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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-15

who would resist it.. Ger
tainly, the broad shout
dered young giant who
had been momentarily
troubled by the white red
ghost of poverty was not
SO minded. He could see
easily over the heads of
the people standing on
the edge of the pavement; ;
SO he did not press to the
front among the rabble,
but stood apart. with his
back against a shop win
dow. Thus he was free
to move to right or left
as he chose. That was
a slight thing in itself, an
unconscious trick of aloof
ness; perhaps an inherited
trait of occupying his
own territory. SO to speak
But it is these slight things
which reveal character.
They Outlines influence
human lives too: and no
man ever extricated him
self more promptly from
the humdrum of money,
less existence in London
than did Richard Royson
that day by pla cling the
width of the sidewalk
between himself and the
unbroken row of specta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-15

Copyright, by Edward Cioie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03
BY MAUD WALKER.

There were two little calves In the
meadow. One WAS the son Of old Brindls
and the other WAS the daughter OF White
face. Now. thinking that you may not
know who OLD Brindle and White-face
were l shall tell you: they were Two
very fine milk cows belonging to farmer
Day. And farmer Day allowed these two
fine cows to roam about the meadow with
their dear little calves, Rosebud and Red
pepper. Funny names for caltes were
they not? But farmer Days chilaren.
Jack asd Lulu, named them. and as Lulu
loved flowers she called old White-face's
daughter calf Rosebud. and as Jatk
loved fierce and warlike names he allied
old Brindles boy calf tRed-pepper.
Well Jack and Lulu were the most mis-
chieyous children you could find In seven
states; not naughty children. understand,
but Just too full of fun and mischief 20
be kept quiet and proper for five minutes
together, except when they were asleep.
One day while gathering daisies In the
meadow, with which to adorn their
mamas dining table, they stopped work
to play with Rosebud and Red-pepper
awhile. Now. calves don't like playing
with children. They are fond OF frolick-
Ing about with each other, but they don't
want any two-legged playmates. The
are not good at hide and seek. nor car
they toss and catch ball In fact, calves
love to play with calves only. But Jack
and Lulu never thought of that and they
began teasing Rosebud and Red-pepper
in the ia,adow Instead of picking daisies
as they should have done. AT first Rose
bud and Red-pepper would scamp out
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Of the childrens way, to be quickly over.
taken by their tormentors Seeing that
to escape Jack and Lulu was impossible,
and that their dear old mamas did not
come to their rescue. the. poor little calves
took their stand in clover knee-deep and
did not try TO resist the mischieyous
pranks Of Jack and Lulu.
The stupid things!" cried Lulu. why
do they persist in standing still. just for
all the world as though they were posts
stuck into the dirt Did you ever see
such silent calves?'
We'll get on .4eir backs and make
them stir themselves suggested Jack.
His proposition suited Lulu to T, and
she agreed to ride Rosebud II Jack would
ride ne -pepper SO they climbed upon
the backs OF the unresstins Rosebud and
Red-pepper. After they were safely
mounted they began TO dig their hard
heels into the calves sides to make them
move about. In this they were success
full, for no calf with any feeling could
stand still while It's sides were undergo
Ing such punishment. So about the
meadow trotted Rosebud and Redpepper,
Jack and Lulu perched laughing on their
poor little backs.
Finding It great sport to ride calf
back Jack and Lulu came TO the
meadow every day TO repeat the per-
Torrance The calves began to feel that
something must be done to prevent the
continuance Of this practice or they
I{osebud and Red -pepper-would surely
turn into horses
One evening after their mamas. old
Brindle and White face, had been driven
to the cow-lot for milking, Rosebud and
Red-pepper had a confidential chat. Red
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Little "Towhead" crept, tip-toe, into
the library after breakfast. closed and
locked the door and sat him down IN
front of the writing desk His freckled
face-that was stained about the mouth
and cars with egg and jam-wore a happy
md patriotic smile.
Now fer NAH essay on the Glorious
Fourth" ne said dipping pen in ink and
beginning to write with painstaklng care
The following is the result of half al
hours energetic work:
''Meny. meny hundruds of Years ago
George Washington started a War. 1t
amt at all fare. said George, fer US
Amerikens to be ruled by a Furrin King.
We will take the Rains of government
in cur Own Hands. said George All
this b, opened on the Fourth of July. and
that's why all Of us still Seiibrait the
Glorious Fourth. George was as brave
a Man as Shdrlock homes or any Detec-
tive what ever drue the breath Of Life.
He waided thrue blud ? his boot tops
without ever Grumbling about 1t. He
could manage a whole Ramon by his
self. and he was never Known tell a
lye If he played Hockey be fessed up
2 his Teacher as soon as be Set foot IN
the School House. II 1t hadent bin fer
George where wood We all be now? In
China maby, or 10 the hIipines. Or maby
We woodent be at all. fer likely the In
dams wood have skalped Us all. So Oh
the Glorious Fourth we must all Shoot
or many crackers and yell hip hip hur-
raw till we pritty near burst our threats.
George Washington and the Glorious
Fourth are like Twins. they always 20
Together; they are Our Ameriken Herows
and We r1ustent forget TO mold them in
Revenge. rs only Folks what have nc
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Come this way, then" said a voice
that sounded so much like a squeak that
Fred had to laugh. Turning be saw that
the skyroeket had become animated with
life and was jumping about In very
jolly manner
We'll. Funny Stick smiled Fred, so
you've come to life, have your Gee. I'm
glad of that for was getting aw-
full lonesome, / was. But did you say
you can take me to some place where
well find something to- drink an eatY'
Follow was the sticks reply. Then
be danced of over the moons surface like
a dancing master giving a lesson. Fred
followed In the same lively way. laughing
as he went. Pretty soon they came To
lovely fountain Of cold water Fred drank
his I'LL and waited till the skyrocket stick
dipped his head into the cool trickllng
stream. Then away they went TO a
green grove that appeared IN the dis
lance. Inside that grove dwells the
Man OF the Moon" explained Funny
Stick" as Fred called the skyroeket that
now appeared possessed of human InteIli-
gence. We'll tap at his gate and ask
for some retreshment''
In response to Funny Sticks" tap on
the gate loud voice roared from dow
cred bower: Who's there and what's
wAntedT'
Its Master Fred and Funny Skyrock-
ct from your nelghbor. Mistress Earth"
Informed Funny Stick" Immediately
the gate was opened by % nph dressed
In rosebHds and leaves "TLis way"
said the nymph. leading the strange Wis
itors to the bower Once inside Fred
looked about for the Man 10 tae Moon,
but he did not at first see him. Their
gradually he daVFed upon bis vision a
being the color Of the leaves and bios
SONS about him. He was a giant In stat
ure and weight A most noble brow
Swallowed deep purple eyes. Hair Ike
soft vines fell over rose tinted cheeks.
''Ah. how lid you reach my worldY asked
the Man Of the Moon For centuries
uncouutable men Of the Earth have been
studying my planet without finding out
very much about me. Welt. ard so II
takes boy and a skyrocket to shoot
themse,ve TO place that can't be
reached by mans genius. All. ha! You
are rleYer little pair I'll Just keep
you forever" And hereupon he reached
out long, sinewy arm that resembled
the branch Of gnared uaS Tree with
fingers all twisted like the tendrils OF a
wild grape vine. Fred fell that once be
was Ii the clutch Of that giant arm and
hand there won be no more hope for
his return to earth. With bound he
was out of the bower. svr'. ing to the
stick to follow him. Come. Funny,
come. For dear life come
Say, KID what you yellin' 'hout7" nsk
ed the voice OF samny In bis ear. and
Fred, rubbing his eyes and panting from
his run from the Man Of the Moon looked
about him ia dazed way. Gre. when
did l get backf" be asked rising to his
feet and lo6kiug about him Ard where
is Funny Stickf
Say, wake up there. cried several Of
FREQ cog'raeea Oh sitting up in the
grass and rubbing sleep from their eyes
Why. the sun Is down tn soon it'H lie
time to shoot the skyrochets and set OF
the Roman candies. declared Jim. Come,
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pepper began with:
II don't know how you feel 10 this mat
ter Of being ridden. but I'm about on the
point Of rebeliing against Il. We are not
horses, nor are we mules. But II this
keeps up wen probably become both"
II agree with you. cousin said little
Rosebud, nibbliDg a bit of clover And
II you'll take a strenuous stand against
these children getting on our backs I'll
join you, shoulder TO shoulder. I'm iust
plain little calf, but | have my rights
In this world. And one of those rights Is
to prevent children from causing me 10
turn into horse or a mule. Bah, how
hate the sight OF a mule!' And little
Rosebud turned up her funny snub nose
at thought of the animal she so detested
Well suppose we put stop I this
riding on our backs tomorrow" sal. Red
pepper. '"The way TO do II is % play
we have become wild bulls, ara charge
the boy and girl the minute obey come
into the meadow. We must below just
goes near the pasture where he is kept.
your"
Goodness, guess yes" answered Rose
bud, shivering to the point Of her little
wavv tall ugh, how he frighteus me
whenever see bin! He is q real terror,
Yes. wen piay-or pretend, rather that
we've become wild bulls, and the way
well charge those two children will make
even the birds In the trees laugh at the
sight" And Rosebud smiled IN merry
anticipation.
But on second thought, wouldn't II be
"A greater Joke to let the children mount
Us hrst7 Then, once they are on our
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beyond. Jack and Lulu Just managed
TO reach the gate in time to get over IL
there was no time to open and shut the
gate) when up came the believing calves,
paving the earth In the most furious
manner The children, now safe outside
the fence, turned to look at Rosebud and
Red pepper IN amazement. why, who'd
believe III" exclaimed Jack as soon as
be could get his breath.
Yes. they have always been Is gentle
as Kittens" remarked Lulu
But both children blushed with shame
as they p5ticed the looks OF amusement
on their visitors faces. II was plain that
they thought II a good joke on Jack and
Luis for they had Dragged so big about
riding the calves before showing their
prowess.
We'll wen never tell on you." said
Tom Franklyu, one Of the visiting boys.
The joke would be too bad II 1t got
out But / wish you could have seen
yourselves as We saw you," ne went on.
laugblngly.
Well said Jack, a bit crestfaIlen,
''I'l admit we didn't ride.-very grace
FULLY; but 1t would have looked about as
funny to an outsider TO see you all run
ming peil-meli to the gate to get outside
the fence, so II would"
And as the little party went homeward,
some hlushing and ashamed, while others
laughed over the joke, Rosebud and Red
pepper standing IN the pond Of water mp
to their round little bellies, laughed till
their very tails tremhied and caused
commotion In the water. Well. we got
our revenge on those mischievous chill
dren, all right" said Red pepper. Now
veil be allowed to grow up as We
should"
only nodded her head afirmatively, and
took q sin of water.
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ing to the end of the long. strong stick.
Up, up through the trees into the clouds
they went the skyrocket emitting ire
and noise and Fred holding on with
tenacious grip. thinking that at any
minute he might fan to earth and be
killed. But on he travelled through air
sweet and cool. Pretty soon be opened
his eyes to find the earth a long way be-
low him. Then Fred became conscious
that he was going away from the globe
on which he lived: and had II not been
that he knew death would be bis reward
should he let go and fall back to earth.
be certainly would have let go the stick
that was taking him beyond the clouds to
some strange world.
The picnic grounds were fast dIsap-
pearing, aud Fred's heart ached as he
thought Of his dear parents consterna-
ton when at evening they should begin
searching for him. Then the alarm
would be sounded and everyone would
join In the searA for the missing Fred.
who would be soaring through the heav-
ems at the end ola skyrocket stick.
After a while Fred became drOwsy
and decided to take a nap. But before
doing so he saw that he had good hold
on the stick. Then closing his eyes he
slept for a long, long time. When at
last he awoke he was going through
the milky way. How bright the tiny
stars were when one was in their midst
And strange TO say. Fred dis not feel
the least bit tired. He was taken along
on the air like bird that did Tot have
to exert its wings Once be looked be-
low him TO see If be could still catch
view of the earth; but only the stars
surrounded him. Pretty soon he felt
that they-he and the skyrocket-wcre
approaching some place OF destination -
a place that would come IN the was
Of their aging further into the sky. Look
ing up he saw this was true. There over
head hung a great planet whose surface
looked much like the dear old earth he
had just left Or had be just left it,
Indeed. be seemed TO have slept for
days, weeks. niN she months, during that
long unconscious spell. Maybe it was
now September or october Oh, how
terrible to contemplate the anxiety aud
suspense of bis dear parents.
But Fred's attention was called 10 the
fact that he WAS being drawn very rapid.
ly to the planet just above him Then
of sudden he was whitfield over and over
ike bali In the air, his feet remaining
towards the planet when the whirling
process stopped. Fred drew a breath Of
relief. He knew that he was to land
right end up. lie had felt bit OF fear
a few moments Lcfore. thinking be was
to land on his head.
And then there was q strange sensation
of quiet. Fred was Standing on ground
once more, his head swimming fear.uily
from the long flight through space He
looked all about him for some house. hut
nowhere was there a sign OF life aAh,
this Is the snoon." Fred said to himself
Teacher has told us bow ii is dead
planet without any watt or atmosphere.
But how do breathe so nicely IL there
amt nothin to breaihef I'shaw. / reck-
on Teacher don't know quite SO much
about tile moon she pretends To Any.
way. III hook about for sonethin. 10 eat
and drink.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-07-03
By william Wallace. Jr.

Master Fred was most patriotic little
chap. especially on the Glorious Fourth.
Early on the morning Of the Fourth Of
July he sailed out to celebrate. His papa
gave him City cents with which to buy
the necessary ammunition used on such an
occasion. Fred supplied himself with one
huge skyrocket, a Roman candle and sew
eral pocketfuls of hrecrackers. Then be
proceeded to the picnic grounds, where
right royal celebration was to be held by
all the village folk, young and old. little
and big.
After reaching the picnic grounds Fred
fell in with several of his young comrades
who had preceded him there. They began
celebrating In the most expressive manner
by shooting of whole punches of fire.
crackers at time This may have seemed
rather extrsvagant behavior; but Fred
said. What does a little noise amount to,
anyway It's big blowout a Teller
wants: and II ii takes all our ammunl-
ton at once. why, let err go whiz, 1t
makes everyone sit up an take notice:
while II We Just let OF one little cracker
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backs, well dash round the meadow like
wildhre, toss our heads-I was going TO
gay horns, but we haven't got any yet
and after having given them all the ride
they can stand for, Wen toss them over
our heads into the grass, and below like
the old bull over in the big pasture SO
spoke Red-pepper
Eyes. cousin, that ia the better plan.
And now we must pledge ourselves 10
carry II out" said Rosebud.
I'm stand by our decision as I would
stand for life and liberty" solemuly
promised Red pepper.
The next day Rosebud and Red pepper
were very nervous all morning, anKiousy
waiting for the coming OF Jack and Lulu.
But noon time came and no children
What could have detained themI thought
the anxious calves. for II had been Jacks
and Lulu's habit to come each morning
about nine O'Clock for their caif-bac ride.
But Rosebud did not give up the idea
that their tormentors would come later In
the day, and when Red-pepper got to
scauipering about In the clover she shook
her little bead and said by way of warn
ing: Better save your strength till ii Is
needed, cousin"
And she was right, for along about two
O'Clock IN the afternoon there were seen
several children approaching the meadow
gate, Jack and Lulu leading Aha,
WHNt ola ten N0uf whispered hOSeUnu.
'YOu see. here they come"
Yes and others with them. too" said
Red-pepper 1T Is plain that they intend
to have their many friends enjoy a ride
at our expense But how they'll get
fooled. Pshaw, can hardly wait till /
get one OF them on my backl Won't
eaperl Well, watch met"
"I'u be too busy myself, cousin" said
Rosebud, laughing softly under her breath.
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thing going on about you just turn your
eyes In my direction"
They said no more for the band OF lit
Il folks had come into the meadow and
were scampering towards the calves.
Say, Lulu and win ride irst."
shouted Jack gaiy, approaching Red
pepper who was standing very still, his
fat head hanging listlessly. Then, after
we've shown you there Is no danger you
ray each take a turn. Oh, they are the
gentlest calves yon ever saw, and they
don't mind our being on their backs at
all"
Then, watched eagerly by their com
panions. Jack and Lulu climbed on the
backs Of the two calves. But to their
surprise, as soon as they were barely
seated, the calves began to run and
kick and below at such rate that they
became terribly frightened. In vain they
cried whoa. Rosebud whoa, Red pep
peri the calves tore about the meadow
Ike wild. Lulss bat few OF and she
began 70 cell for help IN desperate
way, while Jack was elingng to Red
peppers neck for dear life. too much
shaken mp to speak, At last, Just as
both children were on the point Of fall
Ing of Rosebud and Red-pepper raised
their hind legs and tossed their burdens
over their heads into the clover Then
with believing that sent terror to the
children's hearts. they began TO paw
the earth wildly, shaking their Iittle
heads Ike a wild bull on the rampage.
You may better believe Jack and Lulu
got to their feet instantly and ran with
an their might towards the gate where
they saw their young friends gathered
preparatory to climbing oYer II into safety
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at time-an' keep it goin' all day-no-
body pays any attention to IT."
You're right, KID" admitted Sammy,
Fred's chum.. And so II came about that
pretty soon all the 1recrackers Of the
crowd were used up and only the big
guns" left for the final "wind-up."
Now It's time TO let of the Roman
candies said Fred the seIf-appointed
master Of ceremonies
yep. the Roman candles" cried Sammy
and all the other little chaps together.
''fbe Roman candles next
Say, fellers." said Fred. meditatiyely,
i've just recollected that all such things
as Romancandles and skyrockets should
be sent of at night Then they show OF
dnern silk
Sure acquiesced Sammy. wen save
'em till night. Then we'll fire EN- of In
bunch, an the noise will sound like the
cannon did at the battle Of Of"
"of Bull Rum" supplied Jim, a freck-
eied-faced boy of ten who was considered
the crack" historian of his grade.
Yep. OF Bull Run. said Sammy THAT
was the battle what decided our our
liberty, wasn't it1'
Here all the boys maintained discreet
silence. Freddie excepted He shook his
head doubtfully and said: "well. where
did Bunker hin come in? thought 1t
had something to do with-the
war"
Sure. 1t did" admitted Sammy. 'AH
the battles did. But we'll have to give
II up till mex fall when well ind IT all
out in our history class. But now. as
this is the Glorious Fourth there's no
time TO be wasted in talkin' battles an
war. We're celebratin'. we are
Wei thiuk IL best to wait til dark
an SET of sthe big guns" said jim. the
freckled-faced historian. Night makes
things look so big an bright and scary."
SO II was decided by the boys to wait
till nightfall to make display of their
Romancandles and skyrovkets. The rest
of the day was spent in wandering about
the woods back frequently to the picnic
grounds for lemonade. that was in a bar
rel free for alb and to beg cakes and
sandwiches from their Mothers
After many hours spent in strenuous
play the little band Of boys became tired
out from so much Celebrating" ana ind-
ing cool spot near the rivers edge de-
cided to lie in the shade aud tell stories
till the sun should set.
But one by Que they fell asleep. over
come by the quiet of the woods and the
song of the swiftly-fowing river. After
little nap, however. Fred awoke to see
all his companions sleeping as soundly as
though they were IN their beds A lively
thought possessed him. Would it hot be
great fun to fire of a skyiocket aud
frighten them all out of their very shirts
Aha! That was just what he would do
Gently taking Il skyrocket from the
bunch of big guns near at band Fred
stepped safe distance from bis slumher-
ing comrades and prepared to touch a
match to its business end" But before
doing this he looked about for some place
TO rest the stick before iyniting the fuse
Seeing no spot that seemed satisfactory
he suddenly decided 10 hold Ii IN his
hand. Then be lighted the match. totched
1t TO the fuse and siz-siz. snap. roar,
away went the sAy-rocket with Fred hold
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fellers, get move on you. The ideas OF
sleepin' on the Glorious Fourth when we
ort to be celebratln'"
Slowly Fred got to his feet and began
to count the skyrockets. Yes. they were
all there. And so 1t had been dream
after all "Golly-wheei whispered Fred.
That's the greatest Fourth o. July trip
! ever took In my life, They may all
say what they please-but as sure as I'm
Fred Brown | went to that place hanging
to the end OF stick. But I'm most pow
erful glad TO be back O. rnrth again.
T.en turning TO his comrades he said:
Come on, fellers. let's be moyin' towards
the picnic grounds Coin and comm
from the moon gives a Teller an appetite
! want a piece of layer cake an fried
chicken leg. My, but it's late An soon
II will be time to shoot or the fireworks"
NONSENSE RHYME
There was a small hoy lived In town
Who wore confused. ugy frown;
For his teacher bad said;
las she shook her wise head
Come, tell me. quick! what is noun7''
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Then to the Celebration Grounds
He marched with gallant tread;
And listened while a wordrous Man
THE Declare ton" read.
Then came the picnic dinner
Spread meath a great oak tree;
And little Billy ate his I'LL
While the band played Liberty"
And all the rest the day was spent
In making fun and noise;
Shooting lots Of hrecraekers OF
With all the girls and boys
And when at ere he wandered home,
As tired as be could be,
he said, II love the Glorious Fourth,
It's q day what jest suits me"
MAUD WALKER.