbled Speckles.
"he' d never risk mis- precious skin for any
body. Besides. how can we wake him?
ball. Wen take turns throwing at the
window. I'll begin. The rest of you hide
behind the she'd Every fellow for himself
If Blake hears, and no squealing about
the others from those who are caught
The five had each thrown two snowballs
and were just despair.ng. when the Win
dow sash was slowly raised.
whats up?" demanded Crosby, in a
muffled voice. Is
"Nothings up-we only want to be-
whispered back Speckles. who happened to
be the man on picket duty. Wont YOU
come down and open the kitchen door for
us?'
Il don't see.' growled Crosby. why I
should get into your scrape when 1 missed
all the fun
Then don't" snapped Speckles.
"Oh, please do. Crosby" coaxed Tom,
poking his head out from behind the shed.
Nobody could resist Tom. certainly not a
"1'll come" said Crosby, softly closing
the window.
Minutes that seemed hours to the shiv-
ering boys dragged by before the kitchen
door opened. and Crosby. half dressed and
carrying a lighted candle, stood before
them.
Boots in their hands. the i've culprits
tiptoed across the kitchen and fastened
into the dining room. politely leaving
Crosby behind to lock the door. After the
room enveloped them in the darkness of
tunnel Suddenly there was a crash, and
heavy stool spun upon the uncarpeted
floor.
Ginger" gasped Tom. Il didn't do
| thing to my shin!'
y Hush
| They stood motionless. holding their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
THE HOME GUARD.

They gave 1t up in the nursery, these
twelve little girls. and all the mammas
and papas, and big sisters and fond aunt
les and other admirng relatives and
friends came to see and applaud.
There was a platform at the end of the
room. at least, they called it platform.
though it was really chalk dividing line
on the dark carpet. A curtain was strung
across. and the little upright piano that
Edith and Lucy used for everyday prac-
tice was pushed close to this improvised
stage. with Miss Brown, their governess,
as musical director.
The Home Guard had the approval OF
everybody, and there was in consequence
much excitement over their entertain
ments The Home Guard consisted or
these twelve little girls whose mission 1t
was to have tidiness wherever they came.
and this drill, as the program announced,
was to show how they did 1t.
When the bell rang the curtain was
pulled aside. and the twelve. in dust caps
and aprons, each with gay dust pan and
broom. marched forward to MISS Brown
inspiring music. and drilled so gracefully
and prettily that the audience went wild.
and they we're forced to do 1t again and
again. until the curtain was ordered down,
and poor Miss Browns hands lay limp on
the piano.
a
again and they marched out, with their
skirts tucked up. They carried wooden
buckets, scrubbing brushes and bars OF
SOAP At the first signal from Miss Brown
they set their buckets on the floor; at an
other signal they dropped on their knees
at a third they dipped their brushes in
the buckets mo real water). rubbed the
soap upon them. and then began to scrub.
in time to pretty music, doing it SO
rhythmically and we'll that again they
brought down the house. Tney scrubbed
TO encores until their knees ached, and
they retired covered with CORY.
The next figure was dish washing; a
long table made of two carpenters
'horses," with wide board laid across,
occupied the front of the stage. and
again the twelve, carrying bright tin
dfshpans and mops. with dish towel
slung over the right arm. ranged them
selves down the side facing the audience,
At the first signal the dshpans were set
down with a clash of the tin. the mops
were stirred round in imaginary water
and the whole motion of dish washing
was gone through. still to the pretty
flowing accompaniment.
The Home Guard next appeared with
busters and this drill was the clever
est of all. for it was very hard to keep
in time with the feather busters in one
hand and the channels cloths in the other,
and the precision with which they fell
upon one article after the other made
everybody laugh.
All went away. thoroughly satisfied
with the Home Guard, and feeling sure
that II this was a sample of their skill
they were on a fair road to becoming ex-
cellent housekeepers.
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NORTH BEND
,COASTING PARTY

1t was showing hard. During the re-
naming hour of the school exuberant
spirits would have run riot had there not
been one restraining influence. The fol-
lowing day would be Saturday. and only
the best behavior could hope to win per-
mission to coast on the North Bend hill.
And coasting was great treat to these
southern schoolboys. Just as soon as the
gong gave it's three taps Of dismissal,
however six of the boarders who al
ways chummed together made dash for
the woodshed, where all the academy
sleds were stabbed.
"Of course" said Tom. polishing the
runners Of new sled with his best silk
handkerchief. "a little sled is better
than nothing. but the real thing is bob,
like they use in the north
whats bob?" murmured Crosby, his
mouth full of lacks and a hammer in his
hand.
"A bob's long. wide board fastened to
a small sled at each end and free in the
middle-a dozen fellows can pile eon and
you just go skttins:.'' said Tom.
Lets make one" cried Crosby, the
mechanical genius of the party. You
can boss the job. Tom" he added good
naturally. land I'll do the work: "
"A go!' shouted Tom, and the others
followed suit.
AlttT d heated ulScusSioH. anu i've
ly foraging in the lumber pile, an old
ironing board was triumphantly un-
earthed. There followed much pounding.
saving and chiseling, and night came
upon them before the bob was COM
pleted.
Ooh" gasped Tom the moment he
stepped outside the woodshed.
Whats the matter? What's happen
edo asked a chorus of voices.
ITS stopped snowing!" walled Tom,
gazing disconsolately about.
Sure enough. while the boys had been
engrossed in constructing the bob the
snow furry had come to an end.
And not enough snow on the ground,
grumbled Speckles. ito ice a cake
To make their isappontnent the more
bitter. after a clear Saturday, it showed
all night and the following day. while
Sunday night sleet fell upon the fallen
snow. SO that by Monday morning the
day pupils reported that the North Bend
hill was prime The discipline among the
boarders, however. was 50 strict that per-
mission was never given for any eI.
petition outside of the academy grounds
except on Saturdays.
Perhaps the weather will hold til
next Saturday." said Tom.
But alas for his cheerful philosophy
At noon Wednesday a thaw set in.
Fellows, it's tonight or never" an
nounced Speckles in an impressive whis
per.
~ second the motionv" said Norton. en-
Enthusiastically. We haven't had a larl
for ages"
Il don't see,'' objected Emil, chow We
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can get out without being caught. The
chain-bolt on the door makes a horrible
noise.
Stupid! You don't suppose we'd go out
by a door! I've planned everything" con-
tinued SPECIFIES, with great Importance of
manner. THE window in Crosby's and
Toms room opens on to the woodshed
roof and there are those two slanting
planks propping up the rear wall of the
shed. The whole thing is as slippery as
glass. and will beat a tobosgan slide hol-
low
"How can We use our bob. thought"
asked Karl Even If the shed wasn't
locked at night, the bob would track up
the snow. and professor would smell a
mouse.
"Speckles smiled q superior smile. Will
kfns'' he explained, olives at North Bend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
RHYMED CHARADE.
Fiance. (Fee-oh-say.)

RHYMED CHARADE
Fiance. (Feeon-ssy.)
SOME INDUSTRIOUS ANTS
I. Insurance. .. Balance. 3. Dance f. Grants
g. Lance. g. Pants
WORD SQUARE.
On f
T. + ID
CED
Z d E n
POSTMAN'S BAG.
I. Horse-hose .. Crave-caye g. Bald mad.
4. Stool tool
DIAMOND.
5
BE T
SIEVE
TEN
n
BEHEADINGS.
!. P-relate. .. Braid. ). Bother. I. Drean,-
ream.
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THE REASON WHY.

Said the little dog with the long. long tai
why is your tail short -
Said the little dog with the short short tail,
Rude questions are wrong, I've been taught.
eff you wait long enough you'll surely find out
Whatever was meant You should know"
So down in the road the two dogsies sat
To wait-just these two ia row.
An automobile came dashng along
Running over poor doggie's long tail.
Eve found out all that wanted TO know!''
Said the curious dog with a wall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
STRANGE.

II think said Elizabeth Jane.
ITO the general eye 1t is plain
That Rosalie May
Grows larger each day:
Her dress must be heightened again.
Each time II is washed. goodness knows
How many more inches she grows.
Twas ever that way
With Resale May.
When new that dress reached her toes.
You may not believe. but tits true
Each washing would prove II to you
II Rosalie May
Keeps growing each day,
Not one of her dresses will do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
A PLAIN BABY.

Johnnie" said teacher Il understand
you have a new baby up at your house.
Which is it, boy or a grip"
Neither said Johnnie promptly, its
just plain baby,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
IN THE DARK.
RY MAREI. FERN

My nurse pushed the button that puts out the
light.
Because l was naughty, she said, tonight.
But what do care II | cannot see.
With every one looking SO cross at me?
Now the Man-in-the- Moon is looking down.
And even his face seems to wear u frown.
I wish that my mother would come in soon
And push the button that puts out the moon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
POSTMAN'S BAG.

POSTMAN'S BAG.
1. An animal lost a letter and became an OBJ
stacle 2. A number lost a letter and became
plant. 3. An article OF furniture lost letter
and became natural covering for the head.
1. Part of an animal lost a letter and became q
fixed rule.
DIAMOND
l. consonant in risk .. A number. 3. A
reptile. 4. To protract. 5. vowel in Tease"
WORD SQUARE.
l. Tepid. 2. Extent. Z. To raise. T. A god
of
CONUNDRUM.
What's the difference between a clock and .
river?
PRIMAL ACROSTIC.
My primals spell the name Of small. Wild
animal: /. To appear. .. A wharf. 3. Vases.
4. Unemployed. 3 To stop. u. To turn. 7.
Not difficult. s. To exist.
RIDDLE.
BY my meaning / am low:
BY man I'm made high. though.
In music I'm important thing
But not desirable when you sing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
DIAMOND
WORD SQUARE.

l. A consonant in risk" g A number g. A
reptile 4. To protract. 3. vowel in Tease"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-14
PRIMAL ACROSTIC.

What's the difference between a clock and .
river?
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CONJNDRIAl

of
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-01-30
This is Worth Saving.

The following simple homemade
mixture is said to relieve any form Of
or backache, also cleanse
and strengthen the Kidneys and Blad-
der, overcoming all urinary disorders,
if taken before the stage of Bright's
disease: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Saisapsrilla,
three ounces. Mix by shaking well in
a bottle and take in teaspoouful doses
after meals and at bedtime.
A well known authority states that
these ingredients are mainly of vege-
table extraction, and harmless to use,
and can be obtained at small cost from
any good prescription pharmacy. Those
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or Rheumatism, should give this pre-
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wonders for some people.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-01-30
HAS MANIA FOR
WIFE DESERVING.
Wife No. 2 Of PaytOn ESkrldge
Has Same Experience AS
Wife No. !.

Deserving a young wife to whom he
had been married only a few months,
taking with him all of their savings and
disposing of the household furniture,
are the charges registered against Pay
ton Eskridge by the woman he deserted.
Before his departure Eskride told his
relatives to inform his wife that he had
left the State for parts unknown and
would not return.
Taking him at his word Mrs. Esk-
ridge came to town Friday ostensibly
for the purpose Of instituting proceed
ings for divorce and alimony. She con,
suited attorney V. G. Babbage and an
investigation revealed the fact that their
bank savings had disappeared with her
recreant husband. The furniture he
disposed of to his mother and brother
in-law, John Bishop. Mrs. Eskridge
went before Judge Wills and had issued
an order OF delivery for these articles,
claiming that they belonged to her and
that the sale by her husband was fraud
ulent and made to defraud her of her
rights.
Mrs. Eskridge says she is at a loss
to account for her husbands actions
as their domestic relations were con-
genial. She is a daughter of Mr.. Mar
tin Lasley and a very prepossessing
young woman.
This is Eskridge's second marriage,
and likewise his second venture in the
role of wife deserter. His first wife
was a Miss Hawkins whom he aban-
doned shortly afte their marriage.
Eskridge is the son of Mr.. Alex Esk-
ridge, substantial farmer Of this 10
calitv.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-01-30
Safe, Sure and Speedy .

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Allcocks Plasters are the original and
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sively initiated, therefore always make
sure and get the genuine Allcock's.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-01-30
Myer and Nook Leaders as Statesmen

Cuisines" leading trade journal of
Louisville, has in its January issue the
following:
Mr. Chas. Neck, of the Louisville
Dry Goods Co., was one of the first of
the army of Louisville representatives
to get in the field for 1907 business. The
order department feels sure he observed
neither Christmasor New Year at home.
If so, his Christmas stocking must have
been filled with orders, as they have
been coming in steadily all the time
Mr.. Isaac Myer, of Streng a. Thai.
heimer, left in the early part of January
on his film trip, Mr.. Myer covers
Alabama for the firm and never fails to
get his quota of shoe orders in th:a
state.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-01-30

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